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Dark Revenge #2
Corruption
Alison sold herself to her former high school victim, Jared, but the moment she inked her name, she found herself thrust into a dark and harrowing world she couldn't have anticipated. As she battles for her life, she's inexorably pulled deeper into the treacherous web of Jared's life, where his well-guarded secrets begin to unravel before her. Alison grapples with a haunting Is knowledge indeed power, or does it wield the potential to become a dangerous dagger aimed squarely at her heart?
Jared never intended for Alison to uncover the dark truths he harbored, but his old friend, Vince, forces Jared into a sinister deal, placing him at a crossroads where he must choose between seeking revenge or seizing ultimate power.
This book contains dark themes, mature scenes, and is rated 18+
Jared never intended for Alison to uncover the dark truths he harbored, but his old friend, Vince, forces Jared into a sinister deal, placing him at a crossroads where he must choose between seeking revenge or seizing ultimate power.
This book contains dark themes, mature scenes, and is rated 18+
361 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2023
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December 3, 2023
Corruption:
Spice 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
Plot ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Characters 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Emotion 💧💧💧💧
I received a copy of this book for free and am voluntarily leaving this report.
Quick report: This series is scorching hot. I literally burned through each one in 1-2 days a piece. And man am I hungry for more each time. Already can't wait for the 3rd! Dark, dirty with a hint of organized crime and you've got me ✅✅✅
Yep. This was exactly what I needed!!! This was the second THRILLING chapter of a wild and unheard of kind of story. But the further we go on, the more layers we unfold of each character and their relationship and the more I am addicted. Which is what he wants me to be of course. I'm just being a good little slave 😉
You MUST read these in order, as the first one left off with an ending you pick right up on on the second. You'd be lost without the background and there are MANY key building blocks that would be forgotten as well.
I enjoy this as a different type of dark romance than I usually go for, that said I wouldn't have picked this series up without being offered an ARC, just because it's out of my comfort zone (I don't do BDSM) but man oh man, Anne I think you have a wonderful way of illustration with the scenes in a very tasteful way. I just can't get enough of their adventures (in bed or not!) Honestly I appreciate the introduction to this type of encounter because I have put down several books before due to the nature of the 'adventures.' I guess what I'm saying is the way it's introduced a little at a time, gave me some time to warm up to the way the main couple interact, so I am not so blatantly shocked, in fact I kind of like it. 🤷🏼♀️
Anne can write some spice 🌶️ let me tell you folks and I'm here for it for everything she's got!!
I don't like spoilers but I will say, I am really happy seeing the way the characters are unfolding or learning along the way. I think their changes are wonderful and effective for the plot. Is she falling in love?? Is his obsession taking over?!? Quite pissibly. This couple although they "can't stand each other" seem to live and breathe each other's proximity!!! I cannot wait to see what happens in the third book. I sense a big twist that she's soo good at! I hope this book/series becomes a sensation like some of the others of this genre. Because I think it's so well deserved!! I read a TON of books and am pretty much exclusively reading on Kindle unlimited at this point, i usually read 10+ books a month, so there's no way I could physically buy or store them all, I only bring home my absolute favorites. This series is one of those. I can't wait to purchase the hardcopy and bring them home!!
Spice 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
Plot ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Characters 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Emotion 💧💧💧💧
I received a copy of this book for free and am voluntarily leaving this report.
Quick report: This series is scorching hot. I literally burned through each one in 1-2 days a piece. And man am I hungry for more each time. Already can't wait for the 3rd! Dark, dirty with a hint of organized crime and you've got me ✅✅✅
Yep. This was exactly what I needed!!! This was the second THRILLING chapter of a wild and unheard of kind of story. But the further we go on, the more layers we unfold of each character and their relationship and the more I am addicted. Which is what he wants me to be of course. I'm just being a good little slave 😉
You MUST read these in order, as the first one left off with an ending you pick right up on on the second. You'd be lost without the background and there are MANY key building blocks that would be forgotten as well.
