A year after her husband’s death, Vashti grows weary of the grief and loneliness that plagues her. Forcing herself to leave the sanctuary of her mansion, she ventures into town. Although Vashti intends to maintain her privacy, she finds herself compelled to take in a recently single college student.
When Absalom’s girlfriend is caught cheating, he ends up with no place to go. Vashti’s offer of … offer of housing in exchange for companionship seems heaven sent, even if it does come with a strangely specific contract.
Things are going well for both Vashti and Absalom until his friend Simeon enters the picture. With his entrance into their lives he brings unwanted drama with him. The privacy Vashti has worked so hard to protect is suddenly endangered, and Absalom sees everything he’s built with Vashti begin to crumble.
When lives are threatened, will Vashti’s solution to the problem alter the course of their lives forever?
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The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie & Rebecca E. McEwen
5-Stars
The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie & Rebecca E. McEwen was an excellent read. I loved the characters and felt that they were developed well. They were realistic and unique. I loved how this story pulled me in do much that I wasn’t just reading it, I was living it. It hooked me as a good book should and I could not put it down. It had such a wonderful storyline and magnificent flow. The chapters transitioned well and it had an easy flow. This book for me is easily 5+ stars. I highly recommend it and look forward to more from these authors in the future.
The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy
By Naomi Valkyrie & Rebecca E. McEwen
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie & Rebecca E. McEwen. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and I was hooked. It is a story that is dark, mysterious, and has moments that I was turning pages to find out what happens next. I loved reading about the characters of Vashti and Absalom. Vashti is grieving over the loss of her husband. She feels alone. She decides one day to venture out of her home. Then she meets Absalom. Absalom is a young man who doesn’t have a place to call home. Although he wonders about the offer that Vashti gives, of a room in exchange for companionship, however, it seems like just the answer that he is looking for. When a friend of Absalom comes into the picture the drama begins. Read this book to find out what happens. This is a story that I just was not able to put down once I started. The way the book is written I could feel the emotions of Vashti and Absalom. I grew to care about them with each chapter that I read. I also enjoyed reading about Absalom’s friend, Simeon, and how he interacted with both Absalom and Vashti. This story does have a dark atmosphere about it and there are times when I had to remind myself to breathe. Don’t miss out on a story that is intriguing and entertaining. I would highly recommend reading it.
5 Star
The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie & Rebecca E. McEwen
The Widow is s Dark Romantic Fantasy thst will pull you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the end. I absolutely loved this book ,even when my emotions were all over the place. This story is about Vashti and Absalom , shes a widow and lives by herself until she takes Absalom in. Things are going well until a friend of his Simeon enters the picture . Their lives get turned upside down with the drama . How far is vashti willing to go to keep what she’s built safe? Find out what happens next in this absolute must read. I can’t wait to read more from these two authors.
The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E. McEwen was a great 5 star read. I was pulled right in by the author’s writing. The further I got into the story the quicker the pages were turning so I could see what was coming next.
Vashti has lived alone since her husband passed away. Looking for companionship she decides to invite Absalom to stay with her. It works out great for the two of them, however when one of his friends shows up things take an interesting twist. Will they be able to keep their friendship intact or will Simeon interfere?
Overall I really enjoyed this read. I really loved the characters, they added so much to the story. We get mystery, dark elements, surprises and so much more that will pull you right in. The two authors did such a great job writing this story, I would love to read more from them. If you’re looking for a great read, I highly recommend this one. 1-click and get started today.
I give The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkryie & Rebecca E. McEwen, 5 stars.
If I could write a one word review it would be: WOW.
This book is just incredible. I didn’t really know where the book was going, but I loved the journey it took me on and was pleasantly surprised each time something unexpected happened. I loved Vashti. Simeon and Absalom are also very good characters and great additions. I found the story so compelling and could not put it down. I was eager to see what happened next, but I could not rush through the book. I devoured this book — something I have not done in a long time. The fact that the story is so different from most romantic fantasies made me love this book even more. I reall h tsee kore of this world in the future.
If you are a fan of dark romantic fantasies, this book is for you.
