On the day my husband and I committed to each other, I didn’t wear a white dress. We didn’t exchange rings. There was no audience or minister to witness our union. Only the two of us. We swore to put each other first, to take on the evils our families had perpetuated together. Side by side. But that was before the past returned to haunt us. Now everything has changed. Stefan can’t have both his … returned to haunt us.
Now everything has changed.
Stefan can’t have both his past and my future.
I can’t ask him to choose.
And neither of us can do what has to be done without the other. It’s an impossible choice, but we’ve run out of time.
Book Three in the Arranged Series.
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The Choice is about making choices while facing obstacles as a newly married couple. Stefan and Tori were thrown together for political reasons, yet they built a life together despite the unconventional means. They had a rocky start to their marriage and while it’s no longer a marriage of convenience image remains a heavy focus as does KZ Modeling. It’s time to take control of their own lives.
The Choice is about facing the past and choosing between the past and the future. KZ Modeling has the resources, the money, the connections, and the image, yet sacrifices must be made. It’s time to handle Konstantin.
The story alternates points of view between Tori and Stefan. As they take on the roles of husband and wife Stella throws in a few obstacles to test their love and loyalty. It’s a game of actions speak louder than words especially when insecurity is an issue.
Stella Gray writes a convincing story, yet I find myself at odds with the concept. This push n’ pull between Tori and Stefan took a toll on me. I had hoped to read a bit more about Konstantin’s character. I thought Stella could’ve dug deeper into his dealings.
A common element in Stella’s books is a strong sexual connection. While I appreciate some sexy time in my books I found Tori and Stefan’s character to rely too much on the physical connection. The marriage of convenience isn’t a new or original concept, yet Stella made it own with the modeling agency and Konstantin’s illegal dealings.
Narrators:
I’m grateful for the narrators voice acting skills saving me from reading a book I would’ve skim read.
Elena Wolfe’s performance as always is stunning. I seek out her work knowing I’ll get an excellent listening experience.
Sebastian York is a masterful voice actor. Any author who hires Sebastian’s skills is achieving perfection. When he performs those sex scenes it’s pure magic.
Both these skilled narrators are highly sought after because they can perform both male and female characters like the pros they are.
Listening to audiobooks has become my favorite go to while exercising at the gym. Having a voice to identify these characters helps get the listener into the mindset of these characters.
I listened at 2X speed using the audible app. This is an unabridged audiobook offering the best whispersync experience for those who enjoy following along with the ebook.
The only issue I have is identifying a character’s voice with the voice of the hired narrator. When that author hires them for all their work it’s jarring to hear the same performance used for different characters when in my mind I identified that voice to the previous books in the series. If you are like me who continued reading and listening to the spin-off series about Luka you’ll understand.
On the day my husband and I committed to each other, I didn’t wear a white dress. We didn’t exchange rings. There was no audience or minister to witness our union. Only the two of us. This is the last book in this series and I would have to admit that although the story line was a little predictable I really did enjoy it, it kept me interested to see if things would improve with these two characters and it did in this last book, they seemed to almost swap personalities completely giving us a HEA with very hot sex scenes.
This is the final book, book 3 – and the end of Luka and Tori’s story. This is both a heartbreaking and heartfelt story all at once. I was glad for that as the heartbreaking parts were emotional – we needed some hope in the story and the author understood that and gave it to her readers. I had many tears throughout and I thought of this series for many days after. Stefan’s dad brings back his first love trying to break him and Tori up, but with a surprise. He gets to make a choice and chooses Tori. This is an emotional read but so compelling and captivating. The twists and turns keep you page turning. A fantastic read.
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The Choice is book three in the Arranged series. We have gone through a lot in the past two books, and we are getting to the end. Stefan and Tori are getting their relationship on the right track, but they still have outside issues trying to get in the way.
While reading this story, I had to keep reminding myself that Tori is young. All this is happening while she is eighteen. I have to admit I am not sure that I would handle it any differently then Tori did. With everything coming at her at once and not having the history of trusting men, I could see her not trusting the love she is just now forming with Stefan.
