Dorian “I was a God back then. Untouchable. Consequences didn’t apply to me. It was my right to do whatever I wanted—I never thought it would eventually cost me the one woman I’d ever fallen in love with.” I should’ve just told her everything from day one. Not that it would have mattered. I always knew it’d be too much. That the dirt of my past would ruin us. I can’t blame her for leaving me. For the pain everything caused her. If I were a nice guy, I’d let her go. Maybe I’m an evil bastard, but whatever the fuck it takes, that woman will return to me. Demitra “You think you know someone’s reputation—then you find out it’s so much dirtier than you imagined.” My soul is addicted. Living without him is impossible. Five months of having him and it feels like I’ve never lived without him at all. Now, I’ll have to learn. Will have to rip him out of my being. Or I can choose to suffer through the struggle. To fight. To accept the pain in order to keep him. To go up against everyone standing in our way. Including my own father.
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This book is the conclusion to Dorian and Demi's story in the Allure series and I gotta say, these character wrung me through the ringer in this final book. So many twists and turns had me wondering if Dorian and Demi were ever going to make it and boy did it drive me crazy until the end? Yes it did, but I'm so happy that they got their happily ever after in the end. I highly recommend this whole series to anyone whose looking for a twisty dark erotic taboo romance then look no further than the Allure series.
“To Lose You” é o terceiro livro da série “Allure” e é narrado por ambos os protagonistas, Dorian e Demi. Tive o privilégio de receber um ARC (Advanced Reader Copy). Este livro estará disponível a partir de dia 15 de Fevereiro! Embora tenha gostado bastante dos dois primeiros livros, confesso que este foi sem dúvida o meu preferido. Aqui pudemos ver as verdadeiras emoções e sentimentos das personagens, e não tanto daquela química que esteve bastante presente no segundo livro (embora ainda estivesse). Adorei que tivéssemos a oportunidade de conhecer mais das personagens secundárias. Gostei imenso da mãe da Demi, sempre a apoiá-la e disponível para a ajudar fosse no que fosse. Detestei o seu pai, que não deu o braço a torcer e acabou por dar imensas dores de cabeça à Demi. Também adorei conhecer melhor as amigas da Demi e os amigos do Dorian. Aquela viagem a Chicago tinha tudo para correr mal! Detestei a Monica desde a primeira vez que ela apareceu no primeiro livro, e neste último ela tornou-se simplesmente insuportável. Obcecada, invejosa, ciumenta e claramente com problemas psicológicos. Fiquei feliz por no final tudo correr bem! Achei o epílogo adorável e espero que a Demi e o Dorian tenham o final que tanto merecem depois de tudo o que passaram! Um obrigada à autora @nisabelleblanco pelo ARC!
I love Demi & Dorian but at times I wanted too smack Demi because she should fight for her man. I get where she was coming from but if you love someone, then you should fight for them and fight for a future together. I’m so glad when she finally was ready too fight for Dorian. Great story with great characters that I really enjoyed.
I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Dorian and Demi's story had the perfect ending and kept me hooked page after page!! There conclusion was so worth the wait and I loved to see how Demi transform into a no nonsense woman and took what was rightfully hers!!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
Dorian I should've just told her everything from day one. Not that it would have mattered. I always knew it'd be too much. That the dirt of my past would ruin us. I can't blame her for leaving me. For the pain everything caused her. If I was a nice guy, I'd let her go. Maybe I'm an evil man, but whatever it takes, that woman will return to me. Demitra My soul is addicted. Living without him is impossible. Five months of having him and it feels like I've never lived without him at all. Now, I'll have to learn. Will have to rip him out of my being. Or I can choose to suffer through the struggle. To fight. To accept the pain in order to keep him. TO go up against everyone standing in our way. Including my own father.
This is the third book in the Allure Series. You have to read the first two book, To Want You, and To Have You before diving in To Lose You. This is the conclusion to The Allure Series and I have to say that it was filled with drama, some times that just might melt the kindle out of your very hands and I always felt like I was on the edge waiting to see what would happen next. I loved Demi and Dorian so much and this has to be my favorite book in the series. Dorian has a past that is coming back to destroy the chance he has at happiness. He is going to lose the only woman that he has ever loved and he can not let that happen. Demi is his life, the air he breathes and he can't make it without her. Demi is a woman that knows that she is so in love with a man that has a past and has done some things that are just absolutely crazy. But once their love for each other is discovered things are about to get even crazier than they already were. This is after all an age gap romance and I feel like you should know that Dorian is Demi's father's brother. But don't let that make you not read this book. They are perfect together. But there is going to be a scandal and Demi is going to have to fight as hard as she can for Dorian. Here is where at times I wanted to shake her and scream at her to fight for her man. Open your mouth and defend him woman before I fall off my couch. I really love these two together and have rooted for them through this entire series. Will they get the happily ever after they so deserve to have? You have to read to find out but this is one series you do not want to miss. I have loved every single second of rereading the first two book and then the finale was all new to me.
