Harper and Eric are now faced with trust issues. Can they survive their enemies and find a path to love and forever?The third and final book in the Filthy Trilogy. Book one: The BastardBook Two: The Princess
“I want him to touch me. I want to push him away. I’m a conflicted mess where this man is concerned.”
What a ride the author has taken her readers on in this ‘filthy’ story full of bitterness, betrayal, bitches and bastards. And let’s not forget the princess who hijacked his focus and brought the bastard to his knees. Can I just say what a beautiful bastard he is? Yes, he’s passionate and powerful, rich and ruthless, but he’s so much more than that. His mind is a maze and his touch is magic.
I wanted all the pieces to just fall into place and the path to clear for their forever. But there are so many secrets and lies floating around The Empire that trust is a rare commodity that’s hard to come by in the Kingston world. They both have ties to that world and neither is proud of that connection.
Their physical connection is another matter altogether. It’s intense and explosive. It feels right when everything else is wrong. Will they be able to find their way through their painful pasts to a possible future together once the dust settles?
“I want all of him, even those parts he hates, and then maybe he won’t hate them anymore. Maybe he won’t be locked into a prison created by his past.”
If you’ve made it to this third installment of the trilogy you already know that Lisa Renee Jones is a master of intrigue and suspense. So, expect the unexpected and enjoy the hell out of it. I did. I can’t wait to see what she’s up to next, she never disappoints. The line forms here…
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amybookaddictreviews
3 years ago
The Empire is the steamy, fantastic conclusion to the Filthy Trilogy and the end of Harper and Eric’s story.
After how The Princess ended I couldn’t wait to read this and to see what was next in store for Harper and Eric. This book did not disappoint. Questions were answered, mysteries were solved, secrets were revealed.
The Kingston family is one crazy mystery. They are full of secrets and making enemies left and right. They are out for Eric and Harper, but Eric has a plan to rid their lives of it for good. The question is will they make out alive and unarmed by whatever secrets may be revealed?
With each book I fell more and more in love with Eric. That man has been through so much and has had to fight his entire life. He is a genius and will protect those he loves with everything he has, especially Harper. Their love for each other is what kept them going, kept them fighting. It wasn’t always an easy ride, but they fought the fight together.
This was the perfect ending to Eric and Harper’s story. This trilogy is a must read!
I loved that we got more of the Walker Security guys, especially Savage. I was more than excited to find out that he is getting his own trilogy!
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harleyjoy
3 years ago
I loved this book. It was the perfect ending to an amazing trilogy. I did not want to see it end, would love to read more about this amazing couple and their friends.
It moved along at the perfect pace, keeps you interested from the very first page, has amazing characters that you will fall in love with and is a book that you will not be able to put down.
This book needs to be on your TBR list, there is no doubt about it. You will not be sorry that you read it and you will be telling everyone else about it and that they to need to read it.
An awesome book, very glad that I read it.
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bianca
3 years ago
3.9 Stars
We all remember Eric from Grayson’s books. BUT The Bastard & The Princess & The Empire can be read as a complete standalone trilogy – but I suggest you read the Dirty Rich series in the right order – all very adorable and sexy and exciting books!
We’re back with Harper and Eric where we left them in the second book. Eric was just about to tell Harper this big secret …
And then of course we still have to find out what all the messages mean, who wants to kill everyone and what is what and who and why and huh?
MY THOUGHTS
Well, I liked this last book a bit more than the 2nd one.
It was again verrry sexy and a little bit exciting and mysterious and adorable!
Lisa finally gives us the little summary again at the beginning. That is so amazing of her for all of us Bookalzheimer-Sufferers!!!
Harper and Eric are finally (almost) done with all those stupid secrets in the first part of the book. Now we have time to concentrate on finding out what’s what in this whole mess!
It may take us a while – but we’ll get there. Eric is not a mega genius for nothing!
I really like this trilogy and all the people in it – especially all those Walker security guys and the heroes from the previous books – in this case Grayson! I’m really looking forward to getting Savage’s trilogy!
But here’s my BUT again … the book – like with many of Lisa’s books recently – was just too long. It wasn’t even a mega long book – but 100 pages could’ve been cut! There are too many too long passages of words. Too much sex (even for me!) Too much of the same. I wanted more action. More new stuff. They keep on repeating every little detail a million times … like who doesn’t trust whom and who has secrets. Still!!
