“Dark, sexy, and intense, Prisoner is an emotional ride that does not let go until the end. I loved it!” ~ USA Today bestselling author Kristen CallihanHe seethes with raw power the first time I see him–pure menace and rippling muscles in shackles. He’s dangerous. He’s wild. He’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.So I hide behind my prim glasses and my book like I always do, because I have … like I always do, because I have secrets too. Then he shows up in the prison writing class I have to teach, and he blows me away with his honesty. He tells me secrets in his stories, and it’s getting harder to hide mine. I shiver when he gets too close, with only the cuffs and the bars and the guards holding him back. At night I can’t stop thinking about him in his cell.
But that’s the thing about an animal in a cage–you never know when he’ll bite. He might use you to escape. He might even pull you into a forest and hold a hand over your mouth so you can’t call for the cops. He might make you come so hard, you can’t think.
And you might crave him more than your next breath.
“Sexy, dark, and thrilling. I loved every second of it!” ~ New York Times bestselling author Katie Reus
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Wow! This story was not what I was expecting. Grayson and Abby were honestly one of the most complicated but beautiful couples I have ever read. Parts made me uncomfortable but other parts made me so happy. This is a really raw story but god it’s a great one. My heart was pounding and my heart was broken in places but I loved it. Definitely recommend if you enjoy a darker read.
Death and kisses…Blood and sex
I just finished reading this book, which I couldn’t put down, reading front to back in a page turning frenzy. I want to give you an awesome review sharing deep and meaningful thoughts that I’ve gleaned from this work of art. But I’m kinda speechless, gasping like a guppy, with scrambled thoughts and a heart shaped lump in my throat.
This story is raw, dark, emotional, painful, scary, heartbreaking, and beautiful. I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading, no clue as to what was hidden in the pages. I was just intrigued, curious about the possibilities, imagining a beauty and the beast storyline. It was so much more than that, but I don’t want to give anything away. I just want to encourage you to read it and find out for yourself, you won’t be disappointed, and you won’t be the same when you get to the end.
“Sometimes you have to punch a f*cking hole in your soul to survive”.
This book was crazy intense and the characters make you want to cry for them. You don’t and won’t put this book down until you have finished the entire story. It’s honestly that gripping, sexy, intense, and just a mind f**k! Definitely a must read!!!
An unexpected Crush !
Abigail Winslow has just entered the penitentiary.
She trembles, she ’s afraid, she’s cold.
She’s greeted by an obnoxious prison guard who asks her to fill out the same forms again as before at reception.
Abigail complies.
To obey, she’s used to it…
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An incredible crush that was totally unexpected for me.
If indeed the summarized story seems classic, it is not.
I was totally captivated by this magnificent novel which made me experience my first 2021’s sleepless night-reading !
The story is well-constructed, full of twists and turns and you can’t guess the ending.
Plus action/adventure takes precedence over romance and the rare sex scenes, which is a plus for me.
The two main characters of Abigail and Grayson are excellent !
I really liked their characters, their differences, their interactions/relationships, and their personal development in the story.
The author’s writing style is addictive and pleasant to read.
It’s a very nice crush that I recommend without reservation.
A Must Read.
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AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
I love a good dark romance.
I’ve been sitting on this for a few days because I have not been able to find the words to write this review.
I was fortunate enough to have already listened to Hostage which is book two in the series and have always wanted to read/listen to this one.
It did not disappoint.
Grayson and Abby is sort of lust-at-first sight but so much darker. I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into with this one (since I had spoilers) but it’s amazing all on its own.
It has angst, steam, suspense, and feelings.
The ending is everything I could wish for and I hope to get more stories in this series soon!
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The Prisoner will captivate you!
Abby hides her past behind her prim glasses and she teaches writing classes in the prison. Grayson is an inmate with his own agenda and he plans to take advantage of her. He’s willing to do anything to get what he wants, even use her. But can they resist the undeniable attraction they feel for each other? I loved the chemistry between the characters! The Prisoner is a dark and alluring read!
This book is THE BEST.
Phenomenal, standing ovation, exceptional, one of the best romantic suspense books I’ve read.
This book grabbed me from page one and now I find myself buying the next book in the series (standalone couple, but the underlying story is ongoing).
As hard as it was, I had to force myself to only read so much each day, otherwise I would have finished this book in one sitting and then suffered from a major book hangover. This book is THAT good.
