Stolen Paradise

Kings of Eden #2

by Mila Young, Harper A. Brooks

These monsters rule the city... and I've become their newest obsession.

I've been caught in a war between the three most powerful gangs in the city... and I'm trapped with the most dangerous of them all.

The Kings.

With each passing day, they lurk closer, their darkness pulling me a bit deeper. They push me, demanding everything I have when my world is falling apart.

Chaos is about to break out, and I'm finding myself craving the men who could just as easily break me. Ruin me. Kill me.

I vow to escape, but I’m losing myself to this world of lust and war.

The Kings of Eden don’t have hearts. So they want mine...

18+ Romance. Kings of Eden is a full length, dark paranormal romance with enemies to lovers themes, featuring three psychotic, tormented alphaholes and a sassy heroine. Contains some dark themes and panty-melting steam and is a story where the heroine will end up with more than one love interest.

Kings of Eden Series
Kings of Eden
Stolen Paradise
Ruthless Lies

Genres: Dark Romance, Paranormal, Enemies To Lovers, Fantasy, Why Choose, Shapeshifters, Romance

284 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 23, 2022

About the author

Mila Young tackles everything with the zeal and bravado of the fairytale heroes she grew up reading about. She slays monsters, real and imaginary, like there's no tomorrow. By day she rocks a keyboard as a marketing extraordinaire. At night she battles with her mighty pen-sword, creating fairytale retellings, and sexy ever after tales.

Reviews

[Dani (Daniiireads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank the gods we pick up right where we left off in Kings of Eden because that cliffy was a doozy! Aris is topside and dropped some MAJOR truth bombs that have the Kings and Eve questioning everything—and has a certain King even more hell-bent on revenge.

As if that wasn’t enough, our girl Eve is kidnapped by a very angry Fae Prince, Aris is still trying to weaponized her powers and wreak havoc, the vampires are getting ballsier than normal, and the other gangs have gone MIA… It’s just a nonstop hot mess express for Eve and the Kings.

What I did love the most was the relationship growth between Eve and the Kings. We get more of their backstories and see why the Kings are as ruthless and cruel as they are. Plus after everything they’re more accepting of their feelings for her (except one hot and cold pain in the ass), but they’re ready to stake their claim on Eve and I am here for it!

Stolen Paradise does not hold back on the violence and steam, and gives us yet another ending that has me absolutely dying for the third book. LIKE WHAT?!?!?!?!?!!??

[Christine Rains · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eve is a prisoner of the Kings of Eden and is thrust into the middle of a war between the most powerful gangs in the region. As her power grows, so does her feelings for the three gorgeous Kings. Her enemies want to use her to draw the Kings out to be killed, but Aris, one of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse wants her as his weapon. Eve must try to survive all the while trying not to reduce the city to ashes with her own out of control powers.

This is the second book in the spectacular reverse harem paranormal romance series, Kings of Eden, and it's even better than the first. We start right where we left off with an enormous cliffhanger, and the tension never drops throughout the whole book. Eve is still as sassy and big hearted but coming more into her own power, even if she doesn't have much control over it. Same with her control, or lack there of, when it comes to the men. Each guy is delicious in his own way. They each stand out and have their own fascinating plot threads. Lots of political maneuvering and fighting and such steamy sexy scenes. I can't wait for the next book!

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Kings are back. Stolen Paradise is the second book in the Kings of Eden series and things pick up right where they left off, with total mayhem.


I forgot how dark this book was. There is a ton of violence sure but it's those callous feelings that Dracon, Cassius, and Knox have about Eve that's the real kicker. Knox is just as crazy as ever and is now back to thinking Eve is the enemy. While Cassius and Dracon both are attracted to her they still don't want to get attached. However, after a few incidents, the guys are opening up and things start to shift. I didn't like the trio in the first book but they seem to be improving, somewhat.


Eve isn't under any delusions, not really, she understands what the guys want and still gives them the sass at every turn, at least when things aren't getting steamy. Also, Eve is starting to discover her power now that her heritage has been revealed, she's also not as helpless as she once was.


