From USA Today Bestselling author KL Donn comes the third book in the Adair Empire, a dark romance series.Adopted to the Adair name as a young adult, Castiel Adair is loyal to one man and one man only – King. When King requests that he find those responsible for the near destruction of the Empire, Castiel finds himself wading through the swampy marshes of Louisiana. He remains in the … of Louisiana. He remains in the shadows…watching, calculating, evaluating the right time to strike. Until he discovers a girl looking for a way out.
Talia Andersson wasn’t about to be a pawn in her father’s game, but she needed help. She wasn’t expecting that help to come in the form of the most intense and gorgeous man she’d ever seen. But she knew in choosing the enemy of her father to be her lover, was her only choice. Rescued only to be stolen again, Talia ends up bloodied, broken and left for dead.
Cas goes on a rampage in search of Talia all the while eliminating every threat from his new conquest’s life. With his brand marking her soul and only a few leads as to where she could be, will he find her before her time is up? More importantly: can the Adair Empire last another fight against the McCray Clan, or will they be laid to rest?
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The Adair Empire is a dark, graphic, romance series, with more triggers than I can list. Proceed with caution.
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I loved this one so much! Castiel & Talia’s chemistry was so HOT and intense, that it made me flush a couple of times and I needed to fan myself to cool down 😉
These two were made for each other and were each other’s equal in every way
Guys, this is a dark romance read, so there will be triggers for some of you, but for others who may have hesitation for dark reads and can still get passed the triggers, then you won’t regret reading this story 🙂
K.L. Donn did an amazing job with Castiel & his Dolce’s (Talia’s nickname) story I loved the plot, how easily the story flowed along with the characters. I also loved seeing the other couples, King & his Queen, Lillian, Luther and his Ariel and also let’s not forget Carver 😉 and how supporting they were once everything is out in the open… there’s major twists that you won’t see coming, so go read this story when it comes out on April 24, you won’t regret it 🙂
These men may not be family by sharing the same blood, but in every other twisted way for them, they’re more family than some that do share the same DNA.
I can’t wait to read Atticus & Catalina’s story and see how it unfolds… Hoping we also get Carver’s story soon too because I’m dying to see who his woman will be
Five dolce stars! Castiel is so good that it hurts!
Holy darkness! Castiel With Lies is an intense and darkish journey I enjoyed like a crazy. Krystal is killing me with every book of the Adair Empire Series. She delivered again a masterpiece; a twisted, all-consuming, mind-blowing tale. This book is a freaking dark unicorn.
I devoured this book in one sitting. I was hooked from the beginning to the end. The pace is fast and the plot is intensely extraordinary. Each page was a taste of sweet darkness.
This book tell us Castiel and Talia story. Their romance is dangerous and volatile. They came from the same world where violence and death are synonymous of power and money. Talia could look pure and naive but she has lived in a world of lies. She craves truth as a thirsty child. Meeting Castiel will change her world radically. He will set her darkness free and he will consume her broken soul because only two broken souls can reborn from ashes.
Castiel is darkly temptation personified! He is not a saviour. He is a twisted dark knight instead of a Charming Prince. He is a contradiction of a man. He is sweet and protective, volatile and dangerous. Pain and pleasure are synonymous to him. He found his match in a pure and innocent girl. He knows that Talia deserves better however, he will corrupt her. He will make her crave his pain and his darkness.
Talia is ravenous of Castiel’s strength and dominance. He was who she has been waiting for. Both are twisted. She is a virginal princess and he is a corrupted knight. He will kill for her and she will take his anger eagerly.
This book screams perfection everywhere. It fed my dark side in the best way possible. Kristen is a queen. It is like dark romance has lived inside her like the light and sweet romance she usually writes. I highly recommend you this book. Each page will kill you slowly. After reading this book, you will crave darkness as oxygen. It will become your own kind of drug. Castiel is so good that it hurts.
Castiel
Castiel and Talia made a great couple, they’re both a little touched in the head if you get my drift, not crazy more like their taste in things but are made for each other, can’t be mad at thatthe bad are all over the place and I for one need them gone, author kl donn really did it with this series
Another emotional tale filled with danger and insane passion. Talia and Castiel are another amazing couple to inhabit the Adair Empire. I am completely and totally consumed by the books in this series. The passion and borderline obsession (ok, more like complete and total, to be honest) of these men for their women is so compelling. The strength of these women in the face of some terrifying situations is awe-inspiring. With every book, KL Donn cements her place as one of my all time favorite writers and this series is the perfect example of why.