And then the whole mystery and action part of the book doesn’t really happen? I expected/hoped for some kind of thrilling gun/fight excitement. But no. Nothing. There was never someone bad behind a door or catching us while walking on the street. These three books could’ve/should’ve been sooo much more.
We wouldn’t have needed 3 books for this story.
No idea what happened with Lisa and her writing recently … I’m almost tempted to stop reading her books. But I’ve been with her since the first Chris book and I just can’t stop reading her stories. But why does she write so many books? And all are being released all over the place. We bookalzheimer sufferers never remember who was from which book or trilogy. Just write one trilogy. Release them. Then start another one. It’s all way too complicated for us. There are at least two more trilogies coming this year alone, plus a lot of other books. Why??? Quality over quantity please. Write 3 or 6 mega amazing books a year and not 25 mediocre ones. Plus they’re all sooo long. When does she ever eat or watch Netflix or play with her pets or husband??? Hm.
I’m hoping for better things to come. (And please don’t be offended LRJ! I still love you!)
THE EMPIRE was a verrry sexy finale in this mystery suspense romance trilogy!
Run to your nearest amazon for your own Eric – this one is MINE!!!
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lisamarie
3 years ago
In the final book in the Filthy Trilogy, Lisa Renee Jones takes the Princess and the Bastard deeper into the Kingston family secrets and deeper into their bond as they try to get to the bottom of who is after them and exactly what they want.
Lisa Jones is one of the masters of romantic intrigue and The Empire showcases her talent nicely. Jones’ balance between plot twists and turns, hot as hell love scenes, and character introspection and growth is on point. Eric, the savant, battles doubt that keeps him committing to Harper in a way that she feels it. Harper moves from the woman in a precarious position to one in control of her future.
The Empire is a very satisfying ending to this fast-paced, sexy read.
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thebiblioholic
3 years ago
I’ll say it again… With a family like Eric’s, who really needs enemies? They are a den of slithering snakes, a clan of game players and back stabbers, and they are truly evil. They would have to be to reap such havoc on his and Harper’s lives. Luckily Eric has a plan to rid them from their lives, once and for all. It involves taking risks, putting their new relationship on the line, but it will be worth it if it grants them their happily ever after.
I love Eric so much! This man, this savant, this SEAL, this self-made billionaire, this honorable and incredible man earned a special place in my heart. I loved him for his inner strength and for his vulnerabilities. I admired his perseverance and his ability to see the big picture. I never doubted him and I’m glad that Harper learned not to as well. I must admit that I found parts of their dialogue and Harper’s inner thoughts a bit repetitive, but I was still able to be wowed by this couple’s romance. The Empire perfectly wrapped up the love and intrigue that the Filthy Trilogy successfully portrayed and I can’t wait to see where all of these characters end up next!
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marymooney
3 years ago
4.5 stars
Let me start with what I didn’t like in this series, not just this part of the trilogy. I hated the way that Eric was always second guessing Harper, like she wasn’t really there for him and she didn’t know her own mind and feelings. But… but with the Kingston family and the way they treated him it is no wonder he felt everyone was against him and would eventually leave him.
Now for the final book in this series, wow it is fantastic on the edge of my seat who done it. Who is trying to set them up, kill them or get the arrested? The story-line kept me guessing and just when I thought I knew who it was, I was wrong and yes I was wrong many times.
I am not going to give anything away, I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. I will tell you to read this trilogy in order or you will be completely lost. It is worth the read if you love a great romantic suspense with more than a few twist.
If you haven’t read Lisa Renee Jones yet, what are you waiting for? Start now, doesn’t matter what you read, just read it. I have loved everything I have read and can’t wait for more.
**Free copy provided from the author and this is my honest review**
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carvanz
3 years ago
What a great conclusion to Eric and Harper’s story!
As these characters struggle to find the solution to end the War between the Kingstons and Eric, which now includes Harper, they find themselves tested as both individuals and as a couple. I loved how despite moments of uncertainty, they both rebounded and clung to one another in the end.
There are so many questions left to be answered when this book begins, and in the process there are equal amounts of twists and surprises. While this story doesn’t involve a lot of action, it is a methodical breakdown of people’s motives and how to prevent the unseen villain from gaining the upper hand. The fact that the ending actually resembled the final move in a game of chess held a certain appeal to me considering Eric’s past with his family.
