I’m a madman…she’s my cure.Once upon a time there was a devil and his bride.His hell awaited her while she tried to hide.He found her and trapped her inside.Where she had no choice but to stay at his side.Madman’s Cure is book 2 of the Madman Duet and should be read after Madman’s Method.
VF Mason just broke my heart with this duet! Please heed the warnings, because this book is probably the darkest she’s ever written! It has just about every trigger in it, but it’s not written in a gratuitous or over the top way. It will break your heart though and make you feel all the feelings! I agonized over what the twins experienced. No child should have to live thru that. And Arianna didn’t have it any easier. It was all a huge tragedy, and you just desperately want them to have a HEA. If anyone deserves it, they do.
I won’t spoil the ending though. You just have to read it for yourself. If you like dark romance, you’ll definitely love this!
5 amazing stars!! I love this Duet soo much!!
This is book two in the “Madman Duet” and can not be read as a stand alone. This is another serial killer book in the line of books by Author V. F. Mason. Let me just say I love ALL of these books!!!!
“Once upon a time, a sinner, a priest, and a madman played a dangerous game.
Unaware of the monster who shall not have a name.
One day, he kidnapped the sinner to a foreign land.
Where nothing but death awaited her by his hand.”
I am obsessed with this duet!! “Madman” is what wet dreams are made of! I can not get enough of this book. I will let you know that this has some very hard triggers with a lot descriptions. It can be kind of destroying at parts. This book pulled around your soul.
All the characters are phenomenal. Watching Eduard grow and become what he is was my favorite. Though I did have to look back to kind of remember who was who. But I think monsters are my thing, I have literally fell for all these killers. It was so good to have all the others make appearances and see how things are from anothers perspective. Did any see that maybe a certain serial killer who sculpts may have a lady?! I could just be wishing but I hope not.
I absolutely loved how the secrets came out and how things kind of fell into place. This author gave you just enough info to trail you along on this book. Oh the angst!! Both of these books were terrific!! Going from past to present was very entertaining.
This duet is one you MUST read!!
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
Holy cow! What an amazing conclusion to the Madman Duet! I don’t want to give away any spoilers so let me just say this book, and this duet, are must reads. Dark romance at its finest!
“Arson was right. When we think about certain actions and reactions, we only think from our perspectives. ” – Eduard
Spiraling
Falling into the twisted abyss that was the Cure
That was me from the moment I opened this read until the last page when I finally took a breath while drying my eyes
I know I have said it before but I will say it again –
Mason never fails to deliver!
At the end of book one, she literally dropped her readers into a spiraling abyss – leaving us blanketed in darkness asking WTH just happened
“We have choices in this life. To be good or bad.”- Eduard
Cure picks up right at that moment of pure horror and slowly places all the smaller pieces together creating a picture that reflects the abject horror that was the Campbell twins’ past.
We spend more time in Madman’s head –
Not sure if that was a good thing or not?
We go back in time, back through each memory, each act that would set into motion a decade long battle for survival.
I thought I was prepared for the darkness
That I could stand witness to their pasts without faltering
I was wrong
The vile acts that became their norm –
The violence that crafted he who has no name –
The sacrifices that molded Eachann into what he is now
Or…
Well, there are a few surprises I have no intention of spoiling!
I have followed this series from its conception. Each duet a standalone yet a piece of a larger whole.
I love my serial killer family and I think I know who’s, next to fall under the blade
Wow! This kept me on the edge of my seat. It’s different but dark and sexy and oddly satisfying. Not sure what that says about me but I couldn’t put it down. You have to read the first book in order for this to make sense.
“Because loving you was a privilege I didn’t have.”
So many emotion finishing this book.
A well written dark, twisted, heartbreaking story, Madman’s Cure left me in a mess.
The opening left me scared to the bone. Or so I think so until Eudard memories cut me open.
I cried.
Shaking with anger.
Heartbroken for all these children have to gone through.