The story was interesting with Aries showing up, Eve's powers being active, the Kings' empire being threatened, power plays, and another enemy makes his move. There were plenty of things going on that kept me entertained. Also, more of the guys' past was revealed and it was interesting getting to hear about their past, it gives a better insight as to why they are the way they are.


Stolen Paradise was a good read, a dark urban fantasy with touches of the supernatural, gang wars, and more. Once again things ended kinda crazy and it makes me wonder how things are gonna go in Ruthless Lies.

[Chey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stolen Paradise picks up where Kings of Eden left off. With Eve's powers growing now, Aris continues to try and use them for personal gain, all while the Kings have taken a turn towards Eve, two not wanting to get attached while the other believes her to still be the enemy. Now she's caught in the middle of a war with enemies all around, and is stuck with perceivably the worst ones of all.

This is a dark urban fantasy that holds true to that description. The book has its dark moments (although I personally think they're more gray/middle ground rather than dark), and there is quite a bit of violence throughout the story, so please mind your triggers.

I love Eve and everything about her character. She's got a strong personality and can hold her own with the Kings, as well as others who go toe to toe with her. I enjoyed Aris's character a lot, despite his motives and ultimate goal (I can't help loving the more villainous men).

Cassius and Dracon don't want to get attached to Eve (understandably), yet still have their steamy moments with her. Knox is just a complete a-hole and I just cannot connect with his character whatsoever. I hope he becomes more redeemable in the next book, because right now, I don't see it.

The cliffhanger is a KILLER! The book has a lot of twists and there are parts that made my head spin, but that ending killed me! Now I'm desperate for the next one!!

Overall rating:
5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
3.5 🌶🌶🌶

[XxLaVampiresaAlexisxX · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stolen paradise is the second book in the Kings of Eden series. This book picks up where the last one left us completely hanging. Once again, Eve finds herself in a very bad situation. Not only was she with the most dangerous gang of all, The Kings of Eden, she finds herself kidnapped by the Dark Fae Prince. Being caught, d3ad center, between a raging war between three powerful gangs was not on her bucket list. This was sooooo deliciously dark and panty melting hot, it was sooooo hard to put down. I am completely obsessed with this series. The character development and world building is incredible.


IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY STARTED THIS SERIES, DO IT RIGHT NOW!! Both, Mila Young and Harper A. Brooks are one bad a$$ duo! You guys got me again with another cliffy! Can't wait to read the next one!!

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stolen Paradise - book 2 in The King of Eden series and the pace carries on quickly from where book 1 ended. As Eve (FMC) is slowly finding her feet with her powers and where she fits in with Dracon, Cassius and Knox. You get to find out more about each of the guys backgrounds which i think was needed. The plot twists were bloody brilliant and the steam levels were off of the charts (So Hot!!) in this book. We were also left with another damn fine cliffhanger ending! This series is getting better and better. Im looking forward to the 3rd book now

[Debbie Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought book one was good, well wait until you read this second book cause it will blow you away! It’s exciting, it’s intense and it’s action packed and will have you hook line and sinker till the very end. We get more character development and more info on Eve and her kings, we get all the drama and all the steam and amazing chemistry and then we get some explosive secrets being revealed and if that wasn’t enough well then the authors do a fantastic job with a cliffhanger ending!!

[MandyViolete · Rating 5 out of 5]

What the sh!? Holy everything that’s ever been written in a book, that ending has me like freaking bananas!! I love it!! This book is SMOKIN 5 alarm FIRE hot! We also get action, a few more answers - which honestly have me asking even more questions because I feel like we are about to get blown the eff away in the next book!! What a great read - and the perfect cure to a book slump

[Angela Denny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh man this book is one crazy ride. Eve and the boys are still getting hit from every side. More and more problems land on thier doorstep with no end in sight. Love the steamy scenes and the violence in this book.

[Kaylee Jay]

No star rating because I DNF

The betraying body syndrome was way too OTT for me to enjoy this.

Not for me, unfortunately.

I remain a fan of Mila Young though.

[alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

✩‧₊ 3 stars ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

･ ｡ﾟ☆:Stolen Paradise *.☽ .*:☆ﾟ

⁺₊★·.´🎧✩°｡ 0:32 ──♡───── 3:47 ⁺₊🎧★·.·´

🎶 Handcuffed to the spell I was under. For just one hour of sunshine 🎶

As the stakes grow higher and the war between the gangs intensifies, Eve (h) realizes that she is trapped in a world of lust and violence. The Kings of Eden (H) may have no hearts, but they want hers - and they will stop at nothing to get it.

*•.¸♡ ·´¯`·.·★ THOUGHTS
[Dracon]

“We all have our things. Regrets. Ghosts that’ll haunt us forever. Things that’ll never heal.”

“I’m not going to try to fix it for you or anything because, well, I can’t. I can’t take your guilt away, but I can tell you you’re not alone.

“I don’t know much about this Saxon guy, but if he cared for you half as much as you cared about him, he wouldn’t want you suffering.”

“I suffer everyday living with those two nutjobs without him here as a buffer.”

Dracon and Eve are having a rare moment of vulnerability and intimacy with each other. 💖 They're not fighting or trying to one-up each other, but instead, they're having a genuine conversation about their struggles and emotions. It's clear that Dracon is still carrying around a lot of guilt and regret from his past, particularly with regards to his friendship with Saxon. Eve is trying to offer him some comfort and reassurance, telling him that he's not alone and that she understands what it's like to carry around emotional baggage. The fact that Drac is opening up to Eve about his feelings is a big deal, because we know that he's not exactly the most emotional or vulnerable guy in the world.

He's usually got a tough exterior and doesn't let people in easily. But with Eve, he seems to be willing to be more vulnerable and honest. Meanwhile, Eve is sharing her own struggles with Drac, talking about how she's suffering from living with his friends without him being there as a buffer. This suggests that she's been feeling a bit lost and out of place without Dracon around, and that she's been trying to find her way in a new environment without him. It's interesting to see how these two characters are interacting with each other in this moment. They're not trying to play games or manipulate each other, but instead, they're having a genuine conversation about their feelings and emotions. It's like they're actually connecting with each other on a deeper level. This scene feels like a big step forward for Draco and Eve's relationship. They're showing each other that they're willing to be vulnerable and honest, and that they're willing to support each other through the tough times. It's not always easy for these two characters to be open and honest with each other, but in this moment, they're really connecting and showing each other that they care.

[Knox]

“You want to kill me?” Eve begins.

“Do it,” she whispers. “Do it, Knox, because every second I’ve been alive has been nothing but utter chaos, and I’m tired of trying to hold all the pieces together to create some semblance of normal. So do it. Kill me.”

Oh man, Knox and Eve's relationship is like, super complicated! So, Knox is basically obsessed with this one person, who just so happens to be Eve's dad... and the person he hates the most. Like, what?! That's some intense drama right there! But despite all that, Eve seems to be really drawn to Knox, like they have some deep connection or something. And Knox, despite his hate for her dad, seems to genuinely care about Eve too. It's like, they're trying to make it work despite all the obstacles in their way. And I love how Eve stands up for herself and tells Knox that they should be talking about this stuff together, not letting their feelings get in the way of their goals. She's like, "Hey, we need to work through this together, not just let our emotions control us." 💖 And Knox is all about it, like he's really listening to her and respecting her opinion. But at the same time, you can tell that Knox's hatred for her dad is still a major issue for him. Like, he calls Eve an "abomination" and it's clear that he's still really angry about something. And Eve must be dealing with some serious internal conflict, like "Am I really an abomination? And if so, what does that mean for me?" So yeah, Knox and Eve's relationship is all about navigating these intense emotions and trying to make it work despite the crazy circumstances. It's like, they're trying to find a way to be together without letting their feelings get in the way of their goals... but it's not easy!

“Do it!” she screams in his face, her entire body jerking forward.

“Kill me, you pathetic asshole! Or are you a coward? DO IT! KILL ME!”