To Lose You is the final book in the Allure series and the exciting conclusion to Dorian and Demi’s journey to forever. If I though book 1 & 2 where good, book 3 completely blew them away. So, the first thing to know is this book is a dual POV, but it is Dorian for the first half then Demi for the last. The next is you have probably guessed from the title, yep that’s right To Lose You. Dorian and Demi have the biggest fight on their hands, the fight for their love. I was blown away by the whole craziness of the situation that Dorian and Demi found themselves in. Dorian’s past is well let’s put it this way he didn’t hold back. He never thought that his past would come back to bite him and make him lose the one thing he wants more than anything in the world. She is his air to breathe, his lifeline, without her life is dull and drab, what is there to fight for if not her love and devotion. Demi has a tough decision on her hand. All her insecurities that were brought to light in book 2 are boiling over in the last book. There is so much coming at her all at once she loses her way. It feels like a betrayal even though it was from the past but how can she move on. Neither have ever had a relationship, Dorian as he was a playboy and Demi as she is so young. They are scared and confused as to how to proceed but both must be strong and fight for what they want. Dorian is prepared but is Demi just to young to push through? It will not be easy but they should lean on each other instead of pushing each other away. Who will win in the fight for love the couple or the rest of the world?? This is such a nail biting, dramatic story and if you are invested in Dorian and Demi then you will not want to miss this gripping conclusion!!
This is one stormy love story. The final third part is within our grasp at last, book buddies :-) Rejoice!
Demi and Dorian are on the brink of disaster, struggling with their possessiveness over each other but also battling enemies bent on destroying them. It was hard to see them deep in anguish and despair. However, the hotness episodes are epic and mind-blowing. Against walls, in an alley... you name it.
Dorian is facing his reckoning as his past comes to haunt him in the shape of vindictive women and shameful debauchery. Demi, on her part, tries to cope, but the poor thing has a hard time accepting her older lover's free ways. The theme here is redemption and trust.
I still find this author's rich and vivid writing style very appealing. The characters have their chance to each tell their point of view as the book is divided into two parts. It complements the other two books very nicely. Another thing I liked is that friends of the main characters are going through their own romantic drama and it's fun to follow their heartbreaks and desires on the side.
I think this finale is full of blazing-hot passion, a man who proves his commitment and a woman who forgives him after showing her own backbone, planning her clever victory and dreaming of a future with all the perks. It was worth the wait!
N. Isabelle Blanco’s long awaited conclusion to the Allure series is finally here - and it did not disappoint!
Dorian and Demi have had quite the whirlwind romance and it’s only getting wilder in this book. Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster of angst, frustration, and longing as they deal when several relationship-altering events come to light.
In any age gap relationship, there is usually an experience gap and this book definitely keeps up with that trend. Though Dorian has taught Demi many things, there is still a gap that threatens Demi’s security in the relationship. As secrets are revealed, the distance between them gets wider. Demi surprised me by being firm in her expectations and feelings while navigating the scandal. Dorian, however, I really just needed him to get it together! I know he thought he was being noble by protecting Demi from the truth, but he should have also considered telling her many things sooner. Like I’ve said, rollercoaster of a read while two people very much in love keep running away from each other and their feelings.
I truly liked this book the most out of the series. This is novel-length, had great pacing, wonderful character arcs, and dialogue that made me feel many, many things.
TW: harassment and stalking Tropes: age gap, dual POV, HEA
**I received an advanced reader copy of this book, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
I was excited and so looking forward to reading Dorian and Demitra's ending to their love story. They were both facing a lot of heartache and questions regarding the status of their relationship. Dorian was afraid if Demitra found out about his sordid past that she would leave him and Demitra was frustrated that there was something that Dorian wouldn't tell her because she would stick by him through anything. When Demitra was forced to find out through emails and videos broadcast to the public she wasn't sure if she was strong enough to still be with Dorian and face the scrutiny from everyone around, and was forced to take a break. This book was so exciting and left me in anticipation on what the couple would face next. I am very happy with the ending and glad to see that the couple ended up getting their revenge against the woman causing them all this trouble. This was an awesome and steamy series that I would definitely read again sometime in the future. I received a reveiw copy of this story and am leaving a voluntary honest review.
I was so excited to read the end of this series (must be read in order) but man was I so sad to let it go. This series was definitely full of emotions for me. Thank you so much Ms. Blanco <3. Dorian and Demi forever <3 <3 <3 <3. This is the third and final book in the series. We were left on a cliffhanger in the last book 'To Have You' when Demi is faced with a choice to either leave Dorian due to problems caused by Monica or to fight for their love.
