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The Villain #2
The Dove
Book 2 of 2 in the Villain Duology, a Dark Regency Erotic Romance duet set in the wilds of Scotland.
A quest for vengeance…
Lord Adam Callahan, Earl of Hartmoor has spent the past five years destroying the Fairchild family as recompense for the ruination of his sister. Yet, it never seemed like enough … until the family’s only daughter appeared on his doorstep searching for answers. In her, he found the perfect tool for his final revenge. His plan had been simple—coerce Lady Daphne Fairchild into an illicit affair and ruin her.
An unexpected obsession…
After thirty days and nights in his bed, Adam sends Daphne back to London a fallen woman, the final blow that will see the Fairchild family scorned by society. However, he is hard-pressed to forget the beauty of her submission, or the brief moments of peace and balance she brought his tortured existence. Despite the bad blood between their families, he is determined to possess her, to stake his claim on her beyond the thirty nights she gave him. She will fight him at every turn … which will only make the chase, and her inevitable surrender, all the better.
A choice between love and retribution…
When the consequences of Adam’s deeds begin to fall back on not only him, but Daphne, as well, he is forced to bring her under his protection. He will end this feud between his family and hers once and for all, and is determined to put her behind him when all is said and done. Yet, it becomes increasingly clear that setting her aside will not be as simple as he thought. Her heart could be his for the taking, but only if he will abandon his vendetta against her family once and for all. Will Adam choose a lifetime of peace and love with Daphne … or will the need for revenge consume him, and eventually, destroy him?
A quest for vengeance…
Lord Adam Callahan, Earl of Hartmoor has spent the past five years destroying the Fairchild family as recompense for the ruination of his sister. Yet, it never seemed like enough … until the family’s only daughter appeared on his doorstep searching for answers. In her, he found the perfect tool for his final revenge. His plan had been simple—coerce Lady Daphne Fairchild into an illicit affair and ruin her.
An unexpected obsession…
After thirty days and nights in his bed, Adam sends Daphne back to London a fallen woman, the final blow that will see the Fairchild family scorned by society. However, he is hard-pressed to forget the beauty of her submission, or the brief moments of peace and balance she brought his tortured existence. Despite the bad blood between their families, he is determined to possess her, to stake his claim on her beyond the thirty nights she gave him. She will fight him at every turn … which will only make the chase, and her inevitable surrender, all the better.
A choice between love and retribution…
When the consequences of Adam’s deeds begin to fall back on not only him, but Daphne, as well, he is forced to bring her under his protection. He will end this feud between his family and hers once and for all, and is determined to put her behind him when all is said and done. Yet, it becomes increasingly clear that setting her aside will not be as simple as he thought. Her heart could be his for the taking, but only if he will abandon his vendetta against her family once and for all. Will Adam choose a lifetime of peace and love with Daphne … or will the need for revenge consume him, and eventually, destroy him?
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 21, 2018
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Victoria Vale
37 books575 followersVictoria Vale writes erotic romance that refuses to stay in its lane. She hops between history and suspense, blending danger with desire until the edges blur. Her stories are marked by bold heroines, irresistible heroes, and heat that never behaves the way it should. Love Me Darkly (2025) proves passion is always at its best when it misbehaves.
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March 22, 2018
0-90%: 5 STARS!
After Daphne leaves Scotland, she tries her best to construct a new life for herself, one that doesn't include Adam. She misses him terribly and hates herself for it.
Not gonna lie, I wanted to see a different side of Adam in this installment. Instead, I got more of the same twisted behavior that had me so enamored with book 1.
90-97%: 1 STAR WARNING: the following is a most-likely petty, expletive-laden, personal mini-rant...enter at your own risk.
97-100%: 5 STARS I loved the very ending and the epilogue.
Overall, this duet's pages were filled with wonderfully well-written dark romance. If you're a fan of that kind of thing, I absolutely recommend!
She found peace in his madness, comfort in the snare of his trap.Going into a highly-anticipated sequel always makes me nervous. My stubborn expectations of how I want the story to go have been known to lead to disappointment, lol. But there's GOOD NEWS here! While The Dove didn't take me quite where I wanted to go, I still LOVED it.
After Daphne leaves Scotland, she tries her best to construct a new life for herself, one that doesn't include Adam. She misses him terribly and hates herself for it.
It was ridiculous, really. She mourned the presence of a man who had not only callously used her, but who had tossed her aside when he'd finished.Three months into his life without Daphne sees Adam following her to London, ostensibly because he's not satisfied that his revenge plot against the Fairchild's has gone far enough. So he takes up where he left off, striking at Bertram through Daphne.
Not gonna lie, I wanted to see a different side of Adam in this installment. Instead, I got more of the same twisted behavior that had me so enamored with book 1.
Just as it came naturally to him to dominate and rule, it seemed to be part of her nature to fight and run, enjoying the chase right up until the moment he disarmed her.Despite Adam not making any concessions to Daphne, with the plot clipping along at such a brisk pace, I wasn't disappointed. The cat and mouse games between these two were just as filled with depraved tension this time around, and I truly appreciated the author's desire to maintain the same dark tones running through the story. Plus, I could see where the story was heading and the ending was going to be all the more satisfying when it arrived at its final destination.
90-97%: 1 STAR WARNING: the following is a most-likely petty, expletive-laden, personal mini-rant...enter at your own risk.
97-100%: 5 STARS I loved the very ending and the epilogue.
Overall, this duet's pages were filled with wonderfully well-written dark romance. If you're a fan of that kind of thing, I absolutely recommend!
March 2, 2022
A deliciously erotic, beautifully dark and sublime portrait of dominance and submission, of intense, obsessive possession and fiery surrender.
“Yes, little dove,” he rasped in the dark, his words echoing down the corridor. “Run! You know how I love to chase you.” His demented laughter echoed from the walls around her, vibrating through her entire being.
She needed calloused hands and a commanding touch. She needed a rough, masculine voice in her ear and the brutal clench of a hand on the back of her neck. She needed dominance.
He wanted to cross the room and tackle her to the floor, tear the pins from her hair and send those perfectly arranged curls tumbling down her back … to rip the gown off her body and plunder her right there in front of the ton … to sink his teeth into her shoulder and mark her, claim her, show them all that she belonged to him. None of them could have her. None of them could touch her like he could.
I’ll leave you with my thoughts at 30%:
OMG someone toss me a fire extinguisher. My kindle is smoking, my shoelaces just burst into flames, and the smoke detector is chirping 🔥
Nah... let it burn. What a way to go.
