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Return : Evie Book 1 (Stratham Knights) Kindle Edition

by NV Roez (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 334 ratings

They say there’s beauty in broken things… I don’t agree.

My past broke me, nothing beautiful about it.

I buried my past and my secrets to live a normal life at the prestigious Stratham University.

School of dreams… with new friends and a fresh start.

But I didn’t bury my past deep enough.

The boys that betrayed me are now the men of Stratham’s elite.

They will do everything in their power to make me suffer, even if they don’t know all my secrets.

I’m tired of playing games.

I just want to live a normal life, but someone knows my secrets and I’ll learn…

The devil isn’t done with me yet.

Return is the first book in Stratham Knights, a new adult/college age dark romance with enemies to lovers/hate to love themes that cannot be read as a standalone. This is a reverse harem, #whychoose series that contains material that may be difficult or troubling for some readers. Please see the author's disclaimer at the front of this book for more details.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08RWFPGFP
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Stratham Knights
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NV Roez is a dark contemporary romance writer who thoroughly enjoys all things dark and firmly believes that there is something beautiful in broken hearts and damaged souls.

She’s obsessed with spending time with her family, drinking coffee and reading books. Does not converse before coffee, has an inappropriate sense of humor and has complete conversations with the voices in her head.

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Customers find this book to be a great dark romance with many twists and turns. The writing is well-executed, and one customer mentions it had them captivated from the first page. Customers describe the characters as strong and vulnerable.

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14 customers mention "Story quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the dark romance elements of the book, with one customer noting its many twists and turns.

"...Return" is a great introduction to a great dark romance, reverse harem series. The quality of writing is great...." Read more

"Okay first this is a dark read, I knew going into it but didn’t realize how dark...." Read more

"...There is so much intrigue, you will go through every emotion possible. It is definitely dark with triggers of rape, sex trafficking, and mafia...." Read more

"...The plot was fast paced and we get an intriguing story that makes you question what is happening and what will happen next...." Read more

10 customers mention "Readability"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it had them captivated from the first page, while another describes it as an amazing start to the series.

"...Return" is a great introduction to a great dark romance, reverse harem series. The quality of writing is great...." Read more

"...I read this book in one seating, it had me captivated from the first page. I ignored everything around me so I didn’t have to put it down...." Read more

"...Not sure because there’s more to come but it was a great read and I’ll be starting Fall next to find out more!..." Read more

"...It’s so well written, flows easily and is a joy to read. Despite the hard topics. I just want her to kick the guys - hard!..." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting that the characters are well-developed and the story is easy to read.

"...The pace and plot development are wicked. The characters are remarkable (who doesn't love a yummy, tattooed alpha-hole?)...." Read more

"...this will ever make my reread list but I have to give kudos to really good writing. Mind the TWs...." Read more

"...I was gripped the whole way through this story. Evelyn is well written...." Read more

"...story for awhile now, especially since the excerpt I read was so well written, but I also knew that the amazing talent of this author to paint..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the strength of the book's characters, with one customer specifically noting their bravery.

"...Evelyn is well written. She is strong yet vulnerable, brave yet cautious, perfect yet beautifully broken...." Read more

"...Eve is incredibly strong, and while we don't know everything about her past, we know it's sordid and she had incredible strength because of it...." Read more

"This book. It’s heart wrenching, and the lead FMC is everything. She’s so strong. She’s been torn down and built back up. She is fire! Dangerous!..." Read more

"I liked this book the characters are well written the MC is tough but makes bad choices. Hopefully book two will resolve this" Read more

