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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Enamored concludes The Enslaved Duet leaving me wrung out dry and desperate for more.
Years after the ending of where Enthralled left off, we find Cosima reunited with her family and living in New York. Her career as a model is at an all time high. Cosima seems to have reclaimed her life, but it is quickly revealed that emotionally she is empty. Lord Davenport has left her fundamentally changed. A slave craving her master.
When these two finally reunite the compulsion to be together is ignited on a level that redefines sexy and passionate. Only their happily ever after is going to be hard fought. That traitorous game of life and death is back with a vengeance.
I applaud Giana Darling for taking making me crave these character with her writing.
This conclusion of “The Enslaved Duet” could not be more prefect. I enjoyed it tremendously and I highly recommend it!
Having the opportunity to learn and understand in more depth about Alexander’s character is something I loved greatly while reading this second book.
Aside the well planned plot and marvelous-written storyline which I don’t know if I am skilled enough to talk about, Alexander’s passion, will-power, possessiveness and fearlessness were also among the reasons that kept me bound to my kindle until the wee hours of the day.
Oh
My
God
The anticipation leading up this book damn well nearly broke me… FUCK!
The longer I waited, the more I NEEDED IT! I was hanging by a thread and then finally it landed in my hands.
So, now after devouring this book, and it almost ripping me to shreds, I have to sit and try to review it… try and do the book justice, because what I read was fucking phenomenal. But I expected nothing less. Giana became a fast favorite of mine about a year and a half ago and this duet has to be her best work to date, this book actually is…
Here goes,
Well, Giana Darling has had me bent out of shape after the ending of Enthralled… And that wait? GOD DAMN… Well, I know many were not happy, but guess what? It was worth the wait. The author smashed this, she came in with a bang in this duet and she is going out with one.
Cosima left, she ran… She didn’t think she had another choice, and she had to do it without Alexander… And that was done but not without struggle. So much struggle. She’s not even half the person she was when she was with Alexander. She is barely living without him. She knows this too, and she is struggling with the fact that the man that stole her heart and destroyed it and ruined her, she can’t seem to move on from. She can’t seem to get him out of her head. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, how hard she pushes herself to do so. He is always still in that mind of hers.
Alexander is left confused wondering what’s happened to his Beauty, where she is. Who has stolen her from him? He thought she would never leave him. The bond that they’d formed, the connection was far too epic for her to leave him, he thought. The man who admits he doesn’t have a heart, that he is incapable of love… He kept saying it, but the truth is… He does and it beats for his Beauty and grows for her too. The love he has for this one woman, the love that’s grown. It’s breathtakingly beautiful. He wants her back, safe with him but he can’t do that until he removes the danger in his life, the danger that lurks, and could harm her and right now is that time so he can bring her back to him.
I saw more sides to these two characters in this book and it just made me fall in love with them even more.
And that is where I will stop…
You need to read this to understand just how epic it is… So much happens. It’s intense and insane, it’s tragic and it’s beautiful all in one hit.
The author does not hold back with book two to this duet, and frankly, she didn’t hold back with book one either. I wish I could sit and tell all, but where would the fun in that be? It needs to be experienced.
This brought me to my knees, it consumed me beyond belief, it had my emotions so tightly pulled that I thought I would snap and just when I thought I was about to snap in two, Ms. Darling goes and throws me an ending that blew my mind.
Expect the unexpected…
YOU NEED THIS DUET…
READ THE BOOKS!
You will not be disappointed.
6/5 Stars!
Giana Darling holds back NOTHING when it comes to writing powerful and intense stories. Enthralled had me….enthralled, but Enamoured completely mesmerized me.
The conclusion to Xan and Cosima’s story is perfection. Gritty, thrilling, heartbreaking, devastating, and passionate beyond compare. Ms Darling puts this couple through H*ll and then rebuilds their relationship stronger than before. It’s truly an epic tale, and I loved every moment!
What a conclusion!
Enamoured picked up right where book 1 left off and it was the perfect ending for this couple’s story. It was full of sweet moments and revenge and everything I could have wanted and so much more! This duet is definitely one of my favorites from this author and I am looking forward to more from this world she created!
After the massive cliff hanger with Enthralled, I was desperate to dive back into the dark and delicious Enslaved world. Giana Darling is such a powerful and captivating story, so I knew that this story would not disappoint and would bring all the dark romanticism and sensual poetry that I’m used to with her prose. And, I was right-Cosima and Alexander’s conclusion is beautiful, passionate, and spellbindingly raw.
The dominant and submissive/slave master type relationship isn’t really my favorite in romance, but Giana is a favorite, so I dove into this world. And, aspects of the first book definitely pushed me- it is dark, cruel in places, but I fell so in love with the complicated, pleasure and pain chemistry between these two. Book 2, dare I saw, is a bit softer, and for me, that really worked. We also get a lot more of the secondary characters, which has me even more excited for future books in this world. IN terms of it being less dark than the first, it felt more transparently emotional- and that’s because these characters are recovering from the devastating finale of book 1.
