What happens when you wake up one day to discover that you’ve been on autopilot your entire life? My life has always been more downs than ups. Good things rarely knocked on my door. But hard knocks never failed to kick my ass. Nothing good would ever happen to me.Or so I thought.In college I discovered women, and never looked back. But even though I was never alone, I was always lonely. I didn’t … was always lonely.
I didn’t know exactly what I needed. Only that I needed something more.
Until I saw her. Then I knew. She was what I needed. We were perfect. Incendiary! We were going to be what happily ever afters were about!
Or so I thought.
Now I’m ten years older. A hundred years wiser. I have survived so many trials by fire, nothing could penetrate my scarred and jaded armor.
Or so I thought.
This is my story…
**Author’s note: Forged is a dark novel with intense scenes that may trigger some readers. Please read with caution.
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5 Gripping Stars!!!
This debut book is a hit for me and I will be looking out for more from Cole Denton.
Forged starts of Ryan’s dark , brutally heart-breaking and very abusive story, everyone who should be part of his safe family environment is sick & twisted using him for their own needs and wants. We follow Ryan through his college years and things seem to improve, he meets some amazing people/friends along the way but gets dragged back down the black hole of hell a few times until he finally says enough is enough and is slowly putting his own desires first…. bring on book 2.
Forged is very well written, deals with some very sensitive issues, has a storyline that is unique and will have you hooked throughout. Highly recommended read but be aware this is a harsh storyline that deals with violent & sexual abuse.
“Only the brave find hope in a second chance.”
Wow. Just. Wow. This was such an emotional read and one that totally wrecked me!
Ryan Hudson has it rough. An abusive family who, at every turn, makes him feel like he’s to blame for it all. Manipulated by guilt, humiliation and threat of his secrets being broadcast for all to see, Ryan sees no way out. A scholarship might be an answer to his prayers. But every time things start looking up for him, his family has a way of reminding him of who he is and where he came from. Finally some distance from them gives a promise of a new beginning, of love and happiness, of a future he always dreamed of having. But, once again, he realizes his past leaves him in control of nothing. Until friends bring him in to their world -a world of control – of both asserting it and surrendering it. Control. Perfect.
As I said in the beginning, this one totally wrecked me. His family is just so awful and manipulative. My heart broke for Ryan and I so wanted him to get everything he ever wanted. This book is full of triggers so if you are sensitive to sexual, physical and emotional abuse, then tread carefully, or take a pass. But, as difficult as this was to read, solely because of how my chest hurt for Ryan, I cannot wait for book 2. Ryan’s gonna be awesome!
Ryan Hudson had an extremely disturbing life growing up.
Due to the abuse, he’s unable to sustain a normal relationship of any sort.
Things are about to get very interesting on the journey for Ryan to work past the demons that are holding him captive.
Cole Denton is a new and upcoming author and has definitely impressed us with his first.
Looking forward to seeing how Ryan’s story plays out.
Cole Denton has broke on to the writing seen with a bang! I’m totally in Awww your writing the story you told was one I couldn’t imagine anyone going through. Cole worked his way in my heart . He made me cry and laugh and it was definitely the dark he promised. He kept me wanting more and didn’t disappoint me book 2 will be just as amazing can’t wait Cole Denton
Forged was an emotional read and I was sucked in from page one. The depiction of Ryan’s life was so real I actually felt I was there with him experiencing it. The range of emotions I felt reading this book ranged from fear, anger and at times hate for his family. I look forward to the continuation of this story to see if Ryan finds completion and contentment in his life. Cole Denton definitely has found his niche in writing and can’t wait to read his future books!
Cole Denton’s debut story comes at you with the full force of an F5 tornado. Right of the gate you are sucked into a compelling tale of darkness and torment that no one sure endure.
From an early age Ryan has known a life of pain and abuse, caught in the destructive path of his parents and brother and forced to participate in unspeakable things. He has a way out; a dream and an athletic skill. Yet when all he knows is depravity, the vicious circle spins and spins.
Cole Denton ripped out my heart, stomped on it and shoved it back in my chest over and over again. His writing is pure and unapologetic. Forged was raw and emotional. I can not wait to see what he brings to Steel.
Forged is Book 1 in the Series
An emotional journey
This book is an emotional ride so make sure you have tissues on hand. Ryan survives hell and I can’t wait to see where this story takes him next.
i had a strong emotional feeling for the trauma and survival of Ryan. How his childhood effected his journey and the trials he went trough was heartbreaking. To question everthing you did and wonder why did this happen to you had to have been so stressful. What did he do to deserve it? I cried, got angry and even had to take a break to just breath. Just wondering what’s missing and searching for more made me hope that Ryan will find the answers he seeks. I absolutely loved this book.
Heart breaking yet amazing!!!
