It was the worst day of my life. I know most people say that about something obviously horrific—a first heartbreak, the discovery of a fatal illness, or the funeral of a loved one—but my situation was a little different. Not only was it my wedding day, but it was also the day I chose to die. Two men. The first, my Master, my captor, and my impossible love. The other, his brother, a mafioso I was … brother, a mafioso I was meant to ensnare and ruin.
If I had any hope of living a normal life reunited with my family, I had to make a choice.
End my old life as I knew it and start fresh, or take down the monsters that hunted me and haunted my Master.
In the end, the decision was never really mine to make. Because Alexander Davenport would come to claim me even in death.
** The Enslaved Duet is a standalone dark romance duet about Cosima Lombardi from The Evolution of Sin Trilogy. Enthralled must be read before Enamoured.**
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Giana Darling BROUGHT IT with the incredible conclusion to The Enslaved Duet. The complexity and suspense of Cosima and Alexander’s story will have you flustered and wringing your hands. Yet the personal growth of each character will leave you completely whole. Cosima has always had a strength to her, but her experiences with Alexander and The Order have given her a loud determination to truly embrace her role as a warrior and she fights like hell to protect those she loves. Alexander’s past has shaped him into a hardened cold man, but his time with Cosima changed him beyond what he could ever fathom. He’s still unwavering in his need to possess her, but it’s that dominant control and her place in his heart that makes him more formidable than ever.
Enamoured has a deep dark sensuality within an exciting and terrifying world of despicable secret societies and corruption. It’s dirty, sexy and scary, and Giana Darling’s story-telling is profound and poetic. Alexander and Cosima’s love story is not for the faint of heart. It’s dark and cruel and damaged, but the love they have for each other breaks through the seemingly unending misery and the ending will give your heart hope. 5 plus beautifully dark stars for Enamoured!
“Where ever you are, however far away for whatever length of time, I’m yours.”
Enamoured is book 2 of The Enslaved duet. I was so excited to jump back into Alexander and Cosima’s interesting love story. So many things came to light in this book. I’m pretty stoked for Dante’s story, he’s so mysterious. I loved this duet.
Another 5 star smash hit right out of the park for the amazing Giana Darling. Enamored is the second book in Giana Darling’s (the enslaved duet) the first book Enthralled must be read first to get the whole story because Enamored starts off where Enthralled ends. Let me start off with the is a dark romance and it you have any issues with bondage and enslavement you might be triggered. But honestly Giana Darling has written this so beautifully that it is not an issue.
Where to start Enamored was the perfect conclusion to Cosima and Alexander story. Cosima and Master Alexander oh my god is one of my favorite couples of Miss Darling’s Characters. They are so made for each other. Cosima is such a strong heroin. Alexander is also strong character but together they form an unstoppable force. That you are rooting for them the whole time. I don’t want to give away too much of the story because it is best if you devour it yourself. But if you must know Cosima is sold to Master Lord Davenport to pay off her father’s debt and help her family get out of Italy and have lives. Through thisCosima shows Alexander what it means to feel and to love. Their love affair is all consuming. They need each other to breathe. Master Alexander is my idea as the perfect Dom. If I give you any more details I may spoil it I will not. I only thing I must say that Miss Giana Darling is a true genius with the pen and her words she pulls you in and makes you want to be the characters and be with them. You want to enter into her world and live there them. And with this book that is no exception. So if have yet to read this series well what are you waiting for. And honestly you will not be disappointed with any of her other works. If you are Curious about any of Cosima’s siblings you can read Gisele and Sin’s story in the Evolution of Sin Trilogy. Which you get a small glimpse in this one.
4.5 stars….to Cosima’s resilient roller coaster ride to ultimately achieving well deserved happiness. I truly felt for all she went through and yet she was a strong character that reigned in the end!
Alexander was reverent and steadfast in his esteem and support of Cósima through the many trials and tribulations they endured.
He was swoon worthy “Sometimes my beauty, domination is not about me taking over your body with control and discipline. Sometimes it’s about letting the submissive worship that which she adores.”
Looking forward to reading Dante’s story!
Enamoured is the conclusion to Cosima and Alexander’s story. At times it was dark, gritty and intense. It was definitely a roller coaster ride! I loved Cosima and Alexander. They went through so much and had a complicated but beautiful relationship in my opinion. I loved them together! Can’t wait for Dante’s book!
This conclusion to Cosima and Alexander’s story was really good! It was an emotional rollercoaster and full of so many twists and turns that I couldn’t put it down. In my opinion it was totally worth the wait!
I have been waiting so long for this book, and it was worth every single second!!!!! Giana Darling deserves a standing ovation for this book!!!! I absolutely loved every single word!!!!
WHAT! AN! ENDING!