I enjoy this as a different type of dark romance than I usually go for, that said I wouldn't have picked this series up without being offered an ARC, just because it's out of my comfort zone (I don't do BDSM) but man oh man, Anne I think you have a wonderful way of illustration with the scenes in a very tasteful way. I just can't get enough of their adventures (in bed or not!) Honestly I appreciate the introduction to this type of encounter because I have put down several books before due to the nature of the 'adventures.' I guess what I'm saying is the way it's introduced a little at a time, gave me some time to warm up to the way the main couple interact, so I am not so blatantly shocked, in fact I kind of like it. 🤷🏼♀️
Anne can write some spice 🌶️ let me tell you folks and I'm here for it for everything she's got!!
I don't like spoilers but I will say, I am really happy seeing the way the characters are unfolding or learning along the way. I think their changes are wonderful and effective for the plot. Is she falling in love?? Is his obsession taking over?!? Quite pissibly. This couple although they "can't stand each other" seem to live and breathe each other's proximity!!! I cannot wait to see what happens in the third book. I sense a big twist that she's soo good at! I hope this book/series becomes a sensation like some of the others of this genre. Because I think it's so well deserved!! I read a TON of books and am pretty much exclusively reading on Kindle unlimited at this point, i usually read 10+ books a month, so there's no way I could physically buy or store them all, I only bring home my absolute favorites. This series is one of those. I can't wait to purchase the hardcopy and bring them home!!
December 6, 2023
I really enjoyed the whirlwind of emotions within this book! We saw actual character development and I LOVED IT!😍😍
When Jared started having nightmares of Alison being shot that’s when i knew he loves her. Our subconscious tells us exactly what’s really battling in our heads and we should all listen to it.
Everything Vince said was exactly what I’ve been thinking since book 1 and he finally told Jared!! I was extremely happy that he opened Jared’s eyes!
The dynamic of these two were really power playing each other even if they were unaware and Jared thought he has always been in control but his mind says different🫠 When he sank to his knees my heart hurt, i knew his mind was everywhere at once and he wanted his other half for comfort…..talk about RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE JARED, she’s right there, perfect for you!😍
We meet Astrid in this book and i was heartbroken Vince decided to tell Astrid about Jared and Alison’s dynamic.
I absolutely do NOT like Astrid. The fact how she thinks she’s in control when she uses leverage was a JOKE.😂 She can never hold a candle to Alison!
I really loved how Jared explained why answering all her questions was a bad thing for her, it made me swoon that he was protecting her even though he didn’t realize it🥹❤️
Which brings me to Mistress Alison😈 Wow i absolutely loved this scene and i completely was in awe of how Alison can show Jared that she’s everything he’s been missing. A perfect piece missing to his puzzle.
Spice rating🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
When Jared started having nightmares of Alison being shot that’s when i knew he loves her. Our subconscious tells us exactly what’s really battling in our heads and we should all listen to it.
Everything Vince said was exactly what I’ve been thinking since book 1 and he finally told Jared!! I was extremely happy that he opened Jared’s eyes!
The dynamic of these two were really power playing each other even if they were unaware and Jared thought he has always been in control but his mind says different🫠 When he sank to his knees my heart hurt, i knew his mind was everywhere at once and he wanted his other half for comfort…..talk about RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE JARED, she’s right there, perfect for you!😍
We meet Astrid in this book and i was heartbroken Vince decided to tell Astrid about Jared and Alison’s dynamic.
I absolutely do NOT like Astrid. The fact how she thinks she’s in control when she uses leverage was a JOKE.😂 She can never hold a candle to Alison!
I really loved how Jared explained why answering all her questions was a bad thing for her, it made me swoon that he was protecting her even though he didn’t realize it🥹❤️
Which brings me to Mistress Alison😈 Wow i absolutely loved this scene and i completely was in awe of how Alison can show Jared that she’s everything he’s been missing. A perfect piece missing to his puzzle.
Spice rating🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 11, 2023
What did I think? Well, I think it was great! I’m not really hard to impress, however, I do enjoy a very smutty read! There are tons of TWs for this book so do yourself a favor and check them all out first before you start it! Also, this is me super unhinged and writing all this while reading it but overall I really enjoyed this one. It’s fast-paced which I appreciate it because who likes to have things dragged out, the smut was smutting and I’m seriously rooting for them! I hope he doesn’t die in the water and I hope whoever is in that room with Allison realizes what’s going to come down on them when Jared survives because not only is he going to kill them, he’s going to kill the entire family and Vince because I know for a fact that this was all his doing! Just saying.