Eric’s ability to process numbers was more evident this time around. Harper was quick to embrace him when that side of his nature took control and I loved them both as they worked together to find a medium during those times.
Once more, the steam and chemistry here is absolutely off the charts, as all of Ms. Jones’ books tend to be. The pace is a bit slow with some repetitive thoughts but nothing I wasn’t able to easily overlook. We also get more from the Walker Securities guys as well as Grayson and Mia. Rounding out all this mystery and suspense with the sweetest of epilogues was perfect.
Dual POV
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heatherchristiansen1
3 years ago
The whole series was great!
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dreafernandez
3 years ago
I enjoyed every single moment of this story. Eric and Harper went through a lot lies, betrayal, and secrets. This story was suspenseful, intriguing, and oh so passionate.
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suegaluska
3 years ago
This book is finally the conclusion of Harper and Eric’s story.
While Eric is trying to figure out what is going on, he finds out his father has had a heart attack. After Eric gets all of the facts, he thinks maybe his dad was poisoned. At the same time Eric and Harper keep getting cryptic messages that Eric still doesn’t understand.
Just when it looks like things are figured out….BOOM….things change. The path Eric and Harper had to take to get to their happy ending was just crazy. It was fun watching these two grow closer while also learning to trust each other.
Overall I really enjoyed this series. Great characters and the story line really kept me intrigued.
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eastcoastbookchicks
3 years ago
What a perfect ending to this Trilogy! After all the negative crap that any two people could possibly go through, ending up together is the supreme finally!
Lisa Renee Jones, really knows how to grab your heart and keeps a tight grip on it for a few months. But let me tell you, this book, it has all of the elements that are required to suck you in, and never let you go. It took me a few days to get over the ending of this book. Shock! Horror! Betrayal! Are just some of the emotions that this book entices!
Grab all three and hunker down for some great reading!!
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juliehealey
3 years ago
What an amazing read….Eric and Harpers journey continues in The Empire. It’s full of suspense, twists and turns and is simply a fantastic read!
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stephanieorourke
3 years ago
I absolutely loved this trilogy! First of all the first two books were great and the final book topped it all off. I love Lisa’s stories because they are sexy and suspenseful at the same time. The characters are strong, sexy and sweet at the same time, but when you add in the mystery the story just hooks you from the beginning until the end.
Finally, at LONG LAST, we get the highly anticipated conclusion to the Filthy Trilogy! Lisa Renee Jones took us on a wildly exhilarating ride throughout this series and she certainly kept our hearts pounding in THE EMPIRE!
THE PREMISE:
Picking up right where we left off after that jawdropping cliffy in book two, THE PRINCESS, Harper Evans overheard a shocking confession between Eric Mitchell and his boss, Grayson Bennett, about Eric “betraying” her in the past, so… yikes…he has some explaining to do! The fallout from the revelation cuts deep, as does Harper’s subsequent bombshell about his father that Eric finally pries out of her. But when the air is cleared they emerge stronger—and more PASSIONATELY IN LOVE— than ever.
However, the danger is far from over. They are still in the cross-hairs of a hired assassin, and this fiercely devoted power couple must call in reinforcements to find out who wants to destroy them, and hopefully live long enough to see justice done.
And while they have come a long way in forging trust, with a perilous war raging around them, will the very foundation of their union be irreparably shaken as more explosive revelations, deceptions and lies come to a head as they prepare for their final battle? Or will love trump all?
MY MUSINGS:
Once again, Lisa Renee Jones seduces us with her powerfully alluring words, ensnares us in a labyrinth of lust, and danger and intrigue, and hypnotizes us with an ALL-CONSUMING LOVE THAT KNOWS NO BOUNDS! Everything has been building toward this last book, and steamy passion, suspense and subterfuge converge in a major way as Harper and Eric launch a full throttle investigation to get to the bottom of the dirty dealings at the almighty Kingston Industries all the while trying to STAY ALIVE.
At the epicenter of this masterfully penned series is the forbidden, frenzied love affair between the Bastard and the Princess. A flammable coupling which is fueled with raw, blistering intensity, fiery sparks, heated confrontations and filthy hot erotic interludes! There has always been a level of breathtaking, soul deep intimacy between this duo that made my pulse race and it really comes to the fore in this book as they find themselves so powerfully in sync they not only finish each other’s sentences, but they make each other WHOLE!
