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Royal Reflections #3

Ravishing Reign

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“If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher.” (Abraham Lincoln)

Buried beneath the surface where Princess Lucille’s world is turned upside down, she must make impossible choices. Truth or deception, life or death, loyalty or love.

Who will survive?

Have you been Aleatha’d?

From New York Times best-selling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new contemporary romantic-suspense series, Royal Reflections, set in the world of the royal elite, where things are not as they appear.

Ravishing Reign is book three of the Royal Reflections series that began with Ruthless Reign and continued with Resilient Reign and Ravishing Reign.

7 pages, Audible Audio

Published April 11, 2023

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About the author

Aleatha Romig

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Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis, USA. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time with her friends and family, including her beloved grandchildren.

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than a million e-readers. Her next series, INFIDELITY (not about cheating) hit New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-seller lists. Aleatha has since released over fifty novels in multiple genres: dark romance, romantic suspense, thriller, and romantic comedy. She went back to her edge of your seat romantic suspense thrillers with her WEB SERIES trilogies, Devil’s Duet, Kingdom Come, and most recently with her suspense series, the Sin series, ready to binge.

The titles keep coming. Be sure to check out her website to stay up to date.

Aleatha is represented by Danielle Sanchez of SBR Media and PR with Wildfire Marketing.

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Profile Image for Samantha (bookgramsaga reviews).
930 reviews1,221 followers
April 11, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 (ARC)

Safety warnings:
- No cheating
- Mention of cheating (not MCs)
- No OW/OM drama
- Mention of physical/mental abuse
- Cliffhanger

I thought this would be the last book but there will another one to finish the series off 🙃

Imagine my surprise when I got towards the end of this book and was not sure how they would wrap it all up only to find out this is not the last book haha I missed that announcement but part of me is glad it wasn't since it would have been wrapped up really quickly and without cause.

We find out more information in this book about what ''might'' be going on. There are more players involved in this scam. I have a theory in my head right now but there is no way it's a reality but it if it is then wow lol

I don't trust anyone; I remember saying this in the last book, but I truly don't. The sister is just sketchy as hell, and I think she knows a lot more then she is saying, and I think she is helping a certain someone. Her parents? Nope. Everyone is just on the list of people who can be behind it all or know more than they have let on. Everything is not as black and white as we are led to believe.

I honestly feel bad for our MMC's - they are just puppets and the reasons behind all of this better be something incredible or it would all be for nothing.

The ending? I just whispered ''ah shit’’.

I don't get the angle that some characters might have in the long run, but I guess all will be revealed in the final book!

My reason for the 3.5 star rating is because I wanted a bit more answers but we got just more questions instead and that is frustrating haha
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1,972 reviews1,000 followers
April 11, 2023
All the while I was reading it, I kept creeping closer to his messy tangle of royal intrigue. Yet every thread i picked, Aleatha cut it off and gave me a different knot to unravel.
It was utmost frustrating to see there's So Much More at play behind the scenes than what our naked eyes can see.
Gaaaaaaah, these royals are the most messed up characters Aleatha has ever created.
And she created Tony!!
It's blemished landscape of Molave and Borinkia, now conjoined. it hosts a regicide, a bastard, an Other woman and who was in the infirmary again?
I have to mention he ignificance of Chapter 27 here.
An old adage "The Mask Over Time Becomes The Face Itself" is so beautifully showcased by this gifted author

"There was no longer a black-and-white differentiation between Oliver and Roman. The two were melding into one. "

And secret passages and seemingly innocent Queens and princesses baring their fangs.
Oh good lawd, this drama will be the end of me
#WriteAleathaWrite....real fast I'm having constipation just reading this hard to pass story.
I need more!!!!!
5 stars for Amygdalin
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2,879 reviews1,398 followers
April 9, 2023
4.5 Stars / 3.5 Steam Fans

Picks up where we left off and offered even more twists and turns. At one point, I just knew the "villain" was one person but then something else happened to shift that "villain" identity. I must say the ending throws us ANOTHER turn that could change the game in the conclusion book.

Video review available in Week 14: Apr 2 – Apr 8, 2023, weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk (https://www.youtube.com/@stephsromanc...)
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1,566 reviews82 followers
April 23, 2023
***4 "Ours!!!" stars***



"Nothing is as it appears..."