The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie & Rebecca E. McEwen is a great read. I first was drawn to the beautiful and intriguing cover and title and the authors did not let me down. This book reads quickly but packs a lot into it. The characters and story revolving around Absalom and Vashti are fantastic. I really enjoyed the development of the story and their problem. I will not say anything concerning the plot because I do not want to wreck the story for anyone else. I tore through this book quickly and did not want to put it down. I look forward to reading more books by Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E. McEwen in the future.
This was a great story about a woman who’s loss of her partner ruled her life. Vashti’s life seems to be on hold since her partner Anton has passed but that all changed when she met Absalom.
Absalom is in college and falls on hard times when his girlfriend kicks him out. To help him Vashti offers him a place to stay but with certain conditions.
When his friend Simeon finds himself also homeless his friend offers him a home but could this be one person to many. Can Vashti’s secret remain secret or will one of her lodgers let it sleep.
This was a gripping story with a huge twist at the end that I didn’t see coming.
The Widow was a surprising book for me, but a very good surprise. I always love it when an author, or in this case authors, manages to take me by surprise.
Vashti lost her husband a year ago and is still carrying the weight of his death. She feels trapped and alone, but one day forces herself to make a change. She leaves her home to venture into the nearby town, and that’s where the story really begins. Vashti meets Absalom when he rescues her from a run in with an angry man she accidentally knocks into. In turn Vashti rescues Absalom too, he ends up staying with her when things in his life change and his well made plans are ruined. As the pair become closer things take a romantic turn, Vashti feels happiness after feeling empty for so long. When Absalom’s friend from college turns up, their new found peace is put at risk.
What drew me into this book was the beautiful, in depth descriptions at the start. I could feel Vashti’s pain and loneliness through the words in the book, and I was hooked. The story has some unexpected twists and turns, and you really feel as though you are taken on a journey with the characters. This is a short story that will leave you wanting more. Great if you want a story to read in one sitting.
5 Stars
The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E. McEwen is quite a surprising little package- a dark and mysterious fantasy that is so much more than it first appears. I really don’t want to go into any detail as I don’t want to give away the clever and surprising twist that really gave this book an added element of intrigue.
The characters are really well developed with their own personalities, quirks and flaws. The scene setting and storytelling is quite rich, imaginative, and vividly descriptive. The authors have woven a lot into a relatively small amount of space, choreographing all the elements into quite an enthralling read. They also manage to infuse quite a lot of emotion into the storyline, making it easy to connect with the characters and invest in them and the outcome of their story.
Well Done! Looking forward to more!
Thank you, Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E. McEwen!
The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E. McEwen
Five Stars
The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E McEwen is a really great story that will grab you on the very first page and won’t let you go until the end. The two authors’ writing styles blend together and make this book flow smoothly. Vashti, Absalon and Simeon are great characters and the story kept me wondering what could possibly come next. I really like these two authors and I’m going to put them both on my TBR list.
The Widow by Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E. McEwen was not at all what I expected. When I first started reading this story, I was immediately drawn in by the emotion portrayed by the main character, Vashti. The authors do a great job at getting the reader invested in her struggles and desires. Once you’re invested, the story takes a dark and mysterious turn. I really enjoyed reading this, and highly recommend it!
I really enjoyed this story! I loved how you knew something was different with our main female character but we don’t get an answer until later, so you’re left guessing what exactly it could be she’s hiding.
She was a likeable character and I was kept wondering what her end goal was and it wasn’t what i was expecting at all, in a good way!
I don’t want to give anything away, really I don’t but if you have an hour or so pick this book up and you won’t be sorry.
This is not my first book by these authors and it will not be my last. The plot-line is captivating. I felt myself turning pages faster than any other book. The characters are complex and real. I love the way Vashti’s character was portrayed. She has built herself a great life. She was alone in her home until and she took in a boarder, Absalom. Vashti was a private person when she took in Absalom. Where there is a person trying to break down what Vashti and Absalom what will happen to their lives? I highly suggest reading this book to see what happens.
The Widow is a great romantic fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E. McEwen. I had never read any work by either of these authors so took a leap of faith in choosing to read this book. I’m so glad I took the plunge as I really enjoyed this story. It’s not a very long story and I was able to devour the whole book in 1 sitting.