For all the books the author wrote before, this duet kills me. The evilness she write, it’s brutal and challenging for me to read for it have the hardest limit for me.
But I trust this author.
I love how she challenge her self and her readers in twisted and dark path she sew.
I love how she answer lots of my question in her previous books so blatantly.
Why and how someone could love a man who is thirst is another man lifes?
You gotta read her books to know.
Romantizing the evil? Maybe. But isn’t theres always light in every darkness?
Isn’t people not born evil? Believe cause love do conquer all.
In the end, I just wanna say, I LOVE THIS BOOK! YOU BETTER READ IT! BUT MAKE SURE YOU READ THE TRIGGER WARNING CAUSE THIS AUTHOR IS NOT KIDDING WITH THEM!
Madman’s Cure, book two in the Madman Duet. Where all the secrets and questions are revealed. This book is far more sinister and darker than book one, Madman’s Method. Be prepared!
“But how can I keep a cold attitude when the serial killer is not just a monster, but the man I love? I can shout till I turn blue in the face that I don’t love him, but it won’t make it the truth.”
What an rollercoaster of emotions this story has given me. I was enthralled from the very first page, and it kept my pulse sky high at times.
“It’s in bad taste judging one’s serial killer tactics, after all, and Mama raised a good-mannered boy.”
However, I felt the whole ending was a bit rushed.
– Stina, Book Haven Book Blog.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
Once upon a time there was a devil and his bride. his hell awaited her while she tried to hide. He found her and trapped her inside. Where she had no choice but to stay at his side.
This is the second book in the Madman Duet from V.F. Mason. You have to read Madman’s Method or your going to be very lost in this book. Holy cow. When I finished this book I had to sit back and think about everything that has happened. I had to process. This book was everything I needed it to be and so much more. This is a dark romance and it will honestly break your heart. I swear I read some of this book with tears streaming down my face. What these children go through I can not even begin to imagine and I thank God for a great family growing up. I don’t want to give anything away in this story. It is absolutely amazing!!! If you love dark reads you are gonna love this duet. However I do advise that you heed the warnings that the author has in the beginning of the book. This one is amazing. A must read and one of my favorite dark reads of 2019.
I had been eagerly awaiting V.F. Mason’s second part of the Madman duet and it did not disappoint. Madman, Eudard, Eachann, Cassandra and all the insanity swirling around them came together in a shocking, heartbreaking, revealing tale that I absolutely couldn’t put down.
Picking up where part 1 left off, the story alternates between POV’s and past and present, explaining the whys and hows that made Eudard the way he is. His history is littered with such pain, torture, and sacrifice that his fracturing is understandable to the point you begin to wonder why he isn’t more troubled. Cassandra maintains her strength, as she bravely navigates all the unbalanced that her life has become.
Mason layered murder and mayhem on top of revenge and vengeance, taking her characters through heavy emotional turmoil guaranteed to make the reader feel deeply for them. Madman’s Cure is one that you will not want to put down once you start so strap in for a wild ride that takes off from word one and doesn’t let up until The End.
I mean, woah, that was… well… MAD!!! This was an amazing, crazy ride of a story… of a duet! I didn’t want it to ever end! I seriously felt as though I was on a while ride. The emotions. The craze. Just, I ate it up! It’s been a while since I’ve read a dark romance like this that has been so completely OFF THE WALL that I’m really left wordless.
I’m not sure how to review because, it’s just… twisted! Messed up! I loved it! This book, the entire duet, was written with great perfection. Just the flow and questions VF Mason left me with. Everything was plotted out and given to me with a steady execution. I really, really, like REALLY hope people read this duet. It’s going to knock you back and hurt a bit. I was left feeling a bit awe-struck and even kind of dumbfounded. It is one all dark romance lovers should devour!
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that… my opinions.
