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Heart of Stone #4
Atonement
This is the fourth book in The Heart of Stone collection. It is essential to read the first three books in this series before reading this volume.
Reading order:
Incineration
Tolerance
Resolution
Atonement
You would think after eight years in a relationship, that you would know your partner inside out. Ava Fox thought that… How wrong she was.
When Mason’s secrets start exploding around them both, threatening their lives along with their marriage, Ava finds herself doubting everything Mason ever was or is.
She once again comes to rely on her inner strength, her outer strength and her sheer fortitude to make it through life, but this time Mason’s secrets and lies have buried deep, caused a pain so raw and brutal that Ava is unsure whether their relationship can ever find its way back to how it was.
It’s time for Ava to face up to Mason’s deceits.
Mason Fox has hated his secret life ever since Ava stepped into his life eight years ago, knowing how painful her past was, he kept his secret buried and hidden so deep that he thought he was safe from exposure… How wrong he was.
He once again finds himself in the centre of not only a battle of strength and force to save his wife’s life, but a fight to save his marriage.
His lies and deceptions have caused a breach so wide in his relationship with Ava that finding a way back needs more than just courage and determination.
It’s time for Mason to atone for his sins.
Sometimes, love is just that little bit too unforgiving.
This book contains strong language, violence and drug abuse. It also contains explicit sexual scenes, including a ménage à trois in the formation of F/M/M. This scene is contained within Chapter 10; if this content offends you, please feel free to skip the chapter as it contains no relevance to the storyline.
And of course, as always, this book contains one hell of an alpha male….
Reading order:
Incineration
Tolerance
Resolution
Atonement
You would think after eight years in a relationship, that you would know your partner inside out. Ava Fox thought that… How wrong she was.
When Mason’s secrets start exploding around them both, threatening their lives along with their marriage, Ava finds herself doubting everything Mason ever was or is.
She once again comes to rely on her inner strength, her outer strength and her sheer fortitude to make it through life, but this time Mason’s secrets and lies have buried deep, caused a pain so raw and brutal that Ava is unsure whether their relationship can ever find its way back to how it was.
It’s time for Ava to face up to Mason’s deceits.
Mason Fox has hated his secret life ever since Ava stepped into his life eight years ago, knowing how painful her past was, he kept his secret buried and hidden so deep that he thought he was safe from exposure… How wrong he was.
He once again finds himself in the centre of not only a battle of strength and force to save his wife’s life, but a fight to save his marriage.
His lies and deceptions have caused a breach so wide in his relationship with Ava that finding a way back needs more than just courage and determination.
It’s time for Mason to atone for his sins.
Sometimes, love is just that little bit too unforgiving.
This book contains strong language, violence and drug abuse. It also contains explicit sexual scenes, including a ménage à trois in the formation of F/M/M. This scene is contained within Chapter 10; if this content offends you, please feel free to skip the chapter as it contains no relevance to the storyline.
And of course, as always, this book contains one hell of an alpha male….
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 21, 2013
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August 28, 2013
Yes u heard correctly...I said WOW WOW WOW....boom POW....this book was brilliant. I did not expect a bk4 but boy was I pleasantly surprised. I think the author took a chill pill and as a result this book was less frenzied better structured less mental but still every bit as crazy! I love love the relationship between hero/heroine and even though u ask urself how much more can they take I was still wrapped up in the story. Started this book at 10pm put it down at 4am but hey who needs sleep!!! I also liked the ending I think it was quite fitting anything else would have been contradictory to the entire story so well done Sidebottom and as my book buddy Jen Jen said it's also the author who has atoned herself in this book as well. I don't know about u but this book was 5 amazing stars.
Can't wait til December!!!
Can't wait til December!!!
November 20, 2014
NOTE: Despite what I say in this review, I do like the book and the series as a whole. I would recommend it to anyone who likes twisted romances.
I would also recommend the Ruthless series by Karen Clow. It's similar in many ways, but even more twisted.
As I was reading this, I kept thinking:
"Someone needs to call Child Protective Services on these degenerates."
Protect the Peanuts from these losers!
While entertaining, eight years after it all began, Mason and Ava continue to act trashy and dramatically declare their love for each other.
In a way, it reminds me of the romance between Mickey and Mallory in Natural Born Killers.
They do finally redeem themselves as parents at the end, thank god.
Ava: Mason will always fuck up and hurt you
Mason: Ava will always forgive you no matter how massively you screw up and hurt her.
These idiots deserve each other.
I would also recommend the Ruthless series by Karen Clow. It's similar in many ways, but even more twisted.
As I was reading this, I kept thinking:
"Someone needs to call Child Protective Services on these degenerates."
Protect the Peanuts from these losers!
While entertaining, eight years after it all began, Mason and Ava continue to act trashy and dramatically declare their love for each other.
In a way, it reminds me of the romance between Mickey and Mallory in Natural Born Killers.
They do finally redeem themselves as parents at the end, thank god.
Ava: Mason will always fuck up and hurt you
Mason: Ava will always forgive you no matter how massively you screw up and hurt her.
These idiots deserve each other.
August 28, 2013
Atonement ?? I'll tell you who had atonement DH Sidebottom. After reading the previous three Hearts of Stone books and finding out there was a fourth I was amazed, but honestly the best was saved for last, it blew me away.
Following on from the original trilogy it's now 6 years forward and we continue to follow Mason and Ava and more secrets are exposed.
