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Queen #2
Love Your Queen
I’ve fallen for my own tricks.
My plan to soften Crewe Donahue seems to be working, because he’s shown me a new side to him. He’s more than just the authoritative businessman with illegal dealings. He’s more than just the closeted criminal. He’s kind, thoughtful…and good to me. If I can make this plan work, I know he’ll let me go.
But I didn’t expect to be a victim in my own plot. Instead of making Crewe care about me, I’ve grown as attached to him. Instead of being a prisoner, I’m the woman in his bed. Instead of meaning nothing to him, I’ve become his confidant. I may have fooled him, but his business partner Ariel sees right through my scheme—and I’m afraid she’ll blow my cover. If she does—he’ll kill me.
I felt nothing for this man when I first arrived, but now he’s become so much more. Joseph and I have a plan to earn my freedom—and I think my brother has even more sinister intents. If I try to call it off, my brother will never forgive me. But if I go through with it…I’ll lose Crewe.
How do I choose?
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My plan to soften Crewe Donahue seems to be working, because he’s shown me a new side to him. He’s more than just the authoritative businessman with illegal dealings. He’s more than just the closeted criminal. He’s kind, thoughtful…and good to me. If I can make this plan work, I know he’ll let me go.
But I didn’t expect to be a victim in my own plot. Instead of making Crewe care about me, I’ve grown as attached to him. Instead of being a prisoner, I’m the woman in his bed. Instead of meaning nothing to him, I’ve become his confidant. I may have fooled him, but his business partner Ariel sees right through my scheme—and I’m afraid she’ll blow my cover. If she does—he’ll kill me.
I felt nothing for this man when I first arrived, but now he’s become so much more. Joseph and I have a plan to earn my freedom—and I think my brother has even more sinister intents. If I try to call it off, my brother will never forgive me. But if I go through with it…I’ll lose Crewe.
How do I choose?
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408 pages, Paperback
First published August 15, 2017
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Penelope Sky
74 books6,630 followersA New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Penelope Sky is known for her dark romance that makes you fall for her characters….no matter how dark they seem. Her books are being translated into several languages around the world, and she’s sold more than a million books worldwide. She lives in a small town in California with her husband, where she spends most of her time writing on the back porch.
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February 17, 2025
5 Smut Scale Stars
Book two was definitely my favorite of the series.
Overall Series Review:
This three-book story had so many elements that I love...mafia-ish, anti-hero possessive asshole, forced proximity with dubious consent, and really really strong chemistry between the main couple. I loved Crewe, I loved London, and I loved them so much together.
I just really loved this series and will for sure be re-reading it in the future. Highly recommend for those who like the details I mentioned above. That said, this definitely won't be for everyone, but it totally worked for me. Also, it's not what some would consider "safe," so don't try this if that matters to you.
Book two was definitely my favorite of the series.
Overall Series Review:
This three-book story had so many elements that I love...mafia-ish, anti-hero possessive asshole, forced proximity with dubious consent, and really really strong chemistry between the main couple. I loved Crewe, I loved London, and I loved them so much together.
I just really loved this series and will for sure be re-reading it in the future. Highly recommend for those who like the details I mentioned above. That said, this definitely won't be for everyone, but it totally worked for me. Also, it's not what some would consider "safe," so don't try this if that matters to you.
December 3, 2017
3.5 Stars
This story was about the plan that London and his brother had spoken about in the first installment. In this one they do it so London could get her freedom but at the end…. Actually this one hadn’t really a good plot! It was more sex (and I mean 60% of the book) than a good plot! I didn’t really enjoy it as much as I expected! I got bored but I should say that the last 30% was much better! I liked that in this one Crewe went soft on her (just a bit) but I’m still confused about my feeling about him. Sometimes I liked him but one minute later I hated him! Told in dual POV, 1st person. It’s the second installment in the "Scotch" series and it ended on a cliffhanger. Hope you read it and enjoy it!
This story was about the plan that London and his brother had spoken about in the first installment. In this one they do it so London could get her freedom but at the end…. Actually this one hadn’t really a good plot! It was more sex (and I mean 60% of the book) than a good plot! I didn’t really enjoy it as much as I expected! I got bored but I should say that the last 30% was much better! I liked that in this one Crewe went soft on her (just a bit) but I’m still confused about my feeling about him. Sometimes I liked him but one minute later I hated him! Told in dual POV, 1st person. It’s the second installment in the "Scotch" series and it ended on a cliffhanger. Hope you read it and enjoy it!
