I'm a little torn with this book, couldn't decide between 3 or 4 stars. I thought the story was good, very dark at times, but good. It really held my I'm a little torn with this book, couldn't decide between 3 or 4 stars. I thought the story was good, very dark at times, but good. It really held my attention and I flew through it. I loved the southern setting, the ranch, the cowboys, the country music. What I had a problem with at times was the hero, Jake, and his "methods" for helping Conor deal with her past traumas. Also, some of his actions over the years didn't sit well with me even though he had his reasons for the choices he made. Despite my annoyance with Jake at times, he really did love Conor and I really loved them together. This was a good, emotional read so I went with 4 stars....more
This was really good, it's like a cross between Criminal Minds, Dexter, and the movie I Spit on Your Grave. I'm hooked.This was really good, it's like a cross between Criminal Minds, Dexter, and the movie I Spit on Your Grave. I'm hooked....more
I love a dark, gritty book but I didn't enjoy this one. I didn't connect to or really care about the characters and the whole plot was too much and diI love a dark, gritty book but I didn't enjoy this one. I didn't connect to or really care about the characters and the whole plot was too much and didn't feel real at all. Honestly surprised it has such a high rating....more
This book was definitely different then the typical Kristen Ashley book. Don't get me wrong, I love her books, but they tend to have similar types of This book was definitely different then the typical Kristen Ashley book. Don't get me wrong, I love her books, but they tend to have similar types of characters. Even from the beginning, this book was really intense and brutal and it was hard for me to imagine liking Lahn. But the world and culture Ashley built was amazing and I grew to understand their ways, even if I would never agree with them. I loved how strong of a heroine Circe was and I loved that there was so much more to Lahn than the warrior. I, like many othrs, saw the similarities to Drogo/Daenerys from Game of Thrones and that is who I pictured while reading this book. I think Ashley definitely got the inspiration for Lahn and Circe from them which I'm ok with cause I love those characters too. I loved this book because it was a darker, more intense Kristen Ashley book and I highly recommend it....more
This book completely blew me away and left me reeling. I was captivated from the first page and had*5++++++++ AMAZING, DISTURBING, BEAUTIFUL STARS!!!*
This book completely blew me away and left me reeling. I was captivated from the first page and had an extremely hard time putting it down. It was that good.
Now I feel like I should warn you, this book isn't for the faint of heart. It is not some erotic romance that gets a little gritty. It is extremely disturbing, heartbreaking, and at times, devastating. It will chew up your emotions and spit them out. That being said, this book is so worth everything you go through while reading it.
Lilith Bresson is an up-and-coming, controversial artist who catches the attention of Blaine Albermarle, a wealthy woman who runs "an exclusive island retreat." Blaine requests that Lilith paint a portrait of her at Albermarle Hall and at first, Lilith refuses. But Blaine can be very persuasive when she wants something and she wants Lilith. So Lilith reluctantly arrives at Albermarle Hall not knowing the horrors that await her there.
Lilith has an uncanny ability to read people and she knows right away she doesn't like Blaine. She can tell that Blaine puts on a front and works extremely hard to be unreadable and Lilith just knows she's hiding something huge. Lilith is quickly introduced to Blaine's companion, Finn Strachan, and feels an instant pull towards him.
"The very first time I met him, Finn Strachan stole my breath."
Lilith can see through Finn's outward performance and knows that he is troubled and scared but has no idea about the horrors he has had to endure. Even when Lilith starts to learn the truth about Albermarle Hall, and wants to get the hell out of there, she knows she can't leave Finn. For Finn, Lilith is the first person to genuinely care about him and his well-being; he's never known that before. They start to form a strong and touching bond and learn to lean on each other to get through the hell that has become their lives.
"The momentary discomfort was nothing at all compared to the realisation that she was finding refuge in my flawed embrace."
This story introduces you to pure evil in the form of Blaine Albermarle. I can honestly say that I have never hated a character as much as I hated her. She was the most depraved, disgusting, vile, creature I have ever come across. She used her wealth and power to manipulate and threaten helpless people and I wanted to jump in the book and rip her apart with my bare hands, that's how angry she made me. She was completely evil and the perfect villain.
Now I don't want to give away too much of the story but as it says in the blurb, "Please note that this storyline contains depictions of drug abuse, violence and non-consensual sexual activity." And boy does it ever. Some of the scenes in this book are extremely graphic and they are truly disgusting and heartbreaking. What touched me about this story though, was the ability of the characters to not give up even in the worst of situations.
"I looked at Finn, pale and exhausted after a day that had tested him to the very limits of his endurance, and realised that despite everything, he had never yet surrendered."
Lilith was simply amazing, I don't know if I can think of a stronger heroine. She was thrown in this horrible world and still managed to keep her shit together and keep a level head. She always seemed to know just what to say and do with Finn to help him in any way that she could. She could have freaked out and broken down countless times, I know I would have, but she didn't. And then there's Finn. I cannot even describe how much I loved and ached for him. All I wanted to do was take him away and save him from his hell of an existence. I loved that even though he had been through so much, he still managed to hold on to his humor. One page I'd be almost in tears then the next Finn would be Finn, and I’d be smiling and hopeful. Through the tragedies they faced, Lilith showed Finn a love and compassion he had never known and it was beautiful to watch them take solace in each other.
