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The Temple Brothers #3
Ezekiel
Ezekiel Temple, Zeke to his brothers, has lived his entire life struggling to fit in and appear normal. His condition causes him constant discomfort and anxiety, to the point most people have written him off as troubled or slow, not seeing the truth of his affliction. The only way he can feel control is by indulging in a secret side of himself; one he keeps hidden from everyone except his brothers.
When Zeke agrees to fulfill his obligation as both a son of Zion and a Temple, his world turns on its axis. Talia is everything Zeke tries to stay away from. Will he be able to accept her into his home, the only place where he can find solitude? Should he trust her enough to tell her the truth? Will she be able to accept his secret world of pleasure?
Talia’s childhood home was filled with love and support, from the day her parents adopted her and brought her into their home. She wants nothing more than to be the Godly wife that Zion has taught her to be.
After marrying Zeke Temple, she realizes her new husband is full of secrets. Will she be able to make a home with this man? Most importantly, can she come to terms with the new parts of herself that she is just beginning to discover?
When Zeke agrees to fulfill his obligation as both a son of Zion and a Temple, his world turns on its axis. Talia is everything Zeke tries to stay away from. Will he be able to accept her into his home, the only place where he can find solitude? Should he trust her enough to tell her the truth? Will she be able to accept his secret world of pleasure?
Talia’s childhood home was filled with love and support, from the day her parents adopted her and brought her into their home. She wants nothing more than to be the Godly wife that Zion has taught her to be.
After marrying Zeke Temple, she realizes her new husband is full of secrets. Will she be able to make a home with this man? Most importantly, can she come to terms with the new parts of herself that she is just beginning to discover?
396 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2022
About the author
Elle Sparrow
15 books176 followersElle Sparrow has had stories roaming in her mind for years. When the COVID-19 Pandemic caused states and counties to issue stay-at-home orders, resulting in her being laid off from work as a paralegal, she seized the opportunity to tell you the story that is The Omega Trilogy. Her books take a look into a world and a community that she has been a part of for over a decade, bringing personal experiences, along with research, into her craft.
When she isn't writing, Elle spends her time with her loving family, as well as working full-time as a paralegal, once the stay-at-home orders were lifted and she could return to the office, that is.
With the love and support from her family and friends, and many more stories in her mind that are begging to be told, she has no plans to stop writing, now that the creative goddess inside of her has been awakened!
When she isn't writing, Elle spends her time with her loving family, as well as working full-time as a paralegal, once the stay-at-home orders were lifted and she could return to the office, that is.
With the love and support from her family and friends, and many more stories in her mind that are begging to be told, she has no plans to stop writing, now that the creative goddess inside of her has been awakened!
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August 1, 2022
Ezekiel, the third brother gets his wife...
and we finally find out just what his deal is.
Ezekiel is the third Temple brother in the Zion cult to get a wife. Talia loves her family and her community in Zion and is excited to start this new phase in her life as Ezekiel's wife.
Well if you've been following along in this series you know Ezekiel can be kind odd. Seemingly quiet and shy as he runs out on most group/family events. I'm not gonna lie the biggest thing that's been keeping me reading this series was wanting to know what's up with Ezekiel, how was he gonna handle his marriage, and what the hell kind of kink was he into. I even had a theory that he was gonna be the submissive.
So this one stumbled a bit for me. We do find out what condition Ezekiel has. I was let down a little on his kink...just pretty run of the mill D/s with not really any impact play or protocol. Mostly denying senses. I really wanted something a little weird. With his issues with sound maybe something like live dolls, but I guess you can only go so far with little submissive girls brainwashed from the cult. Anyhoo, I did appreciate that Talia was the first one to freak out a little and pump the breaks on the "I'm into kink and we want to leave Zion" chat. She also handled Zeke's problem pretty well, giving loads of acceptance and support.
It's just this was so long. There was too much sex. It would go on for pages and pages and just became tedious. (and that's a lot coming from me) They would have sex like 4 times in one day with only a few paragraphs in between. Zeke would interrupt Talia cooking dinner for some fun, then again when they would go upstairs, then again in the shower while cleaning up, and maybe once again when they got into bed. Maybe because I've read the first and second books also, which were very similar....it just got so repetitive, unfortunately even when switching up the bdsm scenes. For example: Everything made Talia's eyes roll into the back of her head, it was only said 7 times or so. Also Zeke's manhood pressed painfully against his zipper was used at least 5 times.
It was also just over the top. Everything was so perfect, so wonderful. Talia was, in 3 days, a better sub than any he had before. Sex was the most amazing and fulfilling experience with her squirting and going into subspace almost every time. Every orgasm was the best they ever had and was earth shattering and soul shaking. My own eyes started rolling a lot too. But with so much inner monologuing and telling instead of showing, it was more detached than hot.
I appreciate the interesting storyline with the cult and the 5 brothers. Even if it strains credulity that they all would be into kink. I do want to see how things play out, especially after the twist unveiled in this book, but I don't know if it's enough for me to continue on with this series.
Even though this is an ARC review, I will always shoot you straight. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
and we finally find out just what his deal is.
Ezekiel is the third Temple brother in the Zion cult to get a wife. Talia loves her family and her community in Zion and is excited to start this new phase in her life as Ezekiel's wife.
Well if you've been following along in this series you know Ezekiel can be kind odd. Seemingly quiet and shy as he runs out on most group/family events. I'm not gonna lie the biggest thing that's been keeping me reading this series was wanting to know what's up with Ezekiel, how was he gonna handle his marriage, and what the hell kind of kink was he into. I even had a theory that he was gonna be the submissive.
