I’m powerful, ruthless—and out for revenge. She will help me get there.But first she has to become mine.Little Riley doesn’t know what she’s gotten herself into. She thought, she was applying for a job.Now she’s my captive—and forced to obey.I know she will submit to my demands.Because she has to.Because she will want to.It was easy to take her, but making her bend to my will—that will take some … to take her, but making her bend to my will—that will take some time.
Time that we don’t have. She will have to learn fast.
Her fate is tied to mine now, closer than she will ever know.
I’ve pulled her into the darkness. Now it’s my job to make sure, she’ll survive—even if it means risking everything I have worked for my entire life.
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I was immediately drawn into the darkness and depravity and loved every sick moment of it. My thoughts are reeling and I’m still processing the cliffy ending and wondering what Cain has up his sleeve for Riley!! I’m on the fence with his character. He has his moments, but other times I wanted to hurt him like he’s hurting Riley. Is Riley a pawn to be used and passed around at Cain’s whims when he’s done with her? Grrr… Needing the next book NOW!!
What a story. It is darker and so full of drama and suspense. It pulls you in and doesn’t let go. This story is extremely well written and has stunning characters. You can feel the hate and anger that is portrayed in the story. It is a quick read and does end in a cliffhanger but boy is it good. It is definitely a must read!!!!
WOW!! What an intriguing, dark and dirty romance. This one just kept getting better and better… until the explosive end. I just loved Riley and Cain!! I have voluntarily read and reviewed this advanced readers copy.
Riley Prey has mad computer skills and applies for a job that utilizes her abilities. Her first interview is a type of scavenger hunt that takes her down a dark alleyway with frightening sounds and shadows all around. She can’t help but wonder just what kind of work this is and what she has gotten herself into. Cain (Preston) Hewett is an investor in cybersecurity and got to know Riley when he approached her company, looking for her specific computer applications. They had an intense connection right from the beginning and Cain has never forgiven her for leaving him. But there’s more at stake than finding her with what he has in mind. He wants revenge, revenge for the death of his parents. Riley is just the right person to hack into the computers of the Covey, a crime syndicate that Cain’s father worked, and died, for. Riley begins to see him differently, but when he takes a phone call out of the room, she overhears a conversation that stuns her. What a perfect place for a cliffy!
WOW…..Linnea has done it again!!! Tied is a steamy, suspenseful, and psychological read. It focuses on Cain, an admitted criminal who plans to infiltrate and destroy an organization known as the Covey since it was responsible for the murder of his parents when he was a child, and Riley, a kidnapped computer whiz who Cain is holding captive as he needs her to bring down the Covey. Cain and Riley were lovers at one time, but Riley does not know whether she can trust him as he has lied to her in the past and was responsible for her being fired at her previous employment. This book is so psychologically twisted that it is difficult to determine what is reality and what is the truth. There is a cliffhanger at the end of the book preparing you for the second book in this duet which is entitled Marked. I highly recommend this phenomenal book by Linnea May. I believe it is the best book I have read in a long time!
I received a free ARC in return for an honest and voluntary review.
This book reminded me a bit of Captive in the Dark by CJ Roberts, but it is very different. Just same vibe. It starts out with a kidnapping but it’s really a character study between Cain and Riley. There is lots of manipulation…But who’s manipulating who? There’s lots of suspense and the chemistry between the two of them is insane. Riley finds out There is a huge reason she’s been taken, and it’s not what she thinks. But is the story true? The author gives nothing away…as a matter of fact she makes the dialogue and story so good that you really can’t tell where it’s going or why. I wish I could say more but it’s too close to spoilers. All I know is I need book 2 now!
“This is not a nightmare. This is a reality I can’t escape from.” This really sums up what Riley is going through when Cain takes her from her life to help him with his plan of revenge. I have so many questions, but love the dark and twisty place this book this series is going. That cliffhanger ending has me dying to know what is really going on and what will become of Cain and Riley. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book for an honest review
A high impact first part of a dark suspenseful romance that will have enough craving for more. Riley is a familiar character who now has her own story that is deliciously dark. She craves him but at the same time knows it’s wrong but Cain has more planned for her than she realize and their second meeting starts off with a bang. I can’t wait to see what happens in this series that is addicting.
Dark, and Depraved!
This is book one in the Tied & Marked Duet, and the story of Cain, and Riley. We are first introduced to Riley in the Puppetmaster, as Elena’s sister. When Riley goes for a job interview, she is kidnapped by Cain, they have a past, and he has been planning to get her back, and is seeking his revenge. This was great red, the characters are well written, and they have great chemistry, this book was dark, and depraved, twisted, intense, suspenseful, mysterious, emotional, and steamy. I look forward to the second book!!!
Interesting and mixed start to this series by Linnea May. The relationship between Cain and Riley is not totally clear to me. They worked together, they had an affair, she lost her job because of it, and she fled the city. There were a lot of holes I hope will be answered in the next book. The dynamic between Cain and Riley is complicated, he’s using her for revenge, but is crazy possessive. Riley seems a bit of a push over, desperate for any crumb of attention he pays her. But I didn’t feel a D/s vibe at all, just his bullying ways. But, the book has twists, turns, a great cliffhanger. It a fast paced page turner, I just want more in book 2…please.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
My goodness, I can’t believe that was were it ended for now, gripping story line that will leave you craving for more as this dark and twist tale unravels.
Eagerly looking forward to MARKED.
