The Cleopatra Aspect Series Box Set by AJ Channing

A steamy trilogy of love triangles and dangerous ambitions, The Cleopatra Aspect Series Box Set by AJ Channing is a thrilling collection for fans of bad-boy romance.

Freshly graduated Tia Sanchez embarks on a luxurious vacation to Dubai with her friend Julia, but their experiences abroad couldn’t be more different, as they both learn about the hidden desires of powerful men. In the second installment, Tia strikes a beneficial bargain with a tall, dark, and wealthy hunk on the Amalfi Coast, but their sham marriage soon begins to feel like a prison, especially after she falls for her charming and endlessly kind bodyguard, Beau. In the third, Tia’s idyllic relationship is threatened by her vengeful ex-husband.

This fast-paced trilogy concludes with the inevitable clash of these two forces – passionate romance vs. possessive power – leaning into themes of forbidden romance, oppressive husbands, and the many reasons to mistrust men. In each novella-length installment, Channing never misses the chance to interject an erotic escapade, which will surely satisfy devoted readers of romance.

Though the series tells an exotic and elaborate story with a real sense of suspense beating beneath the storyline, there are a fair number of typos, especially in dialogue, and an overreliance on exposition to tell the story, which robs certain scenes of visceral emotion and rushes key plot developments. That said, the betrayals are visceral, the romantic interludes are intense, and the fiery protagonist is ideal for readers who enjoy bold and empowered leading ladies.