What made this book outstanding was that it was structured, beautifully written full of angsty moments and had a believable plot, oh nearly forgot the scorching sex scenes. I'm glad it ended the way it did it was the right closure.
Loved it so much well done on a fabulous conclusion.
Also thought it was excellent to have this book written in both Mason and Ava's POV.
Following on from the original trilogy it's now 6 years forward and we continue to follow Mason and Ava and more secrets are exposed.
What made this book outstanding was that it was structured, beautifully written full of angsty moments and had a believable plot, oh nearly forgot the scorching sex scenes. I'm glad it ended the way it did it was the right closure.
Loved it so much well done on a fabulous conclusion.
Also thought it was excellent to have this book written in both Mason and Ava's POV.
October 19, 2014
Atonement
F/M/M
This was another jam packed instalment in Heart of stone series. What I love about these books is the over the top Alpha males (swoon Mason) and not knowing what drama is coming next....
F/M/M
This was another jam packed instalment in Heart of stone series. What I love about these books is the over the top Alpha males (swoon Mason) and not knowing what drama is coming next....
October 10, 2013
I would love to see a picture of Ava after this story, because she should be one scary woman, with the amount of scars and marks on her body. It's like a road map of her messed up life. Seriously Dawn, what did Ava do to you? She might finally be getting her happy ending, but at what cost? She is a walking pin cushion. They should dedicate a wing of the hospital to her with the amount of revenue she generates from her visits. Honestly, I am surprised she didn't end up in a nut house in the end.
With that being said, for the first time, Mason is not the main cause of all things drama! (Let's make a toast to that) Actually, I am starting to wonder who is this guy? Maybe it is because we finally get his POV, so it eases the blow of his actions. Maybe we needed this all along, because I really saw him in a different light. He was like a different character overall.
Kade must have the milk, honey and the key to world peace in his penis! Men, women, everyone can't get enough of this guy. Like ... what does he have in his pants? I am counting down to December, to see if I can find out what flows in this man cum, that makes everyone he screws fall in love with him. Except for the person he actually took for his wife. Oh the irony of life!
Once again, sex was the punishment, reward and consolation of Ava and Mason's actions. It was everywhere. But whoa if it wasn't hot and off the charts! That Kade, Ava, Mason sandwich was so ... different. It was passionate and sensual. I don't even know what to feel. It is all so taboo and ... good o.O
I know this series has made me crazy, because I would never condone the unorthodox life of all these characters and their life filled with one big orgy, but I love the triangle that really was just one big friendly orgy party. The love that flowed through them all was just ... indescribable! I think I need a serious breather after this one.
Honestly, the stalker and danger that usually lurked wasn't even necessary. I loved the story of watching Mason struggle with his addictions and sexuality, Ava with a dram free life and Kade with his love for Ava and new found lust for Mason. Throwing in the mixed sex was a really good added bonus. I didn't know when to be turned on our repulsed. I was conflicted but I loved every bit of this installment.
It was good to see everyone together again, and to try and guess who was behind this new game. I actually didn't figure out the culprit, until the very end, as I was distracted with the many conflicts buzzing about. There was death, love, betrayal, sex, infidelity, passion ... so much and too much.
I loved reconnecting with everyone and taking one last journey in the eyes of Ava and Mason. The peanuts are growing and are so much like their parents it's surreal. I would love a little mini novella for Courtney and Greg as I believe they deserve a little spotlight.
There is something about this series, that once it hold you, it just won't let go. You are so caught up in the story line that you allow it to capture and lead you before you even know where you are going. I never know what to expect with this series and it never ends as expected.
I know more danger lurks and I can't wait to journey with the remaining characters in England, Portugal or wherever life takes them. I loved this installment and the life, passion and love were more fierce than before. No other installment will beat 'Resolution' but 'Atonement' came very close.
I love this series in all it's depravity and will continue to be a fan :D
With that being said, for the first time, Mason is not the main cause of all things drama! (Let's make a toast to that) Actually, I am starting to wonder who is this guy? Maybe it is because we finally get his POV, so it eases the blow of his actions. Maybe we needed this all along, because I really saw him in a different light. He was like a different character overall.
Kade must have the milk, honey and the key to world peace in his penis! Men, women, everyone can't get enough of this guy. Like ... what does he have in his pants? I am counting down to December, to see if I can find out what flows in this man cum, that makes everyone he screws fall in love with him. Except for the person he actually took for his wife. Oh the irony of life!
Once again, sex was the punishment, reward and consolation of Ava and Mason's actions. It was everywhere. But whoa if it wasn't hot and off the charts! That Kade, Ava, Mason sandwich was so ... different. It was passionate and sensual. I don't even know what to feel. It is all so taboo and ... good o.O
I know this series has made me crazy, because I would never condone the unorthodox life of all these characters and their life filled with one big orgy, but I love the triangle that really was just one big friendly orgy party. The love that flowed through them all was just ... indescribable! I think I need a serious breather after this one.
Honestly, the stalker and danger that usually lurked wasn't even necessary. I loved the story of watching Mason struggle with his addictions and sexuality, Ava with a dram free life and Kade with his love for Ava and new found lust for Mason. Throwing in the mixed sex was a really good added bonus. I didn't know when to be turned on our repulsed. I was conflicted but I loved every bit of this installment.
