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Damn, you know you're in love when you'll go into the jungle, dodging bullets and fighting killers just to get your man back.

Either that or Lydia's just crazy as hell.



When ruthless Efrain kidnaps Lydia's boyfriend Cam and demands she delivers Theodore's Ring, a legendary artifact worth millions, Lydia races to the Casanu jungle to save her man. You go, girl!



She embarks on the journey with her ex-lover, Sullivan, (say what now?), who agrees to help her even though he wants her back and vows to make her his, whatever the cost.



Cam is toast if Lydia doesn't deliver the ring within days, but throw in harsh terrain, three mysterious strangers, a duel with a King Cobra, and an ex who can't keep his hands to himself, and Lydia quickly realizes saving Cam and being stuck in the jungle with no hair products is only half the battle.

160 pages, Paperback

Published December 19, 2021

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Stacy-Deanne

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Stacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne) is an award-winning and bestselling novelist of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and women's fiction novels.

Her work includes Everlasting, Melody, Bruised, and Captivated. Stacy is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award nominee.

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978 reviews14 followers
January 15, 2022
Disappointing (contains spoilers)

Lydia might be brave, however she should not have stayed with either man because neither one loved her.
Let’s start with Sullivan. Clearly he was obsessed with her and what he put her through was not love.
2/ Cam didn’t love her either. If he did he would not have put her in the position of having to run through the jungle. If all Efrain wanted was the ring, he could have negotiated the ring in exchange for Lydia. Secondly there is no way a sane person would think that their ex best friend whose girlfriend they are now involved with, would be ok to risk their life, no questions asked. Getting Sullivan involved was crazy. By the way, although Sullivan was crazy, what Cam and Lydia did was foul. You can’t help who you fall in love with, however they should have talk to Sullivan to put everything on the table. That’s what best friends do.
I understand that Cam’s emotions were all over the place, however after she risked her life for him to dare question her loyalty was too much. Lastly, Cam doesn’t value her. After she risked her life, for him to donate that ring without talking to her first shows selfishness disguised under the “nice guy persona”.
838 reviews8 followers
January 14, 2022
Lydia is a young woman who is in love, but when her boyfriend Cam is kidnapped by Efrain, a ruthless man with nothing to lose, his demands are that she retrieves Theodore’s Ring and deliver it to him within seven days, or he will kill Cam and bury him in the jungle. As Lydia is confronted by a masked man who passes this terrifying message onto her, all she can think about is whether he is safe and demands to speak with him before she does anything else, this is when she finds out that Cam has asked Sullivan, an old friend and ex-lover of Lydia’s to help her, she is initially extremely reluctant, but when it is the only condition Cam has, she agrees to it in the end, she will do anything to get him back.

She packs up her things and heads to Casanu as quickly as she can where she meets with Sullivan and despite everything he agrees to help her trek through the jungle and find Theodore’s Ring with her, but her initial misgivings are proven right when he reveals that he has never stopped loving her and intents to use this trip to win her back and so she has to put him straight with a few things, including that what he wants is never going to happen. Meanwhile, they start their journey through humid conditions and closely packed trees and vegetation to retrieve the legendary artefact which it turns out is worth millions of dollars and the reason she is on this mission in the first place.

As the trek goes on, Lydia and Sullivan run into more trouble than they bargained for when three strangers, one of whom rescues her from a close encounter with a King Cobra and between that, battling through the harsh terrain and batting away the unwanted attentions of Sullivan, Lydia begins to realise that she has maybe bitten off more than she can chew with this decision. Will Lydia and Sullivan be able to stay out of trouble long enough to retrieve the ring and rescue Cam, or will they have to dodge more than one bullet to maintain their safety? This is a fantasy adventure full of treasure hunting and danger in a beautiful setting where this fast paced race against time pulls you along with them on this crazy adventure.
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175 reviews2 followers
January 12, 2022
Nothing like being thrown right into the water, rather than dipping your toes in. The synopsis of this novel drew my attention but the tension that emanates as soon as you start reading is what captured my focus and had me sitting down for the better part of a day to finish it up. Lydia is clearly a very strong, independent, stubborn woman that will do whatever it takes for the love of her life, Cam, even if it endangers her own life. Enter the ex, Sullivan, who wants nothing more than to convince Lydia she would be better off with him and does not plan on taking no as an answer. Though he is quite pushy, he does seem to be all in to help and protect her as time goes on. There was some lip biting and holding of my breath as the story progressed, goosebumps too!

