Disclaimer: Affiliate Links have been included
A few weeks ago I started a new trilogy series and was captivated by the kickoff story Coerced Kiss. It is fiery and uber-sexy. Today, I am sharing my thoughts on book 2, now available. Check it out below.
Coerced Wife by Charmaine Pauls
Series: New York Underworld, Book 2
ASIN : B0DMVLRR76
Publisher : Independently published (November 12, 2024)
ISBN-13 : 979-8339553984
Synopsis:
I got myself in a predicament. Powerful people on both sides of the law want me dead. A killer needs me alive for his own selfish reasons, reasons I never could’ve imagined in my wildest dreams.
I’m not safe in the bed of a cold-blooded murderer, but I don’t have a choice. On the one hand, he offers me protection, and on the other, he tightens the noose.
I’m caught in his web of lies and deceit. Every truth that’s uncovered destroys me a little more. But he’s already injected me with his venomous seduction.
Before I know it, he’ll swallow me whole.
Note: Coerced Wife is Book 2 of the New York Underworld trilogy. Coerced Kiss (Book 1) must be read first. Anya and Saverio’s story concludes in Coerced Queen (Book 3).
Coerced Wife by Charmaine Pauls Review
One thing that Pauls does well is the push and pull between affection and manipulation. That is what makes this dark romance one that you cannot stop reading.
This book had me all tied up! On one hand, Anya is trying to pull away, recognizing that Sav is over the top – using and manipulating her for his own purposes. On the other hand, his dictates and “touch her and die” actions are opening him up to “family” issues.
Pauls goes all in with the heat and edgy behaviors. Sexually, they are hot and perfectly in sync. Actions, however, speak loudly and leave the reader anxious and ramped up! This story is fire and begs you to keep reading it in one setting!
Don’t think you are getting off easily when finishing this book. An off-the-charts cliffhanger will have you gasping! I think this is one of her best trilogy’s to date and Coerced Wife is a huge part of the reason! Book three is yet to come, thankfully soon.
5 STARS!!
Disclaimer: Affiliate Links have been included – Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
Hi! I’m Chris! Just a Midlife Wife sharing about life’s journey; screaming and kicking through it while supposedly aging gracefully…
Focusing on healthy living, low carb & keto, things I am loving right now, and life in general.