Dark, scary, edgy and a leaving you guessing would best describe this story! Cain and Riley’s past and future in intertwined and the complex story makes this a fabulous intense suspenseful journey to the dark side for both of them. The first page will take you through the rabbit hole that is unfolding and for which you are a voyeur of their intense connection and captivating story. The characters are intense and you can feel the angst and all of their emotions. Fascinating and I can’t wait for the conclusion of this amazing story. I honestly volunteered to review the arc.
A dark duet. Riley Prey finds herself agreeing to a unusual interview process that could lead to a great job or so she thinks. The interview takes her to a dark alley.
Caine Preston I have to control her, she got away once, never again, however this time everything is different, I may lose control will Riley submit to survive. This is a cliffhanger. I can’t wait to read its conclusion
Troubled to the tenth degree, Ms. May has thrown down the gauntlet of sinister with a heady dose of emotional whiplash between captor and captee.
A captivating, scintillating story that has my head teeming with possibilities, not sure what to think of the characters, but what I do know for sure is that the next book cannot come soon enough!
Once again, the author’s taken a walk on the dark side. And I am happy to follow along right behind her.
The Queen of the Dark Tale has struck again! In true Linnea fashion we are woven into her twisted imagination, Riley is just trying to start her life over, so when an unorthodox job interview is scheduled, she still follows through, but hey that masked man sounds familiar, but she needs this job. How can your body react to someone, who caused so much turmoil and kidnapped you? Of course the Covey are involved! Cain is going to get his revenge, and Little Riley is the key, but he is also way invested in her! Book 2 can’t get here fast enough!
Riley is captured by Cain. He wants her to so a job.
It’s not their first meeting – they have a history together. A darker, intense history full of wants.
I can just say – I want more! The cliffhanger was …. gah!!
Linnea May, you better Come up with the next book soon.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
Riley Prey thought she was interviewing for a job, but it turns out she was participating in her own abduction. Riley may be near genius when it comes to coding, but she won’t feel very smart when she finds out that Cain Hewett is the man that is responsible for her kidnapping. Cain is ruthless, he wants revenge, and Riley will be the to get it for him.
Sexy, sizzling hot, and fascinating characters. Riley was fired from her previous job because of Cain, but she still finds herself obeying Cain’s demands on her body, and agreeing to help him with his plans for for vengeance. Fantastic dark romance with BDSM, surprising twists, and a dominate man bent on retribution. I loved this book!
I am voluntarily leaving an honest and non-incentivized review of this ARC.
am so happy to get Riley’s story as we are briefly introduced to her in the Puppetmaster. Riley moves to her sisters home after being humiliated and betrayed at love and work. She is living alone in her sisters apartment while trying to get a job and establish herself.
She is more than shocked when she’s kidnapped and brought to her reason for fleeing her life, former flame Cain. Cain has orchestrated the interviews and kidnapping to get Riley again. She gets to see a darker side of him that she struggles with her chemistry towards him. There is the power exchange that this author is a master at. There is also some drama when Riley agrees to something questionable for him. Drama intensifies when she hears part of a phone conversation.
The drama also ends on a cliffhanger as this story is a duet.
If you like dark romance with a twisted alpha then dive on in. I will be waiting to see how this exciting read concludes. I am volunteering to leave a review for this book.
This was one truly dark and scary book with steam later on…and a cliffhanger.
Whoa! I have no triggers but I was scared while reading this book so if you have had situations that made you afraid such as a very bad date, unacceptable advances or worse, better pass on this book. Riley is going on an unbelievable job interview. The circumstances are clandestine and chilling. Can she do what is asked of her? The technical part, no problem, but the rest is eerie. What happens in the dark alley in the abandoned neighborhood? Can she get herself out of this situation? This book will conclude in the next book and I can’t wait to find out what Cain meant in the conversation that Riley overhears.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book and it is only recommended for people who truly enjoy dark “romance.” If you’re not one of those, don’t read it and give it a bad score. You’ve been warned.
Dark And Twisted, Tied Will Leave You On The Edge Of Your Seat And Begging For More!
This is the beginning of Cain and Riley’s story. It continues in Marked.
Riley Prey is starting over. After losing her job as a software developer six months ago, she moved across the country to be near her newly married sister – her hero and only remaining family. But finding a new job has proven to be a challenge, so when she comes across a listing that sounds almost too good to be true, she pounces on the opportunity. The pay is good and it sounds exciting, but the interview process is unique. She is to prove her skills through a series of tests. The first test has her hacking into the wi-fi at a cafe. Child’s play. But she has no idea that she has fallen into a trap.
Cain has not forgiven Riley for disappearing on him six months ago. He had forgotten just how alluring she is, though. He needs to touch her. He loses focus and becomes lost in her. Any man would be vulnerable to her charm. Cute and nerdy, brilliant yet gullible, she is perfect for the job. He just hadn’t anticipated the jealousy.
The suspense grabs you from the start and keeps you hooked and begging for more at the end. As the story unfolds, Cain lures Riley into his scheme, and their brief yet significant past together is reflected upon. Cain and Riley share an unusual chemistry. Even in the face of betrayal, it cannot be denied. His cold, domineering way calls to her desire to submit without question, even when faced with risk. They play a high stakes game, but who will come out on top becomes even more obscure as more questions need answered in the end.
Nothing can be taken for granted as Cain and Riley’s complicated relationship takes a twisted turn further to the dark side. This is a quick read. It is nicely written, though the review copy has some errors. The POV alternates between Riley and Cain. The plot is very complex and intriguing. Shrouded in mystery, readers will reach for the sequel. The characters are well-defined, though much remains unknown at this point. I rate this book four stars.
I received a free advance copy of book and am voluntarily leaving a review.