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Deliver Us From Evil #2
Into Temptation
Monsters are real…and that monster is my father.
Ten years ago, I surrendered. I thought I was doing the right thing. But lies and greed have once again destroyed my life, leaving me to deal with the aftermath.
This life has always been a curse, but the world as I know it has changed. Belfast isn’t what it used to be.
Alliances are broken. Kingdoms have fallen. But those who remain loyal see me as their rightful king.
With secrets unraveled, my need for vengeance grows stronger every day.
However, ten years is a long time. People have changed. I have changed. But the one thing that remains untouched is my love for Babydoll—I love her…even if she doesn’t feel the same.
I will take back what’s mine.
My kingdom.
My name.
And my girl.
Every monster is scared of somethin’…and that somethin’ is me.
No more hiding in the shadows because I’m huntin’ you…Father.
Run, wee monsters, run.
Ten years ago, I surrendered. I thought I was doing the right thing. But lies and greed have once again destroyed my life, leaving me to deal with the aftermath.
This life has always been a curse, but the world as I know it has changed. Belfast isn’t what it used to be.
Alliances are broken. Kingdoms have fallen. But those who remain loyal see me as their rightful king.
With secrets unraveled, my need for vengeance grows stronger every day.
However, ten years is a long time. People have changed. I have changed. But the one thing that remains untouched is my love for Babydoll—I love her…even if she doesn’t feel the same.
I will take back what’s mine.
My kingdom.
My name.
And my girl.
Every monster is scared of somethin’…and that somethin’ is me.
No more hiding in the shadows because I’m huntin’ you…Father.
Run, wee monsters, run.
400 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 28, 2021
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Monica James
47 books2,767 followersMonica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare, and Emily Dickinson.
When she is not writing, Monica runs her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two. She enjoys writing twisted AF stories, hoping to terrify her readers...just a little.
She is a bestselling author in the U.S.A., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, and the U.K.
Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her Unicorn, and her three crazy cats. She is slightly obsessed with red lipstick, heels, and crime documentaries, and is that person who always runs late.
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When she is not writing, Monica runs her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two. She enjoys writing twisted AF stories, hoping to terrify her readers...just a little.
She is a bestselling author in the U.S.A., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, and the U.K.
Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her Unicorn, and her three crazy cats. She is slightly obsessed with red lipstick, heels, and crime documentaries, and is that person who always runs late.
Stalk Me:
Website: authormonicajames.com
Facebook: facebook.com/authormonicajames
Goodreads: goodreads.com/MonicaJames
Instagram: @authormonicajames
TikTok: @authormonicajames
BookBub: http://bit.ly/2E3eCIw
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2EWZSyS
Reader Group: http://bit.ly/2nUaRyi
Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/mvjjk6k2
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June 21, 2021
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Thy Kingdom Come : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Into Temptation : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
"Freedom. Seven letter which, on their own, aren't anything special. But when strung together, can change a man's life forever."
Hot dog, she's done it again, folks! A couple of months ago I read Thy Kingdom Come, book one in the Deliver Us From Evil trilogy, and my socks were blown off. The beauty that Monica was able to blend together in the horror and violence, the authentic Irish dialect, and the whopping surprises throughout really gutted me, and to be honest aren't we all a little worried that, when we love a book SO much, the sequel can't possibly hold a candle to the original? I'm here to tell you that Into Temptation is just as strong an entry into Punky's story, and I absolutely devoured it in record time. No middle book slump here, friends.
"I'm no longer the Punky I once was. That person was merely a boy. Now, I'm a man, intent on one thing and one thing only-and that is revenge."
I'll tread lightly as to not spoil the previous book for new readers, but this book starts basically where book 1 ended. We learned some things about Punky's heritage, and we also learned that he was betrayed in one of the worst ways possible. That said, we learn some things about some of the other characters and what they have been up to while Punky has been isolated. What follows is an epic tale of revenge, reconnection, and MORE BETRAYAL. I'll go ahead and tell you, I had the betrayer all wrong this time. I was completely sure it was one person, and then when the big reveal happened I was well and truly gutted. It was a brilliant move on the author's part, and now I'm just going to sit here wondering how to live my life until the third book is released this summer. I highly recommend this series if you like dark romantic suspense with mafia vibes, but PLEASE NOTE that this series MUST be read in order. They are not standalone novels and build on each other.
Thy Kingdom Come : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Into Temptation : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
"Freedom. Seven letter which, on their own, aren't anything special. But when strung together, can change a man's life forever."
Hot dog, she's done it again, folks! A couple of months ago I read Thy Kingdom Come, book one in the Deliver Us From Evil trilogy, and my socks were blown off. The beauty that Monica was able to blend together in the horror and violence, the authentic Irish dialect, and the whopping surprises throughout really gutted me, and to be honest aren't we all a little worried that, when we love a book SO much, the sequel can't possibly hold a candle to the original? I'm here to tell you that Into Temptation is just as strong an entry into Punky's story, and I absolutely devoured it in record time. No middle book slump here, friends.
"I'm no longer the Punky I once was. That person was merely a boy. Now, I'm a man, intent on one thing and one thing only-and that is revenge."
I'll tread lightly as to not spoil the previous book for new readers, but this book starts basically where book 1 ended. We learned some things about Punky's heritage, and we also learned that he was betrayed in one of the worst ways possible. That said, we learn some things about some of the other characters and what they have been up to while Punky has been isolated. What follows is an epic tale of revenge, reconnection, and MORE BETRAYAL. I'll go ahead and tell you, I had the betrayer all wrong this time. I was completely sure it was one person, and then when the big reveal happened I was well and truly gutted. It was a brilliant move on the author's part, and now I'm just going to sit here wondering how to live my life until the third book is released this summer. I highly recommend this series if you like dark romantic suspense with mafia vibes, but PLEASE NOTE that this series MUST be read in order. They are not standalone novels and build on each other.
April 22, 2021
INTO TEMPTATION: is the second full length romance book in the series 'Delivers Us from Evil, by Monica James. Spoken in 'Dual Perspectives.' Into Temptation picks up from where Thy Kingdom Come left off.
This was the one book which I was highly anticipating above all others, as soon as it landed on my kindle, it was game over, Punky was mine, all bets were off and I was in my happy place devouring chapter by chapter.
Even though this started slow you could feel something building up in the background, pulling me in further as it did, one name on Punk's lips as he's released from the chains that bound him for ten years, was the name of his father. Revenge runs rampart in Punk's veins, he's out to avenge all the wrongs done to the ones he loves. But things on the outside aren't as he'd left them. Loyalties are under question, even those of his closest allies, families are divided, without a doubt blood will be shed.
The hunt is on...
“𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄.
𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗻
𝗦𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿”
With secrets between babydoll and Punky I knew life for them wasn't going to be an easy one, but what was ahead of them was worse than I had ever imagined, their path is bumpy, its ugly, but the one constant that shined through above all else is the love they still felt each other. They still had that extra chemistry even after ten years apart. I was still under their spell, still caught in their web as I raced to see if they would come together again.
