This was the 1st book I ever read book by S.M Soto . And I must say it was an interesting read. It was bit of dark and full on action pack thriller romance book with suspense element that make me glued to the book till end . I was kind of expecting what gonna happen in the end but they way it occurs I didn’t see that coming at all. Well now going to dive in book 2 of this series Blood and Chaos as it’s out now can’t get relief until I find out the conclusion of Sophia and Creed / Deavolo as known as ghost
Recommended to all my dark romance lover felows ,
BLURB:
Sophia Cova lived a quiet, normal life, shadowed in sadness after the loss of her parents in a tragic airline accident. With her older brother being her only living relative and her anchor, Sophia is sure she’s destined for a brighter future. But that was until she was taken.
Stolen from her mundane, orderly life, she was drugged, and woke to every woman’s worst nightmare.
With only four grimy basement walls and a rancid mattress, she loses her sense of time, and preserves what’s left of her dignity by hurtling herself into the safety of her mind. The men, the beatings, they come and go with no reaction, until she hears one word that sends an arctic chill through her body. Sold.
On the eve of Sophia’s bidding, all hell breaks loose in the mansion of horrors. Gunfire and screams erupt all around her, as panic rises.
Snatched by one monster only to be taken by another, Sophia slowly starts to learn that not everything is as it seems. When secrets unravel, and the twisted game of cat and mouse ensues, The Puppeteer pulls his favorite strings and chaos brews. Lives are lost while the clock ticks, and only time will tell who will be killed next… WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious content, strong language, and graphic violence. May contain triggers for abuse victims.
Monsters in the Dark Series by Pepper Winters is now in KU!
This was my first DARK book series i ever read years ago and since then i am not only hooked with this outstanding author but also it introduced me to my darker side now i am a die hard fan of all the dark romance genre darker even better.
If you have been waiting to read these books you can now grab them in Kindle Unlimited!
NOTE: (the reader who are reading this post just wanna let you know that i love all genre but romance is my favourit and in romance the dark theme i like most.)
This is the 1st time I read T.M.Frazier many of my friends recommended her books specifically The King series but couldn’t get time to start with that and then I got to know about this series, and I chose to start with this and damn I found it much much more than I heard about her and her books that make me regret why didn’t I found her earlier, from now on I am stick to her ,she is damn good that whatever she write I am gonna read it straight away.
As far as this book is concerned, it Grab my from the 1st page , the story is as well written as we can feel all the characters and the emotions they have gone through, The main characters Tristan /Grim and Emma jean/Tricks were foster children under the CPS protection when they met 1st time, and the way Frazier described, I felt their suffering being a foster kid, and then their journey took a different turn that led them in a totally contradictory world.
This book is everything a life could give ,it’s Dark, but there is a little light of hope and promises, it’s a struggle for survival, struggle to keep oneself safe among bad wolf, the fear of being raped and riped apart and effort to stop that which is inevitable, it causes me so much pain to know that tricks has to gone through all this bitter brutality, which I am sure gonna be worsen than before and it riped my heart , and on the other hand Tristan was adopted by a MC head member , found family and home , which were better than blood relatives, love and loyalty run through their blood for eachother,
TRISTAN can be described as, Powerful Hot as f*** Tattooed Grim reaper Possessive Loyal
Emma Jean Strong but at the same time vulnerable Feisty Sharp minded Telented Young and beautiful Sincere & Resilient
I knew that this book end on a twist but the way it turn I never expected . I will be on edge untill I got the next and the next book in my hand to find their conclusion. Overall it’s an outstanding and 5 star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 read Highly recommended. to all the DARK ROMANCE lover
USA Today bestselling author of the King Series, T.M. Frazier, brings you an all-new trilogy with a sexy anti-hero you’re going to love to hate, and a ballsy heroine with more up her sleeve than just tricks.
Love is supposed to be a fairy tale. Ours is a death wish.
I’m the executioner for the Bedlam Brotherhood. She’s a con artist working for my greatest enemy.
I use her. She manipulates me.
