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Cinder Duet #2
Empire of Ash
When you come after a king, don’t miss.
Every story has a villain.
I’m hers.
The monster under her bed. The shadow haunting her dreams and darkest fantasies.
The man who’s bound her to him through marriage and sin.
But with every punishing kiss that I steal from those lips, the deeper we fall.
And as the secrets of our entwined past unravel, the more dangerous this game of ours becomes.
Every story has a villain. Every story has an ending.
For her, I’ll be both.
Her monster.
Her beginning, middle, and end.
Her undoing.
Ella ran from me once.
It won’t ever happen again.
Empire of Ash is book 2 of the two-part Cinder Duet. Burned Cinder should be read BEFORE this book. The completed duet is a standalone story and includes a HEA.
This is a dark contemporary romance. Readers are advised to read the TW inside.
Every story has a villain.
I’m hers.
The monster under her bed. The shadow haunting her dreams and darkest fantasies.
The man who’s bound her to him through marriage and sin.
But with every punishing kiss that I steal from those lips, the deeper we fall.
And as the secrets of our entwined past unravel, the more dangerous this game of ours becomes.
Every story has a villain. Every story has an ending.
For her, I’ll be both.
Her monster.
Her beginning, middle, and end.
Her undoing.
Ella ran from me once.
It won’t ever happen again.
Empire of Ash is book 2 of the two-part Cinder Duet. Burned Cinder should be read BEFORE this book. The completed duet is a standalone story and includes a HEA.
This is a dark contemporary romance. Readers are advised to read the TW inside.
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Jagger Cole
74 books5,411 followersA reader first and foremost, Jagger Cole cut his romance writing teeth penning various fan-fiction stories years ago. After deciding to hang up his writing boots, Jagger worked in advertising pretending to be Don Draper. It worked enough to convince a woman way out of his league to marry him, though, which is a total win.
Now, Dad to two little princesses and King to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.
When not writing or reading romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside—rain or shine.
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Now, Dad to two little princesses and King to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.
When not writing or reading romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside—rain or shine.
You can find all of his books at www.jaggercolewrites.com
Grab a FREE book for joining my fans-only newsletter! -> https://dl.bookfunnel.com/8rld1ik3sd
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June 13, 2022
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Star Rating : 4.5/5 Stars
POV : Dual
Cliffhanger : None
Hero : Noel
Heroine : Ella
Pace of the story : Moderate
Angst Rating : 6/10
Heat Rating : 7/10
Triggers Involved : Past Trauma , Betrayal
Plot Summary :
Ella knew that there was something wrong in what she believed. Being stuck between the fight of two powerful men was never her intention but here she was. She was tired of being manipulated as they saw fit and finally her straw broke.
She should have never trusted Noel. He never hid the fact that he was a monster. The ruthless long who would hesitate at nothing to keep her with him and take everything she loved. To break her in the end. So she only had herself to blame when his true colors were shown. But the fight was not over because even after being exposed, Noel was not letting her go.
He says she was manipulated. He says he was innocent. But the time Ella believed him is long gone. And now he will pay for taking everything from her in the first place.
Overall Opinion :
I seriously still can't believe that this amazing author decided to release both the books of a duet on the same freaking day so that we won't suffer with cliffhangers 🥺🥺🥺❤❤
I got an arc of both these books and I am so grateful! I loved them so much. I dived into this one as soon as I read the first book and I am telling you Noel is one of the hottest heroes ever. Normally tbh I am a bit grossed out by age gaps which are big but this one was just perfect. I could not even feel it, you know? The way the book is written, it's just all amazing and balanced and I loved it so much. The back and forth between Ella and Noel about the same freaking thing irritated me a bit and I wanted to smack Ella for being manipulated by the same person again and again 🤣 but when the past cane to light, like omg. It was so sweet and I just cried non stop at how amazing Noel was 🥺
Definitely recommending this one to all the Dark age gap romance loving people out there!!
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September 2, 2023
This one had so much potential but it was wasted on a dumb, stupid decision making, heroine and 90% of them just fucking. I had high hopes after the first book bc I was looking forward to their relationship yk where they would actually communicate (like adults)more than two sentences before banging each other or where we'll be able to believe in their love which they confessed literally out of nowhere. I was laughing when they were saying ilys. And the character who literally destroyed this book is Ella (heroine)
⚠️ SAFETY DETAILS: ⚠️
Cheating:no
Sharing:no
OM drama:no real OM drama
OW drama: it is revealed in this book that hero had a sexual relationship with his first wife and he even thought he loved her but he didn't
Sex scene with OM or OW:no
Virgin/manwhore: none
Separation:no
Celibate during separation: --
Condoms: not used
HEA:hfn. The ending was abrupt with no kids since they both don't want it 😑
SAFE?:for me, yes.
⚠️ SAFETY DETAILS: ⚠️
Cheating:no
Sharing:no
OM drama:no real OM drama
OW drama: it is revealed in this book that hero had a sexual relationship with his first wife and he even thought he loved her but he didn't
Sex scene with OM or OW:no
Virgin/manwhore: none
Separation:no
Celibate during separation: --
Condoms: not used
HEA:hfn. The ending was abrupt with no kids since they both don't want it 😑
SAFE?:for me, yes.
June 21, 2022
I enjoyed this duet BUT a lot of times i was really annoyed how it was dragged on and on in the secretive parts, i mean, i needed them more communicative with each others, see more trust in them etc.
I didn't give the last star because we don't have a freaking epilogue, same problem with this author again and again, give us a little epilogue !! not a HFN <.<
Also i feel like i needed to know more about those step sisters..also i didn't even get it why Noel didn't give the house back to Ella. Anyway other than that, i feel sorry for him, and all the hate he got for nothing when all he did was always trying to protect her, i wished Ella trusted him more...
Anyway, i liked this duet. Still needed more from it to love it.
I didn't give the last star because we don't have a freaking epilogue, same problem with this author again and again, give us a little epilogue !! not a HFN <.<
Also i feel like i needed to know more about those step sisters..also i didn't even get it why Noel didn't give the house back to Ella. Anyway other than that, i feel sorry for him, and all the hate he got for nothing when all he did was always trying to protect her, i wished Ella trusted him more...
Anyway, i liked this duet. Still needed more from it to love it.
