This is getting good. My attachment to Dylan and Rip (although still disturbed) is growing. And the story line intrigues me. I'm loving how Keri's makThis is getting good. My attachment to Dylan and Rip (although still disturbed) is growing. And the story line intrigues me. I'm loving how Keri's making me uncomfortable but I can't stop!!
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This is getting good. My attachment to Dylan and Rip (although still disturbed) is growing. And the story line intrigues me. I'm loving how Keri's making me uncomfortable but I can't stop!!
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Okay, so you dark romance readers out there, you MUST read this series. It's highly addicted, dark, raw and soooo good!!
Keri's done an amazing job at Okay, so you dark romance readers out there, you MUST read this series. It's highly addicted, dark, raw and soooo good!!
Keri's done an amazing job at balancing the dark and dangerous with all the ooey gooey feels of great romantic story. Yeah, I know what you're thinking! Seriously? Yes, seriously. I'll admit, Rip, the hero had me all messed up, but in the best way possible.
I'm going in for the fourth and final episode.
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Okay, so you dark romance readers out there, you MUST read this series. It's highly addicted, dark, raw and soooo good!!
Keri's done an amazing job at balancing the dark and dangerous with all the ooey gooey feels of great romantic story. Yeah, I know what you're thinking! Seriously? Yes, seriously. I'll admit, Rip, the hero had me all messed up, but in the best way possible.
I'm going in for the fourth and final episode.
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So I'm hooked like Dylan on Oxy! I'm going in for the next one.
I love me some dark anti-heroes and right now, Keri's got me all kinds of mixed up abo So I'm hooked like Dylan on Oxy! I'm going in for the next one.
I love me some dark anti-heroes and right now, Keri's got me all kinds of mixed up about Rip. I'm intrigued. This guy is seriously disturbed, but I'm not sure if I should whip off my panties or go and rock in the corner.
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So I'm hooked like Dylan on Oxy! I'm going in for the next one.
I love me some dark anti-heroes and right now, Keri's got me all kinds of mixed up about Rip. I'm intrigued. This guy is seriously disturbed, but I'm not sure if I should whip off my panties or go and rock in the corner.
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I LOVED THIS!! This story about Rip, a lethal killer, and Dylan (I won't share her story - you need to read it) is fierce, raw,5 DARK AND DARING STARS
I LOVED THIS!! This story about Rip, a lethal killer, and Dylan (I won't share her story - you need to read it) is fierce, raw, dark and highly addicted!! I couldn't get enough, even though Keri made me uncomfortable at times and I struggled with my feelings for Rip.
I'm the first one to admit that I love anti-heroes. The dark, the dirty, the dangerous, yes!! Well, Rip is all of that and more!
At times, I was scared of him and didn't know if there was anything to redeem and then at other times, my heart broke for him.
And Dylan, she was an amazing character. I can't even imagine her pain and the strength she had for enduring and surviving. Her story wasn't always easy to read, but it was real.
I can't recommend this enough, it's a must read! If you love erotica, suspense and dark reads, pick this up! Now, if you need your dark fix in doses, then reading episodes as they release would be the best bet. But, if you're a dark read junkie *raises hand*, then you might want to wait for all four to come out. Either way, READ IT!
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5 DARK AND DARING STARS
I LOVED THIS!! This story about Rip, a lethal killer, and Dylan (I won't share her story - you need to read it) is fierce, raw, dark and highly addicted!! I couldn't get enough, even though Keri made me uncomfortable at times and I struggled with my feelings for Rip.
I'm the first one to admit that I love anti-heroes. The dark, the dirty, the dangerous, yes!! Well, Rip is all of that and more!
At times, I was scared of him and didn't know if there was anything to redeem and then at other times, my heart broke for him.
And Dylan, she was an amazing character. I can't even imagine her pain and the strength she had for enduring and surviving. Her story wasn't always easy to read, but it was real.
I can't recommend this enough, it's a must read! If you love erotica, suspense and dark reads, pick this up! Now, if you need your dark fix in doses, then reading episodes as they release would be the best bet. But, if you're a dark read junkie *raises hand*, then you might want to wait for all four to come out. Either way, READ IT!
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My emotions were all over the place with this second book as my thoughts and feelings for some characters went from love to hate, acceptance to pure denial. And the story was intense. So intense as the culmination of the past, present and future collide.
And Vicente and Violet are great characters. I love how both of them have light and dark within them, and we get to see both sides. They both struggle with this, their good and bad, depending on what life throws at them. And damn, these two are hot!
If you love dark reads, suspense and action, and characters that will come alive with each word, you must read this duet! And Karina hints that there may be more. I sure hope so.
