From USA Today best selling Author Vanessa Fewings comes a scorching new novel set in London.
A woman’s first ménage à trois romance with two mysterious British men with untold influence. Their love fuels the power that pervades London.From an early age, Emily lived for the violin.Practices were a joy. Recitals were a celebration. She only felt truly alive when the meticulously crafted, finely … were a celebration. She only felt truly alive when the meticulously crafted, finely tuned, string instrument was in her firm grasp.
You could say that Emily lived for the violin, and that it was her true love. You would have been right…
…but that all changed the day she met Xander Rothschild.
Emily Rampling thought she understood the nature of power.
But she didn’t know the unexpected forms power could take, bending and adapting to suit its needs. She wasn’t aware of the ways power could infiltrate unnoticed into the highest echelons of government, soaking the most hallowed chambers with its influence.
She didn’t realize the methods in which power could weave an invisible fabric that manipulated society with hidden secrets and unannounced agendas.
In fact, Emily Rampling didn’t understand anything at all about the nature of power.
But she was about to find out.
About the ways power could pulse.
About the ways power could penetrate.
About the ways power could PERVADE.
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Be aware and prepared this is not your average love story.
Emily is a talented violinist. She has been blessed and has worked hard to share her gift with the world . Her greatest dream would to one day play with the London Symphony Orchestra and she feels that she is well on her way and on the right track.
A chance meeting with Xander and she now finds herself wanting things that she has never dreamed of for herself …was this fate?
She soon discovers that her love, the man she has promised to marry has another side, a secret life and he has been protecting her. Xander’s old world has now collided with his new life and Emily now finds herself in the presence of a very mysterious man .
James is powerful, secretive, seductive and oh so manipulative. He has the key to her fiancé’s past and now may hold the power for their future .
A ménage that will have you gasping, wanting and sitting in utter disbelief as you can wait to keep turning the pages . Enthralling, seductive , and oh so addictive !! Loved it !
I cannot wait to see where Vanessa takes us in book two!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
5+ Stars!
The Review:
Shew… where do I even begin with this one?
Simply put, PERVADE LONDON is an exquisite, masterful piece of art! It swept me away to the enchanting streets of London and lavished upon me a provocative romance between Xavier and James – two elusive men who will seduce you – and Emily, a competent heroine who will surely charm you. And the story? Will utterly pervade you.
Story/Characters…
Emily Rampling is a simple girl with a simple life. She’s also a rising star amongst her peers. A budding violinist with a bright, promising future on a path provided by her deaf mother who would never hear her play. While busking one day at Piccadilly, she runs across a mysterious man she feels compelled to help.
A stolen violin, a curry meal for two, and a priceless gift set these two strangers on an unexpected, salacious and intriguing path neither of them expected.
Xavier Rothschild is a polished, brilliant, eccentric, complicated and dangerous man. He grew up to lead an extraordinary life. Not because of the silver spoon he was provided, but because of his unique ability to observe, read and dissect everything and everyone around him. He’d give Sherlock Holmes a run for his money and probably jump above him, leaving Mr. Holmes baffled as to how he got so high. He’s a man with secrets and when he meets Emily, his life has taken a very different turn than the one he was leading just days before. She comes to him in a time of need and her generosity, kindness and inner light pull him in.
Captivated and compelled by one another, they can’t resist the allure. So they embark on a journey with conditions and a warning – his life is arduous to the extreme, so she’s never to ask about his past and always do as she’s told.
There’s a sinister obstacle lurking in the shadows. James Ballad – enigmatic, seductive, confident and the absolute deadliest of men – who seems to be pulling all the strings. He walks into a crowded room, and everyone disappears, leaving only him and his prey. He’s the man neither Xavier nor Emily can deny.
My Thoughts…
From the moment I started this one, I was completely absorbed. Riveted to the pages as the story unfolded, weaving its way into my heart and soul. Xavier was dreamy and original. His prowess unparallelled. James was erotic and powerful. A lethal alpha male who pushed all my hot buttons. Emily was a heroine I couldn’t help but love. Beautiful and curious, her temperament on par with someone I could easily connect with.
This story was gripping, entertaining and sensational. I loved every thrilling moment. The author flawlessly lays out a brainteaser I was succulently consumed by.
And those love scenes? My goodness! Perfectly carnal and positively lascivious. The chemistry between James, Xavier, and Emily was scorchingly hot, hot, hot! Absolutely torrid! I couldn’t get enough.
