Dark and deliciously wicked...
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Another dark and deliciously wicked freebie that's been sitting on my kindle for a long time...it hit all my happy notes. Damaged hero, broken heroine, a past that was brutal and a plot for revenge that was hatched from a gross misunderstanding.
I loved the tense atmosphere, the psychological and sexual torment and the unexpected twists in the story.
I have the next book ready to go because OMG the cliffhanger ending was wild and one I did not see coming at all! Not for the weak or for those who want sweet HEA stories.

**** 4 **** "my brother, grave mistakes and my true love" stars
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If you are looking for a typical BDSM novel, then stop right here, because this is not it.  It is a very dark and very graphic read.

The book Snare (and if you have not gotten the prequel, which is free, it is included at the beginning of this book) opens up a world that is quite disturbing and chilling.  It made me want more.  The narration of the book switches back and forth between the two main characters, Llilith and Sebastian, so you will definitely need to pay attention.  However I don't mind that at all in a lot of books, it is always helps better glimpse as to what the bigger picture of the story is.  Clarissa weaves a tale that is quite delicious as much as it is quite disturbing.  The book at times created such vivid pictures of depravity that I had to put it down for a bit.  But I always came back, because it was just that good.  This book is definitly not for the faint of heart.  The plot, the characters were all well developed.  The writing from the get go will "snare" you in its grip and won't let go until done.
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A gorgeous, dark, twisted, brutal, well-crafted tale. Stark, yet lyrical, Winterswim packs a punch and will leaving you gasping. Not for the faint of heart, but certainly for anyone craving a read that takes it to the edge... and beyond.
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Whoa.  That did not go where I thought it would.  This series started off with as an erotic psychological thriller, morphed into a disturbing and engrossing tale of debauchery and ended with a twist I did not see coming.  And all I can say is What a ride!

I love the dark depths to which Cari Silverwoods books go, and they make no apologies.  They are ominous, they are taboo, and they mess with your mind.  But they also pull you in and force you to devour them whole to satisfy the sheer perverse curiosity of seeing where they will go.  And Wicked Hunt took me on quite a journey and I loved every step.

In this last book in the trilogy, Mavros and Grimm are still tracking down Zorie, in her murderous quest to rid the world of mesmers.  But they are not the only ones looking for her.  I literally felt as if I was on the edge of my seat as they ran from India to Thailand to Australia and discovered the origins of the mesmer bug, and the extent to which people would go to understand it.  It was depraved, disturbing and, like a train wreck, you cant look away.

This book was more of an unconventional love story than the other two though, and I enjoyed that aspect.  While no one followed an easy path to their happily ever after, they contemplated it, fought for it, and deserved what they got in the end.  I enjoyed all of these characters so much, as well as the twist that I did not anticipate, and hated for it to end.

On that note, all I can say is #Wolfe.  Im a huge fan of Cari Silverwood and will gladly devour whatever comes next, but Im keeping my fingers crossed that we haven't seen the end of him and get to find out his fascinating story as well.

Review copy provided for an honest review.
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Whew I think I have whiplash from the twists and turns this book takes. And I seriously loved it all.

  When a buried lie from Alex's past that has been haunting her comes back, will she be able to survive it and make it right again? Rafe was punished for a crime he didn't commit and now years later seeks out revenge against the one that caused it. Will they be the ruin of one another or find solace?

  I am still reeling from this book. It is the perfect amount of dark and suspenseful, yet also sexy and addicting. From Alex's point of view I can see how regret can eat a person alive but also waiting for revenge is what fueled Rafe's life. Rafe might be dangerous but he is oh so sexy. And ah the ending had me nail biting to find out what's next.
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I hope the reference to the wicked three doesn't mean the series stops here.  The characters are so well developed and interesting that I want more stories about them ... maybe some huge crisis that brings them together and lets their characters continue to develop
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Dark, twisted deliciousness. This book put me on the Webster train, and I'm never, ever getting off. No seriously, I'm just going to sit here and wait for her next offering.......
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This is a dark and delightful read if you are like me and like journeying into the shadows with your books every now and then. This book takes you onto a journey deep into the dark and a story of revenge and corruption of those innocent people. Not going to say much more, but i really enjoyed it, and cannot wait to read the other books in this series as this book can be read as a standalone
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Loved it. Dark and twisted and wonderfully complex.
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I'm going to warn you that this is a dark tale. It's not all sunshine and happiness. It is quite the opposite. But one that totally intrigued me and I just couldn't stop, needing to know more about this total deranged relationship between these three characters.

