Declan Pierce is a bully and a sadist. He’s been my enemy since birth, and he’s made my life a living hell. But when my father barters me in an arranged marriage, Declan proposes a deal I can’t refuse.
After all, so long as Declan owns my soul, it can’t be sold to another…
But it turns out Declan wants more than I bargained for. My body, my submission, the truth behind what sent me to Montgomery Psychiatric Ward three years ago. And he’ll haunt every facet of my existence until he gets it.
I thought death was the only truly inescapable thing. After all, nothing is eternal… except maybe him.
Eva Simmons writes dark and dreamy romance with book boyfriends who challenge your morals and hold your heart hostage.
When Eva isn’t dreaming up new worlds or devouring every book she can get her hands on, she can be found spending time with her family, painting a fresh canvas, or playing an elf in World of Warcraft.
Eva is currently living out her own happily ever after in Nevada with her family.
Sigma Sin is back at it again (that rhymed) and I was absolutely here for itttttt!! I haven’t read a true enemies to lovers bully romance in a hot minute and oooooof this was delicious.
Teal is one of the founding fathers’ daughters and as such has certain responsibilities/ expectations that have been placed on her regardless of her own desires and dreams in life. As she has struggled with her mental health throughout her life her family has never really cared about what she wanted and only what benefit she could bring to them. When she finds out her father’s plan for her she’s approached by her nemesis, Declan, and son of another one of the leaders of Sigma Sin. He makes her an offer she can’t (literally because he’s blackmailing her) refuse. Pretend to be together in order to get him information he wants and release her from her father’s plans.
As Teal and Declan battle through each others tests of wills Teal realizes that submitting to Declan seems to bring her a sense of peace she’s never really felt before. And Declan? Please play Down Bad by Taylor Swift. This man is the definition of “touch her + 💀”. More accurately…”talk about her + 💀”. We love a man who sticks up for his woman.
I thought that Saint had a lot of twists and turns and plot roller coasters but Eternal really said “hold my beer”…in the best possible way. My jaw was on the mfin FLOOR so many times during the last 30% of this book and I was LIVINGGGG for it!!!! Declan is a criminal mastermind, evil genius, obsessive control freak and also a man in love. And we wouldn’t change anything about him or that. Seeing Teal finally start to find her footing and have someone she could trust and love just made it all that much better. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I CANNOT WAIT FOR ATONE! Oh my god. I predicted who the next couple would be halfway through this book but I cannot even imagine how delicious the reality is going to be.
This book impacted me in a way I didn't expect. Declan and Teal exceeded all my expectations.
I swear, this is infinitely better than the first in the series. It feels like the author poured all her emotions into the characters and the dialogues. The relationship between the characters is deeper, and you can feel it's genuine because they complete each other in such a unique and crazy way. It's adorable.
Eva Simmons is delivering everything I expected from a dark series. If she keeps this up, she'll become one of my favorite authors, and this series, one of my all-time favorites.
This book had everything I love, strong characters, great writing, 🥵🥵🥵🥵 sensational spicy scenes and overall an intriguing plot that keeps you guessing.
I am a forever fan of Simmons and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series
5 ⭐️ Why you are going to love this book… 🔥Extremely Dark College Romance 🖤Hate to Love 🔥Secret Society 🖤Manipulation and Blackmail 🔥Fake Dating 🖤Buried Memories 🔥She’s Already Spoken For 🖤Paint and Pain Play 🔥Mental Health Representation
Teal is a college student who really only goes to school for art everything else is just busy work till she is used as a pawn by her father.. but their is one person who has always seen Teal and it Declan her father and Declan’s father have always been at odds.. She doesn’t think she can trust him they fight it out in the battle of wills but when Teal finally gives in she finds a peace she hasn’t felt in forever.. I love Eva Simmons writing it gets me hooked the twist in her writing I can never truly see it coming but I will always eat her writing up she is an author on auto buy
They couldn’t define me, so they ostracized me. And after long enough, I stopped caring.
✨Enemies to Lovers ✨Touch her & ☠️ ✨Mental Health ✨Toxic Behavior
Also 🤌🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This series has the similar feel as Legacy of God's series by Rina Kent.
