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Corrupted Royals #5
Possess Me
I’m a monster.
I kidnapped the wrong girl, and under excruciating circumstances, we fell in love.
I took every beating and form of torture meant for her.
For months I protected Everleigh, only to lose her when we finally escaped.
It’s been years, and the ghost of Everleigh Adams still haunts me.
The nightmare of losing the only woman I’ll ever love has driven me to insanity.
And then I start to see her everywhere.
Her ghost has left my nightmares to taunt me in my waking life.
Turns out Everleigh never died, and she’s kept a secret from me.
When we come face-to-face after four years of pure hell and agony of living without her, she’s still out of my reach.
But if insanity has taught me one thing – there are no rules.
I’ll take what’s mine. There’s nowhere Everleigh can run to escape me.
STANDALONE: A Mafia/Bratva Romance, standalone, full-length novel.
WARNING: 18+ only. Please read responsibly. THIS NOVEL CONTAINS TRIGGERING CONTENT.
I kidnapped the wrong girl, and under excruciating circumstances, we fell in love.
I took every beating and form of torture meant for her.
For months I protected Everleigh, only to lose her when we finally escaped.
It’s been years, and the ghost of Everleigh Adams still haunts me.
The nightmare of losing the only woman I’ll ever love has driven me to insanity.
And then I start to see her everywhere.
Her ghost has left my nightmares to taunt me in my waking life.
Turns out Everleigh never died, and she’s kept a secret from me.
When we come face-to-face after four years of pure hell and agony of living without her, she’s still out of my reach.
But if insanity has taught me one thing – there are no rules.
I’ll take what’s mine. There’s nowhere Everleigh can run to escape me.
STANDALONE: A Mafia/Bratva Romance, standalone, full-length novel.
WARNING: 18+ only. Please read responsibly. THIS NOVEL CONTAINS TRIGGERING CONTENT.
290 pages, Unknown Binding
First published June 12, 2023
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About the author
Michelle Heard
81 books12.2k followersMichelle Heard is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon #3 Bestselling romance author.
She writes emotional heart-shattering stories with a whole lot of Mafia & Romance that will leave you smiling with satisfaction. Every book has an unexpected twist that will show the strength of the characters.
Before becoming an author, Michelle had a career in banking. She lives in South Africa with her son, Sheldon, who's also her right-hand man when it comes to all things publishing, and her daughter-in-law, Tayla, who's her best friend.
Reading Order on AMAZON
STANDALONE NOVELS:
***Mafia & Bratva Romance (in order)***
THE SAINTS SERIES:
Merciless Saints - Damien Vetrov
Cruel Saints - Lucian Cotroni
Ruthless Saints - Carson Koslov
Tears of Betrayal - Demitri Vetrov
Tears of Salvation - Alexei Koslov
THE SINNERS SERIES:
Taken By A Sinner - Nikolas Stathoulis
Owned By A Sinner - Liam Byrne
Stolen By A Sinner - Gabriel Demir
Chosen By A Sinner - Luca Cotroni
Captured By A Sinner - Viktor Vetrov
THE CORRUPTED ROYALS SERIES:
Destroy Me - Misha Petrov
Control Me - Nikolai Vetrov
Brutalize Me - Armani De Santis
Restrain Me - Maxim Levin
Possess Me - Alek Aslanhov
SERIES (In Order):
ENEMIES TO LOVERS SERIES:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Heartless - Carter & Della
Reckless - Logan & Mia
Careless - Jaxson & Leigh
Ruthless - Marcus & Willow
Shameless - Rhett & Evie
TRINITY ACADEMY SERIES:
***College Romance***
Falcon - Falcon & Layla
Mason - Mason & Kingsley
Lake - Lake & Lee
Julian - Julian & Jamie
The Epilogue
THE HEIRS:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Coldhearted Heir - Hunter & Jade
Arrogant Heir - Jase & Mila
Defiant Heir - Kao & Fallon
Loyal Heir - Forest & Aria
Callous Heir - Noah & Carla
Sinful Heir - Tristan & Hana
Tempted Heir - Christopher & Dash
Forbidden Heir - Ryker & Danny
SOUTHERN HEROES SERIES:
***Suspense Romance***
The Ocean Between Us – Aiden & Emma
The Girl In The Closet – Cole & Birdie
The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Alec & Reece
All The Wasted Time – Wyatt & Scarlett
We Were Lost – Zac & Chloe
OTHER STANDALONE NOVELS:
Not My Hero - Dark YA Romance
She writes emotional heart-shattering stories with a whole lot of Mafia & Romance that will leave you smiling with satisfaction. Every book has an unexpected twist that will show the strength of the characters.
Before becoming an author, Michelle had a career in banking. She lives in South Africa with her son, Sheldon, who's also her right-hand man when it comes to all things publishing, and her daughter-in-law, Tayla, who's her best friend.
Reading Order on AMAZON
STANDALONE NOVELS:
***Mafia & Bratva Romance (in order)***
THE SAINTS SERIES:
Merciless Saints - Damien Vetrov
Cruel Saints - Lucian Cotroni
Ruthless Saints - Carson Koslov
Tears of Betrayal - Demitri Vetrov
Tears of Salvation - Alexei Koslov
THE SINNERS SERIES:
Taken By A Sinner - Nikolas Stathoulis
Owned By A Sinner - Liam Byrne
Stolen By A Sinner - Gabriel Demir
Chosen By A Sinner - Luca Cotroni
Captured By A Sinner - Viktor Vetrov
THE CORRUPTED ROYALS SERIES:
Destroy Me - Misha Petrov
Control Me - Nikolai Vetrov
Brutalize Me - Armani De Santis
Restrain Me - Maxim Levin
Possess Me - Alek Aslanhov
SERIES (In Order):
ENEMIES TO LOVERS SERIES:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Heartless - Carter & Della
Reckless - Logan & Mia
Careless - Jaxson & Leigh
Ruthless - Marcus & Willow
Shameless - Rhett & Evie
TRINITY ACADEMY SERIES:
***College Romance***
Falcon - Falcon & Layla
Mason - Mason & Kingsley
Lake - Lake & Lee
Julian - Julian & Jamie
The Epilogue
THE HEIRS:
***College & New Adult Romance***
Coldhearted Heir - Hunter & Jade
Arrogant Heir - Jase & Mila
Defiant Heir - Kao & Fallon
Loyal Heir - Forest & Aria
Callous Heir - Noah & Carla
Sinful Heir - Tristan & Hana
Tempted Heir - Christopher & Dash
Forbidden Heir - Ryker & Danny
SOUTHERN HEROES SERIES:
***Suspense Romance***
The Ocean Between Us – Aiden & Emma
The Girl In The Closet – Cole & Birdie
The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Alec & Reece
All The Wasted Time – Wyatt & Scarlett
We Were Lost – Zac & Chloe
OTHER STANDALONE NOVELS:
Not My Hero - Dark YA Romance
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July 27, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (ARC review)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Reread)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3rd reread)
''You're the heaven in the middle of hell''
Safety warnings:
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Descriptive torture/violence
- Kidnapping
- Loss of loved ones
- Trauma/PTSD
- HEA
This was my favorite from this series! I’m sad it’s the end of this amazing world 🥲
I refuse to give anything away for this book, you really should go blind and just enjoy the pain train that Michelle has so kindly provided.
The book is set into two different parts: The Past & The Present.
We find out a lot about Alek and his past, we find out why he is how he is. The events that occurred that altered his life, the reason he has animosity towards his father. His brother Vincent's demise. How he has been dealing with things for over the years and it’s not pretty.
