Tavin:The problem with getting what you’ve always wanted, is the chance of losing it. Before I met Alexander, I was blissfully blind, unaware of what was possible. Now that I’ve seen the colors of his world, I don’t know how to go back to the dreariness of mine. As much as I want to allow myself to dream of a life that I never knew was possible, the doubts still dig their claws into my mind and I … and I fear the darkness of my past will destroy it all.Alexander:Not my wildest dreams or darkest nightmares could have prepared me for the intricacy that is Tavin Winters. As sweet and gentle as she is, the violence and torment that has been woven into every day of her past remains evident. He will pay for what he’s done to her, and I will do my best to give her the serenity she deserves. However this plays out, I will always love her and I will always protect her…even if it’s from herself.Trigger Warning: This novel contains drug use, explicit sexual content, violence, child abuse, and sensitive subject matter that may be triggering for some readers.
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Are you ready for this? Was I ready for this? The answer is NO. But yet, here I am wanting to read it all over again. There is nothing sweet about the suffering that happens in this story. This story is the ugly side of life, life unfiltered without the rose colored glasses. A life the fortunate can’t even imagine.
This story holds you victim and will manipulate your emotions. You become so invested in their story that you need them to find happiness. These characters have let us – the reader – into their lives, trusted us with the very unjust and depraved things ever done to them, witnessing their shame and heartache. And it all makes sense on why the habitual usage of drugs is paramount in their lives. Granting some form of happiness and escape, releasing them from their true circumstances.
Don’t read this book unless you are prepared to cry and cringe at the unjust of actions against these unfortunate imperfect individuals. But just let me say that the the journey is worth it. UNFORGETTABLE. BRILLIANT BOOK!
As a debut for Charity B this series is a tremendously sensational introduction and has already garnered an automatic one click status from this reader!!
Suffering has never been this Sweet
This was everything I never knew I wanted in a closing love story!
The exposure and brutality of Tavins past blended with the endless possibilities of her future were brought together in an absolutely sensuous and heartbreaking tale filled with angst – sacrifice- jealousy- and love
I honestly am looking forward to a hopeful spin-off series of some of the secondary characters – you have to read it yourself but we get to meet some really fun and unique characters in the second book, as well as uncover some entertaining little secrets about the ones we thought we already knew – yeah there are some fun OH hell not!! moments
Again everything I look for in a strong dark romance with a flawless execution
Before I go – I must apologize
I had trouble with Alex in book one – I was kind of on the fence about how he responded to certain events and I wasn’t sure if I really could forgive him- after closing the final pages on this chapter of their lives – I am on my knees begging his forgiveness – I was wrong – so so wrong you do have a heart
The second book in the series starts right where book one left off.
The tone of the book is different in this book, it is hard to explain, but I guess book is more about the events and how they affect everyone and their relationship. While in the first book the relationship between Alexander and Tavin was the main part.
This book had more darker elements when we found about more about Tavi and also Toben life with Logan. there are secrets in secrets. There is love, hope, despair, frustration, heartbreak but also tender and funny moments.
The book is full of details and descriptions, while that gives the book depth, it also slows down the tempo of the book. I did find myself skimming a few dinners and nights out.