USA Today Bestselling Author, Dani René, brings you a dark, psychological romance a twisted ending you’ll never see coming!A dark past. A devastating secret. Two broken people.Tia is focused on revenge, but she knows everything isn’t what it seems. With a painful past that continues to haunt her, she needs vengeance. As her sanity becomes more fragile, there’s only one person who can heal her. … fragile, there’s only one person who can heal her. But it’s the one person she doesn’t want to allow inside her shattered psyche.
Braxton has been trained to kill, fighting on the front line. On returning home, he finds another war ravaging his world. Tia stumbles into his life, unraveling parts of him he’s kept hidden for so long.
As they venture through a dark, sordid path filled with vengeance and blood, they know there’s no way out, but to complete their mission.
Will a broken mind mend a shattered heart?
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This is seriously some deep, terrifying dark stuff! And I loved it!! I always wondered how some people can be truly evil to others and how those victimized by such evilness don’t lose their spirit, especially once the mind, body and soul has broken down. One thing that comes in mind would be revenge. But mix in an undeniable attraction between two tormented individuals, it will take you on one hell of a psychological and crazy ride. It’s twisted, unpredictable, and it will blow out your mind. 5 stars for me!
Gritty, emotional, & psychologically edgy read
—>>> Both Tia and Braxton have pasts they are trying to conquer, but in the present where their paths cross reveals an inconceivable connection beyond what raging taboo lust they have for each other. All that Tia has gone through in her past has only made her stronger, all the better to hold her secrets close to her chest. Braxton has seen his share of evil and now is part of an elite squad of ex-Marines out to right the wrongs in the world, and he will need all the resources at his disposal to unravel the twisted doings of their next mark. Braxton and Tia are perfect for each other! Gritty, emotional, & psychologically edgy read!
Can you say psychological thriller?? If you can than look no further. I am not gonna lie I was really intrigued when reading the blurb, and I was not disappointed at all. If you enjoy a book that is twisted, dark, and will have you on the edge of your seat than look no further.
Tia and Braxton’s story consist of two very broken souls that have secrets, and their need of vengeance. The story is told in both past and present I usually do not care for books written like this, but trust me we need it to get the whole story. Oh and what a story it is. There are so many twist and turns that just when you think you might have it figured out BAM! something else happens that will have you reeling. The chemistry between these two could quite possibly melt your kindles, or whatever reading device you are using. They really are made for each other. The main questions are will Braxton be able to help piece Tia back together? AND What will happen when all the truths are exposed.
“USA Today Bestselling Author, Dani René, brings you a dark, psychological romance a twisted ending you’ll never see coming!” And this, my dark romance friends, is NOT, an under-statement! This story, these characters, were an “oh my goodness, what did I just read? Let me read it again, just to be sure!” And, guess what, I may just read it a third time! Character depth, yes, in spades! An amazing romance, yes, in hearts! Ms. Rene had my emotions on my shirt sleeves.
I could not put this book down from start to finish 2x!!! OMG, thank you so much for this story!
I received an advanced reader copy, and this is my honest and voluntary review.
How does Dani do it? Every new book is a case of dipping your toes into the unknown. Braxton and Tia don’t take the readers they drag you kicking and screaming into a crazy ride of revenge and lust. From the start they had me in the palm of their hands squeezing every ounce of emotion from me. Get ready for the unexpected.
Braxton & Tia’s story is unlike anything you’ll ever read! I’ve read a lot of romance books, but I have to say psychological romance is in a class of its own & Dani Rene is one of its queens.
An epic twists full of turns that consume your every thought & leaves your head spinning!
“A dark past. A devastating secret. Two broken people.”
Tia believes her mind is permanently broken & she is convinced that letting Braxton get close will only hurt him, but Braxton doesn’t give up!
Braxton is every readers dream boyfriend! He is strong, sexy, dirty & most importantly he is loyal. He wants Tia and he goes after her with everything he’s got.
The chemistry between them is off the charts! The love scenes are intense, raw, & so filthy. Yet so overwhelming with passionate emotions.
This is a soul crushing gut wrenching kind of story. That its characters steal your heart & refuse to let go! “Will a broken mind mend a shattered heart?” You’ll have to read to find out!
Oh how I love a good psychological romance and How The Mind Breaks did not disappoint. Ot had everything I love in this kind of story. Tia & Braxton are two broken souls that are drawn to each other looking to help each other heal. It had me gropping my kindle a little too tight and kept me guessing right up to the end.
