I grew comfortable in the silence of my thoughts. I thought it was safe to move past my trauma. But did I ever really move past it? Me... Sadie Graves... confronting my trauma and moving forward in a healthy way?
Hell no.
I shoved all those memories into a tiny little box and forced it to the back of my mind where it has sat for a year. I chose to be complacent, and now I must face the consequences of my ignorance. I should have known better than to think God would have mercy on my soul. My freedom is far too immoral for me to not be tempting the righteous into sin once more.
This is a DARK romance with MANY triggers. Reader's discretion is highly advised. Please visit my website for a full list of triggers and tropes.
This is BOOK 2 in the Rapture Duet. Please read Reverse Perspective before starting this book!
Emily Klepp is a Western North Carolina native residing in eastern Tennessee with her loving husband and two beautiful children. She has been writing since she was fourteen years old as a way to cope with her anxiety. She hopes to help others be able to speak their truth by writing about topics that are considered too taboo for societal norms.
Endless Devotion is book 2 in the Rapture Duet series so reading Reverse Perspective is required. Endless Devotion follows Sadie, Dean, Mason, and Lance one year after Reverse Perspective. Life is going well for the quad that is until Sadie receives a letter from Leo (refer to book 1)
As always don’t forget to check the TW/CW as some scenes/topics may not be suitable for all.
Like most of Emily’s books this is a fast burn and spicy (which I love) though I did feel this book was not as dark as book 1 I felt there were a lot more emotions involved in Endless devotion still traumatic and a extra spicy meatball but it gave you the feels as well, I also enjoyed we got to know more about characters from book 1. This was a great addition to the duet and as always Emily did a fantastic job. Definitely recommend for dark romance lover out there that can’t handle the TW.
Emily Klepp does it again! She gives us a brilliant book continuing a story we adored. This book gives so many “feel good” moments, extra spicy scenes, but also pairs it with some huge triggers and gut wrenching moments. I’ve never cried from reading a book….until now. I won’t give away any spoilers - just know it’s absolutely worth the read.
This carries on from reversed perspective. There were a few loose ends at the end of the first, and this perfectly ties those up and gives Sadie the happy ending she deserves. Tragedy strikes again, but the love of chosen family wins out against all. Beautifully written, touching story that I couldn't put down.
This was an incredible read. Despite the awful and unfortunate events that Sadie endures, it was heartening to see her healing with the support of her partners. I didn't anticipate her harem expanding or the plot twist involving her mother. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Sadie thrive.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Genre: dark romance POV: first person Tropes & Kinks: friends to lovers, strong fmc, overcoming trauma, reverse harem, sharing, consensual train/orgy, choking, rough sex TW: sexual assault, rape, kidnapping, death, murder, violence, religious trauma, pregnancy, mention of animal sacrifice Ending: HEA
Damn this one started with a bang… literally 🤣. Wow this ones was sooo good. I devoured it in a day, I laughed, I cried, i felt like i was punched in the gut, I wanted to slap people, so much happened in such a short book. So much emotion, plenty of spice and even some darkness. I loved it!
Some favourite quotes or excerpts:
"All aboard the Sadie Train, headed for disassociation station" (^ That one line actually made me cackle XD)
You have to read reverse prospective first. It's a good end to the story not sure how I felt about the pregnancy but hey ho. I found it alot less dark then the first book but still loved it
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The is Book 2 in the Rapture Duet. This series follows Sadie and her growing relationship with her 3 Best friends Lance, Dean and Mason. SOOOO much happens in book one (Reverse Perspective) so be sure to read that before you dive in.
I was so excited to read this and I will be honest I was a little let down with this one. Again this is my opinion of the book and while I absolutely love the main characters Sadie, Mason, Lance, Dean and Todd I was a little taken aback by the additional dynamics introduced.
Sadie goes through so much in book one and you feel like there has been some resolution to the situation but in comes the wrecking ball Leo. So many crazy things happen in the story but in the end you get a final resolution.
