What do you do when the hand which held you becomes the touch you crave?I’ve loved her for twenty years.She’s a rare beauty luring with a dangerous high.And I’m addicted.I can’t get enough.There is only one problem.He’s an abusive asshole, destroying her down to the very root.He won’t get another chance.I’ll beat him to it.And steal his precious drug—my princess—my Poppy.There must be good things … drug—my princess—my Poppy.
There must be good things on the other side of bad.
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Poppy is a beautifully written and well-crafted story about ultimate love and the sacrifices made and the suffering endured to achieve it. It’s not a pretty story and you may wonder why and how could someone do what Poppy did, but then, real life isn’t pretty either, and that is what is so brilliant about this story … you feel EVERYTHING. You will surely curse, scream, cry, and maybe even throw something as you follow this story but it is well worth the emotional journey.
This is another must-read from Ms. Samuels … join the rest of us who have fallen under her spell!
Every time I open a book of Kailee I’m speechless. Her writing just takes you to different places, it transports your soul yo the story, you feel it deep within your bones.
Her words are just so captivating, the way she tells a story just hooks you and it doesn’t let you go.
Poppy did that to me. This book is dark and twisted, so many turns such an emotional roller coaster that I’m still trying to get over. Love, determination keep Poppy going and you are wanna go on that ride with her.
This is definitely a book worth reading. Kailee Samuels writing is AMAZING!
5 emotional Stars
Don’t mind me while I sit here curled up in the corner after reading this. Kailee Samuels has written another book that has left me speechless (kind of) This book was loaded with so much that left my head spinning. This was a dark, trigger issue laden book (for those that are sensitive readers) but what a tale it was. The author hit the mark in how much I loathed Kaine, loved the strength and the fight in Poppy and swoon over Abel (especially as a little one) I truly feel like there is so little I can say without revealing anything but the strength between Poppy and Abel is so heart warming.
Again, this book is loaded for triggers for sensitive readers however it is a fantastically and beautifully written story.
Poppy was a heart-wrenching roller coaster of dark and twisted goodness.
Kailee did an excellent job with this one. It is sexy, dark, twisted, and emotional all rolled into one and very well written.
I was pulled in from page one and got sucked into the story and the characters more and more as the story went on.
If you love a story that will pull you in and not let you go then I highly recommend Poppy to YOU! <3
Hungover, totally right now. What this woman does with words on the page never ceases to amaze me. I’ve got to say I’m shocked at the turn of events. If you want a cut and dry happily ever after, this ain’t it. Poppy went from the frying pan into the fire when she got with Kane. She was an incredible survivor, she was a hero to Abel as he was to her. Abel was an enigma, what he went through he was determined not to repeat the pattern. He broke free of that pattern with Poppy by his side. They were a great team and their mantra became good things are what happens on the other side of bad. As with any Samuels books the layers and cross overs intrigue me. And then there’s Sal, the good bad boy we all love. I hope we haven’t seen the last of Abel.
How can this much love be wrong
This story will stay in my mind forever and the book hangover is so real right now. The raw emotions written in this story I felt soul deep! It’s a incredibly written story that had me turning the pages as fast as possible and up way into the night. Once again I’m completely blown away by this author and I’m so excited to see where readers are taken next! Please do yourself a favor and and read this amazing book.
Oh my gosh I can’t put in to words how much I adore this book!!!! But then again Kailee is my unicorn author and I love anything and everything she writes.
Kailee has a way of pulling you in to the story and the characters you just feel what they go through so much so I cried so hard in places during this book. It’s dark, gritty, brutal and leaves you feeling like what just happened but in a good way lol.
Poppy the main character is wow reading what she goes through by the hands of the evil Kane is just heart breaking and her upbringing also was not the best, so when she falls for Kane he gets his claws in to her she could leave him but there is one small thing, his son Abel who is such a great guy in so many ways smart for his age and had to endure years of abuse and watch his sister and his mom endure it also. You can feel the love between poppy and Abel throughout this story and it’s one that sticks with you for sure.
I can’t fault Kailee and her books never have I said a bad word about her books and I pretty much tell everyone to read her books I always have love heats for eyes when this sexy author is concerned and I urge everyone to give her books a chance cause I tell you, you won’t be disappointed.