So this one stumbled a bit for me. We do find out what condition Ezekiel has. I was let down a little on his kink...just pretty run of the mill D/s with not really any impact play or protocol. Mostly denying senses. I really wanted something a little weird. With his issues with sound maybe something like live dolls, but I guess you can only go so far with little submissive girls brainwashed from the cult. Anyhoo, I did appreciate that Talia was the first one to freak out a little and pump the breaks on the "I'm into kink and we want to leave Zion" chat. She also handled Zeke's problem pretty well, giving loads of acceptance and support.
It's just this was so long. There was too much sex. It would go on for pages and pages and just became tedious. (and that's a lot coming from me) They would have sex like 4 times in one day with only a few paragraphs in between. Zeke would interrupt Talia cooking dinner for some fun, then again when they would go upstairs, then again in the shower while cleaning up, and maybe once again when they got into bed. Maybe because I've read the first and second books also, which were very similar....it just got so repetitive, unfortunately even when switching up the bdsm scenes. For example: Everything made Talia's eyes roll into the back of her head, it was only said 7 times or so. Also Zeke's manhood pressed painfully against his zipper was used at least 5 times.
It was also just over the top. Everything was so perfect, so wonderful. Talia was, in 3 days, a better sub than any he had before. Sex was the most amazing and fulfilling experience with her squirting and going into subspace almost every time. Every orgasm was the best they ever had and was earth shattering and soul shaking. My own eyes started rolling a lot too. But with so much inner monologuing and telling instead of showing, it was more detached than hot.
I appreciate the interesting storyline with the cult and the 5 brothers. Even if it strains credulity that they all would be into kink. I do want to see how things play out, especially after the twist unveiled in this book, but I don't know if it's enough for me to continue on with this series.
Even though this is an ARC review, I will always shoot you straight. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 27, 2022
⭐️⭐️ARC READER REVIEW⭐️⭐️
““You annoy me,” he groaned against my lips. His hips pressed into mine, his hard length pressing against my lower stomach. “You confuse me,” I uttered back, leaning forward, desperate for his lips again. “Kiss me,” I whispered. “Beg for it.” The words were delicious, surprising me, and making a shiver run through my entire body. “I…” I stammered, unsure of what to say. “You can do it. Beg for it,” he murmured against my lips.
Stars : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice :🌶🌶🌶🌶/5
Angst :🖤🖤🖤🖤/5
Burn : Fast
✅1st Person, Dual POV
✅Dark Romance
✅Cult
✅Dom/sub
✅Bondage
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I am loving this series. While I would classify it as a dark romance because of the setting the romance is taking place in, Elle Sparrow is a master at realistic consensual kink. These books are so hot. Each one explores different kink relationships. While they have all be dom/sub so far, each relationship has been vastly different.
The plot is what honestly keeps me coming back to the series and recommending it to my friends! I’m so interested in what is really going on in this cult and we are FINALLY starting to see some of the darkness lurking under the surface.
All in all, amazing super hot spice with an engaging plot line. What more could a dark romance reader want?
“Just my words make you wet? When I tell you things like how I want to tie you down to the bed and tease you until you’ve cum for me so many times, you’re begging me to stop with tears in those pretty eyes?”
““You annoy me,” he groaned against my lips. His hips pressed into mine, his hard length pressing against my lower stomach. “You confuse me,” I uttered back, leaning forward, desperate for his lips again. “Kiss me,” I whispered. “Beg for it.” The words were delicious, surprising me, and making a shiver run through my entire body. “I…” I stammered, unsure of what to say. “You can do it. Beg for it,” he murmured against my lips.
Stars : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice :🌶🌶🌶🌶/5
Angst :🖤🖤🖤🖤/5
Burn : Fast
✅1st Person, Dual POV
✅Dark Romance
✅Cult
✅Dom/sub
✅Bondage
Check TWs
I am loving this series. While I would classify it as a dark romance because of the setting the romance is taking place in, Elle Sparrow is a master at realistic consensual kink. These books are so hot. Each one explores different kink relationships. While they have all be dom/sub so far, each relationship has been vastly different.
The plot is what honestly keeps me coming back to the series and recommending it to my friends! I’m so interested in what is really going on in this cult and we are FINALLY starting to see some of the darkness lurking under the surface.
All in all, amazing super hot spice with an engaging plot line. What more could a dark romance reader want?
“Just my words make you wet? When I tell you things like how I want to tie you down to the bed and tease you until you’ve cum for me so many times, you’re begging me to stop with tears in those pretty eyes?”
May 27, 2024
Satisfying Addition
My biggest reason for reading Book #3 is my curiosity over Zeke's condition. It was nice seeing a disorder like that represented in a romance book, and Elle Sparrow did a brilliant job of walking the different variations of Zeke. Thalia was mostly a hit and very little a miss. When reading the blurb, I was intrigued to see how they would maneuver a true disciple, not wanting to leave and I must say that I was disappointed in the hard turn the story took to accommodate this point. Don't fret its aligned to what we know about cults, and the couple get their HEA, but it also help like an easy shake to get the outcome they wanted. The book also felt too long but not at the same time. Too much of the story will happen, and then we would get scenes of calling a sibling or friend to discuss it all over again. This slowed down the pacing. Even though the senses and impact play aren't my bag, it was well done as always. I just skipped over pieces.