“Yes, little dove,” he rasped in the dark, his words echoing down the corridor. “Run! You know how I love to chase you.” His demented laughter echoed from the walls around her, vibrating through her entire being.
She needed calloused hands and a commanding touch. She needed a rough, masculine voice in her ear and the brutal clench of a hand on the back of her neck. She needed dominance.
He wanted to cross the room and tackle her to the floor, tear the pins from her hair and send those perfectly arranged curls tumbling down her back … to rip the gown off her body and plunder her right there in front of the ton … to sink his teeth into her shoulder and mark her, claim her, show them all that she belonged to him. None of them could have her. None of them could touch her like he could.
I’ll leave you with my thoughts at 30%:
OMG someone toss me a fire extinguisher. My kindle is smoking, my shoelaces just burst into flames, and the smoke detector is chirping 🔥
Nah... let it burn. What a way to go.
October 19, 2019
Audio....Infinite Stars for Darcy Stark's performance!!!
Story....3.5 Dark n' Gritty Stars
I enjoyed book 2 a lot more than book 1. Too bad it wasn't until the ending that I fell in love with Adam and Daphne as a couple. I'm really hoping they have strong presence in book 3.
Story....3.5 Dark n' Gritty Stars
I enjoyed book 2 a lot more than book 1. Too bad it wasn't until the ending that I fell in love with Adam and Daphne as a couple. I'm really hoping they have strong presence in book 3.
September 10, 2018
“Such a good little dove,” he whispered
Given the intrigue presented at the end of the first book in this duet, The Villain, I was compelled to read on into this the second book, The Dove. I was even more delighted with this book than the first. To be sure…I was sufficiently delighted, entertained and found the Lord Adam Callahan, Earl of Hartmoor delectably swoon worthy in the first book. I also enjoyed the fiery, loving and passionate…but principled where it counts…heroine, Lady Daphne Fairchild.
In this book we find that Lady Daphne has been paid handsomely for her month-long virginal, sexual surrender to Lord Hartmoor as they agreed. She had come to feel that she belonged with Adam in the light of the revelations regarding his motives in pursuing the downfall of the male members of the Fairchild family, her compatibility with him in so many interests and her increasing desire for all the physical delights she finds in his arms. Dare I say she was also falling in love with him? She was summarily dismissed from Hartmoor and brought back to her father and brother in London. Feeling betrayed by both her father and brother in addition to being spurned by Adam, she set about making a home for herself and hoped to gradually find a place in London society.
It is a familiar trope that Adam, despite his resolve, could not get the lovely Daphne out of his mind…his dreams…his desires…his system. So, it’s off to London for him. He tries to tell himself he needs to go to London because he is not finished with his revenge on Daphne’s brother. A fervid dance of desire, denial, unrealized emotion and daring dreams begins as Adam pursues his singular need to own what he has claimed as “his” and to hold her close…Lady Daphne.
Frustrating Adam in his pursuit of her is Daphne’s realization that she needs more from Adam than his claim of ownership, although she enjoys all that this entails…she needs more... his fidelity and his love. Daphne also fears that her Fairchild linage will always be a barrier to true and lasting love with Adam. As she comes to truly care for him and his family, Daphne worries about Adam’s determined pursuit of revenge on her brother. Her worries are not for the fate of her brother but for the emotional and spiritual toll it is taking on Adam. Moreover, she feels like a pawn in Adam’s plans in taking vengeance out on her brother.
Ultimately, Daphne is willing to forgo all her desire for love in a traditional commitment and be whatever Adam wants if he would only choose her instead of pursuing vengeance. An explosive situation forces Adam to make his choice. Yet, his choice doesn’t exactly bring about the hoped for and longed for result. Even so…is it evident that our swoon-worthy hero finds himself overwhelmingly out-of-his-element besotted by our heroine?
The writing itself is suitably stylistic for the genre. The story is told in third-person alternating POV’s with well-written dialogue and character reflections at appropriate times contributing to a near seamless flow in the narrative. I would be seriously neglectful if I didn’t mention what a divine dirty-talker our hero Adam is… adding so much ardency to the spellbinding erotic love scenes.
Oh…it is just the right kind of “stuff” for which romance junkies live. Once again, this particular Regency era romance is peppered with the darker power-exchange elements that some (perhaps more than some? 😎) readers find decidedly exciting.
As for who would enjoy this duet? I’ll say it once again… you know who you are!!!
Quotes:
“Even after the mess he’d made of her life, after the things her father and brother had done, a part of her remained untouched and pure. Did she truly believe there was any good left in him—that he even had a soul worth redeeming?”
“You stupid little thing. You do not want this … my love isn’t the kind that nurtures or soothes. It’s the kind that hurts. The kind that destroys things. It’s the kind that consumes you until there’s nothing left.”
Given the intrigue presented at the end of the first book in this duet, The Villain, I was compelled to read on into this the second book, The Dove. I was even more delighted with this book than the first. To be sure…I was sufficiently delighted, entertained and found the Lord Adam Callahan, Earl of Hartmoor delectably swoon worthy in the first book. I also enjoyed the fiery, loving and passionate…but principled where it counts…heroine, Lady Daphne Fairchild.
In this book we find that Lady Daphne has been paid handsomely for her month-long virginal, sexual surrender to Lord Hartmoor as they agreed. She had come to feel that she belonged with Adam in the light of the revelations regarding his motives in pursuing the downfall of the male members of the Fairchild family, her compatibility with him in so many interests and her increasing desire for all the physical delights she finds in his arms. Dare I say she was also falling in love with him? She was summarily dismissed from Hartmoor and brought back to her father and brother in London. Feeling betrayed by both her father and brother in addition to being spurned by Adam, she set about making a home for herself and hoped to gradually find a place in London society.
It is a familiar trope that Adam, despite his resolve, could not get the lovely Daphne out of his mind…his dreams…his desires…his system. So, it’s off to London for him. He tries to tell himself he needs to go to London because he is not finished with his revenge on Daphne’s brother. A fervid dance of desire, denial, unrealized emotion and daring dreams begins as Adam pursues his singular need to own what he has claimed as “his” and to hold her close…Lady Daphne.
