Consume Me (Royal World, #3)

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Consume Me by Geneva Lee
Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense
4.5 Stars

ARC provided by Wildfire Marketing Solutions

This is the end of X & Clara’s contribution to the series. The next books will be about different characters from their world.

Came so close to 5 stars!
What cost it a half star was one small area that seemed to jump scenes. It caused me to lose my momentum and I had to go back and reread.

The intrigue and suspense is on every page.
It definitely kept me guessing as to who was behind all the incidents.
Kept me completely involved in the story and I had a hard time putting it down for ANY reason.

I was so sure I had the traitor nailed. I was wrong!
Massive twist I did not see coming!

The flow is wonderfully fast paced. She even managed to keep hot, steamy, adult, intimate scenes spaced perfectly in the story without taking away from the intrigue and suspense.

I read this in less than 24 hours!
And I AM a slow reader!

Bravo Geneva Lee!
I applaud you and throw roses.
An absolutely brilliant performance.

You kept me suspended and unable to leave X and Clara’s world to the very last word.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Je suis fan depuis le début de la saga Royal de Geneva Lee et les trois premiers tomes de la saga Royal World ne cessent de m’étonner . Comme je vous l’avais dit pour le précédent tome , Claim Me, j’ai adoré le fait que le côté érotique soit mis de côté pour laisser la place au suspense . Ce tome est un véritable coup de cœur et chaque chapitre nous réserve surprises après surprises et on ne peut que trembler en attendant la révélation finale .

Tous les doutes étaient permis après la fin haletante du précédent tome et j’avais imaginé des tas de scénarios et rebondissements mais Geneva Lee nous a concocté un tome fort , puissant et génial . Je ne peux pas évidemment vous parler en détail de tous les personnages car ce serait vous révéler trop d’éléments et il faut que vous gardiez la surprise jusqu’à la toute dernière page . Je vous parlerai donc de Clara qui est vraiment un personnage admirable . Une fois de plus , on va la retrouver combative alors que la situation est clairement désespérée. Elle va se battre avec les moyens dont elle dispose et elle ne se laissera jamais abattre . Nous savons que le danger est très important pour elle et qu’elle va devoir penser à tout ce qu’il sera possible de mettre en place pour se sortir de cette situation incroyable . Elle devra puiser en elle pour trouver la force de se battre pour rester en vie . J’ai donc adoré la force de caractère dont elle va faire preuve et elle puisera dans l’amour que ses proches lui portent pour combattre le mal par le mal.

Alexander est tout aussi génial dans ce tome et on le voit complètement démuni. Il n’a plus aucune cartes en main et certains repères lui ont été enlevés. Heureusement il pourra compter sur des alliés de la première heure et il sera prêt à tout pour retrouver la femme qu’il aime par dessus tout. Il va combattre ses démons et devoir montrer une nouvelle facette. Il ne peut plus être X et devra donc mettre tout en oeuvre pour dénouer cette intrigue que nous ne parviendrons pas à dénouer aussi facilement que cela. Nous pensions avoir tout découvert sur la famille royale mais nous nous sommes grandement trompé car nous aurons de nouvelles informations à notre disposition. Il va comprendre que les secrets ne font qu’entacher sa vie et il serait donc temps de ne plus se cacher sous de fausses excuses. Il va devoir régler ses problèmes seul mais une chose comptera : sauver celle qu’il aime même si pour cela il devra faire certaines alliances.

Bref, je me suis régalée avec ce nouveau tome qui nous offre des rebondissements incroyables. Geneva Lee va de nouveau jouer avec nos nerfs et il faudra déterminer qui aura le dernier mot dans cette partie d’échecs où le Roi et la Reine vont courir milles dangers. La saga Royal World n’est pas terminée et je suis ravie de savoir qu’on pourra les retrouver prochainement.

Consume Me by Geneva Lee is the third book in her Royal World series. A stunning end to the story arc of Alexander and Clara. The culmination of the plot against the throne, the realization that not everyone is who you think they are and that you can’t trust anyone. We ended book two with the queen in danger, no one knew where she was or who took her – and the details and twists are exquisitely written. There is so much I am addicted to with this entire series. Not just the Royal World series but also the place it all started, Royals Saga . I love this author and I love this book. Enjoy!

Clara is missing. Norris is missing. The Grandmother Queen’s meds were tampered. And the palace is in an uproar!

Clara is just days from delivering her baby. As you know, the baby will need immediate attention to correct the problem with his little heart, so you can imagine the level of despair affecting all that love her. Alexander cannot sleep, eat or relax. No clues can be found as to who took her and where she might be.

My level of anxiety was soaring as I read this last installment in this series. I will not spoil it for by giving more details. Just know this is the action-packed conclusion and you will never guess who is behind all this mess!

I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.

I give this book 3.75 stars…….

I wanted to love this book. I have been following Alexander and Clara’s story from the very beginning and have loved their journey. There were parts of this story that I loved. It was filled will so many twists and turns and so many secrets were revealed. And It had me on the edge of my seat. I also loved to see the vulnerability that Alexander showed in this book. I was devastated by one of events that happened. But I won’t mention it because I don’t want to give any spoilers.

The things I struggled with were. Somethings felt unfinished and the ending felt rushed to me. I’m hoping we will get answers in the up coming books. Because I know X and Clara’s story is finished.

