Don’t go outside. Stay away from your windows. Don’t look the witches in the eye. Once a year, the bridge between the living and the dead is opened and witches compete in The Deadly Games for a chance to speak with those that have crossed over. Each coven needs a human to participate, and this year I’m forced to help the Hex Coven, a group of sexy witches mourning the loss of their brother. … loss of their brother. They’re determined to find his killer, curses and evil covens be damned.
Humans rarely survive the games, and I’ve accepted that I won’t make it to morning. Deciding to live this night like it’s my last, I enjoy all the pleasures that the Hex Coven has to offer.
Because to speak to the dead, first you must die.
18+ Dark Reverse Harem Romance.
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These two authors together created one amazingly dark RH romance novel I must say. As the story gets started it reminded me of that awful movie The Purge only so much better. On one night a year all humans have curfew to be inside where the magic will protect them from the game that the witches will be playing for the night. The problem is that each group of witches requires a human to compete so they do their best to get one no matter what they have to do to make that happen. Mila finds herself out too late which will change her life forever as she struggles through the games only to come out ahead in the end. I have to say that I got so attached to the characters in this book that I am really hoping that the authors revisit them at some point. Perfect for fans of the genre that are looking for something a little bit different. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
This was a really enjoyable book which is a reverse harem style, paranormal romance. Once a year, the bridge between the living and the dead is open. Allowing the chances for the witches to compete in the Deadly Games, this allows them to speak with the dead for one night. This book focuses on Mila (a human) and three male witches; Luca, Bass and Matt. Mila is caught outside at night when the witch trials begin and she is taken by the male coven to help them in their quest to speak to their dead coven brother. But not all is what it seems and through trials and tribulations, Mila realises that she must bond with the brothers in order to win the deadly games.
This was a really fast paced book and a real page turner. The characters are all really great and unique and I liked that Mila was a strong female character and knew what she wanted. The three brothers are also all uniquely different and there are some really steamy as well as cute scenes between Mila and the boys individually as well as in a group.
The witch element of the book is really interesting and shows witches in the traditional sense i.e. they can fly, they live in covens etc. There is also a lot of attention to detail in regards to the trials and characters that pop up in them such as the Golden Lady. It would have been nice to see where this book would have gone if it had of been longer. Overall, an enjoyable read and I will definitely be looking at both of these authors together and individually.
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When i started reading it i was hoping i could find some sort of comfort or something new to hope for personal reasons. Instead i found enjoying the story a lot like i always do reading anything g bailey does! It had so much magic and love. We meet Camilla who knows a lot about witches and supernatural stuff but never in her dreams did she think she would be part of it. She also didn’t expect to play the games of the Dead but she was caught off guard. with the reappearance of an old friend Luca and new ones: Bass and Matt she has no choice but to play. Winner gets a chance to speak to the dead. She agrees because shes not the only one grieving and saying yes to this sexy witches felt right on all the right places. Happy reading.
*WARNING* contains adult situations
I enjoyed this story immensely. This is a short one, but that’s what I liked best. There was a lot going on in this story, but the author didn’t have to drag it out to make interesting, captivating, or entertaining. The straightforward storyline was amazing. There were intimate scenes written, but they were short and didn’t dominate the story. I will be looking for more books but this author.
A short story about Mila a human and Luca, Bass and Matt her witches. This story is about witches and the games they play with humans on the day of the dead to be able to talk to a loved one who has past on. Quick fun read that sets a different view of witches, humans, soul mates and the Day of the Dead written by two fantastic authors. I loved it!
When I heard these authors were doing a collaboration, there was no way I wasn’t going to read it. I mean, they’re titans of their craft; both excellent writers (though, very different writing styles, I think), both know how to enthral you, and both know how to make your emotions dance like a circus monkey. I was not disappointed on any level. I’ve not read any standalones by CoraLee June, but G. Bailey is a master at writing a fully developed standalone that gives you everything you need from a story, everything you want, and wraps it all up with a nice, pretty bow that doesn’t leave you feeling incomplete. This book is no different. That said, CoraLee is no slouch, and this book was a stunning blend of their writing, that resulted in a deliciously fast-paced and exciting story that didn’t feel rushed or underdeveloped. This RH was a little different than most in that the harem was both just starting out, but also had a bit of history (a bit like Ivy Fox’s Her Secret). I thought it helped the story progress, but it didn’t feel like you were missing out. They’re were a lot of little things I loved about this book: the cultural nods, the lack of physical focus on the FMC, the whole ending. If I had to criticise the story in any way, I think my only complaint (and it’s a small one; I mean, I’m digging hard for this) would be with the antagonist, and that’s a stretch to be honest. In many ways, the antagonist in this story is the Deadly Game itself, BUT I mean the main LIVE antagonist. I disliked her definitely (she was for sure on the crazy train), but I didn’t have that visceral hatred towards her that I’ve had towards antagonists in both of these writers’ books. To be honest, I think it mainly came down to the story, and that The Game really is the focus, rather than the antagonist. I certainly don’t think the writers did anything wrong by not making her even more batsh*t. It wasn’t disappointing. And it’s not like I live to hate the bad guy in books, but if someone told me I had to criticise some aspect of it, that would be it. As a whole, standalones in RH are rare, in my opinion, and fantastic ones are even rarer, but this book definitely falls in that category.
I was excited to see Bailey and June had joined up to wire this story. This is a complete story, so there is no cliffhanger. Mila, a human, finds herself tricked and trapped in the Deadly Games – a contest where witches needed a human to completes 3trials so they can speak to a dead loved one. Bass, Luca, and Matt are great and I liked how they where protectective, but not over-protective. I’m sad that this is a stand-alone but excited to see that these 2 authors will be teaming up again 🙂
I’ll admit, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did when I saw how short it was. But holy wow, these authors somehow managed to create a seriously engaging storyline with amazing characters within 139 pages. Seriously, there two authors are a dynamic duo!
I loved reading about Mila and her guys. This is a great story for anyone who’s looking for a quick but entirely fulfilling read. No cliffhanger!
I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Deadly Game by G. Bailey and CoraLee June. These ladies, when on their own, create some wonderful storylines and worlds we’d all love to be part of. But together? Together it’s like it amplifies their ability! I just.. LOVE!
This book grabs your attention with such a gorgeous cover that you’re like “alright, I know the setting of time for this book”. Then we have an FMC who thinks things through at the beginning, letting us know the stories of old she’s been told, and just what Día de los Muertos means for the town she lives in (though no actual location is named, which is GREAT because I don’t have an insta-picture in my head). Then we have the guys who come to her, one-by-one, and challenge her in ways she never knew about, and are as excited about shortening their own old-fashioned long names as they are about getting answers through talking to a lost loved one. And sure, we could all moan and groan about how it’s a stand-alone and on the shorter side and “woe is me – I didn’t get everything I wanted” but guys… Seriously GUYS… You’ll want to read this! Give it a try, because I’m sure it’ll bring a whole new perspective into your lives about the opportunity we all have on the Day of the Dead.
I first fell in love with the cover. Now I have fallen in love with the story.
Recipe: You take a cauldron, then add a pinch of magic, love, creativity and finally a tiny piece of you soul. Gently stir it until the potion is perfect. Add it to an empty book and readers will love it.
Let the games begin!