June 21, 2018
2.5 stars.
Me gustó más que el anterior.
Reseña pronto.
Me gustó más que el anterior.
Reseña pronto.
August 19, 2017
À peine avoir lu les dernières pages du premier tome de cette saga, j’ai ouvert le second. Si le cliffhanger n’était pas insoutenable, on a forcément envie de savoir ce qu’il va arriver. Je rappelle donc que ce second tome ne peut être lu avant le précédent. L’histoire reprend juste là où elle s’est arrêtée.
Pour mémoire, nous avons fait la connaissance de Crewe, aristocrate écossais, producteur de whisky mais également trafiquant. Il est riche, il est beau et sans scrupule. Quand l’un de ses alliés le trahit, il décide d’enlever sa sœur, une étudiante en médecine. London est totalement innocente et doit payer pour son frère. Mais, sans trop savoir pourquoi au départ, Crewe, va la garder auprès de lui alors que cela ne devait pas être le cas et en faire son esclave personnelle. Il s’agit surtout d’une relation sexuelle intense. Mais London, qui n’a évidemment pas accepté son sort et veut retrouver sa liberté, se bat pour cela et son frère, avec qui elle entre en relation clandestinement, lui propose de faire tomber amoureux son geôlier pour pouvoir négocier son départ, alléger sa détention. Il interviendra alors. Ce second tome est donc celui où les relations entre les deux héros vont changer. De la prisonnière qui se soumet difficilement, nous allons passer à une relation plus trouble, feinte du côté de London. Mais jusqu’à quel point ?
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Pour mémoire, nous avons fait la connaissance de Crewe, aristocrate écossais, producteur de whisky mais également trafiquant. Il est riche, il est beau et sans scrupule. Quand l’un de ses alliés le trahit, il décide d’enlever sa sœur, une étudiante en médecine. London est totalement innocente et doit payer pour son frère. Mais, sans trop savoir pourquoi au départ, Crewe, va la garder auprès de lui alors que cela ne devait pas être le cas et en faire son esclave personnelle. Il s’agit surtout d’une relation sexuelle intense. Mais London, qui n’a évidemment pas accepté son sort et veut retrouver sa liberté, se bat pour cela et son frère, avec qui elle entre en relation clandestinement, lui propose de faire tomber amoureux son geôlier pour pouvoir négocier son départ, alléger sa détention. Il interviendra alors. Ce second tome est donc celui où les relations entre les deux héros vont changer. De la prisonnière qui se soumet difficilement, nous allons passer à une relation plus trouble, feinte du côté de London. Mais jusqu’à quel point ?
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November 1, 2023
So this is going to be the review of the complete serie.
The core story was entertaining but nothing new...
Crewe background is forced... The guy is a Duke like royalty, with more money that some countries, has a scotch mega business and somehow still managed to be in the black market of information trade, it’s like there is a need to justify the kidnapping and his “dark and ruthless background” that we don’t see!
He is a little cold in the beginning and then got pussy whipped!!
London is a though girl, she is a fighter and she doesn't stop fighting… She ends up using sex to have her way and falls in love with Crewe.
I'm not one to complaint but book 2 has too much sex (like at least 3 times a day, everyday) and lacked in story developed.
Book 3 is too much drama, the story drags… London with such strong personality got push around AND Crewe was so meek… grrrr…
The core story was entertaining but nothing new...
Crewe background is forced... The guy is a Duke like royalty, with more money that some countries, has a scotch mega business and somehow still managed to be in the black market of information trade, it’s like there is a need to justify the kidnapping and his “dark and ruthless background” that we don’t see!
He is a little cold in the beginning and then got pussy whipped!!
London is a though girl, she is a fighter and she doesn't stop fighting… She ends up using sex to have her way and falls in love with Crewe.
I'm not one to complaint but book 2 has too much sex (like at least 3 times a day, everyday) and lacked in story developed.
