READ BOTH BOOKS IN THE DUET BUNDLEBOOK 1: A TOUCH OF DARKHunted by a murderer who has terrorized her since childhood, Juliana Thorne is forced to seek protection from a powerful enemy.But Damien Villa is a far cry from an ideal savior.The mysterious billionaire harbors his own sinister plans for revenge, and if Juliana isn’t careful, she may just find herself playing right into his hands. BOOK 2: … playing right into his hands.
BOOK 2: A TASTE LIKE SIN
Firmly ensconced under Damien’s roof—and control—Juliana is falling deeper under Damien’s spell.
But the promise of protection and security may come at a higher price than she’s willing to pay.
The reclusive billionaire is so close to the vengeance he craves, but his burgeoning relationship with Juliana may just send his precarious house of cards crashing down.
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I absolutely loved this series. Just like all of Lana’s books that I have read this series is dark but it also tugs at my heartstrings as well and is a little gut wrenching. I don’t know how Lana comes up with these stories but she amazes me every time! Damien and Juliana are both wonderful and damaged characters that draw me in almost immediately. The series has so many twists and turns, mystery, suspense and steam. So many things happen in these books that it draws you in and won’t let you go until the very end! I received a review copy of these books and am leaving a voluntary honest review.
First off, oh my goodness! What a wild ride! I did not pick this book up right away as I knew it would become my sole focus. I was so right. Julianna her present and her past, wow. Damien, well shoot, he is just a character like no other. Neither one makes sense without the other but they clash, they support and they heal together. If you have not picked up a Lana Sky novel, this is a good start. This story has many ups and downs with a few real good twists that you know are in there somewhere but shock you when they all the same. Enjoy, this amazing story!
Can I say Wow! Intriguing with the plot of conspiracy, crimes committed and political warfare. Two young girls were walking home when they were accosted by a man. What happens was not good. Juliana was very traumatized and also due to the fact someone was still leaving a gift every birthday from Simon, the abductor. She finds a sort of friend in a gangster from whom she buys a picture from. This story is written about obliterating and destroying people. It is really good!
Book One: A Touch of Dark:
Damien and Juliana!!
Wow! So much happened in book one, my mind is going nuts! This is a full on twisty suspense with an enemies to lovers trope.. only the two main characters aren’t in love yet. Lol.
Damien. A very talented artist and head of a crime syndicate- who happens to be blind.
Juliana has her… issues. Her and her friend from childhood were abducted, the friend being murdered and Juliana was found found days later, barely alive…. And she’s got a stalker named Simon that leaves her “presents” every year on her birthday that’s left her full of anxiety and internal distress. The suspect to her childhood trauma was never caught…
Not to mention, her father, a judge, who’s in quite some trouble for messing with a case of his, accused of racial bias and manipulating the system.
When you start to gather all the information as the story unravels, I couldn’t stop reading. It’s a race to the finish line on what’s going on with Juliana.. you know she’s not safe.
Damien figures that out too. He’s a really hard and cold character. He really has no desire to be with or to even be around Juliana yet he decides to humor her and paint her… she desperately wants to, being a new fan of his work and all.
What price would you pay in exchange for your body?
“Just pretend that you actually give a damn… Pretend you want to keep me.”
I have a feel book two is going to give all all the action and answers I’m dying for!
5
Book Two: A Taste Like Sin:
Lana Sky is an author that has NEVER ever disappointed me. Her writing is different and twisty and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I knew book two of this duet was going to make me yell, WTF to myself.
My father. He’s dying. He’s lying.
And without him I have no one. Damien Villa may be a fitting diversion now but for how long will he stay?
How long until I bore him?”
Juliana it’s getting closer to finding out the truth on who her adoptive father really is and what exactly was his role in the abduction of her and her childhood friend along with her childhood friends murder. Who also has been her tormentor for many many years.
How do you love and hate someone at the same time? You have someone who was an amazing father figure in your life, who is now in the hospital under questionable circumstances. And you want to love him. And you want to hate him too. Who is he really?
Juliana is staying with Damien. The price of his company was her virginity. But Damien develops feelings it could be seen as caring and loving. Make no mistake, this is not a simple love story. There is no I love you’s.
“I expect you quivering and fearful beneath me. Maybe then I could draw the real woman lurking behind the polished façade. I’d make her talk to me.”
This was a really great suspenseful storyline. We do get answers on who has been Juliana’s tormentorand it is not anyone that you would expect or figure out easily. There are some definite twists that I did not see coming. Everyone has a role to play and it all comes down to who is the smarter piece on the board?