My biggest reason for reading Book #3 is my curiosity over Zeke's condition. It was nice seeing a disorder like that represented in a romance book, and Elle Sparrow did a brilliant job of walking the different variations of Zeke. Thalia was mostly a hit and very little a miss. When reading the blurb, I was intrigued to see how they would maneuver a true disciple, not wanting to leave and I must say that I was disappointed in the hard turn the story took to accommodate this point. Don't fret its aligned to what we know about cults, and the couple get their HEA, but it also help like an easy shake to get the outcome they wanted. The book also felt too long but not at the same time. Too much of the story will happen, and then we would get scenes of calling a sibling or friend to discuss it all over again. This slowed down the pacing. Even though the senses and impact play aren't my bag, it was well done as always. I just skipped over pieces.
June 18, 2024
If I could give this 2.5 stars I would. Spice got a bit better and more interesting, but the writing and dialogue remains preeetty bad.
I wanted so badly to stop reading the series after the first two books… but here we are. Of course, after slowly making it through book 3, the plot has slowly started to get more interesting.
I’m too far to not see this series through, much to my dismay.
I wanted so badly to stop reading the series after the first two books… but here we are. Of course, after slowly making it through book 3, the plot has slowly started to get more interesting.
I’m too far to not see this series through, much to my dismay.
January 27, 2024
What do I say about this book/series. It's like.....extra spicy tofu hot wings.
The idea sounds like it could maybe work. The spice is definitely there. But every time you get into it, you crave something...meatier. LIKE THE PLOT.
I liked Zeke's diagnosis explanation. Talia was an interesting character/storyline. There was a chance that we could have actually moved the plot along except they were having so much sex all the time that it was literally 75% of the book.
I want to know about the stuff the cult is getting into! I appreciate that the author is either involved in the k!nk community herself or has researched this exceptionally well. But this is starting to read like a BDSM discovery series with the plot as an afterthought and it's annoying.
2.5🌟
The idea sounds like it could maybe work. The spice is definitely there. But every time you get into it, you crave something...meatier. LIKE THE PLOT.
I liked Zeke's diagnosis explanation. Talia was an interesting character/storyline. There was a chance that we could have actually moved the plot along except they were having so much sex all the time that it was literally 75% of the book.
I want to know about the stuff the cult is getting into! I appreciate that the author is either involved in the k!nk community herself or has researched this exceptionally well. But this is starting to read like a BDSM discovery series with the plot as an afterthought and it's annoying.
2.5🌟
October 26, 2023
Finally, the plot progressed slightly. A few things came to light. The only reason I'm continuing this series is because I need to know the resolution, but I'm dreading it. This whole book, while I love Talia and Zeke, was constant sex. It got repetitive and annoying. It'd be a few paragraphs of them talking. Then sex. Talking. Sex. It just got to be too much. I do like the diagnosis that Zeke has. It explains so much, though I had thought it was something else. I'm ready for this series to be over with, though. It is a lot of repetition over the last 3 books.
July 29, 2022
5 Star Review for Ezekiel by Elle Sparrow
That's it! Three books in and I want to join a religious cult! I want a Temple, not an Elder.
If you have not read Leviticus and Bartholomew, I highly recommend that you do before you start Ezekiel.
Ever since the first family dinner in Leviticus, I have been curious about Ezekiel. He was the oddly quiet one, with little quirks. Ezekiel, aka Zeke, is the "different" brother. The misunderstood one that his own brothers never tried to understand. I was not disappointed in his story. We learned about his kink and diagnosis... and why they work so well together. His two sides. Normal Zeke Mode and Dommy-Dom Mode. Two very attractive modes if you ask me.
I really like that this book was a different format than the first two. I went in expecting the same flow, but was surprisingly confused from the first page. It was a good surprise though! It made the book seem fresher.
The Temple brothers all seem to marry the perfect women that enjoy their kink and accept them for who they are, while also planning to leave with the brothers. Ezekiel is now another Temple brother lucky in love, but might not be able to keep it. We could assume that finding his perfect match would have be a challenge with his diagnosis, but that Temple brother luck played its part. We know that Zion(cult) makes their women quiet and submissive. So it only makes sense that Zeke would marry a woman that is opposite of a normal Zion woman.
Talia is his match and unlike the other women we have been introduced to. She isn't quiet and afraid, but naturally outgoing. As she falls in love with Zeke, she wants to help him with his anxieties and becomes extremely defensive of him. When we first met Talia, we read that she was raised with loving adoptive parents that seem to be caring, compared to the other parents we have met in Zion. That would make it hard for her to follow the Temple brothers plan of leaving Zion. So is their marriage doomed? I guess you need to read to see...
Throughout the book, we have many emotional situations with both Zeke and Talia, separate from one another and together. We experience what Ezekiel grew up with. How his father still treats him...what a horrible man.
We also found out some crazy things about Zion in this book. The brothers and wives have uncovered some information that changes everything! So much corruption that we just started diving into and it's just going to get crazier. I can't wait to see how bad it truly is in the next book!
Elle Sparrow has written another perfectly kinky love story! This series has been not only sexy, but has a steady, interesting plot. Read it!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
That's it! Three books in and I want to join a religious cult! I want a Temple, not an Elder.
If you have not read Leviticus and Bartholomew, I highly recommend that you do before you start Ezekiel.
Ever since the first family dinner in Leviticus, I have been curious about Ezekiel. He was the oddly quiet one, with little quirks. Ezekiel, aka Zeke, is the "different" brother. The misunderstood one that his own brothers never tried to understand. I was not disappointed in his story. We learned about his kink and diagnosis... and why they work so well together. His two sides. Normal Zeke Mode and Dommy-Dom Mode. Two very attractive modes if you ask me.
