I fought my way back, and now I’m possessed.I’ve healed the wounds that kept me trapped.I’m done fighting it.I’m hers.Completely.I just don’t know if she feels the same.What if the empire we’ve been building crumbles along with our love?Possessed by Lies is Book 5 in the Truth or Lies Series.
Oh man, this book is a real “edge of seat” read! Each book as it goes on to next has more excitement, passion, action and twists! Sometimes I felt by comments that were made that I was reading a medieval book but with yachts.
I just couldn’t put it down. I am surprised that Kia and Enzo are still alive. Each book gets more challenging for them.
All the drama and fighting. Their fathers were real horrible men! I cant believe what they are doing and have already did to Kia and Enzo. There are a few things I have questions about but might be answered in next and final book
Am I to believe what I see? Am I to think what I hear is the gospel? In most cases, probably. But, not in this book. Seeing is not believing, You learn to question everything. Let the games continue. Who is to say Kai will win or lose? And if she does win or lose, will it really turn out that way or just another optical illusion?
But there’s one strong thing that Kai has going for her. She knows how to keep secrets. And, she has a secret that will ensure she wins the game she chooses to play …. Either way, win or lose, she wins! So let the games begin, again. Kai will be the winner.
And I wouldn’t worry about Enzo. He’ll find a way to victory, even if he single handedly has to wipe out every traitorous soul that betrayed him. Yes, let the REAL games begin. I almost feel sorry for Felix.
Felix may be smart, but maybe he’s too smart for his own britches. He and his team of turncoats may think they have won. Ohhhh, if only they knew!!!!!
But, in the end, I just really, really hope that Kai gets to do what she’s warned Felix she’ll do … he won’t need his cojones anyway.
We’ll see it all come down in the next book. I so hope Zeke and Langston are still alive. Anxiously awaiting Consumed by Truths. It’s going to be a page turner.
He has fought his way through everything and now he hopes it all ends well. Will it? Can he prove his is finally clear of his lies? Will their love just grow stronger? Will it all end in tears? See how it goes
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Enzo And Kai’s Emotionally Riveting Story Continues With Fantastically Angsty Twists And Turns As Readers Root For Their HEA!
This is book five of six in the Truth or Lies series. Each book reads like a roller coaster, with unexpected gut-clenching twists and turns. Enzo and Kai both grew up in a brutal world, but one was raised in luxury and the other in extreme poverty. They have an undeniable connection, but every time they cross paths or begin to drop their defenses, something seems to pull them apart. There are many questions and many lies, but answers do come with patience. The books are best read back to back since the plot is very complex. This review attempts to summarize earlier books as a refresher.
From book one:
Enzo Black, seventeen, grew up in comfort and has more money than he will ever need, but his life has not been easy. As the son of Mr. Black, he has an image to maintain. There is no room for feelings for a killer like him. Trained in the family business, he is expected to one day take over. His second hands are the two best friends he grew up with, Langston and Zeke. Having his trusted friends at his side in a dark world dominated by hardened criminals provides a welcome level of comfort. Langston is more brain, while Zeke is more brawn. Both are loyal. They are his family.
Katherine Miller, sixteen, hasn’t’ been to school in weeks, choosing to work and steal instead to help put food on the table and pay rent for the trailer she shares with her father. First on the list, however, is paying off her father’s debt. Kai’s mother died from cancer when she was small, leaving her father with medical expenses in the millions. The debt collectors have to be paid, and one day Kai will have to pay with her body, but she works and steals to delay that inevitability.
When Enzo and Kai meet by chance, they both feel electrified. Enzo’s feelings come to life despite himself, and Kai has never been so attracted to a boy before. But when they meet again, it is not by chance. Enzo has a job to do, and Kai is his job. He promises to let her leave town, but in a cruel twist of fate Kai is taken and sold. Six years later Kai is back and she wants answers. They play a game of Truth or Lies but Kai loses her freedom to Enzo.
The next Mr. Black will earn his or her place according to the rules set forth by the last two to compete for the title: their fathers. The Rinaldi and Miller families have competed for the title for generations. As only children, Enzo and Kai must compete since it is now known that she is not dead. There will be five competitions, each with a clear winner. Three out of five wins the title.
