☆AN INTERNATIONAL SENSATION☆For readers who love the darkness of FSOG, Twist Me, Captive in the Dark, and Red Sparrow.Bought. Conditioned. Sold to the enemy.My name is Blaire. I’m head of security to a man who controls the Russian underworld in Europe. His name is Maksim and he’s my master. He bought me ten years ago and conditioned me with brutality to worship and protect him. And I have … conditioned me with brutality to worship and protect him. And I have protected him. I’ve slain everyone who has tried to do him harm. Everyone but a man he loans me to; a man who threatens to break me and everything I believe in.
You’re going to need a strong stomach and a strong heart to follow my story, because take my word for it, it’s no fairy tale.
“Loved this book! Interesting characters, nonstandard plot, and lots of action! You can feel the connection developing between Charlie and Blaire over time.” ~ New York Times Bestselling Author, Anna Zaires
“…a complex story that delved into the darkness, while pushing hard towards the light.” ~ Trish, Unbound Book Reviews
“Screen worthy 5 star read.” ~ BestSellers and BestStellars Book Blog
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I loved this book, it was so interesting but painful to read as well, Blaire when thru so much and trusted the wrong man and Charlie you did know about until he saw her when she had to live with him then he became her hero, and he had his dark past and present to deal with but with Blaire she learned to live and love with him but her master did not like that, then she learned after he beat her that she learned some secrets about her self. I loved that Charlie was there at the end but it made you want the second book bad , but I loved it !
Anita is a new author to me and this is the first book I’ve read of hers and I love it! If you love dark then this book is for you.
WOW!!! I can’t put to words what I feel while reading this. Just that I need more. You will not be disappointed. Dark, twisted and oh so captivating.
5 amazing Stars
Blaire was mentally conditioned to follow whatever Maksim tells her. She’s like a robot, doing everything to please her master. When Blaire did something that Maksim disapproved she will be punished severely. Maksim is one ruthless master. Everyone fears the wrath of Maksim except Charlie.
Charlie Decena, a well-known crime boss who wants something Maksim owned, Blaire. It seems that Maksim owed Charlie a lot to let him have Blaire for 3 months. Blaire couldn’t believe it. But she didn’t want to disrespect Maksim, so she went with Charlie.
As Blaire spent more time with Charlie, she discovers how at ease she is with him. Charlie shows her nothing but kindness; he gave her freedom to choose what she likes; she can speak what’s on her mind and Charlie respects it. Is it really possible to fall in love with Charlie in a span of 3 months? What will Maksim do if she didn’t go back to him? Can Charlie persuade her to stay? Can Blaire stand-up against her master?
Although there are some scenes that are too graphic even for me that I have to stop for a while before continuing, I totally enjoyed this story. It’s all-consuming, no doubt about it. And with that kind of cliffhanger, I’m going to read book 2 the soonest possible time. Anita Gray definitely a good addition to my go-to author when it comes to the dark romance-themed book.
This book was amazing! I loved every minute, the suspense kept me reading all night!
Anita Gray is a new author to me and this is her debut novel and a good novel at that. The title tell you that it is a dark romance, the blurb tells you that “You’re going to need a strong stomach and a strong heart to follow my story, because take my word for it, it’s no fairy tale.” So going into this book I was expecting a dark and twisted story but that is not what I got. While this is a great read and has a dark theme to it, most of the book is pretty tame as far as some dark and twisted books I have read. There is some things that could cause triggers for readers like abuse and rape. If you read the book without expecting a really dark read then this is an great book and I will recommend it to people who like an edgy read with taboo subject matter and dark undertones. I was left felling a little let down because I was expecting much darker or explicit content, but that might just be my depraved mind. Over all great read with great characters and a strong plot and story line.
I highly recommend this book! You won’t be disappointed 🙂
I simply loved reading this book. It was horror with what happened to Blaire in the past. I couldn’t put the book down. I just kept turning the page to find out what happened next. I’ve already bought the second book in the series and I’m fixing to start reading it now.
So I love this book….I have read it twice already and I am sure I will reread it again. This is a new author to me but she is definitely going on my auto buy list. Couldn’t stop thinking about Blair even when I was done reading it for the second time . The author just sucked me right into the story and I felt like I could see it all happening. Even though the book was a dark romance I am rooting for Blair to get a HEA just have to see what happens in the next book……sigh Hope the wait isn’t too long Definitely worth a read or two lol
A great read for lovers of dark romance, Blaire packs in seduction, danger, and intrigue. Blaire was recruited to the Russian mob at an early age, trained to fear and serve Maksim, but when a new player enters her world–who not only doesn’t fear Maksim, but seems to install fear in him–everything Blaire knows is turned upside down.
5 + Darkness Thy Name Is Blaire Stars!!
