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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4.5 Stars
“I wasn’t equipped for this. I didn’t foresee this. I couldn’t walk away from this.”
Referring to the quote above: THAT’s exactly how I felt as soon as I turned the first pages of this book and now, right after finishing it, I still feel the same: Ella Fields has gone dark and I really like it!
“You’ve tasted my lips, and I yours. You can lie with your words, but what will it cost your heart?”
Bloodstained Beauty is a modern and dark version of Beauty and the Beast. One that will capture you right away, a page-turner par excellence! Thrilling, grabbing, twisted, something you’d never expect from this author. But she made her homework, let me promise this to you. If she continues the path like this, she’s becoming the new queen of the dark in no time!
“Oh, sweetheart don’t overthink it; it’s just your heart and my heart learning to beat to the sound of eternity.”
All characters perfectly drafted and executed, the right amount of teasers with perfect timing. The unexpected twists, the angst, the chemistry and some really steamy scenes complete the picture of this dark romance.
“You’ve colored my entire world, and if you leave it – leave me – you leave me black and white all over again.”
Is this book kind of sick? Yes, a little. But that’s what we all love about dark romance, isn’t it?
No matter how much you try, you won’t be equipped for this. You won’t foresee this. And you definitely won’t be able walk away from this.
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Bloodstained Beauty is best read if you go into it completely blind–I did and it made my reading experience all the more exciting and kept me reading late into the night.
I have to stay it’s a good thing I got my copy of the book during the weekend because I would’ve called in sick to finish it because I HAD TO KNOW what’s going to happen next. I have got to hand it to Ella Fields because she always writes very unique stories where she takes a well known tropes and twists them in unexpected ways.
The story began with a bang and then we got introduced to the major players in the novel. We were getting many lose threads and I was like, where is Ella taking this story? So, I kept feverishly reading and we get our first BIG twist and it took the story in a completely different direction than what I was expecting. But, the turn the story took was fantastic! As we get more information and the threads start weaving together, you finally start to work things out, but just when you thought you figured it out the story takes another turn. I loved being surprised because as a voracious reader of romance, I can often predict what will happen next but not in Bloodstained Beauty–I was left guessing pretty much for most of the book which was great!
I enjoyed all of the characters–some I liked more than others and others I want to kick in the nuts, but they were all interesting on their own. There is this one character I especially loved who was giving me creeper vibes at first, but then they became my favorite in the end. There were some very swoon-y lines in this book, some steamy moments, some dark moments, and also humor. If you’re a long time reader of Ella Fields, Bloodstained Beauty is darker in terms of events that happened than her previous books but, trust me, all the things you love in an Ella Fields novel are still there.
My one big issue with Bloodstained Beauty was insta-love so I couldn’t give it the full five stars, but it was highly entertaining and I devoured it very quickly. I’m hoping this won’t be the last time we see these characters and Ella will write more books set in this world.
I haven’t read a book this quickly in a while–I couldn’t put it down and basically read it in two sitting! Overall, Bloodstained Beauty was a fast-paced read full of twists and turns that was very entertaining. Pick it up if you’re in the mood for a light thriller with a heavy dose of romance.
This is not like any other book I have read by Ella but it was so deliciously dark. I absolutely loved the twists/turns and the characters. I think she did an amazing job developing these characters and the story line so it really left me not knowing what was about to be thrown at me.
Flabbergast: verb (used with object): to be overcome with surprise and bewilderment; astound.
People, be prepared for a mind bending read. I was totally blown away at this story! It hits all genre spectrums; romance meets mystery meets thriller while being creepy all the same. This is a case where love resides yet the sinister abides. When I picked this book up, I cold not put it down. This was a one-day read for me. If I could give it 10 stars, that would be my rating!
Stories from this author have a tendancy to come alive in your hands and in your head. This was different than her other stories, and an absolutely fantastic read. I can’t go into detail because this is a story that you really and truly want to go into totally blind.
Page after page was met with more mystery and the unknown. I was up until the wee hours of the morning finishing this story and I am bereft at finishing it so fast. Why is it the best stories you finish fast and want more, while some others take forever to read and you want them to end?
The ending left me at odds with myself. I felt happy yet sad and tangled in right vs. wrong. But I can’t describe why without giving things away. You will question your beliefs and your morals by the end. What you thought you felt in the beginning will not stay true at the finish. This is defintiely one for the ‘books’ and NOT to be missed. This will resinate in your mind long after you reach ‘The End.’
With Bloodstained Beauty, Ella Fields has made it clear that she can write any genre she wants, and it will be absolutely amazing!
Fans of Ella’s previous works clearly know that this is a book that is outside of her comfort zone. I for one, want Ella to spend as much time outside of her comfort zone as possible!