We meet his love interest Everleigh in this book and let me tell you, she was not what I expected. The whole story was nothing like I expected. It was without a doubt really hard to read part 1. There is so much to unpack and to survive from.
These two truly go through literal hell and it takes a long time to reach the happiness they both so deserve. I appreciated Everleigh's strength and perseverance. She needed to be brave for many reasons, but I suspected one of the reasons (you'll what I mean when you read it).
I kept waiting for the reunion to happen and the crossing paths was frustratingly angsty. Alek stole my heart from the second he was introduced, and he deserved this incredible story (and the incredible girl/love).
I finished this in one sitting, I refused to put it down and needed to get to the end just to see how this whole world was wrapped up. I'll admit I got teary eyed throughout the book, and not just because it was the end but because of everything that occurs.
We got great cameos from past favorites, and I know why Michelle won't be making anything books in this world as everyone gets older, and not everyone can live forever but it's a bittersweet goodbye. Who knew that 15 books later I would wish for even more?
P.S The cover is perfection.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Reread)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3rd reread)
''You're the heaven in the middle of hell''
Safety warnings:
- No cheating
- No OW/OM drama
- Descriptive torture/violence
- Kidnapping
- Loss of loved ones
- Trauma/PTSD
- HEA
This was my favorite from this series! I’m sad it’s the end of this amazing world 🥲
I refuse to give anything away for this book, you really should go blind and just enjoy the pain train that Michelle has so kindly provided.
The book is set into two different parts: The Past & The Present.
We find out a lot about Alek and his past, we find out why he is how he is. The events that occurred that altered his life, the reason he has animosity towards his father. His brother Vincent's demise. How he has been dealing with things for over the years and it’s not pretty.
We meet his love interest Everleigh in this book and let me tell you, she was not what I expected. The whole story was nothing like I expected. It was without a doubt really hard to read part 1. There is so much to unpack and to survive from.
These two truly go through literal hell and it takes a long time to reach the happiness they both so deserve. I appreciated Everleigh's strength and perseverance. She needed to be brave for many reasons, but I suspected one of the reasons (you'll what I mean when you read it).
I kept waiting for the reunion to happen and the crossing paths was frustratingly angsty. Alek stole my heart from the second he was introduced, and he deserved this incredible story (and the incredible girl/love).
I finished this in one sitting, I refused to put it down and needed to get to the end just to see how this whole world was wrapped up. I'll admit I got teary eyed throughout the book, and not just because it was the end but because of everything that occurs.
We got great cameos from past favorites, and I know why Michelle won't be making anything books in this world as everyone gets older, and not everyone can live forever but it's a bittersweet goodbye. Who knew that 15 books later I would wish for even more?
P.S The cover is perfection.
June 4, 2024
.ೃ࿐ 4.75 stars ⭐️
“ 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭. “
Wow this was such a beautiful ending to this series. I devoured this whole series so fast Omg it is so so good. Michelle Heard books are short and AMAZINGGG. This book was really good omg I felt everything 🥹🫶🏻 I love Alek, he’s so 🤌🏻🤌🏻 the way he treated Everleigh. I can’t get over it he absolutely ate 🕺ً
Heard really did so well when writing this series because it had me in a chokehold I was so excited to read the books about the characters mentioned in the first book and here we are. ONCE AGAIN. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL ENDING.
that’s it. That’s the review. Highly recommend !!!
“ 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭. “
Wow this was such a beautiful ending to this series. I devoured this whole series so fast Omg it is so so good. Michelle Heard books are short and AMAZINGGG. This book was really good omg I felt everything 🥹🫶🏻 I love Alek, he’s so 🤌🏻🤌🏻 the way he treated Everleigh. I can’t get over it he absolutely ate 🕺ً
Heard really did so well when writing this series because it had me in a chokehold I was so excited to read the books about the characters mentioned in the first book and here we are. ONCE AGAIN. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL ENDING.
that’s it. That’s the review. Highly recommend !!!
October 16, 2025
this was... something.
this did not give. this did not serve. this was horrible.
I think it is officially safe to say that me and this author really don't vibe 🤣 I don't think I have really liked any of her books and I dont think I ever will.
One good thing I will say about her books is that they are SO EASY TO READ. You can easily read them in a day. You also know what you are going to get with every story because they follow the same outline.
Let me start off with saying the CHILD in this book... I don't think I have EVER disliked a child more. He was SO annoying and so unrealistic. His age and actions did not match. He was also such a brat (not in a good way). If that were my child I would have thrown him out of the fucking car. He was insufferable.
The kids in books make or break them and in this case, the kid sunk this book into the garbage.
The romance? Oh I think you mean the insta-love 😍 (Guys if you didn't know this is my favorite trope in the whole big wide world... NOT)
Basically they get kidnapped together and spend everyday with each other in this dark cement room for like a month I wanna say. They tell the kidnapper they are in love so he doesn't kill the girl and can use her against the guys. Kidnapper doesn't "believe" them so he makes them fuck in front of him and all his men. They fuck. Magic, sparks, love flies through the air as their bodies join together in the horizontal tango. I think they go back into the room for a while, I can't really remember. Kidnapper kills guys brother. Guys dad and other brother come and save them, but OH WAIT ofc the night before or whatever they ✨💞😍make love😍💞✨.
They get rescued. The dad "kills" the girl and leaves her in a field on the side of the road. The guy thinks she is dead. Girl moves to Cali cause thats were the love of her life said he always wanted to live (EVEN THOUGH she never wants to run into him again cause the mafia life is scary).
YEARS LATER ✨
SURPRISE the guy moves to Cali! The same town, GET THIS!, she moved to!!! OMG HOW SHOCKING! It's almost like he always said he would move there.
The child is insufferable. The man goes crazy possessive cause he has found HIS WOMAN and she must be safe.
Honestly, Im so tired of writing this review 💀
Blah, blah, blah she pushes him away cause omg he's is in the mafia. He pursues her. She gives in in .2 seconds.
Im so done. Just know, I kept waiting for this book to get better and it did not 😃
this did not give. this did not serve. this was horrible.
I think it is officially safe to say that me and this author really don't vibe 🤣 I don't think I have really liked any of her books and I dont think I ever will.
One good thing I will say about her books is that they are SO EASY TO READ. You can easily read them in a day. You also know what you are going to get with every story because they follow the same outline.
Let me start off with saying the CHILD in this book... I don't think I have EVER disliked a child more. He was SO annoying and so unrealistic. His age and actions did not match. He was also such a brat (not in a good way). If that were my child I would have thrown him out of the fucking car. He was insufferable.
The kids in books make or break them and in this case, the kid sunk this book into the garbage.
The romance? Oh I think you mean the insta-love 😍 (Guys if you didn't know this is my favorite trope in the whole big wide world... NOT)
Basically they get kidnapped together and spend everyday with each other in this dark cement room for like a month I wanna say. They tell the kidnapper they are in love so he doesn't kill the girl and can use her against the guys. Kidnapper doesn't "believe" them so he makes them fuck in front of him and all his men. They fuck. Magic, sparks, love flies through the air as their bodies join together in the horizontal tango. I think they go back into the room for a while, I can't really remember. Kidnapper kills guys brother. Guys dad and other brother come and save them, but OH WAIT ofc the night before or whatever they ✨💞😍make love😍💞✨.
They get rescued. The dad "kills" the girl and leaves her in a field on the side of the road. The guy thinks she is dead. Girl moves to Cali cause thats were the love of her life said he always wanted to live (EVEN THOUGH she never wants to run into him again cause the mafia life is scary).