We find ourselves on opposite sides of a bloody war.
My heart and head tell me I have to stay away. My lust for her doesn’t give a sh*t.
My rating: 3 of 5 stars (its more like 3.5 star, there isnt any critera on GR to give 3 an half or 4 an half so opted for 3)
“Is your heart frozen, cruel one?”
NOTE : ITS A DARK AND ADULT VERSION OF A FAIRY TALE. READ IT ON YOUR OWN RISK.
“A TWISED VERSION OF ELSA AND ANNA TALE”
OMG! what a twisted, unexpected version of the best fairy tale i just read. Which was crulest, brute, vindictive, vile, and fucked up in some extent but very swoonworthy at the same time I think I loved this version of Frozen more than the innocent one.(because i am an adult and i love dark romance)
I love the way Ryke barged into Elzira KINGDOM and commandeered everything she owned and ruled including her. One was cold ‘ sad , fading and dying slowly then the other was full of fire and energy and intend to ruin everything that come in his way. I love the way they taunted each other with names like snowflake and volc. Which also represents small part of their big powerful personality. As Elzira used to be full of powers as a Queen of Whitestone. Cold Queen. Creator of diamondblades. Weather maker. The Punisher of The Damned. She hide a BRUTLE beast in her. She was the most feared Queen but somehow she is losing everything in her rein.
As soon as Ryke set his eyes on the queen he knows what he has to do even though he planed to marry young princess. He saw things which other people ignored to see, he saw those things not only he was the Truth seeker, Fire maker , the king of Bloodstone but also he was infatuated by the aura of the Cold Queen. And he want answers and to learn the truth about dying kingdom so then he can override it.
Both of the king and queen were dark , brute, and fierce.
All in all it was an outstanding read. Loved every bit of it. Full of suspense , thrillers, secrets and mysteries. There were some parts that were way too darker then my liking but it’s the part of the bitter and cruel reality.
Recommended all those who love twisted dark love story.
From USA Today Bestselling Author K Webster, comes a dark, fantasy romance standalone novel!
In a cold, empty castle, a young queen is dying. Weak. Fragile. Disgraced. But Queen Whitestone is not alone in her final days. She has her beloved sister.
Until a wicked king rides onto her land. Arrogant. Insufferable. Demanding. King Bloodsun has come with an offer…peace in trade for a bride. He wants the princess.
The fiery king won’t take no for an answer. He vows to keep the cold queen captive until she gives in to his demands.
A queen bows for no one, though. Not even when she’s frail and fading away. She’ll tap into her strength, protecting the only family she has left.
The king is about to learn why they call her the cruel one…
ABOUT K. WEBSTER
K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in “Tornado Alley” with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens.
You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads!
Can’t find a certain book? Maybe it’s too hot for Amazon! Don’t worry because titles like Bad Bad Bad, This is War, Baby, The Wild, and Hale can all be found for sale on K’s website in both ebook and paperback format. Website: www.authorkwebster.com
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WHO’S READY FOR ALL OF THIS SINISTER DELICIOUSNESS?!
Collection Line-up OUT NOW!! Venom by Dee Garcia https://books2read.com/u/4XZ2P5 October 29, 2019: Cold Queen by K Webster November 12, 2019: Sacrifice by N Isabelle Blanco December 9, 2019: Insolent by Cynthia A. Cynthia A Rodriguez December 17, 2019: Madness by Kailee Reese Samuels January 7, 2020: Siren by Hazel Grace January 25, 2020: Beasts by Scarlett Snow February 6, 2020: Legend by Megan R. Leahy February 20, 2020: Mirage by C.M. Radcliff March 3, 2020: Imprisoned by KL Donn March 17, 2020: Lock by Kimberly Knight April 2, 2020: Stealing Cinderella by A. Zavarelli April 17, 2020: Winter’s Arrow by Lexi C. Foss May 5, 2020: Abducted by K.I. Lynn May 14, 2020: Starlet by Cora Kenborn May 26, 2020: Zhanshi by Anna Edwards June 8, 2020: Heart Thief by Ker Dukey
“From a little spark may burst a flame.” ~ Dante Alighieri
Madeline~ Life’s lessons taught me well. Dreams and happy endings are simply illusions our mind creates to soften life’s blows. I am no longer a little girl who believes in fairy tales or the existence of knights on white horses.