This book has it’s dark and gritty moments for sure, but always throughout you know the book is quintessentially Ella. It has twists, turns, and all the angst you could want, just like all of her other books.
I would love, love, love to share my thoughts on the story, but anything I can think of to say would be a spoiler. And this is the type of book you definitely want to go into knowing absolutely nothing. Trust me on that.
All you need to know is who wrote this book. One click this, and anything else by her that you haven’t read. She does not disappoint.
One of the best of 2018
What do you do when one of your favorite authors divulges a secret about writing something that is very different than her other books? You read it of course. While she might have been afraid of stepping off the precipice and falling into the unknown abyss below, I wasn’t for her. I knew, like everything she writes, would be done with her typical style and flair and would knock me out of my socks. And she did.
There is just something about this author that speaks the language of my soul. She truly is the epitome of being a unicorn. Not the sparkly, rainbow pooping kind, but the kind that makes a person ponder whether they are real or not. She is magic and this book showcases her innate ability to tap into the minds of the reader and leave them begging for more. I need her words the way that I need air.
I am not going to mention names or give any indication of the plot in this story because it would ruin the story. Go in blind. Trust me on this. It will make sense as you read it to not have all the answers of who is the good guy and who is the monster. Not everything is as it appears and not every fairy tale ends the way that we are taught as small children.
I hope that this author continues on with writing from this series there was a character I really wanted to know about. If not, regardless of what she writes I hope that she discovered with the release of this book that she could write anything and I (and so many others) will follow along and gobble up all of her words. She is truly exceptional.
There’s just so much to say, and I don’t want to give anything away and spoil the ride for anyone!!!
5 Little Dove STARS!!!!!
Personally, I loved the vagueness of the blurb for this one, so I do not wish to expand on it in this review. The mystique of the blurb, only enhances the hair raising feeling one experiences while reading the book. It is a story to be Felt, not merely read and consequently immediately uninstalled from your Kindle. It is written with the intent to heighten your emotions, so give in and surrender already! It’s worth it.
GAH…..my emotions are all over the place, and I am in awe of her words!! I feel as if Ella has taken a rusty rake to my heart. The way she tells a story, gets under your skin in the best of ways. Her characters imbed themselves in you, and won’t let go.
“The beauty of this man was stained in blood, but it was still there, drawing me closer with its relentless tugging.”
Ella Fields kept me feverishly flipping pages all weekend with this mesmerizing romantic suspense plot.
One thing is for sure: Where She Leads, I Will Follow!
With this book, Ella proved that not only can she consistently deliver to her devoted fans, a remarkably memorable and emotional storyline sure to wreak havoc on your heartstrings, but my
favorite Gut Punching Queen down right excels at the dark-n-dirty!!
If you have a weakness for the bad boys, get ready to double down as you meet Milo and The Sculptor.
“Don’t let him touch it again.”
Que full body shivers, as two men go all out to win a heart neither may actually deserve.
It’s sinfully delicious, and breaks out of the romance norm.
Warned that this book would be much different than her usual material, I could not wait to see what she had in store for us this time. Blind trust baby! Not in my wildest dreams, did I imagine the angsty, edgy, raw, and freaking gritty greatness that consumed me like a wildfire traveling across dry brush in Southern California once I cracked this puppy open.
Holy Mother of All Plot Twists and Anticipation!! The story of Miles Fletcher, Jemima Clayton and Thomas Verrone will take you on an Epic journey that raises questions and blurs the fine edge of where light meets dark, and where right meets wrong. I want to tell you to prepare yourselves for what awaits you, but my evil heart laughs, Because YOU CAN’T…LOL!
It’s THAT mind blowing!!
Some of my favorite stories of all time are the ones that give me a measure of unpredictability, and Ella did that in spades with Miles, Jemima, and Thomas and the paths they chose. I adored Jemima for being her own person, and staying true to herself, no matter what others may think. She epitomizes the heroines that I crave reading about: funny, headstrong, smart, fierce, feisty, and courageous.
Even when she was afraid, she didn’t ignore the fact that she felt a pull towards “him”. I was on the edge of my nail biting seat concerning Miles and Thomas!! The not knowing how their stories would pan out was KILLING ME. UGH…..Ella can be CRUEL y’all. lol
I have no idea how Ella came up with this story, I just know that I’m so glad she did. I applaud her for taking her frustratingly evil (love you Ella), wildly talented, and mad writing skills to new heights with this book. She is an automatic one-click status worthy author!! There is no risk with her stories, only rewards.
Excellent writing, Unique plot, Well developed & Intriguing characters ~Highly recommend!
