Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Yellow in Books
Dec 13, 2023
WARNING: This book contains graphic content. Reader discretion is advised.
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Yellow
By Aron Beauregard
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF THEY TOOK EVERYTHING?
Oliver Fitch has a troubling issue; he lives in a state of constant terror. After purchasing a convenience store in a once civil society, the streets around him have rapidly devolved into utter lawlessness. They're now festering with sinister gutter scum that only live to harass and intimidate him. His pathetic profits are gouged under the threat of violence and there isn't a damn thing he can do about it. Because in a city with no rules, where the sun never shines, the authorities are no help. In fact, they're an equal part of the problem.
The relentless fear of confrontation is so obvious that even Oliver's wife Lydia has grown to resent his spineless existence. The absence of bravado opens the door to a horrific home invasion that leaves the miserable pair savagely maimed. From there, things only get worse until the criminal leeches have taken everything. Until there's nothing left inside but hate and the gnawing hunger for revenge. Until a switch finally flips and Oliver realizes that they all have to die.
First of all this comes with massive triggers in fact the whole book is one fat trigger warning so I donāt recommend if you have a sensitive nature.
This is my first venture into this genre and wow it hit hard!
I just couldnāt stop reading and Iām not sure how when it was bloody brutal.
After 2 men break into his home and brutally attack him and his wife Oliver goes on a vengeful killing spree taking out those corrupt and down right evil. These people terrorise the neighbourhood and itās not just criminals. This is not for the faint hearted. Itās gore, graphic, horrific and just brutal (yes Iāve used that word a few times as I canāt think of any other way to describe it).
WARNING: This book contains graphic content. Reader discretion is advised.
Reverie: A Lesbian Romance
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Who (Stalker #1)
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A billionaire in high heels. A relentless stalker. A chance rooftop meeting. Her choices could send...
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Dark Fate (Flame Born #2)
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āAnd if I am a monster? Will you want me then?ā Ten days after the battle at Blackriver,...
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Merissa (11734 KP) rated Envy (Seven Princes of Sin #5) in Books
May 31, 2023
Aedin is the Prince of Envy. And Becca is Aedin's soul mate. Becca isā¦ troubled, to say the least, and it's not surprising at all when you consider her past. I know all of the soul mates were to be reincarnated into pain and sorrow each time but, oh man, this one was a doozy.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story, dark as it was, and loved the snippets of information we got about Wrath and Luci. I honestly can't wait for their books! The overall story arc is moving along with each book, and the previous pairs show up in each new one, so it really does help to read them in order.
A fantastic addition to the series and definitely recommended by me. Just, again, please read the TWs!
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Merissa
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May 31, 2023
Alice and her Knave (The Madness of Wonderland #1)
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Itās a dream, a hallucinationā¦. Alice knew exactly what her future held and was determined to...
Dark Contemporary Fantasy Erotica TRIGGER WARNINGS: Profanity Sex
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Dishonour ( The Hallowed Crows 2) in Books
Jan 31, 2024
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Dishonour (The Hallowed Crows MC 2)
By G.N. Wright
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Death. Distraction. Destruction.
Thatās all my life consists of now.
It wasn't supposed to happen like this, but everything went wrong. I knew the game, the rules, the consequences, yet still I chose to play. And now he's dead. He killed him. I killed him, and nothing will ever be the same again.
I thought I could survive, that I could beat him, that I could turn to my best friend and everything would be okay, but I was wrong. Now I have blood on my hands and death in my heart.
I thought I had to fight before, that I had to watch my back, but that is nothing compared to now. Any chance of ever getting them on my side again faded the moment that bullet was fired.
My saviors
My tormentors
My salvation.
Now nothing but my enemies. I had their love, then their hate, now I have nothing but their rage.
Itās said that Crows wonāt attack unless you give them a reason.
Guess I gave them one.
This is exactly as the author describes and has plenty of potential trigger warnings. It was a quick read and I did like it. Like the first it was a bit repetitive in parts and itās the only thing that annoyed me. But make sure you read her warningās first this is a dark reverse harem romance.
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Chasing the Dragon in Books
Feb 14, 2024
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Chasing the Dragon
By Mark Towse
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A town on its knees, dread's bony fingers wrapping around its throat and squeezing, death rattles soon to follow.
Drugs, filth, and a lack of human decency are starving it of hope.
Introducing Simon Dooley, our trauma-driven wannabe superhero, the relentless voice of his dead mother pleading with him to "end the chaos." Dressed in a leotard and armed only with a dozen dog poop bags, Simon's plight will find him falling in love and going head to head with the seediest characters walking the streets.
The town needed a hero... it got Reformo.
This was honestly such a fun read. This dude has some parental issues thatās for certain. So Simon decided on the advice of his dead mother that heās going to clean house and the neighbourhood. So he invents Reformo the super hero everyone needs. Now all the way through this book I couldnāt stop laughing which when youāre on a bus full of people you get crazy looks. You can tell the author has poured everything into this book and it really has paid off. Itās dark, funny, bloody , violent and even a little emotional at the end there. Please read any trigger warnings as it does touch a few and it is dark and violent with some graphic details.
I was kindly given this to me by the author in return for an honest review.
The Time of My Life
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Denver is determined to realize his lifelong dream of becoming a singer. That's why entering in The...
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Assassins Gambit ( Hearts and Thrones book 1) in Books
Mar 17, 2023
Assassins Gambit (Hearts and Thrones book 1)
By Amy Raby
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Vitala Salonius, champion of the warlike game of Caturanga, is as deadly as she is beautiful. She's a trained assassin for the resistance, and her true play is for ultimate power. Using her charm and wit, she plans to seduce her way into the emperor's bed and deal him one final, fatal blow, sparking a battle of succession that could change the face of the empire.
As the ruler of a country on the brink of war and the son of a deposed emperor, Lucien must constantly be wary of an attempt on his life. But he's drawn to the stunning Caturanga player visiting the palace. Vitala may be able to distract him from his woes for a while - and fulfill other needs, as well.
Lucien's quick mind and considerable skills awaken unexpected desires in Vitala, weakening her resolve to finish her mission. An assassin cannot fall for her prey, but Vitala's gut is telling her to protect this sexy, sensitive man. Now she must decide where her heart and loyalties lie and navigate the dangerous war of politics before her gambit causes her to lose both Lucien and her heart for good....
I enjoyed it for the most part the start was a bit ropey and definitely had trigger warnings for rape and abuse but after the first quarter it became an easy likeable read. Characters were likeable and unlikeable in their own rights and the ending was pretty decent!