Soon you will learn your only salvation is with me. I am the only one who will protect and cherish you. I am the only one who knows everything about you…. every movement, every breath, every thought…I own.You are mine.Be careful to obey me, my love. For my protection will become possession. My fascination an obsession. Love will bleed into hate at the slightest hint of betrayal. You are mine. You … You are mine. You will learn your only salvation is with me…or pay the ultimate price.
Step into our web of lies, betrayal and murder. One tale twists into another in this macabre collection of horror. This is not a love story. This is what happens when love decays into mania.
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What a mad menacing journey of insanity.
This was a compilation of some of my favourite authors each telling a story involving a different character that adds on and builds in momentum until we arrive at the eventual conclusion.
Amazingly well done and executed in such style: each offering flowed seamlessly into the next.
This is a dark and decadent rabbit hole we are descended into where nobody inside these pages is entirely sane and each is battling their own personal set of demons and in most cases here revelling in their perversities with absolute relish.
There is almost a three degrees of separation rule here: where every action has a reaction and so forth the effect rippling down until all are affected to some degree: for the most part controlled by one puppet master: it really was genius.
This really rocked the boat into where it explored and just for info this is not a romance: what it is a dark and twisted tale with a huge dash of criminal insanity: it’s definitely unique and in a class all of its own.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of Die My love
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Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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perfect wife- wished it was a bit longer so I could try to figure out what was real and what was in her head. an anxiety for perfection.
the connoisseur- omg. dark, twisted, and scary. the thoughts of someone as evil and manipulative, planning to have an unknowing woman for himself. this was horribly great. as in I wish this was an actual book than a short story
becoming- oh! spoke too soon! this is a continuation of the connoisseur but involving gretas friend lucy. wow! woooow! big twist is all I can say with this one hahaha loved it
bloody valentine- haha this was surprising. a quick read in regards to a cheating boyfriend but apparently, not everything is as it seems.
fool for love- guess im a little late but I just realized this whole book works around the people involved with the asylum. this one tied to the prior story but of the other female. living for someone wont lead to happiness, you just have to be yourself lol
chilling seduction- this is regarding the bf from bloody valentine. woooahhh! seriously!? a twist from a twist! the other stories were dark but after reading this one, im wondering if this needs a warning label. tread carefully with this one
wrapped up in a bow- omg what did I just read… that was insane! last story for the book at 68% (and the rest are first chapters of multiple books). this ties together four of the stories on here and its about the husband from the first story with the wife who wanted to be perfect. even the title is a great ending since it did just that for the book. everything explained and ties together with a bow for valentines day.
This was an interesting read for me. Each author wrote a short story self contained while continuing the overall plot for this book. I have to say I thought most of the characters featuring in this were insane so not for the sensitive reader. It did fascinate me how twisted some of the characters minds were. I received a little perception into how a murderous mind could possibly work from the safety of my home. When I finally received the last piece of the puzzle I realized this was an impressive collaboration which kept me guessing until the end.
The book is dark and twisted in just the right way.I loved this journey into the dark depths and devious depravity. Leave your preconceptions at the door and get ready for magnifisent anthology.When I started reading I couldn’t put it down.Addison Cain is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can’t wait for the next book.
WOW. I did not expect what i just read. I knew these ladies write some good dark stuff, but this..this just takes it to another level.
This is a must read for all those horror fans out there. The stories all meld together seamlessly and takes you on a dangerous journey through madness. No one is who they pretend to be and everyone is hiding a deadly secret.
An amazing flipping read.
A Valentine Anthology with a twist. Since the authors include Zoe Blake and Addison Cain, you know there will be no hearts or rainbows, but horror, madness and blood.
The stories interlock so you need to read all the stories in order so you will get the whole story. And I can tell you that I didn´t see that ending coming at all.
Once you start you won’t be able to stop. There are stalkers, there is madness, courage, and murder. And it has a lot of *****moments.
Well this was an awesome Horror filled anthology! I LOVE that it is about Valentine’s day yet there is no real happy ever after! You have to read all the books in order too. If you don’t you won’t understand the actual story.
The story which is so twisted and yet so deliciously to die for! The way each story is ended you want to find out what happens next. The ending was absolutely perfect. These authors collectively made a masterpiece of horror, just so deliciously dark you won’t be able to put it down!
I am not a huge fan of horror but this series of short stories drew me in and hooked me until the end. The stories need to be read in order because they intertwined. I loved all the twists – I would recommend this anthology just for that.
What a twisted combination of short stories!!!
I loved how one connected with the next.
This authors write twisted tales that I love to read.
The imagination and creativity!!!
What a mix of dark stories .