While I absolutely loved the growing relationship between Sadie and Todd but I did not fell it necessary to add Stacy, Jake, Ben, and Del to the mix. I felt like that was over the top. Do not get me wrong I absolutely love a great RH story but the more people you add to it the more complicated it becomes in my opinion. I though the story was great in the beginning with the 3 Main MMCs and the 1 FMC. I was also absolutely okay with adding one other MMC. I just think at the end to have 8 MMCs and 1 FMC was a little much. This is my only issue with the book.
I loved that Sadie got her resolution with her dad in the end as well as a little surprise. Overall I thought it was a great duet. I love Emily Klepps books.
This is an Author who knows how to truly entertain her readers through such an emotional roller-coaster of a story, and as the second book in the Rapture Duet series it so nicely wrapped up a tremendously heart warming first story, "Reverse Perspective". It is a definite must to read both books to get the whole over-branching concept but please be warned to dutifully check the Author's trigger listing before venturing down into this emotionally charged reverse harem story. I will opening admit I did emotionally fall a little in this instalment in the later part of the story and realised how incredible some people's relationships could be so strong and the power they can hold to our emotional resiliency in our lives. Fantastic characters, great plot, scarey scenarios, a sense of loss and foreboding but this incredible sense that love holds no bounds. It was one of these books, well they both were, where once you start reading you find it so hard to stop, simply wanting more and learning how things are going to get solved. I've now read a few other pieces from this Author and simply find her work is emotionally challenging but in such an incredible way. Action, high drama, sensuous scenarios of romance, betrayal and harm towards the lead female character but this positive charge of strength, resiliency and empowerment to the victims that survive.
Endless Devotion is the second and final book in The Rapture Duet. It begins a year after Reverse Perspective and focuses on her continuing relationship with Dean, Lance and Mason, as well as developing relationships with the other friends in the group and the bond she has with her best friend Stacy.
I really enjoyed the book, I wish I would have read them closer together, or read a recap of Reverse Perspective before reading Endless Devotion, because I couldn't remember exactly what had happened with Leo in the previous book until later, but that was my issue with how many books I've read between the first and the second book. I loved learning more about Todd's personality and getting to see different sides of him. I wish the book would have been a bit longer and had given more details about how Sadie became closer with some of the other men. Without offering details about how Del, Jake, Ben, and Billy's relationships grew stronger, it kind of felt like they were just there for the shock factor with the number of guys in her RH. I liked getting to hear more of her Dad's side of the story in the epilogue, though. I felt like it was a nice way to end the book and fill in some backstory.
I came into this book expecting another RH book but was so pleasantly surprised for the free use vibes this book gives! It’s a quick read that packs a big punch. I love love LOVED the scenes with all the men, it’s so refreshing to have this dynamic in a book.
I love the story line but I do wish that they did more character development between all the characters. Half the men in this dynamic we barely hear about/from which for some is ok, but for me- I’d love at least a character between each character (ooooor a whole book between the men, it would be fun to get the guy’s dialogue of discussing the plans for the ladies!)
Leo kept me on my toes, who knew he would go off the deep end like that! The inner thrill lover in me could binge a whole book just on his twisted perspective 😅 he left me pretty sad that he had to go crazy and mess up their relationship when he could have waited and possibly been a part of everything (though where is the fun in taking away the suspense haha)
if you like a quick and spicy read- this story book is for you! I’m definitely looking forward to more from this author 🥰
I just finished the Rapture Duet Series, and wow! It was absolutely delicious and intense with emotions. Endless Devotion contains potentially triggering scenes, so please start reading after you know the triggers. You should also read this after reading the first book, Reverse Perspective. It starts a year after where we left off. Sadie is our FMC, and she is a powerful woman. My mind cannot comprehend how she survived all of the things she endured so far and in this book. She has excellent support from people in her life. I wish it showed more of the grief part as well and a connection to the other MMCs (in addition to the 'original' MMC from the first book). Our MMCs are amazing; they never let her down and gave them everything she needed! I am kind of jealous of the way they cared. They also never questioned the baby or were resentful about the baby, even though there are some time gaps, and we (as readers) might not know all of the guys' feelings. I love many other things about this book, but I do not want to spoil it. Absolutely enjoyed it so much. Prepare your tissues! Thank you, Emily Klepp, for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Endless Devotion picks up a year in to the future after Reverse Prospective and Sadie, Dean, Mason and Lance are happy and moving on. I would highly recommend reading Reverse Prospective before starting Endless devotion because nothing will make sense otherwise. And again Emily’s writing is great but trigger heavy so make sure to check them thoroughly before reading . Things take a turn and Sadie gets a letter from Leo who SA’d her in book one. She on edge waiting for the other shoe to drop. You know how Sadie has her 3 men who love and adore her? Well the guys rest of the guys in her friend group want her too…. And let me tell you when Sadie shares the fantasies she’s had with all of them with Stacy, it’s agreed that it would be mind blowing! But when Lance, Mason, Dean, Jake, Todd, Ben, Billy and Del find out both girls are down things get H-O-T!! There’s dark things that happen in this book and truths revealed that I did not see coming. Emily somehow packed in so much goodness in to such a short book.
