Enzo is my heart. My soul. My breath. I never thought I could be so dark. Never knew love meant losing myself and getting reborn. The lies and truths have finally caught up with us. We may have stolen an empire, but we aren’t ready to give it up. It’s ours. He’s mine. And our love will find a way to the truth.Consumed by Truths is Book 6 in the Truth or Lies series. It concludes Enzo and Kai’s … and Kai’s story.
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Don’t … I say Don’t … Don’t. Make. Enzo. Mad.
The hunt is on…. woe be to those being hunted. You see, Enzo is both — brains and brawn.
Felix is smart, but cocky.
And Kai? Well, she’s Kai. Does Felix really want to mess with her?
Uh Huh…. it’s time to feel sorry for Felix. But wait for it. The timing has to be jusssssst right. And Felix? He doesn’t know when to quit. His arrogance just could be his undoing.
Remember pregnant Kai? She now is a Mama Bear. If you thought she was strong, feisty and protective in the other books, just wait till you see her now.
And who on earth is Beckett? Friend or foe? The family grows. He plays an integral role. The question is, what team is he on? We know betrayal has to be involved, don’t we?
I’ll leave you with a big clue for now and the future. When a body falls into the sea, never to surface again, does the sea protect it? Answer that question and you will have filled in a BIG piece of the puzzle. It’s what many of us will and have questioned, many will and have wished for and many will love to see… the puzzle pieces snugly fitting together. Just know this. There are those who protect and there are those who protect the protectors. And then there are those protectors who have learned to live in the shadows and survive. Enjoy!
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It is all theirs now and they will fight to keep it. They have found love and they will do anything to prove to others what it all means for them. Can they keep it all? Will anyone try to take it from them? See if they can keep it all
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I love Kai and Enzo!!! They go through sooo much in their story that your heart aches for them. Each book is well written!! The characters are interesting and supportive. There are twist and turns in this book that leave you wondering and sometimes you don’t expect. This is the last book in the series; it is just as good, maybe even better then the other books in the series! One thing you have to know; you HAVE to read the series. These books are NOT stand-alones!! If you read only one or out of order; you won’tt have the full understanding of the story and the characters! This series is one you will want to re-read again and again!!
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Enzo And Kai’s Emotionally Riveting Final Story Delivers With Unexpected Twists And Turns, Tears Of Joy And Sorrow, And A Way Forward.
This is book sixth and final book in the Truth or Lies series. Each book reads like a roller coaster, with unexpected gut-clenching twists and turns. Enzo and Kai both grew up in a brutal world, but one was raised in luxury and the other in extreme poverty. They have an undeniable connection, but every time they cross paths or begin to drop their defenses, something seems to pull them apart. There are many questions and many lies, but answers do come with patience. The books are best read back to back since the plot is very complex. This review attempts to summarize earlier books as a refresher.
From book one:
Enzo Black, seventeen, grew up in comfort and has more money than he will ever need, but his life has not been easy. As the son of Mr. Black, he has an image to maintain. There is no room for feelings for a killer like him. Trained in the family business, he is expected to one day take over. His second hands are the two best friends he grew up with, Langston and Zeke. Having his trusted friends at his side in a dark world dominated by hardened criminals provides a welcome level of comfort. Langston is more brain, while Zeke is more brawn. Both are loyal. They are his family.
Katherine Miller, sixteen, hasn’t’ been to school in weeks, choosing to work and steal instead to help put food on the table and pay rent for the trailer she shares with her father. First on the list, however, is paying off her father’s debt. Kai’s mother died from cancer when she was small, leaving her father with medical expenses in the millions. The debt collectors have to be paid, and one day Kai will have to pay with her body, but she works and steals to delay that inevitability.
When Enzo and Kai meet by chance, they both feel electrified. Enzo’s feelings come to life despite himself, and Kai has never been so attracted to a boy before. But when they meet again, it is not by chance. Enzo has a job to do, and Kai is his job. He promises to let her leave town, but in a cruel twist of fate Kai is taken and sold. Six years later Kai is back and she wants answers. They play a game of Truth or Lies but Kai loses her freedom to Enzo.
The next Mr. Black will earn his or her place according to the rules set forth by the last two to compete for the title: their fathers. The Rinaldi and Miller families have competed for the title for generations. As only children, Enzo and Kai must compete since it is now known that she is not dead. There will be five competitions, each with a clear winner. Three out of five wins the title.