Sighhh…Eric is PURE MASCULINE PERFECTION! He’s so brilliant and driven, ferociously protective and POWERFULLY ALPHA that he leaves me all aflutter. And while this big, tough, self-made billionaire can be a “bit” bossy and domineering, and resort to his ice-cold bastard ways when he feels the walls closing in, deep down his heart is always in the right place. And even when he and Harper go toe to toe—she gets him on a level no one ever has before. She soothes his demons, accepts him unconditionally—the man AND the savant–and he makes her feel safe and secure. Cherished. Like he is her home…AND VICE VERSA!
And as much as this couple still has to work through, they are an UNSTOPPABLE FORCE, a united front, and any residual discord and uncertainty between them pales in comparison to the soul burning love that they will need to sustain them through their darkest hours.
Ultimately, Harper and Erick have traversed a long and hazardous road together throughout this trilogy, and LRJ sure has a knack for keeping us guessing up until the very end! I found myself holding my breath, on pins and needles, throughout.
That said, while it does pack quite a punch when we finally learn the full magnitude of the evil surrounding the Kingston family, I must confess that I was a bit disappointed that the suspense plot did not end with more of a bang . After all that palpable mounting tension, I was expecting more fireworks in the climax—for instance, a dangerous standoff between the H&h and the bad guy(s), which seemed to be the direction we were heading since they had a target on their backs— but the author took the story in a decidedly tamer direction. Which, admittedly, felt somewhat anticlimactic.
But on the flip side, the manner in which the main villain got his comeuppance—was sheer brilliance — and I could not have been MORE DELIGHTED with the culmination of Eric and Harper’s epic romance . They finally got their long awaited HEA, which of course left me feeling all warm and glowy inside!
FINAL VERDICT:
This final chapter in the Filthy Trilogy is NOT TO BE MISSED… and I can’t wait to see what the gloriously talented Ms. Jones has in store for us next!
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tfcampbell
3 years ago
This is the the 3rd installment in this series of 3 books. You must read the others in this series before reading this one. This story picks up where the last one ended. I liked this series and I’m so glad that Lisa kept me guessing as to who the villain really is. I really admire Eric and Haley and they really are perfect for each other. I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest and voluntary review.
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patticorrea
3 years ago
What a perfect ending to this Trilogy! After all the negative crap that any two people could possibly go through, ending up together is the supreme finally!
Lisa Renee Jones, really knows how to grab your heart and keeps a tight grip on it for a few months. But let me tell you, this book, it has all of the elements that are required to suck you in, and never let you go. It took me a few days to get over the ending of this book. Shock! Horror! Betrayal! Are just some of the emotions that this book entices!
Grab all three and hunker down for some great reading!!
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anaughtybookfling
3 years ago
The Bastard and the Princess are back with the finale conclusion of their story!! Let all the family secrets unravel. Gosh, this one took me for a spin because I couldn’t figure out just who their enemies were or even who they could trust. This book had a lot of twist, turns, and surprises, but with a perfect conclusion to their passion filled journey. These two set the pages on fire throughout the book. I absolutely loved their passion for each other and very happy with their ending!!!
I really did love this trilogy, but felt it was a little too drawn out. It could be just me so don’t let that stop you from diving into this one.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
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jeanetteoglesby
3 years ago
The Bastard and the Princess are back with the finale conclusion of their story!! Let all the family secrets unravel. Gosh, this one took me for a spin because I couldn’t figure out just who their enemies were or even who they could trust. This book had a lot of twist, turns, and surprises, but with a perfect conclusion to their passion filled journey. These two set the pages on fire throughout the book. I absolutely loved their passion for each other and very happy with their ending!!!
I really did love this trilogy, but felt it was a little too drawn out. It could be just me so don’t let that stop you from diving into this one.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
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sassysouthern2014
3 years ago
This was the third an final installment giving us an ending to Eric and Harpers relationship. This has been a wild ride with suspense, passion, love and deception. Harper has just overheard Eric and Grayson drop a bombshell on her world and her relationship with Eric. This series has been so full of twists and turns keeping you guessing. Now that Harper knows what Eric’s motives have been and how close to home they really are she’s lost and you can’t blame the poor girl. As ruthless as Eric is his love has been true for Harper despite her background. The love they share is amazing and true, they have ups and downs along with fights but in the end they are soulmates. My heart broke for Eric when he found out the truth about what really happened to his mother you could feel his anger. I was so glad that everything was solved and we got a happy ending. I’m a little sad to not see the wedding and the baby but I can manage. Great story with a satisfying ending. I give four stars and high recommendations. – By Tiffany
“I want him to touch me. I want to push him away. I’m a conflicted mess where this man is concerned.”