Aw God!!!! When this unbelievable mess will be untangled???
I am losing my head in here and I am trusting no one.... Not a single one person, except our two main characters who are pawns in political games that goes beyond and above them!!!
Poor Roman and poor Lucille!!!
The only good thing in this royal charade is that they have found each other and together, they are stronger!!!

"I love you, my Roman."

I won't hide to you that I had the impression that this was going to be the last book, but guess what??? It wasn't!!! And even though I am thirsty for answers, I love that we are having another one book, cause as the story proceeded in here, it is necessary!!!
Lucille and Roman had become very lovable to me and honestly, I am squeezing my head to see how this story could end, but it is impossible with everything that is happening in here!!!

"You're my princess, Lucille. There's no one else."

Honestly, I don't know what to think anymore...
The only sure thing is that the royal court sucks...
No parents, no royalty, no siblings can be trusted!!! Everyone is hiding something and I am wondering what it really is!!!
Roman is starting to lose his real self in a role that he has been forced into and I hope that this will save his life at the end...
And Lucille had started to act like a true queen...
But can be a happily ever after exist for these two when so many twisted and deadly secrets are surrounding them???

"There was no longer a black-and-white differentiation between Oliver and Roman. The two were melding into one. "

**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
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3,734 reviews525 followers
April 12, 2023
The secrets keep coming; you do not know who to trust in this series. And that ending! I should say that cliffhanger because we have one more book to go to the end. Still, WOW, that was a whopper of a bomb to drop, and now my mind is reeling with all the different scenarios on what will happen next and who is really who they say they are and oh, there are just so many possibilities it's endless.

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554 reviews103 followers
April 15, 2023
This series you don't know if you going or coming...who to trust and who not to trust. Just when you think you have figured things out the rug is swept from under you. Will the real Price Roman please stand. Geez who and where are all these Princes coming from and which one will come out the victor. Molave Palace has so many secrets, which one will be reveal first...
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2,097 reviews23 followers
April 11, 2023
As time passes, the plot thickens and Lucille and Roman grow closer! The events from the last book reverberate through this one, with more twists in an already complex and puzzling plot in which the truth is obscure and it is difficult to know just what is truly going on. I look forward to the last book and the resolution of this intriguing story. 💖💖💖💖
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2,787 reviews107 followers
April 5, 2023
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I couldn’t put this book down! Ravishing Reign is the 3rd book in the Royal Reflections series. It begins right where the 2nd book left off and it takes off like a rocket. You just don’t know who to trust in this crazy royal family. Just when you think you have something in this story figured out…you don’t. I don’t want to give any spoilers…all I will say is DAMN, I didn’t see that coming and I can’t wait for the final installment of this series!!!! 5 ⭐️’s!!!!
~Kim💜
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196 reviews2 followers
April 10, 2023
The twists and turns continue in book 3 of this series. Some questions are answered but so many others are asked! Be prepared for a page turner with a cliffhanger that will drop your jaw… this is Aleatha Romig after all!
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820 reviews846 followers
April 18, 2023
4.5 Stars

The third book in the series did not disappoint. It picked up from the second book and continued on at a fast pace that led to an ending that of course felt like I had been Aleatha’d.

I am loving how Roman and Lucille are growing in their relationship and trusting one another. I feel that they are the only two within all the characters that you can trust as a reader. The king and queen and the sister and brother-in-law are all smoke and mirrors. So many secrets and lies!! I look forward to the last book where all the answers are held and hopefully a happily ever after for Prince Roman and Princess Lucille.

*advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
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2,549 reviews59 followers
April 11, 2023
After the way the last book ended, I wondered how Roman/Oliver was going to get out of the mess he found himself in. It was hard to think of a way out because, from the beginning of this series, you never knew what was going to happen because you felt like you couldn't trust what you were reading.
With Lucille and Roman/Oliver growing closer and things becoming better for them you have to wonder what is about to happen because if you have read anything from this author, you know that there is a surprise behind every page, or so it seems. It is called being Aleatha'd and I love every page I read from this author. I will say that I was not looking for that cliffhanger and I can not wait for the next book to see how Roman/Oliver and Lucille find their HEA.
**I received a free copy of this book to read and review and this is my honest opinion**
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273 reviews22 followers
April 11, 2023
Aleatha, Aleatha, Aleatha- the woman knows how to end a book with some suspense!!! Each book in this series leaves me with more: more questions, more excitement, more angst, more thrill! This book was no different. Page for page, I couldn’t wait to find out what other shoe was going to drop. I couldn’t wait to know what new bit of the story Roman was going to learn, how he was going to include Lucille, and how the two of them would address it together. I love how the relationship between these two characters have grown. Let me say now, if you haven’t read the series from book 1, please do! It is a must to really understand what’s going on and I would hate for this story to be spoiled for you. This review will be spoiler free because I want that for all my reviews but I do reference the story line some and I don’t want to reveal anything you need to discover for yourself!

Having said that, I just really enjoy watching these characters grow and develop. I’ve enjoyed watching their relationship together change in the best way but I’ve also loved seeing each individual really come into their own in their royal and personal roles. Lucille, especially in this book, has really turned into a woman who is strong and unafraid, unyielding in her pursuit of knowing her own worth and wanting others to see it too. I LOVE that. Roman has truly dedicated himself to the task at hand which is so interesting to see happen and has kept me on pins and needles to know how it’s all going to play out for him. The Queen and Isabella have also raised more questions for me after reading this book. Then there’s some characters who just continue to make me ill!

Overall, this was another wonderful installment in this series and I am so glad I had the opportunity to read it. I am so sad there is only one book left of this story, but you can make sure the second that book hits my kindle, the pages will start flying!! Bring it on Ms. Romig!
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658 reviews
April 2, 2023
Aleatha Romig once again brings her 5-star writing to this exceptional series giving us all the twists, turns, suspense, thrills, romance and steam that one could wish for when diving into this imaginary royal world. Ravishing Reign, Book 3, picks up where Resilient Reign, Book 2, left off. The intensity of the characters jumps off the pages from the first chapter right on through to the last. The suspense level increases as questions are answered and new questions arise. This story is multi-layered, twisted and filled with secrets craving to be uncovered. Prince Roman and Princess Lucille bring the romance and steamy scenes to life as we're left to wonder who exactly can they trust? Who's good, who's bad, who's pulling all the strings? And what about another cliffhanger ending?!! This is an Aleatha Romig book after all!

I am LOVING this series! There's so much happening, you may want a detailed spreadsheet to follow along and figure out who is who and what they are doing. Personally, I just adore flipping the pages and discovering yet another sub-plot happening that I need to figure out! I need answers and I need them now! Aleatha Romig's exceptional writing takes you inside the palace walls, behind the scenes and pulls you right along with her characters as if you are a member of the Royal Court. The emotions are at an all-time high as the stakes rise even higher for Prince Roman and Princess Lucille. Will they find their happily-ever-after or will Court rules, Royal protocol, and evil characters with their own agendas win out and destroy their epic love story? I, for one, can't wait to find out!
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1,953 reviews49 followers
April 10, 2023
Reviewed by Robyn for Saucy Reviews on Kinky Korner

After such a cliffhanger at the end of book two, Resilient Reign, I was ready for anything to happen—as is the norm with Ms Romig’s books. Thankfully the story literally continues on straight away and we find out a few things immediately.

Talk about excitement plus, this story has so much happening with lots of twists and turns I can’t say too much as I don’t want to spoil anything for readers. I can say I love how much the drama continued to completely absorb me, I found myself not wanting to put this book down at all. The emotions in the story reflect this drama and at times I was so worried for them, then excited and happy for them but whatever the emotion… you feel it deeply as you read.

Lucille and Roman, the lead characters, keep becoming more and more likable. I didn’t think that would be possible yet it’s true. As their character profiles continue to be built up with more and more added, I like them even more.

I am so interested to know what’s going to happen in the final book of this amazing Royal Reflections series, especially with the ending to this story. Yep, she did it again!

*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*

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2,313 reviews92 followers
April 10, 2023

I wrote this review for Saucy Reviews on Kinky Korner.
After such a cliffhanger at the end of book two, Resilient Reign, I was ready for anything to happen—as is the norm with Ms Romig’s books. Thankfully the story literally continues on straight away and we find out a few things immediately.

