We met. We kissed. We fought for our happily ever after, but true love stories never end…I promised her protection. I promised to keep her safe. I thought I could until an attack reminds me that our lives will never be simple. But while I try to shield her, Clara refuses to be intimidated by me or anyone else. She thinks hosting the Sovereign Games will bring us all together—as a nation and a … together—as a nation and a family—but someone is working against us. Someone who wants to see my secrets exposed to the world—and to her.
Because the only thing my family has ever buried is its secrets and when she discovers the truth, I might lose everything.
Scandal, betrayal, romance—welcome to the Royal World.
Geneva Lee, the New York Times bestselling author of The Royals Saga returns with Cross Me a new tale of seduction, secrets, and the world’s most watched family.
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3.5 stars
Cross Me is a spin-off from another Geneva Lee series, and I might have enjoyed this even more if I already knew Alexander and Clara before I met them in this story.
A royal couple, with a lot of pressure from the outside world, their relationship is not an easy one. However, there is a lot of love between them – only not enough conversations and openness at times.
There is a lot of hotness here, and there is also intrigue, secrets, and a little darkness. The political intrigue caught my eyes, and I can’t wait to see how Clara and Alexander deal with everything they’re up against.
*I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout. This has in no way influenced my review which is honest and unbiased.*
Geneva Lee has left me speechless and breathless in Cross Me! This story has captured my heart with the brilliant writing and captivating story line.
Alexander and Clara are trying to adjust with the burdens of the royal duties. But it is not easy. Conspiracies and mysterious threats are smothering their relationship. Secrets are refusing to stay in closet and they are struggling. Clara’s need of being herself and Alexander’s need to protect her at any cost are creating distance between them. Will they survive the ordeal?
I was hooked to the story right from the start and I could not leave them even for a moment. Their burning passion and soul deep bonding was surreal and amazing! I cannot believe she left me with that cliffhanger! The wait will be pure torture.
Geneva Lee’s writing was beautiful, intense and sharp. I was lost in the maze of royal world and am yet to find a way out!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
“The Royal family has come under increasing scrutiny the last two years due to the controversial actions of Alexander, who recently succeeded his father to the throne. Alexander’s decision to marry a half-American was the subject of contentious public debate. The crown seemed intent on making an even bigger statement with Alexander’s recent approval of Prince Edward’s marriage to Scottish man David McClane. Vocal minorities and religious organizations throughout the world have attacked the king’s support for the union. The Catholic Church issued a statement condemning the act and it’s been the source of much media speculation in America. Other activist groups, however, applauded the Crown’s progressive stance, stating that Alexander and his family are breathing fresh life into stale Royal traditions. Will public opinion swing in favor of the king’s choices, or is Alexander threatening the stability of the Crown? Only time will tell, but—”
Since this is the first book of Geneva Lee I’ve read, I’m not familiar with the back story that comes from the “Royals Saga” but in no way did that hinder my comprehension or ability to follow this truly amazing story about a royal family and their lives. Secrets abound that will take you through twists and turns along with the rollercoaster of emotions they will pull you into. Be warned, there is a huge cliffhanger at the end but since “Claim Me” is already available, do yourself a favor and don’t miss this.
It’s not often I get to read a series where the couple is already married. I find that I actually really like that because we get a full book seeing them working together against the world. Their love is already proclaimed. They are no parts where one of them are wondering if their love is one sided.
Now, I’ll admit they didn’t work well together all the time. Cross Me was a good look at a new marriage that is still navigating the ups and downs as they learn to work as a couple instead of solo. You really see them make these mistakes, like keeping things from each other, and then learning from those mistakes. Add in the pressure of being newly crowned made this harder for them than any other couple.
I have to quote a part from the book. It really relays how much these two mean to each other but also shows their love has not been an easy path.
“He was what mattered. Every danger we faced, whatever issues we had, we’d battle them together. I had promised him that. I hadn’t chosen the life or him blindly. It wasn’t going to be easy. But easy love was for the weak. Easy love gave up. Easy love didn’t last. Us? We were forever. It didn’t matter if it was harder. I saw past his rough edges to the man he was in his soul. It was a fierce love-a hard love-that had brought us together. That love was worth fighting for.”
Despite all the mine fields they navigated, I never worried about them as a couple. Another quote that showed how much these two were invested.
“Love stories never really end. There are no happily ever afters. Love is fighting and compromising and choosing one person over and over again. No matter what.”
Both qoutes were a powerful statement to their love. To their marriage. I loved seeing this kind of dedication despite all the trials they are put through.
I don’t normally speak about the sex in books but these two were volatile when they got together. Alexander couldn’t keep his hands off of her. That man devoured her any chance he got, and let me tell you that was hot!
A part of me is kicking myself for not reading Command Me, the beginning of the first series that shows how Alexandra and Cara began. Another part of me likes that I don’t know what all they went through before the marriage. That doesn’t mean I won’t read their beginning, because I will. This just solidified how much more I will want to read everything about them I can.