"I'll do everything in my power to protect you".
To Lose You is first told in Dorian's POV and the second half is told from Demi's POV. It was a wild ride from the start with all the problems that Monica caused Dorian and Demi to have due her jealously. I loved how the story was told and also how Demi's friends tied into this story. So many secrets came to light and some secrets weren't just about Dorian and Demi. I definitely recommend this book to those that enjoy *ADULT* romance.
Dorian has been going through so many emotions and when he finally accepts the fact he is in love with Demi his life is blowing up in front of him. All he has wanted is to build a life with her but Monica will not allow that to happen she is blackmailing him and threatens to release things from his past. Demi is not prepared for what is coming and she is not strong enough to not walk away unscathed. When life gets too tough she runs and Dorian is left drowning. This story is full of jealousy and wrath of a women who feels she is scorned by a man that was never hers to begin with. We see Demi become the woman she needs to be and they stand by each other in the end to put a stop to the devastation that has been falling all around them. This book made the story what it was. We finally get an ending we can all appreciate and love. Demi has come into her own and Dorian is a better man for it. Phenomenal ending. I was given this book as an ARC for my honest review.
This is the third book in this series by this author. This is the story of the character Demi and Dorian, these two characters have amazing chemistry between them from the start. These two characters are strong individuals. This book is filled with drama, angst and lots of passion. This book has chemistry and passion jumping out of the pages as you read. This is the first book in this series that I've read and I'll definitely be going back and reading more in the future.
I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review
Dorian and Demi have an enemy and her name is Monica. She is ex-lover of Dorian’s and can’t get over the fact that Dorian has moved on.
Dorian is stuck in limbo between his old life as a bachelor and a man who wants to be committed to Demi. What lengths will Monica go through to get him back? What secrets will she expose?
I loved this book so much! It was exciting and steamy!! Demi proves she was not a pushover and she was in control of her life. I’m so proud of her character!! She held her head high when faced with Monica’s sneers.
I have to say it didn’t end the way I thought it was headed but I’m not mad about it at all! Great ending to a fabulous story! Ms. Blanco I am a fan of your writing and I will be reading more from you!!
Wow wow wow What a conclusion to this extremely steamy story. Where I thought the story was going completely blindsided me. I KNEW MONICA WOULD BE TROUBLE BUT THIS WAS INSANE. I was extremely happy to see the growth Demi went through in this last book. She became the badass female I knew she could be. Took the entire situation into her hands and showed she can handle it all. I was so happy the Dorian throughout the entire story continued to prove and show how head over heels he was for this girl AND THE DELICIOUS TENSION DURING THE 3 WEEKS 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I am most definitely gonna need a novella of them at the wedding with children and life down the road. This was age gap excellence and Dorian and Demitra are exquisite.
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To Lose You by N Isabelle Blanco is the third and final book in this trilogy. Needs to be read in order. As I am with all of Ms. Blanco's books, I absolutely love the F out of it! Just like the first 2 books, I was captivated right from the beginning...
“You’re still mine, Dorian. I don’t care if you’re in denial about it.” - Monica
Dorian has a past that is coming back to destroy his chance at happiness. Including losing the only woman he's ever loved. Demitra is in love with a man with a sordid and crazy past. The plot thickens after their romance is discovered and it cause a roller coaster reaction.... Will love win over scandal? Does Demi fight for Dorian? Do they get their HEA?
READ, READ, READ 5 MILLION STARS for this EPIC conclusion.
This story is a taboo, father's best friend and age gap romance.... the final book is in 2 parts and both POVs, so we get into both of their heads and hearts...we feel how they both feel; love, sadness, torment and all the emotions in between. This story was fantastic from book 1 to 3 and as always N Isabelle Blanco tells an amazing story! Dorian and Demtria's story had all the elements of an epic love story. There was intrigue, suspense, angst and lets not forget their hot chemistry!
“I’ll make you love me, Demitra. Even if it’s the last f*-*-*g thing I do.” - Dorian
“This one is mine. You’ll have to find another dance partner.” -Demitra
“Aren’t you going to kiss your girlfriend hello?” - Demitra
I absolutely loved the way Dorian and Demitra’s story concluded! It was phenomenal and everything I needed! I was once again utterly captivated, highly entertained and kept on the edge of my seat the whole way through. It was one hell of an emotional rollercoaster ride that had me gripping my kindle tightly needing to absorb everything about this epic love story.
Brilliantly written conclusion to this insanely amazing love story that is filled with suspense, angst, drama, anger, passion and love.
I hate to see Dorian and Demitra’s story end here as I could continue reading about these two forever.
