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The Harlequin Crew #2
Dead Man's Isle
’m the girl who no one wanted. Or the one who got away. Depending on who you ask.
Either way, betrayal and heartache have been my friends for far too long and it’s time for me to start over.
I gave the Harlequin boys a chance to change. A chance to prove that history wasn’t just set to repeat itself. But they failed with spectacular colours.
Maybe it’s time for me to stop running. After all, Sunset Cove has been living under the Harlequins’ thumb for far too long. It’s time to set our demons free and let them burn this place to the ground. Who knows if I’ll survive the fallout?
But I guess I’ll soon find out if dead girls can die twice.
This is an enemies to lovers contemporary series where the girl will end up with multiple love interests and all of the characters are in their late twenties.
Either way, betrayal and heartache have been my friends for far too long and it’s time for me to start over.
I gave the Harlequin boys a chance to change. A chance to prove that history wasn’t just set to repeat itself. But they failed with spectacular colours.
Maybe it’s time for me to stop running. After all, Sunset Cove has been living under the Harlequins’ thumb for far too long. It’s time to set our demons free and let them burn this place to the ground. Who knows if I’ll survive the fallout?
But I guess I’ll soon find out if dead girls can die twice.
This is an enemies to lovers contemporary series where the girl will end up with multiple love interests and all of the characters are in their late twenties.
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February 20, 2023
3.75/5 ⭐
3/5 🌶️
“The two of us really were a pair of damaged creatures. But somehow, when we were together, that fact didn't seem to hurt so much.”
Nothing really happens until 75% of the book. It’s drawing out. This book is a big improvement on the first one. More action, more romance, more spice. I have faith it will pick up. Hopefully in book three. Chase definitely redeems himself in my eyes right here, now just to get him back and the other's on the same page or closer to it. The cliff hanger is a punch in the gut, thankfully this series is complete.
Quotes:
“Love is obsession. Love’s the thing you can’t control, that binds you to someone whether they want you or not. It’s a gift to those who feel it towards each other, and the most excruciating curse when it’s unrequited.”
“Because the world is bad and dark, but it’s good and light too. Maybe the good redeems it just enough, even if that good isn’t meant for me.”
“This kiss wasn't like the others, it was slower, deeper, full of pain and heartache and all the time we'd been without each other. It said I owned him as much as he'd just owned me.”
“Hate is just love that caught fire.”
3/5 🌶️
“The two of us really were a pair of damaged creatures. But somehow, when we were together, that fact didn't seem to hurt so much.”
Nothing really happens until 75% of the book. It’s drawing out. This book is a big improvement on the first one. More action, more romance, more spice. I have faith it will pick up. Hopefully in book three. Chase definitely redeems himself in my eyes right here, now just to get him back and the other's on the same page or closer to it. The cliff hanger is a punch in the gut, thankfully this series is complete.
Quotes:
“Love is obsession. Love’s the thing you can’t control, that binds you to someone whether they want you or not. It’s a gift to those who feel it towards each other, and the most excruciating curse when it’s unrequited.”
“Because the world is bad and dark, but it’s good and light too. Maybe the good redeems it just enough, even if that good isn’t meant for me.”
“This kiss wasn't like the others, it was slower, deeper, full of pain and heartache and all the time we'd been without each other. It said I owned him as much as he'd just owned me.”
“Hate is just love that caught fire.”
May 29, 2021
So the end of the last book one of the boys betrayed her , I figured we were finally going to get the revenge that has been sold to us since the beginning of the book. I should have realized some authors have perfected the 'act of unnecessary drama that suckers you into buying book 2 and leads you no where'.
This book is a rehash of the last one with her ex showing up in this one. I didn't really read it, I skipped all the flashbacks , tried to see if the secret in the crypt will finally be revealed so I know what it was, alas that didn't happen. Instead, I had to read about all the things this "DEAD GIRL" could and couldn't do. Some mentions;
"Dead girls don't fear death.
"Hell hath no fury like a dead girl scorned"
"I was a dead girl walking and what doesn't kill me only made me stron_"
That and all the talk about the green power ranger had me regretting my impulse read.
This book is a rehash of the last one with her ex showing up in this one. I didn't really read it, I skipped all the flashbacks , tried to see if the secret in the crypt will finally be revealed so I know what it was, alas that didn't happen. Instead, I had to read about all the things this "DEAD GIRL" could and couldn't do. Some mentions;
"Dead girls don't fear death.
"Hell hath no fury like a dead girl scorned"
"I was a dead girl walking and what doesn't kill me only made me stron_"
That and all the talk about the green power ranger had me regretting my impulse read.
August 26, 2023
What.
A.
Fucking.
Evil.
Cliffhanger.
Just… why?
I’m glad I don’t have to wait for the next book. See, that’s the good thing about starting a series late.
A.
Fucking.
Evil.
Cliffhanger.
Just… why?
I’m glad I don’t have to wait for the next book. See, that’s the good thing about starting a series late.
May 8, 2022
“I realised she’d always been ours, even when I wanted her for myself. We all belonged to each other in a way that defied the laws of nature, like we were one soul torn apart at the beginning of our creation and housed in five bodies that could never escape one another.”
There's so much I want to say about this book, but first of all: the crossover. When Saint appeared, I let out a very unbecoming sound, ngl. And then Tatum was fucking perfect and exactly what Rogue needed. I was over the moon reading about my favorite characters all meeting up.
But then JJ started talking about Dark Fae and I nearly lost it. Of course he thought Leon was the one to listen to, because he's the Leon of this story. And of-fucking-course Fox thought Gabriel was on the right, because they are both unbearable controlling assholes lol
I had two favorite things in this book:
JJ AND ROGUE
“I don’t even remember a time I didn’t love her. I think I was born with a heart that already belonged to her and there’s no changing it, it beats for that girl and I’m its slave.”
“Everything’s so fucked, but when I’m with you it feels a whole lot less fucked, and I love that. And maybe, hopefully, I can figure out how to give you everything because that’s how it feels when I’m with you. Like I’m just so full of…everything.”
JJ is definitely the best male character in these books so far. His romance with Rogue made me swoon and got me even teary eyed a few times. They were so scared to open up to each other again, and their chemistry was so amazing, I was in total rapture. Then JJ did what I had been waiting for all along: he accepted and understood Rogue was not picking one of them, but all of them and I knew he was the one for me. I’m waiting for him to pull a Leon and “help” Rogue get her harem together lol
That scene with them and Maverick was such a nice surprise. I loved everything about it. And this leads to my second favorite thing in this book:
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GUYS
The fact that Maverick, JJ and Chase left their differences aside for Rogue was swoon worthy. I just love to read about male characters who hate each other but overcome their differences for the girl. And this series is giving me this to a new high level.
Fox, bless his soul, at least tried to be better for Rogue. He even admitted he had no idea how to treat women, especially Rogue. He even read Twilight and had one of the funniest lines in the whole book (“What would Edward Cullen do?”) But in the end, his character still needs to grow up a lot. I can see where he is heading and I cannot wait, but this definitely wasn’t his book to shine yet.
On the other hand, Chase won me over completely. Oh my poor tortured soul. He believes he’s so undeserving of love while he’s willing to give his life for his brothers and Rogue. The combination created such a dreamy character. What happened to him towards the end made my heart hurt. And then that ending?? God, I need the next book right fucking now.
Maverick… It’s funny because at first he seemed to be this unhinged, dangerous bastard. And after a few weeks with Rogue back in his life, he was completely whipped and ready to do anything for her. And you know how much I adore simping men. I'm still not sure how I feel about the whole Mia thing, but then he pulled a JJ and admitted he couldn't get hard for anyone that wasn't Rogue anymore and I loved that shit, ngl.
Fox’s dad was such a nice surprise, too. I can actually see where the character is coming from with his explanations and way of reasoning. And it’s pretty obvious he loves his boys and is trying to do what he believes is best for them. That being said, he’s going to die… isn’t he? 😅 I'm trying not to get attached just in case, but ugh I really loved him in this book.
Apparently the last book’s release date has been pushed back to the end of the month, so now I have to pace my reading so I don’t have to wait a few weeks to finish the series 😩
There's so much I want to say about this book, but first of all: the crossover. When Saint appeared, I let out a very unbecoming sound, ngl. And then Tatum was fucking perfect and exactly what Rogue needed. I was over the moon reading about my favorite characters all meeting up.
But then JJ started talking about Dark Fae and I nearly lost it. Of course he thought Leon was the one to listen to, because he's the Leon of this story. And of-fucking-course Fox thought Gabriel was on the right, because they are both unbearable controlling assholes lol
I had two favorite things in this book:
JJ AND ROGUE
“I don’t even remember a time I didn’t love her. I think I was born with a heart that already belonged to her and there’s no changing it, it beats for that girl and I’m its slave.”
“Everything’s so fucked, but when I’m with you it feels a whole lot less fucked, and I love that. And maybe, hopefully, I can figure out how to give you everything because that’s how it feels when I’m with you. Like I’m just so full of…everything.”
JJ is definitely the best male character in these books so far. His romance with Rogue made me swoon and got me even teary eyed a few times. They were so scared to open up to each other again, and their chemistry was so amazing, I was in total rapture. Then JJ did what I had been waiting for all along: he accepted and understood Rogue was not picking one of them, but all of them and I knew he was the one for me. I’m waiting for him to pull a Leon and “help” Rogue get her harem together lol
That scene with them and Maverick was such a nice surprise. I loved everything about it. And this leads to my second favorite thing in this book:
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GUYS
The fact that Maverick, JJ and Chase left their differences aside for Rogue was swoon worthy. I just love to read about male characters who hate each other but overcome their differences for the girl. And this series is giving me this to a new high level.
Fox, bless his soul, at least tried to be better for Rogue. He even admitted he had no idea how to treat women, especially Rogue. He even read Twilight and had one of the funniest lines in the whole book (“What would Edward Cullen do?”) But in the end, his character still needs to grow up a lot. I can see where he is heading and I cannot wait, but this definitely wasn’t his book to shine yet.
On the other hand, Chase won me over completely. Oh my poor tortured soul. He believes he’s so undeserving of love while he’s willing to give his life for his brothers and Rogue. The combination created such a dreamy character. What happened to him towards the end made my heart hurt. And then that ending?? God, I need the next book right fucking now.
Maverick… It’s funny because at first he seemed to be this unhinged, dangerous bastard. And after a few weeks with Rogue back in his life, he was completely whipped and ready to do anything for her. And you know how much I adore simping men. I'm still not sure how I feel about the whole Mia thing, but then he pulled a JJ and admitted he couldn't get hard for anyone that wasn't Rogue anymore and I loved that shit, ngl.