"What did you call me?" "Ah. A chuisle. Gaelic. 'My darling'. I prefer the proper translation, mind you." "Which is?" He gave a bashful smile. "My pulse."
Through all the gut-wrenching pain and horror of this story, there is an underlying theme of hope and perseverance. Hope that, even in the direst of circumstances, you can find the strength to change your fate. That you don't have to let the awful things that have happened to you define you and kill your spirit. It was sad and tragic and beautiful and inspiring all in one. The Tied Man just made me feel so much and so strongly I can't even describe it. I felt so invested in this story and I felt so deeply for the characters, it left me emotional and spent. This is how I know I've found an amazing book. I know this won't be for everyone but if you think you can handle it, I strongly recommend it. This is definitely one of my favorite books and it's a story I won’t forget anytime soon.
I originally gave this book 5 stars but the more I think about it, there were a few things that bothered me. This book was a nice ending to the seriesI originally gave this book 5 stars but the more I think about it, there were a few things that bothered me. This book was a nice ending to the series but may have been a little too nice. I did like how it went more in depth with how Caleb and Livvie got to the place they did, it was nice to see them in a normal setting. They both put in the effort to change and you could see how much they loved each other. I loved seeing everything from Caleb's eyes, what he was thinking, how he was feeling. There was so much more to his personality than we got in the first two books. My only issue with this book is I felt Caleb changed a little too much, it was like he was a different person. I couldn't reconcile the Caleb in this book with the one in the other books. It did show him having some minor struggles but given his background, it seemed just a little to nice and fluffy. I guess I expected this book to be a bit darker. I was happy for Caleb and Livvie but it seemed just a little too easy. Even though this book wasn't exactly what I expected, I still enjoyed it and I loved the series overall. ...more
I loved this book, even more than the first one. Ripper and Danny's story sucked me in and I loved it. This series is raw and gritty and the writing iI loved this book, even more than the first one. Ripper and Danny's story sucked me in and I loved it. This series is raw and gritty and the writing is amazing. Can't wait for the next book. ...more
Though I like the concept of this book, I just didn't connect with it like I wanted to. I think the main problem I had was Maggie just started to get Though I like the concept of this book, I just didn't connect with it like I wanted to. I think the main problem I had was Maggie just started to get on my nerves. I understand she's only 17, but the constant enabling and excuses, even when she knew things were really bad, drove me nuts. It was hard for me to relate to her. I felt bad for Clay but he was also hard to really like because of the things he said and how he acted for most of the book. I know he was dealing with some serious issues but I still have a hard time liking a character who was so emotionally and verbally abusive. On a positive note, I thought Walters did a good job showing what it's like for someone struggling with Bipolar disorder and shed some light on mental illness. So even though there were some sweet moments in this book and parts I liked, I just didn't love it....more
Wow this book really messed with my head, it sucked me in and I couldn't stop thinking about it after I finished it. Undeniable is the story of EvWow this book really messed with my head, it sucked me in and I couldn't stop thinking about it after I finished it. Undeniable is the story of Eva and Deuce, two people who grew up in the world of biker clubs. A world where drugs, murder, and cheating are normal, everyday occurrences. Every character in this book was fucked up in some way and pretty dysfunctional. Eva and Deuce don't have a typical romance, Deuce is 18 years older, and for many years, they only get to spend a few days at a time together. I went from loving Deuce to hating him and wanting to punch him in the face. (view spoiler)[Anyone could see his love for Eva but he let her go and didn't fight for her time and time again. When they were together, he would claim he cared about her and wanted her then he would end up fucking some "club whore" right after. Some of the things he said to Eva were so cruel and hurtful it made me sick. (hide spoiler)] Even with all their shortcomings, I still found myself rooting for a HEA for Eva and Deuce. This book was so intense and emotional. You experience love, passion, betrayal, heartbreak, danger, action, and everything in between. It was a really great read and I would definitely recommend it....more
Dark, disturbing, and mind-blowing. I loved this book!
Though this book is not an easy read at all, it is so worth it. Some parts are horrifying and diDark, disturbing, and mind-blowing. I loved this book!
Though this book is not an easy read at all, it is so worth it. Some parts are horrifying and disturbing and your emotions will be all over the place. It had me questioning my ideas of good/bad and right/wrong and I could not stop thinking about it after I finished it. This book just made me feel so much and it was so well-written. I loved Livvie and admired her courage. She was strong and even though she was in a horrible situation, she refused to be completely broken. I definitely had a love/hate relationship with Caleb but any time an author can make me feel that strongly, I know it is an amazing book. If you can handle a mind-fuck, you need to read this. I couldn't put it down and it's now one of my favorites.
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