A murder, a kidnapping, and a very big secret. All of it tied to me—Finley Grier. Taken against my will and forced into a world unlike any I’ve ever experienced before, I begin to question everything I thought I knew about myself. I’m torn between fear and desire, right and wrong, pain and pleasure. My body betraying what my mind knows is wrong. And now, the one person I know can save me, is also … the one person I know can save me, is also the last person I ever wanted to see again—Detective Grayson Bowers.
Welcome to Ever After…
AUTHOR NOTE: This book contains scenes about sex trafficking and forced intercourse. This book is for mature audiences.
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I could not put this addictive read down until I read every page of the book. This very dark romance is the story of Finley Grier, a successful psychologist with a murdered client who is kidnapped into a sex trafficking ring, and Detective Grayson Beavers, who tries to save Finley even though he broke her heart in high school. I highly recommend this well written and dark novel with its complex and flawed characters and a plot which leaves you on the edge of your seat with its intrigue, suspense, and twists.
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The first thing I would say about Ever After is to mind the author’s trigger warning. Ever After does contain kidnapping, human trafficking, forced sex of all kinds, and Stockholm syndrome.
Finley is a strong, independent, smart, and sexy woman that gets into some major problems due to a patient that she is helping. Finley is a psychologist and is very good at what she does. When her patient ends up dead she has no idea that she is about to be dragged into a world no woman wants to know about.
Grayson is a man from Finley’s past. But he is also smart, alpha, dedicated, and won’t take crap from anyone. So when Finley goes missing after he started helping her he is on a mission to find her no matter the cost.
Ever After is a fast-paced, sexually charged, emotionally haggard, and suspenseful read. I could not put this story down. Cara keeps you on the edge of your seat till the very end. I loved this story and am a lifelong fan of hers for now on.
Ever After is definitely not a book for everyone but if dark romance is your thing, I recommend giving this book a try. Cara Wade is a talented writer and despite this book being far different from her previous work, she excelled.
The subject matter is triggering for many but is written about well. While this book was difficult to read due to the emotional aspect, Wade did a great job at giving her characters depth, showing emotions, and keeping the story going.
Be ready for an emotional ride with this read and enjoy.
What a powerful, dark, and twisted. Wasn’t expecting such a sinister plot from Cara Wade. Hooked from the beginning and couldn’t put it down. It’s evident from the vivid descriptions that she did her research. Riveting, page turner, scary …. the list goes on!!!
Finley is a psychologist and when someone close to her is murdered Grayson who is a detective is assigned to the case. These two have a history and the chemistry between them is intense. This is a well written story which is not for the feint-at-heart! This is a dark story which is filled with suspense, intrigue, and a steamy and intense read which covers human trafficking. I was hooked throughout and look forward to reading more from this author.
Delicious darkness at its best! Cara Wade has delivered my favorite Dark read of 2020 with Ever After!! 5 fabulous stars!!!
This read gives you everything you desire in a dark suspenseful romance and you certainly do not want to pass this one by! From the plot to the characters I was pulled in and devoured this book!
Note: this book does contain triggers such as murder, sex trafficking and forced intercourse. If these subjects are not for you, then I suggest you pass on this one. If triggers are not an issue, I highly recommend!!!
This is one of the best books I have read. I didn’t expect this type of a story from this author. I have read her books before and this one is much different than the others I have read. This story is a very dark. I felt as if I was in the room with the main character Finley the whole time she went through her troubles. I don’t want to give too much away about the story, so i don’t want to say to much about what she goes through. Cara does a great job explaining what is going on in this underworld, I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. I’m not the type of person who reads a book in one sitting, but I could not put this book down. It was well worth staying up late to finish this book. I can not rave enough about how good this book is. Cara has taken a subject matter which is not easy to write about and has made it very descriptive. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Ever After is dark, suspense, steamy, intriguing and addicting from the very first page. The moment I started reading this book, I knew I wouldn’t be able to put it down. I was completely sucked into the world that Cara Wade created with these characters. I was on the edge of my seat the entire story and was dying to know what was going to happen next.
Finley is a psychologist, however, when the man she works for is killed her life is turned upside with the loss and with the introduction of someone from her past back in her life. The man who was the reason she pursued her career. Grayson is a detective. He also hurt Finley years ago, a choice he regrets. These two have some insane chemistry from the start.
I LOVE Finley. You could feel all of her emotions just jumping off the page. Her pain, her struggles, her love. Everything. She is a fighter, she is strong. She never once gives up, but she does whatever she needs to survive and to not break down. Grayson is equally as amazing. He never once gives up. He does anything and everything he can to get back the woman he cares for.
This book isn’t going to be for everyone. It is dark and does have a few triggers for some people, so if forced intercourse, kidnapping, human trafficking is an issue, this won’t be for you, otherwise if those don’t trigger you and you love dark suspenseful romance then this is one, you’ll want to read. This is completely different from anything I’ve read from Cara but I loved it just as much as everything else I’ve read.
Ever After is a MUST READ!
Back in high school Grayson was the cool kid and Finley was the not so popular girl. She is more than surprised and excited when Grayson asks her to senior prom. That night had a crushing effect on her when she was left alone for the night and had to have her mother get her while Grayson spent it with his recent ex.
Fast forward years later and Finley is a successful psychologist with a one particular prominent client who was key to her success. Unfortunately he is murdered and a storm is coming for Finley.
