“A perfect dark cowboy romance. I loved Jake’s dominance and pure love for Conor. I loved the estate and ranch. I loved the swoony sexiness. 5 Stars.” ~ Pepper Winters, New York Times Bestselling AuthorI try to forget her. It’s impossible. Growing up together, Conor and I shared all our firsts. First love, first kiss, first… Not all our firsts. We were sixteen the night she was violently …
We were sixteen the night she was violently assaulted while I helplessly watched.
I’ll never forget the sounds of her suffering.
Or my inconsolable agony when she left Oklahoma.
Years later, she returns to honor our teenage pact.
Except the boy she loved is gone, replaced by a ruthless cattle rancher knotted with secrets.
She doesn’t know my dark cravings or the trails of sin that lead to her.
I don’t deserve her, but one truth remains.
She’s mine.
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Pam Godwin is an amazing author. Just OMG, I’m not sure what else I can say. This book was so angsty I couldn’t put it down.
Such tragedy turned to happiness, I never would have thought this could have a happy ending. I absolutely loved Jake’s devotion to Conner. I loved Conners kick ass, take no prisoners attitude. That she could not only survive, but thrive after everything done to her is amazing. The author did an awesome job building this world all the way down to the last details.
Buckled here I come!
Knotted and bound
Of all that is holy… This book… Lemme break it down…
When I started, I wondered what I’d let myself in for. The darkness we’re thrown into within the first few chapters is so harrowing, it broke my heart and made me feel so deeply for these characters. The violence and trauma of the situation was excruciating to read. I pushed ahead and I’m so damn glad I did. The love and bond shared between Conor and Jake is EVERYTHING! Despite what they went through and the intervening years of pain for Conor, the way he brought her back was beautiful. Gosh, I have so much love for these two. Conor had to deal with so much and it outright broke my heart, but she was so strong in the face of everything. And Jake… Despite how he had to lie to her, god did he make up for it.
I loved this book. It’s etched on my soul in a way I never expected. If you want something dark and messed up but brings you back to life, grab this! You won’t regret it!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK, THIS STORY, AND THESE CHARACTERS. I constantly re-read this and others in this series. It is dark, intense, and all-consuming. The love between Conor and Jake cannot be severed by lengths of time apart, sexual abuse, and death. No matter what, they fight for their love and the bond that they have for one another. Between steamy encounters or emotional connections, you will be sucked into this love story.
Conor and Jake were a true perfect match. Great banter between them and I loved seeing Jake help her work through the things she repressed. I can’t wait to read the next book after a glimpse we got to see about the secondary characters. I felt like it was a little opened ended with some things but being the brother in the next book those might be resolved. The BDSM elements were not over powered which is something I was grateful for. 4 stars #2OCCJD
Pam Godwin’s characters pull you in and keep you on the edge of our seat. Your heart will bleed not only for Jake and Conor (the H/h) but also for Jarret (Jake’s brother) and Lorne (Conor’s brother) because of the horrific circumstance they go through on one tragic night and also the tragedy of a broken family, and the unknown that follows. Conor was such a kickass survivor and heroine. I can’t wait to find out what happens next in Jarret’s story.
My goodness.. this book sliced me wide open.. so many emotions.. so many tears! I was sucked in from the very first chapter and tears streaming down my face by the 2nd chapter and those tears lasted throughout the whole book. It was such a fantastic journey for Conor and Jake. So many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. I would give this book way more than 5 stars if I could. Well done!! Now on to the 2nd one 🙂
Holyyyyyy crapppp. I devoured most of this book in one sitting. I would have finished it in one sitting had i not needed sleep. Jake, lord have mercy. I love a kinky cowboy! There were parts in this book that i didn’t see coming or made me read in silence dreading what was to come and other times when i just could not get enough! I can’t wait to read Jarret and Lorne’s books.
Knotted is the first book by Pam Godwin that I have read and now I wish I had read her sooner! This book is fantastic and is one of the most gut wrenching books that I have read in a long time, but with heartbreak comes healing for both Jake and Conor! This story deals with a lot of ugly but in the end goodness wins out! Jake and Conor have always been destined to be together. It just took years of secrets and lies to unfold for them to get to their chance at their happily ever after.
I am definitely reading the rest of this series!
My review from April 26, 2018:
Passion. Power. Emotion. This story overflows with each of those. When I read a book by this author, I feel it deep down in my soul, and Knotted was no different.
In true Pam Godwin fashion, she knocked my fucking socks off. Even if you don’t read cowboy romance, please, please try this one. Unlike any cowboy books I’ve read, this one is full of raw, powerful, and intense goodness…dark deliciousness that left my heart pounding so many times. I experienced gut-wrenching pain that had me struggling to breathe. At times, I thought I was going to lose my mind. And yet, I also felt so much love… it made my heart feel happy & full.
Jake exudes an air of masculinity that made my knees weak and my body tremble with excitement. So alpha. So strong & rugged. So fucking sexy.
Conor is such a strong, admirable heroine – beautiful, courageous, determined, fearless.
Their relationship is an unbreakable bond. A love so fierce I could feel it, and only wish to experience it.
A horrific act of violence takes place, ripping apart the close-knit group of four: Jake & Jarret (twin brothers), Lorne & Conor (brother & sister). As the story unfolds, and the secrets come to light, the author takes your heart, stomps on it, then slowly pieces it back together and sends you off with a kiss on the cheek and a slap on the ass. Just the way I like it. I was so satisfied, I needed a cigarette after I finished. And I don’t smoke.
I am deliciously sated and I anxiously await the next book in the series.
Put your cowboy boots on, saddle up, and get ready for a ride. Giddy. Up.