What a ride the author has taken her readers on in this ‘filthy’ story full of bitterness, betrayal, bitches and bastards. And let’s not forget the princess who hijacked his focus and brought the bastard to his knees. Can I just say what a beautiful bastard he is? Yes, he’s passionate and powerful, rich and ruthless, but he’s so much more than that. His mind is a maze and his touch is magic.
I wanted all the pieces to just fall into place and the path to clear for their forever. But there are so many secrets and lies floating around The Empire that trust is a rare commodity that’s hard to come by in the Kingston world. They both have ties to that world and neither is proud of that connection.
Their physical connection is another matter altogether. It’s intense and explosive. It feels right when everything else is wrong. Will they be able to find their way through their painful pasts to a possible future together once the dust settles?
“I want all of him, even those parts he hates, and then maybe he won’t hate them anymore. Maybe he won’t be locked into a prison created by his past.”
If you’ve made it to this third installment of the trilogy you already know that Lisa Renee Jones is a master of intrigue and suspense. So, expect the unexpected and enjoy the hell out of it. I did. I can’t wait to see what she’s up to next, she never disappoints. The line forms here…
The Empire is the steamy, fantastic conclusion to the Filthy Trilogy and the end of Harper and Eric’s story.
After how The Princess ended I couldn’t wait to read this and to see what was next in store for Harper and Eric. This book did not disappoint. Questions were answered, mysteries were solved, secrets were revealed.
The Kingston family is one crazy mystery. They are full of secrets and making enemies left and right. They are out for Eric and Harper, but Eric has a plan to rid their lives of it for good. The question is will they make out alive and unarmed by whatever secrets may be revealed?
With each book I fell more and more in love with Eric. That man has been through so much and has had to fight his entire life. He is a genius and will protect those he loves with everything he has, especially Harper. Their love for each other is what kept them going, kept them fighting. It wasn’t always an easy ride, but they fought the fight together.
This was the perfect ending to Eric and Harper’s story. This trilogy is a must read!
I loved that we got more of the Walker Security guys, especially Savage. I was more than excited to find out that he is getting his own trilogy!
I loved this book. It was the perfect ending to an amazing trilogy. I did not want to see it end, would love to read more about this amazing couple and their friends.
It moved along at the perfect pace, keeps you interested from the very first page, has amazing characters that you will fall in love with and is a book that you will not be able to put down.
This book needs to be on your TBR list, there is no doubt about it. You will not be sorry that you read it and you will be telling everyone else about it and that they to need to read it.
An awesome book, very glad that I read it.
3.9 Stars
We all remember Eric from Grayson’s books. BUT The Bastard & The Princess & The Empire can be read as a complete standalone trilogy – but I suggest you read the Dirty Rich series in the right order – all very adorable and sexy and exciting books!
We’re back with Harper and Eric where we left them in the second book. Eric was just about to tell Harper this big secret …
And then of course we still have to find out what all the messages mean, who wants to kill everyone and what is what and who and why and huh?
MY THOUGHTS
Well, I liked this last book a bit more than the 2nd one.
It was again verrry sexy and a little bit exciting and mysterious and adorable!
Lisa finally gives us the little summary again at the beginning. That is so amazing of her for all of us Bookalzheimer-Sufferers!!!
Harper and Eric are finally (almost) done with all those stupid secrets in the first part of the book. Now we have time to concentrate on finding out what’s what in this whole mess!
It may take us a while – but we’ll get there. Eric is not a mega genius for nothing!
I really like this trilogy and all the people in it – especially all those Walker security guys and the heroes from the previous books – in this case Grayson! I’m really looking forward to getting Savage’s trilogy!
But here’s my BUT again … the book – like with many of Lisa’s books recently – was just too long. It wasn’t even a mega long book – but 100 pages could’ve been cut! There are too many too long passages of words. Too much sex (even for me!) Too much of the same. I wanted more action. More new stuff. They keep on repeating every little detail a million times … like who doesn’t trust whom and who has secrets. Still!!
