He doesn’t need training. He doesn’t need practice. The invitation dropped in his hand. One he cannot refuse. There will be no shame amongst the famiglia. No boundaries. No rules. A dark place awaits for a rebellious monster.A Dark Place is the fifth book in a Tomb of Ashen Tears, the epic dark mafia romance. It is highly recommended readers experience the first four books.
Wow, what can I say! In this pulse-pounding ride, packed with murder, mystery, drama, suspense, kidnapping, and passion continue to keep you glued to the pages of this fascinating story. A Dark Place is book 5 of the Tomb of Ashen Tears, a dark mafia romance that is so intriguing with its twists and turns—some you see coming, some you don’t. This story lulled me into a false sense of security, thinking the story was going to go one way when BAM—out of nowhere, I was flabbergasted with the unexpected revelations that happened, but it is jaw-dropping good! With all the things going on with Lucas Salvatore (Sal) Raniero, Deacon Cruz, and Iris Nakamura Raniero, I was holding my breathe because it was a tangled mess of lies and secrets. It was amazing and my blood was pumping like crazy reading this story. It is like the fog is sucked away from my mind like smoke through a vacuum, then slowly with the truth comes dark secrets to be revealed, but do not put all your eggs in one basket because there will be chaos in its truest form. You don’t know what is going to happen until it’s over!! They will fascinate you and frustrate you at the same time. Lines will be crossed, secrets will be revealed. Will Sal, Deacon, and Iris be able to get past all the abhorrent circumstances that caused a lot of pain? Kailee Samuels took me through several emotional gamut’s and pushed all my buttons. I feel like I got off a crazy roller coaster ride from hell! I felt everything Iris was going through with Sal and Deacon. I was enthralled from start to finish. But at the end of the day, Kailee Samuels is an amazing story teller where her stories will captivate you. Kailee Samuels delivered a powerful, addictive, intriguing, and all-consuming story that left me obsessed and yearning for more. I highly RECOMMEND this book!
Forget everything you thought you knew before because you are about to enter the exact title…a dark place! This KRS train continues with Sal, Deacon and Iris and as usual I am at a loss for words! Love, loyalty and betrayal..you fell in love and thought you knew someone…nope guess again! Sal is putting all the puzzle pieces of his life together and the results will blow you away. I thought I knew who to trust..I was so wrong! I am giving nothing away with this one but if you have been on this journey then you know all the players and now you will see just who is on Team Raniero. Prepare your heart because it may never recover!
A Dark Place took me on a twisted but oh so delicious journey with Sal, Iris and Deacon holding me captive and pulling me into the story leaving me with a major book hangover. If you have ever read a KRS book then you know what I mean. If you haven’t then you are missing out on how fantastic she writes and how unforgettable the characters are. With every book I read I am left speechless, wondering how she does it and when can I get the next book. I don’t want to give away any spoilers but I will say WOW, just WOW! Thank you Kailee for another captivating, heartbreakingly beautiful read.
This is the absolute best one of the series. I can’t even out into words how I felt after reading this one but I can say that you need to go into this one with an open mind. This trio is always complex and will bring out an array of emotions. I can’t wait to read more.
We will never be the same.
The journey continues in book 5. The trio is back! Sal, Deacon and Iris take us on a ride we will not soon forget. The lies and secrets run deep.
You are the devil, Raniero
It never fails that I find myself mind blown and at a loss for words after reading a TAT book. Wishing I had the words to write a review worthy of this book. My head is still spinning. This one is raw, gritty, it flat out hurts. Physically and emotionally hurts. These characters, this world KRS has given us you don’t just read… you live with them. I can’t wait for more of the trio!
Hurt mine; suffer in red.
We do not quit.
“Desolate roads lead to nowhere and yet…everywhere.”
KRS managed to rip my freaking heart out and butcher it to tiny little pieces. I cannot even process my emotions enough to write a full review at the moment. I don’t think I have ever had a book affect me this much in my life. I’m a complete freaking mess. I don’t know how I feel right now…broken and confused. My heart actually hurts. IT PHYSICALLY HURTS!!! This one is brutal so be prepared because it will destroy you in a way that no other book has before.
“My scars won’t be forgotten.”
OMG, I am in a whirlwind of emotions and I would have it no other way. SAL SAL SAL yummmy. Dark dark dark. If you do not like DARK DARK DARK please refrain it will give you nightmares. Mine are all good. 3 players that matter 3 players that can go from dark to light in a nanosecond. One of my faves. Great job to Kailee who has fast become my all-time favorite writers.
