“With Twisted Fates, Kitty Thomas is at her best, creating an intensely emotional dark ride you won’t want to get off.” — Anna Zaires, New York Times Bestselling Author of Twist MeWhen Lindsay Smith brought her to the house, it was to train and sell her. They both knew it. She’d agreed to this arrangement. She wanted to belong to someone. But Lindsay wanted her to be his.Three days into her stay … days into her stay at the pleasure house, Shannon Foster’s life is forever destroyed by a sociopathic monster. Lindsay saved her life that day, but the scars bind her to the house without a future.
Now, eight years later, Lindsay saves her once again, only this time he’s playing for keeps.
NOTE: This book is a standalone in the Pleasure House world. You do NOT need to have read any other book first.
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Back in the Pleasure House world, and I couldn’t be more ecstatic. Doc Lindsey, who I always kinda had a thing for, gets his time, and it’s with Shannon, who couldn’t be more deserving. That woman has literally been through h**l, and when Lindsay steps in once again, he decides he’s going to keep her. It’s not smooth going at first, but slowly, things start coming together for these two. And then things really start happening . I’m going to stop right here so I don’t give away juicy details, or some not so juicy details, or some details that had me crying and my cat looking at me wanting to know what the heck was wrong with me. All I can say is I loved this book, it was totally worth the wait, and you must read this now!!
I thoroughly enjoyed Twisted Fates, BUT, I have a confession – Until this book, I had completely forgotten who Shannon was. Lindsey of course I remember, but when it came to Shannon…WHO? Oh yeah, I do vaguely remember her. Just in case you are like me and forgot what had previously happened, don’t worry because there are enough reminders to bring you up to speed. I felt like this whole non-series series was building up to this book. Warning: Be prepared to have this overwhelming urge to want to go back and re-all the previous books that lead up to their story. The depths of emotions and situations run such the gambit, OHEMGEE what Shannon and Lindsey go through made it impossible to stop reading. Not to say I didn’t do a lot of giggling because I did. Snarks, giggles, sighs, heat…YOWZA! tears and edge of your seat Holy Shoot moments are fed to us.
Here are my true thoughts and feelings the whole time I was reading: Ooooo…Lindsey. ACK! Brian..and Mina! Oh shoot I need to back track. Julie and Annette…snickers. Oh Shoot! Damian – DROOLING! Hunter? Hunter who? Oh. Oh! OH SHOOT..Quill! Shoot shoot shoot!!! I need to go back. I need to read all the Pleasure House books. And The Con Artist. Just a peek. Who else is going to pop up? No! No! Keep going. Frack! Frackity frack! I hate you Kitty! This is amazing Kitty! GASP!!! BRIAN!!! You are the death of me Kitty! Damion-Lindsey-Damian-Lindsey. I can’t decide. FREAKING AHHHHHH!!!!!
My final thoughts on Twisted fates are Ms. Thomas at her finest. Now get this book and READ IT
“Because of the nature of the house, the choice was once and it was forever. Choose wisely…”
Eight years ago, Shannon Foster was given a choice…to be trained in submission and to be owned by a Master who would never discard her. But the choice, once made, could never be reversed…regardless of circumstances. When Shannon displeases the one trainer feared by all within the House, she pays a price that costs her in more ways than just the scars left on her body. No longer able to continue being broken, Shannon takes fate in her own hands, only to be awakened and held in the arms of the last person she ever wanted to see again…
Doctor Lindsay Smith has been finding women longing to be submissive and have control taken from them. The recruits he discovers and takes back to the House know it’s a one way ticket, with no opt-out. When he meets Shannon, it is she he desires and plans to make his own. Unfortunately, he is too late to save her from the monster in the House…
Shannon and Lindsay’s fates are truly twisted together in a romance that is both dark and beautiful. Finding strength to face their fears, Shannon and Lindsay overcome the scars, both physical and emotional, to find their version of a happily ever after…
Kitty Thomas continues to weave dark and beautiful stories that are both impossible to put down as well as forget. While this is a continuation in her Pleasure House series, each installment is written in a way to be read standalone. Highly recommend!
**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received via the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **
Another 5star read from Kitty Thomas
I love the pleasure house books but I honestly didn’t know how this one would go. Shannon intrigued me but I did not think much of Lindsey’s character previously. This book defineltly changed that, there is something so raw and primal about their relationship despite the history they share. I found their story a complex mix of tragic and beautiful and once I started reading I could not put it down.
I love how original this authors stories are just when you think the story will be predictable she adds another element and shakes everything up.
Raw, emotional, hot and kinky, with a few surprises along the way. I thought this book was fantastic and one I would highly recommend reading.
