From the international bestselling author comes a raw, intense romance that will leave you on the edge of your seat. He took everything I had to give. And now I’m craving more.SamaelBorn and bred to be a monster. I never knew love. I reveled in doling out pain.I should train her. But she took more than I gave. She stole my heart.AngelStolen. Locked Away. Trained. I was meant to be his toy.I … gave.
She stole my heart.
Angel
Stolen. Locked Away. Trained.
I was meant to be his toy.
I should hate him.
But I gave him more than just my body.
I offered him my heart.
*This is a dark romance, suitable for mature audiences.
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Looking for another dark romance to devour? Check out this one by Dani Rene. Crave is dark and desperate. If you love a “bad guy trying to fight his feelings for captive woman” trope, this one is for you! I listened to this one in audio and the narration is delicious. In fact, it was part of the deciding factor for me choosing Gregory Salinas as my own narrator. So if you listened to Persephone and want more of that voice in a dark format, PICK THIS UP! If you read dark and are looking for another great dark author, PICK THIS UP!
This book was intense, raw, gritty, dirty, dark, and so many other words I can’t even begin to put down.
Angel was brought up to be a sexual toy for others and the age of 16, she meets the darkness himself Samael, he will train her, break her, and make her into something somebody will want in the future… but….
He does not let that happen, he breaks her, trains her, and SHE is HIS. They are the forbidden, not meant to be, not supposed to happen… well things change…
Will they get what they both NEED and WANT??
Crave (Forbidden #1) by Dani René was a great 5 star read.
I was pulled right in and read it in one sitting.
Angel was taken at 16, she was sexually tortured until she was 18. Then she was given to the trainer, who always wore a mask. But there was something about him that made her feel safe.
Samael is the Reaper/Master trainer, when he meets Angel he is pulled in by her. Knowing that he will put a target on both of them, he crosses a very dangerous line. For years he trains her and tries to keep her safe in his own dark ways.
Will these two ever get out and have a HEA? Will Samael be able to keep his angel safe?
Overall this was a very dark and twisted read. We get some very hot and steamy scenes, some may even make you cringe. I will warn that some scenes may cause triggers for some. I really loved all of the characters in the story and I can’t wait to read more. If you’re looking for a dark twisted romance this is the read for you. 1-click and get started today.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I don’t know why this story sat on my TBR for so long, I didn’t know what I was missing!
Sam and Freya’s story is emotionally raw and filled with heart wrenching moments. This couple represents a twisted and macabre rendition of Romeo and Juliet, add to that the circumstances of where they meet, the conditions of their relationship, and you will find yourself in a story where only nightmares live.
Dani Rene is a queen in this realm of authordom, her words and her soul are splayed across every page, every chapter, and her readers fall under her spell, remaining captivated and invested until the end.
It’s a Man’s World
*self-purchased on Amazon. No need of sugar daddies called promo teams*
Oh I’m so glad I started reading this series! This is a dark book, dealing with a couple under very strange circumstances. They’re not meant to like each other. But, damn, the chemistry is there, and it is explosive. Dani built a messed up world that I was immediately invested in. I rooted for the main characters to find their peace.
Wow. What an emotional ride this book was. You begin to wonder if Samael will ever get away from his father. Glad he helped Angel escape, but sorry they were apart for so long, but you will have to read this excellent emotional ride book. Enjoy and it is an HEA.
Didn’t finish this one. This is another book where the premise is fantastic but the execution is super weak. And I didn’t particularly like how the author chose to use flashbacks instead of just narrate the present while the characters were IN the present. It didn’t make sense to me.
Makes one want to continue reading, rather than going to sleep overnight.
Excellent read
This is the 2nd book I have read of Dani Rene’s, and again, I am in awe. The first is From The Ashes which should be read before Crave. The way the story is written put a hold on my heart thru the entire book. I read this in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down. The characters, Samael and Angel are such different people, one dark, one light, who meet in a less than desirable way, but end up battling to be together throughout the book. Torn apart at times, when they do come together, it is explosive. After reading this book, I am decidedly a big fan of Dani’s and look forward to reading all of her books. Covet being the next one in the series! This is a must read book and will keep you on edge thru the whole story, but in a good way, at least to me.