On one hand, they're all about intense passion and drama, but on the other hand, it's clear that they're both deeply messed up. Eve's had this crazy life, full of chaos and trauma, and she's just so done with it. She's tired of trying to hold everything together and create some semblance of normalcy. But here's the thing - Knox doesn't just take her at her word. He seems to be getting off on her desperation, and it's like he's feeding off her emotions. He's all about the drama and intensity, and he doesn't seem to care about the actual harm he's causing Eve. It's like, they're stuck in this toxic cycle where they're both enabling each other's bad behavior. Knox is encouraging Eve's destructive tendencies, and Eve is feeding into Knox's need for drama and control. It's like they're two broken people who are trying to fix each other, but really, they're just making each other worse. And yet, despite all this, there's still this deep attraction between them. It's like they're drawn to each other's darkness, even though they know it's bad for them. It's like they're addicted to the drama and passion, even though it's destroying them So yeah, Knox and Eve's relationship is like, a total hot mess. It's intense and passionate, but also toxic and destructive. It's like they're trapped in this never-ending cycle of chaos and drama, and they don't know how to escape. He does become soft for her.

[Cassius]

“I’m so sorry,” Eve murmurs. “For everything.”

“Not like it’s your fault,” Cassius replies.

“Is it not?”

“Don’t talk to her with that fucking tone, dude.” Cassius sounds pissed.

So, it's clear that Cassius has got a soft spot for Eve! He's always rushing to defend her and calm her down when Knox gets all up in her grill. And let's be real, he's got that whole charming, flirtatious thing going on! But, despite his tough exterior, it seems like there's more to Cassius than just his charm and good looks. He's got a deep sense of empathy and understanding, and he's not afraid to show it. He's always willing to listen to Eve and make sure she's okay, even when Knox is being a total jerk. And can we talk about how protective he is of her? Like, he's not just defending her against Knox; he's also making sure she doesn't beat herself up over things that aren't her fault. It's like he's saying, "Hey, Eve, don't worry about it, I've got you!" It's clear that Cassius has a deep affection for Eve, and it's not just a superficial crush or attraction. He's invested in her well-being and happiness, and he wants to help her through tough times. And that's just so... sweet! Of course, we can't forget that Cassius has his own issues and baggage too. He's not just some one-dimensional "good guy". He's got his own demons and conflicts, and it's clear that he struggles with his own emotions and relationships. So yeah, Cassius and Eve's relationship is definitely complex and multifaceted. But at the end of the day, it's clear that Cassius has a special place in his heart for Eve, and he'd do anything to make sure she's happy and safe.💓

So, Cassius has had a pretty rough past, huh? But, seriously, getting caught by Lucifer (which, after a one-night stand with his daughter is a pretty big deal. No wonder Cassius seems so resigned to his fate. He's basically like, "Yeah, I messed up, and now I'm gonna have to deal with the consequences." And it's not just about the whole "paying the price" thing – he's also had to adjust to living on Earth and being part of this new family, the Kings. It's like, he's had to rebuild his whole life from scratch. No wonder he's struggling to know what to say or how to process all of this. It's a lot to take in, you know. But, at the same time, it's pretty cool that he's found a new sense of purpose and belonging with the Kings.💓 I mean, it's not always easy to start over, especially when you've got a major scandal from your past following you around. So, kudos to Cassius for being all about embracing his new life and making the best of it.

*•.･·♡¸ ｡·★: OVERALL *.·♡¸ .*:·★ﾟ.*•

So, the book was good, but it felt like a bit of a letdown after the excitement of the previous two installments. I mean, don't get me wrong, it was still engaging and had some great moments, but it just didn't feel like a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. One of the main issues I had was that the plot felt a bit predictable. I mean, we've seen Cassius's character develop and grow throughout the series, but this book didn't really bring anything new or surprising to the table. It was more like a rehashing of old themes and conflicts, rather than a fresh and exciting new direction. And don't even get me started on the pacing. The book felt like it was dragging on at times, with too much repetitive dialogue and not enough action or tension. I mean, we're talking about a trilogy that's all about supernatural drama and high stakes, but this book just didn't feel like it was living up to that promise. And finally, the ending just felt like it was setting up a whole new story arc or something. Like, we're supposed to be getting closure and resolution, but instead we're left with a bunch of unanswered questions and cliffhangers. It was frustrating, to be honest.

