NOTE: This dark romance thriller contains dark themes, including violence of a sexual and physical nature that could trigger emotional distress in readers.My name is Leon Waid and I have one rule: I refuse to let anyone into my tortured heart.Until Cassie Grant enters my life. In her eyes, I’m imperfectly perfect.Her beauty lures me in. One taste of her skin is all it takes for her to become my … of her skin is all it takes for her to become my addiction, my obsession.
I’m lost in her. I need to make her mine.
Just how far will I go to claim what I crave?
For Cassie, there’s no such thing as too far. I’m not afraid of the dark. Are you?
Brothers After Dark is the prequel to the Brothers After Dark series.
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Oh my god that was such an amazing series. I just love her dark books. I finished both BAD the prequel and Midnight Dark at one go. I could not put them down. The suspense was killing me and I just had to know what happens next. It was dark intense read with lots of triggers. The third book it kept me on the edge of my seat right at the beginning. Guys if you still have not read this series they need to be read in order as I put them down. First book is “Before Dark” where we meet Winston and Jenna. At first I thought it is such a lovely love story between them and then BOOM a twist I didn’t see coming. The second one is about Leon and how Brothers After Dark was founded. I loved Leon’s story so much. I felt so bad for him and all the things he had to go through and then again BOOM another WTF twist. And the third book is…well I don’t want to spoil it for you but I will just say that the book take place in the jail and the things that happens there..really bad things. But who and why is in jail you need to read it and find out yourslef. I love love loved this series. Dori knows very well how to mess up with your brain and leave you wanting more. Coz once you start reading her books you are hooked from page one and you can’t stop. Amazing read and I recommend it if you like dark suspense romantic thrillers.
He never allows anyone into his heart as it is tortured. Then she appears in his life but he knows it would destroy her. Will she go with him? He has a taste and now he wants even more. Will he get even more? See if he will
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When Leon goes off the rails, he REALLY goes off the rails—in fact, he obliterates the entire railroad.
How dark and twisted is this series going to get? If this ominous book is any indication…very.
This tragic romance sets the stage for the “Brothers After Dark” series that follows. What happens with Cassie and Leon in this prequel is heart-wrenching, but the true significance of it is what rises from the ashes. That is where the real monsters lie. This series is going to be brutal and dark AF.
This is one dark prequel! Basically, this story outlines what occurs prior to the formation of the Brothers After Dark club. It is the story of Cassie, a bubbly college student, and Leon, a young man with a tragic history and a tortured life. Cassie & Leon’s story is complete in this prequel. We also meet Walter, whose story will continue. I don’t want to put spoilers here but I was so engrossed in reading, and kept thinking that something is wrong, how is it going to get turned around-totally kept me on the edge of my seat. Looking forward to the next books in the series.
Brothers after Dark is an intensely dark love story. It’s the story of Leon. A man who has was abused for most of his life. He has scars & not just the ones from the burns on his face. No his scars are much deeper & harder to get past.
Cassie is a woman who doesn’t see Leon’s scars & that makes him fall for her very hard. So hard that he is obsessed with her to the detriment of the relationship he wants to have.
I felt deeply for Leon, felt his pain. I felt his happiness when he thought he found love. And then his pain again when it doesn’t work out the way he hoped.
Dori Lavelle’s words conveyed so much. I was pulled in and couldn’t stop reading until I knew the whole story. Riveting and I will be continuing with the series to learn more about the Brothers Dark.
Very dark story that could be a trigger for some. Read the disclaimer before embarking on this journey to see if it’s truly for you.
ONE DARK AND INTENSE READ!!!
