Entangled: with a Sociopath

by Florence St. John

Florence St. John is looking for a second chance at love. Just as she’s about to give up on romance, Daniel Weaver contacts her through their class website. Handsome and charming, he says all the right things to make her fall in love with him. Florence doesn’t know that Daniel is a master manipulator. As he slowly takes control of her life, Florence finds herself on an emotional roller coaster, desperately trying to regain her independence. Entangled in love, money, and the dream, she realizes his game and struggles to take back her life.This is an intelligently written memoir that helps readers understand the psychology of a sociopath. The story is told from a first-person narrative perspective that is utterly absorbing. Florence’s prose is exquisite, the tone powerful and irresistible, and the events well-constructed to keep the reader moving from page to page. I felt that it was one of the best portraits of a sociopath I have read after Thomas Harris’ novels. From the very beginning, the author offers readers powerful insights into the personality of a “The sociopath’s most deadly weapon is the charm offensive – but beware… it’s superficial charm and lacks an atom of sincerity…. Romuald Dzemo for Readers’ Favorite

377 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 3, 2013

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Entangled: My Relationship With a Narcissist" is authored by Florence St. John and Natalie Monroe. This is fascinating and captivating story of how the author was contacted and re-connected with Daniel, after finding her name on their high school website. After beginning a whirlwind romance and relationship with this charming, sexy, highly desirable handsome man Florence would eventually realize Daniel was not the man he pretended to be.

In the beginning Daniel professed his undying love, Florence quickly became addicted to the love and sex he carefully dolled out. Not realizing that underneath it all he was a cunning master manipulator incapable of loving anyone but himself. After discovering he was involved with other women, she desperately wanted to believe the lies he told her, as she became his next "target". Moving between New York and Florida, she lost both her homes, distanced herself from her loving very concerned family to please him. Things didn't quite work out as he promised they would, even when she was warned about Daniel being a "charlatan" by her caring boss, she couldn't let go of the seductive pull and control he exercised over her life. Daniel was like a powerful addictive drug and she needed her "fix", even as he exploited and ruined her life financially.

This story is written to help others, and reads like a well written novel. The author explained how she lost everything and how slowly she was able to rebuild her life after it was hijacked by this evil man. This was a heartbreaking and very painful process. Following many of the chapters are highlights and observations concerning the combination of narcissism and co-dependency issues by Ross Rosenberg M.Ed, LCPC, CADC author of "The Human Magnet Syndrome: Why We Love People Who Hurt Us". Rosenberg specializes in the treatment and teaching of dysfunctional relationships.
Many thanks and appreciation to La Maison Publishing for the e-ARC of this book for the purpose of review.

[Sandra Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written

I had the same kind of experience, when I was 17. I married him, left him 2 times, before the final time. Your neediness was what drew them to you. I am now remarried, 23 years. I waited 3 years after my divorce before I even started dating. Wanted to make sure, I never made that mistake again.

[miss l d milbourne · Rating 5 out of 5]

True reflection of a sociopath

I liked this book. Had a similar relationship and 10 years no contact, still bear some of the scars. Anyone who thinks they may be involved with a sociopath should read this! So very true and Florence writes from the heart

[Florence St. John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Based on true events, this book was easier to read than clinical books out there and I related to a lot of experiences.

[Deborah Bruner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this non stop ...

I thought I was tired of the word sociopath and another article or book could not grab my attention but I was wrong.. every women has been fed too many fairytale stories...we need to read more of these true stories were the villain is handsome and cunning and deliciously ...sexy.. and we lie to our friends for one more bite...

[Jo Notary]

257p Natalie Monroe thinks the worst thing in her life is being alone. That is, until she meets Daniel Weaver. He says all the right words to make her fall for him. This man can turn her dreams into reality, her soul mate, and a second chance to find love. The happiness Natalie feels takes her breath away, but her euphoria doesn't last. Daniel is a master manipulator, and Natalie is in over her head. After going through her life savings, she realizes her mistake. Broke and broken hearted, she must find the courage to make the break.

This is my personal journey with a sociopath 14handsome, charming, and lethal to my soul.

[Gary Stephen. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written portrayal of a "femme fatale". Natalie was vulnerable after her divorce, and was seeking true love and companionship. Unfortunately she hooked up with someone she thought she knew from her past. He was a con-artist and continued to take advantage of her. Natalie had difficulty separating fact from fantasy and allowed this victimization to continue. As a reader, I became frustrated and incensed by her lack of retaliation. The sequel, The Goose and gander should provide suitable retribution.