Fox’s dad was such a nice surprise, too. I can actually see where the character is coming from with his explanations and way of reasoning. And it’s pretty obvious he loves his boys and is trying to do what he believes is best for them. That being said, he’s going to die… isn’t he? 😅 I'm trying not to get attached just in case, but ugh I really loved him in this book.
Apparently the last book’s release date has been pushed back to the end of the month, so now I have to pace my reading so I don’t have to wait a few weeks to finish the series 😩
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2023
Genre: Contemporary Romance, NA
Tropes: RH, revenge quest, childhood friends, enemies to lovers, gang wars, "who hurt you?"
Series: The Harlequin Crew #2
Cliffhanger: Yes
Trigger Warnings: death, violence
Rating: 4.5 ⭐
Spice: 3/5 🌶
"I hate the world and it hates me back, but I wouldn’t destroy it.”
“Why’s that?”
“Because the world is bad and dark, but it’s good and light too. Maybe the good redeems it just enough, even if that good isn’t meant for me.”
It was good, addictive, funny and tensioned and everything you might expect from the sisters. I loved the crossover with Kings of Quarantine and the Zodiac Academy and Dark Fae mentions and I'm generally being utterly happy to have another series from these amazing women. It may not be a masterpiece, but all the emotions are there and that's what I'm always looking for in a book, so, again, this definitely gets 5 unashamed stars.
》》The Plot《《
The second book picks up the story just where the first book has ended, with Rogue being taken out of prison by Maverick and JJ, Fox and Chase returning home after their failed heist. I feel like this book was great at allowing Rogue and Maverick to connect, reinforce the relationship between JJ and Rogue and start the redemption arc for Chase.
“I think I was a mermaid in another life,” Rogue mused, squeezing one of her own tits as if comparing its size to the ones in the fountain.
I snorted. “I think I was a seashell in another life then because I wanna be stuck on your tits all day.”
I liked the little twists here and there, the unexpected turn up of Luther and all the references and crossovers with other series and, as always, the ending was a brutal cliffhanger to keep us hooked.
》》Characters and Relationships《《
🌈🧑🏽Rogue and JJ
“Just tell me one thing. Are you sure nothing with him or…any of them change stuff between you and me? Are you sure you’re not gearing up to choose one of us?”
I shook my head, looking into his honey brown eyes and begging him to see how much I meant that.
“No. It’s not like that. It’s not about picking or favourites or anything. It’s just me and you…and them. Like it always was and yet not like that at all, and I know it’s all fucked up but I just-”
JJ is still very much my favorite. He's sweet and funny and understanding and his scenes with Rogue are always nice. I'm enjoying the sneaking around, the sweetness of their time togheter and how comfortable they are around each other.
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue and Maverick
"The two of us really were a pair of damaged creatures. But somehow, when we were together, that fact didn't seem to hurt so much."
This book was definitely here to help these two bond. They had an amazing connection that actually made sense, especially with all the hurt, the loneliness and the feelings of betrayal.
“So are you gonna keep on pretending you didn’t kiss me out there or are you going to explain why you mouth humped me out of the blue?” I called over the sound of the running water.
“Call it curiosity,” Maverick replied. “I wanted to know if you tasted like a candy cane or only looked like one.”
“And?”
“You taste like sin, beautiful, which just so happens to be my favourite flavour.”
It was easy to love them and even easier to ship them and I was pleasantly surprised by how full of teasingly humor were their scenes. The sparks were immediate, the spice was totally on point and Maverick’s opened mind regarding sharing took me by surprise.
🌈🧑🏼Rogue and Fox
“I like this,” she breathed huskily.
“Like what?” I murmured, closing the distance between our mouths by another inch.
“When you’re this Fox…old Fox…my Fox.”
“I’m always your Fox, even when you hate me.”
I don't know how to feel about them. I like Fox, but he's way too protective and way too blind to the emotions of those around him. And, while I like him and Rogue togheter, I just don't see him accepting the idea of sharing.
"After a couple of hours, I was firmly on team Gabriel in the book and didn’t know what JJ had been talking about when he said to take notes from Leon. Gabriel was the girl’s one true mate and he knew it, sure he was acting like an asshole, but I was guessing he’d figure it out sooner or later."
Also, remember when I said Fox gave me Gabriel vibes? Well, the fact that he's reading the book and having Gabe as his favorite character is soooooo fulfilling at a totally different level.
🌈🧑🏻Rogue and Chase
"I fucking hate you, Chase," I said, my voice raw and my hands shaking where I held the gun as more and more sounds of destruction came from around us and I tasted our death in the air. "I hate you so fucking much, but I love you too. I've always fucking loved you and that's the problem, isn't it?"
Considering how the last book ended, I think it was time for some Chase teasing and redemption and I utterly loved seeing Rogue bossing him around. While I can't say their relationship has progressed much, it was enjoyable to watch Chase battling with his feelings and trying to understand what Rogue could be for him.
》》Favorite Scenes《《
🌈👩🏻Rogue beating Mia
🧑🏻💼🌈Maverick questioning Rogue
"Spit it out then. What did the three assholes do to put that hurt in your big blues, beautiful?"
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue and Maverick on the job
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue catching Maverick with the gun
🌈🧑🏻💼The part we all waited for
🧑🏼🧑🏿💼Fox and Saint meeting ( my 'Kings of Quarantine" heart exploded with joy)
🧑🏼🧑🏻💼Fox calling Maverick
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue telling Maverick about Shawn
"If I tell you, I want you to promise me you won't kill him for me."
"Why would I make a silly promise like that?"
"Because his death is mine. I'm fucking owed it and I'm not looking for a knight in shining armour to do my dirty work for me," I snarled.
🧑🏻💼🌈Maverick telling Rogue about prison
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue and Maverick discussing about the keys
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue and Maverick coming up with a plan
🌈⭐Rogue meeting Tatum and Blake (I'm literally crying here)
"Shit, this girl could have been a damn model. She was all long legs and big blue eyes and had something about her that would have been enough to make me go a round for the other team if I didn't love the D so fucking much.
"I'm Tatum," she said, passing me the drink.
"Rogue," I replied, adjusting my borrowed boxer briefs and wincing at the wetness of them. "
🌈🧑🏽🧑🏼Rogue realizing JJ and Fox haven't betrayed her
🌈🧑🏻Rogue having Chase by the balls, but not in the way he dreamt as a kid
🥞Fox showing Rogue how to make pancakes
🧑🏼💼Luther showing up unannounced
🤝🏻The truth game
🦇Fox reading Twilight from JJ's library
"Three hours later, I was confused.
I’d pretty much been doing exactly what Edward had done to win Bella over. Following her everywhere, protecting her at all costs, stopping her from seeing hot werewolves - AKA other men. I supposed the one thing I hadn’t done was the gentleman thing. The old fashioned dating stuff which I was a complete amateur at."
🧑🏼Fox texting Saint for romantic music advice
🦑The squid emoji again
Saint:
*Squid emoji*
Fox:
??
Saint:
Forgive me, my girl got hold of my phone.
You are quite welcome. Good night.
🧑🏼Fox trying to be fancy
🌈🧑🏽Rogue finding JJ at the Dollhouse
☀️The fetish talk
"Okay, so Power Ranger role-play and kidnapping bits turn you on, huh? I'll remember that."
🧯Fox and Chase walking in and sending Rogue and JJ dressing quickly
🧑🏽🌈JJ and Rogue sleeping in her trailer
🧑🏽🧑🏻JJ confesing his feelings for Rogue to Chase
Chase’s jaw went slack. “Do you love her?” he demanded.
“Yes,” I rasped. “I don’t think I ever stopped loving her, Ace. And actually, I don’t even remember a time I didn’t love her. I think I was born with a heart that already belonged to her and there’s no changing it, it beats for that girl and I’m its slave.”
🌈The unicorn dress
🧛♂️Lyla talking about Zodiac Academy
"You'll look like an all out unicorn wet dream," Lyla sighed. "I read this book once called Zodiac Academy where a dude had a unicorn fetish...or, well he tried to hump an inflatable unicorn sex toy and then a bunch of people saw him and he was all 'I'm not horny for the horn!' but he totally would have been if he saw you, in fact everyone will be horny for you in this."
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue meeting with Maverick
🌈🧑🏼Rogue calling Fox to pick her up and opening up a bit
👤🌈Luther talking to Rogue and coming with a new offer
👤🌈Luther, Rogue and the boys having a chat
🧑🏼Fox still reading Twilight
I waved Twilight at him. “Looking for book two. And by the way, I don’t really understand what you expect me to learn from these books. I do everything Edward does from the following her around, to the protecting, even the watching her sleep and Rogue still doesn’t want me.”
🧑🏽🧑🏼JJ giving Dark Fae to Fox to read (I'm in love here)
🧑🏼Fox (predictably) being team Gabriel
🧑🏼🌈Fox and Rogue on their date
🌈👤Rogue having a chat with Luther and the boys
"I'm trying to protect her," Fox snarled and Luther nodded.
"Yeah. But I don't think she wants protecting. Do ya?"
"I'm sick of being forced to dance to someone else's tune," I replied. "I want to control my own fate for once in my fucking life beyond just running away."
"You hear that, Fox?" Luther asked, looking back to his son who looked damn close to pulling the trigger. “Are you listening to the girl when she speaks?”
👤🌈Luther making an exception for Rogue
🌈🧑🏽Rogue running after JJ
🌈JJ's dancers talking to Rogue about how infatuated JJ was
🧑🏻💼🧑🏽🌈Maverick finding JJ with Rogue and things taking an unexpected turn
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue getting another tattoo from Maverick
🧑🏻💼🧑🏼🧑🏻Maverick calling Fox and Chase
🧑🏼🧑🏻Fox confronting Chase
🌈🧑🏻Rogue going after Chase
🧑🏻💼🧑🏻Maverick and Chase meeting after
“So Foxy discarded you like yesterday’s trash, huh? I suppose I should welcome you to the club - sorry I don’t have the t-shirts printed up yet, but I’ll be sure to get one with your name on it soon. Three out of five now, huh? I suppose JJ will be joining us soon too when Fox finds out he’s been taking a taste of the forbidden pussy,” I said, dropping that little bomb on him.
“You know about them?” he gasped, his finger sliding onto the trigger of his gun.