He’s still Declan Pierce, a coldhearted bully. And I’m Teal Donovan, slowly losing my mind, waiting for it all to catch up with me.
I knew Teal & Declan were going to be my favorite and I was correct. Everything about them sucked me in and I couldn't put this book down.
Her family wants her quiet. Her doctors want her numb. The world wants her to be appropriate. I want to break her the f*ck open and show her it’s okay to feel it all.
Definitely one of my top reads of 2024, I really enjoyed Saint but this one is my favorite of the series (so far).
Plus the epilogue & bonus epilogue 💕
I was given an ARC for a honest review thank you to The Author Agency for this opportunity.
This is the second book in the Sigma Sin series. You can read as a standalone if you really want (no cliffhangers), but there will be spoilers to the previous book. As usual I recommend starting with book one, Saint.
I seriously don’t know how Eva does it. Constantly delivering banger after banger. She has such a knack for writing morally gray book boyfriends who will burn the world down for their women and I’m so fucking here for it. This story is dark, raw and twisted. My heart ached for Teal and everything she had and still was going through.
Eva was a new to be author this year and I'm SO HAPPY I picked up this series. It's everything I want out of dark romance. The men are unhinged, have 0 morals, are obsessed with their women, someone's always got some trauma to deal with, someone's always getting stabby, and the spice is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I absolutely couldn't wait for the 2nd installment of this series. We met both Declan (the Sigma Sin President) and Tealene (his secret obsession .... that he masks with hate and torment...from a rival family) in the first book. Their explosive banter immediately made me excited for their book and they did not disappoint.
I'm a SUCKERRRRR for a man who not only fixes some problems for her but *shows her what she is capable of* and Declan exceledddddd at that microtrope. Teal had ALOT of baggage and and he was with her every step of the way whether she knew it or not.
All in all.. obsessed. If you like Rina Kent you should definitely check this series out.... very like Royal Elite + LOG vibes. Book 1 is called Saint. This is book 2 with 2? More planned.
Read if you like: - Dark Romance - Secret Society President - Fake Dating - Mentally unwell artist - Rival Families - There's a fine line between hate and love - Fun with paint 🎨
Oh Eva Simmons has done it again! Teal is dealing with her mental issues all the while she is trying to get into the Summer Art Program that is held in Paris, and she is trying to dodge her bully from her past, Declan. Declan loves to mess with Teal, and is digging in her past to uncover some truths and makes a deal with her but she has to fake date them to ruffle up their father's feathers (she doesn't believe it will work). This is a dark book, and I would highly suggest that you read Saint first (events and characters reference some things from this book). Oh how I loved this book so much!!! Can't wait for the next one!!!
Eternal is the second book in the Sigma Sin series, the story of Declan and Teal. I've been impatiently waiting for more in this series, and Eva did not disappoint with this story.
Teal has been labeled many things, hidden behind the stigma by her family because the truth is dark and demented but Declan he knows Teal he "sees" her. Declan may have secrets because of who his family is and the Sigma Sin house, but the biggest one he hides is his true feelings for Teal. He covers his love for her with hate, he blackmails her into a fake relationship, but is it truly fake when deep down she's his.... she just doesn't know it yet!
If you're looking for a book filled with secrets, twists, and turns that leave you jaw-dropped, then you definitely want to grab this one and dive into the world of Sigma Sin because after you'll want to revisit this world again and again.
Rating: 5⭐️ Spice: 2🌶️ Darkness: 2 🖤 Would Recommend!
My Review: Eva has done it again! She’s one of my auto-buy authors, and this book proved why. 🙌🏼
Eternal had a slightly darker vibe compared to Saint, but honestly? I loved it even more.
Teal’s journey—her struggles and her determination to heal—was beautifully portrayed. And Declan? His obsessive, unhinged devotion to Teal made their dynamic amazing. 🖤🔥
I will keep it short so I don’t spoil anything since this is one of those books that you will love to experience for yourself.
