For twelve long years, I’ve breathed, I’ve bled for only one thing… men…they’re now three. The fourth—he is the reason they call me Bullseye. They can run, but sooner or later, I’ll find them, just as I did with their friend. They’re already dead…they just don’t know it yet.
My plan was simple until I met her. A fierce tiger who had the power to break my heart. Lucky for me…she can’t break what’s already broken. I am no longer a man because the world is a jungle, and we’re all just animals—ready to tear one another apart.
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I was introduced to Monica James with the All the Pretty Things Trilogy and I have been hooked ever since.
I was given the opportunity to read an early copy of this gem and I was not disappointed. From the beginning this story captures your attention and makes it really hard to put it down. Bull and Tiger really take you for a ride.
Bull and his story just completely tug at my heart strings. And although I love Tiger there were quite a few moments where she really made me angry. But I love when an author can trigger all these feelings in me while I am reading.
I am seriously looking forward (not so patiently) to the next book.
This is absolutely a must read!!
Bullseye will break your heart! Monica James is the master of romantic suspense, and don’t even get me started on her crazy plot twists. My recommendation when reading any of her books is to throw all expectations out the window, and brace yourself for a wild ride that will wreck you in the best of ways. This book ripped my heart out and held it in it’s fragile hands from the first chapter…I’m not sure I’ll ever get it back. With characters that will gut you, making you go back and forth between wanting to yell or cry, all while loving them with your whole heart. Bullseye is a book I recommend clearing your schedule to read, as you won’t be able to focus on anything else until you’ve finished. A beautifully woven and twisted tale by an author that has no shame in stomping on my heart. I need the next book now!
Holy hell, what just happened?! I’m not sure if I should be in awe of Monica’s mind or terrified! Intense and heart pounding, this story was a complete adrenaline rush…once I started, there was no stopping.
Fourteen years ago Bull’s life changed, 12 years ago it changed again…devastating circumstances shifted the course of his life and now he’s seeking revenge.
Lily isn’t living the life she’d hoped for, she’s doing what she has to in order to survive, and hopefully one day, have a better life.
Their attraction is borne out of mutual hate and darkness. Bull tries to steer clear of Lily for her own good, not wanting to unleash the monster within. “Like a butterfly, she is so beautiful, but all I want to do is tear off her wings.” Her stubborn and defiant demeanour makes him feel alive!
Constantly battling heaven and hell, light and dark, good and evil, Bull is complicated, but Lily isn’t afraid of him, she’s attracted to his dark side…”and like a moth to a flame, I am drawn to his darkness.”
The push and pull, the hate and lust makes for some crazy hot sexy heat between these two that is irresistible!
I think I read the last chapter with my mouth hanging open…Mind blown and breath gone! How am I supposed to wait until April 30th for the conclusion?!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
For twelve long years, I’ve breathed, I’ve bled for only one thing….Revenge. Four men took something from me, something which can never be replaced. That one night changed the lives of so many and taught me that monsters are real. But I also learned I’m the biggest monster of them all. Nothing and no one will stand in my way of redemption because those men..they’re now three. The fourth–he is the reason they call me Bullseye. They can run, but sooner or later, I’ll find them, just as I did with their friend. They’re already dead..they just don’t know it yet. My plan was simple until I met her. A fierce tiger who had the power to break my heart. Lucky for me, she can’t break what’s already broken. I am no longer a man because the world is a jungle, and we’re all just animals ready to tear one another apart.
If you are looking for a dark read then you have found one. You will be picking your jaw up off the floor by the time your finish your book. And we can’t for get about how your mind if going to be blown. I could not for the life of me put this book down. There is nothing quiet like an author taking the baddest man in the world and making you fall for them. Bullseye is going to be one of those men and in the book has just been let out of prison and is set on revenge. However you have to wait for a while to find out why. This is a journey of revenge, which you will be wanting him to get and the meeting of him and Lily meeting and falling for each other. However the road is not easy and will have you wanting more. I so can not wait to get my hands on the second book.