[Erin]

DNF @ 30%. This shit makes absolutely no sense. Everyone hates each other yet they’re still constantly hooking up. It’s just awful. I thought it’d get better.. that was my mistake.

[Briann · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Kings of Eden reverse harem mafia series, and it pains me to say this because I've loved so many of Mila and Harper’s books, but Stolen Paradise was a disappointment.

The book was very disjointed and jumpy, and it didn't flow as if one person wrote it. There were many inconsistencies and continuity issues between the first book and this one, as well as between chapters. It was repetitive and had many cliche and random moments. Also, I love steamy sex in my books, but it seems like in every other chapter there was a sex scene. It was excessive.

However, despite all the disappointing elements, there were some good parts, including the characters’ relationship development, but especially the last few chapters, and the cliffhanger... so good!

[hottie men · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stolen Paradise is the story of Eve, Knox, Dracon, and Cassius.

TW: blood and gore, killing, explicit sex scenes, sexual assault nearly.

I felt like Cassius and Dracon were the ones who cared about her the most but also objectified her the most as well which I hated but she always used their weaknesses against them as a way to bite back and she connected with each creature differently. Um yh she’s Aris’s daughter and Knox is mad as fuck but he doesn’t kill her because part of him knows he doesn’t want to. He instead dangles her off the apartment building until Cassius saves her and yells at Knox for being an idiot. Dracon was my least favourite guy in this book. So fucking problematic and cocky. The fight between them and Aris was broken when Cassius did a spell and Aris forgot who he was and that gave them some time. In that time she got kidnapped by Dimitri, the Russian fae prince who was out for revenge when Cassius cumed all over his car and embarrassed him. She was nearly raped by him but her Kings got there before they could touch her and Dracon was injured to which he had to take a couple of days to rest. What fucked me up the most was that she was free but they kept calling her a prisoner. Like you all have fucked up pasts but don’t take it out on her. Knox I feel like was the most diligent with her. He wasn’t that mean and just tolerated her but when he was fucking her and killing the spy at the same time was hot. I felt like he finally realised he didn’t want to kill her. Anyways Dracon has this obsession of leaving Saxon’s room the way it was to preserve his memory and got so mad at her and shit until he finally agreed to put some of his stuff away to kind of heal. I hated how he guilt tripped her after she apologised and Cassius said it wasn’t all her fault and Dracon was like isn’t it. Like stfu. He killed Dimitri for her I think. Anyways at the end some women named Brone and Opia and they say that Eve has to be killed because she’s too powerful and having 5 horsemen can disrupt the balance of the universe and Knox tries to say this is Aris’s fault for conversing with a mortal woman and creating an offspring but they shrug it off and it ends on a cliffhanger with him saying I’m sorry little dove. OMG I CANT WAIT FOR THE THIRD BOOK. The smut was amazing I’m just telling you that, my favourite was her and Knox’s tension and scenes. With the blood and gore just making it 10x better.

Solid 5/5, wish Dracon could’ve been a little lenient and I wish she could’ve told Cassius she loved him before Knox ruined their moment. And I hate that Knox has so much trauma and responsibility on his shoulders but we’ll see how it turns out in the third book.

[Seraphia Bunny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stolen Paradise is the second book in Mila Young's and Harper A. Brooks's Kings of Eden series. Eve is back with three scorching hot men who are torn about how they want her in their lives. One is becoming obsessed, while another is determined to use her to get his own personal revenge. But how long will that hold up for him when she tempts him at every turn? Eve's "secret" is out, and that turns everything on it's head, but the guys have bigger problems with the locals messing with them - one particular dark fae especially. The battle is coming on all fronts, and who knows where things are heading.
Stolen Paradise is a real page-turner of a novel. There are quite a few steamy scenes between Eve and the guys. There are also some seriously dark scenes. I felt that a couple of scenes with Knox could have been a bit darker and twisted, but I get it. Not everyone is out for all of that. LOL! I just would have liked from him to be a bit more unleashed in one particular scene. It's a bit disappointing that it turns out so tame.
The drama between the characters really pushes this story forward when there isn't any actual movement in the storyline happening. You're just sitting around waiting for something to happen. Watch out for that ending though. My jaw was on the floor, so I know yours will be, too. I can't wait to find out what happens next, because I'm sure it's going to be quite the twist.
If you read book one and enjoyed it, grab this book. If you like dark and twisted novels, then this series is a must-read. I'm choosing to rate this book 4.5 out of 5 stars.