Wow!! I had no idea what this book was about but for some reason I knew I just had to read it. I’m so glad that I followed my instincts because I loved this story. It was angsty, twisted, forbidden and intense…..with just the right amount of sweetness to balance everything out. And I tell ya what…..I did not see that ending coming and it left me in absolute shock!!
This one was extremely interesting from beginning to end. I felt like I was in the book feeling everything that Poppy was feeling at the hands of the monster. I absolutely loved the characters in Poppy. All of them are completely unforgettable especially Poppy. Poppy is the hero everyone wants in their life. She is extremely strong giving caring and would do anything for that little boy no matter what happens to her. So very well written you feel every single emotion Poppy goes through.This was a very well written book of Hope, loyalty ,love,abuse and surviving. This was definitely not what I expected at all the first couple of chapters then the story swifts and grips you and you realize what you are getting pulled into. Read this in one setting that is how gripping this one is. You have to hold on to see what happens. Highly recommend you won’t regret reading this one at all. I was a fan of Kailee before but this one pulled me in and has me wanting to read the rest of her books that I havent. Kailee blew this one out of the park. 5 plus stars.
Kailee Samuels is still a rather new-to-me author, but each time I open one of her books I’m awestruck by her talent. In Poppy she delves into the psyche of Poppy, a young woman who dreams of leaving her life of abuse under her mom’s roof. Working as a waitress when she isn’t studying, she meets Kane during one of her shifts. 20 years her senior, he charms and seduces her and in no time, brings her to his home, where she meets his 4 years old son, Abel. Poppy’s life will then be changed forever. Or… will it?
Poppy is a read that deals with the extremely difficult topic of domestic violence. It is definitely not your typical love story, but rather a story about love and selflessness. Utterly unconventional, highly emotional and incredibly dark, it’s an experience I’m not going to forget anytime soon.
I don’t know how many times a heart can break but mine broke several times throughout the chapters. I found myself challenged (in a good way) by the level of realism of the story. Besides, the author gave life to characters who touched me and made me think a lot. Poppy fought with with all her being, heart and soul, I couldn’t stop fearing for her life. At such a young age, she shows an incredible maturity and a poignant determination to finally break the cycle of violence that surrounds her and Abel.
I felt for Abel from the beginning. His courage and resilience know no limits. The beauty of his and Poppy’s bond brought out of me both tears of joy and sadness.
Hope and hopelessness, optimism and despair warred all along, in a devastating whirlwind. The brilliant plot and the huge twists and turns absorbed me. If you are familiar with Kailee Samuels’ work, then you know that there always is a bigger picture; Poppy is no different. When I eventually connected the dots, it was simply magnificent.
If you haven’t experienced this author’s world yet, Poppy is the book you need, as it can be read as a complete standalone. Give it a try, grab a bottle of wine and a box of Kleenex, and…. enjoy!
I don’t know how this crazy amazing author does it time after time, but damn! With Poppy, the author broke my heart, did a big mindfucking and then left me utterly emotional spent..!
Again, the author shows how dark and twisted her mind is! I could not put this book down, so I read it in one sitting, finished it way past my bedtime!
I loved it so much!!
How to start? Poppy was utterly breathtaking. I cant truly find the words to describe how I felt reading this story. Kailee takes this incredibly difficult topic and shows the reader the whole journey. She doesnt just plop you into Poppy and Kanes toxicity, you get to feel the passion for him in the beginning and understand how Poppy got to where she was and why she couldn’t leave. Women dont just fall into abusive relationships. She takes the reader on a journey that opens the door to tough conversations. The friendship between Amber and Poppy is almost more beautiful than the love between Poppy and Able. I loved everything about this story. I laughed, I cried, I yelled. I cried. This story was simply beautiful.
Omg what did I just read! One heck of a book is what! Poppy will pull you in deep in this crazy messed up read. Poppy goes thru some major things in her life…love…..hate….compassion….all for the one person she loves unconditionally! I couldn’t stop reading and I’m ready to go thru it all again. I highly recommend this book!! Get ready for quite a ride…hang on tight…your gonna be drawn into it! Another great one by Kailee!
Wow, another knock it out of the park for Kailee Reese Samuels! A story of abuse,love,loyalty,and Hope. I am so addicted to her stories in my mind they just get better and better. This can be a stand alone read, though after reading this story I do believe you will go in search of other awesome reads from this author. She started my addiction with A&E, and the He/She duet.
