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Cruel Crimes #2
Wicked Games
When the family decides they want you dead, it’ll take everything you’ve got to survive.
With Eros asserting his presence in Adrostos territory, Otsana and her guys are fighting a battle they aren’t sure they can win. Allies are turning, shipments are missing, and Eros is making it very clear that Otsana is still his.
Despite the constant challenges they’re facing, Otsana manages to win over the Adrostos Family, taking her spot as the triplets’ queen. But how can she give herself to them fully, if there’s still the weight of her past hanging over her head. She’s always known that Eros would reclaim her, the only problem is that now she’s got something worth living for.
When the turf war takes a turn for the worse, Otsana realizes she has to make the decision she’s been avoiding. Will she keep fighting for her new family and her men, or will she finally let Eros win?
Wicked Games is reverse harem romance intended for readers 18 and up. There are some triggers, such as violence and assault.
With Eros asserting his presence in Adrostos territory, Otsana and her guys are fighting a battle they aren’t sure they can win. Allies are turning, shipments are missing, and Eros is making it very clear that Otsana is still his.
Despite the constant challenges they’re facing, Otsana manages to win over the Adrostos Family, taking her spot as the triplets’ queen. But how can she give herself to them fully, if there’s still the weight of her past hanging over her head. She’s always known that Eros would reclaim her, the only problem is that now she’s got something worth living for.
When the turf war takes a turn for the worse, Otsana realizes she has to make the decision she’s been avoiding. Will she keep fighting for her new family and her men, or will she finally let Eros win?
Wicked Games is reverse harem romance intended for readers 18 and up. There are some triggers, such as violence and assault.
- GenresAbuseBDSMContemporary
206 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 23, 2021
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Jarica James
128 books677 followersJarica is an American author. She prefers writing paranormal and fantasy books. When she isn't writing she is playing her xbox with her husband and fellow nerd. She has two crazy boys who make writing a challenge, but one she gladly accepts.
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January 4, 2025
I kinda wish I had DNF’d this series, but mamma ain’t raise no quitter. Did I hope book two in this duet would be better? Absolutely. Was I surprised it was more of the same? Not at all.
I actually enjoyed the cliffhanger from book one, even though it was predictable. The plot had potential and hit some good notes, but it felt so rushed. The FMC clearly has some deep-rooted trauma, but none of it really landed emotionally. And for a reverse harem with triplets, why was there only one spicy scene? I’d rate the spice lower, but the taboo vibes and dark themes earn it a second star. Or maybe I’ve just read so much smut I’m completely desensitized at this point. 😂
⭐️ 2/5
🌶️ 2/5
I actually enjoyed the cliffhanger from book one, even though it was predictable. The plot had potential and hit some good notes, but it felt so rushed. The FMC clearly has some deep-rooted trauma, but none of it really landed emotionally. And for a reverse harem with triplets, why was there only one spicy scene? I’d rate the spice lower, but the taboo vibes and dark themes earn it a second star. Or maybe I’ve just read so much smut I’m completely desensitized at this point. 😂
⭐️ 2/5
🌶️ 2/5
July 30, 2021
Wow this book just went up a notch. Sana and her guys do not have it easy. There are so many twist and turns in this book. The end of this book was perfect.
May 18, 2022
Good but not as good as the first, couldnt forgive dani for how she treated sana thought.
July 23, 2021
Eros is back and Sana is what he wants. The group is going to have to fight for their lives to keep her out of his hands for good. While they try to maintain the status quo in their everyday lives, we get to see Sana be the queen to their kings. She was born to rule. In every page, there is some instance where she shows her command of something, whether it’s helping the guys with business, her own personal ownership of her goals and her refusal to give them up, or her fierce need to fight for the Family she’s claimed as her own over her birthright. Every page was perfect, and I couldn’t have imagined a better ending for this group.
July 25, 2021
I have been waiting for the second book in this series since I devoured the first one, and let me just say, it was so worth the wait! It is definitely a five star, must read!
War with Eros is a brewing and Otsana, her extremely possessive and protective triplets, Killian, Ky, and Keir, and everyone around them are in more danger than ever! No one is safe, and there will be casualties in this bloody war!
The storyline is spectacularly action packed, intriguing, heartbreaking, dark, gritty, and sexy! I loved every single second of it and couldn’t get enough!
War with Eros is a brewing and Otsana, her extremely possessive and protective triplets, Killian, Ky, and Keir, and everyone around them are in more danger than ever! No one is safe, and there will be casualties in this bloody war!
The storyline is spectacularly action packed, intriguing, heartbreaking, dark, gritty, and sexy! I loved every single second of it and couldn’t get enough!
July 23, 2021
Wicked Games pulled me straight back into Sana's story. The story continues to be fast paced, with quite a lot of action and twists thrown in. I loved how so many details were tied up, yet still leaving me hopeful for more down the line. I may have teared up a few times as the storyline touches on many topics that can be triggering. The triplets and their unique personalities most definitely helped make up for the darker side of this Duet. Truly, I loved it!
July 25, 2021
Good read.
Honestly this is a great story and it's perfectly written. I just don't like these characters. More specifically I like them individually just not together. Like I said before Sana is bad a** but I can't stand the way she bows down to them. The bedroom is one thing if that's your thing but when they tell her something and she just shuts her mouth and goes along it belittles her and it's degrading and it doesn't go along with her character.
