When the Levee Breaks: Remastered

by Moriah Jackson

Ethan POV
I wasn't like my brother; I didn't enjoy hurting women or holding them captive. Yet I couldn't stop him, and I couldn't bring myself to rat him out. He's all I have.

Then I helped him abduct Charlie, and everything changed.

This woman is a goddess, and I can't get enough of her. I've never had this connection with anyone else. I want to protect her, to be better for her. To be the kind of man she deserves.

But the deeper I become involved with her, the more dangerous it becomes. She loves me. How can I tell her the truth when I know it will only make her hate me?

Charlotte POV

I never imagined helping my best friend pack up her father's house would lead to my abduction by two gorgeous brothers I met at a club. Now I'm being held captive in a remote cabin.

I'll do anything to escape and get back to my son.

My plan was to manipulate Ethan into falling for me so I could convince him to help me escape his sadistic brother. But not my feelings are getting complicated. Ethan knows exactly what my body needs, and he never fails to provide it.

He's no white knight, but neither is he the dark prince. And God help me, I love him.

600 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 12, 2023

Reviews

[Brittany Hamley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Artistically Twisted

I first started reading two chapters a day, but at chapter 7 I read the rest in one sitting. I was hooked. It is an emotion-ridden book literally made to make you feel. I noticed myself shorter breathing at suspensful parts. I could never guess what would happen next beyond two main characters falling for each other but also the ending took me for another ride. WELL DONE. Reading is beyond punctuation and this is pure art worth being proud of. I actually own this in ebook and paperback so I could go back and forth.

[Dakota · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the plot and characters. I think for a first book it's pretty well done! However I think that this could of used a lot more editing and peer reviewing- I noticed that sometimes the tenses switch, there are some typos and some sentences that could have been worded better. Also how much the POV bounces back and forth towards the end and at times going back or giving details that maybe could have been cut out. I do love how relatable the main character is though. She has anxiety like me and a body like mine. It's nice to see someone similar to me be the main character for once.

[Louise Glass · Rating 5 out of 5]

“When the Levee Breaks” by Moriah Jackson was my first foray into the dark side of the romance genre. The author created mesmerizing three dimensional characters that you care about or loathe and I could not put the book down- reading it in less than one day.
Charlotte is divorced from her deadbeat husband and a doting loving mother to her young son Aiden. Life is going good for “ Charlie” until she visits a club with her best friend Evie, and then everything changes and life as she knew it with her son is snatched away.
Charlie meets two brothers, Ben and Ethan and is attracted to both men.
When she leaves the club her world is upended almost drowning in her car as water crashes in on a bridge and it seems as if this is the end -despite her efforts to save herself and return to Aiden her beloved son.
Suddenly one of the brothers she met at the club, Ethan, rescues her and he and Ben the other brother, take her to their cabin where Charlie’s nightmare begins. She has been kidnapped by a serial killer! .
I thought of the Stockholm Syndrome as Charlie and Ethan begin a relationship where he does everything to protect her from his brother Ben. He thinks he’s in love with her and Charlie is torn - is she falling for Ethan or just believes so while kept in captivity? .
I was not prepared for the violence in the book and the author writes it with aplomb- the reality is shocking -but needed.
I read with great interest as Ethan and Charlie grow close emotionally and physically. The spice is high but realistic.
Sometimes out of the darkness a miracle awaits. I highly recommend “ When the Levee Breaks” and Moriah Jackson is an author to watch.

[Tara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Initially, I was excited to read this book as she is a local author in my area. The plot was ok & could’ve been better with more detail in the storyline. A kidnapping, 2 brothers. One essentially good & one bad. There’s so much more the author could’ve done with the plot. I did finally finish the book, but it wasn’t hard to figure what the ending would be. There is a lot repetitive words. I’ve never read a book that doesn’t flow between each characters thoughts. For some reason the author switches between characters by using POV each time. I found misspellings from the start of the book, ie: mentioning the sons name spelling it two different ways. At times sentences rambled on. I’m questioning if this writer even used an editor. A friend gifted this book to me. They didn’t enjoy the book & couldn’t finish reading it. I can understand why. Sorry, I wouldn’t recommend this reading this one. 2 stars for time & effort.

[Keanna Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVEDDDDDD!!!!

At first I was like she’s not going to make it out, but then I had faith once she got prego. I was like Ethan isn’t going to let his brother do anything right??? Love it though I don’t want to say too much without ruining it. Also, I was hoping she wouldn’t fall in love with Ben either that had be on EDGE!!!!

[Melissa Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like Dark Romance this is the book for you!! It kept me on the edge of my seat and left me wanting more!

[Valarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such A Good Read!!

I don’t really write reviews I just do the stars, but I just wanted to say this was a such a good book!

[Heather. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a great read! I loved the dark romance and the twist and turns that came with it all the way to the ending!

[Jean Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this in one sitting! Couldn't put it down.