Bullseye by Monica James
This story was very gritty and emotional. Bull is a tortured man with a heartbreaking past. After being incarcerated twelve years for murder, he is angry and out for revenge. He is cold and evil. Nothing will stop him. That is until he meet Tigerlily. She is beauty and innocence. A distraction he doesn’t need.
The pain, need, hunger, hate and lust between these two was undeniable. So intense. Tiger is dealing with her own struggles and past. She doesn’t need the complication that is Bull. Bull’s world is dark and empty. Inside him is a caring heart. He just need some help to find it.
If you want to fall into sin, why not do it with Bull.
This is the first book in a duet and ends in a cliffhanger.
Monica James you never cease to slay me!
Bullseye broke me, pained me, tortured me, swooned me, sinfully seduced me and had me on fire thoroughly till I could not stand it anymore and fell in love hard for him!
This book is hella twisted! Be prepared to have your mind OFFICIALLY blown away!
Sinfully A must read Top 2020 book!
I need book 2 like NOW!
This book is all kinds of hot, sexy, sinful and dark! And sooo twisted!
Outstanding book by Author Monica James!
5 popped!
Bull has one mission now that he’s out of prison – avenge his brother’s murder. Nothing and no one will stand in the way of that mission. Until Tigerlily dances her way into his life and makes him actually feel, brings him out of the numbness he’s been drowning in since his brother’s murder. But when a mind boggling revelation rocks both of them, it becomes obvious anything that may have been between them is no longer. Will she continue to stand in the way of his mission, will she become his enemy, too?
Damn…Monica James’ writing is always pretty intense, but Bullseye takes it a shade darker, and quite frankly, I loved it! I knew it wouldn’t end pretty, and it didn’t, and now I’m anxiously awaiting book 2!
WOW! What a ride! This book, Bullseye, had me holding my breath the entire time. This multi-layered, twisted tale starts off with a blaze of fire making your heart beat wildly in anticipation of what’s to come. It’s dark. It’s gritty. It’s raw. It’s completely addicting. The characters, the plot and the intensity of feels… all of it was off the charts.
Bull (Cody) is a complex and angry man. A man shrouded in a heavy, painful past that leads him to a life of vengeance. His demons haunt him, making him unapologetically savage at times. He is hard. He is cold. He is brutal. But under all of that seething rage is a cesspool of bleeding grief and pain. It’s impossible not to feel for him. You hurt for all that he’s endured.
For twelve years he plotted the perfect plan to exact revenge on the men who tore his family apart. But meeting Tiger (Lily) certainly wasn’t part of the plan. She is beautiful, sassy and fierce, and she evokes in him feelings that he’s never felt before. She breathes life back into his cold black heart. But will she become collateral damage in his quest for retribution?
The plot is fast-paced and thrilling. Monica truly writes with an intensity that is riveting. She is an immensely talented author. I was glued to every word, every page, devouring it as quickly yet as slowly as possible. And that ending left me reeling. I most definitely need the next book stat. I can’t wait to see how the rest of their story unfolds. 5 stars for Bull, Tiger and Bullseye!
BULLSEYE by Monica James is the 1st bk in The Monsters Within Duet . This is Bull (Cody) and Tiger (Lilly)’s story.
This story is multifaceted with many twisted layers. It’s raw, dark, emotional, intense , forbidden, steamy, gritty, gripping, …oh it’s so much and then some + its that rollercoaster ride that takes you on quite the journey. Without giving anything away, get ready for Bull and Tiger’s all consuming ride. Full of revenge, betrayal, beauty, danger, pain, hope, sparks, monsters, twists, turns, and that “epic” cliffhanger of an ending which has me dying for book 2!!! Bull is this character who really is one that you don’t want to like but somehow that “monster ” wins you over; Tiger is that character who feels the pull of the Bull..what happens next? Can’t wait to find out. Ms. James has written a fascinating and thrilling story that will have readers on the edge of their seats while at same time, being pulled in by the sizzling chemistry.
My Rating: 4.8 stars *********
ARC REVIEW
If Monica James hasn’t shot the literal bullseye with this book, I don’t know who has.
