Be prepared for a lot of dark scenes and one very Rocky ride in book 2 of the Blood Reign series. Grab your ice cream or drink of choice to help you battle the sleep monster long into the darkness of night.
The story continues of Dahlia being used as a pawn of power between rival families. As Dahlia recuperates from a brutal attack at Darius' home they fall in love or so she thinks. This book ends in a cliffhanger. The narrators did a fantastic job.
This book/series has me on the edge (pun intended)🔥🔥. It’s a page turner with lots of excitement, angst and erotic moments. This book is like a wild roller coaster ride with plenty of twists and turns. There’s so many ways for this series to have an HEA, but will there be one? 🤔 I can’t wait for the next book in this series. The narration was fantastic. This is book 2 with a cliffy, but continues in the next book. This series should be read in order as they are not standalones. I recommend this book/series.
This audiobook is so freaking sexy and intense!! I feel it's better than the first!! I was hooked from the start, it starts off from the end of book one and it's just lies, manipulation, and some Stockholm Syndrome from there on out. Dalia and Darius are truly something to behold but she has her secrets and it's just SO thrilling in its intensity. I definitely need more!!
By: Jesse Fox Narrated by: Grace Noble, J. Tipstone, Jack Calihan
Intense, Dark, Twisty and WOW!
Overall: 5 of 5 stars Performance: 5 of 5 stars Story: 5 of 5 stars Reviewed: 01-23-25
Darius … proud, confident and controlling, he has an agenda, and he not above resorting to nefarious deception … and other unsavory means to insure victory. Kaine … his motives perhaps no purer than Darius, but what about his heart? As his search spans Eden, The Wild, and beyond, he grows more worried, more desperate with each passing day. Then there’s Dalia … sweet, innocent Dalia, wanting nothing more than to be loved, valued and treasured for herself … but can that ever be … especially when there are the secrets … dangerous secrets and truths withheld … truths that if told would spell devastation … Hawt, soooo hawt, dark, twisty and delicious, “BloodLust” grabbed me, held me tight, and did not disappoint! Picking up seamlessly where Blood Reign left off, the story continues and believe me, you WILL need to hold onto your lug nuts for this one! “BloodLust” is dark, twisty and WOW! This story has All the feels! I was alternately afraid for Dalia, angry on her behalf, and heartbroken for her! What really struck me was the lingering feeling of absolute certainty that while “BloodLust” IS fantasy, somewhere, for someone, these circumstances just might be have been reality! The writing rang that true, that authentically true! Another thing that that came through loud and clear is that our girl Dalia is a survivor. I found myself rooting for her, identifying with her, and admiring her creativity! At times, when Dalia did what Dalia did, (I can’t say what or when - spoilers ya know) this listener was not only fist pumping, but audibly cheering our girl on! This, THIS is testament to how great our author truly is, that a listener can be moved to the extent that I was ~ and I can’t wait for the rest of the story! These characters have become real to me. I love how they have grown and “evolved”. They completely resonate as authentic! I can’t get into too much detail for fear of venturing into “spoilerville”, but suffice to say that Darius is written so convincingly that I saw an “ex” in him and wanted to pick out a nice deep … dark … secluded space in the pine barrens … and I wasn’t thinking romantic picnic with treats! Speaking of treats … the narration was beyond fantastic! I love Jack Calihan! He really delivers his characters brilliantly! Creepily, convincingly, and humorously when called for - emotionally on point at all times, perfection! I have to say the same for Grace Noble’s characterization of Dalia. The vocal nuances are stunning, clearly identifying Dalia’s growth and change, as gradually her “innocence” takes on a bit of cunning and maturity. I also loved J. Tipstone’s characterization of Kaine, always clear, emotional and beautifully conveying Kaine mindset and feelings! They all truly brought depth and feeling to this wonderful action packed, heat filled, jaw dropper, exactly as our author envisioned! I loved everything about “Bloodlust” five stunning stars across all categories! Bring it on! I want more!
Book 2 is just a great as book 1, definitely a page-turner!Dalia finds herself in the arms of Darius and things get deep and hot!!!! 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 Darius is a sexy, hot controlling alpha with dominant tendencies. He thinks Dalia is there to save his family and she has to think fast. Thank goodness her dreams signal her and she's able to save her life. She spends several months in his clutches. Does she want him and crave him? A turn of events has taken aback. This book was a whirlwind of yumminess that will have you wanting more!
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This amazing epic fantasy continues from where we left off in book one. You will be entranced from the beginning and will be on the edge of your seat until the very end. This book has a lot of twists and turns, many lies and manipulations along with a lot of spicy sex. Now, will Dalia stay with Darius or make it back to Kaine in time to have their child? Stay tuned for all the answers-you will be rewarded with them in the next book. Phenomenal narration from this talented trio: Grace Noble, J. Tipstone and Jack Calihan. Once again, they portrayed all of the characters perfectly.
This is the second book in the trilogy. It starts where the first ends in a cliffhanger. This has more spicy and more twists and manipulation. I am hooked and can’t wait for the next one! So addicted to this trilogy.