Book 3 is too much drama, the story drags… London with such strong personality got push around AND Crewe was so meek… grrrr…
August 21, 2017
I'm not sure where all of these 5 star ratings are coming from. 🤷🏾♀️
Both sides lied and manipulated each other but London's lies were in good reason. If Crewe honestly thought she'd be happy being his "slave" for the rest of her life, then he really had another thing coming. I just don't understand how Crewe can feel betrayed by what London did when he kidnapped her. Not only that but lied to keep her there by threatening her brothers life.
Eh...😒
The last book is scheduled to come out on the 22nd. I'm just not excited about this series. I'll finish this installment because I'm no quitter lol. 🙃
Happy reading, friends! 📖❤️
Both sides lied and manipulated each other but London's lies were in good reason. If Crewe honestly thought she'd be happy being his "slave" for the rest of her life, then he really had another thing coming. I just don't understand how Crewe can feel betrayed by what London did when he kidnapped her. Not only that but lied to keep her there by threatening her brothers life.
Eh...😒
The last book is scheduled to come out on the 22nd. I'm just not excited about this series. I'll finish this installment because I'm no quitter lol. 🙃
Happy reading, friends! 📖❤️
December 12, 2018
While things seem to be going smoothly for London and Crewe, she is still his captive and him her jailor. Even as London starts to develop feelings for Crewe she never stops thinking about escaping. But when the time finally comes will she be able to leave the man she is falling for?
I wasn't really expecting how this book turned out but it definitely makes me want to read the next one.
I wasn't really expecting how this book turned out but it definitely makes me want to read the next one.
February 23, 2021
Amazing like i said in my previous review of book 1 i finished it in a day!!!!
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I still found this amazing and still had angst all the way through as what Joseph would do, i wanted to shake London as she was falling in love too
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I still found this amazing and still had angst all the way through as what Joseph would do, i wanted to shake London as she was falling in love too
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June 28, 2020Last night, I really decided to kill London!
April 16, 2024
Soms moeten boeken gewoon bij 1 deel blijven. Te veel herhalingen uit een andere serie van haar.
October 31, 2019
Oh geez, boring as heck. Badly edited as well.
September 28, 2018
In questo secondo volume della trilogia succede poco o nulla. Nell'ultimo quarto finalmente c'è un po' d'azione ma per tutta la prima parte c'è solo sesso a go-go tra Crewe e London, qualche battibecco con Ariel, un paio di feste e stop.
Comunque questi libri non sono per niente dark, ora vediamo come si conclude la storia tra i due
Comunque questi libri non sono per niente dark, ora vediamo come si conclude la storia tra i due
June 17, 2025
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Not quite as good as the first, but sequels rarely are in my opinion.
The Romance
We see a lot of progress between Crewe and London. He's granting her a lot more freedom and is much more vulnerable with her than the previous book. There's a great deal of insight into his previous relationship with his ex [more on that in a moment]. It's clear that he was prepared to never open up to anyone ever again, which makes her plan even more hurtful to him. Normally, this would make me frustrated with her, because I hate a betrayal. However, in this case, I do understand her motivation, and she did try other ways first, or would have had she been given the time she was promised.
My Icks
His freaking ex was brought up as much as London was. Nearly every chapter in his POV he brings her up. Even if it's to constantly say how much she hurt him by betraying him or how much he hated her. Clearly she is still on his mind all the time. When you have to constantly compare the person you are with to your ex, you are thinking about your ex too much.
The Other Characters
I am so sick of Joseph. He is the definition of wrong place, wrong time no matter the place or the time. I really hope Bones dies at some point. I don't even care how. He just shouldn't exist any more. He's just sick. Ariel is somehow more obnoxious in this book than the first. Maybe because we see a little more of her. Maybe because her hate of London is more personal now and for absolutely no reason. I don't know. But I can't stand her.
Not quite as good as the first, but sequels rarely are in my opinion.
The Romance
We see a lot of progress between Crewe and London. He's granting her a lot more freedom and is much more vulnerable with her than the previous book. There's a great deal of insight into his previous relationship with his ex [more on that in a moment]. It's clear that he was prepared to never open up to anyone ever again, which makes her plan even more hurtful to him. Normally, this would make me frustrated with her, because I hate a betrayal. However, in this case, I do understand her motivation, and she did try other ways first, or would have had she been given the time she was promised.