It was good to see everyone together again, and to try and guess who was behind this new game. I actually didn't figure out the culprit, until the very end, as I was distracted with the many conflicts buzzing about. There was death, love, betrayal, sex, infidelity, passion ... so much and too much.
I loved reconnecting with everyone and taking one last journey in the eyes of Ava and Mason. The peanuts are growing and are so much like their parents it's surreal. I would love a little mini novella for Courtney and Greg as I believe they deserve a little spotlight.
There is something about this series, that once it hold you, it just won't let go. You are so caught up in the story line that you allow it to capture and lead you before you even know where you are going. I never know what to expect with this series and it never ends as expected.
I know more danger lurks and I can't wait to journey with the remaining characters in England, Portugal or wherever life takes them. I loved this installment and the life, passion and love were more fierce than before. No other installment will beat 'Resolution' but 'Atonement' came very close.
I love this series in all it's depravity and will continue to be a fan :D
February 18, 2020
Where do I start? Having read the other books, when I started this one, I prepared myself to see what Mason would do now, but he manages to leave me speechless. After all I thought I already knew what he was like, but in this book he has left my head crazy. I was expecting more lies and deception from Mason towards Ava (there are a few), but for me much less serious than what he did when he was high on drugs. But this new version of Mason has left me very confused.
“You–are—mine!”“Mason, what’s wrong with you? You’re never this level of possessive or aggressive.”It wasn’t the first time I had ever felt so possessive over her. Yes, I’d had moments of jealousness and insecurity but the force of my covetousness at that moment was over-whelming. She was mine and I needed her to understand that. “Mine!” I practically shouted at her. “Another man ever goes here,” I growled as I circled my hips and ground into her “and I’ll kill you both.”
A super alpha, jealous and possessive to the extreme and now shares his wife with 2 men and one of them is KADE!!!! To see if you understand me, since Ava fucks Kade in the pool in book 1, every time Mason sees him he beats him and now that he has accepted his bisexuality he realizes that he is attracted to him. To his ex brother-in-law? To his wife’s former lover? It has blown my mind, as well as that Kade now also wants to fuck Mason after he took the woman he has been in love with for 8 years.
“Because my wife is still in love with you.Did you love her? When you took her in your pool house, did you love her, Kade?” His adam’s apple bobbed rapidly but he nodded once honestly, “Yes.” I nodded as my own heart beat sped up, my gut clenching as I approached the next question that needed to be answered just as truthfully. “Do you still love her?” His brow puckered into a frown as he cocked his head, his eyes penetrative and inquisitive. “And if I did?” “Just answer the damn question, Kade. Don’t fuck with me.”I either needed to beat him to a fucking pulp or fuck the shit out of him, my dick hardening torturously at the thought. What the hell was wrong with me? I hated this bastard for what he had done to my relationship with Ava. The photos of them in that damn pool house refused to leave me, denied my want for peace but all at once fired a need in me as the pictures floated around my head, especially the one of Kade’s face between my wife’s firm slender thighs. His tongue in her sweet pussy, fucking her into oblivion with it, driving her wild with desire as her face contorted with both rapture and lust. I closed my eyes and dragged in a breath as erotic images of my cock slipping into Kade’s tight ass as he pounded Ava’s delicious wet pussy with his tongue filled the space behind my retinas. Fuck, I didn’t need this. Not now, not while I needed to take management of the situation between Kade and my wife. “Answer me, Kade, do you still love her?” He stared at me for a few moments then squared his shoulders and pulled in a deep breath. “Yes.” I twisted my lips and closed my eyes again, this time frantically attempting to rein in my anger and jealousy. “Yes Mason, I loved her then and I still love her now. “Your wife was the best sex I ever had, Mason, in fact no, I made love to your wife, Mason. We had a connection, I felt it. I knew she cared for me then and I honestly didn’t do it to hurt you. I didn’t go after her thinking, oh I’ll fuck Ava to get at Mason. Fuck, I knew you would kill me if you ever found out, but you know what? She was worth that and more, Mason. God damn it, she is worth pain and so much more. She is worth facing the devil in hell for. I know you understand that because you feel exactly the same and if someone told you that you weren’t allowed to love her would you stop? No, and I can’t either, I’m sorry, I can’t.”But could I do what I came here for, ask what had been on my mind as I had knocked on his door, even tell him of my intentions when I found myself here? I flew off the sofa and had him pinned between me and the wall in seconds as I pressed my hard body into his. His breath stunted and I flinched when his eyes darkened, in lust or fear, I wasn’t sure. Why the hell was I looking at Kade differently now? Because I had finally faced up to my sexual preferences, being honest with myself made me see things, as well as people, differently. My sexual appetite hugely diverse to what it had been in the past. I knew I wasn’t gay, Ava’s sweet sexual pull on me granted that, but Kade, God he was suddenly tempting the sins from me, enticing an arousal that was only present for him and luring something dark from deep inside me. “Admit it Mason, you wanna slide your cock deep within me, claim me, fuck me so hard that I scream your name in ecstasy but do you want your pretty wife to watch or do you wanna hurt her and do it behind her back?” “Fuck you”
REBECA IS BACK!!! She tries to fuck the marriage again, but if Mason did not hide things from his wife this would not happen. I’m pissed off to see how he always demands Ava to tell him everything, but he always shuts up his own with the excuse that he doesn’t tell her bc he doesn’t want to hurt her.