From book two:
Enzo, twenty-four, and Kai, twenty-three, must run Mr. Black’s empire together until a winner is determined. Enzo has run it as Mr. Black for three years already, and though Kai has great street smarts and is quite capable of standing up for herself, she lacks experience as a leader. When things get personal, the two clash professionally. Kai uses her equal footing with Enzo to hurt him, but it comes with a price. When the first round of the game begins, they had reached a tentative peace, but winning comes at a price as well, as Kai learns.
Heartbroken by Kai’s betrayal, as evidenced by the rumors that damage his reputation in the underworld, and not denied by Kai herself later, Enzo arranges to sell her to Milo Wallace. Another round of Truths, though, has him and Kai both spiraling out of control and the entire team scrambling. Kai had only been in hiding to heal from the beating she got from Milo, and Enzo admits it had been her father, not him, that sold her years ago.
From book three:
An alliance is formed with Rowan Evan who rescues Kai from Milo Wallace, but a war is simmering. Enzo, Kai, Langston and Zeke board the Savage and head out to sea to keep their whereabouts unknown and to buy time. Liesel Dunn, Enzo’s friend from his teen years, is forced to join them due to her role in the first game – as Enzo’s date. Liesel makes no secret of her feelings for Enzo, and he doesn’t do quite enough to discourage her. He still considers Liesel his “everything.” Her history with Enzo presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Kai.
The truths unveiled before departure leave Kai and Enzo damaged. Kai deals with the fact that both her father and Enzo sold her as well as the many lies she grew up with. Enzo struggles with his guilt and his determination to make things right with Kai. He grows emotionally during this time. He wavers between needing Kai forever and sending her away from Black for her own good at the first opportunity. A second game takes place aboard ship, but Zeke and Liesel get pulled into it. Kai’s relationship with Zeke is strengthened as a result, but Enzo damages his with Liesel, whom he no longer considers his everything. Enzo wins, tying the game. The war must take place before they can all return home. Blood spills in this heartbreaking battle. Zeke is shot protecting Kai, then his body washes overboard in a storm. Milo escapes so the battle must continue another day, but Black isn’t prepared to face off and win against the enemies Milo organized. Enzo and Kai both make foolish and out of character choices in their attempts to make a deal with Milo, which conveniently lead to another cliffhanger as readers wait to see who Milo chooses to take captive.
From book four:
Enzo willingly surrenders to Milo; he is ready to win the title and hand the empire, and his life, over to Milo in exchange for a promise to leave Kai alone. Kai and Langston are devastated, but Liesel shows up to motivate them. At Surrender, Kai discovers Enzo has been quietly saving women from trafficking in addition to running the underworld, cementing her belief that she must take his place. The third brutal game brings them together again at Surrender, several weeks later. Enzo wins. Kai takes advantage of Enzo’s injuries and convinces Milo to take her instead. Once Enzo realizes she is gone, he sets to work on a rescue plan. Just Enzo goes in, Kai is brutally raped by Milo, who shares his devastating story with her. Milo, Felix, and Piedro were Enzo’s half brothers. They always knew about Enzo and were trained to be backup candidates to compete for the Black title. At age thirteen, their father had brought Enzo to them and ordered Enzo to shoot one as a test. Milo’s motivation was revenge for Piedro’s death. Kai kills Milo during his attack. Six weeks later she is still refusing to speak to Enzo and uncertain how to handle the fact that she is pregnant, doesn’t know who the father is, and is immersed in a dangerous world.
In book five:
Enzo now fully embraces his love for Kai, but she continues to shut him out as she works through her trauma. She remains secluded, but she grows very close with Langston and Liesel in the privacy of her room. Kai is convinced that Milo was correct in stating that the Black organization would reject their love and that any children she and Enzo had would be in danger, so she plans to complete the contest as required and disappear. The fourth game lasts one month. Each day a panel of five employees votes on which candidate should lead the Black empire the following day. Whoever ultimately becomes Black must have the support of the employees or they will revolt. Kai, Enzo, and Felix play a messy and dangerous game of politics with the crew as they try to convince them of their loyalty. When the fourth game does finally come to an end, the situation escalates. More truths are shared before the book ends in a devastating cliffhanger.
