HOT! Raw and Intensely Carnal. Thrilling, terrifying and blisteringly smart, like nothing I’ve ever read. To describe Slay’s story, is to undermine it’s brilliance. Ruin is beautiful and ugly and utterly unforgettable.

A riveting tale of captivity, love and sexual suspense, you’ll rip through the pages. Trauma and trust, test the tenuous bonds of a fake marriage in the sultry atmosphere of a hidden island oasis. And Paige has us trapped there too, right where she wants.

Her second insta...

HOT! Raw and Intensely Carnal. Thrilling, terrifying and blisteringly smart, like nothing I’ve ever read. To describe Slay’s story, is to undermine it’s brilliance. Ruin is beautiful and ugly and utterly unforgettable.

A riveting tale of captivity, love and sexual suspense, you’ll rip through the pages. Trauma and trust, test the tenuous bonds of a fake marriage in the sultry atmosphere of a hidden island oasis. And Paige has us trapped there too, right where she wants.

Her second installment in the Slay series reads like a crossover between a modern, edgy Dr No and a high-end sexy season of Survivor, where Celia has to outwit and outlast Edward, her calculating, beautiful husband and his staff of cohorts. Her family, her own desires, even her future and friends exist only on the periphery.

The tension comes from Edward’s insistence they delve into Celia’s own Heart of Darkness. And the isolated setting lends itself perfectly to her over-calculating mind, her horrible past, and Edward’s rules which at first appear as benign shrugs to his wife.

But as Ruin unfolds, Edward’s true motives transform Celia and this reader. Every scene between them buzzes with piqued sensuality and metaphors of their journey. A staff’s son, a reclaimed antique desk, or shared bottle of booze, even orgasms, at just the right moment become symbols for what’s passing between them on so many levels.

Edward spends a great deal of the story on the edges of really monstrous behavior, but it’s never what you think. He deals out almost as much suspense and misdirection as Paige. And Celia wrestles with so much, naked in every way in front of her distant husband. I wept and moaned right along with her.

Like a play in four acts, Ruin is an internal story told with sharp knives, sterile gifts, and brutal honesty, it churns inside you too. It’s all so unexpected, or is it?

At one point, I had to reach out to talk to a fellow reader—it’s overwhelming in the most delicious ways—and I felt what Celia must have been thinking: What is happening to me?

It’s impossible to categorize this story. Everything I’ve said is true, and yet I’m certain I’ve done it a disservice.

A romance, a passion play, a satire on family and marriage. Even a healing tome on vulnerability. Gah! If you’re still here, buy it. There’s nothing else like it, Little Bird. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I am loving this book series more and more. I can't wait to see how they move on from here

I am loving this book series more and more. I can't wait to see how they move on from here

The storyline for the second book flows smoothly from book 1 and maintains that feeling of "What comes next?" uncertainty, which adds a bit of excitement and anticipation for the reader. I hope books 3 and 4 maintain the momentum.

The storyline for the second book flows smoothly from book 1 and maintains that feeling of "What comes next?" uncertainty, which adds a bit of excitement and anticipation for the reader. I hope books 3 and 4 maintain the momentum.

This story SLAYED ME! I am Edward obsessed! I truly was hooked from the very first page. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect after the end of book one, so this story surprised me.

Edward has a plan. He never expected Celia. He thought he knew what he was getting when he married her, but she was so much more. He needs to have total control. He yearns for her complete submission.

The plan changes as Edward uncovers more about Celia. He’s now determined to take her body, mind and soul. The ...

This story SLAYED ME! I am Edward obsessed! I truly was hooked from the very first page. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect after the end of book one, so this story surprised me.

Edward has a plan. He never expected Celia. He thought he knew what he was getting when he married her, but she was so much more. He needs to have total control. He yearns for her complete submission.

The plan changes as Edward uncovers more about Celia. He’s now determined to take her body, mind and soul. The only way for him to gain complete devotion is to break her down. He wants everything and he’ll do what needs to be done to strip her bare.

Celia has never had someone give her positive attention. To invest time and effort into caring for her. She is wary, but more than that she craves the intimacy. She desires approval and acceptance more than anything. However, she fears the truth of her secrets. Sharing her games with anyone leaves her open to judgment, something she’s not sure that she’s strong enough to withstand. Edward won’t accept anything less than complete and total honesty.

Once I started I could not put this story down. I wasn’t sure what secrets they both held or what turn this story would take. Edward is captivating. He is methodical and pensive. He is demanding yet nurturing. He was a contradiction in the best way. At times I wanted to pummel him right beside Celia. He evokes strong emotions.

A story of self-discovery, revelations, forgiveness and acceptance. This series has hooked me completely. The only problem is waiting for the next book in the series.