‘Bullseye’ by Monica James is book one in the ‘Monsters Within Duet’. As per all of her books, you can expect a dark and twisted work of heart, one so powerful to corrupt your soul, infiltrate your mind and make your heart go faster than you ever thought possible.
This is an intriguing story filled with anger, pain, hatred, lust and most of all, hope for revenge. Every character plays an important part in this story, every good person, every sinner, every snake and every Devil incarnate has a role that will complete and complement this amazing story.
I personally love the author’s ability to story tell. From previous books, I had already fallen in love with the way she uses words and her ability to make you feel every single word she uses, but I think ‘Bullseye’ has definitely peaked my expectations.
The way she is able to make you feel everything the characters are feeling (and I mean everything), from every little gasp to every thought, to every moment of fear is truly something wonderful, something you have to go through to fully understand the extent it reaches.
This is a destructive book for your soul in the best way possible, a dark tale of a man seeking revenge and a woman doing her best to survive; a book that will end you from the inside out, one so good yet so wicked the lines between good and bad become blurry, leaving you in the dark only being able to feel. And even when you put down the book, I assure you, you will never fully escape this world, and you won’t even want to escape.
Bull is a complex man who had to grow up way too fast and whose actions determined and forged who he is today. He is a skilled fighter and an even skilled killer with only one thing on his mind. Revenge.
He is ruthless and unapologetically him, he lives by his own rules, on his own accord, and on his own intricate path.
He is the epitome of what a bad boy looks like, full of piercing (every.freaking.where.), body covered in tattoos with a particular taste for blood, pain and brute force. He is commanding in every sense of the word, a true alpha male with rough edges, a permanent scowl, and a nonexistent filter between brain and mouth.
Lily, or Tiger, is a little firecracker, a ballbuster, spitfire of a woman. She is a stubborn woman right down to her very core, a little bit of a brat when she wants to be, someone with a helluva lot of backbone, who does not let anyone tell her what she should or should not do, especially a brute animal like Bull.
She is her own person, one with claws she isn’t afraid to use and sharp teeth she isn’t afraid to show.
She is an extremely talented dancer, a loving person, an unapologetic woman who isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and do everything she can to survive and protect her loved ones with all she has.
This isn’t your usual love story, and if you thought it was I beg you rethink everything, this is a violent and unique story of two people who are bad for each other, who should stay away from each other but who challenge each other to no end, causing this surreal magnetism between them to grow and grow until it finally explodes. And God help the poor souls that are in the vicinity when this atomic soul finally shatters.
This is a hard, dark novel that will hunt you in your dreams, nightmare and even when you are away.
An intense and incredible book you will never forget, the biggest hit of adrenaline you’ll ever get and the strongest emotions you’ll ever feel, all wrapped up in a broken package with a luring cover and a battle between heaven and hell inside.
5 STARS
Monica James hit the mark with Bullseye!!!
One of my highly anticipated reads of 2020 that exceeded expectations! It’s dark, dirty, complete with secrets and vows of revenge. I freaking LOVE it! The chemistry between ‘Tiger'(Lily) and ‘Bull'(Bullseye) is raw and animalistic.
“Tiger is savage. And her darkness dances with mine.”
Bull and Lily’s connection is so carnal and powerful that it will surely entice readers to devour the words from beginning to end. I am still in awe of this book… be prepared for a book hangover!
“This is me. A coldhearted bastard. A depraved animal.”
Ms. James pulled my strings or better yet ‘the red ribbon’ and tied me up in knots. I am eagerly awaiting the final book in The Monsters Within Duet. Bullseye by Monica James transcends pure EPICNESS and will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
Dead Y’all!! This book has left me Dead. I’m talking my jaw dropped, heart in my stomach, dread filled and sweating. I’m torn apart, in the best and worst of ways.
Mesmerized by Monica James and her brilliant written words. Words that have the ability to gut me, get my heart racing with utter lust for these characters, words that make me fall in love with some while simultaneously plotting the deaths of others. I’m walking away after reading this first book in the Monsters within duet feeling like I have literally been through one of the biggest emotional smack downs EVER, and there was adorable Monica armed with a laptop typing away as she delivered punch after punch.