While I never intended to return to Chicago or to see him again, the decision was out of my control. Now I am here, and I can’t or won’t allow the spark in his piercing blue eyes to reignite my heart the way his predatory gaze sets fire to my body.
Patrick Kelly is my past—a childish attraction.
We are no longer children.
Patrick~ I may have started as nothing, but that is history.
Today I’m part of the royalty—a duke, a lord, or perhaps a knight—anointed by and within the upper echelon of the Sparrow dynasty. The wide-eyed tourists entering Chicago have no idea of what lies beneath the surface as they stare at the shimmering lake and shiny buildings.
Nothing is as it seems.
Sparrows control everything—no one enters our realm without our knowledge or catches us unaware.
No one until her.
Now that she’s here, there is too much at stake to give in to the spark that seeing her rekindles within me. Surely if it were allowed to burn, the flames will consume both of our worlds, leaving only ashes.
SPARK is book one of the WEB OF DESIRE trilogy that continues in FLAME and concludes in ASHES.
“A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes.” ~ Mack David, et all for Cinderella
On the surface, the world glitters with all things only money can buy. My thoughts should be on the danger lurking beneath the surface. The money and power come from places and dealings the world pretends don’t exist. I’m here at this debutante ball as a representative of the new Sparrow underworld. The clock is ticking as alliances are formed and enemies eliminated. There isn’t time to be distracted, and yet I catch a glimpse of the stunning woman across the room. Surely, she’s untouchable to someone like me. Maybe she’s royalty or the daughter of a dignitary. Yet I’m drawn to her in a way I can’t describe. Her beautiful, seductive smile, bright emerald eyes, and luscious red hair beckon me until I find myself by her side. Her voice sings to me while her laugh shines sunlight into my dark and dangerous world. And then the clock strikes midnight and she’s gone. I want more than that first kiss.
From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes an intriguing and fun prologue to her newest romantic-suspense trilogy, Dangerous Web. DANGER’S FIRST KISS – A modern Cinderella story. *This novella is set in the dangerous world of the Sparrow Webs.
**You do not need to read Web of Sin, Tangled Web, or Web of Desire to get caught up in this new dark-romance saga, Dangerous Web.
DANGER’S FIRST KISS is the prequel to book one of the DANGEROUS WEB trilogy. Have you been Aleatha’d?
This book is undoubtedly another master piece by Pepper Winters. Every time she gave us some unique and very different new story that no body before her probably thought about to write. This is a second book in “Master of trickery” named The Living Canvas and book one is . The Body Painter
As far as this story is concern it’s poignant, portrayal of some dark and disturbing reality. Even though the main character Gilbert Clark deal with colours but his own lives colours was fading day by day. It tells that sometimes love of your life is in reach but you are so helpless to have them and to protect them.
This book is about love, trust, deal with loss and helplessness, and it takes great effort to deal with all the emotions and feelings I mention prior. Where at one hand it shows us some bitter aspect of life but on the other hand it shows there is some hope still left. If the world is full of cruel, bad and vile people but there are still some of goodness left in the form of the people who take care of others and give anything to anyone selflessly and when it comes to deal with their friends and family they would do anything to accommodate their needs.
And as usual pepper winters story never end without any lesson to learn, and the moral of this story was, to be silent on some very crucial incidents in your life which impacts bitterly not only on your life but others as well, is crime, and it took sometimes very precious time and moments from your life, it also tells never ever hesitate to ask for help, and always share things that is unbearable in your life with your love ones and friends so that you can save yourself from some serious consequences.
