How old were you when you committed your first crime?
Or have you ever?
I was only thirteen.
The smell of moonshine still drifted in the air as Johnny and I turned around to watch the house and the man inside burn.
A noise from behind caused us to look back, revealing a girl with wide, curious eyes.
She wasn’t supposed to be there.
She wasn’t supposed to witness what me and Johnny did that … witness what me and Johnny did that day.
The truth is, I fell for Bexley Walker the moment she promised she’d never tell.
But our time together was short lived for I am who I’ve always been. A man on the wrong side of the law. I thought I could change for her, but we can’t outrun the truth that lies within us.
I am my father’s son. Born to be a criminal.
Now, because of me, we’re both in danger. Held against our will. Tied and locked in a room together, we are forced to relive the love we once shared.
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Genesis exceeded my expectations! I instantly fell in love with he characters, even though I was highly irritated with Danny and his decisions. Bexley deserves better than Danny but I can’t help but root for them to end up together. I love how Paige built the world between past and present and how she was able to give us the characters history and mindset while still giving us the present timeliness.
Paige is amazing at what she does and I highly recommend reading Genesis!!
What a book!! I need to quickly move onto book two because this story is so damn good.
I’m so glad I waited a bit to read this because I’m dying to know what happens next? July can’t come fast enough for the next book in this series. Bones a man on the wrong side of the law, born to be a criminal and is in love with Bexley Walker. She loves a man that does bad things. They are in danger, tied and locked in a room together. They relive the love they once shared. Will they get out alive? What a great start to this series.
Even the blurb is intense.
The bad boy doesn’t really appeal to me. However, I’m curious as to why he is like he is. He still loves and gets hurt. He still has a family and contributes –in other ways– to society. I knew Bones –Danny– did shady work, but what made him? What fueled him? This was an interesting take on his story, but a genius one. I think I can guess the major pieces, but filling in the minor pieces is what it’s all about. Finding love and trying to hold on to it while he lives the life that he does isn’t easy and it may not be possible. Looking forward to filling in more of the puzzle soon.
Holy Wow! What a perfect way to introduce us to all that is Bones and what comes along with him. Ever since I read the Give Me series I have been chomping at the bit to learn more about this dark horse and where he came from. Just the few glimpses I received had me reeling, so I was beside myself with glee when it finally arrived.
And what an entrance it was!
We learn through flashbacks how Danny and Bex came to be. We learn that no matter how well you can hide it behind flowers and the innocence of love, the darkest parts will always seek light. In Danny’s world, it’s the light that makes you most vulnerable and you can only keep the two separate for a matter of time. And that is all we are riding on with this first installment. Time.
My only real complaint would be that the clues as to what, or who, could be behind their disappearance, came after we found out. Which I understand keeps the suspense rampant, but I didn’t question any character throughout the book. I kinda wanted a little of that.
Genesis definitely packs a ton of heat and understanding, but I think Insurgent is going to pack all the carnage. I also appreciate the way this cliffhanger ending was delivered. Just enough information to let me know where the story is possibly heading in the future. I can not wait to see where PPH will take us with this journey. Even looks to be an added perspective which makes it even more exciting.
Wow this book had me so hooked.
These characters are so entwined with the whole story. You meet them at a young age and are so invested into what happens as the book goes back and forth, from growing up to the present. In the present they are being held captive by a unknown person. I had so many thoughts and guesses on who had Bones and Bexley but I was so wrong. I can not wait for book 2. You must read today!!!
FINALLY! I have been wanting to know more about Bones since before I even knew Bones was going to get a chance to tell his own story.
We first met Bones in the Give Me Love trilogy. From the moment this bad boy was introduced, I was very intrigued and wanted MORE! And I definitely got more.
Genesis starts way back before Bones was called Bones. Back when he went by his birth name, Danny O’Brien. The book switched back and forth between present and future. Filling in the holes and answering questions about how Danny and Bexley met, their relationship throughout the years, and how they got to where they are today.
THEN. The book just ended. I wanted to SCREAM! It was over and I have more questions. I need more answers. I am happy to wait to get them, though. I can already tell, Bones and Bexley’s story is one I just want to keep reading.
I LOVE paige P Horne, her books are automatic one-clicks for me. I don’t care what the books are about, I go in blind, I read her words and I ALWAYS love her words. I’m just counting down the days until I can get my hands on Insurgent (Bones, Book 2) I’m positive I will love it!
Ahhhh….. What a cliffhanger!! Danny is a bad boy, even at a young age, and Bexley is drawn to him the first time she sees him.
Their chemistry and attraction to each other is undeniable.
But why are they tied up and broken? Who has done this to them and why?
I can’t wait for book 2……I NEED answers!!
Absolutely wonderful read! Action packed, pager turner couldn’t stop reading. Page after page I was pulled into this book!