Frustrating Adam in his pursuit of her is Daphne’s realization that she needs more from Adam than his claim of ownership, although she enjoys all that this entails…she needs more... his fidelity and his love. Daphne also fears that her Fairchild linage will always be a barrier to true and lasting love with Adam. As she comes to truly care for him and his family, Daphne worries about Adam’s determined pursuit of revenge on her brother. Her worries are not for the fate of her brother but for the emotional and spiritual toll it is taking on Adam. Moreover, she feels like a pawn in Adam’s plans in taking vengeance out on her brother.
Ultimately, Daphne is willing to forgo all her desire for love in a traditional commitment and be whatever Adam wants if he would only choose her instead of pursuing vengeance. An explosive situation forces Adam to make his choice. Yet, his choice doesn’t exactly bring about the hoped for and longed for result. Even so…is it evident that our swoon-worthy hero finds himself overwhelmingly out-of-his-element besotted by our heroine?
The writing itself is suitably stylistic for the genre. The story is told in third-person alternating POV’s with well-written dialogue and character reflections at appropriate times contributing to a near seamless flow in the narrative. I would be seriously neglectful if I didn’t mention what a divine dirty-talker our hero Adam is… adding so much ardency to the spellbinding erotic love scenes.
Oh…it is just the right kind of “stuff” for which romance junkies live. Once again, this particular Regency era romance is peppered with the darker power-exchange elements that some (perhaps more than some? 😎) readers find decidedly exciting.
As for who would enjoy this duet? I’ll say it once again… you know who you are!!!
Quotes:
“Even after the mess he’d made of her life, after the things her father and brother had done, a part of her remained untouched and pure. Did she truly believe there was any good left in him—that he even had a soul worth redeeming?”
“You stupid little thing. You do not want this … my love isn’t the kind that nurtures or soothes. It’s the kind that hurts. The kind that destroys things. It’s the kind that consumes you until there’s nothing left.”
September 17, 2021
It ended a bit too neatly for my taste. The hero, Adam was definitely deranged. He kept forcing his attentions on Daphne even though Daphne clearly told him no. I was hoping that Daphne might grow a backbone when it comes to Adam but unfortunately, she didn't (sigh). I was hoping for more groveling from Adam due to his callous and hideous treatment towards Daphne but that didn't materialize too. I guess I was a bit disappointed with the first 2 books in the series. I'm hoping that the next books in the series are better than the first 2 books.
September 13, 2023
ok i have some thoughts
1. this man is obsessed like the “touch her and i will unalive you” brand of obsessed but all for the wrong reasons - i just wish he was half as hot for her as he was for his quest for revenge
2. also like .. for some reason this didn’t give me the “she is the centre of my universe and i will forever remain in her orbit and devote myself to her” vibe that i was hoping it would give
3. another thing that annoyed me was this woman was giving her all / doing wifely labour but on a girlfriend salary and imo was just a bit too .. well .. meek and accepting of the situation to demand a pay rise. i mean we do get there eventually but she didn’t have to jump through so many hoops. i lowkey wished she’d unleash her inner scarlett o’hara a bit earlier on 🤷🏽♀️
4. adam / hart was an arse for the way he treated daphne and a little too blind (or maybe really just ignorant) to see the obvious. idk the main issue here was the miscommunication and that made me want to rip my hair out tbh. they both clearly felt more for each other than they could admit but were too chicken to own up to it
overall the premise was good (and the sex scenes were depraved and toe curlingly hot 🥵) and had so much more potential but unfortunately it just didn’t hit the right marks .. and that’s a pity bc i prob would’ve rated it lower if not for the sweet ending
1. this man is obsessed like the “touch her and i will unalive you” brand of obsessed but all for the wrong reasons - i just wish he was half as hot for her as he was for his quest for revenge
2. also like .. for some reason this didn’t give me the “she is the centre of my universe and i will forever remain in her orbit and devote myself to her” vibe that i was hoping it would give
3. another thing that annoyed me was this woman was giving her all / doing wifely labour but on a girlfriend salary and imo was just a bit too .. well .. meek and accepting of the situation to demand a pay rise. i mean we do get there eventually but she didn’t have to jump through so many hoops. i lowkey wished she’d unleash her inner scarlett o’hara a bit earlier on 🤷🏽♀️
4. adam / hart was an arse for the way he treated daphne and a little too blind (or maybe really just ignorant) to see the obvious. idk the main issue here was the miscommunication and that made me want to rip my hair out tbh. they both clearly felt more for each other than they could admit but were too chicken to own up to it
overall the premise was good (and the sex scenes were depraved and toe curlingly hot 🥵) and had so much more potential but unfortunately it just didn’t hit the right marks .. and that’s a pity bc i prob would’ve rated it lower if not for the sweet ending
December 2, 2020
The Dove is a really wonderful sequel to The Villain, and while Adam is softer in this novel since we get to hear his POV, there are a couple of great erotic scenes in the beginning half of the novel before it becomes about Daphne becoming a part of Adam's family.
My favourite thing about The Dove was the exploration in consent by juxtaposing the actions of Adam with that of of Daphne's brother, Bertram. We know firsthand how aggressive Adam can be in the bedroom but there is never a question that this is between two consensual parties. Bertram is the popular man of society who sneaks around and takes the virginity of marriageable misses without any regret or guilt. Bertram is the true villain because he is the misogynist who does not care about the rights of women, who gets off from forcing these women to sex, and who feels that they deserve it in the end.
The Villain Duology is splendid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for historical erotica!
My favourite thing about The Dove was the exploration in consent by juxtaposing the actions of Adam with that of of Daphne's brother, Bertram. We know firsthand how aggressive Adam can be in the bedroom but there is never a question that this is between two consensual parties. Bertram is the popular man of society who sneaks around and takes the virginity of marriageable misses without any regret or guilt. Bertram is the true villain because he is the misogynist who does not care about the rights of women, who gets off from forcing these women to sex, and who feels that they deserve it in the end.
The Villain Duology is splendid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for historical erotica!
October 23, 2021
BEAUTIFUL, EROTIC, RAW🕊🔥
OMG. This book was fantastic. So much anticipation as to the development of the love story between Adam and Daphne and this book didn't disappoint.
Still lots of revenge intially, but more LUST and LOVE mixed with all that intoxicating dominance and obsession🥵
This made my heart soar: the exquisite description of harp and piano playing, the relationship building, the tenderness of an uncle to his beloved niece, the unfolding of attraction from primal urges to deep love.
A brother lost and a sister found. Such a heartachingly moving story through all the trials and tribulations.
This was a story of shattering awakening on so many levels and the writing was beautiful.