Enzo and Kai’s relationship is further tested in this book. Kai’s thoughts are confused following Milo’s attack, but she knows she must think about her unborn child now. The best way to keep the baby and Enzo safe is to go into hiding and keep the baby’s existence a secret. At the same time, Enzo has grown into an emotionally mature man. Without hesitation he puts his love for Kai first, no longer caring about keeping the title of Mr. Black. If not for their involvement in the Black organization, they might have achieved their HEA in this book.
A few issues merit mentions. *Spoilers* First, it doesn’t ring true that Enzo had left Kai, who all along had depended upon him for good sleep, alone at night for weeks following her rape. Second, although Langston meant well with Kai, the way he went about it initially was a betrayal to Enzo. After losing Zeke, possibly leaving Enzo alone to rule as Black without a soul to trust would be a reckless and thoughtless act. A more thoughtful plan wasn’t considered. Kai, too, put Langston between her and Enzo, possibly leaving Enzo without a trustworthy second hand or reliable friend. Third, both Enzo and Kai are wishy-washy with their feelings; it becomes tiresome earlier in the book. Fourth, it is unclear why Liesel doesn’t return home once they anchor off of Miami. Her involvement with an interrogation also seems out of place. Fifth, Kai looked weak in front of the crew when she dignified Felix’s many questions. Sixth, when given the opportunity to kill Felix, it is passed without a good reason, which only serves to prolong the story. Seventh, it is unclear how one couple survived the games in a previous generation and attempted to rule together in light of newly revealed rules.
Enzo and Kai’s emotionally riveting story continues the fantastically angsty twists and turns in book five of the series as readers root for their HEA. Their circumstances grow dire as Felix’s interference causes chaos within the Black organization. The story is nicely written. It is plot-driven, with heartbreaking curveballs that sock you in the gut. The characters are well-developed. The story is written in first person. The POV alternates between Enzo and Kai. I rate this book four stars.
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This is probably my least favorite book in the series. I swear them thinking in their heads just dragged on forever. There was little good news but with this series the bad heavily out-ways the good. I am finding it hard to give a review as it would give way too many spoilers. I am looking forward to the last book so I can see how Ella makes all the good happen.
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I don’t want to go into a lot of details in case of spoilers. You will want to read each book in order. Each book is better than the next! The storyline is full of intense drama, intrigue, suspense, secrets, lies, betrayal, hot sex scenes, danger, action, mystery and twists. Each book will keep you on the edge of your seat!! This book was so intense; I could’t put it down!!
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Possessed By Lies is book five in the Truth or Lies series and the series just gets better and better. Enzo and Kai’s dark, twisted journey of love is filled with unexpected twists, suspense, secrets, lies and a cliffhanger that left me wanting more. I am loving this series and I can’t wait to read the next installment to find out how this series ends.
Get your tissues ready…. there is more pain and suffering for Kai and Enzo as they battle the evil game of becoming Black. This book ends with a gut wrenching ending cliff hanger – but provides hope that love will find a way in the end.
Masterful story telling.
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kaienzos story just keeps getting better and better and i’m beyond excited yet still sad their ending is near! After everything they’ve been through, both individually and together, i believe they deserve their HEA and when they do they’ll have their ice cream date because enzo has still never had ice cream and kai promised him so i’m holding her to her word! #kaienzoicecreamdate #zekeresurrection #kaienzofallwedding
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The fight to rule the empire is costly.
Be aware that this book is part five in a series, you must read the prequel and the first four books before reading this one.
Even with one enemy gone, Kai and Enzo are not safe and must continue in their battle to become ruler of the Black empire. This series is dark and deals with a lot of controversial issues that could be triggers for some readers. Ever since the prequel of this series I have been captivated by Kai and Enzo’s world, as well as their game of truth and lies. This is a fantastic series and I am looking forward to reading Consumed by Truths, which is the sixth and final book in this series. I highly recommend this series to everyone who loves a great dark romance.
