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Damned
She thought life was perfect now that her ex-boyfriend was back...until she saw what landed in her backyard.
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Lawrence thinks her junior year in school is complete when her ex-fling Trevor asks her out again. But, oh, how wrong she is. She comes home from school to find Darrton, Death of The Four Horsemen, in her backyard. Darrton is arrogant, rude, self-centered, dangerously gorgeous, and out to kill. She takes care of him while he is healing from being damned to Earth, but that has consequences she can only imagine. Will their growing love for one another be enough to break the promise Lizzie makes to save Darrton’s life, or will she be damned just the same?
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Lawrence thinks her junior year in school is complete when her ex-fling Trevor asks her out again. But, oh, how wrong she is. She comes home from school to find Darrton, Death of The Four Horsemen, in her backyard. Darrton is arrogant, rude, self-centered, dangerously gorgeous, and out to kill. She takes care of him while he is healing from being damned to Earth, but that has consequences she can only imagine. Will their growing love for one another be enough to break the promise Lizzie makes to save Darrton’s life, or will she be damned just the same?
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2013
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Brittany Booker
7 books18 followersBrittany Booker is a literary agent, author, mother of a feisty dog, Zeus and a lover of books.
She is an author of YA Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance and Romance under a pen name. She has a passion for writing, but loves to help her client's reach their dreams.
Her next book Your Soul to Take will be released later this year from Black Opal.
She appreciates anyone that is reading this or has read DAMMNED. Without readers, authors would have no purpose!
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She is an author of YA Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance and Romance under a pen name. She has a passion for writing, but loves to help her client's reach their dreams.
Her next book Your Soul to Take will be released later this year from Black Opal.
She appreciates anyone that is reading this or has read DAMMNED. Without readers, authors would have no purpose!
Thanks again.
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April 9, 2013
First off, I'd like to thank everyone that is thinking about reading Damned. I love paranormal romances. After writing Damned, I was so thrilled that Black Opal wanted to publish it. After hard work from Black Opal editors and myself, we feel Damned is ready for the YA Paranormal lovers.
I hope you all love Damned as much as I do.
Thank you in advance!
Warm Regards,
Brittany Booker
I hope you all love Damned as much as I do.
Thank you in advance!
Warm Regards,
Brittany Booker
April 16, 2013
Written well and the characterisation was ok, but I just didn't connect with the F character. Not destined to be one of my favourites - just seemed to lack the WOW factor. Will have to see how the plot and characters grow with the saga.
April 16, 2013
I found it kind of childish and a bit immature if I'm being honest. Certain parts were alright but not really rated for an adult. Other than the whole Satan, demons, fallen angels and religious thing, this novel is geared more to young teens.
April 17, 2013
I absolutely love this book!! Very well written! love the characters! :)
October 25, 2014
Written For Confessions From Romaholics
I just finished reading this book and I cannot help but wonder how many things or lives can change as a result of a major event having a big impact on humanity.
From my point of view, “Damned” is a pretty nice book with an interesting life story in which the adolescent period drama is entwined with more serious problems that can confront a young 17 year old (like the end of the world). We have here some teens pulling pranks and eager to complicate their ordinary lives. Don’t expect to find any sex scenes we’ve grown accustomed to finding in other paranormal romance books, but I don’t think you will feel the loss of them, however; you will be too busy thinking about all the action taking place.
The story itself was interesting, and I appreciate that the author wrote the book from two perspectives, two voices: Lizzie and Darrton’s. I love to read a book and see from the perspective of each character, what he or she feels and is thinking at times. I wanted this to be the case here, more about what each feels, so I could know exactly when they began to fall in love with each other. In this story, they just know and that’s it—no details, no buildup.
