From USA Today Bestselling Author Dani René comes the second book in the bestselling Gilded Sovereign Series. A new adult romance filled with violence, blood, and a lot of steam! I want to be Rukaiya’s hero, but she’s made it clear she can take care of herself. Her fire burns me. Her fierce nature lures me in. She’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and I want her to devour me. She enjoys defying me … devour me. She enjoys defying me and I love to taunt her.
I always get the girl.
Every. Single. Time.
And this time is no different.
He’s trying to be my knight in shining armor, but I don’t need him to be. That’s what I tell myself, anyway. Etienne doesn’t give up easily. He’s adamant to change my mind. Only, he doesn’t realize that being with me could get him killed.
As I push, he pulls, and one of us is about to get wounded.
Secrets. Desire. Violence.
Our love is volatile.
When secrets are spilled, nobody is safe.
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Things get a lot dicier for our little band of righteous rebels.
I wasn’t sure how Etienne was going to handle not only his father but Ruka’s stubborn sense of “I don’t need a knight”.
He was so head over heels for her.
I admit I liked that he acknowledged she was capable of taking care of herself and that he just wanted to be beside her not in front and not behind.
Wait till all the secrets begin to unravel!
To say I was having multiple WTF moments would be spot on.
I did at times think Ruka was being unnecessarily stubborn. Toward the end, she climbed down off her horse and admitted she wasn’t all that. Yeah, it was after her world unraveled but sometimes we need that shove over the cliff to open our eyes.
As with the first in this series, there were times I had trouble connecting with the cast. Their actions wavered between mature and juvenile. I also would have liked a bit more personal intimacy (emotional) time between our two main characters.
I am very eager to see where things go from here for our little round table of kings and queens
Also Haha mom you had that coming!!
This series is amazing and this second book takes you on a wild ride! So much goes on in this story which is about Etienne and Rukaiya. Two troubled souls who find their way to each other. But is the road smooth? Will someone try to stop them and interfere? Life never goes as planned, does it? These two characters are very strong minded yet glimpses of “softness” show thru at times. And I love how the author describes the characters in such vivid detail that you can envision them in your mind. This story has it all, mystery, intrigue, lust, sadness and maybe a hint of love? I really enjoyed this book and encourage everyone to read it as well.
Volatile Love continues the journey into the deep dark secret of the ultra uber secret society of Gilded Sovereign. Where money is power and everything else is secondary. Some questions were answered, but more secrets unearthed.
They love story between Etienne and Rukayia is simple at its core, but still so much more complex. There is an instant attraction but circumstances and personalities between these two characters make you keep turning those pages.
Dani has given us another keeper and I would totally recommend diving into these series of the dark and depraved.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
I want to be Rukaiya’s hero, but she’s made it clear she can take care of herself. Her fire burns me. Her fierce nature lures me in. She’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and I want her to devour me.. She enjoys defying me and love to taunt her. I always get the girl. Every. Single. Time. And this time is no different.He’s trying to be my knight in shining armor, but I don’t need him to be. That’s what I tell myself, anyway. Etienne doesn’t give up easily. He’s adamant to change my mind. Only, he doesn’t realize that being with me could get him killed. As I push, he pulls, and one of us is about to get wounded. Secrets. Desire.Violence. Our love is volatile. When secrets are spilled, nobody is safe.
This is the second book in The Gilded Sovereign Series from Dani Rene’. You will need to read Cruel War first. This is the continuation of Etienne and Rukaiya story. You’re going to discover lots of thing about Etienne, as what you see is only what he wants to show you as a person. There is so much more to him and you will love peeling back his layers. Of course he does this for Rukaiya. This story is filled with twist and turns and of course darkness. It will keep you one your toes and have you devouring this book. I don’t want to give away any of this books story line of this book. I loved both of these books and you will too if you like the dark and steamy. You don’t want to miss it.
Volatile Love by Dani René is book Two in The Gilded Sovereign Series. This is the story of Rukaiya and Etienne. I have read the previous book which I do feel helped me to enjoy this one. But with that said you could make this a standalone if you want to do that. This was a instant attraction/feelings but in actual read it was a slow burn type romance. Rukaiya knew of her father’s dangerous side which she wanted to protect Etienne from his evil. But Etienne is also from darkness and he wanted to protect Rukaiya even if she didn’t want him too.
This was a younger hero and heroine story line. I enjoy Ms. René’s dark romances.
Volatile Love
Well I liked Etienne and Rukaiya in Cruel war but I love them in the second of the gilded sovereign series!
Volatile Love leads us further into the world of the Crowns, further into danger and deception and further into the the lives of Etienne and Rukaiya.
Both Etienne and Rukaiya have dark and tragic pasts. They don’t trust and definitely don’t love freely. They each have a journey to take and lots of truths to uncover, finally admitting that maybe, just maybe they might need each other after all.
Rukaiya is fire and sass and Etienne is ice and rage. A perfect combination for a steamy, volatile and heart wrenching story! Brilliant!
This story, and indeed the series so far, is a page-turner. It is explosive and unpredictable with intriguing and diverse characters and an array of secrets, some of which are revealed and some remain buried for the future.
Full of passion, suspense and an underlying story that continues to develop throughout the course of the series. I am a addict and this second has continued to feed my craving for more…I received an advanced copy of this book from the author.
Wow,wow!!! What a story! Per usual I was hooked by Dani’s amazing writing!
***4 Stars***
This one turned out to be quite an interesting ride on more than one front. Lots of secrets reveal even more are hinted at and promised to be reveal in the next book and a romance that is insta in a lot of ways and yet was slow burn in others. All of which kept me turning the pages to see just what would happen next.