Please note: If you are sensitive, do not read this. It is graphic and deals with topics that I’m sure would cause lots of people to flinch, so if you prefer mainstream romances without grit, this book is not for you.
But, if you enjoy fantastic imagery, hot and fiercely protective love, something different than the norm, engaging hard-to-forget characters and a WILD ride, get. This. Book. I am SO happy I did!!!
One of my favorite dark romances and one of the few books I enjoyed reading more than one time!
I have to say that this story is indeed dark. It wasn’t easy to fall in love with Grayson but that’s sometimes the deepest love. But it doesn’t always have to be easy especially with a past like him. But I really loved the story. I was so sorry for the boys and what they went through. And I was very intrigued with the ‘relationship’ between Grayson and Abigail. It was a dark one but that was what they both needed with their past. It was an intense read, writing in both POV’s.
I’m really looking forward to the next book in this series.
I loved it! It is wrong and right at the same time.
I loved this book because it is about a girl and boy who fall in love but, it is not that happily ever after. Abby is a girl who just started a writing class for inmates at a jail. She is book smart, her past haunts her, and she thinks that her glasses will protect her in a way. Grayson is handsome, he cusses a lot, and his past also haunts him. When Grayson makes his escape from jail he spots Abby. He keeps her as a prisoner but, little did he know that he would fall for her and she would become his weakness. This book is full of blood, sweat, and sweet sex. Skye Warren and Annika Martin have made this book intense, romance, and a little dirty. I would love a sequel to this book!
A dark, gritty and dirty love story that feels wrong to read but you cant stop until the last page.
This book is edgy, and sexy and all the things a good dark romance book should be. I really enjoyed it!
This book was an insane thrilling ride of a story. But it’s one I didn’t want to put down. It is definitely what I would call a dark romance, but I enjoyed every minute of it. The two main characters met in some of the worst of circumstances to make a connection and yet they felt inevitable. What happened after that most of the time I just couldn’t predict. But it’s one of the things I loved. The surprise of it.
All of the characters were very well developed as well. Not just the main characters but the secondary ones too. And it has me crossing my fingers for more of their stories.
The narrators did a fantastic job with this one. Jacob Morgan is a favorite of mine and I just thought he was perfect for this particular character. He’s really good at giving voice to dark, complex leading men and helping me connect with them. Lauren Sweet was a bit newer for me but I was very impressed. I also thought she was a good fit for this role. She pulled off young, strong and a fighter quite well. I would love to hear more from both these narrators in future.
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Very good story line – easy read.
Loved this book
Worth the read. Very good plot and I couldn’t stop reading.
Two of my favorite authors couldn’t go wrong!
Wow. Their are some jumps as to what happens in this book, and what fun jumps they are! We have prisoners writing personal information to a prison break. And then a kidnapping that keeps your interest with all the twists and turns all the way through the end. Fantastic narration has brought this to life with so much emotion you feel as if you are there yourself.
This book had me on the edge of my seat from the very start. It was raw, gritty, sensual and suspenseful. Warren and Martin made a great team as they expertly weaved a dark, seductive tale about very flawed and damaged characters making us feel heartbreak, horror, confusion, and yet compassion, empathy, and so much more. The journey that Grayson and Abbie take and the conflicting emotions that they both feel make them more connected and stronger. Abbie is smart, resilient and courageous. She fights her feelings for Grayson and is determined to be free. But after unwittingly helping sexy bad boy Grayson escape from prison, he is not willing to let her go so easily. This dark, forbidden romance is gritty, and seductive and it was made even more powerful and raw by the expert narration by Jacob Morgan, and Lauren Sweet. I was reeling by all the emotions they made me feel as they took me on this twisty, thrilling journey. Their range from the tender moments to the distressing had my heartpounding. I was totally lost in their storytelling as they made this story even more edgy, powerful, and intoxicating!
In depth psyche of a captive being held against her will. a connection develops between the captor and captive. but her flight or die senses always kicks in. who should she trust? Is she going to be his captive forever? Twists, turns, danger is what makes this story so intense.
Jacob Morgan and Lauren Sweet are excellent narrators portraying all the emotions, love, angst and feelings of despair of each and every Character. I really enjoyed listening to this story. audiobookobsessionreviewer