The heroine of this story is Vashti who is getting over the death of her husband the previous year. She decides to take in a ‘roommate’ of sorts in Absalom. This book is their story.
This book is far from a traditional romance as Vashti and Absalom’s romance is far from traditional. I absolutely loved both of these characters. Vashti is rather eccentric and dresses as though she lives in the Victorian times and does not care what anyone else thinks of her. She is such a strong and vibrant character. I also loved Absalom, he’s such a sweet guy and has had such a hard time.
I loved how these two writers write so descriptively. You are given very detailed descriptions of each location and you can easily picture them in your head. I’d definitely love to read more by these authors.
This story follows Vashti and Absalom. Vashti is a lonely widow and seeks companionship with Absalom, someone she meets when she finally comes out of her mansion and heads into town. When Absalom’s friend, Simeon, comes into the picture, Simeon brings so much unwanted drama with him, that it throws Vashti and Absalom’s world upside down. Vashti is afraid her wanted seclusion is in jeopardy and has a plan but is not sure if Absalom will go along with it. This book is a dark one, but it tends to pull you in and keep going. The characters are well written, and you feel the emotion.
This book drew me in because I could relate to the character, Vashti’s pain of growing weary of the world around her of loneliness and grief. No, I’m not a widow but I’ve been there where I’ve experienced both emotions but I loved where this book took the reader. The lives of the main two characters are disrupted with the entrance of another character who brings drama into their fold and their privacy is shifted but also to where it leads to unexpected changes that force their lives to take on drastically as it all unfolds. I hope this is the start of a series because the mystery captured my attention because you wanted to know more. The suspense kept me tuned in till the end to read it.
The Widow
A Dark Romantic Fantasy
By Naomi Valkyrie
And Rebecca E. McEwen
This is a romantic story, filled with fantasy and an unbelievable darkside. Can I give 5 s to each author? It was that good!
You will meet Vashti, Absalon and Simeon. Vashti is a new widow, Absalom has a cheating girlfriend, and Simeon, who is friends with Absalon. All 3 are strong and drawn to each other. Enter the Mansion, where friendships grow and fantasy turns real. Sorry, not sorry. No spoilers!
Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E.McEwen have written this story. It has a little bit of history. A whole lot of dark romance. This book will draw you in and keep you there, until the last page is read. I love the characters, you can’t help it though. I have read Naomi Valkyrie’s writings, but Rebecca E. McEwen is new to me. You can bet I will be looking for more!
I was pretty excited to sit down and read The Widow, and I had high expectations. The best news is they were all met well beyond what I could have ever wanted. This is such a great short dark romance that I found myself engrossed from page one until the very last well into the night when I should have been in bed. The lack of sleep hangover the next day was so incredibly worth it though. I am anxious to see if we will get more dark romances from Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E McEwen in the future because I think these two have found quite a niche here. The concept was a bit different and new so the story was fresh and I never found myself bored. We meet Vashti as she is a widow who thinks she is ready to find love again. When she begins things with Absalom you wonder if things will be smooth sailing and do get off to a nice start. When a friend comes into play and stirs up trouble for the couple things get super interesting. I loved this book and I can’t’ wait to get my hands on more!
The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E McEwen
4 Stars
This is a short novella that can be read in one sitting. Though short, it is a compelling and dark story. Vashti has been mourning the death of her husband for a year. She decides to reintegrate herself into society and leaves the security of her mansion to venture into town. She eventually meets a college student down on his luck. Tired of being alone, she offers him room and board while he’s studying. Liking her privacy, there are rules he needs to follow. When he decides to help a friend, unexpected drama follows which she cannot tolerate. This is an intriguing story with unexpected twists. A definite must read!
The Widow by Rebecca E. McEwen and Naomi Valkyrie was a great novel! I highly enjoyed reading this book. It was a quick, very enthralling read. I could hardly put this book down when I started. I loved the characters and the plot line and storyline, and it was so much like two different times in history converged into one while I was reading this story. That was very interesting, in a way I’ve never read a book like that before. This is the first book I’ve read by McEwen, but not by Valkyrie, and so far it’s been my favorite! Kudos on this great read!