I loved it! If you like like dark and twisted ...
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I loved it! If you like like dark and twisted stories with a sick sense of humor, you will love this book of short stories. Looking forward to more books by Vince Guzman.....
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I put Pivot in my Favorite folder right away!  At first I wasn't so sure I wanted to be reading this book, then it hit me BAM!  I was in love.

If you are looking for something interesting and off the beaten path... this is for you.  It kinda reminded me of Poppy Z. Brite's Lost Souls  being so dark with extra black humor...  try it.
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Somewhat childish and demented. I loved it! More please!
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Omg! What did I just read?  A beautifully dark and twisted love story that will obliterate you until you think you can't take it anymore. Then you are pieced back together feeling the best book hangover ever. This is book 4 and the series must be read in order to understand the storyline.

Get ready for a wild and twisted journey as the hunt for Lucia is on in full force. We see characters that we've come to know and love along for the journey. I warn you that it's pretty much one of the darkest books you'll read, but it's so so worth it. I don't really like to give story details in books that have twists and turns because any little thing could give  away vital info. All I can say is that if you pass this book by,  you will regret it. You have no idea what you're missing!!
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It's a great read! Kept me interested in the beginning events. Then captivated me! Great for those who love the dark!
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What a sick twisted book! Loved every minute of it! You must read this. can definitely read more!
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I wasn't quite prepared for how dark this was and I loved it! Monsters are real in the dark underworld of crime and gangsters. Some  just still have a tiny sliver of humanity left. This was a dark, violent in some aspects, gritty, hot read. Truly wishing there was a follow up.
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this book yo...I loved it. It was so dark one moment then making you laugh out loud the next. and i like how his character is reading the Hades Project. lol nice touch. hope there are plenty more to come!
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WOW.  Okay, so I'd been avoiding this one - I don't really "do" dark.  But my friend Jamie PM'd me on FB the other day & did a good job of selling the story, telling me she really thought I would like it.

Jamie, you were right!

OH MY HECK!  Sebastian & Camille's story is definitely on the darker side of things, and on the surface it has a few things that are usually a hard "no" for me (she's already got a boyfriend?  not a fan) but it's more nuanced than that.  And the dark isn't really what I consider DARK - nothing that pulled me out of the story & everything that pulled me into it.  The writing flows so well in this multi-POV story, and everything comes together like the most creative of puzzles.

I highly enjoyed this story!!  : )
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My Thoughts:

Push was one very twisted, dark, unpredictable, and  crazy psychological thrill ride!  Wow, I have never read a story like this one before.  From the very beginning, I couldn't peel my eyes away from this story.  It is told from Emma's viewpoint, flashing between her past and present, with excerpts told from David's past girlfriends.

Emma had a tough childhood.  When she was young she had a mother and father that loved her, and two sweet older brothers.  However, everything changed when her father died unexpectedly.  Shortly after, her mother married a sadistic and abusive man named Michael.  Emma's mother became a weak, passive, and distant version of herself, her brother's grew in to twisted version's of themselves through Michael's guidance, and Emma rebelled.  As soon as she graduated high school, she moved out of Michael's home.

David is a bit of a mystery at the beginning of the story.  We know that his father was an alcoholic, and he lost his mother at a very young age.  When Emma moves in to a new apartment building, she meets David.  He is a carpenter and is working on fixing her kitchen cabinets.  As David continues to return each day to work on Emma's kitchen, the two of them begin to talk, spend time together, and eventually find themselves in a relationship.

David has a very dark, secret, and sinister past.  As the reader, we get glimpses in to the events from his past.  This story was lightening fast, intense, addictive, and incredibly twisted.  David was a very interesting character, and I liked trying to figure out what made him tick, why he was the way that he was, and if he would continue to fall in to his old patterns.  Little by little, we learn more about David, and get a full picture of who he is. The ending has a major twist, and ended in a dreaded cliffhanger!  I need to know what happens next!  I cannot wait to read the next installment in this series.  For those of you that enjoy thrillers, suspense, criminology, and stories with a dark edge, this is one of the best!
My Rating:

I give, Push, by Claire Wallis, 4.5 Addictive, Intense, Psychologically Twisted, Dark, and Mesmerizing Stars!  There are plenty of plot twists to hold your attention throughout the entire story. Push is not predictable!  It will keep you guessing, biting your nails, and holding your breath, as you wait to see what will happen next.  A word of warning, once you pick this story up, you won't be able to put it down!  If you enjoy a dark romance, with lots of suspense, and psychological thrills, pick this one up!
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***I received a free copy in exchange for a honest review***