The action-packed plot, chemistry, and raw emotions are brilliantly executed, and I’m already excited about Atone! I cannot wait for what Eva delivers next🖤✨
Fake Dating…check! Enemies to lovers…check!! Morally grey MMC…check!!! Touch her and 💀…check!!!!
All the things I love most in a dark romance! Enemies to lovers, secret society, morally grey/corrupt/ bully MMC with all the 🚩🚩🚩 I love Declan Pierce!
Declan is morally grey and he owns it! Love that about him! And his sole purpose in life is to torment Teal! But in all the best ways! This is a full on “I hate you so much” enemies to lovers but he will do whatever he m needs to do to protect her.
Teal is constantly struggling with her mental health, but you can tell she's trying so hard to be strong and move forward from her trauma, if only her therapists were on her side! I was so consumed by this story! I loved it and the characters; I can't wait for the next one!
"I'm yours, Teal. And if you want to take a kn!fe to my chest to sl!ce me open and play with my 🖤, I'll let you."
So, so good! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Also, I can’t wait for Alex’s story now!!!
TW: This book dives deep into mental health and self harm and the significance of misdiagnosis! Mind your TW’s! Your mental health matters! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Favorite Quote: “She tastes like hope and self-destruction. Two opposing forces that shouldn’t coexist, but she does.”
Blurb: Declan Pierce is a bully and a sadist. He’s been my enemy since birth, and he’s made my life a living hell. But when my father barters me in an arranged marriage, Declan proposes a deal I can’t refuse. After all, so long as Declan owns my soul, it can’t be sold to another… But it turns out Declan wants more than I bargained for. My body, my submission, the truth behind what sent me to Montgomery Psychiatric Ward three years ago. And he’ll haunt every facet of my existence until he gets it. I thought death was the only truly inescapable thing. After all, nothing is eternal… except maybe him.
The Good:
* This author dives head first into dealing with mental health and self harm issues rather than shying away from it or tiptoeing around it. That being said, check the trigger warnings before picking this book up. I appreciate that dealing with the FMC’s mental health issues are part of the plot. It also made the book incredible captivating.
* Declan is a book boyfriend to end all book boyfriends. I love nothing more than a revenge plot and this guy knows how to dole it out and he likes doing it. He’s clearly not mentally stable either, which makes his odd attempts at wooing Teal that much more entertaining.
* This book is very plot heavy and the plot stands on its own. So many dark romance/horror romance books are super heavy on the smut. Don’t get me wrong, there’s some demented smut in this book. But it’s not every single chapter and the author came to tell a story. It’s a good one.
* I didn’t realize when I signed up for this ARC that this is book 3 of a series, however it can be read on its own easily. It’s a great book so I’m definitely going to go back and read the first two. The next book tells the story of FMC’s friend Patience’s brother Alex and I honestly NEED to read it because I have to know that happened to him at Sigma Sin.
The Meh:
* I honestly can’t think of one. I’m guess this means I’m an Eva Simmons fan now.
Bottom Line:
If you like enemies to lovers, touch her and ☠️, fake dating, and dark romance, you’ll for sure be into this. This book is well written, the plot is fantastic and twisted, and I thought that the ending was great. I’m on board to read the next book and I bet you will be too if you pick this up.
“She doesn’t remember the moment I lost my soul. Someday, she will remember it all. And when she does, I’ll remind her why we’re Eternal “
🖤🌻”Eternal “🌻🖤(Sigma Sin Series book 2) By Eva Simmons
5⭐️ 3🌶️
A true Enemies to lovers/ Hate to Love ,Dark academia Romance that had me wanting more!! Just love everything about this book!!😍
This book was much darker than book one “Saint” and I loved it just as much! I recommend you read book 1 first because there are so many ties between these characters!🖤
“Eternal’ is a dark college romance, set in the world of the secret society/fraternity “Sigma Sin” in Briar College Academy MMC Declan ( frat President) is just a walking red flag with his rich pretty boy charm but also has violent tendencies, is a bully / manipulates and loves to make MFC Teal’s life a living hell. But in his dark and twisted way will do anything to protect and make MFC”Teal” his!