“I’m not gonna tell Foxy. If I was going to tell him, don’t you think I would have done it by now? Besides, I rather enjoyed being inside Rogue while she sucked JJ’s cock the other day, I might do it again before Foxy blows his brains out.”
“What?” he gasped.
🌈Rogue realizing who Fox's aunt was
🧑🏻💼🧑🏼🧑🏽Maverick saving Fox and JJ
🧑🏻🌈Chase finding Rogue
》》Conclusion《《
“I can walk, donkey dick,” she snapped and I grunted irritably, moving aside and gesturing for her to get out with a dramatic bow.
“This way, your fucking highness,” I growled.
“Thank you, peasant,” she said lightly.
I'm hooked and I'm not even surprised about it. I missed being addicted to their work so I'm happy to have this series at hand. Rogue and the boys are lovable characters, the spice is good, the smart-ass retorts are funny and on point and the emotions are everything.
“Just read this,” he commanded in a growl and I looked down at the book as I took it in my hands. The cover had a lilac haired girl on it wearing a black dress, looking all mysterious and shit. The title was Dark Fae.
“Is this fantasy?”
“Yeah, the sexy kind. It’s like Twilight if everyone was fucking and killing each other all the time. It’s got gangs and enemies to lovers and you’ll get a boner every other chapter.”
“Um, okay,” I agreed. “And this will help with Rogue?”
“Definitely,” he said. “Just focus on Leon’s character. He’s got the answers.” He looked seriously excited about something, but I had no idea what it was.
I know I've said this way too many times, but I loved having all the references to the other series here, especially the one to Dark Fae and the reverse harem situation there.
Tropes: RH, revenge quest, childhood friends, enemies to lovers, gang wars, "who hurt you?"
Series: The Harlequin Crew #2
Cliffhanger: Yes
Trigger Warnings: death, violence
Rating: 4.5 ⭐
Spice: 3/5 🌶
"I hate the world and it hates me back, but I wouldn’t destroy it.”
“Why’s that?”
“Because the world is bad and dark, but it’s good and light too. Maybe the good redeems it just enough, even if that good isn’t meant for me.”
It was good, addictive, funny and tensioned and everything you might expect from the sisters. I loved the crossover with Kings of Quarantine and the Zodiac Academy and Dark Fae mentions and I'm generally being utterly happy to have another series from these amazing women. It may not be a masterpiece, but all the emotions are there and that's what I'm always looking for in a book, so, again, this definitely gets 5 unashamed stars.
》》The Plot《《
The second book picks up the story just where the first book has ended, with Rogue being taken out of prison by Maverick and JJ, Fox and Chase returning home after their failed heist. I feel like this book was great at allowing Rogue and Maverick to connect, reinforce the relationship between JJ and Rogue and start the redemption arc for Chase.
“I think I was a mermaid in another life,” Rogue mused, squeezing one of her own tits as if comparing its size to the ones in the fountain.
I snorted. “I think I was a seashell in another life then because I wanna be stuck on your tits all day.”
I liked the little twists here and there, the unexpected turn up of Luther and all the references and crossovers with other series and, as always, the ending was a brutal cliffhanger to keep us hooked.
》》Characters and Relationships《《
🌈🧑🏽Rogue and JJ
“Just tell me one thing. Are you sure nothing with him or…any of them change stuff between you and me? Are you sure you’re not gearing up to choose one of us?”
I shook my head, looking into his honey brown eyes and begging him to see how much I meant that.
“No. It’s not like that. It’s not about picking or favourites or anything. It’s just me and you…and them. Like it always was and yet not like that at all, and I know it’s all fucked up but I just-”
JJ is still very much my favorite. He's sweet and funny and understanding and his scenes with Rogue are always nice. I'm enjoying the sneaking around, the sweetness of their time togheter and how comfortable they are around each other.
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue and Maverick
"The two of us really were a pair of damaged creatures. But somehow, when we were together, that fact didn't seem to hurt so much."
This book was definitely here to help these two bond. They had an amazing connection that actually made sense, especially with all the hurt, the loneliness and the feelings of betrayal.
“So are you gonna keep on pretending you didn’t kiss me out there or are you going to explain why you mouth humped me out of the blue?” I called over the sound of the running water.
“Call it curiosity,” Maverick replied. “I wanted to know if you tasted like a candy cane or only looked like one.”
“And?”
“You taste like sin, beautiful, which just so happens to be my favourite flavour.”
It was easy to love them and even easier to ship them and I was pleasantly surprised by how full of teasingly humor were their scenes. The sparks were immediate, the spice was totally on point and Maverick’s opened mind regarding sharing took me by surprise.
🌈🧑🏼Rogue and Fox
“I like this,” she breathed huskily.
“Like what?” I murmured, closing the distance between our mouths by another inch.
“When you’re this Fox…old Fox…my Fox.”
“I’m always your Fox, even when you hate me.”
I don't know how to feel about them. I like Fox, but he's way too protective and way too blind to the emotions of those around him. And, while I like him and Rogue togheter, I just don't see him accepting the idea of sharing.
"After a couple of hours, I was firmly on team Gabriel in the book and didn’t know what JJ had been talking about when he said to take notes from Leon. Gabriel was the girl’s one true mate and he knew it, sure he was acting like an asshole, but I was guessing he’d figure it out sooner or later."
Also, remember when I said Fox gave me Gabriel vibes? Well, the fact that he's reading the book and having Gabe as his favorite character is soooooo fulfilling at a totally different level.
🌈🧑🏻Rogue and Chase
"I fucking hate you, Chase," I said, my voice raw and my hands shaking where I held the gun as more and more sounds of destruction came from around us and I tasted our death in the air. "I hate you so fucking much, but I love you too. I've always fucking loved you and that's the problem, isn't it?"
Considering how the last book ended, I think it was time for some Chase teasing and redemption and I utterly loved seeing Rogue bossing him around. While I can't say their relationship has progressed much, it was enjoyable to watch Chase battling with his feelings and trying to understand what Rogue could be for him.
》》Favorite Scenes《《
🌈👩🏻Rogue beating Mia
🧑🏻💼🌈Maverick questioning Rogue
"Spit it out then. What did the three assholes do to put that hurt in your big blues, beautiful?"
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue and Maverick on the job
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue catching Maverick with the gun
🌈🧑🏻💼The part we all waited for
🧑🏼🧑🏿💼Fox and Saint meeting ( my 'Kings of Quarantine" heart exploded with joy)
🧑🏼🧑🏻💼Fox calling Maverick
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue telling Maverick about Shawn
"If I tell you, I want you to promise me you won't kill him for me."
"Why would I make a silly promise like that?"
"Because his death is mine. I'm fucking owed it and I'm not looking for a knight in shining armour to do my dirty work for me," I snarled.
🧑🏻💼🌈Maverick telling Rogue about prison
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue and Maverick discussing about the keys
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue and Maverick coming up with a plan
🌈⭐Rogue meeting Tatum and Blake (I'm literally crying here)
"Shit, this girl could have been a damn model. She was all long legs and big blue eyes and had something about her that would have been enough to make me go a round for the other team if I didn't love the D so fucking much.
"I'm Tatum," she said, passing me the drink.
"Rogue," I replied, adjusting my borrowed boxer briefs and wincing at the wetness of them. "
🌈🧑🏽🧑🏼Rogue realizing JJ and Fox haven't betrayed her
🌈🧑🏻Rogue having Chase by the balls, but not in the way he dreamt as a kid
🥞Fox showing Rogue how to make pancakes
🧑🏼💼Luther showing up unannounced
🤝🏻The truth game
🦇Fox reading Twilight from JJ's library
"Three hours later, I was confused.
I’d pretty much been doing exactly what Edward had done to win Bella over. Following her everywhere, protecting her at all costs, stopping her from seeing hot werewolves - AKA other men. I supposed the one thing I hadn’t done was the gentleman thing. The old fashioned dating stuff which I was a complete amateur at."
🧑🏼Fox texting Saint for romantic music advice
🦑The squid emoji again
Saint:
*Squid emoji*
Fox:
??
Saint:
Forgive me, my girl got hold of my phone.
You are quite welcome. Good night.
🧑🏼Fox trying to be fancy
🌈🧑🏽Rogue finding JJ at the Dollhouse
☀️The fetish talk
"Okay, so Power Ranger role-play and kidnapping bits turn you on, huh? I'll remember that."
🧯Fox and Chase walking in and sending Rogue and JJ dressing quickly
🧑🏽🌈JJ and Rogue sleeping in her trailer
🧑🏽🧑🏻JJ confesing his feelings for Rogue to Chase
Chase’s jaw went slack. “Do you love her?” he demanded.
“Yes,” I rasped. “I don’t think I ever stopped loving her, Ace. And actually, I don’t even remember a time I didn’t love her. I think I was born with a heart that already belonged to her and there’s no changing it, it beats for that girl and I’m its slave.”
🌈The unicorn dress
🧛♂️Lyla talking about Zodiac Academy
"You'll look like an all out unicorn wet dream," Lyla sighed. "I read this book once called Zodiac Academy where a dude had a unicorn fetish...or, well he tried to hump an inflatable unicorn sex toy and then a bunch of people saw him and he was all 'I'm not horny for the horn!' but he totally would have been if he saw you, in fact everyone will be horny for you in this."
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue meeting with Maverick
🌈🧑🏼Rogue calling Fox to pick her up and opening up a bit
👤🌈Luther talking to Rogue and coming with a new offer
👤🌈Luther, Rogue and the boys having a chat
🧑🏼Fox still reading Twilight
I waved Twilight at him. “Looking for book two. And by the way, I don’t really understand what you expect me to learn from these books. I do everything Edward does from the following her around, to the protecting, even the watching her sleep and Rogue still doesn’t want me.”
🧑🏽🧑🏼JJ giving Dark Fae to Fox to read (I'm in love here)
🧑🏼Fox (predictably) being team Gabriel
🧑🏼🌈Fox and Rogue on their date
🌈👤Rogue having a chat with Luther and the boys
"I'm trying to protect her," Fox snarled and Luther nodded.
"Yeah. But I don't think she wants protecting. Do ya?"
"I'm sick of being forced to dance to someone else's tune," I replied. "I want to control my own fate for once in my fucking life beyond just running away."
"You hear that, Fox?" Luther asked, looking back to his son who looked damn close to pulling the trigger. “Are you listening to the girl when she speaks?”