You had me at the first scene. I couldn’t and still can’t get it out of my mind. My heart has never beaten that hard while I’ve read. I can honestly say Conor is the the most intriguing heroine I’ve ever read. She is the reason for this book. All she had to go through, I love going through that journey with her. As for Jake, he was perfect.
This book gutted me a and the horrific events that happened to Conor. Jake and Conor’s story was emotional, dark, intense so beautiful. I loved the friendship and trust between the 4 main characters. Can’t wait for #2.
Tragic, heartbreaking and captivating.
An horrendous event leaves conor broken in so many ways and it changed all their lives but when Jake, Jarrett and Lorne learn truth behind that horrible day it has them hurting her even more. They are fiercely protective over conor even more so after what happened. Their love and loyalty for one another is gripping.
Jake and conor have been in love since they were young, they loose that for a while but Jake has never given up, he does what is needed to protect her then he goes and gets her and makes her overcome her fears while divulging the truth to her.
This book has painful scenes, secrets and trigger moments.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and cant wait for the next book.
I love these characters and the way the story unfolded. It started very dark, but the emotional heartbreak was dealt with so skillfully by the author. And cowboy porn – who knew that was a thing!
This book took me through all my emotions. It is an excellent book. I liked the plot as it is original, It’s also tragic. I loved it’s a happily ever after as they go through so much to get there.
I almost added Knotted to my ‘Could Not Get Into’ list because honestly rape is never a scene I want to watch or read and, in this story, it was pretty freaking brutal. I left it for a few days and was still considering it as a new addition to the above-mentioned list when I picked it up again and started reading the middle of the story. Though it was still rather intense I was able to get into the story, I did go back far enough to make sure I passed the rape scene.
The story in Knotted focuses around Conor and Jake rekindling their romance while waiting to avenge the wrongs committed against her. Also, in the story are Connor’s brother Lorne and Jake’s brother Jarret are each have their roles to play but are more behind the scenes. I do wish that some of those behind the scene moments had been part of the book but then I can’t have everything. I do recommend a box of tissue remain by your side as you read knotted. The hell the characters go through made my hear ache for them throughout the gut-wrenching story.
You can that Pam did put a great deal of thought into her story because her attention to the details was nearly flawless and I sure even the parts I skipped were well written and consistent with the rest of the story. The big question for me as I finish writing my thoughts on Knotted are of the ratings. Could I read this story again from start to finish? Can I read book 2 and or 3? Do I really feel like diving into fictitious hell again in the future when reality isn’t that much of a cake walk? I guess time will tell.
This Review was originally posted here https://lauralusbookreviews.blogspot.com/2018/12/knotted-trails-of-sin-1-by-pam-godwin.html
Knotted!!
All the Feels!!
Wow, I don’t even know where to start with this one. First off let me say that I’m a huge fan of Pam Godwin, if she writes it I’ll read it. This book has some major TRIGGERS so be warned, if sexual violence is a hard limit for you then you should skip this book. That being said I absolutely loved this book. I was hooked from the very beginning up until the very end.
This is the first book in a three book series where we get to meet Conor, Jake, Jarret and Lorne. Prepare yourself for an emotional roller coaster as we go through the ups and downs of there fight to stay together and save their future. If you’re a Pam Godwin fan I suggest you get to one clicking this book, you won’t be disappointed. Happy reading!!
Conor and Jake have loved each other since they were kids, and decided to bond their love together in a special night. But they were tragically and horrifically interrupted. The years that follow are full of grief, loss and anger that it doesn’t seem that they will ever be able to recover and move on.
This story touched my heart strings, reminding me of young, true love lost.
Dark, captivating, emotional raw with deceit, abuse, violence, heartbreak but also deep forever love between Connor and Jake. The author weaves a story that grips you from beginning to end.
Kicking Self for waiting for all books to be out, This book LOVED IT… When life long Friends go for a horseback ride and life as they know it will NEVER be the same. When Family ends up being the enemy and your friends end up turning their backs on you. You lost everyone that mattered. Now time healed some wounds but not all can you trust the ones who let you go …
Jake Holeston dam he will make you swoon. Hes also going to piss you off. Not only is he a Cowboy with manners. Hes will do whatever it takes for his girl. Even letting her go till its time to get her back.
Conor Cassidy She about to live out her worst nightmare. Not only did everyone turn their backs on her she fought all alone. Till he comes back but he has things to do first to make the past right before they can have a future .
“One touch and I feel like an ungelded horse,a beast with fire in his veins, bucking and panting at the whiff of a mare in heat.”
“I love you, Jake Holsten. Even if you dont go slow. Even if its not that great.”
“You know how hot you are” ” Hotter than the Oklahoma sun. Sexy in all the right places.”
“No matter what we stay together. Miles, Months, cities, years,..” “Were bigger than anything that tries to come between us.”
“I broke her heart, because I love her.”
“I’m not broken, she whispers. You dont need to me to fix you. You need me to sit with you in the sadness”
“Were stronger than hellos and goodbyes and deeper than beginnings and end”
I must say that this is the was a hard book to read and listen to, I shed tears it never gave up because i know this book was worth it in the end. I’m not going to lie this book is full of emotions and can be anyone’s life. I was so drawn to the characters and their bond with each other. They looked after each other even when it didn’t seem that way. I must admit that Jake, Jarret and Lorne took care of business in a way that was fitting. I’m looking forward to when they will all be as one again. For now I Jake is incredible he is a fighter and will go to hell and back to protect Connor, even from her own demons. As for Connor herself, she is a fighter in her own right and her love is strong for Jake and her family ( Jarret and Lorne). Together the both of them share a love that goes so deep no one can break their bond.