“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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***5 ‘We’re An Existence That Cannot Be Measured’ Stars***
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II went into this baby guessing at a couple of things that were going to happen based on the synopsis and prepared myself for it, but I found out right quick that I didn’t prepare enough because holy hell.
This book was all kinds of craycray goodness on every level.
Talk about ripping your heart out, slamming it on the ground and then taking a jackhammer to it and then slowly. Ever so slowly putting the pieces back together again. This wasn’t just an emotional rollercoaster. This was an emotional rollercoaster ride to hell and back. And then add in all that dark, smexy, make your lady bits quiver in anticipation and I was addicted.
Jake and Conor. These two. I loved and adored them. I hurt for them. I got growly at them. I cheered for them. Their journey was hard and heartbreaking, but it was so satisfying in the end. Their bond was intense and the chemistry, even when at odds, was nuclear. And though I tended to be Team Conor more than Team Jake, it was more about the circumstances rather than loving one more than the other.
This is my first read by Pam Godwin and I adored it! I kept asking myself while devouring Knotted why I hadn’t picked something, anything, by her before? (Answer: The TBR lists are fucking insane) But, now that I have, I’m hooked. The writing pulled me in from the start, things started out a little slow, but that was necessary to lay out the base of the story ~ as well as the series ~ and once that was done, things took off and things really got going. The characters were all well written and I’m definitely looking forward to getting my greedy little hands on Jarret and Lorne’s books.
I know this review is very vague and that I didn’t even go that much into Jake and Conor and their journey because there were too many ways I could spoil things for you and I don’t want to take away the gut punch of what they go through from you. With that said the triggers are real. This is a dark read on a lot of levels. The dark is balanced out with heartwarming and humorous moments, but the author goes balls to the wall, so saddle up and hang on tight, because the ride will be a wild one!
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
When I heard that Pam Godwin was going to give her spin on a Dark Cowboy Romance, well hellur!!! Sign me UP!!
From the opening scene, I was gutted. Plain and simple. No sugar coating here. I just felt so much emotion reading what happened to this young innocent girl.
Raw, Brutal, Horrifying…
I knew after that scene, the 3 boys who witnessed it all go down, REVENGE would be on the ranch.
These boys were going to plan, execute and help Conor recover from what no one should ever go through.
Jake is who Conor shared everything with. They grew up together with their fathers running the ranch. They were forbidden to ‘be together’ and the fathers did everything in their power to keep them apart.
Over the years, they say people change. Conor and Jake might have spent years apart after that night that was to be a special night. Jake though has fought with all his might to find a way to bring Conor back to the place she truly belongs.
I absolutely loved reading this story. Although keep in mind, it does have some triggers in it. It’s a wonderful story of young love that from the beginning, their Hearts were knotted together! This is a standalone within a series. Can’t wait to read Buckled, book 2 Jarret’s story <3
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Amazing Story!!
Knotted is the story of Jake and Conor.
Jake lives in a beautiful ranch with his twin brother Jarret and his two best friends Lorne and Conor.. the four where inseparable, had a very special bond.. even live in the same ranch doing their hard work together.. until one night everything change, their whole life came to an abrupt wake up call changing them forever.. friendship will be tested, family bond will break and the love of his life will be taken away from him.. now is the time to prove his love is real..
Conor has been living a beautiful life at the ranch, surrounded by friends and family.. she loves taking care of her horse “ketchup”.. she is happy and is planning to become a veterinarian once the time comes.. in love with Jake since they were just kids they spend their days, dreaming about a life together.. until something terrible happened and steal all these dreams away…
Knotted is a very beautiful dark romance story, since the moment i started i was instantly addicted to the book.. it was heart wrenching but at the same time i love it.. the love between Jake and Conor was just breathtaking… they give everything for each other and more..
Conor was an amazing heroine, she was strong and i love how she fought for what she wanted.. no matter if she felt like everybody in the world have turn their back on her.. she continue to work harder and stronger.. not letting anyone undermine her dreams.. not even him the man whom she though will protect her and love her forever..
Jake was a strong Hero too, he is mega protective, loves control and is kind of possessive specially with Conor.. i love how he treats her, how she is everything to him, how he doesn’t hesitate to put her first and even if he is hurting badly at some point, he knows he has to keep working hard to solve all the lies and problems that still trying to keep them apart….
life wasn’t easy for them, they’ll took separate ways, searching for answers and truths but after years circumstances bring them back together, honoring a pact they did a few years back.. and this time they’re more that ready for revenge..
I love so many aspects of the story, the twist, the darkness but what i really love about it was the bond between the four of them, the friendship.. it was pure, it was genuine and it was strong.. they never hesitate to protect Conor.. protecting her was their first priority and nothing matter more.. what i also like about Knotted is that you get to see the growth of each character.. as things start to become crazier and out of hand.. you get to experience how each characters steps into that situation showing you their feelings for each other..
so many great moments on the story, so many great characters, i love Jarret, i love how he also protected Conor so much, their friendship was amazing!! Lorne, Conors bother was another great character that also loves her immensely and we will get to see later on the series.. so many twist and turns.. things that you wont see coming..
This is a story that will keep you hook and wanting more..
Great story!!! looking forward for Jarred and Lorne!!
Jake and Conor grew up together on a ranch owned both their families and planning their future together is no surprise to people around them. On her 16th birthday, they planned to celebrate it intimately together, but something unexpected, unimaginable that turned this happy occasion into a nightmare.
After what happened that night, Jake and Conor were forced to separate, the reason unknown to both of them. Communication, in any form, is forbidden, not that Conor never tries to contact Jake. She did many times, but Conor never heard from Jake she felt so alone. Years passed, Jake continues to work on the ranch and making things right so that, Conor can come back home, to him. Will Conor listen to Jake’s explanation as the secrets unfold and forgive him?
The first few chapters got me reeling, shocked, that I want to throw something. Yeah, I’m kinda pissed off. The author was able to get all my emotion riled up with this engrossing book.
This is a new and exciting series from the one and only Pam Godwin. I completely enjoyed Knotted. It’s dark, kinky, with sexy cowboys and one determined heroine that will keep you glued to the story. Reading a book by this author is always time well-spent. So, I greatly recommend this one if you’re into this kind of story.
***ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.***