He’s a rich bad boy. She’s a damaged beauty. Same old story?Not even close.Because he’s not just gorgeous, he’s deadly. He lures women into his deceptive web and tortures them into submission, LOVES them to death, and won’t stop until they’ve fallen for their captor. Won’t stop until they’ve loved him with their last breath.But this time, he’s taken the wrong girl. This time, it could be him … time, it could be him who’s captured instead, his heart chained by an astonishingly well-matched vixen.
Content warning: this book contains graphic sex scenes, forced seduction and dubious consent.
Praise:
“This was the darkest, most twisted story I have ever read and I LOVED every page of it!”
“One of my top reads this year, couldn’t put it down. The writing is fantastic and will suck you right in. I need book two, stat.”
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So this is an introduction for me with this author. I love reading dark, depraved and twisted stories. This first story in the Heart of Darkness trilogy gives us soo much while at the same time so little. There are loads of really dark and depraved acts, but as far as actual story, I can’t even describe it for you for fear of spoiling anything. Girl meets guy at an art show, she is on a date with someone else, guy makes arrogant remarks and gets girl’s attention. They somehow end up leaving together and thus starts the madness that is this story. Both are… I wouldn’t say broken but damaged and twisted in their own way. Who is the more twisted? Who is the most dangerous? Maybe this changes and it ends up being the one who we thought was the villain but he is actually the victim? I am a bit shocked that there are two more stories, who knows maybe we get more story. I give this 4 stars.
I’ve been reading some light books lately and having fun with them. I had an opportunity to read this book and d*mn am I glad I went back to dark and dangerous!!
Torture, Kill, Terrify. What a perfect line in this book. And, lady button! I don’t think I’ve heard our precious place called that before!
Roman, Jynn, and Devon. Oh, My! I can’t believe I care about such murderous, twisted monsters. I fell in love with the men and wanted the very best for my friend Jynn. There are so many things that happened I want to tell you about but there is no way I’m going to ruin this bloody adventure for anyone. The end is shocking and I went straight to book 2 because I had to know what happens to my new besties!!
I’ve used so many explanation marks in this review and I actually removed some of them. That’s just how excited Ms. Rabbiosi’s series has me. By the way, when an author tells you there are things that might be triggers and warns you of what some readers could be turned off about, please don’t buy the book and then get all upset. I have great respect for authors that are honestly upfront about their content. If you love hard, gritty and perverted, you have to immerse yourself in this Serial Killer’s life!
Oh, I almost forgot! This author goes beyond just writing a terrific tale. She provides a playlist of songs perfectly in tune with this story. I’m just blown away she took the time to bring us in even deeper.
Run, NOW, and commit yourself to this world of degradation and desperation. Love and lust. Murder and mayhem. It’s perfectly perverted!!
A dark, twisted read…not for the faint of heart. A few times I had a little trouble keeping things straight, needing to re-read a few paragraphs, so I knew what was going on, and with who, otherwise, was able to follow along. An interesting read, and curious to see what happens next.
This is a very dark story of madness among monsters. I had an admittedly hard time reading it, as the darkness sometimes overwhelmed me. But that was the point of the story, I believe. Getting to understand two like minded individuals that happen to also be sociopathic. It’s almost beautiful how these two get together.
There are lots of twists and depraved turns, and you really have no idea what’s going to happen. Jynn is a unique femme fatale here…turning the tables on Antone. There was always this ominous feel as I turned the pages, making it unputdownable even as my fragile mind struggled with the graphic scenes.
I do wish the time jumps were delineated better, but I caught on. I’m not sure if I’m truly looking forward to book 2, but I know I’m absolutely compelled to read it!