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Marni outdid herself this time! Wow, after reading Prisoned, I knew Marni had a dark, twisted sista lurky inside of her, but this, THIS is just beyond my expectations! The plot is more than twisty, it's complex, unexpected and kept me on the edge of my seat!!
Beard is not someone to fall for, although some of you may do just that ;). This is one disturbed man. How Marni weaves this plot with multiple POVs and a moving timeline, you don't see it coming! I won't say what 'it' is, but this whole story is fantastic. I highly recommend Beard!!
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This book. Damn, this book is original through and through, and I mean that in the most positive way possible. It's unlike anything you've ever read before and so worth the read! I promise you, it'll leave a lasting impression on you. I love reading unique romance stories that tug at my heart and mess with my brain. This is one of those books!
"Love that destroyed everything. Love that felt like a war."
Saffron's writing is superb, her characters are complex and flawed, and the story is painstakingly real.
James and Madison, at times, are hard to like and disturbing, yet I found myself rooting for them. Even when I didn't want to or thought I shouldn't. And there were moments that were like a train wreck and as much as I wanted to look away, I couldn't!
I was buzzing while reading this, my senses warring with anticipation, angst and dread. Saffron’s words leap off the page and seep into your bones. I found myself thinking about this story long after I’d finished it.
“Let the pain take over. Let it own you, turn you inside out. Let it win, Madison. That’s the only way to stop this, to stop feeling.”
Wow, what an intense, hair-raising finale to Kaz and Violet's story. Most of all, I'm going to miss Kaz. He's one hot, intense and demandin5 KAZ STARS
Wow, what an intense, hair-raising finale to Kaz and Violet's story. Most of all, I'm going to miss Kaz. He's one hot, intense and demanding Russian!
This one started right where we left off with the second book and my heart was in my hands. I was a serious mess, much like Violet, as we awaited Kaz's fate.
This was a highly explosive finale. One wild ride of the forbidden love between an Italian Mafia Princess and a Bratva Prince. I've thoroughly enjoyed every moment in this alluring, sexy and fiercely dangerous story. Bethany has given me several off-the-charts book boyfriends from the dark side of the Mafia but Kaz, the creation of this formidable duo, is over-the-top intense. This man is brooding, demanding, dangerous and fucking sexy!
And Violet, she's really grown from the naive princess into a strong women. And together with Kaz, they were such a highly emotional and memorable couple. I loved every scene with these two. Whether it was intense, dangerous, sexy, sad or funny.
"They loved the best when they were hard, rough, and raw."
I enjoyed this although, I'll admit, I had a bit of difficulty with the female voice...this was an audiobook...but from the very first 4.5 Mason STARS
I enjoyed this although, I'll admit, I had a bit of difficulty with the female voice...this was an audiobook...but from the very first word utter by the male voice, all reservations went out the window (along with my panties). Just one word for you...Aussie!
Like Mason King, the hero in the book, the male voice was Australian. And with that, I could totally work around any hang ups I had with the female voice.
I enjoyed Brooke and Mason's story, which I'd give 4 stars, the extra star is for the one delectable chapter in Joey's POV. YEESSS!!! Damn, I loved it!...more
This is the third book in Molly’s spellbinding dark world of drug dealers, bikers and all around bad guys. Where the other books were4.5 BURNING STARS
This is the third book in Molly’s spellbinding dark world of drug dealers, bikers and all around bad guys. Where the other books were dark and dangerous, this book takes on a whole new edginess that turned up the heat. This story starts of with a bang and only gets darker, hotter and more intriguing as the story unfolds.
She's on a mission to save her sister and nothing will stop her. Not even Max, a hot, badass MC president, will get in her way. Max has his own problems with his MC.
As things get out of control real fast, Joan kidnaps (kind of) Max. She’s got herself in a life or death situation and he might be the only one who can help her. He's her leverage or link to getting what she wants.
Max and Joan are survivors with near impenetrable cold as ice exteriors but a deep sense of family and a huge sense of responsibility of those they love. She won't accept help, let people in or let herself feel anything. She and Max have this fiercely intense connection, well before they find themselves stuck together. But it's this live wire of emotions that has them “Throwing hand grenades at each other.” She's determined to do this on her own, but Max refuses to let her go into the dark alone.
In some ways, this was a slow build (in the physical sense) between Max and Olivia, but the heat was real and scorching throughout with these two searing each other with razor-sharp words, incendiary looks...and when they do get together...
While it could be read as a standalone, I’d recommend you read the other two books first, as you get glimpses at both Joan and Max that will add another dimension to this tumultuous tale.
