Balto stole me from Lucian without raising a finger.I thought I would finally be free, finally get my life back.But Balto has other plans for me. Now I’m his prisoner. He’ll keep me and enjoy me as long as he wants.Until Lucian gives him back the Skull Diamond.I never want to return to Lucian again, not after being with a man like Balto. The only chance I have is to become more valuable than that … become more valuable than that diamond, to have Balto want me enough not to trade me back to Lucian.
But can I ever compete with a diamond worth billions?
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Wow! Penelope Sky is such a great writer! This book is full of passion. I loved it. Balto is a total alpha and Cassini is a spitfire with an attitude. He’s never been with a women more than 1 Night but he’s had her for months and the fact he doesn’t realize she means something to him had me wanting to jump through the book and smack him myself. He claims she’s just a tool to use to get his diamond back but will he really trade her for it? This book was very sexy and passionate. Penelope did another amazing job! Jumping into book 3 now!
What a great ending to an amazing series! At the beginning I didn’t think I would love the Balto as much as I do but as I read this series Balto has grown on me so much and I sad to see it end but what an amazing ending!
This book had everything, it tied up all the loose ends and it was action, angst, and drama. I saw a lot of similarities between Balto and a crow. Penelope does such a good job writing a male character who isn’t necessarily looking for love but finds it where they least expect it. I love that her men are rugged yet a tiny woman can break down the wall that they have built up and they are fierce protectors who love without knowing.
I really like Balto and Cassini as a couple but at times I want to smack Balto. He is very aggravating at times which is what makes the chemistry very hot. Cassini doesn’t let him get away with being a jerk which I love. I’m ready for more of this couple. Can’t wait to read book three.
as the story unfolds things start to heat up, Balto has taken Cassina as his prisoner until her husband fulfills the terms of the contract that he broke. all though being his prisoner is not like the others he holds. but being free from her husband and at Balto’s mercy isn’t a bad thing, but what she doesn’t realize is the end game isn’t anywhere near what is owed to Balto.
Balto might be my new favorite man in her books every time I think she can’t top one she comes with another strong sexy man. I’m going crazy waiting for the next book!!!
The 2nd book in the Skull King Trilogy does not disappoint. Sky brings the character of Cassini Cardello to life in the Skull Crusher. I was a little disappointed in the how Cassini was in the first book; whiny and wishy-washy. But in this book, Cassini comes into her own as a strong, feisty heroine. Balto is a true bad ass and definitely not someone you want to run into in an alley. Their chemistry is fantastic. In this book we’re learning more about Balto’s brother Heath and Cassini’s brothers Case & Dierks. All in all a great story and really makes me impatient to read the final book.
This series, like all of Penelope Sky’s series get better the further in you go.
After the ending of The Skull King, I had to know what Balto and Cassini’s next chapter held in store, I definitely wasn’t disappointed.
Cassini believes she is free – she’s not. She is just a pawn in Balto’s plan to get what he wants from Lucian. There’s only one way for Cassini to win – make herself more valuable than a diamond, can she do it?
Balto does care for Cassini, but he’s unwilling to admit it. He shows it in the things he does and things he says. He’s never been monogamous before, but he is finding himself wanting to for her. Will monogamy be his downfall or make him stronger?
As always with Penelope Sky reads, you think you know what the story holds or where it’s going, then a switch if flipped and BOOM a twist you didn’t see or think of. I am eager to read The Skull Ruler, the final part of this series.
I’m loving this story. I hope she turns into a badass queen <3
Out of the frying pan into the fire! Little did Cassini realize Balto was not out to free her from Lucian’s control. She is not Balto’s property. As he has told her, her future does not look very bright. He will keep her while he is still entertained by her. Once that is over, or if Lucian agrees to his terms for a trade, he will either give her back to Lucian or will kill her.
The relationship she has with Balto is very complex. The animal attraction they both feel for each other and her abhorrence of the ruthless killer she knows he is. She has witnessed how far he will go when someone is dishonest or displeases him. Respect and absolute obedience is what he demands of all who are under his control. Cold and calculating, Balto becomes a different man when he is alone with Cassini. The problem is Balto has reiterated their relationship is temporary. He will trade her for what he wants or she will die.
I can hardly wait for the last installment of this riveting story. Balto has big decisions to make and Cassini has to find a way to be free of these men. Lucian and Balto are ruthless and she will not be safe until she is rid of them both.
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
I can’t even began to tell you how good the book is. It’s kept me on the edge of my seat. I love this series can’t wait for the next book.
Fabulous story keeps you on your toes to what is going to happen next what a page turner can’t wait for next book and can’t say enough about the author
Love this book…..I get so hooked on the people…can’t wait for the next book……
This book was Amazing!!!!!!
If it were possible to give more than 5 stars, this book definitely earned them all. I can’t wait for The Skull Ruler to be released! The dynamic between Balto and Cassini is incredible and heartbreaking at once. I loved seeing more of Heath and him being something of a voice of reason to Cassini. I have so many hopes for these characters!!
Again Penelope you out did yourself. Balto finally gets head out of his a** and does the right thing by not handing over Cassini. But he will never admit to anyone not even Heath on his real feelings for Cassini. I think Lucian suspects Balto has feelings for her and will again try to get her back. But this time he will succeed, Balto and Heath will go a save her. But we won’t know till the next book.
I love Balto and Cassini. I love that she stands up for herself and doesn’t back down. My heart was breaking at the end when she overheard Baltos conversation with Lucian. Can’t wait to read the next one to see how it all works out.
The Skull Crusher is book two in the Skull series and picks up right where book one left off. Cassini has been taken by Balto as retribution for Lucians underhanded betrayal. Cassini thinks she is finally going to be free, only to find out she is once again a prisoner. Balto has Cassini convinced that she is a pawn in his game with Lucian and that she needs to set her own worth. Soon lines are drawn by Cassini and Balto, and something is going to have to give. The question is; will Balto see the man he is becoming, or will Cassini have to accept that she never meant anything to Balto? The saga continues.
Denial. Denial. Denial. That what most of this book is about! I love the back and forth sass from Cassini and I can’t wait to see what happens in book 3!
What Balto isn’t The kind to settle down, the kind to have a girlfriend, he doesn’t have time for titles. There will be No picket fence or children or weddings. He is the King, he owns that town. Then there’s Cassini, his prisoner, his baby. So many conflicting emotions, but she’s a tool a means to the end. Or will she be? Part two really heats up between these two, and there is going to be an inferno! I love Penelope Sky’s stories so much!
The story continues in this amazing second book in The Skull King series. Wow. This book was absolutely fantastic and picked up right where The Skull King left off. Penelope’s books are always page turners. Cannot put them down. Look forward to the next one.