Poppy trying to excel in high school to get out of the town and her mother’s house meets a man who thinks will be her salvation. She unfortunately found a new abuser. Abel, the small child that Poppy is determined to save from the monster of a father and groom him into a real man, a caring, sensitive, attentive, real man.
I’ve been emotionally drained and wrung out and pieced back together. I am utterly speechless. Be prepared to go on a journey of strength, determination, and unconditional love for another to make it through the hardest moments life could hand our Heroine. I can’t breathe after this book. So many times I held my breath, waiting for the next page. This Author always does a remarkable job at throwing the unexpected your way. You won’t be disappointed in reading Poppy.
WOW!!!! Phenomenal!!!! So heartfelt!!!! So heartbroken!!!! This story touched my heart in on so many levels. Kailee had me feeling every emotion that the characters where feeling. I could not put this book down. It is so worth reading. AMAZING!!!!
For me the evidence of a truly talented author is not just an amazing storyline and plot,which Ms. Samuels delivers in Poppy but it’s how the author strings the words together to give an incredible description that’s so vivid I feel I’m witnessing exactly what’s happening. Ms. Samuels is one of these authors.
The way she chooses the words for each sentence and each paragraph and each metaphor just makes everything pop and come to life!
The characters in Poppy are unforgettable!
They are outstanding either for how good they are or how evil they are.
I loved Poppy. She was such a giving caring strong lady.
What she endured for the sake of a young boy’s future was something only an incredible kind of love can do.
Abel was such a sweet boy. So perceptive,so aware and so sweet.
Only a pure selfless love and person can see him through the other side.
The journey of Poppy and Abel is filled with intense heart pounding moments,moments of sadness and moments of hope. The twists and turns are jaw dropping and so unpredictable!
I finished Poppy in one sitting that’s how good and compelling this book is!
Wow this book was different read that I read without knowing what was to happen through out this book. This is a brilliant read that is amazing and does more then 5 stars. This is a on the edge of your seat read that will have your emotions all over the place. You will feel all emotionals through out this book and the first page will pull you into this story and will have you seating through this book to the very end as us a heads book to put down.
This was absolutely amazing I couldn’t put it down with the twists and turns on every page Poppy will capture your heart in every way, her strength and love is beyond anything you could even imagine as she goes through her young life in absolute horror. She is an amazing woman who will take your breathe away and I was so proud of her. The writing is fantastic and engages you right into the story and gives you all the feels.
“Be you. Be brave. Break the cycle.”
I don’t know how Kailee Samuels does it but once again she has wrote another book like nothing that I have ever read before. How she continues to pop my cherry is beyond me. Truthfully, I was a little scared going into this story but KS never fails to deliver.
“You’re a dangerous and heady intoxicant to my depleted soul.”
I have said this before and I will say it again, anytime I read one of Kailee’s books I know to go in expecting the unexpected and just when I think I figured it all out or every is perfect…holy shit…the plot thickens and she flips the script on me turning my world upside down…again. To say I was surprised is a definite understatement. I was shocked, I cried, I lost hours of sleep reeling over the events that happened in this book. It is on a whole new level and is truly unforgettable.
“His powerful and consuming kiss surged through my body until I was caught within his tidal wave. It was hot, pure, and powerful. I would never escape.”
Poppy is young, hard working, going to school, looking for a better life but her fate was sealed the minute Kane laid his eyes on her. Kane is dark, deceitful, manipulative and charming when the situation calls for it. And he happens to have a son named Abel. Abel has seen too much for his young age. He has cut himself off emotionally but is mature and wise beyond his years, and he had me at cheesecake.
“We are trapped inside of this cocoon, you and I. No one knows us here. No one would ever know.”
This book has worked its way into my veins and will stay with me for years to come. Even writing this review makes me emotional. If I had to pick one song for this book it would be The Perfect Drug by NIN. If you want a dark book with a strong heroine, read this book. If you want a memorable love story, read this book. If you are dying for a story that will blow your mind, READ THIS BOOK!
“I’ll be waiting on the other side of tomorrow.”
~ Read on behalf of Two Darlin Dolls and a Book Review Blog