👤🌈Luther making an exception for Rogue
🌈🧑🏽Rogue running after JJ
🌈JJ's dancers talking to Rogue about how infatuated JJ was
🧑🏻💼🧑🏽🌈Maverick finding JJ with Rogue and things taking an unexpected turn
🌈🧑🏻💼Rogue getting another tattoo from Maverick
🧑🏻💼🧑🏼🧑🏻Maverick calling Fox and Chase
🧑🏼🧑🏻Fox confronting Chase
🌈🧑🏻Rogue going after Chase
🧑🏻💼🧑🏻Maverick and Chase meeting after
“So Foxy discarded you like yesterday’s trash, huh? I suppose I should welcome you to the club - sorry I don’t have the t-shirts printed up yet, but I’ll be sure to get one with your name on it soon. Three out of five now, huh? I suppose JJ will be joining us soon too when Fox finds out he’s been taking a taste of the forbidden pussy,” I said, dropping that little bomb on him.
“You know about them?” he gasped, his finger sliding onto the trigger of his gun.
“I’m not gonna tell Foxy. If I was going to tell him, don’t you think I would have done it by now? Besides, I rather enjoyed being inside Rogue while she sucked JJ’s cock the other day, I might do it again before Foxy blows his brains out.”
“What?” he gasped.
🌈Rogue realizing who Fox's aunt was
🧑🏻💼🧑🏼🧑🏽Maverick saving Fox and JJ
🧑🏻🌈Chase finding Rogue
》》Conclusion《《
“I can walk, donkey dick,” she snapped and I grunted irritably, moving aside and gesturing for her to get out with a dramatic bow.
“This way, your fucking highness,” I growled.
“Thank you, peasant,” she said lightly.
I'm hooked and I'm not even surprised about it. I missed being addicted to their work so I'm happy to have this series at hand. Rogue and the boys are lovable characters, the spice is good, the smart-ass retorts are funny and on point and the emotions are everything.
“Just read this,” he commanded in a growl and I looked down at the book as I took it in my hands. The cover had a lilac haired girl on it wearing a black dress, looking all mysterious and shit. The title was Dark Fae.
“Is this fantasy?”
“Yeah, the sexy kind. It’s like Twilight if everyone was fucking and killing each other all the time. It’s got gangs and enemies to lovers and you’ll get a boner every other chapter.”
“Um, okay,” I agreed. “And this will help with Rogue?”
“Definitely,” he said. “Just focus on Leon’s character. He’s got the answers.” He looked seriously excited about something, but I had no idea what it was.
I know I've said this way too many times, but I loved having all the references to the other series here, especially the one to Dark Fae and the reverse harem situation there.
Want to read
February 21, 2021I AM SO UPSET THAT I HAVE TO WAIT SO LONG TO FIND OUT WHY THE END OF THE FIRST BOOK ENDED THAT WAY AND I'M STILL A MESS.
October 22, 2021
Yeah, still not amazing. It’s disheartening. I really don’t understand the appeal. Still waiting for the revenge that was promised to us. Unnecessary dramas. Lots of rumblings and skimming from my part. Nothing really happens until 85% of the book. Rogue is not much an enjoyable character and I personally like transparency in relationships even reverse harem ones, and Rogue is switching left to right without the guys really knowing about it and it left a bad taste in my mouth. If you’re such a badass why don’t you sit down and talk? Be honest with the guys ? She’s supposed to be the MC but she’s lacking everything that would make her interesting or incredible. For such a badass Seeking revenge and such, she’s pretty mediocre in my opinion. I still find myself quit intrigue with the plot, and I love the setting of the book. I’ll read the third book hoping it’s the end and only because I don’t see the point of stopping almost at the end, but frankly I wouldn’t bother with this series. I love the Darkmore penitentiary by the same authors and Rosa is a much better heroine than Rogue ( of course I know that they are different but still, they kind of have the same vibe and I much enjoyed Rosa’s POV than Rogue one <- see what I did there? Anyone liking Star Wars? 😂) anyway, I’m curious about the ending so I’m planning on following with the last book.
2 stars for my bae Maverick and my little cinnamon rolls Foxy.
2 stars for my bae Maverick and my little cinnamon rolls Foxy.
May 5, 2025
I have so many things to say about this book. RTC.
The plot
This novel picks up almost immediately after the last one left off after Chase purposely left Rogue behind and got her arrested for the crime, her, him Fox and JJ were committing before Maverick came to Rogue's holding cell and got her released and dropped off all charges.
Maverick is very different from the boy Rogue used to know but they still have an emotional and physical connection and it's not long before they become close in both of those ways.
I expected the first spicy scene to be much later than it was (it happened at 14 percent) and I also expected their relationship to be more built up but it wasn't. Rogue ends up leaving Maverick's home to return to Harlequin house in order to get revenge on the boys for herself and Maverick but just before she does this she learns of Chase's betrayal and is heartbroken and furious.
She threatens to reveal this secret to the other men and Chase does not want this as he knows that this will cause Fox to cut him out of his and JJ's life.
Most of this book follows Rogue's dynamic with the men both individually and together but there is the threat of a gang war from Rogue's ex-boyfriend Shawn McKenzie who tried to kill her after she found out something she wasn't supposed to.
My thoughts
I did like this and the action scenes were very engaging but it was lacking for me in a lot of other areas.
This includes how I felt about the characters
I found them (except for JJ) unlikeable for the majority of the novel which is not the way I would like to feel about the main characters.
The main characters
Rogue: She was more bearable in this book than the prequel novella and book 1 but she is quite annoying, judgemental and hateful at times and at this point she is definitely my least favorite female main character by these authors and I have read almost all of their books.
JJ: I do like him but (and it may be because this is the second novel in this series) he doesn't compare to other male main characters by these authors. He is definitely my favorite out of these characters though. I hate the way he thinks he is not worthy of Rogue and her love just because of his profession. Also I did not like when Rogue got angry and jealous because she thought he was doing something that is literally part of his job.
Fox: He is still a toxic psychopath but he softens towards Rogue in this one.
I did get sick of the constant back and forth between him and Rogue that began in the first one but thankfully Luther put an end to that when he made Rogue a member of the Harlequin Crew.
Chase: He is definitely a complicated character who has a heartbreaking backstory.
The way he feels about himself is so sad and hopefully his father will face justice for the way he has treated him.
Important side characters
Luther: Luther is definitely complex and there are reasons why he has made the choices that he has made but this doesn't excuse his terrible behavior. He is certainly not a good father but he has been trying to ensure his kids survival in this dangerous world.
Sean: He is a very twisted psychopath and I have been told that he is worse than Lionel Acrux, which I never thought would happen. I'll see whether I will see him that way or not.
Ranking Rogue with all of her men (this is very likely to change throughout the series).
1. Rogue and JJ: They are by far my favorite together. Their connection in every way is beautiful and romantic. The way these two love each other is everything.
2. Rogue and Fox: They do annoy me at times but I liked the development of their relationship in this one.
3. Rogue and Chase: It's a slow-burn between these characters and they have the most to overcome to be together but I am loving the tension between them. I just haven't seen many romantic scenes between them yet.
4. Rogue and Maverick: I like how they opened up to each other about their traumatic pasts but their relationship felt very sexually oriented and I need to see more of their emotional connection.
Spice level: 3.
The plot
This novel picks up almost immediately after the last one left off after Chase purposely left Rogue behind and got her arrested for the crime, her, him Fox and JJ were committing before Maverick came to Rogue's holding cell and got her released and dropped off all charges.
Maverick is very different from the boy Rogue used to know but they still have an emotional and physical connection and it's not long before they become close in both of those ways.
I expected the first spicy scene to be much later than it was (it happened at 14 percent) and I also expected their relationship to be more built up but it wasn't. Rogue ends up leaving Maverick's home to return to Harlequin house in order to get revenge on the boys for herself and Maverick but just before she does this she learns of Chase's betrayal and is heartbroken and furious.
She threatens to reveal this secret to the other men and Chase does not want this as he knows that this will cause Fox to cut him out of his and JJ's life.
Most of this book follows Rogue's dynamic with the men both individually and together but there is the threat of a gang war from Rogue's ex-boyfriend Shawn McKenzie who tried to kill her after she found out something she wasn't supposed to.
My thoughts
I did like this and the action scenes were very engaging but it was lacking for me in a lot of other areas.
This includes how I felt about the characters
I found them (except for JJ) unlikeable for the majority of the novel which is not the way I would like to feel about the main characters.
The main characters
Rogue: She was more bearable in this book than the prequel novella and book 1 but she is quite annoying, judgemental and hateful at times and at this point she is definitely my least favorite female main character by these authors and I have read almost all of their books.
JJ: I do like him but (and it may be because this is the second novel in this series) he doesn't compare to other male main characters by these authors. He is definitely my favorite out of these characters though. I hate the way he thinks he is not worthy of Rogue and her love just because of his profession. Also I did not like when Rogue got angry and jealous because she thought he was doing something that is literally part of his job.
Fox: He is still a toxic psychopath but he softens towards Rogue in this one.
I did get sick of the constant back and forth between him and Rogue that began in the first one but thankfully Luther put an end to that when he made Rogue a member of the Harlequin Crew.
Chase: He is definitely a complicated character who has a heartbreaking backstory.
The way he feels about himself is so sad and hopefully his father will face justice for the way he has treated him.
Important side characters
Luther: Luther is definitely complex and there are reasons why he has made the choices that he has made but this doesn't excuse his terrible behavior. He is certainly not a good father but he has been trying to ensure his kids survival in this dangerous world.
Sean: He is a very twisted psychopath and I have been told that he is worse than Lionel Acrux, which I never thought would happen. I'll see whether I will see him that way or not.
Ranking Rogue with all of her men (this is very likely to change throughout the series).
1. Rogue and JJ: They are by far my favorite together. Their connection in every way is beautiful and romantic. The way these two love each other is everything.
2. Rogue and Fox: They do annoy me at times but I liked the development of their relationship in this one.
3. Rogue and Chase: It's a slow-burn between these characters and they have the most to overcome to be together but I am loving the tension between them. I just haven't seen many romantic scenes between them yet.
4. Rogue and Maverick: I like how they opened up to each other about their traumatic pasts but their relationship felt very sexually oriented and I need to see more of their emotional connection.
Spice level: 3.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 31, 2021
ALL MY REVIEWS CAN BE FOUND ON MY BLOG: ABSTRACT BOOKS
Star Rating : 4.5/5 Stars
POV : Dual
Cliffhanger : BIGGEST CLIFFY EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hero : Maverick , JJ , Chase , Fox
Heroine : Rogue
Pace of the story : Moderate
Angst Rating : 5/10
Heat Rating : 6/10
Triggers Involved : Past trauma
Plot Summary :
After being betrayed by the men Rogue was beginning to trust again , she doesn’t know what to do anymore. Her trust is fragile and now she is trapped with the other boy she used to love. All of them used to be best friends but lies and tragedy broke them , scattering them apart and now nothing is the same.