I just…..WOW!!!! While this book is dark and may have some triggers for some, it was an exceptional read. Angel is an amazing strong woman who goes through hell. Samael is a strong man who thinks of himself as the devil. Can they find love? Will the torcher be too much to endure? You will have to read it to find out.
Once again Dani René delivers. This story is dark so read the triggers however it is a reminder that there can be grace in the darkness.
It was heartbreakingly beautiful to see the transformation from Freya to Angel. I cannot put myself in her position and only say I respect Dani’s talent immensely. Samael himself is so much more than I expected. I can only say that the author truly focuses on character development and is able to see the complexities and layers of humans in a way that is extraordinary.
Seeing darkness and light together is astounding and leaves you guessing on what will happen. Will the darkness extinguish the light or will the light devour the darkness? Can there be a combination of the two? You’ll have to read to find out. Dani’s ability to weave a story with twists and detailed world building is stunning.
Expect darkness, expect beauty, expect Dani to elicit every emotion possible but mostly expect Dani to take you on a journey so few authors can so this is a must read. Highly recommend!
I’ve discovered a new fantastic dark author! Crave was such an intense book from the first page. Samael fought his demons to get to the light with Angel. And Angel had loving parents, but in the end she was given to someone who stripped away all her securities. It was such a riveting story that had my heart breaking for their childhood experiences. I was on edge the entire time, hoping that Samael would find the light. He was tormented by his dad’s sick rhetoric and didn’t know how to battle his pain and anguish. Angel was a blessing, fighting her own demons as she fought to ease Sam’s suffering and show him how warm love could be. She herself was a damaged soul, but she found her own strength, and she was so amazing! So much heartache and hurt suffered to finally get to some semblance of redemption! I was utterly captivated with this book, and I can’t wait to read more from Dani Rene!
Crave is a magnificent piece of darkness!
Absolutely loved this book!
Ms. Rene did an outstanding job with this book. The writing is brilliant.
The characters are well developed and intriguing and the plot is filled with everything imageable!
Crave revolves around Samuel and Angel.
Sam grew up in a world of darkness,depravity and pain. He doesn’t really know what love is
because he’s never been given any love or affection. He’s sexy,hot and most women’s dream man on
the outside but on the inside he’s broken but doesn’t realize it. Until Angel.
Angel grew up in a loving home. With parents who loved her but something along the way goes wrong.
She’s a beautiful,strong,resilient woman! She’s filled with so much light and love even after everything she’s
been through and still living.
When Sam is given Angel his life turns upside down!
This book is an emotional heart thumping read.
There’s heartache,pain and defect. But there’s also love,passion and some
light shining through all the darkness.
Read Crave and live Sam and Angel’s journey.
If your a fan of Ms. Rene you need to read this book!
If your a fan of dark twisted books then you absolutely need to read Crave!
Brilliant Book!
Love with a bite.
With unrelenting roughness I was draged into the living hell of a child being taken from her life and turned into a slave. When she is sold on, she ends up at a mansion where her training starts. She is given to Samael. He is supposed to turn her into an obedient toy for the most depraved customers.
Being relentlessly successful at his job he has earned the title Grim Reaper. But with his latest trainee he encounters a problem. Not only is she turning out to be the perfect masochist to his sadist, he is also reluctantly falling in love with her.
With breathtaking intensity I became immersed in the unfolding of this story. The ‘time hopping’ gave me a bit of whiplash in the beginning but the suspense made way up for it.
If you want a dark, erotic and steamy read then Samael & Angel are for you! Holy smokes this book was intense and captured me from the first few lines. I had tears in my eyes more often then not throughout their story and at the same time goosebumps across my skin from the excitement. Angel was brought to the house so that Samael can train, break and groom her for every kind of activity imaginable by anyone and everyone who chooses to have her. Samael is known to break the spirits of those he trains but Angel is unlike the others, yes he craves the pain and darker side of things but Angel gets under his skin and just keeps moving deeper and deeper in. As much as you want to loathe Samael for what he continues to do and allows you can’t, it’s just not possible. We see this beautiful man through it all and you just fall for him. Angel breaks time and time again yet at the same time she gets stronger, it’s truly beautiful. I love like how we were able to get the point of view from both Angel and Samael throughout the book, it just makes you feel even more connected to both of them and feel exactly where they’re coming from. Dani has written one helluva story and I cannot wait for more, YOU WILL CRAVE FOR MORE. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.