YEARS LATER ✨
SURPRISE the guy moves to Cali! The same town, GET THIS!, she moved to!!! OMG HOW SHOCKING! It's almost like he always said he would move there.
The child is insufferable. The man goes crazy possessive cause he has found HIS WOMAN and she must be safe.
Honestly, Im so tired of writing this review 💀
Blah, blah, blah she pushes him away cause omg he's is in the mafia. He pursues her. She gives in in .2 seconds.
Im so done. Just know, I kept waiting for this book to get better and it did not 😃
June 24, 2023
AAAH ME GUSTO MUCHO!!!
Este es mi libro favorito de la serie.
Tenía mucha curiosidad por Alek y su pasado.
Pues resulta que el libro comienza 4 años antes de la actualidad con un secuestro de la persona equivocada y pero ellos son atacados y tomados como prisioneros por parte de otra organización mafiosa.
Aleck y Everleigh están encerrados en el mismo cuarto y ella se ve forzada a confiar en él a pesar de que el la secuestro de primera instancia y el responsable que ella esté ahí pero no tiene otra opción si quiere salir viva.
Aleck se siente culpable y la trata de proteger recibiendo él las torturas por ella y van pasando los meses y son lo único que tienen y los sentimientos empiezan a surgir y se van enamorando, pero Aleck es el único que sale vivo de ahí o eso es lo que él piensa y el dolor de perder a la mujer que ama lo lleva a la locura.
La verdad es que estuve llore y llore por ellos, sufrí mucho lo que les pasó y todavía 4 años más tarde seguían con su sufrimiento y la culpa.
Es un libro muy adictivo y me mantuvo atrapada en todo momento.
Es una pareja muy dulce que me apachurró el corazón, hubo momentos en que ella me desesperaba, pero entendía sus motivos.
Vincent y Aleck era demasiado lindos sus escenas fueron de mis favs.
Aniway, si les gustan los libros de romance con un toque de mafia esta es tu serie, además se leen muy rápido.
Este es mi libro favorito de la serie.
Tenía mucha curiosidad por Alek y su pasado.
Pues resulta que el libro comienza 4 años antes de la actualidad con un secuestro de la persona equivocada y pero ellos son atacados y tomados como prisioneros por parte de otra organización mafiosa.
Aleck y Everleigh están encerrados en el mismo cuarto y ella se ve forzada a confiar en él a pesar de que el la secuestro de primera instancia y el responsable que ella esté ahí pero no tiene otra opción si quiere salir viva.
Aleck se siente culpable y la trata de proteger recibiendo él las torturas por ella y van pasando los meses y son lo único que tienen y los sentimientos empiezan a surgir y se van enamorando, pero Aleck es el único que sale vivo de ahí o eso es lo que él piensa y el dolor de perder a la mujer que ama lo lleva a la locura.
La verdad es que estuve llore y llore por ellos, sufrí mucho lo que les pasó y todavía 4 años más tarde seguían con su sufrimiento y la culpa.
Es un libro muy adictivo y me mantuvo atrapada en todo momento.
Es una pareja muy dulce que me apachurró el corazón, hubo momentos en que ella me desesperaba, pero entendía sus motivos.
Vincent y Aleck era demasiado lindos sus escenas fueron de mis favs.
Aniway, si les gustan los libros de romance con un toque de mafia esta es tu serie, además se leen muy rápido.
September 19, 2024
4 stars
This was so good! I've read Michelle Heard's books before, and even though I ALWAYS find them cliché, I do enjoy them! her mafia books deliver all the things I want to read about! 😭
the writing style isn't THAT great, but the point comes across. each & every hero is so good to the heroine after their initial kidnapping or hate stuff 😮💨
⌞ Aleksandr Aslanhov & Everleigh Adams ⌝
ᯓ 24-22
I've read about Alek before, and even though I was interested, I never picked up this book—but I should've. the second chance romance where they both thought that their 'other soul' died, and finding them again was great 😩
i thought something bad would happen in the end, but it's clear they both already suffered too much! because of their abduction together, they were practically forced to bond and fall in love. then his asshole father shot her, and they both got separated. I love how she's so strong that she did what was necessary for her child and took care of him and got settled!
Alek and Vincent's bond was so cute 😢 I love this kid! all the scenes were so cute!! I was really craving this type of book and i was sooo happy to read ViktokRosalie's cameos 😭 i didn't know that he'd be in this book so it was a surprise and THEY WERE CUTEEEEE!!
This was so good! I've read Michelle Heard's books before, and even though I ALWAYS find them cliché, I do enjoy them! her mafia books deliver all the things I want to read about! 😭
the writing style isn't THAT great, but the point comes across. each & every hero is so good to the heroine after their initial kidnapping or hate stuff 😮💨
⌞ Aleksandr Aslanhov & Everleigh Adams ⌝
ᯓ 24-22
I've read about Alek before, and even though I was interested, I never picked up this book—but I should've. the second chance romance where they both thought that their 'other soul' died, and finding them again was great 😩
i thought something bad would happen in the end, but it's clear they both already suffered too much! because of their abduction together, they were practically forced to bond and fall in love. then his asshole father shot her, and they both got separated. I love how she's so strong that she did what was necessary for her child and took care of him and got settled!
Alek and Vincent's bond was so cute 😢 I love this kid! all the scenes were so cute!! I was really craving this type of book and i was sooo happy to read ViktokRosalie's cameos 😭 i didn't know that he'd be in this book so it was a surprise and THEY WERE CUTEEEEE!!
June 15, 2023
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: mistaken identity, captive
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
Seriously fantastic conclusion to the series! Possess Me had me hooked from the first page and just didn't let go. The writing and storyline was fantastic, but it was really the characters that had me in a choke hold. It was a super emotional rollercoaster ride that had me nearly in tears multiple times, but had me all put together again by the end. Definitely my favorite book in this series and I walked away with a huge smile on my face. I've been a fan of the St. Monarch's universe since the release of the first book and am super sad to see it conclude, but I'm excited to see what Michelle has for us next!
⛔️ My bookshelves can sometimes be spoilers
Trope: mistaken identity, captive
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
Seriously fantastic conclusion to the series! Possess Me had me hooked from the first page and just didn't let go. The writing and storyline was fantastic, but it was really the characters that had me in a choke hold. It was a super emotional rollercoaster ride that had me nearly in tears multiple times, but had me all put together again by the end. Definitely my favorite book in this series and I walked away with a huge smile on my face. I've been a fan of the St. Monarch's universe since the release of the first book and am super sad to see it conclude, but I'm excited to see what Michelle has for us next!
⛔️ My bookshelves can sometimes be spoilers
August 30, 2023
4.5 stars Loved this, you need to read this next! This was one of the best presumed dead tropes I’ve ever read.
I bawled my eyes out for 5mins.😭😭
- yes HEA
- both celibate.
- totally safe
Would’ve been 5 stars if the h hadn’t been kinda annoying after the reunion.
I bawled my eyes out for 5mins.😭😭
- yes HEA
- both celibate.
- totally safe
Would’ve been 5 stars if the h hadn’t been kinda annoying after the reunion.
October 15, 2025
Alek and Everleigh have completely stolen my heart 😭🤍, and baby Vincent is the absolute sweetest 🥹🤍
ugh, I already miss them 😩
"You're my sanity,"
"You're my forever and always."
ugh, I already miss them 😩
"You're my sanity,"
"You're my forever and always."
July 29, 2023
I'm so overwhelmed by everything that happened here, but it's a good kind of overwhelmed. The first part of the story was too much to handle and what happened to them really broke my heart and made me cry my heart out. But then the second part totally made up for all those heartaches and I'm just so happy that they found their way back to each other.