My Icks
His freaking ex was brought up as much as London was. Nearly every chapter in his POV he brings her up. Even if it's to constantly say how much she hurt him by betraying him or how much he hated her. Clearly she is still on his mind all the time. When you have to constantly compare the person you are with to your ex, you are thinking about your ex too much.
The Other Characters
I am so sick of Joseph. He is the definition of wrong place, wrong time no matter the place or the time. I really hope Bones dies at some point. I don't even care how. He just shouldn't exist any more. He's just sick. Ariel is somehow more obnoxious in this book than the first. Maybe because we see a little more of her. Maybe because her hate of London is more personal now and for absolutely no reason. I don't know. But I can't stand her.
June 14, 2021
I love how this series has connections with the buttons series
August 16, 2017
“Your woman has a backbone, Crewe. That’s hard to find.” -Crow
“She has a fist too, and she’s not afraid to throw it in your face.” –London
I still love London’s strength and her determination, but Crewe stole the show. My heart actually hurt for him throughout the entire book. I found myself wanting to kick London in the shin for manipulating Crewe the way she was even if it was for all the right reasons. I was a little nervous towards the end thinking I was going to end up reading a repeat of Buttons and Hate but what happens in this story is entirely different. There isn’t much of a cliffhanger per say but you will definitely want to pick up the next book to see how things play out. I appreciate the fact that the author found ways to weave in answers and insights to the characters and their decisions throughout the book without making it too obvious or breaking up the fluidity of her writing. The questions I had while reading book one and the other loose ends were tied together in this sequel and the all of the scheming and plotting was finally brought to an end. All we are left with is the passion between Crewe and London that will undoubtedly be the focus of book three and I personally cannot wait to find out what happens next.
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book**
“She has a fist too, and she’s not afraid to throw it in your face.” –London
I still love London’s strength and her determination, but Crewe stole the show. My heart actually hurt for him throughout the entire book. I found myself wanting to kick London in the shin for manipulating Crewe the way she was even if it was for all the right reasons. I was a little nervous towards the end thinking I was going to end up reading a repeat of Buttons and Hate but what happens in this story is entirely different. There isn’t much of a cliffhanger per say but you will definitely want to pick up the next book to see how things play out. I appreciate the fact that the author found ways to weave in answers and insights to the characters and their decisions throughout the book without making it too obvious or breaking up the fluidity of her writing. The questions I had while reading book one and the other loose ends were tied together in this sequel and the all of the scheming and plotting was finally brought to an end. All we are left with is the passion between Crewe and London that will undoubtedly be the focus of book three and I personally cannot wait to find out what happens next.
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book**
August 20, 2017
Everything about the relationship between London and Crewe has been both titillating and tenuous at best. Their passion and lust are off the charts but they keep butting heads. They are both stubborn and decisive. In the end, you know the one with the most power will win. Crewe of course! Until they are able to reach a mutual agreement, their lives will be a see-saw.
The only thing London wishes for is to be free! She is willing to go to extremes in order to get her freedom as long as no one gets hurt. She has a plan. Why not make Crewe fall for her? Could this be possible? She knows deep down he is a gentle and loving man. Could she possibly just tap into that and ask for her freedom? With all the perils surrounding her ( Bones, Ariel, Dunbar, etc.) how can she feel safe?
I devoured this book in one day! OMG! This series is so much more than what I expected! I love our author's writing style. She is direct with a gift for painting pictures in our minds with her words. I cannot wait for the third and final installment to release.
I am voluntarily reviewing this book because it is AWESOME! Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
The only thing London wishes for is to be free! She is willing to go to extremes in order to get her freedom as long as no one gets hurt. She has a plan. Why not make Crewe fall for her? Could this be possible? She knows deep down he is a gentle and loving man. Could she possibly just tap into that and ask for her freedom? With all the perils surrounding her ( Bones, Ariel, Dunbar, etc.) how can she feel safe?
I devoured this book in one day! OMG! This series is so much more than what I expected! I love our author's writing style. She is direct with a gift for painting pictures in our minds with her words. I cannot wait for the third and final installment to release.