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“Benevolent tenderness oozed from his heart even as blood and violence tainted his soul.”
Holyyyyyy shittttt. I just finished reading Bloodstained Beauty and WOW. I’m sooooo happpy with how it ended. Honestly Bloodstained Beauty kept me on my toes the ENTIRE time while reading. This is one of those books where you’ll have a million questions, and up until the ending you have no clue what’s going to happen. I like to say that for the most part I can guess endings, or what is going to happen, but I honestly had no idea where this was headed. Obviously I had my guesses, or my ideal ending, which I was left veryyyyy satisfied.
Ella’s writing is on point. The angst in this book was KILLING me at times. It really was such a good book!! There’s not much I can say without revealing spoilers so what I will say is if you like a book with suspense and filled with angst, Bloodstained Beauty is the book for you!
Ella, I can’t wait to see what else you have in store for us readers <3
Bloodstained Beauty is not like any of Ella Fields previous works. With that said, there are authors you trust implicitly to take you on a journey that is unconventional, intriguing and completely captivating. Bloodstained Beauty is that story and Ella Fields is that author. She somehow manages to know exactly what you need and consistently delivers on every level. Ella’s words are like a drug, she’s my dealer and I can’t wait to get my next fix.
This story is edgy and dark, yet in the same breath it’s sweet and emotional. You will cringe, you will swoon and fall in love. There are heart pounding moments and touching actions that will melt your soul. The characters are complex and will easily weave their way into your heart. There are plot twists you don’t see coming, your heart will be frantic with the need to know what’s going to happen next and when you do, you’re gasping for air with shock and excitement. Rest assured you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough. I read this book in one sitting, my need to have every one of my questions answered about this delicious, twisted romance took precedence over all else. If you are looking for a romance that will take you out of your comfort zone and have you reevaluating what a hero means to you, Bloodstained Beauty is a must!
This is a different kind of love story.
It’s a little dark. There’s a bunch of twists and turns that had me flip flopping on how I wanted this story to go. It challenged my conventional feelings about what love is and who deserves to have it. I adored the characters. The plot is intriguing and unique. And I was so completely happy with how it ended. It’s a refreshing change from some of the predictable types of stories out there.
I have no words I’m in total shock never expected a book like this from this author.. BUT.. let me tell you this book is amazing! It’s the edge of your seat, nail biting had me turning the pages pacing even while reading it wanting more and more. You will be shocked even gasp at parts but definitely will fall in love with the monster well I did! Read this with a open mind and remember love comes in many ways and someday you might just fall in love with someone you least expect. 5/5 stars definitely a favorite of mine
If the aptly titled Bloodstained Beauty didn’t give you that ominous feeling, the opening pages will. Tossed into a world of romance and intrigue the story is captivating with Ella Fields’s great writing and storytelling.
It’s fascinating how quickly you get hooked. So many different things going on, the story so edgy, the pages turn quickly with ease.
I’m not going to give anything away. To get the full enjoyment of the story, you need to go in with as little as possible and trust that you will get the very best from Ella Fields. She has fast become one of my favorite authors and Bloodstained Beauty is another example of why
Holy FREAKING moly! Bloodstained Beauty by Ella Fields was absolutely BRILLIANT and is one of those totally unexpected reads. You all know what I am talking about, the kind of story that will take you completely by surprise and leave you speechless time and time again throughout. Although I have read a few books from this author previously (her books are BEYOND amazing and you all should totally go one-click them ALL…like right now), nothing could have prepared me for this story. Seriously I had no idea the journey I was about to take, but let me just say that it was one of THE BEST I have been on in a long time.
This was a stunningly beautiful read that had me swooning and left me breathless page after page. I was completely captivated by every word of this story. These characters and the original storyline CONSUMED me wholeheartedly and will certainly do the same thing for you. Fans of romantic suspense will fall head over heels in LOVE with this story and find themselves a new favorite book boyfriend. I would tell you all the reasons why I love him, but then I would ruin the experience so just TRUST ME!
6 “Little Dove” Stars
I am at a loss for words. I am transfixed. I am hypnotized. I am in a state of being so immersed by a book that I don’t want to leave the safety of it’s words. I don’t think I’ve ever been this obsessed about a book or its characters or a story as much as I am over Bloodstained Beauty. I didn’t want to say goodbye. I wanted to live within these pages for as long as possible.
This is so unlike anything Ella has ever written, such a change of pace from her previous books. But OMFG was it epic! It was something so new and exciting and had me jonesing.
