From bestselling author Ella Fields comes an all new thrilling, contemporary romantic suspense.Fresh out of college and headed straight for my dream job, I didn’t think things could get any better.Then I met my dream man.In an instant, my happy ever after had begun.The life I’d stumbled into was beautiful, and the man I loved was perfect.But perfection comes at a cost, and I’d slumbered through … cost, and I’d slumbered through all the alarms.
Then I met my nightmare.
The man whose bright eyes held untamed darkness.
The man who disarmed me with his peculiar behavior.
The man whose cold, merciless hands shook me awake.
In an instant, questions started to dismantle my happy ever after.
But whoever said the truth would set you free was wrong.
It wasn’t going to repair the cracks in my naive heart.
It wasn’t going to caress my face with comforting hands and reassure me it was all just a dream.
No, the truth shoved me down a rabbit hole, and I landed in the lair of a real-life monster.
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Bloodstained beauty what a book! something a little different from Ella this time but boy was it good! There were lots of twists and turns and ups as downs but they have you turning pages right to the end to find out what’s going to happen!
Well done Ella on this book a great read!
This was the first book I’ve read from and I still love it so much! I don’t want to say too much about it, it’s better going into it blind because there are a lot of twists and suspenseful moments. It’s soo good; it’s romantic, steamy, suspenseful, action packed, dark, intense, mysterious/has a thriller scenes and is a huge roller coaster. And the male lead, Thomas, is all of the above. Even though he’s like the big bad wolf in Little Red Riding Hood story, you can’t help but love him and root for him. It is kind of like Little Red Riding Hood meets Beauty and the Beast but darker and more suspenseful. I highly recommend it!
Welll damn jus finished Bloodstained Beauty and whoa Ella Fields is an amazingly wicked lady. Wow i was on the edge throughout the whole book and was dying. I was so freaked out what will happen how will it end. Absolute amazing. Love love love itAnother unique superb 5 stars read. Ella’s books are quickly becoming one of my fav.
If you’ve read any of Ella Fields’ books, you’ll find that this one is definitely different than what she usually writes. I have to admit that 50% into the book, I still wasn’t quite sure what exactly was going on, but from the moment that I read the first few pages, I couldn’t put it down because I NEEDED to know. This story is quite the wild ride, and even after a few days to ponder it, I’m still not sure how I feel about it all. Beautifully written, intriguing story.
This author takes the readers on a journey that starts off as a typical romance but instead ends up being dark & mysterious on so many levels. What starts off as a fast & exciting love abruptly halts as unimaginable & devastating secrets are revealed. Coincidentally at the same time someone new manages to insert themselves in their lives, causing a whirlwind of questions to the readers trying to figure out who is the real villain?
The author has once again delivered another brilliant masterpiece. While reading I wasn’t sure who to root for. Two characters who are the complete opposite – one had no choice but to be secretly deceptive with good intentions, and the other was honest & truthful about his dark & violent line of work. Both in love with the same woman, so who will she choose?
I love the author’s style of writing – she has the readers see beyond the words we are reading. The twists and turns are brilliantly done in a way that makes you keep guessing. This is a stay up all night page-turner. Looking forward to her next mind-blowing book!
“Nothing remained. Only empty beauty.”
I love this story so much. One of my favourite dark, romantic suspence stories. It’s amazing.
This story is so different from Ella’s previous stories. It’s so dark and intense. But still held her beautiful words. These characters really pulled me in and wouldn’t let go. I didn’t know what to believe. Very unforgettable characters. I was so obsessed with them. The chemistry was everything. All the twists and turns. I was feeling all the feels. I love this twisted family.
Ella’s writing is always amazing. I love her stories. They are all so different, but Ella always make me fall in love with her beautiful words. I’m a huge fan of this author. This story had excellent writing, with a unique plot. I devoured every page.
“The beauty of this man was stained in blood, but it was still there, drawing me closer with its relentless tugging.”
Have you ever been reading a book and intentionally slowed down reading it so it doesn’t end? Well that’s what I did several times with this book, its that good.
This is the first book I have read by Ella Fields. I FLUV dark books, so when I was told this was a dark book I needed to try out, I jumped right in. I am so glad I did, I kept thinking WTF am I reading? What the heck just happened? How the heck did she just do that. I’m sure there were several more things I yelled while reading this book. Several times I had to put my ipad down and walk away and regroup.
The story of Jem and Thomas is not the typical love story. They aren’t the typical couple, so how could it be? Jem is the fresh out of college school teacher, where Thomas has chosen a career that is not conventional by any means. To watch their friendship and love grow was amazing.
Its hard to review this book without giving spoilers so I will just say it was bloody fantastic and will take you on an emotional rollercoaster that you never want to get off. It was dark, with just the right amount of light in it.
