ARC Review: Conquer Me by Geneva Lee

I have been dying to get my hands on Conquer Me since I finished Command Me, and I absolutely could not wait for more of X and Clara. I loved these two right away, and I knew that their story was going to be interesting. Geneva Lee definitely did not disappoint with the second book in The Royals Saga and if you were a fan of the first book, I think that you will really like the second one. These absolutely need to be read in order as the story continues from one book to the next, so make sure that you start at the beginning if you haven't already read Command Me. This series is quickly becoming one of my all time favorites though, and I am already anxious for the next book!

Conquer Me picks up after the events of Command Me with Clara and X reaching a turning point in their relationship. Though Clara loves Alexander, she refuses to be kept a secret and treated as nothing more than a mistress. Though it leaves both X and Clara broken-hearted, she chooses to walk away now before it is too late. But the more time that passes, the more X and Clara realize that they can't stop what is between them no matter how much distance there is. Soon Clara finds herself back in X's arms, and unable to fight the feelings she has for him. But X has warned her of his past and the darkness within him, even if Clara has yet to experience it. As Clara and X find their way back to one another, they have new obstacles to face. Can they conquer what lies ahead for them, or will they be torn apart?

I love X so much. He is sexy and alpha, and will stop at nothing to protect those he loves. This is especially true if he thinks they need protecting from him. What I love about X though is that he is so complex. He has a past and has tortured himself with everything that happened, and he has shut himself off from truly feeling love because of it. He tried so hard to fight it with Clara, choosing to never let her in enough to be hurt by what he thinks will break her. But try as he might, he was unable to fight what was between them and I found it fascinating to watch. Clara thought that she was doing what she had to do for herself and for X, but soon realized that she couldn't live without him. She could fight it all she wanted, but just like X she saw that what was between them was far stronger than anything either of them could control. Clara continues to be great for X though. They really are starting to understand each other and see through the other as only a couple deep in love can. These two are so much stronger together, and I love seeing them come together rather than try to go it alone. These two are super hot together and have off the charts chemistry, but they also have such an undeniable connection which is what makes them truly special.

I honestly cannot wait for more. I have loved getting to see X and Clara's journey so far, and it is nowhere near over. I really enjoyed seeing Clara's friendship with X's brother, and I really love her best friend. I thought that this book was really great because of the secondary characters almost as much as the main characters. Geneva Lee is a fantastic writer, and I find myself getting lost in her stories so easily. Whenever I start her books the rest of the world seems to fall away, and I can't help but breeze through them. If you are looking for a sexy and enthralling story, this series is an absolute must read. I cannot say enough good things about it, and it is really one of those that you just have to read for yourself. I can't wait for the next book, Crown Me, and to also see what else Geneva Lee does in the future. Geneva Lee is quickly becoming a favorite author for me, and I look forward to reading more from her.

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Review: Command Me by Geneva Lee

Command Me is the first book in the Royals Saga by Geneva Lee and was formerly titled For King and Country. I could not wait to get my hands on this book even though this was Geneva Lee's debut novel and I had no idea what to expect. This book was so good, and I absolutely devoured it. I didn't want to put this one down for anything and only did so when absolutely forced! I cannot wait to read more from Geneva Lee and I am already anxious for the next installment Conquer Me. Geneva Lee really impressed me with her writing style, characters and fantastic story and I really can't wait to see what she writes next.

Celebrating her graduation, Clara attends a party and ends up meeting a handsome stranger with who she shares a passionate kiss. She thinks that he looks familiar but never gets his name. She quickly finds out that it was Prince Alexander when a picture of their embrace ends up on the cover of all the tabloids. When Alexander sends for Clara to discuss what happened, they both realize that the other hasn't been able to stop thinking about the kiss they shared. Alexander and Clara begin a relationship based on sex and Clara knows that Alexander doesn't do anything serious. Clara is recovering from a past that she has done her best to move past and keep secret, and Alexander has his own secrets. But when Clara and Alexander's relationship becomes more public, soon things get much more complicated and Clara must come to terms with what being in the public eye means. Can Clara and Alexander save each other from their pasts, or will they destroy each other?

I loved Alexander so much. He was sexy and mysterious, and it doesn't hurt that he is a prince. He was broken and had so many issues, and it was great to see him start something with Clara. Clara was able to really reach him in a way that no one else could, and she was able to help him start to open up to her. He still had a lot that he wouldn't let her in on, but he was able to make a lot of progress with her help. I felt really badly for him because even though it looks like he has everything on the surface, I can't even begin to imagine living the kind of life that he did. He had so many expectations, and until Clara didn't really seem to have anyone that truly cared about him and his needs and she seemed to be the only one in his corner. Clara was struggling with her own issues and had come so far. I loved that she had a great relationship with her best friend and that she was able to be open with her and lean on her for support. I thought she really needed that since her family was so awful. But Clara really needed Alexander, and I thought that he was great for her just like she was for him. She needed his support and encouragement and I though he did a great job of taking her insecurities and showing her how they were actually her strengths. She was stronger than she knew, and Alexander did a great job of helping her realize that. I thought that the chemistry between them was off the charts and they were super hot together. These two really had the steam factor, and I loved that part of their relationship. But I also loved how they took care of each other and I thought that the strongest part of their relationship was really the emotional connection that they were forming.

I knew going into this book that this was the first book in the series, and there are three books total. So the cliffhanger wasn't unexpected, even if it was frustrating. I was prepared, but it still just about killed me. I really need more of Alexander and Clara, and I am not good with being patient. The ending of this one was heartbreaking for me, but knowing that there are still two more books coming eased my fears and feelings after finishing this book. I know that there is so much more story left to tell, and I have faith that Geneva Lee will do the story and the characters justice. After reading this book, I really thought that she did a great job of captivating the reader and telling a unique and different story despite similarities to other stories out there. What made this book so different was Alexander and Clara. Their relationship was special, and is definitely worth the read. I will try to be patient as I wait for the next book, but honestly Conquer Me can't get here soon enough. I highly recommend this story to erotica fans, and I think that this book has something for everyone.

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