Stefan proves in this book that he is growing. He is not the frightened young boy, and that needs to hide from his father. Stefan is ready to step out from behind his fathers’ shadow and fight what he knows is right. With the love of his wife and support of his friends, he finally does what is right.
The Choice is an excellent end to this series. I will continue to read Stella and am excited to read Luka’s story next.
Finally! This concludes Tori and Stefan’s story and it’s grittier and so much more than the previous two; probably because we finally get some answers and they fight for each other.
This is the third and final installment in this trilogy, and the twists and turns just kept coming. This has what feels like never ending drama. In the previous book, Stefan and Tori got a huge shock in the form of a blast from Stefan’s past, his first love Anja. Once again the carpet is pulled out from under their feet and they have to figure out just how to deal with the surprise. For Tori, she knows that Anja is his first love, adding that with the fact that his father is obviously pulling the puppet strings for this whole thing, she has a feeling that Stefan is going make a choice and that it won’t be her he chooses. How do you choose between your family and your wife?
Well the title really tells you what this is about, a choice that has to be made. Stefan and Tori have such a roller coaster ride going on; drama, danger, suspense, super hot naughty times, surprises, its non-stop with these stories. Very entertaining, this trilogy pulled me in until the very last page of the last story. I give this 4 stars.
*All books are excellent and this is not the exception! You can’t get tired reading anything written by this author!!!
Oh goodness I was happy to dive into this last book. It took ups and downs to a whole new meaning but the characters worked through everything and got that HEA they deserved. I loved seeing the 2 new characters and love that we will see more of them in the next trilogy. I’m going to say that while I really enjoyed this book and all the others, I felt kinda let down by the climax. I didn’t feel like I got to see the justice services. All three books led up to this moment, and then we are told about everything that goes down, not shown like I would have expected with all the suspense that lead up to it. Even with that I do plan to read the next trilogy because I want to see how awesome Luka can be. 4 stars #2OCCJD
Note: May contain spoilers from book 1 and 2. Suggest reading that first
After a stunning cliff-hanger in book 2, Stefen and Tori’s story continue after the revelation that Stefen’s first love has been returned and they have a child. I was expecting more of an action in this, however, I was little disappointed. I felt that author has rushed to complete the series in the end. I felt that, Author could have curbed some drama initially and have actually moved to interesting part of how Stefen takes over company and bring justice to people who wrong. More than 50% of the book is about strengthening Tori’s and Stefen’s relationship. It becomes stronger, but it’s expected when you reach a third book in the series.
Anja has brought her son and she tells Stefan that he is the boy’s father. Stefan needs to make a choice in what he wants, does he want to be with Anja and their son Max or with Tori? Even at mid-point Author has given some nice twist about max and his existence. Stefan finds out this was just a thing his father did to break him and Tori up. Stefan’s father thinks that Tori knows too much about the type of business he is running and wants her gone, but Stefan is not having it.
Along with the drama of his kid, Anja and Tori, Stefen still has bigger issues to take over his father. Gavin’s part in this came as a surprise to me. Anja was sweet. However, even Luka and Emzee were interesting in the last part. Story went in study pace initially and picked and got concluded in hurry in the last part.
With lot of surprising twists and turns along with equal amount of angst, drama, and a slight action in the end, this series is an overall one-time good read. Go ahead read and enjoy without inhibition.
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book in exchange for honest review.
OMG…this book was magnificent! This was the final book in the Arranged trilogy. Stefan and Tori continue to be faced with obstacles. Their fathers continue to put them in difficult situations. This epic ending will leave you reeling! The waterworks were on in this book. It was packed with so much emotion. It’s a trilogy I could read again and again and never grow tired of reading. This book and series is a must read! Do yourself a favor and take a chance on this author and trilogy! I highly recommend!
4.5 Stars
The Choice by Stella Gray is book Three in the Arranged Book trilogy. This continues the story of Victoria ‘Tori’ and Stefan so you really should read the two previous books: The Deal and The Secret first before starting this one. In this book Stefan’s past comes back to his present making Tori leave not giving him really a choice. This book works out their feelings and his past. This has been a page turning trilogy for me.
