Just finished Carnage just in time for the release of Madness, and I'm still reeling from the emotional rollercoaster Saint and Ashtyn's story had me hooked from the start. I really loved Saint and how much he loved Ashtyn from the very beginning Shantel Tessier weaved her magic once again, delivering twists that left me breathless. The time jump was a heartbreaker, but it only added to the intensity of their journey. While there are still some unanswered questions, I trust that Shantel will tie up all the loose ends in her future books. Can't wait to read Haidyn's book (I have a feeling he will be my favorite Spade Brother)!

This book was spicy hot! I’ll always wish this would’ve been an RH and she got to keep all three. Then again, Ashtyn is definitely not in my top favorite FMC’s of hers, so I guess it worked out. The guys are definitely what kept me reading this one. Ashtyn is as messed up emotionally as all the other women in this world. The fact that all of their problems could’ve been worked out had they communicated was a tale as old as time. It’s frustrating when it’s always the communication that created 99% of the problems. Due to the situation at hand, it really did serve a purpose for her to leave. Unfortunately, if she had stayed I think her and the saints would have died. You got so many answers in this one, but it also left you with more questions. I love Haidyn so much! That ending ripped my heart out and then my soul. He did everything he could for a woman he loved but could never keep. I loved seeing some kingdom action in this and of course the queen herself Jasmine! I love her and cannot wait until we get her story! She will always be my main FMC! She can do no wrong. That epilogue was great and I love seeing into the future and what the world has in store for us. Onto Madness 🤩🖤

First off, this book was like crack for me. I was over the moon when I found out I had gotten an early copy. I couldn't get over how glued to it I was and how quickly I finished it. I devoured. And honestly, I loved it. But man, am I feeling the hangover! Thinking about moving on to another book feels like contemplating cheating on my nonexistant significant other. It makes me feel vulnerable and exposed emotionally, like I don't know how to act or feel. And I don't know if I like that or not, but CHEERS! The way she pulled all of the other books' characters into this one while still giving us a new story really just felt both incredibly nostalgic while also exciting to get new pieces of an already started puzzle. This was an intense and WILD ride...truly a ROLLERCOASTER of emotions were experienced while reading this and I loved every second of it. Absolutely loved Saint's possessive/obsessiveness with Ashtyn...it's what I live for in these types of books. And her addiction to him in equal measure is the toxic perfection I needed. It was giving Sin/Ellie and I went feral for them. Ashtyn on her own I didn't really care too much about as a character...she just didn't give me much to latch onto. But she served her "damsel" role well. She got put through some STUFF in this book, good night! Out of the other two Spade brothers, Haidyn and Kashton, I definitely found myself favoring Haidyn more for sure. I really hope his book is next, because he sure does have some 'splainin' to do! And speaking of explanations...I still have several questions that I really hope are gonna get answered in the next book! She's got me out here combing through all the books for hair/eye color combos trying to figure out who unnamed people are and I'm feeling a little unhinged... The twists and turns in this one just kept me constantly in a state of "WTF mate?!". Kinda cracked me up that it felt like Saint was legit out of the loop the majority of the time and had no idea what was going on right under his nose. Poor guy. Still love him though. The ending was wiiiild and my jaw was on the floor when my mind starting finally wrapping around what I was reading and the pieces were starting to come together. I thought the pacing was done well. I honestly didn't feel a lull in the timing of things at all. And I thought the placement of spice points was appropriate and just the right amount. Things were hot and dark though, so please mind those triggers and don't even attempt to read this if you haven't liked the other books in this world. This book had just the right amount of balance, in my opinion. But I will say, I kinda wish she had just made this into a why-choose, but I guess I can see why she didn't considering the premise of the world and all. Definitely looking forward to seeing where she takes things in the other two brothers' books. The connections made to her Dark Kingdom world in this one now has me racing to go wolf those down. Something tells me there's another book coming in that series soon too... 1000000% recommend this with my whole entire chest. And while technically it is a standalone...you're kinda doing yourself a disservice by not reading the others in the series prior to this. The build-up they provide is just *chef's kiss* and makes the anticipation of the next one that much sweeter. Enjoy and happy reading!

I expected nothing less than greatness since this is Teddy Hamilton and Michelle Sparks, and I was NOT disappointed!! I was blown away! These two are some of my favorite narrators and WOW! The way they portrayed Saint & Ashtyn is top tier & I could feel all the desire, angst, anguish, love, hate, EVERY EMOTION UNDER THE SUN okay?! Fantastic! (Yes, it's duet, just like the others in this world, hallelujah!) Just like the other audios/books in the LORDS world, this one is very dark, closer to the Sinner dark, and there are some heavy triggers and content so if you have triggers, please check these!!!! This one is the first book for the Spade Brothers, and although some thought it would be, it is NOT a RH!! If you've read the previous books, you know the Spade Brothers are the LORDS version of hell on Earth. Saint is first up, and PHEW!! He is unhinged and I am here for it! This man would go to the ends of the Earth for Ashtyn, both when he loves her, annnnd "after". These two have always had a thing for each other, and when it is getting closer to the vow ceremony, they finally admit their feelings and on the adventure we go. I'm not going to spoil anything, but if you've read this world, you know there are super twisty plots, heinous wrong doings to mainly the FMCs, & lots of dark & steamy spice! It's a DARK world, but the ride is so great!