It wasn’t until Cameron that I knew what real darkness was…or that I’d crave it so much.I’ve let the world weigh down on me; pull me under until nothing makes sense anymore. Maybe that’s how I let myself get into the mess I’m currently in? Maybe that’s how I’m in my current situation with a man I knew could save me from a fate worse than death. Even if being with Cameron, giving him the very part … very part of me, the only part that’s worth anything—my body—might very well ruin me, I have to survive.
Drug lord. Crime Boss. Murderer. I should fear him, be horrified by what he wants from me, by who he is. But instead, I find myself wanting to please him, wanting to give myself over completely.
Because I know that gives me control over him.
Cameron Ashton reins over the gritty underworld, the danger and violence of depravity, from his throne. A pistol is his sword, and apathy is his second-in-command. I know he’s dangerous, know he’ll break me and not think twice. But he’s my only chance, the only way I’ll survive.
He’s possessive and controlling. And he does own me, every part of me. The darkness in him runs stronger, deeper than it ever had in me. Maybe we’re not so different? Maybe giving up my control to Cameron, giving him my very soul, makes me the powerful one?
Maybe, in the end, I’ll be the one who owns him.
Warning: This is a filthy, dark romance. There may be subject matter and triggers that are sensitive to some readers. In the end, this IS a romance, albeit a twisted one. If you’re looking for a story that gives you the warm and fuzzies, this is not the book for you.
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This is one dark and angst full romance.
This is a tough book to review without a whole bunch of spoilers. So… I’m just going to say that some people are just so broken they can’t totally heal. But they can keep trying.
It’s a really good read that had me pulled in from the very start. It’s an emotional ride that had me in tears a couple of times.
Sometimes The Cure Intensifies The Affliction
She’s many things…
Downtrodden, Tapped by Circumstances, Trapped in DARKNESS, Yearning, UnLOVEd, Seriously Broke, & maybe even Slightly BROKEN…
But NOW, she’s totally desperate for a SAVIOUR from the Stupid Situation she’s just entangled herself in…
Will her Dark Alley Saviour step in… AGAIN!
If Sooo, will she have the determination Needed to COMPENSATE his protection…
Will she have ENOUGH to offer in RECOMPENSE for the Dark Deeds needed to set her FREE…
Will the PRICE of FREEDOM be the NEWEST Vehicle of Slavery, or Will it be the Road towards the SWEETEST VICTORY of ALL…
This book, contains BDSM elements, & is intended for readers over 18; if that’s not your type of reading genre, please don’t tip your toes into this book because you won’t enjoy it. Plus, leaving an unfavorable review, because it’s not your cup of tea, is unfair to the author. That said, you’ve been warned to expect KINK & that’s what you’ll get here.
I was granted an ARC of Jenika Snow’s “Affliction” via Booksprout, but I’m gladly recommending it based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given.
Until next time… Happy Reading!
This story is told from the POV of the heroine, Sofia. This is a very dark story and not your typical hearts and flowers. There are some triggers in this book that people might not like but for myself, I loved it. Ms. Snow is an auto buy for me. I love her short, sexy and hot stories but her dark stories are just dark enough but not a horribly dark. We do get to hear some of the reasons why Cameron is such a dark person. Loved the story and it would be interesting to see Damien’s story also. Maybe one day, Ms. Snow will write his book.
AMAZING!
A dripping hot read that captures your senses and attention throughout as the erie dark storyline unfolds! Intense, exciting, raw, angst, intriguing suspense filled twists, emotionally gripping and explosive dark chemistry! An intense must read that does not disappoint!
I truly adore Sofia and Cameron. There story was so addicting. She needs help that only Camercan give. In exchange for his help he wants her for two weeks to do whatever he pleases. He has some serious darkness inside him but only she can tame. He knows he can not keep hee after their deal because of who he is. They are so opposite but manage to make it work well.
Sophia is barely making ends meet. She vitally needs resources when a friend tells her where she can go to get the money she does it but it is a costly mistake. She goes to Cameron the club owner and asks for help which he gives at a price being the use of her body. This is an erotically dark romance that will have you on the edge of your seat until the last page.
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This book has a dramatic beginning – rescue from rape in a dark alley, a trashed apartment, a man who helps Sofia ends up dead… lots of bad things. Then a pretty wicked man offers to rescue Sofia from another wicked man in exchange for her promise to give him her body for two weeks, so that she becomes “owned by the very devil himself”. But his capture is a “delicious” one to Sofia, who falls in love with him in spite of his darkness (or maybe because of it). There are amazing sex scenes, some BDSM, and TWO epilogues to explain her HEA. Quite a book! I recommend it highly to those who love a dark romance.
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I have read this before, but with the new cover decided to read it again and this time review it. Its labelled as dark but it’s not its a love story with people who like rough sex. I still loved the book but for a Mafia book it was dull. A gangster with the reputation that Cameron had he was a pussy cat. Sofia down on her luck gets involved with the bad boys, but for me Sofia was one dimensional, there was no back story to her, no mention of why she was down on her luck, she just was. Cameron saved her from been raped and their our two love birds are set on what has to be the most boring ride of their lives, No angst at all, other than when she left. Jenika normally could write the phone book and I would read it. This fell short I am afraid. I loved the previous cover as it had Jonny James on, I like the new cover but prefer the old. Sorry Jenika good but not good enough
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Sophia is barely making ends meet and she only gets to let loose one night every month. She goes to a bar and she dances and drinks, but she never goes home with anyone. Sophia may not be a good girl, but she is a virgin. When one of her co-workers gives her an address and tells her that she can get the money she needs from there, Sophia stupidly goes there and a creepy guy named Ricky forces her to take his money and tells her he plans on collecting it back with interest. She ends up begging Cameron, the club owner, drug lord to please help her. Cameron tells her that if he helps her she must surrender her body to him for two weeks to do as he pleases, whenever he pleases. Grab this wonderfully, dark, beautiful story to find out what happens. I fell in love with Cameron, even if he is an a$$hole. Definitely recommend this book as a must read.
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