“ 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒌. 𝑰𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏. 𝑩𝒂𝒃𝒚𝒅𝒐𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎'𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏.”
This had my heart rate spiking, praying that those I've grown to love in this series come out unscathed. This world which Monica has built is utterly enthralling and unique in its entirety, which ticks so many boxes.
July 31, 2021
“In my quest for revenge for my ma, I have fucked things up beyond repair, and I don’t know how to fix it. I am broken, and the glue holding me together is now gone. She is gone…and so am I.”
Punky! Punky! Punky!
This book was so so so great! WOW.
It’s worth the reading!
Punky! Punky! Punky!
This book was so so so great! WOW.
It’s worth the reading!
May 2, 2021
"Every monster is scared of somethin’…and that somethin’ is me".
Well that was something. Color me surprised because I enjoyed this one much more than the first book! Into Temptation gave us a taste of the darkness and the grit that we’ve always known was inside of Punky Kelly and he did not disappoint when it came to that.
After being in prison for the past ten years, Punky is finally getting his freedom back. A lot was taken from him in those years and he’s determined more than ever to take back what is rightfully his by any means necessary. But the world that he knew ten years ago has drastically changed and so did the enemies.
With a plan to take back his kingdom and restore the Kelly name to what it once was, Punky goes to extreme measures to let it be known that he’s here to stay no matter who wants him dead. But there is one thing that Punky never saw coming and it came in the form of a betrayal so deep, it ignited a war.
I've said it earlier but this book was just more. I felt the deep connection between Punky and Babydoll and even though time and luck was never on their side, their feelings for each other never wavered. With the risk being higher and more deadly, can Punky and Babydoll make it out in one piece or will they have to sacrifice something more?
With a cliffhanger that is sure to leave you with chills, Into Temptation will give you the action pack drama that you've been so desperately craving while putting you on the edge of waiting for the next book.
April 23, 2021
WARNING ➪ this review gonna be the incoherent chatter of an emotional mess who has no idea how to explain the greatness of this book. LOL
Monica James just killed me 😭😭😭
Seriously this woman is an evil genius!!
I couldn't sleep last night because i kept think about Punky and Babydoll, and what might happen in the last book 😭😭😭
And it took me three days to actually write this "review"!!
Now i can't tell you anything about the book because i could spoil something, and it's killing me not be able to tell you everything!
Let just say this is a hell of ride.
Punky is finally free but everything changed...except the love he feels for Babydoll.
Their love is the kind no lies, no wars, no revenge, no enemies can stop !!
Revenge is Punky's main goal, but he need help to get it.
He should have known by now that the worst betrayl comes from the ones you trust the most ...
Just like Punky, i was overwhelmed, from the first page, by any new truths that came out and by so many emotions...
I kept say "OMG" "WTF" or screaming "NO" like a banshee. And i'm not ashamed to admit it 😌😌
And i know it's crazy but that's how good she is in writing stories!!
BECAUSE YOU'RE TOTALLY INVESTED IN THE STORY, LIKE IT'S YOUR OWN.
As far as I'm concerned the third book will never come soon enough, because i NEED It badly 😭😭😭
Monica James just killed me 😭😭😭
Seriously this woman is an evil genius!!
I couldn't sleep last night because i kept think about Punky and Babydoll, and what might happen in the last book 😭😭😭
And it took me three days to actually write this "review"!!
Now i can't tell you anything about the book because i could spoil something, and it's killing me not be able to tell you everything!
Let just say this is a hell of ride.
Punky is finally free but everything changed...except the love he feels for Babydoll.
Their love is the kind no lies, no wars, no revenge, no enemies can stop !!
Revenge is Punky's main goal, but he need help to get it.
He should have known by now that the worst betrayl comes from the ones you trust the most ...
Just like Punky, i was overwhelmed, from the first page, by any new truths that came out and by so many emotions...
I kept say "OMG" "WTF" or screaming "NO" like a banshee. And i'm not ashamed to admit it 😌😌
And i know it's crazy but that's how good she is in writing stories!!
BECAUSE YOU'RE TOTALLY INVESTED IN THE STORY, LIKE IT'S YOUR OWN.
As far as I'm concerned the third book will never come soon enough, because i NEED It badly 😭😭😭
April 23, 2021
WOW! This is how a really exciting and scary-gripping mafia romance should be.
Holy sh!t 😲 I don't know what to say, so you can understand how Monica's books pull you in and doesn't let you go.
What an incredible emotional and exciting story.
Book #1 was already fantastic, but this book is just a train wreck and mind game the whole time.
I'm an emotional wreck and don't want to wait until book #3 comes out.
I need it now 😭❤
So it's official, I'm in love with Irish mafia romances 😍
Puck Kelly was the epitome of bad boy of Northern Ireland before.
Now 10 years later he is a man on a vendetta mission and no one can stop him.
The prison has changed him and he uses it to his advantage or to disadvantage of other 😈🤭
Babydoll waited a long time for Punky (Puck) without him giving her a bit of hope, until she decided to let him go or tried with all her heart to forget him.
Did she succeed? No, of course not 🙄
The moment when he gets out of jail is the moment their crazy aggressiv love story continues 🤩
It's difficult to describe this story without spoilers 🤷🏻♀️
This book is a dark and disturbing story.
It's not sweet and definitely not swoony.
This is a rollercoaster of brutal emotions and heartbreaking feelings.
A must read for all dark mafia romances fans ❤🖤
This book is not a standalone. You've to read the previous book to follow the story.
Holy sh!t 😲 I don't know what to say, so you can understand how Monica's books pull you in and doesn't let you go.
What an incredible emotional and exciting story.
Book #1 was already fantastic, but this book is just a train wreck and mind game the whole time.
I'm an emotional wreck and don't want to wait until book #3 comes out.
I need it now 😭❤
So it's official, I'm in love with Irish mafia romances 😍
Puck Kelly was the epitome of bad boy of Northern Ireland before.
Now 10 years later he is a man on a vendetta mission and no one can stop him.
The prison has changed him and he uses it to his advantage or to disadvantage of other 😈🤭
Babydoll waited a long time for Punky (Puck) without him giving her a bit of hope, until she decided to let him go or tried with all her heart to forget him.
Did she succeed? No, of course not 🙄
The moment when he gets out of jail is the moment their crazy aggressiv love story continues 🤩
It's difficult to describe this story without spoilers 🤷🏻♀️
This book is a dark and disturbing story.
It's not sweet and definitely not swoony.
This is a rollercoaster of brutal emotions and heartbreaking feelings.
A must read for all dark mafia romances fans ❤🖤
This book is not a standalone. You've to read the previous book to follow the story.
April 25, 2021
𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊: INTO TEMPTATION.
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄:CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE.
𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄: BOOK #2 DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑: MONICA JAMES.
𝐏𝐎𝐕: FIRST-PERSON: DUAL PERSPECTIVE. PUNKY...BABYDOLL(CAMILLA)
𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒: VIOLENCE.
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓:🤠🤠🤠🤠
𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆:🌍🌍🌍🌍
𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑:🦋🦋🦋🦋
𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄:
This was one book I was waiting with bated breath...last book gave me multiple WTF moments but that was nothing compared to what was in stored for us in this one...
This book started off after 10 years gap from book 1...everything has changed, except punky and his need for revenge. He thought he had all the answers ready but then one twist of fate threw him back in the corner.
This book was full with suspense and the heartbreak was almost unbearable...Baby doll and Punky will always be the couple in formt of mind...even after 10 years...the chemistry between them is the same yet this time too their coming together is not acceptable by fate. They deserve so much more.
Even the secondary characters were important link in this story...you can't even blink in this world I fear of missing a hint.
There are so many questions ...some were answered her which lead to more questions...only the conclusion can satisfy this curious mind here.
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐄:CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE.
𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄: BOOK #2 DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑: MONICA JAMES.
𝐏𝐎𝐕: FIRST-PERSON: DUAL PERSPECTIVE. PUNKY...BABYDOLL(CAMILLA)
𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒: VIOLENCE.
𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓:🤠🤠🤠🤠
𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆:🌍🌍🌍🌍
𝐄𝐘𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑:🦋🦋🦋🦋
𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄:
This was one book I was waiting with bated breath...last book gave me multiple WTF moments but that was nothing compared to what was in stored for us in this one...
This book started off after 10 years gap from book 1...everything has changed, except punky and his need for revenge. He thought he had all the answers ready but then one twist of fate threw him back in the corner.
This book was full with suspense and the heartbreak was almost unbearable...Baby doll and Punky will always be the couple in formt of mind...even after 10 years...the chemistry between them is the same yet this time too their coming together is not acceptable by fate. They deserve so much more.
Even the secondary characters were important link in this story...you can't even blink in this world I fear of missing a hint.
There are so many questions ...some were answered her which lead to more questions...only the conclusion can satisfy this curious mind here.
April 28, 2021
⭐️
5 "Love Is A Battlefield" Stars
⭐️
Into Temptation was a thrilling continuation of Punky’s long awaited vengeance! I was hooked from the first few lines and ecstatic to be back in Ireland in this corrupted world with the war still raging between the Kellys and Doyles. Monica James once again brought action, stunning revelations, seductive and highly emotional moments!
Punky has a thrist for revenge even more intense than in Thy Kingdom Come. He’s still vicious and without mercy, but at his core he’s just tormented by the past and broken. His intentions are to protect his loved ones that he cherishes above all. He’s more open about his feelings, being vulnerable at times. It truly shows his level of care for his friends and family, including Babydoll. I love this heroine so much. She stands her ground and stays true to herself anf her convictions. She’s not easily played with and is really strong.
"𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒐, 𝑰 𝒈𝒐, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒍, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉."
Punky shares with Babydoll a powerful bond. Despite all their faults, this unbreakable connection always brings them back to each other! Their intense attraction leads to incredibly hot encounters, but also profound emotional moments that made me shed a tear of two.
This story was an adrenaline rush with all the suspense. I just couldn’t put down my kindle, so absorbed by Punky’s journey. With everything that has already happened in this trilogy, nothing is over yet with this cliffhanger ending. Seriously, I don’t know how I’ll be able to wait for the final installment in July! Monica James outdid herself with Into Temptation!
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
Into Temptation was a thrilling continuation of Punky’s long awaited vengeance! I was hooked from the first few lines and ecstatic to be back in Ireland in this corrupted world with the war still raging between the Kellys and Doyles. Monica James once again brought action, stunning revelations, seductive and highly emotional moments!
Punky has a thrist for revenge even more intense than in Thy Kingdom Come. He’s still vicious and without mercy, but at his core he’s just tormented by the past and broken. His intentions are to protect his loved ones that he cherishes above all. He’s more open about his feelings, being vulnerable at times. It truly shows his level of care for his friends and family, including Babydoll. I love this heroine so much. She stands her ground and stays true to herself anf her convictions. She’s not easily played with and is really strong.
"𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒐, 𝑰 𝒈𝒐, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒍, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉."
Punky shares with Babydoll a powerful bond. Despite all their faults, this unbreakable connection always brings them back to each other! Their intense attraction leads to incredibly hot encounters, but also profound emotional moments that made me shed a tear of two.
This story was an adrenaline rush with all the suspense. I just couldn’t put down my kindle, so absorbed by Punky’s journey. With everything that has already happened in this trilogy, nothing is over yet with this cliffhanger ending. Seriously, I don’t know how I’ll be able to wait for the final installment in July! Monica James outdid herself with Into Temptation!
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
April 23, 2021
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Star Rating : 4.5/5 Stars
POV : Dual
Cliffhanger : Yes
Hero : Pucky
Heroine : Camilla (Babydoll)
Pace of the story : Moderate
Angst Rating : 6/10
Heat Rating : 6/10
Triggers Involved : Past Trauma
Plot Summary :
Pucky's life has never been easy. He thought he had some answers and would finally have his revenge but life threw him off a loop and he was the victim again. This time being betrayed by the one person closest to him, everything he knew about his life is changed.
He is back from prison after 10 years and everyone around him has moved on through their lives. He still loves Babydoll and his family. And now he has to sacrifice for them again. Because his main enemy is still out there. And this time the casualties in war are going to be even much worse and ruthless.
Overall Opinion :
I have been going crazy after this one! That ending of the first book threw me off a loop and didn't know where to look for answers! The author hit me with twist after twist and nothing was the same again. Pucky and Camilla deserved so much more than what they got and I am finally happy for their relationship to progress and become what it should always have been.
Betrayal has never been easy for them since the ones closest to them have been the one hurting them. But this time, pucky is all prepared. This time, it will be him who will be the victorious one. And the one who will finally kill the two men responsible for his mothers murder.
I loved the ending so much! I have a lot of questions and know that the next book is gonna hurt us real bad but I am ready. I would highly recommend this book to all the dark romance lovers out there!
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May 5, 2021
MOTHER *UCKER. After the devastating blow we were dealt at the end Thy Kingdom Come, I was desperate to find out just what was next for our embattled Punky and his poor Babydoll. Into Temptation holds nothing back- going straight for the jugular from the very start. The monsters here are alive and well, just as savage and even more dangerous. With more secrets, more betrayal, more revenge, and more feelings-this story is a wildly unpredictable ride that is somehow both devastating and victorious. What a great second act in Monica James’ most creative and original series to date.
