To the world, I no longer exist.The life I live occurs outside the third dimension—a memory, a ghost, the boogeyman, or perhaps simply a figment of the imagination.When I’m passed on the street, there is no connection.No eye contact.I’m the one whose presence leaves a cold chill of uncertainty, quickly erased by minds who don’t want to acknowledge that men like me exist.On the dark web, I’m known … exist.
On the dark web, I’m known as Kader, and for the right price, I will do what others can’t or won’t.
I’ve learned to exist within the hard shell I’ve created—until I see her.
Laurel Carlson.
Her blue eyes see beyond my impenetrable exterior.
Her sensual lips long to be kissed and her hidden curves caressed.
My mind is obsessed and my body ignited.
Though I exist outside her comfort zone, I must enter her world, take the chance, and learn what it is about this beautiful, intelligent, and marked woman that has me entranced—before her time is up.
From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes her most dangerous anti-hero yet, set in the dark and dangerous underworld of the Sparrow Webs. You do not need to read the Web of Sin or Web of Desire trilogies to get caught in this intriguing romantic suspense saga, Tangled Web.
TWISTED is book one of the TANGLED WEB trilogy which continues in OBSESSED and concludes in BOUND.
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I literally devoured this book!! Suspenseful and sultry!I kept trying to figure out all the chaos that was going on, which was definitely twisted, which left me baffled! After all the mystery i was left speechless!! What a freaking ending!!! Brilliantly written! Awesome book! Looking forward to the next installment!!
Holy cliffhanger, Aleatha you are the quern of suspense and this book was much different than your norm, I love the intrigue and suspense Laurel and Kader have. Im so excited to see what happens next an absolute five star read!!!
Oddly, everywhere I looked online, I was seeing the question “Have you been Aleatha’d?”
Sure I have read her works before and have enjoyed each and every one. But I still was not understanding the hoopla that when with the question. As I picked up Twisted the other day I sat there thinking, Aleatha is an amazing writer, with great insite, and the ability to possess the mind with smart suspense, but still…come on, where did this Aleatha’ed come from?
Then I read Twisted, and now I can say, I get it. I am totally Aleatha’ed and this story has me all about wanting MORE. This is that suspense story with so many corners that need to be turned, so many questions needing answers, and more heat that the earth’s core.
Just amazing that our hero and heroine can share such close proximity and fight the heat growing between them. But then they come from different worlds. Or, do they? What started as a job with one goal has become something entirely different.
Most of my reviews share a little about the characters, but with this one, to tell you anything is to tell you too much. I am totally in amazement with this one and am looking forward to the next chapter. I would implore you to grab this first book in the Tangled Web Series. I assure you, you will not put it down and in the end, you will be sitting somewhere with that look of bewilderment and wondering WTF. That is when you will realize you have been … Aleatha’d!
I love Twisted and 5-stars is not enough.
Twisted is the first book in the Tangled Web series. It’s full of twists, suspense and is a page turner. If you’re a fan of Aleatha Romig then you won’t be disappointed in this series.
Kader is mysterious and I can’t wait to learn more about him, his story and why he lives the way he lives.
OMG! I was Aleatha’d AGAIN!! Trust me I have my trusty Aleatha book flow chart all up and running for this series. I mean come on with a series title Tangled Web you know its going to be needed. Twisted is truly one heck of a twisted web of secrets and this was just book 1. Twisted was the perfect setup to the Tangled Web series. You have so many questions thrown at you and you just want to know what is going on. Just when you are given 1 answer you are given even more questions.
Dr Laurel Carlson is working a big super secret medical breakthrough that EVERYONE wants either a part of, to take over, or to stop the research all together. While at a dinner for the research in walks sexy mysterious Kader, yes a hot sexy alpha who goes by ONE name..swoon. Kader is there to protect Laurel and her research, but as you know NOTHING in Aleatha’s books are as they seem or are they?
So before I give anything way…. JUST run and 1-click this book. You won’t be disappointed. You will be sucked right in at the first paragraph and counting down to the new book release by the very last paragraph.
My mind was blown… I can’t wait for book 2!!
First of all: I’m out of the shame corner! I’ve read my first Aleatha book! For years friends tell me to read her books, but I think I was scared. I was a fool. I loved her writing style, fell in love with Laurel and can’t wait to read more. It was a roller-coaster of a book, changing directions at every turn and keeping you guessing until the last line! Can I have the next book now, please?
