It was such a shame that she was in the wrong place, at the wrong time. She knew that we would come for her.We had seen her delicate face that night, hidden in the shadows, and she had seen what we did, her gasp of horror giving her away. She was perfection, beauty, and oozed goodness but that wasn’t going to save her from us. No one could ever find out our secret, which meant we needed to get … secret, which meant we needed to get rid of her.
But killing her wasn’t an option and scaring her into silence wasn’t as easy of a feat as we expected. She was strong, resilient , and smart doing whatever she could to evade us.
Thus without even knowing it she turned it into a game, and so we became blood thirty wolves.
Run and we’ll find you. Keep our secret and you might live.
That is until someone else finds out what we did…
*This is a standalone DARK bully romance. This book contains scenes that may be triggering to some readers. This is not a YA romance novel and should be read by those only 18+ or older. *
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I really enjoyed Hurting You. It’s supposed to be a dark romance and it has elements of that but really it isn’t that intense as far as dark romances go. The story is good. Easton, Cam, and Stella are well realized characters, but I was left wanting to hear more from Stella. Easton and Cam come through loud and clear but she gets lost a bit. This is part of a larger series so you don’t get 100% of everything that’s going on with secondary characters because they have other stories. My biggest problem with the narrative which is why I gave it a 4 and not a 5 is you just don’t ever find out why Easton and Cam are so dark. Where does all their anger come from? Is it random? Did it result from some event in the past they never speak of? Was it their parents? Those questions are never really explained. Added to which the story toys with the line of the boys doing something really dark to Stella but they never do. Other than some bondage and keeping her locked in their place they never really push the line. I would have absolutely loved the story if it had really fallen down the rabbit hole of dark romances or full on committed to just being a menage love story. As it was written I was left somewhere between the two and it left me wanting more.
I did enjoy the book. I fully intend to give more J.L. Back/C. Hallman books a try. This particular book wasn’t a 5 star read for me but I feel one of their other books maybe. They are definitely worth a try if you’re interested in this type of story.
This story is darker and oh so sexy at the same time. It will have you hating Easton and Cam but yet loving them as well. Stella is such a sweet young lady that at first you think she is crazy. But as times goes forward you can then see why she does what she does. It is extremely well written and the characters are beautifully developed. Their personalities are felt throughout the story and their chemistry is off the charts. The story is deep and it is fabulous to see some of the characters from the other stories. It is definitely worth reading and to be honest it is a must read.
This is the third book in the A Blackthorn Elite series, and the story of Cameron, Easton, and Stella. When Stella witness’ Cameron, and Easton doing terrible things one night, she becomes a problem they have to deal with. This was an intense read, the characters are well written, and have super steamy chemistry. This book was dark, suspenseful, intense, twisted, sexy, and kept me captivated until the end!!
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Cam & Easton are not your average bullies. In fact, they take it to a whole new level!! They basically force Stella to do their bidding, no matter what it is, and because Stella saw them loading a dead body into their trunk, they won’t be leaving her alone any time soon. There’s action, there’s drama and there’s a whole lotta scorching hot sex!! This book may not be for everyone, but if you love a really dark bully book, then you’ve come to the right place!! I definitely recommend this book and the previous two books in this series. Enjoy!!
Just the absolute best story. It had me captivated from the beginning with the hot steamy scenes. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it! Everything I like to read about and more. Such a great story I will read again and again. A keeper!!
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From Fear to Love. Here is the third book from A Blackthorn Elite Novel series. This story is just as dart as the previous two, but this is about two wanting to make sure one person does not talk. This is story is about Easton, Cameron and Stella. Easton and Cameron are both friend and hold a special brotherhood between themselves. Stella is a poor girl trying to keep a job so that she can provide for her Grams and herself being that her parents passed away and Grams does not have anyone else. Grams is so sweet, but she is going through dementia which is heartbreaking. Of course, the story is not about Grams or Stella trying to make a living but of two know it all’s that have more money and the backing of people in power, that take control of an innocent girl.
Easton and Cameron are asked to remind someone of what he did; however, something goes wrong and Stella happens to see it, so now they own Stella if she wants to keep herself alive. The attraction between Stella and the guys is something else including the steamy scenes. One seems tougher than the other, but all it is, is the one falls deeply for Stella faster than the other. This does have a HEA, but in a dark way, the good thing is to know that Grams is taken care of and Stella gets to go to school thanks to her new men.
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Hurting You is the third book in the Blackthorn Elite Series and each book can be read as a stand-alone following a different couple but it is recommended to read them in order to get general background information.
HU focuses on a a dark, bully. mfm relationship between Easton, Cameron, and Stella. Stella sees them doing something they shouldn’t be doing and they decide they need to scare her and then keep her close to make sure she isn’t going to tell. But they soon start developing feelings for her and she develops them for both guys as well.
There are some surprises in this book and it’s definitely dark so if you have triggers you might not like it. But I’ve loved this whole series and hope that Beck and Cassandra continue taking a walk on the darker side with their books. And since it was written by them, there are definitely some steamy scenes, not just between two of them but all three as well.
I loved the push and pull of their relationship, Stella’s defiance, and how each of the guys gave her something different that she needed. Usually when there are multiple partners I am more drawn to one of the guys for the h but in this case the three of them worked well together, I don’t think the relationship would have worked if it wasn’t the three of them together.
The ending left you with the idea of another couple coming so I’m excited to see what’s next for this series!
Intense, so intense. The story captured me from the beginning. The complicated relationship between Cam, Easton and Stella was something else. At one time, I wasn’t sure that they could get it together, but they did.