This latest Tomb of Ashen Tears, Book 5, will absolutely destroy you – in the best of ways – emotionally, psychologically, and physically. If you’re reading this review, then you have been living in the TAT world for quite some time, but don’t be fooled into thinking you can predict what happens in this latest tome … go into this with an absolutely open mind. This is truly a character study of everyone involved, and I do mean everyone, from the past to the present and also the addition of new intriguing characters. So much information is revealed about everyone involved, things you will never see coming, and you will no doubt be in shock.
I could make this review a lot longer but I feel the best thing to do is to just dive in … you’ve come this far along on this fantastical journey with all of us loyal followers, take the plunge into deeper and darker waters and just keep swimming … and remember, don’t rush the journey, take pauses to breathe and process and absorb everything. It is so worth everything you will experience …
Nothing I write will give this story the justice it truly deserves. All I can say is my mind is blown and wow…just wow. Another rollercoaster of a ride with my favorite guys that leaves you breathless throughout. KRS is a masterful storyteller who pulls everything out of you and no amount of alcohol or chocolate will help you along this journey. A major hangover will ensue so be prepared for this dark tale that is so damn good you will not be able to even formulate words. Just read it. She never disappoints.
I just finished this absolutely wondrous new installment to the story of Sal Raniero, Iris the Lotus Queen, and Deacon Cruz, et al. Let me take a moment to gather myself. I’m rather scattered at the moment. But I wanted to write this review while it was still fresh. Wow, just wow.
On one of the first pages is a quote by Rudyard Kipling which states: A woman’s guess is much more accurate than a man’s certainty. I have to say that this grabbed my attention immediately, and it was very apropos.
Let me preface this review with my feelings and opinions regarding the writing of Kailee Reese Samuels. There are a few authors that I read regularly, and they are all excellent in their own individual ways. But Ms. Samuels is exceptional in my mind. She takes me on journeys that are unique, spell-binding and often heart breaking. She has the ability to tear open my heart and force me to go beyond my comfort zone into some very dark realms, to later lift me out once again. She writes deeply, succinctly, with an expert pen. Her tomes (and they are tomes) are extensive as she prefers to give us an entire story at once rather than breaking them down into short books in a series. I appreciate this very much.
This time around, Kailee presents to us an addition to the Sal saga entitled A Dark Place, and my oh my it surely is. He is after all my sigh-worthy hero. There were moments when I had to put the story down and give myself a respite. This is a dark Mafia world and not one for the faint of heart. The men are true to their shadowy natures and the women are quite strong and resilient. This is a story that adheres to no set rules or boundaries. I loved every page.
The Monster, the Saint and the Angel are beautiful, terrifying and incredibly effective. They are out for revenge and nothing will bar them, nothing. It is an amazing story and one you won’t want to miss. Highly, highly, highly recommended.
Warning: If you do not like dark romance, violence, or complicated yet enthralling plots, this book is not for you. But if you dare, you will be satisfied.
Sal Raniero is a man among men. It is too hard to explain Sal, unless you’ve read the previous books. Complicated beyond measure, Sal’s world is an everchanging mix of twists, turns and power struggles. His only constants are Cruz and Iris. This group faces even more challenges when those relationships are challenged by known and unknown forces. Lies, betrayal, sex and power. Kailee Reese Samuels has a knack of writing complex plots full of powerful and sexy characters that keep you guessing. My emotions are all over the place. Things I knew were “true” were false. Alliances are shattered. Unholy unions put into play. The truth? A mirage.
This book has me once again proudly declaring myself a Sal groupie. I sit here with baited breath waiting to see what happens next.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
He doesn’t need training. He doesn’t need practice. The invitation dropped in his hand. One he cannot refuse. There will be no shame amongst the famiglia. No boundaries. Not rules. A dark place awaits for a rebellious monster.
This is the fifth book in the Tom of Ashen Tears and a dark mafia romance. You need to read the first four books and those include: Salt Kissed Love. Famous Last Words. Every Minute I Love You, and Diary of a Submissive. These book are all equally amazing and will have you reading them as fast as you can. I will say too that these are not short books. They are long but they do not feel like long books at all you will be so engrossed in the story and what is going on. I don’t think that I have ever closed one of these books without my mind being blown and the same can be said for A Dark Place. This too is the continuing story of Sal. Love him or hate him I don’t think as a reader we can ever get enough of this guy we love and sometimes hate in equal measure. I also don’t know how to review this book and not give something away from the story that might ruin something for everyone. As you know this is a dark romance and that will hold triggers for some and as I have been reading these books for a while they are certainly not for the faint of heart but they are so worth taking the chance on. I love dark romances. I love how they push me and my buttons and at times make me question my sanity. I had to lay this one down and take a break a time or two and process what I am reading. But those breaks never ever lasted for long. I couldn’t wait to pick this book back up and read some more. There are not rules or boundaries that aren’t pushed in this book. It is dark and gritty and delicious and so so good. I think that Kailee Reese Samuels has written some fantastic characters that your going to love spending time with. I too have this thing where I love me some Sal but I after this book think that Deacon is sealing his place in my heart. That man I swear….the things he can do to a woman!!! Do not miss this or any of these books in this series. The Angel, The Monster and The Saint have a story to tell and you don’t want to miss it!!
