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I am obsessed with this series. I normally draw the line at overly-possisive alphas, sometimes there is such thing as too much, but not with Haithem. Part bad guy with his secrets and part good guy with his love and desire to help the world; he's all the brooding, handsome, intelligent man you could possibly need. Angelina is a bit naive, overly-emotional, a bit obsessive, and the perfect girl for Haithem as it turns out. These two are unforgettable. Angelina has willingly gone along with Haithem's plan, her love of him strong enough to outshadow her home where he family and friends are with no knowledge of her whereabouts. Things aren't easy though, danger lurks at every turn as Haithem pushes to achieve his goals, working for the greater good against money hungry evil. They've exhausted all their options and when Plan D happens...let me tell you, I think I reacted just like Angelina did. This book takes insane to a new level, it's twisty and suspensful, exhausting and emotional, but also so very romantic and sexy.

He was here. We were together. It'd be all right, we just had to make it to the end.

As the follow up to Didn't I Warn You the life of Angelina and Haithem is just as intense, it's action-packed, and it's so unpredictable. I loved getting time with these two characters again, even though it's under less than ideal circumstances. Amber A. Bardan brought back these characters I love so much, but with more complexities and a lot of character development. Their relationship has evolved, but the dangers in Haithem's life has too and his desire to protect Angelina outweighs everything. The details are extensive, I could picture the streets of India, feel the heat of Malaysia, and I felt the emotions from Angelina as her life flipped upside down once again. Didn't You Promise definitely packs a strong punch, I couldn't step away from this book for anything and read it late into the night. I felt like I was Angelina, like I was there trying to pick up the pieces of my life and my heart.

I loved the lion that protected me, but I remembered the shark who stalked me. And I loved the shark as well.
That vicious animal was rising again.

The only struggle I have is at war with how much I love these two characters. While there's a lot of character development and growth, we also revisit just how possessive Haithem is and just how naive Angelina is. Both of these have major mood swings that are hard to keep up with and as a reader I got frustrated with the ups and downs of their relationship, especially after things settled down in terms of danger. The book takes place of a lengthly period of time, but unfortunately we only get a glimpse so I had to convince myself their changing emotions and constant acceptenace and forgiveness came with time, rather than the quick moments we had. It comes across as though Angelina's love encompasses her life and overshadows all other feelings, but we know that as untrue. Then Amber dangled Avner in front of us and I realized he was even more unforgetable, even while reading this book I thought back on him. Hard to follow a story when you're like, mmm that other dangerous man would be fun to have around. Now I want more and right now..not later!

His name repeats in my head like a siren-a sound that echoes over and over on a loop-until whatever meaning it has becomes a blur.
Haithem, Hiathem,Haithem.

You must read Didn't I Warn You? in order to read and understand Didn't You Promise?, trust me though, these are worth the read. These book come to life as you read, you'll find yourself as the main character, living the tumultuous sea of their emotions. It's action-packed, erotic, and such a great addition in the Bad for You series.

He pleads to me in his rough gorgeous native tongue. His lips bleed his heart against my skin. My body arches, the sound of his voice penetrates my soul. ( )

Originally posted on Tales to Tide You Over

First, a disclaimer: I just realized this is a part 2, which explains the “jump in already running” feel and why the relationship was hot and heavy from the start. I’m still posting my review, though, because even without the first book to set things up, I found Didn’t You Promise compelling.

The blurb and cover make it look dark. There’s no question Angelina and Haithem are on the run and in constant danger. Some horrible things happen to them. Still, I’d say that’s the smallest part of the book. Often, we find ourselves pausing within their love nest to treasure the moment.

The book is an answer to every thriller romance or epic love story. This is what happens next, after the fireworks of their first meeting, when they start to work on true commitment.

Despite all the pieces in play that others might consider worthy of the main focus, saving the world with enemies in tight pursuit is little more than a complication and barrier to achieving the love they were born for. This is a co-dependent, obsessive love story. Haithem and Angelina are self-aware and embarrassed about the fact, though, which smooths out the twinges of stalker, and leaves only true love and harsh sacrifices in the name of that love.

Don’t get me wrong…there is action, tragedy, betrayal, forgiveness, and rebirth along with tangible character growth and pain. This is no sappy love that makes everyone else fade away. In many ways, it’s about collateral damage. About the people on the periphery whose lives are changed forever by events they didn’t know were going on.

I made a comment that I wish I could have seen the five scenes before this book begins. I said that because the lust and sex came before I knew the characters enough to feel the depth of their love. The way it starts makes sense now, knowing it’s a second novel, but the wish was more curiosity than dissatisfaction. I didn’t need to see how things began to come to know them.

I quite enjoyed this odd story running beneath an explicit beginning. The book is compelling and encourages the exploration of deep concepts. It teased me with hints of the bigger picture that were so intriguing I kept going in the hopes of understanding the whole. Obviously, had I started with part 1, I might have known more of the set-up, but if so, you’re still left with a tense conflict between the needs of the many and the desires of the few, namely Haithem and Angelina. They don’t make all the right choices, but you’re right there with them when they stumble as well as when they fight to make up for their errors.

It may be odd, but the book grew on me and turned into something quite powerful.

P.S. I received this novel from the publisher in return for an honest review. ( )

At the start of Didn't You Promise with find Haithem and Angelina changing their looks in order to hide in plain sight. With her parents going on world wide media claiming she was kidnapped, because they thought it was the truth. But in truth, Angelina had given up her whole life in order to stay with Haithem, despite his lies and secrets.

So with their disguises in place they start their trek though India, with Haithem leading the way, trying to keep them safe, so they don't suffer the same fate as his parents. Along the way they meet Haithem confident, hacker and security extraordinaire Avner, who gives her a spy worthy watch, with the promise to come to Angelina when ever and where ever she needs him, just by pressing a button on the watch.

So they continue their cloak and dagger journey skipping from country to country, with their end goal in sight, until one night they are attacked and Angelina gets hurt! Which is unacceptable to Haithem, he blames himself because all he can think about is her and keeps messing up! So he betrays her to keep her safe, he just prays that she will forgive him when the truth is finally revealed.

This is the second book in the Bad for you series by Amber Bardan series, now I will admit that I didn't read the first book Didn't I Warn You, which I have to admit was a mistake, because even though you can read it as a stand alone, you really miss out on all of the back story which honestly drove me mad, so I'm going to snap up that first book and re-read the second.

Despite not reading Didn't I Warn You; Didn't You Promise plot was a gripping and thrilling read that give me goosebumps, made me cry! The writing was smooth and I love the way it was written from both points of view. When it came to the characters, I absolutely fell in love with Haithem, Angelina and Avner! I loved all of the characters strength and determination. But I will say that I found Officer Hannah Goodman just a hairs breath away from being creepy!

I give Didn't You Promise a very well deserved 5 stars! I can't wait to start the series all over again
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