The Wrap Up:
I’m a huge fan of this author. If you’ve read my reviews, you know this to be true. I can never get enough of her stories. There’s a reason for this. She writes beautifully, without exception. There’s always something unique in her stories. They are creative, exciting, and I’m always fascinated by the plot and the rapturous journey it takes us on. I’m always surprised by the outcome. Her characters never cease to WOW me on every level. Intelligent, unmatched, sensual and always, always interesting.
PERVADE LONDON is just such a story. A sparkling jewel in her ever-growing treasury of phenomenal reads. I can’t wait for book two!
I enjoyed reading this and love the characters and storyline! This book has intrigue, suspense, romance and a lot more. The characters Xander and James are not they seem to be at first and Emily soon finds out some but wants to learn more. There is a love triangle between the three of them but do they all feel the same way about each other. I was drawn in and could not put it down till I finished reading it. The ending has a cliff hanger and I look forward to reading the next book Montego Bay !
What the eff did I just read is what I was thinking when I finished this book. I mean I had so many emotions going through me and I just wanted more I needed more because this story is dark and disturbing and everything in between. I mean you have love, pain, control and the most important part of this story is power. You will find that people think they have all the power and control when in reality another person is running the show. My mind was all over the place and even though I have read Menage a Trois before this one effing blew me away.
This is a story about a violinist who thought she had it all until she meet a man named Xander and her whole life changes right before her and her dreams and ambitions are changed in an instant. She has this beautiful romance with Xander until his past comes barreling for him and her life with Xander changes.
See Xander has a lover James that wants him back and is willing to do anything to have him back. He is even willing to share so to speak because James owns Xander and Xander knows this but he wants Emily and does not want to give her up. So Emily is willing to do things she never thought she would just to please Xander and James.
I have to say that when James was introduced I was determined to hate him know matter what because he was a complete arse and I really did want to hate him but as I was reading I found out why he was the way he was and I started to like him. By the end of this book I was leaning more towards like for him but I need more.
This is a brilliant masterpiece. In true Fewings style, Vanessa delivers a truly engaging suspense with tasteful intimacy. I absolutely loved it.
Emily Rampling’s not sure what’s going on. I found that I was feeling the same way when trying to figure out who Xander Rothschild is and where this story was going. This is why I think it took me so long to read. It took me a while to figure out what our author’s vision for her characters was or did I really figure anything out.
On the plus side it’s what kept me reading because I have to figure out this puzzle our author has created. Xander is a man that you don’t know what to believe. James Ballad is a man who attracts attention. His beginning conversations with Xander upped my curiosity and that’s the point where the fog seemed to lift and the story started to click for me. This is a reminder that you have to give a book a chance. He seems to manipulate things and had me wondering if he was trying to manipulate us as well.
I’ve read or listened to a few of the books Ms. Fewings has written and this is the first book where it took me a little while to warm up to the characters. With James, I don’t know that “warm up to” is how I would describe my feelings. But if not for him, I have to wonder if my confusion would have continued throughout the whole story. I think this is one reason that a duet was needed. Like a flower, things take time to grow and reveal themselves. The ending was a great way to get us ready for book two. I’m interested to see what will get revealed there.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Emily is a gifted violinist who is relentless in pursuing the thing she wants. She dreamed of going to the London Symphony Orchestra but everything changes the moment she helped Xander.
Xander(Xavier) is the kind of man who will protect the people he cared for. His past is a mystery and as if he just wants to forget all about it.
The story gets very interesting when James comes in. He’s the kind of man who gets what he wants. I totally don’t like him the way he manipulates the lives of the people around him, but at the same time, I’m intrigued by what motivates him to do what he did. He’s just too much at times.
Pervade London is more than I expected. It holds my interest right from the very beginning of this beautifully crafted novel. The author’s writing is marvelous. In terms of narrative, plot, pace, and characterization Vanessa Fewings nailed it.
This is not standalone but the idea that book 2 is coming excites me. I want more of Emily, James, & Xander, can’t wait! If you enjoy a very, very steamy(you’ve been warned), sexy, mysterious and intriguing storylines, you’ll love Pervade London.
Vanessa Fewings writes a captivating, sensual story with suspense.
Emily is a young aspiring violinist. Her ordinary life is changed when she meets two gorgeous and mysterious men, bringing her into a web of lies, deceit and secrets.
