Hazel
I never would’ve guessed my life would lead me where I am today, wedged between a stalker and a stranger in the midst of a drug war that I’m unsure of how I entered. One wants to hurt me, the other seems to want to heal me, but there’s more that he’s after and I don’t know if I can give him what he seeks.
Cash
I was sent to find answers when no one else could find them. What I found was a … What I found was a woman in need and a psycho dealer working toward his own agenda. I wasn’t to get involved, but her eyes call to me and I know they hold the information I seek.
Phil
She doesn’t think I’m good enough for her. But I’ll show her. Hazel belongs to me and has since that night that I claimed her. I’ll get back into her good graces. I have to. She has something of mine and I’m not stopping until I have it all.
*This book contains scenes of drug use, rape, and brutality. It is intended for readers over 18. Reader discretion is advised.
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This was my first read by this author and omg my heart is still racing.
It’s a dark and suspenseful look at the world of drugs, though there was so much more going on to keep me entertained. I couldn’t put my kindle down. There was a hint of ending at the start of the book and I was hoping for a twist. Thank goodness the author left a bit of book 2 there to not leave me hanging or I might have to hunt her down.
The story was easy to read and the characters engaging, all in all very well put together.
I really enjoyed this story, if you like suspense you will too.
This book is a dark and suspenseful story that deals with sensitive issues of Drug use and rape. If that is something that “triggers” you, please don’t read this book. Hazel is working full time as a supervisor in a bar/restaurant. She and her BF Cady are working to pay their way and a lot of the story takes place in the bar they both end up working at. Our hero is Cash, and it takes most of the book to figure out what his story is. He protects Hazel at every turn, and yet he keeps who he really is as a mystery to her. Not going to spoil it here…..Phil is the Devil.
Whaoooooooah pump the damn breaks! I went into this read with a pretty good idea that it’d be original and well crafted after having an eye out for this author for some time now. BUT, I didn’t expect to get so stinking attached to the characters, and invested in the plot that the ending made me cry and swear and throw a tantrum over what happens. That ending is insane and I instantly downloaded book 2!
Hazel, the main character, basically runs her place of employment and works herself ragged. It’s a bar and a diner in one, and she very rarely gets a break. Who can blame her for taking the rich kid from the other side of town up on his offer for a date. After a couple times out red flags are flying up left and right and Hazel knows that she’s gotta get out… but it’s too late. He’s obsessed, and dangerous, and he drugs her in order to beat and rape her very sevearly. Cady, Hazel’s best friend knows something is up despite Hazel’s reserve in spilling the beans.
Cady is fun and spunky, and completely loyal to Hazel. She’s met a guy as well, and even though he runs around with a rough crowd, he’s a fun guy who actually cares for her. Erik, Cady’s main squeeze, takes them to a party after an intense night out, where Hazel is quick to learn that Erik’s closest friends are drug dealers and that Phil is somewhat a ring leader. It’s terrifying, but she’s trying her best to live a normal life after the attack. Phil is a stocker, and evil of the worst sort.
Then there’s Cash. He’s shown up out of nowhere and the connection that he and Hazel share is phenomenal. I love Cash. Don’t get me wrong, he has some very serious issues of his own, but he’s such an amazing character. He’s linked in with the king pin, secretly sent to watch the town because this drug they’re pushing is clearly askew. Something is wrong with the supply and demand, so he’s come to investigate. He cozies in with Hazel to get close to the group, but the romance between the two is real, it’s steamy, its guaranteed to leave any reader hot and bothered… I mean WOWZA! The trouble is, he gets feelings and don’t know what to do with them. Can he save Hazel from Phil or are they all in over their head?
Seriously, you HAVE to read this book! This book isn’t for the faint of heart. Trigger warnings must be expressed… some parts of this book is very brutal and if you’ve experienced any type of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse then expect the trigger. 5 PLUS stars. I love the characters, the emotional attachment, and the storyline!