This does end on a cliffhanger. Another rough spot they need to get through together and it was pretty vague. I’m going to immediately start book 2 cause I just need to see where else these two are taking us.
Cross Me by Geneva Lee
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense
4.25 Stars ~ I expect it to be a very high rating! See below for why….
ARC provided by Wildfire Marketing Solutions
I read Command Me back in October 2014. It was (and still is) free on Amazon. It blew me away. I had to read the next, then the next etc. I fell in love with the ‘Royals Saga’. While I am not a big fan of ‘To Be Continued’ books, these I became obsessed with. The way each one ended satisfied me completely. The 1st 3 books are all about X & Clara. The next 3 were all about Belle (Clara’s best friend) & Smith. I ate them up.
So…… I have very high expectations for this new spinoff!
I am grinning the ‘Cat Cream That Got The Cream’
I rate & review books a lot tougher then I did in 2014 when I read my 1st Geneva Lee book. I’ve gotten a lot pickier in my ole age and it shows in my reviews.
I wish I could give this one a full 5 stars but 2 things stopped me from doing that.
My main problem, and what cost this book points is repetition.
Clara & Alex both have repetitive thoughts.
A lot of them and often.
I will also state that repetition is one of my biggest ‘pet peeves’.
I am hypersensitive to it and when it happens to often, no matter how much I love an author’s work, I get annoyed.
There are also 4 or 5 instances of editing errors.
These are so minor they had no affect on my enjoyment of the story, not on its rating.
The flow of the story is mostly fluid and fast paced.
Things have changed a lot since X and Clara married & Alex became king.
Both are having trouble fitting into their new responsibilities and trusting each other.
Both are trying to protect the other.
Both are going through some growing pains.
There is a lot of intrigue. Someone or some group is trying to bring the realm down.
That means they are out to harm Alex, Clara and their family.
Alex is trying to find out who is behind this threat to the crown while still trying to find his way with all the responsibilities that comes with being king.
He is also keeping secrets from Clara.
There is a lot of drama and angst.
It seems like everytime you turn a page there is a new secret or danger revealed.
Which all leads to a hefty dose of suspense.
In these areas Geneva Lee did not disappoint!
Nor did she disappoint in the adult romance departement
X and Clara’s relationship has changed a lot.
Yet the heat is still high octane.
The intimate scenes are steamy and swoon worthy.
You can feel the love they have for each other pour off the pages.
Great sex is definitely not a problem for them and….
No Room Is Off Limits!
You never know when they are going to tear off clothes and…
As the British say…
Shag!
Warning.
This does end on a cliffhanger in the suspense/angst department.
[It is a continuation of Clara finding out a huge secret of Alex’s. (hide spoiler)]
I am so going to read the next book in this series.
And,
YES!
I definitely recommend this to all my friends that love a
Great Adult & Very Mature Romance.
Will Alexander learn to keep Clara close without overstepping his bounds
I had started this series back in 2017 so was happy to see another book in the series. Clara and Alexander’s married life continues to have ups and downs but will Alexander’s secrets be their downfall? You have to read to find out and oh what an ending!
OMG!! Didn’t think it could be possible to shock me or that there could be more secrets but wow!!!! Can’t wait to read more 🙂
I will be honest and i wasn’t sure i could read another book about Alexander and Clara. Their first series is one of my favourite royal reads and i didn’t know if i wanted to dive into that world again and what could possibly happen to these two, but i think i was more of a fool to question all of the above because i loved this book by the time i got to the end i was kicking myself for not reading this as soon as it was released.
I really loved this story and the storyline was fantastic and that ending well all i have to say is #oneclick Wicked Queen i need to know what the heck is going on with all these secrets and the jealousy flying around i just didn’t want to stop reading this.
Alexander was his usual dark and broody self but he really went down in this book and i think he got a few home truths in his face which he needed. Clara just wanted to be her own person and i think she got a little lost and didn’t realise what she had.
This book was amazing, loved the story, loved being back with with everyone like Norris, Belle, Georgie, Brex, Edward who i love and i remembered why i picked up these books years ago.
If your a fan of the first series this is a must read but be prepared you will want Wicked queen straight away i know i did. This was hot and steamy and written really well. If you have down the royal series do it now
This book was amazing. I could not put it down (witch was bad since I had homework for college to do). I love being able to go back into the lives of X and Clara and OMG this book…… I just can’t wait till the next one comes out because I need it in my life like now…. Like right now!!? Geneva out did herself with this book and just can’t wait for more. It was that good.
I absolutely loved Geneva Lee’s Royal Saga and hated when it came to an end. I was so excited when I found out that those characters were speaking to her again and the Sovereign series was coming, with Wild King being the first book of the series. I wondered though if it would be as good, would the same magic still be there? The answer is YES!!!! Gah!!! Alexander is just as alpha, if not more alpha, then he was previously. All he wants to do is protect what means the most to him….Clara and their daughter Elizabeth. Clara really doesn’t let him get away with his controlling ways! While they might have been going through some rough times, their arguments usually end with some seriously hot AF sexy times. I just so throughly enjoy book!