This book was my first by Paige P.Horne and it was highly impressive! It starts off in the present time with Bones/Danny and Bexley tied to chairs in an unknown location with an unknown assailant. We get flashbacks of Danny and Bexley’s relationship and at first it was innocent enough but Danny was meant to be just like his father and through the years Danny and his best friend Johnny get caught up in a monster style life. Bexley and Danny love each other something fierce but Bexley doesn’t truly consider what she’s gotten herself into with Danny. But during present time, Bexley is married to another man although we are unsure of who he is. I have my theories but I won’t go quite into that lol. As their captivity rolls over past a month, still unsure of who their assailant is, no rescue in sight, and their bodies and minds feeling the toll that lack of nutrition and movement will do on the body, will they make it out alive? And what were they doing together when they got kidnapped in the first place? And what exactly was the catalyst that tore them apart? So many questions I need answers to!!
This book has a cliffhanger, so if you don’t like those and prefer to wait until the trilogy is completely out to binge read then here’s your warning. I know it’ll drive me crazy waiting for the next book lol! I seriously loved this book and Paige P. Horne seriously knows how to build a story! I was hooked from the beginning and I could hardly put it down! I will be back to read more by this author! She’s definitely a go to author for me now!
I really appreciated the smooth flow and transition between the past and present in the story. Told in dual points of view you get the thoughts and feelings of Bexley and Danny, aka, Bones.
After having been introduced to Bones in the Give Me Love Series, I was intrigued by his enigmatic and mysterious persona. I was not disappointed in how Paige delves deeper into the characters and their lives in this first book in the series. I’m anxious for what’s to come after that cliffhanger ending!
What a wild start to a new series!
I was so excited to see that we were getting a spin-off rom the Give Me series! The first book in this series, did not disappoint! This story grabbed me from the very beginning and kept my attention as I read it all in one sitting.
We knew Bones, from the Give Me series but in this story, we meet him as Danny, a young boy. We also meet his next door neighbor, Bexley a spunky strong girl. They are both super strong characters, and through flashbacks we learn about how their relationship first came to be and how they got to where they are now.
I don’t want to give anything away because this book will grab you and not let you go. I have so many questions that I need answers to! I can’t wait get my hands on the next book and see what else this trilogy has in store!
Grateful to have received a complimentary ARC copy to honestly review.
Paige has outdone herself in this new series! I was intrigued by Bones’ character in her Give Me series.
However, I never could’ve expected the depth and power of storytelling that is Genesis. Gripping you from the very first page and leaving you with your jaw on the floor on the last page.
You are going to be questioning and guessing and plotting and sub plotting your way through a mystery, and it’s going to be the most fun!
I have been waiting to read Bone’s book and couldn’t wait to learn all about what makes him tick.
I loved how seamlessly Paige bought us back and forth between the present day and the past. I loved the anticipation of learning what happened between Danny, aka Bones and Bexley, what brought them together and what tore them apart.
I don’t want to share any details because there are twists and turns in this story, and I don’t want to give anything away. There is still so much more to learn and I cannot wait for the next book.
I love the alternate POV’s and storyline plot.
It’s not necessary to have read the Give Me series to follow this story, but I highly recommend it. The characters are that good.
Wow! Genesis has it all… Sex, angst, alpha males, a strong female lead and a terrific plot. I was completely captivated the whole way through. One thing I love about Horne’s work is the details in her writing. She has a way of creating these imaginary worlds that just suck you right in. You can picture everything so clearly, it’s like you’re living the book. It’s absolutely brilliant!
Genesis starts out in present time with Bones and Bexley tied up and held captive by an unknown assailant. This harrowing situation forces them to relive the memories of the past. Through these flashbacks we are given glimpses of how the two met, and the love and life they once shared. Their story was so real, so raw and so consuming, it absolutely blew my mind.
I don’t know what more I can say. I truly fell in love with this book. The unique storyline. The pacing. The writing. The dynamic between the characters. The dialogue. The steamy scenes. With every single little thing, I was completely and utterly blown away. And that cliffy will definitely leave you yearning for more. 5 stars for Bones, Bexley and Genesis!
This is the 1st in a trilogy, and what a mind-blowing beginning this is! I love this gifted authors’ attention to detain and the dynamics she gives her characters and plots when she pens a masterpiece. This story starts in the present and there are flashbacks into the past where Bones was called Danny and how he and Bex met. No spoilers: this is an absolute must read, you will not be disappointed! This is a well written tale which is filled with angst, and is a raw, gritty, and all-consuming read which had me totally captivated throughout this riveting tale. I cannot wait for #2, and I highly recommend this authors’ work for all.
Genesis is book one in the Bones Trilogy. It had suspense, angst, violence and a love story. I loved Danny and Bexley. The chemistry and connection they had was sizzling. Can’t wait for book two!
“I realized monsters don’t get happily ever afters. It’s the good guys who win in the end.” ~ Bones
Holy smokes this is an intense read. Bones and Bexley’s story takes you on a wild read. Even though it end with a huge cliffhanger it is definitely worth the read.
Where to start? This book left me with a hangover I can’t explain. Danny Is the bad boy you can’t help to fall in love with. He’s tough, mean but when he loves, he LOVES.
He comes from a loving family but he learned about the bad side of life in the hard way. He has two brothers and a best friend, and from a young age he works on the wrong side of the tracks. He didn’t count on falling in love.
Bexley is a tough girl, she’s smart, funny and she can’t help to love Danny even though she knows he is not good for her.
This book takes us back and forth in time and it ends on a slight cliffy. I can’t wait for book two. This book is really good .