I really like that this book was a different format than the first two. I went in expecting the same flow, but was surprisingly confused from the first page. It was a good surprise though! It made the book seem fresher.
The Temple brothers all seem to marry the perfect women that enjoy their kink and accept them for who they are, while also planning to leave with the brothers. Ezekiel is now another Temple brother lucky in love, but might not be able to keep it. We could assume that finding his perfect match would have be a challenge with his diagnosis, but that Temple brother luck played its part. We know that Zion(cult) makes their women quiet and submissive. So it only makes sense that Zeke would marry a woman that is opposite of a normal Zion woman.
Talia is his match and unlike the other women we have been introduced to. She isn't quiet and afraid, but naturally outgoing. As she falls in love with Zeke, she wants to help him with his anxieties and becomes extremely defensive of him. When we first met Talia, we read that she was raised with loving adoptive parents that seem to be caring, compared to the other parents we have met in Zion. That would make it hard for her to follow the Temple brothers plan of leaving Zion. So is their marriage doomed? I guess you need to read to see...
Throughout the book, we have many emotional situations with both Zeke and Talia, separate from one another and together. We experience what Ezekiel grew up with. How his father still treats him...what a horrible man.
We also found out some crazy things about Zion in this book. The brothers and wives have uncovered some information that changes everything! So much corruption that we just started diving into and it's just going to get crazier. I can't wait to see how bad it truly is in the next book!
Elle Sparrow has written another perfectly kinky love story! This series has been not only sexy, but has a steady, interesting plot. Read it!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
July 30, 2022
This is the third book in The Temple Brothers series each book can be read as a standalone but each book connects through the brothers because each one have their own story but the base of each story is how they are being raised in religion cult where they are required to do some horrible things and the women endure abuse at the hands of the men but each brother hand a plan to leave and take the women they are forced into marriage with trying to save them as well. So, we have Ezekiel sexy as all get out the last of the three Temple brothers his turn to take a wife, he doesn’t really want but have no choice in following the rules set by his father and their leader if you read the two other brothers you realize what the women have to go through so I want get into it again. Talia so sweet, trusting, loves her parents is the perfect daughter from the moment she was adopted knowing it is her duty to marry to go through the forced sex (rape basically) in front of all the elders it is her duty so she will get through it and so when she is informed she is to marry one of the Temple brothers it gives her pause but her parents, the elders know what’s best. Zeke has a condition that makes it hard for him to be around others so once married he can’t stand to be around Talia due to his condition it leads to anxiety attacks, but they are forced to stay in their home …well his home as a married couple to bond as husband and wife. Talia being trained to be the submissive wife is willing to do whatever it takes help her husband what she didn’t expect was extreme kink which all the brothers are into or the feeling of something being unlocked or opened inside of her because he is caring she enjoys being his sub, she is happy it helps him to manage his anxiety so she is happy to enjoy every minute of it but the headache of pretending for Zion isn’t so easy struggling with the plan to leave until some truths come to light for her but will it all come together as they have planned for so long, will Zeke get the help needed for his noise aversion, will we get to see really how evil the leader, their father, her parents really are, will she understand the things she learn about their evilness, will their father just allow them to walk away from the church he helped build, and will they finely find freedom and happiness?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 22, 2024
It took me a few days to finish this one. Maybe because it’s so much like the others and maybe because I just wasn’t impressed with Zeke’s behavior the night of his wedding. He essentially had to SA his new bride in front of the elders of the church and the story reads like he hated that, but his ACTIONS showed that it wasn’t that big of a deal. He spend his wedding night pretty much sexting his ex from the sex club, while the woman you would assume had been traumatized from the experience was asleep in the next room, left with no comfort, no genuine apology or care. I had to lay the book down for a while because this is the third book where this traumatic experience is talked about as horrible, but soon forgotten as if it doesn’t affect both parties involved. And in Zeke’s case I just felt like his behavior made him even less concerned about his new wife and more selfish mourning his former life as a dominant and having to give up Ms. M. 🙄
Now after that first night things progressed quickly for Zeke and the h. I loved how they helped each other and supported each other and began to build a relationship.
I think I’m just not that into “scenes” and dom/sub structured relationships. I think I like more organic kink, meaning you enjoy the toys and all the things but less so in a structured talk about every single thing to death way. If that makes sense. Even the word “scene” sounds detached and hollow.
After hearing how Zeke reminisced about scenes with Ms. M, I felt less like the h was actually incredible, but more likely just available and giving him what he wanted sexually. Also, the close proximity forced the relationship along. There were moments toward the end that I felt like it was becoming more real. I love that communication is key in these books. There is misunderstanding, but it’s cleared up quickly in a very mature way.
Overall it was ok, even if I did begin to skip a lot to get to the end.
Now after that first night things progressed quickly for Zeke and the h. I loved how they helped each other and supported each other and began to build a relationship.
I think I’m just not that into “scenes” and dom/sub structured relationships. I think I like more organic kink, meaning you enjoy the toys and all the things but less so in a structured talk about every single thing to death way. If that makes sense. Even the word “scene” sounds detached and hollow.
After hearing how Zeke reminisced about scenes with Ms. M, I felt less like the h was actually incredible, but more likely just available and giving him what he wanted sexually. Also, the close proximity forced the relationship along. There were moments toward the end that I felt like it was becoming more real. I love that communication is key in these books. There is misunderstanding, but it’s cleared up quickly in a very mature way.