Rogue and Maverick have one common aim. Destroy the harlequins. And it’s time they achieve their goals. Only things don’t turn out the same and now their relationship is even more complicated.
Fox and JJ are losing their minds searching for Rogue. Chase is the one who betrayed her but none of them know that. And something tells him that if his betrayal ever got out then nothing will be the same. He will be shunned and now betraying the only girl he had ever loved might just make him lose everything.
Overall Opinion :
I have been crazy for this installment! Rogue and her boys are the best. Their interactions are the best and they made me laugh so bad! I was so freaking angry at Chase by the end of book1 but as usual these authors play with our emotions so well that my feelings for him are totally different now.
The plot of the book is perfect and I loved it so much. I don’t know who told these evil authors that their cliffhangers are not that bad now so they have made it extra painful this time lol.
I would definitely recommend this book to all those crazy RH romance lovers. If second chance romance with a kickass heroine and her crazy boys is your jam then one click this series asap! It’s an amazing ride!
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May 29, 2021
𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊: DEAD MAN'S ISLE.
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE. (REVERSE HAREM. )
𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄: BOOK #2
𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑: CAROLINE PECKHAM AND SUSANNE VALENTI.
𝐏𝐎𝐕: FIRST-PERSON: MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE.
𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒: GANG VIOLENCE, PAST TRAUMA.
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓:🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠
𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆:🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏
𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑:🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄:
The authors keep dashing out such amazing and addictive books that I am officially out of words to praise them...
Every world written by the Celestial sisters are pure gold, best of literature I have ever read.
The characters are brought to life with such perfection that. The bets part is the writing style in these books...the humor and then the emotional moments...bravo!👏👏👏
Rouge and her men...Maverick, Fox, JJ, Chase has won my heart with their second chance Romance...Their past and present merge beautifully. My feelings were all over the place reading this book...Rogue is a strong, determined, sassy character but when it comes to love she is at lost...what she doesn't know is the boys from her childhood never stopped feeling for her. I loved that we get to see more of Maverick in this book opposing what happened in book 1...
Let's get to that cliffhanger...its no secret that the sisters are the queens of Cliffhanger...and they have prove once again with this brutal cliffy with potential to kill us with want...I need the next book like my next breathe...
I recommend this whole series and every other series by these authors...believe me..you may be just one book away from your next 5 stars read.
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE. (REVERSE HAREM. )
𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄: BOOK #2
𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑: CAROLINE PECKHAM AND SUSANNE VALENTI.
𝐏𝐎𝐕: FIRST-PERSON: MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE.
𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒: GANG VIOLENCE, PAST TRAUMA.
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓:🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠
𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆:🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏
𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑:🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄:
The authors keep dashing out such amazing and addictive books that I am officially out of words to praise them...
Every world written by the Celestial sisters are pure gold, best of literature I have ever read.
The characters are brought to life with such perfection that. The bets part is the writing style in these books...the humor and then the emotional moments...bravo!👏👏👏
Rouge and her men...Maverick, Fox, JJ, Chase has won my heart with their second chance Romance...Their past and present merge beautifully. My feelings were all over the place reading this book...Rogue is a strong, determined, sassy character but when it comes to love she is at lost...what she doesn't know is the boys from her childhood never stopped feeling for her. I loved that we get to see more of Maverick in this book opposing what happened in book 1...
Let's get to that cliffhanger...its no secret that the sisters are the queens of Cliffhanger...and they have prove once again with this brutal cliffy with potential to kill us with want...I need the next book like my next breathe...
I recommend this whole series and every other series by these authors...believe me..you may be just one book away from your next 5 stars read.
April 27, 2022
Caroline and Susanne have outdone themselves again. They have written such an amazing story with Dead Man’s Isle. Dead Man’s Isle is the Second Book in the The Harlequin Crew book series. I am seriously in love and obsessed with this series.
So, a little about this series would be rather nice, don’t you think? The main Female Character is named Rogue, and we first encounter her in the Prequel to the series, “Devil’s Pass.” This prequel is a must read so you can dive into “Sinner’s Playground” and finally, this gem right here Book 2 >> “ Dead Man’s Isle.” Rogue is a fearless female who has gone through hell and back. She was almost murdered by her ex-boyfriend in “Sinner’s Playground” and she has many trials and tribulations she needs to get through in order to achieve her HEA with her boys.
5.0 out of 5 stars for this reverse harem lovers’ rollercoaster of a ride! Dead Man’s Isle is the second book in the Harlequin Crew series, a friends-to-enemies-to-lovers reverse harem romance (it can’t get any better than this). I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend reading Devil's Pass, the prequel novella set 10 years before the first book, Sinner’s Playground.
This was another slow death for me with Book 2. Caroline and Susanne know how to effectively rip your heart out with their words. What a thrill ride to say the least. And that cliffy!!! Why oh why must these books always end with a cliffy beyond belief.
Highly recommend to all!! You need to get your hands in the prequel novella soo you can endure the amazing torture with me with Books 1 and 2!! Don’t take my word for it, pick up the prequel and literally read through all 2 books back to back.
So, a little about this series would be rather nice, don’t you think? The main Female Character is named Rogue, and we first encounter her in the Prequel to the series, “Devil’s Pass.” This prequel is a must read so you can dive into “Sinner’s Playground” and finally, this gem right here Book 2 >> “ Dead Man’s Isle.” Rogue is a fearless female who has gone through hell and back. She was almost murdered by her ex-boyfriend in “Sinner’s Playground” and she has many trials and tribulations she needs to get through in order to achieve her HEA with her boys.
5.0 out of 5 stars for this reverse harem lovers’ rollercoaster of a ride! Dead Man’s Isle is the second book in the Harlequin Crew series, a friends-to-enemies-to-lovers reverse harem romance (it can’t get any better than this). I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend reading Devil's Pass, the prequel novella set 10 years before the first book, Sinner’s Playground.
This was another slow death for me with Book 2. Caroline and Susanne know how to effectively rip your heart out with their words. What a thrill ride to say the least. And that cliffy!!! Why oh why must these books always end with a cliffy beyond belief.
Highly recommend to all!! You need to get your hands in the prequel novella soo you can endure the amazing torture with me with Books 1 and 2!! Don’t take my word for it, pick up the prequel and literally read through all 2 books back to back.
June 25, 2022
Dead Man's Isle is the second installment within The Harlequin Crew series. Just like the previous two books, I completely devoured this in one sitting. There's just something about these gangs and all the drama. It's just way too easy to eat up and I can't wait to dive into the next book.
I'll admit that the one thing that pissed me off was getting a chapter from Shawn's POV. I seriously don't like the asshole and can't wait for him to die. Hopefully it will happen in the next book but maybe it won't. I'm also really happy with how things are progressing between her, Maverick and JJ. Maybe we will get closer with Chase or Fox in the next one.
Other than that, these guys need to stop trying to claim her for just themselves. They are being pretty selfish and if they all opened their eyes maybe they could see the pros of sharing her. It's not like she wants anyone else, and their bond is something special. I was also wondering when Luther was going to figure out about her being back. Wasn't surprised one bit when they finally had the talk.
In the end, I'm not happen with how things ended. Certain betrayals annoyed me but were pretty easy to spot coming. Definitely excited to jump into the next book!
I'll admit that the one thing that pissed me off was getting a chapter from Shawn's POV. I seriously don't like the asshole and can't wait for him to die. Hopefully it will happen in the next book but maybe it won't. I'm also really happy with how things are progressing between her, Maverick and JJ. Maybe we will get closer with Chase or Fox in the next one.
Other than that, these guys need to stop trying to claim her for just themselves. They are being pretty selfish and if they all opened their eyes maybe they could see the pros of sharing her. It's not like she wants anyone else, and their bond is something special. I was also wondering when Luther was going to figure out about her being back. Wasn't surprised one bit when they finally had the talk.
In the end, I'm not happen with how things ended. Certain betrayals annoyed me but were pretty easy to spot coming. Definitely excited to jump into the next book!
May 26, 2021
Grab your surfboards and your sunscreen because we are back in Sunset Cove where the days are warm, people are smiling, everyone is safe and there is happiness in the air. Oh wait, wrong place nevermind. Once again we are thrown into a place of violence, betrayal and okay we do get some serious steamy time so that counts as a plus.
The book picks up where the last one left off. Maverick takes Rogue back to Death Man’s Isle. While there she tells him what happened and they form a plan to take down their common enemies. It was nice seeing them reconnect again. We learn a bit about Maverick’s life in prison and see how it has shaped him. We also find out why he is trying to take down his brothers and the Harlequin crew. Considering we only got a tiny glimpse of him in the last book it was something I was very excited for. Rogue comes back to Sunset Cove with her need for revenge. She soon finds out the truth of what happened on the ferry and things get a bit more complicated. Since losing Rogue for a second time Fox is more possessive than ever. He won’t let her be by herself and tries keeping her locked away. Of course Rogue doesn’t back down and fights him with every decision. JJ and Rogue fall back into their behind the scenes relationship. JJ is scared to tell Fox about his feelings but he can’t keep her emotions at bay when it comes to Rogue. Chase, oh boy this guy is going to give me whiplash. I didn’t hate him like most people after the last book. I mostly found him irritating for holding a grudge for 10 years. We see him hit rock bottom in this book though and start to question his worth. Of course that doesn’t stop him from taking his anger out on Rogue but she gives it to him right back.
Rogue once again proves why she captured these boys' hearts. She is fierce, snarky, and can rock booty shorts like no one else. We get to see some flashbacks of her with Shawn and it just made my hate for him so much stronger. She broke my heart a few times in this book and I hope she realizes just because she is broken doesn’t mean she has to be alone. In the end they are all broken, and that's why they fit so well together.
The biggest shock of this book was Luther. I’m not sure what to think of him and what his true motives are. Part of me wants him to be good but with these authors you never know. We get more Shawn in this book and see how crazy he really is. Mutt is the star of this book once again. I can’t wait until book 3 and after that cliffhanger I’m glad it’s the next book so I don’t have to wait too long! Here’s to hoping Jake makes an appearance in the next book and finally gets his jellybeans.
