My name is Avery Decker, and my story isn’t for the faint of heart. It is about revenge and hatred, misery and violence. I wasn’t always this way even though it was in my blood. I grew up happy and in love with my best friend until she betrayed me and walked away. After that, I fell into the deep, dark world I was meant for. Presleigh Clarke’s actions turned me into the ruthless man I am today. … am today. Too bad for her, I believe people should pay for the things they have done. The more painful and messy, the better. I get off on making people bleed. It feeds my inner demon, and right now, he is starving. She crossed me once, so now she’ll know what it’s like to fear me. But not all stories end the way you think they will … mine certainly didn’t.
Slaughter is a dark romance
Contains disturbing scenes
*Violent sexual situations
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Wow! I don’t even know where to start. First book by this author (won’t be the last). This is the darkest book I have ever read and it was intense and amazing. I can’t tell you how many emotions I went through from being angry, sadness, joy and so much heart racing moments with the great detail of all the events. Fair warning … it’s dark and there are triggers but this book throws you into so many feelings and emotions from the beginning and doesn’t let you go until the last page. This is definitely an awesome read! Did I mention that the sexual tension was hot and off the charts! I loved Avery and Presleigh! All Alpha Male and his Bunny (but don’t let the nickname fool you because that is one Strong A$$ woman!). Loved this book …. buy it now… don’t miss out on this ride because this book will give you all the feels … any you can imagine!
God I loved every single word of this book!!! Give me a dark romance and I won’t get enough of it.
Avery kinda blew my mind. Presleigh and Avery went 11 years not knowing what betrayal that tore them apart. They lived they’re life hating each other for what others did.
What an epically dark romance! I was so wrapped up in this story I don’t know if I even breathed while reading it! WOW! Shantel Tessier is such an amazing author and completely knocked it out of the park with this one!! FIVE HUGE STARS!!
I LOVE AVERY! This book is twisted in the most delicious ways, Avery and Presleigh’s journey is insane and you are trying to keep up with their madness. The story is cloaked in darkness, mystery and sexyness. When you get to the end you are brought to amazing understanding of everything while exhaling from hold your breath the entire time. Bravo Shantel, cant wait for more Dark!
This book is dark, so dark & yet a beautiful love story all wrapped in black with a blood red bow! Avery & Presleigh (such a beautifully different name, loved it!) are childhood friends, who have everything changed bc they are born into evil. No matter how people are raised; how we are raised & treated can change us. The changes these two endured, the hurt, the pain; make them into such different people, yet the same. The twists, the turns have u wondering what will happen next. This book asks u the question happily ever after? What? U are questioning everything, even after u read the epilogue u will question, wonder not knowing which way is up. This author is fantastic at making us question everything we just read, giving us a book hangover like no author I’ve read before! I highly recommend this book. It is a must read & u will not understand this review until u read it urself.
Told in dual POV.
Um holy cow this is def a dark read and it is def not a light read at all! Two people not supposed to be together finds away to be but some things happen in the past! Presleigh runs into Avery years later and he literally kidnapps her! What In the world! I loved this dark read!! Presleigh and Avery just wow! And can’t wait to read Tristan & Chloe next!
What a deliciously dark and wickedly sinful story that this story takes you on; of subjects so dark and twisted you will want to read with the light on and a therapist on call. If you like twisted up worlds, with mind games, suspense, action, and heartbreak, this is for you. The story is so sharp it’s like walking on a razors edge. The characters are so real the world in which they live, is right outside the door.
The plot, pacing and all the words, are amazing. This is really some top notch writing. I couldn’t put the book down, and read it in a day. I was kept flipping pages well after midnight. The total and utter heartbreak, rage, devastation,pain, loss, redemption and love was satisfying to read in this story. There are so many emotions that roll through this story to that point that you, the reader, are dragged through the raw and gritty darkness. I felt there is no light due to the huge amountof dark yet when the light does come, all i can say is wow!!! There are so many twist and turns when it comes to Avery and Presleigh’s 2nd love romance. I truly do not have words to describe this book . I wish my words could flow better for this book is completely complex, full of angst and drama, passion and heat along with raw grief and 2nd chance romance with beautiful love, which is why I am a reader who loves her books and isn’t a writer.
So if you like dark, hate twisted story of revenge, loathing, rage, passion, love and torment. If you find this is your cup of tea, then I highly recommend you grab this book. This is one book you won’t soon forget after you finish reading it. I can’t wait for Tristan’s story.
My Rating: 4.8 stars *****
Avery and Presleighs story will grip you in from the very first pages that you read, its not for the faint hearted. This book did not disappoint, it had revenge, hatred, misery and violence. If that’s your thing then get reading now.
Are you ready to meet Avery the Anti-Hero?
Lets just say I am super excited Shantel went back to the darkside, anyone that knows me knows that I love my books dark. This book is twisted as well as being on the dark side, but its also full of mystery. Throughout the book you will be wondering how it is all going to play about.