[The_Book_Brat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great follow up!
This book picks up immediately after the first one in the middle of their confrontation with Aris and the info bomb he dropped. Unfortunately it appears Aris is rather difficult to defeat and it’s not as smooth a getaway as hoped!
Eve can’t quite believe what he said is true and she begins to spiral into the negativity she’s heard and felt all of her life 🙁 it doesn’t help that one of the Kings is now ready to end her because of this!! 😫
There’s plenty of action throughout this second book, there’s the Fae Prince out for revenge after Cassius and the car (if you know you know 🥵), the vampires pushing the boundaries of the treaty, and then our sassy FMC is kidnapped and suffers 😞
The Kings finally pull their heads out their a£&ess and realise what they have been feeling for her all along, and boy does their possessiveness kick in 😏 they are ready to claim their girl, although there’s no forgetting these are no chivalrous knights they’re definitely ruthless obsessive kings! 😍 although we do get more insights into their backgrounds in this one and it does make you feel for them!
Aris however continues to be a threat to them with his thirst for power and his wish to weaponise Eve, once again they’re locked in a battle but this time there may be no hope for the kings…..

[Book Life With Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stolen Paradise, the second book in the Kings of Eden series by Mila Young and Harper A. Brooks is a dark paranormal, enemies to lovers romance that will take you on a wild ride! These authors are an absolute force to be reckoned with, and truly know how to weave an intriguing dark tale that will grab you and never let you go!

Caught in a war between the three most powerful gangs in the city, our fearless heroine Eve isn't quite sure where she stands with the Kings of Eden, the feared Horsemen of the Apocalypse, but compared to the other options she’s at least content to remain with them…for now. But with so many other supernatural forces at play, (demons, vampires, oh my!) and a huge parental reveal…what does that mean for Eve?

This story picks up right from the turmoil of the first and brings even more heat, twists fun and character and relationship development that will take you on quite the journey. I love how we get to know Eve and all of the Kings a little bit better in this one, and how the story progresses with a phenomenal storyline and
Intriguing plot.

Overall if you love dark paranormal romances featuring hot and sexy psychotic alphaholes, a sassy and fierce heroine to claim them for herself and lord of hot steamy action then this is the series for you!

[Nikole · Rating 5 out of 5]

KNOX!!! UGH
WTH man! I thought for sure things had changed. He's got my heart pumping!!

The story is just getting better in my opinion. I actually teared up a little bit while reading this one. It also had got my blood pumping too! The authors did an amazing job in this. I was dragged into this world so fast and I fell in love with the characters. There is so much tension between them too. I can't wait for it all to pop and everything get better.

In this book we start to see the characters evolve more and Eve becomes less of a prisoner and more of a partner in their group. She's even helping Drac with Saxxon's death... and he didn't kill her.
Knox finally caved and had his wicked way with her.. he even let her see her friends. Cas .. well he's always been team Eve. So yeah. lol.

Everyone is literally out to get them. I was hoping to see more growth from Eve though. I was hoping she would be able to work on her powers and get more control of it, but that didn't happen. I feel like some things are missing when it comes to the story, but these stories are fast paced and not super long lengths anyway.