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This is book five in the Truth or Lies Series and starts where Kai is still recovering from the physical, emotional, and sexual assault on her by Milo at the end of book four. Although she denies loving Enzo, “the truth spoken is one that can never be taken back.” This author has the ability to hook you in the first paragraph and never let go. The ending being tragic and full of surprises with a cliffhanger. Absolutely terrific read!
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This is the 5th book in this fascinating series, and this is an emotional, heartbreaking, gritty, and powerful story with twists along the way, as Kai and Enzo’s journey continues. Looking forward to the next book in this fascinating series. and recommend for all.
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Wow this series just keeps pulling you in with all the twist and turns and suspense from one page to the next. I’m on pins and needles waiting for the the last book featuring these lovers.
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This is book five in the Truth or Lies series. Oh my goodness, this series sends me on a roller coaster ride of amazingness with each and every book. Enzo and Kai have had twists and turns a plenty and this book is no exemption. As always, picking up this book is pure craziness as once I started, I did not want to stop. All the darkish things that happened to this point, the lies, the betrayals, will they cost these Kai and Enzo the ultimate bright spot of a HEA? Hang on to your hats readers, this conclusion is going to be a whirlwind. I cannot wait to see how or if we end in HEA!
Kai and Enzo are in a game of their lives. This game is to see who will be head of a organization that is the power of the underworld. Kai wants nothing to do with it and Enzo was brought up to be the one who runs it. This is a story full of betrayal, secrets and a love that is off the charts. Enzo has gotten Kai back but she has retreated into herself after being raped by Enzo’s half brother. She is not talking to Enzo and that hurts him, he wants to help Kai but he don’t know how. Kai knows that she has to play the game but she also knows that she will need to leave Enzo for her to be safe due to the secret she is keeping from him. There are people who are after Kai and Enzo because they want the power that will come to the one who runs the organization.
The relationship between Kai and Enzo is complicated to begian with but with everything that is happening it is more so. While being held by Enzo’s brother she finds out that only one of them will make it out of the final part of the game.
Can Kai and Enzo keep their love for each other in check or will it be their downfall?
This is a story is about a love that has been torn apart by parties that don’t want it to happen, it has twist and turns that will keep you on the edge and it will make you laugh at times and then cry at times. I could not put it down once I started reading it.
I would recommand it to anyone.
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OMG!!! That is all I can say about this book. Talk about thickening of the plot. This is the book of all books in the series. I have loved following Enzo and Kai through all the books and I cannot wait for more.
I find that many authors find it difficult to re-invent a story line and keep readers interested and on the tips of their toes without seeming mundane. Holy Smokes!!!!!! These books are getting better and better. They are one night reads for me because I literally CANNOT put them down! I remember seeing an ad on Facebook for the first book, Taken by Lies… I kept hesitating to read it and once I did, I was absolutely amazed and hooked! Then I got an ARC for the most recent book, Possessed by Lies. Kai is the girl I want to be, strong and determined. Enzo is the guy I want to have, fearless. Reading their story has me begging for the next chapter. I’m dying to see how they work out the last issue and what it means for the empire!!!
Love in this crime family?
Ella Miles has written one hell of a book it was a real page-turner. There are so many lies and injustices in this dark story. Felix is a character you love to hate the author has written all the characters in an outstanding way but Felix was so good. You will root for Kai and Enzo you so want them to have a hea but the last chapter will tear you apart and it is a cliff hanger. I highly recommend this series it is dark and oh so good. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were interesting. Kai and Enzo have not had much luck with their lives, the rollercoaster ride with emotions to go with adrenaline rush. I just love this series it just a shame that we only have one more book left.
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.
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OMFG! I was on the edge of my seat the entire book! Ella sure knows how to build you up just to deliver a devastating blow. It’s a delicious torture that I will gladly endure. I can’t wait for the conclusion! Will Kai and Enzo ever get to be together?!? They better after all they’ve been through. I am rooting for them!