Mind totally blown!! This book is a fast pace dark erotic psychological romance. The whole story kept me on the edge of my seat trying to uncover all the deep, dark, and disturbing secrets. I couldn’t turn those pages fast enough. Tia and Braxton’s story is very addicting and twisted on a whole new level. I loved it from beginning to end. Now I must warn you that there are some triggers in this one, but if you can handle that then you will love this dark, twisted, and suspenseful read for sure. The writing is phenomenal and mind blowing. Dani does such and exceptional job at keeping you in the dark until the very end. I can’t recommend this book enough.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Reviewed by Jeanette Oglesby
Mind totally blown!! This book is a fast pace dark erotic psychological romance. The whole story kept me on the edge of my seat trying to uncover all the deep, dark, and disturbing secrets. I couldn’t turn those pages fast enough. Tia and Braxton’s story is very addicting and twisted on a whole new level. I loved it from beginning to end. Now I must warn you that there are some triggers in this one, but if you can handle that then you will love this dark, twisted, and suspenseful read for sure. The writing is phenomenal and mind blowing. Dani does such and exceptional job at keeping you in the dark until the very end. I can’t recommend this book enough.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Delightfully Dark. What a Read!!!!!!
*arc generously provided by the promo team in exchange for an honest review*
“[H]e got a soul as sweet as blood red jam
And he shows me, he knows me, every inch of my tar black soul
He doesn’t mind I have a flat, broke-down life
In fact, he says he thinks it’s what he might like about me
Admires me, the way I roll like a rollin’ stone.”
Off To The Races – Lana Del Rey
What’s this book about? (I’m trying to give as little spoilers as possible)
Guys, go into this not knowing what’s going on. I paid little attention to the blurb, so when I read it, it took me a couple of chapters to get what’s going on.
This isn’t my first Dani René read. The name has stuck with me over the years although I’m pretty sure I’ve only read one or two of her works!
This is a delightful dark read – not delightful in any sense other than the romance between Tia and Braxton and the fact this is distinctively EXQUISITE!!!! This was Dark Romance of the darkest shade!
Tia has such a dark and PAINFUL past. I felt incredibly sorry for her. I loved how she was on her revenge streak in this story. The evil witch in me wants these broken characters to fight their doom and to fight it BAD.
Braxton had this charming side to him – say what you want about how he worded it, he was still charming. His teeny tiny obsession slash crush on Tia is adorable. If I were to compare and contrast who had the worst past out of these two, Tia or Braxton, I wouldn’t know what to tell you really. It was a heartfelt read and my heart broke MULTIPLE times. These two had undeniable chemistry and their love was deep and mysterious.
The model of friendships and family is tested thoroughly in this story. Betrayal. Abuse. Love. Kindness. There was no black and white. It was a thorough ride, dark and gloomy.
The twists were unbelievable! I normally see twists coming, but this time around there was one in particular I DIDN’T EVEN THINK ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF HAPPENING! It left me shook.
This read is perfect for lovers of DARKNESS and STEAMY ROMANCE that have no problem reading about hardcore trigger topics! Not for the faint of heart, loves!
Fan-Freakin-Tastic!
How the Mind Breaks will utterly & epically destroy you mentally and emotionally. Never have I read a romance novel this gripping before. Time will stand still while you are memorized with the ups/downs, twists and turns of this mind-warp novel. Dani Rene truly hit this one out of the park!
The mystery of Dani’s writing is addicting and powerful. This story showcases just how talented of an author she truly is. She breaks out of her natural rhythm of sinful dominate men and gives her readers a unconventional, mind boggling yet, powerful novel that demonstrates the mind is a powerful entity!
Make no mistake… This is a must read for 2020!
/ : How the Mind Breaks by Dani René is a dark psychological romance told in dual POV, flipping between past and present, and with an ending that you’ll NEVER see coming!
Braxton and Tia have both suffered from traumatic events in the past that have made them the people they are today. Leaving both of them seeking revenge for the ones that have lost. But unbeknownst to them, Braxton and Tia’s past are entwined more than either is aware and things are about to get a whole lot more complicated…
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Dani René is a favorite author of mine and she has completely outdone herself with How the Mind Breaks. René has created a captivating and beautifully written storyline that will keep you right on the very edge of your seat, begging for more with every twist and turn.
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I’m still a newbie when it comes to psychological romances but most of them are dark and dirty, and anyone that follows my reviews knows that I’m all about the dark and dirty! How the Mind Breaks is a DARK read. It is NOT an easy read. It’s twisted, and it’s dark but it’s also so much more than that. It’s unlike anything I have ever read.
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If you are a fan of dark reads or psychological thrillers, then you are NOT going to want to miss How the Mind Breaks.