I highly recommend and will continue reading through the series in all it's dark, lush beauty 💕
OMG. This book was fantastic. So much anticipation as to the development of the love story between Adam and Daphne and this book didn't disappoint.
Still lots of revenge intially, but more LUST and LOVE mixed with all that intoxicating dominance and obsession🥵
This made my heart soar: the exquisite description of harp and piano playing, the relationship building, the tenderness of an uncle to his beloved niece, the unfolding of attraction from primal urges to deep love.
A brother lost and a sister found. Such a heartachingly moving story through all the trials and tribulations.
This was a story of shattering awakening on so many levels and the writing was beautiful.
I highly recommend and will continue reading through the series in all it's dark, lush beauty 💕
October 30, 2022
2.5
It wasn’t as good as the first book but, man! Talk about a toxic relationship!
It wasn’t as good as the first book but, man! Talk about a toxic relationship!
September 10, 2024
uh Hartmoor was every bit as nasty in this one too. I swear, he is so nasty I half expected him to light up while he was doing the dirrty on Daphne. My favorite scooby character tainted forever. 🥲By the Dove and Earl of Ouch-that-hurt but I am supposed to like it. Sorry, here is the spoiler: she calls him master towards the end. Aside from the freaky violent love, the story was good and loaded with gothic feels. The evil bro gets his comeuppance in a scary way. V. Vale serves up justice neat, straight up. I may be in minority but if i had an evil brother I would still love and want to protect him, from the world, from himself.
March 23, 2018
Great follow up!
You just never know going into a Duet if it’s going to live up to the original. But, happily this one did! Plus, I loved watching these two struggle and squirm with so much facing them, work hard to discover their feelings.
Especially Adam, which honestly was a surprise! He comes on strong, but you get the sense as you follow, that he gets closer and closer to that light bulb moment and if you read the first one, it’s somewhat of a miracle, lol.
In a nutshell, we watch him slowly unravel in this book, thinking he’s still running the show, when in reality even if she doesn’t quite realize it, Daphne is forcing all the chaos.
I particularly loved this line....when he saw her at the ball. With all of her admirers.....
"But none of them knew that those things would not appeal to her. No, she would be far more amenable to what he wanted. Destruction, complete annihilation of her senses … oblivion. She looked like fire come to life,"
This was a great duet, until, for a slight chapter I had a WHAT? Moment......but it got back on track so fast, I’m truly just gonna gloss over it, it didn’t break the book for me, but it was a strange reaction, for Adam. I was expecting the complete opposite.
This man, truly needed Daphne, not really the other way around, she had been his for quite awhile I believe, but in my opinion this is truly his book, his angst and pursuit of revenge to finish....
The fact that Daphne could help him thru that was only a plus as far as her character went, and it was a fantastic epilogue!
I always give special shoutouts to authors for just simply giving us one after we’ve invested so long into their world, so thank you Ms. Vale.
The supporting characters were interesting, I’d love to see mini novellas of them, Robert included, with hints on the progression of now one of my favorite dark, erotic couples.
Recommend.
You just never know going into a Duet if it’s going to live up to the original. But, happily this one did! Plus, I loved watching these two struggle and squirm with so much facing them, work hard to discover their feelings.
Especially Adam, which honestly was a surprise! He comes on strong, but you get the sense as you follow, that he gets closer and closer to that light bulb moment and if you read the first one, it’s somewhat of a miracle, lol.
In a nutshell, we watch him slowly unravel in this book, thinking he’s still running the show, when in reality even if she doesn’t quite realize it, Daphne is forcing all the chaos.
I particularly loved this line....when he saw her at the ball. With all of her admirers.....
"But none of them knew that those things would not appeal to her. No, she would be far more amenable to what he wanted. Destruction, complete annihilation of her senses … oblivion. She looked like fire come to life,"
This was a great duet, until, for a slight chapter I had a WHAT? Moment......but it got back on track so fast, I’m truly just gonna gloss over it, it didn’t break the book for me, but it was a strange reaction, for Adam. I was expecting the complete opposite.
This man, truly needed Daphne, not really the other way around, she had been his for quite awhile I believe, but in my opinion this is truly his book, his angst and pursuit of revenge to finish....
The fact that Daphne could help him thru that was only a plus as far as her character went, and it was a fantastic epilogue!
I always give special shoutouts to authors for just simply giving us one after we’ve invested so long into their world, so thank you Ms. Vale.
The supporting characters were interesting, I’d love to see mini novellas of them, Robert included, with hints on the progression of now one of my favorite dark, erotic couples.
Recommend.
December 22, 2021
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hawt hawt hawt!! 🔥🔥🔥
This is the second time I’ve listened to this duo since it came out and it was just as good the second time around. It’s important to read The Villan first (see below). As someone with a large library with close to 1000 books in my audible collection alone, this writer/narrator combination is perfection. The writing is smart and EXTREMELY sexy with narration by Darcy Stark that has no comparison. Listening to this book on audio is absolute MUST 🔥.
This book prompted my initial interest in Victoria Vale’s books and Darcy Stark performs an incredibly and impelling (and impaling) sexy villain. Especially when addressing his “Little Dove”. As someone who has enjoyed Vale’s writing, and I can only hope she comes out with similar stories in the future. Either way, I’ll enjoy this one for years to come. It has already become an all time favorite.
Note: This is a duo-logy and you must start with book one first. You can get them as a one buy option together on audible as The Villan duo-logy.
This is the second time I’ve listened to this duo since it came out and it was just as good the second time around. It’s important to read The Villan first (see below). As someone with a large library with close to 1000 books in my audible collection alone, this writer/narrator combination is perfection. The writing is smart and EXTREMELY sexy with narration by Darcy Stark that has no comparison. Listening to this book on audio is absolute MUST 🔥.
This book prompted my initial interest in Victoria Vale’s books and Darcy Stark performs an incredibly and impelling (and impaling) sexy villain. Especially when addressing his “Little Dove”. As someone who has enjoyed Vale’s writing, and I can only hope she comes out with similar stories in the future. Either way, I’ll enjoy this one for years to come. It has already become an all time favorite.
Note: This is a duo-logy and you must start with book one first. You can get them as a one buy option together on audible as The Villan duo-logy.
March 12, 2023
SPOILERS AHEAD!
I love this duology. I HATED the ending. Hated it. I had to practically rewrite the ending in my head. He abandons her after she took a gunshot wound for him. Leaves her to recover alone. Tells ANOTHER man to marry her. Leaves her when she could possibly be pregnant with his child because he “loves her” and she CHASES HIM. No! He needed to atone and he needed to grovel! I was so let down.
