A Standalone Romance and USA Today “Must-Read”My life seemed perfect.Designer clothes, platinum Amex, and a boyfriend who rocked the hell out of an Armani suit. I thought I had it all; that is, until he rode into my world.Wrapped in denim and leather with grease-stained fingers, he was my opposite in every way. I couldn’t have him, but I wanted him anyway. And I was a girl who always got what she … wanted him anyway.
And I was a girl who always got what she wanted, consequences be damned.
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When Ella Fields introduced us to Jared in Frayed Silk, and tempted us with a little more of him to come, I was as patient as a tiger in a cage waiting to be fed!!
She did not disappoint, and Cyanide has been well worth the wait!
Jared and Vera are superbly crafted, veiled, armoured and yet vulnerable characters that slowly peel each other’s defences away like an onion, albeit in a sometimes sweet, sometimes brutal and ugly, but definitely a passionate and sexy way!
Jared is quite simply so damn HOT, both Hero and Villain, my own personal unicorn, and Vera is a fabulous polished bitch that you can’t help but want to cheer for if it wasn’t for some social moral code, because let’s face it there’s a little Vera in all of us!!
But her fragility and beautiful heart is carefully and respectfully revealed, whilst maintaining her strength of spirit, so we see our heroine emerge!
I just LOVE the way Ella writes, there is such maturity in her structure and emotional imagery that belies a storyteller of great experience, that it still astounds me that this is only her second solo offering!
The best book of this year so far
I couldn’t wait to read Cyanide ever since I finished Frayed Silk and I knew that Jared, who appeared in Frayed Silk, would be one of the main characters. I’m so glad I discovered Ella Fields cause man can she write a story that captivates me completely.
Her prose is simply flawless and hit all the right notes with me. I laughed, gasped and hurt and enjoyed every emotion immensely.
Vera is my kind of woman. I respect her strength and determination. She’s wealthy but won’t let it define her. No, she wants to work because she can. Her upbringing has been different from Jared’s. He’s had people who cared about him growing up. His brother Felix and foster father, whereas Vera had her nanny because her father’s world revolved around work and her mother left when she was a kid. Jared works his ass off and tries to do honest work since his criminal past. He doesn’t do relationships and Vera is all about being safe and predictable and doing what her father says but all that changes when they first meet.
I thoroughly enjoyed how Vera and Jared’s relationship evolved and how it changed them both irrevocably. It was captured at a perfect pace that allowed me to fall in love with them individually and together as a couple. Together they were amazing. The camping trip is a favorite of mine because they both shed so many layers and let the other see their true self. There’s no denying that they have chemistry. Man, I was fanning myself numerous times.
Cyanide depicted beautifully how love and falling in love affects and can change people. Jared and Vera are proof of that and I loved every moment of their journey.
I enjoyed myself so much while reading Cyanide and the secondary characters, Isla and Cleo were terrific as was Badger who was another strong character who was a loyal and constant support for Vera. The epilogue was fabulous and perfectly sets up the next book. I’m ready for Felix. Let the waiting game begin.
5 Hero and Frost stars!
This is the second book I’ve ready by Ella Fields and I’m once again blown away by her beautiful words and heartfelt storytelling. We were introduced to Jared in Frayed Silk, so I was excited to know I’d get more of him in Cyanide.
I fell in love with Jared’s sexy talking, direct playfulness in Frayed Silk and he just gets better and better in this sexy tale of opposites attract. Yes, Jared is rough around the edges, but that’s what makes his imperfections so perfect. He’s beautifully flawed and completely swoon worthy when it counts. He did piss me off here and there, but what are guys for, right?!?! He’s smart, he’s sexy and has a heart of gold hiding behind that bad boy image he portrays. Let’s not forgot his alpha male tendencies, you will be fanning yourself in no time.
Vera has it all, or does she?!?! She may have money and a fancy New York City apartment, but material things can’t take the place of what her heart is lacking. Vera is direct and quite frankly doesn’t care what others think of her. I’m sure some would say she’s a snob, but in my eyes, I think she’s simply misunderstood. She’s a product of her cold upbringing and distant parents. Vera isn’t sweet, but I loved that she was not afraid to be direct with people. The interactions with her best friends were HILARIOUS, they definitely didn’t hold back with one another.
This love story is messy, yet the chemistry between Jared and Vera is H.O.T. It was not an easy path for them, so I once again found myself yelling at my Kindle and PM’ing friends to vent over bad decisions and secrets. However, that is exactly what will keep me coming back for more. I love a story that stomps on my heart and then delicately puts it back together piece by piece. The rollover coaster ride of emotions is worth every up and down. Passion, angst and redemption are the perfect recipe for this bad boy and New York princess.