And then the whole mystery and action part of the book doesn’t really happen? I expected/hoped for some kind of thrilling gun/fight excitement. But no. Nothing. There was never someone bad behind a door or catching us while walking on the street. These three books could’ve/should’ve been sooo much more.
We wouldn’t have needed 3 books for this story.
No idea what happened with Lisa and her writing recently … I’m almost tempted to stop reading her books. But I’ve been with her since the first Chris book and I just can’t stop reading her stories. But why does she write so many books? And all are being released all over the place. We bookalzheimer sufferers never remember who was from which book or trilogy. Just write one trilogy. Release them. Then start another one. It’s all way too complicated for us. There are at least two more trilogies coming this year alone, plus a lot of other books. Why??? Quality over quantity please. Write 3 or 6 mega amazing books a year and not 25 mediocre ones. Plus they’re all sooo long. When does she ever eat or watch Netflix or play with her pets or husband??? Hm.
I’m hoping for better things to come. (And please don’t be offended LRJ! I still love you!)
THE EMPIRE was a verrry sexy finale in this mystery suspense romance trilogy!
Run to your nearest amazon for your own Eric – this one is MINE!!!
In the final book in the Filthy Trilogy, Lisa Renee Jones takes the Princess and the Bastard deeper into the Kingston family secrets and deeper into their bond as they try to get to the bottom of who is after them and exactly what they want.
Lisa Jones is one of the masters of romantic intrigue and The Empire showcases her talent nicely. Jones’ balance between plot twists and turns, hot as hell love scenes, and character introspection and growth is on point. Eric, the savant, battles doubt that keeps him committing to Harper in a way that she feels it. Harper moves from the woman in a precarious position to one in control of her future.
The Empire is a very satisfying ending to this fast-paced, sexy read.
I’ll say it again… With a family like Eric’s, who really needs enemies? They are a den of slithering snakes, a clan of game players and back stabbers, and they are truly evil. They would have to be to reap such havoc on his and Harper’s lives. Luckily Eric has a plan to rid them from their lives, once and for all. It involves taking risks, putting their new relationship on the line, but it will be worth it if it grants them their happily ever after.
I love Eric so much! This man, this savant, this SEAL, this self-made billionaire, this honorable and incredible man earned a special place in my heart. I loved him for his inner strength and for his vulnerabilities. I admired his perseverance and his ability to see the big picture. I never doubted him and I’m glad that Harper learned not to as well. I must admit that I found parts of their dialogue and Harper’s inner thoughts a bit repetitive, but I was still able to be wowed by this couple’s romance. The Empire perfectly wrapped up the love and intrigue that the Filthy Trilogy successfully portrayed and I can’t wait to see where all of these characters end up next!
4.5 stars
Let me start with what I didn’t like in this series, not just this part of the trilogy. I hated the way that Eric was always second guessing Harper, like she wasn’t really there for him and she didn’t know her own mind and feelings. But… but with the Kingston family and the way they treated him it is no wonder he felt everyone was against him and would eventually leave him.
Now for the final book in this series, wow it is fantastic on the edge of my seat who done it. Who is trying to set them up, kill them or get the arrested? The story-line kept me guessing and just when I thought I knew who it was, I was wrong and yes I was wrong many times.
I am not going to give anything away, I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. I will tell you to read this trilogy in order or you will be completely lost. It is worth the read if you love a great romantic suspense with more than a few twist.
If you haven’t read Lisa Renee Jones yet, what are you waiting for? Start now, doesn’t matter what you read, just read it. I have loved everything I have read and can’t wait for more.
**Free copy provided from the author and this is my honest review**
What a great conclusion to Eric and Harper’s story!
As these characters struggle to find the solution to end the War between the Kingstons and Eric, which now includes Harper, they find themselves tested as both individuals and as a couple. I loved how despite moments of uncertainty, they both rebounded and clung to one another in the end.
There are so many questions left to be answered when this book begins, and in the process there are equal amounts of twists and surprises. While this story doesn’t involve a lot of action, it is a methodical breakdown of people’s motives and how to prevent the unseen villain from gaining the upper hand. The fact that the ending actually resembled the final move in a game of chess held a certain appeal to me considering Eric’s past with his family.