The book picks up where the last one left off. Maverick takes Rogue back to Death Man’s Isle. While there she tells him what happened and they form a plan to take down their common enemies. It was nice seeing them reconnect again. We learn a bit about Maverick’s life in prison and see how it has shaped him. We also find out why he is trying to take down his brothers and the Harlequin crew. Considering we only got a tiny glimpse of him in the last book it was something I was very excited for. Rogue comes back to Sunset Cove with her need for revenge. She soon finds out the truth of what happened on the ferry and things get a bit more complicated. Since losing Rogue for a second time Fox is more possessive than ever. He won’t let her be by herself and tries keeping her locked away. Of course Rogue doesn’t back down and fights him with every decision. JJ and Rogue fall back into their behind the scenes relationship. JJ is scared to tell Fox about his feelings but he can’t keep her emotions at bay when it comes to Rogue. Chase, oh boy this guy is going to give me whiplash. I didn’t hate him like most people after the last book. I mostly found him irritating for holding a grudge for 10 years. We see him hit rock bottom in this book though and start to question his worth. Of course that doesn’t stop him from taking his anger out on Rogue but she gives it to him right back.
Rogue once again proves why she captured these boys' hearts. She is fierce, snarky, and can rock booty shorts like no one else. We get to see some flashbacks of her with Shawn and it just made my hate for him so much stronger. She broke my heart a few times in this book and I hope she realizes just because she is broken doesn’t mean she has to be alone. In the end they are all broken, and that's why they fit so well together.
The biggest shock of this book was Luther. I’m not sure what to think of him and what his true motives are. Part of me wants him to be good but with these authors you never know. We get more Shawn in this book and see how crazy he really is. Mutt is the star of this book once again. I can’t wait until book 3 and after that cliffhanger I’m glad it’s the next book so I don’t have to wait too long! Here’s to hoping Jake makes an appearance in the next book and finally gets his jellybeans.
January 20, 2023
UGHHHH😩😩😩
I WISH I was in love with this series the way I am with ZA and Ruthless Boys, but it’s just not doing it for me😭
I’m going to keep reading because I’m honestly just curious where this series will go, and the boys have grown on me a bit apart from Fox, but I honestly still can’t stand the main character. Which is really sad because I adore Elise, Tory, and Darcy, but Rogue is just careless to an annoying degree.
Also, Sean is literally Negan, tell me I’m wrong😂
I WISH I was in love with this series the way I am with ZA and Ruthless Boys, but it’s just not doing it for me😭
I’m going to keep reading because I’m honestly just curious where this series will go, and the boys have grown on me a bit apart from Fox, but I honestly still can’t stand the main character. Which is really sad because I adore Elise, Tory, and Darcy, but Rogue is just careless to an annoying degree.
Also, Sean is literally Negan, tell me I’m wrong😂
September 5, 2022
After that shocking previous finale, we pick back up here with Rogue firmly in Maverick's clutches. The man not surprisingly has baggage and a mile-long list of issues that he lays firmly at his former friend's doors. He has definitely changed but underneath that vicious exterior his heart still solely beats for the girl he once adored and it’s not long before these two are reconnecting and bonding over their mutual shared sense of betrayal. There are high stakes at play here maverick has a plan that he’s determined to see to fruition and nobody, not even Rogue herself will be allowed to get in his way.
So Rogue gets to spend time here with all of her boys and I can now see the pieces starting to slot into place. She also gets to learn the full truth regarding her abandonment and Chase's involvement in it. As for Fox he is still determined to win his girl with limited success whilst JJ is sneaking around with Rogue basically playing Russian roulette with his life. Add Daddy Luther into the mix whose back in town and this house of cards is teetering precariously ready to fall down and escalate into total Armageddon once everyone’s secrets are fully revealed.
We also get cameos of Tatum and saint which I loved and references to ruthless boys again also fabulous. I then especially adored the Edward Cullen references totally made me smile. When this finished everything had gone to hell in a hand-basket and this then ends on another shocking cliffhanger that left me eagerly anticipating what’s to come. As usual, this managed to grip and enthral me I adore anything these girls put to paper and I definitely recommend reading this series It was just so good and I now can’t wait to get stuck into book three.
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July 8, 2021
This was even better than I thought it’d be (and I was thinking it was going to being amazing so..). This world pulled me right back in and had a good time with my feelings-heartbreak,love,laughter,hate, and so much more. Also, there were some very very 🔥🔥🔥 scenes. I love all the POVs we get but man, do they love to mess with your racing heart by giving you mini little cliffhangers when switching sometimes. Savages.
And if you’re intrigued my Saint Memphis or Tatum definitely check out Kings of Quarantine (a completed RH bully romance series).
And if you’re intrigued my Saint Memphis or Tatum definitely check out Kings of Quarantine (a completed RH bully romance series).
May 23, 2021
I spent forever figuring this out so hear me out. This series reminds me of the old TV show California Dreams (similar to The OC) with a dark twist. It has this light, beachy element with surfing, piers, sundresses, tanning, and parties. But there is also a dark and violent element with gang rivalries, kidnappings, betrayals, and degradation.
This particular book had more Maverick and Chase which was necessary to answer some of the questions from the first book. And I think I may have read too many dark romances because I didn't totally hate the Shawn scenes either 👀. Predictably, we are left with a huge cliff at the end and without giving anything away, I kind of hope there is follow through 😈
This particular book had more Maverick and Chase which was necessary to answer some of the questions from the first book. And I think I may have read too many dark romances because I didn't totally hate the Shawn scenes either 👀. Predictably, we are left with a huge cliff at the end and without giving anything away, I kind of hope there is follow through 😈
June 17, 2022
This series is very entertaining, and I really enjoy the banter between Rogue and the men. All the guys are annoying to varying degrees – but I think JJ is my favourite.
One of my favourite parts of this whole book was the two blatant mentions of other books written by this author duo (Zodiac Academy and Dark Fae). It was hilarious and bold af! I loved it!
Looking forward to seeing where this series goes next.
One of my favourite parts of this whole book was the two blatant mentions of other books written by this author duo (Zodiac Academy and Dark Fae). It was hilarious and bold af! I loved it!
Looking forward to seeing where this series goes next.
May 26, 2021
I honestly can not praise these authors and this series enough! It is currently my favorite reverse harem, with their KOQ series being my second favorite series, so clearly I absolutely love the authors. :)
This book picks up right where Sinner's Playground left off. And we finally get to see more of Maverick! And he does NOT disappoint! Omg! It's him and Fox neck and neck for my favorite guys in this RH.
We do get more insight of what's happen to Maverick in the last ten years and the sh*t that's happen between him and the Harlequin Boys.
Just like all of Caroline and Susanne's books this is packed full of details and while the first was a slow burn (oh the sexual tension), this definitely picks up spice wise. I find that with all the series' I've read of theirs it gets spicier as the series goes on, which makes sense. The sexual tension is so worth it and just as good as the actual spice, in my opinion. I honestly can't wait for us to get to "group activities" *drools* I was also super happy to see some light kink in the book. I would absolutely loooooove to see more of that in the next books.
I find that I connect with and end up preferring thicker books, especially for reverse harem, because we really get to know who the characters are, we know their personalities and what makes them tick. I want to feel like I'm the MFC and that the MMC(s) are mine. And with all of Caroline and Susanne's books I always feel like that. I know a lot of people say they are too lengthy, but I think they are paced realistically and I love that.
We also find out more about Chase and why he did what he did in book one, and get to see more of Luther, Fox's dad, and what he wants the future of the gang to look like.
I could literally talk about this book, series and how talented the authors are all day but I don't want to get too deep, cause I tend to not realize what's considered spoilers sometimes. All I can say is you need to read this. I have loved everything I've read by Caroline and Susanne and they just continue to severely impress me. So please do yourself a favor and read this series and everything else by the authors!
This book picks up right where Sinner's Playground left off. And we finally get to see more of Maverick! And he does NOT disappoint! Omg! It's him and Fox neck and neck for my favorite guys in this RH.
We do get more insight of what's happen to Maverick in the last ten years and the sh*t that's happen between him and the Harlequin Boys.
Just like all of Caroline and Susanne's books this is packed full of details and while the first was a slow burn (oh the sexual tension), this definitely picks up spice wise. I find that with all the series' I've read of theirs it gets spicier as the series goes on, which makes sense. The sexual tension is so worth it and just as good as the actual spice, in my opinion. I honestly can't wait for us to get to "group activities" *drools* I was also super happy to see some light kink in the book. I would absolutely loooooove to see more of that in the next books.
I find that I connect with and end up preferring thicker books, especially for reverse harem, because we really get to know who the characters are, we know their personalities and what makes them tick. I want to feel like I'm the MFC and that the MMC(s) are mine. And with all of Caroline and Susanne's books I always feel like that. I know a lot of people say they are too lengthy, but I think they are paced realistically and I love that.
We also find out more about Chase and why he did what he did in book one, and get to see more of Luther, Fox's dad, and what he wants the future of the gang to look like.
I could literally talk about this book, series and how talented the authors are all day but I don't want to get too deep, cause I tend to not realize what's considered spoilers sometimes. All I can say is you need to read this. I have loved everything I've read by Caroline and Susanne and they just continue to severely impress me. So please do yourself a favor and read this series and everything else by the authors!
January 6, 2023
I honestly really enjoy the twisted sisters books. With the exception of the excessive and repetitive inner monologue. I would rather read a shorter book. But I guess if your on KU and get paid per page….
April 1, 2022
For the majority of this book I was very anti Chase. This ending though, it’s pretty savage 😱😱😱 Here I thought Luther was going to be the problem and turns out the Harelquin gang is even more fractured than ever and in comes their greatest enemy and also Rogues skeezy (tried to kill her) ex. These authors enveloped my whole life with this crazy unbelievable, but equally unputdownable drama and rom@nce. Mutt remains the real MVP of the book and I’m so glad he’s such a big character because he has one hell of a doggy personality. I could have done without a lot of Mavericks ‘dirty talk,’ it was a bit dramatic much at times…. I just wanted him to get to it already 🤣 I’m happy old secrets are finally revealed between Chase & Rogue as well as the guys because clearly this group draws enough danger on the regular, they sure as hell don’t need old shit getting in the way. It was nice too that (sure it was slow) but Rogue slowly let on to all but Fox at this point how she feels about them. But being only book two and she’s still not united them nor revealed all to him, time will tell how long it takes for this harem to be happy and complete. I have horrible feelings the worst is yet to come, especially with Chase in enemies hands. What’s scarier is it’s possible no one even realizes what’s happened and he’ll now be severely tortured like Maverick was 🤭🤐😭 Trying to stretch out reading this series until the final books release date is torture lol
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 9, 2022
Rogue llega a la isla de Maverick, donde inician un tanto intensos y confusos (?) jajaj al menos eso me parece porque primero la deja sola en un sauna y luego la lleva al sótano desnuda btw y tiene una tensión muy deli en ese momento, y ambos crean un lazo por ese sentimiento de rechazo/traición. No es de sorprenderse que Chase ande de arrepentido, pero oh al decirle mentiras a JJ y Fox, de cualquier forma le ponen un ultimátum sobre donde debe buscar por Rogue, que en ese punto se encuentra cómoda o al menos más libre, irónicamente, con Maverick.
