How far would you go to save someone you love? Would you give up your body? Your mind? Your heart?
I did and it cost me everything.
He says he owns me. And it’s true.
I’ve signed over complete control of my body and life for six months to a man I don’t know. Five years he’s been planning this. They say revenge is a dish best served cold. But my blackmailer serves it up white hot. He’s … it up white hot. He’s addicted to my innocence, and I’m addicted to him.
He likes to hurt me. I love to let him. He brings me to life. He sets me free. He makes my heart feel things it shouldn’t.
But he also scares me. He holds the fate of my brother’s life in his hands. A life behind bars for crimes I know he didn’t commit. My blackmailer can’t give up his revenge on my family, and I can’t be with him if he doesn’t. But I’m nothing more than a butterfly caught in his net. Do I really have a choice?
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Echo is Part 1 in bleeding hearts duet AND What a hot read!
The story begins with Brighton as a teenager and the impending doom of her brother going into prison for being involved in the deaths of a family. With the pleas of Brighton’s brother to move away after he goes into prison for her safety she does so to then sharing an apartment and needing a job to which her new friend and flatmate helps out with.
When Brighton receives a note regarding evidence that can give her brother freedom she feels she has no choice but to submit to the demands of the letter and in the process becoming the masked mans submissive which is kind of exciting and freaky in one but very hot. At this point, there is only one person you know without a doubt it could be and that’s her new billionaire boss Ryland.
There are so many twists and turns and a tangled web within Echo. Ryland is consumed with revenge for his family’s deaths and like a pawn in a game, Brighton becomes an important piece in his execution to the destruction of Brighton’s brother.
Ryland’s plan is to take down Brighton’s brother and all he loves but what he didn’t plan on was falling for Brighton in the process.
A Billionaire out for revenge & an innocent woman caught up in a bloody revenge battle between the two men she loves.
lies, deceit, truth, lies, it’s ongoing. Echo is filled with suspense, breath catching moments and I was eagerly wanting to know how it was all going to unfold.
Another thrilling and captivating read from A Zavarelli told in dual pov’s. Leads to cliffhanger due to this being a duet.
It was well written. Includes; danger, murder, betrayal, revenge and PASSION. Ended at a good point. Looking foward to book 2.
An amazing book! I loved every minute of reading it. Great series!
4.5 stars!!! What a ride. This one blew me away!! The angst, the chemistry and scenes so hot there was some squirming going on. The twists and suspense made it hard to be an adult and put it down. If you enjoy a dark read I highly recommend Echo.
Brighton’s brother is in jail for a crime she doesn’t believe he committed and now she’s being blackmailed. For information that could free Brayden from 20+ years in prison, she must willingly give herself over to a mystery man. Meanwhile, she just got a new job working for Ryland Bennet, a man she never thought she’d see again, and one who has an agenda of his own.
How? Why? This made no sense to me until close to the end. A. Zavarelli had me all twisted up wondering how Ryland and Brayden knew each other, why he was blackmailing Brighton, and just how everything connected! The answers were on the tip of my mind, but I still didn’t figure it out until Brighton did.
The chemistry between Brighton and Ryland is on point! The sex scenes are hot, the fights are explosive, and the emotions are real.
Beware of the CLIFFHANGER!!!
I’m so conflicted on who’s side to take! Ryland has every right to feel the way he does and want revenge, but at the same time I want him to get over it and move on to be happy. Brayden can go ‘expletive’ himself! Disgusting, moronic, useless waste of space that he is! Brighton should really be the one who sends him to his final resting place, but I don’t really see that happening unless she is literally caught between and forced to choose. Can’t wait to find out!
“I wanted to break you. I never expected to like you.”
Echo is book #1 in the Bleed Hearts duet. It is dark and twisted with a touch of kink. A. Zavarelli keeps us in suspense as she weaves a web of lies and deceit.
Brighton Valentine is young, naive and beautiful. She is devastated when her twin brother is sent to prison at age 16. Five years later an opportunity presents itself. Prison life is difficult for her brother Brayden. Brighton will do anything to help her brother so she accepts this proposal.
I’ve signed over complete control of my body and life for six months to a man I don’t know.
Ryland Bennett is a hot, successful, wealthy CEO. He is mysterious and controlling. He uses information that can free Brighton’s brother from prison to get what he wants. And what he wants is Brighton in every way possible.
The story is mysterious in the beginning. Who is Ryland? Everyone seems to know except Brighton. There are plot twists and turns. Some are predictable and some not. The sex is hot! And there is a lot of it! Brighton is sweet and loving. Always thinking the best of people. She also likes to be independent.
My default setting was awkward and shy, and my experience with men was limited.
Ryland is a whole lot of hot and kinky! He wants Brighton for revenge, but remember you should always be careful of what you ask for. He is drawn to her. Together they scorch up the pages of the book. She becomes his addiction, his obsession. What starts out as a well thought out plan turns out to be anything but….
“I never could have known how addicting it would be. I want to see how far I can take you. How much you will let me do.”
As the story concludes, secrets are revealed. Pieces of the puzzle fall into place. Choices must be made. Lives are at stake. The web continues to weave. I loved it! The story kept me engaged. The mystery of how they are tied together is finally revealed. But secrets come at a cost. Next up is the conclusion – Stutter- can’t wait!
4 stars
Fell in love and hate with Ryland and Brighton! Revenge never tasted so Sweet! Read this and then Stutter…better yet, pick up The Bleeding Hearts Duet and get both books!