As soon as Geneva Lee introduced readers to Alexander at the beginning of her Royals Saga series, I, like many others, was completely smitten and captivated by this controlling and infuriating man – one who owns every room he walks into, whether it’s a private sex club or a meeting room with the King.
Clara is someone X never expected, but after he’s had her in every imaginable way, he’ll be damned if he’ll give her up, even if it’s from his own ill-doings. And by the time Lee brought readers, what we thought was the final part of their story in Complete Me, I was content to leave King Alexander and his Queen ruling their people with the love and support of their friends and family.
But as soon as I started reading Wild King, the first book in The Sovereign Series and the next chapter in X and Clara’s life together, I was reminded of just how much I loved this royal world and the characters within it. I will admit, though, that I was a bit worried about where Lee planned to take X and Clara; I didn’t want the story line to simply be recycled, just in a grander way due to X’s royal position, and while some of that does exist in Wild King, the plot does veer onto new paths, indicating that things are amped up due to X’s secrets and possible threats that they never considered.
Alex’s stubbornness and inability to be completely open with his wife are still points of contention in their marriage and even though it’s beyond clear that X loves Clara with every part of his heart and soul, until he’s willing to hold nothing back from her, it will always leave a divide between them, and in this new installment, it just might be too much for them to overcome, but readers will have to wait and see what damage is done in the next part of their story.
As much as I adore Alex and his love for Clara and his devotion to his family and his people, he’s extremely frustrating when it comes to his unwillingness to be honest with those closest to him because even if that information could unequivocally alter his relationship with his wife, not shedding light on pertinent details can lead to a much deadlier and dangerous situation, and I feel like that’s where X and Clara are headed, and I’m not happy about it one bit. But I guess I’ll reserve total judgment until I see how the cliffhanger plays out in book two.
4 Poison Apples
What can I say other than…KING ME!
When this series ended a couple years ago I thought we weren’t going to see the Royal family again. So when I heard Geneva Lee was bringing back the Royal family and all the other characters and new ones. I was so excited! I didn’t realize how much I missed these characters and this world until I started reading again and immersed myself back into their lives.
This book was so good. It had me on the edge of my seat. It was filled with angst, secrets, passion and so much love. X is back full force and he is not going to let anything stand in the way of his LOVE for his family. Not even the Crown and his responsibility to the people. But will it ruin him and his family? This is a MUST READ!!!! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Oh wow. What can I say. If you loved X and Clara in the Royals Saga then you will still love them. You don’t have to read the Royals Saga but to get the full effect of their love story I highly recommend it. Hes still highly protective and fiercely in love with Clara. And Clara still in love with X heart and soul. But when it comes to keeping secrets has X truly learned his lesson? The way this ended has me begging and needing more. This is truly a great addition to the stroy of X and Clara. Cant wait for more!
Reading this book was like coming home. After everything that has happened to these characters in the past you can’t help but feel a connection. Whether you love them or love to hate them you can never get enough. I was hooked after only a few pages and finished this book in one sitting. Now with my heart in pieces I can’t seem to read anything else. The plot was planned perfectly and I couldn’t get enough of the agnst. The more angst the better. I feel like there are so many secrets to uncover and I can’t wait to see what the next book has in store for us. This book is not a stand alone and I suggest you pick up the entire Royal Saga series to fully enjoy this kingdom Geneva has created.
Geneva Lee brought us the Royals and we thought that was the last of those characters. Well let me tell you, they are back and better then ever. I’m typical Alexander fashion, there’s a lot of secrets. Clara gives him many chances to come clean. Will he be able to tell Clara about everything? This book like the ofters by this author is full of action, keeps you Interested and dying for more. X is back and better then ever.
Intrigue, passion and love..
I loved the Royals Saga and was thrilled to learn the royal romance was not yet over, and that Alex and Clara, together with their family and friends were returning in this new series….
Alex is King and still as alpha as it gets, he will do anything to protect those he loves, even if it is a source of irritation and frustration to Clara, now his wife and Queen… when old secrets come to light Alex finds himself weighed down by hidden truths, and the burden of his responsibilities and duty…
This was a fabulous and at times intense story, but underlying all the intrigue and drama is a wonderful romance, full of all the passion and love I’ve come to expect between this book couple and from this author….I received an advanced copy of this book from the author.
Wild King is blazing hot perfect! No, hold bar Geneva Lee’s best work to date and I have been a die hard fan of hers for years. But she has come back with a vengeance with new spin ln her Royals series! Hold on Loves because Geneva is going to rock your world and you’re going to be on pins and needles begging for more!
The Royals are back and X is at it again. Keeping secrets and being overprotective of Clara. He forgets that she fights back. The family drama, secrets and betrayals are back and crazier than ever. Geneva does not fail to leave you hanging in the worst possible way. On pins and needles waiting for the next one.
Geneva Lee brings you a new Royals book full of uncovered secrets that leave you wanting more. Page turning suspense, with all your favorite characters.