MFC Tealene(Teal) daughter of Sigma Sin counsel member, a inspiring artist and trying to battle her mental health demons. She is told all her life by her family that she’s insane. But Declan helps her uncover the truth behind why she was institutionalized and missing traumatic experiences from her memory. At first she doesn’t trust in Declan because he was always so bad to her. But she soon sees the truth and discovers that Declan is the light and love she always deserved. 🖤
The relationship between these two damaged main characters was just heartbreaking. 💔 And I rooted for them to be together!! Seeing the way Declan cared so much for Teal and would constantly complement her, just brought tears to my eyes. Speaking from experience I know little bit about low self esteem and depression. Because no matter what others see in you, you will always see yourself as unattractive. I just think the Author did a wonderful job with the Mental Illness depiction in this book! 🥺💓
There are so many more layers to this book and I don’t what to spoil it. I am looking forward to book 3 with “Alex & Mila” because I just know that book will be just as unhinged as the previous two books!!
So I can’t say enough great things about this book!! Just love the poetic way Eva Simmons writes these dark & disturbing but hopeful romances . Looking forward to the next two books in this addictive series!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Thank you Eva Simmons and The Author Agency for the opportunity to arc read this book in exchange for a honest review. 🌻
Eternal is the 2nd book in the Sigma Sin series. It's an enemies to lovers dark college romance with the MMC being her longtime sadistic bully and the FMC having extreme mental health issues. This book is emotional, full of suspense, has a gripping plot, karma gets it rewards and a smile worthy HEA and bonus epilogue. Highly recommended for the secret society and hate to want you tropes. TW: Abduction, Abuse, Blackmail, Blasphemy, Blood Play, Body mutilation, Bondage, Breath play, Coercion, Consensual/Non-consent, Cum play, Depression, Domestic violence, Domination/submission, Dubious consent, Drugging (of the FMC by family members), Explicit sex, Excessive profanity, Exhibitionism, Invasion of Privacy, Mental Health Struggles, Manipulation, Morally irredeemable and Sadistic MMC, Murder, Organized crime, Pain Play, Physical assault of a minor, Restrained sex, Revenge, Sadism, Sexual assault of a minor (discussed but not shown on page), Sex next to a dead body, Spanking, Stalking, Suicide attempt (shown on page), Suicidal thoughts throughout, Torture, and Trauma.
Declan Pierce is president of the Sigma Sin house and he needs to put a stop to the greed and corruption within its ranks but he needs more proof to make that happen and his fathers enemy's daughter will be his main focus.
Tealene Donovan has been dubbed the insane girl. Her family has medicated her her whole life to keep her quietly controlled but she has some kinks that she can't resist and unfortunately someone is using that against her.
Declan hacked Teals therapy sessions and found some interesting information that will be useful in his blackmail scheme to get her to go along with his plans of fake dating each other.
Teal knows no one will believe they are dating and this plan will only make their fathers furious since plans have already been arranged for her to marry someone else.
Declan used the excuse of hate to cover his want for Teal but he's not going to do that anymore. She belongs to him and once she's remembered her past then they can focus on their future and the reckoning of those responsible for hiding there crimes.
I would like to thank @theauthor.agency and @evasimmonsbooks for my early digital copy and in return I voluntarily promise an honest review.
I have been so damn fucking excited for this, I have been DYING to get my hands onto Declan & Tealene after Kole & Violet and I AM FUCKING SCREAMING.
Going into this, I was definitely wanting to learn more about Tealene. For one, how closed off she was from everything but two, because she loves art and her whole aesthetic was EVERYTHING. Literally the DEFINITION of ART. However, I was not expecting the level of trauma that came with her, especially with her past that was affecting her present self. And my god did it want me to wrap her in my blanket burrito. She’s absolutely fucking strong, and we LOVE that about her. I was FUCKING FUMING at all the wrong doings that people have caused her, like WHAT THE FUCK. And I swear I could not be more thankful for Declan, as she felt like she could be herself around him and in a weird way, IT WAS FUCKING ADORABLE.