I am voluntarily reviewing this book because it is AWESOME! Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
April 8, 2019
After realizing that the only way to escape the Scotch King is to make him fall in love with her that's what Londons sole focus becomes and readers are subjected to at least half a book of sex. Everywhere, anytime, anyplace, any-hole etc. nothing is off the table. The way to a mans heart in this book is definitely not through his stomach!
All she really succeeds in doing is confusing her own feelings. She inks he loves her enough to free her but doesn't get the opportunity to ask him. All hell breaks lose and he most excitement comes in her last ditch effort to escape. At one point my least favorite character makes a comment about the fact the heroine being a med school drop out. Err, hello? Kidnapped? It's not like her captor is letting her finish her studies. It was odd and shows just how this author can make a reader despise a character. Onto the last book🙃
All she really succeeds in doing is confusing her own feelings. She inks he loves her enough to free her but doesn't get the opportunity to ask him. All hell breaks lose and he most excitement comes in her last ditch effort to escape. At one point my least favorite character makes a comment about the fact the heroine being a med school drop out. Err, hello? Kidnapped? It's not like her captor is letting her finish her studies. It was odd and shows just how this author can make a reader despise a character. Onto the last book🙃
July 16, 2018
Me quedo con la buena impresión del primer libro, a pesar de que los personajes son básicamente lo mismo que en la serie Botones, pero con puestos en una situación un tanto diferente. Creo que la autora se pasó un poco con el porno, de pronto me vi leyendo las guarradas de Alexa Riley... en fin, aparte de las ultimas 15 páginas, no lo recomendaría.
August 16, 2017
First and second book.
I'm sad to say I'm disappointed in this series,nothing like buttons. Hope the last one is better. There is not a lot to the story line it's before Buttons. It's just not what I expected.
I'm sad to say I'm disappointed in this series,nothing like buttons. Hope the last one is better. There is not a lot to the story line it's before Buttons. It's just not what I expected.
August 21, 2017
4 Stars!
Things are shifting in the relationship between London and Crewe and people are noticing. I really enjoyed watching the relationship grow between these two and the sex! 🔥🔥 Can't wait for book 3!
Things are shifting in the relationship between London and Crewe and people are noticing. I really enjoyed watching the relationship grow between these two and the sex! 🔥🔥 Can't wait for book 3!
June 29, 2021
i love crewe and london.
I love that London has personality and is not submissive like everyone else. and I like that he makes crewe suffer.
I want to know how this story ends💜
I love that London has personality and is not submissive like everyone else. and I like that he makes crewe suffer.
I want to know how this story ends💜
August 15, 2019
I couldn’t put this series down until I finished it. That’s how good this series is. It has a lot of Angst & suspense. You never knew what was going to happen. Penelope is good at keeping you guessing. I loved that. I just had to know what was going to happen between London & Crewe. Well done Penelope!
London and Crewe move forward in their relationship. Gone are the days of him treating her like a slave. She is now a friend, companion and lover. He's obsessed with her. She plots her escape while making him fall in love with her. Part two does not disappoint. It's even better than part one. I cheered for her to get her freedom but she fell in love with her captor. It's so confusing but in a good way. I mean this relationship is so messed up. Everybody is crazy. Dramatic and action packed. Sexy as hell but damn by the ending I don't know whether to cry or scream. I'm not even sure who to be mad at.
London and Crewe move forward in their relationship. Gone are the days of him treating her like a slave. She is now a friend, companion and lover. He's obsessed with her. She plots her escape while making him fall in love with her. Part two does not disappoint. It's even better than part one. I cheered for her to get her freedom but she fell in love with her captor. It's so confusing but in a good way. I mean this relationship is so messed up. Everybody is crazy. Dramatic and action packed. Sexy as hell but damn by the ending I don't know whether to cry or scream. I'm not even sure who to be mad at.
September 2, 2022
La primera mitad 📉📉📉
La segunda mitad 📈📈📈
Mucho sexo en este libro, la primera mitad solo es eso.
Ya la vaina se pone interesante para la segunda, al menos aquí ya no hay vainas traumáticas, el único TW que le pongo es el síndrome de estocolmo; pero tampoco tanto. El final me gusto porque VIVA EL DRAMA.
La segunda mitad 📈📈📈
Mucho sexo en este libro, la primera mitad solo es eso.