5+
Wow and Wow, I loved the book! I kept looking at the page numbers to see how many were left. I was trying to figure out if there were enough pages for everything to work out. And was I surprised, cannot wait for the next book!!! I loved the characters, especially Damien Villa, the good-looking criminal who has an interest in the beautiful Juliana who has a tragic past that haunts her daily and puts her life in danger. This is a major page-turner. Lana Sky writes fabulous books that I look forward to reading as soon as they are out. Read this book today!
Book 2: Damien Villa and Juliana Thorne continue their romance/battle in this second book of the series. Does Damien love Juliana and is she falling in love with him? Juliana is so tormented by her past and the secrets that your emotions will be stretched to the limit. Damien is one sexy guy with an accent that will bring you to your knees. It is a heart-stopping story that will keep you on the edge the entire book. Lana Sky is an extraordinary author. I have read all of her books and loved every one of them. Read this series today!
A TOUCH OF DARK
WOW Lana!! This book was heart wrenching. I held my breath every time Juliana revealed more of her childhood. And Damien, from the beginning he touched me like no other character. His own past seems just as devastating as Juliana’s because of what he has revealed about himself.
And the ending answers some questions but asks so many more.
A TASTE LIKE SIN
This story pulled in all if my emotions. I could feel that anger and confusion, the anguish and the fear, the uncertainty and the hope.
Lana’s books draw the reader into their vortex and doesn’t let go until the very end. And a taste like sin is the extreme conclusion of finales in for these characters. I loved the ending! It was perfect!
This is the perfect way to snap up this delicious duet of reads. I thoroughly enjoyed this sinfully dark and decadent series. This is my frank, elective review. Books included are:
A Touch Of Dark: (5 Stars)
Man, what a read!! This book is filled with exquisite tension, powerful characters, raw emotions, heat, intrigue, mystery, secrets, looming darkness, suspense and stunning twists. Juliana and Damien are both compelling characters that will engage your mind and tug at your heartstrings. Be prepared to lose sleep or put off doing things that need to get done because once this book sinks it’s claws into you, you will be it’s prisoner until that last page is read.
A Taste Like Sin: (5 Stars)
This is the conclusion to Damien and Juliana’s story and you must read book one, A Touch Of Dark first. I really loved this enthralling series. It gives you all the feels while keeping you firmly on the edge of your seat from the ever increasing tension and suspense. It will also leave you squirmy and in need of a cold drink from the steamy heat. The beautifully written storyline quickly snares you in a complex web of mystery, drama, mind boggling twists, danger, raw emotions, hot passion and stunning secrets. With compelling, complex characters that inspire surprising feelings in each other and intense emotions in the reader, this remarkable book and series is a definite must read that easily wins a coveted spot the keeper shelf.
A touch of Dark is the first installment of the new Painted Sin series.and As per usual with all of Lana’s previous books, this one was amazing also.
I managed to finish this book in less than 2 days as i didnt want put it down.
Lana’s style of writing here is a perfect mix of mystery, suspense with hints of romance and it was all brought to life by an amazing developed and unique lead characters.
I can’t wait to read the 2nd installment in this series and find out what happens next.
A Taste Like Sin is the second installment of the painted Sin series.
I was super excited to read this book especially after having devoured the first installment of this series (A touch of Dark) and absolutely loving it, and as per usual Lana did not disapoint.
The way the story unfolds kept me on the edge on my seats through the whole book and there are some unexpected surprises and twists that actually made me gasp out loud.
The chemistry between Damien and Julianna was written perfectly and the way that Julianna’s character is developed was great. i enjoyed every second of this book.
A Touch of Dark
What a mysterious dark story and this is only book one as we follow Damien Villa and Julianna Thorne who are tortured every day in their own way by their past still haunting them as they are drawn towards each other playing their own game and wanting answers.
This had my head spinning I devored it once I started, these characters demand your complete attention until your heart is racing wild with not knowing what’s coming next. The writing is amazing and very descriptive as if your right there . I am so excited for book two.
A Taste Like Sin
Juliana and Damiens story is absolutely brilliant never a dull moment that keeps you so contained in the story it’s mind blowing. These two together take the word twists and torment to a whole new level that not in a million years see coming. They are intense and we see a whole lot of new feelings come to light with lies and truths and feelings. I loved them the writing is amazing bringing these characters to were they need to be in every sigleway and their moments they have were everything
LOVED Every TORCHERED TWISTED WORD!!!
A Touch of Dark
FEAR EXCITEMENT Give Me More!!!