Spice 3/5
Humor 1/5
Emotional 3/5
World building 5/5
Overall 5/5

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "STOLEN PARADISE
The monsters rule the city & EVE has become their obsession caught in a war between three of the most powerful gangs she's trapped with most dangerous of all The King's.
Eve is kidnapped by Fae Prince who wants to use her powers wraponize them to wreck havoc, the Vampires are getting to be more of a problem he other gangs are gone it cause chaos for her & the King's.
DRACON, CASSIUS & KNOX we see more of their backgrounds why there how they are their starting to come to grips with their feelings for EVE & want to claim her.
Eve understands her power more she's not without being able to take care of herself she keeps the guys on their toes I love them together even if they can be jerks sometimes.
I definitely recommend to get this extremely well written story EVE & her King's are still dealing with alot Aris isn't so easy to defeat he drops some shocking info EVE can't believe what he says she's in danger becuase if this from one of the King's.
I'm so looking forward to the next book after the shocking cliffhanger it can't come soon enough so need to see what happens next. EXCELLENT READ!!

[✨✨ Claire✨✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carries on just as good as the first book!

The relationship between each individual king and Eve develops in different ways.

Cassius and eve are very much sexually attracted to each other and this side speeds up more than the others.

With Deacon, he opens up more about his past and in particular about Saxon. We see more of his dragon and his struggle of his leadership role.

With Knox, his head and heart are battling with each other and sadly we start this book with him being viscous towards eve.

There is a crack in the group that is tearing them apart, making them not a family, and I'm not sure how this is going to be fixed.

At the end of this book we finally see the appearance of the other 2 horsemen who they have to fight to convince to help them rid the existence of Aris. But how.....?

Thank god book 3 is out as I'm flying over to it now!
A good series with a Storyline that really leaves you not knowing what is going to happen. Love the characters and just the whole entire way it makes you feel.
Great job guys!!

[Lene Blackthorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

After the revelation regarding Aris, Eve's life turned into pure drama. Knox got in his head she is his enemy, Dimitri wants revenge for the stunt she pulled together with Cassius, and Dracon turned into a possessive beast. There are numerous attempts to kidnap or harm Eve, undermine the Kings, and even sway Eve to different side. Yet she has maybe already made up her mind where she belongs..
There is more heat and steam in this book than in the previous one, but no less tension and action. The story is very dynamic with lots of twists, and new players entering the scene. Both Eve and the Kings are changing in front of our eyes, especially the men are opening up and the reader gets to know them much better. The glimpses into Cassius' past, Dracon's thinking, and even Knox's dark desires and twisted mind, make them all more approachable and better to understand. However, the dangers are not over, and I am looking forward to the next book.

[Agata Jędrzejewska · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woah.. what a ride it was, my head is spinning still.
Steam - check
Possessive sexy guys - check
A heroine just as it should be - check
Some antihero that somehow gets our attention - check
Troubles - check
Twists - check
Great world building - check
Killer cliffhanger - check
Characters growing - check
….
My list will go on and on (no the Titanic or Celine Dion here thought). Then to be short.. or not… this continuation have everything you need in a book. I admire Eve, her growth, her powers, her feelings and reactions (so reals). I warmed up to our Kings… ok.. almost, specially with knowing more about theirs pasts. Hey!, they have theirs reserves and me - mines. And there was some qualitative steam times. Sure there is still lots of violence and triggers here (which I must be careful myself) but I was able to fully appreciate this story. Now I just need next installment to calm my racing heart after the cliffhanger it finished with.

[Dora · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the devastating information that Eve had received, her world seemed to have become much more complicated than it was before. She was unable to control her powers and despite feeling powerless against the Kings, the attraction between them was powerful and even to her, inexplicable. The Kings had her under their control and it seems that there was more than one reason for this. Aris continues to be a powerful threat, and his thirst for power creates a situation that is unexpected for Knox, Dracon, and Cassius and highly dangerous for Eve. Lot of action, suspense, violence, enemies, and unbridled passion. Intense and exciting narrative. Sometimes I felt sympathy for the Kings, other times I was infuriated by the horribleness of their actions and in the end, I ended up in awe. What a cliffhanger!

[Jennifer Soppe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Left me reeling in disbelief

Eve, an exotic dancer & magic user, has been dropped into the extremely deep end of the pool and is barely floating trying to keep ahead of Knox, Dracon, and Cassius, after what she went through in Kings of Eden. As the story progresses a secret causes them to explode, their enemies cause their nightmares to unfold, and the last enemy standing may unleash a scenario best left untold. Mila Young and Harper A. Brooks left me reeling in disbelief with the events in Stolen Paradise. While these characters fight against rival gangs and a surprise from the past, they also start to realize exactly what they can and cannot live without. The next book is probably going to gut me emotionally after the way this one left off.