Book one really was establishing their intense chemistry and connection, and in Enamoured we really explore how both of these characters grow and evolve so they can actually be together, since that is where they so clearly belong. Alexander is addressing his feelings for Cosima, and Cosima is trying to find out how to move forward after her heartbreak. Giana really makes their path back to each other complicated- it’s incredibly engaging, even if at times a bit overwhelming and occasionally frustrating, with just how many elements come together. For the most part Giana weaves them together well, and the sinister and complicated challenges they face add so much angst, added emotional challenges, and all the drama.
I particularly loved how Giana developed Cosima’s character. She still has her big and beautiful heart, but we also see her find more strength and comes into herself, but only after she well and truly breaks. She suffers through so much, but she somehow is able to hang on to her essence – her love, her compassion, her tenderness, her light. And watching the evolution of her relationship with Alexander was so complex and interesting. Again, Giana finds a way to evolve their chemistry that maintains the essence of their dynamics but bends and expands to evolve for who these two are now- the master who loves his slave. It’s an enthralling journey to see Alexander accept he’s enamoured (yeh, I’m punny). o
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Action pact and we get to see a lot more of Dante with Elena
These two are so cute together and I gotta say this is amping me up for the Anti-Heroes in Love Duet coming in May 21st and June 11th! The dual cover reveal is April 30th! I am so excited !
Happy that even through all the odds that have been inflicted upon the Beauty and her master, they have reached their own happily ever after. They were very intense and wonderful! Definitely faster paced and more drama than Enthralled!
Alexander was EVERYTHING!!!!! I am speechless, this duet was so much more than I expected. Giana seriously surprised me and had me on the edge of my book screaming at my book. I will say, I think I loved Alexander so much more in this book. Cosima has been through so much, so she is just trying to do what she thinks it’s for the best. I do wish she wouldn’t fought for Alexander like he did for her, but I will say that these two were fire.
The way Alexander fought and did anything for Cosima left me swooning so hard. my first read by Giana and this will not be my last!!! This duet deserves so much more than 5 stars!!
3.5 topolina
: dark romance, age gap, bdsm, forbidden (master/slave)
*TW for ab*se*
Giana never fails to amaze me with her well written books. She has a way to make the darkest story to be the most beautiful thru her words.
In the final book for Cosima and Alexander’s story, a lot goes on. Just when they get together, a new enemy gets into their path and they stay apart. But I did love how stronger she gets in this book.
After everything, they finally get their well deserved HEA and I’m glad for that.
One of my highlights for this book is Dante!! Honestly he is one of the best characters and I’m so eager to get into his story. He proved to be a loyal friend to Cosima and the brother Alexander deserves.
Overall, I do recommend you to check this duet ONLY if you love dark reads!
This emotional, long anticipated conclusion to Enthralled with throw you into a tailspin! The emotion, angst and overall story of Cosima and Master Alexander will leave you hanging onto the edge of your seat, waiting to see what Giana has in store for you next. It is one that all romance lovers will fall in love with! It has everything you love in romance books, mixed with darkness, but has total devotion, emotion, and everything in between! A must read by this author!!
This book. The emotions. The situations. I have now read a book that took me from 0 to 60 then slammed the brakes on and gave me whiplash!! This book is full of so many twists and turns, adding all the steamy parts that Giana never forgets!! I was captivated from line 1 (which has to be read after you’ve read Enthralled!). The characters will blow you away and make you hang on tight to your seat! The emotion that is felt through this book is off the charts!
This long awaited book was well worth the wait!!! The author knows how to drug you with her words and make you obsess so you only can think about Cosima and Master Alexander!! Their story is one that has so many ups and downs you’re not sure which way is right. By the end, you can relax and see the story unfold. But let me tell you, there is much deception, mystery, angst, forbidden ness – you will love it and hate it all at the same time!!
Cosimo has been through so much already. The feelings and hurt I felt for her was insane! Master Alexander has everything he wants, but things keep happening that prevent him from keeping it! You need to read this book and experience it all on your own! No words can tell you the story without ruining it. So enjoy!!
I’m really happy I finally picked up Giana’s books but with that said, I can’t say that I loved this story.
Alexander and Cosima are really complex characters with a dark and heartbreaking story. They complete each other and at the same time, they make each other better. Their story is really a crazy roller coaster and I enjoyed reading all about it but I can’t say that I loved it (or them).
There were other characters that got me really curious and I can’t wait to read their story. I’m talking about Dante and Elena (I really hope they are going to be a couple) and even Sebastian complicated relationship. Giselle wasn’t exactly my favorite (maybe I’m biased because I really loved Elena) but I’m picking her book soon and I hope that changes.
Overall, this was a good read (if you like dark romance) and I really enjoyed Giana’s writing so I can’t wait to keep reading all her books.
What an outstanding conclusion. You will love Alexander and Cosima’s story and how they came to be. This book was a dark roller coaster of a ride kind of book that had me enthralled. This is a series that you do not want to miss.