I’m still giving it 5 stars because I keep coming back to this, but the ending is horrible. Gawd. I’m glad they got their happily ever after… but f*ck!
I love this duology. I HATED the ending. Hated it. I had to practically rewrite the ending in my head. He abandons her after she took a gunshot wound for him. Leaves her to recover alone. Tells ANOTHER man to marry her. Leaves her when she could possibly be pregnant with his child because he “loves her” and she CHASES HIM. No! He needed to atone and he needed to grovel! I was so let down.
I’m still giving it 5 stars because I keep coming back to this, but the ending is horrible. Gawd. I’m glad they got their happily ever after… but f*ck!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 24, 2021
This one was right on the edge for me. I hate the Mistress trope, but I really hated her brother and I wanted the revenge too. On to the sequel novella!
October 21, 2019
¡Qué puedo decir!
Me gustó más la 1 a pesar de su final no feliz. Creo que hubiera sido mejor un solo volumen con toda la historia porque la mitad de este libro es contar lo que pasó en el 1. Esto hizo que lo que pasó en el 2 fuera poco desarrollado y todo muy apresurado. Muchas cosas comprimidas suceden.
Que sea uno solo o dos, pero desarrollar más el segundo.
Como dije en el primero, no apto para seguidoras del #metoo. El tipo es un abusador.
Me costó bastante leerlo, por la gramática.
Me gustó más la 1 a pesar de su final no feliz. Creo que hubiera sido mejor un solo volumen con toda la historia porque la mitad de este libro es contar lo que pasó en el 1. Esto hizo que lo que pasó en el 2 fuera poco desarrollado y todo muy apresurado. Muchas cosas comprimidas suceden.
Que sea uno solo o dos, pero desarrollar más el segundo.
Como dije en el primero, no apto para seguidoras del #metoo. El tipo es un abusador.
Me costó bastante leerlo, por la gramática.
April 26, 2022
I wish this series was condensed into one book, because The Villain was so slow-moving, while this one crams a lot of events into a shorter book.
I like how explicit this book is that the dubious consent is, in fact, kink for both parties. Adam likes making Daphne afraid and Daphne likes being chased.
Removing Daphne from Adam's Scotland home and giving her other people to interact with outside of Adam and his butler, Niall, also removed a lot of the tedium for me, and helped me like and understand Daphne better.
I know revenge plots are often outsized in historical romance, but I was so tired of Adam and his revenge for his sister. You avenged her in the last book! Let me live!
I like how explicit this book is that the dubious consent is, in fact, kink for both parties. Adam likes making Daphne afraid and Daphne likes being chased.
Removing Daphne from Adam's Scotland home and giving her other people to interact with outside of Adam and his butler, Niall, also removed a lot of the tedium for me, and helped me like and understand Daphne better.
I know revenge plots are often outsized in historical romance, but I was so tired of Adam and his revenge for his sister. You avenged her in the last book! Let me live!
September 23, 2018
❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋💋💋
This is a steamy , BDSM novel , with a great storyline attached, it’s gritty , somewhat dark , and very intense in parts . And it damn good too .
I really enjoyed the book , and admit to not really liking this sort of novel before, it’s not my thing , but the storyline running through this series and the players who have so much character to them, are perfect .
From the dark and villainous Adam , to the protective Butler .
They are so believable.
I look forward to The Butterfly.
💋💋💋💋
This is a steamy , BDSM novel , with a great storyline attached, it’s gritty , somewhat dark , and very intense in parts . And it damn good too .
I really enjoyed the book , and admit to not really liking this sort of novel before, it’s not my thing , but the storyline running through this series and the players who have so much character to them, are perfect .
From the dark and villainous Adam , to the protective Butler .
They are so believable.
I look forward to The Butterfly.
June 19, 2021
Adam and Daphne continue to go back and forth in this one. The only difference is they both love each other and won't say it. There is more drama with Bertram and we see a little more of Olivia and Niall. I'm guessing this is setting us up for the next book which will be about them. I'm not sure how I feel about the ending. I feel like they should've had a better HEA. Hopefully we continue to see more of them in the next book as well.
February 28, 2018
I enjoyed the book very much. I am still proceesing my thoughts and feelings. I wanted to make them stop hurting each other with a good Gibbs smack.
While I will never fully understand the nature of the type of sexual relationship portrayed in the books it did not stop my enjoyment of the whole story.
I am happy for the punishment of her brother I would have like to seen some more guilt and suffering by her father. I wonder will Niall and Olivia have a story.
you have to read the first book to enjoy this one.
While I will never fully understand the nature of the type of sexual relationship portrayed in the books it did not stop my enjoyment of the whole story.
I am happy for the punishment of her brother I would have like to seen some more guilt and suffering by her father. I wonder will Niall and Olivia have a story.
you have to read the first book to enjoy this one.
June 29, 2021
I could go along with the first book in this series decently, they had an arrangement they both benefited from in varying ways, it was worth it to them. Fine. In this book I expected them to hit a new chapter of some sort, him beginning to realize that he actually did care about her, the dynamic adjusting when they met again on more equal footing. But instead he acts pretty much the exact same as ever, only this time they *don't* have that arrangement. When she'd sold herself to him for a month previously and then he acted entitled to her body and like he didn't need further consent from her, it didn't charm me, but it also seemed somewhat fair given their agreement. But he keeps on pulling that now months later when she's free, and it was off-putting to me. Both because I'm not crazy about overly entitled men in general, and because that made him a huge hypocrite! His hatred of her family all started over her brother feeling entitled to a woman's body and not feeling like he needed her consent! The hero can't start pulling that same shit now! She has no human autonomy in his mind beyond his own desires for her. Also the argument of why he needed to use her to get to her brother no longer holds up either, so he's kind of all out of excuses for his shitty behavior. The circumstances have vastly changed, but his game doesn't for like 3/4 of this book. His attachment to her also seems at least 80% just possessiveness and physical attraction/response, so it doesn't really feel particularly romantic. Especially when his care for her wishes extends only as far as they align with his own for nearly the entire book.
The heroine is not as reckless as she was in the first book, but she's pretty just wishy-washy. I kept wanting her to either just decide to cave to his desires going forward, or genuinely stick to her guns in resisting him. Wavering back and forth in every interaction just made her seem weak-willed, and gave off mixed messages. Also a lot of the beginning of the book is taken up rehashing all the previous events, down to unnecessary exact quotes and insignificant details. There were some good parts later, but on the whole this one was a miss for me.
