A cold and arrogant criminal. A Billionaire’s Daughter. An arranged marriage.
Maria
Being the daughter of a billionaire you would think my life had always been easy.
But no, not for one second has my life ever been easy.
And now I’m being forced into a marriage with my father’s right-hand man, and if I refuse him I stand to lose my inheritance.
And while I find him extremely handsome, … stand to lose my inheritance.
And while I find him extremely handsome, it’s the darkness that I sense in him that both frightens and calls to me.
Damien
My boss wants to give me his daughter.
Sounds simple, doesn’t it?
If only that were true.
His rivals have threatened her life and now he wants me to take her as my wife.
To love, honor, and protect her for the rest of my days.
I want her.
But how can I protect her from myself?
How can I honor her when the darkness inside me demands that I defile and break her?
Each book in the Boyne Valley Club Series is based on a different couple but in the same world.
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I am enamored with Vi Carters writing. I went into this with an opinion of ok I hope it works out. I was surprised that I really did not like Maria very much, and thought that Damian was just too devilish for her. Well needless to say my opinion was shattered. It turns out that it was a good story. I also learned NOT to go into any story with an opinion. Vi has created a world that will suck you in. It kept me entertained and I did enjoy this story.
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Vi Carter did a great job on Darker, it was a great story. The plot and characters were strong. The story was written well. Damien and Maria were made for each other, they were drawn to each other, the connection between them was strong. The chemistry between Maria and Damien was off the charts, they were great together.
I enjoyed this story. Thank you, Vi Carter. Great work 🙂
This is a thrilling action packed, page turner with secrets, lies, betrayal with a well deserved HEA. The characters are well developed and the plot and story line is filled with twists and turns and revelations. Maria and Damien are both forced into their arranged marriage and while Damien is doing his best to be cruel, indifferent and cold towards Maria, but the little spitfire won’t allow him. She wants his attention and do anything to get it, even if that makes her spoiled and immature. Both Damien and Maria grow as individuals as well as a couple. The authors portrayal of the supporting characters is excellent and supports and elevate the plot. I loved the book, excited to read the next.
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Great second book from “The Boyne Club” series. This is very intense with plenty of drama, suspense, twists and turns. Damien and Maria have an arranged marriage but there characters are constantly in strife. It was great watching their relationship grow as they spend more time together. This also is full of hot steamy scenes. So far I’m loving this series. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This story had many unexpected twists and dramatic scenes!
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Damien and Maria’s was a marriage of convenience orchestrated by her father. The marriage was to be in name only, but someone never told Maria that nor that the union had a time limit. She had been attracted to Damien before they were married and was angry that he ignored her most of there time. Damien had tried to keep his hands off his wife, but after it happened, he knew he would never give her up. This book consumed me with the mysteries behind the marriage and the tumultuous relationship between Damien and Maria. As the story slowly unfolded, the reasons eventually became clear, but with the knowledge came bloodshed and death. This story had many unexpected twists and dramatic scenes before Damien and Maria could be secure in their love and marriage, but you will have to read the book to understand the reasons for it all!
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This is a marvelously intriguing romance with a well-written, suspenseful plot that has an undertone of organized crime & can be read as a standalone even though is the second book in the series. The characters are interesting strong-willed individuals with good chemistry between them & in particular, I liked the way they kept finding new ways to irritate each other.
There is: a billionaire (Kane) is being threatened by some of his rivals decides to arrange his daughter’s marriage (Maria) to his right-hand man (Damien), family issues, secrets, danger, threats, enemies, injuries, death, action, adventure, twists & turns, intrigue, drama, suspense, blackmail, financial agreements, contracts, attractions, emotional turmoil, memories, vulnerability, deceit, betrayal, abduction, ulterior motives, devious intentions, defiance, manipulations, assassination attempts, confrontations, compromises, steamy scenes, love, contentment & a hard-earned, satisfying conclusion. I would recommend it to people who enjoy reading this genre. I doubt that you would be disappointed.
Wow what a brilliant addition to the Boyne Club collection. This story is a bout Damien and Maria and I don’t want to give anything away as the plot line to this story is amazing! Damien is not at all as he appears to be arrogant and aloof as regards to Maria, there’s so much that she doesn’t know which explains why he is the way he is. Excellent read brilliant characters and a phenomenal storyline. Definitely a 5*+ read that I’d recommend.