Another amazing addition to the Pleasure House world! I was super excited to finally read Lindsay and Shannon’s love story and Ms. Thomas didn’t disappoint. Those who are familiar with Pleasure House books met Lindsay and Shannon is previous installments. While we don’t know much about Shannon aside from her tragic history in the House, Lindsay is a character who has had a fairly prominent role throughout most books. And his track record is far from pristine. But leave it to the author who made me fall in love with one of the biggest fictional sociopaths to turn my feelings about Lindsay on their head. Twisted Fates definitely gripped me from the start. This book had everything you would expect from a Kitty Thomas book, but also so much more! It had a depth of emotion, an internal struggle and a beautiful love story all while keeping the reader in suspense and anticipation. I adored Shannon and Lindsay together, but the added twist to their relationship is what really sealed the deal. Kitty Thomas bravely addressed the issue so many age gap romances choose to ignore. I loved Lindsay’s selflessness and willingness to sacrifice for the woman he loves. There were multiple new facets to the doctor that we didn’t get to see in previous books. I think I managed to love Damian just as much. Who wouldn’t want a Damian as a master??? Of course you know that Shannon and Lindsay’s story couldn’t be told without Brian’s involvement. I spent a lot of the book waiting for the other shoe to drop, and I wasn’t disappointed with the resolution. Now for the cherry on this sundae, we get to catch up with Saskia and Quill from The Con Artist and see how their relationship developed. It wouldn’t be a Kitty Thomas book without a lot of steam and kinky exploits. The writing was as, always, flawless and engaging. Definitely recommend this book to all fans of Kitty Thomas’ work as well as those curious to check it out!
Where to begin?!?! I absolutely LOVED THIS BOOK!!! Seriously, this book just became one of my top reads from this authour, for this year, and forever. Why? Because it has such depth of feelings, of insight into the how we human tick, and what makes us so different from other. Also, how we truly are such an adaptable species, and what we never thought possible, will change for us in a flash. A moment where we need to do what we have to, and make choices we never thought possible, highlighted Darwinism in all its; glory
Shannon had hope all those years ago, but as time drags on, she loses it. Having a mere existence isn’t enough for her, especially her same circumstances applied to others, have different, happier, results. Lindsay gave up hope years ago when his choices altered Shannon irrevocably. He does what he thinks will make her happy, while wallowing in the guilt he wears as his hair shirt. Things change, and suddenly avoidance in no longer an option for these two. Lindsay, ever the planner, moves ahead with a plan, then keeps ignoring it *gasp* and berates himself for doing it. Then it starts with big plans, long term plans, forever and ever plans, and if only he let Shannon know what they were
Shannon is so scared to have hope again, because she gets hurt every time. Her doubt and worries were heart wrenching, but she made sure to ask questions and find out what was going on. Lindsay forgets to plan on what Shannon’s natural reaction may be to his plans. One thing is clear through it all, Shannon and Lindsay have a close and binding tie and neither wants anything that isn’t the best for the other. One of my favourite moments in the book, and this isn’t a spoiler, is when Shannon realizes her scars were given to her by Lindsay. Lindsay created her scars when he stitched her skin back together, creating the perfect lines on her body. That is the closeness of the tie these two have for each other
Things progress and change, and Lindsay’s plans didn’t account for a lot of things. Luckily, after making me ugly cry, we get to see Shannon be the woman she was always meant to be. Shannon is tired of being ‘taken care of’ and wants to be able to decide the who and where she will get her care. Lindsay and his plans will have to change, because she isn’t giving up. Along the way, if a score gets settled, then Lindsay gave that to her as well, and Shannon fully embraced the new life she has, on her terms, finally, whole again
Fear not fellow readers, we get all sorts of wonderfully sexy and hot times along the way. Exhibitionist, voyeurism, sharing, and some high protocol, and not so proper office antics, are some of the delights on Shannon and Lindsay’s path. It was all kinds of kinky fun and depraved delights for us to immerse in!
This book was so good!! But I have whiplash from the way my emotions were played. I was smiling, happy and then had tears rolling down my cheeks. But don’t let that comment stop you. The ending was all I could have hoped for and more. What a wonderful addition to the Pleasure House series. It was great to see the other characters showing up in the book. Also the couple from The Con Artist made an appearance, which also made my day, because I liked the point they seemed to be at in their relationship. Lindsay became a whole lot more real to me, as did Shannon. And then there is the yummy addition to the equation named Danian. Very well written book, with characters you loved and cared about. Oh, and Brian, the house sociopath, has a fairly prominent presence in this book. I’ll let you decide if that is good or bad. I’m so glad Kitty decided to add this book to the series. I highly recommend it.