Honestly this is a great story and it's perfectly written. I just don't like these characters. More specifically I like them individually just not together. Like I said before Sana is bad a** but I can't stand the way she bows down to them. The bedroom is one thing if that's your thing but when they tell her something and she just shuts her mouth and goes along it belittles her and it's degrading and it doesn't go along with her character.
January 22, 2022
dark and deceptive
Sana takes her place alongside the triplets but the Priamos family won’t let things be, creating havoc in order to steal her back. But sometimes blood is not enough to win loyalty and Sana’s connection to the Adrostos family is too deep to sever.
Brilliant second. Blood, battles, betrayal...everything a good Mafia tale should possess. Solid 5 stars. Highly recommend.
Sana takes her place alongside the triplets but the Priamos family won’t let things be, creating havoc in order to steal her back. But sometimes blood is not enough to win loyalty and Sana’s connection to the Adrostos family is too deep to sever.
Brilliant second. Blood, battles, betrayal...everything a good Mafia tale should possess. Solid 5 stars. Highly recommend.
March 7, 2023
This is one of those books that you really enjoy while reading, but then it follows you and you start to replay the scenes in your head and realize how amazing this book was! Spoiler alert! The scene where Sana blows a kiss to the camera at the final safe house has stayed with me for weeks after reading this book. As always Jarica's plot development and characters slayed!
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July 26, 2021
Great read! But didn’t like that ending. It..just…stops. I was hoping for an epilogue at least. It felt like the book was unfinished IMO. Maybe there will be another book. Possibly Dani’s story???
I giving it 3.5⭐️ because of this.
I giving it 3.5⭐️ because of this.
September 30, 2021
Excellent writing!
This is the first time I have read something by this author. I was very impressed with the series. It had great character development, a great backstory, fluid storyline, dark themes filled with blood, violence and sex.
This is the first time I have read something by this author. I was very impressed with the series. It had great character development, a great backstory, fluid storyline, dark themes filled with blood, violence and sex.
November 14, 2021
Amazing ending. Twists, turns, action and adventure! So glad I picked up this duet!! If you like Mafia and RH, this combines the best of both worlds. 3 brothers and 1 hot headed fiery female they call their queen! Who could ask for more?
March 24, 2022
Mafia extravaganza
Wicked Games is an action packed dark mafia romance extravaganza. It has a little bit of everything - from death and destruction to marriage proposals. Family betrayal to arranged marriage. Throw in some dark humor and you've found the holy grail.
Wicked Games is an action packed dark mafia romance extravaganza. It has a little bit of everything - from death and destruction to marriage proposals. Family betrayal to arranged marriage. Throw in some dark humor and you've found the holy grail.
August 20, 2023
twists and turns
The final book in this duet, and what a roller coaster of a ride.
Sana and her triplets, Ky,keir and Lillian, lots of twists and turns and heartache to add to the mix,. Read TWS.
Really good book, if you like mafia and RH then you will enjoy this.
The final book in this duet, and what a roller coaster of a ride.
Sana and her triplets, Ky,keir and Lillian, lots of twists and turns and heartache to add to the mix,. Read TWS.
Really good book, if you like mafia and RH then you will enjoy this.
July 25, 2021
Solid second book
Just as intense and just as well written as book 1. Book 2 is full of action and really well done. Sana is a character that is really unmatched.
Just as intense and just as well written as book 1. Book 2 is full of action and really well done. Sana is a character that is really unmatched.
July 28, 2021
Another great read from this author. I was hooked from the first page. I would definitely recommend this book / duet.
August 5, 2021
Great story
Found by chance after I read twisted by same author. Glad I did. You got a fierce mfc and three sexy alphaholes. What possibly could happen. Just read and find out!!
Found by chance after I read twisted by same author. Glad I did. You got a fierce mfc and three sexy alphaholes. What possibly could happen. Just read and find out!!
August 23, 2021
Brilliant
A brilliant second part in the Cruel Crimes Duet by Jarcia James. More kick ass action from our FMC and some steamy scenes
A brilliant second part in the Cruel Crimes Duet by Jarcia James. More kick ass action from our FMC and some steamy scenes
April 10, 2022
*reverse harem*
this book was so much better for than the first. always love the part of the trope where the boys go into savage mode to save their “queen”. no grammatical errors either was the cherry on top.
also loved i couldn’t guess the ending, glad Dani didn’t become the villain i suspected she would
this book was so much better for than the first. always love the part of the trope where the boys go into savage mode to save their “queen”. no grammatical errors either was the cherry on top.
also loved i couldn’t guess the ending, glad Dani didn’t become the villain i suspected she would
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May 9, 2022
Infinite+ Stars for the duet
Otsana was the epitome of strength and fearlessness, especially in book 2. I absolutely loved Sana and the triplets. Those three with their possessiveness and love took my breath away right from the start. They are the perfect example of alphaholes sans the toxicity.
Overall this duet was a complete explosive and amazing read and am definitely gonna read it again and again.❤️❤️
Otsana was the epitome of strength and fearlessness, especially in book 2. I absolutely loved Sana and the triplets. Those three with their possessiveness and love took my breath away right from the start. They are the perfect example of alphaholes sans the toxicity.
Overall this duet was a complete explosive and amazing read and am definitely gonna read it again and again.❤️❤️
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