The heroine is not as reckless as she was in the first book, but she's pretty just wishy-washy. I kept wanting her to either just decide to cave to his desires going forward, or genuinely stick to her guns in resisting him. Wavering back and forth in every interaction just made her seem weak-willed, and gave off mixed messages. Also a lot of the beginning of the book is taken up rehashing all the previous events, down to unnecessary exact quotes and insignificant details. There were some good parts later, but on the whole this one was a miss for me.
March 4, 2018
I found this to be a captivating read that gripped me from the first page. I liked that Daphne was a courageous woman, especially given her family background. As for Hart, what a man! Hart is a dominant force but he also has a caring and protective side for the people he loves. I loved the way the relationship developed between Daphne and Hart, it had me fluctuating between heartbreak and cheering them on. There were several interesting secondary characters to add interest to the story. The conclusion was a surprise for me. This author never fails to capture my interest and I’ve read every one of her books.
March 25, 2018
The second part of this duet was even better and i loved every minute of it. After the 30 days are over,Adam kicks Daphne out of his home. Only she keeps haunting his mind. Daphne goes back to London to confront her brother Bertram,only to find he feels no remorse for his actions. She decides to keep the money Adam gave her as payment for all he did to her. It gives her the freedom to live her own life......if only she could forget Adam. When he follows her to London,things quickly start to get out of hand. What happens? You really,really need to read this one yourself......I don’t want to say too much,just that i know you’re in for a hell of a ride!
January 23, 2020
What an enjoyable read..if you like historical romance and some erotica and a good story you should this duology:))
UPDATE-2019
Magically Delishes, Highly recommend this duology:))
UPDATE 2020
AUDIABLE...listening to this was fantastic:))
UPDATE-2019
Magically Delishes, Highly recommend this duology:))
UPDATE 2020
AUDIABLE...listening to this was fantastic:))
October 31, 2018
Great conclusion!
January 23, 2019
3 months after being set free from Adam, Daphne has started her new life on her own with the money earned from the agreement.
Knowing what her father and brother did, she cannot stand their presence and she also stays away from her mother to avoid her the gossip involving her lost innocence.
She's independent but she begins every day with her thoughts occupied by Adam, with her body craving him.
Adam cannot forget his little Dove. He knows he's made a mistake in letting her go and he's ready to remedy that.
Both characters remind us what happened in the previous book then the story progresses in London were Adam is following Daphne.
He considers her a “prey” and states:
Even Daphne herself would not stop him. He had taught her the hard way that he only liked it more when she fought him. In truth, he hoped she would try to deny him, making the moment he claimed her all the better.
Which bothered me because their agreement is OVER and he has no claim whatsoever on her.
I didn't have issues with the way he treats her in the previous book because she clearly agrees to be his plaything and she likes being a “prey”, she craves it.
In this book though there's no explicit agreement when he jumps on her like a predator even if she acknowledges in her mind, he's exactly what she needs and she enjoys the way he “dominates” her:
She needed calloused hands and a commanding touch. She needed a rough, masculine voice in her ear and the brutal clench of a hand on the back of her neck.
She needed dominance.
Since he's not a mind reader… her arousal and his “need” are not good enough reasons to maul her in the middle of the street 3 months after they have ended the arrangement.
That said, as readers, we know there's no doubt of consent because we know her thoughts.
→ Keep in mind that this kind of plot and erotica are not for everyone. ←
His “dominance” might actually be disturbing to some.
Consent is the most important thing for me.
I enjoy BDSM, Dom/Sub and so on as long as there's consent and, while in the first book it was always apparent, in this one I had issues with the hero.
He ignores her wishes and treats her like a prostitute not only as part of their “sexual play”, he seriously believes he's entitled to her body whenever he wishes it and she should actually thank him for his attention!
"Still, one would think she’d be astute enough to see the things he felt without him having to say them. He wanted her. Badly. He was willing to shelter and protect her—a far better offer than a woman in her position was likely to receive."
Even if she's attracted to him and consents at every turn, she also explicitly asks him to leave her alone!
"You will still dream of me, and miss me, and want me. Why suffer needlessly?”
“Because to let you back into my bed is to suffer,” she spat. “Especially when we both know you only want me because it gratifies you to debauch Bertram Fairchild’s little sister.”
His jaw tightened, nostrils flaring as if he barely kept a grip on his tempter. “You do not know what you are talking about.”
“Oh, but I do,” she replied, edging farther away from him toward the drawing room door. “Just as I know that I would be mad to allow you back into my life when all you seem capable of doing is destroying things … people. Go home, Adam. Go back to Dunnottar, and to Olivia and Serena. I am happy with my new life and grateful for what you gave me, but we are finished. Please … just leave.”
She knows she has an actual problem…
"She was absolutely mad. That must be the only reason she could lie in his arms and accept the things he’d done, the things he’d said, the threats he’d hurled at her concerning Robert. A normal woman would have been disgusted by his crudeness, alarmed by his claim that he would kill Robert if she wed him. Yet, that part of her … the part she kept hidden in the dark recesses of her soul, had reveled in such primal lust."
...hence my issues with the “consent part”. She says she wants to be left alone and then surrenders to lust every time he assaults her!
I wished the whole situation was handled better.
I also didn't enjoy how things are resolved but, at least, he understands she's not property by the end and leaves her free to make her own decisions…
The plot of this second instalment was often contrived, rushed and lacked depth.
I know this is more erotica than romance but still… I wished for some character development!
Daphne's thoughts regarding Niall left me baffled because I can still remember him in the room watching her completely exposed and vulnerable the first time Adam enjoyed using her body!
The man hates her and she thinks:
… his brusque nature had become a part of the castle’s appeal for her, as darkly charming as the overgrown courtyards and ancient stone facade.
Really?? So we'll just forget the man hates your gut and would do anything to hurt you?
Duh...😣
Maeve, Olivia and little Serena are the only characters I enjoyed reading about in both book 1 and 2.
The HFN ending was nice but I was disappointed by Daphne's reaction to her brother's fate which was almost nonexistent.
The Steam factor is high even though, after two books, sex scenes felt a bit “repetitive”.
I definitely enjoyed the first book more.
⭐ 2.5 Stars rounded up ⭐
* The Dove is book 2 in The Villain series by Victoria Vale. (It's a Duology).