In this book we see glimpses into the characters past so we get that further insight of how their pasts have shaped them as the people that they are today. I loved seeing how their love story is developed, while you are dragged through the darkness with these characters, rest be assured there is light at the end of that tunnel.
The plot, the pace of this book and the secondary characters were all on point. The author did such an amazing Job and there is seriously not even words to describe this book well enough, Hence the no spoilers.
If you like dark, twisted, hatred, violence, misery and mystery then this book is for you, I guarantee that you will fall in love with this book and these characters just as much as I do.
Slaughter is a dark, suspenseful, heartbreaking, delicious read! The story of Presleigh’s life was absolutely heartbreaking. How much pain is one person expected to take? Avery was so hard and dark while underneath it all, he always loved her. All the dark and dirty parts clawed their way to happiness by their fingernails. I was in shock over the twists and turns that the author created. I loved the way some of the loose ends were tied up. There are a couple loose ends that I’m dying to read about in the next book! I need them resolved and for everybody to get what’s coming to them.
Anyone who knows me knows that I love my love stories dark and edgy. The darker the better. For that reason I was super excited to start Slaughter as I loved I Dare You by this author and could not wait to jump into more of her dark romance goodness. Presleigh and Avery were intense, sexy and their story was so riveting!
Dark romance is my favorite genre in romance because for me, it is the trickiest genre as balance is key. The power exchange is a unique aspect but it has to be bolstered by the emotional connection as well. While I enjoyed the edginess and how hot and sexy Presleigh and Avery were, I failed to see them connect on an emotional level. While this story kept my attention and me glued to my seat, I felt the need for more between them. I needed to feel the underlying love and emotional intensity in addition to the dark sexual games they played. We were told how much he loved her in the past but never actually saw it until he started calling her “baby” on every other page. I would have liked to have seen and felt their emotional reconnection fleshed out but it became more of a power trip at times and just countless examples of Avery punishing Presleigh or him edging her. His sexual dominance almost eclipsed the actual reason why he was doing this to begin with: to ultimately protect her.
Please don’t get me wrong – I enjoyed this story, the twist and the fact that it kept my attention but it wasn’t my favorite from this author. 4 stars! ~Ratula
I am completely gob smacked! It feels as though the author has detonated a bomb within my brain and has left me and my thoughts bewildered. The plot turns and twists come fast and furious taking you on a turbulent dizzying ride. Slaughter is a simmering cocktail of betrayal, lust, and deceit in this explosively plotted thriller about family secrets, broken relationships, and revenge.
~I left a world that would end up killing us both. Now he’s dragged me back into hell.~
Presleigh Clarke is a complete mess drowning her past in booze, drugs and sex and he is the the devil hell bent on vengeance. When Avery Decker discovers Presleigh’s fate he steps in and takes her. He doesn’t want her, but no one else can have her. And what better opportunity to make her pay for the devastation she inflicted upon him when they were young. But not everything is as it seems. Hold onto your britches bitches cuz things are about to get rough!
~I’m gonna slaughter them, Bunny. For you.~
This is my second dark thriller by Shantel Tessier and she has definitely caught my attention. My hopes are that she will continue to bring us these delectably dark and deplorably depraved reads. I highly recommend this read but be warned of the subject matter.
Slaughter was a little bit too dark for my taste. That being said, I really did enjoy the story! I really loved Bunny’s revenge! Presleigh is the strongest heroine I’ve ever read! I wanted to throttle Avery most of the time but he redeemed himself by the end. Revenge is messy but the love-hate relationship is more messy!
What a dark and twisty book. You have to be into this kind of book to enjoy it. It contains lots of triggers for people. I had a hard time reading all the hard parts but I did enjoy the storyline. You cant really skip because you’ll miss a key part of the story. As we take this ride through this book we hit so many triggers it’s crazy but the story keeps changing. Being part of a criminal empire has ruled Avery’s life since birth. Falling in love with Presleigh was a almost given, losing her changed him forever. She was his “Bunny”. Avery has become a person he sometimes doesn’t recognize. Its sad and freighting at the same time. Presleigh has changed so much its hard to tell which was is up for her. We don’t get too much of a backstory as the book kind of jumps right into the present, so I cant say too much. Every time I thought I knew where the book was going I got it wrong, it will definitely keep you on your toes and keep you wanting to just read one more chapter, ok just one more. I couldn’t put it down. Its dark, hard to handle but oh so twisted. Hope its up your alley because its a great storyline and a good read. Enjoy!