I had yet to read anything by this author before, but have heard good things from fellow book addicts, and took the leap. I loved the attention to detail, the character development that occurs as the story progresses instead of a full stop to catch the reader up on the goings on, and the adventure/romance aspects that are entwined in this whirlwind of an escape. I for one, will be reading more of her work. If you haven’t read anything by this author yet, I do recommend doing so!
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333 reviews3 followers
January 9, 2022
Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne

4 out 5 Stars

Lydia Quarter is a strong, educated woman that can handle any situation. When her boyfriend, Cam Griffin, is taken by a sworn enemy, Lydia must do what she can to save him. In this case, it means a trek into the Southeast Asian jungle to find a priceless relic buried there by Cam to protect it from just such an occasion. To make this whole situation just a little more awkward, Cam asks Lydia to take someone with her on this journey. Not just any someone, her ex and Cam’s former best friend, Sullivan York.

The journey to save Cam is fraught with twists, turns, betrayal and deception. No one except Lydia and Cam are who they seem. The bad guys double cross each other. The good guys turn out to be bad guys. The bad guys aren’t always as bad as they could be. The intrigue was enough to keep the pages turning.

If this is the way Lydia and Cam’s relationship goes, I am long for the ride. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
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82 reviews2 followers
January 12, 2022
Lydia will do anything for the man she loves including going into the jungle to save him after he’s been kidnapped. When Cam’s life is threatened, Lydia must go into the jungle and retrieve Theodore’s Ring. A ring that Cam buried after his fathers death in order to keep it from Efrain. But at least she doesn’t have to do it alone.

Sullivan York is Lydia’s ex-lover and says he’ll do whatever it takes to get her back. No. Matter. What.

So now Lydia is dealing with a crazy man threatening her boyfriend, an obsessed ex, and all the craziness that comes with traveling in the jungle. With a deadline of only a few days, Lydia needs to find the ring and save Cam. And fast.

Theodore’s Ring was a quick, fun read. A great novella that stands alone enough to not feel like you’re missing information by not reading the series that it’s spinning off from. I feel like it could easily become a full length novel about Lydia and Cam and how they got their start. It’s a fun little teaser to get me intrigued about other books from this author and I’ll definitely be checking out more!
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162 reviews
January 22, 2022
Theodore’s Ring By Stacy-Deanne
Review by Susan Ratchford

Action, Adventure, and Romance abound when Lydia Quarter comes home to find her Boyfriend Cam missing, kidnapped by the merciless Efrain. With a sinister threat lingering in the air and only days to accomplish her mission Lydia must traverse the Casanu jungle to find a legendary artifact named Theodore’s Ring to trade for Cam’s life. With her Ex-boyfriend Sullivan as her guide (the man who wants her back feverishly), Lydia’s life is about to get even more dangerous and complicated.
This book was so fun to read! Theodore’s Ring is the perfect blend of excitement, suspense and humor, with unexpected twists and turns you never see coming. This book gets you emotionally invested with its vivid storytelling,relatable characters, and bold testaments of love. I also really liked seeing the similarities and differences of how both Cam and Sullivan treat Lydia. I recommend it to anyone who likes a really satisfying read.
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1,342 reviews26 followers
January 22, 2022
This fairly quick read is full of action, drama, suspense and of course romance, everything I expect in a story by this author. I liked the main character, Lydia and felt she was likeable and relatable. When Lydia’s boyfriend Cam is kidnapped by Efrain she does not hesitate to get him back, even though it means going into the difficult terrain of the jungle, dodging bullets and fighting the bad guys. In order to get Cam back Lydia must deliver a legendary artefact, known as ‘Theodore’s Ring’, which is worth millions, to Efrain. To complicate things further, she is embarking on her dangerous journey into the Casanu jungle with her ex-lover, Sullivan, who is determined to get Lydia back, whatever the cost! This is a fast paced read with an exciting storyline and plenty of plot twists, all of which had me hooked from start to finish. The characters and the setting are brought to life by the descriptive narrative and I felt fully immersed in the story. An enjoyable and engaging read.
Author 13 books59 followers
January 23, 2022
5/5 Stars

