If our dreams sometimes come true, what about our nightmares?What happens when one monster saves you by destroying another? He freed me from my nightmares and left me to live my life, always looking over my shoulder waiting for him to return. He was my dark savior, living life in the shadows, promising to make me his. He said he would be back for me and I waited so long; I thought I had imagined … I had imagined him. When I least expected it, he returned, ripping open the wounds that had long ago healed.
Am I willing to give my heart to my savior, or have I been chasing a lie? His touch, his words, satisfy my darkest cravings. His secrets frighten me to my core. Obsession fueled my dark savior, and I let the nightmare overtake me, giving in to my desires. Now I’m fighting for my life, forsaking everything he promised to find the truth.
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MY 5-STAR REVIEW
BY JUDY ROBICHAUD/
DARE TO LOVE ROMANCE REVIEWS
EMBRACING MY NIGHTMARE BY H.J. MARSHALL
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EMBRACING MY NIGHTMARE IS AN EXTRAORDINARY 5-STAR EPIC ROMANCE. I WAS LEFT BREATHING OUT THE BIGGEST SIGN OF CONTENTMENT AND WIPING THE TEARS OF JOY FROM MY EYES. THIS BOOK IS A TOP 2 READ FOR 2020.
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I’m going to try my very best to be as vague as possible and not give spoilers. I have written in some of the quotes of the story to give you an idea of how the hero thinks and get to know him a bit.
Devlin is owner of Callahan Cyber Security and is co-operated and run by his best friend James.
According to our Hero, Devlin, he is not a good man. I beg to differ. He’s a good man who’s done some very bad things for the best reasons and the reason’s name is Elise.. He is a man who gets the job done and one who stays true to his word and his convictions. He’s over the top obsessed with the Heroine, Elise, but for very good reasons and is as alpha as they come. He just might be the “alphaest” hero I’ve ever come across. Devlin has protected Elise for years, ever since she was a young girl. Years without Elise ever knowing he “was always watching”.
Certain events changed from him being a protector of a little girl, to savior of the woman he knew he was meant to be with one day. That was the night he killed her “parents” and stayed hidden for 10 years. But not before making a declaration, a promise to a young girl.
“Live your life, lamb. …… but remember one thing. You belong to me. I’ll be back for you when you least expect it. When that day comes, be prepared. I won’t take no for an answer.”
That little girl grows into a beautiful woman who awaits the return of the man she believes is the one she is destined to be with. The man who made a promise to her.
If there ever was a heroine to love it would be Elise. Elise is so freaking special and won a permanent spot in my heart. Her young life was extraordinarily difficult. One filled with horrendous abuse. Her upbringing up until the age of 10 left her scarred mentally with nightmares. I don’t want to give too much away but can tell you that after being placed in foster home after foster home, she is finally adopted by Chuck and Blaire, a couple unable to have children of their own. This couple was the best thing to happen to Elise. Well, besides Devlin. Chuck is an unbelievable father to her and teaches her to be a survivor. Blaire is both nurturing and loving.
10 years later…….. He returns for her……… Sorry, I’m giving nothing away. Although I will say this. Villains of epic proportions rear their ugly little heads and threaten the life of the one woman Devlin dedicated his life to and he will stop at nothing and I mean nothing until that threat is eliminated.
“….. And I would kill any motherfu**er who thinks they can take you away from me. I will bathe in their blood and watch them die. You’re mine, Elise”…….
Gah!!! Devlin’s love for Elise is so intense and so very powerful. His overwhelming need to protect her from any threat is so great, that God forbid you’re that threat of danger. You hurt Elise, cause her any amount of pain, then it’s BING BANG BOOM BYE BYE & SEE YOU IN HELL time for sure.
Here’s a little teaser for you…..
“I’ve never done this before and I won’t do it again. I saw something in you that night that called to me. I walked away because you were too young and I was too damaged. You deserved a life and for years I stayed away. Just like I promised you. It was when I knew your demons were screaming that I came back for you. I understand you, Elise. I know what it’s like to want to be destroyed but together, we don’t have to crumble. We can climb.”