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NV Roez's debut novel, "Return: Stratham Knights book 1", is AMAZING and fun!! "Return" follows herione, Evie, where she is starting at a top-tier university and trying to forget her tragic past. But her plan to forget that life is put to the test when she's finds out that the 3 boys who were responsible for her time in juvie are part of the Elite of university. Lots of twists are spun into the story of redemption and romance. "Return" is a great introduction to a great dark romance, reverse harem series. The quality of writing is great. The pace and plot development are wicked. The characters are remarkable (who doesn't love a yummy, tattooed alpha-hole?). I enjoyed reading the whole book and it was easy to read. Evie, the MFC, is a great herione. She's smart, can kick ass and is a true fighter and survivor. This story definitely keeps you on-your-toes and has great plot twists. The alphaholes are completely drool-worthy!  I'm definitely looking forward to more from this author. This book leaves you wanting more and holy cow, that ending was jaw-dropping. I'd recommend this to those who enjoy reading new adult, dark romance and reverse harem novels. Overall, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆.
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  • Sarah Roupp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good debut novel
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2021
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    NV Roez's debut novel, "Return: Stratham Knights book 1", is AMAZING and fun!!

    "Return" follows herione, Evie, where she is starting at a top-tier university and trying to forget her tragic past. But her plan to forget that life is put to the test when she's finds out that the 3 boys who were responsible for her time in juvie are part of the Elite of university. Lots of twists are spun into the story of redemption and romance.

    "Return" is a great introduction to a great dark romance, reverse harem series. The quality of writing is great. The pace and plot development are wicked. The characters are remarkable (who doesn't love a yummy, tattooed alpha-hole?). I enjoyed reading the whole book and it was easy to read. Evie, the MFC, is a great herione. She's smart, can kick ass and is a true fighter and survivor. This story definitely keeps you on-your-toes and has great plot twists. The alphaholes are completely drool-worthy!  I'm definitely looking forward to more from this author. This book leaves you wanting more and holy cow, that ending was jaw-dropping.

    I'd recommend this to those who enjoy reading new adult, dark romance and reverse harem novels. Overall, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆.
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    Sarah Roupp
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Good debut novel

    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2021
    NV Roez's debut novel, "Return: Stratham Knights book 1", is AMAZING and fun!!

    "Return" follows herione, Evie, where she is starting at a top-tier university and trying to forget her tragic past. But her plan to forget that life is put to the test when she's finds out that the 3 boys who were responsible for her time in juvie are part of the Elite of university. Lots of twists are spun into the story of redemption and romance.

    "Return" is a great introduction to a great dark romance, reverse harem series. The quality of writing is great. The pace and plot development are wicked. The characters are remarkable (who doesn't love a yummy, tattooed alpha-hole?). I enjoyed reading the whole book and it was easy to read. Evie, the MFC, is a great herione. She's smart, can kick ass and is a true fighter and survivor. This story definitely keeps you on-your-toes and has great plot twists. The alphaholes are completely drool-worthy!  I'm definitely looking forward to more from this author. This book leaves you wanting more and holy cow, that ending was jaw-dropping.

    I'd recommend this to those who enjoy reading new adult, dark romance and reverse harem novels. Overall, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆.
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  • Lisa E.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Damn what a story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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    Okay first this is a dark read, I knew going into it but didn’t realize how dark.
    That being said hot damn what a ride and it’s only book one, I really like the resilience Eve has to keep going, hell even reading it I was thinking why doesn’t she just bail. The guys pissed me off more times than I can count, you already get the gist that there’s been someone planting crap in their head before to make them do what they do but good grief.
    My only complaint is that the book is just in the MFC pov, I think if we got the guys pov it would have deepened the story even more.
    However that won’t stop me from reading book two.
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  • Jess McDaniel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Debut!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
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    I don't even know what to say after that ending. I would have never known this was a debut book.

    Evelyn, or Evie for short, has a dark past. We learn bits and pieces throughout the book, but she has lived a very hard life. She has moved across the country to get away from her past and from the 3 boys that abandoned her when she needed them the most, not knowing that she is entering right into their den.

    There are so many things that I need answers to! I need to know more about Micah, Caleb and Elijah. There are obviously some bigger players in the game, and not just the Knights on campus.

    Now let's talk about that ending. What. Just. Happened. I was totally blindsided by the end. I was not expecting that at all. I love when things are not predictable. With all that being said. I need more. More than that evil little epilogue...