“He wouldn’t do this, he wouldn’t. Eight years. Eight years of lies. All of it a lie. Our marriage . . . a lie. A fucking lie! He came before me, crouched on the floor before me but I didn’t see him. I didn’t see him. I saw a liar, a sham, a fraud but then I saw her. Oh, I saw her and she had seen me coming. And I’d fallen into her trap; hook, line and fucking sinker. In fact I’d fucking dived into it, jumped and hurled myself right at it. How fucking stupid was I? I hadn’t seen it. I hadn’t seen this. I hadn’t seen him.”
“ I don’t want you anywhere near me or the twins.” He nodded slowly, “Of course.” “And I want a divorce.” That got his attention. He shot to his feet, his head shaking from side to side rapidly, “No, NO! No fucking way.”
“SHE HAD GONE. She had really gone. She had left me. I sat, on the floor of the corridor surrounded by many people, but very much alone. Empty, hollow and broken. I didn’t blame her, hell, I knew it was coming. I had known. I had even warned her it was coming. I had hurt her for the last time. She wouldn’t let me hurt her again. I wouldn’t let me hurt her again. But I wouldn’t let go, I would never let her go. She was mine and as much as she wanted to run, we both knew I wouldn’t let her. If she thought she was getting a divorce, she had a shock coming. I would fight it with everything, everything I had, everything I was and everything I could find inside me. God, I was so damn stupid. How the hell I had managed to keep this place hidden from her for eight years was beyond me. Her face destroyed me when she had clocked Rebecca. I knew it was that Rebecca was in there, in full knowledge of this part of me that had ripped Ava apart. I wanted to destroy it all like it had destroyed my marriage, my family, my heart.”
The love and passion that Ava and Mason have after 8 years is enviable, they spend half a book tearing off each other´s clothes.
“One touch, baby, that’s all my dick needs from you. You know that by now. He’s yours, Ava. He knows what you demand of him.” “Damn right, my darling husband. He’s mine.” “Always”.
“Baby, in my line of work I have seen maybe . . . a hundred or so girls having sex. Some of them good, some of them bad, some of them fucking downright dirty but none . . . none ever got a rise, ever even got a twitch from me. There has only ever been you in the last eight years. Ava, you blow my fucking mind and that’s the god’s honest truth, baby. Fuck, your body haunts my dreams, Ava. It beguiles me; there is no way anybody else could ever do it for me after you. Sex . . . making love with you . . . it’s like God created the act just for us, baby. Just—for—me and you. It’s that fucking simple.”
The end of the book has left me without Kleenex, I’ve always liked Mason but Kade in this book has conquered me😍. When he declares his unconditional love to Ava😭😭😭😭. I’m dying to read his book and I hope he gets his HEA.
I can’t stop reading this series and when I finish I don’t know what I’m going to do. This whole group of lunatics has me obsessed.
“You–are—mine!”“Mason, what’s wrong with you? You’re never this level of possessive or aggressive.”It wasn’t the first time I had ever felt so possessive over her. Yes, I’d had moments of jealousness and insecurity but the force of my covetousness at that moment was over-whelming. She was mine and I needed her to understand that. “Mine!” I practically shouted at her. “Another man ever goes here,” I growled as I circled my hips and ground into her “and I’ll kill you both.”
A super alpha, jealous and possessive to the extreme and now shares his wife with 2 men and one of them is KADE!!!! To see if you understand me, since Ava fucks Kade in the pool in book 1, every time Mason sees him he beats him and now that he has accepted his bisexuality he realizes that he is attracted to him. To his ex brother-in-law? To his wife’s former lover? It has blown my mind, as well as that Kade now also wants to fuck Mason after he took the woman he has been in love with for 8 years.
“Because my wife is still in love with you.Did you love her? When you took her in your pool house, did you love her, Kade?” His adam’s apple bobbed rapidly but he nodded once honestly, “Yes.” I nodded as my own heart beat sped up, my gut clenching as I approached the next question that needed to be answered just as truthfully. “Do you still love her?” His brow puckered into a frown as he cocked his head, his eyes penetrative and inquisitive. “And if I did?” “Just answer the damn question, Kade. Don’t fuck with me.”I either needed to beat him to a fucking pulp or fuck the shit out of him, my dick hardening torturously at the thought. What the hell was wrong with me? I hated this bastard for what he had done to my relationship with Ava. The photos of them in that damn pool house refused to leave me, denied my want for peace but all at once fired a need in me as the pictures floated around my head, especially the one of Kade’s face between my wife’s firm slender thighs. His tongue in her sweet pussy, fucking her into oblivion with it, driving her wild with desire as her face contorted with both rapture and lust. I closed my eyes and dragged in a breath as erotic images of my cock slipping into Kade’s tight ass as he pounded Ava’s delicious wet pussy with his tongue filled the space behind my retinas. Fuck, I didn’t need this. Not now, not while I needed to take management of the situation between Kade and my wife. “Answer me, Kade, do you still love her?” He stared at me for a few moments then squared his shoulders and pulled in a deep breath. “Yes.” I twisted my lips and closed my eyes again, this time frantically attempting to rein in my anger and jealousy. “Yes Mason, I loved her then and I still love her now. “Your wife was the best sex I ever had, Mason, in fact no, I made love to your wife, Mason. We had a connection, I felt it. I knew she cared for me then and I honestly didn’t do it to hurt you. I didn’t go after her thinking, oh I’ll fuck Ava to get at Mason. Fuck, I knew you would kill me if you ever found out, but you know what? She was worth that and more, Mason. God damn it, she is worth pain and so much more. She is worth facing the devil in hell for. I know you understand that because you feel exactly the same and if someone told you that you weren’t allowed to love her would you stop? No, and I can’t either, I’m sorry, I can’t.”But could I do what I came here for, ask what had been on my mind as I had knocked on his door, even tell him of my intentions when I found myself here? I flew off the sofa and had him pinned between me and the wall in seconds as I pressed my hard body into his. His breath stunted and I flinched when his eyes darkened, in lust or fear, I wasn’t sure. Why the hell was I looking at Kade differently now? Because I had finally faced up to my sexual preferences, being honest with myself made me see things, as well as people, differently. My sexual appetite hugely diverse to what it had been in the past. I knew I wasn’t gay, Ava’s sweet sexual pull on me granted that, but Kade, God he was suddenly tempting the sins from me, enticing an arousal that was only present for him and luring something dark from deep inside me. “Admit it Mason, you wanna slide your cock deep within me, claim me, fuck me so hard that I scream your name in ecstasy but do you want your pretty wife to watch or do you wanna hurt her and do it behind her back?” “Fuck you”
REBECA IS BACK!!! She tries to fuck the marriage again, but if Mason did not hide things from his wife this would not happen. I’m pissed off to see how he always demands Ava to tell him everything, but he always shuts up his own with the excuse that he doesn’t tell her bc he doesn’t want to hurt her.