Phenomenal addition to Ms Thomas’ ‘Pleasure House’ series. This one focuses on Shannon, an emotionally, psychologically & physically scarred woman trapped in a limbo between being a ‘pet’ & a member of the Pleasure House staff; Lindsay, the Pleasure House psychiatrist & one of the 4 Masters that own Pleasure House; Damien, a close friend of Lindsay’s.
But, other reviewers & the book description give a good idea of the plot basics, so my review focuses on how this story made me FEEL.
Ms. Thomas is one of the few writers that are truly capable of eliciting emotions from me, of swirling me so deeply into the plot I forget I’m sitting in my living room reading a book. The words she uses, the pacing & her phrasing are evocative, she gives the reader delicious peeks into her characters emotions & thoughts which allows the reader to understand why a character acts & reacts the way they do, why they make the decisions (right & wrong, good & bad) they do.
And the pacing is perfect in this story: no jarring jumps that can take a reader out of the flow, everything moves smoothly from one action to the next. Not to say there aren’t shocks or surprises, there are. Several times in the story I found myself concerned, afraid for what was happening & going to happen to a character.
Other times the sizzling interactions interjected intense steam & delightfully wicked carnality into the story & Lindsay’s quietly deceptive but implacable dominance seemed (to me, at least) to leap off the pages with thrilling heat.
Goosebumps indeed!
But on top of this, Ms. Thomas has a wonderfully deft touch, among the sizzle, the dominance, the background of the Pleasure House, the potential danger of a lethal predator within the House, the author delicately builds Shannon’s tragic past for the reader. We are privy to Shannon’s trauma, insecurities, fears & terrors; come to realize just how fragile & damaged she is & how tired she is of being in that state, of being in limbo.
And the only one who truly understands Shannon, her past, her trauma & her present, is Lindsay. But is he her savior or destruction?
I found this to be an enthralling, riveting read. I HAD to KNOW what happened with Shannon & Lindsay, I CARED what happened to them, I ROOTED for them to find peace & healing, safety & love.
So, if you want a superbly written & plotted story with fascinating & intriguing characters, look no further, I found this one to be exactly that, & I found the plot/storyline for this book as well as the final resolution to be original, inspired & PERFECT.
Twisted Fates is the 5th and final book in the Pleasure House Series. This is Dr. Lindsay Smith and Shannon Foster’s story. Brian (part owner of Pleasure House & resident sociopath) destroyed Shannon’s chances of ever getting sold. Now 8 years later is where Twisted Fates starts. Shannon is tired of living the way that she has been. Always afraid of what others think about the damage that Brian did to her. Lindsay ends up saving Shannon again.
I have really enjoyed reading this ENTIRE series! I couldn’t keep my mind on anything else other than reading and what was going on in these books! I honestly can’t say which of the books in this series is my favorite because I love them all! Each of these books can be read as standalones and they can be read in any order. I have heard they are coming out in a box set! What a wonderful way to read this incredible dark erotic romance. And you never know who may show up in another one of Kitty Thomas’ books!
At the end of Twisted Fates there is a sneak peek into The Con Artist and guess what Saskia Roth shows up in Twisted Fates! So that is why I say you never know. Of course Twisted Fates is a 5 star read!!! I love this book and series!!!
Twisted Fates gives us Shannon and Lindsay’s story. And what a delectable story it was.
It ran through all of the emotions, fear, lust, anger, and happiness.
I loved Damian! He was a great addition to this story. And I absolutely loved the appearance of Quill and Saskia!
Brian has somewhat redeemed himself with me in this one, still not a fan of him!
Wonderful story! Spectacular Series!
From all the Pleasure House book I think this is my favorite. Shannon’s story is very tragic. She still lives with her nightmare after 8 years and in a way her life stopped after that moment.
Lindsay was a character I wasn’t sure I like or hated, but i like him now. Seeing him taking charge and make choices even hard ones made that happen.
And it was also really sexy.
Good book – the only thing is the way the female protagonist is treated will be offensive to some.
too short
Lindsay, Shannon and Damien, OH MY! This is my first Kitty Thomas book, and it most definitely will not be my last. Twisted Fates lived up to the name, being very twisted and oh so captivating. I really had no idea what to expect when I started reading. Shannon grabbed me from the beginning. I longed to see her overcome her many insecurities and hoped she would feel complete in the end. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to find out what was going to happen to her. I adored Lindsay and his and Shannon’s back and forth posturing. When Damien joined in, the story became steamier, if that was even possible. It’s always good to have a sexual psycho in the mix too and Brian filled that bill to a tee! He was so bad, he was good, if you know what I mean. And that ending! I was completely enthralled with Shannon’s position among all these powerful men. Shannon really found herself which thrilled me to no end! Dare I say, I even had a bit of an urge to hug Brian?! Shocking, I know, but true! Goodness, what a steamy, suspenseful, sexy, scintillating ride this story was…don’t miss it!