The years they were separated weren't an easy journey for both of them, but they pushed through and made something out of it. The unbreakable bond and love between Alek and Everleigh is still stronger than ever. Even after the horrible things they experienced together they never let go of their love and remained faithful. This was so sweet and swoony and I'm here for all of it.
The only thing I would've wanted more is to read an extended epilogue and to have a glimpse of their lives years later. But this still made my heart feel so full and happy 😊
The years they were separated weren't an easy journey for both of them, but they pushed through and made something out of it. The unbreakable bond and love between Alek and Everleigh is still stronger than ever. Even after the horrible things they experienced together they never let go of their love and remained faithful. This was so sweet and swoony and I'm here for all of it.
The only thing I would've wanted more is to read an extended epilogue and to have a glimpse of their lives years later. But this still made my heart feel so full and happy 😊
November 1, 2024
Головний герой - зацікавив мене ще з першої книги цієї серії. Чому він вважає себе монстром? І чому він так емоційно і психологічно не стабільний…🫣
Еверлі Адамс — 18 років.
Алек Аслаханов — 20 років.
Еверлі виросла в звичайній американській сім‘ї, майже ніколи не зіштовхувалася з жорстокістю і вірила у добро - в якійсь мірі вона була дуже довірлива. Еверлі мріяла вступити до університету вивчати літературу та стати редактором, адже обожнює книги. Та після неочікуваної смерті своїх батьків вона була спустошена і незнала як жити далі. Так як батьки залишили їй спадок, з яким вона могла жити і не працювати приблизно десять років - Еверлі вирішує що виконає свою спільну мрію з батьками і поїде в подорож. Подорож яка змінить її життя назавжди..
Алек як і більшість чоловіків «Братви» з дитинства вже знав, що таке жорстокість і як тримати маску на обличі щоб не показати емоцій. Він мусить підкорятись будь-яким наказам свого батька, та виконувати їх негайно - іншого варіанту в мафії просто не існує. Алек має старшого брата Вінсента, він обожнює його але ніколи не покаже це при батькові. І ось одного вечора за наказом батька Алек з братом мають схопити і викрасти дівчину з сім‘ї конкурента: щоб він або пішов геть з їх території або підкорився їм. Та ніхто і подумати не міг, що випадково викрадуть не ту дівчину..
Еверлі подорожує так як і планувала з батьками. Гуляючи вечірнім містом вона пішла за групою красиво одягнених дівчат, які прийшли відпочити в клуб. Звісно її одяг не підходив для цього місця і охоронець не пропускав Еверлі, та втрутилась красива незнайомка яка допомогла пройти охорону і як виявилось вона дочка власника цього клубу. Дуже швидко вони знайшли спільну мову і дівчина розповіла що батько надто опікується нею, поряд завжди багато охорони і вони не дають їй як слід повеселитись. Тому вона пропонує Еверлі помінятись одягом на деякий час, щоб непомітно втекти від охорони. Вона погоджується на цю фатальну пропозицію, яка змінить її життя назавжди, і покаже всю жорстокість світу якого вона не знала.
Любовна лінія тут доволі специфічна, тому я одразу попереджу - уважно перечитайте тригери які вказала авторка. Тут присутньо багато описів насилля та жорстокості, зважайте на це. В цій книзі любов, яка народилася у пеклі та муках і якби парадоксально не звучало, але вона була і єдиним світлом. Мені сподобався сюжет, головні герої та їх взаємодія, і дуже щаслива що авторка не перебільшила з кількістю драми. Та і що сказати, я цю книгу прочитала за вечір, просто не хотіла відриватись від історії. Тому ставлю 4,5/5⭐️ ( був один моментик який не сподобався, але закрию на це очі) 👌🏻
Еверлі Адамс — 18 років.
Алек Аслаханов — 20 років.
Еверлі виросла в звичайній американській сім‘ї, майже ніколи не зіштовхувалася з жорстокістю і вірила у добро - в якійсь мірі вона була дуже довірлива. Еверлі мріяла вступити до університету вивчати літературу та стати редактором, адже обожнює книги. Та після неочікуваної смерті своїх батьків вона була спустошена і незнала як жити далі. Так як батьки залишили їй спадок, з яким вона могла жити і не працювати приблизно десять років - Еверлі вирішує що виконає свою спільну мрію з батьками і поїде в подорож. Подорож яка змінить її життя назавжди..
Алек як і більшість чоловіків «Братви» з дитинства вже знав, що таке жорстокість і як тримати маску на обличі щоб не показати емоцій. Він мусить підкорятись будь-яким наказам свого батька, та виконувати їх негайно - іншого варіанту в мафії просто не існує. Алек має старшого брата Вінсента, він обожнює його але ніколи не покаже це при батькові. І ось одного вечора за наказом батька Алек з братом мають схопити і викрасти дівчину з сім‘ї конкурента: щоб він або пішов геть з їх території або підкорився їм. Та ніхто і подумати не міг, що випадково викрадуть не ту дівчину..
Еверлі подорожує так як і планувала з батьками. Гуляючи вечірнім містом вона пішла за групою красиво одягнених дівчат, які прийшли відпочити в клуб. Звісно її одяг не підходив для цього місця і охоронець не пропускав Еверлі, та втрутилась красива незнайомка яка допомогла пройти охорону і як виявилось вона дочка власника цього клубу. Дуже швидко вони знайшли спільну мову і дівчина розповіла що батько надто опікується нею, поряд завжди багато охорони і вони не дають їй як слід повеселитись. Тому вона пропонує Еверлі помінятись одягом на деякий час, щоб непомітно втекти від охорони. Вона погоджується на цю фатальну пропозицію, яка змінить її життя назавжди, і покаже всю жорстокість світу якого вона не знала.
Любовна лінія тут доволі специфічна, тому я одразу попереджу - уважно перечитайте тригери які вказала авторка. Тут присутньо багато описів насилля та жорстокості, зважайте на це. В цій книзі любов, яка народилася у пеклі та муках і якби парадоксально не звучало, але вона була і єдиним світлом. Мені сподобався сюжет, головні герої та їх взаємодія, і дуже щаслива що авторка не перебільшила з кількістю драми. Та і що сказати, я цю книгу прочитала за вечір, просто не хотіла відриватись від історії. Тому ставлю 4,5/5⭐️ ( був один моментик який не сподобався, але закрию на це очі) 👌🏻
July 19, 2023
4.75🌟.
Bittersweet that’s what I’m currently feeling. I remember being over the moon when the series was first announced and now like every good thing, it’s time to say goodbye.
And what a blockbuster goodbye it was!
I can’t believe it’s the same Alek who was first introduced in ‘Destroy Me’! The pain behind his facade is heartbreaking. I loved his character growth in the book. He matured so much in the book.
To say the first few chapters were brutal is understatement. Uff, I was literally counting pages so the pain would end. For me, star of the book is Alek. His loyalty, his utter devotion and dedication to Everleigh was everything. Even though he believed her to be dead, he never even thought of another women. His pain tugged at my heart.
I loved their near- miss encounters in the present. It felt like even fate wanted them to have a second chance. And when they met again… boom! That was my favourite scene in the book. Alek’s reaction was everything. Every time he opened his mouth my heart broke for him. He just wanted his Everleigh. And i’v respect for her because she was selfless and strong.
But I felt that the last part should’ve more angst and it was kinda lukewarm. After all Misha, Armani and Alek have been through I NEEDED a scene with all of them. Ending was a little abrupt.
Overall a fantastic addition to a Fantastic series.
—second chance done right.