Eric’s ability to process numbers was more evident this time around. Harper was quick to embrace him when that side of his nature took control and I loved them both as they worked together to find a medium during those times.
Once more, the steam and chemistry here is absolutely off the charts, as all of Ms. Jones’ books tend to be. The pace is a bit slow with some repetitive thoughts but nothing I wasn’t able to easily overlook. We also get more from the Walker Securities guys as well as Grayson and Mia. Rounding out all this mystery and suspense with the sweetest of epilogues was perfect.
Dual POV
The whole series was great!
I enjoyed every single moment of this story. Eric and Harper went through a lot lies, betrayal, and secrets. This story was suspenseful, intriguing, and oh so passionate.
This book is finally the conclusion of Harper and Eric’s story.
While Eric is trying to figure out what is going on, he finds out his father has had a heart attack. After Eric gets all of the facts, he thinks maybe his dad was poisoned. At the same time Eric and Harper keep getting cryptic messages that Eric still doesn’t understand.
Just when it looks like things are figured out….BOOM….things change. The path Eric and Harper had to take to get to their happy ending was just crazy. It was fun watching these two grow closer while also learning to trust each other.
Overall I really enjoyed this series. Great characters and the story line really kept me intrigued.
What a perfect ending to this Trilogy! After all the negative crap that any two people could possibly go through, ending up together is the supreme finally!
Lisa Renee Jones, really knows how to grab your heart and keeps a tight grip on it for a few months. But let me tell you, this book, it has all of the elements that are required to suck you in, and never let you go. It took me a few days to get over the ending of this book. Shock! Horror! Betrayal! Are just some of the emotions that this book entices!
Grab all three and hunker down for some great reading!!
What an amazing read….Eric and Harpers journey continues in The Empire. It’s full of suspense, twists and turns and is simply a fantastic read!
I absolutely loved this trilogy! First of all the first two books were great and the final book topped it all off. I love Lisa’s stories because they are sexy and suspenseful at the same time. The characters are strong, sexy and sweet at the same time, but when you add in the mystery the story just hooks you from the beginning until the end.
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~~ 4 SPECTACULAR STARS! ~~
Finally, at LONG LAST, we get the highly anticipated conclusion to the Filthy Trilogy! Lisa Renee Jones took us on a wildly exhilarating ride throughout this series and she certainly kept our hearts pounding in THE EMPIRE!
THE PREMISE:
Picking up right where we left off after that jawdropping cliffy in book two, THE PRINCESS, Harper Evans overheard a shocking confession between Eric Mitchell and his boss, Grayson Bennett, about Eric “betraying” her in the past, so… yikes…he has some explaining to do! The fallout from the revelation cuts deep, as does Harper’s subsequent bombshell about his father that Eric finally pries out of her. But when the air is cleared they emerge stronger—and more PASSIONATELY IN LOVE— than ever.
However, the danger is far from over. They are still in the cross-hairs of a hired assassin, and this fiercely devoted power couple must call in reinforcements to find out who wants to destroy them, and hopefully live long enough to see justice done.
And while they have come a long way in forging trust, with a perilous war raging around them, will the very foundation of their union be irreparably shaken as more explosive revelations, deceptions and lies come to a head as they prepare for their final battle? Or will love trump all?
MY MUSINGS:
Once again, Lisa Renee Jones seduces us with her powerfully alluring words, ensnares us in a labyrinth of lust, and danger and intrigue, and hypnotizes us with an ALL-CONSUMING LOVE THAT KNOWS NO BOUNDS! Everything has been building toward this last book, and steamy passion, suspense and subterfuge converge in a major way as Harper and Eric launch a full throttle investigation to get to the bottom of the dirty dealings at the almighty Kingston Industries all the while trying to STAY ALIVE.
At the epicenter of this masterfully penned series is the forbidden, frenzied love affair between the Bastard and the Princess. A flammable coupling which is fueled with raw, blistering intensity, fiery sparks, heated confrontations and filthy hot erotic interludes! There has always been a level of breathtaking, soul deep intimacy between this duo that made my pulse race and it really comes to the fore in this book as they find themselves so powerfully in sync they not only finish each other’s sentences, but they make each other WHOLE!