    Bravo, NV! I loved Return and I am now obsessed.
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  • Liz K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intense
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
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    I don't usually do bully reads and I didn't realize that's what this was when I started in on it. This was so intense and gripping that even though it was less than comfortable to read, I couldn't put it down. I can't say this will ever make my reread list but I have to give kudos to really good writing. Mind the TWs. They were especially graphic and disturbing, and I can usually handle a fair bit of traumatic recall but this recall (childhood SA) was especially graphic and horrifying.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Return
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
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    This is my first NV Roez book and she blew my expectations out of the water. I was gripped the whole way through this story. Evelyn is well written. She is strong yet vulnerable, brave yet cautious, perfect yet beautifully broken. There is so much intrigue, you will go through every emotion possible. It is definitely dark with triggers of rape, sex trafficking, and mafia. But even with all that there are so many glimmers of light. I cannot wait for book 2.
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  • Chey3995
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022
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    Eve has been enrolled in Stratham University and has worked hard to move forward with her life. But the men she used to call friends, but became her enemies, are there and have power. Now they plan to make her life hell for crimes she didn't commit.

    This story was an interesting read. The plot was fast paced and we get an intriguing story that makes you question what is happening and what will happen next. Eve is incredibly strong, and while we don't know everything about her past, we know it's sordid and she had incredible strength because of it.

    There were several places that didn't make sense in the story. Some of the scenes with Micah were confusing and sent mixed signals about what was happening. It felt like the author was trying to add twists and they didn't work out.
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  • Rebecca Norvitz
    5.0 out of 5 stars I’M OUT OF PAGES!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
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    I just finished and I need more! I have so many questions and so many theories that my mind won’t quit racing.

    I love this FMC, I love her so much that I want to keep her as my bestie and never let her go #minenow

    The guys, oh the guys I want to smack them upside their heads for being so aggravating 😤😤

    I read this book in one seating, it had me captivated from the first page. I ignored everything around me so I didn’t have to put it down.

    I LOVE THIS BOOK!

    I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
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  • Nic S
    3.0 out of 5 stars A bit slow moving
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021
    You don't get many answers here of what actually happened and what is going on now. I really wish we had more than one POV. Then of course there's the cliffhanger. It is intriguing and I am curious so I'm on to the next one.
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  • Bookworm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Omg
    Reviewed in Australia on August 9, 2024
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    Wow just wow this book sucked me in n sent me into a whirlwind. The boys are making me so angry n that cliff hanger 😱😱😱😱😱😱 this book is epicly dark I love it
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  • Curiosity18
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a cliff hanger!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2021
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    Amazing book, from a new author. I was given a copy of this book for a honest review. The genre isn’t one I would usually read I’ll be honest but, I did love the story line in this book. The characters are good and well rounded, you really do get to know them. I love the underlying story you get throughout and the suspense and mystery. The cliff hanger wow what a cliff hanger it is! Be warned it’s there but honestly give this book a chance it will eat you up... or more likely, you will eat up the pages and be finished and in the world of a rabbit hole and desperate to know what happens next!
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  • Sticks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, must read!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2023
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    I could not put this book down, it grabbed me and held me in. If you haven’t you need to read this book! The twists and turns keep you guessing, just when you think you know what’s up, you don’t. Loved every minute of this book, so well done!
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  • Crystle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Omg……. Nope. I just can’t be left hanging like this!
    Reviewed in Australia on June 10, 2021
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    It’s been a loooooong time since I’ve enjoyed a book this much that I’ve actually taken the time to read it without interruption! And that’s saying something because I am a lover of all things dark, reverse harem, bad ass female leads and their best friend/s. This book delivers that by the handful!

    I’m greedy, I’m needing like another 20 handfuls. STAT!
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  • Obsessed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully drak
    Reviewed in Australia on March 16, 2021
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    A dark and twisted tail, one that has left me with so many questions. I honestly don't know where this story will lead to, but excited to find out. Bring on book 2
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