Wow! Talk about one from the darkside. This is such an incredible tale that’s as riveting as it is captivating. All the twists and turns, ups and downs, ins and outs, along with a few sharp corners to trip on. With so many unexpected surprises and unpredictable circumstances this bad boy will shake the very foundations you think you believe. This is one action packed, hard hitting, fast paced, nailbiting, spine tingling, heart pounding, pulse racing, page turning thriller that captures your attention from the first sentence until the last word. The drama, intrigue, uncertainty, danger and suspense build throughout as the tension soars. The characters and scenes are written with such realism it really pulls this baby together brilliantly. Dori did a remarkable job bringing this read to life. Fantastic job Dori, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
This book was very dark, I was told by the author. That’s fine, I said, I like dark books. Boy, oh boy was this book dark! And twisted! Leon lived alone due to scars he got when he was 10 years old and completely shunned society because of their cruelty to his disfigurement. He chats with women on line. He meets up with Cassie in a coffee shop accidentally and theirs is like a fairytale romance. Until it isn’t anymore. Leon’s circumstances cause some seen and then some unforseen rips and tears in their relationship. As everything spirals out of control, this prequel explains how the Brothers After Dark Club was formed. The ending leaves you with your mouth open and your jaw on the floor!!.
MESMERIZING! GRIPPING!
A grab you by the throat spine chilling dark twisted read that one you start there’s no stopping until you got the last page and even then you will be pleading for more of this insanely twisted read to continue feeding you more! Edgy, intense DARK, bone chilling twists and adrenaline filled turns! An eye popping lip-biting hot must read that is a dark delicious nibble to this shocking new series!
A stunning intense read!
Brothers after Dark gives us the whys and hows of the making of this group of men.
It starts with the story of Leon and Cassie.
Things go seemingly well with them,until it doesn’t.
The storyline and plot deals with some very real very important issues.
I’m not going to go into what they are so that nothing is given away and readers can appreciate reading for themselves without spoilers.
But I will say is this;how far would one go when they’ve been pushed to their limits?
Who is at fault for the end result?
Ms. Lavelle never fails to deliver outstanding books and in Brothers after Dark she once again gives readers a mind blowing,gripping,thought provoking story!
Brothers After Dark, by Dori Lavelle, is a vivid account of the making of a monster. From being set on fire, abused by his uncle and ordered to his closet as punishment, the voices in Leon Waid’s head set in motion a tale of obsession, hatred and revenge. Although he survived the fire, he was left with a scarred face that caused fear and rejection in his fellow students at Silvercrest. One of his classmates didn’t turn away in disgust and became his object of affection and ultimate obsession. Cassie Grant brought him the first sense of happiness he had experienced in his short life. She loved him and showed him that not all people are heartless and cold. When his obsession goes too far, however, even she is afraid of his intensity. But he needs her and will go to any length to keep her. He has no one to share his deepest feelings with except his online community, The Outcast Forum. His best online friend, Scarface, has helped him through many angst-filled evenings and with their shared fears. Once Leon has fulfilled his ultimate revenge, there is nothing Scar can do to help or save him. Leon had documented his feelings and actions in a manuscript that became the outline and basis for the BAD boys, the Brothers After Dark. The depth of their depravity is boundless. This story sets in motion the corrupt and deviant stories of the members of a secret society devoted to the art of murder. Chilling!
Well, what a story.
This is the prequel to the Brothers after dark series and gives you some background and how they had come to be this society this book tells the story of Leon. a broken man who refuses to let anyone in until he meets Cassie and then the story starts and what a read it is!!! I am not going to give anything away but if you love Dori’s books and have read Before Dark book 1 in this series then THIS book is a MUST read.
Very well written and can’t wait for the next
OMG, I loved this book. It is a book with a dark and twisted story. It shows you how the Brothers After Dark began and it gives you a twisted love story right along with it. I loved Leon and Cassie’s story and how it related to BAD coming about. Leon is a scarred man, his heart and soul are beyond twisted and broken. When Cassie looks at him with those big blue eyes and smiles, he is a goner. She doesn’t treat him like a freak even though his face is scarred. She smiles at him and talks to him like he is just a regular guy. Leon falls for Cassie in that moment and vows that she is his, she just doesn’t know it yet. Grab this twisted love story and then buckle up for the Brothers After Dark Series, cause I have a feeling it will be a dark and twisted ride!!!! Book one is already available and it’s called Before Dark, make sure you grab it after reading this wonderful prequel!!!
Wow. Just wow. Dark, twisted, intense, intrigue. The Queen of dark reads is back with a vengeance. I love Dori’s writing and follow you through the pits of hell for more amazing reads like this! Get in, sit down, get comfortable, shut up and enjoy the dark ride that’ll make your head spin.