Carry Your Debt

The Pantheon #2

by E.J. Campbell

A dark contemporary reverse harem #whychoose romance.

Okay, so, my whole Academy “mission” slash “punishment” was nothing but a smokescreen for more of Sebastian’s dangerous reindeer games. A fact I probably should have seen coming, considering his track record.

The true reason for sending me into the Aces' viper’s nest? His legacy.

Now, that? That was the real surprise. A quintessential Grayson blindsiding, if you will. We thought we’d done our due diligence—so how the f*** did we miss this? All I know is our slip up may just cost me one of the only people that my rusty, sluggish heart beats for.

The Gray Man will still be counting on a bunch of new souls to be added to the ranks of his empire; he’s nothing if not ruthless and wickedly ambitious. I'm definitely not off the hook there.

No time to stop and take a breath, however, because not only has the Underworld’s Symposium arrived, but the South’s time to crown a new Sovereign has just run out.

It’s time for the Labors to begin.

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This is a medium burn reverse harem that will contain MM.

Warnings: Please be advised that this series contains dark themes, including violence, criminal activity, addiction, risk-seeking behavior, sexual assault, death, and loss of loved one. Additionally, consensual sexual themes suitable for mature audiences 18+.

Genres: Why Choose, M M Romance

366 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 12, 2025

About the author

@ejcampbellauthor

E.J. Campbell is an Aussie who lives in Melbourne, loves her caffeine and books, and spends most of her time in Romancelandia. She writes dark, irreverent why choose romance; stories filled with red flag harems, all of the heat, and none of the hard choices.

Reviews

[Phyllica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made my Pansexual heart so damn happy!!! A true reverse harem that gets everyone involved in the fun. Many authors write why choose novels, but they forget that all parties need to be involved/pleasured and skip over opportunities to really amp up the spice and make the readers truly swoon over exceptionally well done scenes. Tattooed men with muscles look divine on their knees.
Also... Corsets! I am so glad EJ Campbell put that in here because men in well tailored corsets/clothing is so hot. If you don't believe me, go search on Tiktok. Sometimes the wrapping on a present is far more enticing and lets the imagination soar wildly.
SOO mad that this book wasn't longer because holy hell I need more. The plot of this series is really taking off and I was NOT happy with that ending. Give me more!!!!

[Jessisfullybooked · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tensions are rising in the Pantheon!! Sabine and her menagerie of men are back in this spine tingling, toe curling and heart racing underworld delight. We meet some of the new players, get a glimpse into the Suits and faction divide, as well as uncover some secrets. EJ's writing is captivating, the development between characters and witty inner monolouges ensure the best reading experience. I adore this universe- there will never be enough!! A million stars

[Catie Pier · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Campbell announced the ARCs were sent out…I absolutely RAN to my kindle. I have been waiting for this next installment since I devoured the first and let me tell you….it did not disappoint. The spice was decadent and I mean that in every sense of the word. 12/5 on the spicy scale. Absolutely delicious. And the story just keeps sucking me in and getting better and better. 4.5/5 on the plot. We are in the throes of drama and I couldn’t be more obsessed. Even with all she has going on…Campbell delivered in the best way possible to cure my most recent book hangover (you know…from the one with the dragons).
This is an absolute auto-buy as soon as it’s available! You will not regret giving this story a try!

[Mandy Brocklehurst · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was savouring this book. It did not disappoint. I bloody luv this series it just sucks you in. So much to learn and process and omg the twists. I adore Sabine and the boys are delicious. I wish I had re read book one before starting this one. Seriously this series is so good and now the bloody ending has me spinning yet again. I want to know more damn it. So many secrets still untold. This book has so many layers to un peel and I feel we are still not close to getting all the answers. Sabine’s past still unknown and her past affiliation to the Rox boys. Man alive the twists in this book are epic. Reverse harem, why choose, so much tension, twists, deceit, forgotten past, mystery, hot guys, sassy fmc, secret underworld society, so many factions and so much going on. A must read.

[Cassandra Andreucci · Rating 5 out of 5]

A diobolical main female character, and six dynamic and chaotic men wanting to worship that a**, set in a criminal underworld that combines greek mythology and John Wick.

What more do you need?

The spice is impeccable, the twists twisted me into a heated voice memo to EJ, the shenanignans ae beyond enjoyable and did I mention all the hot men?

Dark romance and why choose friends, you will NOT be disappointed.

[Emily Redfern · Rating 5 out of 5]

To end a book on a cliff hanger like that? Down right CRIMINAL!

I just want to squish Lakes face 🥺

I realllyyy enjoyed this. Was a little slow to begin with but the second it ramped up? Holy smokes.

This series is a complex underworld that moves at a fast pace, shows no mercy and throws all the unexpected twists at you.

I adore how well written the characters are, their dynamic and how their relationships all fit together.

DYING for book 3 😩

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am loving this series. I know I should have expected it but.... this one also ends on a cliffhanger!

It can be hard to remember who is who sometimes, but there is an easy diagram at the beginning of the book.

I want more group activities, but I am loving how the "boyfriends are boyfriends" vibe.

[j a y • d e p r a v e d - .dammnitjay. · Rating 4 out of 5]

a true reverse harem
a true everyone gets attention
a true story that was well written and gave the best vibe of criminal underworld
mixed with the best shenanigans

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy sh^t i did not expect that ending at all! I need book 3 now! I am hooked

[Chloe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay these Rox Boys need to be aged up - and this needs to be in a college setting. What was the need for one of the MMC’s to be 17.

[Marian Paúl · Rating 3 out of 5]

WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT ENDING???? GIVE TO ME RACHELL