I KNEW this was going to be the ultimate enemies to lovers when Declan came into the picture back in Saint, and I WAS RIGHT. And I didn’t think that I was going to be as OBSESSED as I am with Declan, for real. He might be psychotic, but he’s ADORABLE AS SHIT. He sees Teal for who she truly is, wants her to shine and not be in a cage. Oh, and did I mention HE LITERALLY SEES HER AS ART… AS A MASTERPIECE?! I WAS NOT EXPECTING this AT ALL from Declan, BUT I FUCKING LOVE IT. I could not with how all the little intricate puzzle pieces fit together so perfectly in the end, that when everything came to light, I literally fell in love with this man, and I am not even fucking sorry.
Don’t even get me started with the little plot twists and bomb drops along the way that had my jaw HITTING THE DAMN FLOOR. I. COULD. NOT. EVEN. I am so in love with Declan & Teal, and they are literally everything and IT IS TOO DAMN CUTE. But I am SO DAMN EXCITED FOR ATONE. Oh my god. I CANNOT FUCKING WAIT.
Declan Pierce gives major d*ckhead vibes, but everything has a reason and he’s determined to uncover the secrets locked away even if it means making a deal with his arch-nemesis, Teal Donovan.
Bully romance? Say less - if you know anything about me it’s I love me a good bully romance and this was just perfection! I would give it infinity stars if I could. ⭐️♾️ From the storyline to the spice all the way to the ending - I just couldn’t get enough and the amount of highlights/bookmarked pages I had was embarrassingly insane. The more and more I read the more and more I fell in love with Declan. I love that he doesn’t let Teal get into her head and validates her thoughts unlike everyone else because she definitely has her own demons to battle. They both brought out sides of themselves that they didn’t know existed and even though at first they struggled with it .. once they started to accept it UGH 🥹 my heart. Oh and honestly I’m convinced Declan’s love language is physical touch with all the little things he did .. I mean I may or may not have written down all those moments. 🥹😏 This was my first book Eva and I am hooked! Yes I know it was the second book in the series, but since the first was about another couple it was totally fine and yesssss literally downloading Saint asap!
The games, secrets and lies with Sigma Sin continue.
If Saint had those twists and turns, Eternal just upped the game.
There is nothing sweeter than revenge and to have that with the one person who had been a bully since childhood be the one who wants that, bring it on. Teal and Declan's story really is the better the devil you know.
There is no shying away from the mental struggles Teal is going through and the way the it is shown from the first page to the last, so definitely check on those TW. Teal had gone through for years of thinking she is beyond help and to have that done at the hands of those that she should trust just heartbreaking.
Enter Declan, who has been her bully for years as well as that peace she needs to center herself and as their story continues the pieces of the puzzle with Declan start to fall into place. A boy who was told to stay away found his way to be in her life, even if the method was not so nice. Declan just like Kole is touch her a d*e vibes. He is in for the long game with Teal and Sigma House with the chess playing while others play checkers. He lets Teal find herself and she still tells him like it is, understands why he did what he did but doesn't let it slide. I liked seeing that fight in her.
On top of Teal and Declan's story, other parts to the series start to fall and it just gets you excited for the rest of series!
Eternal is book 2 in the Sigma Sin series featuring Declan Pierce & Teal Donovan.
Teal has always been considered the crazy girl due to her struggles with mental health and the medications she takes constantly being changed. Declan is the president of sigma house and highly respected.
Declan has always tormented Teal and while it started as hate it turns into spending stronger. He will stop at nothing to protect her from her demons. He pushes her to uncover the hidden holes in her memory and takes extreme measures to ensure her safety.
Will their fathers succeed at breaking them apart for good or will Declan’s meddling finally pay off ?
This book was fantastic and the twists and turns kept me hooked form the start! I knew that Declan would end up only doing good for her and it was totally worth the payoff!
As always, Eva does NOT miss! After Kole and Violet, I knew there was gonna be some delicious and tension-filled backstory with Teal and Declan and Eva delivered. Declan is a whole vibe, the epitome of “only soft for her” and “touch her and die”. Their hate to love arc was so good and the plot omg. Had me on my toes the whole time. The banter, the smut, the devotion the two had for each other was *chef’s kiss* Declan was the only one that truly saw her and was her safe space.