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Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Stella was taking out the trash when she sees Cameron and Easton killing someone, now they try and keep an eye on her. It is hot and steamy with emotions that makes you want more, heart pumping thriller it keeps you guessing.
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Hurting You is book three of the Blackthorne Elite series and is an intense read. This is a dark, emotional MFM bully romance between Cameron Stella and Easton. The sexual tension, drama, angst, and unexpected twists make this a steamy read. I will admit at first I didn’t like Cam and Easton but they won me over because of Stella. I look forward to reading more books by this fantastic author duo.
This was a great read with characters that are well developed and engaging and have chemistry. The storyline is well written and flows smoothly.
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I love these two authors; they write so well together. This is another page-turner with just enough darkness in it. This is a brilliant read and I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
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Another great addition to the Blackthorn Elite series and it was so good. This is an MFM romance and it was just so good. Each twist and turn that this story gives you makes you want more of the series. The chemistry between all three characters was so intense. You will be pulled into this story from page one.
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This was another Masterpiece by these two fabulous authors. The main character Stella is quiet and just wants to make it through each day at work and get home to some piece but has her grandmother who is sick to look after. But during her work schedule while taking out the trash she bumps into Cameron and Easton two rough and rugged Bad boys the middle of doing something she shouldn’t be witnessing. When they notice that she’s there they find a way to make sure she keeps her mouth shut but what she saw. She gets stuck in their web and let me tell you it’s a dirty steamy Twisted web to be sucked into these men have no problem making Stella bend to their ways. They continue to show up and keep demanding things from her. Stella has some issues and Cameron and Easton decide it’s best if she comes live with them where they can keep a close eye on her. During this time eventually things escalate and feelings start to grow all of them. This book is full of twists and turns with lots of danger drama in Steam it was one heck of a story and I’m so glad I got to read it. If you haven’t started this book and you like any of the things I described in this book is definitely something you need to read these authors have gone above and beyond with this book. In the end the characters do find that happily ever after but not before going through a emotionally crazy ride which made me love the story even more yes this is a bully romance but it goes wavy above that. I recommend this book fully if you enjoy reading this Genre.
I really enjoyed this book. It goes right along with the other in this series. Can’t wait for the next. Even though this has M/F/M. It still goes to show these two writers are the best at what they do.
Stella is a girl trying to get by in life by working and taking care of her elderly grandmother, when she sees something that changes her life.
Cameron & Easton are in the dark part of a parking lot trying to put something in the trunk of the car when they notice Stella watching them. They can’t have that. They go to her and let her know she must keep her mouth shut. She is trying to get on with her life but these two just want her for another thought to keep her mouth shut. This is when Stella’s life will never be the same.
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I swear these two ladies with every books it gets crazier, steamier and so intense. Easton and Cameron came full force in this book and I couldn’t stop reading even if I needed sleep. This book is a page turner. Cameron and Easton two alpha broody males and set their eyes on Stella. Stella is quiet and reserved and saw something she shouldn’t have seen. Stella is on Cameron and Easton’s radar and the trio is pure fire. I was intrigued by this book, I wanted to slap Cameron and Easton at times. Somehow these three worked together perfectly. Another book by this dynamic duo that will have you at the edge of your seat!!
I enjoyed Stella, Cam, and Easton’s story. All interesting and complex characters you will quickly be drawn into their sordid tale. Great addition to the series.
So this is my first J.L Beck book and certainly not the last – I will read the full series because all in all i did enjoy this book.
The characters were quite good and the 3 points of view developed enough. The sex was frequent and quite scorching and even if there is some light dub-con at the start (to be expected in a dark romance) it wasn’t cringey.
My issue with this book is mainly surrounding the plot. It started strong and for the first – lets say 25% i was really invested. I kept on guessing and then it…fizzled – the plot remained stagnant and it only revolved around the sexual relationships and internal debates on feelings between the characters which disappointed me. It had such a great potential but the extra light plot took a toll for me and I ended up a little bored.
A few pointed also remain unexplained and the author has clearly a great writing style i just think this story didn’t live to it’s potential.
In conclusion i think it will still please dark romances lover who are looking for a book with scorching dirty sex more than a plot.
3/5
Stella is just a young woman that is trying to make it day to day working in the cafeteria at Blackthorn university and taking care of her grandma. One day all that changes – just because she was in the wrong place and witnessed something that she wasn’t meant to see.
Easton and Cam are best friends, brothers without the blood bond but brothers just the same. When they see the beautiful girl that saw what they were doing, they knew that they couldn’t hurt her. That didn’t stop them from making her theirs in every way to make sure she kept quiet over what she had seen. But the true question is, can they handle what happens when she ends up owning them as much as they do her and when Stella ends up in danger will they be able to save her before it’s too late?
*****This is a dark bully romance, with dubious consent at some points, some verbal mistreatment, and attempted physical assault. There is violence in this book, but not between the main characters. This could be triggers for some, so if that is you – please tread lightly*****
This was one of the most intense bully romances I have read in a long time. Once I started, I couldn’t stop until the end – it’s just written that good. I loved the Dr. Jeckyll/Mr. Hyde vibes from Easton and Cam. Then Stella, she was so strong with dealing with everything that was thrown at her. Then the scenes between the three of them, I can’t describe the intensity and chemistry – it is off the charts and the ending was perfection. This is definitely my favorite out of this series so far – but I am still looking forward to reading Kennedy’s story!
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This steamy read was very well written with characters that were so well created that I was enthralled from page one! The dynamics and the very HOT chemistry between Stella, Cameron and Easton kept me totally captivated until the turn of the very last page!