Twisted Games (Twisted #2) by Ana Huang -- Restarting November 12th 2023

[Jenn]

She can never be his...but he's taking her anyway.

Stoic, broody, and arrogant, elite bodyguard Rhys Larsen has two rules: 1) Protect his clients at all costs 2) Do not become emotionally involved. Ever.

He has never once been tempted to break those rules…until her.

Bridget von Ascheberg. A princess with a stubborn streak that matches his own and a hidden fire that reduces his rules to ash. She’s nothing he expected and everything he never knew he needed.

Day by day, inch by inch, she breaks down his defenses until he’s faced with a truth he can no longer deny: he swore an oath to protect her, but all he wants is to ruin her. Take her.

Because she’s his.

His princess.
His forbidden fruit.
His every depraved fantasy.

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Regal, strong-willed, and bound by the chains of duty, Princess Bridget dreams of the freedom to live and love as she chooses.

But when her brother abdicates, she’s suddenly faced with the prospect of a loveless, politically expedient marriage and a throne she never wanted.

And as she navigates the intricacies—and treacheries—of her new role, she must also hide her desire for a man she can’t have.

Her bodyguard.
Her protector.
Her ultimate ruin.

Unexpected and forbidden, theirs is a love that could destroy a kingdom…and doom them both.

Twisted Games is a slow to medium burn contemporary royal bodyguard romance. It’s book two of the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.

Warning: This book contains a possessive alpha hero, explicit sexual content, and profanity.

[Caitlin]

Starting this today! Can't wait!

[Caitlin]

Chapter 2
(view spoiler)[ I love this so far! I loved Twisted Love so i already have seen a bit of Bridget and Rhys but honestly i'm so excited! I feel sorry for Bridget because i know what's going to happen from the blurb and she clearly doesn't want to become Queen! (hide spoiler)]

[Caitlin]

Chapter 27
(view spoiler)[ I'm devouring this book!!! I don't think i'm loving it as much as Twisted Love but still really good! Okay sooo where do i even begin!
Honestly i don't even know how i want this to end! Actually, that's a lie... I would love for Bridget not to have to be queen and get rid of that stupid marriage act so her brother can reclaim the throne and still be married to the love of his life! But Bridget has gone around promising all her enemies *Mr Speaker and Andreas* that she's not abdicating!! Urghhhhhh infuriating!
Also, i love how not discreet Rhys is! The knocking over of the plant had me in stitches!!
Honestly i feel so bad for Bridget! She clearly doesn't enjoy royal life and to be forced the be the next queen would be hell!
I do find her brother very selfish in the way he approached her! The fact that he just sprung it on her was mean and considering he knew it would affect her so much! He should have actually fought for the Marriage Act to be revoked because the public love him and he is already prepared to be king! Not just dump it all on his sister!!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Caitlin]

Chapter 30
(view spoiler)[ If this ends and Bridget is still Queen i'm not gonna be happy! It clearly isn't what she wants to do with her life! And i swear if Rhys' dad is actually a nobleman and she gets to marry him and he becomes king I'M GONNA RIOT!
At this point i just want to finish it as soon as possible! (hide spoiler)]

[Caitlin]

Chapter 41
(view spoiler)[ So this is just dragging and i'm actually sick of it (hide spoiler)]

[Caitlin]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ Urgh so predicable! I am glad Rhys was able to feel like he actually had a family but urgh nope wasn't feeling this book!
It was so long for literally nothing!
Also the next book is longer so now i'm worried that Ana Huang is just making them longer for the sake of it! (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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[Stormy]

I'm about to start this

[Stormy]

Chapter 6
(view spoiler)[ oh my god the dressing room scene I would have been so embarrassed (hide spoiler)]

[Stormy]

Chapter 8-9

(view spoiler)[ omg how he keeps the other men from getting near her but then her granddad being severely ill made me so sad (hide spoiler)]

[Stormy]

Oh my god the slow burn I just want them to kiss each other

[Stormy]

Chapter 29

(view spoiler)[omg the meeting 😂🤣 (hide spoiler)]

[Stormy]

Am loving this book

[Stormy]

(view spoiler)[ I really do feel sorry for this couple because of the outdated law that they can't be together because he is not of royal blood get over it they want to be together let them be together (hide spoiler)]

[Christina]

started this today and got to chapter 5

(view spoiler)[

Bridget isn't your typical princess. She doesn't want the crown or the power that comes with being queen. She really just wants a normal life.

Rhys is so moody, wonder what his damage is. (hide spoiler)]

[Christina]

up to chapter 10

(view spoiler)[

I'm glad Rhys was able to protect Bridget from the gunman in the park even though she really wasn't in any danger since the gunman was going after one person, but it shows he takes his job seriously.

The bulletproof vest scene had me laughing so hard, but also it's for her protection and she needs to not be so damn stubborn.

Oh no her grandfather is seriously ill. This can't be good for her and her wanting to not be queen. (hide spoiler)]

[Christina]

I didn't end up finishing this. DNF'ed it for the time being.

[Jenn]

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[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 2
(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 7
(view spoiler)[what is it with you Americans and your problem with age difference between people over 18? Bridget and Rhys are both over 18 and they both want it. Also where is the problem? (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 25
(view spoiler)[Please don't let this end with a misscommunication trope (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 30
(view spoiler)[ Oh, NOW it would be a perfect match. Steffan has his affair and Bridget has hers. They just need to get married. Nowhere does it say that they have to sleep with each other. It is implied, but... (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

chapter 37
(view spoiler)[Oh here comes the drama (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

End
(view spoiler)[I liked Andreas better than the rest at the end. Yeah, it was cute story but the sex got a little bit too much for me (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Hoping to start this sometime in the next week.

[Courtney]

Still planning on getting to this one. The holidays are slowing me down.

[Courtney]

Hoping to start this tonight or tomorrow.

[Courtney]

Starting this finally.

[Courtney]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ I really like both characters so far, but the tension between these two is strong. I am curious to see how it breaks down. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 23 (view spoiler)[ Rhys is back! He never should ahve left her after the 4 day vacation, but at least he realized where he messed up. Lol (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Chapter 25
[spoilers removed]"

That will definitely be annoying!

[Courtney]

Chapter 37 (view spoiler)[ Oh crap! Someone has a video of Rhys and Bridgette. I bet it is her cousin! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 41 (view spoiler)[ I have a feeling Andres is Rhys brother, which would make him royalty, and then he can marry Bridgette. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 43 (view spoiler)[ Bridgette is bringing in Alex! Holy shit. He is going to fuck some stuff up. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Although, I was mad that I was able to figure out Andreas and Rhys were related I am still okay with how everything ended. I actually turned out to like Andreas more then I thought. Im excited to see what happens with Josh and Jules because the tension between those two is HIGH! (hide spoiler)]