Grayson is the detective assigned to the case. He is invested as he never got over Finley. Also he has a cousin who is missing that is related to the chaos. He is determined to keep Finley safe while their attraction to each other reignites.
When Finley is taken by the head of a human trafficking ring she put through terrors and Grayson works to save her.
This book is dark. It was also fast paced and full of action.
The bad guy is oh so bad. Grayson and his team were willing to sacrifice themselves for the cause.
Great dual POV. Loved that there was an epilogue to complete the story.
First, I want to thank Cara Wade for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.
Cara Wade went out of her comfort zone in Ever After and boy did it pay off! Out of the many I have read for her this was my favorite. It was different, unique, sexy, had an incredible mystery story line to it as well.
Warning: this book has triggers of rape, kidnapping, sex trafficking. If this bothers you or offends you then I don’t suggest you read it.
I had to laugh when Cara mentions this book is for her. For being brave enough to write something completely different than she is used to.
The first part of the book I totally loved as it took me back to my high school days. All the emotions Finley had I could remember having as well.
I laughed but yet could understand why Finley would go into physiology after what Grayson did to her all those years ago.
Flash forward and you have a very interesting reunion due to the careers they have.
Ever After is an extremely sexual book that Cara detailed the activities to. You could seriously visualize everything in your mind vividly! Sometimes I wondered how did she do that?!
The mystery aspect of this book was incredible! So much so I couldn’t put the book down til I found out how it ended.
This book was sooo good! It was darker than Cara’s usual books but just as good. I love seeing authors venture into new areas and Cara Wade made the transition seamlessly. This book sent through so many emotions and I’m so sad I finished it!
Wow! Had to force myself to go to bed because I was so enthralled with this story. Finley and Grayson jump off the page and you can’t help but feel their emotion in each situation they encounter. The love between the two of them has not faded at all since they last saw each other. Finley is a wonderful woman and how she responds to each situation is always gripping. Grayson has a heart for those he cares for and it comes off the page with ease. Definitely recommend you read this book. Can be a little dark at times but for me, I didn’t think it was too bad.
Due to the darkness of the book , I found the story interesting. I could tell by the vivid descriptions the author had done her research. I found Grayson & Finley to have an unbreakable bond between them.
Cara enters the dark side! And wow did she deliver! The right amount of suspense and thrill to keep you reading until the very last page! Different from the usual genre i read but definitely not disappointing
Even though it touches on a dark topic, this is so well-written! I’m a fast reader; this is a total page turner; I couldn’t put it down! The main characters, Finley & Greyson, are well developed and intriguing. A must read!
This is a totally different side of Cara Wade! Finley and Grayson come together after several years and are then dragged apart in such a horrific way. It would be so hard to live through being kidnapped with the plan of being sold to the highest bidder. That is the story Cara tells. I could feel the heartbreak Grayson felt as he tried to find Finley. I could feel the turmoil Finley felt as she tried not to break under the the cruelty of her worst nightmare. I could say more about the story but I really recommend you read it instead.
I do have to add that Cara’s writing was so rich with feelings and emotions. I could picture what she wrote. I wanted to comfort, yell at, and punch different characters throughout the story. This is not the sweeter side of Cara. I look forward to more dark suspense from Cara Wade. Loved it!
I loved this books and the dark twisty romance that Cara Wade has created! It’s a page turner for sure and I highly recommend this story. I couldn’t put it down from start to finish. Thanks for an awesome story Cara Wade
This is the first book I’ve read by Cara Wade, and it didn’t disappoint. This story is not for everyone, and it challenged me. Simply put, this book delves into sex trafficking and the ugliness that goes along with it. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but Cara didn’t mince words or make the hero exempt from having a natural reaction to witnessing a sadistic act. We’re human and there are some things that we have no control over. It takes a brave writer to bring that forth and not make it fluffy to make people comfortable. If I had to say one thing that I wanted more of, is for Finley to have been a little more resistant to the “breaking.” With her being a psychologist, I felt like her mind should’ve been stronger to handle what Chris was trying to do to her. I love a book that takes me out of my comfort zone. I’ll pretty much read anything, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not affected by the content. I found myself drawn to Finley when she was “under the influence” and her body’s reaction to what was being done to her. I felt every emotion, every pull of desire….everything she felt transported me into her space. Grayson’s mental torture to what he witnessed, I felt it. A truly enjoyable read that was a delicious, insane, and sadistic journey.
I was recommended this book and boy was it a great recommendation!! Five brilliant starts!! High anxiety book!! Had me on edge and turning the pages rapidly!! Suspenseful and exciting!!Fantastic book!!
5 Cranky Stars
A fantastic read if you like thrillers.
It starts when Finley who was a very shy girl was asked to go the prom by Grayson. When they arrived he was monopolized by his ex girlfriend and Finley ended up calling her parents to come and pick her up.
It skips many years Finley had become a psychologist and a very good one, Grayson had become a Detective. Grayson’s cousin, Sarah went missing months ago after going to a bachelorette party at Temptress. Months of searching turned up nothing, but Grayson had always thought that Nick Genova had something to do with it. Nick had been killed and Grayson found a link to Finley, that Nick had been going to see Finley weekly for treatment. Their first encounter after years didn’t go down well, even though each one liked the other. Finley’s office was broken into so they had to talk, one day Grayson explained what had happened the night of the prom. This is when the book gets even more crazy. It has been brilliantly written with twists and turns.
A very well deserved 5 stars.