If you loved Frayed Silk……you will love Cyanide even more. It truly was incredible! Ella Fields has truly created an amazing story with Jared & Vera. I don’t even know where to begin describing how much I loved this story. I’m so glad we got to see more of Jared, as we only got to see one layer of him in Frayed Silk. And wow…..was he an amazing character, full of depth, love, emotion. Never once did I imagine him becoming who he was in this story. I absolutely can see why Vera fell in love with him. She saw beneath the surface and got to know who he truly was. And Jared saw past the mask that Vera had to wear because of her family name. Definitely some twists and turns throughout the book that had my emotions all over the place. I kept rushing through the pages because I couldn’t stand not knowing how things would turn out.
I wish I could put into words more eloquently how beautiful this story was. It truly had everything you could want in a book. Ella Fields is a gifted storyteller, and I will be eagerly anticipating the next story she puts out!
Thank goodness I didn’t have to wait very long for Jared and Vera’s story. My only complaint with this story is I would of loved more from Jared’s point of view. But I loved the chemistry between Jared and Vera, how life often gets in the way, how wrong decisions can be forgiven and you can move on. But mostly this story was about finding your way, realizing how strong you can be, and that love doesn’t make you weak it gives you strength you never knew you had. I also love how Ella Fields gives us that glimpse into what is coming next for her. Can’t wait to read more.
I was do happy that we were going to get Jared’s story, he was a character that left an impression on me in Frayed Silk. Don’t worry if you’ve not read it it’s really not necessary.
Vera is the typical spoilt right rich girl, she’s used to getting her own way. It took me awhile to like her but I loved her blunt no nonsense attitude, she says what she thinks and doesn’t care if it upsets you. She’s s complicated woman who has known very little love and affection and loses herself between the pages of books.
Jared is the bad boy on a motorbike who rides in and saves the day.Their meeting made me laugh he winds her up and she gives him attitude. Jared has had the year from hell and the last thing he wants is to become involved with an uptight socialite. He’s trying to keep his business afloat and juggling family drama takes all his energy.
What I loved was the interaction between the main characters, they are both stubborn which paves the way for fun and games. The sexual tension is off the charts together they are a hot couple. This was a great character driven story which I would definitely recommend.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Cyanide. This was my very first read of Ella Fields and let me tell you, it won’t be my last. I was able to connect with Vera & Jared to the point that I actually felt my heart break for them at one point. A beautiful, hard won love story. There are times in life where you read a book, and it heals a piece of you that you didn’t even realize was broken… There’s only been ONE other book to do that for me. This is the second one. Stunningly written, epic love story… I highly recommend it!
5 I love Ella Fields Stars
I fell in love with Jared in Frayed Silk and was hoping he would get his own happily ever after. Ella must have heard my pleas because not only did she write his story she knocked it out of the park. The Jared in this book is hotter than Hades and has one of the naughtiest mouths ever. He could melt the panties of a Siberian woman (not even kidding). Which is perfect, because he’s got to melt the ice barrier surrounding Vera. Vera. I couldn’t have imagined a better fit for Jared.
These two are smokin’ hot together. They don’t even need a match and lighter fluid- they just naturally combust when together. The steam factor almost melted my kindle.
This is a great story about not judging a book by its cover. It teaches us that we are all worthy of love and that sometimes it comes in a different package than we thought it would. I’m getting to the point that this author could rewrite the dictionary and I would still find it fascinating and buy it. Her words and storytelling weave a tale that slowly has a way of entwining in my soul altering how I perceive romance and love.
I finished this story earlier today but needed a moment to gather my thoughts before I tried to write my review. This book is a lot. A lot of feelings. A lot of laughs. A lot of seriously hot chemistry. A lot of heartbreak and a whole lot of raw, honest love. I loved it. Ella Fields is fast becoming a favourite author for me.
We met Jared in Frayed Silk and I fell in love with his character there and definitely wanted more of his story. I knew he would be a great Hero in his own story and I was right.
Vera is not your typical romance heroine. She’s not sweet, she’s not kind and she’s definitely not someone you immediately warm to. But you know what? That’s exactly why I liked her. The author chose a character that you had to get to know before you loved them and I am okay with that.
The chemistry between these two is crazy hot (new panties needed kind of hot)
“You like getting a little dirty, don’t you, princess?”