I really liked Rukaiya and Etienne. Rukaiya isn’t as fragile as she appears to be, while Etienne is…well he’s a lot more complex than most would ever guess.
Their journey to their HEA was an interesting one. As I said at the beginning it’s this strange mix of insta yet slow burn. They are drawn to each other and yet it takes a while for things to actually progress (mostly due to outside issues). But when they finally got time together, I liked the flow between them and could see that once the crazy in their lives were managed they could have a true HEA.
This baby was one heck of a ride. There is still a lot more to come in the revealing of the secrets department, but the ones that were revealed were doozies. My only real issue was that the story felt choppy and rushed in some places and I was left wanting more. But with that said, I loved catching up with Ares, Dahlia and Tarian and am definitely looking forward to seeing what all goes down in Tarian’s book!
~ Copy provided by EJBP & voluntarily reviewed ~
Volatile Love book 2 in the Gilded Sovereign Series and volatile it is. Etienne and Rukaiya has chemistry that could only go one way. It was always going to be epic to see revealed. The secrets of the past are slowly being discovered, however some secrets cause such headache and confusion that leave you wondering what will happen next. The characters are amazing complex captivating and exciting to follow. The storyline of the women ready to fight and defend their men and stand their position gives hope for a better balance of power within the sovereign. Highly recommended read awaiting more.
Volatile Love was a great 5+ star read and book two in The Gilded Sovereign series. .
Dani has once again pulled me into a dark and twisted world that I can’t get enough of and I couldn’t stop until I was done. Rukaiya and Etienne pulled me right in with their story.
We continue with the story of the elite brotherhood. Etienne has followed Rukaiya and her father, he is adamant about saving and protecting her. She is trying to protect him by pushing him away. Her dad has plans to use her as a pawn, but what does he want in the end?
Etienne has been trying to push his feelings aside but now that she is in danger, all he wants is Rukaiya. These two are very stubborn and strong characters. Their chemistry was off the charts.
Can these two get a HEA or will ghosts and secrets from the past ruin everything?
There are so many unexpected twists and turns. We get suspense, mystery, murder and so much more. When these two finally get together it was hot. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story and I can’t wait to see what happens next. 1-click and get started today on this must read series.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Holy i am loving this series so far! I knew Etienne and Rukaiya, would have an amazing story, from the meeting in the first book.
So many secrets, lies, I’m still trying to wrap my head around them. Can’t wait to read more in this series, brilliantly written.
Dani does not t in the 2nd installment of this series. As we delve deeper into Etienne and Rukaiya’s life. All the secrets, lies and danger they encounter. Can love alone save them? So good can’t wait for more.
There are no secrets that time does not reveal…
The second book in this mind blowing series will captivate you from the very beginning. The Gilded Sovereign Society is a juggernaut, an inexorable force that rules the Town of Tynewood. Etienne along with 3 others rule the roost. They have a reputation for being savage, brutal, unforgiving.
The only soft spot Etienne holds in his heart is Rukaiya. She is fierce, feisty and he respects and admires her inner strength. It also makes him crave her both physically and emotionally, which is a dangerous luxury. He wants to protect her, make her his.
Rukaiya has yearned for Etienne since she was a teen, but it is struggle to give herself completely to him. Too many demons follow her from her past. There are secrets and lies that lurk in the shadows and this story is full of twists and turns. This story is full of emotional arcs and has me desperate to read the third book in this series.
This was so exciting from the very first page it has everything I could not putvthiscdown I Loved every word and the character development is outstanding. Etienne and Rukaiya are electrifying together the push and pull the passion is so intense it gives you goosebumps
As they fight the truth and secrets that come at all directions and I have to say I didn’t see any of that. This is one fantastic series that you will be addicted to.
I heart this story! The Gilded Sovereign book two takes us along for the ride with Etienne and Rukaiya as their story unfolds. There’s more then meets the eye when it comes to Etienne, the persona he shows is just the tip and seeing him open and peel back his layers for Rukaiya is priceless. We’re given a story that will keep you on your toes with the twists and turns as more characters reveal what they’re kept secret for so long. The brotherhood is strong and seeing the lengths that are taken will leave your jaw on the floor. I cannot wait for book three in the future.
This is an interesting series . . . the revelations that happen in Volatile Love, while shocking, are perfect for this series. Dani René takes us on this whirlwind of a ride. And when you think you’ve figured everything out, and the ride is going to end, it starts back up. I love all of the characters! Well done!
Volatile Love is book two of The Gilded Sovereign series by Dani Rene and is told in dual POV’s. I have been craving Etienne and Rukaiya’s story since the day they met in Cruel War. Their attraction was instant, and I knew their chemistry was going to be explosive! Rukaiya is on a journey to learn the truth about her father and his involvement with the Sovereign and Etienne is determined to find her and keep her safe from the danger that always follows that world. They are two strong willed and stubborn characters that fight each other at every turn while also fighting their growing feelings for each other. Their chemistry is undeniable, but can they admit they want more? Hard truths are revealed and they both struggle to overcome their pasts and the sins of their parents. Their journey is not an easy one. Can they survive it together or will it tear them apart? As we’ve come to know the world of the Gilded Sovereign is rich with history and full of danger, lies, deceit and betrayal. Dani Rene has created this intricate world of characters whose pasts are being revealed little by little not only answering our existing questions from book one but introducing new mysteries that will keep us guessing and on the edge of our seats for book three! I was glued to every word on every page and cannot wait to see what comes next!