At the end of this review I must say I like the book and its unique concept but there were some loopholes in the story and some stretched love scenes. like, in UK, school requires to be informed in case of unable to attend the school, second if absence happens more than 2 days then we need to give them some valid reasons for kids absences, otherwise authorities took matter in their hand and involves in this matter and in this story kid was absent from school for a years and plus kid father also voluntarily or part time teach painting at his kid’s school but they didn’t take any action or notice about either of their absence. But if we ignore this thing by considering this is not a real but fiction story then all is good.
Overall it was a good read, I liked it. It has some mystery and suspense elements also some thrilling action and the anticipation of what would happen between GIL AND OLIN , if they sorted out their differences or not and come to their sense that they couldn’t be without each other or chose different paths of their lives that would keep you busy in reading until the conclusion. all in all its worth read this book. if you are into some unique love stories that depicts life bitterness and reality and also shows its pleasant aspect then its completely recommended.
Ever Since Pepper Winters share the idea of The Body Painter very 1st time years ago I want to grab a hold on that book . It was my Most Awaited and very highly anticipated book of the Year. And I must say it was totally different than I anticipated beyond my expectations. Story is as usual Very unique with completely new concept that one never could think about, Gripping, heart wrenching , soul shattering, full of thrill, suspense and mystery, unable to put down, very captivating and extremely painfully beautiful. Pepper winters’ s word has magic that took you straight into the world she created. Where we felt all the emotions which characters were dealing. This book just sucked me whole in and I am totaly consumed By the emotions it awoke inside me. Such as Emotions of Love specifically the agony of true and pure love ,hatred towards cruelty ,anger towards ignorant and abusive family, fierce wrath on those who took advantage of vulnerability.
Let me warn you, it’s a love story but not like fairy tales kind of with full of swoonworthy romance but the opposite, twisted and dark, with full of pain , abuse, helplessness, sadness, lonlines , an agonising tale of two lonely soul who love each other immensely but the bitter and cruel reality come between them no matter how strongly they fought with the brutality of their fate but it never let them together with peace and love.
I love equally both Gil and Olin. Both were lonely , damaged, broken. I loved The way their childhood love start, the structure of their love in the Past was sooo pure, Innocent and cute that made me want to protect them from evil and wicked world but cruelity intervene and tainted their pure love and in Present their Love for each other made me cried and killed me thousand time knowing they want to be together but they couldn’t, I felt the pain every time one rejected other’s love and kindness and the one who was dismissing other one ‘s love was dealing the great pain than the one who is rejected .
One hand Olin was Soft , kind hearted, selfless, helpfull ,empathetic broken but strong. On the other hand Gil was strong but vulnerable, damaged, protective for his Loveones.
Book is written in past and present context very skilfully. There was lots of twist and turns with the tinge of Suspense and mystery that would shocked you and the end of th book one is so mind blowing, the cliff hanger just killed me. Now the wait for the 2nd book The Living Canvas is become so excruciating. I couldn’t get peace until I know the conclusion of Gil and Olin’s heart wrenching tale of love.
Undoubtedly 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ read. It’s a must MUST READ. You won’t be disappointed. And HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. All in all it was just amazing and outstanding book. An other MASTER piece in litrature by PEPPER Winters .
I love the book but lill bit disappointed on some facts that needed to be wraped up neatly as it was a final conclusion of a murder mystery plus mackinzy and Baz love story . It was highly-anticipated for me. I won’t say that I didn’t enjoy the book infect it was captivating with full of unexpected twists and turns, and also it was angsty, emotional, nerve wrecking , heart wrenching tale but with a HEA you would love to read.
As much as I want to write my full detailed review but I couldn’t because I am afraid I will spoil the fun for other readers coz the book is yet to be released And the things that was bit disappointing for me probably won’t be for other readers regardless of that it was interesting and unable to put down.
P.S: My hands are itching to write down the issue that realy disappointed me and made me give this book one less star though I actualy wanna give 3.5 star but I settled for 4 star. BUT I CAN’T. probably after one month of release I will write down with spoiler tag.
Recommended to all the readers who love dark , angsty, emotional book with tinge of Suspense , mystery and thriller.