Our story does begin a bit slow, but soon dials up to hyperspeed. These characters have lost a lot of time believing half truths and suffering for the secrets of their fathers- and now it is time for a reckoning. Of course, though, things have changed and everyone has tortured themselves in their own way after the shocking heartbreakingly disastrous revelation of the first book. And Babydoll and Punky have a bit of a gift of the magi syndrome- each believing they are unselfishly doing right by the other by repressing their conflicted, latent but still fire-hot emotions for another when all they’ve really done is created distance and longing- and more secrets. And Monica does not make it easy for them - not only do we have a constant push-pull limbo as the result of their secrets but, of course, this dark and dangerous Belfast world is still being masterminded by manipulative and evil men- their families. And if we thought our finale in book 1 cleared the air of all the secrets- think again. We have more shocking revelations, more twists and turns, and more gritty violence looming with each passing page. And, like any epic love story, we’ve yet to see the full extent of the passion and sacrifice Babydoll and Punky will demonstrate for their loved ones, and each other.
Since this book can’t be read as a standalone, I’ll assume you’ve read the first- so you know this story will pick up in a timeframe that you were never anticipating- one of the many jaw dropping revelations from book one. At first, this story felt like no time had passed- the characters felt just as they were, like they’d been frozen in times. Monica doesn’t waste a lot of time filling in the pages with a decades worth of explanation- which is a good thing, because it makes it the more jarring we do start to see the shifts- in many cases subtle, but powerful. Punky feels the same arrogant but lovable daredevil fixated on revenge. Only now, his desire for revenge has exponentially increased, his list of targets longer. But we also see a man subtly evolved- he’s stronger, more clever and ruthless, but he’s also more stoic, feels more accountability and guilt. He’s become increasingly selfless, and in doing so, become more vulnerable as a character- he’s more heroic. And Babydoll has come into her strength- more willing to stick to her ground, to fight for what she wants, to no longer be a pawn in the machinations of greedy men. We still get her heart, but we also get her
Monica really dials up the intensity, the twists, the danger and shocking revelations in the last leg of this story- yet again careening us towards an epic face-off finale that, like book one, deceives us into calm by it’s simplicity but quickly implodes into a unexpectedly tangled web of lies and deceit. The shocks keep coming, and with them, so does the heartbreak and setbacks. Time will tell what this epic finale will mean for all the characters we’re rooting for- but I do know this, the battle has only just begun, and we still have some foes left to unmask it would seem. The stakes keep getting higher, and we are in for one wild and unpredictable wild ride.
4.5 stars
Our story does begin a bit slow, but soon dials up to hyperspeed. These characters have lost a lot of time believing half truths and suffering for the secrets of their fathers- and now it is time for a reckoning. Of course, though, things have changed and everyone has tortured themselves in their own way after the shocking heartbreakingly disastrous revelation of the first book. And Babydoll and Punky have a bit of a gift of the magi syndrome- each believing they are unselfishly doing right by the other by repressing their conflicted, latent but still fire-hot emotions for another when all they’ve really done is created distance and longing- and more secrets. And Monica does not make it easy for them - not only do we have a constant push-pull limbo as the result of their secrets but, of course, this dark and dangerous Belfast world is still being masterminded by manipulative and evil men- their families. And if we thought our finale in book 1 cleared the air of all the secrets- think again. We have more shocking revelations, more twists and turns, and more gritty violence looming with each passing page. And, like any epic love story, we’ve yet to see the full extent of the passion and sacrifice Babydoll and Punky will demonstrate for their loved ones, and each other.
Since this book can’t be read as a standalone, I’ll assume you’ve read the first- so you know this story will pick up in a timeframe that you were never anticipating- one of the many jaw dropping revelations from book one. At first, this story felt like no time had passed- the characters felt just as they were, like they’d been frozen in times. Monica doesn’t waste a lot of time filling in the pages with a decades worth of explanation- which is a good thing, because it makes it the more jarring we do start to see the shifts- in many cases subtle, but powerful. Punky feels the same arrogant but lovable daredevil fixated on revenge. Only now, his desire for revenge has exponentially increased, his list of targets longer. But we also see a man subtly evolved- he’s stronger, more clever and ruthless, but he’s also more stoic, feels more accountability and guilt. He’s become increasingly selfless, and in doing so, become more vulnerable as a character- he’s more heroic. And Babydoll has come into her strength- more willing to stick to her ground, to fight for what she wants, to no longer be a pawn in the machinations of greedy men. We still get her heart, but we also get her
Monica really dials up the intensity, the twists, the danger and shocking revelations in the last leg of this story- yet again careening us towards an epic face-off finale that, like book one, deceives us into calm by it’s simplicity but quickly implodes into a unexpectedly tangled web of lies and deceit. The shocks keep coming, and with them, so does the heartbreak and setbacks. Time will tell what this epic finale will mean for all the characters we’re rooting for- but I do know this, the battle has only just begun, and we still have some foes left to unmask it would seem. The stakes keep getting higher, and we are in for one wild and unpredictable wild ride.
4.5 stars
July 3, 2021
Punky era cambiato. Niente più piercing né tatuaggi. Era diventato un uomo adesso, concentrato su una cosa soltanto : vendetta per sua madre.
Era talmente preso dal realizzare questo obiettivo che aveva finito per perdere di vista la razionalità, e senza volerlo aveva messo a repentaglio la vita delle persone a cui voleva bene.
I mostri erano reali e avevano la forma e il viso di suo padre, l'uomo che gli aveva dato la vita ma che gli aveva anche tolto il respiro.
Ma come diceva sempre Connor, "le emozioni rendono l'uomo debole". Così Punky aveva applicato nuovamente la sua maschera ed era andato a farsi giustizia.
E nuovamente la città si era dipinta di rosso.
Era talmente preso dal realizzare questo obiettivo che aveva finito per perdere di vista la razionalità, e senza volerlo aveva messo a repentaglio la vita delle persone a cui voleva bene.
I mostri erano reali e avevano la forma e il viso di suo padre, l'uomo che gli aveva dato la vita ma che gli aveva anche tolto il respiro.
Ma come diceva sempre Connor, "le emozioni rendono l'uomo debole". Così Punky aveva applicato nuovamente la sua maschera ed era andato a farsi giustizia.
E nuovamente la città si era dipinta di rosso.
August 11, 2021
• “Donde tú vas, yo voy, y si te diriges al infierno, llévame contigo porque vivir sin ti será mucho peor que cualquier infierno en la tierra.” •
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• “Para salvar el mundo tal y como lo conocemos, tengo que sacrificar mi mundo.” •
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Rayos… siguen sufriendo🤧
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• “Para salvar el mundo tal y como lo conocemos, tengo que sacrificar mi mundo.” •
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Rayos… siguen sufriendo🤧
April 29, 2021
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS
What an exhilarating continuation to Thy Kingdom Come! Despite the time and space separating Punky and Babydoll, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Now all I need is to get my hands on the final book in the trilogy! Into Temptation by Monica James is an EPIC read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
What an exhilarating continuation to Thy Kingdom Come! Despite the time and space separating Punky and Babydoll, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Now all I need is to get my hands on the final book in the trilogy! Into Temptation by Monica James is an EPIC read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
May 2, 2021
Into Temptation is the second installment in the Deliver Us from Evil series by Monica James. Please be advised this is not a standalone, and the books must be read in order. Told in dual perspectives, this is the continuation of Poppy "Babydoll" Yates and Puck "Punky" Connor Kelly's story.