I just felt numb when I finished this book because all of my emotions had been sucked out of me. It is a brilliant, very difficult read and although I needed to take breaks from it now and again, it sucked me in from the start and there was no way I wasn’t going to finish it. This story took me through so many emotions including sadness, anger, upset, frustration, disbelief…..and I cried! I cried at a lot!! I was so emotionally involved, I even ugly cried at the happy scenes. I think my heart doubled in size for Ryan reading his story. There are trigger warnings at the start for very good reasons, but if you can cope with it, I highly recommend you reading this fantastic story. I’m excited for book 2, Steel.
A MUST READ DARK ROMANCE!!
Forged is a realistic and heart-wrenching Dark Romance and this author’s debut release. It was SO much MORE than what I was expecting and hand down the best debut release. I definitely plan to read more from this author in the future and can’t wait to see what else has in store for us.
Forged left my emotions all over the place, towards Ryan’s family and so many emotions for Ryan himself. I can’t wait to see where Ryan’s journey takes him in book two of this series.
Wow. What a fantastic story. This stor6 will test your emotions. I wanted to shake some sense into Ryan and strangle his parents and brother. I am glad Ryan got is education, but his life has been rough, but I think is he on to something which we will find out in the next book.
I can see myself reading more of this debut authors books, he has just made a very impressionable mark on my library card. This was a brutally honest account on how one’s life is forged by those who bring us up. I was engaged from the first page until the final page was turned. I felt a roller coaster of emotions from extreme anger, broken hearted and the need to wrap my arms around Ryan and show him some unconditional love.
If there’s one thing we should be able to rely on keeping our best interest at heart, it’s our family. Unfortunately Ryan has a family whose wires are twisted into an ugly, tangled mess. He is pushed around, tormented, bribed and used. Ryan seeks a haven and finds it playing baseball and attending USC. Constant reminders of his life, hold him back and he struggles to open up to anyone.
How is it that we can be surrounded by people and yet feel so alone? He’s not a selfish person Ryan just wants to be like everyone else and find that special someone. It is time to take control of his decisions based on what he wants, not others.
WOW!!!! I absolutely devoured this book and could not put it down. I was on an emotional Rollercoaster the whole time, worrying for Ryan and his physical and mental health. This was so well written, with a story that pulls you in and has you feeling devastated with all the abuse that Ryan had to endure, from those he loved and trusted the most. It was a story about a young Man, trying to find his place and to feel loved, who was so lonely inside dealing with his lot in life.
When I say that this book is like nothing I’ve ever read before, I am not just blowing smoke up your posterior. This coming of age tale has you so twisted up in knots, and grabbing for multiple boxes of tissues, that you won’t know whether to sob, cheer, or hug your kindle until it breaks. Personally, I did all of the above! Ryan is a young man that was forged in the fires of hell and came out as one of the most loveable relatable characters I’ve ever read. I seriously did not put the book down until I read the last line, then immediately rushed my bawling self over to preorder the next book in the series. I need to see where life takes Ryan next. I am officially addicted to Cole Denton!
Wow! This book rocked me to my soul. I cried, I internally screamed, I put the book down a couple of times to catch my breath and debated with myself if I could finish it only be left haunted by it. Your heart will break over and over for the life that Ryan Hudson has lived but it also shows the strength of a man, with a heart of gold, who has endured and survived so much and his pursuit for something greater.
This was a really hard read for me but one I will not forget anytime soon. Written in a way that brings out every emotion, Forged is unlike anything I have read and so far my best read in 2020. Even though I don’t have many triggers it pushed some limits with a few intense scenes, so it definitely won’t be for everyone. I can’t wait to continue to read more about Ryan and the path he has taken.
New author Cole Denton is fantastic! I felt so many things reading this book, sadness, happiness and sometimes pure rage at secondary characters. Definitely a page turner!
It was a ready good story and I was into it within the first few pages. Before I was done with it I ordered the rest of the series.
FORGED (Trial By Fire Book 1) by Cole Denton
Wow, just wow! Not sure how I didn’t start this until now but OMG, what a story! Ryan had such a heart wrenching start to his life. I was glued to this book after I picked it up and could not put it down. Currently, I have started the 2nd book as I cannot wait to see what happens in this saga. I am glad I jumped into the world of Cole Denton, he is a very talented wordsmith! He has the ability to put you in the room with Ryan and to see what is happening. This book is very well written with a sensitive, intense story line. This is a definite 5 star read.
This is an amazing start to an amazing series. I have read all the books and I can’t say enough good things about them. This book will blow you away. It will make you feel so many things. Ryan is going to be a character that never leaves you. You will want to protect him. If I could put myself in a series it would be thins one as Ryan’s bodyguard or anything he else he needs lol I want to take care of him.
Ryan life growing up was very twisted and hard for him. He always tried to find something good to move on. He went on to college thought things were better, but … great story to read and see where Ryan ends up.