Where to start with this review….ok, first off? That cover!! It is possibly the most provocative (in terms of jump-starting the imagination) that I’ve ever seen…not exactly your run-of-the-mill romance novel cover, that’s for sure! Looking at that cover, you KNOW you’re in for a rather dark, disturbing read….but, HOLY MOLY…NOTHING could have prepared me for what I read, for the absolute devastation of my emotions, for my heart shattering into a thousand….scratch that, a million pieces!!! Blaire will rip your heart out (literally), but in some ways she is so darn innocent that she grabs your heart and doesn’t let go! I have to say, Anita Gray warns you in the synopsis for this book that “You’re going to need a strong stomach and a strong heart to follow my story, because take my word for it, it’s no fairy tale” and she was absolutely right!!
I can’t tell you how many times I wanted to END Maksim-Markov (Blaire’s “master”…THE most twisted, sadistic character I’ve ever met!) with my own two hands!! When Blaire meets Charlie Decena, you know right away that he will be a very important character in Blaire’s life, even though SHE would sooner kill him than let him even touch her….but that changes rather quickly after Maksim “loans” her to Charlie for 3 months (or until he gets bored with her)…to do whatever he wants with her, with only one very surprising condition!
This book is one that is going to stay with me for a VERY long time! It’s the type of book where you don’t know if your heart can TAKE any more as it keeps getting shattered over and over again, and yet, you HAVE to find out what happens to Blaire and Charlie, to find out if that bastard Maksim gets exactly what he deserves in the end!!
I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who likes a VERY dark, disturbing read…but fair warning: as Anita says, this is NO fairy tale!
4.5 stars
A really good read, this is my first read by Anita Gray. and it will not be my last.
I was consumed by the story I really liked Blaire.
Blaire was taken when she was young and she was Brain washed to fight and protect Master Maskim.
She will do anything to make sure he is ok.
Maskim is one evil sick man I hated him.
Then comes along Charlie can he break what ever hold Maskim has over Blaire and start tearing her walls down.
this book was really good and i can’t wait for more.
Holy crap, what a freakin’ ride! I don’t even know where to begin to explain how amazing and captivating this book was! I finished it in a day because I just couldn’t put it down!
I have read my share of dark books, but this one totally took me by surprise! Note: it does have certain situations that may not be appropriate for everyone and DEFINITELY not for those under the age of 18!
I’m trying to think of how to explain this book without giving away any spoilers and it’s difficult because everything about this book was incredible. You have your heroine (though she’s a very different kind of heroine) who is a complete badass. She’s, uh, work oriented and knows how to handle herself as well as protect those around her without a second thought. Problem is, she was bought and conditioned from a young age to basically be an assassin. She kills without thinking about it and all because of her Master, Maksim. The same guy who bought and conditioned her to care about nothing and no one but him. Enter Charlie. Maksim loans Blaire to Charlie in order to pay off a debt that he owes and that’s when things begin to get interesting. Charlie works his ass off to break Blaire down. To rid her of her conditioning. As for how the story goes from there? Well you will just have to read it yourself to find out.
I can’t tell you how many times I laughed, cried, or screamed at my Kindle while reading this book. You read books that are submerge you into the story, but I have never gone as deep into a bookverse than I did when I was reading this. The very first page had me hooked and it just wouldn’t let me go. I was completely captivated and I didn’t even care. I even dreamed about it when I ended up falling asleep with only 3% left!
I’ll be honest, since I do pride myself on honest reviews, the blurb doesn’t really do this book justice and, had I not won this book in a contest, I am not sure if it would have convinced me to buy it. BUT I will definitely be looking for part two when it comes out. I am absolutely hooked on these characters and I really would like to see how their story ends!
There were a few spacing mistakes in this copy, whether it was because I received it as straight to Kindle gift or not, I’m not sure, but it didn’t take away from the story in the slightest. I’m honestly still in shock as to how amazing this book was. Like I feel like I just rode a roller coaster for the last several hours and finally got off. My adrenaline is still high. I think Ms. Gray has just become another one of my favorite authors!
5 out of 5 stars (Since 5 is my limit unfortunately)
This is seriously one of my favorite series I have read as of yet Ms. Gray is a very talented author she had me up to all hours reading this book until I finished it I couldn’t go to sleep until I finished it it was that good
Unique !! Great twisted dark romantic history
A dark and emotionally captivating story.
My heart literally broke for Blaire –
Kindness can come in many forms -like love – it can be twisted and crafted with a cruel beauty that enchants even the coldest of hearts
I felt so much anger and helplessness – it has been a while since I “disliked” a character so much and I definitely dislike our protagonist Maksim
Trained in the most brutal but efficient way from childhood to defend her master Maksim at all costs, her devotion and dedication has never wavered – she has never questioned her place nor any orders she has been given – she is his to command
– until Charlie.
Charlie offers Blaire a clarity that causes her to question her reality as well as everything she has ever believed to be the truth.
Heed the warnings – this is full of possible triggers
This was a definite multiple tissues box read
Blaire has changed my life. I do not think I could ever be the same person after reading Blaire (Part 1). I don’t even know where to begin! There are many twists and turns in this Dark Romance. If you’re a fan of Dark Romance I suggesting reading Blaire ASAP! Blaire had my emotions raging all throughout this amazing book! I NEED more Blaire in my life now! Buy and read Blaire now, you wouldn’t regret it!