“Dark, perverse, and unbearably erotic, Pretty When You Cry is Skye Warren at her gritty best.” – Anna Zaires, USA Today bestselling author of Twist Me
A new dark romance novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Wanderlust…
I came from a place of dirt floors and holy scriptures. They told me the world outside was full of sin, and the first night I escape, I find out it’s true. Ivan … out it’s true. Ivan saves me, but he does more than that. He takes me. He makes me his own girl.
My conditioning runs too deep. Ivan sees what I am.
That’s the thing about showing a mouse to a cat. He wants to play. And it’s terrifying, even for me. Because the only thing darker than my past is his.
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Author’s Note: Pretty When You Cry is a STANDALONE dark romance novel. It’s set in the sexy Stripped series world but can be read alone. Not intended for those uncomfortable with the subject matter or under eighteen.
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I knew Candi and Ivan had a history but I had no idea. There were so many times I felt the tears and lump in my throat. They sat there unshed and then anger would wash over me I know Ivan was broken but I couldn’t help hating him in one breath for how he treated Candi and the loving him with her in the next. And how Candi’s past came out. Wow! So good. Highly recommend if dark romance is your thing.
Don’t you just love when you read a book and it makes you kinda uncomfortable. No?? Well I do. Some authors are on a road to corrupt me and they are succeeding lol Skye Warren is one of them authors. I truly need to top up that Amazon account of mine and go 1-click silly with the rest of her books.
Ok I better try and write something about this book lol don’t get me wrong I absolutely loved it. However I couldn’t read it in one sitting and there was a certain word that didn’t feel comfortable for me. These points in themselves will earn five stars from me.
Every Time I took a break from this story it would stay with me. I don’t read multiple books at a time so just before a 16 hour journey I sat down and finished this gem.
I read so many books that I crave the book that will stand out for me. A certain word for example and I’ll remember the author, story and where I was when I read it. Thank you Skye for writing a story that pushed me. You rock:)
I’m honestly not 100% sure why this didn’t work out for me, but despite my problems with this book it is still worth a try. I’ve really enjoyed this series, this book won’t stop me from devouring more. Skye Warren is a hit or miss author, she has written so much there’s something for everyone.
Ultimately I did not think Skye Warren developed the cult well in this series at all, especially in this book. I found it odd that the heroine went straight from the cult to a strip club. I kept on thinking she needed therapy. I also do not like how she developed the dd/lg dynamic. The way the drug use was depicted rubbed me the wrong way and was not realistic. The plot and pacing also felt off to me.
Many of my friends have loved this book. My opinion seems to be in the minority. I definitely think this book is worth a shot.
I never thought I could love any of Skye’s characters more than Blue & Lola (Hannah), but I was oh, so wrong! It seems like each time we’re taken back to Tanglewood and the beloved Grand, things just get grungier, naughtier, bloodier and did I mention hotter?
Ivan and Candy’s relationship is nothing like I’d been expecting and it travels down some pretty dark roads made from the scars of two distinctive, yet equally dark histories, both dealing with men of cloth who were anything but saintly.
I don’t want to say too much and spoil it, but I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and couldn’t stop reading for any reason! I’m looking forward to Clara & Giovanni’s story next, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to take Ivan and Candy down from the top of my favorites list anytime soon!
Who’s your Daddy?
Ivan. Ivan is…don’t believe me? Read the book!
Holy hotness Batman I freaking LOVE Ivan he is just so sexy and the best “Daddy” that I have read so far! Candy did kind of bug a little at the beginning and took some time but she eventually grew on me. Skye Warren has become one of my favorite authors so far there has not been a book of hers that I didn’t like. I never knew how much I would love the dark and deadly side of romance until I discovered Skye Warren. I can’t wait to read about the rest of the characters in this series.