Eva Simmons delivered with this book! The twists, the turns, the possessiveness, everything this book had me craving while I was reading it was perfection. Declan rough around the edges but held his feelings in for Teal till the moment he realized he could have her. The way he showed his feels for Teal had me screaming and wanting him even more. Teal trouble past , life with trauma , I love her portrayal. Her emotions were real, heartfelt, and truly touching to the soul. Eva did an amazing job with the book and I can’t wait for what comes next.
Going into this, I was so interested to see how Teal and Declan fair, as the peeks we got to see of them in Saint made me go “Oh, they’re ENEMIES enemies.”
What I didn’t expect was to absolutely fall in LOVE with Declan. He’s so mean, but my goodness, when he finally lets it show, he fell HARD for Tealene and IT. SHOWS. He is the epitome of “touch her and die” but also “soft for her.” The painting above the bed? Posting her to his SOCIALS? I die.
Tealene has way that she reads that just felt… so real and raw to me. She comes with trauma and a past that certainly affects her present. She’s troubled, but the more you read, the less it seems of her own doing and more those around her. Honestly, Declan was the best thing to happen to her, in a round about way.
The twists and turns this book took had me reeling. I’m loving that more and more questions are being answered, but also that we’re being left with so many MORE questions. I have been so SOO excited for Tealene and Declan and Eternal has left me SCREAMING and even MORE pumped for Atone.
I have been so impatiently waiting for Declan and Teal’s book and let me tell you Eva did not disappoint!!n I ate this book up!
Declan is a hard shell to crack for sure, but for Teal he has that soft spot we love in all our MMC’s and no one messes with Teal.
Teal has been going through mental health issues for quite some time, but not everything is at it seems because Teal has gaps in time, will she ever remember?
These two were beautifully written together and I am still convinced Eva can’t write a book i wont enjoy.
Eva? She is in her ELEMENT here. I am obsessed. It is literally 330am, and I’ve not put this book down once since I started it. This book ate. I tore through this.
If you want something dark, gritty, something that will make your stomach clench and give you all the feels? Look no further.
I love this book so much. It hits all my dark romances boxes.🔪☠️♥️
I am a goner for Declan. I have always loved a bad boy and Declan takes the title to a whole another level. We see his true colors from the start, Touch her and ☠️, unhinged, and obsessive over his pet.
I would highly recommend if you are a dark romance hoe like me.
So glad I have found Eva Simmons, her books are sooooo good!! I read book one just so I could be ready for Declan and Teal. Declan is one not to mess with, he gets what he wants and you should be warned not to hurt or touch what is his. He and Teal have been frenemies for years but he has her in his sights for a much different reason. I will warning of many trigger warnings. I will definitely be reading more of her work.
Declan and Teal have known each other since they were kids and at one point Declan was no longer the nice boy she knew. It doesn’t help their family are rivals. When we were finish introduced to Declan in Saint (book 1) we saw how much he tormented Teal and how she loathed him. A flip switched and Teal needed Declan’s help and of course fake dating turns into so much more. Declan has been obsessed with Teal for so long, but has never been allowed to act on it until now.
Declan really sees Teal for who she truly is. Even when masked with all the medication her father and doctors had her on. He was there to help support her and help her understand all the secrets within her family. I’m obsessed with Declan and how unhinged he is for Teal.
I love what a brat Teal was, even after everything she’s been through. She really loves to push Declan’s buttons and keep him on his toes, even if that drives him up a wall and wants to punish her 🤤
And you shouldn’t be surprised how dirty and deranged this man’s mouth is. The pain and paint play was 🔥
The twists had my jaw dropping, I even guessed one twist right! (I was proud of myself 🤣). The last quarter of the book had my heart RACING! Also, the teasing for book 3 has me SALIVATING!
4.75 🌟 Declan the man that you are. Eva can write a book and have my on the edge of my seat waiting for answers everytime. Declan is everything you need in a dark romance book boyfriend. Possessive, protective, obsessed. The mystery in this one had me HOOKED. Teal and Declan are the definition of “there is a fine line between love and hate.” The chemistry between them is EVERYTHING. I love them together. I love this world. I can’t wait for the next.