I am new to the world of this author so was excited to read this book. Dorian and Demi were a great pair. The way they fought for each other at some point was great even though she could have cough from the get go. Ok let me start of by saying I could not connect with these characters. There was just something that didn’t connect for me. The book itself was good the characters were good and the story line had so much potential but it was just not for me. I only took off one start because it wasn’t the authors fault it was me. I was not connecting with the story or characters there for I was unable to get into the story.
Now THAT was the story I was expecting and hoping for all along. Was there still a lot of steam? Yes. Did the plot get lost? Most definitely not. After only really skimming the first two books, this book found me unable to look away while drama exploded from the pages. No one was safe in this book and it certainly takes you on a mind boggling journey. Will they be able to move past everything and get their happily ever after? You'll have to read to find out. I always love watching authors grow, and I think these three books show the best example of how it shows that I've experienced in a long time, if ever.
I have been waiting for this absolutely amazing ending to Demi and Dorians love story. What a intense ride Demi goes on from getting some things you don't need shoved into your life. The age gap romance shows as he knows what he wants now and nothing will stop him including his ling time friend Demi's farther. We watch Demi's strength grow into a brave and sexy woman who claims her man in a way that made me think I might start getting dancing lessons. Gotta read *To Want You* and *To Have You* first loved this series.
The angst was high in this one and while I loved Demi and Dorian together there was a part of me that wanted to shake Demi but I also understood where she was coming from too. OOOOOO BOOOOOYYYYYYY did I want a different end for a noseybody. (I won't say too much to avoid spoilers)
If you have a chance grab these books and dive into all the heat and desire that surround Demi and Dorian.
Age Gap , Taboo and Fathers best friend so many of my all time favorite tropes entwined in this amazing book / series .Prepare to be blown away by the conclusion of Dorian and Demi’s whirlwind love story . What a emotional rollercoaster, full of angst , frustration, steam , off the charts chemistry, heartbreak, and life altering events .This series is actually the first I have read by this author but I can say with certainty it will not be my last . I just loved it so freaking much
I was on the edge of my seat from the start with this book. It was so emotional and had lots of drama. I didn’t know what was going to happen next with this couple.
Dorian’s past has come to haunt him… Will Demitra stand by her man? Can love conquer all?
To Lose You is the final instalment of this series so if you haven’t read the two previous books, I recommend you do so.
Talk about being on the edge of your seat. The final installment in Dorian and Demi is filled with drama, angst, revenge, and so much more. This is a full-length novel so it was a lot longer than the previous books but it gives us everything we have been waiting for.
You can tell Demi's age at times, especially when she finds out the whole truth about Dorian. But Dorian didn't act his age at times as well. This was amazing and I couldn't get enough.
Yes. Yes, I did. I purchased the second book on December 27th 2012. That was 3 days after it was released. 9 YEARS later the final book came out.... And while I'm still HEAVILY annoyed by that... and had resigned myself to the fact we would never get an ending.... This book was absolutely amazing and I definitely did not want it to end.
I am new to this series, coming on book number 3, but I loved it. I was captivated by the relationship between Dorian and Demi. Bad boy who sleeps around becomes a committed one. I loved how everything seemed to be falling apart when his ex, Monica, set out to ruin them. It was very exciting to see how they get themselves through this.
I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
Where do I start Demi and Dorian 's story was perfect, it was all kinds of crazy sexy and romantic, I loved all the characters in this book. I know Demi was inexperienced and Dorian was this sex on stick with a past I am glad Demi puller her head out of her arse and fought with the beautiful man who loved her with such passion.
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Final book in the trilogy and i was sooo damn happy when Demi FINALLY grew a back bone and fought to keep her man. As always the sex scene were...well...hot as fuck. I'm so glad i stumbled on this series. Dorian's love and loyalty for Demiare what dreams are made of, despite his...episodes. Will be recommending this trilogy.
Third and last book of this series and it was so good ! This was the biggest read of the series which was great as I wanted more . They say love conquers all… but will it ?? You have to read this to find out . When Dorians past comes back to haunt them will they make it ? I like Demi she is a strong women and really shows in this book and the chemistry between them whoa ! Greats series
The final book of the Allure Series. The fulfilling completion of Demi and Dorian’s story. This book has more action, thrills, suspense and gives you all the feels 😊 Dorian’s past comes back in play and tries to ruin their relationship. I don’t want to give so much away; everyone should read this book. Highly recommended!!!
I received an ARC copy and this is my honest review.
This was a very good conclusion to the story i enjoyed it and that it was a happy ending everything worked out great. I honestly love how unhinged both main characters are for eachother. The spice oof let me tell you there is definitely a lot in the book it was a solid 3🌶️. I highly enjoyed this series.