I didn’t really interact with the characters in this book and I think that the main characters didn’t reach the level of connection that a reader ought to get. I didn’t like Lizzie very much, I found her devoid of personality and really lacking spine (that unfortunately she seems to find in the most inappropriate moments). She was the “whatever” kind of girl and sometimes she really does stupid things. Like the time in the woods when she is about to be raped by Trevor, her boyfriend, just because she wants Darrton to see them together. He sees them, all right, and thank God for that, because he saves her sorry ass. I have no idea what was in her head. However, the main male character—Darrton—had a pretty big character arc from the beginning of the story right to the end of it. He, the alpha male, devotee of the principle “Kill,Kill,Kill” (well, being Death does that to you),who can no longer feel love or compassion from the moment he was turned and was given the name “Death of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”, turns into a man in love, obsessed with the safety of the girl he cherishes. He gets tamed by a girl of a mere 17 years of age, but he has to struggle with his flaws, with himself and with his demons (literally and figuratively). He struggles to defend her and her family, to convince her that he loves her and that he will always be with her.
Perhaps you wonder why I’m giving this book only 3 stars if I had so many good things to say about it. First of all, because of the language used by the young people of this book, especially by Sam, a 12 year old girl:
“ I don’t want to freaking be here with Ms. Hateful Ass and Ms. I Make Friends With Monsters!”
“Those assholes!” She got up and tried to run toward them, her fist held high, but I caught her. They must not have harmed her—yet. Since she thinks it’s okay to try and fight them.
“Now, I hope you haven’t been teaching her these words. I’ve never met anyone who I have wanted to slaughter in the first ten minutes, before I met this young lady,” Warren said, giving Sam a tight lipped smile.
She gave him the finger. I grabbed her hand and forced her to look at me. “You two are stupid assholes!” she yelled.”
And then I think that the thread of conversation and the art of dialogue need a little more work. I think this author has great potential and even if she has not touched it at maximum capacity in this first book, I’m convinced that she will evolve a lot over the next books.
However, this is not a book for young teens: referring to the angels who try to conquer the world with the help of Satan would bedevil all theories they learn in school, namely that angels are beings designed to defend.
This review can also be found here: Confessions From Romaholics
I just finished reading this book and I cannot help but wonder how many things or lives can change as a result of a major event having a big impact on humanity.
From my point of view, “Damned” is a pretty nice book with an interesting life story in which the adolescent period drama is entwined with more serious problems that can confront a young 17 year old (like the end of the world). We have here some teens pulling pranks and eager to complicate their ordinary lives. Don’t expect to find any sex scenes we’ve grown accustomed to finding in other paranormal romance books, but I don’t think you will feel the loss of them, however; you will be too busy thinking about all the action taking place.
The story itself was interesting, and I appreciate that the author wrote the book from two perspectives, two voices: Lizzie and Darrton’s. I love to read a book and see from the perspective of each character, what he or she feels and is thinking at times. I wanted this to be the case here, more about what each feels, so I could know exactly when they began to fall in love with each other. In this story, they just know and that’s it—no details, no buildup.
I didn’t really interact with the characters in this book and I think that the main characters didn’t reach the level of connection that a reader ought to get. I didn’t like Lizzie very much, I found her devoid of personality and really lacking spine (that unfortunately she seems to find in the most inappropriate moments). She was the “whatever” kind of girl and sometimes she really does stupid things. Like the time in the woods when she is about to be raped by Trevor, her boyfriend, just because she wants Darrton to see them together. He sees them, all right, and thank God for that, because he saves her sorry ass. I have no idea what was in her head. However, the main male character—Darrton—had a pretty big character arc from the beginning of the story right to the end of it. He, the alpha male, devotee of the principle “Kill,Kill,Kill” (well, being Death does that to you),who can no longer feel love or compassion from the moment he was turned and was given the name “Death of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”, turns into a man in love, obsessed with the safety of the girl he cherishes. He gets tamed by a girl of a mere 17 years of age, but he has to struggle with his flaws, with himself and with his demons (literally and figuratively). He struggles to defend her and her family, to convince her that he loves her and that he will always be with her.
Perhaps you wonder why I’m giving this book only 3 stars if I had so many good things to say about it. First of all, because of the language used by the young people of this book, especially by Sam, a 12 year old girl:
“ I don’t want to freaking be here with Ms. Hateful Ass and Ms. I Make Friends With Monsters!”
“Those assholes!” She got up and tried to run toward them, her fist held high, but I caught her. They must not have harmed her—yet. Since she thinks it’s okay to try and fight them.
“Now, I hope you haven’t been teaching her these words. I’ve never met anyone who I have wanted to slaughter in the first ten minutes, before I met this young lady,” Warren said, giving Sam a tight lipped smile.
