Dangerous. Unstable. Obsessive.She believes in fairytales and awaits her prince. But I arrive at her doorstep and I’m far from royalty. The shiver down my back tells me he’s there. As if he were touching me. Cold, angry, aloof—he’s everything I don’t need. But I can’t turn off my attraction when he’s near.My sleeping beauty doesn’t realize just how dangerous I am. She trusts so easily, smiles so … dangerous I am.
She trusts so easily, smiles so beautifully. And while she sleeps, I watch.
With each passing night, I become more addicted.
Until I’m a man obsessed.
I feel his gaze on me, watching while I sleep.
He pushes me away in the light, but in the dark, he comes to me like a moth to a flame.
I crave it. He doesn’t know just how broken I am.
I believed she was the light to my darkness.
But it turns out my sleeping beauty likes to dive into the shadows alongside me.
She’s mine, but that decision could kill us both.
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OMFG!!! While She Sleeps will give you goosebumps! First, let me start with you MUST go into this book with an open mind. It’s different, it’s intriguing and it’s dark in a twisted kind of way. A very interesting/perverse spin on sleeping beauty. This book brings a lot of attention to something I’ve never heard about. This makes the book so interesting. I don’t want to spoil it so I’m just going to stay vague. I was so curious and trying to wrap my head around this new discovery. It leaves you blurred with the lines somewhere between right and wrong. Our Dirty Hero struggles daily with his own mind and his past, Gosh I could just eat him up! Logan was a phenomenal character. The Broken Prince and his Sleeping Beauty. I really enjoyed this story, It opens your mind to things you’ve never thought about. Things outside of your norm and you fall in love with two very damaged individuals that piece each other back together. The storyline was gripping when you learn that these two were destined for each other, you get that fairytale warmth. The chemistry between Logan and Vera was explosive! Once again it’s so unique because you start reading and you find yourself consumed by these characters, and you’re getting all hot and bothered because it’s steamy and sensual and in the back of your mind you feel like you should be slightly disturbed by these things. I love a book that opens my mind to new things or makes you see something differently. That’s what makes this book incredible… when an author can reach their reader on this level it’s fantastic! It’s really one of my all-time favorite things, and it’s special. The ending had a thrilling twist that shocks you! Hand down and great read! I’m looking forward to more from this author. *While She Sleeps is a part of The Dirty Heros Collection and my first book by this author. I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
HOLY HOT TAMALE! This was the interpretation of Sleeping Beauty that I never knew I needed and have been missing my whole life and I am so glad that it is now something I can revisit over and over!
Logan and Vera are intense, deviant, delightful, and imperfectly perfect for one another.
They’re both on the run from their pasts, and the question is, will they ever be able to stop? To find someone that accepts them for who they truly are, even that darkness inside of them?
The story is shmekshay as all get out, their needs different from anything I have read before, but would definitely be intrigued to explore some more. And I love how Dani approached and tackled it! It isn’t for everyone, but it definitely is for me!
The importance of honesty, of trust in your partner, of the exhilaration of trying new things, all of it and so much more is explored, and I loved falling right into the thick of it alongside them! And those vows. Those vows! Swoonworthy.
So, if you’re looking for a slightly devious and dirty and twisted take on Sleeping Beauty, look no further! It’ll leave you satisfied even as you crave more!
DENISE’S DREAMY REVIEW
Wow! Such a captivating, brilliant, and well-written retelling of sleeping beauty! I’m no new reader to Dani Rene and her writing, so when I found out she was writing this story, I couldn’t tell you excited I was! I love everything I’ve read from her by far and she never ever disappoints!
This story had me hanging on every single word and I just couldn’t put it down! You’ll fall in love with dark and depraved version of this classic tale and you’ll definitely fall in love with Logan and Vera!
An easy stars from me!
omg, this book has so much tension! Veranda on the run and hiding, she’s strong and young. Logan doesn’t want to hurt Vera, but Vera doesn’t know that Logan can be her downfall. The only thing Logan wants is to keep Vera safe and hidden. This book was nothing like I would imagine, it was new, steaming and definitely worth the read!
This is the 3rd book in this fascinating series and is Vera and Logan’s story. Logan is obsessed with Vera, but he is convinced that she is not the one to meet his needs, while Vera just craves to be possessed and dominated by him. This is a unique modern day fairy-tale, which is twisted and dark. This is a well written flawless story which is this gifted author at her best. This story is steamy with a tad suspense which had me intrigued and hooked from the beginning. I cannot wait to read more from this author whose work I highly recommend for all dark and twisted story lovers.