“Your daughter is indeed quite unique,” she remarked “But it’s what lies within that truly matters. As you might have learned during your gatherings with other new mothers, children mirror their surroundings.” - Loved the slap in the face but also how she handled the situation with grace! Go Jared’s mom!
“Simplicity is good. Life doesn’t always have to be overly serious and complex to bring true happiness.” - Facts! Good reminder!
She realized that she wanted what Jared had - a mother who loved her and willing to protect/be there for her at all costs but she didn’t and never would have that.
Jared is a badass! Thank God he showed up in time.
Oh my goodness…is he falling for her?!
“The thing is, most don’t want to bother. People want to claim they’d gladly jump in front of a car to save an old lady, but few would actually make the leap. It’s to make themselves feel better. But they’ll never slay the monsters.” - Wow! When you put it that way…sheesh!
My thoughts: I think he’s in love with Allison! And he doesn’t know how to deal with that. I also like to see the glimpses of his childhood after he moved in with Vince. It’s helping to build a better understanding of who he is even though what we see now is his obsession for revenge. I also think once Vince passes away, which won’t happen until after he’s resolved the mess that he made for Jared, that it would be easy for him to give in to his true desire which is to be with Alison. But who knows…I could be completely wrong since it’s really early in the book.
My thoughts: I think things definitely took an interesting twist with Alison slapping him across the face but I am intrigued to see how he will seek revenge for that. I wonder if this will affect how he feels about her? It seems like underneath all that hatred towards each other, they deep down really want each other and the more time they have with each other- they might find some common ground? Idk - I definitely could be completely wrong but I think the vivid dream of her dying, his reactions, and her reactions - just the little things here and there it indicates that something might come to fruition on that end. Who knows? Definitely not me! Ohhhhhhhhhh snap! I am DEFINITELY wrong about my assessment up above hahahaha - he quite literally ruined her with the release of the images! Eeeeek!Jeeeeeeez Louise!!!!! Am I right?! Does he LOVE her?!!!!!!!!!!! Or is it really just obsession????? Maybe I’m not totally wrong but maybe I am?! 🤔 The nightmares about Alison are interesting - I know it could be obsession but again, could he be falling in love with her? I mean when they’re able to have somewhat civil conversations, it seems like they click. When they met for the first time at the park and she kissed him all over - there has to be some unresolved romantic feelings outside of the jealousy she felt? Right? I kind of like Vince - he’s very much a protector and also super honest and observant. It’s quite refreshing to see him work through Jared’s issues/defenses. You get glimpses of him outside of his vengeance and who he could truly be. He’s a savage! Ufffff! It sucks that she can’t conceive - although I think maybe that had to do with how terrible she was to people and so the universe decided that she was not capable of being a nurturing, caring mother. She didn’t have the perfect example since her mom was a total beach with her growing up and never showed affection. On the other hand, I believe that if she were allowed to conceive that she would love them immensely and not repeat the same treatment she received.
“This was precisely why I had found a home with Vince. It wasn’t just about the food, clothes, or shelter. It was because I had finally found someone in my corner, something I had lacked all my life.” - Well, if this isn’t heart wrenching idk what is. Vince, although what he did/does for a living, helping a kid reach his potential while in the process giving him a semblance of a family, of being loved and taken care of, is quite astonishing. Go Vince. I think I like you after all.
My thoughts: Vince, you scheming son of a bitch! You CANNOT marry him off to the enemy! 🙄😡 Well this is annoying - the arranged marriage is dumb - not literally but man this just puts a damper on the whole Alison and Jared happily ever after vision.
“And yet you go to sleep completely shattered every day, because it’s easy to pick a place where you want to build a home, but it’s so much harder to actually make it into a home.” - damnn that was deep! 💔💔
Well I’ll be damned! His shutting her out a few days to turn around and play a game to get her to tell him she loves him because HE LOVES HER TOO BUT HE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO MARRY THE STUPID WHORE!!!! Oh my goodness…let them be together at the end. 🤦🏻♀️Well shit that ended quickly 😒 I get the let down but damnit… can we be happy for like 5 minutes before it comes all crumbling down! I got so excited. I thought this is the turning point and sure enough………SIKE! Ughhhh! I’m so mad! I want them to fall in love so bad! Why can’t you let them fall in love?! Poor Jared! I feel so bad for him right now. It’s like he’s a kid again trying to figure out what love really is - what it means. He’s never experienced it - if he did…it was brief - and now he has no idea what to do now that he is in an arranged marriage. Screw you, Vince!
