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Blinded Love: Kim's story
Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten. Every day in the US, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends.Best friends, Kim and Trina get a big reality check when the men they love have more love of money, the streets, sex, and revenge. Total denial sneaks into the forefront and causes them to be blinded. Physical & mental abuse, death and the penitentiary delivers them a hand that’s too hard to play. Will the truth of their reality smack them in their faces and will they realize what’s going on before it’s too late? Blinded Love reveals the true circumstances of bad choices for a lot of individuals, especially those who believe that certain things can never happen to them. Sometimes life can take a dark turn and the one you love can be your worst enemy. Prepare to receive a bird’s eye view of love and life’s hardest lessons. Take a stand and get involved, enough is enough. The life you save might be your own.
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First published October 11, 2012
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February 7, 2018
I don't know what to say
This book was really good. Domestic abuse is horrible and I feel bad for the victims who endure it. My heart went out to kim in this book. She was vulnerable and I think Tony could see it.
This book was really good. Domestic abuse is horrible and I feel bad for the victims who endure it. My heart went out to kim in this book. She was vulnerable and I think Tony could see it.
June 28, 2018
I was literally in tears @ the end of this book. Starting part 2 now. Very good book.
December 5, 2012
FIRST IMPRESSIONS...
The book cover was tastefully designed but I'm not certain that the imagery tied into the name "Blinded Love" outside of the apparent blind fold on the woman pictured. However based on her plain facial expression that's exposed from the masking you gather that it's not a happy surprise that's about to unveil, but rather the coverage is worn as a symbol of having a blind eye to something on the flip side.
GLIMPSE INTO THE CHARACTERS...
Kim was forewarned about her possible involvement with Tony but like most advice, it fell on deaf ears. She instead revamped her single life to cater to nurturing their coupled life. Kim journals her progressively violent walk with a man she started off loving to a man she ultimately feared.
Tony was an opportunist. He had no verifiable reason to be as barbaric and inhumane as he was outside of the fact that it was tolerated and he could.
HIGH POINTS...
The way the first chapter introduced the meat and potatoes of the book was vividly brilliant. It introduced the core of the book by providing the heartbeat of the realistic everyday life of some physically and mentally abused women. Immediately my heart went out to Kim in the first opening which is one of the essential elements required to engaging a reader. Quickly grab your reader's emotion(s) and don't let go until the last word of story. The author was able to do that.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT...
There were few but noticeable errors, but it didn't stop the flow of the book and it was still a very interesting read. This is a work of fiction but it is a very real event thus more additional (factual) character building would have fueled this book over the top, shedding more light to the inner make ups from the abused and abusee's present perspective. Just as back story development pertaining to how both Kim and Tony were shaped from their past into their present day personas would have proved vital in educating domestic violence, not only that it exists but how it comes into existence through this particular couple.
THE CONCLUSION...
There is nothing entertaining about such horrible acts, so I will say that it was scripted in a manner that held my attention. The ending is enough to incite the curiosities. It will leave you wondering what will be of her, of him, of them. For those who have partaken of part 1, the wait to see what's next isn't far behind you because it is available now!
I have a GET or SH*T list to all potential readers.
This book is a GET! (Book rating-- 4 torches)
You may purchase this book on Amazon...Here is your link. http://www.amazon.com/Blinded-Love-St...
Lena Banks...Your book has just been blazed. Your joint is flaming.
The book cover was tastefully designed but I'm not certain that the imagery tied into the name "Blinded Love" outside of the apparent blind fold on the woman pictured. However based on her plain facial expression that's exposed from the masking you gather that it's not a happy surprise that's about to unveil, but rather the coverage is worn as a symbol of having a blind eye to something on the flip side.
GLIMPSE INTO THE CHARACTERS...
Kim was forewarned about her possible involvement with Tony but like most advice, it fell on deaf ears. She instead revamped her single life to cater to nurturing their coupled life. Kim journals her progressively violent walk with a man she started off loving to a man she ultimately feared.
Tony was an opportunist. He had no verifiable reason to be as barbaric and inhumane as he was outside of the fact that it was tolerated and he could.
HIGH POINTS...
The way the first chapter introduced the meat and potatoes of the book was vividly brilliant. It introduced the core of the book by providing the heartbeat of the realistic everyday life of some physically and mentally abused women. Immediately my heart went out to Kim in the first opening which is one of the essential elements required to engaging a reader. Quickly grab your reader's emotion(s) and don't let go until the last word of story. The author was able to do that.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT...