If that’s not sigh worthy and swoony I don’t know what is. Let me tell you Elise is as in love and obsessed with Devlin as Devlin is with her. Their love is unbeatable, unstoppable and unyielding.
When truths are revealed and nightmares become clear then it’s a race against time. When a vital threat makes a move, it is a fight for survival. The suspense level in this story is so gripping and intense. I just couldn’t get enough. Courage and determination and training all play a role in the final showdown.
“I had no enemies. Not anymore. Anyone who crossed me either begged for forgiveness at the end of my blade or fell to their death at my feet.”
There will be no hiding from the storm that is Devlin Callahan. Righteous fury will ignite and wrath will rain down, wreak havoc with such a deadly force that it will decimate, destroy and eliminate the enemy. Anything less than that is unacceptable. And believe you me, he is a man of his word.
How will it end? Hmmmmm. You’ll have to read the book to find out. I mean I’m leaving so much out because it needs to be read by every romance lover. But, I’ll leave you with this…..
Love works in mysterious ways. It sure did in the book. Out of all the deep seeded darkness that is intricately weaved within the pages of this absolutely beautifully written and moving romance, springs eternal hope for a future filled with happiness, an abundance of light that shows them the way out of all that darkness to a love that simply defies all odds. A love so strong that it built the foundation that carried them through painful pasts and planted the seeds that bound them together for life.
From this day forward I will never look at a surveillance camera again without remembering Embracing My Nightmare by H.J. Marshall. The incredibly heart wrenching story of one boy’s endless crusade to save a little girl from the worst kinds of betrayal and unimaginable depths of depravity. And a truly dark and yet, ever so beautiful love story of one man’s deep rooted obsession who made it his mission in life to erase one womans’ nightmare and turn it into something only dreams are made of. And no one deserves this kind of triumphant love more than Elise and Devlin. Now one of my all time favorite couples.
Embracing My Nightmare by author H.J. Marshall is an EXTRAORDINARY 5-STAR EPIC ROMANCE and a TOP 2 READ FOR 2020. Epic as in both time and romance. Their epic love story transcended time and came full circle. By the time I turned that last page, I was left breathing out the biggest sigh of contentment and wiping the tears of joy from my eyes..
If I ever have the good fortune to meet this author in person, I am going to give her the squeeziest hug of thanks for writing this incredible book. It took my breath away.
I love how the author keeps you on the edge of the page. It’s a dark story but it’s also a dream of a book to read.
I went into this book not knowing for sure if I could read it because I wasn’t sure how dark it would be. Turns out, I was immediately drawn into Elise’s story and felt all of the emotions our fabulous author put into it. Then along comes Devlin and bits and pieces of Elise’s history comes to light. I couldn’t stop reading! Their story was breathtaking, full of so many emotions and tons of love. Another fantastic story.
Once again the author wrote and amazing story. This is now my favorite book from her.
I loved this book. Absolutely loved it!!!
From the first page, Author HJ Marshall claimed my tears as her own. I can’t even describe to you the hold that she had over me while I was reading this book. From the first chapter I was absolutely invested in Elise’s well-being, and needed her to be rescued and loved.
I cried for Elise as a young one and what she suffered at the hands of her adoptive parents before being rescued from her nightmare childhood. I also cried as she described the 11 years of her life since, and the gorgeous people who had made her their daughter in all but name. Hells teeth, I absolutely fell in love with Chuck and Blair, and everything they taught a frightened and scarred teenager about unconditional love and stability, and from Chuck, life skills of survival. She flourished, even as she romanticised her nightmare rescuer, as I did. Then the man with the black heart came for her
What can I say about Elise’s dark saviour? He is every man we don’t want our daughters to bring home for dinner, yet he will go to extremes to protect the one he loves obsessively. So many dark secrets within him, how is it that HJ Marshall can make me fall in love with the worst type of man……
I have to say that I am a lightweight when it comes to the darker side of life that some books contain, and while some parts could be considered distressing, I found that Ms Marshall wrote them with a factual sensitivity that is the cornerstone to both Elise’s story and that of her rescuer.