June 9, 2022
What a ride! The set up for this story was done in book 1 Burned Cinder and now the roller coaster of new information and who should Ella trust really gets rolling. There are so many believable characters in this story yet the mystery remains. Once Noel makes a true stand for Ella and begins to open up about his relationship with her father and mother things begin to become clearer. Yet the mystery still is still lingering. Ella and Noel are such a great couple they are really like yin and yang. Yet there are still people looking to undermine what they have. When things really get explosive Noel and Ella get some time to really get to know one another. Until the very end this book is suspenseful and mysterious! Such a great read! Dark characters, STEAMY and a dominant hero make this a duet not to be missed!
September 20, 2022
Cinderella-esque story with a very twisted, dark backward way
I actually liked this 2nd book better than the first, even though I pegged the ‘villain’ in the first book. Disappoints in a way because JC, As I’ve stated before writes some great storylines and amazing plot twists.
Pointing out though - there is waaaaayyy too many “eye rolls” 🙄 by characters. A good editor would catch this - please get one JC!
Same annoying formatting when reading on the Kindle line the first. Every sentence was it’s own line.
I have to note, I did not like Ella in the first book, but this second book was much better.
As always with JC - there are lots of 🔥🥵🔥 scenes.
I will always read his books because I love the worlds he creates. My favorites are the Bratvas.
I actually liked this 2nd book better than the first, even though I pegged the ‘villain’ in the first book. Disappoints in a way because JC, As I’ve stated before writes some great storylines and amazing plot twists.
Pointing out though - there is waaaaayyy too many “eye rolls” 🙄 by characters. A good editor would catch this - please get one JC!
Same annoying formatting when reading on the Kindle line the first. Every sentence was it’s own line.
I have to note, I did not like Ella in the first book, but this second book was much better.
As always with JC - there are lots of 🔥🥵🔥 scenes.
I will always read his books because I love the worlds he creates. My favorites are the Bratvas.
June 10, 2022
The story of Ella and Noel continues with secrets still untold. I don’t know how many times I changed my mind about who the “bad guy” was, but the story kept dropping breadcrumbs to lead us in different directions just when it looked like we figure it out.
The duet is a rich and steamy romance. Noel has all kinds of ideas of how to put a little spark in the relationship - and he knows how to execute those moves. Ella was feisty and real, if not a little bit too willing to believe bad news, though.
It’s really a refreshing change to read both parts of a duet without having to wait after the cliffhanger. I also liked the bit of crossover to the Savage Heirs series characters because Bastian was my favorite in that series. He and Jules are minor characters in this story but memorable.
I received an advance copy of this book from the author and this is my voluntary review after reading the book.
The duet is a rich and steamy romance. Noel has all kinds of ideas of how to put a little spark in the relationship - and he knows how to execute those moves. Ella was feisty and real, if not a little bit too willing to believe bad news, though.
It’s really a refreshing change to read both parts of a duet without having to wait after the cliffhanger. I also liked the bit of crossover to the Savage Heirs series characters because Bastian was my favorite in that series. He and Jules are minor characters in this story but memorable.
I received an advance copy of this book from the author and this is my voluntary review after reading the book.
June 9, 2022
My review for both books:
I am in utter awe at what I just read. Seriously. This duet consumed me like a raging fire and had my every free moment in it’s clutches. I read and I devoured…all while it devoured me. I couldn’t believe the twists that came barreling out every turn. Twists that were so unbelievably cruel.
Cole wrote a brilliant story that only he could write. No one else can write the raw, lustful feels that he gives. He absolutely makes you experience the story-live it-to the very end. And man, did I live it. Truly amazing.
Here I am rambling again like I do when I love a book. Probably making no sense. But guys, oh this duet…an absolute heart stopper!! Not only was it an experience to feel but the romance!! Oh my, the romance!! It was everything wonderful and sexy and downright delectable. The age gap was more than what I could ask for. But brilliantly done just like any other age gap he has written. Just like anything he writes. Completely and wholly brilliant.
This duet gets all the stars!!
I am in utter awe at what I just read. Seriously. This duet consumed me like a raging fire and had my every free moment in it’s clutches. I read and I devoured…all while it devoured me. I couldn’t believe the twists that came barreling out every turn. Twists that were so unbelievably cruel.
Cole wrote a brilliant story that only he could write. No one else can write the raw, lustful feels that he gives. He absolutely makes you experience the story-live it-to the very end. And man, did I live it. Truly amazing.
Here I am rambling again like I do when I love a book. Probably making no sense. But guys, oh this duet…an absolute heart stopper!! Not only was it an experience to feel but the romance!! Oh my, the romance!! It was everything wonderful and sexy and downright delectable. The age gap was more than what I could ask for. But brilliantly done just like any other age gap he has written. Just like anything he writes. Completely and wholly brilliant.
This duet gets all the stars!!
January 31, 2024
If you haven't read Burned Cinder, you need to do that first. This is the conclusion of that book and picks up where the first book leaves off so if you read out of order you will be lost in the plot. The plot is a mind twist. It is obvious that someone is not telling the truth, but Ella doesn't know who isn't telling the truth or who to even trust. She can't catch a break and the odds are piling up against her....or are they? The plot moves quickly, full of action and spice. Will Ella break or will she come out on top? There is a happily ever after, but the question is will it be Ella on her own or Ella with her king? You'll have to read to find out!
July 29, 2023
Okay so book two picks right up from book one andddd I actually kind of like Ella. Plus her and Noel are great!
June 7, 2022
This duet was unforgettable!
I feel like I have been on the most exhilarating roller coaster ride and in the end, I was sweaty, relieved and happy that I took the chance!
Ella and Noel had so many tragedies and obstacles, it was wonderful to see everything settled for them! There are so many things I want to mention in the duet that I loved, but I don’t want to give any spoilers.
Jagger Cole does it again, I would love to spend a day with his imagination that comes up with these complex and unforgettable stories!
I received an advanced copy of this book, I highly recommend you read it!
I feel like I have been on the most exhilarating roller coaster ride and in the end, I was sweaty, relieved and happy that I took the chance!
Ella and Noel had so many tragedies and obstacles, it was wonderful to see everything settled for them! There are so many things I want to mention in the duet that I loved, but I don’t want to give any spoilers.
Jagger Cole does it again, I would love to spend a day with his imagination that comes up with these complex and unforgettable stories!
I received an advanced copy of this book, I highly recommend you read it!
June 8, 2022
Loved it! So so good. Noel and Ella’s story will take you for one wild ride and I loved every single page of it. I devoured this book…I couldn’t put it down. Noel and Ella’s journey is filled with twists and turns you won’t see coming, drama, danger, and the chemistry between these two is sizzling hot. I highly recommend adding the Kings & Villains duet to your TBR. It was definitely worth the book hangover!