Holy moly man! I didn’t think it could how darker but it does. This series is the best. I have no words. With Castiel we get a little more taste of pain but with the pleasure Talia also needs. There’s action and more mystery and suspense and some crazy punishments. There are moments where I just had my mouth and eyes wide open while simultaneously laughing. How can a book have you experience so many emotions all at once? I can’t get enough.
Ok I’m gonna say if you don’t like to read about people who love to cause pain and the other loves to receive it then go no further. For those of us who have no issues all I can say is holy shit! Each 1 of these men are finding their perfect mates. I love how Talia is sassy and yet so sweet. She has not had a good life since her dad was crazy, but she didn’t let it pull her down. She has compassion for somebody who’s always been mistreated for being female. I love how Cas is so alpha and deadly wrapped into 1 man. If that makes me warped then I am. His loyalty to everyone he loves is a statement to the kind of man he really is. Cannot wait to see what happens next.
Oh my gosh I love Castiel !
Warning very graphic torture sences
Oh my gosh I am absolutely in love with this series so far !
I can’t wait for the next book K.L Donn knows her stuff ……
You get hot sexy sences and different but beautiful love that I find myself oddly jealous over and realistic graphic torture sences !
Another must read for 2018 by K.L Donn !
Wow! What a dark and amazing book. I was completely captivated from the first word to the last.
Now, in the blurb it does say you should read the other books in the series before this one. While I don’t think it’s necessary to enjoy the two MCs story it’s definitely necessary to completely enjoy and understand the plot. I have yet to read them but I’m definitely adding them to my list.
Castial…..I love this man. He’s dark and dangerous and knows what he wants. And if he wants something or someone, don’t stand in his way.
Talia seems like the complete opposite of Castial. She’s soft and full of light. But, that’s not all she’s about.
This was an action packed, edge of your seat kind of book. I highly recommend it.
This review is simply the opinion of one lady who loves to read. I may have rated it 5 stars but don’t take my word for it. Go find out for yourself.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
(This review was previously posted to amazon)
Just when I think KL can’t get any more dark or gritty in her writing, she once again pulls the rug from under me & surprises me again! Castiel is what some might call depraved (not me of course) between his love for his family and the girl he tries not to get involved with. Like most of the men in Adair Empire nothing will stop him from claiming his woman or hunting down those who hurt her. Castiel is much more graphic than the two previous books in this series but I love it. This book may not be for you, if you’re easily triggered by dark elements this book touches on.
I loved Castiel and Talia so much!! She is the perfect woman for Cas. This series just keeps getting better and better with every book. I can’t wait for Atticus next!
Castiel is a dark, brooding, possessive alpha male and he has his sights set on Talia, the daughter of his enemy. This book is exciting and dark. It tells a beautiful story that is about blood, tears, pain and suffering. But the story is also wonderful and exciting, you won’t be able to put it down. I started reading and read it straight through to the end. Loved this book and I am so looking forward to the next book in the Adair Empire.
KL just keeps sucking me down this dark whole with this series. Castiel and Talia delivered a fix of dominance and true submission that goes perfectly with this series. I absolutely fell for Castiel with his possessive dominance and wanting his mark on Talia so that everyone would know who she belongs too, and Talia unquestionable need for that dominance. They truly were perfect for each other. I love the direction that the series is going and I will be impatiently waiting to see what Alaska has in store for us. This series is definitely a must read!!!
“I knew my world was going to tilt on it’s axis the second his blank stare met mine. I’ve never seen any kind of emotion in his cold stares. But now, as he commands me not to move, I glimpse everything. The violence. The desire. The hatred.”
A dark mix of seductive sexiness and heart-pounding danger, this one left me breathless and sated. I am in love with this series and it’s quick reads with maximum impact!! I can’t wait for more!! I thank the Author for providing a copy to review!
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
This is my new all-time favorite book. If you have read my reviews before, you know i am a huge KL fan. I make no bones about it and will shout it to the rooftops. this book, however, goes above and beyond all i expected and took me to a place i never want to leave. This book has all the dark feels. The way Cas loves Talia is a thing of dark beauty. This story is so dark and twisted and full of surprises. there really are no words to describe this journey without giving it away and i despise spoilers in reviews or a play by play. so i will leave you with this. This book is full of dark, twists and turns, it gives you shivers while at the same time, gives you a belief that love can be found anywhere by anyone. and everyone deserves to be loved the way Cas loves his Talia. This is the kind of love you daydream of. Or at least, i do
Such an incredible read!!! Loved Talia and Castiel together
I absolutely love this series. Everytime I think I’ve found my favorite the next one comes out. Castiel is holy hotness can I have one just like him?