“He wouldn’t do this, he wouldn’t. Eight years. Eight years of lies. All of it a lie. Our marriage . . . a lie. A fucking lie! He came before me, crouched on the floor before me but I didn’t see him. I didn’t see him. I saw a liar, a sham, a fraud but then I saw her. Oh, I saw her and she had seen me coming. And I’d fallen into her trap; hook, line and fucking sinker. In fact I’d fucking dived into it, jumped and hurled myself right at it. How fucking stupid was I? I hadn’t seen it. I hadn’t seen this. I hadn’t seen him.”
“ I don’t want you anywhere near me or the twins.” He nodded slowly, “Of course.” “And I want a divorce.” That got his attention. He shot to his feet, his head shaking from side to side rapidly, “No, NO! No fucking way.”
“SHE HAD GONE. She had really gone. She had left me. I sat, on the floor of the corridor surrounded by many people, but very much alone. Empty, hollow and broken. I didn’t blame her, hell, I knew it was coming. I had known. I had even warned her it was coming. I had hurt her for the last time. She wouldn’t let me hurt her again. I wouldn’t let me hurt her again. But I wouldn’t let go, I would never let her go. She was mine and as much as she wanted to run, we both knew I wouldn’t let her. If she thought she was getting a divorce, she had a shock coming. I would fight it with everything, everything I had, everything I was and everything I could find inside me. God, I was so damn stupid. How the hell I had managed to keep this place hidden from her for eight years was beyond me. Her face destroyed me when she had clocked Rebecca. I knew it was that Rebecca was in there, in full knowledge of this part of me that had ripped Ava apart. I wanted to destroy it all like it had destroyed my marriage, my family, my heart.”
The love and passion that Ava and Mason have after 8 years is enviable, they spend half a book tearing off each other´s clothes.
“One touch, baby, that’s all my dick needs from you. You know that by now. He’s yours, Ava. He knows what you demand of him.” “Damn right, my darling husband. He’s mine.” “Always”.
“Baby, in my line of work I have seen maybe . . . a hundred or so girls having sex. Some of them good, some of them bad, some of them fucking downright dirty but none . . . none ever got a rise, ever even got a twitch from me. There has only ever been you in the last eight years. Ava, you blow my fucking mind and that’s the god’s honest truth, baby. Fuck, your body haunts my dreams, Ava. It beguiles me; there is no way anybody else could ever do it for me after you. Sex . . . making love with you . . . it’s like God created the act just for us, baby. Just—for—me and you. It’s that fucking simple.”
The end of the book has left me without Kleenex, I’ve always liked Mason but Kade in this book has conquered me😍. When he declares his unconditional love to Ava😭😭😭😭. I’m dying to read his book and I hope he gets his HEA.
I can’t stop reading this series and when I finish I don’t know what I’m going to do. This whole group of lunatics has me obsessed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 15, 2016
WTF did I just read? I read the first 3 books a few years ago and despite the shit storm of a relationship I actually really liked Ava and Mason. The overall story in the book was enjoyable except this.....so Mason's sister Kerrie's ex husband Kade who was Ava's lover and then Ava's best friend Courtney's lover and then Mason suddenly turned bisexual and wanted to have sex with Kade and then developed feelings for him?!!! In the first 3 books Mason totally detested him but now
"Come on ex brother in law and man who slept with my wife behind my back, come and have sex with both of us this time, why not eh!"
I'm sorry but it was absurd and annoyed the shit out of me! Plus the continuity of the books was poor... In the first book Mason is described as having grey eyes and then they're honey coloured in this book? The prologue says "6 years earlier" and its when Ava first starts working for Mason from his point of view, yet they've been together for 8 years? Confusing and annoying. I do love the first 3 but this one wasn't my cup of tea. Sorry
"Come on ex brother in law and man who slept with my wife behind my back, come and have sex with both of us this time, why not eh!"