Highly recommend this burning second lease on life story!!
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Wow, LJ Shen just gets better and better! For a true lover of dark reads, this ticked all my boxes and even gave me a few surprises! This 5 Time STARS
Wow, LJ Shen just gets better and better! For a true lover of dark reads, this ticked all my boxes and even gave me a few surprises! This one was a page turner. Being sucked in from the get-go, it's full speed ahead with time not on the side of the MCs.
Prescott has been captured and is in a dire situation. She's an uptown girl but she's been broken and forced to become the dark, the driven - a survivor.
Nate's just a pawn. He owes a debt and he's just following orders: keep Prescott captive for a pre-determined amount of time. I must pause here and spend some serious time on Nate. Where to start? He's the anti-hero in this tale. And Nate is definitely book boyfriend material! He's dark, he's filthy, he's murder but he's also peace. And man, oh man, he's smokin' hot and got heart!
During her captivity, Prescott and Nate discover for all of their opposites, there's something - the dark, the pain and the turmoil within - that draws them together. And together, they're better.
This story is literally a ticking time bomb as we count down first to Prescott's impending doom and then everything switches and it's a race for vengeance and victory. And I'll warn you now, things get dicey a few times and blood will be shed.
Before this series, I’d only read one book by Jewel E. Ann and FLOVED it – Undeniably You. When I saw One was coming out but it was rec5 ADORING STARS
Before this series, I’d only read one book by Jewel E. Ann and FLOVED it – Undeniably You. When I saw One was coming out but it was recommended to read this series first, I made it my mission to do so. Damn, I’m beyond glad that I did. Forget the story, it’s brilliantly done but I’m not going to talk about it. You NEED to experience it first-hand.
As for the characters and the emotions, this series was wrought with light and dark, good and evil, the capacity to survive and love, and the complexity of the human psyche.
There were so many things going on in this series, so many characters to adore and a few to loathe, which made for an intensely rich, emotionally packed read.
"In a life filled with monsters, their love was a survivor."
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The heroine, Jessica/Jillian, and secondary character, Ryn, were different in so many ways but the same in the most important. While both faced the ugliness and brutality of life, they're both survivors. Yes, they had their own weaknesses and their own coping mechanisms but IMO, they both rose above it all.
And the men…Luke, Jude/Jackson and AJ…with each of them, I adored them all for all very different reasons. That’s what I loved about this story. Jewel gave me three heroes to fawn over and fall for. Where Luke was adoration and morality, Jackson was ruthless love and never ending loyalty and AJ was broken love and strength of spirit.
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"Love is reckless because true emotions are immune to logic. The most beautiful love stories are often the most tragic.”
I highly recommend this series. You won’t regret meeting the Jack and Jill twins and going on their journey! I’m thrilled I had my girl, Maida, to rant, squee and cry with!
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This is one of those books that everything ached while I read the story that unfolded but I couldn't help myself. This series is about the forbidden love between Calisto Donati, consigliere and nephew to Affonso, the boss and his wife, Emma (Emmy) Donati.
I was already highly strung and full of heartache at the end of book 1, Thin Lies, this second book picks up right where things left off. Taking the angst and turmoil and kicking up about a 100 scorching degrees.
"Calisto Donati would never be hers. This wasn’t a fairy tale that would end happily. They weren’t star-crossed. They were impossible."
Like Cal and Emmy, this whole story was a tidal wave of emotions. Try as they might to fight their connection and attraction, it's a losing battle.
“We’re not very good at this whole thing, are we?” he asked. “I don’t understand what you mean.” “Being near one another.”
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No matter the impossible circumstance, these two finally give into their desire, flirting with fire and navigating the dangerous world they live in for stolen moments together.
“Do not walk on lines so thin that they’ll break under your weight, Calisto.”
The intensity and passion between Cal and Emmy is palpable and all consuming. This was so well written and flawlessly executed, weaving a masterful tale of betrayal, secrets and lies, and a love so great that no obstacle is too great. Like all things forbidden, there's always the risk of having to face dire consequences for your actions. And like a guillotine, this threat and the very possible reality hangs heavy over their heads throughout the book.
First off, I’m putting it out there, up front, there's a rape fantasy scene in this book. I must stress it is a fantasy but I know it’s a hard limit for some readers. There’s not much that bothers me so I can’t help you here but if this is your limit, don’t read it.
Okay, with that out of the way, if you’re still with me…holy hell. I’m always in awe at how Julie reels me in, fucks with me, and then leaves me in a mess.