I loved this dark, twisted story. Im not going to lie, the length of the book scared me. I didn't know if I could get through 600 plus pages, but Im happy I took the challenge (which ended up not being a challenge at all. It was a fast read because I was engrossed in all the drama and conflict). The story was written through Seth and Calidas first person point-of-view accounts. My favorite lines: 1) You believing you know anything about me could prove to be a grave error on your part. 2) Tonight wasn't about sex, it was about power. 3) Her shy demeanor made me want to study her outside of the confines of my basement. For now at least.

The author wasn't afraid to write in fear, and I respect her for that. Seth was a cold-hearted monster and I loved reading every moment. He was sick and gave me the creeps. For example, one of his inner-thoughts was: Why aren't you playing with her now? Using you instead of I put distance like a serial killer or multiple personalities. The entire premise: Seth owns Pets, who are women. Some he locks in his basement to torture, but Calida is special in his eyes, so she gets a different treatment.

He was very controlling. I liked that Macy, Calidas best friend, had suspicions. It made the story more realistic. She kept questioning Calida but her low self-esteem wouldnt allow her to leave him. Just my opinion, but I couldn't stand Calida. She was too weak for me and definitely a Mary Sue type (but it fit the storyline). My favorite characters were Seth (the perfect villain), Macy, and Malcolm. They brought charm and personality where Calida was lacking.

Some parts were repetitive, especially in the narration, but that just boiled down to the characters obsessions with each other. I swooned during the steamy sex scenes and cringed in the abusive ones. Seth was definitely a monster. Besides their relationship, there was other tension. Calida had a crappy boss and her sister was awful. No wonder she held on to Seth for dear life, besides Macy, she really didn't have anything else to be happy about. I did feel bad for her, especially her backstory with her ex. I cheered for her when she started to fight back with mind games towards Seth. Someone needed to put him in his place.

My favorite section was 77% to the ending. I couldn't put the book down! Everything went crazy, and I wish the author wouldve spent more time on the aftermath of Calida seeing the basement. This section was very entertaining and I feared for all the characters. Seth was a controlling man, who was determined to harm anyone Calida loved if she ever dared leave him.

Im looking forward to the sequelbroken characters are interesting to read about. Bring on the drama.

I RECOMMEND this book to read.
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Dark Masquerade is amazing and so twisted.
I love the history of Elli and Indio.  But the new man in her life has her doubting everything she remembers about him.
Or is it all a ruse to make him look good, to get back at Indio?
Love this story.
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If I had a guilty pleasure, it would be taboo romances and Dirtiest Secret , is as taboo as it gets!

I ate it up!

It's honestly really hard to review this without spoiling anything, and you don't want to be spoiled. At all.

Diriest Secret is told in dual POV of Dallas and Jane, alternating between past and present as well. It's slow going at first, but once things pick up around 20% it never lets up. It's dark, twisty and at times, hard to read. I did, however, find the switches a bit jarring and hard to keep up with. But the writing overall was engaging and smooth and Ms. Kenner did a great job weaving all the elements of the story together.

I'm floored by the ending, and I can't wait to dive into book two! If you like dark, suspenseful reads with a flare of taboo, I highly recommend this one.

I received this book for free from The Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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great writing. it just flows and keeps me into it the whole time. the story is so dark and twisted yet I can't stop reading!
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I read this book because it was dark and looked interesting.  Interesting is an UNDERSTATEMENT!!!

Once I started I wasn't to sure.. But hey why not? So I kept reading. So glad I did! This book was like no there that I have read. Definitely one of a kind! The story sends you on a spiral of emotions; sad, hurt, furious, frustrated,  and so many others.

Very Dark and Very Intense!!! I only recommend if you are into very dark themed stories. It also contains cheating. Must read!!

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
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I definitely have a taste for the dark and twisted, and this novel hits all the right notes in a beautiful and grotesque manner. It was the first book I've read all year where I felt I couldn't put it down. Hopefully I can find a decent replacement!
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Enticingly dark, deliciously twisted, and brilliantly riveting! One of my favourite dark erotica. A sensuous and dark journey with a a unique anti-hero, you will hate to love.