This is the third book in the series and this one continues with all the twists and turns that have been in the previous two installments. Tori and Stefan are not in the clear yet, they have a lot of emotion and drama that they go through in this book. The entire series has been a wonderful read and I highly recommend this entire series to anyone who loves a good twisty turny steamy romance!
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I loved this well written book with great characters and a smoothly written storyline. The chemistry between the characters is strong from start to finish making for smooth flowing storyline.
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A wonderful series that captivates you and won’t let you leave the story until you finish it. This is book 3 in the series so if you haven’t read the previous 2 books in the series, The Deal and The Secret, read those first so you completely understand this book. The characters are strong and well developed and the story line is very well written. Great story and a wonderful series. Warning once you start reading, you won’t be able to put the book down. There’s intrique, suspense and romance. Highly highly highly recommend!!
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Stella Gray has outdone herself with this series. This is the conclusion to Victoria and Stefan’s story. In this book, Stefan’s father brings back his first love Anja, but she has not come alone. Anja has brought her son and she tells Stefan that he is the boy’s father. Stefan needs to make a choice in what he wants, Does he want to be with Anja and their son Max or with Tori? Tori knows all about how Stefan has looked for Anja and feels like he needs to be with her and his son. She doesn’t give Stefan time to make up his mind, she leaves him and returns to her father’s home. Stefan finds out this was just a thing his father did to break him and Tori up. Stefan’s father thinks that Tori knows too much about the type of business he is running and wants her gone, but Stefan is not having it. Stefan finds out where Tori is and why she left through his sister and he goes after her. He lets her know that he just wanted closure from Anja and what he felt for her was gone. Whit the things that Stefan’s father has done to him and other people, Stefan wants him brought down and is working with the FBI to get it done.
This book can be read as a stand-alone because the Author has explained enough about the story in this book, but to get the full story on how things came to be up to this book, you need to read Book 1 The Deal and then Book 2 The Secret.
With all the twists, turns and betrayals this book will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens next.
I would recommend this book to anyone.
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When we left off Stefan and Tori had been surprised by the reemergence of Anja and her son. Their relationship is bring tested in a myriad of ways. The tests and turns of this story were welcoming. I loved this series.
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Wanting some emotional feels to get you out of your post-holiday slump? The Choice by Stella Gray will do it. The 3rd book in the Arranged series, The Choice is nothing but spectacular. I started this book anxious and with all my nerves frayed and just couldn’t believe the words that were on the pages. I was completely blown away; steamy, scary and dangerous don’t even begin to describe this book. 5 stars for The Choice.
Stefan and Tori went along with the arranged marriage that their fathers put together. It was a rocky start for a young couple that didn’t know each other but they eventually settled into The Deal that was brokered for them. As the months went by and Stefan and Tori settled into their now sexually explosive relationship Tori started to become suspicious and learns that The Secret her husband has kept from her is enough to destroy their marriage. Now Stefan is faced with The Choice of a lifetime and there is not a guarantee that Stefan and Tori will survive this time with their marriage or their lives.
This continues from the second book, this is a very dark twisted read that will take you down a road that will have you hooked to every step that is made throughout this story. This will show you that love can be strong and can build throughout the problems and the dark issues that will have you loving this story as it is complete and dark and twisted road that will have you not wanting to hold off on this story of excitement and love that can build and be strong.
Impacting EMOTIONAL EXPLOSION!
OMG! This one really took a toll on my emotions I constantly had a tissue in hand wiping away a pain filled tear as this brilliantly written story shredded me to pieces and gave me an ending that made all the anxiety and heartache worth every word. It’s hot, Edgy, Intense, fierce with attention grabbing twists and eye popping drama that shakes you to your core with impacting emotions that are impossible to shake and even harder to think about putting it down. The story is well down with an incredible vivid realist feel. I loved this read and I definitely know that I will re-read the entire series over again. This series was a first for me that I’ve read by this author and I’m eager to state that she has left a lasting impression on me and has definitely been added to my favorite list.
I couldn’t wait for this finale and it was really worth it! This is an author I will be keeping my eye on the series was excellent