Be prepared to experience an intense rollercoaster of a ride with a remarkable, original story that is sure to blow your mind, keep you on the edge of your seat, and send you through a whirlwind of emotions. Madman’s Cure is the conclusion to Arianna’s and Eudard’s story and it is sure to keep you on your toes and leave you gasping with all that unfolds in this fast-paced dark romantic thriller.
“I’m the monster born in hell who bleeds every single day of this life . . . and you are my only salvation in the dark.” – Madman
Where to begin with this jaw-dropping novel? This is a dark and twisted romance that is full of intense passion with sparks flying between Arianna and Eudard, intricate psychological mind games, and tons of action. I’m going to keep this vague in case you haven’t read book one. In this book, we get to delve into Eudard’s past and discover what all has triggered his transformation into Madman. I will tell you that what he endured is horrendously heartbreaking and shows just how strong of an anti-hero he is. He is steadfast in his love for Arianna and will stop at nothing to protect her. I absolutely adored Eudard and the complexity of his character. Arianna remains a strong character who is a fighter and it was interesting to see how she processed her love for Eudard. These two broken characters are dynamite!
As this is book 2 in a duet, it is imperative that you read Madman’s Method before diving into this book or you will be lost. Be forewarned that there is a fair amount of violence in this book and read any trigger warnings as this is a rather dark romance. Madman’s Cure is a unique and original story that will pull you in from the first page and leave you scraping your jaw off the floor as you follow along Eudard’s and Arianna’s journey.
***5 Stars***
I really don’t know where to start this review. I don’t because I’m still processing it all, but I guess the first thing is…
This was sooo worth the wait!
I know some have issues with Duets/Trilogies, and I get it, I really do, but this one was absolutely worth it! All my WTF questions were answered and then some…but with that being said, this review is going to be all kinds of short, sweet and vague…
I ADORED Madman. All. Of. Him. Everything about him I fell for and I kinda wish he was my Madman. Cassandra is a fighter. God is that woman strong. She did a couple of things that had me rolling my eyes, but I couldn’t really fault her for any of her choices. As for their journey…it was dark, sweet, heart breaking and quite unique.
And that ending…I actually shed a tear.
I really enjoyed Madman’s Cure on so many levels. It made that dark side of my heart happy, it gave me a mind fuck of epic proportions and simply hit all the right buttons for me. And as for the supporting cast of characters ~ there are some familiar faces that pop up in this baby and I must say that it was a lot of fun watching them all interact with each other. Now, this is a dark read, the triggers are numerous, but also necessary to get a full understanding of both Madman and Cassandra’s background, so reader beware. But, overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this duet and cannot wait to read more from this author and this world!
~ Copy provided by L Woods PR & voluntarily reviewed ~
Just let me say there are no word’s to explain how outstanding this story is I can’t get it out of my head it’s that memorable the writing and wording is excellent and your glued to the pages never wanting it to end.
Eduards and Ariannas journey is pure tragedy twisted heartbreak that blew my mind in all directions of emotion as they take us back to where and how it all started and the creation of the Madman and it just might shatter you as some parts are not easy but this is what happens tradegy to happiness. God I loved this one so much and the strengh these characters have is amazing. I really enjoyed all the side characters making an appearance that was icing on the cake so to speak and it was just WOW and OUTSTANDING in every way.
I have so much to say about this book, WOW! I’m almost at a loss for words because Madman’s Cure turned me into a bubbling mess…in the best ways though. I was gutted and went through so many emotions that I just never saw coming! I wanted to throw my kindle and curl up in a ball so many times while everything played out. There’s just not enough words to say to ever give this book enough justice for the awesomeness that it was.
First I’ve got to say as much as book 1 kept me hanging, I couldn’t wait to dive into this one. It was everything I wanted just not how I expected! I couldn’t get enough of Eudard and Arianna. This broken pair will remain on my mind for quite sometime. Eudard, I fell for him so deeply. He’s been through hell and back and so much more. He’s a Madman for a reason, you can’t blame him for that, but he’s still a decent person. Arianna, this chick is strong and bold. Knowing her past and how she is able to handle herself, made me love her even more.
