Criminal. Outlaw. Murderer.That’s only a few of the names people call me, and all of them are true.I did the unforgivable. I killed a man in broad daylight.I did it for her.I paid my dues, did my time.Now I’m out and I want her back, no matter the cost.She hates me, but that won’t stop me from hunting after her.I need her to be mine again.And there’s a secret I have to tell … again.
And there’s a secret I have to tell …
But everything has its price.
I’m willing to pay.
Is she?
Hanged is a Standalone Dark Romance NOVELLA from New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Clarissa Wild, previously titled The Hanged Man.
Note: This story contains disturbing content that may be offensive to some readers.
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Talk about anything for your child. This is a sad story that strikes straight to your heart. As a parent, there is nothing you won’t do for the safety of your child. This story definitely takes this to the extreme.
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This was really a touching story about the lengths that a mother and father would go to save their daughter from dying.You could not be moved by this touching tale.
The moment the story started it hooked you with intrigue and desperation of reuniting ones family.The story was about the sacrifices your willing to make to all you hold dear and lie deep within your heart.
The story was short but, it was packed with heat and drama and suspense and kept us glued to the pages to the very end.The unleashing of secrets made it even more suspenseful.A emotional tale about making ultimate sacrifices for love and family and that they would always come first and consequences be damed…
I really enjoyable story about Healing and forgiveness and how a love so deep for a person is unmovable not matter how much time passes….
4 stars from us
This is a quick read but the impact of the story and the emotion that it has you experiencing in such a short space of time is absolutely amazing. This is a dark story and one that is not for everyone, but give it a chance because the outcome is so worth the journey. The Hanged Man is full of secrets, deception and ultimate sacrifices. A story about what you will give up in order to protect the ones that you love. Hanson and Lillian’s story tore at my heart but in the end it was mended with nothing short of unconditional love.
What sacrifices would you make to save your child?
For Hanson and Lillian, together and separately, it’s all or nothing.
4 Stars
Review by Lisa
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Up All Night w/ Books Blog
This is the first book that I have read in the House of Cards collection. The Hanged Man by Clarissa Wild is a fast paced short story. It jumps right into a situation that has already occurred and is literally off and running. There is a disclaimer that this story contains disturbing content that may be offensive to some and this is true. Although it does not get into it heavily or too deep, the situations are a big part of what happens in the story.
Hanson is a criminal, an outlaw and a murderer. He did it for love but now has come to share his secret. Can she hold up her end of the story?
LOVED it. This is not your typical love story. It’s a love story with a twist about that unconditional love that we have and hold for certain people in our lives. That love that we will do anything, absolutely anything, for.
Very well written. Even though it is a short story, it is fulfilling and has all the elements of a great story.
Wow—this book is dark, intense, riveting and suspenseful! This short read was impossible to put down, and it will have you on the edge of your seat. I wasn’t expecting the turn this story just took; it has quite an unexpected surprise that is jaw-dropping good! Clarissa Wild you did it with this twisted, steamy, and disturbing dark romance with a deep and troubled character. This story is not for the faint at heart, if you like an easy love story or an easy hero/heroine, run far, far away from this story. It is dark? Lillian and Hanson’s story is unsettling and complicated. Hanson paid a heavy price for love. Because of Hanson’s secret that he kept from Lillian, is she willing to pay the price to forgive him? Find out what happens between Lillian and Hanson in this gritty and suspenseful romance.
It needed more time for the story to unfold. The storyline was good and I liked the characters but definitely wanted to spend more time getting to know them before, during and after.
Clarissa Wild is an excellent Author. She has a gift for writing and it shows. It continues to be an honor to read her books.
The Hanged Man is a dark but sweet story with plenty of suspense and thrills to keep the reader satisfied. It’s a quick read, a novella, that allows the reader to fall in love with Hanson and Lilian as well as their precocious daughter, Daisy. The book is gripping, gritty, erotic, angsty, and heartwarming. A second chance romance that tells a story of love, hope, sacrifice, and joy that is filled with characters that will touch your heart and soul. You can’t help but fall in love with Lilian and Hanson, their precious daughter Daisy.
A must read! 5 Stars!
I love this authors books. She always seems to draw me in at the start and doesn’t let go so when I saw this book I was so excited. It took me. Little bit to get into the overall story but once I did I was hooked. I’m chalking it up to being in a book funk for not being instantly drawn in.
This was a really quick read. With being a novella there was a lot packed into the pages and with everything that happened, I did feel like it was slightly rushed. I’m not saying that it took away from the overall feel of the suspense but I think if it was a full length novel, it could have been epic. The darkness was awesome, the suspense kept me on my toes, the steam hot enough to melt my kindle and the overall feel of the story when it came to Hanson and Lillian kept me hooked once I got the hang of how the story was told. I loved how this book showed how far people can go when it comes to their family. 4 stars #2OCCJD
4 Star Review
The Hanged Man is a novella story by Clarissa Wild and is a part of the Cards of Love series. This is a dark romance story that was intriguing as it is heartwrenching. While the story started out slowly for me, leaving me feeling confused at first like I stepped into a story halfway through.