Theodore's Ring: BWWM Action Adventure Romance by Stacy-Deann

This is the first book I've read by the author. It won't be my last by the author either. The main characters in this story are from a series I haven't read, but will now.

Lydia knows wild adventures and is used to them. When her boyfriend is kidnapped over something she won't back down. She knows what is worth fighting for and she's going to fight. The quote I chose for Lydia is: “I’m not some woman you can just push around. I’ve been through hell and back in the last year, so there’s nothing you can do to intimidate me.”

Cam doesn't know when to give up and now it's gotten him kidnapped. He's called in a favor from a person he knows Lydia won't like. He's hoping he can survive this. The quote I chose for Cam is: “He’s been in Casanu for a year now. He got in touch with me on social media some months back and we reconnected.”

Highly recommended for Romantic Adventure lovers.
1,599 reviews15 followers
January 10, 2022
Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne. This is such a great read. Its super fast and will keep you turning pages until the end. It's the story of Lydia whose boyfriend Cam has gotten himself kidnapped and the only way Lydia can save him is to take Theodore's ring which is a historical piece of jewelry. Without really wanting to she ends up traveling with her ex boyfriend Sullivan to the jungle to save Cam. Cam is determined to win Lydia back but she is focused on saving Cam. Fighting huge jungle snakes and Sullivan who is all over her she tackles things she's never ever imagined. With humor and intensity Lydia is a bad ass girl trying to save the man she loves. Will she be able to save Cam and return the ring to the bad guys or will she fall for Sullivan's lines again. Read Theodore's Ring to find out. You wont' be disappointed!
154 reviews3 followers
January 12, 2022
Theodore’s Ring by Stacy- Deanne is action paced from beginning to end. Lydia finds that her boyfriend Cam has been kidnapped when she comes home to find a strange man in her home. In order to get Cam back Lydia must retrieve Theodore’s Ring, a priceless heirloom that was once in Cam’s possession. In order to get the ring, Lydia must travel into the Casanu Jungle with the help of her ex, Sullivan. Sullivan agrees to help but only because he is set on winning her back. The twists and turns in this story suck you in and having you waiting to see what happens next. While I really enjoyed the book, I do wish it had been a little longer. There a places in the story were I wish the back story had been a little more developed and that the ending had just a little more, I feel it was a little abrupt. Overall, this was an enjoyable story and worth the read.
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6,229 reviews82 followers
January 9, 2022
3 Stars

Theodore’s Ring: A BWWM Action Adventure Romance by Stacy-Deanne is a fun and entertaining story, I only wish it had been a little longer.
The blurb held all the promise of action, adventure, mystery romance, danger, drama, survival, tension, a thrilling quest, and hidden agendas. All the ingredients that I love to find in a great story. And while I did enjoy the story, I feel that it needed to be a bit longer and more developed in order to get the full potential and impact of the adventure. Some parts seemed rushed, while other parts lagged, or simply lacked the detail and description I would have loved to see/know more of.
But, overall, it was a fun read!

