A Heart of Desire and Deceit

The Choosing Chronicles, Book 2

De: Elayna R. Gallea

Narrado por: Kale Williams, Meg Sylvan

How does one pick up the pieces of their life after it has been obliterated by the person they mistakingly trusted?

Ryker Waterborn's heart is broken, and his wife is a killer. Their marriage is a sham, built on a foundation of murder, lies, and deceit. They're broken. Destroyed. Yet, even after hearing her confession, Ryker cannot leave Brynleigh in the pit.

In an act of foolish love, he makes a deal to set Brynleigh free. All she has to do is go back to her maker and find evidence that Jelisette de la Point is a traitor.

That's easier said than done, but Brynleigh is left with no choice. She can either accept the deal or rot behind bars. Worse than all that is her relationship with Ryker.

Once, she thought they'd get a happy ending. Now, an ocean divides them.

She broke the rules and fell in love, but is love powerful enough to save them?

This is the second half of Ryker and Brynleigh's duet and should be listened to after A Game of Love and Betrayal.

©2025 Elayna R. Gallea (P)2025 Podium Audio

Wow!!!!

The plot twists and turns in this book were remarkable, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Brynleigh has emerged as my new favorite female protagonist. She has endured significant challenges and has grown immensely from her experiences. The writing is beautifully crafted, and the voice actors are exceptional. I eagerly anticipate exploring River’s story next.

The first book was much better than this one

I don’t think I will buy the other books .
Good ending and honestly I wasn’t invested in the sister’s story therefore Im not interested in learning what will happen to her.

Such a Great Story

This story was amazing it kept me on my toes and kept me guessing this was a great conclusion to the story brovo🤩🤩🤩

Good set of books

Good story but the voice actor threw me off with some of her male voices.

Love the chemistry

I honestly love both books. In book 2, I understand the MMC's reaction to her betrayal and lets be frank, in reality that type of betrayal would constantly haunt anyone and play on one's emotion. You would constantly blame the person who ruined your happy ending. But I loved how he still wanted her and their path to healing and forgiveness was perrfect! The only thing I would have loved was more spice lol but I will settle for what I got. I cant wait for book 3!

THE ENDING ELAYNA??

Had this preordered after loving the first book. I was so excited for this drop and was not disappointed. “My wife has arrived” ?! Obsessed with a badass FMC and the spice?? Incredible. The way the spicy scenes are written are so beautiful, I loved the emotions and feelings being described vs just saying the act was happening. I need more!!

Good ass book

I love bad ass women in my book and hell yes do we get one

I was hooked from the beginning and couldn’t stop!

Holy cow, I don’t know what to say! It was so freaking good! I can’t wait for the next books!

Great book

I like that it’s two books it’s easy follow and very entertaining. It a a must read

development of male character is annoying

first book showed the male character as sweet and caring, but it's apparent in second book that he is a narcissist. couldn't get past chapter 2 hours of this book, he just complains all the time how she messed up their happy ending, never once addressing how her parents were killed or that she was used, just blaming her for everything and begrudgingly being semi caring towards her like he needs an award or something