I'm sorry but it was absurd and annoyed the shit out of me! Plus the continuity of the books was poor... In the first book Mason is described as having grey eyes and then they're honey coloured in this book? The prologue says "6 years earlier" and its when Ava first starts working for Mason from his point of view, yet they've been together for 8 years? Confusing and annoying. I do love the first 3 but this one wasn't my cup of tea. Sorry
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 24, 2013
The best series of books I have read in a long time. Mason and Ava's story finally comes to an end, and what an end I may say, it was poignant, sexy, brutal, passionate and heart breaking with a twist at the end that I wasn't expecting. Yes, Yes I cried okay! I can't get enough of D H, she writes with such flair and passion and totally from the heart, she often tackles subjects other authors wouldn't, I cannot recommend her books highly enough. As I say in most reviews that I leave, in my opinion, this series won't be to every ones taste, but for me it had everything I like about a book, love this kind of genre it's right up my street. I have read all the books by D H Sidebottom, you should also check out her Room 103 series too. I Cant wait till December to get my next fix, brilliant ;D
September 10, 2016
I have just finished this book after reading the other 3 first. Gotta say this blew me away.I loved the twists and turns and it really had me gripped. I read a lot of books and few stay with me but this series really did. I thought about little else whilst reading these and days after finishing book 3 I was still thinking about them. Really pleased the author listened to her readers and did a part 4. It made a refreshing change for the male character not to change into a pansy by the end of the book. I think the sign of a great author is if they make you feel whilst reading and these books definitely messed with my emotions. I laughed,cried and got sooo mad at some of the people. Well done D H Sidebottom I can't wait for kades story.
August 25, 2013
Ermagod...what an ending to an epic series!!!!! I freaking love Ava and Mason to the core, and they have gone through hell and back numerous times...and survived!!! Ava is a wonder woman...she's the epitome of strength, conviction and all around tough love!!! Mason...well what can we say about him...words can not describe how much I love that man, but wanna punch him in the face at the same time...lol Im crying buckets that the series is over, but am overwhelmed with happiness at how it ended!!! LOVE!!
September 27, 2013
OMG, i don't know what to say, i have no words. A happy and sad ending ( although i can't wait to find out what happens for Kade in December) Mostly i'm sad that Mason and Ava's story is over, albeit a happy ending it is still over and im incredibly sad now :(
Well done to Dawn, you write amazingly well, i wish i had that kind of talent!!! These characters actually took over my life while i was reading them, to the point i barely ate and didn't get a great deal of sleep either!!
All i can really say is WOW - these are a must read !!!!
Well done to Dawn, you write amazingly well, i wish i had that kind of talent!!! These characters actually took over my life while i was reading them, to the point i barely ate and didn't get a great deal of sleep either!!
All i can really say is WOW - these are a must read !!!!
August 23, 2013
I have 1 word to describe Atonement GLORIOUS x was well chuffed to c Mason described in the very way I described him myself my glorious bastard x I loved loved loved it x I was totally gripped from the very first sentence until it was time to say goodbye to him and the wonderful Ava x so many unexpected twists and turns I laughed cried and even shouted in parts x best of the series by far xx
December 11, 2013
Whilst I have loved this series I'm not too sure about this book. The M/M/F didn't bode well for me. Mason sexuality was questionable for me. Dominant alpha male to bisexual? The violence from Ava was over the top. However, that aside, still a great series.
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February 26, 2016
Gahhhhh definitely another favorite!! I just love the angst in these books!!! And the then throw together some crazy shit! And two super hot alpha males like Kade and Mason... Wowza!!! Totally enjoyed the M/M/F too!!
May 9, 2016
My favorite book so far!!! The love between Mason and Ava is so epic!! I love Kade too!! I'm a little sad at how it ended but I don't think we are done with this story line yet!!! We need to be done with Rebecca once and for all though!! I hate that bitch!
August 26, 2013
An amazing end to a great series the characters have grown and the story was not as frustrating as in the previous books. This was the best of the 4 books in this series.
August 22, 2013
I loved it!I couldn't put it down. this story was the perfect ending to Ava and Mason. She tied up loose ends and left them happy. I highly recommend this series!
September 6, 2013
This is one of those times when I really hate i finished a book. Ava & Mason...omg finally a happy ever after!
August 28, 2013
Loved it!! Loved it!! Totally brilliant and apt conclusion to Ava and Masons story!! Gonna miss them though!!
September 6, 2013
Absolutely loved it can't wait to read about kade I was in tears when I thought they died but so happy for Ava and mason
November 25, 2014
Holy fucking god
January 23, 2020
You've done it again!!!!
I'm running out of things to say about this series. I really am.
I was on the edge of my seat; or whatever i was sitting on whilst reading this book.
So this is what i think is the last installment of Ava and Mason's story and what i bloody story it was.
It was like a guessing game almost all the way through and i loved it.
The fact you get more of Mason's POV is amazing and also you hear of Kade more...... And let's face it who wouldn't.
Looking forward to Kade's book next.
Definitely 5 star read again for me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you haven't read this series yet I suggest you get 1 clicking if you enjoy a strong Hea and not just one Hot alpha but Two, guns and alot of extremely saucy sex scenes full of twists and turns. 🔥🔥
It may contain triggers for some people
I'm running out of things to say about this series. I really am.
I was on the edge of my seat; or whatever i was sitting on whilst reading this book.
So this is what i think is the last installment of Ava and Mason's story and what i bloody story it was.