Emily is talented, curious with a sense of adventure. She has a good heart. She’s also strong and willing to fight for what she wants. She’s not afraid to stand up to people, even if the person is a very powerful and dangerous man. This is what made me like her. She’s comfortable with who she is, but also has insecurities and vulnerability. I don’t fault Xavier and James for being drawn to her.
Xavier is beyond intelligent with an ability like no other. From the first moment of meeting him, you can tell there is something different about him. He’s protected about those he cares about and his elusiveness made him intriguing.
While Xavier is more subtle, James is ruthless, controlling, manipulating people to get what he wants. And he always gets it. No one dares to defy him, except for a feisty violinist, which is the bane of his existence. Their encounters were heated and sexually charged. You could slide the tension with a knife.
With James’ dominating allure and Xavier’s protectiveness, it was impossible to resist these two men. I understood how Emily was pulled towards them as a moth to a flame. In ways they give each other what they needed. Oh, and the sexytimes were temperature raising, off the charts hot. This is a menage where all three participants are involved with one another.
James and Xavier’s past and relationship had me interested. Since Pervade London is written only in Emily’s POV, not much was revealed. Xavier and James where quite vague when talking about their past. I’m actually happy that it was written the way it was, because I got to experience all of it as Emily did. Plus, it easy to imagine myself in place of Emily. There will be book two, which means there’s more of Emily, Xavier and James. Hopefully, we will learn more about these men.
4.5 intriguing stars
I’ll start by saying that this had to be one of the hottest sexiest books of this year. It has a lot of steam, quite on the edge sometimes but oh does the forbidden just feels good.
MMF (two male one female) is, in full discloser, not something I normally seek out. At first I wasn’t sure if this book wouldn’t be too much for me exactly for this reason but hey, it’s Vanessa and I loved her previous book so I took the risk and dived into it not really knowing what to expect. I couldn’t be happier I took the risk.
It’s such a captivating story, one that will make you an addict. Young girl thrown into the world of power, somehow unwillingly finds herself in the most bizarre situations.The characters are complex. Throughout the book they develop but stay true to their essence of the characters. I loved them all, but Emily is my hero. I enjoyed the fact that Vanessa didn’t try to ‘romanticise’ her, but described her in such a realistic way.
Pervade London is unlike anything I’ve read and I just couldn’t put it down. I loved every second and I seriously can’t wait for the next book!
Another great book by the author and even if it’s the first book in this duet, you have to read it because it’s more than just a love story between a woman and two powerful men.
From the first scenes you are drawn in a word that makes you think ‘oh, i think i know how this will play out ‘ but trust me you don’t.
There are so many moments of awe and what just happened, just like a rollercoaster of feelings and turns and twists that will keep you wanting more of this great book.
I think it’s a perfect mix between the characters with a great heroine, young but so full of life and wanting to live up to all of her expectations and discover things that maybe aren’t for her but the author has developed a strong and great heroine that just doesn’t know the meaning of word NO.
As for the two men, i just have two words: crazy perfection, because they are like Ying and Yang but their chemistry and feelings for each other is more powerful than anything.
Unanswered questions that hopefully will be met in the next book.
Read it and you won’t regret it.
Powerful and Enchanting
From the opening scene, Pervade is a nonstop ride full of mystery and intrigue.
Xander captured her heart
Xavier held it in the palm of his hand
And James – James brought them all together
I love Fewings work and Pervade London was no exception
You have all this 007 spy stuff going on all around you and yet you know absolutely nothing that is happening -this is not a bad thing -it just ups the ante.
Then you have the guys – you know them but do you truly know them?
And the secondary characters – it is like some of them know but you can’t figure out how they know – or what they know.
An all senses on alert tangled tale of three talented, twisted and tantalizing souls
Don’t pass this duet up
Oh My Gosh!!!! What in the world did I just read? This is the first book by Vanessa Fewings that I have read but it certainly won’t be the last. I am so intrigued by the whole story surrounding Emily, Xavier and James and how will it all end?? “Love isn’t allowed at Pervade”, or is it? I am not sure, but I hope we find out the answer to that question in book 2 along with the millions of other questions I have surrounding these characters. This book was extremely well written, and HOT, HOT, HOT. I am so looking forward to book 2. I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book for an honest review
After finishing Pervade London by Vanessa Fewings, I feel like a hurricane has hit me and torn apart my mind. I have no idea what to feel. I have so many questions. I am aroused, intrigued and just hypnotized by this mysterious world and it’s inhabitants. I am high from the emotional ride and don’t know how to come down.
