Childhood friends, Orion Matthews and Elliot Zeller lived in the same town and went to the same schools. Orion spend most of his afternoons at the Zeller Estate to escape his abusive parents. Their childhood crush faded, and they’re all grown up now, and closer than ever…as friends.But when Elliot finds out his own abusive parents are about to force him into an arranged marriage with Zacharias … Zacharias Astor, to benefit themselves, he’s devastated. And when Orion falls victim to Zacharias’ monstrous urges, he and Elliot must work together to help him heal and plan their revenge. But intimate healing and close quarters lead to a revival of old feelings. Will they be able to carry out the plan without their feelings getting involved? And what will be the consequences if they can’t?
Trigger Warnings: PTSD and anxiety, abusive family dynamics, semi-explicit scenes of sexual assault, scenes and mentions of gore and violence
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Healing the Hurt by Noah Harris is such a great story that I have really enjoyed reading very much. If you like reading LGBT, dark and paranormal romance in your stories than this story is definately for you to read and I recommend it.
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I loved this story. Two beings equally suffering. The suspense,emotional angst and excitement are just fabulous. A truly well written and awesome characters.
Please note that this story includes an M/M rape which may disturb sensitive readers.
I liked this story overall, although it is definitely dark as per the description. I was disturbed by what happened to Orion and the way Elliot was too focused on keeping his parents happy and maintaining his inheritance to do right by him from the start. If Elliot really supported and loved Orion, he would demand justice right away. There is violence and bloodshed in the end, and more of a satisfied ending than a truly happy ending. Not my favorite from this author
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Healing the Hurt is a Dark Fated Mates Gay Romance by Noah Harris. Orion and Elliot are childhood friends but have never been more. When Elliots’ power hungry parents plan his marriage to another powerful family’s son, Elliot realizes he is little more than a pawn. But when his horrible fiance does a horrendous act upon Orion, Elliot knows revenge must be taken. And while planning the other man’s downfall, Orion and Elliot realize just how close they are meant to be.
Oh my god! There were some parts in here that really hit my emotions and had me feeling for the characters. Orion’s parents are Trash. Elliot’s family are trash. Zacharias is beyond trash. Elliot and Orion though, oh I like those two.I love them together -sweet best friends to sexy fated mates. Their story has Trauma, suspense, angst and drama… it has love. A fantastic story that captured my interest and held it through out.
Facing a more than imperfect world, where it seems material riches determine their fate, and not the goddesses of antique shifter tradition, two best friends are almost submerged by the circumstances that threaten to overcome what is good with everything terrible that could happen.
Families, or at least those of the two protagonists, are only another another horrible obstacle to happiness, using manipulation and denigration instead of love and support.
A terrifying and humiliating trauma molds most of the plot, as both try to grow past the hurt, helping and healing each other, fighting desperately against the artificial fate contrived by social status and never losing hope for what true destiny has in store.
Even knowing that the story will have a HEA, the author keeps the reader worrying and trembling through all the emotionally trying moments, with strong scenes and insightful descriptions.
This emotional read was well written with characters that were written with great detail and depth! Orion and Elliott were very likable and they kept me totally engaged as I turned each and every page until the very end!
Elliot and Orion have been friends since childhood. Now Elliott has been ordered by his parents to marry Zacharias. The thought of marrying this vile, revolting person is almost too much for either Elliott or Orion to take. Especially, since Zacharias hurt Orion. Now all Elliott can think of is revenge and the feelings they suddenly have for each other. Can they do it? Move from friends to lovers? Get the revenge they seek? This was a good shifter story and romance. Be aware of triggers from abuse and assault.
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This read takes you from the start. Orion and Elliott grew up together and face different abuses from their parents. I hate that Orion did not even attempt to report the attack. This is their journey after such a horrific act.
My heart is shattered! Poor Ry! I’m crying with empathy! I had so much rage for those empty vessels called parents- self serving, egomaniacal, greedy people doesn’t begin to describe them! Zac was an arrogant boorish wannabe alpha and a total waste of life! How could Elliot even stand to be around him?? I wish Elliot would have stood up and rebelled much sooner. So much drama, action, tears with sweet heat throughout. I loved this couple and became totally immersed in their journey.