This was my first book by Ella and wow! I’m definitely going to be seeking out more of her novels! This was a fascinating story concept that can best be described in my opinion, as Beauty and the Beast meets Dexter! This story really grabs you by your eye sockets and doesn’t let go until you’ve finished the very last word. I went into this story completely blind and I’m glad that I did because I feel that if I read any reviews that it would’ve ruined the magical spark for me. You don’t want to be spoiled at all, so I recommend not looking into plot points in reviews because that could really take away from the magical essence of this story.
This story is dark, had a bit of an old black and white noir movie vibe going on, which I ABSOLUTELY LOVED! The male character wears a fedora and sharply tailored suits! (Drool!!!!) Give me an old-world leading man any day!!! 🙂 I love old classics and the hero in this story gives off that otherworldly vibe, and there’s a dark atmosphere to this story without going into overly dark territory like some books can. I would definitely describe this story and its setting as having a noir-ish vibe and dark fairytale spin. This story and its characters, as well as its world, really fascinated me and I hope this author writes more stories just like this one because they are both unique and mesmerizing to my senses! Give this story a try, you won’t be sorry! 5 Bloodstained Stars! ***** 🙂
This book was just so dang good. From beginning to end, I love how this author transformed the story. You think your getting a certain kind of story, but you know something is lurking just beneath the surface. I loved the female character Jemima. She was such a treat to read about. I don’t want to say to much about the male characters on this book, but I will say that from beginning to end the sexy times were beyond fantastic. The mystique, the intrigue… It kept me glued to this book! Definitely something different from this author I’ve grown to love, and I’m so glad she wrote it.
Oh this book!!! I was so wonderfully surprised at ALL of the emotions this book made me feel! Without giving any part of this story away, this book is sort of like a modern-day Beauty & The Beast. I loved the heroine, Jemima….she was sweet, bright, compassionate, and an optimist. This girl takes everything life has thrown at her and just keeps on treking through the battlefield. She is a fighter, and at the same time has so much love to give!
This story will shock you at times, and as much as I told myself I wouldn’t fall for the dark twists and turns of it all – I did! And I wanted more of it!! This book is part dark romance and part romantic-suspense, and you will not want to put it down until you have finished. It will surprise you – these characters WILL SURPRISE YOU! It will leave you breathless and you will ask yourself “WHAT just happened?!?” all while wanting more of this dark and passionate tale. This was my first book I have read by this author, and I am officially a fan! Well done E Fields!
This book started off as your usual romance novel, woman meets man – falls in love, then BAM! Ella Fields takes you on twists and turns that include everything from a Fed who’s cheated and will do anything to protect Jemima, to a crazy and twisted serial killer with a heart of gold and an adorable daughter.
I loved this book! It was excellently written, I couldn’t wait to find out what was happening, would she escape? Would she fall in love again? Who would she choose? You will find this page-turning story incredibly hard to put down.
Okay, I won’t lie. I was staring at this cover like Sailor Moon stares at food. Once I moved past the cover and read the blurb, I just knew I needed this. I was thrown straight into the fray hard and fast with the first chapter. Instantly, I was hooked. The more I read, the more addicted I became. This was like nothing I imagined and everything I could have possibly have wanted. I love Jemima. She reminds me a little of me. Care bears and all. However, my attention was diverted away from her and her love life towards someone else. A very handsome, dignified someone. The silent and strong type of man who makes your words evaporate before they even have a chance to leave your mouth.
I can’t go into details about the plot because the story has this incredible flow and I don’t want to reveal anything. But it is unbelievable. This quote continued to stay with me throughout the story: “Are your eyes open, Jemima? Because things are never as they seem.” My eyes were open but maybe they weren’t because each turn of the page had me gasping and questioning all my preconceived ideas. I have read some incredible stories this year but this one is probably the best book I’ve read this year! Gah, I can’t put into words just how the writing weaved around me and enveloped me in its magic. I began to think differently about people and life. Sometimes life isn’t a fairytale but it can be even better. It can be real. If we let it.
Bloodstained Beauty was such a wonderfully thought out story! This is a re-telling of a classic story loved by many. Only in this story the Beast is much worse than the one we see in the classic fairytale. Ella did a wonderful job with this story Part of me wants to love Tom and part of me is left thrown off and it’s hard for me to imagine “little Dove” falling in love with him after everything she learns about him. Regardless this story still ends with a HEA and you get to decide if you too will fall in love with Tom
I loved this book! This was another book that’s been on my TBR for awhile now, and now that I’ve read it, I’m kicking myself for not reading it sooner!