Master is here folks with the conclusion of him and his beauty’s crazy love story. Book two picks up right where book one left off. You see both Alexander and Cosima’s pain and torture of being separated. But whew that reunion was everything. It’s a long read and there are a lot of twist and turns. Giana Darling did not disappoint. This brought out all the feels; sadness, love, angst galore and very descriptive sexy times. Found myself having to reread some of those “scenes” they were that hot. Overall this book was more than worth the wait and absolutely delivered.
We finally have the conclusion to Cosima and Alexander’s story. If you think that Master Alexander has gone soft in his affections for Cosima, you have another think coming. As expected, it is not all smooth sailing for any of these characters. There are secrets that Cosima refuses to divulge, leaving her family completely in the dark about what happened to her…AND her feelings about everything. The need for vengeance by all the main players is clear but what remains unclear is how on earth can they take The Order down when it seems they are everywhere with their thumbs in everything. There are still some completely despicable characters in the story and you hope for them to be taken down. You’ll have to read this to find out if they do though. There is betrayal in some of the most surprising corners but there is also so much light to go with all the dark. Finding the light for yourself when all you have known is darkness becomes a journey worth living. I look forward to Dante’s story but dang…am salivating for Sebastian’s…..please…pretty please?
Giana has youth on her side, which gives her a killer attitude when writing dark romances. She’s brave enough to make her villains dark and heroes darker. Her heroines aren’t whimpering damsels in distress, just steely spined “Baby put in a corner”. They pick themselves up, flex their fists and with their backs to the wall- Fight!!
Alexander Davenport is the Master who’s slave/wife – Cosima Lombardi has run away. As much as he is on the prowl with a growl, “I don’t need her, I don’t want her”, he misses her cause she’s taken a piece of his heart with her…… The one he INSISTS doesn’t beat for Cosima.
She on the other hand is existing, heartlessly wandering but her heart aches for Alexander
It’s a conundrum. Their love is biting & scathing, thornful & scornful…..yet it works somehow. It was very tough for me to get into their dynamic..but Hey! Who am I to stop their bodies from exploding with passion whenever they are in each others orbits.
It’s a dynamic, fast paced story with sizzling intensity of emotions and dramatic turn of events that shall keep you enthralled and enamored throughout
4 stars
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Enamoured (The Enslaved Duet Book 2)
I am a slave to Master Alexander’s commands but I wholeheartedly give this book FIVE STARS!
To say that I love the conclusion of Xan and Cosi’s duet would be an understatement!!! I loved this book so freaking much. I was constantly on edge of what would happen next, like right from the beginning of it, I was completely enthralled in this story, this couple, and the dark, twisted, erotic world they lived in.
Book two of the Enslaved Duet was all-consuming and I couldn’t be more excited about it. I felt for Cosima, some of the things she went through broke my heart in pieces but as the warrior queen she is, she took control of not only herself but of her own life too. She was regal to end and knew exactly what she wanted and had no fear of claiming what always belongs to her. What a beautiful character she is, I am in awe of her constantly.
And Alexander…there aren’t enough words for me to explain how that man makes me feel. He is the ultimate cool, aloof, possessive, dominating alpha man to the core. I get all giddy just thinking about him! Giana Darling did an outstanding job when it came to writing both of them. They are complicated, damaged but one hundred percent made for each other.
The book also gave us a glimpse of the side characters that are as enthralling and interesting as the main characters of it, I’m so excited for what’s to come up next! Giana Darling is an exceptional writer, the way she describes things on her books is just wonderful! I can’t wait for Dante’s book and let’s no even begin with Sebastian’s.
To end this review, please read this book the long wait was worth it!
Cosima Lombardi Davenport is back and she is stronger and more defiant than ever! I’m not saying that Cosima was ever a weak character, but in ‘Enamoured’, she has found the freedom to understand her strengths and fight for the ones she loves, even at the risk of her own happiness.
And while Cosima’s husband, Lord Alexander Davenport, may be her greatest weakness, their relationship is too complicated and twisted by the past to ever be “normal”. But as we all know, Lord Davenport will never be denied anything. And while I enjoyed every delicious love and hate, sub and Dom moments between Cosima and Alexander, I really loved the way Alexander’s icy cold heart starts to melt for his ‘little mouse’.
I loved everything about this duet but the best part of this book (and the Enslaved Duet) is the interactions between Cosima and Alexander and Cosima’s family and Alexander’s brother Edward/Dante. I absolutely love Dante and I can’t wait to read his story.
I was so looking forward to this story. I mean the cover alone is enough to make you want to read all about Master Alexander. I will focus on describing my feelings that way I won’t accidentally spoil any of the story. There is so much here. As clichéd as it is, the story was a roller coaster that gripped my heart and squeezed tightly. I was fearful but hopeful that everything would work out in the end. I was gasping and screaming, clenching my teeth and even fanning myself once or twice. There were highs and lows and moments were I wanted to fling my iPad across the room and others where I was cheering because certain characters finally got their comeuppance.