Ya la vaina se pone interesante para la segunda, al menos aquí ya no hay vainas traumáticas, el único TW que le pongo es el síndrome de estocolmo; pero tampoco tanto. El final me gusto porque VIVA EL DRAMA.
November 16, 2019
I read this book so fast that I felt like I consumed it an hour. I don’t know what it is about this series, but I can’t stop reading it. The love interest is so powerful, but at the same time mind tricking.
Crewe is such a beautiful broken man. Like sometimes I want to smack him and hug him at the same time. Deep down all he needs is someone to love him, but everyone keeps betraying him.
London is a strong smart woman. Literally her plan to gain her freedom is brilliant even though it comes back to haunt her. Her fierceness towards the whole situation is impressive.
Overall the book was so interesting and I couldn’t stop reading. Crewe and London are beautiful together, even though they try to trick each other into doing what the other wants. The ending hurt my heart and I’m still not over it.
Crewe is such a beautiful broken man. Like sometimes I want to smack him and hug him at the same time. Deep down all he needs is someone to love him, but everyone keeps betraying him.
London is a strong smart woman. Literally her plan to gain her freedom is brilliant even though it comes back to haunt her. Her fierceness towards the whole situation is impressive.
Overall the book was so interesting and I couldn’t stop reading. Crewe and London are beautiful together, even though they try to trick each other into doing what the other wants. The ending hurt my heart and I’m still not over it.
September 23, 2019
I knew this was one of the books I couldn't put down and I have a feeling the third book in the series is something I could read in one sitting.
December 29, 2023
Qué libro de mierda 🤢
November 7, 2021
Updating my rating. I could not put this book down!
August 16, 2019
This story just keeps getting better and better, I have to say I am definitely softening up with Crewe’s character.
May 25, 2018
Recensione in ANTEPRIMA
"Fu allora che capii che dovevo fare un cambiamento. Dovevo fuggire da lì. Come se fossi vittima della sindrome di Stoccolma, avevo subito il lavaggio del cervello. Trovavo il mio rapitore comprensivo e indulgente ma, in realtà, mi stava trattenendo contro la mia volontà. Non avrei dovuto sentirmi grata per nessuna ragione. Era preferibile a Bones e forse non aveva mai inteso consegnarmi a lui. Magari era stata solo una scena per far sì che io lo apprezzassi. Il fatto che Crewe mi piacesse, che fosse bello fare sesso con lui e trascorrere tempo insieme, era un grosso segnale d’allarme. Avrei dovuto continuare a essere com’ero stata all’inizio e lottare ogni volta che ne avevo l’occasione. Mi ero rammollita e avevo cercato il suo supporto, e questo significava che ero impazzita. Dovevo andarmene. Pensai all’ultima cosa che Joseph mi aveva ripetuto più volte e lasciai che essa riempisse i miei pensieri per l’intero viaggio in aereo. Crewe bevve alcuni bicchieri di scotch e poi si addormentò contro lo schienale di pelle. Non si era rasato quella mattina prima di partire, perciò iniziava a vedersi una folta barba. Era incredibilmente affascinante sia mentre dormiva, sia da sveglio. Avvertii un frullo di farfalle nella pancia mentre mi lasciavo sopraffare dall’attrazione. Volevo baciarlo. Era ridicolo, dal momento che avrei dovuto desiderare di ucciderlo."
Nonostante la scrittura scorrevole e tutto sommato più che piacevole di Penelope Sky, non posso esimermi dal dire che questo secondo capitolo è molto meno interessante di quanto sia stato il primo, in tutto. Una trama esilissima che fa da sfondo a troppe e spesso noiose, scene di sesso selvaggio.