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Vi Carter brings a sexy, twisted, and very suspenseful plot with Darker. Maria and Damien have a complicated relationship. While their marriage has been arranged, they are wildly attracted to each other and have genuine organic chemistry but are forbidden to be with each other romantically. Damien is devilishly sexy, unpredictable, cold, and serious but as his layers are peeled back we see why he’s so hostile and can’t help but fall for this tainted man. I know many people may dislike Maria but I loved her from the start. She’s stubborn, confident, sassy, innocent, and comes off as a bratty attention seeker yet she is so more than those traits. There is is reason why she acts out and it makes her such a beautifully flawed woman. While Maria and Damien’s relationship develops, wickedly evil truths are unveiled the more digging Damien does on Maria and her family. There are so many plot twists, each more sinister and darker than the other. I was holding by breath in anticipation until the very last chapter. I throughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to get Dean’s story!
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This is a quick and easy read. The storyline is well-crafted, intriguing, suspenseful, has drama and steam. The characters are defined, and likable with sizzling chemistry. I liked it.
Darker is very different from the first book in the series, Dark. Damien definitely has his dark side and has good reason, but he’s more grounded. His fake marriage to Maria tests him to his limits of patience. She does everything to get attention. You might start thinking she’s a “brat” and wonder why Damien puts up with her, but he is clearly taken with her despite her demanding personality.
I liked Maria, but Damien really makes this book. First he tries to resist her, and she pushes his buttons, then he starts to waver, and she pushes his buttons, then he gives her anything she asks for, and she pushes us buttons. He protects her from other men, sometimes from herself, and from the danger that is caused by the mystery surrounding her.
Despite being told he can not touch her in this fake marriage, he does, and then vows not to let her go. The danger finds them and he has to protect her. I will definitely read the next book about Dean who we meet briefly near the end of Darker.
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The story line was great, the character work was terrific and the book had a fairly smooth flow to it. This was a great addition to the series. I look forward to more by this author.
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Once I started this story there was no putting it down!
I highly recommend you read Damien and Maria’s story!
Loved this
Great characters and story – read in 1 sitting – fab read
I’ve read other books from this author so was thrilled to be able to read this
Highly recommend – great read
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First of all I have to say that I read the previous book Dark in this series and thought that was good but this has surpassed it by a county mile. Not only were the characters great but the story was quite exceptionally a page turner. I literally could not put it down and had to read well into the night. Maria had to marry a man who could not touch her sexually so you can imagine that didn’t go down well with her. Damien had married Maria as a business transaction and if he did not obey the rules he would face certain death. Nevertheless, nature takes it’s course and they start to have feelings for each other. Why has Maria had to be married and untouched ? Who is the woman with brown hair and green eyes? These questions will be answered and many more in this fascinating romance because this is what it is. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait to read Darkest the last book in this series.
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Talk about drama, suspense and twists that will knock your socks off…WOW! Oh, definitely dark and twisted! You won’t be able to put the book down that’s how captivating it is. PHENOMENAL job Vi!!!! I can NOT wait for the next one.
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I loved reading this book!! This is not your typical spoiled little rich girl marries her father’s right hand man story. This plot was unique with interesting characters. This story was full of angst and steamy interactions along with a touch of intrigue. I was captivated from the first page. Maria does act out at times but she simply desires the attention of her husband Damien. However, he is fighting his feelings for his new wife. Will she finally break down his walls? This was another great book by Vi Carter. She never fails to deliver a story with an intense plot and well developed characters. This is a definite must read.
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That was a nice dark read!!
A lot of it wasn’t much of a surprise (in terms of good guy/bad guy), but the journey to the end was so good!
I didn’t like Maria much to begin with as I found her loud and really obnoxious. But she grew on me after a bit. Damien, on the other hand, wow, just wow.
I must say that overall, my favorite couple of the whole book was Charlie and Rome!!
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This book was even better than Dark, and I really enjoyed that one!
There’s so many different layers to this story that rather than leave me feeling lost, really kept me on pins and needles the whole time!
Damien was a bit of a wild card at first. I didn’t know if he was cold or indifferent. Then as the story developed, he completely hooked me! I became endeared to Damien, especially after his past was revealed. But, it was when he started to realize his own feelings for Maria, that made me fall that much more for him!
Maria was really something else! Yes, she definitely comes off as spoiled and pampered at first, but she has some steel in her spine! I had to laugh at Maria’s quick assessment of Gerald, it was pretty spot on!
The chemistry between Maria and Damien was out of this world! The story was a bit dark, a little twisted, and a whole lot of amazing!
I can’t wait for Darkest!!!
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Vi Carter has done it again! Even though this book is the 2nd in the series, it can be read as a stand alone. Definitely a dark read but not as dark as some. If you like arranged marriages with an age gap, you will love this book!
Wow, this book took a twist I wasn’t expecting! Damien and Maria have a marriage of convenience, each (hopefully) getting what they want out of it at the end. Damien is instructed to not have relations with Maria, but they have hot chemistry between them so that doesn’t last. That’s when everything unravels and the craziness is revealed. I did not see it going that way! Can’t wait to read the next one, Vi!
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