Disfruté mucho el viaje de Rogue y Maverick para sabotearle al Shawn su cargamento, hubo acción, y uhm repito Rick puede decir mil cosas pero ja, nada más pasan unos días y él se convierte en un softie por ella. Y hablemos de la intimidad después, Sx después super hot emocional, donde por cierto le confiesa que el único de forma vg es con ellaaaaa omg amo ❤️
Ese cameo de Saint tho para ayudarle a Fox omg para que pueda ver que maverick se lleva a Rogue.
Regresando a Rogue, ella tiene una plática con Maverick profunda donde revelan sus secretos porque por fin tiene con quien desahogarse acerca de lo que le ocurrió con Shawn y uhmmmmm, el period sex hot yummy, like dang no me lo imaginaba así después haya una interrupción vale queso, oh también acuerdan un deal para robar llaves y poder entrar a las criptas de la mansión Rosewood.
"So when you give in to that desire, baby girl, and you let one of them sink their filthy, Harlequin cock into this greedy, greedy cunt of yours. I want you to remember who owns it. I want you to remember that it's mine and when you're coming for them, you're still coming for me. And I'll be back to claim what I own in blood one day very soon." ESTAS PALABRAS DE MAVERICK, AL REGRESAR A ROGUE A SUNSET COVE
HELLO TATUM, amé que mis bebés Rogue y Tatum se logran conocer y nace una amistad awww, aunque después ella descubre que fue plan solo de Chase el abandonarla en el robo de relojes, así que decide chantajearlo para su llave y que le ayude a conseguir las demás (ya que JJ se roba la de Maverick cuando va a pagar la renta del trailer de Rogue)
Las visitas random de Luther loooool, porque todo lo que hacían ya que casi cacha a Rogue, todos mega estresados ja.
Lo que no me esperaba pero igual fue súper entretenido fue la frustración de Fox, o sea, sí es muy pegado (?) tóxico controlador pero en el fondo solamente quiere lo mejor, tipo, no sabe expresar bien sus emociones, por lo que se acuerda de la colección de libros de JJ y lee Twilight y toma ideas de Edward Cullen lmaoooo y la pregunta de música romántica a Saint, squid emoji xd icónico regreso ah.
El ataque de Shawn donde Fox y Chase casi son atrapados pero Luther logra salvar con una emboscada emboscada (buttcheeck Chase pobrecito jajajaj).
Pasan las semanas y por fin Rogue tiene su reunión con Maverick, en la división, su club, aunque no salió como súper bien (?). Maverick tenía muchas ganas y Rogue igual pero supongo ella quería una conexión un poco más profunda.
Todo ello hace de momentos emotivos, Rogue no sabe qué anda con Maverick luego JJ luego Maverick otra vez, pero está consciente de que al fin de cuenta su conexión siempre ha sido intensa entre los 5.
Después, Luther le avisa a Fox sobre la supuesta paz que quiere Shawn pero no se hace porque quería le entregaran Sunset Cove, y Shawn se rehúsa a tener una pelea limpia con Fox y de la nada Rogue logra dispararle, no sabían que ella se había puesto con ellos por lo que más caótico el ambiente, peeeero Luther la hace miembro de los Harlequin, llevándosela cuando Fox, JJ y Chase se fueron a una reunión y whew el problema que ocurre tras otra vez los celos y posesión y preocupación de los chicos, pero eso le da más libertad a Rogue, a cambio de que ella logre reunir a los chicos, todos todooooooos.
Qué sexy también ah el show de striptease de JJ, y después fue de los mejores momentos porque tenemos una escena con JJ+Maverick en un lugar abandonado, ah cómo me encantan estas escenas en los RH. Igual fue medio sexy que Maverick tatuara a Rogue (ok él no pero como esa intención también).
Maverick, cómo es obvio, me encanta pero no supe cómo sentirme cuando le dice a Fox sobre Chase, utilizando el celular de Rogue y eso provoca que Fox expulse a Chase de HC, que por un momento sí pensé lo iba a k word.
Avanza el conflicto y resulta ser que Jolene es una traidora y llama a Fox - JJ que llevan a Rogue a Dollhouse (juraba era Dreamhouse) y ahí son atacados por Shawn; mientras ocurre todo esto, Chase y Maverick unen fuerzas tras perseguir a un hombre de la gang de Shawn y vaya qué se puso mega intenso el libro porque ocurren varias explosiones y Shawn casi atrapa a Rogue pero Chase la rescata al meterla en una caja fuerte y oh noooo, se dan un segundo beso, pero fue agridulce, Shawn se lleva a Chase gaaaah y bueno, Fox, JJ y Maverick tienen sus propios conflictos pero quedan afuera del hotel, o sea, un relajo sin dunda alguna;;;; esta serie tiene que ser de los más slow burn pero a la vez no si eso tiene sentido, las hermanas tienen magia lo he dicho una y otra vez y lo seguiré repitiendo ahrre.
Disfruté mucho el viaje de Rogue y Maverick para sabotearle al Shawn su cargamento, hubo acción, y uhm repito Rick puede decir mil cosas pero ja, nada más pasan unos días y él se convierte en un softie por ella. Y hablemos de la intimidad después, Sx después super hot emocional, donde por cierto le confiesa que el único de forma vg es con ellaaaaa omg amo ❤️
Ese cameo de Saint tho para ayudarle a Fox omg para que pueda ver que maverick se lleva a Rogue.
Regresando a Rogue, ella tiene una plática con Maverick profunda donde revelan sus secretos porque por fin tiene con quien desahogarse acerca de lo que le ocurrió con Shawn y uhmmmmm, el period sex hot yummy, like dang no me lo imaginaba así después haya una interrupción vale queso, oh también acuerdan un deal para robar llaves y poder entrar a las criptas de la mansión Rosewood.
"So when you give in to that desire, baby girl, and you let one of them sink their filthy, Harlequin cock into this greedy, greedy cunt of yours. I want you to remember who owns it. I want you to remember that it's mine and when you're coming for them, you're still coming for me. And I'll be back to claim what I own in blood one day very soon." ESTAS PALABRAS DE MAVERICK, AL REGRESAR A ROGUE A SUNSET COVE
HELLO TATUM, amé que mis bebés Rogue y Tatum se logran conocer y nace una amistad awww, aunque después ella descubre que fue plan solo de Chase el abandonarla en el robo de relojes, así que decide chantajearlo para su llave y que le ayude a conseguir las demás (ya que JJ se roba la de Maverick cuando va a pagar la renta del trailer de Rogue)
Las visitas random de Luther loooool, porque todo lo que hacían ya que casi cacha a Rogue, todos mega estresados ja.
Lo que no me esperaba pero igual fue súper entretenido fue la frustración de Fox, o sea, sí es muy pegado (?) tóxico controlador pero en el fondo solamente quiere lo mejor, tipo, no sabe expresar bien sus emociones, por lo que se acuerda de la colección de libros de JJ y lee Twilight y toma ideas de Edward Cullen lmaoooo y la pregunta de música romántica a Saint, squid emoji xd icónico regreso ah.
El ataque de Shawn donde Fox y Chase casi son atrapados pero Luther logra salvar con una emboscada emboscada (buttcheeck Chase pobrecito jajajaj).
Pasan las semanas y por fin Rogue tiene su reunión con Maverick, en la división, su club, aunque no salió como súper bien (?). Maverick tenía muchas ganas y Rogue igual pero supongo ella quería una conexión un poco más profunda.
Todo ello hace de momentos emotivos, Rogue no sabe qué anda con Maverick luego JJ luego Maverick otra vez, pero está consciente de que al fin de cuenta su conexión siempre ha sido intensa entre los 5.
Después, Luther le avisa a Fox sobre la supuesta paz que quiere Shawn pero no se hace porque quería le entregaran Sunset Cove, y Shawn se rehúsa a tener una pelea limpia con Fox y de la nada Rogue logra dispararle, no sabían que ella se había puesto con ellos por lo que más caótico el ambiente, peeeero Luther la hace miembro de los Harlequin, llevándosela cuando Fox, JJ y Chase se fueron a una reunión y whew el problema que ocurre tras otra vez los celos y posesión y preocupación de los chicos, pero eso le da más libertad a Rogue, a cambio de que ella logre reunir a los chicos, todos todooooooos.
Qué sexy también ah el show de striptease de JJ, y después fue de los mejores momentos porque tenemos una escena con JJ+Maverick en un lugar abandonado, ah cómo me encantan estas escenas en los RH. Igual fue medio sexy que Maverick tatuara a Rogue (ok él no pero como esa intención también).
Maverick, cómo es obvio, me encanta pero no supe cómo sentirme cuando le dice a Fox sobre Chase, utilizando el celular de Rogue y eso provoca que Fox expulse a Chase de HC, que por un momento sí pensé lo iba a k word.
Avanza el conflicto y resulta ser que Jolene es una traidora y llama a Fox - JJ que llevan a Rogue a Dollhouse (juraba era Dreamhouse) y ahí son atacados por Shawn; mientras ocurre todo esto, Chase y Maverick unen fuerzas tras perseguir a un hombre de la gang de Shawn y vaya qué se puso mega intenso el libro porque ocurren varias explosiones y Shawn casi atrapa a Rogue pero Chase la rescata al meterla en una caja fuerte y oh noooo, se dan un segundo beso, pero fue agridulce, Shawn se lleva a Chase gaaaah y bueno, Fox, JJ y Maverick tienen sus propios conflictos pero quedan afuera del hotel, o sea, un relajo sin dunda alguna;;;; esta serie tiene que ser de los más slow burn pero a la vez no si eso tiene sentido, las hermanas tienen magia lo he dicho una y otra vez y lo seguiré repitiendo ahrre.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 27, 2021
Okay - wow ouch. This one hurt me right in the feels. And f***** Shawn? I can’t wait to see that asshole burnt at the stake! I loved all of the guys and I don’t care what anyone says I love chase and maverick. I even kinda fell in love with Luther ... I know what the hell right? Fox needs to learn to share, JJ needs to tell Fox to get with the program and make a harem just sayyyyin - can’t even believe these wonderful women wrote this book in two weeks. It’s honestly amazing and keep you in your toes! Honestly my 2nd favourite series!