—Angsty, TW.
—forced proximity, fake relationship.
—unhinged hero x sweet but strong heroine.
—amazing friendship.
P.s special mention to Alexei and Victor they were amazing in this book.
I received an advance review copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
Bittersweet that’s what I’m currently feeling. I remember being over the moon when the series was first announced and now like every good thing, it’s time to say goodbye.
And what a blockbuster goodbye it was!
I can’t believe it’s the same Alek who was first introduced in ‘Destroy Me’! The pain behind his facade is heartbreaking. I loved his character growth in the book. He matured so much in the book.
To say the first few chapters were brutal is understatement. Uff, I was literally counting pages so the pain would end. For me, star of the book is Alek. His loyalty, his utter devotion and dedication to Everleigh was everything. Even though he believed her to be dead, he never even thought of another women. His pain tugged at my heart.
I loved their near- miss encounters in the present. It felt like even fate wanted them to have a second chance. And when they met again… boom! That was my favourite scene in the book. Alek’s reaction was everything. Every time he opened his mouth my heart broke for him. He just wanted his Everleigh. And i’v respect for her because she was selfless and strong.
But I felt that the last part should’ve more angst and it was kinda lukewarm. After all Misha, Armani and Alek have been through I NEEDED a scene with all of them. Ending was a little abrupt.
Overall a fantastic addition to a Fantastic series.
—second chance done right.
—Angsty, TW.
—forced proximity, fake relationship.
—unhinged hero x sweet but strong heroine.
—amazing friendship.
P.s special mention to Alexei and Victor they were amazing in this book.
I received an advance review copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
January 16, 2026
UPDATED: JFC this is my favorite in the series. So much angst!!!! Even though it has three tropes that I usually hate, they’re written and paced so well that I can’t help but love them! God, I fucking LOVE Alek. He’s everything!!!! I cried so much! FYI – I highly recommend you read Captured by a Sinner before you read this one.
Aleksandr Aslanhov (20, Russian) has been raised in the Bratva, and he plans to join his brother Vincent at St. Monarch’s for training, along with his adoptive brother Misha. When his dad sends him to kidnap a Bratva princess, a horrible mistake is made.
Everleigh Adams (18, American tourist) has headed to Russia after having lost both of her parents in a car accident. As she explores the country, she encounters a beautiful girl who convinces her to do something very reckless.
Alek and Everleigh find themselves held in horrendous conditions. The forced proximity leads to them falling hopelessly in love.
When Everleigh is ripped from his arms (30%), Alek turns into a shell of who he was. He still attends St. Monarch’s, but he no longer cares if he lives or dies.
Four years later and Alek has completed his training at St. Monarch’s. Viktor Vetrov (head of Russian bratva) has requested that Alek become his new guard, so he heads to California to join the family.
When Viktor’s wife Rosalie invites her new friend over, Alek’s heart starts to beat again.
A lot has changed in the last four years, and our sweet angels have to navigate this new reality. While Alek is ready to go full throttle, Everleigh has some understandable (though frustrating) reservations.
Prison, voyeurism, horrifying ends, rescues, separations, play dates, a guy named Barry, and you better know this ends in a happily-fucking-ever-after!
SEX: I’m pissed at MH for not giving me more!!! Their first time is sort of dubcon-ish and it’s at 20%. Personally, I thought it was hot. Their second time is at 25% and it’s so fucking sweet that it hurt my soul. These two are 100% faithful to each other when they’re separated and they don’t get naked again until the 82% mark because Michelle Heard hates us and wants us to suffer. That said, it’s so fucking sweet and hot.
EVERLEIGH: Ok, I 100% understand why she handles her reunion with Alek the way she does, but I’m still mad about it. I wanted to challenge Michelle Heard to a street fight the first time I read this. When I listened, I was able to be slightly more reasonable. Just barely. Just prepare yourself and try not to get too mad at her.
ALEK: I FUCKING LOVEEEEE HIMMMMMM. Seriously I cry over how hard I love him. I love that he was faithful to her the entire time and refused to move on. It broke my heart, but it was also so sweet. I want to be his forever. Our boy does go a little psycho when he finds Everleigh again, but I don’t blame him. Probably because he’s perfect in my eyes. Let me tell you, when he goes all possessive alpha, I fell straight outta my chair. This man!!!! Swoon.
KIDS: When Michelle Heard says that Everleigh has kept a secret from Alek, duh, it’s their kid. You know I hate kids in fics so the only reason I don’t hate this kid is because he’s Aleks. The audio is what makes toddler Vincent annoying. It’s not the worst child narration I’ve heard, but it’s still grating. Also, why did MH decide to name Alek’s dad Vincent, his brother Vincent, and his son Vincent Alek Adams? LOL try not to get confused.
EPILOGUE: Sadly, there isn’t one. Michelle Heard is just fucking RUDE.
AUDIO: BUY THE AUDIO!! Samantha Cook and Duncan Cole are still narrating and the emotion expressed for Alek just devoured my soul! Plus, he’s hot.
If you can’t tell, I recommend the series!
“There’s no pretending, moya malen'kaya lyubov'. You are mine, and I am yours. Forever and always.”
Aleksandr Aslanhov (20, Russian) has been raised in the Bratva, and he plans to join his brother Vincent at St. Monarch’s for training, along with his adoptive brother Misha. When his dad sends him to kidnap a Bratva princess, a horrible mistake is made.
My arms tighten around her, and silence falls between us as I face off with the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my life…... I’ll probably also be forced to choose….I know my limits. Mentally I won’t survive…..
Everleigh Adams (18, American tourist) has headed to Russia after having lost both of her parents in a car accident. As she explores the country, she encounters a beautiful girl who convinces her to do something very reckless.
Everleigh has become a part of me like the flesh covering my bones. …... Our love is something deeper…more primal. It’s become one with my will to survive.
Alek and Everleigh find themselves held in horrendous conditions. The forced proximity leads to them falling hopelessly in love.
“I don’t want to live without you, Everleigh…..If this is the end of our lives, then this is how I want to spend it…with you in my arms.”
When Everleigh is ripped from his arms (30%), Alek turns into a shell of who he was. He still attends St. Monarch’s, but he no longer cares if he lives or dies.
“I love you….. Forever and always. It will never be the end of us, moya malen'kaya lyubov'. My time on this godforsaken planet will end, and we’ll be together again.”
Four years later and Alek has completed his training at St. Monarch’s. Viktor Vetrov (head of Russian bratva) has requested that Alek become his new guard, so he heads to California to join the family.
When Viktor’s wife Rosalie invites her new friend over, Alek’s heart starts to beat again.
Holding Everleigh, the cracks in my mind vanish, and my broken heart starts to mend, beating stronger than ever. My shattered soul becomes whole.
A lot has changed in the last four years, and our sweet angels have to navigate this new reality. While Alek is ready to go full throttle, Everleigh has some understandable (though frustrating) reservations.
“You and I will never be friends, Everleigh. I’m giving you the time you asked for but make no mistake, you’re mine. From the moment we met to the moment we die, you will always be mine.”
Prison, voyeurism, horrifying ends, rescues, separations, play dates, a guy named Barry, and you better know this ends in a happily-fucking-ever-after!
“You’re embedded in my soul, Everleigh. To remove you would rip me apart…..You’re the only woman for me. Always and forever.”
SEX: I’m pissed at MH for not giving me more!!! Their first time is sort of dubcon-ish and it’s at 20%. Personally, I thought it was hot. Their second time is at 25% and it’s so fucking sweet that it hurt my soul. These two are 100% faithful to each other when they’re separated and they don’t get naked again until the 82% mark because Michelle Heard hates us and wants us to suffer. That said, it’s so fucking sweet and hot.