Overall it was ok, even if I did begin to skip a lot to get to the end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 1, 2022
Ezekiel, or Zeke, is the odd brother, the one that isn't "quite right" and has some issues that make him a bit of a social pariah. But he's still agreed to do his duty as a son of Zion and a Temple brother and marry. Talia was brought up in a loving, God-fearing home and is more than happy to become someone's wife. But can she learn to accept Zeke and his mental disorder and...eccentricities?
I've been curious about Zeke for a while and am finally happy to learn about his condition and what is happening with him first hand. You can hear all sorts of things from his brothers' perspectives, but learning what was truly happening was a lot more interesting. There is a theme of dealing with mental disorders and the author does great with shining a light on that subject.
I loved we finally have a woman who actually freaked out with the "we're leaving Zion" conversation. When you've grown up in a cult, I would expect them to be a little more freaked out when it came to disobeying or leaving it, and Talia was the first to act that way. It felt a little more true to the situation and her character.
Zeke is into D/s, and it's mostly sensory deprivation, which was fun to read, although I was expecting something a little kinkier from him. Talia picked up on how to play the submissive role quickly, and while it's hard to believe that she was the best Zeke ever had (given she had no experience prior), I could believe she was a fast learner.
My only issue with this book was the reptitiveness. It seemed like there were sections throughout the story that kept repeating the same words (i.e. Talia's eyes rolling back was repeated a lot in a few scenes). It just got to be top much at one point.
Overall rating:
4 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
3.5 🌶🌶🌶
I've been curious about Zeke for a while and am finally happy to learn about his condition and what is happening with him first hand. You can hear all sorts of things from his brothers' perspectives, but learning what was truly happening was a lot more interesting. There is a theme of dealing with mental disorders and the author does great with shining a light on that subject.
I loved we finally have a woman who actually freaked out with the "we're leaving Zion" conversation. When you've grown up in a cult, I would expect them to be a little more freaked out when it came to disobeying or leaving it, and Talia was the first to act that way. It felt a little more true to the situation and her character.
Zeke is into D/s, and it's mostly sensory deprivation, which was fun to read, although I was expecting something a little kinkier from him. Talia picked up on how to play the submissive role quickly, and while it's hard to believe that she was the best Zeke ever had (given she had no experience prior), I could believe she was a fast learner.
My only issue with this book was the reptitiveness. It seemed like there were sections throughout the story that kept repeating the same words (i.e. Talia's eyes rolling back was repeated a lot in a few scenes). It just got to be top much at one point.
Overall rating:
4 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
3.5 🌶🌶🌶
July 28, 2022
The third of the Temple Brothers to marry, Ezekiel is sure his union is not going to go as well as his brothers' marriages have. Talia is a quiet woman, or at least seems to be. Unfortunately, his definition of quiet differs from most people's. A unique disorder makes him extremely sensitive to noises, even common ones like chewing. This has made his life very difficult and he had never admitted his noise aversion to anyone. In fact, his constant anxiety has convinced most people that he is 'slow'. He has only found one thing that seems to take him out of his head space enough to ignore his problem - practicing his kink for Dominance. He can see no way he can admit these things to his new innocent wife. But what will happen if he doesn't?
Talia married Ezekiel like a good little Zion girl. Their parents had arranged the marriage and then rushed to see it happen. She can tell her husband is different from most people, but she was definitely not expecting what he finally tells her. She is determined to find a way to make sure he is comfortable in his own home, but she is surprised how much she enjoys being his Submissive. The only thing that they disagree on is his insistence that he and his brothers plan to leave Zion once they have all wed. She was adopted, and loves her parents for what they have done for her. She doesn't want to leave them or her church. But then she finds out something that changes everything. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Talia married Ezekiel like a good little Zion girl. Their parents had arranged the marriage and then rushed to see it happen. She can tell her husband is different from most people, but she was definitely not expecting what he finally tells her. She is determined to find a way to make sure he is comfortable in his own home, but she is surprised how much she enjoys being his Submissive. The only thing that they disagree on is his insistence that he and his brothers plan to leave Zion once they have all wed. She was adopted, and loves her parents for what they have done for her. She doesn't want to leave them or her church. But then she finds out something that changes everything. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 20, 2022
"A kink journey of the five senses"
Wow, just finished reading and wow. This book has so many different interwoven things going on and I'm just sitting here with my mouth open, kind of stunned. I haven't read the first two books in the series, but now I must. Ezekiel/Zeke (H) has just been wed to Talia (h) in an arranged marriage in the religious community, Zion, they live in. He was basically forced by the church elders to rape his new wife before them as they watched. This isn't what Zeke wants for his wife or any woman. The couple is expected to stay in their house together, seeing no one, so that Zeke can do his manly duty as her husband. But Zeke can't stand to be around Talia, though it's not her personally, as he suffers from an acute condition that leads to anxiety attacks and just having Talia in the house is a struggle for him. Talia is open and caring wanting to help her new husband and thankfully for Zeke she's open to doing whatever will help. For Zeke, his kink proclivities are an outlet to help him manage his anxiety and Talia is willing to be his sub. Together they'll explore their hot, steamy, intense sexual relationship, even as they struggle with the role that Zion plays in their lives. There are so many secrets and so much darkness going on in this story. This just left me stunned with Zeke and Talia's HFN - maybe it's just more of a FN.
