Cassie’s had some pretty close calls in her life, but now that she’s gotten her official bad-ass badge as an integral part of the Old Guard, she feels sort of invincible. That doesn’t seem to keep anyone from trying to prove otherwise, though, because everyone wants a piece of her. The King of Hearts needs her help, even while the resistance tries to sway her, and the Old Guard has its own plans … own plans for her. And then, there’s Ryder. Sexy, strong, stubborn Ryder, who will accept no less than everything, including the one piece of Cassie she’s not sure she can bear to offer any man…
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I read and enjoyed this book as part of the Undercity Chronicles #1 by Savannah Skye which is a collection of the first four books in the Undercity Chronicles. This collection includes: A House of Cards, The King of Hearts 1, The King of Hearts 2, and The King of Hearts 3. Each of the four books revolve around a central character named Cassandra or Cassie. In the first book Cassie fakes her death and her best friend a human named Hanna comes to find out what happened to her. This book has a exciting and sweet story of how Hanna falls in love with a vampire and they work together to save Cassie. The other three books all focus directly on Cassandra and her partner born vampire Ryder and the many dangerous adventures they get into together as their relationship develops. This four book series is a wonderful set of vampire stories set in a very well thought out world. This is most definitely the best, most exciting, and well written vampire series I have read. Anyone who loves to read about vampires will be as enchanted by the a unique vampire society found in the Undercity Chronicles as I am. Furthermore, these books are so entertaining with lots of action, adventure, mystery, and romance that I could not put them down until the end. Any paranormal romance reader will love this collection as much as I do. The King of Hearts 2 is one of the best romantic vampire romances I have ever read!
Cassie is a three hundred year old vampire currently working for The Old Guard protecting the King and Undercity. She and her boyfriend Ryder, also in the Old Guard, are complete opposites! She is the grifter and scam artist. He is strictly by the book. They are complete opposites in almost everything except in the bedroom, or whichever other room they choose. But even angry sex won’t fix their fraying relationship and now with a mission that could tear them apart it becomes increasingly intriguing. I hadn’t realized this was the third book in the Undercity Chronicles when it was offered free so I’ll need to backtrack and catch up on the beginning. But this was absolutely one I won’t mind taking the time to do that. I t was quite enjoyable.
First let me state that I received an Advance Reader Copy, (ARC), but it in no way influences my review. I always leave an honest review.
Damn this story is getting better and better. Poor Cassie I trying so hard to convince Ryder that the OGI are up to something, and Ryder’s still not listening. So much I going on, and so many twists. I recommend this read 5 Thumbs up
Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author.
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Our heroine isn’t a “buy the book” person, her partner and lover is. Sometimes opposites attract, and sometimes…
This is an urban fantasy novel with lots of action and intrigue. While it is a follow on to the author’s previous series, it is not necessary to read the other books first. However, as this is book two in the current series, I do recommend reading these in order so that you understand the character backgrounds.
The story is well written, with a solid plot that includes lots of action and intrigue. Oh, any did I mention lots of steamy scenes as well? The story is very engaging, a real page turner, with the reader constantly wanting to see what comes next. It definitely kept me up past my bedtime.
The story also ends with a cliffhanger, so be sure to have the next (and last in this series) ready to go.
Highly recommended.
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It is not necessary to read the first in the series to enjoy this book, but I did find it difficult to get into. I’m glad I pushed my way past the first few chapters. Cassie and Ryder are interesting characters. It does end with a cliffhanger but that wasn’t a surprise. This story has lots and lots of sex and lots of action. This is worth the read.
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The King of Hearts 2: Undercity Chronicles by Savannah Skye is a wonderful story that I read. This is book number three in this wonderful series that I fell in love with. This story has vampires in it which I love to read about and I hightly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about vampires.
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Loved it!, Love Cassie and Ryder
Cassie and Ryder are opposites. They fell fast and hard for each other. Their relationship is fraying. Love can only take them so far. Angry sex can’t fix their fundamental differences.
Their new mission tests their bonds. Bronx Jack is a hero to the common vampire. A sort of Robin Hood, his reality, is far more complex. Cassie has a sort of hero worship while Ryder only sees a criminal who is working in side the law. When the OGI finds evidence that he is guilty, when Ryder and Cassie found noting. Cassie, suspicions that Connery, was right, has her stepping into the Circus’s camp. Ryder has a strong sense of justice, it is what he truly believes in, Cassie loves if for it. He can’t see past his devotion to the Guard and the King of Hearts, even faced with real evidence that the OGI is framing an innocent man.
Cassie’s has been changing since she befriended Hana. Her time in the Guard has made her care about more than just herself. With the real threat of war, Cassie will have to betray Ryder and break her own heart and his too, for the greater good.
Fast paced and steamy. Loved the addition of Bai. Love Cassie and Ryder, even when I wanted to smack them both for being willfully blind. Two very stubborn people. I can’t wait for the last book and hopefully happy ending.
This is book 2 in the series and I highly recommend reading book 1 first! This is a continuation of book 1 and the story is continuing nicely with lots of danger and suspense with some romance thrown in for good measure! The characters continue to evolve as I got to know them better in this book. A really great book to read! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I love Cassandra’s character. She has a way with words that is totally hilarious and in the moment. She and Ryder have been sent on a mission to prove or disprove Bronx Jack’s involvement in a bank robbery. They conclude and report back to their king that Jack had no part in it. But how convenient that the very next day a new witness surfaces to incriminate Jack and OGI is set to take him down at the Court of Miracles. But ever so smart Cassie knows it is a setup and her inner self won’t allow herself to stay with the guard. She plans to jump ship to the resistance. But with or without Ryder? Oh, this book is so exciting!
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Cassie is still not believing the old guard and what they do.
In this mission she helps out the leader of the court of miracles, which gives a read with action and very hot moments with Ryder.
But also in the end she has a lot to lose, since she and Ryder believe other things, but Cassie can’t let go her feeling that something doesn’t add up.
I like the way she talks so sassy and the way she and Ryder have their fun in and outside the bedroom, which is so hot!
Can’t wait to read the next book in this series to see how the end will be.
As we get closer to the finish line (this is book three of four in this series), the intensity deepens and the twists keep coming. Suspenseful, dramatic and with entertaining touches of intrigue and humor, this series keeps the reader on edge and craving more. Cassie and Ryder have great chemistry and will have you firmly in their corner but these two polar opposite have a rough road ahead to a HEA. Does end on a double cliffhanger in preparation of the last book. A really good addition to this series and I can’t wait to see how it all wraps up in book four.
This is book that will leave you laughing and crying with the characters.
The suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat. I like that Cassie still has her snarky, sassy personality. This is great continuation of the series.
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This book will have you on the edge of your seat throughout. You will laugh and cry right along with these characters. I cannot wait to see what will happen next. There is a hint of intrigue as well as being a love story.
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I cant believe that this book was even better than the first!
Cassie is as laugh out loud sassy as always but this book sees her in even more sticky situations and she has to make some hard choice!
Brilliant read!
Warning Cliff hanger!!!
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This is an urban fantasy book that has a lot of steamy scenes. There are also a lot of moments of humor and tons of action. The characters, Cassie and Ryder, and fun, the plot is very well written, and there is a lot of twists and turns. I love the different take on the vampire trope! It kept the story feeling fresh and exciting. I do recommend reading the series in order (this is book 3) and this one ends in a cliffhanger. Luckily, all of the books are already out so I won’t be waiting to finish it.
She finally has her bad ass badge and she feels great but everyone around her wants a piece of her. What will she do? Will she do what the king wants? What about the council. She will have to choose carefully so see how she gets on
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