This one picks up ten years from where the last book left off. Punky is finally free from captivity and dead set on avenging the wrongs that have been done to his loved ones. But he quickly discovers the outside world isn't what it used to be. Things have changed drastically, the people are divided, and he is not sure who he can fully trust. The one thing that hasn't changed though is the pull between Punky and Babydoll, but time and luck have never been on their side. Will these two survive the rough road ahead of them?
This book by far surpassed my expectations, and honestly I enjoyed this one more than the previous book. Monica is the queen of delivering tales weaved together with angst, drama, violence, suspense and steam, and this one was no exception. She never misses a beat while delivering this absolutely amazing story and setting up book three. Five stars for Monica, Punky, Babydoll and Into Temptation!
This one picks up ten years from where the last book left off. Punky is finally free from captivity and dead set on avenging the wrongs that have been done to his loved ones. But he quickly discovers the outside world isn't what it used to be. Things have changed drastically, the people are divided, and he is not sure who he can fully trust. The one thing that hasn't changed though is the pull between Punky and Babydoll, but time and luck have never been on their side. Will these two survive the rough road ahead of them?
This book by far surpassed my expectations, and honestly I enjoyed this one more than the previous book. Monica is the queen of delivering tales weaved together with angst, drama, violence, suspense and steam, and this one was no exception. She never misses a beat while delivering this absolutely amazing story and setting up book three. Five stars for Monica, Punky, Babydoll and Into Temptation!
April 7, 2021
Oh my Puck, this series just keeps getting better and better!
I wasn’t sure if Monica James would be able to top book #1, but boy was I wrong. Into Temptation went beyond my expectations… More grit. More darkness. More Punky and his Babydoll. More heat. I’m officially obsessed with this series, I couldn’t get enough.
Into Temptation picks up from where Thy Kingdom Come left off. Punky is older, the stakes are higher, and more secrets unfold. It’s going to be one hell of a finale and I have no idea what Monica has up her sleeve!
I wasn’t sure if Monica James would be able to top book #1, but boy was I wrong. Into Temptation went beyond my expectations… More grit. More darkness. More Punky and his Babydoll. More heat. I’m officially obsessed with this series, I couldn’t get enough.
Into Temptation picks up from where Thy Kingdom Come left off. Punky is older, the stakes are higher, and more secrets unfold. It’s going to be one hell of a finale and I have no idea what Monica has up her sleeve!
April 26, 2021
I'm absolutely speechless.....WTF did I just read and WTF with that ending.....Oh Monica James WTF!!!!
Into Temptation was nothing short of ABSOLUTE AMAZINGNESS!!! This book was filled with twists and turns page after page that I was left mind-blown again and again until the very end. If you thought Thy Kingdom Come was intense, suspenseful and scorching just wait....Into Temptation tops that in spades. This book had it all....lies, secrets and betrayals that will have you on the edge of your seat, your heart racing while leaving you gasping for breath.
"Where you go, I go, and if you're headed into hell, then take me with you because living without you will be far worse than any hell on earth."
Punky and Babydoll are just so freaking addicting their story will consume you and believe me, you want to be consumed by them!!! I need more of them, their story, their HEA!!!
"I'll always be with ya. Death isn't the end. Our bodies may perish, but the memories will last forever. No matter what happens, remember that. Remember that you gave me a reason worth living for."
This is one Trilogy that NEEDS to be read, MUST be read.... it's an UNPUTDOWNABLE Top 2021 Read!!!
Into Temptation was nothing short of ABSOLUTE AMAZINGNESS!!! This book was filled with twists and turns page after page that I was left mind-blown again and again until the very end. If you thought Thy Kingdom Come was intense, suspenseful and scorching just wait....Into Temptation tops that in spades. This book had it all....lies, secrets and betrayals that will have you on the edge of your seat, your heart racing while leaving you gasping for breath.
"Where you go, I go, and if you're headed into hell, then take me with you because living without you will be far worse than any hell on earth."
Punky and Babydoll are just so freaking addicting their story will consume you and believe me, you want to be consumed by them!!! I need more of them, their story, their HEA!!!
"I'll always be with ya. Death isn't the end. Our bodies may perish, but the memories will last forever. No matter what happens, remember that. Remember that you gave me a reason worth living for."
This is one Trilogy that NEEDS to be read, MUST be read.... it's an UNPUTDOWNABLE Top 2021 Read!!!
April 23, 2021
Oh wow - That cliffhanger!
Into Temptation starts off angsty and we see Punky adjusting to the world that has went on without him for the last ten years. And a LOT has changed!
Once the intensity starts to build, it doesn't let up until Monica James delivers a cliffhanger that made me want to throw my kindle and wish I had her on speed dial so I could vent!
I enjoyed this story and was constantly on the edge of my seat. I could feel the emotions pouring from the characters, and not just Puck and Cami. Everyone in this story was/is dealing with something.
Monica James did such a fantastic job writing this story that I felt like I was transported across the Atlantic Ocean and was right there in the midst of everything.
I can't wait until we get the conclusion to this trilogy!
Into Temptation starts off angsty and we see Punky adjusting to the world that has went on without him for the last ten years. And a LOT has changed!
Once the intensity starts to build, it doesn't let up until Monica James delivers a cliffhanger that made me want to throw my kindle and wish I had her on speed dial so I could vent!
I enjoyed this story and was constantly on the edge of my seat. I could feel the emotions pouring from the characters, and not just Puck and Cami. Everyone in this story was/is dealing with something.
Monica James did such a fantastic job writing this story that I felt like I was transported across the Atlantic Ocean and was right there in the midst of everything.
I can't wait until we get the conclusion to this trilogy!
April 25, 2021
What in the ever-living-hell?? Monica James just annihilated me once again! I'm so freaking hooked on Punky and Babydoll, I devoured this so quickly, I'm still reeling at the twists, turns, and freaking rollercoaster ride it was.
James doesn't disappoint in this second book in her Deliver Us from Evil trilogy, where she leaves me wanting so much more of this world. A dark, at times twisted tale, that will have you both wanting to hold your Kindle close, and throw it across the room in equal measure.
Book three can't come soon enough, because holy hell that cliffhanger has left me broken. So while I wait, rocking in a corner, I'll think of what insane sh*t is going to go down in the next installment, and I am SO HERE FOR IT!