EVERLEIGH: Ok, I 100% understand why she handles her reunion with Alek the way she does, but I’m still mad about it. I wanted to challenge Michelle Heard to a street fight the first time I read this. When I listened, I was able to be slightly more reasonable. Just barely. Just prepare yourself and try not to get too mad at her.
ALEK: I FUCKING LOVEEEEE HIMMMMMM. Seriously I cry over how hard I love him. I love that he was faithful to her the entire time and refused to move on. It broke my heart, but it was also so sweet. I want to be his forever. Our boy does go a little psycho when he finds Everleigh again, but I don’t blame him. Probably because he’s perfect in my eyes. Let me tell you, when he goes all possessive alpha, I fell straight outta my chair. This man!!!! Swoon.
KIDS: When Michelle Heard says that Everleigh has kept a secret from Alek, duh, it’s their kid. You know I hate kids in fics so the only reason I don’t hate this kid is because he’s Aleks. The audio is what makes toddler Vincent annoying. It’s not the worst child narration I’ve heard, but it’s still grating. Also, why did MH decide to name Alek’s dad Vincent, his brother Vincent, and his son Vincent Alek Adams? LOL try not to get confused.
EPILOGUE: Sadly, there isn’t one. Michelle Heard is just fucking RUDE.
AUDIO: BUY THE AUDIO!! Samantha Cook and Duncan Cole are still narrating and the emotion expressed for Alek just devoured my soul! Plus, he’s hot.
If you can’t tell, I recommend the series!
September 15, 2023
Guess who's a clown for thinking that this book would have been a good read? I should have known. I'm not a huge fan of Michelle Heard's writing but I really thought this one would be different because some of her books that I've read previously were halfway decent. Joke's on me lmao. I hate to say this, but the writing was so fucking cringe and felt like it had been written by a fourteen year old. This book needs a lot of editing and work. Extremely disappointed. And now I def won't be touching any of this author's books lol. I just needed a light, quick read and instead I'm leaving with a fucking migraine and severe boredom and irritation. The plot and flow of events was unrealistic and wayyy too dramatic, not to mention. Like, miss girl, you really expect me to believe that far fetched shit?👀 The only thing I liked was how both the MMCs stayed celibate throughout the four years they were apart - usually it's always the H who moves on while the h pines after him in a second chance romance (double standards much?) Also, petition to remove the word "manhood" from the English language. I'm fucking done with that cringey ass shit y'all *proceeds to cry in clown*🤡🔫
June 23, 2023
A bit unexpected, I must admit, the best part of the entire series. I enjoyed it, I finished the story in a couple of hours.
October 12, 2025
Unhinged, wounded Hero got me on my knees.🧎♀️🫶😏
June 17, 2023
***5 "Forever & Always!!!" stars***
"You're heaven in the middle of hell..."
What a bittersweet ending!!!
Bitter because after 15 books placed into the same world, we need to say goodbye, and sweet, because we finally received the most anticipated story of the 'Corrupted Royals' series and it was one hell of a ride, in true Michelle Heard's fashion!!!!
And yes, it is officially!!! I have loved all the previous books in the series, but this was my most favorite!!!
This story was gut-wrecking, very emotional and addictive as hell!!!
Alec took his sweet time to tell us his story, but his story was so freakin' intense and beautiful in a heart-wrecking way!!!
"Don't love me, Alec..."
"If I don't love you, they'll kill you. Your only purpose is to break me."
If you have read the previous books in the series, then you are very familiar with Alec...
We had already taken glimpses of his tormented soul and we were all wondering what had happened to him in the past and who was the woman that had such an impact to him!!!
This book was separated in two parts... Past and presence...
And in the past, we have met Alec's girl, Everleigh, a girl that accidentally stepped into his world and she paid the price with tears and blood!!!
In a very hostile enviroment, Alec and Everleigh had connected very deeply and when they managed to get lost into their feelings for each other, they were ripped apart...
"It's like the darkness has fused us.
I don't even where I end and you begin."
In the presence, Alec is moving out of St. Monarch's academy and he is preparing to take his place beside Viktor Vetrov, the Bratva's head...
Alec is going through life, but his heart never healed from Everleigh's loss...
And now, he is seeing her everywhere and he is in the doorstop of insanity...
But then, he is discovering that the woman he lost and never forgot is very real and that she is carrying a secret that can change their lives forever...
Is there a second chance for these two when Alec's world destroyed Everleigh in the past???
"Love me, Everleigh. Don't leave me in your past. I want to be more than a memory."
I loved this couple so much!!!
Their past destroyed me and made my heart beat wildly... I was breaking for Alec and Everleigh's ugly fate...
Their future brought me hope and a smile on my face... Yes, it wasn't an easy ride, but after what they went through, they deserved happiness together...
Alec wasn't at all as I was expecting and he had melted my heart with his devotion and adoration to his woman...
And Everleigh had a calm and determined presence that won me over...
I liked the way these two were loving each other!!!
"You're embedded in my soul, Everleigh. To remove you would rip me apart."
And of course, I adore all the cameos by Michelle's previous characters...
It was nice seeing Viktor and Rosalie, for once again.... But what had melted my heart was Alexei Koslov, my beloved Alexei, whom in here proved us for once again what a great man he was!!!
Alexei was my obsession before and now, Alec had become another one obsession of mine...
Michelle Heard, what are you doing to me???
God, I will miss these world so much!!! I had so many amazing mental trips in the company of this crew and I will always remember these characters fondly!!!
"I'm never letting her go again. Never."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
"You're heaven in the middle of hell..."
What a bittersweet ending!!!
Bitter because after 15 books placed into the same world, we need to say goodbye, and sweet, because we finally received the most anticipated story of the 'Corrupted Royals' series and it was one hell of a ride, in true Michelle Heard's fashion!!!!
And yes, it is officially!!! I have loved all the previous books in the series, but this was my most favorite!!!
This story was gut-wrecking, very emotional and addictive as hell!!!
Alec took his sweet time to tell us his story, but his story was so freakin' intense and beautiful in a heart-wrecking way!!!
"Don't love me, Alec..."
"If I don't love you, they'll kill you. Your only purpose is to break me."
If you have read the previous books in the series, then you are very familiar with Alec...
We had already taken glimpses of his tormented soul and we were all wondering what had happened to him in the past and who was the woman that had such an impact to him!!!
This book was separated in two parts... Past and presence...
And in the past, we have met Alec's girl, Everleigh, a girl that accidentally stepped into his world and she paid the price with tears and blood!!!
In a very hostile enviroment, Alec and Everleigh had connected very deeply and when they managed to get lost into their feelings for each other, they were ripped apart...
"It's like the darkness has fused us.
I don't even where I end and you begin."
In the presence, Alec is moving out of St. Monarch's academy and he is preparing to take his place beside Viktor Vetrov, the Bratva's head...
Alec is going through life, but his heart never healed from Everleigh's loss...
And now, he is seeing her everywhere and he is in the doorstop of insanity...
But then, he is discovering that the woman he lost and never forgot is very real and that she is carrying a secret that can change their lives forever...
Is there a second chance for these two when Alec's world destroyed Everleigh in the past???
"Love me, Everleigh. Don't leave me in your past. I want to be more than a memory."
I loved this couple so much!!!
Their past destroyed me and made my heart beat wildly... I was breaking for Alec and Everleigh's ugly fate...
Their future brought me hope and a smile on my face... Yes, it wasn't an easy ride, but after what they went through, they deserved happiness together...
