The Knight (Endgame, #2)

by Skye Warren

The power of pleasure...

Gabriel Miller took everything from me. My family. My innocence. My home. The only thing I have left is the determination to get back what's mine.

He thinks he's beaten me. He thinks he's won. What he doesn't realize is that every pawn has the chance to become a queen.

And the game has only just begun.

• ISBN10: 1940518571
• ISBN13: 9781940518572
• Publish Date: 31 January 2017
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Book Beautiful
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 310
• Language: English

Reviews

[stacey_is_sassy]

Well, that was over too quickly…

I can’t believe I rushed it. I should have taken my time, kept the tension going and drawn out the drama. I started this morning, and the next thing I knew, I’d hit the epilogue. I think right there is proof that I got sucked in.

The Knight kept me enthralled. I was fascinated watching both Avery and Gabriel change. Avery learns the power she holds over Gabriel and uses it to her best advantage. Gabriel, well, the poor bugger can no longer hide his need for Avery. Sure, he puts up a façade of cruelty and indifference, but it’s easy to see his feelings are burning him alive.

The intrigue and suspense were done well and I found myself squinting at all the characters, judging them guilty and needing them to prove their innocence. I assessed each character and felt that none of them was really looking out for Avery’s best interest. As the story progressed, I went from squinting at everyone, to, doing the fake smile *I’m watching you* face. They seem to be OK, but I was still hesitant to clear them and put my trust in them.

I’ve really enjoyed The Pawn and The Knight. When The Pawn came to its conclusion I did not hesitate and was desperate to one-click The Knight. At the end of The Knight, unfortunately, I didn’t have that same pull to keep going. Sure, I will read The Castle, but I kind of feel like I got my romance settled. Yep, I get that Avery is still in danger, but I have so much faith in Gabriel, that I don’t feel like I need to watch her back. Because of my love of Gabriel’s character, I will definitely be back for more soon…ish.

[Eve1972]

Book two of the ENDGAME series picks up where book one ended. Avery has lost everything. Her house. Her pride. And her virginity, all at the hands of Gabriel Miller. Now living in a run down hotel Avery desperately wants to get her home back and never see Gabriel again.

When Gabriel offers Avery a light at the end of a tunnel. She reaches out with both hands only to have it all taken away again. Soon it becomes apparent that there is more going on here than meets the eyes. And the good guys may not be all they appear to be. While one very bad man may be exactly what Avery needs.



Where to begin? Where to begin? So, first off I enjoyed this one just as much as the first book. Same fabulous writing. Same fast pace action. More twists and turns and mysteries uncovered. Interesting side characters (I REALLY am hoping Avery's BFF and stepbrother get a book.)

That said, there were a couple things I was disappointed in. One, I don't think this one has as much sexual tension as the first book. And I missed that a little bit. Avery and Gabriel don't actually spend a lot of time together (it felt that way to me in any case) and maybe that is why I felt less of a connection between them.

Also in the first book, I felt Avery held her own against Gabriel. In this one, I wanted her to stand up for herself more. She really caved to anything he wanted and she let him hurt her WAY too much. I wanted her to say "F@ck you Gabriel! F@ck the house!" And go get herself a J-O-B. On the flip side, I wish we would have gotten some insight into Gabriel's thought process because I found him a tad bit TOO cruel (for my tastes) in this one. It made it hard for me to believe he actually cared for Avery.

Those small issues aside, this one was a great read for me and you can bet that I'll be lining up to get my hands on book three. Two thumbs up from yours truly.