I absolutely LOVED this book!!! (Which was probably obvious by the title, lol!) You can tell right from the start that Sadie has one amazing support system around her and they're very accepting to the dynamics. While each guy is their own person with their own unique personality, they've all molded themselves to working together quite well. Especially when it comes to the one that they all care about. That doesn't mean there's 100% happiness going on, though. Someone is reaching out from the past with every intention of messing all that up. I was sitting on the edge of my seat, reading each page as he reared that head of his. (I'll leave it to you to figure out who!) Quite a bit of action going on and PLENTY of delicious spice. I was rooting for Sadie during every single minute -- during every moment that she was dragged through. She's a feisty one with some much needed stubbornness! Be ready with some tissues, y'all, cuz there is a sad moment in this book that definitely left me in the feels! As you can tell, I DEFINITELY recommend this book! Emily did a fantastic job!!
Endless Devotion was book two in the Rapture Duet. This is not a standalone book and the first book called Reverse Perspective is a must to understand the book and the character dynamics. Trigger warnings are also a must to read. Like every book I have read from Emily she does not dive lightly and there is a heavy emotional aspect and trauma. Emily does a fantastic job in the book with her writing and the emotions of Sadie and Stacy. Two characters who you will stay with you the whole book.
Sadie while I would say is the main focus she is such a strong individual with her past, and present dealings. Her trauma is felt in the readings. Her pain is experienced in the mind of the reader, her happiness shows, and the ups and downs have you glued to the book to learn what happens next.
Emily wastes no time with the spice and no matter what happens during the book she manages to place spice in just the right areas. I can't say too much without giving spoilers on why I liked this book so much but just know as always Emily did an amazing job with her book, story and the writing.
I felt this one was more emotional than book 1, I did enjoy it.
This Dark Romance is Book 2 in the Rapture Duet. It picks up after book 1, and should not be read as a stand alone. The book also is heavy on the TWs. The romance is a fast burn, as well as a established relationship. The book is very spicy, with the introduction of new characters into a why choose relationship. The spice happens fairly quickly in the beginning of the book. The book moves at a quick pace following the FMC, as she navigates new relationships. Her friendship blooms before tragedy strikes, changing everything for everyone involved. The characters that play a stronger role in this book were briefly introduced in book 1. We really get to know them better in this book. The world building remains easy to follow, as the book follows the same traumatic event from book 1, just adding new key players to the main story.
In all the years that I have been reading books have i ever bawled my eyes out the way i did while reading this book.
This is the second book in the Rapture duet so in order to understand what happens, I strongly suggest you read Reverse Perspective first.
Endless Devotion takes place 1 year after the events of Reverse Perspective and Sadie is still healing from everything that happened to her just for her to go through it all again and then some. I felt like I was right there with Sadie during everything that happened to her because you can definitely feel all the sadness and trauma that was given to her. I did like that Sadie and her father finally got some resoultion from the events that happened in her past and we got his side of the story so I felt that past wounds were healed in that aspect. The ending was by far my favorite because Sadie finally got her happy ending with the men that she loves.
This book is super dark so be sure to check that trigger laundry list.
This book offered some amazing moments and some absolute devastation that had me bawling.