Talk about excitement plus, this story has so much happening with lots of twists and turns I can’t say too much as I don’t want to spoil anything for readers. I can say I love how much the drama continued to completely absorb me, I found myself not wanting to put this book down at all. The emotions in the story reflect this drama and at times I was so worried for them, then excited and happy for them but whatever the emotion… you feel it deeply as you read.

Lucille and Roman, the lead characters, keep becoming more and more likeable. I didn’t think that would be possible yet it’s true. As their character profiles continue to be built up with more and more added, I like them even more.

I am so interested to know what’s going to happen in the final book in this amazing Royal Reflections series, especially with the ending to this story. Yep, she did it again!
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640 reviews127 followers
April 10, 2023

Ravishing Reign was amazing. The third book of this series and I'm really enjoying it kept me engaged without dragging on. The story continues where Relentless Reign ends and for a couple of nail-biting moments, after gunshots were fired, who among the two Romans survives? The plot became more interesting and complicated. The pages of this book are filled with mystery, suspense, betrayal, and steamy romance between our two main characters.

This series is well-written and fast-paced and will leave you rushing for the next book as soon as you finish one. Full of interesting characters good and bad. You just have to know what happens next after another cliffy ending of this book! Makes me think of the different scenarios of how it will all end. But knowing how great Ms. Romig is with this kind of genre, I bet it's going to be an epic one. I strongly recommend this book to all readers of this type of fiction.



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1,005 reviews12 followers
April 5, 2023
WTH??? The more I read the more questions I have...Why Aleatha Romig must you do this to me! I love these books and they could go on forever (even with the cliffhangers) and I would continue to devour each one.
Roman and Lucy finally get to have their ceremony to recommit to one another. Their love has stayed true and strong. They are hoping that the revelations of past misdeeds will not hurt them or their commitment to each other. There are surprises along the way some happy and some not so much. I'm still unsure who to trust or believe. I'm not even sure who the true bad guys are except that Roman and Lucy are quite sure either. Aleatha Romig keeps us guessing after each chapter I'm not sure who I believe (not even Lucy's own parents). If you love a good romance and mystery you will find it ALL here in this series!❤️
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915 reviews21 followers
April 12, 2023
MY HEAD IS SPINNING!

Lord, my head is spinning! What I thought I knew and what is are like leaves on a tree; ever changing and then swirling in the wind's fickle breezes, landing willy nilly or disappearing altogether! Again we've been Aleatha'd!

Roman and Lucille are struggling to find their way, both happy and secure in their love for each other but unsure if there is anyone else they can trust. More secrets are revealed as Noah is exposed as well as Francis's true colors. Who else is working with Alek and who is behind all the plots? That is what Roman and Lucille have to find out as even more is at stake than just their lives. Some revelations brought out at the ending are too complex and stunning and I'm at a loss to figure out what they will do! I can't wait for Book Four - Relevant Reign!
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508 reviews35 followers
April 18, 2023
I have really enjoyed the first two books in this series but this one fell flat for me purely due to the "shock" ending. It didn't really make sense in the context of what we knew and honestly just felt unnecessary. I really do feel sorry for our main characters as nothing seems to ever pan out for them and at this point, they are in way too deep to get out. I am invested enough in this story that I will definitely finish the last book but I'm going to need a really solid explanation for that ending because it just didn't add up with the plans that Roman and the Duke had in place that made it so Lucille needed that procedure. Hopefully Aleatha can bring everything back together for the last book because this had been a very solid series up until this point.
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412 reviews42 followers
April 8, 2023
RAVISHING REIGN (ROYAL REFLECTIONS BOOK THREE)

Release Date: 04/11/23
Kindle Unlimited: [X]YES [ ]NO
Stand-alone: [ ]YES [X]NO
Author: Aleatha Roming
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5
Spiciness rating: 🌶️/5
POV: Dual, first person
Main Characters: Lucille & Roman
Genre: Romantic suspense
Tropes: secret identity, royal romance

Review:

Every book in this series makes me more doubtful of what is really happening. With every new fact revealed, what we thought we knew, we didn’t really know. That’s a effect way of keeping us on our toes.

