Some demons have angelic intentions… Caught in the middle of a vicious gang war, Espi Vialle is torn between helping a woman with a twisted past or escaping a world of crime he’s ashamed to be a part of.But when his own dark choices threaten to destroy what little hope of a future he has left, he’ll have to face his deepest fears and risk becoming the one person who has let him down the most.… him down the most.
His brother.
This is a dark romance that contains mature subject matter not suitable for those under 18.
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This book was a very intriguing surprise. I was anticipating much more Dante and Daniella but instead the author delivered a twist that presents a whole new perspective. Espi and Chloe make another intriguing couple. I felt their story had a very different feel from book one. There is definitely a slightly softer edge and much more emotion. Quite compelling.
This is the second book in the Beautiful Monster Series, a Dark Romance. This is a Series of interconnected stories, with intertwined characters. I loved Espi and Chloe’s story. Chloe is such a wonderful character, strong, smart, and capable. Espi is handsome, dark, protective, and caring. I loved to see again the characters from Crescendo. The storyline is captivating, and entertaining. Impossible to put it down. Bree Elaine and Patrick Morgan did a fantastic job with the narration. If you like Dark Romance, this Series is definitely for you!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy for an honest and voluntary review
This is the 2nd book of the Beautiful Monsters Series. This book does a good job of giving you the cliff notes version of the events of Crescendo (book 1), but I highly recommend reading that book first!! You’ll really want those meaty details to enjoy this book even more!! Refrain is about Dante’s brother, Espi. Dante is all in in the mafia war with his enemies. Espi doesn’t really want to be caught up in it like his brother. He meets Chloe. Chloe and Espi both have tragic pasts, and are each other’s saving grace This series has been fantastic, as all of Lana Sky’s books are!! I am left desperately wanting a book 3!! I absolutely could not put this book down!! I very much recommend this book/series!!
I am very impressed with this dark romance by Lana Sky. Every part claimed piece by piece my reader’s heart the characters, story, writing, all of that. It was an amazing story about broken lives and shatters souls. Lana Sky will take you to the essence of the heart of crime and violence. Everyone are playing in the game of money and power doesn’t matter is they’re Russians, Italians or Americans. But sometimes casualties will happen. It’s inevitable. Like Chloe Parker. She walks through fire for her sister and then she meets Espi. They are totally opposite from each other but at the same time work great together. They have so much darkness inside. But they still try to fight and find their own light. Lana Sky expertly portrays dark violent ugliness with all the beauty that lingers. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner and I cannot express how much I cannot wait for more books from this series whose work I definitely recommend for all the readers who love some dark stories.
Loved the book Refrain by Lana Sky. It was captivating and thrilling to read. She has a way of being able to push her characters to be darker than what most people are comfortable, it gets to a point that you find out that one of the characters is so good at torture because of what he went through. But that’s what keeps you intrigued to keep on reading. Lana Sky is able to make her characters dark and flawed as people but lovable at the same time, that you can’t help yourself to root for them.
I gave this Book a rating of 5 ’s
Title: Refrain
Series: Beautiful Monsters Book 2
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Author: Lana Sky
Format: Kindle Edition
Published on: Nov 27, 2018
I voluntarily received a Courtesy Copy of this book from Enticing Journey and am choosing to leave a review.
>-< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< What I liked/Didn’t Like: A very Dark Romance with lots of twists and turns to keep you hooked and turning the pages. The storyline is very well written with characters who are amazing. Lana Sky tastefully handles the issues that arise.
This is the second book in this amazing series. No spoilers though; this is a definite must read, you will not be disappointed. This talented author has written a hauntingly beautiful story, which is dark, intense, twisted, raw, gritty, violent, and with angst, healing, and romance, as well as having broken and shattered souls. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and cannot wait to read more from this author, whose work I highly recommend for all readers who love a dark tale!
The Beautiful Monsters saga continues and if you haven’t fell in love with Espi in Crescendo, it won’t take must for you to fall in love now. Electrifying and touching, Lana has an irresistible way of blooming beauty out of darkness. Her words stroke an inferno of colors, capturing our hearts from the very first page. From a world of crime, where shattered souls are doomed to pain and suffering, love and hope, resist. Even when they’re force to take other forms to survive.
This was my first venture into the world of Lana Sky and I must say she had me enthralled. I enjoy a good dark romance and this story had a lot going for it. Lana Sky takes us into the world of The Russian Mob, The Cartel, and The Italian Mafia, no one is safe and if you think you are you’re just fooling yourself.
Chloe and Espi are two broken people just trying to do what is needed to get what they want, for one it’s finding a lost loved one, for the other it’s fighting the fear of becoming just like a loved one. There is a thin line between love and hate and with Espi he’d rather hate then love because he can control the hate. This is a rather unusual look on things but I guess after all he’s been through it would make sense to feel the way he does.
I didn’t read the first book in this series but the beginning of Refrain did a decent job of outlining what had happened, I do feel that if I had read Crescendo I may have rated this book higher because I would have had more of a background on Espi and his brother Dante. That being said this was still an enjoyable read and I do plan on reading the rest of the series. If you enjoy a good dark romance or even a romance that deals with organized crime I would recommend this book to you, I would suggest reading the series from the beginning though to get the full effect of the ongoing story. Happy Reading!!!
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book**