April 19, 2023
Ohh, this one was better for sure.
Ella didn’t annoyed me that bad, like maybe in the beginning but she gets better. Noel was chef kiss as always my misunderstood hero that’s sucks when it comes to handling kids lol.
I can’t wait to read Olivier’s book I need ittt. For know imma ding into Kristoff 🔥🤤
Safety!
Ow/Om: Safe. Just mentions of Noel’s past marriage. Also mentioned he had sex with his first wife but didn’t love her. With the second almost wife was just pure protection and he did it bc of a promise he had with h’s dad.
No condoms, no kids.
Ella didn’t annoyed me that bad, like maybe in the beginning but she gets better. Noel was chef kiss as always my misunderstood hero that’s sucks when it comes to handling kids lol.
I can’t wait to read Olivier’s book I need ittt. For know imma ding into Kristoff 🔥🤤
Safety!
Ow/Om: Safe. Just mentions of Noel’s past marriage. Also mentioned he had sex with his first wife but didn’t love her. With the second almost wife was just pure protection and he did it bc of a promise he had with h’s dad.
No condoms, no kids.
June 13, 2022
Too stressful to get through DNF
This book has too much bad, that outweighs the good, and Ella is the dumbest bitch on the planet. Noel's a dumbass for falling for her. She makes the worst choices possible. I just can't with this book. If Noel really wanted to protect Ella, he would've found out who murdered her mom immediately, not years later.
This book has too much bad, that outweighs the good, and Ella is the dumbest bitch on the planet. Noel's a dumbass for falling for her. She makes the worst choices possible. I just can't with this book. If Noel really wanted to protect Ella, he would've found out who murdered her mom immediately, not years later.
September 2, 2022
The twists and turns had me reeling in this. I am so glad Jagger Cole released both books in the duet together because I was able to pick up right after book 1 and I am still not over it. Ella and Noel are one of my favorites now!
August 9, 2023
If you are going to write a story about English aristocrats, it might be an idea not to use American idioms and colloquialisms as their way of speaking.
If you market a book as “dark romance” I expect there to be some romance in it.
The age-gap was unconvincing. 22 years is an ocean when you’re 21 years old and have zero life experience.
The 43 year old “love interest” holds a grudge and wants revenge against the FMC because she stabbed him when she was 14 thinking he killed her mother.
He then throws her into a reform school to be re-traumatised and has zero contact with her throughout those 4 years. When she gets out at 18, she is expected to grovel and beg forgiveness and all will be forgiven. When she doesn’t do that, he leaves her to her own devices to rot and has no idea where she is for the next 3 years.
He does not give her back her inheritance or any holdings/companies her parents had. He gifts her home to the step sister who was a cunt to her and the FMC has nothing but the clothes on her back.
Throughout these 7 years or so, not one person who was close to her parents, like her father’s close friends from the Kings and Villains club lifts a finger to help her. Not one of them even tries to find her.
Anything could have happened to this girl once she got out of the reform school. Noel had no idea where she was and he appeared to be content with that.
When she tried to take revenge on him, he wants to make her pay but once he sees how attractive she is, he changes tactics and decides to marry her for a period of 6 months and in that time he can have her any way he wants sexually and she will get her trust in return for fixing the shit she caused with his company.
She is essentially forced to sell her body to a man who was entrusted to protect her.
85% of both books are just Ella mouthing off to Noel and him punishing her by fucking her and being enamoured by her ass.
At no point in either book does Noel even think about loving Ella. He only thinks of her as a possession and someone he can mould to be his fuck toy.
So when the oddly timed “I love you” came into the mix 3/4 of the way through the last book, it just didn’t gel well at all.
And as for the mystery surrounding who killed Ella’s mother and Matilde? I saw Jacob Prince coming a mile off.
How Ella believed she could be head of online design of a streaming company with a salary of 400k per annum with no qualifications or work experience is beyond me.
And what about the ending of Noel and Ella’s love story? Oh that’s right, we didn’t get one. There was no epilogue. It just ended abruptly.
So when it was all said and done, did I enjoy this? No, I can’t say I did. This was my first book by Jagger Cole. I am hoping that this mess of a book was just a one time occurrence, but if the next book I read goes the same way, I can’t see myself reading anymore by this author.
If you market a book as “dark romance” I expect there to be some romance in it.
The age-gap was unconvincing. 22 years is an ocean when you’re 21 years old and have zero life experience.
The 43 year old “love interest” holds a grudge and wants revenge against the FMC because she stabbed him when she was 14 thinking he killed her mother.
He then throws her into a reform school to be re-traumatised and has zero contact with her throughout those 4 years. When she gets out at 18, she is expected to grovel and beg forgiveness and all will be forgiven. When she doesn’t do that, he leaves her to her own devices to rot and has no idea where she is for the next 3 years.
He does not give her back her inheritance or any holdings/companies her parents had. He gifts her home to the step sister who was a cunt to her and the FMC has nothing but the clothes on her back.
Throughout these 7 years or so, not one person who was close to her parents, like her father’s close friends from the Kings and Villains club lifts a finger to help her. Not one of them even tries to find her.
Anything could have happened to this girl once she got out of the reform school. Noel had no idea where she was and he appeared to be content with that.
When she tried to take revenge on him, he wants to make her pay but once he sees how attractive she is, he changes tactics and decides to marry her for a period of 6 months and in that time he can have her any way he wants sexually and she will get her trust in return for fixing the shit she caused with his company.
She is essentially forced to sell her body to a man who was entrusted to protect her.
85% of both books are just Ella mouthing off to Noel and him punishing her by fucking her and being enamoured by her ass.
At no point in either book does Noel even think about loving Ella. He only thinks of her as a possession and someone he can mould to be his fuck toy.
So when the oddly timed “I love you” came into the mix 3/4 of the way through the last book, it just didn’t gel well at all.
And as for the mystery surrounding who killed Ella’s mother and Matilde? I saw Jacob Prince coming a mile off.
How Ella believed she could be head of online design of a streaming company with a salary of 400k per annum with no qualifications or work experience is beyond me.
And what about the ending of Noel and Ella’s love story? Oh that’s right, we didn’t get one. There was no epilogue. It just ended abruptly.