These fantabulous characters, this whole book entirely was so unique and different from anything I’ve read. Holy Hell Yall! Bull ”Bullseye” aka Cody Bishop is this tattooed gorgeous beast of a man. But inside this beast is a beautiful, but broken boy. Forever changed by one night when he was still a young teenager, this one tragic event changed the entire trajectory of his life, who he became. He sets out on his one goal of making the people responsible for that tragedy pay.
What he didn’t expect was to find Tigerlily “Lily” along his journey to serve up justice. This man y’all. My poor heart. I swear I died like five times during this book. Of a broken heart. I loved Bull, I wanted him to look in the mirror and see what Lily, and Lotus and Venus saw. What I felt about him. I wanted him to be the ultimate tale of triumph come from tragedy. There’s still time and I’m holding out hope. He’s not in a good spot right now though.
Lily is beautiful and sassy, strong and intrigued by Bull, but she’s hiding some of the most important details of her life. She finds him irresistible, yet irritating, and challenging. In her job she’s never encountered a man that didn’t want her advances and so he’s an enigma yet she can’t help but to be drawn to him.
When things keep happening that cause her to lean on him will she just be setting herself up for rejection or will she finally get this stubborn “Bull” to break down his walls and open up to her? Lily has got some devastation headed her way. Torn between the past and the present she is caught up in the middle of a battle she isn’t even aware of and I’m so worried for her and Jordy. She will have to be stronger than ever. I need everything to workout for her too!
When the most parts of both of their pasts come back to haunt them will it bring them closer together or tear them apart? GAH! You guys I can’t say more because I refuse to give anything away, but I will say there is such a web of secrets and lies. The suspense and angst is crazy. I had feelings about a third of the way in that something like this was going to go down and still holy crap when it did, I still was like “WTF is happening?!?!” The way this author weaves so many details together is pure magic.
Told in dual POV , going from present time to the past it flows flawlessly between. You can literally feel everything. You can imagine the sights, sounds, you feel every emotion in the characters right along with them. So get your tissues, wine and chocolates ready. BTW, You might want to bumper guard your kindle cause you might throw it a time or two warning y’all it’s going to be phenomenally crazy! I can’t wait for the conclusion. I’m counting the days! You will be counting right along with me as soon as you finish this MUST READ!!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book!
My Cr8zysockbookblock blog wrap up for this book!
– Dark fans, this for y’all dawgs!! This starts off with you knowing something has happened to your boy Bull!! if you are looking for some sweet, sappy love story. This ain’t it. Yes, there was Insta-draw to each other, an instant connection, but they fought it! There is a connection between them that made their situation fated for them to meet. IMO and this book star wise I can’t just give it five stars y’all. It is so far beyond the five stars realm it would plague my heart to only give it five. Plus it’s my blog and imma do what I want to!!
-The fact that they fought like hell not to give in to temptation for so long made this so much hotter when they finally threw down. HOLY god!! So many times I didn’t know if they were about to fight or well… um you know!
Cliffhanger Warning- BIG Cliffy Baby!! Be ready to set that count down for book two.
Trigger Warning-This does have gang/fight and flashback scenes that are graphic and could be considered triggers for some. If you have concerns you can PM for more information
This is DEPRAVITY, this is DARKNESS, this is so freaking hot it will make your soul BURN!!!
Bullseye hit his target and left me breathless for where this series is heading.
Another eye opener from Monica James that shows us Love is different just like us people it comes in a lot different forms that works for different types of people but when two souls meet they recognise there mate instantly and no matter how much you fight it, there need wins. That is until that need becomes dangerous and as Bullseye always says he’s definitely “no Prince Charming”!
Another absolute masterpiece that takes us in a mind altering roller coaster of emotions that left me conflicted and excited for more from Bullseye and Lilly because I get the impression this is just the start of something truly amazing!
I liked this book but I didn’t LOVE it. It was good and kept my interest but I just didn’t connect with the characters like I would have liked.
That said, Bullseye is still a really good read, and I definitely want to read book two. Clearly, readers are loving this book. So if you’re into angsty, sexy, darkish reads, you’ll want to grab this one.