Wow, just finished reading and wow. This book has so many different interwoven things going on and I'm just sitting here with my mouth open, kind of stunned. I haven't read the first two books in the series, but now I must. Ezekiel/Zeke (H) has just been wed to Talia (h) in an arranged marriage in the religious community, Zion, they live in. He was basically forced by the church elders to rape his new wife before them as they watched. This isn't what Zeke wants for his wife or any woman. The couple is expected to stay in their house together, seeing no one, so that Zeke can do his manly duty as her husband. But Zeke can't stand to be around Talia, though it's not her personally, as he suffers from an acute condition that leads to anxiety attacks and just having Talia in the house is a struggle for him. Talia is open and caring wanting to help her new husband and thankfully for Zeke she's open to doing whatever will help. For Zeke, his kink proclivities are an outlet to help him manage his anxiety and Talia is willing to be his sub. Together they'll explore their hot, steamy, intense sexual relationship, even as they struggle with the role that Zion plays in their lives. There are so many secrets and so much darkness going on in this story. This just left me stunned with Zeke and Talia's HFN - maybe it's just more of a FN.
April 2, 2024
2.25 stars
This had to be my least favorite book in the series so far. While the plot does finally start to move along as far as the deviousness of Zion goes it didn't move along enough for me and I almost DNF'D this book.
While I appreciate the author giving one of the MMC an "invisible" disorder and portraying it pretty well. The rest of the book was a bit annoying. I did enjoy Talia's reluctance to stuff in the beginning the fact that these women just wind up accepting everything their husbands like and so wholeheartedly is starting to piss me off a little. These women just happen to fall into a kink lifestyle that they knew NOTHING of and their only source of knowledge is their husbands? If their husbands wanted them to truly get comfortable and gain knowledge with the lifestyle they should be offering them books or access to that knowledge that isn't just coming from them.
I definitely felt like this book in particular dragged on more than it needed too and there were way too many long drawn out sex scenes. Don't get me wrong, I love a good spicy sex scene but this book felt like it was mostly that and nothing else.
I'm going to continue the series to see what happens but I swear if Gideon's book and something doesn't happen with the main plot I'm going to lose my mind.
This had to be my least favorite book in the series so far. While the plot does finally start to move along as far as the deviousness of Zion goes it didn't move along enough for me and I almost DNF'D this book.
While I appreciate the author giving one of the MMC an "invisible" disorder and portraying it pretty well. The rest of the book was a bit annoying. I did enjoy Talia's reluctance to stuff in the beginning the fact that these women just wind up accepting everything their husbands like and so wholeheartedly is starting to piss me off a little. These women just happen to fall into a kink lifestyle that they knew NOTHING of and their only source of knowledge is their husbands? If their husbands wanted them to truly get comfortable and gain knowledge with the lifestyle they should be offering them books or access to that knowledge that isn't just coming from them.
I definitely felt like this book in particular dragged on more than it needed too and there were way too many long drawn out sex scenes. Don't get me wrong, I love a good spicy sex scene but this book felt like it was mostly that and nothing else.
I'm going to continue the series to see what happens but I swear if Gideon's book and something doesn't happen with the main plot I'm going to lose my mind.
July 26, 2022
This is the third book in the Temple Brothers series. The story continues with an arranged marriage in a religious cult.
Zeke suffers from anxiety to extreme panic attacks from a disorder that he has. On top of that he suffers mental abuse from his father and the community because of this disorder.
Talia, his wife, is a very strong woman. She helps him with this disorder, trying to find ways to ease his anxiety. She also confronts the brothers for their lack of concern for Zeke. Wow does she hit it head on!
Unfortunately Talia gets a devastating blow. A twist I didn't see coming. It's a game changer for the plan that the brothers have.
Because of this twist, I would recommend reading the books in order. Although you don't have to.
As with the other brothers, Zeke and Talia explore their kink. "Trigger warnings" Its deeper than just the hot sex. It helps Zeke with his disorder. Personally I feel that they could switch roles!
I really enjoyed this book. But I was a little disappointed because it has a bit of a cliffhanger with Talia's situation and some new developments related to it.
That being said, I am looking forward to the next book!
Zeke suffers from anxiety to extreme panic attacks from a disorder that he has. On top of that he suffers mental abuse from his father and the community because of this disorder.
Talia, his wife, is a very strong woman. She helps him with this disorder, trying to find ways to ease his anxiety. She also confronts the brothers for their lack of concern for Zeke. Wow does she hit it head on!
Unfortunately Talia gets a devastating blow. A twist I didn't see coming. It's a game changer for the plan that the brothers have.
Because of this twist, I would recommend reading the books in order. Although you don't have to.
As with the other brothers, Zeke and Talia explore their kink. "Trigger warnings" Its deeper than just the hot sex. It helps Zeke with his disorder. Personally I feel that they could switch roles!
I really enjoyed this book. But I was a little disappointed because it has a bit of a cliffhanger with Talia's situation and some new developments related to it.
That being said, I am looking forward to the next book!
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July 27, 2022
This book was different in some ways than the first two but it amazing and keeper for me! The brother Ezekiel is misunderstood in almost all things and we get find out so much about him in this book. Personally I think he is a sweetheart with a lot to offer someone who takes the time and patience to get it know him, which this lovingly woman does! This book has a lot of mystery and will have you wanting answers right away and guessing throughout you reading. There is so much in this book that might of some people emotional going crazy overall I love it but than again I love all the books so far! I’m so looking forward for the next book to come out and hope it does sooner than later also with it also hoping for more answers to the mystery and among other things this one started! I still want to very badly hurt the brothers father but that will probably never change I don’t know how this wonderful characters handle the very bad people. I feel like in each book the brothers and the ones with wives so far get closer in each book if that’s even possible! :).
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 31, 2022
When you find a series you love, you anxiously await for each book in the series and while this series is no different, I’m going to be sad when it ends. Elle has take brothers and sensitive subject and wanting to change to the main stream pages. A look at each brother and their new wife along with the plan they are following to leave Zion.