London sta mettendo in azione il piano stabilito con il fratello: rendersi un amante irresistibile ed eccezionale e tentare così di fare innamorare un uomo che si dichiara senza cuore. È convinta che in questo modo, riuscirà ad ottenere la sua libertà e salvare la vita del fratello. Crewe in questo nuovo libro è molto più tenero con lei e devo dire con sconcerto, che per essere un uomo potente e che traffica in armi, è di una ingenuità abissale. È sempre stato affascinato da quella che dovrebbe essere la sua schiava, ma che non ha perso niente della sua forza e del suo spirito, si trova disarmato quando London lo convince che conta su di lui per essere protetta. Ariel invece non è affatto cambiata, come sempre prova un grande astio per London e ne ha intuito il piano immediatamente ma per fortuna almeno fino alla fine, i suoi consigli cadranno nel vuoto. Ritroviamo anche personaggi ben peggiori, abbiamo il dispiacere di incrociare nuovamente Bones scoprendo che Crow, uno dei soci in affari di Crewe e il fratello, stanno cercando di riportare a casa la loro sorella Vanessa e purtroppo, chi ha letto l’altra serie ‘Bottoni e Pizzo’ sa bene che non sarà un’impresa coronata da successo. Al momento di questa storia, la giovane donna è la schiava del crudele Bones e si stanno facendo piani per liberarla.
Ancora una volta è London il personaggio che detta legge in questo libro, il suo desiderio di ritrovare la libertà e salvare il fratello, la porta a sottomettersi a Crewe, ma nello stesso tempo a non perdere di vista il piano minuziosamente preparato, eppure, quando Crewe comincia a cedere ed oltre che rapitore diviene anche amico e l’unico protettore in un mondo ostile, per la giovane donna tutto diventa più confuso. Non può fare a meno infatti di cominciare ad essere affascinata dal suo rapitore, che le regala il miglior sesso mai fatto, che sempre più spesso trascura i suoi affari per lei e le concede sempre più considerazione. L’ha privata della libertà, ma la veste come una regina e la fa vivere come tale. Quando finalmente il fratello di London è pronto per fare la sua mossa, lei si scoprirà disposta a fare di tutto per proteggere Crewe, anche se ormai l’intesa che sembravano avere trovato è persa per sempre. Sono personaggi ben caratterizzati quelli dell’autrice, ma devo essere sincera, faccio davvero fatica ad immedesimarmi e soprattutto a credere possibile l’innamorarsi di un uomo che ti considera almeno a parole, un animaletto domestico e minaccia di ucciderti, anche se poi diventa dolce come uno zuccherino.
Una serie ininterrotta di coiti di vario genere riempie i tre quarti di questo libro, che dico la verità mi ha annoiato alquanto, spesso ho avuto la tentazione di saltare pagine su pagine di membri in azione e bocche fameliche. Eppure, verso la fine tutto si è di colpo animato, troppo tardi per salvare un libro piatto che non ho amato in modo particolare, ma abbastanza interessante per mettere le basi del prossimo capitolo che con il colpo di scena finale si preannuncia del tutto diverso dai primi due.
Luvia63 - per RFS
"Fu allora che capii che dovevo fare un cambiamento. Dovevo fuggire da lì. Come se fossi vittima della sindrome di Stoccolma, avevo subito il lavaggio del cervello. Trovavo il mio rapitore comprensivo e indulgente ma, in realtà, mi stava trattenendo contro la mia volontà. Non avrei dovuto sentirmi grata per nessuna ragione. Era preferibile a Bones e forse non aveva mai inteso consegnarmi a lui. Magari era stata solo una scena per far sì che io lo apprezzassi. Il fatto che Crewe mi piacesse, che fosse bello fare sesso con lui e trascorrere tempo insieme, era un grosso segnale d’allarme. Avrei dovuto continuare a essere com’ero stata all’inizio e lottare ogni volta che ne avevo l’occasione. Mi ero rammollita e avevo cercato il suo supporto, e questo significava che ero impazzita. Dovevo andarmene. Pensai all’ultima cosa che Joseph mi aveva ripetuto più volte e lasciai che essa riempisse i miei pensieri per l’intero viaggio in aereo. Crewe bevve alcuni bicchieri di scotch e poi si addormentò contro lo schienale di pelle. Non si era rasato quella mattina prima di partire, perciò iniziava a vedersi una folta barba. Era incredibilmente affascinante sia mentre dormiva, sia da sveglio. Avvertii un frullo di farfalle nella pancia mentre mi lasciavo sopraffare dall’attrazione. Volevo baciarlo. Era ridicolo, dal momento che avrei dovuto desiderare di ucciderlo."