Emily, a simple girl with extraordinary talent in playing violin is caught in the web of the secret world of power games in London by pure coincidence. She meets two extraordinary men who change her life forever. I was freaking out so much throughout the book. The story has layers after layers. And even after finishing it I am not sure about the truth. The mind games. The dangerous life threatening secrets. The highly erotic encounters with most delicious feelings. The love, lust and heartbreaks. I couldn’t come up for air at all.
Vanessa Fewings doesn’t write words. She writes dreams, illusions and sensuality. Her words bleed feelings in the pages. She transferred my mind to unreal realms. The two mega rich, super powerful and extraordinary talented men have stolen my heart. I am under their spell. I lost sense of my surroundings. All I could feel was the mesmerizing words of Vanessa Fewings.
Ready to get your mind blown away by Pervade London. It is exotic, enticing and extraordinary. It is mystery, thriller, mind games and erotic romance wrapped up in beautiful writing of Vanessa Fewings.
Received ARC for Honest Review
This book grabbed me from the opening page. There’s a lot going on in this story. At one point my head felt like it was spinning. So many feelings going on at once I literally was out of breath by the conclusion of book one. This is so much more than just a ménage â trois story. It’s a smartly written story full of intrigue, mystery, action, education, romance and heat. In addition to the emotions this story will evoke in you we get to look behind the curtain into what really goes in the world we currently live in. I believe there’s more truth to this book than what the general population is privy to on a daily basis. If we knew how the world operates behind the scenes we would all be scared out of our wits.
I don’t do spoilers cause I don’t feel it’s fair to the author. However, in this case I so want to because there’s so much to discuss..
The chemistry of Emily, James and Xander will leave you breathless, hungover, happy, and sad. You may find yourself understanding more about the human spirit and how it feels to be so different from others. Yes, there is plenty of heat in this book but it comes from a different place. This may sound strange but it’s needed. It’s the outlet and the unconditional love that exists for this trio that helps them deal and cope with everything thrown at them in their individual and collective lives. Although Emily is the female lead, the heroine so to speak, each one plays a vital role on this book. I don’t think I could ever go through what Emily does but it is truly unconditional love. James is an enigma. He’s like a chameleon and does what needs to be done. Xander, is for whom my heart broke. It is beyond my comprehension to have to live on a daily basis with all he has to endure. When you read the book you will get a better appreciation of what his situation is and understand why he needs them both.
You’ll also have your villains, people of mystery, and beauty that all add to this complex story.
I feel at this point I have to stop because I so want to discuss this book. Like I said before I don’t do spoilers so I fear I will just keep repeating myself in creative ways. I’m not generally a person who reads many ménage â trois books, but this one drew me in because of the blurb. It seemed like an interesting story and complex book. It definitely is more than I bargained for. I’m so looking forward to book two. I can’t imagine what this author has in store for us but I’m sure my roller coaster ride will continue. Let me also add I read this book in Ione sitting. I couldn’t put it down. Kudos, to the author.
I need to gather my thoughts after reading this book. Fast paced, intrigue filled in a crazy James Bondesque manner, extremely hot, at times frustrating through unanswered questions, a bit mad, in the best way;did I mention hot? Filled with twists and turns that will have you spinning, Pervade London is a book that rewards the reader in its delightful outrageousness. Xavier and James! Delicious! Emily: feisty, talented, clever, witty, determined and much more adventurous than she appeared to be!
I was left feeling I should read it again again immediately so as to relish each naughty, thrilling minute, and I will, just before the next book crashes onto my kindle!
Sexy and Sophisticated!
Vanessa’s books are always a thrill ride! They encompass everything you want in a romance novel.
Pervade London did have a tad more je ne sais quoi.
The ménage between Emily, Xavier and James was so incredibly hot. Oh my James….it’s my favorite. He is a riddle wrapped in a mystery and I crave more.
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 5/5
Main Characters~ 5/5
Secondary Characters~ 5/5
The Feels~ 5/5
Pacing~ 5/5
Addictiveness~5/5
Theme or Tone~ 5/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 5/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 5/5
Originality~ 5/5
Ending~ 5/5
Book Cover~ Fantastic
Series~ Pervade Duet #1
Would I read more from this author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Pervade London is book one in the Pervade Duet by Vanessa Fewings. This is my very first book by Ms. Fewings. Where do I start with this? How do I describe a book to you that completely blew my mind? My emotions are all over the place. For most of this book, my heart was racing. I both cursed and proclaimed my love to the author.
