I dance to forget, but I always rememberI taunt and tease, it’s why they’re hereThe spotlights, the sleek silver poleThe stage is mine, I own the crowdUntil he walked inDark eyes pierce meA devilish smirk scorches meMemories brand meOne night was all I gave himOne night wasn’t what he wantedWas it fate? Was it destiny?Only time will tell… tell…
It’s time to rise…
From the Ashes.
*18 + This is a prequel to Covet Book Two of the Forbidden Series.
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Very well developed for a novella. Definitely makes me want to read the other books in the series. It’s smoking hot and yet in the midst of a dark romance there’s a sweetness that’s unmistakable. Excellent job.
I absolutely loved this story!
Skylar and Kael are such a dynamic couple, they captured my heart and kept me enraptured to their story.
5 years is a long time to wonder and hope, dream and try to forget. This book is hot and sizzling!
Darkness and cruelty turn to lust and need in this short novella.
Kael and Skyla have had it tough. Both forced into opposite sides of a life, neither of them wanted. 5 years ago they got out but took with them some nasty, painful memories.
Skyla tries to block them out by dancing, but they surface and all she can think about is him.
Kael wants to remember but just her, his firebird.
When a chance meeting brings them back together and truths are revealed, what will lie ahead for these two?
I love all of Dani René’s work, whether it’s a full length novel or a short novella like From the Ashes. She never fails to draw me into the world that her characters live in.
I’ll be reading Covet in the near future to find out the rest of Kael and Skyla’s story.
This prequel is so well written and developed that the next thing is to read the rest of the series.
Skylar and Kael met each other before – 5 years ago, to be exact – Skylar never saw his face, but they had a connection. They were forced to be together at that time.
Kael wants to meet Skylar again but does not want to bring up the past. Skylar dances to forget about the past. When they meet again, this time face to face, that connection is still there. Can they move past the circumstances of their initial meeting, to develop a relationship?
The is a wonderful prequel to a series, if this novella was that great I can’t wait to start the series.
Kael and Skyla left me needing more and wanting more. They have intense chemistry between them and I love and life for it! Steam levels for days!!
These two, are about to take me on one hell of a ride, and I’m ready for whatever they throw my way!
A short and highlyyyy steamy introduction to a series of forbidden couples. I was immediately invested into what was going on. It was entertaining. There was an underlying mystery that kept me on my toes. What exactly happened between these characters!??!?!? I went on to read the next books right away.
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This was a whole snack. Can’t wait to devour the entire series!
When she had barely turned 18, Skyla had been imprisoned, trained and sexually abused. While she was being trained, she fell in love with one man, who disappeared.
Somehow, she escaped, and now five years later, we are taken on an emotionally satisfying journey of acceptance and self-discovery and love.
Oh, holy hotness.
I’ve been dying to meet Kael and Skyla after all the teasers and here I am now.
So happy I finally had the chance.
Dani has created these amazingly entrancing characters and incredibly scorching story that has so many people talking about it.
I was pleasantly surprised to discover how rich, complex and detail filled a novella can actually be.
It’s an amazing start of what I’m sure will be an amazing series.
Can’t wait to see Kael again. *wink.wink*
By the way, have I mentioned how hot, sexy, dirty, naughty, kinky, filthy, fun all of this is? No? Well, I have now. What are you waiting for? Go. Read away. You won’t regret a single second of it.
Oh, and extra batteries… Have them around.
This novella was hot and hot and sexy. The chemistry between Skyla and Kael is crazy. Can’t wait to see what happens with the rest of the series. Enjoy
Wow! That was an intense novella. It is beyond sexy from beginning to end. It was also very emotional. The hints at the darker past between Skyla and Kael, and the secrets he is keeping kept the suspense at a high level. And that end! OMG I wanted to cry. Luckily, the next book was available so I could jump right in without missing a beat. This story is stuffed full of sexy scenes and emotional moments. It has complex characters and a story that has a lot of questions left unanswered. I recommend buying this one and the next at the same time so you won’t have to pause too long between them. It’s the only way to no get sucked into a book funk.