The Perfect Wife by Zoe Blake: I was on the edge of my seat from the first word. So creepy and perfect. I love her and I’m terrified of her. I could really use more of this girl to lose myself with.
The Connoisseur by Addison Cain: the perfect intriguing stalker story. The good doctor is sophisticated, arrogant, controlled, calculating, elegant, and determined. She doesn’t even know what she is in for.
I love this anthology that isn’t really an anthology. All the stories go together have to be read in order. I’m excited to finish the rest of this yummy darkness.
Dark indeed….
Story one started off just dipping its toe in the dark and twisted but quickly spiraled into more. As each story progresses, it went deeper and deeper into agonizing wretchedness. But in the best ways.
These stories cannot be read alone, you will completely miss the entire experience and tone of the short stories. I bought this book for addison cain but I’ve found new authors who twist the story in the most depraved but delicious ways. These authors deserve an award, the way the seperate stories flowed together was simply amazing!
Great job, I tip my hat to you lovely authors. Though the one negative is that I need more!! Please collab again soon!
Cleverly filthy and equal parts delightful, it’s a scintillating offering from a bevy of skilled authors. Like a good horror flick, it’s impossible to ignore the the warnings going off while you read this collection. Completely horrified, I was compelled to finish. This is complete devastation wrapped up in a dripping bloody bow. It takes real wit to write sensual horror as displayed in Addison Cain’s The Connoisseur. And the other authors brought their own brand of merry intrigue.
This is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat for lovers of all things dark. These wonderful authors teamed up to bring us a maze of interconnected stories of love gone terribly, criminally, insanely wrong. Each story offers just a taste and will leave you begging for more. Definitely treat yourself this Valentine’s day!
This was a super quick and super fun read! It was pure madness and I loved it. From one story to the next, I was busting around one dark corner only to be immersed in shadows. There was so much darkness, depravity, and disease. Well, disease of the mind anyway. I enjoyed the way that each story bled into the other, linking characters and creating drama in a seamless and yet chaotic fashion.
There’s a wife who slowly (quickly) loses her mind, the disgusting doctor who wasn’t interested in helping anyone but himself, the seemingly prince charming who was a necrophiliac in disguise, and the people who orchestrated it all. Death and destruction… that’s what this collection is about and I think anyone who likes a bit of horror/weirdness in their lives should give it a go.
Horrifically good! I loved that story kept going even though it changed authors and characters. I was intrigued knowing one of my favorite authors has written one of the stories. And I enjoyed every single one. Dark, twisted and oh so entertaining.
This collection was incredible. The stories are dark, don’t expect a happy ending but definitely an amazing journey full of darkness and depravity. Addison Cain stuns again with her twisted decay but don’t let that fool you, there’s far greater darkness to be had! Excellent!!
The darkness and passion woven into the first two stories alone was masterful. And I knew there were more incredible authors in the line-up to come. Each story was a fabulous piece of a bigger mind-blowing puzzle. It was both terrific and startling to see the whole thing coming together. And when Ashleigh Giannoccaro finished it up with the final story and everything became clear, it was a tremendous ending. Bravo to this group of amazing authors. I thoroughly enjoyed this short anthology.
Oh my…wait did I get myself in to? This anthology is not what I was expecting over Valentine’s. I specifically got it because I’ve been following Addison Cain. Of course, I know of some of the other authors as well but not as familiar with their dark romances as I am of Addison Cain. If you are looking for lovey dovey reads, you are barking up the wrong tree. The cupid for these stories is sick and depraved. His arrows are poisonous and the leading ladies won’t be waking up in a fairy tale wonderland. They will wake up to a nightmare in the middle of hell. If you love dark and depraved romances, you will love this offering. However, I will not recommend it, especially if you want HEA endings. Technically though, everyone have their own interpretation so someone who enjoys this anthology can debate that HEA endings were met in each story. Let’s just say, I had to take a break between each story to reflect on what I just read. You have been warned.
Prepare yourself for this mind-bending collection of short stories that are intertwined with characters that appear in multiple tales across the entire book. It’s twisted, it’s macabre, it’s erotic horror, and it’s all in the name of love! It’s definitely not your average Valentine’s Day read, but it’ll keep you engaged all the way!
This anthology was amazing. I opened it up expecting to read one story and quickly found I had read it cover to cover. The stories are interconnected but individuals.
The Connoisseur took me entirely by surprise. Reading along, I found myself both despising and loving the characters, eager to see who they would become.
Beneath the candy coated goodness each story begins with is a far more sinister tale than I would have imagined.
This was a great, quick read, and very nice addition to valentine’s day celebrations.