From book two:
Enzo, twenty-four, and Kai, twenty-three, must run Mr. Black’s empire together until a winner is determined. Enzo has run it as Mr. Black for three years already, and though Kai has great street smarts and is quite capable of standing up for herself, she lacks experience as a leader. When things get personal, the two clash professionally. Kai uses her equal footing with Enzo to hurt him, but it comes with a price. When the first round of the game begins, they had reached a tentative peace, but winning comes at a price as well, as Kai learns.
Heartbroken by Kai’s betrayal, as evidenced by the rumors that damage his reputation in the underworld, and not denied by Kai herself later, Enzo arranges to sell her to Milo Wallace. Another round of Truths, though, has him and Kai both spiraling out of control and the entire team scrambling. Kai had only been in hiding to heal from the beating she got from Milo, and Enzo admits it had been her father, not him, that sold her years ago.
From book three:
An alliance is formed with Rowan Evan who rescues Kai from Milo Wallace, but a war is simmering. Enzo, Kai, Langston and Zeke board the Savage and head out to sea to keep their whereabouts unknown and to buy time. Liesel Dunn, Enzo’s friend from his teen years, is forced to join them due to her role in the first game – as Enzo’s date. Liesel makes no secret of her feelings for Enzo, and he doesn’t do quite enough to discourage her. He still considers Liesel his “everything.” Her history with Enzo presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Kai.
The truths unveiled before departure leave Kai and Enzo damaged. Kai deals with the fact that both her father and Enzo sold her as well as the many lies she grew up with. Enzo struggles with his guilt and his determination to make things right with Kai. He grows emotionally during this time. He wavers between needing Kai forever and sending her away from Black for her own good at the first opportunity. A second game takes place aboard ship, but Zeke and Liesel get pulled into it. Kai’s relationship with Zeke is strengthened as a result, but Enzo damages his with Liesel, whom he no longer considers his everything. Enzo wins, tying the game. The war must take place before they can all return home. Blood spills in this heartbreaking battle. Zeke is shot protecting Kai, then his body washes overboard in a storm. Milo escapes so the battle must continue another day, but Black isn’t prepared to face off and win against the enemies Milo organized. Enzo and Kai both make foolish and out of character choices in their attempts to make a deal with Milo, which conveniently lead to another cliffhanger as readers wait to see who Milo chooses to take captive.
From book four:
Enzo willingly surrenders to Milo; he is ready to win the title and hand the empire, and his life, over to Milo in exchange for a promise to leave Kai alone. Kai and Langston are devastated, but Liesel shows up to motivate them. At Surrender, Kai discovers Enzo has been quietly saving women from trafficking in addition to running the underworld, cementing her belief that she must take his place. The third brutal game brings them together again at Surrender, several weeks later. Enzo wins. Kai takes advantage of Enzo’s injuries and convinces Milo to take her instead. Once Enzo realizes she is gone, he sets to work on a rescue plan. Just Enzo goes in, Kai is brutally raped by Milo, who shares his devastating story with her. Milo, Felix, and Piedro were Enzo’s half brothers. They always knew about Enzo and were trained to be backup candidates to compete for the Black title. At age thirteen, their father had brought Enzo to them and ordered Enzo to shoot one as a test. Milo’s motivation was revenge for Piedro’s death. Kai kills Milo during his attack. Six weeks later she is still refusing to speak to Enzo and uncertain how to handle the fact that she is pregnant, doesn’t know who the father is, and is immersed in a dangerous world.
In book five:
Enzo embraces his love for Kai, but she shuts him out as she works through her trauma. She is secluded, but grows close with Langston and Liesel in private. Kai believes Milo was correct that the Black crew would reject their love and that any children she and Enzo had would be in danger, so she plans to finish the contest and disappear. The fourth game lasts one month. Each day a panel of five employees votes on which candidate should lead the Black empire the following day. The winner must have the support of the employees or they will revolt. Kai, Enzo, and Felix play a dangerous game of politics as they try to convince the crew of their loyalty. When the fourth game ends, the situation escalates. More truths are shared before the book ends in a devastating cliffhanger.