Winston and Charlotte on the outside look like the perfect couple. Winston runs a successful business with a partner, Aiden, who is his perfect match. But looks are deceiving and Charlotte is afraid of where her life is heading, especially with these two alpha men in her life.

There were so many twists and turns and just when you thought you knew where the storyline was going, BAM! it would take off in an entirely different direction. I was on the edge all the way to the epilogue and was blown away by how perfectly executed the story went. I totally did not see this ending coming. At. All.

HIGHLY recommend this short story by Alexis Riddley and can't wait for more stories from her.
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I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
Okay so here's the thing. This book was dark. Wicked. Shocking. Devastating. Steamy. So completely wrong that it felt good.
Not for the faint of heart.
Lovers of the genre will appreciate this very well written dark romance.
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When you put Shayla Black together with the 1001 Dark Nights books...something magical happens. And Dirty Wicked is no exception!!  A gripping novella and sexy as all get out, this addition to the Wicked Lovers series gets your heart racing and imagination soaring!!  You simply can't go wrong with this one...
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HOLY ALL THINGS DARK DEPRAVED!!! This book is NOT for the faint of heart and is not sunshine, rainbows, hugs and kisses. It is DARK, GRITTY and oh so TORMENTING.

I was sucked into this book from the very beginning. I needed to know why Keaton (Mute) had chosen the life of the streets over her privileged one. I needed to know what events of her past made her into the woman we first met. Then I just needed to know why this poor girl had to endure so much in her short life. I needed to know why she was chosen or taken to be part of the sect. I needed so badly to know that no matter what she went through that she could not be broken. I needed to believe that all the things that she went through while being imprisoned was not for nothing. I just needed to know EVERYTHING!

I could not put this book down. I stayed up until 4 am devouring the pages of this book, needing to know what would happen next. I am just blown away by the things in this book and how at the things revealed in the end were a tiny bit expected but still mind blowing.

I really don't want to give much away because this is the type of book that needs to be unraveled all on its own and it is so worth the wild depraved trip. I love dark romance and this might just be one of the darkest I have read. Courtney Lane did a fantastic job writing this dark tale and it is a MUST read if you like the dark and depraved reads.
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Not for the faint of heart, but a wonderfully complex and dark paranormal fantasy.
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Pepper Winters writing is impeccable and addictive, after reading the Indebted series we couldn't wait to dive into Tears of Tess. This book is more dark and twisted with some disturbing scenes, not so much of a mind fffk as her Indebted series. If you like a dark read you will love this book.

Tess Snow is a twenty year old university student. Living in Australia with her boyfriend, Brax, their relationship is simple and sweet. Brax is everything you would want in a boyfriend, he's safe, together they are perfect. Except their sex life. Tess has different needs to Brax, she wants to try some of her needs and desires with him and what better place to start than on their vacation to Cancun.

In Cancun the unthinkable happens, Tess is kidnapped, stolen to be sold. Tess is strong and determined to try and find a way to escape, she might come up unsuccessful but it won't stop her from making it easy for those who have taken her. Fighting is her only chance.

Finding out she has been sold and leaving Mexico and going to a new location is terrifying, knowing a master awaits her when she lands.

"I was sold"

Tess is surprised when she arrives at her new home, it is a big and beautiful place. Her new master is known as Q, she doesn't know much about him other than he is rich, he is French, he is handsome and he owns her. He is a monster in her eyes.