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() : Braxton Carter *SWOON* Brax is EVERYTHING! He’s sexy as sin, strong and loyal to a fault. No matter how many times Tia tries to push him away, he refuses to give up on her. But Braxton is no stranger to danger and he’ll be darned if he lets Tia go. Although he’s fighting his own demons, he’s determined to help Tia take down hers.
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() : Tatiana Alvarez, I love a good strong heroine, and Tia is the strongest! When Tia was young she went through something so traumatic that her young mind fractured. She’s far from “normal”, but after everything she has been through, how could she be? Tia may be broken, but she’s a survivor. She’s brave, sometimes too brave. But I love her feisty, defiant self.
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/ : Together, Brax and Tia are a force to be reckoned with. The steamy scenes… intense, passionate, and SMOKING HOT! Braxton is her anchor and Tia is his Vixen and somehow the two of thems broken pieces fit perfectly with one another.
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: Nope, no cliffhanger. After a whole lot of suspense and secrets, Tia and Brax’s story wraps up perfectly.
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: There are difficult subjects that could be considered triggers. This is a DARK read with PLENTY of triggers, there is a warning so please take heed to it! If you would like to know more about what those triggers are, feel free to DM me!
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Talk about a book living up to it’s title because my head was constantly spinning while reading How the Mind Breaks.
Tia clenched my heart early on and how she managed to have some kind of normalcy in her life after all she’d been through blew my mind. Braxton was just the key to quieting the constant chaos her mind underwent. I loved how their broken pieces fit together and the unconditional way Braxton loved Tia.
There were so many cloaked secrets and unexpected twists that I was left with my jaw dropped trying to guess what was going to unfold next. How the Mind Breaks was a riveting and mind twisting story that kept me on the edge of my seat until the last page.
This is the story of Tia and Braxton. Both are broken in their own ways. The story takes us to the present and the past as we learn and the characters try to find their ways through. It can be gritty, dark, and intense but such an amazing read.
Dani Rene is an undisputed Queen of dark romance. If there were ever any questions about it then How The Mind Breaks just blew them out of the water. With a lot of twists and turns in this dark world created by Dani, Tia and Braxton are both broken, damaged souls but their love knows no bounds. Everyone should have a Braxton to love them no matter what. Dani Rene really knows how to write so that her words sear into your soul. Her characters are raw but real. This book is a psychological romance and while it’s very dark it ultimately gives a beautiful message that love can conquer all but it’s a painful, messy journey to get there.
Highly recommended.
Oh this book broke me.. but I absolutely loved it! Braxton and Tia are my new favorite book couple.. their connection and love is so strong you can feel it from the pages. This book will forever be in my heart.
Dani never fails to amaze me, her stories are deep and make you think; but they always show you how strong we can be. Tia and Braxton both have lots of secrets they want to keep, but they both want to tell the other what’s going on with them to be able to feel closer to each other. Now they have to decide if their secrets will help or hurt them.
I’m in awe of this author. No matter what she writes I want to read it as I know I’m gonna love it. How the Mind Breaks is an amazing story.
Tia and Brixton. Wow. Two amazing characters. So many feels while reading this. The author portrayed the characters in such an excellent way that I was going through the feels with the characters.
When I started this I knew I wasn’t gonna put it down until I’d finished so be warned… make sure you’ve got the time to read this in one sitting.
I don’t know whose mind was more in chaos while reading this book, Tia’s or my own.
How this poor girl managed to lead any kind of normal life after the barbaric acts she was subjected to as a child and the twisted, damaged mind she was left with because of it is way beyond me. On the other hand, plotting revenge against the person responsible for it all is a great motivator.
My heart broke for Tia. There are parts of her past she can’t remember at all and others that she remembers were manipulated by her father who should have loved her unconditionally.
It’s not until Braxton arrives in her life that she can finally find some peace. He’s her anchor to the real world that helps to quiet the chaos in her mind.
Unbeknown to Tia, Braxton has his own demons he’s fighting. And vengeance for the brutality in his past is what he seeks.
Secrets abound as their worlds collide. The past and the present will clash as slowly those secrets are revealed.
Will these 2 strong yet broken halves finally become a whole and have the peaceful life they deserve? Or will the past catch up to them and destroy the future they are trying to build? You’ll have to take a seat on this rollercoaster to find out. And believe me, it’s one hell of a ride.
This story is filled with so much intensity. Be prepared for your mind to be filled with twists and turns all the way till the end. I was captivated with continuously trying to figure out as much as the character herself. Not everything is what it seems and this story shows you just that. Incredible story and a must read.