Enzo and Kai’s relationship is further tested in this book. Kai’s thoughts are confused from Milo’s attack, but she knows she must think about her unborn child. Enzo has grown into an emotionally mature man, putting Kai above the title of Mr. Black. If not for the Black organization, they might have their HEA in this book.
In book six:
Kai and her father bond in his Alaska cabin. He is apologetic but she doesn’t forgive him. Clifton, one of Enzo’s loyal men, shares that Enzo is alive, but her father warns Kai never to contact him because his crew would never allow them both to live. Her father introduces her to his friend Beckett with the intention of helping her to move on eventually, but it only angers her. Nevertheless, Beckett is funny and kind and becomes a friend.
Enzo, having lost Kai, his baby, Langston, and Liesel in Felix’s attack on his home, is set on revenge. Taking out every last enemy responsible for the death of his loved ones, to include the traitors within the Black organization, is the only thing that drives him. But he knows he is lucky to have that desire when he comes upon an alive but withdrawn and broken Langston. He and Langston set about their vengeance together, but it soon becomes clear that Langston cannot continue on. He needs help. Enzo reluctantly leaves him behind as he follows a lead to Felix, but Felix manages to stay alive another day when he shares the news with Enzo that Kai is very much alive. Moreover, she is falling in love with a man on Felix’s payroll. A man that will kill her.
In this final book, the fifth and final round of the competition for the Black title looms as Enzo targets Felix, and Kai’s due date approaches. The mysterious Beckett is a wild card. On a side note, watch for Beckett in the spin-off series, Sinful Truths. Enzo and Kai also make an appearance there. Here, however, they finally earn their hard-fought happy ending.
Enzo and Kai’s emotionally riveting final story delivers with unexpected twists and turns, tears of joy and sorrow, and a way forward. This series wrap up their own story, but the seeds are planted for multiple spin-off series. The story is nicely written. It is plot-driven, with heartbreaking curveballs that sock you in the gut. The characters are well-developed. The story is written in first person. The POV alternates between Enzo and Kai. I rate this book 4.5 stars.
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Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. This the final book of Enzo and Kai. Wow loved it I just cannot get enough of it, the darkness, betrayals, love, passion and the soul. It is just a pitty that the series has come to an end. It was not hard to fall in love with Enzo or Kai for that matter the things they have gone through and to come out with so much in love.
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Really loved this series! I could feel the intense love between Enzo and Kia. It was a great love story! I still think about it. I thought it was funny that Enzo had siblings just keep coming! LOL Never knew who was for or against him.
I really didn’t care about fighting part but it had to be in book to make it more powerful. It seemed each challenged got worse and worse. I didn’t know if this was in this day and time. This story would fit into different decades or even centuries!
Ms. Miles never ceases to amaze me with her books. Anyone book that a person chooses to read will not disappoint them!
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Fantastic Finale for an engaging series
This is a Fantastic Finale to the story of Kai and Enzo in the Truth or Lies series. I have really enjoyed the books in this series and Kai and Enzo’s story. There have been so many twists, turns, deceits, lies, tragedies, heartbreaks, deaths, revenge sought and achieved and so much more. Consumed by Truths is wonderfully written as it once again weaves together an outstanding story-line that has you on the edge of your seat biting your nails with very interesting and well developed characters. This is the end of Kai and Enzo’s story but maybe just the beginning for other characters that we met along the way.
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This is a wonderful final book in this series and does a brilliant job of answering all the questions that popped up during the series. It also hints towards the new series. The characters are really great in this book. The plot is fantastic, but I would encourage everyone to read this series from the beginning, so you understand exactly who everyone is and why they are doing what they are doing. A great book.
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Everything good comes to the end. But I have some suspicion about that,is this the end?
Some questions answered, more questions raised.
It was a beautiful love story with hot scenes, some great characters. It was emotional rollercoaster.I enjoyed reading this series
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What an ending to this series! This book is an emotional roller coaster. You will cheer, laugh, cry and feel so much heart for Enzo and Kai and a few others. So a lot happens in theses books but this is the big ending of those books. This was a different kind of series for me but I did love the series even if it was hard to read at times. I do need to take a break after reading each book because they are emotional draining both in a good way and bad. Ella gave Enzo and Kai the best ending possible. You have to read this book if you have read the rest of the series. If you haven’t, why not?