You’ve got the sweet, naive Jemma who just got her first teaching job out of college. The guy who seems to be so perfect for her, Miles. And the very uptight, mysterious father of one of her students, Thomas. But wait… you haven’t even scratched the surface of the story yet! There are so many secrets and lies, surprises you didn’t see coming….I wish I could explain it without giving anything away, but I can’t. So I’ll just say, you want to read this book! It was so good!!
“It was then I realized you could hate and love a person at the same time. You could wish they’d never existed while missing them with a tenacity that scorched your insides.”
Ella Fields debut dark novel in one word Excellent! The twists and turns will knock you for a six! Two sexy men and a little girl to steal your heart!
Jemima has just graduated from college, moves near her childhood home to start working at the local school as a teacher. A chance encounter on her way to work with a sexy landscaper called Miles is about to change her life in ways she never could of imagined. One of her students Lou Lou is the daughter of single father Thomas. She has a personality that will have you charmed quicker than a snake charmer. It must of been a lesson learned from her father, the eloquently spoken and suave dental surgeon.
Jemima is happy with the way her life is turning out, she likes her job and students, she’s happy with Miles. Her father the ex sheriff was untrusting of Miles but that is his job as her daddy isn’t it. Thomas keeps mysteriously appearing, charming her and leaving her questioning things after leaving her cryptic clues. Finding a hidden phone in Miles drawer starts the demise of who they are. Trust is everything in a relationship and now she starts second guessing everything. How can she trust her fiancé and should she trust the man telling her that things are not as they seem? You’ll have to pick up a copy and start reading to find out, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Omg this book was everything and more. I couldn’t put it down and was grumpy when I had to adult. This book continually kept me on my toes. Do yourself a favour and read it asap
I will start my review by saying that I typically do not read dark romances. But, so many fellow readers had recommended this book that I simply had to read it. O.M.G.!!! Bloodstained Beauty literally had me in its clutches from page one. This is by no means your typical romance. Bloodstained Beauty is dark. There is no two ways about it. It is also wonderfully written and I was utterly intrigued and captivated. It is suspenseful, unconventional, carnal and down right creepy, but also tender, romantic and sexy. The characters were well developed and the story was robust and intense. If you are looking for a dark twisty read that will have you aching for every last word then this is a book to add to your TBR. One of my top reads of 2018!
This was my first Ella Fields book. It is the very dark and twisted story of Jem and two mysterious men in her life–Miles and Thomas. Jemma has recently graduated college and is starting her first job at an exclusive private school in the city. She meets and quickly falls in love with Miles but starts to realize that details don’t add up and he’s keeping something from her. Then she also feels an intense attraction to Thomas, the mysterious single father of one of her students. It soon becomes obvious that the two men share a connection and the connection is Jemma. But why do they each want her so badly?
It isn’t often that a book keeps me guessing. I was constantly surprised by the twists and turns. I was a little uncomfortable with the ending but this was a page turner for me.
This story sucked me right in!!!! Dark & twisted and full of surprises! This book will leave you wondering what the hell is going to happen next! Intense characters that are so well written! Ella Fields is truly an author that everyone must read! Go into this one blind and enjoy the crazy ride! 5+++ stars!!!!
*** BOOK REVIEW ***
Title: Bloodstained Beauty
Author: Ella Fields
Reviewed by: Ofa from Tongan Book Lover
Rating: 5 Stars
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Bloody hell. Now, when I say I went into this blind. I mean, I knew absolutely nothing about this book before I read it. As in, the only reason I signed up for an ARC of this book was that I knew this author could write her ass off. And because I went in blind, I think I got to fully appreciate and experience the story. I wasn’t prepared at all. Everything was so unpredictable, when I thought I’d got a hold on the story, a twist would be waiting around the corner, ready to knock me off my feet. It was freaking amazing.
Bloodstained Beauty is a full-length dark romance novel by Ella Fields. A major contrast to her previous works, and a delightful surprise. There isn’t much I can really say without completely spoiling the book, but I can tell you to expect the unexpected. This isn’t your typical fairytale, you won’t see a happily ever after coming and you probably won’t be rooting for the good guy. But that’s okay because the best stories are the ones you don’t see coming.
Holy shit how I loved this book. It was fucking amazing. I was so consumed by this book, I finished it in one sitting. And it’s taken me this long to even write the review because I was so overwhelmed by how flawless it was. There aren’t any words sufficient enough to describe how good this book was. One of my top 10 reads of 2018. Every word has a purpose, every character a crucial point of the story and every emotion well thought out, written to extract the most intense of emotions from each word. I can’t stop gushing over this book without repeating myself over and over again, but bottom line; BUY THIS BOOK! It’s everything you can expect from a dark romance book. While it’s not as dark as I’m used to, it’s the perfect amount for those who want the perfect mixture of darkness and lighthearted romance.
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