This book picks up where the first left off. However, Sadie and her best friend Stacy decide their friend group could stand to be a bit closer. Experience all the new sensations when a fantasy comes true.
When the past comes back again with even more ferocity will it finally break Sadie beyond all repair or will her men be able to pull her back together. She really has the best friends and with all the things she goes through they are the only thing that manages to pull her out of the dark.
I absolutely loved this and the character dynamics are absolute perfection. The spice is hot hot hot in this one.
I didn’t really know what to expect going into this book, because honestly I felt like this series could have been finished after book one. But I’m glad that we got this second book and we were able to see how the characters grow together. I will say that the trigger warnings are no joke for this book and should be reviewed before reading. I am a little upset that it ended with the pregnancy trope after all of the talk throughout the books how they didn’t want kids. But I think it was executed well. I was sad to see what happened with Stacy, but I’m honestly glad it was her and not one of the guys (does that make me a bad person?). I have loved everything that Emily has written and this book was no exception. I love how she write trauma and how you can really see how the characters struggle to come out of it on the other end. Can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next!
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Endless Devotion picks up a year after Reverse Perspective. The story is short but doesn't lack in plot or details. I liked seeing how the relationship between Sadie, Lance, Dean and Mason had grown, as well as her friendship with Stacy.
There was plenty of spicy in this book, and it didn't disappoint! It had me squirming. I smiled and laughed throughout, and I wanted to cry during one specific scene. Watching Sadie accept who she is and who she loves, and letting everyone love her and support her made me happy.
I would have enjoyed reading several more chapters, and even some more of the guys' perspectives, especially the new additions to the relationship, but this was a fitting end to the story and relationship of Sadie, Lance, Dean, Mason, Todd, Jake, Del, Billy and Ben.
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I recieved an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is book 2 in the rapture duet. I have not read the first book, but after reading this I definitely will!
In this book we follow Sadie and the rest of the group from the first book. Sadie is trying to heal from her trauma with the help of her partners and those close to her, and it all seems to be going great, until she gets a letter from Leo(book 1).
Even tho I didn't read the first book yet, I found this book easy to follow. You get to know all the characters and you get to know what happened in book 1. This book was not as dark as I thought it would be, and it focused more on the romance/spice and healing, but there was still some heartbreaking moments in there. I thought the romance in this book was wonderful, and I loved to read about Sadies healing journey and I also didn't expect the twist at the end.
I thought this was a great read with a lot of beautiful moments. Since this book is a bit lighter on the heavy stuff I would definitely recommend this even if you aren't used to dark romance. Just make sure to check your TWs if you have any.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, as the title likely suggests. From the outset, it is evident that Sadie is fortunate to have an exceptional support system surrounding her, one that accepts their unique dynamics. While each male character possesses his own distinct personality, they have successfully adapted to function cohesively, particularly in their shared concern for Sadie. However, their harmony is threatened by an individual from their past intent on disrupting their lives. This looming figure kept me engaged and anxious to discover their identity. The book contains substantial action and romantic content. I found myself consistently rooting for the resilient and determined Sadie throughout her trials. Be prepared for an emotional moment that may necessitate tissues. I highly recommend this well-crafted novel by Emily.
Endless Devotion is book #2 and the Final book in the Rapture Duet Series, so reading Reverse Perspective is Highly Recommended, otherwise nothing will make sense . For a short book there is so much emotion, some darkness and plenty of spice. I ate this book up in a day and I Loved every minute of it! Overall, if you enjoy a quick and spicy read, then this story book is definitely for you but make sure to read book #1 first for a better understanding of the story!
Dark Romance✔️ Why Choose✔️ Reverse Harem✔️ Friends to Lovers✔️ Strong MFC✔️ Overcoming Trauma✔️ Religious Trauma✔️ Sharing✔️ Consensual Train/ Orgy✔️ Choking✔️ Rough Sex✔️ Sexual Assault✔️ Rape✔️ Kidnapping✔️ Death✔️ Murder✔️ Violence✔️ Spice🥵✔️ Pregnancy✔️ HEA✔️
⚠️⚠️As Always Please Check Your Trigger Warnings⚠️⚠️
This was definitely a rollercoaster ride of emotions grand finale to the Rapture Duet.