I wish all novellas were this good. This is an introduction to The Forbidden Series and I’m hooked. Skyla and Kael are a matched made in sexy hotness, seriously they are scorching together. We get flashes of Skyla’s past and how he fits into it. That ending is not what I’d call a cliffhanger more a you can’t leave it there moment.
wow this book was amazing! its about a young woman who runs away from her past. only she meets a guy who might just bring her past back. will she be pulled back into the life she once knew? read to find out.
Amazing I need more !
Wow another must read but left in a way that one I’m hanging out for the next book and two left with a book hangover from hell ..
Dani knows what she’s doing and this book definitely was no exception amazing Im left in a state of needing wanting waiting for more !
This novella introduces us to the characters of the forbidden series.
Skyla is a beautiful and sexy woman. The scenes with her Kota are very sexy. Kael is dominant, sexy male who is determined to get back what he lost. They have a dark intertwined past. This book is so hot and well written. Can’t wait for the rest !
What can I say? Yet another amazing, stunning novella from our author of twists and darkness.
This is the story of Kael and Skyla, who have dark past, and who want to forget, heal from their past at any rate… Can they heal from the depth of their darkness in each other’s arms?
That referance to phoenix was amazingly accurate for the story.
So this novella was hot and steamy and sexy.
Skyla works at a night club, Inferno. An elite club for the rich. And she has no problems with it. Why? Because here she is able to make her own decisions here. Able to decide what she wants to do and what she doesn’t want to do.
And Skyla hasn’t always had that option in life.
There was a time in her life when she was “Caged” and not able to make her own choices.
Kael is an artist but that hasn’t always been his life.
His life has been dark. Helping with the family business has been what he knew for most of his life.
But now that he’s out, he is on his own.
When his brother invite him to Inferno for the night, he knows he shouldn’t but he does anyway.
What happens when Kael sees someone from her past?
What happens when she doesn’t recognize him?
What happens when he tell her the truth?
Will she be able to handle it or will it undo her?
This book does end with a cliff hanger.
There are some very dark BDSM scenes in his book.
Overall I enjoyed this novella. Now to read the next book to see how it ends.
This was an amazing fast read! Skyla and Kael are meant to be together, they just need to find their way to together. I can’t wait to read more of their story!!
Will Skyla and Kael find love
This is my 3rd book by Dani and I love this steamy, second chance story of Skyla and Kael. Skyla is still looking for a love like she once had. Kael instantly recognizes his lost love. But how will Kael let Skyla know it’s him, and will she even want him? You have to read to find out and will love the ending!
This is one hot quick read!! Kael is one hot alpha male who you can’t help but love. He could save me any day ;). As for Skyla even though she’s had a rough time she’s one tough chick that she can handle anything. The love between these two is to hot to handle. Their just so sexy together. It’s a definite must read!! 5 hot sexy steamy stars *****
From the Ashes – A Forbidden Series Novella
(Forbidden Series 0.5)
by Dani René
From the Ashes was a great 5 star read. Dani has once again pulled me right in with her writing. I didn’t put it down until I was done. I will warn that this is a dark read that could have some triggers for some.
Skyla is an exotic dancer that continues to have nightmares/flashbacks from when she was held as a sex slave 5 years prior. There is one man that had made promises to her but she hasn’t seen him since that time.
Kael was a trainer in the organization. He has since left and when he goes into the club he is shocked to see her, the one woman who had his heart. Watch out, Phoenix, I’m coming for you.
When Kael pays to have a private session with Skyla, you can feel the connection between them. There is something familiar about Kael to Skyla, could it really be him? We get some very hot and steamy erotic scenes that will melt your kindle. We do end on a slight cliff hanger and now I’m anxiously waiting for the next book in the series, Covet. I have to see what happens. If you’re looking for a great erotic, sexy read with great characters 1-click and get started now on this series.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.