James doesn't disappoint in this second book in her Deliver Us from Evil trilogy, where she leaves me wanting so much more of this world. A dark, at times twisted tale, that will have you both wanting to hold your Kindle close, and throw it across the room in equal measure.
Book three can't come soon enough, because holy hell that cliffhanger has left me broken. So while I wait, rocking in a corner, I'll think of what insane sh*t is going to go down in the next installment, and I am SO HERE FOR IT!
April 28, 2021
I have been putting off writing this review for several days now, and I am just going to attempt to get some thoughts down and see where it goes. Into Temptation is Book 2 in the Deliver Us From Evil trilogy and after the brilliant twists and turns and dramatic ending that Thy Kingdom Come threw at me I was dying for the next book to see how things would develop moving forward. At first I was intrigued by the storyline with Babydoll and I wasn't expecting her to say what she said when she saw Punky again for the first time in over a decade; but from then on the pacing was far too slow.
Monica is a genius at crafting drama, perilous situations and keeping you on the edge of your seat in her dark romances; but all these elements were missing for me. So the novel felt slow, like there was no real progression in the story. Aside from 3 scenes that I feel are integral to the story I really thought this book was just ok and was such a vast contrast to the first book, which had plenty going on and a depth to the characters that wasn't present this time. Yes the Irish slang still annoyed me and yes I found things repetitive as I did in Book 1 (lots of elbows to noses) but I try to overlook this when reviewing as it's a stylistic choice that personally I am not a fan of but I understand the purpose of it for authenticity reasons.
For whatever reason Into Temptation just missed the mark for me, not enough going on to feel like it was worth splitting it into a trilogy rather than a duet. That aside the moments I did like, were everything I love about Monica's writing. Scenes were set well, with such vivid visual imagery, the addition of how the friendships/relationships have changed between secondary characters from book 1 and book 2. Then the final chapter did round it out ready for book 3, even though I have several theories about what is to come, I am more than likely way off base. Monica has a way of doing what you least expect in some fantastic dramatic flair and I have no doubt she has a fantastic book to come to bring the series to a close.
Monica is a genius at crafting drama, perilous situations and keeping you on the edge of your seat in her dark romances; but all these elements were missing for me. So the novel felt slow, like there was no real progression in the story. Aside from 3 scenes that I feel are integral to the story I really thought this book was just ok and was such a vast contrast to the first book, which had plenty going on and a depth to the characters that wasn't present this time. Yes the Irish slang still annoyed me and yes I found things repetitive as I did in Book 1 (lots of elbows to noses) but I try to overlook this when reviewing as it's a stylistic choice that personally I am not a fan of but I understand the purpose of it for authenticity reasons.
For whatever reason Into Temptation just missed the mark for me, not enough going on to feel like it was worth splitting it into a trilogy rather than a duet. That aside the moments I did like, were everything I love about Monica's writing. Scenes were set well, with such vivid visual imagery, the addition of how the friendships/relationships have changed between secondary characters from book 1 and book 2. Then the final chapter did round it out ready for book 3, even though I have several theories about what is to come, I am more than likely way off base. Monica has a way of doing what you least expect in some fantastic dramatic flair and I have no doubt she has a fantastic book to come to bring the series to a close.
April 27, 2021
This book..... this damn series has me so hooked that I was considering waiting until the last instalment to read this book as I just couldn’t handle the idea of not knowing how it ends for Punky and Babydoll..... That consideration lasted for 2.5 seconds and then I threw myself in and didn’t come up for air until my clock told me it was 1am and I needed to be up for work in a couple of hours 🙈
But damn was it worth it..... Punky has been locked away for 10 years for a crime he didn’t commit, in order to save the people he loves. A lot can happen in 10 years.... and some of the surprises James throws in makes you want to scream.... or throw your kindle....! She is amazing at twisting and turning a story in a way that you didn’t see coming. I am a teeny bit in love with Punky and the steamy love between him and babydoll is off the charts. There’s not a lot I can say, because I don’t want to spoil it.... but be prepared for James to put your heart through the ringer and leave you guessing at every turn.
I couldn’t put this book down, and I cannot wait for the final instalment. I love what this author sides with dark romance - she is in her element. This series is a must read for all lovers of hot dark romance, with a splash of suspense and some good old fashioned mafia games. Bravo Monica James.
But damn was it worth it..... Punky has been locked away for 10 years for a crime he didn’t commit, in order to save the people he loves. A lot can happen in 10 years.... and some of the surprises James throws in makes you want to scream.... or throw your kindle....! She is amazing at twisting and turning a story in a way that you didn’t see coming. I am a teeny bit in love with Punky and the steamy love between him and babydoll is off the charts. There’s not a lot I can say, because I don’t want to spoil it.... but be prepared for James to put your heart through the ringer and leave you guessing at every turn.
I couldn’t put this book down, and I cannot wait for the final instalment. I love what this author sides with dark romance - she is in her element. This series is a must read for all lovers of hot dark romance, with a splash of suspense and some good old fashioned mafia games. Bravo Monica James.
April 27, 2021
Into temptation est le second tome de la saga VO Deliver us from Evil de Monica James et si vous pensiez avoir tout saisi et avoir deviné les rebondissements, nous n'allons pas être au bout de nos surprises. Monica a une nouvelle fois réussi à me surprendre dans un récit riche en action et en violentes vengeances.
Malgré la complexité de l'argot irlandais , je me suis plongée avec délice dans ce nouveau tome riche en émotions et en rebondissements. On se délecte de chaque étape qui les rapprochera de la vengeance tant attendue. Punky est un héros comme on les adore et cette dark romance ne pourra que combler les fans du genre. Monica James nous offre un univers sombre , violent mais tellement addictif qu'on ne peut qu'en redemander
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Malgré la complexité de l'argot irlandais , je me suis plongée avec délice dans ce nouveau tome riche en émotions et en rebondissements. On se délecte de chaque étape qui les rapprochera de la vengeance tant attendue. Punky est un héros comme on les adore et cette dark romance ne pourra que combler les fans du genre. Monica James nous offre un univers sombre , violent mais tellement addictif qu'on ne peut qu'en redemander
Chronique complète à lire sur : https://thelovelyteacheraddictions.bl...
April 30, 2021
Well shit another brutal cliffhanger this story ended on ! Punky and Camilla (baby doll ) just can’t seem to catch a break . There was so much that happened in this one Punky gets out of prison 10 years later after going away for a crime he actually didn’t commit and he’s trying to piece his family name back together and the community he once loved . This story is full of lies betrayals secrets and some bloody action and above all Punky’s love for baby doll and his family. He’s not sure who he can trust anymore but one thing is for sure is his love for Camilla these two have a connection that they can’t deny even after being away from each other for 10 years it hasn’t dampened their chemistry is hot as ever ! I’m obsessed with this world and characters I so wasn’t prepared for the pain and betrayal that this book ended on it definitely hurt . This is another amazing five star must read ! Can’t wait for the conclusion to this story!