Knowing Q owns her, scares her fuels her fire and unexpectedly excites her. Her body betrays her, it responds to him no matter how much she hates him and wants him dead. Q has ignited something in her body that she has never felt before, all those needs and desires she has wanted are no longer tucked away hidden.

Q has some dark desires of his own, he isn't your typical dark master. Trying to keep his desires in check, he doesn't want to reveal himself too much to Tess but she has a way of pushing him to his limit, where his dark side is going to be set free from the cage he hidden it.

Tess is a strong heroine, she is not easily broken and will do anything for her freedom. The battle for her freedom is over ridden but the battle of her mind and body. Her self conflict and determination is what is drawing Q to her.

"After tonight, every time I say your name you'll get wet for me. I not only own your body but your identity, too. Do you deny it?"
"No, I don't deny it. I'm yours through and through."

Q has made her feel things she never thought she'd be able to feel while being held captive.

"Ever since I belonged to Q, I discovered things I was never strong enough to visit before. This new, dark part wanted to taste his blood. To get real and gritty and deliciously wrong."

Monsters find each other in the dark.

There is so much more we want to say about Q's character, doing that would spoil the book. Tess was tough and determined, she knew what she wanted and went for it. Q... is a damaged man and we have a sweet spot for damaged men. He has layers upon layers to his personality and we cant wait to discover what they all are. This book held us captive from the beginning, once we started we couldn't put it down.
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Fabulous, imaginative, and dark fantasy - I loved everything about this book!!
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~*~ 4.5 STARS ~*~

No one pulls together dark and erotic like Cari Silverwood. Her mind is twisted and disturbing and I ****ing love it! Yes, some parts were like a train wreck and you just couldn't look away, but others were a thing of beauty and artistry. The darkness in this story is alluring, sexy, and incredibly intense. These characters that she created were amazing. Even at their darkest, you find a glimpse of light and it reassures you to keep going, stay on this journey, follow this path that is being laid out in front of you with such captivating and poetic words.

This being Ms. Silverwood's darkest tale yet, she brings us outside of the box and lets the reader decide the female lead's fate. I was very curious about this concept. Would I read the happily ever after that I know is there, or do I travel down a more dubious path and see what kind of emotions get pulled out of me? I felt, as a reviewer, that I would need to read both endings, so that is what I did. After reading the Blade Path, I found myself content, but surprised at my overall feelings. This was the ending I had hoped for right? Well, during the story, these feelings of sympathy and compassion for a certain character were shining through and surprising the **** out of me. I was content but at the same time a little unsettled, and I feel like I will never find out the reason why.

The Thorn Path is another ending that you can choose. If you are a hardcore dark erotic reader, this is the path for you. I was scared to read this, but in the end, I was considerably okay with it. This is your non-conventional happily every after. I'm not even sure you can call it that, but I'm going to. Even though this conclusion had a considerable amount of heartache in it, something beautiful still rose from the ashes, so it's incredibly hard to tell you which ending I prefer. Just know, whatever ending you choose, it will open your eyes to new possibilities, and bring about a whole bunch of questions to walk away with and ponder. THIS is the genius of it all.

A woman with nothing left finds a sliver of happiness amongst the darkness. With too much happiness, comes doubt threatening to ruin everything. Trust will be forced upon her. Strength will be found. Wren will rise like a phoenix out of the ashes. The question is, which man will she decide to rise with; a man who is assertive and yet so tender; a man whose dominant side prevails only when she is near, or a powerful man who knows no limits, a man who gets what he wants no matter the consequences, a man whose dominant and possessive heart is slowing warming to the possibility of a future with his slave.

Is the danger you know safer than the danger you don't?

I was craving to dive back into this world. Cari Silverwood is a poet, a dark poet that lures me in every single time. A master at her craft, I knew Ms. Silverwood would not steer me wrong. This book and the entire Pierced Hearts series was magnificent, a true dark erotic reader's crack. Brava!

*Gifted copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*