This story is a retelling of sleeping beauty and I loved it. The story has the dark twists and turns that make the story very interesting. I loved the suspenseful plot and how the characters came together. Another 5 star read !
Oh wow. This is a brilliant retelling of Sleeping Beauty. If you’ve read anything by this author you will know she has her own unique way with words and she certainly wrote an amazing story here.
Logan believes he will never find a woman that will agree to his certain needs. He doesn’t realise that Vera has her own needs. These two are wicked together.
Fantastic storyline that had me gripped from start to finish. Can’t wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend this story.
Dani René has taken fairy tales to a completely new dimension. The twists, steamy scenes, suspense, drama lama, mystery, secrets and thrill make the book more captivating.
I enjoyed both characters Logan and Vega.
The author has written the plot in such a way that it captivates your heart and soul.
A must 5 read.
Received an advanced copy
While She Sleeps by Dani René
5 STARS
I still love to read fairytales, only they are dirtier now.
While She Sleeps by Dani René is the Sleeping Beauty fairytale, only a twisted mafia fairy tale. While She Sleeps is the third book, a standalone novel in The Dirty Heroes Collection by author Dani René, and it’s written in dual POV.
An arrangement, arranged marriage between two best friends for their kids.
Logan and Vera meet online, on a “special” web site (for kinks & fetishes). They had in common the same fantasy.
When Logan & Vera are togheter, sparks fly.
If you are looking for some fairy tale/stalker/captive romance with some strange kink, Sleeping beauty and her twisted prince, While she sleeps is for you.
The story had many twists and turns, action, suspense, drama, mystery and secrets.
Dani René has an incredible and amazing imagination, her stories are so deliciously dark and twisted, a steamy erotic standalone easy to read.
While She Sleeps was sure not the fairytale I anticipated but I absolutely loved this sexy, gritty, and deliciously dirty retelling. Logan was the perfect embodiment of a dirty hero and Vera Rose was his fiery Beauty. The sexual tension between these two was scorch down the walls hot. Their kinks were not ones I’m familiar with and I loved how they worked together to embrace just what they each desired. The dark and sinister twists their story took kept me constantly guessing and I was surprised a bit along the way. Dark and captivating with a hint of suspense and danger While She Sleeps was a gripping pageturner that kept me riveted until the last page.
This is a re-envisioning of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, but a way sexier and much grittier version.
Logan thinks that he’s broken and his father hasn’t helped him, so he ran away. He stays isolated because of his perceived brokenness. But then, he gets a message from her.
So, Vera has also run away from her father. She found a message board where she can share her fantasies, and she finds her Broken Prince.
I like both Vera and Logan. I don’t think that either one of them are nearly as broken as they think they are, especially Logan. I think that he is actually a pretty good guy. He cares about things a lot more than he wants to think he does. And of course, he’s so protective of Vera.
I think that Vera is a lot wiser than people might expect her to be at her young age. Of course, I think that she does make a couple of stupid mistakes, but people can’t be wise 100% of the time, can they? I do think, though, that overall, she does make some good points to Logan.
This was a fantastic story, and I loved everything about it.
Vera was promised to Logan from a very early age, when he finally met her she was only ten and he was eighteen; the last thing he wanted was a whiny little girl. He didn’t want the life his crime boss father was leading and trying to groom him for either so he left the city hoping to never return. Then as the times went on he realized he had some dark tendencies and never thought he would find anyone to put up with him. Then while on a website for people “like him” he met someone and was soon to find out she was the one he was supposed to marry. But he had to find out if she would put up with him. Vera always felt trapped in her life and never wanted to marry a man she never knew, so after she turned eighteen she ran away and tried to hide from everyone and everything she didn’t want. Then on a chat she found someone she thought she could start to show herself too, little did she know he was the man she was supposed to marry. But now she had to see if she could live with him and would he live with her if he knew her dark secrets.
This is a very unique re-telling of this fairy tale. and I use the term fairy tale very, very lightly.
Logan is man who has a very particular proclivity that makes him feel like he is a monster. His upbringing leaves a lot to be desired. He has done what he feels he needs to do to steer clear of everything that his father has built. When he thinks he has found his Sleeping Beauty their pasts come back to rear its ugly head at them. Vera is a young lady who feels like she is an freak for what turns her on. The way these two meet is quite common now a days, but the way their relationship begins not so much. Follow along as we find out just how Logan and Vera steer their new found relationship. This story is quite the love story that has a few dark twists and sexy turns. Remember to keep an opened mind, because Logan is definitely all man and will do what is necessary to keep his Sleeping Beauty safe.