Alec wasn't at all as I was expecting and he had melted my heart with his devotion and adoration to his woman...
And Everleigh had a calm and determined presence that won me over...
I liked the way these two were loving each other!!!
"You're embedded in my soul, Everleigh. To remove you would rip me apart."
And of course, I adore all the cameos by Michelle's previous characters...
It was nice seeing Viktor and Rosalie, for once again.... But what had melted my heart was Alexei Koslov, my beloved Alexei, whom in here proved us for once again what a great man he was!!!
Alexei was my obsession before and now, Alec had become another one obsession of mine...
Michelle Heard, what are you doing to me???
God, I will miss these world so much!!! I had so many amazing mental trips in the company of this crew and I will always remember these characters fondly!!!
"I'm never letting her go again. Never."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
June 17, 2023
We finally got Alek's story, and his was so heartbreaking!!!
We don't get his time in the school, which I'm glad. We get the past and present time.
Let's start. Alek is a newbie, and he and his brother have a job from their father, kidnap a girl. But they kidnapped the wrong person. Everleigh was at the wrong place wrong time. But before anything could happen, they get kidnapped by someone else.
And it's darkish when they're kidnapped.. At first, Alek puts on a strong font, not trying to care for Everleigh, but he is smitten when they go through stuff.. poor Everleigh the things that they went through the connection and then to watch something horrible happen and lose someone. And we'll things get more drama when they get rescued.
We then fast forward to the present time, and Alek is doing his thing, still focused on the job. No woman, nothing, he lost his soul mate thinking she's dead. As for Everleigh she hasn't moved on but she has someone she needs to take care of and that is all she is focused on plus she does have some ptsd with the mafia/bravta so it's hard when Alek and her reunite.
My poor heart was all tearing when they talked and shared what happened and what they wanna do now.
No ow drama/tiny om drama, no cheating, secondary character, drama, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶
Sadness- 💧💧💧
Slowburnish
Tiny push away from h
18h/20H (in the past) 24H/22h (present time)
Seperation 3 years
Physical/emotional and mental torture
Violence
Senses deprivation
Starvation
Degradation
PTSD
Exhibitionism
Death/murder
Mentions of grief
No condom
Hea
We don't get his time in the school, which I'm glad. We get the past and present time.
Let's start. Alek is a newbie, and he and his brother have a job from their father, kidnap a girl. But they kidnapped the wrong person. Everleigh was at the wrong place wrong time. But before anything could happen, they get kidnapped by someone else.
And it's darkish when they're kidnapped.. At first, Alek puts on a strong font, not trying to care for Everleigh, but he is smitten when they go through stuff.. poor Everleigh the things that they went through the connection and then to watch something horrible happen and lose someone. And we'll things get more drama when they get rescued.
We then fast forward to the present time, and Alek is doing his thing, still focused on the job. No woman, nothing, he lost his soul mate thinking she's dead. As for Everleigh she hasn't moved on but she has someone she needs to take care of and that is all she is focused on plus she does have some ptsd with the mafia/bravta so it's hard when Alek and her reunite.
My poor heart was all tearing when they talked and shared what happened and what they wanna do now.
No ow drama/tiny om drama, no cheating, secondary character, drama, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶
Sadness- 💧💧💧
Slowburnish
Tiny push away from h
18h/20H (in the past) 24H/22h (present time)
Seperation 3 years
Physical/emotional and mental torture
Violence
Senses deprivation
Starvation
Degradation
PTSD
Exhibitionism
Death/murder
Mentions of grief
No condom
Hea
Read
October 30, 2025I know a 13 year old wattpad user that writes better shit than this
June 15, 2023
Possess Me by Michelle Heard ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I can't believe this is the end of the St. Monarch universe, and it's bittersweet to say goodbye. Congratulations to Michelle Heard for writing 15 incredible books that completely immersed me in the St. Monarch Universe. Being on Michelle's ARC team has been an absolute honor, and I've loved every moment discussing these books.
Now, let's talk about the final book, Possess Me. It's undeniably one of the best books I've read by Michelle. Brace yourself, because this one takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. It broke my heart into a million pieces, especially the "past" chapters that were incredibly difficult to read. But fear not because the "present" chapters blew me away. They beautifully repaired my heart and brought everything together in the end. It's a testament to Michelle's talent as a writer.
I was particularly excited about Alek's book, and let me tell you, it was delivered! Michelle showed us the depths of what he had to endure and revealed why he was the way he was in the previous books. And let's not forget about Everleigh's character. I absolutely loved her. She was brave, fierce, and fiercely protective of her loved ones, even after everything they went through.
As much as I'm excited about Michelle's new series, I will genuinely miss all the unforgettable characters in the St. Monarch universe. They've become a part of me, and it's hard to let go. But I know whatever Michelle writes next will be just as captivating and unputdownable.
Thank you, Michelle Heard, for this incredible journey. 🫶🏻
I can't believe this is the end of the St. Monarch universe, and it's bittersweet to say goodbye. Congratulations to Michelle Heard for writing 15 incredible books that completely immersed me in the St. Monarch Universe. Being on Michelle's ARC team has been an absolute honor, and I've loved every moment discussing these books.
Now, let's talk about the final book, Possess Me. It's undeniably one of the best books I've read by Michelle. Brace yourself, because this one takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. It broke my heart into a million pieces, especially the "past" chapters that were incredibly difficult to read. But fear not because the "present" chapters blew me away. They beautifully repaired my heart and brought everything together in the end. It's a testament to Michelle's talent as a writer.
I was particularly excited about Alek's book, and let me tell you, it was delivered! Michelle showed us the depths of what he had to endure and revealed why he was the way he was in the previous books. And let's not forget about Everleigh's character. I absolutely loved her. She was brave, fierce, and fiercely protective of her loved ones, even after everything they went through.
As much as I'm excited about Michelle's new series, I will genuinely miss all the unforgettable characters in the St. Monarch universe. They've become a part of me, and it's hard to let go. But I know whatever Michelle writes next will be just as captivating and unputdownable.
Thank you, Michelle Heard, for this incredible journey. 🫶🏻
January 25, 2025
This was SO DAMN GOOD!!! Second chance/reunion done right!! Ohh all the feelers I felt! I was on the edge of my seat until our lovers were reunited again! So, so good!
5 Stars
5 Stars
June 13, 2023
This book was absolutely incredible. 5⭐️🤩
Now Michelle Heard never disappoints, but what an end to this amazing Mafia Era.
I knew Alek was going to break my heart and put it together again.
Ok so, Alek is given orders to kidnap a mafia princess. In a mix up caused by Everleigh swapping clothes with her in a nightclub he grabs the wrong girl. By the time he realises Everleigh is the wrong girl, he, his brother Vincent and Everleigh are then rammed off the road, ambushed and taken hostage.
In this time they go through harrowing experiences together and fall in love. This is until they are rescued several months later by Aleks father, who decides to shoot Everleigh as he sees her as a liability.
Left for dead….Everleigh wakes and is given heart stopping news and a BIG reason to leave Russia and go back home to the USA away from any Mafia connections..
In this time Alek is losing his sanity and can barely bare to be without Everleigh.
When takes a job under the wing of the famous Bratva leader he then encounters the woman he thought was dead….
How they come back together, the secrets, the trauma and the pain.
My heart never stopped feeling through this book!
Absolutely a 5 ⭐️ read for me
Now Michelle Heard never disappoints, but what an end to this amazing Mafia Era.
I knew Alek was going to break my heart and put it together again.
