I thought I could leave The Sect behind, and I made a life for myself away from them. They pulled me back in, but now some of them don’t seem very happy to have me around. Too bad.
So amazing!! Love the erotic scenes and chemistry. Interesting story, so action packed. Could not put it down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
lolee60
2 years ago
This is a story of greed, betrayal and a group of men known as the Council. Neither Christian nor Stephanie agreed to this controlled life, but both were born into it. Now they realize that someone wants one or both of them dead and the love that Christian has felt for Stephanie all these years is finally shown. This is a good story, filled with danger and passion. A spanking romance with anal.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
mybattista
2 years ago
Christian being given Stephanie’s hand in marriage is the tip of the iceberg
Wow, Piper hits it out of the ball park with this dark romance with plot twists that you will never see coming! Christian may be the black sheep of the family but forcing him to marry Stephanie may be fate calling his name. Stephanie has hated Christian but maybe being contracted to marry him is bringing her fantasies to life. Their two families entwined with a higher calling that casts shadows over their marriage. You will be on a roller coaster guessing who done it and even then you won’t believe the outcome!
Author
bo0ksl0th
2 years ago
It’s a twisted and convoluted backstory that will have you guessing through the whole book. A dark religious sect with an even darker purpose – utterly ruling the lives of those around them and controlling the lives of the founding families as though they were puppets on strings. All it takes is a sealed box with a name of a boy given to a girl to opened her birthday for it be Divine intervention from above. Or is it? She is given away with no say to the name in the box. If she disobeys, she will die and her family will die. But she will fight.
He knows there is something wrong with the system. He’s not drinking the Kool-Aid, but he will take his prize because he had always wanted her. He will take her and still find a way to burn place to the ground. Because not everything is as it seems and some enemies maybe allies or even lovers that have been waiting for their moment.
It’s a well written story that is steamy and suspenseful at the same time. Ms. Stone just keeps getting better and better.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
snuglebunnie
2 years ago
Given is not the sweet, flowers, candle light, girl next door HEA romance. Stephanie and Christian, live in a community that is controlled by the Sacred Sect.
When the Sect arranges their marriage it is for convenience not love. Their attraction to each other is strong and the denial to that attraction is just a strong. The Given, has action, passion along with a story that never goes in the direction you think it will.
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kayepleasedontplagiarizemyreview
2 years ago
ONE INTERESTING EXPERIENCE!!!
Crap on toast! Piper delivers one intriguing approach with this thrilling storyline and gripping plot, fusing this baby together seamlessly. A swirling throng of vexing circumstances and inexplicable events, propel those churning emotions into play, front and center. Toss in drama, turmoil, distress, underlying threats, danger, deception, mounting suspense and nerve racking situations along with a boatload of chaos while dodging sinister intentions, you have one block busting adventure. One non-stop, action packed, hard hitting, pulse racing, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, block busting bombshell, blasting this gem to staggering heights. Seizing the moment, traversing the trials and tribulations, along with shocking twists, sharp corners and thin lines, testing our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. Intense attraction and chemistry sizzles, alluring and mesmerizing, binding them to one another beautifully. The personalities are well matched and blended with enough flaws for diversity. The characters and scenes are so colorfully descriptive it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Fantastic job Piper, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
Author
goldencat22
2 years ago
A dark romance where two opposing families and a marriage of convenience between Stephanie (FMC) and Christian make them learn to trust each other. Especially when they cant trust anyone else including their own families mainly because they are all connected with The Council a clandestine organisation that controls their lives. Who are the reason Stephanie and Christian are married in the first place. With secrets used a bargaining chips, violence, threats and murder. Christian uses own brand of coercion which means plenty of spanking and sex to get Stephanie to follow his orders for her own protection. A novel way of doing that, lol. Still it makes for a hot read thats for sure. Im just wondering of there might be another book after this one? It feels like there could be more to this story especially with Matteo and The Council. I would definitely read it if there was because i really enjoyed reading this book. Its dark and steamy so its right up my street
Author
marybeth
2 years ago
Wow…this did not go the way I thought it would. Stephanie and Christian are forced to marry by the Sacred Sect, a secret group that controls their community. Christian is a man that wants control of his wife. Stephanie wants nothing to do with him even though she finds him attractive and wants him. Once married, the mystery of who is controlling the Sect and who wants them dead begins. I enjoyed this story. Piper Stone writes such a compelling story that you have to read along to find out what happens. She is a must read author for me! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Author
elizabethjones
2 years ago
This is a fantastic book and Piper Stone at her best. Christian and Stephanie are the perfect couple even with all the tension and lack of trust between them. They were destined to be together and the sex is hot, hot, hot. Trust is a rare commodity in the world of the sect even among parents and children and between siblings. The story unfolds in a murky world full of intrigue , money and violence and Christian has to uncover the secrets and keep himself and Stephanie alive while he does it. The twist at the end is totally unexpected and will make you shake your head. The ending is so sweet and so perfect, a great read.