So when it was all said and done, did I enjoy this? No, I can’t say I did. This was my first book by Jagger Cole. I am hoping that this mess of a book was just a one time occurrence, but if the next book I read goes the same way, I can’t see myself reading anymore by this author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2022
EMPIRE OF ASH is the second and final instalment in Jagger Cole’s contemporary, adult KINGS AND VILLAINS dark, erotic, age-gap romance duet focusing on forty-two year old businessman Noel Ransom , and twenty-one year old Ella Ashford. EMPIRE OF ASH should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the events and cliff hanger of book one BURNED CINDER. The KINGS AND VILLAINS duet is set in the author’s SAVAGE HEIRS world.
WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Ella and Noel) using present day and memories from the past, EMPIRE OF ASH picks up immediately after the events of book one BURNED CINDER wherein Ella Ashford’s life continues to spiral out of control. Someone is desperate to destroy our story line couple, and Ella is the perfect tool (or naïve fool) to take down businessman Noel Ransom. As Noel and his second in command Liam begin to ferret out the truth, new information reveals a plot pointing fingers in a familiar direction. Meanwhile, Ella’s past debt, a marker has been called in, and the price is much more than she could ever realize. Refusing to reveal or admit the truth to Noel, Ella is once again at a crossroads wherein her life and the life of the people she loves are out of her control. What ensues is the ongoing and troubling relationship between Ella and Noel, and the fall-out as vengeance and betrayal continue to tear at the root of their explosive relationship.
The secondary and supporting characters include Noel’s step-daughters Naomi and Cora, as well as Noel’s business rivals Oliver Prince and his son Jacob, Ella’s boss Harry, as well as Bastien Pierce and Julianna McCreed (Forbidden Crown/Savage Heirs), Noel’s second in command Liam, and Russian Bratva Kristoff Zima. The requisite evil has many faces.
EMPIRE OF ASH continues in the same vain as BURNED CINDER- secrets and lies, betrayal and revenge, heart break and pain, obsession, power and control, forgiveness, understanding, revelations and love. The premise is twisted and tragic; the romance is aggressive and raw; the characters are animated and edgy
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WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Ella and Noel) using present day and memories from the past, EMPIRE OF ASH picks up immediately after the events of book one BURNED CINDER wherein Ella Ashford’s life continues to spiral out of control. Someone is desperate to destroy our story line couple, and Ella is the perfect tool (or naïve fool) to take down businessman Noel Ransom. As Noel and his second in command Liam begin to ferret out the truth, new information reveals a plot pointing fingers in a familiar direction. Meanwhile, Ella’s past debt, a marker has been called in, and the price is much more than she could ever realize. Refusing to reveal or admit the truth to Noel, Ella is once again at a crossroads wherein her life and the life of the people she loves are out of her control. What ensues is the ongoing and troubling relationship between Ella and Noel, and the fall-out as vengeance and betrayal continue to tear at the root of their explosive relationship.
The secondary and supporting characters include Noel’s step-daughters Naomi and Cora, as well as Noel’s business rivals Oliver Prince and his son Jacob, Ella’s boss Harry, as well as Bastien Pierce and Julianna McCreed (Forbidden Crown/Savage Heirs), Noel’s second in command Liam, and Russian Bratva Kristoff Zima. The requisite evil has many faces.
EMPIRE OF ASH continues in the same vain as BURNED CINDER- secrets and lies, betrayal and revenge, heart break and pain, obsession, power and control, forgiveness, understanding, revelations and love. The premise is twisted and tragic; the romance is aggressive and raw; the characters are animated and edgy
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June 15, 2022
Eh such potential but so frigging boring.
And one entire scene is something I read a few years ago in one of Madison Faye's books. The whole fricking thing. So pretty unoriginal.
You barely go two sentences of some plot or a little substance before the leads are banging. I mean come on! A little bit of story would be nice. The heroine is forever stupid and just a shivering and whimpering mess. The hero..don't even try me.
Although there are moments in this story that make you cry, that really hit deep it's hard to read because it gets so tedious and dragged. But the upside is this one is edited a tad better so no typos. Yay.
And one entire scene is something I read a few years ago in one of Madison Faye's books. The whole fricking thing. So pretty unoriginal.
You barely go two sentences of some plot or a little substance before the leads are banging. I mean come on! A little bit of story would be nice. The heroine is forever stupid and just a shivering and whimpering mess. The hero..don't even try me.
Although there are moments in this story that make you cry, that really hit deep it's hard to read because it gets so tedious and dragged. But the upside is this one is edited a tad better so no typos. Yay.
September 25, 2025
que malditas buenas escenas sexuales, perdón lo tenía que decir.
jagger cole es por ahora el único autor de dark romance que leo y de mi zona de confort. El desenlace de esta historia esta muy buena te tiene muy enganchada, o más nuestro hombre Noel?💋
jagger cole es por ahora el único autor de dark romance que leo y de mi zona de confort. El desenlace de esta historia esta muy buena te tiene muy enganchada, o más nuestro hombre Noel?💋
February 12, 2025
3.25/5⭐️
4/5🌶️
I really feel like this could’ve just been one book.😭
4/5🌶️
I really feel like this could’ve just been one book.😭
February 15, 2025
3.75⭐️
June 26, 2022
ella became too weak
June 23, 2022
Overall 4 stars for Empire of Ash which is the conclusion of Ella Ashford - now Mrs. Ella Ransom - and Noel Ransom.
**Slight spoiler ahead if you haven't read book 1**
Book 2 kicks off exactly where book 1 left us... Ella is in a whole lotta trouble! Having been manipulated into betraying Noel in the boardroom she finds herself in a legal firestorm. At this point Noel has acknowledged he deeply cares for Ella and being her husband he is more than willing to save the day. And Ella truly does need someone to care for her and give her a safe haven. Noel does exactly that. There is still a lot of mystery and secrets that slowly emerge throughout the story. I will stay that some secrets Noel kept were unnecessary and simply there to add drama to the story.
There is one piece of the puzzle that is so expertly done by the author, regarding Ella's necklace and scaring, that I literally teared up! It was beautifully executed and honestly you should read this duology simply for this scene / plot twist alone.
The villain ended up being someone other than I expected. So it was a nice twist that I didn't see coming.
As for the relationship between the MC's; the pace was natural and they both acknowledged their love in subtle ways. My favorite chapters were from Noel's perspective because we become privy to his conflicting emotions and suppressed feelings for Ella. While there is a significant age gap between these two, Ella was wise well beyond her 21 yrs.
Jagger Cole did an amazing job and I recommend this duology for anyone looking for a twisty Cinderella-ish, high drama, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance!