I’m not going to tell you anything about this book, I won’t do it justice but I’ll tell you how it made me feel. If you’ve read Mr. Perfect, while a standalone, the mystery continues to unfolds about what happened to these guys 10 years ago. In this one, we meet the second mister, Mr. Romantic - Nolan Delaney.
Ivy Rockwell is a recent Business/Marketing graduate looking for a job. She’s asked to interview for Mr. Romantic as he’s looking for a Brand/Marketing manager for his new hotel resort.
Ivy is waayyyy out of her depth with Nolan, but she’s brave, attracted and tired of being the good girl who always plays it safe. Nolan takes her and the reader on a journey that is so, so many things. I don’t know where to start!
I was truly a mess, just like Ivy. I was attracted and alarmed, in equal parts, by Mr. Romantic. Confused, terrified, uncertain and massively turned on. I doubted myself, pushed way out of my comfort zone and at times, I thought I wanted it to stop or maybe not.
Julie truly had me feeling like Ivy. I was in her skin, living and breathing every moment with her. And it was spectacular, gripping and also insane!! There’s a whole lot of dramatic tension in this book and a lot of questioning, second guessing and wondering what the fuck is the truth. Riveting!
JA Huss did it again! Blew my mind and left me jonesing for more! Finally, I’ve fallen in love with…Mr. Mysterious, he’s MY man (Michelle, sorry not sorry). He’s drops into this story, actually most of the misters do, and let me tell you, he stole the show (IMO). Of course, he’s book 4…fuck, the waiting’ll kill me!
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If you met Rage in Soulless then you know that this girl needs no introduction. Like Preppy and Bear in King, she’s one fucking standout c5 RAGE STARS
If you met Rage in Soulless then you know that this girl needs no introduction. Like Preppy and Bear in King, she’s one fucking standout character. And as soon as she stepped onto the scene, I wanted to know her story.
Rage is truly an unique character with her innocence on the outside: blonde pigtails, big blue eyes and youth. But on the inside, this girl is feral, anger personified and dangerous. As you can imagine, she’s one wildly lethal weapon. With her looks, her targets never see her coming.
Nolan Archer is just another job for Rage, until he’s not. Nolan's no ordinary job. Lines are crossed and things get blurry when Rage's body and mind react to Nolan in ways she's never experienced before. So this is what attraction feels like? Lust?
"His lips descended on mine and we didn't just kiss, we tore each other apart. It wasn't just passion. It was fucking war. An all out fight for a piece of one another. A piece I knew I wanted but didn't think I could have."
Nolan's another unsuspecting character. At first, while I really liked him, I didn't know how Rage would fit with him. I can't say more without giving anything away. But I really connected with all facets of his character and as more and more about him is revealed, I was a goner. And as for Rage, ditto, she was drawn to Nolan, like no other. And while she was a pro at murder and mayhem, she was so innocent when it came to matters of the heart.
Having read several TM Frazier's books, I knew she'd throw in a surprise or two and so I was prepared. And while I saw some coming, she still gave lots of twists and turns that kept me wanting more. She really knocked it out of the park with this one. This was a maelstrom of love and hate, rage and peace, and dark and light.
I highly recommend this. I have to say as of now, this is my favourite book by this author. Checked all my boxes and kept me attached to my Kindle to the very end.
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Holy Sh*t! For a true lover of Mafia romance, it's pure bliss when you get a clash between the Cosa Nostra and Bratva!!! I'm speech5+++ krasivvy STARS
Holy Sh*t! For a true lover of Mafia romance, it's pure bliss when you get a clash between the Cosa Nostra and Bratva!!! I'm speechless here. My mind can only wrap my head around one thought - when's book 2 coming out?!!!!
So here I go again. Bethany-Kris is THE Queen of Mafia Romances! I can’t get enough of her books. Without a doubt, if I need a mafia fix, Bethany is my go-to. I don’t need to read the blurb or think about it, simply one-click! And this woman has never done me wrong. She rocks my world!!
Another plus, I had the pleasure of discovering London Miller. This co-authored series is outstanding!! Truly, in case you missed it, this first book is outstanding!!
I don’t know where to start. I could go on and on. Even now as I write this, I want to relive this story again and again. It’s an amazing forbidden love, an outstanding mafia romance and all around spectacular read.
This is a tale between the Russian Bratva and Italian Cosa Nostra. Lines are drawn and territories marked. The Russians have Brooklyn (Little Odessa), the Italians have Manhattan and Coney Island’s no man’s land.
Kazimir ‘Kaz’ Markovic is the second son of the Pakhan of the Markovic Bratva. His father’s a violent, devious leader and with his eldest son estranged from the family, Kaz is the heir apparent. He has little to no use for his father. He accepts his way of life and even likes it. But he barely tolerates the Pakhan and trusts no one.