My hips jerk, and I swallow hard. “I do … but only with you.”
“And I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed playing with my food this much before eating my fill.”
See definitely new panties required
But what grabbed me even more in this story was the fragile hidden underneath the characters and the way they saw through each other’s packaging to what was inside and helped each other grow as a person. Their willingness to be vulnerable with each other was beautiful.
“If you were a book, I’d read you, touch you, look at you every day and never get bored.”
Jared gave good swoon in this one – smooth SOB that he is
“When you laugh, I feel it here.” He grabs my hand and lifts it to his chest. He smiles softly …
Their love story is not an easy one with obstacles thrown at them by family, life and even each other. There were moments where I was so furious with each of them I wanted to punch them and moments where I wanted to hug them for what they were going through. Have your tissues handy.
It’s a raw, emotional read but so worth the tears, angst and heartbreak to get to the end. The characters makes mistakes, some of them huge, but isn’t that true in real life? Love isn’t perfect – but do we want it to be? I loved this story – it’s definitely not an easy read, but it’s one of the most honest and vulnerable love stories I have read in a long time and I wouldn’t change a thing.
Holy cow! This was the first book I’ve read by Ella and I’m sad that it was. But I will definitely be reading more. I could not put this book down. I was up all day and night reading this, it was that good. Jared has become one of my favorite book boyfriends. He is so hot. And Vera?? This girl doesn’t take crap. My new favorite heroine. I literally had all the feels with this book. What a freaking amazing story. I’m definitely going to read frayed silk now cause I can’t get enough of Jared. If you haven’t read this yet, what are you waiting for??
The story of Jared continues in Cyanide but this time we can know more about his background and childhood also we can see a little more of his family.. Jared owns a repair shop but he never thought he could meet Vera the woman who will change his life forever.. they meet on a very peculiar coffee shop near to a very dear bookstore that Vera loves…
Vera, a very rich woman who had anything she wanted, the cloths, the car, the life style, the boyfriend and the curves… but everything collapses when she meets the man of her dreams.. all that she ever knew collapses .. she doesn’t care about the money anymore.. she doesn’t want to do or behave like her father always wanted. her father controlled her and even threatened her to cut all her money if she continues to disappoint him.. specially by being with a low class boy like jared…
Vera fights for her life, she fights for her love and fights for whatever she needs in her life .. to be independent .. i love this story as is very real we can see how Vera grows so much, when she decided to leave everything to be with Jared.. we can see her questions, her doubts, her struggle too. but she won’t hesitate to sacrifice everything to protect her man.. even if that means to lie to him.. even if he believes it and make things he would later regret..
Vera was cornered by her father and her ugly “boyfriend” Drew, who only wanted her to take over her fathers company.. but Vera didn’t take any bull… t from them and fought with everything to conquer what she wanted and be free..
you are going to love this amazing story.. two people fighting for their love.. no matter who is against them.. their love will survive and conquer fear and doubt and everything in between…
Cyanide, in large doses is deadly. In lower doses, cyanide causes anxiety and an altered mental status which can include confusion, as well as, disorientation. In fact, by the time a cyanide poisoning victim is admitted to a hospital, levels of Cyanide can be barely detectable. However, it’s ill effects still persist even at its lowest concentrations. The really interesting thing about cyanide poisoning is the way in which it occurs. The most common way people become poisoned by cyanide is by inhalation of smoke from a fire.
The sparks that flew when Vera and Jared meet were definitely hot enough to start one deadly fire. It is quite obvious that they were both affected in the most serious of ways. The effects of their meeting mimicked the symptoms of Cyanide poisoning quite convincingly. Their meeting altered both of their mental statuses. It caused them both to be disoriented, confused, and anxious about the changes that were happening to them emotionally and physically.
Jared and Vera are the most unlikely of personalities to connect. They are so very opposite in every way, socially, economically, physically, and morally. The things they each value are so very different. They are both the products of their polar opposing environments. Despite this, they both have an unshakeable sense of loyalty to family. The level of passion, the independent spirit, and intelligence they both possess, as well as, the drive they both have to survive the tests of life is undeniable. The positive changes they affect in each other are simply awe-inspiring to witness.
Jared and Vera’s story is one that kept me reading into the early hours of the morning.It is a story that made me think beyond the pages for a long while after I closed the book. It is a testimony to the inescapable, incredible and transformative power of love.
I am pleased to have had my introduction to Ella Field’s writing with the reading of Cyanide. I am excited to read more of her work and to read the next installment in the Surface Rust Series.
I absolutely loved this book!!