With one look he consumed me. With one touch he marked me. With one kiss he owned me.With one whisper he claimed me. “No matter where you go or who you’re with, you’ll always be mine.”Ellie Stevens thought she had moved on from the domineering man who abducted her. Now living in Hawaii and following her dreams, no one is going to keep her down. But things aren’t always as they seem. Kayne Rivers … always as they seem.
Kayne Rivers reluctantly let Ellie go, but just because she’s gone now, doesn’t mean she’ll be gone forever. She is his, and he won’t stop until he’s reclaimed her as his own.
Claimed is a dark erotic romance. Please pay close attention to the use of the words dark, erotic, and romance. It has intense sexual situations, a Master/slave relationship, mild abuse and some violence. Reader discretion is advised.
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Absolutely loved this book…. Will never be able to look at strawberries and cupcakes the same way as before….
KayneEllie! Great, SmokingHot Story & Audible Listen
Claimed
By: M. Never
Narrated by: Sam Crowley, Muffy Newtown
Series: Decadence After Dark, Book 2
Great follow-up to “Owned” the first “Decadence After Dark” book. If you have not read “Owned” you really should, while it is a dark and twisted story it brings you to where those characters are today. Ellie went off to college and is picking up the pieces of her life. She still thinks of everything that happened and of Kayne but she is focusing on her dream education. The end of the semester, one year without Ellie, Kayne sends her message and an airline ticket to meet. Following her heart she does just that and knows she did the right thing. I love the chemistry between Ellie and Kayne, it is smoking hot. I also love they are working things out and rebuilding their relationship. It is great to see Jett is still Kayne’s sidekick and a good friend to Ellie. This story is not as intense as “Owned”, there are intense moments, plenty of drama, some a suspenseful twist and some romance and erotic play. Thank you M. Never for anther great story I am looking forward to the next one in your series.
I listened to the Audible edition, Sam Crowley and Muffy Newton are wonderful narrators and voice performers. They continue to bring the characters and their story life. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen
I was so eager to start reading this book after finishing book one in record time. M. Never did an outstanding job with book one and book two was no exception. You know how you fall in love with a series of books? and you just cannot stop thinking about them, about what’s going happen next, about what the author has planned for the couple? Well, this is one of those series. I found myself with a sleepless night of laying there trying to piece together everything that’s happened so far, and it was driving me insane. And I loved every damn minute of it. I love when a book can take hold of you with that force and hold your attention, your thoughts and even your dreams so hard that you can’t help but dive right into the next book. One thing I know for certain that once this series is over.. I am in for one hell of a book hangover… God help me..
In book 2 we saw a whole new side to both Kayne and Ellie. After finding out why Kayne had taken her captive in book one, we begin book two months down the track.
Ellie is living in Hawaii and trying to piece her life back together since being held captive and then finding out the real reason behind it and why Kayne did what he did. But Kayne, being the pushy, dominant man who always gets what he wants, could only hold out so long before he reached out and tried to mend things with the love of his life. When Jett (Kayne’s best friend) approached Ellie outside her house one night and asked her to consider seeing Kayne, Ellie didn’t take much convincing and was on her way to him in a matter of 24 hours.
I could dive deeper but it’s hard to do so and not give too much away. This story continues to shock me, with each and every chapter, and I am in complete and utter awe with this author. She’s put a picture in my head and made it become so much more real, so much more intense and so addicting that you can’t put the book/audiobook down. This book of the series wasn’t as dark as the first book, but it sure as hell was just as kinky if not kinkier than the first book. I found myself fanning myself constantly throughout it and falling even more in love with Kayne and his relationship with Ellie. I absolutely love Kayne and Ellie together!! Their relationship and bond are like no other and it had me intrigued all the way through. I’m not new to this sub-genre or the lifestyle and nature of their relationship but there were a few things that had me raising my eyebrow, and the way she managed to give the lifestyle justice, It was truly amazing!
All I can say is; If you love dark, gritty, dirty, hot and kinky reads, then this book is perfect for you. IT IS A MUST READ… I’ve read both the book and listened to the audiobook and both were flawless. Sam Crowley and Muffy Newtown did an excellent job as narrators and fit the characters perfectly.. and seriously? Sam’s voice will have you needing to change your panties 😉
5 Stars!
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“I own you. Wherever, whenever. You’re mine.”
M. Never enthralls once again in CLAIMED, book 2 n the bewitching dark erotica series, Decadence After Dark!
THE STORY:
After a year apart Ellie Stevens and Kayne Rivers are still reeling from the devastating repercussions of their dark, twisted past in which Kayne, an undercover black ops soldier, stole her and turned her into his sex slave to protect her from an even more horrendous fate. After his shocking betrayal comes to light once she is freed, a heartbroken Ellie vowed she could never forgive him and pursued a new life as a college freshman in Hawaii. But hard as she tried, she could not eradicate the haunting memories of this man who tormented her and tantalized her in equal measure. And ever since she kicked him to the curb, Kayne has been spiraling down a dark, destructive path with his best friend Jett as his one and only lifeline.