She gave him the finger. I grabbed her hand and forced her to look at me. “You two are stupid assholes!” she yelled.”
And then I think that the thread of conversation and the art of dialogue need a little more work. I think this author has great potential and even if she has not touched it at maximum capacity in this first book, I’m convinced that she will evolve a lot over the next books.
However, this is not a book for young teens: referring to the angels who try to conquer the world with the help of Satan would bedevil all theories they learn in school, namely that angels are beings designed to defend.
This review can also be found here: Confessions From Romaholics
April 22, 2013
3.5-4 Stars
I'd say it's a love hate relationship with this book. I love the plot but some of it fell through for me. I liked the relationship between Darrton and Lizzie, specifically in the beginning. I thought it was absolutely adorable/hilarious how he kept treating her like a child. What I don't like about the relationship was how they suddenly liked each other. I mean yes they denied it in the beginning, but I just don't really understand why there are feelings to deny in the first place when they haven't spent much time together in the beginning. Darrton is gone most of the time doing his own thing so I don't see how they could fall for each other. I can see a spark starting when they met, but it seemed unreal for them to further develop their feelings after spending very little to no time together (before the whole running away thing anyways).
Despite the problems I had reading this book, I still do like it and am looking forward to the next book (mostly out of curiosity as to what will happen). The book could be fantastic if some scenes/explanations were expanded. I still have questions (like how Scotty got caught up in the oath) so I'm hoping whatever questions I have will be answered in the next book/future books. I recommend this read for those who enjoy YA novels involving angels and enjoy a little romance.
I'd say it's a love hate relationship with this book. I love the plot but some of it fell through for me. I liked the relationship between Darrton and Lizzie, specifically in the beginning. I thought it was absolutely adorable/hilarious how he kept treating her like a child. What I don't like about the relationship was how they suddenly liked each other. I mean yes they denied it in the beginning, but I just don't really understand why there are feelings to deny in the first place when they haven't spent much time together in the beginning. Darrton is gone most of the time doing his own thing so I don't see how they could fall for each other. I can see a spark starting when they met, but it seemed unreal for them to further develop their feelings after spending very little to no time together (before the whole running away thing anyways).
Despite the problems I had reading this book, I still do like it and am looking forward to the next book (mostly out of curiosity as to what will happen). The book could be fantastic if some scenes/explanations were expanded. I still have questions (like how Scotty got caught up in the oath) so I'm hoping whatever questions I have will be answered in the next book/future books. I recommend this read for those who enjoy YA novels involving angels and enjoy a little romance.
July 17, 2013
...Oh, wow...
Not even a chapter into this book and I had a headache. It was just awful.
The dialogue is terrible. What the fuck is Booker's obsession with Ignorance/Ignorant? Seriously! You've killed that word family.
So, we get Lizzie, who supposedly had her house broken into, and she's getting ready to go out to a party. Her friend calls her to ask her where she's at, and she doesn't even bother telling her about the break in? In what universe would this happen?
Darrton--Death--was supposedly a human once upon a time. Some time in the 1800's. I guess he just went to heaven and God was like, "Hey, yo! There's a position open all of a sudden for Death, a rider of the apocalypse, you seem like you'd be a great fit!" And voila, now he was Death.
So, anywho, moving on, all of the riders got kicked out of Heaven because they tried to start the apocalypse before God was ready to. And having being damned to Earth, they're still dead set on doing it, only now through Satan. So...they're evil?
Darrton was injured during his fall and for some reason, he is not healing like he should. Lizzie stumbles on him, and he picks her up by the throat, calls her ignorant a few dozen times, speaks like a fucking caveman or something, and then demands water. Uh...okay.
A bunch more stupid scenes take place...and then we're with Lizzie and Millie at The Picnic Basket for fudge and breakfast. Darrton shows up, grumbles and threatens Lizzie not to tell anyone, again, what he is, and then asks her if she would prefer he let his wings out in public...Do you see what's wrong with this?
Then there's this:
"Mommy, Mommy! That man's not wearing a shirt!" I heard from behind me.
The woman made a sound of disgust and covered the eyes of her little girl, who was pointing at Darrton. "Sir, you should have more respect for people than to walk around half naked, in a public place."