It was like a guessing game almost all the way through and i loved it.
The fact you get more of Mason's POV is amazing and also you hear of Kade more...... And let's face it who wouldn't.
Looking forward to Kade's book next.
Definitely 5 star read again for me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you haven't read this series yet I suggest you get 1 clicking if you enjoy a strong Hea and not just one Hot alpha but Two, guns and alot of extremely saucy sex scenes full of twists and turns. 🔥🔥
It may contain triggers for some people
July 11, 2021
So I really don't know what to make of this. What I can say is I am glad the Fox's have finally left the building, in the end I just wanted them to FFS shut up and grow up. Oh and for Rebecca to drop dead
August 12, 2018
Great Read
An absolutely breathtaking series that leaves you breathless and wanting more. I was captivated from the beginning to the end.
An absolutely breathtaking series that leaves you breathless and wanting more. I was captivated from the beginning to the end.
April 11, 2014
Rating: 4 Stars
The dysfunctional duo returns in book 4 of the series. Flashing ahead 6 years into the future, Mason and Ava are enjoying their married life, children, friends and family. Out of the 4 books, I thought this book gave pure insight into Mason and Ava's bond. Since they were not breaking up every other chapter, I understood why they loved each other with such intensity. And it was intense! The main focus was on their relationship desires, needs and wants. It was very engaging to read. There had to be a strong bond for Ava to endure all that she went through. She is a warrior. The book is full of drama, secrets, lies and the hottest threesomes. Be warned, if you are not into threesomes, this book is not for you. There are several that take place.
I liked Ava much better in this book as she was not so manly. She had her tough moments where she held her own, but there was also a softness that was also displayed. Ava had the right balance of hard and soft. Mason was also better in this book. He showed more strength and toughness than the last two books. However, the 'new and improved' Mason, he grew on me. Initially, I did not like his flip to the other side. The evolution for him was so beautifully written, my opinion of him changed and I wanted him to have it all!! If you have read the book, you will know what I'm referring to.
Why Not 5 Stars?
Edit, Edit, Edit!!! I typically do not pay attention to editing mistakes. There were so many that I noticed them and it became distracting.
The epilogue did not tie up all of the loose ends. I still had so many questions which were not answered. The end of the book left me wanting.
The dysfunctional duo returns in book 4 of the series. Flashing ahead 6 years into the future, Mason and Ava are enjoying their married life, children, friends and family. Out of the 4 books, I thought this book gave pure insight into Mason and Ava's bond. Since they were not breaking up every other chapter, I understood why they loved each other with such intensity. And it was intense! The main focus was on their relationship desires, needs and wants. It was very engaging to read. There had to be a strong bond for Ava to endure all that she went through. She is a warrior. The book is full of drama, secrets, lies and the hottest threesomes. Be warned, if you are not into threesomes, this book is not for you. There are several that take place.
I liked Ava much better in this book as she was not so manly. She had her tough moments where she held her own, but there was also a softness that was also displayed. Ava had the right balance of hard and soft. Mason was also better in this book. He showed more strength and toughness than the last two books. However, the 'new and improved' Mason, he grew on me. Initially, I did not like his flip to the other side. The evolution for him was so beautifully written, my opinion of him changed and I wanted him to have it all!! If you have read the book, you will know what I'm referring to.
Why Not 5 Stars?
Edit, Edit, Edit!!! I typically do not pay attention to editing mistakes. There were so many that I noticed them and it became distracting.
The epilogue did not tie up all of the loose ends. I still had so many questions which were not answered. The end of the book left me wanting.
July 28, 2014
3 1/2 - 4 stars
I enjoyed this book more than the last couple because it seemed as though Ava and Mason were a little more mature and were willing to do what was necessary to keep each other happy even if it meant sacrificing their own happiness.
I loved Mason's dominance. He was borderline caveman at times, but I guiltily admit to loving it! Ava was bold, courageous and willing to kick Mason's ass - literally if need be. At times, Ava seemed a little over the top with her aggressiveness. I will admit I found it hard to believe that she could knock down several men without any trouble, especially considering she is described as a small woman. She was punching out bouncers for crying out loud.
Ava and Mason remained true to themselves with their voracious sexual appetites. I don't think there is a kinkier couple out there. Sometimes it felt like they had too much sex. They even had sex after a murder. I think sex would be the last thing on my mind after someone was killed in my house.
Ava and Mason went though a lot but their relationship has definitely grown stronger and no matter what, they weren't letting anyone come between them. I loved the action, mystery and drama, but I just wish Ava didn't have to go through so many life threatening experiences in every book. She needs a break!
I enjoyed this book more than the last couple because it seemed as though Ava and Mason were a little more mature and were willing to do what was necessary to keep each other happy even if it meant sacrificing their own happiness.
I loved Mason's dominance. He was borderline caveman at times, but I guiltily admit to loving it! Ava was bold, courageous and willing to kick Mason's ass - literally if need be. At times, Ava seemed a little over the top with her aggressiveness. I will admit I found it hard to believe that she could knock down several men without any trouble, especially considering she is described as a small woman. She was punching out bouncers for crying out loud.
Ava and Mason remained true to themselves with their voracious sexual appetites. I don't think there is a kinkier couple out there. Sometimes it felt like they had too much sex. They even had sex after a murder. I think sex would be the last thing on my mind after someone was killed in my house.
