Review: Good Addition To The Series...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 12, 2014
~I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.~Carnal Desire picks up from the cliffhanger at the end of Book 1 in the series.  Eve is on a plane going home to be with her daughter Eve. Little does she know that Satan, Gabe’s evil, twisted, and sadistic brother, is on the plane as a fellow passenger plotting her death. While Eve is on the plane, she meets and befriends beautiful Elle. Elle can see that Eve is distraught and heartbroken. Eve opens up to her and the two become fast friends. Once the flight has ended, the two make plans to meet again. Back at Severed MC, the guys soon realize where Satan is. Will they be able to get to Eve in time to save her? What role does Elle play in helping them find her?This sequel was on the top of my list to read this year. The beginning of this book had me sitting on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. I loved the alternating of chapters involving Eve and Satan in England and Gabe, Ink, and Cowboy’s race to get to her in time. However, the authors begin using even more alternating POVS, especially when Elle meets the guys. Then, there seems to be a side plot involving the romance between Ink and Elle. By adding all the other plotlines in, it takes away from the continuation of Gabe and Eve’s story and the revenge that Satan is plotting. For me, this interrupted the suspense and pacing of the story. I felt like it was rushed especially the romance between Ink and Elle. Elle was a major character in the book, but yet I felt like I didn’t really know her or how her past affected her relationship with Ink. I didn’t really feel like I knew much about Ink’s past either. I think it would have been better to include a bit about their budding relationship but still keep the main focus on Gabe and Eve. Then, give Ink and Elle their own book. As much as I was disappointed in the pacing and rushed feel of the book, there were other things I did like.  There was suspense, especially trying to figure out who the traitor was in the club who kept feeding information to Satan. I didn’t know who it was until it was revealed; I was shocked.  One of my favorite things about the book was Gabe’s relationship with Eve’s daughter, Elizabeth. It was perfect and sweet. It was refreshing to see how she could wrap Gabe and these rough and tough alpha men around her little finger. I enjoy feeling the sense of family in the club despite the rough atmosphere they tend to live in. I also like the addition of Prez’s nephew. I am wondering if he will get a story of his own as well. I would also like to see Cowboy get his own book too.While there were aspects I felt could have been better, I still would recommend the book especially to those who want to know how things end for Eve and Gabe. I will still read future books in this series because I do love the characters, and there seems to be good character development for books about some of the other guys.