The second and final book in the Debt of Passion duet by CoraLee June continues with Hunter and Roe’s story. After the cliff-hanger in A Lovely Obsession, I jumped right into this book and finished it in almost one sitting. Man oh man, this one is angsty AF. I enjoyed this was much more than the first book! Or rather, it’s much more up my alley. I love angsty, second chance romances. I eat that shit up.

Ironically, the story flips and Roe pretty much becomes the stalker this time around. Gotta love a girl who knows what she wants ya know? Oh Hunter, what made you think you two would be able to forget each other?? You can’t outrun that kind of connection. 

I cried, I laughed, I had anxiety. So many emotions were felt in this book! I was also proud. Roe really comes into her own and isn’t running away from relationships like she’s always had. She’s running toward them. She’s fighting for them. It’ll be a cold day in Hell before she gives up on Hunter. 

This book was much more climactic than the first book. The story line was more intense and the plot twists were even crazier. If you haven’t finished the series yet, get going on this one! It’s easily one of my top 10 reads of 2022.

A Lovely Confession Tropes

• Romantic Suspense
• Second Chance
• Mafia Themes
• Angsty

A Lovely Confession Spice Level

/5

A Lovely Confession Quotes

A Lovely Confession Blurb

Sometimes, I wondered if he was real. 
Our time together was short, but it left a lasting impression on me. 
I’m older now. Wiser, too. 

Five years have passed, and I still can’t get him off my mind. 
Hunter was cruel, angry, and protective. 
I learned his secrets and he fled. 

The day he left, I vowed to find him. 
I guess now I have an obsession of my own: 

Track down Hunter Hammond and make him mine.

What an incredible conclusion to Roe and Hunter’s story! I loved this book and the emotional roller coaster that came with it. And I love CoraLee’s writing. She’s definitely an auto-buy author for me now! If you like romantic suspense with some damn good spice sprinkled in and a good dash of angst and yearning, this duet is for you. Let me know in the comments if you’ve read these books!

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I haven’t read many other stalker romances, well the only one I’ve ever read before was the Cat and Mouse Duet by H.D. Carlton…iykyk , so I wasn’t too sure if this is a trope I necessarily liked yet. I’ll tell ya, if they’re done as well as A Lovely Obsession by CoraLee June, I can jump on the stalker train.

Hunter’s obsession with Roe stems from both of their intertwined tragic childhoods and a promise to always keep her safe as part of a “debt” owed. Unknowingly to Roe, Hunter has been a part of her life for a long, long while. 

Because of her childhood, Roe only participates in surface-level relationships and numerous meaningless flings. She keeps everyone at an arms distance and makes reckless decisions much to Hunter’s dismay throughout the years.

Since the moment they finally meet, the tension is thickkkkkkkkk. This continues to grow as their encounters increase in frequency and they start testing each other for their own amusement. The banter and chemistry is so good! We definitely have an enemies to lovers situation here. 

Let’s also add in the fact that Hunter is also an assassin/hitman for the mafia, and I’m sorry, his hotness meter skyrocketed. This book was the perfect blend of some of my favorite tropes.

However, I do wish there was more of a climax in the plot. The build up was so good but I felt like we needed a bit more action. It kind of fell flat at the end. The ending does end with a cliffhanger and I don’t think I’ve ever downloaded a second book so quickly. I’m so invested in Hunter and Roe! 

Oh, I can’t end this without saying something about the poetry in this book. It is beautiful! Coralee, you are so talented. I can’t wait to read more of your books!

A Lovely Obsession Tropes

• Stalker Romance
• Tragic Past
• Hitman/Assassin
• Mafia Themes

A Lovely Obsession Spice Level

/5

A Lovely Obsession Quotes

A Lovely Obsession Blurb

My guardian angel is a devil in disguise. 
He hates me. He protects me. 

He watches me. 

My stalker is obsessed with keeping me safe. He calls me his prettiest debt. 

An assassin in the notorious Bullet gang, he uses his empire to control my life. Everything I know is a lie. 

What started as a debt turned into something more. What started as regret turned into obsession. 

Ambition is his muse and I am his conscience. Our past may bind us together, but his enemies will tear us apart. 

My guardian angel is a devil in disguise. 
He hates me. He protects me. 

And I think I love him.

I’m so excited to jump into book two in this duet and see what in the world is going to happen with Hunter and Roe. That cliffhanger hurt. I have no idea where this next book will go! Love a good morally grey and obsessive MMC’s? Enjoy romantic suspense? This duet is for you!