May 23, 2021
This book was a masterpiece. This series is different for me because it's hard to pick a favorite! My heart hurts for them all. They are all broken pieces, but together they make a whole. The stubborn lot just need to realize it. I love that Rogue is starting to realize that Fox just wants to protect her, but she's showing him she doesn't need to be coddled. She needs her freedom, but will always come back home. Seeing Fox's softer side made me swoon. I love seeing their different relationships together develop.
June 17, 2021
Another good read from these 2 authors. I’ve read everything that they have written up to this point. It took me awhile to get back into this story, but I’m glad I finally did. It was well written and I see a path now, where I didn’t before.
May 29, 2021
Deas Man's Isle
Hmmm a hmm a hmmmmm a hmmmm a hmmmmm a hmmm and then a hmmm and a hmmm and then a final hmmm.
Hmmm a hmm a hmmmmm a hmmmm a hmmmmm a hmmm and then a hmmm and a hmmm and then a final hmmm.
June 30, 2022
On the plus side, the men have stopped hooking up with other women. On the downside, the group still hasn't come together and the fighting and back and forth is getting frustrating. I guess that's how it goes and there are definitely some lovey feelings brewing so maybe in the third book we'll finally get them all together.
I also thought this was long and parts of the middle could have been cut out. The plot sort of went in a circle of Rogue getting close to the men, then something happens and she runs away. Then danger and the men rescue her. Hopefully with how this one ended, the next will have a more interesting plot and more of Rogue actually getting with all the Harlequin guys.
I also thought this was long and parts of the middle could have been cut out. The plot sort of went in a circle of Rogue getting close to the men, then something happens and she runs away. Then danger and the men rescue her. Hopefully with how this one ended, the next will have a more interesting plot and more of Rogue actually getting with all the Harlequin guys.
November 18, 2022
ugh these endings!
July 26, 2023
This cliffy wasn’t too bad. It just had impending doom, possible death, captured by an enemy, betrayal, unexpected team ups. So pretty normal for the twisted sisters.
I can already see all of these guys coming together little by little. All because of little phone conversations (that I doubt would ever happen before Rogue showed up), a little threesome action, some team ups towards the end, a meet and greet between Maverick and someone else, and an alliance between Rogue and someone iykyk. We saw Rogue healing some of her relationships with her men. Like it makes my heart so happy to see Maverick and Rogue together. Seriously every interaction they had together, I was melting. It was like puzzle pieces finding their way to each other, and he came alive when she was near and the darkness that circled him startled to fade away. Even though he tries to convince himself it’s a short term relationship. There was some camaraderie between Fox and Rogue even though he still prefers to lock her up when a certain enemy shows up. And ugh, when a certain person found out about Rogue being in Sunset Cove, Fox was going insane. AND THEN, when he saw that she was okay, the poor man ran to her, dropped to his knees, and hugged her waist. He had me tearing up with that move. He is so down bad for Rogue, and I love it. And what happened to Chase was deserved, but I still felt bad. And like what happens at the end to him, I swear nothing too bad better happen to him. But I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen with the little team ups we saw because it just furthers Rogue’s goal for a certain person and I am so glad. And the fact there are three more books after this, phew. I just know we're in for a long journey. AND OH MY GOODNESS, I was LIVING for the crossovers. We got to see Saint, Tatum, a little bit of Blake and the tiniest bit of Kyan even though his name wasn’t mentioned, but we didn’t see Monroe sadly. Hopefully in the next book. And then Fox was reading Ruthless Boys??? And was team Gabriel which was fitting. But I will always love to see any kind of crossovers.
Favorite quotes/scenes:
“Are you saying I have big ears?” (Maverick)
“Not as big as an owl’s, I suppose.” (Rogue)
“So I guess you’d be a goose on account of your goose feet” (Maverick)
“I do not have goose feet!”(Rogue)
“You do, and you honk.”(Maverick)
“I don’t honk.”(Rogue)
"I always knew I'd find you again one day.We were written in blood and bone. The sum of all we ever were and will be." (Maverick to Rogue)
“I’m going to keep you. I’m going to lock you up and destroy the key. You’re mine, lost girl. I found you. And I’m going to possess you until my final breath, so pray it comes before I break you.” (Maverick to Rogue)
“This girl was my personal poltergeist, here to haunt and terrorise me. She was a demon with the face of an angel and the body of a goddess. I was both captivated and captured by her.” (Chase)
“I don’t think I ever stopped loving her, Ace. And actually, I don’t even remember a time I didn’t love her. I think I was born with a heart that already belonged to her and there’s no changing it, it beats for that girl and I’m its slave.” (JJ to Chase)
“I want the broken pieces just as much as the ones that are whole. And if there's parts missing then I want to help you fill them up again. I want you to smile and mean it. I want you to laugh and feel joy. But most of all, Rogue, I just want you.” (Fox)
“So no matter what happened in the future, I’d find a way to be there for her, I’d be the man I’d wanted to be when I was a boy. And maybe someday she’d see that even if it took eternity for her to heal, I’d still be standing there at the end of time, waiting for her to love me. (JJ)
“She was my enemy and my end, the love of my fucking life and the only girl I wanted in the world.” (Chase)
“He was my breath of fresh air and my rush of release. He was the smile on my face and the heat in my flesh. And he was kissing me like I was all of that to him and more.” (Rogue about JJ)
“I needed him. I needed him like I needed all of them even when I hated them. I’d never stopped needing any of them and I couldn’t let this be the end for him.” (Rogue about Chase)
I can already see all of these guys coming together little by little. All because of little phone conversations (that I doubt would ever happen before Rogue showed up), a little threesome action, some team ups towards the end, a meet and greet between Maverick and someone else, and an alliance between Rogue and someone iykyk. We saw Rogue healing some of her relationships with her men. Like it makes my heart so happy to see Maverick and Rogue together. Seriously every interaction they had together, I was melting. It was like puzzle pieces finding their way to each other, and he came alive when she was near and the darkness that circled him startled to fade away. Even though he tries to convince himself it’s a short term relationship. There was some camaraderie between Fox and Rogue even though he still prefers to lock her up when a certain enemy shows up. And ugh, when a certain person found out about Rogue being in Sunset Cove, Fox was going insane. AND THEN, when he saw that she was okay, the poor man ran to her, dropped to his knees, and hugged her waist. He had me tearing up with that move. He is so down bad for Rogue, and I love it. And what happened to Chase was deserved, but I still felt bad. And like what happens at the end to him, I swear nothing too bad better happen to him. But I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen with the little team ups we saw because it just furthers Rogue’s goal for a certain person and I am so glad. And the fact there are three more books after this, phew. I just know we're in for a long journey. AND OH MY GOODNESS, I was LIVING for the crossovers. We got to see Saint, Tatum, a little bit of Blake and the tiniest bit of Kyan even though his name wasn’t mentioned, but we didn’t see Monroe sadly. Hopefully in the next book. And then Fox was reading Ruthless Boys??? And was team Gabriel which was fitting. But I will always love to see any kind of crossovers.
Favorite quotes/scenes:
“Are you saying I have big ears?” (Maverick)
“Not as big as an owl’s, I suppose.” (Rogue)
“So I guess you’d be a goose on account of your goose feet” (Maverick)
“I do not have goose feet!”(Rogue)
“You do, and you honk.”(Maverick)
“I don’t honk.”(Rogue)
"I always knew I'd find you again one day.We were written in blood and bone. The sum of all we ever were and will be." (Maverick to Rogue)
“I’m going to keep you. I’m going to lock you up and destroy the key. You’re mine, lost girl. I found you. And I’m going to possess you until my final breath, so pray it comes before I break you.” (Maverick to Rogue)
“This girl was my personal poltergeist, here to haunt and terrorise me. She was a demon with the face of an angel and the body of a goddess. I was both captivated and captured by her.” (Chase)
“I don’t think I ever stopped loving her, Ace. And actually, I don’t even remember a time I didn’t love her. I think I was born with a heart that already belonged to her and there’s no changing it, it beats for that girl and I’m its slave.” (JJ to Chase)
“I want the broken pieces just as much as the ones that are whole. And if there's parts missing then I want to help you fill them up again. I want you to smile and mean it. I want you to laugh and feel joy. But most of all, Rogue, I just want you.” (Fox)
“So no matter what happened in the future, I’d find a way to be there for her, I’d be the man I’d wanted to be when I was a boy. And maybe someday she’d see that even if it took eternity for her to heal, I’d still be standing there at the end of time, waiting for her to love me. (JJ)
“She was my enemy and my end, the love of my fucking life and the only girl I wanted in the world.” (Chase)
“He was my breath of fresh air and my rush of release. He was the smile on my face and the heat in my flesh. And he was kissing me like I was all of that to him and more.” (Rogue about JJ)
“I needed him. I needed him like I needed all of them even when I hated them. I’d never stopped needing any of them and I couldn’t let this be the end for him.” (Rogue about Chase)
March 23, 2022
This book series is a wild ride from start to finish. I like these characters and the gritty vibes that we get throughout the two books so far. But I also feel like there is something missing. I guess with all the other Reverse Harems I have read I appreciate the paces in regards to the relationships between the characters even when it was hate to love and you had a lot of push and pull. However in this series I'm two books in and I feel like there is not enough sexual gratification between Rouge and her four boys that makes it feel like a reverse harem. I don't really love all the secrets and lies between the men when it comes to their relationship to Rouge. I also don't love how domineering Fox is when it comes to Rouge and his insistence that he owns her when she has never agreed to that. Usually I don't mind that in stories like these but his attitude towards the whole situation really rubs me the wrong way.
But other than that the series is fun. High stakes. I was on the edge of my seat for some of these characters during a lot of this book which definitely makes it fun to read.
Also my favorite part of this whole book was the two blatant mentions of other books written by this author duo (Zodiac Academy and Dark Fae) It was hilarious and bold as fuck! I loved it!
But other than that the series is fun. High stakes. I was on the edge of my seat for some of these characters during a lot of this book which definitely makes it fun to read.
Also my favorite part of this whole book was the two blatant mentions of other books written by this author duo (Zodiac Academy and Dark Fae) It was hilarious and bold as fuck! I loved it!
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