I was late to this party and just started X and Clara’s story with “Cross Me,” book one of the “Royal World” series. That being said, this third book “Consume Me” felt a little different than the other two. Filled with drama, treachery, angst, and treachery was an overwhelming rollercoaster at times. All these plots came against a couple completely devoted to each other. Now I sit back and wait on the next one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Since their first encounter, Clara and Alexander have been consumed by each other; initially, it was the way that their bodies seemed made for one another. It was the way they reveled in taking each other to the edge, pushing past what some might deem appropriate for a prince and his lover, but it’s what made them both feel alive…made them come undone in ways that neither understood, but nonetheless consumed them.

Through secrets and lies, through times of trials and time spent apart, Clara and X have held onto their want and need for each other, so much so, that even though they probably should have never began a relationship, should have gone their separate ways when it was clear that the path X was headed was one that would change the dynamics of his entire life, should have listened to the warnings and heeded the advice of their closest confidants to lead with their heads instead of their hearts, these two held on to their love for one another, to the fact that their choice would always be each other regardless of the difficulties that would come their way, and those who have been with the King and his Queen since book one know what this couple has surmounted and conquered to remain together.

Clara and Alexander have had to endure a litany of complications in their time together – assassination attempts, underhanded traitors and enemies, X’s half-truths and outright lies, but through it all, what has always remained is their all-consuming love, and with the circumstances they find themselves in when Consume Me begins, they both are going to need to hold to the love that they share to the bond that never waivers in order to find their back to each other without losing those they love and bringing down those who are against them, even when they were supposed to stand by their side.

In order to solve the missing pieces that Clara and Alexander are separately confronted with, they’re going to have to rely on themselves, those closest to them, which is not many considering they’ve been betrayed by someone from within, and the intangible bond they share, even when they’re in life or death situations of more people than just themselves. And, as the deception of those around the King and Queen is slowly revealed and the puzzle pieces of just how far back this vendetta against the crown goes, Clara proves just how strong and stubborn she is by refusing to give up, even when things seem hopeless, and Alexander proves that he’s willing to do anything and everything to get Clara back, even if that means going against the dictates and laws of his country.

There’s a lot for Geneva Lee to resolve in Clara and Alexander’s final book, and Lee crafts her characters’ journey brilliantly throughout most of the pages of Consume Me. The pace and flow of the storyline fit the plot’s events and amps up the suspense and intrigue as secrets are exposed and the main players involved in the crimes against the crown are exposed. And even though Clara and Alexander are not together throughout much of the story, their love and passion for one another are stronger than ever, and it truly feels like that’s the only thing that keeps them both moving forward, working to find their way back to each other. The one aspect of the story line that I would have liked to see more developed or perhaps just explained in more concrete terms deals with the people who deceived them while remaining in plain sight. Those revelations felt a bit rushed and not completely unraveled by the time the story ended, which left me with quite a few unanswered questions that I would have liked to be able to wrap my head around and thoroughly understand why those individuals made the choices that they did despite how they portrayed themselves throughout the series.

The one idea that I kept coming back to as Clara and Alexander’s story winded down was that at the heart of this Royal World is the love that these two characters share because it’s an all-consuming love – one that is bound and determined to weather every storm and surmount every obstacle, and that’s exactly what I look for when I read a romance series, especially one as long as Clara and Alexander’s story has been.

4.5 Poison Apples

Wow!!!! Consume Me was way more than I ever expected. There were so many twists and turns. So many things I didn’t see coming!! But through it all Clara and Alexander’s love shone through. I went through so many emotions reading this book….tears, laughter, fear and joy. I absolutely loved Alexander’s band of rebels and renegades, his family not born in blood….Brex, Georgia, Smith and Norris. Well done Geneva, well done!

Geneva Lee has left me literally speechless with shock and horror in Consume Me! In last two books she created this intricate and complex web of lies, conspiracy and betrayal . And all the puzzle pieces needed to fall into place perfectly in Consume Me. And she has outdone herself. Alexander and Clara’s epic, sensual and intense modern day fairytale was absolutely brilliant.

This story has some absolutely devastating revelations that I couldn’t guess at all. Queen Clara has been taken away by an unknown group and Alexander is doing everything in his power to get her back. But the clock is ticking and they have everything precious on line. The corridors of power of British Monarchy and Parliament is full of merciless and cruel people who will stop at nothing to take Alexander down. And you won’t even imagine who will be exposed as true enemy of the crown. The all consuming and soul deep love has been expressed through the unfathomable pain this couple suffered.

Consume Me by Geneva Lee is the epitome of romantic thriller. The adrenaline rush kept me on the edge of my seat all thorough the story. It was intoxicating, captivating and sensational storytelling!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

ONE ASTOUNDING TREAT!!!
Holy Crap! One tumultuous wild ride blazing through this page flipping wonder with a raging storyline and gripping plot blasts this bad boy to life spectacularly. A churning eddy of inadvertent mishaps along with a slew of surprising events leads to perilous drama, chilling danger and electrifying suspense that blows this baby wide open. Battling through all the astonishing circumstances amidst stunning revelations that fuse this bad boy together seamlessly. Twists and turns abound as we peel away layer upon layer for this blazing storyline and explosive plot propels this baby to life spectacularly. The strong chemistry and unbreakable bond between the two main characters rock this baby to its core. The characters are authentic, unique and realistic with traits and on point personalities make it easy to relate. The scenes are so vividly descriptive it paints an amazing backdrop its easy to comprehend each scenario as they play off one another in sync. Fantastic job Geneva, thanks for sharing this awesome gem with us.