The only certainty I have is that Lucille and Roman have real feelings for each other, the rest is open and I can’t wait to see how these lovable characters will find their HEA on the next book.

*** I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. ***
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1,077 reviews17 followers
April 9, 2023
✨ARC Review ✨
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Thank you to Aleatha Romig and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for the ARC to review.
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I need book 4 now!!! There were so many new and old questions in this book and I need answers😵‍💫. I loved Roman even more. He truly fell and fought for Lucille. I loved the way Lucille begins to take charge of her life and fights for what she wants. This book had so many new twists and turns that I was on the edge of my seat. The ending was perfect and that cliffhanger left me speechless. I need answers and I cannot wait to see how this story unfolds and closes!!
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8,992 reviews16 followers
April 11, 2023
Ravishing Reign by Aleatha Romig is book Three in the Royal Reflections Series. This continues the story of Lucille and Roman/Oliver that started in the previous books: Riled Reign (Prequel), Ruthless Reign (Book 1) and Resilient Reign (Book 2). So, you will need to have read them to fully enjoy this one I feel. This book picks up where we left off and just keeps going. This was a really great exciting romance that with the story line kept you turning the pages to see what was going to happen.
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791 reviews12 followers
April 7, 2023
Ravishing Reign book #3 in the Royal Reflections series could not get any better, or could it?

Resilient Reign ended on a typical Aleatha cliffhanger, and I honestly had zero clue as to where Ravishing Reign would go.

This talented author NEVER disappoints. Roman/Oliver is fully immersed in his role for Molave, but the mysteries and secrets just keep on coming. Lucille and Roman still don't know who to trust, but one thing is for sure readers are going to freaking love this book. I absolutely loved this book.

I am very much looking forward to the final book Relevant Reign.

⚠️ Warning ⚠️

Nail-biting cliffhanger ahead!!😆🫣
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1,639 reviews97 followers
April 10, 2023
After finishing RESILIENT REIGN I couldn’t wait to dive into this book. I’m so pleased the story followed straight on. So I was straight back on the edge of my seat, wondering what was going to happen next. I had so many questions.
Who would survive?
What was real?
Can anybody be trusted?
The suspense was off the charts!

So when you think you know. YOU DON’T is all I’m going to say. Can’t wait for the finale.
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1,149 reviews3 followers
March 28, 2023
Another great addition to the series. Roman and Lucille have recommitted to each other but there are more secrets to be unearthed. Will the answers bring all the royals together or tear them all apart? I can’t wait to find out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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2,031 reviews28 followers
April 10, 2023
Wow! A great addition to this series. All the twist and turns will have you on the edge of your seat. That ending will have you begging for the conclusion of this story. A must read.
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364 reviews4 followers
March 31, 2023
The story of Roman and Lucille continues and in totally gripping Aleatha Romig form, as soon as you think you have worked out what is happening a large twist comes at you.
Brilliant charachters, a real love story with lots of hints of who dunnit and who do you really know or trust?
Who is the real person and who is an imposter.
Greed,lust and power rolled in to a brilliant read.
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480 reviews1 follower
April 7, 2023
What on earth have I just read! Again I can’t believe how this has ended. This story just keeps getting better and better, the plot twists keep coming. Roman and Lucile are still trying to navigate their way through this crazy story, but right at the end another spanner is thrown in. I can’t wait for the next book
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1,732 reviews54 followers
April 9, 2023
The twists just keep on coming. Some questions are answered, but then even more questions arise. I can not wait to see how Roman and Lucille’s journey ends.
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745 reviews10 followers
March 31, 2023
In this third installment to her Royal Reflections series, author Aleatha Romig continues to spin an intricate web of lies, secrets, and intrigue amidst the shrouded backdrop of Roman and Lucille’s scorching romance. And as I greedily devoured each book in this highly suspenseful royal saga, my mind has worked tirelessly to set the myriad of puzzle pieces into their rightful place. But with each burning question that is ultimately answered, additional perplexing questions rise to the surface. Hence, I am—once again—left hanging on the edge of a precipice, anxiously awaiting both the fate of this royal couple and the destiny of Molave to finally be revealed.
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