I also reviewed book 1 "The Villain" .
~ My Ratings ~
Writing: 2 /5 In this book there's way too much “gasping” from her and “nostrils flaring” from him!
Plot: 1.5 /5
Hero: 2 /5
Heroine: 2 /5
Secondary Characters: 2 /5
MC's chemistry: 2 /5
Steam: 4 /5
Triggers: Hero's thoughts go to his first time with a submissive in a brothel with every detail, dubious consent, erotic asphyxiation, spanking, restraints, a secondary character deals with trauma from sexual abuse, hero keeps heroine "captive" in his house.
Recommended to: Historical Romance Readers looking for Erotica with a revenge plot and Dom / Sub scenes
Are you looking for a specific mix of ingredients for your next read?
July 12, 2024
Love, love, loved this duology! I love the tension and angst to finally bring Daphne and Adam together, and it all played out beautifully. This one sucked me in and I struggled to put it down!
January 10, 2022
Okay I don't consider this a spoiler since it's literally how the book starts, but just in case you want to read the first few chapters and be totally surprised, you've been warned that below is a summary.
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😒
🤦🏼♀️
(How does everyone get gifs to work on goodreads anyways?)
So it starts off with the main character... "pleasuring" herself.
🤦🏼♀️
Not why I read a book but okay, whatever-- moving on...
She goes to a restaurant and eats...
Still boring but alright, maybe things will pick up!
She's still eating but now she's reading a newspaper.
🥱
Stick with it! Something great may happen!
She learns that the guy who spurned her is in town and runs out all upset.
An uneventful run home--
But said guy is watching her from a carriage! Maybe HE will be more interesting!!! 😲
He wants to chase her to... what?! Ug, yes, we all know you want to do her (more). Why are having an inner monolog about it?! Of course you're appendage is at attention you're sitting in a carriage dwelling on superfluous fantasies.
Good lord no, I can't do 400 pages of this...
But maybe you can? Maybe that's your kinda book? Idk, I just know it's far too boring to catch my interest. I need a story, not bits of history and details of outfits and gratuitous sex scenes. I read to get lost in a tale and this one was too shallow for me to swim in.
🤷🏼♀️
😐
🤨
😒
🤦🏼♀️
(How does everyone get gifs to work on goodreads anyways?)
So it starts off with the main character... "pleasuring" herself.
🤦🏼♀️
Not why I read a book but okay, whatever-- moving on...
She goes to a restaurant and eats...
Still boring but alright, maybe things will pick up!
She's still eating but now she's reading a newspaper.
🥱
Stick with it! Something great may happen!
She learns that the guy who spurned her is in town and runs out all upset.
An uneventful run home--
But said guy is watching her from a carriage! Maybe HE will be more interesting!!! 😲
He wants to chase her to... what?! Ug, yes, we all know you want to do her (more). Why are having an inner monolog about it?! Of course you're appendage is at attention you're sitting in a carriage dwelling on superfluous fantasies.
Good lord no, I can't do 400 pages of this...
But maybe you can? Maybe that's your kinda book? Idk, I just know it's far too boring to catch my interest. I need a story, not bits of history and details of outfits and gratuitous sex scenes. I read to get lost in a tale and this one was too shallow for me to swim in.
🤷🏼♀️
March 21, 2018
I have heard it said that books should receive varied reviews. A book that gets all five stars is looked at by some readers as if the reviews are phony. Damn, I've been doing it all wrong. Oh well. They can think what they want, because I will NEVER give this book less than five stars. Six if I could. With tails, just like eBay. Victoria Vale is the QUEEN, the absolutely QUEEN of Regency Erotica. I read erotica ALL the time. I can recognize what is hot and steamy as compared to just so-so. The term "so-so" doesn't exist for The Dove, nor any other book this woman writes. But let me get on with the review of The Dove, shall I?
I had never read a Regency Erotic Romance until I read one of Mistress Vale's. The Dove tops the list, not only because it is the conclusion of the Duology (combined with The Villain), but also because it contains everything a lover of erotic fiction wants. A strong, alpha male who knows exactly what he needs and what his woman needs. And a strong, courageous female, just like Daphne, who can keep up with him, not just in the bedroom, but in life. This book showcases a strong woman and an adorable bad boy that most readers won't be able to decide on hating or loving, or both.
And steam? Mother of whatever is holy to you, this book has steam. Just like the Villain before it, be prepared for anything that Adam, Hart, Lord Hartmoor, Hunk can come up with. His imagination and his hunger for Daphne knows no limit. And her hunger is equal to his.
Me? I love the bad boys, the badder the better. And the Earl of Hartmoor, Adam (and believe me most of my nicknames for this guy can't be typed into an Amazon review, lol), fits the bad boy image to a "T". He's spent five years destroying Daphne's family, and in The Villain we saw her agree to 30 days with him in exchange for learning what her family had done. The Villain ends where The Dove picks up. Daphne has returned to her life in London. She is by turns, shunned by the Ton and made into a curiousity to be watched and whispered about. But Daphne being Daphne doesn't let that stop her from what she wants to do. Adam's money allows her to live comfortably and thumb her nose at the Ton, while at the same time missing Adam's presence in her life. And THAT is where I stop describing the book, because spoilers are not my style.
This book can make you laugh, cry, sniffle, and cheer all in one chapter. I shed tears, both happy and sad, while I was reading. I read for entertainment, and I got it with this one.
You have to read the book to get the goodies, that's all there is to it. And goodies there are. You will NOT be disappointed in this. If you love is of erotica with a definite Regency background, this is for you. But if you, like I used to be, love erotica for itself, this book will be one of your favorites also, because Adam delivers the goods. ;-)
Kudos to Mistress Vale, but also to the people in the background, because I can't find a thing wrong with this book. If there was a typo, I didn't spot it. If there was anything that editing missed, I didn't see it. This book reads so easily, you'll find yourself curled up with a cup of tea, reading into the night without realizing it.
And no, this isn't an advertisement for the book. Yes, I am part of Mistress Vale's ARC team, but she knows, as do most others, if I don't like something, I'm the first one to say it. So, six stars with tails for a book well-written. And Mistress Vale, keep writing, please. I now crave my Regency Erotica as much as I crave white chocolate. :-)
I had never read a Regency Erotic Romance until I read one of Mistress Vale's. The Dove tops the list, not only because it is the conclusion of the Duology (combined with The Villain), but also because it contains everything a lover of erotic fiction wants. A strong, alpha male who knows exactly what he needs and what his woman needs. And a strong, courageous female, just like Daphne, who can keep up with him, not just in the bedroom, but in life. This book showcases a strong woman and an adorable bad boy that most readers won't be able to decide on hating or loving, or both.