Now, with one last shot at redemption, Kayne summons his runaway Kitten to the tropical island paradise in Bora Bora and has two weeks to reclaim her—and convince her he is not the monster she believes him to be! As their tempestuous reunion reignites dark, dangerous desires, can Kayne regain Ellie’s broken trust and convince her to take him back on her terms? But the dominant inside of him is begging to be unleashed and it’s only a matter of time before his kitten submits to his every command. However, can they survive the fallout when an enemy crawls out of the woodwork unleashing the full force of his diabolical wrath?
MY MUSINGS:
I LOVED this spellbinding second installment! M. Never is just such an incredible writer and as she transported me to the lush tropical paradises of Honolulu and Bora Bora, once again sweeping me into the lives of tormented lovers Ellie and Kayne, as well as their supportive, witty and uber wise bff Jett and his saucy paramour London, I was in ECSTACY! This book is dark, torrid, heartbreaking, dramatic and suspenseful, teeming with an abundance of unbridled intensity and pulse pounding emotion!
After all the misery Kayne put Ellie through, he definitely has some atoning to do, and since I was a wee bit ticked at Kayne in book one, I did derive some sadistic pleasure in that!
“I want you in my life. You just need to be brave enough to want me back.”
But regaining her trust is not easy and though Kayne does not regret going to EXTREMES to protect her, it tears him up inside to know how much he has destroyed her.
“Which is the bigger betrayal? Handing you over to the monster so you could die, or becoming the monster so you could live?”
He will walk through fire to claim her, but can he convince his skittish submissive that his love is true and that he was truly between a rock and a hard place? And will she accept every part of Kayne, the honorable man, the doting lover AND the hardcore dominant? I was fascinated by all sides to this hero who truly was a good man down deep but could not deny that this woman tapped into his baser instincts and dark deviant impulses. And Ellie has ENDURED and SURVIVED so much and I felt her warring emotions and traitorous desires to my core!
Ahh…the delicious conundrum these two face! This book was bristling with palpable discord, blazing with scorching hot encounters, and there were some chillingly violent twists I NEVER SAW COMING! I relished every single moment (though the trigger warnings SHOULD be heeded) and as their union continues to be tested in unbelievable ways, the author explored a deeper level of love, devotion and commitment between Kayne and Ellie that was absolutely enthralling.
We saw a softer, tamer side to Kayne and a stronger, feistier more self-possessed Ellie in this book. But you know what they say about a leopard never truly changing its spots? You have been forewarned! So in the end, did Kayne properly atone and earn the right to reclaim his Kitten—heart, body and soul? You will have to answer that one for yourself but as for me it’s a resounding YES!!! And the HEA was so breathtakingly beautiful…and kinkalicous it brought me to tears AND incinerated my panties!
BOTTOM LINE:
Highly recommend this book and now I cannot wait to read this couple’s sure to be EPIC epilogue, RUINED!
M Never has totally blown me out of the water with Claimed.
Claimed is the second book in the Decadence After Dark Series. You need to read Owned first as Claimed is a continuation of Kayne and Ellie’s story. It picks up after the events in Owned.
Ellie is trying to get back to a normal life, whatever that is. She’s moved, she started college and is seeing someone casually. No mater what she does though she can’t help certain feelings and desires from coming to the surface. Does she miss, want , or need Kayne? That’s the million dollar question for her .
Kayne is self destructing. He could care less and if not for Jhett he would be in big trouble. He can’t live without Ellie and isn’t going to He’s given her space and it’s been a year. It’s time for Kayne to go claim what is his no matter what it takes.
This book really stole my heart. After reading Owned and jumping right into Claimed I kind of expected a story along the same lines. It’s not! It’s so much more. Claimed is a deeply emotional raw look at both Kayne and Ellie. If you wonder who Kayne really is this is where you find out everything.. I loved it. I hated for it to end. I’ve really fallen in love with Kayne and Ellie as a couple. Though no one is perfect sometimes come one comes along in life and totally changes you and who and what you though you were. It’s still got the melt you kindle thing going on but it’s so much more. It’s one of the most beautiful love stores you will ever read. M Never has really outside herself with this book.
This is part two of the Decadence after Dark series and it pretty much starts off 3 months after Owned ended.
Kayne is a broken man on the road to self-destruct pining for Ellie leaving him and not wanting to accept it. Ellie in the meantime hurt and confused trying to get her life back on track quits her job and moves to Hawaii, trying to start a new life and finishing her studies. A year goes by but forgetting Kayne is harder than she imagined, even her new love interest Michael does not seem to fill the void. Needless to say, she soon finds herself entangled again with the man that once owned her and wants to claim her back.
