Pascal Van Der Braack’s world is being shifted. The once untouchable king of his empire is finding flaws within his intricately weaved web. The one’s he thought he could trust are scheming, and the mind he thought he knew best is beginning to confuse him. Life within Alexander White’s hands should have been so simple, there should have been nothing to come between them, but Lilah James’ arrival … arrival is causing waves of discord to rally against all of their peace. And now his past misadventures are showing themselves more clearly too, or rather trying to tear him down but for the arrival of yet another quandary to negotiate – pure love.
“Never place yourself in the hands of someone you would not trust with your life, it will surely be your own demise.”
Words he’s lived by all his life, ones that are starting to ring truer than he’d ever imagined.
Lilah
My hands run across the indents on my wrists. There’s no actual ridge in my skin anymore, but I can still feel that rope, and as I stretch my mouth I can still feel the tape, too. I can feel it all crawling over me, telling me to remember something, to let myself dwell in uncomfortable truths. Maybe understand them. This has caused more confusion than I ever thought possible, because I don’t know who I am anymore. Or what I’m doing.
I thought I was okay with that.
I thought whatever this was with Pascal felt good, new.
But now, having had my insides tested so thoroughly, I’m not sure what I am.
And I’m not sure if I can handle him, or me, at all.
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Wow!! Incredible!! Eden’s Gate is the second book in the VBD trilogy and it blew me away!! This is a page-turner from start to finish and is filled with drama, excitement and everything I hope for in a story. I loved reading The Parlour and Charlotte E. Hart continued Pascal and Lilah’s journey perfectly throughout this instalment. I am now desperate to see how their story concludes.
The focus in this section of the story is of the dynamics of Pascal and Lilah’s developing relationship and I couldn’t get enough. I have thoroughly enjoyed witnessing Lilah’s journey of self-discovery. She’s an incredible woman in every way. Pascal surprised me so many times throughout this book, and I find it fabulous that I can love and dislike him in equal measures at times. These individuals have had me experiencing so many different emotions and I love that I am so invested in them both.
The closing few scenes in this book were unputdownable and I cannot wait to see how these parts of the story unfold. Lilah and Pascal are complicated. Their relationship fascinates me, and just when I think they have it on track the unexpected happens. I must admit that scenes involving Alexander are golden and add so much to this incredible story!
Eden’s Gate is a must read for readers who enjoy the darker side of romance. It goes without saying that you need to read The Parlour first, and I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed!!
What the bloody hell did I just read: I’m actually gobsmacked and if the first book was a hit for me this one for me knocked it clean out of the water.
I have literally pulled an all-nighter here: the plan was to read till 20% then get some shut-eye.
Well nope, that sure didn’t play out the way I intended as I just couldn’t put this addictive and enthralling tale down: I was like just one more page and before I knew it morning had arrived.
I am now absolutely bogeyed and running on pure coffee fumes but need to get my thoughts down on here so I can start the third instalment.
So this was, in my opinion, a sensational addition to this series and I felt like I was on a runaway train with no idea where I was heading to: this was absolutely explosive and volatile but also sweet, decadent and dirty and as Pascal slowly unravelled I was agog with trepidation and a sense of deep dread. I was unable to stop myself from watching in shocked disbelief
Also, Alexandra really came into his own in regards to his support of Lilah and I was loving the protective but still intensely sadistic vibe he was giving off in spades.
I really got the impression he actually cared about Lilah as an individual and not just as an extension of his care of Pascal’s wellbeing: he seemed so committed and invested in her eventual success.
There was an awful lot going on here in terms of plot direction but this honestly didn’t play out how I thought it would: my original anticipation was surpassed and Eden’s Gate (The VDB Trilogy, #2) for me raised the bar.
So if I thought book One was a kinkfest this was way beyond that by far and every deviant and filthy thought and action used by this gentleman sadist sunk me deeper into this depraved and decadent lifestyle and when Pascal started to implode internally I wept inside as I watched him practically poison all around him in his self imposed isolation.
Pascal is on a path of self-destruction and Lilah is standing in the eye of his storm.
I just hope he can claw himself back from the abyss he seems to be straddling.
Loved the finale, loved the characters and boy did I love that Loved that sexy Bat cane
In fact, I don’t think there was anything I disliked here at all which doesn’t happen to me that often. I usually have some little moan or niggle but nope all here for me was so fine indeed.
So this is sensual and sultry, dirty and deep and a series that I highly recommend if you like your fiction on the dark and edgy side You don’t need to read The White Trilogy to fully appreciate this but it will most certainly add to your overall enjoyment and help you to better understand the character dynamics here.
You do need to start this journey with The Parlour (The VDB Trilogy #1) though that is an absolute must.
Off to devour the next part folks I will be up for air whenever I can manage to drag myself away.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of Eden’s Gate (The VDB Trilogy, #2).
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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This series just keeps getting better and better!
Lilah is perfection, I love how her mind works, how she questions everything, how confused she is and yet how at peace she is when she is with Pascal… Speaking of which… oh my goodness I want to strangle him! I love him with all my heart but he is the most infuriating, stupid, moronic idiot ever in this book, so much so that I don’t think strangling him would be good enough. Still I love him and nothing is going to change that. Now how ever I have a date with book 3 😉