Let’s start with Emily Rampling. She is a twenty three year old violinist. Music is her heart and soul. It has been since she was a small child. She has devoted her life to learning to make her violin sing. It is an extension of herself. She is currently attending a music academy on scholarship. Her dream is to secure a place in the London Symphony Orchestra. On a night no different than so many other nights, when Emily meets a man in need, she offers a kindness and her life would be forever changed.
Xander Rothschild is thirty three years old and is beyond the genius level of intellect. At his lowest point, a beautiful, kind woman offered him kindness and a helping hand. He knows he should stay away from her. His life has no room for her in it. He shouldn’t draw her into his darkness. But he can’t resist her.
“You’re my greatest love.”
These two quickly fall in love and spend six months of bliss. But the mystery of Xander’s past comes back to haunt them in the form of a man named James Ballad. There is such a fine line between love and hate. James has ripped away everything that Emily loves. She should hate him. I hated him.
“I was being drawn toward this man like the pull of centrifugal force, no matter how much I tried to resist.”
I spent a good part of this book having no idea what was going on. James and Xander are clearly involved in things that are dark and mysterious. I do want to tell you that explanations are given in time, though. You aren’t left wondering. James was the leader, the conductor if you will. He waved his baton and everyone performed as expected. Except Emily that is.
“James was the director of all the chaos.”
My heart broke for Emily over and over again. She was thrust into circumstances she had no idea how to navigate. She had happiness given and taken away from her over and over again. She was asked to make sacrifices for causes that weren’t hers to bear. Through it all, though, she was strong and her heart was full of love for both Xander and for James.
“Owning you is a privilege I accept.”
This is a duet so things are left hanging. I sincerely hope that Vanessa is typing her fingers to the bone getting the conclusion of this story ready for us. Because I need it now! This is a ménage, there are interactions both between the three of these characters together and also between the two men. The sexy scenes are hotter than hot. But there is so much more to this. There is intrigue, mystery, and the dark power behind the scenes of government that we don’t hear about. That the people you think are running things aren’t the ones in charge at all. I do know that my love for Emily in this book is one hundred percent. My feelings for Xander wavered a bit. My feelings for James ran hot and cold. Like Emily, I wanted to hate him, but also saw something redeemable there. Something that draws me in and makes me want to find the good in him. I’ll have to wait until book two, Pervade Montego Bay comes out to see if that will happen. I couldn’t put this down. It is clearly a book that is going to stay with me. It was something completely different for me and I am so glad I took the leap. I hope you will too.
Pervade London is the hottest book of 2019! Vanessa sure knows how to write them! This thrilling book about Emily, Xander/Xavier, and James will captivate you from the first chapter.
Emily is a violin protege who was encouraged by her deaf mother to take up the violin when she was 8 yo. She is attending the Academy, a prestigious school, on scholarships, and busking in the tube when she meets Xander. What they have is so special and they are very happy, even as Xander tells her she can never ask about his past. Until, after 6 months, his past intrudes in their lives as James. Beautiful, arrogant, terrifying James.
There are secrets between James and Xavier. Personal history. Work secrets. Emily’s innocence appeals to James. These three have some hotter than hot scenes that will have you fanning yourself and sticking your head in the fridge to cool down!
We are left at a pivotal point in Emily’s life where she has to face the consequences of her actions. Book 2 is off to Jamaica man! Can’t wait!!
Pervade London is amazing and very sexy.
James Ballad, you’re drawn to his power, but you develop this love hate relationship with his character.I adore his charcter the most.
Emily loves Xavier first and later grows to love James.
Xavier is ol genius with the heart of gold who just wants to protect those he loves.
When I started reading I couldn’t put down.Vanessa Fewings is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Hot-Sexy-Amazing ready by Vanessa Fewings.
This book absolutely blew me off of my feet!! I have always loved Vanessa Fewings books. But this one, WOW!! The dialogue, the secrets, the lies, the circumstances. They all add up to make one delicious, page turning read that you won’t be able to put down!!
I felt physically and emotionally Involved from the first word. She drags you into a world full of lust, lies and situations you don’t see coming!! It takes an interesting turn of three people and a secretive, dirty world that is being controlled by one hot, alpha male.
Emily is your female that won’t take no for an answer and stands up for herself and those she loves. She makes the best of a situation simply to get what she wants in the end. She loves and protects as fiercely as possible.
I’m absolutely in love with James, Xavier, and Emily. You need this book in your life today and experience them for yourself NOW!!!