Violet Galluci is a mafia principessa. The only daughter of the Don of the Galluci Cosa Nostra. She’s the apple of his eye. Violet’s sheltered in that she knows who her father is but she doesn’t fully understand what all of that means. She’s feisty and pushes the boundaries of what’s acceptable for a woman of her position. Like the Pakhan, the Don is a master manipulator and lethal. My guess is we’ve only started to see what both these leaders are capable of.
Kaz and Violet once met when they were children. There was an instant connection. So much so, Kaz still remembers her. And while Violet was young, once she and Kaz meet again, she recalls their first meeting too. I adored both of these characters.
The writing is so good that I could truly feel Kaz beside me as I read his POV. Fucking fabulous. This man, damn, there’s nothing he’d tell me to do that I wouldn’t.
5 "Such a clever boy, Constantine Masters." "Such a good girl, Dulcie Travers." STARS
Every single book that I’ve read from Stylo Fantôme has been comp5 "Such a clever boy, Constantine Masters." "Such a good girl, Dulcie Travers." STARS
Every single book that I’ve read from Stylo Fantôme has been completely unique and utterly spellbinding. ALL of them had a different FEELS and The Bad Ones…WOW!! This was soooo dark, gritty, psychotic and good!!
Dulcie Travers, the unnoticeable artsy student, and Constantine (Con) Masters, the star quarterback and all around teen heartthrob, are two peas in a pod. In a dark, twisted sociopathic pod.
Both of them blend so well with the “everyday” people that neither are noticed. Or I should really say, they blend in different ways with Dulcie fading into the background like wallpaper and Con acting like BMOC. No one around them sees the truth. But Con does. He recognizes in Dulcie what lies deep and dark within them both.
This was one dark and deliciously depraved read. "He was a tidal wave crashing over her, destroying her, and she welcomed that destruction."
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I thoroughly devoured it, so much so that I was sad when it ended. I can’t tell you any more because you must experience it first-hand. It’s the only way you’ll truly appreciate all that is Con and Dulcie. These two are completely unpredictable and have absolutely no limits.
This made for one wickedly wild ride! And I loved every dive, dip, gasp, hammering heart and hand clenched moment of it! Truly superb!
Wow, I'm in awe of Pam Godwin. This was my first read from this gifted author and it was truly outstanding. The writing, GAH!5 Utterly Exquisite STARS
Wow, I'm in awe of Pam Godwin. This was my first read from this gifted author and it was truly outstanding. The writing, GAH! So lyrical, beautiful and mesmerizing. This was not only one seriously sexy read but also captivating and titillating!
I truly got so swept up in this story, lost in the lyrically magical words, imagery and the depth of soul in these characters. I connected with this book on many levels. I love dark reads, dominant alphas, forbidden love, a strong heroine and a passionate love…this story had it all.
On top of all of this, Pam crafted this tale like a musical masterpiece with the notes perfectly arranged and beautifully delivered. I love music, all genres, from classical to rock to alternative to jazz, and all of this shone through in this dark story between teacher and student.
“All you need is a moment...This brutal man is my home. His hell is my heaven. I’m his Ivory, and he’s my darkest note.” [image] “In the right hands, the piano can steal the soul.”
Ivory Westbrook is a musical prodigy attending a prestigious private school, one of the best in the country. She's living in a dark and dangerous world where to survive she must do despicable things and endure some horrific acts. Ivory is not fragile. She's strong, resilient and one formidable heroine.
Emeric Marceaux, a gifted professional pianist and new music teacher at Ivory's school, is one sexy, dark, dominant man. He arrives amidst whispers of his misconduct at his previous school and was hired by the headmistress solely for what he can do for her son. One look at Ivory and Emeric knows he's in trouble. These two have an intense and undeniable chemistry that plays a haunting, forbidden and sensual song.
Despite the risk, both are unable to stay away from each other and together, they embark on an adventurous, raw and sexy journey that had me spellbound.
“She’s the strongest emotion I’ve ever felt.”
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This was dark, gritty and also beautiful. And the characters were so complex. The way Emeric plays Ivory's body and soul was deliciously naughty and oh so good. And despite the age difference and that Emeric is the teacher, Ivory truly has all the power. The balance between fragility and strength, dominance and submission, light and dark was evident throughout this flawlessly composed story.
“We need each other, not because our bodies fit so well together. But because our hearts beat the same tune, for the same reason.”
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I don't feel like I've done this book justice. I can say that this is one of my favourite reads for 2016 and I'll definitely be reading more Pam Godwin. Must Read!!
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