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Please heed all warnings. ****This is a series about captivity in a FICTIONAL and EROTICIZED setting. It contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.****
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This is one of the most intense and gripping dark romances I've ever read. The story follows Caleb, a damaged man seeking revenge, and Livvie, the innocent girl he kidnaps. From the start, I was pulled into their twisted, complicated dynamic. It’s dark, raw, and pushes boundaries, but I couldn’t stop reading. Caleb is a character you both hate and feel for, while Livvie’s journey from fear to something more complex kept me glued to the pages.
He’s the morally greyest character, and I hated to love him, but that’s what made him unforgettable. This book will definitely leave a…
From Soraya's list on dark romance with over-the-top possessive men.
Her books are often quite dark. They are usually disturbing, so for me, quite gothic.
In this one, the protagonist is a victim too, but he is also a man who kidnaps a girl to enslave her, so he can get close enough to seek revenge on the man who once victimized him. He didn't count on falling in love with her. A gripping story, but triggers throughout.
You'll either hate the book, hate me, or love it and love me for recommending the book, but you'll feel something guaranteed! Please read the triggers on the book before downloading. This…
From Kay's list on gothic with obsessed characters.
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