A Game of Romance and Ruin

Girl Games, Book 2

By: Ruby Roe

Narrated by: Islay Jacobs, Kyo Sija

Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

In a game of power, can love be the deadliest weapon?

Stirling Grey, legendary negotiator, is on a mission: to mend her broken heart and avenge its ruin.

Morrigan Lee, hidden princess and heir to the throne, is harboring a dark secret.

For years, Stirling and Morrigan navigated the perilous games of power and politics, shared clandestine moments, and ultimately fell in love... Until a deal with fate forced them apart.

When the Queen sets a formidable challenge, Stirling and Morrigan are thrust into a treacherous labyrinth of danger.

The task? Protect the kingdom from a terrifying threat or lose the crown forever.

But this is not a simple mission. With the clock ticking, they're going to have to trust each other... And that's not easy when their past is filled with betrayal. It's even harder when their hearts are entangled amidst the chaos.

Now, neither woman is sure if it's the throne they want to rescue or love they want to rekindle.

Two hearts, one kingdom, and a romance that could lead to their ruin… or just maybe their redemption.

This is a steamy lesbian fantasy romance with second chances, ruinous secrets, found family, a masquerade ball, a long con, and a love that could either shatter a kingdom or save it. Intended for mature listeners.

©2023 Ruby Roe (P)2024 Podium Audio

Romance and Ruin

I knew it! This series has me completely - I almost don't wanna read the last book because I don't want it to end!!😭

Stirling and Morrigan are just 🤌🥰... their love runs DEEP, which you can tell right away in the first book. Here, we get a look in their past and learn how they came to be apart. We also leave that you can't really keep them apart lol.

There's so much more intrigue, mystery, excitement, and romance in the series....I love it all!!

woooweee

The first book in this series was 🥵🥵🥵.
This second book is everything that Heart and Heist was plus more. Definitely my favorite book in this series so far..

The Queens of Hearts

This is definitely a stark contrast dynamic between Morrigan and Stirling compared to the constant nitroglycerin chemistry between Scarlett and Quinn. I think at one point it was so frustrating how much self hurt both Morrigan and Stirling put themselves through individually, it kinda damped the mood of the story. There was constant heartbreak because of the past hurts and mistakes. There was so much martyrdom by each MC when it came to their hearts desire. Though, hindsight and having some days to think about it, I possibly attribute the maddening bleeding hearts of Morrigan and Stirling because of how independent, selfless, and strong Ruby crafts these women to be. Both women are from high ranking political families in which duty to family and city play such a strong role of who they are. And because of Stirling being a negotiator and Morrigan being an heir to a throne, that’s a lot of poker playing with hearts going on. But geeze, what a power couple! Someone who can negotiate at the side of someone with a throne **snap**.

I thought the side of Stirling you get to see in this book— as opposed to the version she is portrayed through her sister’s eyes in the first book— was quite interesting. In fact, I think of the two MC’s she has the bigger bleeding heart. She’s overall quite the romantic, rather than the brash player Scarlett makes her out to be in the first book.

I love that once Morrigan’s true identity is made known to the team, she already acts like an esteemed leader and keeps her close counsel with the team. She’s quite an inspiration of a leader and not afraid to still get in her mother’s face even when she doubts herself.

Just as the first book, there definitely is no shortage of smut and spice and everything nice in this book… so, if that is not your thing, and you read the first one, expect the same in the second. I like that Ruby doesn’t shy away from what true emotions happen in a physical expression between people who are in love; it is a lot, but it’s pretty honest of what most people do behind closed doors or at least hope for.

I loved that tall the main supporting cast is back… The A Team is back together! (Wonder if we will ever get some side short stories about some missions the team ends up on in the future… **hint hint Ruby**) It’s so cute to see how ridiculously puppy love Quinn and Scarlett are, even when they are supposed to be serious. I love that the rest of the team trolls them so much for their struggle to keep any distance between each other. I like that we see a tad more about Remy as she was the least portrayed in the previous book, but I hear we shall see much more of her in the third installment of Girl Games, so definitely about to jump into that as my next listen.

The overall whole story definitely keeps you on the edge with action, double crossing deals, revealing flashbacks, and a love of pizza in a fantasy land with magic! The ending was a little irresolute, so I am hoping there is a little more closure in the next book.

The narration was just as fantastic as the first book. Islay and Kyo both perform each of their characters with so much personality, they really keep the story exciting and tugging on all the heartstrings.

Kick Ass Women

Can’t go wrong with a story of kick ass women!!! And they know how to take “CARE” of each other!!!

Another win for Ruby Roe

Absolutely love Roe and her writing. The narrators bring the characters to life! I can’t wait for the third to be released.

I love the magic in this one!

I loved the first book but this one was so much better. made me cry a few times and she paints a great picture of what's happening. the first one had more angst and this one was love lost love gained love scorned love conquers... I could relate to a lot of the character situation/emotions. my other favorite is hearing about the magic!!! can't wait to hear about Remy!

Another well written, steamy adventure from Ruby Roe

I loved the suspense, the romance, everything. Every chapter left me wanting more. I can’t wait for the next book…

Sexy Magical Adventure!!

I love the series, team (production and characters), story, and can’t wait for the next book’s Audible release.

Not all sequels deliver… but this one does!

Despite this being a fantasy adventure. Ms. Roe has a way with the ladies and keeps our heroines front and center in this epic spicy romance! There are still plenty of moral ambiguities but no more difficult than what occurs in war, except in this case, beyond fighting for land, resources, “our way of life”, a phrase used to justify numerous atrocities, these characters are fighting for something far simpler and even more precious- the right to exist! Despite great progress, there are many times and places where appearing invisible or sacrificing any true sense of self, is still the preferred or safest choice for LGBTQIA folks. For anyone, even in this lush and lusty romp of a story, it is clear that there is a price to pay for secrets. The back and forth between time periods is a bit dizzying but I personally like the layers and putting the puzzle together! Be aware, this one starts a little slower, and then it runs like a stampede all the way to its glorious ending! The duo narration is a huge bonus! You could read this as a stand-alone but the first story lubricates the second one and makes it much juicier, so read it first. Highly recommend!

awesome story

love the characters and the story but why yell the chapter numbers? it's jarring to say the least