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Dual POV
No cheating / ow / om - Ella does experience jealousy regarding Noel's first "real" marriage
High level of spice
Tw's - please check warnings provided by Author at the start of the book
**Slight spoiler ahead if you haven't read book 1**
Book 2 kicks off exactly where book 1 left us... Ella is in a whole lotta trouble! Having been manipulated into betraying Noel in the boardroom she finds herself in a legal firestorm. At this point Noel has acknowledged he deeply cares for Ella and being her husband he is more than willing to save the day. And Ella truly does need someone to care for her and give her a safe haven. Noel does exactly that. There is still a lot of mystery and secrets that slowly emerge throughout the story. I will stay that some secrets Noel kept were unnecessary and simply there to add drama to the story.
There is one piece of the puzzle that is so expertly done by the author, regarding Ella's necklace and scaring, that I literally teared up! It was beautifully executed and honestly you should read this duology simply for this scene / plot twist alone.
The villain ended up being someone other than I expected. So it was a nice twist that I didn't see coming.
As for the relationship between the MC's; the pace was natural and they both acknowledged their love in subtle ways. My favorite chapters were from Noel's perspective because we become privy to his conflicting emotions and suppressed feelings for Ella. While there is a significant age gap between these two, Ella was wise well beyond her 21 yrs.
Jagger Cole did an amazing job and I recommend this duology for anyone looking for a twisty Cinderella-ish, high drama, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance!
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Dual POV
No cheating / ow / om - Ella does experience jealousy regarding Noel's first "real" marriage
High level of spice
Tw's - please check warnings provided by Author at the start of the book
September 21, 2025
Yeah, this book didn't have any of the inconsistencies fixed.
Below is a rant with spoilers. Read at your own risk:
AGAIN...why did he cancel her trip but let his stepdaughters do and have whatever they wanted?? How could he let Naomi take the house that belonged to Ella, especially when it was important to her?
Unbelievable excuse he said of making himself her enemy so she had someone to blame when her mother died??? seriously!!?? was that also the case when her father died?? because this duet implies he has always been a cold hearted asshole when he definitely wasn't if you simply read the 1st book of this series. Plus he said he did that because it would make her feel better??? ummm dont you think her going on a trip with her friends was much needed after all the shit she went through??? AGAIN...MAKE IT MAKE SENSE!!
I also don't understand how he just let her go after she was released?? to me thats cowardly and a turn off. She suffered alot and just kept getting shat on and he continued to make that happen when they reunited!!! He only went back after her because he needed her to marry for the fuckin money/company. I mean he was an ass and I still can't get on board that he deserves her. Like at all!! He should be on his knees 24/7 for her. Him letting her go is him being able to keep more money to himself. honestly he just felt so greedy and I kept waiting to see anything likable about him. but no!! he didnt give up anything for Ella(or made the gesture to do so) and he barely felt guilt!! and he treated his friends like crap even when they keep having his back!!
I cant see her falling for him, him saving her was his duty to his friend and the fact that he was at the house at that time; not because he loved her because at that time he didnt and so her taking it to heart and bawling her eyes out for it was ridiculous. Beauce 100% he would never have done that once he let her go because he never bothered looking for her and checking on the state of her living!! its just terrible. Yet, She's the one with guilt and he never feels anything close to loss! nor suffers anything.
He was quite lame and how the love confession played out! lame!! Where was proof he loved her, where was his sacrifices of giving up things he was using her and Oliver for!! I felt he only helped Ella out for everything like the cops trying to put her in prison was only because she was his wife and he had a fuckin reputation to keep.
***Which wasnt solve on who pinned it on her?? It couldnt have been Oliver as thats going to far considering her going to prison would disrespect his friendship of Thomas. so Its cant be him.
I was still looking throughout the book where he proves he would give it all up for her because he knows he was wrong and she deserved better. I dont know who this Noel was but he wasnt the one from the 20's where he smiled and talked and helped his friends out!
In this book, some of his old friends say "Noel helped in the way Noel does"...yeah, thats utter bullshit considering the Noel we know is actually one who joked around and wasnt at all broody and angry at the world!! He was always there to lend a helping hand as proven in Aiden's book. SO i dont know what the hell this was!! because "underneath that he is actually quite caring" um no!! he left her(for all he knows she could've been dead in a ditch somewhere) and she was being freaking a maid in her own house and he got her fired there and also you know what I just cant with his character!! At least an apology for why he acted the way he did would've helped. Some tiny bit of humanity to make me connect or understand him would've helped.
a great love confession or a better apology or even some well deserved guilt would've up this book by millions.
I dont care if he took her out of the fire. twice. that was because he was there! but after he put her in that juvenile shit, he left her to fend for herself which is not in keeping with his promises. and whatever money was left from her father and mother should've been rightfully given to her at the getgo. It just felt like that was honestly all he cared about!! MONEY AND SHARES..He never suffered at all and Im so happy she fucking stabbed him because someone should!! Oliver should have stabbed him too.
I feel incredibly sad for Oliver. He also did not deserve what Noel has been doing to him over the years!! It was definitely Noel who started it and again Noel gets away with it! Noel was never NEVER!! a good friend to Oliver. He just kept taking and taking from him! Oliver was the one who went to him with an olive branch. god thats disgusting!! where is Noels punishment in this duet???? NADA No redeeming himself no viable explanation for him being just a cruel ass to his friends and to Ella throughout the years.
In the end he just got everything he wanted!! the money, the shares, ruining Oliver and Ella. without a hint of remorse or guilt! while the rest suffered. how nice for him.
Below is a rant with spoilers. Read at your own risk:
AGAIN...why did he cancel her trip but let his stepdaughters do and have whatever they wanted?? How could he let Naomi take the house that belonged to Ella, especially when it was important to her?
Unbelievable excuse he said of making himself her enemy so she had someone to blame when her mother died??? seriously!!?? was that also the case when her father died?? because this duet implies he has always been a cold hearted asshole when he definitely wasn't if you simply read the 1st book of this series. Plus he said he did that because it would make her feel better??? ummm dont you think her going on a trip with her friends was much needed after all the shit she went through??? AGAIN...MAKE IT MAKE SENSE!!
I also don't understand how he just let her go after she was released?? to me thats cowardly and a turn off. She suffered alot and just kept getting shat on and he continued to make that happen when they reunited!!! He only went back after her because he needed her to marry for the fuckin money/company. I mean he was an ass and I still can't get on board that he deserves her. Like at all!! He should be on his knees 24/7 for her. Him letting her go is him being able to keep more money to himself. honestly he just felt so greedy and I kept waiting to see anything likable about him. but no!! he didnt give up anything for Ella(or made the gesture to do so) and he barely felt guilt!! and he treated his friends like crap even when they keep having his back!!