I still can’t believe I read that… the mindf*ck in this duet nearly killed me. It is so twisted and deliciously dark you probably won’t get enough of it. Besides who doesn’t love Bristish aristocrats going rouge! I just loved the different angles to Cosima and Alexander’s story, the mafia, the mentally distributed elites, and THE HADES AND PERSEPHONE RETELLING! I say this, and I mean it that this was by far my favourite Hades Persephone retelling ever in all its f*cked-up glory!
I loved Cosima, her ability to always put her family members first is something I really like about her, but I also love how she grew into this no non-sense dutchess, who learned how to stand up for herself better than before!
Alexander well is there really a need to say more after telling that he is a duke? I think not. He is really so misunderstood, so different in a world of rich entitles elites who think they can own people and parade them around. He is compassionate (as much as his world allows him) it’s amazing! I adored how he didn’t exactly lose himself to survive, merely just learned better than to do things that could harm him.
If there was one word for Alexander and Cosima together it’d be toxic. They don’t really make sense, well unless you go knee-deep into their world and leave your morals at the door. But I loved how he saved her numerous times, and was soft only for her, it was so amazing! Also the chemistry between them is beyond anything!
Now onto warnings, this is a very DARK duet, will most if not all of the triggers present in it with dubious consent. Please know your triggers before you pick this one up, this duet is not for everyone!
OMG WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO READ THIS DUET !!! Giana Darling is a phenomenal story teller I love her attention to detail her complex characters her plot twist after the first book my heart broke for Cosima’s and Alexander both I was devastated and so mad but this conclusion was everything these two needed ! I don’t want to give anything away with this one so all I’m going to say is if you haven’t read this duet yet what are you waiting for? It’s dark sexy erotic twisted and so steamy but also there’s a epic love story that is told . I highly recommend this duet this is a must read from this author! I can’t wait for Dante’s story next !
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Overall Rating
Well, the wait for this book was definitely worth it. The conclusion to the Enslaved duet was incredible. The story picked up right where it left off from book 1 – Enthralled – and the intense action, intrigue, secrets, and heavy eroticism didn’t stop.
This is quite possibly my favorite story from Giana Darling.
This duet was also one of the most poetically written books I’ve read; the prose in this book is beautiful.
However, I must admit there were times were the language was a bit too much, and it got a tad too “flowery” for my liking. In some instances it did feel a bit forced, and I just wanted the characters to get to the point already! Lol
Also, there was one action of Cosima’s (the heroine) that seemed out of character for me specially after all she’d been through and knowing the type of people she’d been dealing with. It was a lapse in judgement that even though I understood where Cósima was coming from, I think it made her seem somewhat wimpish, and I as a reader was like “OMG, you did not just do that….” *face palm*
For those two reasons I couldn’t give it a full 5-star rating but regardless, this dark and twisty story moved my heart and soul immensely. Cósima & Alexander will be branded in my heart and mind forever.
What a great windup to the ‘love story’ of Alexander and Cosima; they started out under harsh and extreme conditions, not all of their own making, but the ensuing story was amazingly………. hot!
We’ll done!!!
Worth the wait!
This is the conclusion of Cosima and Alexander’s story and it does NOT disappoint. I had to force myself to slow down my reading. I really wanted to know the conclusion, but the writing is so darn good I did not want to miss a word. Kept me up and wanting to read another chapter. Highly recommend that you read their story.
The journey and transformation that Cosima and Xan went through was sweet and heartbreaking and hot and kind of exactly what they needed. Cosima is a queen, Alexander is the perfect king to be at her side! Can’t wait for Sin now!! As dark as the first, this book gets us our happy ending after a long struggle with the horror that is Noel and his third son. Stop what you are doing!! This duet is a must read. Gianna killed it. 5-stars for: plot, character growth, visualization, and steam… so much steam.
So graphically detailed, stuffed until the seams are bursting with emotion, addictive in an obsessive manner. I need a moment to finish processing, but I will be back for MORE!!
So I read both books in this series through Kindle Unlimited in 2 days This series is the back story of Cosima, the younger sister from the Evolution of Sin series (which was also a 5 star read). I don’t want to give away spoilers but this book was DARK in the very best way. Lots of NonCon and sadly lots of abuse, but watching Cosi come out like a queen was beyond anything I’ve read.
I cannot wait for the next book in this series, hoping it’s Elena’s story!
Deliciously dark and twisted, the anticipated conclusion of Alexander and Cosima’s story couldn’t have been any more perfect! The twists and turns were a build up of excitement through out their story. Unknowingly, each fiercely fought and sacrificed for the other, showing how much they would do to protect the other. Their story is brutal in parts and definitely isn’t an easy one, but in the end Cosima shows Xan that he is worthy of love and happiness and together they take down the evil forces trying to keep them apart and they finally find their happiness.
This was one of the year’s most anticipated reads for me. I absolutely LOVED Enthralled, so I have been dying for Enamoured. It was everything I wanted and more! The perfect conclusion to The Enslaved Duet. It’s sexy, dark, and so fucking dirty. Gah! I’d kneel for Master Alexander any day of the week!
If you like dark romance, this is a duet that you just can’t miss. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart. I LOVE when I get to say that in a book review! I like my books as depraved as they can get and The Enslaved Duet is top notch! Highly recommend!