BLURB:
Stuck between life and death, Mackenzie is hell-bent on proving her innocence, and getting revenge on the men who murdered her sister. With one series of unfortunate events after another, Mackenzie must outrun her own fate—death.
When secrets unravel and lies become twisted betrayals, Mackenzie finds herself in more danger than she could’ve realized. Her only saving grace is Baz, the elusive playboy she’s given her heart to. But will placing her trust in a man like Baz be her downfall?
S.M. Soto was born and raised in Northern, California where she currently resides with her son. Her love for reading began when she was a young girl, and has only continued to grow into adulthood. S.M. lives for reading books in the romance genre and writing novels with relatable characters. She refers to herself as a bit of a romance junkie. S.M. loves to connect with readers and eat copious of donuts that will surely lead to her demise.
Ever since I read the blurb it intrigued me and when I see the mind blowing video teaser it intensify it even more. I knew that I have to read this book. And it didn’t disappoint me at all. Damn! what a gritty, gripping and engrossing Book was this. Guaranteed page turning book that keep you glued to every chapter till end.
A gruesome crime that took place years ago changed Mackenzie life completely. My heart laterally bleed for her , for what she endured she has almost lost everything. Death of her sister became a chronic wound on her soul that couldn’t be cured until she found justice for her sister. She was beyond broken but obsessed and determined to solve the mystery of Madison death and for that she will go any length to prove what she was telling the whole time. Whether She had to put her heart,soul and even life on stake.
The book got me by the ball from the prologue, all the Characters were very interesting and intriguing. Especially BAZ and Mackenzie character were so strong, there was very intense chemistry between them which was palpable through out the book. And the rest of the boys all have similar qualities and habits. They all were filthy rich, intimidating and formidable. By look they all were hot and handsome and they have eligible playboy persona. Even though they were handsome but there was some sinister aura around them. They way S.M. Soto depicted them made me hate them worse. Like Mack I have doubted all of them But the twist at the end shaken me to death. I didn’t expected that, It’s was unbelievably twisted and fucked up. I don’t do good when story end on cliff hanger. I love you S.M.Soto but SORRY right now I hate you for that bcoz I wanted the book keep going until I got my all answers . Regardless of that Hats off to you for this incredible book . You did an outstanding job
P.s though I loved the book but there were things that bother me through out the book that mack recognised them all after years but the savages/ boy how come they couldn’t recognise her but that thing soto clear at the end of the book that they were making her fool by not recognising her. 2nd Mackenzie childhood friend Winne she was disappeared like she never existed author only mention her in prologue but after that nada I can only guess probably author left her part to be mentioned in 2nd book.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I will definitely recommend this to all my book fellows.
Blurb:
Two sisters. One unsolved murder. A sickening plot for revenge.
When Mackenzie Wright attends her first real high school party, held somewhere deep in the woods of her small California town, no one expects to wake up the next morning to news of a gruesome murder. Especially not her own sister’s.
No suspects. No motive. No convictions. Just one unsolved murder and whatever’s left of the now deserted town.
Mackenzie has spent years with her sister’s death weighing heavily on her shoulders, but it isn’t until she stumbles across a photograph that changes everything for her. The memories, everything from that night, come flashing back in high-speed technicolor and Mackenzie soon finds herself obsessed with the truth.
Determined to find out what really happened to her sister, Mackenzie relies on that one photograph to give her the answers she needs by embedding herself into the lives of five of the wealthiest men in Los Angeles. Consumed by her need for revenge, Mackenzie infiltrates the world of the rich and elite, only to come face-to-face with an alluring complication in the form an elusive playboy.
When enemy lines are drawn, Mackenzie has to choose between her loyalty to her sister and the man who has stolen her heart.
S.M. Soto was born and raised in Northern, California where she currently resides with her son. Her love for reading began when she was a young girl, and has only continued to grow into adulthood. S.M. lives for reading books in the romance genre and writing novels with relatable characters. She refers to herself as a bit of a romance junkie. S.M. loves to connect with readers and eat copious of donuts that will surely lead to her demise.
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