By piperstone
So amazing!! Love the erotic scenes and chemistry. Interesting story, so action packed. Could not put it down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a story of greed, betrayal and a group of men known as the Council. Neither Christian nor Stephanie agreed to this controlled life, but both were born into it. Now they realize that someone wants one or both of them dead and the love that Christian has felt for Stephanie all these years is finally shown. This is a good story, filled with danger and passion. A spanking romance with anal.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Christian being given Stephanie’s hand in marriage is the tip of the iceberg
Wow, Piper hits it out of the ball park with this dark romance with plot twists that you will never see coming! Christian may be the black sheep of the family but forcing him to marry Stephanie may be fate calling his name. Stephanie has hated Christian but maybe being contracted to marry him is bringing her fantasies to life. Their two families entwined with a higher calling that casts shadows over their marriage. You will be on a roller coaster guessing who done it and even then you won’t believe the outcome!
It’s a twisted and convoluted backstory that will have you guessing through the whole book. A dark religious sect with an even darker purpose – utterly ruling the lives of those around them and controlling the lives of the founding families as though they were puppets on strings. All it takes is a sealed box with a name of a boy given to a girl to opened her birthday for it be Divine intervention from above. Or is it? She is given away with no say to the name in the box. If she disobeys, she will die and her family will die. But she will fight.
He knows there is something wrong with the system. He’s not drinking the Kool-Aid, but he will take his prize because he had always wanted her. He will take her and still find a way to burn place to the ground. Because not everything is as it seems and some enemies maybe allies or even lovers that have been waiting for their moment.
It’s a well written story that is steamy and suspenseful at the same time. Ms. Stone just keeps getting better and better.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Given is not the sweet, flowers, candle light, girl next door HEA romance. Stephanie and Christian, live in a community that is controlled by the Sacred Sect.
When the Sect arranges their marriage it is for convenience not love. Their attraction to each other is strong and the denial to that attraction is just a strong. The Given, has action, passion along with a story that never goes in the direction you think it will.
ONE INTERESTING EXPERIENCE!!!
Crap on toast! Piper delivers one intriguing approach with this thrilling storyline and gripping plot, fusing this baby together seamlessly. A swirling throng of vexing circumstances and inexplicable events, propel those churning emotions into play, front and center. Toss in drama, turmoil, distress, underlying threats, danger, deception, mounting suspense and nerve racking situations along with a boatload of chaos while dodging sinister intentions, you have one block busting adventure. One non-stop, action packed, hard hitting, pulse racing, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, block busting bombshell, blasting this gem to staggering heights. Seizing the moment, traversing the trials and tribulations, along with shocking twists, sharp corners and thin lines, testing our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. Intense attraction and chemistry sizzles, alluring and mesmerizing, binding them to one another beautifully. The personalities are well matched and blended with enough flaws for diversity. The characters and scenes are so colorfully descriptive it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Fantastic job Piper, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
A dark romance where two opposing families and a marriage of convenience between Stephanie (FMC) and Christian make them learn to trust each other. Especially when they cant trust anyone else including their own families mainly because they are all connected with The Council a clandestine organisation that controls their lives. Who are the reason Stephanie and Christian are married in the first place. With secrets used a bargaining chips, violence, threats and murder. Christian uses own brand of coercion which means plenty of spanking and sex to get Stephanie to follow his orders for her own protection. A novel way of doing that, lol. Still it makes for a hot read thats for sure. Im just wondering of there might be another book after this one? It feels like there could be more to this story especially with Matteo and The Council. I would definitely read it if there was because i really enjoyed reading this book. Its dark and steamy so its right up my street
Wow…this did not go the way I thought it would. Stephanie and Christian are forced to marry by the Sacred Sect, a secret group that controls their community. Christian is a man that wants control of his wife. Stephanie wants nothing to do with him even though she finds him attractive and wants him. Once married, the mystery of who is controlling the Sect and who wants them dead begins. I enjoyed this story. Piper Stone writes such a compelling story that you have to read along to find out what happens. She is a must read author for me! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a fantastic book and Piper Stone at her best. Christian and Stephanie are the perfect couple even with all the tension and lack of trust between them. They were destined to be together and the sex is hot, hot, hot. Trust is a rare commodity in the world of the sect even among parents and children and between siblings. The story unfolds in a murky world full of intrigue , money and violence and Christian has to uncover the secrets and keep himself and Stephanie alive while he does it. The twist at the end is totally unexpected and will make you shake your head. The ending is so sweet and so perfect, a great read.