Really...? And just where the fuck would this happen exactly? It's not like it's uncommon for a guy to walk around without his shirt. And it's highly unlikely a little girl would point at a man without his shirt. More unlikely, though, would be a mother covering her daughter's eyes because a man wasn't wearing a shirt! Just...what the fuck!?
No...I will not subject myself to this any longer. Just no. I cannot believe this was published...The editor needs to be fired. I don't recommend it, and I will be avoiding anything written by Booker in the future.
Not even a chapter into this book and I had a headache. It was just awful.
The dialogue is terrible. What the fuck is Booker's obsession with Ignorance/Ignorant? Seriously! You've killed that word family.
So, we get Lizzie, who supposedly had her house broken into, and she's getting ready to go out to a party. Her friend calls her to ask her where she's at, and she doesn't even bother telling her about the break in? In what universe would this happen?
Darrton--Death--was supposedly a human once upon a time. Some time in the 1800's. I guess he just went to heaven and God was like, "Hey, yo! There's a position open all of a sudden for Death, a rider of the apocalypse, you seem like you'd be a great fit!" And voila, now he was Death.
So, anywho, moving on, all of the riders got kicked out of Heaven because they tried to start the apocalypse before God was ready to. And having being damned to Earth, they're still dead set on doing it, only now through Satan. So...they're evil?
Darrton was injured during his fall and for some reason, he is not healing like he should. Lizzie stumbles on him, and he picks her up by the throat, calls her ignorant a few dozen times, speaks like a fucking caveman or something, and then demands water. Uh...okay.
A bunch more stupid scenes take place...and then we're with Lizzie and Millie at The Picnic Basket for fudge and breakfast. Darrton shows up, grumbles and threatens Lizzie not to tell anyone, again, what he is, and then asks her if she would prefer he let his wings out in public...Do you see what's wrong with this?
Then there's this:
"Mommy, Mommy! That man's not wearing a shirt!" I heard from behind me.
The woman made a sound of disgust and covered the eyes of her little girl, who was pointing at Darrton. "Sir, you should have more respect for people than to walk around half naked, in a public place."
Really...? And just where the fuck would this happen exactly? It's not like it's uncommon for a guy to walk around without his shirt. And it's highly unlikely a little girl would point at a man without his shirt. More unlikely, though, would be a mother covering her daughter's eyes because a man wasn't wearing a shirt! Just...what the fuck!?
No...I will not subject myself to this any longer. Just no. I cannot believe this was published...The editor needs to be fired. I don't recommend it, and I will be avoiding anything written by Booker in the future.
January 17, 2014
This book was amazing! I loved the plot... but I loved the characters even more. The main character, Lizzie, was a great combination of spunk and vulnerability. Darrton went through a drastic transformation in the novel. At the beginning, he was an unlikable and intimidating entity; by the end, he epitomized the knight in shining armor archetype. I loved Lizzie... I loved Darrton... and I can't wait for the second installment of Damned. I have read many paranormal romances, but this story is one of the most wondrous ones I have ever read. I would recommend this story to anyone who like romance, paranormal or otherwise.
April 18, 2013
I like the story as in it had an awesome idea in it and I'm giving 3 stars because some parts got trough me and it's not a good book to me if it can do that.
In the end writing style was just not my cup of tea, everything felt rushed and it had times when I did crack a smile and did have a heart racing, but then something predictable happens and my mood crashes, you could definitely say it's a new author on the market.
I assume this is going to have another installment and I know when I usually give 3 stars I don't read after that, but I'll definitely give this series a chance.
In the end writing style was just not my cup of tea, everything felt rushed and it had times when I did crack a smile and did have a heart racing, but then something predictable happens and my mood crashes, you could definitely say it's a new author on the market.
I assume this is going to have another installment and I know when I usually give 3 stars I don't read after that, but I'll definitely give this series a chance.
May 11, 2017
Damned by Brittany Booker was a good book, but not one of the best ive read.. I really like it though, and that's why i give it 3,5 stars :) It's good written, and have a nice story. I didn't feel like the book completely got to me, if you know what i mean? I felt that something was missing, yet the book was good. I hope the book #2 is better :)!
December 31, 2013
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