There were few but noticeable errors, but it didn't stop the flow of the book and it was still a very interesting read. This is a work of fiction but it is a very real event thus more additional (factual) character building would have fueled this book over the top, shedding more light to the inner make ups from the abused and abusee's present perspective. Just as back story development pertaining to how both Kim and Tony were shaped from their past into their present day personas would have proved vital in educating domestic violence, not only that it exists but how it comes into existence through this particular couple.
THE CONCLUSION...
There is nothing entertaining about such horrible acts, so I will say that it was scripted in a manner that held my attention. The ending is enough to incite the curiosities. It will leave you wondering what will be of her, of him, of them. For those who have partaken of part 1, the wait to see what's next isn't far behind you because it is available now!
I have a GET or SH*T list to all potential readers.
This book is a GET! (Book rating-- 4 torches)
You may purchase this book on Amazon...Here is your link. http://www.amazon.com/Blinded-Love-St...
Lena Banks...Your book has just been blazed. Your joint is flaming.
May 24, 2013
By: Lena Banks
Published by Queen Midas Books
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review
"Blinded love: Kim's Story Dangerously In Love," by Lena Banks was really one read to may want to sit down and take good notes on this excellent read. Its sad in more ways that one. Kim had all the right people around her giving her warning of getting into a relationship with Tony, but the advice 'fell on deaf ears.' Your heart really goes out to the young lady with all the physical and abuse she went through. Be ready for a very emotional read that will leave you shaking your head. As you read through "Blinded Love" you can see that Kim was looking for love that was lost after the death of her father. We quickly see that her choice for Tony was not a good one. Tony was abusive, sold drugs, gambled but most of all the beating that he gave his girlfriend. When Kim finally decides enough is enough, will it be too late? I will only say at this point that you will need to pick up the excellent read to see who this author delivers it to the reader and the ending will leave you wondering what is coming next as this drama continues. We will find out the outcome of this from "Blinded Love: Kim's Struggle" ...the next novel from this author. Would I recommend this novel? Yes!
January 13, 2013
So I have seen a lot of people advertising this book in different book clubs on FB, and I decided for this to be one of the books for my club to read in January. I must say that I am happy that I did because this is one book that I think everyone should have in their Kindle Library. Now this book tells us about a young lady who was definitely looking for love after loosing her father, but she chose to find it in the wrong person. Tony was a very abusive low-life guy, all he did was sale drugs, gamble, and beat on his girlfriend. When Kim decides that enough is enough she has made plan to leave him, but she chose the wrong time to leave, and she is going to pay the ultimate price for it. Now this book will have you crying and praying Kim. I can't wait to read part 2!!!!!
April 7, 2013
Kim's Story.
Sometimes when we look for love too hard we find it...in the wrong place. Kim wants love like the rest of us and when she meets Tony she falls for him hard. Tony on the other hand turns out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing, and mental and physical abuse is his specialty.
Kim's story is about a young woman blinded by love and battered by abuse. A good short story that packs a punch emotionally from the beginning, and paints a vivid picture of the fear that Kim has to endure at the hands of the man she loves, Tony.
Although a few errors were noticeable the story itself was excellent.
Locksie March 25th 2013
ARC Book Club Inc.
Star Rating 4.00****
Sometimes when we look for love too hard we find it...in the wrong place. Kim wants love like the rest of us and when she meets Tony she falls for him hard. Tony on the other hand turns out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing, and mental and physical abuse is his specialty.
Kim's story is about a young woman blinded by love and battered by abuse. A good short story that packs a punch emotionally from the beginning, and paints a vivid picture of the fear that Kim has to endure at the hands of the man she loves, Tony.
Although a few errors were noticeable the story itself was excellent.
Locksie March 25th 2013
ARC Book Club Inc.
Star Rating 4.00****
November 4, 2013
Original post from Amazon
The whole time reading this book i kept closing my eyes praying for Kim to find her way. She felt so real to me. The author does an excellent job painting a complete picture giving a background to why each character especially felt the way they did.
I love the purpose of this book and hope that someone reads It and realizes that loves doesn't hurt when it's real love.Everyone loses their way and hopefully you find it before it's lost forever.
The only real problem I had with this book is where it left off to room for part 2.
The whole time reading this book i kept closing my eyes praying for Kim to find her way. She felt so real to me. The author does an excellent job painting a complete picture giving a background to why each character especially felt the way they did.
I love the purpose of this book and hope that someone reads It and realizes that loves doesn't hurt when it's real love.Everyone loses their way and hopefully you find it before it's lost forever.
The only real problem I had with this book is where it left off to room for part 2.
January 4, 2013
Wow! Speechless, hurt, and sad! This is definitely more people than we know story.
January 17, 2013
Vert good read!! Loved the story line
March 18, 2013
great story line. editing issues. worth the read.
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