This was an interesting beginning. As with trilogies, plot lines need to be established in the first book and then liberties can be taken with book two and three. This author is the best at twists and turns so the possibilities are endless.
First, this story was packed with lots of information. There were times I thought too much that it made it hard for me to connect with the story and the characters. It was rather conflicting to me because I have always loved all of this author’s work. I did find that I enjoyed the second half of the book more as the suspense picked up.
So the main plot line is about groundbreaking medical research that can revolutionize PTSD. There is the good sweet doctor, Laurel, that doesn’t know that her research is in danger and feels her best inside a lab. There is an evil force that doesn’t want the research to come to fruition, enter Kader. But he has an underlying story that is intriguing and very mysterious. One that might involve Laurel from his past. But according to Kader, there are other forces trying to destroy the research. Essential to Laurel’s story is her partner in research Russell, Stephanie is her research assistant and Dr. Owen who is Dean of the university handling the research. Are these individuals good or bad, have they been persuaded by outside forces to aid in the destruction of the research or are the victims of these outside forces?
While Laurel and Kader have an instant connection when they first meet, I found their progression forced. There was one scene in particular that just didn’t make sense and felt placed for erotic/romantic effect. I would have preferred a slow buildup, one that built upon the situation, the fear, and the frustration of her world imploding around her. I found myself more vested in Kader than I did with Laurel because of her actions.
As with a good trilogy, book one ends with quite a statement. Though I could see it coming, it felt validated to hear from the character. I’m looking forward to seeing the twists and turns this author loves to do with her storytelling in book two. Nothing is ever straightforward which makes for a very interesting and bumpy ride.
5+++Stars
Twisted by Aleatha Romig is the first book in the Tangled Web Trilogy. Wowww!!! What a fantastic and thrilling start to a brand new series. I was so excited as soon as I heard Ms. Romig was coming out with a new trilogy. And let me just say, it was everything I thought it would be but so much more. I was hooked from the very first page and could not put it down. Twisted is full of suspense, mystery, and phenomenal writing!
As much as I want to shout from the rooftops every single detail I loved, I’m not. Even though it’s killing me!!!! I will say that you will become addicted to trying to figure out what’s happening. You will fall in love not only with Kader and his secretive ways but with Laurel too. She is so smart and written so well. That is one thing I really love about Ms. Romig’s heroines-they can be soft and feminine but their strength is evident. I am dying to see what happens next so I need the second book NOW!!! I highly recommend reading this book!
This story pulled me in from the very beginning. What an amazing start to a new series! There are so many twists and turns I did not see coming. This story had me on the edge of my seat. I am completed addicted. I want to know more and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book in this series. Aleatha is definitely a one-click author for me.
Crazy good book. Have been waiting so long to read this. Aleatha Romig took me on a crazy roller coaster ride with this book. So many twists and turns in the plot. Interesting characters, story so full of detail. Couldn’t put it down!!!! Drama, suspense, intrigue, this book has it all. So looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
Twisted is the first book in Aleatha’s new romantic suspense Tangled Web trilogy and is the story of Kader and Laurel. The book had me hooked from the start and I couldn’t wait to see where the story would go. The plot is so different from anything that I’ve read. Kader is dark and mysterious. The little bit of him we got has me chomping at the bit for more. I’m so intrigued by his character. Laurel is so intelligent and trusting of those around her. When her world is shaken up, she has to decide if trusting Kader is the wise move to make. In true Aleatha fashion, a tangled web full of twits, turns, and surprises at every bend has been woven.
Twisted is a captivating tale that has me Obsessed fore more 😉 I highly recommend reading it.
Whoa! Where do I begin?! I’ll start by saying this has got to be Aleatha’s most complicated plot yet! I have no idea where this story is going. I have no idea who the good guys are. What I do know s it’s coming and when it arrives it’s going to be greater than the Big Bang theory!!
Kadar is an enigma. This character intrigues me more than any of Aleatha’s previous characters. There is a back story to this guy. We are drip fed bits of information about his past. Bits that when added together you just know will all be connected to this twisted, complex plot.
The sexual tension between Kadar and Laurel is palpable. That’s what’s so great about this authors writing… the main characters have that connection that slowly simmers away from the start, gathering momentum as the story progresses. It’s there, it can be felt with every page turned.
Of course Aleatha has done what Aleatha does best… finishes on a cliffhanger!!