Ava and Mason went though a lot but their relationship has definitely grown stronger and no matter what, they weren't letting anyone come between them. I loved the action, mystery and drama, but I just wish Ava didn't have to go through so many life threatening experiences in every book. She needs a break!
December 18, 2013
If you are bothered by cheating, drug use, rape and violence, this book is NOT for you. Please read the author’s warning before you give this book a try.
This review may contain slight spoilers, if you have not read book one, two, and three of this series please don’t read this review.
This Book continues on Ava and Mason’s story. A very Dark story of two people who love each other even though they have been through hell and back. They have been married for 6 years in this book, together for eight. Ava thought that all the rough patches were behind them, boy was she wrong. Mason has been clean for their whole marriage, but finds himself slipping. Problems are coming up and he is struggling controlling his urges. He knows what if his secrets are revealed it could mean the end of his marriage and he isn’t willing to give Ava up. When Ava finds out the truth she is shocked, and very angry. But she decides not to let it destroy her marriage. She takes matters into her own hands. Only to find out that she has a stalker AGAIN….this poor woman can never catch a break. I hope the last book finds her a HEA that is drama free.
This review may contain slight spoilers, if you have not read book one, two, and three of this series please don’t read this review.
This Book continues on Ava and Mason’s story. A very Dark story of two people who love each other even though they have been through hell and back. They have been married for 6 years in this book, together for eight. Ava thought that all the rough patches were behind them, boy was she wrong. Mason has been clean for their whole marriage, but finds himself slipping. Problems are coming up and he is struggling controlling his urges. He knows what if his secrets are revealed it could mean the end of his marriage and he isn’t willing to give Ava up. When Ava finds out the truth she is shocked, and very angry. But she decides not to let it destroy her marriage. She takes matters into her own hands. Only to find out that she has a stalker AGAIN….this poor woman can never catch a break. I hope the last book finds her a HEA that is drama free.
May 13, 2014
This series just keeps on getting better and better. This story takes place four years on from Resolution and just after Hunting for Summer, so if your a fan of the series you'll know where to start from. Ava and Mason are together but as always things are going to be far from smooth.
Mason's past and secret businesses are going to come back to haunt him and one venture in particular is going to rip his world in half. Ava is going to have to face some tough choices when she learns some new home truths as their new small when it comes to Mason and his epic omissions to her and his desires
This book as always is filled with graphic sex, violence and lots of allusions to drugs. This time we have the added addition of Kade who causes plenty of heart ache for more than one person, I'm undecided whether I love or hate him, along with Rebecca whose presence always causes ructions!!
This book pushes both Ava and Mason to make some tough choices, face some facts that can't be changed and think of their future instead of just of the present. Will it involve them together or apart?
Mason's past and secret businesses are going to come back to haunt him and one venture in particular is going to rip his world in half. Ava is going to have to face some tough choices when she learns some new home truths as their new small when it comes to Mason and his epic omissions to her and his desires
This book as always is filled with graphic sex, violence and lots of allusions to drugs. This time we have the added addition of Kade who causes plenty of heart ache for more than one person, I'm undecided whether I love or hate him, along with Rebecca whose presence always causes ructions!!
This book pushes both Ava and Mason to make some tough choices, face some facts that can't be changed and think of their future instead of just of the present. Will it involve them together or apart?
October 1, 2013
Ok so I have read the entire series and I have to say I'm feeling .... How do say hurt, angry , confused, but intrigued???WTF!!!!!
At first I was like OMG yes another book then I started reading and then I was like omg Mason don't mess up .... Smh.... Then it was back to hot incredible sex (which I loved by the way) until hot incredible turned WAY WAY up .... How do u take the sexy dominant alpha male and turn him into a bisexual bottom I guess bit*h is a better word....??? Idk still feeling funny about that. So Kade goes from Kerrie's Ex-husband which is Mason's ex-brother-in-law to Ava's lover which was Mason's girlfriend(then wife) then to Ava's best friend Courtney which is Greg's wife which is Mason's friend then back to Ava put then add the bisexual Mason in the mix ?????..... WTF...... :-(
At first I was like OMG yes another book then I started reading and then I was like omg Mason don't mess up .... Smh.... Then it was back to hot incredible sex (which I loved by the way) until hot incredible turned WAY WAY up .... How do u take the sexy dominant alpha male and turn him into a bisexual bottom I guess bit*h is a better word....??? Idk still feeling funny about that. So Kade goes from Kerrie's Ex-husband which is Mason's ex-brother-in-law to Ava's lover which was Mason's girlfriend(then wife) then to Ava's best friend Courtney which is Greg's wife which is Mason's friend then back to Ava put then add the bisexual Mason in the mix ?????..... WTF...... :-(
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April 17, 2014
This rollercoaster finale for the Heart of Stone series cannot be read without previously reading the whole series. The places Ms. Sidebottom takes the reader will shock, hurt and scandalize you, make your hair stand up on end, and trigger off one hundred and one sentiments! She has created two damaged soles into two loving and forgiveable characters. She has delved deep into taboo subjects such as drug abuse, violence, prostitution and sexuality so brutally that her characters, Ava and Mason, come alive and survive a turmoil of unimaginable problems. These two adorable people are always supported by loving friends and to put it in a nutshell, a must read. Really well written and light years better than 50 Shade of Grey. I can't wait for the 24th December to see how Kane's story unfolds. Simply bravo señora.
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