I cant see her falling for him, him saving her was his duty to his friend and the fact that he was at the house at that time; not because he loved her because at that time he didnt and so her taking it to heart and bawling her eyes out for it was ridiculous. Beauce 100% he would never have done that once he let her go because he never bothered looking for her and checking on the state of her living!! its just terrible. Yet, She's the one with guilt and he never feels anything close to loss! nor suffers anything.
He was quite lame and how the love confession played out! lame!! Where was proof he loved her, where was his sacrifices of giving up things he was using her and Oliver for!! I felt he only helped Ella out for everything like the cops trying to put her in prison was only because she was his wife and he had a fuckin reputation to keep.
***Which wasnt solve on who pinned it on her?? It couldnt have been Oliver as thats going to far considering her going to prison would disrespect his friendship of Thomas. so Its cant be him.
I was still looking throughout the book where he proves he would give it all up for her because he knows he was wrong and she deserved better. I dont know who this Noel was but he wasnt the one from the 20's where he smiled and talked and helped his friends out!
In this book, some of his old friends say "Noel helped in the way Noel does"...yeah, thats utter bullshit considering the Noel we know is actually one who joked around and wasnt at all broody and angry at the world!! He was always there to lend a helping hand as proven in Aiden's book. SO i dont know what the hell this was!! because "underneath that he is actually quite caring" um no!! he left her(for all he knows she could've been dead in a ditch somewhere) and she was being freaking a maid in her own house and he got her fired there and also you know what I just cant with his character!! At least an apology for why he acted the way he did would've helped. Some tiny bit of humanity to make me connect or understand him would've helped.
a great love confession or a better apology or even some well deserved guilt would've up this book by millions.
I dont care if he took her out of the fire. twice. that was because he was there! but after he put her in that juvenile shit, he left her to fend for herself which is not in keeping with his promises. and whatever money was left from her father and mother should've been rightfully given to her at the getgo. It just felt like that was honestly all he cared about!! MONEY AND SHARES..He never suffered at all and Im so happy she fucking stabbed him because someone should!! Oliver should have stabbed him too.
I feel incredibly sad for Oliver. He also did not deserve what Noel has been doing to him over the years!! It was definitely Noel who started it and again Noel gets away with it! Noel was never NEVER!! a good friend to Oliver. He just kept taking and taking from him! Oliver was the one who went to him with an olive branch. god thats disgusting!! where is Noels punishment in this duet???? NADA No redeeming himself no viable explanation for him being just a cruel ass to his friends and to Ella throughout the years.
In the end he just got everything he wanted!! the money, the shares, ruining Oliver and Ella. without a hint of remorse or guilt! while the rest suffered. how nice for him.
April 30, 2025
“Because you’re mine.” My pulse thuds, heat pulsing through me as he lowers me into the car and buckles me in. “Because you’re mine, and we’re going home.”
“I’ve had this car marked with your ire and wrath,” Noel rasps into my ear. His big hand grips me, and I whimper as his finger delves down the cleft of my ass to push at the jeweled hilt of the plug. “Now I want it marked with your moans and your come.”
“I want one of those rich creeps to want you, and know that they will never fucking have you,” he snarls. “Because you are unequivocally, unflinchingly, unquestionably mine.”
I am broken, falling apart at the seams in a way that terrifies me as I look down at Ella, lying in the hospital bed.
“All of you is safe with me,” he murmurs, closing the distance and kissing me.
I STAND BY THE FACT THAT SHE DOESNT DESERVE HIM AND NEVER WILL.
“Saving you.” The world glitches. My heart skips, my vision tunneling onto his words as I slowly shake my head. “He was there pulling you out of the fire, Ella,” Adrian says quietly. “Noel saved your life that night.”
“Because you needed a monster, little one.”
“You needed a vessel for your pain and hate—a place to put all that fear and anger, so you wouldn’t hate the whole world. And I could be that for you. I couldn’t protect you, Ella. Not the way I was supposed to. And I couldn’t be Thomas for you.” His face hardens, his jaw rippling as his golden eyes scorch into me. “But I could be the thing you hated—”
“I was saving it for you. I was going to give it to you years ago—” I frown. “I should have given it to you years ago.” I draw in a breath. “I was worried it would bring you pain,” I murmur. “In fact, I’m still worried that—”
WHATTTTT i didn't expect the killer to be oliver's son omg.... the whole time i was like who tf killed ella's mother and the previous ex wife and it's jacob??
“I’ve had this car marked with your ire and wrath,” Noel rasps into my ear. His big hand grips me, and I whimper as his finger delves down the cleft of my ass to push at the jeweled hilt of the plug. “Now I want it marked with your moans and your come.”
“I want one of those rich creeps to want you, and know that they will never fucking have you,” he snarls. “Because you are unequivocally, unflinchingly, unquestionably mine.”
I am broken, falling apart at the seams in a way that terrifies me as I look down at Ella, lying in the hospital bed.
“All of you is safe with me,” he murmurs, closing the distance and kissing me.
I STAND BY THE FACT THAT SHE DOESNT DESERVE HIM AND NEVER WILL.
“Saving you.” The world glitches. My heart skips, my vision tunneling onto his words as I slowly shake my head. “He was there pulling you out of the fire, Ella,” Adrian says quietly. “Noel saved your life that night.”
“Because you needed a monster, little one.”
“You needed a vessel for your pain and hate—a place to put all that fear and anger, so you wouldn’t hate the whole world. And I could be that for you. I couldn’t protect you, Ella. Not the way I was supposed to. And I couldn’t be Thomas for you.” His face hardens, his jaw rippling as his golden eyes scorch into me. “But I could be the thing you hated—”
“I was saving it for you. I was going to give it to you years ago—” I frown. “I should have given it to you years ago.” I draw in a breath. “I was worried it would bring you pain,” I murmur. “In fact, I’m still worried that—”
WHATTTTT i didn't expect the killer to be oliver's son omg.... the whole time i was like who tf killed ella's mother and the previous ex wife and it's jacob??
August 31, 2024
Noel & Ella
This is the Cinder duet and the second book in the Kings and Villians series.
Everything book that book was spellbound. The characters, the banter, the tension, the chemistry and the plot twist. I didn’t see that plot twist coming.
Ella had her life going well until her father passed on and a monster swooped in to take over. She rebels and is locked in a facility for 4years. She's determined to take revenge on this monster for destroying her life and killing her mum. He presents a proposal to her one she can't refuse, only this time she needs to decide between her mission for revenge and the need to pay up her debts.