Nonostante la scrittura scorrevole e tutto sommato più che piacevole di Penelope Sky, non posso esimermi dal dire che questo secondo capitolo è molto meno interessante di quanto sia stato il primo, in tutto. Una trama esilissima che fa da sfondo a troppe e spesso noiose, scene di sesso selvaggio.
London sta mettendo in azione il piano stabilito con il fratello: rendersi un amante irresistibile ed eccezionale e tentare così di fare innamorare un uomo che si dichiara senza cuore. È convinta che in questo modo, riuscirà ad ottenere la sua libertà e salvare la vita del fratello. Crewe in questo nuovo libro è molto più tenero con lei e devo dire con sconcerto, che per essere un uomo potente e che traffica in armi, è di una ingenuità abissale. È sempre stato affascinato da quella che dovrebbe essere la sua schiava, ma che non ha perso niente della sua forza e del suo spirito, si trova disarmato quando London lo convince che conta su di lui per essere protetta. Ariel invece non è affatto cambiata, come sempre prova un grande astio per London e ne ha intuito il piano immediatamente ma per fortuna almeno fino alla fine, i suoi consigli cadranno nel vuoto. Ritroviamo anche personaggi ben peggiori, abbiamo il dispiacere di incrociare nuovamente Bones scoprendo che Crow, uno dei soci in affari di Crewe e il fratello, stanno cercando di riportare a casa la loro sorella Vanessa e purtroppo, chi ha letto l’altra serie ‘Bottoni e Pizzo’ sa bene che non sarà un’impresa coronata da successo. Al momento di questa storia, la giovane donna è la schiava del crudele Bones e si stanno facendo piani per liberarla.
Ancora una volta è London il personaggio che detta legge in questo libro, il suo desiderio di ritrovare la libertà e salvare il fratello, la porta a sottomettersi a Crewe, ma nello stesso tempo a non perdere di vista il piano minuziosamente preparato, eppure, quando Crewe comincia a cedere ed oltre che rapitore diviene anche amico e l’unico protettore in un mondo ostile, per la giovane donna tutto diventa più confuso. Non può fare a meno infatti di cominciare ad essere affascinata dal suo rapitore, che le regala il miglior sesso mai fatto, che sempre più spesso trascura i suoi affari per lei e le concede sempre più considerazione. L’ha privata della libertà, ma la veste come una regina e la fa vivere come tale. Quando finalmente il fratello di London è pronto per fare la sua mossa, lei si scoprirà disposta a fare di tutto per proteggere Crewe, anche se ormai l’intesa che sembravano avere trovato è persa per sempre. Sono personaggi ben caratterizzati quelli dell’autrice, ma devo essere sincera, faccio davvero fatica ad immedesimarmi e soprattutto a credere possibile l’innamorarsi di un uomo che ti considera almeno a parole, un animaletto domestico e minaccia di ucciderti, anche se poi diventa dolce come uno zuccherino.
Una serie ininterrotta di coiti di vario genere riempie i tre quarti di questo libro, che dico la verità mi ha annoiato alquanto, spesso ho avuto la tentazione di saltare pagine su pagine di membri in azione e bocche fameliche. Eppure, verso la fine tutto si è di colpo animato, troppo tardi per salvare un libro piatto che non ho amato in modo particolare, ma abbastanza interessante per mettere le basi del prossimo capitolo che con il colpo di scena finale si preannuncia del tutto diverso dai primi due.
Luvia63 - per RFS
April 1, 2019
This was a huge turnaround for me. Scotch King I was not a fan of and was not really going to give Scotch Queen a chance at all. Glad that I did. A Lot of Queen gave you more insight to the characters and how they developed into who they are and what they became. The dialogue grew drastically where old characters brought in from another series appeared to fit the mode that I came to know them in. Cane especially, ( Bones still not so much).
The only part that really got to me was how smart London is suppose to be but couldn't come to one conclusion on her own. I mean she was suppose to pre med. ( Can't really go into detail without giving out to much.)
I like reading the growth of Crewe and his feelings for London, how the author slowly changed the ways her refered to her when he spoke to other characters ( from Prisoner to his women). I recommend the 1st book be read so you get the whole story (even if I was not a fan of it) but I do think you could get away without reading it as the book progresses you get the backstory along the way.
Also.... The conclusion of this book was not what I was expecting, was not what I predicted and was truly an unexpected twist.
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