Brilliantly written! A dark tangled twisted thriller that spins an attention grabbing web of words with an endless flow of intrigue that instills fear with a creepy feeling of constantly looking over my shoulder throughout the nail biting suspense. I would be warm and filled with excitement and with a flick of a page I would be shivering creeped the heck out knowing shittt was going to head south real quick and know matter how prepared I thought I was, I was so darn wrong. There were times that I didn’t want to read the next word as the story spiraled out of my control making me see and feel the ugly words as they pierced my heart and drilled deep into my mind demanding my attention with an inescapable realistic feel. Playing a sick alluring joke that constantly had me wanting more. It’s dark, it’s demanding and emotionally chaotic and has an erotic lure that continues to weave and build throughout the thrilling storyline that I got so tangled up in the words at times I had to step away and just breathe because the darkening pull had me numb and shaking with fear and overcome with anxiety trying to focus but my mind was on repeat from the blinding explosive words that continued to twist and play with my emotions. I’m eager and so darn excited to read the conclusion to this brilliantly written series knowing darn well my mind will continue to spin and dwell from the impacting cliffhanger. Holy Crap don’t think just get this read and enjoy the twisted thrill ride from one suspense filled page to the ever lovin next.
A Taste Like Sin
Torchering Twisted SUSPENSE!
Daaamnn! It’s everything. Suspense mystery drama endless intrigue, lies betrayal secrets danger angst passion and wild dark arousing hot chemistry that spins a phenomenal twisted story that pushed me to the edge holding my breath gasping in shock bound by fear of the unknown and to even think about putting it down is pure insanity because it’s not a read to be savored it has to be devoured all while trying to reach the end unscathed as devastating secrets are revealed piercing the heart and blowing my ever loving mind. I loved this brilliantly written series it was pure torcher with a whole lot of nail biting suspense that I can honestly say I was thrilled to reach the end only to be left feeling a bit sad because I still wanted more of Damien and Juliana’s story. I just wasn’t ready to let them go. Fingers crossed you never know what Lana has cooking in that brilliant mind of hers.
A Touch of Dark
4.7 Stars
This is one of those books that, even with an amazing blurb, still manages to knock your socks off in an unexpected way. There is just something about this author and the way that she writes that hypnotizes me. The suspense and mystery in this one are in a league all their own and had me almost biting my nails.
Damian and his uncanny ability to “see” things gave me all the feels. I was in awe at how the author was able to articulate his reasoning. I have a mad crush on him. I am not sure where this is going to go next but I am here for it. I am disappointed in myself that I hadn’t read this sooner, especially, since everything this author writes is gold.
A Taste Like Sin
4.6 stars
This had me just as bewitched as the first book. That isn’t easy, considering that oftentimes the continuation loses steam. This was suspense of the best kind. Add in some of the hottest palpable chemistry and I was hooked. Juliana and Damian were delicious.
The way that this author was able to draw in the senses was remarkable. There were no limitations to the journey that she took me on. The way that the pieces all fell into place made for an exciting book.
My only complaint was the ending. It was a HFN and felt a little abrupt. Or, it could be this author leaving it up to me on how this was going to be in the future, relying on me filling in the blanks on what love might “appear” to be between these two amazing characters.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy for an honest and voluntary review
This boxset of the Painted Sin Duet is fantastic!! Both of these books are phenomenal!! Lana Sky is an amazing story teller!! Juliana and Damien’s story was mysterious, intense, intriguing and oh so steamy I very much enjoyed this murder/stalker mystery!! Is Damien Juliana’s hero or nightmare?? I very highly recommend this boxset duet!!!!
A Touch of Dark (Book 1)
This book is another fantastic gem by Lana Sky!! The mysterious characters and intriguing mysteries surrounding this story are phenomenal!! This page turner really leaves you guessing, as you try to figure out the mysteries of the past!! Juliana has a troubled past. She is left scarred by a traumatic event. She has been adopted by a judge. Judge Thorne also has skeletons in his closet. Some of his enemies may be after Juliana. Or could it be someone from her past?? Juliana meets a mysterious blind artist named, Damien. Could this broody, possessive alpha be Juliana’s hero or something else??
A Taste Like Sin (Book 2)
This book is a fantastic conclusion to this series!! I loved the way everything played out!! Lana Sky is a master story teller!! This mysterious murder/stalker mystery had me guessing until the very end, and then had me saying “WHOA!!” Juliana and Damien had some decadent delicious chemistry that was hottttt and steamy With that being said, Is Juliana safe with Damien?? Does he want to keep her safe?? Damien is a powerful, strong, brutally violent man whom wears a mask of calmness. What happens when that mask slips??