Thank you, Stacy-Deanne!
679 reviews5 followers
January 13, 2022
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I enjoyed it a lot. I love Lydia she is a know holds bar woman that can kick a$$. The characters are strong minded and well written. I love the description of the scenery it made it feel so real. I have you all myself don't worry
Lydia is on a mission to save her boyfriend from kidnappers who want Theodore’s ring now she is in the jungle, dodging bullets and fighting killers just to get your man back. But who can help her in comes her ex-boyfriend now Sullivan agrees to help her save Cam?
But does Cam have another agenda? Can they save Cam in time? Who will Lydia end up with Cam or Sullivan? Will they make it out of the jungle alive or dead?
You will need to read this story to find the answers…
Tracy
@tracym

142 reviews
January 20, 2022
This is a fast-paced read, literally non-stop the whole way through.
Poor Lydia. She is tested right from the start. When her boyfriend is kidnapped by the enemy, she will stop at nothing to get him back. The mission? Deliver the ring in exchange for her boyfriend’s life.
Lydia dives in headfirst, stopping at nothing to save Cam. But she soon realises this is not a mission for one person.
I enjoyed this story. The action-packed drama and writing style means I flew through it. There were plenty of surprises (for both the reader and the characters) along the way. To be honest, I didn’t love all of the characters, and the story lost me occasionally along the way. But if you are looking for a romance book with a lot of action and drama, this is a bit different from your standard read.
January 31, 2022
This is a quick read that does not have any slow moments. This novella consists of passion, conflict, betrayal, and so much more. This is a jungle romance where the main character, Lydia, finds out that her boyfriend has been kidnapped because he knows where a valuable ring has been hidden. She is told that unless she retrieves the ring her boyfriend will die. The twist is the only person that can help her on what is sure to be a dangerous task is her ex boyfriend, whom also happened to be best friends with her kidnapped boyfriend. The plot is very interesting and provides plenty of twists. There seems to be a few plot holes and abrupt ending but overall it creates a nice escape and keeps you on your toes.
182 reviews1 follower
January 9, 2022
This is an action packed romance that pulled me right in from the very beginning. Lydia's boyfriend Cam gets kidnapped and this story shows the lengths she will go for her love. She faces so much danger and betrayal from so many directions but she stays strong through it all and just focuses on rescuing her man. There is a twist that really had my jaw dropping open and eager to see what would happen next. Cam and Lydia have their love tested through the kidnapping and seeds of doubt trying to be implanted but they both keep fighting. I really enjoyed the ending of this book and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
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2,260 reviews15 followers
January 14, 2022
This was a really good read! Fast paced and definitely a page turner! I have read books by this author previously so knew her writing was engaging and she definitely had my attention with this one! Lydia was a fun character to read about and I felt like I was with her at times as she battled to save her boyfriend. The authors imaginative writing really came through in this story and the humour that was interjected made the story better to read. This is only a short read and to be honest I would have happily had read a longer version of it. Overall, a great read and one that I would recommend to others!
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4,544 reviews49 followers
January 9, 2022
3.5 stars

Talk about a quick read, it doesn’t give you enough time and information to fully settle into and find momentum of the story. Given it is an adventure romance story it does have some intrigue, suspense, and mystery. I had trouble fully connecting to some of the characters probably because it is a short story. They have enough just enough substance, development, and backstory to pique your interest. It would have been nice to have a fully fledged out story as the plot is intriguing.
166 reviews3 followers
January 9, 2022
Lydia is a badass. I'm just going to start with that. She comes home to find a man telling her that they have Cam, her boyfriend, and in order to get him back, she has to get Theodore's ring. Of course with my first sentence, she'll do anything for her man, even going into a dangerous jungle with her ex-boyfriend. They have drama during all this drama. They meet a group of guys who end up being part of the scheme and forced to finish the expedition with. Many more events happen which will keep you glued. What all you do for your love is in this book!
325 reviews2 followers
January 19, 2022
This book was just wow! The feels right from the first page. Definitely an exciting read and very engaging! I ended up reading this book in one sitting because I simply couldn't put it down! At some points my palms were sweating and I was sitting on the edge of my seat! I loved the ending. Overall I enjoyed every second and really like the writing style, fell in love with the characters and felt that the excitement level was perfect! Definitely recommend if you're looking for an adventure from the comfort of your cozy couch!!
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323 reviews7 followers
January 22, 2022
Theodore's Ring was a fast and interesting read. I enjoyed the main couple, Cam and Lydia, and would have definitely loved to see more Cam instead of Sullivan. I think the story definitely would have benefited from some scenes from Cam’s point of view. I would have loved to get to know him a bit more. All in all, I think a bit more background for Cam and Lydia would have helped flesh out the characters for this story since this is the first story for them. I enjoyed the premise of the book. It is a good book if you want something quick and entertaining.
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289 reviews
January 24, 2022
Lydia in this story was captivating. She was a no nonsense kind of woman. She didn't care who got in her way, she was going to do her best to save her new boyfriend much to her ex's dismay. The entire time he does not stop trying to get her back, but she doesn't stray. She always keeps Cam in her minds eye. Many trials are put in her way to keep her from saving Cam, but she doesn't let that stop her. I enjoyed reading about Lydia's adventures. Her story keeps you on the edge of your seat and rooting for her the entire way. The ending was not what I expected, but I still enjoyed it!
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863 reviews24 followers
January 10, 2022
This was a very good book. What would you do to protect and save the one you love? You find out when Lydia has to make a choice. I loved her character as she is smart, strong and determined to save the one she loves, Cam. The journey this book takes you is into the jungle and where Lydia must find a ring or could lose Cam….there is intrigue, mystery and twists all wrapped into a very good read.
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1,096 reviews5 followers
January 12, 2022
From start to finish this was quite the adventure this author takes readers on. This is a new to me author and I’m really excited to see more. The characters in this story really bring the adventure they’re on to life. Lydia isn’t to be messed with, when she on her mission to be save her guy, I really liked her character build. The storyline is fast paced but not rushed. It’s well written and had me completely hooked. Four stars and highly recommended.
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1,524 reviews6 followers
January 14, 2022
Raiders of the Ring