April 21, 2021
What in the ever loving fuck just happened. ICANNOT
It is important to note that this series must be read in chronological order. You can't bypass book one because you will not understand the meaning behind the relationships or just how deep the chaos runs.
Going in I was readily prepared for the havoc Pucky's return would cause. I anticipated it knowing that not all was as it seems.. it never is. But even that could not have prepared me for the force that is Puck Kelly and the destruction he leaves in his wake. Puck wasn't the same cocky boy climbing out the dredges of a ten year stint in prison. No, he was all man. Broken and brutal but wiser and far more selfless then those around him. The development of his character is raw and powerful. His thought process isn't as rash and his actions are thought through and deliberate but he's somehow more vulnerable. He's shows a side we only got a brief moment to see in book one. The more humane side to the monster. Make no mistake though... Pucky has never been and will never be the hearts and flowers hero. He's coated in darkness and basks in sin. It's what makes him all the more appealing because no matter how hard he tries to be good, he does bad so much better.
Babydoll surprised me in more ways than one in this story for both good and bad reasons. I love her character and just how she's grown from the young girl caught in the devils web. I feel like with age and trauma she has hardened, she's no fragile flower easily broken. The grit and sheer stubbornness suited her and work well with Pucky and his overbearing need to protect her. She showed strength and determination when is was needed and gave into the need to be vulnerable when she felt like she could. I enjoyed all those aspects to her. As a whole she's a phenomenal character. Does that mean I loved her at every part of this story?.. no. There are some things I was tamping with. HOWEVER!. I understood her position and the internal fight she had with herself. Her life in those 10 years was truly unimaginable and the trauma she experienced was heartbreaking. I respect her as a character and I love her but lord I was not happy with her at times.
This story in all of its climactic chaos truly took me through the ringer emotionally. Monica delves deep into gaping wounds and digs deeper than you'd think possible. The secrets, the lies... every untold truth to protect the people they love. It's raw in a way that hurts to read. We know this series is a trilogy so this story is not the finished piece it's the bridge between how it started and where it will end and let me tell you it was everything it needed to be and then some. Pucky did what Pucky has always done... he protects those he loves regardless of the consequences and inspite of what others say. Cami and Puck are powerful together but they are also always going to be eachothers downfall. The miscommunication, the unknown and the pain between them is palpable through the pages but they can't let that go because the chemistry, that burning connection that's positively explosive around them is just unforgettable and unforgiving. It's like they need eachother to breathe easy.
This book brought it's fair share of unexpected surprises along the way that had my creative swearing soaring to new lengths. The pain, the anger and the tension. The love,the forbidden and the unknown. Every minute of this book counted. Every emotion tangible like I was the one experiencing all the crazy shit. Monica never fails but this story is just next level phenomenal and I know I'm not ever going to be ready for it to end. I'm not sure I can say anything more without spoiling it and honestly my brain isn't functioning fully after reading this either so I'll leave it at this. Pucky is everything you think he'll be and more. Older, bigger and better and it's not even all of him yet. The future possibilities have me equal parts terrified and excited and I know I'll be waging wars when reading booking three.
That fucking cliffy is LETHAL. Just saying.
It is important to note that this series must be read in chronological order. You can't bypass book one because you will not understand the meaning behind the relationships or just how deep the chaos runs.
Going in I was readily prepared for the havoc Pucky's return would cause. I anticipated it knowing that not all was as it seems.. it never is. But even that could not have prepared me for the force that is Puck Kelly and the destruction he leaves in his wake. Puck wasn't the same cocky boy climbing out the dredges of a ten year stint in prison. No, he was all man. Broken and brutal but wiser and far more selfless then those around him. The development of his character is raw and powerful. His thought process isn't as rash and his actions are thought through and deliberate but he's somehow more vulnerable. He's shows a side we only got a brief moment to see in book one. The more humane side to the monster. Make no mistake though... Pucky has never been and will never be the hearts and flowers hero. He's coated in darkness and basks in sin. It's what makes him all the more appealing because no matter how hard he tries to be good, he does bad so much better.
Babydoll surprised me in more ways than one in this story for both good and bad reasons. I love her character and just how she's grown from the young girl caught in the devils web. I feel like with age and trauma she has hardened, she's no fragile flower easily broken. The grit and sheer stubbornness suited her and work well with Pucky and his overbearing need to protect her. She showed strength and determination when is was needed and gave into the need to be vulnerable when she felt like she could. I enjoyed all those aspects to her. As a whole she's a phenomenal character. Does that mean I loved her at every part of this story?.. no. There are some things I was tamping with. HOWEVER!. I understood her position and the internal fight she had with herself. Her life in those 10 years was truly unimaginable and the trauma she experienced was heartbreaking. I respect her as a character and I love her but lord I was not happy with her at times.
This story in all of its climactic chaos truly took me through the ringer emotionally. Monica delves deep into gaping wounds and digs deeper than you'd think possible. The secrets, the lies... every untold truth to protect the people they love. It's raw in a way that hurts to read. We know this series is a trilogy so this story is not the finished piece it's the bridge between how it started and where it will end and let me tell you it was everything it needed to be and then some. Pucky did what Pucky has always done... he protects those he loves regardless of the consequences and inspite of what others say. Cami and Puck are powerful together but they are also always going to be eachothers downfall. The miscommunication, the unknown and the pain between them is palpable through the pages but they can't let that go because the chemistry, that burning connection that's positively explosive around them is just unforgettable and unforgiving. It's like they need eachother to breathe easy.
This book brought it's fair share of unexpected surprises along the way that had my creative swearing soaring to new lengths. The pain, the anger and the tension. The love,the forbidden and the unknown. Every minute of this book counted. Every emotion tangible like I was the one experiencing all the crazy shit. Monica never fails but this story is just next level phenomenal and I know I'm not ever going to be ready for it to end. I'm not sure I can say anything more without spoiling it and honestly my brain isn't functioning fully after reading this either so I'll leave it at this. Pucky is everything you think he'll be and more. Older, bigger and better and it's not even all of him yet. The future possibilities have me equal parts terrified and excited and I know I'll be waging wars when reading booking three.
That fucking cliffy is LETHAL. Just saying.
April 30, 2021
Into Temptation is book two in the Deliver Us from Evil Servies and must be read in order. This book has seen the passing of time since the events of book one. Early in the book, we get some huge bombs dropped. In this book, Punky has to rebuild and redefine himself after the events of book one. Baby Doll is still dealing with the after-effects of the circumstances that arouse and shocked with Punky's return.
Loving this series cant wait to see what book 3 has in store for us. I still think these books would be amazing in audio.
Loving this series cant wait to see what book 3 has in store for us. I still think these books would be amazing in audio.
April 27, 2021
Whoa Punky! Into Temptation is the second book in the Deliver Us From Evil Trilogy, and it’s nonstop intensity! There are twists and secrets around every turn. We do gets lots of answers in this book.... but plenty of new questions arise!