OMG!! My favorite book of this series so far!! Actually, it’ll be hard to beat Castiel. I have been most curious if him since reading King.
Castiel and Talia … Wow!!
I was hooked from page one and I want MORE! Castiel is a badass! Talia is also a badass in her own way. She is so strong! He’s rough, she’s soft, and they’re perfect!!
I read this a few days ago..but it took me a few days to find the words to describe just what I had read… simply put The Beauty that is the Adair Series..where two Broken, twisted people make a whole Scarred Heart.
The beauty comes into play as these two find there soulmates in a dark grey world and thrive and that is the beauty and hope for if two such as these can maybe we can as well…
KL Donn gives us her all in this book and I cant wait to see the dark emotion she will wreak for us next. In this book Cas and Talia are very much broken in such a painfully fantastic way.. they hurt so good you dont know what to feel,your just swept along for the ride and what a ride it was… if anyone were to ask me if they should read this? I’d say hell yea though you might want to buckle up. I love Alice in wonderland and this series to me sometimes feel like you’ve made a trip there simply because this won’t be everyone’s cup of tea but for me? I love it so much ,Iv always loved the mad hatter and cheshire Cat lol bring on the crazy, twisted and broken because some of the sweetest and best stories are the hardest and darkest …
Cant wait for the rest .. that ending was perfect and left you wanting more,more,more!
Miss Donn I’ve loved everything you’ve wrote but I do believe your just getting better and better and I cant wait to see where your mind takes us next!
Having read the first 2 books in the series, I figured I knew what to expect from the 3rd one. Let me tell me you, what lies beyond the absolutely magnificent cover of this book, was totally unexpected and unique. It is clear that the author has spent the time to individually think out and plan each book and character. That on its own has kept me captivated in this series. For me, not knowing what to expect from the characters and storyline, adds to the pleasure of reading the book.
The description says, “dark and graphic”, what it should say is that before you start this book, familiarize yourself with the closest fire exits and stay within close proximity of a fire extinguisher. Holy hell, Castiel and Talia’s journey is one that is hot, dark, explosive and absolutely perfect!
Castiel, who on an assignment to keep an eye on the Andersson’s, meets Talia. She is the image of innocence and not someone you would picture Castiel with. However, as the story unfolds, they fit together like two halves of a soul. Castiel’s dark side, his desire to inflict pain and his possessive nature soon call to Talia’s own dark side and her desire to be owned by Castiel.
I stepped outside the box with this book, and I can tell you without a doubt, I think I might stay on the outside, seeing as I cannot wait to see what unfolds with Atticus in Alaska.
P.S. I hope Thomas will get a good ass whipping soon!
Sent to the Louisiana swamps to keep an eye on their enemy and try to locate Thomas McCray, Castiel Adair finds himself tempted by the young and innocent Talia Andersson. He wants to own her, but he’ll also use her to get the information he wants
Talia may be an innocent, but she knows all about her family’s criminal secrets. She also knows the life her father has planned for her . . .and it’s not one she wants to live. When she finds herself a pawn between Castiel and her father, she makes the choice she hopes will save her, because she knows only pain and torture await her if she stays where she is.
Now that he has her, Castiel will not let Talia go. He’ll also destroy the men who have hurt her in the past as her pain now belongs to him, just as she does. With the Adair Empire backing him, Castiel must find a way to make Androph Andersson pay and being Thomas McCray to the Adair brand if justice.
It was fantastic to finally get Castiel’s story. He and Talia seem to be a perfect match of sadist and masochist. She craves the pain he needs to give her, setting her free in the safety of his arms and she soothes his soul like no one ever has before.
Things never go as planned, however, especially when dealing with psychopaths. The plot drips with suspense and is extremely fast paced with kidnappings, scenes of torture, explosions and more. The scenes between Cas and Talia are extremely intense as well and the Adairs are hard men and the women they choose are made to match them.
Castiel should not be read as a standalone, as the over-arching plot and characters carries throughout the series. While now for the faint of heart, Castiel is a fabulously dark and devilishly delicious addition t the Adair Empire. 5 Stars.