Sadie and her men along with their close friends makes for a very interesting dynamic to the entire group. You definitely need to check trigger warnings as there are a few in this book, but they are tastefully written about in the usual Emily Klepp fashion. I literally devoured this book as I could hardly wait to see what would happen after "Reverse Perspective," the first book in this series. Sadie's past traumas play heavily in how Sadie deals with life and her men and her best friend, Stacy.
This story had my emotions from the highest high to the lowest low. I really wished this story had been longer because I just never wanted it to end.
This is Book 2 of the Rapture Duet and takes place approximately a year after Book 1.
This is a polyamory romance. It starts out as a MFMM, then moves to MFMMMFMMMM (two groups combine to form a new relationship) to MFMMMMMMM.
While I love this author’s depiction of trauma response and healing. Her depiction is realistic and not over the top. I do with there were not so many men in the final harem. I would have preferred to it to remain with Sadie, Dean, Lance and Morgan. However, my personal preference aside, this did not detract from my overall enjoyment of the story.
Be prepared for lots of triggers in this story. There is v10lence as well as the unaliving of a female character that will impact the remaining members of the group.
If you like dark romance that ends in an HEA this duet is for you! When I say dark romance I mean check the trigger warnings, you’re mental health matters!! This book took me on the best emotional rollercoaster I’ve ever been on. This is the second book in The Rapture duet so read the first book before this one, but you continue the story of Sadie and her best friends as she heals from the trauma of last year. She realizes she wants more than shes letting on with her boys and her best friend and then something aweful happens that hurts them all. Fall in love with Sadie and her boys as they finish their journey of love and healing.
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 World building: 🌏🌏🌏🌏🌏/5
This is the follow up to Reverse Perspective and follows the main cast
Sadie Dean Mason Lance
Stacy Todd
Del Billy Ben Jake
All aboard the Sadie train 🤣
When the absolute worst thing and best thing happen to you all in one foul swoop.
Sadie has her amazing men, Dean, Mason and Lance, along with the rest of her friend group: Stacy, Todd, Del, Billy, Ben and Jake.
Tragedy stikes and Sadie needs all of her support group to help her move on. It takes all of them to heal from their loss.
So much emotion. My heart broke for Sadie and everything she had to go through again plus a whole new mountain of trauma. She’s got her guys and they will not let her go through it alone.
I’m glad that she gets her version of a HEA. She deserves everyone one of them.
Please make sure you read Emily’s trigger warnings on her website. Otherwise, you can’t have any complaints about not being warned. Sadie’s dynamic with each of the guys at the end is definitely chefs kiss! I love that her and Stacy are so close and Stacy even encourages her to be with Todd. Their big orgy was beautifully written! That plot twist 😭😭😭. Why Emily whyyyyy???
I’m glad Sadie was able to make amends with her dad after her cunt of a mother died, as he watched nonetheless. That was so great! Especially since her mom knew the WHOLE time that Paul raped her! Ughhh that made me so mad as a mother!
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EMILY!!!! You’ve done it again!!! Definitely check the TW. Endless devotion is the cutest and happiest book ever!! I am super happy that Sadie got her HEA and that her dad also got his HEA. I am happy that they were able to reconnect and be there for each other in the end of the story. They needed that!! I think you should make a book about Stacy the daughter now and run with that idea! I love that these characters have gotten what they have wanted out of a relationship!!! I literally couldn’t put the book down…but I had to because of work…if it wasn’t for work then I would have been done with it in the same day!!! I absolutely love your writing!!!
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As always please check those TWs before you read this.
I honestly don't know where to even begin….This book was so good but so very intense and emotional! It tore me apart and put me back together again. I cried a few times while reading it. It will seriously pull at the heartstrings, but make you love all the support everyone has even during the hard and painful times. There are still a lot of steamy scenes to make up for the emotional rollercoaster of a ride you'll be on as you read this amazing book. You will fall in love with them all. You will want to read book one called Reverse Perspective before reading this one.