And steam? Mother of whatever is holy to you, this book has steam. Just like the Villain before it, be prepared for anything that Adam, Hart, Lord Hartmoor, Hunk can come up with. His imagination and his hunger for Daphne knows no limit. And her hunger is equal to his.
Me? I love the bad boys, the badder the better. And the Earl of Hartmoor, Adam (and believe me most of my nicknames for this guy can't be typed into an Amazon review, lol), fits the bad boy image to a "T". He's spent five years destroying Daphne's family, and in The Villain we saw her agree to 30 days with him in exchange for learning what her family had done. The Villain ends where The Dove picks up. Daphne has returned to her life in London. She is by turns, shunned by the Ton and made into a curiousity to be watched and whispered about. But Daphne being Daphne doesn't let that stop her from what she wants to do. Adam's money allows her to live comfortably and thumb her nose at the Ton, while at the same time missing Adam's presence in her life. And THAT is where I stop describing the book, because spoilers are not my style.
This book can make you laugh, cry, sniffle, and cheer all in one chapter. I shed tears, both happy and sad, while I was reading. I read for entertainment, and I got it with this one.
You have to read the book to get the goodies, that's all there is to it. And goodies there are. You will NOT be disappointed in this. If you love is of erotica with a definite Regency background, this is for you. But if you, like I used to be, love erotica for itself, this book will be one of your favorites also, because Adam delivers the goods. ;-)
Kudos to Mistress Vale, but also to the people in the background, because I can't find a thing wrong with this book. If there was a typo, I didn't spot it. If there was anything that editing missed, I didn't see it. This book reads so easily, you'll find yourself curled up with a cup of tea, reading into the night without realizing it.
And no, this isn't an advertisement for the book. Yes, I am part of Mistress Vale's ARC team, but she knows, as do most others, if I don't like something, I'm the first one to say it. So, six stars with tails for a book well-written. And Mistress Vale, keep writing, please. I now crave my Regency Erotica as much as I crave white chocolate. :-)
November 16, 2024
FUCK YOU ADAM, I HAVEN'T HATED A MAN SO MUCH IN A WHILE, WHAT A FUCKING MANCHILD, CUT THAT FAKE DEEP ACT AND LEARN TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. he's actually so fucking dumb, man idk this has me so aggravated, but this pos just thinks with his dick, the girl is clearly distressed and crying and all he can think is about his cock, not once did he ever seem to regret the things he made her go through, and what even was the last where they made up, is that supposed to be a consolation??? daph please open your damn eyes, i hate her for always being the one to reach out and give up fighting, like see I knew going in that this wasn't going to be anything special, a dark romance, thought it would be good pass of time, but this was just stupid, I hated being in Adam's head because it was so infuriating to keep treating daph like a object till the last page that man is not in love. like that man was fucking you raw, suspected you might be pregnant, yet pushed you marry some other guy in his woke way to be the good guy at the end 🤡 I don't think he every listened to a single thing daph wanted, he's useless to the point that daph literally had to save his ass from his five year in the progress revenge which doesn't even end up working, fucking despise that niall too from that first scene in the other book. daph get's shot for him, but all he cares about his cock, poor cock what would it do without her tight little arse 🤡 not once bro thought about offering marriage not once, only reason he got married because he was forced into it in the end, it's always about him, he doesn't like it he doesn't want it like give it up, talking big guns about wanting to protect your women yet you keep her as your whore and spread malicious rumours about her, LIKE ARE YOU HEARING YOURSELF YOU POS 🤡🤡🤡🤡
May 20, 2018
Laughable
Okay....so after reading the first book and it's bad plot, I decided to read the second in this duology.
I'll begin by saying domination in the bedroom is not my forte. That said, my curiosity won out in this series. I could barely stand Daphne in the first book and found her increasingly pathetic in this one. Even Adam refers to her as an idiot! Several times! She condemns her brother (rightfully so to my mind) as she throws herself at Adam who clearly states he only wants her to use her cruelly to get back at her brother.... really???!!! Are you kidding me?!!! She's as mad as Adam!
Example: Adam has chased her down in London and after her rebuff, pummeling her fists at him, again, (how pathetic), he leaves thinking to himself "this is going to be fun"!
What?!!! How old are we? What a colossal wuss! Then there's a chance he might have impregnated her and she's slightly worried bringing a child into there relationship might not be healthy. She only has to look at Olivia for an answer since Olivia is just in the next room from where she and Adam have been doing their thing! And all whilst Olivia languishes in pain and delirium! I'm actually laughing again at the absurdity of a truly bad storyline! Niall is the only character I could like. There's the 'real man's in this mess!
Adam has issues....big issues that are embedded since childhood. Where is Freud when you need him? These two are laughable. The plot is as idiotic as its characters! I laughed through most of if actually! As much as I've liked some of Vane's writing, this one is beneath her ability as an author.
I have no recommendations.
Okay....so after reading the first book and it's bad plot, I decided to read the second in this duology.
I'll begin by saying domination in the bedroom is not my forte. That said, my curiosity won out in this series. I could barely stand Daphne in the first book and found her increasingly pathetic in this one. Even Adam refers to her as an idiot! Several times! She condemns her brother (rightfully so to my mind) as she throws herself at Adam who clearly states he only wants her to use her cruelly to get back at her brother.... really???!!! Are you kidding me?!!! She's as mad as Adam!
Example: Adam has chased her down in London and after her rebuff, pummeling her fists at him, again, (how pathetic), he leaves thinking to himself "this is going to be fun"!
What?!!! How old are we? What a colossal wuss! Then there's a chance he might have impregnated her and she's slightly worried bringing a child into there relationship might not be healthy. She only has to look at Olivia for an answer since Olivia is just in the next room from where she and Adam have been doing their thing! And all whilst Olivia languishes in pain and delirium! I'm actually laughing again at the absurdity of a truly bad storyline! Niall is the only character I could like. There's the 'real man's in this mess!
Adam has issues....big issues that are embedded since childhood. Where is Freud when you need him? These two are laughable. The plot is as idiotic as its characters! I laughed through most of if actually! As much as I've liked some of Vane's writing, this one is beneath her ability as an author.
I have no recommendations.
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