Bloodstained Beauty is masterful. Filled to the brim with suspense and darkness. The plot twists had me gasping and holding on to anything in my reach. My heart was palpitating in overdrive at the twists and turns this story took. My nerves were through the roof and I was on the edge of my seat anticipating what would happen next. I was a mess, but an overly excited mess. It had me clutching my heart nonstop. This story, my gosh it was every bit tantalizing. I’d devour it again and again in a heartbeat.
“He” who shall not be named was addicting. I fell right through the rabbit hole over this beast of a man. He was different, but I gravitated to that. I was hooked right from the beginning. One of my favorite characters Ella has ever written! I loved, loved, loved him!!!
And yes, I know I haven’t said the characters’ names or the plot, but it just adds to the mystery. You see, it’s best for the reader to go into this book as blind as possible. Trust me, to experience this glorious book in its entirety is that much more fulfilling.
Bloodstained Beauty was everything I didn’t know I needed. My emotions were thrown in every which way. It only added to the intensity that this story is. I lived and breathed this story. It took me on such a wild ride, but I embraced it. And once I reached the end, I craved and desperately needed more. It was addicting and it’ll take some time to come down from this high that this book left me in.
READ THIS BOOK! READ THIS BOOK! READ! THIS! BOOK!
Mrs Ella Fields this book is beyond AWESOME! You were born to write. Whatever style you choose contemporary romance, young adult or dark romance your words are GOLD! My emotions were put through the ringer I was at the edge of my seat from start to finish!! Your characters and storyline had me intrigued from the get go. This book is easily one of the best that I have read this year!! I would recommend this author with my eyes closed. Take a chance on this book you will not be disappointed! Great job Ella!!!
Vavava boom! When the monster is the ONE!
Gaaah I tought I love Ella Fields with all her angst, sweet, beautiful romance but dang it she threw me a curved ball with this one!
Her first dark romance, she said.
Me…blah!
Her angst for her readers acceptance of this new side of her, she said.
Me…blah!
At this moment I don’t even care what genre she write, she can even Re write the yellow pages and I’ll read it! Cause dang it Ella Fields, you sure can write!
Would love to say more about this book but I’ll be blabering spoiler then. So I’m just gonna say, I love Ella’s darkness cause it still have the sweet side of her writing style. Definitly love the characters. And the plot. And the ending…. Swoooon
And the steamy scenes! Gurrrl…. I need more of your darkness!
This is one of those “What did I just read?!” books! Love all of Ella Fields’ books and this was different. In a great way. Holy angst. Hang on for a ride!!! Freaking loved it!! Go in blind!!
She has done it again!!!
This story. Y’ALL. This story is ABSOLUTELY amazing. This is the writer’s first foray into Dark Romance and let me tell you – It’s absolutely one of the BEST I’ve read! Holy CRAP is this book amazing!!!
Ella has always had this way of pushing my personal limits and changing my thought process while reading… And this time is absolutely NO. DIFFERENT. I really don’t know if I’ll ever be the same! I honestly can’t believe it’s over and I’m actually kind of sad… I’m not sure what to do with my life now…
The writing is unashamedly perfect. Ella has pushed herself outside of her comfort zone and absolutely OWNED it.
This one has made it into my Top 5 reads this year. Hands down! You need this book. Now. Go one click it!!!
I can never get enough of Ella Fields’ words. Once again this 10 star read was EVERYTHING!!! Just when I thought I had the story figured out, that notion quickly dissolved with twist and turns I was not expecting. This story went completely left field in the best way. Love, Lust, Vengeance and Steamy are just some of the words I can come up with to describe this book. In my opinion it was written with a poetic tone, that had me yearning for more. I didn’t expect a beautifully broken, sweet as pie monster to tug at my heart strings.
You know when you finish a book and you are unable to mentally step away from the story, and you ache to return to the pages and the characters, that you have just read something truly phenomenal.
That is Bloodstained Beauty.
Ella Fields has once again proven herself to be a multidimensional talent and masterful storyteller by stepping into the shadows with this dark romance.
In her previous books, via romantic angst, she has dabbled somewhat with suspense but not with this level of intrigue and nail biting drama.
Like a vigorous game of Tug of War, your heart and conscience are pulled from pillar to post in this story. In fact, I’ve been on roller coasters that haven’t thrown me around as much as this has, and still I was willingly barrelling headlong into it’s twists and turns.
How to truly describe this story without giving anything away?
Think dysfunctional, despicable and unconscionable yet at the same time its reverent, tender, carnal, luminous and surprisingly comedic all at once.
It’s a stunning lesson in moral contradiction.
At it’s core this is a tale of unconventional, unconditional love.
Do go in blind. Unbiased and unencumbered by your beliefs and morals, and enjoy the blurred lines between right and wrong.
And as Thomas says, “Are your eyes open…Because things are never as they seem.”
5 Glorious Dark stars!