This duet is very original and such a physcological and thrilling read. It’s dark and twisty, which is always amoung my favorite types to read. Eudard and Arianna’s journey kept me on my toes and on the edge of my seat page after page. Seriously…start with book one and get ready for one heck of a ride!
The phoenix keeps her secrets close to her chest as she rises once again.
The madman sins and protects whilst taking on the a role that wasnt his.
A life they didnt want forced upon them.
What will become of their passion and thirst for vengeance…
**This is the second half of a duet so please read the first half before embarking upon this..**
Oh my god my heart broke for the boy who welcomed the reprieve, the oblivion from the world thrust upon him.
I could of cried for all the pain they suffered. The devestation, their new life, oh my gosh. Look .. just look I screamed at my phone!
The darkness is beautifully crafted and created. The glimpse into his past will bring you to your knees and the present will thrill your little black hearts as it did mine!
Arianna the girl who thinks she owns her freedom, shes a character I wont forget in a while. Strong and resilient, wild and devoted. Simply put shes beautiful.
The madman bears the brunt of everything upon his once scar free body. He fights so hard to be what they need him to be, to watch over those who are his world.
He might of embraced the dark, and all it brings, but I can still see the light in him. In his love, and his touch.
I cant believe V.F Mason seriously got me to sympathise with a serial killer. How wrong is that.. but for this book, it felt so right!
Never underestimate this young lady she will blow your socks off with her words and then shock you till you cant take anymore!
I LOVED LOVED LOOOVED every second of this duet!!
If darkness is your guilty secret then look no further!
The final part of this amazing duet. What can I say about this book? Let’s just say that I didn’t appreciate being interrupted while reading this book, because I wanted to know what would happen next and if there would be a happy end. I wish I had more word to do this book justice.
In the first book we were told the story of the heroine and we see the story from her side. In this book we go back in time and we get to see the story from the Madman and so many secrets get revealed and events become clear.
This book is an amazing ride filled with action, heartbreaking events and a rollercoaster of emotions. It blew my mind.
Wow, what an exciting end to Arianna and Eudard’s story! It was nonstop action and twists and turns! It is a very dark book. It features a lot of trauma, childhood as well as present day. It also deals with psychological consequences from the trauma. This book answered all the questions from book one, Madman’s Method. It dives into the childhood of both characters. I love that the book weaves childhood flashback sequences with present day. I understand Eudard so much better now. I really felt a lot of different emotions all through this story. The author really did a great job creating these characters and explaining why they do the things they do.
I’m not one that generally likes the back and forth between the past and the present in books. In this case, to truly understand completely, you have to go back to the beginning. The holes that were left from the first book, the questions that went unanswered, they are all cleared up in this book… and even the questions we didn’t know we had were answered.
This story was slow going for me in the beginning, but about half way through, I couldn’t stop reading. These characters tug at you, they want to get their story out and it doesn’t matter what they have to do, they’re going to get you to pay attention. The anger, betrayal, hurt, resignation, you feel them time and again and just when you think you’re on the same familiar loop, something changes. Hope. Faith. Love. They become an echo in the background, can it really happen? Will there be a future for the Madman and his Phoenix, or have they been doomed from the beginning?
Wow! What a breathtaking and heartbreaking story! It had so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and it was woven together masterfully! I’d say this duet is definitely the darkest this author has gone so be aware of that before diving in but if you can get past that then it is definitely worth the journey!
Absolutely Mesmerizing…5++Stars!
I was totally hypnotized by this book. This is the continuation of the story of Arianna and Eudard and his twin brother. Only it’s not a simple love story, it’s gut-wrenching to see two people who have suffered so much to be together. The author has woven a story of pain, anguish, heartbreak and love. It is one of the best stories I have ever read. I highly recommend this Duet to you.