“Journey my ass… this is like a trip to Mars on an untested rocket with the crazy uncle at the stick, and a face eating chimp riding shotgun!”
This was a comment I made to fellow ARC readers when I was about 1/4 of the way in. The rest of the book did not disappoint.
This is a romanitc dark mafia suspense thriller that is not for the weak. I challenge anyone to read this series and become completely engrossed in it. Sal, Deacon, and Iris will feel like part of your family. You will laugh with them, cry with them, love with them, and bleed with them.
The best book I’ve read this year!
I finished A Dark Place hours ago, and since then I’ve been trying to process all the emotions Mrs Samuels evoked in this fifth opus of the Tomb of Ashen Tears series.
What to say, and how to say it when it comes to reviewing such a maddening masterpiece?
“We’re secrets in salvation, worshipping the only soldier— an invisible magic—balanced between a Dom and sub.”
Only reading the title, you can already trust the author to immerse you into the pitch-black depths of her Art.
The intensity of the atmosphere captivated me from the get go, and from then, it was a limitless emotional rollercoaster. Embarking on a trip around the word, Sal, Deacon and Iris found themselves challenged and pushed to their limits in that power war.
“Disciplined only to itself. Dangerous when disregarded. Uncontrolled when disrespected.”
The key word of this opus is LIES. Big lies. White lies. Lies to harm, to protect. Power, greed, love…In Sal Raniero’s underground world, everyone has their truths, adding their own knots to the already beautifully woven shibari scenario. Oh…The intricacy and delicatess of the design is pure genius.
Undoubtedly, with the lies, questions will arise, while doubts will grip you. Who are the allies, the true villains? If you are familiar with KRS’ approach, you know the answers to these questions, though! (Shh!!)
“A woman must play dirty in her service. A woman must keep secrets to preserve the future.”
In A dark place, the revelations will either slap you in the face or sneakily tighten around you. Either way, the twists had me both smiling and screaming. I could feel the chill when the betrayal hit, followed by the sizzling rage when it kicked in. The chilly loneliness was palpable when the tension reached scorching levels. And when it’s time to serve a frosty revenge, the blood flows red and boiling.
“The waters will flood. Uncontained. Violent. Destructive.”
My favorite trio (SDI) proved to be more volatile and calculated than ever. They adapt, they evolve, and they take what is theirs to take. They provoke the opportunities, they stand with magnificence amongst the chaos, and shine, dancing in the darkness. Even at their lowest, they’ll find the spark to hold on to. I absolutely loved their newfound maturity. That doesn’t mean their trio doesn’t encounter issues: their competitive natures, the lack of communication, mixed with their obligations as the leaders of their own outfits brings more violence and threats to their doorstep.
Be prepared (if it were even possible), their frenzied tango definitely rhymes with danger! I savoured every passionate word, sipped every drop of the exquisite and raw (sometimes desperate) sensuality.
“I am harder than a fucking stone, sandwiched by an assassin with his dick ring glossing over my lips and Satan’s spawn of a Saint at the rear. Stop thinking. Start feeling.”
I sometimes wonder if this crazy journey is going to end, yes, but, always with a huge devilish grin … Please, Dear Author, make it last forever! TAT#6, Forbidden Sins…I am already waiting for you!!!
I VOLUNTARILY REVIEWED AN ARC COPY OF THIS BOOK. THANK YOU!!!
I’ve been a fan of Kailee’s for a while now and she never seizes to amaze me with every one of her new releases and A Dark Place is no different. I’ve been reading this series since the very beginning and have loved all of them, but this one has to be my favorite so far. Sal, Iris, and Deacon have always been three of my favs and that love only grows stronger the more I read about them. ADP took me on an emotional journey that impacted me wholeheartedly. This page turner digs deeper into the trio and takes you on a dark and thrilling, roller coaster ride of love, loyalty, without rules and boundaries. KRS never disappoints and this one exceeded all of my expectations and left me with the biggest book hangover I’ve ever had to-date. I can’t wait to see what she throws at us next.