I love Ms. Romig and her twisted mind. Just when I thought she wasn’t gonna leave us with that OMG ending we’ve come accustomed too….BAM! She saved it for that final sentence. I can’t wait to see what is up next for Kader & Laurel and how this will all play out.
3.5 “who do you trust” stars
The start of a new trilogy is always exciting and the storyline on this one is promising.
You have brilliant Laurel, who’s part of a research team designing a medication that could allow PTSD sufferers to forget the trauma memories and lead normal lives…sounds good right? But what if that medication was used for bad purposes?
Enter Kader, a man who’s been used for all sorts of bad outcomes, he’s the boogeyman who comes for you in the middle of the night. Is he a bad guy? I don’t know, but he’s the only one Laurel can seem to trust at this point which is scary in itself because she knows nothing about him and his intentions. Kader is trying to get Laurel’s research stopped while others seem to be trying to steal it for themselves.
I like the storyline and find it quite interesting. The “where is this story going?” is what will keep me reading. I had trouble connecting with the characters. Laurel. For someone so smart she’s incredibly naive and trusting and some of her choices were baffling. Kader is still an enigma, we don’t know all that much about him other than he’s done some bad things. I’m intrigued by him but am not really understanding the connection between the two characters just yet. I’m sure the author will enlighten us in a mind blowing way in books to come.
Aletha Romig is a master at weaving a story full of intrigue and mystery! Twisted is a fast-paced story full of constantly moving parts and characters that will grab you on page one and hold you hostage until the end. This is the first book in the series and boy she has started this trilogy off with a bang!
Aleatha has done it again. She has taken us down a complicated path with bits and pieces of information which ultimately leaves you craving for more words. Laurel Carlson is brilliant, she and her partner are on the cutting edge of discovering a life altering treatment for PTSD victims. They work at the university and are at a fund raiser trying to obtain much needed money to continue their research. It’s there that Laurel is confronted by Kader. Kader seems ominous, intriguing, and then comes to Laurel’s rescue from a competitor. But in the end, it’s the twisted path of who is to be trusted, who knows more than they should and why can’t Laurel stop thinking about her insane attraction to Kader. The cliffy at the end left me with a smile on my face as this really is Aleatha and I am so excited for Book #2 in the Trilogy.
5 out of 5 stars
What do you do when the underworld and the world of science comes crashing into each other . Kader is on the job to stop the trials of the drug she and her lab partner are working on. But when he sees Laurel he has a change of mind and tries to save her . Will they be able to come together and find out who wants the research and to end her life .
Wow is all I can say about these characters . They are complex and oh so well written . Kader well he is oh so sexy and such and alpha , but you can feel that there is a pain that he hides and there is so much more to him then meets the eye . He thinks he is broken and ladies trust me you will want to fix him over and over and over again . Laurel well she is sweet and honestly she is not one for the lime light . She would rather work then hob nob with potential investors . I truly liked her and the combination of sweet but with a spine of steel . They are great characters and are so engrossing and when they are together the sparks fly.
Well I couldn’t put this book down , I couldn’t put the book down . The author takes us on such a roller coaster ride . I was on the edge of my seat the whole time . I couldn’t put the book down . I needed to know what Kader was going to do and you really want to wrap Laurel up in a blanket and tell her that everything will be ok. There is a lot more intrigue and mystery to this story . A little change for the author and she does it very well . I can’t wait for book 2 in the series . So add this series to your e reader for your summer reading list . You will not be disappointed one bit
Another great dark read by Aleatha Romig. She really knows how to write those dark but yet all encompassing mysteries. This book went by so fast because I had a hard time putting the book down. The mystery surrounding Laurel is intriguing while the mystery with Kader is more so.
The writing kept me captivated and wanting more. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
As always Aleatha Romig captivates her reading audience with her spellbinding words. Twisted was a romantic suspenseful novel that I could not put down! 5
Dr. Laurel Carlson is working on research project and is trying to get investors to help with funding. When she received a threat from a mysterious man to stop the whole project or else! Soon things start falling apart with the funding, a buyout, a bidding war but os it for good or evil?
Kader is the mysterious man who has a job to do at all costs. But one look at Dr. Laurel Carlson has him changing all his rules.
This book left me wanting more! One Click this book now! Please be aware this book ends in a cliffhanger. I cannot wait to for Book 2 Obsessed to be released on July 2nd. Book 3 Bound on August 13 to finish off the Tangled Web series.