Noel's best friend died and he's come in to fulfil his dying wish. In other to do this he must become the monster his best friend's daughter needs.
What You'd Find
🔥Dark Romance
🔥Enemies to Lovers
🔥Age Gap
🔥Best Friend's Daughter
🔥Forced Proximity
🔥Marriage of Convenience
🔥OTT Protective Possessive MMC
🔥Tech Wiz FMC
🔥Revenge
Favourite Quote/Scene 🔥“It’s my shadow that decides if you’re in the sunlight or darkness, little one.”
🔥“To me, and only to me, you’re my bad girl. You’re the girl who’s going to fucking come for me with my tongue in your ass. You’re the dirty girl who’s going to ache for my tongue right here later.”
🔥“I want one of those rich creeps to want you, and know that they will never fucking have you,” he snarls. “Because you are unequivocally, unflinchingly, unquestionably mine.”
🔥Ours was a story that started in flames But we're not burned. We're not broken, We are not reduced to ashes and cinder. Ours is the story of the phoenix risen from the flames and together, we're going to soar
This is the Cinder duet and the second book in the Kings and Villians series.
Everything book that book was spellbound. The characters, the banter, the tension, the chemistry and the plot twist. I didn’t see that plot twist coming.
Ella had her life going well until her father passed on and a monster swooped in to take over. She rebels and is locked in a facility for 4years. She's determined to take revenge on this monster for destroying her life and killing her mum. He presents a proposal to her one she can't refuse, only this time she needs to decide between her mission for revenge and the need to pay up her debts.
Noel's best friend died and he's come in to fulfil his dying wish. In other to do this he must become the monster his best friend's daughter needs.
What You'd Find
🔥Dark Romance
🔥Enemies to Lovers
🔥Age Gap
🔥Best Friend's Daughter
🔥Forced Proximity
🔥Marriage of Convenience
🔥OTT Protective Possessive MMC
🔥Tech Wiz FMC
🔥Revenge
Favourite Quote/Scene 🔥“It’s my shadow that decides if you’re in the sunlight or darkness, little one.”
🔥“To me, and only to me, you’re my bad girl. You’re the girl who’s going to fucking come for me with my tongue in your ass. You’re the dirty girl who’s going to ache for my tongue right here later.”
🔥“I want one of those rich creeps to want you, and know that they will never fucking have you,” he snarls. “Because you are unequivocally, unflinchingly, unquestionably mine.”
🔥Ours was a story that started in flames But we're not burned. We're not broken, We are not reduced to ashes and cinder. Ours is the story of the phoenix risen from the flames and together, we're going to soar
June 22, 2022
Thank you Jagger for this amazing conclusion of the Cinder duet! I was lucky enough to get advanced copies of both books of this duet to read for my honest review, and boy was I happy I did not have to wait for two separate releases!
This book picks up right where the last one left off and you find out what happens with the accusations against Ella and see how Noel handles it. Even after what went down in the boardroom vote in Burned Cinder, he is still there for her and that really shows how much he cares for her, even with how infuriated he was. As the mysteries continue to get uncovered, and some resolved, you watch their love and bond for each other grow, even when curveballs are thrown their way. The steam is off the charts as they continue exploring their explosive chemistry and as things finally seem like they are going their way, another twist unfolds! I love how Jagger mixes in the other members of the Kings and Villains throughout the book to provide help and answers, so you get subtly introduced to characters who may have books in the future! Throughout these twists, Ella is getting confused between what is real and what she believes versus how she feels, and when both her and Noel get the answers they have been seeking for, you think it’s over and that they are finally getting their HEA, but OH WAIT. Jagger hits you with a final twist! THAT ENDING! INSANE!
So happy with how their story concludes and loved this duet! I look forward to this new world and brand new series Jagger is building! So amazing!
This book picks up right where the last one left off and you find out what happens with the accusations against Ella and see how Noel handles it. Even after what went down in the boardroom vote in Burned Cinder, he is still there for her and that really shows how much he cares for her, even with how infuriated he was. As the mysteries continue to get uncovered, and some resolved, you watch their love and bond for each other grow, even when curveballs are thrown their way. The steam is off the charts as they continue exploring their explosive chemistry and as things finally seem like they are going their way, another twist unfolds! I love how Jagger mixes in the other members of the Kings and Villains throughout the book to provide help and answers, so you get subtly introduced to characters who may have books in the future! Throughout these twists, Ella is getting confused between what is real and what she believes versus how she feels, and when both her and Noel get the answers they have been seeking for, you think it’s over and that they are finally getting their HEA, but OH WAIT. Jagger hits you with a final twist! THAT ENDING! INSANE!
So happy with how their story concludes and loved this duet! I look forward to this new world and brand new series Jagger is building! So amazing!
January 1, 2026
That was a twist I didn't see coming!
After Ella's arrest, it was not who I assumed had her arrested after the voting at Noel's company. Instead, Noel showed up to get her out, which was a good thing, as the public defender was a joke. But Noel and Ella are back to square one now, as she doesn't trust him again and runs back to stay with Harriet. That is, until the loan shark comes looking for his money and sees he can get more out of Ella than he thought. Once back with Noel, though, Ella needs to decide if she wants to go with her heart or with what keeps being presented to her. The answer comes from an unlikely place and gives her all the reassurances she needs. But just as it seems everything is being wrapped up nicely, the twist comes, and it wasn't someone I was considering at all.
Noel and Ella get their happy ending in this second book in a duet.
I was happy we got to see more people from Dark Kingdom in this book compared to Burned Cinder, and that, even if Noel and Oliver will never have a good relationship again, it seems like some of the others may still have a chance, even if they're scattered. I do wonder if others knew who the real killer was of Ella's mom and Noel and Oliver's ex was, or if Ella telling them about it after she survived at the end was a shock to them. That was a twist I didn't see coming, and that threw me for a loop when that last full chapter hit. I do hope, unlike with this duet, we will get to see more of Noel and Ella together in the next duet and final book, just to see how their lived progressed.
After Ella's arrest, it was not who I assumed had her arrested after the voting at Noel's company. Instead, Noel showed up to get her out, which was a good thing, as the public defender was a joke. But Noel and Ella are back to square one now, as she doesn't trust him again and runs back to stay with Harriet. That is, until the loan shark comes looking for his money and sees he can get more out of Ella than he thought. Once back with Noel, though, Ella needs to decide if she wants to go with her heart or with what keeps being presented to her. The answer comes from an unlikely place and gives her all the reassurances she needs. But just as it seems everything is being wrapped up nicely, the twist comes, and it wasn't someone I was considering at all.