Ezekiel is a book I was not sure I would like going in. He was the brother I had met in earlier books but didn’t understand. He was the odd duck. However from the first page to the last page I was hooked wanting more. The five and take between him and Taila. Two complete opposite souls coming together. A beautiful story that is beautifully written. Seeing the changes on the horizon for the brothers. I am now waiting on the next book. I can’t say enough about this book without giving away details! Grab yourself a copy today and then convince your friends to read it.
Ezekiel is a book I was not sure I would like going in. He was the brother I had met in earlier books but didn’t understand. He was the odd duck. However from the first page to the last page I was hooked wanting more. The five and take between him and Taila. Two complete opposite souls coming together. A beautiful story that is beautifully written. Seeing the changes on the horizon for the brothers. I am now waiting on the next book. I can’t say enough about this book without giving away details! Grab yourself a copy today and then convince your friends to read it.
July 22, 2022
The Temple Brothers is a series that just keeps getting better and better! Ezekiel - or Zeke - is the 3rd brother to go through with an arranged marriage. Like his brothers before him, he introduces his new wife to his kinky side and they find not just attraction but love. A simple enough story on the surface, beautifully told, with lots of steam and extremely hot BDSM scenes. But that is only a small part of what this book is about. There is also the very serious issue of mental disorder and how to not just deal but actually live with it. And then there is the more and more sinister plot unfolding with the Elders of Zion. It all comes together in an engrossing book that will not let you put it down until you're finished - and then wanting more! A definite addition to my keeper shelf.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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August 1, 2022This series just keeps on getting better and better with each book.
This series just keeps on getting better and better with each book. I love how the author is able to bring such different people together to forge a new life together. Her characters are very refreshing as they are not the “Perfect” man or woman, they are not wealthy, they are not successful, etc. Talia grew up in the religion but find that all is not what it seems. And Ezekiel is a very unique but caring individual – he just lived in the world in a bit of a different way. As in the previous books, the story line continues to build, and the suspense grow with each story. I have loved the 2 previous books in this series, but so far this is my favorite of them all.
I received a complimentary copy of this book via BookFunnel and ma voluntarily leaving a review.
This series just keeps on getting better and better with each book. I love how the author is able to bring such different people together to forge a new life together. Her characters are very refreshing as they are not the “Perfect” man or woman, they are not wealthy, they are not successful, etc. Talia grew up in the religion but find that all is not what it seems. And Ezekiel is a very unique but caring individual – he just lived in the world in a bit of a different way. As in the previous books, the story line continues to build, and the suspense grow with each story. I have loved the 2 previous books in this series, but so far this is my favorite of them all.
I received a complimentary copy of this book via BookFunnel and ma voluntarily leaving a review.
January 8, 2023
Ezekiel is book 3 of the Temple Brothers Series. Check triggers. Should be read in order to understand the full plot!
Ezekiel is the next brother to be married. He’s held off as long as he can. Zeke has his qwarks, being the outcast/black sheep if his family. No one seems to understand him, or take the time to do so. So now with his new wife he has to learn to control his issues without running her off.
Taila was adopted at a young age by her parents. She has lived a great life. She is loved by her family and the Zion community. And now she is to be married to a Temple brother. A few days in and she feels the depth of her situation.
I loved this one. I loved getting more of the plot from the other brothers. The mystery of who Ezekiel is, is finally answered. Him and Taila are polar opposites but are perfect for each other. And the twist of who Taila is and her story had me gasping!!
5/5⭐️
4/5🌶️
Ezekiel is the next brother to be married. He’s held off as long as he can. Zeke has his qwarks, being the outcast/black sheep if his family. No one seems to understand him, or take the time to do so. So now with his new wife he has to learn to control his issues without running her off.
Taila was adopted at a young age by her parents. She has lived a great life. She is loved by her family and the Zion community. And now she is to be married to a Temple brother. A few days in and she feels the depth of her situation.
I loved this one. I loved getting more of the plot from the other brothers. The mystery of who Ezekiel is, is finally answered. Him and Taila are polar opposites but are perfect for each other. And the twist of who Taila is and her story had me gasping!!
5/5⭐️
4/5🌶️
July 26, 2022
Ezekiel is the 3rd book in the Temple Brother series, and if you have read books one and two, you will not be disappointed with book three. Ezekiel is the 3rd Temple brother to endure the marriage ceremony to ensure as many people as possible can escape the misogyny of Zion.
However, in the eyes of his father and the elders, Zeke is not on the same level as his brothers. Underestimated and misunderstood, Zeke struggles with his current situation and the issue that have plagued him his whole life. Talia, Zeke’s bride, quickly learns of what her husband enjoys, and the spice is intense. But she also brings with her issues that were not foreseen that may change the plan the brothers have worked hard to accomplish.
Ezekiel brings a non-stop roller coaster of twists, turns, and OMG moments. Not to mention the spice that will make you blush as you read the pages. Each book in this series is more enjoyable than the last, and Elle Sparrow keeps raising the bar regarding the passion, spice, and heat she places in her “scenes.”
However, in the eyes of his father and the elders, Zeke is not on the same level as his brothers. Underestimated and misunderstood, Zeke struggles with his current situation and the issue that have plagued him his whole life. Talia, Zeke’s bride, quickly learns of what her husband enjoys, and the spice is intense. But she also brings with her issues that were not foreseen that may change the plan the brothers have worked hard to accomplish.