Sighhh…Eric is PURE MASCULINE PERFECTION! He’s so brilliant and driven, ferociously protective and POWERFULLY ALPHA that he leaves me all aflutter. And while this big, tough, self-made billionaire can be a “bit” bossy and domineering, and resort to his ice-cold bastard ways when he feels the walls closing in, deep down his heart is always in the right place. And even when he and Harper go toe to toe—she gets him on a level no one ever has before. She soothes his demons, accepts him unconditionally—the man AND the savant–and he makes her feel safe and secure. Cherished. Like he is her home…AND VICE VERSA!
And as much as this couple still has to work through, they are an UNSTOPPABLE FORCE, a united front, and any residual discord and uncertainty between them pales in comparison to the soul burning love that they will need to sustain them through their darkest hours.
Ultimately, Harper and Erick have traversed a long and hazardous road together throughout this trilogy, and LRJ sure has a knack for keeping us guessing up until the very end! I found myself holding my breath, on pins and needles, throughout.
That said, while it does pack quite a punch when we finally learn the full magnitude of the evil surrounding the Kingston family, I must confess that I was a bit disappointed that the suspense plot did not end with more of a bang . After all that palpable mounting tension, I was expecting more fireworks in the climax—for instance, a dangerous standoff between the H&h and the bad guy(s), which seemed to be the direction we were heading since they had a target on their backs— but the author took the story in a decidedly tamer direction. Which, admittedly, felt somewhat anticlimactic.
But on the flip side, the manner in which the main villain got his comeuppance—was sheer brilliance — and I could not have been MORE DELIGHTED with the culmination of Eric and Harper’s epic romance . They finally got their long awaited HEA, which of course left me feeling all warm and glowy inside!
FINAL VERDICT:
This final chapter in the Filthy Trilogy is NOT TO BE MISSED… and I can’t wait to see what the gloriously talented Ms. Jones has in store for us next!
This is the the 3rd installment in this series of 3 books. You must read the others in this series before reading this one. This story picks up where the last one ended. I liked this series and I’m so glad that Lisa kept me guessing as to who the villain really is. I really admire Eric and Haley and they really are perfect for each other. I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest and voluntary review.
What a perfect ending to this Trilogy! After all the negative crap that any two people could possibly go through, ending up together is the supreme finally!
Lisa Renee Jones, really knows how to grab your heart and keeps a tight grip on it for a few months. But let me tell you, this book, it has all of the elements that are required to suck you in, and never let you go. It took me a few days to get over the ending of this book. Shock! Horror! Betrayal! Are just some of the emotions that this book entices!
Grab all three and hunker down for some great reading!!
The Bastard and the Princess are back with the finale conclusion of their story!! Let all the family secrets unravel. Gosh, this one took me for a spin because I couldn’t figure out just who their enemies were or even who they could trust. This book had a lot of twist, turns, and surprises, but with a perfect conclusion to their passion filled journey. These two set the pages on fire throughout the book. I absolutely loved their passion for each other and very happy with their ending!!!
I really did love this trilogy, but felt it was a little too drawn out. It could be just me so don’t let that stop you from diving into this one.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
The Bastard and the Princess are back with the finale conclusion of their story!! Let all the family secrets unravel. Gosh, this one took me for a spin because I couldn’t figure out just who their enemies were or even who they could trust. This book had a lot of twist, turns, and surprises, but with a perfect conclusion to their passion filled journey. These two set the pages on fire throughout the book. I absolutely loved their passion for each other and very happy with their ending!!!
I really did love this trilogy, but felt it was a little too drawn out. It could be just me so don’t let that stop you from diving into this one.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
This was the third an final installment giving us an ending to Eric and Harpers relationship. This has been a wild ride with suspense, passion, love and deception. Harper has just overheard Eric and Grayson drop a bombshell on her world and her relationship with Eric. This series has been so full of twists and turns keeping you guessing. Now that Harper knows what Eric’s motives have been and how close to home they really are she’s lost and you can’t blame the poor girl. As ruthless as Eric is his love has been true for Harper despite her background. The love they share is amazing and true, they have ups and downs along with fights but in the end they are soulmates. My heart broke for Eric when he found out the truth about what really happened to his mother you could feel his anger. I was so glad that everything was solved and we got a happy ending. I’m a little sad to not see the wedding and the baby but I can manage. Great story with a satisfying ending. I give four stars and high recommendations. – By Tiffany