Ok so, Alek is given orders to kidnap a mafia princess. In a mix up caused by Everleigh swapping clothes with her in a nightclub he grabs the wrong girl. By the time he realises Everleigh is the wrong girl, he, his brother Vincent and Everleigh are then rammed off the road, ambushed and taken hostage.
In this time they go through harrowing experiences together and fall in love. This is until they are rescued several months later by Aleks father, who decides to shoot Everleigh as he sees her as a liability.
Left for dead….Everleigh wakes and is given heart stopping news and a BIG reason to leave Russia and go back home to the USA away from any Mafia connections..
In this time Alek is losing his sanity and can barely bare to be without Everleigh.
When takes a job under the wing of the famous Bratva leader he then encounters the woman he thought was dead….
How they come back together, the secrets, the trauma and the pain.
My heart never stopped feeling through this book!
Absolutely a 5 ⭐️ read for me
June 15, 2023
I was crying with this one.
January 2, 2024
3 stars
A second chance where both MCs stayed loyal to each other during their separation where hey thought the other was dead. How they actually met again was OTT and it was where my enjoyment kinda dimmed but overall it was an ok book.
A second chance where both MCs stayed loyal to each other during their separation where hey thought the other was dead. How they actually met again was OTT and it was where my enjoyment kinda dimmed but overall it was an ok book.
January 18, 2024
Rounding out this series with another great one. Possess Me was very emotional and starts with some of the darkest stuff in Michelle Heard's world.
Everleigh and Alek go through it. And the HEA was well earned.
4.5 stars
2.5 on the spice scale
Everleigh and Alek go through it. And the HEA was well earned.
4.5 stars
2.5 on the spice scale
June 17, 2023
Would’ve been five stars but there was NO epilogue
June 13, 2023
Another amazing book and what a way to end one of my favorite mafia worlds! I’m just sobbing over here because of how much I love the St Monarch’s universe. I’m so grateful to Michelle for giving us these 15 books, 3 series, and the endless new book boyfriends. It’s been a helluva ride and I’m honored to have been able to follow along this journey!
This is Alek & Everleigh’s story. These two went through the toughest of things together and they are so deserving of their HEA. I don’t want to say much because I think going into this book blind makes for the best experience!
It was such a thrill getting to read about some of the original characters from her Saints series like Alexei and Demitri. Alexei is one of my ultimate favorites and it felt like the universe came full circle with him in this book.
I cannot recommend this book/series/universe more!
This is Alek & Everleigh’s story. These two went through the toughest of things together and they are so deserving of their HEA. I don’t want to say much because I think going into this book blind makes for the best experience!
It was such a thrill getting to read about some of the original characters from her Saints series like Alexei and Demitri. Alexei is one of my ultimate favorites and it felt like the universe came full circle with him in this book.
I cannot recommend this book/series/universe more!
June 25, 2023
“It’s like the darkness has fused us. I don’t even know where I end and you begin.”
(I haven't read any of the books before this finale one, so I'm solely going off of the story that was written in this one)
"Don’t leave me in your past. I want to be more than a memory.”
The beginning few chapters were just as I like my stories: dark. Everleigh and Alek met under intense and scary circumstances. Their dynamic and journey started in a place of literal darkness. Physically, they were drawn to each in a time of intense fear and intense closeness and in that closeness they connected emotionally a well.
I will say, there are parts that I wanted, for once, not throttle the girl but more the guy. Alek, at times, was a bit much, but I'm glad Everleigh (and a few voices of reasons) was there too calm him down and bring him back from a place of insanity and chaos.
(I haven't read any of the books before this finale one, so I'm solely going off of the story that was written in this one)
"Don’t leave me in your past. I want to be more than a memory.”
The beginning few chapters were just as I like my stories: dark. Everleigh and Alek met under intense and scary circumstances. Their dynamic and journey started in a place of literal darkness. Physically, they were drawn to each in a time of intense fear and intense closeness and in that closeness they connected emotionally a well.
I will say, there are parts that I wanted, for once, not throttle the girl but more the guy. Alek, at times, was a bit much, but I'm glad Everleigh (and a few voices of reasons) was there too calm him down and bring him back from a place of insanity and chaos.
June 25, 2023
A sizzling romance novel that had me completely hooked from start to finish.
First things first, let me tell you how much I've come to adore the characters in this book. Everleigh is the kind of woman I could relate to – strong-willed, independent, and unafraid to go after what she wants. And then there's Alek, the dark and mysterious stranger who oozes sexiness and keeps you guessing at every turn. The chemistry between these two is off the charts, and Michelle did an incredible job of making their connection feel genuine and oh-so-electrifying.
Now, let's talk about the writing. Michelle's style is laidback and easy to get lost in. Her words effortlessly transport you into the world she's created, allowing you to feel the raw emotions and intensity of Everleigh and Alek's relationship. I found myself swooning during the tender moments and gripping the edge of my seat during the suspenseful twists and turns. The pacing was spot-on, keeping the story moving at just the right speed to keep me engaged throughout.
Speaking of the plot, Possess Me delivers a delightful blend of romance, suspense, and surprises. It's not your typical love story, as Everleigh and Alek find themselves caught up in dangerous situations and facing external threats that keep you on the edge of your seat. The mystery surrounding Alek's past adds an extra layer of intrigue, and I was constantly on the edge of my seat, eager to unravel the truth.
As much as I enjoyed this book, it's with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the series coming to an end. I've grown so attached to these characters, and it's bittersweet to say goodbye. If I had one minor quibble, it would be that I wish certain plot points and character backgrounds were explored in more detail. But hey, even with that little longing, it didn't dampen my overall enjoyment one bit.
First things first, let me tell you how much I've come to adore the characters in this book. Everleigh is the kind of woman I could relate to – strong-willed, independent, and unafraid to go after what she wants. And then there's Alek, the dark and mysterious stranger who oozes sexiness and keeps you guessing at every turn. The chemistry between these two is off the charts, and Michelle did an incredible job of making their connection feel genuine and oh-so-electrifying.
Now, let's talk about the writing. Michelle's style is laidback and easy to get lost in. Her words effortlessly transport you into the world she's created, allowing you to feel the raw emotions and intensity of Everleigh and Alek's relationship. I found myself swooning during the tender moments and gripping the edge of my seat during the suspenseful twists and turns. The pacing was spot-on, keeping the story moving at just the right speed to keep me engaged throughout.
Speaking of the plot, Possess Me delivers a delightful blend of romance, suspense, and surprises. It's not your typical love story, as Everleigh and Alek find themselves caught up in dangerous situations and facing external threats that keep you on the edge of your seat. The mystery surrounding Alek's past adds an extra layer of intrigue, and I was constantly on the edge of my seat, eager to unravel the truth.
As much as I enjoyed this book, it's with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the series coming to an end. I've grown so attached to these characters, and it's bittersweet to say goodbye. If I had one minor quibble, it would be that I wish certain plot points and character backgrounds were explored in more detail. But hey, even with that little longing, it didn't dampen my overall enjoyment one bit.
February 2, 2026
★★★★★. Michelle get this pen back and start writing😭😭😭 i absolutely loved them and they are apart of my family now.
For my safety readers, safe. Both aren’t virgins when they got kidnapped. However, there is a 4 year separation and both remain celibate. Alek made it known he would’ve died never touching someone else.
For my safety readers, safe. Both aren’t virgins when they got kidnapped. However, there is a 4 year separation and both remain celibate. Alek made it known he would’ve died never touching someone else.
September 29, 2025
3.25 ⭐️’s
It was fine but it just felt more telling than showing, I couldn’t connect with the characters
It was fine but it just felt more telling than showing, I couldn’t connect with the characters
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