Ezekiel brings a non-stop roller coaster of twists, turns, and OMG moments. Not to mention the spice that will make you blush as you read the pages. Each book in this series is more enjoyable than the last, and Elle Sparrow keeps raising the bar regarding the passion, spice, and heat she places in her “scenes.”
August 20, 2022
Ezekiel is book three of The Temple Brothers series of standalones. his is Ezekial’s story and continues the saga of the Temple brother journey of getting out of the Zion cult. This story broke my heart! Poor Ezekiel is treat like dog crap and like he is slow stupid when in fact, he is very smart. I hated the way his father treated him! Talia was raised in a loving home by her adoptive parents. She loves her life in Zion, at least until a nasty twist is revealed! Ezekiel and Talia have a hard road so far in their marriage but are learning to lean on each other. I was sucked into this series from the get go! After things happened in this book I really need some answers! I can’t wait for book four!
September 11, 2022
“You are a force of nature, Talia Temple. I was simply existing, getting by day after day, doing only the bare minimum, until you came along and snapped me out of my dazed and mediocre life. You showed me what genuine passion is. What true love could look like. And I kneel before you now, humbled, honored, and hopelessly devoted to you and to this life I want to build with you.”
Tercer libro de esta saga y solo puedo reafirmarme en lo mucho que me gusta. Es cierto que se hace un poco repetitivo el punto de partida, pero es que aquí pasa una cosa que descubre los secretos de la secta que te dejan con la boca abierta.
No me lo esperaba y de verdad que le da otro enfoque distinto. Estoy deseando que se publique el cuarto porque tiene muy buena pinta.
Tercer libro de esta saga y solo puedo reafirmarme en lo mucho que me gusta. Es cierto que se hace un poco repetitivo el punto de partida, pero es que aquí pasa una cosa que descubre los secretos de la secta que te dejan con la boca abierta.
No me lo esperaba y de verdad que le da otro enfoque distinto. Estoy deseando que se publique el cuarto porque tiene muy buena pinta.
August 2, 2022
I love reading this book. When first reading Ezekiel, I was transported into another world where I fell in love with these two characters on two opposite sides of the spectrum. I love the building pace, of these as we build their relationship from when they first got married till the very end I was on the edge of my seat when I read the twist and I was craving for more and love the world I was placed in.
Following them on this whirlwind adventure that I was set in with entering the world of BSDM and finding this strong woman willing wanted to try to bond with her husband and create a strong bond together.
Following them on this whirlwind adventure that I was set in with entering the world of BSDM and finding this strong woman willing wanted to try to bond with her husband and create a strong bond together.
January 29, 2023
This one was better than Bartholomew's but for some reason Delilah just keeps showing up(??), at this point it feels like some kind of awkward self insert, I don't know what to seems, she is so different and special and reaally THE BEST while Ruth is called "meek little Ruth"
The three of them were all raised on the cult, they were al meek little sheep... Thats offensive really and Levi being painted as bad guy?
All his brothers are fucking immature, so yeah maybe he's a bit control freak, he was the one to this point to take the brunt of his father's anger...
Im trying to read about Talia and Zeke and Im getting Delilah(no tks)
The three of them were all raised on the cult, they were al meek little sheep... Thats offensive really and Levi being painted as bad guy?
All his brothers are fucking immature, so yeah maybe he's a bit control freak, he was the one to this point to take the brunt of his father's anger...
Im trying to read about Talia and Zeke and Im getting Delilah(no tks)
July 31, 2022
Book 3 in these amazing books. This one is by far my favorite I know there are two more to come and that is very exciting news. Because if those are as good as this one which I know they will be I can’t wait. There are a few jaw dropping moments and some amazing scenes. This books shows you that not everyone is what you think they are, and teaches you to not judge a book by it’s cover. Where can I find a man like Zeke to show my husband some moves. Lol Just kidding ( maybe 😜). Thanks Elle for another AMAZING book.
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August 2, 2022I just have to say that I LOVE how Elle Sparrow writes. I have come late to her series but I will be correcting that and going back to read the other books in this series. I love the fact that Zeke has an illness that makes him different. I have children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder which I understand is not what Zeke has but I worry how my boys will deal with a wife. I loved how she portrays him and how him and Talia grow together. This book is A Must Read!!! I can't wait for more books by Elle.
September 18, 2022
Ezekiel Temple, Zeke to his brothers, has lived his entire life struggling to fit in and appear normal. His condition causes him constant discomfort and anxiety, to the point most people have written him off as troubled or slow, not seeing the truth of his affliction. When Zeke agrees to fulfill his obligation as both a son of Zion and a Temple, his world turns on its axis. Talia is everything Zeke tries to stay away from. Will he be able to accept her into his home, the only place where he can find solitude? This was an intriguing book. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
September 1, 2022
This is book 3 in the Temple Brother series, but you can read then as a standalone. But to get the full impact of the books...... Read them in order. Zeke has a few thing going on with him and his wife Talia is there to help him along the way. She also has some words for his brothers (Way to go). Then she has some set backs of her own. I have to say that I really liked this book. I can't wait for more!
February 5, 2024
For me, I gave up on this book. It had way way way too much sex and very little story. We did learn what caused his condition, but the overall plot was so not there. While the scenes may have been steamy, I need an underlying story behind the characters and it was so very little. I'm rating this two stars, as I did enjoy the writing. I stopped at 63% and that was with me skimming through the scenes.
July 22, 2022
Zeke and Talia are wed in an arranged marriage for the Zion community, but it turns I to something neither could imagine can zeke overcome and share his condition with Talia, will she understand, and dive into his needs? Well written engaging steamy and more!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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