Ellie: “Favorite Dessert?”
Kayne: “Cupcakes, and before you ask, my favorite flavour is between your legs.”
“I am 7 pieces of a fucked-up man”
-Kayne
“Ellie, you’re the one person who can destroy me. You’re my sin and my absolution, my indulgence and my starvation, and every right to all my wrongs.”
-Kayne
Wow, again I was invested in this story and so many emotions running through me! This book takes a different angle on Kayne and Ellie’s relationship its more about forgiving and acceptance, although it is still packed full of emotions, it´s heartfelt, dark, has some evil elements which might cause triggers, sexy as hell and filled with kinky sizzling erotica, which they take to a different level. I have to say I will not look at cupcakes or strawberries the same way again! Also, the word kitten has become a whole new meaning.
I just have to love on Jett´s character, so glad he was back in this book as well. I do wonder if he is the kinkiest of all them all.
The last hour had me on edge and is packed with suspense, action, and twists. One scene actually made me mutter f***ck in astonishment as I did not see that coming.
I loved this book as much as I loved Owned and I am enjoying their journey. Happy that there are still a few more books in the series. M Never you always achieve that I am spellbound by your story telling.
Claimed is also performed by Muffy Newton & Sam Crowley who again deliver a sexy panty-melting amazing performance.
Characters = 5/5
Plot = 5/5
Romance = 5/5
Mystery = 3/5
Action = 5/5
Darkness = 5/5
Humor = 0/5
Stars = 5
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes
Not sure why I never left a review for this book. Crazy because it’s a fave and a reread for me. Not sure if there was once a review and it was removed? But I’m currently rereading this book and I will leave a review now.
This is one of my top 5 reads ever. This book and series is dark and twisty with a mind bending romance. Kayne and Ellie definitely have a unique relationship that seems impossible to have a HEA. I can’t wait to read on and fall down the rabbit hole with craziness.
This one is HOT HOT HOT! Scorching! I love it. It’s dark, dirty, and dangerous. Absolutely need more!
Each book in this series just gets better, I’m addicted-lol. Forgiveness, love and understanding brings Kayne and Ellie back together, Ellie has Kayne wrapped right around her finger, story still has the intense dark rawness except Ellie holds the cards this time around, I love them as a couple.
Audiobook version:
This second installment gives us more of the same in regards to great characters, sexy writing and intense… well… everything! I loved following Ellie and the aftermath of book 1. I can’t wait to read more!
Narration was fantastic! Once again, a great performance. Absolutely no complaints on the audio or editing.
We see a whole other side to Kayne in book two and I gotta day that I’ve fallen even more in love with both him and Ellie. Their story continues forward and although we’re still given the sexy dark romance shared between these two, there’s so much more that happens and you will be in absolute shock as I was. Moments left me with tears in my eyes and gripping onto the closest thing near me. Unbelievable turn and I’m dying to see what’s to come in book three.
I am on the 4th book Enjoyed every one
M Never is an awesome author. I have read this entire series to date and could not put each book down until they were finished.
This is a continuation (book 2) of the previous book in the series, Owned. There are actually 5 books that involve the characters in these stories. The first 3 are the main 2 people introduced in Owned and continued in Claimed and then Ruined. I don’t think you would get much out of this book if you haven’t read the first book though.
The next 2 involve characters we know from the first 3, but go into detail about their stories. They are all fun BDSM HEA – if that’s not an oxymoron! The characters are sweet and you learn enough about them to understand and sympathize with them.
The first 3 aren’t really cliffhangers, but I wanted to know more about their journey, so I bought the series. I probably could have left off after the first book, like it’s not that much of a cliffhanger. The characters are interesting, so I wanted to read more – I didn’t HAVE to. Not sure I will reread them however. The 4th and 5th books are full of malapropisms, some really funny. Not sure if the author was trying a new unaccustomed vocabulary. I did not notice this in the 1st 3 books. Also, I would not want to read anything further about Alistair – he’s a total sadist and I don’t know how he could be sympathetic or understandable.
Loved all books I have read by this author. It’s so Good!
Thank goodness I kept reading this series. This book made me so happy, I was ecstatic to hear and see Kayne being his true self, it gave me tingles, so happy that second chances were taken with this couple. This book is still hardcore but everyone was willing and wanting.
I almost think there are not enough words to describe this series. If you like a lot of action, sexy, some BSDM, kidnapping, this is your book. Between Kayne, Ellie, Jett, London, CJ and Tara they have everything and a few of them come from nothing. This book is action packed and a great story line. You will enjoy this series.