“I’ll always come back to you.”
“I know, If I didn’t believe that, I wouldn’t let you go.”
“Believe it. It’s true. Always.”
"When you leave right now, you will walk and not run.”
“I’d never run from you, remember? But I’ll always run back."
Can you feel the emotions in this conversation? Oh I sure did!
This is my first time to read f/m with m/m genre. This sequel depicts love in many shades. It's not usually my thing. But after this book, it didn't feel awkward anymore. It wasn't dirty and it wasn't grossly written so it worked for me. Towards the end you will get the shocking discovery that aside from Griffin, there's another bisexual couple around. My head turned with the discovery.
Since the first book is about Nora, this sequel is centered on the tumultuous yet intense story of Soren and Nora with the beautiful side story of Michael and Griffin. So "the angel" here is Michael. Of course Kingsley, Wesley and Juliette is around as well as new characters like Suzanne and Patrick.
The story is so full of twists and turns that I couldn't stop reading it. I'm also amazed that I haven't lost the interest yet especially since I have the tendency to get bored with sequels. Now I'm with book 2 and I peeked at book 3 and 4 (the prince and the mistress), sorry I couldn't help it, I am just so engrossed with the story that I want to finish it all in a week.
Honestly, I've had this sequel on my radar for quite sometime now. I haven't picked it up because I learned the gist of the forbidden story. I usually stay away from the topic because I am a Catholic and I thought I'd feel awkward with the story. Because of the recent release of The Saint and with it, the outstanding reviews, my attention peeked. I tried the first book, The Siren, although there are some issues that I personally don't agree with, overall I liked the book, I loved the heroine (Nora), I didn’t feel any negative reactions and I didn’t feel any disrespect to my religion. So here I am, on the way to the third book, excitement and curiosity still high with a new perspective on the hero (Soren) and I still couldn't get enough.
I couldn't believe it at first but towards the end I was rooting for Soren and Nora. Wrong as it may be, but the story has such a strong pull that you get intrigued by it. Their relationship is so not normal, theirs is the ultimate forbidden romance, yet the love and connection is there and truly felt. Their love so strong they are able to let go of some issues that normal couple would find unacceptable.
This series is not for everyone but I'm still recommending it. Just don't take it too seriously and remember that it's meant to be read and enjoyed only for a little while, to escape and experience how others live their lives. It's not real life. Don't let it shake your faith.
Also, you may think that because it's erotica, the sex would be a major part. That's not the case, there's sex but not so much. There are scenes were it's fade to black and readers are left with their imagination. So there, if you think you can give it a go, do so because it's worth it.
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 5
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 5
Did I experience book hangover? 5
Do I want more of the story? 5
Love, like or just okay? 5 Loved it!
Overall Rating: 5 stars
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