I quickly became fascinated with the characters and was drawn into the story reading it in one sitting.
Great storyline, with intense characters, just need to get past the confusing beginning.
This is the story of Hanson and Lillian and what you’re willing to do and sacrifice for your family.
There’s not much I can say about this one that won’t give anything away. Let’s just say when you think you’ve got it all figured out, you don’t.
In typical Clarissa Wild fashion she keeps you on your toes wanting to know more up until the very end. I absolutely adored this story.
Christina~ Book Haven Book Blog
A Dark, Riveting, Thought Provoking novella at it’s BEST!!! The Hanged Man (Cards of Love) is a story of how strong a love can be and the sacrifices that a person is willing to make for the ones they love the most. I was blown away with Lillian and Hanson’s story. Their love for each another and the love that they have for their daughter absolutely melted my heart. Their story is a must read for sure.
Clarissa Wild never disappoints and this novella is no different. The way that she draws you in and gives you enough of the story to have you thinking one thing only to give you that jaw dropping conclusion is what always draws me in.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Okay I have to say that after I read The Hanged Man I was left speechless. I even re-read the last chapter to make sure I was reading what I was reading. Clarissa knocked it out the ball park with this book and I need more.
I loved the fact that it was told from dual points of view. We get Lilian’s side and we get Hanson’s side. My girl Lilian and what she went through had me cheering her on to keep going despite what had happened. Hanson he did what he did because he loves Lilian and no matter what, no one was going to hurt her.
Another added plus I loved about this story was the fact that the story is told from before, after, and present. It made you sit on your seat and say holy hell this is how it all got started. The ending yes sweet baby Jesus I loved the ending. Absolutely amazing story for everyone to read!
Sometimes it’s hard to put my thoughts about a book into words. And sometimes you don’t need but one word that can express what you’re feeling. That one word: Whoa! That’s all I can say.
Wow! What a book this was!! While Clarissa piles in the steam (which she does very well ) the underlying story is just so dark and heart warming all at the same time. Hanson and Lillian are both such well written characters and I just wish this book were a little longer so I could become more of their story. How a story that is so short could pull at my heart strings in this way is mind blowing but part of the magic of Clarissa Wild.
What would you do to save the one most precious to you? Would you hang?
Is there a line in the sand, or a legal area of grey that you would venture into, to ensure their safety, or to save their life? What about the sacrifice to your safety or your freedom?
For many, the issue is black and white, but for others that will not be so, and maybe there will even be readers out there who have already risked all to save that precious life, keeping that event their deepest and darkest secret to accompany them to the grave. This is just that story, and I have no words that can amply convey the deep on my feelings that this is your next must read.
This book isn’t a sob-fest; it wouldn’t create the rip-your-heart-out impact on your soul if it was. Nor does it spoon feed you the story. It peels away it away in layers like the proverbial onion, and does just as much damage, not to your tear ducts, but to your heart. It has you questioning whether you would go to the extent of our Hanged Man, admire his sacrifice knowing you couldn’t go there, or condemn him for his actions.
This is the first book from Clarissa Wild that I’ve read, and I was absolutely engrossed. I wonder whether this review even does it justice. I’ve also seen a verified review stating that they’d bought it and not read it based on the author alone, urging others to not miss out on this book. I can easily say I have joined those legions of Ms Wild’s proponents because this books was total gold. The Cards of Love series looks to be amazing. 5 Stars
Can’t wait to start reading!!!
I was sucked right into Hanson and Lillian’s story! A lot of questions drifted through my mind as I read, and I was dying to know what happened in the past to hear to the present. It was so spellbinding and thrilling! Love comes to us in many suits, and this was such a prime example of how far we would go in the name of love! Fantastic novella!
Great novella from Clarissa Wild’s crazy, dark mind!! This one will make you think. Parental love. What would you do? What would you be willing to do? Or not?
The Hanged Man was a dark WTF did I just read 5 stars.
Just how far would you go to save your child? Would you give up your life?
We jump from after, before to present in this short dark novella. This is Lillian and Hansons story of just how far they are willing to go to protect and save their daughter. At first it took me a bit to catch on and had to back step a little but boy did I get pulled right in.
I don’t want to give anything away so all I’m going to say is if you like dark reads with some secrets, twists, hotness and shocking scenes this is a read you will like. And before you know it your done. I want more, please give me more from this family. I loved it, it’s a must read for 2018.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.