“And you’re right about that. People like you and me are taught that love hurts, and it’s supposed to hurt. That’s why we never truly find the right chemistry to experience love. Our love is different.” - wow! This is really sad. 😢
Well that was quite the revelation from Vince…how else would he know other than experience. But what an asshole…seriously! The truth fucking sucks!
“Because the look in your eyes didn’t concern me………” - I can’t type it all because it’s so much but what the actual fuck. What game are we playing?! It sounds like Vince is right but damn does he have to put it that way?! Love doesn’t have to be so complicated! Everyone has different ways of showing love - I get that not all ways are the best ways but damn - can we get some sort of happiness from this because I feel like they are capable of it regardless of the history that is there. The history is what makes it intriguing. People have the ability to change, to adapt - why can’t he? Why can’t this be the turning point for him to accept a love that’s real - no matter how crazy it may seem - love is love! You can’t shy away from that!
“Your daughter is indeed quite unique,” she remarked “But it’s what lies within that truly matters. As you might have learned during your gatherings with other new mothers, children mirror their surroundings.” - Loved the slap in the face but also how she handled the situation with grace! Go Jared’s mom!
“Simplicity is good. Life doesn’t always have to be overly serious and complex to bring true happiness.” - Facts! Good reminder!
She realized that she wanted what Jared had - a mother who loved her and willing to protect/be there for her at all costs but she didn’t and never would have that.
Jared is a badass! Thank God he showed up in time.
Oh my goodness…is he falling for her?!
“The thing is, most don’t want to bother. People want to claim they’d gladly jump in front of a car to save an old lady, but few would actually make the leap. It’s to make themselves feel better. But they’ll never slay the monsters.” - Wow! When you put it that way…sheesh!
My thoughts: I think he’s in love with Allison! And he doesn’t know how to deal with that. I also like to see the glimpses of his childhood after he moved in with Vince. It’s helping to build a better understanding of who he is even though what we see now is his obsession for revenge. I also think once Vince passes away, which won’t happen until after he’s resolved the mess that he made for Jared, that it would be easy for him to give in to his true desire which is to be with Alison. But who knows…I could be completely wrong since it’s really early in the book.
My thoughts: I think things definitely took an interesting twist with Alison slapping him across the face but I am intrigued to see how he will seek revenge for that. I wonder if this will affect how he feels about her? It seems like underneath all that hatred towards each other, they deep down really want each other and the more time they have with each other- they might find some common ground? Idk - I definitely could be completely wrong but I think the vivid dream of her dying, his reactions, and her reactions - just the little things here and there it indicates that something might come to fruition on that end. Who knows? Definitely not me! Ohhhhhhhhhh snap! I am DEFINITELY wrong about my assessment up above hahahaha - he quite literally ruined her with the release of the images! Eeeeek!Jeeeeeeez Louise!!!!! Am I right?! Does he LOVE her?!!!!!!!!!!! Or is it really just obsession????? Maybe I’m not totally wrong but maybe I am?! 🤔 The nightmares about Alison are interesting - I know it could be obsession but again, could he be falling in love with her? I mean when they’re able to have somewhat civil conversations, it seems like they click. When they met for the first time at the park and she kissed him all over - there has to be some unresolved romantic feelings outside of the jealousy she felt? Right? I kind of like Vince - he’s very much a protector and also super honest and observant. It’s quite refreshing to see him work through Jared’s issues/defenses. You get glimpses of him outside of his vengeance and who he could truly be. He’s a savage! Ufffff! It sucks that she can’t conceive - although I think maybe that had to do with how terrible she was to people and so the universe decided that she was not capable of being a nurturing, caring mother. She didn’t have the perfect example since her mom was a total beach with her growing up and never showed affection. On the other hand, I believe that if she were allowed to conceive that she would love them immensely and not repeat the same treatment she received.
“This was precisely why I had found a home with Vince. It wasn’t just about the food, clothes, or shelter. It was because I had finally found someone in my corner, something I had lacked all my life.” - Well, if this isn’t heart wrenching idk what is. Vince, although what he did/does for a living, helping a kid reach his potential while in the process giving him a semblance of a family, of being loved and taken care of, is quite astonishing. Go Vince. I think I like you after all.