Noel and Ella get their happy ending in this second book in a duet.
I was happy we got to see more people from Dark Kingdom in this book compared to Burned Cinder, and that, even if Noel and Oliver will never have a good relationship again, it seems like some of the others may still have a chance, even if they're scattered. I do wonder if others knew who the real killer was of Ella's mom and Noel and Oliver's ex was, or if Ella telling them about it after she survived at the end was a shock to them. That was a twist I didn't see coming, and that threw me for a loop when that last full chapter hit. I do hope, unlike with this duet, we will get to see more of Noel and Ella together in the next duet and final book, just to see how their lived progressed.
June 8, 2022
Bravo Jagger Cole on weaving this intricate web of mystery, murder, and mayhem in this duet. WOW! I am exhausted but glad to now understand the actions behind the scenes. In book two of this exciting duet, we get a better understanding of the motivations and actions of Noel and Ella. With the light clicked on we now get to know Noel better. He’s not “completely” the total demanding “never explain” butthead he appears to be. He does have a heart and a strong loyalty to his deceased best friend Thomas Ashford.
Ella stays true to her nature; she is independent and bullheaded to a fault. It seems with Ella everything that could go bad, every mean thing has rained on her from age twelve when she lost her beloved father to cancer to her rescue at twenty-one. Someone is abusing her or trying to murder her over and over. Ella is strong but secretly Noel has been there for her in every way.
The characters are strong and are either lovable or nasty to the core. LOTS of suspense and in the end it somehow all comes together to make sense. Suspense is thick; the murdering Villain doesn’t get exposed until the last pages of the story. Thank God after all my hand wringing I got to the HAPPY ENDING. Oh yeah, Noel it a master sex God. Once that action starts it’s 5 on the HEAT scale. Ella is one lucky lady. I received a free advanced copy of this duet from Bookfunnel. I am leaving my honest opinion of the story because I review everything. Linda
Ella stays true to her nature; she is independent and bullheaded to a fault. It seems with Ella everything that could go bad, every mean thing has rained on her from age twelve when she lost her beloved father to cancer to her rescue at twenty-one. Someone is abusing her or trying to murder her over and over. Ella is strong but secretly Noel has been there for her in every way.
The characters are strong and are either lovable or nasty to the core. LOTS of suspense and in the end it somehow all comes together to make sense. Suspense is thick; the murdering Villain doesn’t get exposed until the last pages of the story. Thank God after all my hand wringing I got to the HAPPY ENDING. Oh yeah, Noel it a master sex God. Once that action starts it’s 5 on the HEAT scale. Ella is one lucky lady. I received a free advanced copy of this duet from Bookfunnel. I am leaving my honest opinion of the story because I review everything. Linda
June 9, 2022
I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review.
I am so so glad I got to dive right into this book after the ending of book 1. And let me tell you, SO MUCH happened in these two books, my mind is still reeling from all of it. I loved seeing Ella and Noel grow so much throughout this storyline, and seeing their trust grow more and more? Swoon! Plus the spice is off the charts! I had to put the book aside a few times haha.
Also? I KNEW IT!!!! I totally called who it was and I figured it out so early!! And whenever that person was mentioned or Elle/Noel were around that person I was like NOO!! That was an emotional rollercoaster that left me exhausted, I tell ya. It really kept me entranced and my nose literally stuck in my Kindle, hoping things weren't about to erupt with craziness. It did, but I enjoyed every second of it.
I absolutely adored this series and these characters. It was nice to see past characters, and mentions of others, but I love how Jagger Cole can get me so sucked into each character's storyline where I'm like "Mischa who?" only because my heart, mind and soul are being captured by the current main characters.
I'm so glad I got the chance to read this novel and, as always, can't wait for more by this fantastic author! You MUST read his novels - you won't regret it!
I am so so glad I got to dive right into this book after the ending of book 1. And let me tell you, SO MUCH happened in these two books, my mind is still reeling from all of it. I loved seeing Ella and Noel grow so much throughout this storyline, and seeing their trust grow more and more? Swoon! Plus the spice is off the charts! I had to put the book aside a few times haha.
Also? I KNEW IT!!!! I totally called who it was and I figured it out so early!! And whenever that person was mentioned or Elle/Noel were around that person I was like NOO!! That was an emotional rollercoaster that left me exhausted, I tell ya. It really kept me entranced and my nose literally stuck in my Kindle, hoping things weren't about to erupt with craziness. It did, but I enjoyed every second of it.
I absolutely adored this series and these characters. It was nice to see past characters, and mentions of others, but I love how Jagger Cole can get me so sucked into each character's storyline where I'm like "Mischa who?" only because my heart, mind and soul are being captured by the current main characters.
I'm so glad I got the chance to read this novel and, as always, can't wait for more by this fantastic author! You MUST read his novels - you won't regret it!
June 5, 2022
Oh wow, words are hard to find to express how much I enjoyed the sequel to this duet. Such an amazing story.
We see the tie up to the story of billionaire Noel who is totally dominant and alpha who takes his best friends daughter, Ella to be his bride. While there are many underlying factors at play in this story, it is fundamentally a love story that goes about it in a round about way.
Chock full of drama, mystery, danger and an absolute intensity that carries through the story, this is one duet not to be missed. The romance and steam is rife throughout also.
I absolutely adore how Noel is with Ella, his brash and unyielding manner at the start and as he starts to soften and the underlying causes for that. Nothing I'm about to give away, but oh how I wish I could. You have to read it. You need to read it!!
So well written, Jagger Cole packs impact into each chapter with lots of shock value and awe inspiring events. So so so good!!
This was an ARC and this is my honest review.
We see the tie up to the story of billionaire Noel who is totally dominant and alpha who takes his best friends daughter, Ella to be his bride. While there are many underlying factors at play in this story, it is fundamentally a love story that goes about it in a round about way.
Chock full of drama, mystery, danger and an absolute intensity that carries through the story, this is one duet not to be missed. The romance and steam is rife throughout also.
I absolutely adore how Noel is with Ella, his brash and unyielding manner at the start and as he starts to soften and the underlying causes for that. Nothing I'm about to give away, but oh how I wish I could. You have to read it. You need to read it!!
So well written, Jagger Cole packs impact into each chapter with lots of shock value and awe inspiring events. So so so good!!
This was an ARC and this is my honest review.
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