Wicked Ever After by Shayla Black Also in this series: Wicked as Sin
Series: Wicked and Devoted #2
Published by Shelley Bradley on April 7, 2020
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Military Romance
Pages: 342
Format: eBook
Source: Library
ISBN: 1936596679
The exciting conclusion of One-Mile and Brea’s story!
He’s dangerous. She’s his—even if he scares her. But once he unravels her secrets, he’ll risk everything to claim her for good.
Sniper Pierce “One-Mile” Walker nearly had everything he ever wanted—until a fateful mission stripped it all away. Now an outcast, he’s forced to watch the off-limits beauty who stole his heart slip through his fingers. Left with nothing but revenge, he’s determined to defeat evil and win her back. But when he learns she’s planning a future without him, he vows he’ll break every rule and defy all odds to make her his again—forever.
Brea Bell was always a good girl…until Pierce Walker. Despite everyone’s warnings, she gave the rough warrior her body—and her heart. When she receives news that shatters her world, he devastates her by walking away. Terrified of losing all she’s ever known, Brea tucks away her dreams and commits to a “safe” future. Then Pierce appears in the dead of night, challenging and seducing her. Brea isn’t sure she can trust him…but she also can’t say no.
Angry and betrayed, he leaves to pursue vengeance, while her sins are exposed to the world, forcing her to fight painful battles. Can Brea and Pierce conquer the dangers that threaten their happily ever after…or will fate wrench them apart forever?
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Wicked Ever After is a story that continues right after Wicked As Sin and I have to say that I really enjoyed seeing these two together and seeing more depths to their relationship. I highly recommend that you read the first book “Wicked as Sin” before you read this book because I am telling you that you will be LOST because there are many things that happen in book one that you need to be aware of before reading this one. And while I enjoyed this one I didn’t quite enjoy this one as much as I did the first book. I think that is mostly because there was more going on outside of the relationship and not as much “romance focus” as what we got in the first book and I wanted to see more page time with Pierce and Brea.
Wicked Ever After begins with our hero Pierce, who has had to leave his girl to fight off the enemy, an enemy that wants to destroy everything he cares about and most especially Brea. And in order to protect her and everyone else they care about, he must go on this mission, and it’s one he probably won’t come back from. But he has an enemy, one that will stop at nothing to destroy him and all he holds dear. He is a protector, and won’t bring a firestorm to Brea and her family’s doorstep if he can put a stop to it. But things don’t go quite as planned, he will be betrayed, and he will see the depths of evil to his enemy. But what keeps him going is his Brea. But Brea will be his guiding strength in the worst of times, and when the time comes, he will fight for her and the future he has risked his life for.
Wicked Ever After is a story that is so action-packed and I loved seeing how this author handled this all. I was so intrigued to see where this author would take this couple and what they would accomplish together. There is a lot that happens outside of the relationship, but seeing what both of them are willing to sacrifice for each other was so beautiful. I really liked seeing them learn to adapt to each other, change and grow both individually and together as a couple. Their story is beautiful and seeing them defy what society says to find a way to be together. Truly an inspiring read of acceptance, forgiveness, healing and a fierce love.
About Shayla Black
Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than sixty novels. For twenty years, she’s written contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances via traditional, independent, foreign, and audio publishers. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.
Raised an only child, Shayla occupied herself with lots of daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and realized that she could have a career publishing the stories spinning in her imagination. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America to pay the bills, her heart has always been with her characters. She’s thrilled that she’s been living her dream as a full-time author for the past eight years.
Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, reading, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.
I’ve enjoyed Shalya Black in the past but haven’t seen this series. I’ll have to check it out. Glad to hear it was a win!