Reading this for the second time didn't diminish the love that I had for this trilogy or this author. If anything, It made me fall in love with her innate ability to turn common things like words into art. So often, this author is remembered for her MC series but often fails to remember her for creating this epic story between Giselle and Sinclair. That is a shame because what she has done in this trilogy is nothing short of a miracle.

I am not a fan of how this started out between them. I have personally experienced it and I can say that it is heartbreaking. However, when I put those feelings aside and just thought about it from the standpoint that love is messy and doesn't always color in the lines it clicked. The author didn't condone what Sinclair and Elle did but she did artfully display the emotions, as well as the consequences of the decision they made and that, was powerful.

I loved the bonus content. They gave me a peek of how things evolved, how things will come about, and also gave me a glimpse into the future of Sin and Elle that I didn't even know that I needed. Bravo for that. As much as I love the Fallen Men MC series, I think I will always be a little partial to this trilogy because it was the first time that I discovered this author and it was also the first time that an author made me change my mind on something that I had as a firm no. that takes skill and this author has it in spades. After reading this epilogue, I am very anxious for Elena and Dante's story coming next month. VERY anxious.

The Affair
4.8 stars

I loved this story. Even the idea of both Sin and Giselle making the decision that they did knowing the morals behind it still didn't stop me from getting caught up in the magic of what was happening between them. Sinclair was a dream and Elle needed this to go from duckling to swan.

I'm looking forward to part two after this book ended on the mother of all twists.

The Secret
4.7 stars

This author's words are like what I'd imagine Crack to be. She is addictive and sucks me deeper and deeper into her world. Sin and Elle. Le sigh... I cannot wait to read the conclusion.

The Consequence
4.9 stars

To say that I loved this series would be an understatement. Something that stood out to me throughout it was the idea that it was so wrong to love this so much knowing what was at stake for so many people. However, halfway through I realized this is not as much about what is morally right or wrong but really is a matter of love not caring who it is that makes one's heart complete. It posits whether or not it would have been more wrong to deny that said love in order to make others more comfortable. In this case, both Sin and Elle felt sadness and regret hurting others but, ultimately, they loved themselves and each other more. They were willing to sacrifice it all to keep that love that made them whole. There is beauty in that.

These two did not stand a chance once they each discovered that in front of them was their dual flame. They were cut from the same cloth. Fate had planned for this and they were just along for the ride.

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