Now while I didn’t agree with all the main protagonists’ choices, it was clearly the best thing for them. It’s hard to know what one would do in those situations. Of course, Master Alexander was brilliant because well… he just is. Cosima proved herself to be a fighter and her resolve was commendable. One favourite of mine was the ending. One pairing had me screeching, I knew it!!! I knew they would be together! The scenes that played out in the epilogue had me sighing contently. I’m looking forward to some of the other characters getting their stories written because I want to know the journey and not just the destination.
What can I say folks, its here, and its GLORIOUS! The epic conclusion Ms. Darling’s fans have been clamoring for has finally at long last arrived and she wrapped everything up in the most perfect conclusion I’ve seen to a Duet in a while!
We’re catching up with Cosima after her escaping shortly after her wedding to Alexander. These two killed me with what they put THEMSELVES through. Seriously they could have saved so much pain if they were honest with their feelings! But then we wouldn’t have had the scorching heat and angst that dripped from the pages. So I guess we can forgive them. Still we follow them as they dance around each other and try to keep their distance for so many reasons, but of course they can’t, because they are like two super strong magnets, drawn to each other and crushing anything that comes between them. So much drama surrounds them, never in my life have I wanted to stop reading and beg the author to quit hurting her characters so much! Their suffering and heartache is so beautiful though! I loved every moment, and as much as I hated the wait, I still feel like the conclusion went above and beyond my expectations!
I’m only at 70% and had to stop to write something.
This duet is absolute madness. In the best way.
I highly recommend this. I’m a lot in love with Cosima, Xan, and even Dante. Be still my
Final review to come
Update/ all the hotness Batman.
I ADORED this story.
I feel like Cosima is the queen of epicness!
And Alexander. (Fans self). That guy is everything.
I highly recommend this duet! Read Enthralled. This isn’t a stand alone.
I cannot WAIT for Dante’s turn!
Giana Darling
*3.75 #YesMaster stars*
We’ve been patiently waiting for our Master and he has arrived in a blaze of glory! There is no secret that Enthralled left us hanging in the balance, the tension was high, and we have all wondered what would become of Cosima and her Master. I think it comes as no surprise that their journey was not hearts and flowers.
To say that Cosima Lombardi’s relationship with Alexander Davenport is complicated does not speak to the magnitude of their connection. Their bond was above and beyond the Master/Slave relationship it was intended for from the start. Their hearts spoke to one another on a level that defied all logic. They are the strongest of the strong and they are survivors, always connected by their soul deep desire to be together.
Alexander kept insisting he didn’t have a heart, but he simply didn’t understand that every action and word for Cosima was filled with nothing but true love and adoration. Just about everything he said to her made me swoon and love him even more. I adored Cosima just as much. Labeling her as strong and resilient does not do her justice, but that is the epitome of her very being and why Alexander was enamored with her.
The road to redemption for Cosima and Alexander was filled with turbulence and constant uphill battles. It felt like there were obstacles at every turn and at some point, it was just too much. One step forward and three steps back. I felt like they were losing momentum and with that I was losing focus. Even though some of the “gratuitous” bogged me down, at the end of the day I felt their connection in my heart and that was my favorite part of this story.
Book two in this exciting and steamy dark romance is finally here and well worse the wait! In book one, Cosima Lombardi finds out she is to be sold on her 18th birthday as payment for a debt to a devilish man named Alexander Davenport or as Cosima will learn to know him as Master! We start this book where Enthralled left off with Cosmia disappearing after her wedding to Alexander. He wants her back no matter what! “To see her was to want her, to know her at all was to be Enamoured by her.” Was it the Secret Society, The Order, he was pledged to or was it someone else that took her if she was even taken at all? Can Alexander fight against them and really win to rein free? We finally find out how strong The Order of the Dionysus truly are and how much power they contain. Can Cosmia find herself again and put the past behind her or will a part of her be missing? Cosima Lombardi & Alexander Davenport’s tumultuous, intense relationship continues in this epic conclusion. Beware of Master’s wrath! An undeniable connection, betrayal, lies, passion and many many twists await you in this conclusion to the Enslaved Duet. Some BDSM, Told in dual POV
The long waiting period was over! Master Alexander Davenport had ruled with the iron fist. Enamoured was unexpected good and full with suspense. Alex and Cosima relationships were not easy. Their relationship had grown more intimate and a breakingthrough for the Monster Alex was. The story of Cosima being courage and brave really made me happy. She finally found her identity! I was touched when Alex had opened his heart and find love with Cosima.. truly… he was his own darkness. Enamoured was on a slower pace but I have enjoyed the book