Wow! Just Whew! Slaughter was Effing Fantastic! It’s Dark and twisted, completely fu*ked up! like seriously this book brings a whole new meaning to Dark, I can’t even begin to stress how not ready you are for Avery and Presleigh! I loved it! My heart bled for Presleigh and Avery in this thrilling suspense! The line of love/hate blurs so much for these two characters who have so much history and an ocean of why and what could have been between them! Avery and Presleigh were doomed from the beginning, their childhoods weren’t sweet and nurturing. It was sick and unimaginable, two kids trying to survive in nightmare. Your heart will pound and stop beating multiple times throughout this book! I devoured it in one sitting but I had to pause a few times to collect myself. Horrors will be brought to life and truths will be unveiled, is it too late? Oh I cannot stress how much I loved this book! Tessier is 100% the Queen of Dark and Gritty! She will make you hate and fall in love! Slaughter is a catastrophic, brutally intense story that will wreck you! Hands Down the Best mind f**k I have read all year! I can’t wait to see what Tessier has in store for us next! I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Right from the beginning you will be immersed into a world of darkness and sensitive themes. It’s a novel not for the faint hearted or those who can’t read about situations that are happening in real time around the world. Presleigh and Avery grow up in two families that do illegal things neither of them want anything to do with. The future is not written in stone and while theses two plan a future away from the family, their family has other ideas. One incident takes them both on a different path that they didn’t see coming. Avery and Presleigh are young and in love when the people that are supposed to love them destroy their bond. Fast forward 11 years later and they come face to face again and it’s filled with hate and intensity. Even though they hate one another they still have love for on another deep inside of them. They are broken and not willing to open to the other. When Avery gets his hands on Presleigh, there is no stopping him from getting his revenge on her for hurting him. They both start playing these games with one another but don’t realize that there are people lurking in the darkness trying to destroy them even more. When everyone’s truth come to the light what will happen to these two.
Presleigh has let life beat her down and uses alcohol and drugs to numb her pain. When Avery reenters her life, she believes that she is a prisoner no matter where she goes. Her determination to not be owned by anyone makes her stubborn and hot headed. Avery is determined to not end up like his father and when he finds out Presleigh is in danger he doesn’t care that he hates her. Avery will do anything possible to be the only man to own Presleigh in every way. Their world is filled with secrets, lies and betrayal of the worse kind. If you have read any of Shantel’s other stories she knows how to write dark themes and suspense. This one sets you up for future books and hopefully getting all your questions answered. Suspenseful, bloody, tortuous, and families lurking with the darkness of the law. That is what you will get when you read Slaughter and it will keep you on your toes playing a guessing game.
Let me start by saying, this is Shantel’s first real dark romance and she knocked it out of the park. We are introduced to this whole hidden, creative, world that has been tucked away inside her mind and it is brilliant.
Avery is this angry, violent, alpha, does whatever he wants kind of guy. He does whatever it takes to get the information and revenge he seeks. He takes charge not only in his business but also in his personal life.
Presleigh is a woman that was dealt a difficult life. She went through a traumatic ordeal that changed her forever. She is a lost person seeking comfort in men, and trying to erase the memory of the only guy that she ever loved.
This is a dark and twisted, bloody and cringe worthy, violent and messy story that keeps you guessing what’s just around the corner. Even with all of that there is a very sexy side to Avery and Presleigh, a non traditional love story that makes you want to keep reading to see where they end up. Do they get their happily ever after that they once dreamed of as teenagers? No, because a story like theirs, there will never be happily ever after, that is for fairy tales. You will learn that Avery is no Prince Charming and Presleigh is not Cinderella. They are more like the King and Queen of Darkness.
Shantel absolutely outdid herself with this book. I loved it from the first page to the last. It was brilliant, just brilliant.
I am not a dark book reader. I am however, I huge Shantel Tessier fan. I love each and every book of hers, so I knew a needed to give this a try. There was a few times I was going to stop reading this, but I kept going and OMG thank goodness I did. This story was amazing. The imagination and creativity is like no other. Avery and Presleighs story is incredible. Not your typical fairytale. These 2 kids have been through hell and back, but they are strong and determined to fight, no matter how many roadblocks life gives them. It’s like no other. It’s ugly and beautiful all at the same time. I love these characters so much. This book is heartbreaking and funny and crazy and twisted and I loved everything about it. Give it a chance, even if you’re not a dark reader, You’ll be happy you did.
I fell in love with Shantel Tessier’s darker side after reading I dare You. With Slaughter Ms. Tessier once again introduces us to a thrilling dark ride where the heroine is no shrinking violet and the anti-hero is going to make your blood run cold. This book is dark, gritty and full of triggers. The heroine is definitely put though the wringer and then some. I loved her strength even in face of all the atrocities she’s had to live through. I really enjoyed the glimpses of Avery and Presleigh’s past and seeing the way their love story developed. Avery is just the kind of anti-hero that will make you fall in love with him despite yourself. In this book most things are not what they seem, it’s heavy on the plot and has a great cast of secondary characters. Overall, a great entertaining read for those who are not afraid to walk on the dark side.