I loved everything about this book, and as much as it contains dark content, it is beautifully balanced with unconditional love and romance. 5 dark and beautiful stars.
Embracing My Nightmare is an amazing read! Full of sadness, heartache, pain and nightmares that pull on your emotions and your heart. From the very first page, I found myself instantly connected to the story and the characters you meet. You can feel the instant chemistry between the main characters and it’s that connection that captivated my attention from the start. Nothing is at is seems and as you read on further, you learn that nightmares tend to stem from reality. Darkness calls to darkness but even in darkness, there is light and hope. This incredible story stole my heart. The lessons to be learned: embrace your nightmares, learn your truths and always listen to your heart!
This is a five star read ! This book had me right from the start . It pulls you in with an emotional gripping beginning, takes you on the best thrill seeking ride of passion and angst, and then rounds out with that romantic loving ending ! Everything you need to have a fantastic read ! That is why I couldn’t put it down . It just kept you wanting to read more ! Devlin and Elise were just meant to be . Oh how he loved his little Lamb !
A Dark,sexy delectable read.
Elise and Devlin have a very rocky relationship, but a very strong connection none the less.
You will Love and hate Devlin I had so many conflicting feelings.
This story will mess with your emotions, this is a captivating book that will capture your interest from the very beginning right until the end.
A must read for all Dark romance lovers out there
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The bed dipped as he sat next to me and I squeezed my eyes closed and waited. Softly, a hand brushed the hair off my face and with a gentle stroke, he ran his finger down my cheek. He leaned in and whispered into my ear, “You’re safe now. They can’t hurt you anymore.”
The very first book I’ve read by H.J., and the moment I started this book I knew it was going to leave a mark!
The wiriting style is flawless, addictive even! When I’m reading dark romances, I do need them to be as dark as possible. Embracing My Nightmare is intoxingly dark. Loved that!
Elise has had a hard childhood, the kind of that nobody ever wishes for a child to have. Even when she’s all grown up, the hard life never stops. And he… he’s always there for her. This love story is dark, angry and twisted, the path being so messy, and yet so beautiful.
H.J. has captured my heart in this tale of two characters fighting for the chance at love.
I loved this book! Absolutely amazing I could not put it down. It draws you in, will be reading more from this author and recommending to everyone.
Wow an amazing 5 star read i couldn’t put it down. I was hooked from start to finish. Loved everything about it and i will definitely be recommending it. I can’t wait to see whats next from this author.
ARC review for Embracing My Nightmare
A beautiful disaster that’s how I would describe this book.
This story starts out pretty dark. Just a warning.
Elise had it rough in her early years. Abused and drugged by her adoptive parents, feeling unloved and unwanted for years. That is until her dark savior, Devlin, showed up to save her and make a promise to return for her one day. She finally finds a home with Blaire and Chuck. They take her in and show her love and compassion. They help her to grow to be an independent adult.
Devlin is not the kind of guy you bring home to meet the family. Dark and dangerous with a bad temper, he has made quite the name for himself and some bad enemies along the way. He has done some pretty bad things but all to protect Elise. It’s easy to look past the things he has done when you find out why he felt like he had to.
The love shown with these two isn’t like most love stories. It’s not all hearts and flowers but still an absolutely amazing love story in its own right. The road they traveled wasn’t always pretty but they found happiness and comfort in each other. Isn’t that all everyone wants?
H.J Marshall knocked it out of the park with this one. I will say it again, it was a beautiful disaster, amazingly written and absolutely perfect. An emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. I don’t want to say to much and spoil the book for anyone so I will leave it at that. Again, it is dark book and has a lot of triggers so be prepared. However those moments help to make the book as amazing as it is.I highly recommend this book
I absolutely LOVE this book! Every woman should be so lucky to have a Devlin in their life!