I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.

[Ange Bennetts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so action packed and full of steam. It's the perfect book to break you out of a book hangover, or a lull. This is book two and things are starting to get complicated. Paranormal, Mafia and urban fantasy would definitely fit the bill for explaining the genre of this reverse harem series, but I find it's easier to just let go and lose myself in the amazing world these two have created. Eve is confident, sexy, strong and becoming more powerful every day. I love how she fits in to her place alongside the Kings of Eden and I really hope that they all eventually embrace her as an equal. One thing I really liked, was how this book ties up a mini story arc, while the larger story arc, is expanded on and grows more and then right at the end, a gorgeous cliffhanger that sets up the next arc. This book had me riveted from start to finish!

[T.P.A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stolen Paradise continues with Eve's story, while she is staying with the Kings of Eden. Our main protagonist is is still finding her ground with the three drop dead gorgeous supernaturals, while she discovers who she really is. The men still struggle with their feelings towards Eve though it is evident that the connection is there, and here I mean the emotional relationship that they are starting to develop. In the meantime, enemies are lurking from everywhere and perhaps in the midst of all this havoc there might be some unexpected alliances taking place.
Being a major vampire fan, I am quite intrigued by the Lords of Night and I hope that perhaps the next book will shred some light on them as well.
Again, the writing is superb, the plot is engaging and fast-paced, which I love.
This book is dark, tempting and exceptionally seductive.

[Sue Harbers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stolen Paradise is full of action and intrigue (plus lots of steam)! There’s a ton going on and that starts from page one and carries you straight through that evil cliffy. Eve continues to be a wonderful FMC, she’s trying to get a straight head through all these changes but it definitely hasn’t been easy on/for her. Cassius is my favorite, he seems to be the one most in touch with his feelings and we see him opening up quite a bit. Drac is a work in progress but he’s getting there. Knox, not so much lol. He’s got a complicated past that Eve has a direct link to so that’s an issue for sure. Im really hoping he will do the right thing but I’m going to be on pins and needles waiting to find out!

[TheSugaredBookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't think it could get hotter, but wow!! Dracon, Cassius and Knox are total alphaholes and I LOVE it! We learn more about them and their backstories in this book. I also love how fierce Eve is. She's learned to be tough and resilient out of necessity. She's a survivor and a fighter, and she keeps the guys on their toes. I'm quickly learn that one of my favorite things is the whole "touch her and you die" vibe, and this book is all about that. They don't want to want her, or care about her, but they can't fight it. There is so much tension, and you want to hate the King's of Eden, but the authors really have made them irresistible! And the story itself- there are so many twists! This is one of those stories where you think you see what's coming, but you have no idea!! I can't wait for the next book!!

[KT Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been so ready for the second installment in the Kings of Eden series because the last book ended in the biggest cliff hanger ever! I can honestly say I enjoyed book two even more than the first book! There is so much more character development in this book as we learn more about their backgrounds and we start to see that all three guys are perfect for Eve. Poor Eve just can’t catch a break and it’s tough watching her try to not spiral. And of course, the book ends with a cliffhanger with so many options of what could happen. The steam in this book is next level and the action keeps you wanting to read just one more chapter. I’m obsessed with this series and ready for the next installment!

[Sonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG, so thankful that book two picks up where book one left us hanging. Eve just can’t catch a break in this book. The enemy is moving. Some are straight up MIA, some bolder then before, and the chaos is out of control. It is nonstop for Eve and her guys.
Loved the insight to the Kings past and now kind of seeing why they are the way they are. Some knowledge into how they tick sure helps with understanding them better even if that is twisted. The character development is fantastic as they all grow closer together.
Only bone I got to pick is cliffhanger alert. I don’t know how much more of these I can take. Access need to the next book now, please. Can’t wait cause the suspense is killing me.