If you like dark, romantic suspense, you will love these books!
I also highly recommend listening to playlists for this books. They are so perfect! I loved this one. The Drug in Me Is Reimagined is just the Punky Anthem in my mind throughout this book. Gah! I need the third book!!!!
If you like dark, romantic suspense, you will love these books!
I also highly recommend listening to playlists for this books. They are so perfect! I loved this one. The Drug in Me Is Reimagined is just the Punky Anthem in my mind throughout this book. Gah! I need the third book!!!!
April 29, 2021
This book is AMAZING! Punky continues to have me reeling! There are more plot twists in this one. You don't know what to expect. It picks up right from the cliffhanger and dives immediately when Punky's release from prison. Then it's straight to Punky's road of revenge and it was a roller coaster full of suspense. You basically don't want to miss this! It's seriously amazing and I can't wait for the finale already! I know that's going to be explosive!
May 15, 2021
Look I don’t know what it is but these aren’t the best books I’ve ever read but I still want to read them 😂
This wasn’t good as book one though but there is a book three so I will see how that goes.
Still loving the cover 😍
This wasn’t good as book one though but there is a book three so I will see how that goes.
Still loving the cover 😍
April 30, 2021
***Apologies in advance for the squirrel-like thoughts which may bounce around.***
Mouth Drop. Whoa. Did Monica James really go there? Well, yes, yes, she did! I read ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ and was so in love and invested in Punky and Babydoll that I could not imagine where this would go. I thought surely, she would not do anything like Book 1 again. Right?? Well, Puck Bunnies and any other followers out there, she did it and then some. I am still flummoxed and shocked, but holy cannoli, she did it and she did it well. I can NOT wait for book 3.
If you thought the ending on TKC was not shocking enough, then wait until you read, ‘Into Temptation’. As I mentioned before, it is a jaw dropping and an angst driven ride that is filled with highs and lows and twists and turns. Every character, whether main or secondary, had something to attribute to this never-ending layer of a storyline. Much like a cake.
We have read Punky and Babydoll, the early years in Thy Kingdom Come. Well, starting ‘Into Temptation’, Monica fast forwards by 10 years. Remember how hot, spicy, and dastardly good-looking Punky was? Imagine Puck ‘Punky’ Kelly now 10 years later. All that from above but magnified by one hundred. Puck is one menacing man with a score to settle. All he is trying to do is what’s right by his friends, family, and himself. He is a man with a plan, but to what extent is this man going to go?
As my first paragraph states, ‘I can NOT wait for book 3’. I wanna know what’s inside Puck’s brain. How does he recover without getting his emotions involved and of course, what is Cam up to? So many questions and hopefully just as many answers in book 3, coming this summer. Until then, I can sit, hypothesize, and plan just like Punky.
Mouth Drop. Whoa. Did Monica James really go there? Well, yes, yes, she did! I read ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ and was so in love and invested in Punky and Babydoll that I could not imagine where this would go. I thought surely, she would not do anything like Book 1 again. Right?? Well, Puck Bunnies and any other followers out there, she did it and then some. I am still flummoxed and shocked, but holy cannoli, she did it and she did it well. I can NOT wait for book 3.
If you thought the ending on TKC was not shocking enough, then wait until you read, ‘Into Temptation’. As I mentioned before, it is a jaw dropping and an angst driven ride that is filled with highs and lows and twists and turns. Every character, whether main or secondary, had something to attribute to this never-ending layer of a storyline. Much like a cake.
We have read Punky and Babydoll, the early years in Thy Kingdom Come. Well, starting ‘Into Temptation’, Monica fast forwards by 10 years. Remember how hot, spicy, and dastardly good-looking Punky was? Imagine Puck ‘Punky’ Kelly now 10 years later. All that from above but magnified by one hundred. Puck is one menacing man with a score to settle. All he is trying to do is what’s right by his friends, family, and himself. He is a man with a plan, but to what extent is this man going to go?
As my first paragraph states, ‘I can NOT wait for book 3’. I wanna know what’s inside Puck’s brain. How does he recover without getting his emotions involved and of course, what is Cam up to? So many questions and hopefully just as many answers in book 3, coming this summer. Until then, I can sit, hypothesize, and plan just like Punky.
April 20, 2021
Oh… My…. Stars…..After the end of Thy Kingdom Come, I knew in my heart, Into Temptation was going to rip me apart. It did and then some. My heart was completely shredded and I am not sure how James is going to repair it! Punky has been in my mind since reading the first book, and with Into Temptation, we are taken on such an raw and emotional ride that will have your head spinning and your heart racing. 10 years later, things have changed and things will continue to change if Punky has his way. With all the secrets that have been exposed, I am not sure how a person doesn’t crumble under the weight of it all. But oh man, does Punky fight and fight hard. His love for Cami, never wavering, regardless of things that they were told. Her fire keeps him going. The love they have is explosive in more ways than one.
To say Pucky Kelly is a force to be reckoned with is an understatement and with what James delivers in this installment of the trilogy is nothing less than epic. My mind is spinning, my heart is still racing as I write this review. There are so many factors that contribute to the insanity that is occurring and honestly, it is spellbinding. The level of intensity and the depth of the concept will leave you utterly breathless as you navigate the words that flow so brilliantly. I have fallen so deep down this rabbit hole that James has created and I cannot get enough. I am literally biting my nails and on the edge of my seat waiting for the finale of this trilogy and how it will all play out. Once again, Monica James is the pure master at a unique and twisted story that will wrap you up and make it so you never want to leave again!
To say Pucky Kelly is a force to be reckoned with is an understatement and with what James delivers in this installment of the trilogy is nothing less than epic. My mind is spinning, my heart is still racing as I write this review. There are so many factors that contribute to the insanity that is occurring and honestly, it is spellbinding. The level of intensity and the depth of the concept will leave you utterly breathless as you navigate the words that flow so brilliantly. I have fallen so deep down this rabbit hole that James has created and I cannot get enough. I am literally biting my nails and on the edge of my seat waiting for the finale of this trilogy and how it will all play out. Once again, Monica James is the pure master at a unique and twisted story that will wrap you up and make it so you never want to leave again!
April 20, 2021
Puck me in the arse! Picky Kelly slays me. He stole my heart when he was a teen but as an adult—PML (puck my life) he consumed me! Going into this series I knew it was a trilogy so I was anticipating the worst cliffy but truth is I wasn’t as wrecked as I thought I would be. That’s not saying it wasn’t a ‘wtf just happened’ moment but it was bearable. I do need book 3 like yesterday. So, the author picks up shortly after book 1 ended. From then on it’s go go go for punky and babydoll. I was 100 percent captivated, it was tunnel vision for me the whole time during this phenomenal book! What kids? What chores? What responsibilities? This is a must read and man I fell even harder for Puck Kelly in this book! Swoon 😍
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