Chrysalis

Gilded Love, Book 2

By: Kilby Blades

Narrated by: Sebastian York

From USA Today best-selling author Kilby Blades, the stunning sequel to Snapdragon....

When taking the promotion that means leaving Darby turns out to be the biggest mistake of Michael's life, crafting a second chance is his only redemption. He'll go to extremes to unravel their tangled web. But winning her heart may be the least of his worries. Darby's father is up to no good, a crooked senator whose dirty dealings are at cross-purposes with Michael's social justice work.

They are two powerful men, both vying for control over the future of Chicago's South Side, both vying for Darby's loyalty. Only Frank Christensen plays dangerous games. When Frank goes too far and places Darby in a bad situation with the mafia, how will Michael protect her from half a world away?

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Wonderful, Exciting Ending

Chrysalis is a suspenseful billionaire second chance romance told in first-person POV from the hero’s perspective. It is the second book in the Gilded Love series and the final of a duet following this couple.

I absolutely love when a book (or in this case duet) is told in dual perspectives with a mid-story shift rather than alternating throughout; it is a style I encounter rarely but am always excited by. After experiencing Darby and Michael’s no-strings arrangement through to its end from her perspective, it was enticing to get inside Michael’s head for their separation and reconnection. The plot picked up a lot in this book, and I found myself captivated from the very start. Seeing all the different pieces of Michael and Darby’s lives come together was surprisingly exhilarating. While this installment was still steamy, it was understandably less so than the first book since they ended their arrangement at the end of Snapdragon and begin this book trying to nurture a long-distance friendship and sort out their true feelings.

This was my second audiobook narrated by Sebastian York, and I absolutely loved it! I connected with Michael immediately, and I think he did an excellent job portraying Michael’s mental health struggles as well as his turmoil surrounding his feelings for Darby. While I enjoyed listening to him, I will admit I missed Erin Mallon’s sexy male voice she used for Michael in Snapdragon! I was pleased to hear her again in the epilogue.

Chrysalis was the ending to what is one of my new favorite love stories following couples with unconventional starts!

Epic conclusion

Chrysalis is the epic conclusion to Darby and Michael’s remarkable love story. The twist and turns added much suspense and entertainment to the story. We got to know Michael a lot better since the story was told in his POV.

Sebastian York was one of my favourite male narrator and he didn’t disappoint in bringing Michael to life.

Loved the ending to this Duet! ❤️

This is the second part of Michael and Darby's story. This picks up right where the other book left off, but told from Michael's POV. Michael and Darby are apart in a lot of the story but you know they want to be together. I think everyone needs sexy, take charge Michael in their life ❤️. I also enjoyed the action in the book. Michael and Darby are such a beautiful couple and I loved this Duet.
I always love anything Sebastian York narrates, and this was another winner for him!

Great conclusion

When Snapdragon ended, I was like what??? But this story made up for it. It's a great conclusion to Michael and Darby's love story. I really enjoyed getting Michael's pov and just how much he loved Darby. His candy addiction is adorable. His family and friends are so supportive and understanding. A great hea that made me just fall more in love with Michael. This story has less sexy times in it due to their long distance work.

Loved Michael’s Story!!

Chrysalis by Kilby Blades is book 2 in the Gilded Love series. I loved that in this book we get the second part of Darby and Michael's story told from Michael's POV. This audiobook is narrated by Sebastian York. His rich alpha male voice certainly doesn't disappoint, and is just the perfect choice to voice Michael. Sebastian York is fantastic at bringing Architect Michael to life showcasing his loyal, protective, and creative sides. Not to mention, Michael is totally swoon-worthy with his love and dedication to Darby in the way he supports and cares for her as he figures out his true feelings. Plus, Sebastian portrays these dreamy characteristics in all the best ways. After calling "snapdragon" and Michael moves to his new job halfway around the world, these two soon find that they need each other in their lives, and will find a way to make their love a reality, but there are quite a few obstacles along the way.

Overall, I really enjoyed this audiobook and story. If you love a romance with a hot charismatic lover, brave determined female, more steamy times, political drama, a little bit of mystery, loyal friends, and finally, sigh... a soul satisfying HEA, then I recommend this book. Bonus: Erin Mallon narrates the epilogue in Darby's POV and will make your heart so happy. I'm looking forward to reading/ listening to more from Kilby Blades.