Mind freaking blown! Take all my stars because Bullseye owned me! I’ve been anticipating Bullseye for quite some time now and holy fck Monica James did not disappoint. Bullseye and Lily have wicked chemistry. She is feisty and holds her own against Bullseye’s asshole persona. This book is epic and is full of so much angst, passion, darkness and secrets. This book will consume you and just when you think the story is gonna end Monica throws you for a loop and you find it’s just the beginning as she leaves you anticipating book 2! I. Have. No. Words! Monica slays you with Bullseye, the story and the character!
I received an ARC of this for an honest review.
This is my first book by Monica James and I am addicted to her writing. Once I finish this review, I plan on going to my TBR and adding ALL the books by her that I can because this one hooked me in and refused to let me go from the very beginning. I have no words for how intense it was and how much it made me feel. But I will say that the intensity is beyond what any other book has done to me thus far.
I can understand Bull, in a sense. I can see why he is doing what he is doing. Some of his actions really upset me, but otherwise, I get it. I do. His path for revenge leads him to one thing he didn’t quite account for – a girl.
Lily is a freaking force of nature. This girl set my soul on fire from the moment she entered the book and I couldn’t help but want to know everything about her. I am so glad we get multiple perspectives throughout. It really helps me know more about the characters and their backstory.
Since this is a new release, I won’t give anything away. I will say that if you can’t stand a cliffhanger… don’t get this until the next book releases. Because the cliffhanger will literally leave you on the edge of your seat wanting to know what happens next.
The intensity of this book, along with the details Monica wrote, had me feeling as though I am right there with them, seeing and understanding everything so much more as it came to life right in front of me.
Five stars for this intense thrill ride that will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time, from start to finish.
Monica James is a master of f*cking with our heads. She delivers some of the best WTF moments no matter the story she’s telling.
Bullseye is a man out for blood. He’s been a tortured soul for twelve years. The only thing good in his life was ripped away from him. The only thing that will make it all right is making them pay.
He wasn’t expecting anything to break his focus but his little tiger did just that.
And true to her style, Monica James doesn’t make anything easy for anyone – the characters or the readers.
If you like it dark and rough, you need this! It’s intense and Bull is DELICIOUS! I want to go on and on about this book but to do so would give away spoilers and ruin the build up and the suspense!
Just know it’s a duet so you won’t get all the answers just yet.
This is gritty and dark and passionate and so good! I couldn’t put it down. Bulls is out for revenge and everything he has gone through is what made him the man he is now. But then Lily comes into the picture and you could feel the tension off the page as you were reading them. I only wish I didn’t have to wait for the next book.
“Bloodlust and revenge drive my demons, and all they want to do is cause pain because misery loves company. I want to watch the world burn with me. But the monster inside me has always lingered. It was just waiting for the right moment to slither out of hell.”
Ok, breathe. I need to calm the hell down because even though it’s been 2 days since I finished Bullseye, I’ve just been looking back through the 100’s of quotes I highlighted and now I’m all hot and bothered again!
Bull. This man. He is dark, dangerous, revenge driven, full of pain and demons, he can’t see the good in himself but HOLY HELL did I love him. I just want to hug him!
“Like a butterfly, she is so beautiful, but all I want to do is tear off her wings.”
Lily. Her life is has been hard but all she’s ever done is put other people first, to help them and work her ass off. When fate brings Bull into her place of work, sparks fly. She should be afraid of him.
“His darkness dances with mine.”
She should want to run in the other direction. But we all know that some girls are sucked in by the devil. They feed off of the monsters and that’s exactly what Lily did with Bull. She saw his worth and tried to make him realise he was more than his revenge.
Monica’s writing was beautiful, captivating and I just couldn’t read fast enough. Yes I figured out the twist at the end but in no way did that detract from the book or my enjoyment.
Bullseye is dark, it’s gritty, it’s full of twists and turns and OMG moments. If you have triggers then please read the trigger warning before going in as there are some quite graphic scenes that I loved (because I’m fucked up ) but some others may not enjoy.
Be prepared for Monica to fuck you over with that cliffy though…
“Be careful what you wish for. I’m not the Prince Charming in your story.”