Creed 2: Black Widow

Taylor and Victor’s lives are thrown for a loop when Rosemary, Victor’s supposedly dead first wife, reappears. Belladonna Deveraux is put on the case, but not before Lucas Creed sets his eyes on her. Can Bella catch the new killer in time?I like that we don’t completely leave Victor and Taylor’s story, but I don’t think we really got to know Lucas, or Bella and Lucas as a couple. I could have done with them having more of their own story.Not everyone needed to die, but I understand Phoenix Daniels making the decision to just not drag certain things out. Ultimately, I liked the story.If you like a good mystery and great smut, then this is for you.

Love reading about the creed men and the women they fall for and all the drama in between. These women are a set bad a$$ and I love it can’t wait to read more!

What I love about this author’s style is that she treats her characters like family. Once she introduces them, she manages to keep you posted on their lives even if they are no longer the primary focus of the story. And I think that she accomplishes this with admirable continuity so that I don’t feel an interruption to the flow of the story.For those who want steamy sex scenes, she delivers. However, the story also contains enough twists and turns so that it has more than enough meat to keep your mind stimulated outside of those scenes.My only complaint about this particular book is a political one.Luxury taxes on soda are an extremely good thing for the health of a country’s citizens. While it definitely boosts tax revenue, that is a short term boost. Numerous studies show that boost is short lived as people change their behavior to drink less sugary options, thereby decreasing the amount of revenue from the tax.However, what isn’t short lived is the long term effect on public health; an effect that substantially reduces obesity (childhood and adult) and it’s associated diseases like type2 diabetes which in turn decreases the healthcare costs for programs like Medicare and Medicaid.Many countries have implemented a health tax on soda - as they have with cigarettes - with Mexico being the latest, and they have seen dramatic changes to the improvement of healthy behavior in their communities. America’s reluctance in following suit is based on bad info from Lobbyists who don’t have our best interests in mind.

I thought the book was really good. Bella was not bitchy to me. I don't agree with the other reviews. Bella was a detective with a lot of serious cases. Cases that are link to her friends and co-workers. Just because she met a good looking wealthy guy doesn't mean she had to change her focus to be all about Lucas. Bella balanced everything well. No insta love.The book had enough parts about Taylor and her bae. The relationship between Bella and Lucas was very well done.

I torn on this book. I was excited to read this because I loved the first book. I loved everything about Victor and Taylor and that carried over to this book. The problem came from the new couple who were supposed to be the focus of this book, Lucas and Bella. To me their chemistry was kind of lackluster and Lucas seemed like a less interesting version of Victor, and half the time I was annoyed with Bella. She really had no depth, she was just frustratingly difficult half of the time. This caused me to kind of skim over some of their parts in the book because I just wasn’t that interested in them. Overall, the story was good. I enjoyed the mystery and how it flowed and it was still a fun read, I just think that after reading the first book and loving it so much, then jumping right into this one I was a little disappointed. Still a decent read but definitely a step down from the previous book.

The Creeds cannot seem to catch a break. I enjoyed the twists and turns associated with the mystery and it only heightened my excitement. I thought Taylor could have exhibited a stronger personality in this book. She came off as a little wimpy. Victoria and Bella surprised me in a good way. A suspenseful and enjoyable read.

This is the conclusion to Taylor and Victor's story from Creed 1, but it also Belladonna and Lucas Creed's story. No cliff hangers. The story wraps up not only the story line from Creed 1, but also gives some insight to the adjacent story line from Beautiful Prey 1-4. If you haven't read those, I would highly recommend them. It's not necessary to read Beautiful Prey to understand Creed 2 (it would be a pleasurable side assignment), but I'd strongly suggest you read Creed 1 before delving into Creed 2.Okay, so Belladonna and Lucas almost made me smack them. Not so much Lucas as Bella, but once I got more back story, I understood where she was coming from. This story is twisty and dark in places. I have zero complaints about that. The hotness factor is there - if you were wondering. Ms Daniels won't leave you hanging in that department either.

It's an abomination. Thank God for law enforcement that are relentless in their search to destroy it like Detective Belladonna Devereaux. This story was full of drama, suspense and mystery. We find out why Rosernary was ressurrected and who was after her. I was shocked at who it turned out to be. I was glad to see the occurrence of Jack and Victoria Storm in this book. I also enjoyed the banter between the brothers as well. The banter between the twins sisters was just as enjoyable and realistic for siblings.Even though Bella lived up to her name as poison for the trafficking group, Belladonna also means pretty lady in Italian. That's the side that Lucas Creed was attracted to. He had to break down her walls of self doubt and confidence to get her to open up to him and that he did. I'm seeing another Creed book with them and possibly brother Lincoln in the future. I do love these brothers. Great book!

This story had everything you needed in a fantastic read, it had love story, passion, mad hot sex scenes, suspense, an assassin, hot fight scene and humour. The whole package with very desirable and swoon worthy alpha males ! A real page turner that you will enjoy every word written. Ms Daniels has excelled herself with this very enjoyable and entertaining story and I think there's room for more from the Creed brothers.

I have read every book this author has written and loved the Creed story too . However, whilst I enjoyed meeting some the of characters again, this story lacked something for me. I cannot really put my hand on it but perhaps there was too many POVs for me in this one not really sure. So whilst I enjoyed it, this book was not as good as the others in my opinion. I look forward to whatever this author writes next.Worth a read.

I really enjoy this author's work, and this book as ever was on point. It is such a great story, more than a romance, with several levels. My only complaint is that I would like more of her books. I highly recommend you will not be disappointed

Can't wait for creed 3

Great book