A Lovely Obsession by CoraLee June Book Review

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Holy smokes, Rina Kent does it again. She’s on a roll with this series! Each book just gets better and better. I’ve been looking forward to Jeremy’s book, God of Wrath, since this series was introduced and it was 100% worth the wait.

I was so curious to see Jeremy grown up after being introduced to him as a child in the Deception trilogy which is about his parents, Adrian and Lia. Spoiler alert, he’s Adrian’s twin (cold, ruthless and overprotective) and was obviously affected by all the craziness that went down in those books. He has quite a bit he has yet to come to terms with from that time.

Cecily has a past as well that she struggles to cope with day to day. She puts on a brave face for her loved ones and plays the role of an overprotective mother to her friends. Through her super caring nature, no one has any idea of the demons she faces.

Jeremy recognizes Cecily’s demons immediately (made easy from his childhood) and makes it his mission to keep her safe. Even if that includes stalking her every day . He is the definition of I hate everyone but you. Eeeeeeeeek!

I have to say, these two are probably the most emotionally aware couple of Rina’s that I’ve read. There’s some deep conversations and a few intense moments shared. It was refreshing how open they were with one another.

Ok, as are most of Rina’s books, this book is spicy, spicy, spicy! I’ll be honest, I had no idea what a primal kink was going into this. I am now educated and it was a damn good time to read. And I must say, the women of the Volkov men really know how to get under their skin with just their voice. Or lack there of. Iykyk lol.

God of Wrath Tropes

• Enemies to Lovers
• Anti-Hero
• Primal Kink
• Mafia Themes

God of Wrath Spice Level

/5

Favorite Quotes

God of Wrath Blurb

I’m trapped by the devil.
What started as an innocent mistake turned into actual hell.
In my defense, I didn’t mean to get involved with a mafia prince.
But he barged through my defenses anyway.
He stalked me from the shadows and stole me from the life I know.
Jeremy Volkov might appear charming, but a true predator lurks inside.
He’s out to possess, own, and keep me.
But I have no plans to stick around in his blood-soaked world.
Or so I think.

Next up is Landon’s book and I can only imagine what Rina has in store for him. He is the most unhinged person in this series so I’m sure it’s going to be a crazy ride! However, I think I’m most looking forward to Eli’s book…thoughts??

P.S. Although this can be read as a standalone, I strongly suggest you read God of Malice and God of Pain first!

God of Wrath by Rina Kent Book Review

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God of Pain is Rina Kent’s second book in her Legacy of Gods series. I honestly didn’t think I’d be that into Annika and Creighton’s story, but hot damn Rina Kent proved me wrong. Dare I say I even enjoyed it more than God of Malice?? Holy moly what a ride this book was.

First things first, the Deception Trilogy references and cameos were EVERYTHING! I got so giddy when we got POV’s from Lia and Adrian! Man, I miss those two. If you haven’t read their books yet (they are Annika’s parents) stop what you’re doing and get book one downloaded on your kindle asap.

Annika and Creighton couldn’t be more opposite. Annika fully embodies sunshine and Creigh fully embraces the grump he is. This book is a total opposites attract. Annika’s sole mission is to break down Creigh’s walls and get to know the real him and boy does she get more than she bargained for. He comes from a crappy childhood and unraveling his past is quite the rollercoaster of emotions.

Creighton has particular tastes in the bedroom so definitely know your triggers before reading. He’s a straight up sadist. I was literally learning right along side Annika . I’m 100% sure my eyeballs looked like .

Annika’s character has surprised me the most so far. I related to her a lot in the beginning. Confrontation? Hate it. Seeing people become vulnerable in a group setting? Nope. Always seeing the good in people? Yup. It was nice to see her finally come into her own especially when it came to her family. I mean a Mafia princess can only take so much.

God of Pain Tropes

-Grumpy x Sunshine
-Dark Past
-Anti-Hero
-Mafia Themes

God of Pain Spice Level

/5

Favorite Quotes

God of Pain Blurb

I made a terrible mistake.
Being a mafia princess, I knew my fate was already decided.
But I went ahead and longed for the wrong one.
Creighton King is bad news with a gorgeous exterior.
He’s silent, brooding, and obviously emotionally unavailable.
So I thought it was over.
Until he awakens a beast inside me.
My name is Annika Volkov, and I’m Creighton’s worst enemy.
He won’t stop until he breaks me.
Or I break him.

Welp, Rina Kent has done a magnificent job once again! If you liked God of Malice, you will absolutely love God of Pain. I mean who doesn’t love when a sunshine-y mafia princess FMC barges into the life of a silent and grumpy MMC? *chef’s kiss* Although this could be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading God of Malice first!

God of Pain by Rina Kent Book Review

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