This was a wonderful way to start and spend some quiet time. I enjoyed the chemistry and the adventure. Could have had a better ending. But I still would read it again.

I’m looking forward to seeing and reading more.

Any opinions expressed within this review are solely and uniquely made by me and I am happily leaving this review. I originally voluntarily received an advanced copy of this book via bsprout.
2,709 reviews21 followers
January 14, 2022
This is a fast paced, Action packed story that has a really strong character right at its centre. She is the kind of character you can't help but like. The book is full of twist and turns which makes it quite exciting to read. A few times I wished the book were just a bit longer so the detail could be filled out a bit more in places however I still found the book to be really enjoyable. It was a quick read and a great way to pass an afternoon.
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206 reviews7 followers
January 21, 2022
This is my first book by this author. I really enjoyed this story. It was full of action and adventure, with a few twists thrown in. The story was written well with a nice flow to it. Lydia’s boyfriend has been kidnapped and she has to go into the jungle to save him and faces many obstacles along the way, including her ex-boyfriend who’s helping her through the jungle, and some strangers along the way. Can she survive the harshness of the jungle and save Cam? Give it a read and find out!
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1,027 reviews4 followers
January 19, 2022
This sure packs some drama and made the story fly by quickly.
Lydias boyfriend Cam is kidnapped in exchange for a ring he buried in the jungle. Lydia must team up with her ex to find it save Cam. I was drawn in and curious how this story was going to play out. The twists and tirns werent expected and kept this entertaining. But i will say I didnt care for the ending but thats just me.
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1,656 reviews17 followers
January 19, 2022
Lydia is a young lady who is in love. However, when her boyfriend is kidnapped by a ruthless man she puts her life in danger for her love. Working with her ex to find her new lover and say his life is hard. Then some unexpected twist came into play. Lydia is strong and independent. Cam well he's devious and cheeky but I like his character. What a twist I can't wait to see more of these.
45 reviews
January 22, 2022
Theodore's ring was incredibly twisted. A thrilling story for sure. It started off a little slow but once the story took off boy did it take off. There was so many twists and turns. Normally you can kind of see where the story is going. This one threw some curve balls at me and kept me guessing. Definitely an action packed and adventurous story.
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140 reviews
January 22, 2022
Theodore’s Ring was a fast paced, easy read. I couldn’t decide at first if I was rooting for her ex-boyfriend or her current boyfriend to end up as her HEA. It didn’t take long for me to decide who I was rooting for to win in the end. Lots of adventure keeps the story moving. I was able to finish this book in a single day.
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