While She Sleeps by Dani Rene is a fairtale take on the classic Sleeping Beauty and the title lives up to its name to being a twisted fairytale. Going into this book, I did not read the synpose before hand. Just raised my hand to read it and I was pleasantly surprise how much I enjoyed this story. By that I mean, it was nothing what I expected and the story line was brilliantly written. The content was full and fast paced that had you heart racing. The flow of the story to swept you away wanting to know what was going to happen next.
The chemistry and tension between the charatures, Logan and Vera jumps off the pages and grabs you along with them. Thier story starts when Vera is young (10/12 ish) and Logan is 18. After their breif encounter, life takes them on very different paths until they meet again. And that’s all I’m going to say without giving any spoilers away.
This story may not be fore everyone, but the story line as a whole is amazing and worth the read.
While this is a the third book in The Dirty Heroes Collection, it can be read as a standalone.
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review***
Wow! This one was a bit different then what I have read from this author. And to be honest even if it was a bit weird I in someways found it more captivating then some of her few stories I have read so far.
If you like a sexy modern day fairytale that’s dark steamy and dangerous with a twist then you will love While She Sleeps.
Logan is the handsome son of The King of Chicago. His father made plans for Logan but he refuses to follow them. Logan walks away from it all and goes into hiding because he feels like a broken prince due to his unique taste until he meets this special woman.
Vera is a beautiful young woman who is looking for her prince. When she meets a mystery man online she’s intrigued by him and she feels this special connection between them. When she decides to meet him in person and he reveals himself to her Vera realizes her safe life as she knows will forever be changed. Will she be able to handle Logan’s unique taste and all the danger that comes along with him? This modern day Sleeping Beauty fairytale has so many twist and turns it will keep you guessing. I was hooked from the beginning to the end.
This hot little fairytale had my kindle burning up!!! Dani Rene has my fingertips scorched from flipping the pages so fast!!!! I was enthralled from the beginning!!!! Bravo, Dani Rene!!!!!
A fantastically unique retelling of a classic!!
“Fairy tales aren’t always filled with happily – ever – afters”
While she sleeps is a retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty but do not expect sunshine and rainbows ,oh no this is deliciously dark and twisted and soooo sinfully sexy…
“I’m certainly not the prince she needs, I’m the dragon she needs to slay”
A fantastic gripping read keeping you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages as fast as you can to find out what’s coming next, I thoroughly enjoyed this brilliantly written story looking forward to reading more from dani….
This book is so depraved and dirty! I loved it! Funny, I’m fairly well-versed in fetishes, but I never thought much about this one… until now. It’s hot! So wrong and yet so damn right. I really enjoyed this twisted take on Sleeping Beauty. If you like dark romance and/or fairytale retellings, you will definitely want to read While She Sleeps!
A Refreshing Twist To An Old Tale
*arc generously provided by the promo team in exchange for an honest review*
“I’m tired of feeling like I’m f*cking crazy.”
Ride – Lana Del Rey
What’s this book about? (I’m trying to give as little spoilers as possible)
He watches her as she sleeps. She becomes his addiction. She wants to give in, but he won’t let her in. They’re wrong for each other, or so he attempts to convince himself…
I’ve already read Black Fox by Brianna Hale from the Dirty Heroes collection and I sensed that this would turn out to be sweet. I was proven right. Dani René has done it again! I loved this story! For a on old tale flipped into dark romance, this was supremely refreshing! I read this book in one go as this was a definite page turner for me. This was fast-paced and easy to read. The chemistry between the leading characters was undeniable and completely captivating. The lead girl was clever and she wasn’t ashamed of her preferences, definitely not a naïve wallflower. The lead guy… he was a different shade from your average bad boy. I enjoyed reading about these two. I was unsure of what I’d think of the sleeping aspect of this story, but, HELLO, it was brilliantly explained here. Therefore, I was invested in the concept!
I recommend this to readers of romance who want to read something old with a refreshing new twist to it, feisty lead girls who know what they want and tortured bad boys with curious preferences.
“Been trying hard not to get into trouble
But I, I’ve got a war in my mind.”
Ride – Lana Del Rey