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A beautiful resolution to Enzo and Kai’s story, love is strongest of all. BUT it brings more questions for me, how many other brothers of Enzo’s will appear in the next series spinoff? I was amazed at the end that Zeke was alive, sorry for the spoiler but in this book so many people rose from the dead including Enzo. I would have loved to read a little more about how Enzo and Kai ruled together since the whole fight was about there only being one Black.
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I cannot believe Kai and Enzo’s story is over 🙁 I’ve been reading since lured by lies and I can wholeheartedly say this is one of the best series I’ve ever read. Kaienzos slow development throughout the six books were amazing and seeing them grow together has been amazing. I’m beyond happy they got their HEA and I can’t wait for Zeke’s story and to see them there as well. Ella, you’ve made me fall in love with all your characters; not just kaienzo but Zeke, Langston, Liesel, Beckett, and I don’t doubt Siren will be any different. Thank you a thousand times over for your incredible writing, I can’t wait to see whats in store for the future!
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Consumed By Truths is book six and the final book in the Truth or Lies series. This is a gripping, well written and intense conclusion to Enzo and Kai’s heartbreakingly beautiful journey of love. After everything these two have gone through in this series will they finally get their HEA? You have to read this book to find out. This book has it all drama, danger, suspense, secrets, lies, love, steam and a perfect ending.
A dark and decadent tale that will have your emotions and your soul just as twisted as all the turns taken in this must read series. Enzo and Kai’s ride has not been an easy one. With all the lies and half truths their love has been a constant beacon compelling us to fight and continue with their story as they have and it was very well worth the range of emotions I’ve experienced. The anger, hurt, wonder, hate, love and surprise. And it was worth it all to get to this enticing conclusion that I know is not its true end to this amazing series. Theres spin offs to come. Yeah!!
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This is the 6th and final book in this phenomenal series. Enzo and Kai’s love has just grown throughout this series. This is a well written story where many unanswered questions are answered, as well as having twists, betrayal, heartbreak, love and is an emotional roller coaster journey throughout. I highly recommend for all readers.
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Have you been following the “Truth or Lies” series? If not, don’t waste any more time and start with the prequel “Lured by Lies” and move forward. You don’t want to miss this series! If so, then you know we’ve been on pins and needles with bated breath hoping Ella Miles will find a way for Enzo and Kai to win this battle without losing everything. This final book of the series is gripping, heartbreaking, nerve-racking, emotional and an absolutely phenomenal read. This one is what we’ve been waiting for. My heart is still racing. I couldn’t put it down. I was lucky enough to be given a copy of this ARC and am able to give my honest and voluntary review.
This is the best series I have ever read. This is a compelling story of two people who lone beyond infinity. This cannot be read as a stand-alone or you can’t get the proper range of feelings and emotions. The story itself is incredible with characters who actually leap off the page and become ingrained into you. Excellent, excellent read!
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More than Amazing, this book is epic!
This is the sixth book in the Truth or Lies series, and conclusion to Enzo, and Kai’s epic love story. I was dying waiting for this book to come out, willing Enzo, and Kai to finally get their happy ending, but when I finally got this book, I was almost scarred to open it and start reading, I didn’t know if my heart, or mind could take anymore of the roller coaster this series has been. I knew it would be amazing, but I wasn’t prepared for how amazing, and boy does this story take you on one twisted ride. Enzo, and Kai, are magical as a couple, they have chemistry that you can feel right through the pages, and down to your core, every emotion they felt, i felt too. Their story was raw, emotional, intense, gripping, suspenseful, mysterious, dramatic, passionate, and steamy. I highly recommend this book, and series!!! 5 Stars
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This book and the series were splendid.
In a way, the book cover tells the story you can see the pain in the character’s eyes this was a pure heart-wrenching piece. The author has thrown so much at these characters in this series and for them, everything was hard-fought. Yet the ending was outstanding and satisfying in so many ways this dark romance is really a must-read. It captured my attention from the first page this book and the series were splendid. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
This was an awesome series. The best was saved for last. I was not expecting what happened. I am so glad I read this series. If you want a great series to read, this is it. You will not regret taking the chance on it. All the books build up on all the characters and bam, best book for last. So looking forward to reading more by Ella Miles.
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