My thoughts: Vince, you scheming son of a bitch! You CANNOT marry him off to the enemy! 🙄😡 Well this is annoying - the arranged marriage is dumb - not literally but man this just puts a damper on the whole Alison and Jared happily ever after vision.
“And yet you go to sleep completely shattered every day, because it’s easy to pick a place where you want to build a home, but it’s so much harder to actually make it into a home.” - damnn that was deep! 💔💔
Well I’ll be damned! His shutting her out a few days to turn around and play a game to get her to tell him she loves him because HE LOVES HER TOO BUT HE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO MARRY THE STUPID WHORE!!!! Oh my goodness…let them be together at the end. 🤦🏻♀️Well shit that ended quickly 😒 I get the let down but damnit… can we be happy for like 5 minutes before it comes all crumbling down! I got so excited. I thought this is the turning point and sure enough………SIKE! Ughhhh! I’m so mad! I want them to fall in love so bad! Why can’t you let them fall in love?! Poor Jared! I feel so bad for him right now. It’s like he’s a kid again trying to figure out what love really is - what it means. He’s never experienced it - if he did…it was brief - and now he has no idea what to do now that he is in an arranged marriage. Screw you, Vince!
“And you’re right about that. People like you and me are taught that love hurts, and it’s supposed to hurt. That’s why we never truly find the right chemistry to experience love. Our love is different.” - wow! This is really sad. 😢
Well that was quite the revelation from Vince…how else would he know other than experience. But what an asshole…seriously! The truth fucking sucks!
“Because the look in your eyes didn’t concern me………” - I can’t type it all because it’s so much but what the actual fuck. What game are we playing?! It sounds like Vince is right but damn does he have to put it that way?! Love doesn’t have to be so complicated! Everyone has different ways of showing love - I get that not all ways are the best ways but damn - can we get some sort of happiness from this because I feel like they are capable of it regardless of the history that is there. The history is what makes it intriguing. People have the ability to change, to adapt - why can’t he? Why can’t this be the turning point for him to accept a love that’s real - no matter how crazy it may seem - love is love! You can’t shy away from that!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 11, 2023
This is 100% a dark Romance and not a fairytale. Please, please check your trigger warnings. I only have good things to say about this book! Kept me on the hook the whole time and kept me guessing.
Book two SERVED just as much as book one, and leaves you hanging too.
-Stalker
-Blackmail
-Dub-con
-BDSM
-Revenge
-Traumatic Pasts
-Knife Play
-Cliffhanger
-Spice (5/5 🌶️)
Jared our MMC was the victim of major bullying in high School and has been on a path for vengeance. He's charged his Life in many ways since he was last face to face with the mastermind of his high School trauma. Now sweet revenge is in his grasp, and he has no plan to stop until her world is burned to ash.
Allison our FMC was the Queen of the high school, has moved on from her high School pranks to live her "perfect" life. She's now married to a well established man and is the CEO of her own modeling agency. Everything was great until her past comes back to bite her and threatens to blow up her perfect facade.
Even more is revealed with their flashbacks and learning how to handle the situation they are in. Twists and hurts keep you hooked until your begging for Obsession to already be released because of the ending.
Book two SERVED just as much as book one, and leaves you hanging too.
-Stalker
-Blackmail
-Dub-con
-BDSM
-Revenge
-Traumatic Pasts
-Knife Play
-Cliffhanger
-Spice (5/5 🌶️)
Jared our MMC was the victim of major bullying in high School and has been on a path for vengeance. He's charged his Life in many ways since he was last face to face with the mastermind of his high School trauma. Now sweet revenge is in his grasp, and he has no plan to stop until her world is burned to ash.
Allison our FMC was the Queen of the high school, has moved on from her high School pranks to live her "perfect" life. She's now married to a well established man and is the CEO of her own modeling agency. Everything was great until her past comes back to bite her and threatens to blow up her perfect facade.
Even more is revealed with their flashbacks and learning how to handle the situation they are in. Twists and hurts keep you hooked until your begging for Obsession to already be released because of the ending.
November 30, 2023
***ARC REVIEW***
Name: Corruption Book 2
Author: Anne T. Thyssen
Rate: 4.5/5🌟 Spice:3.5/5 🌶️
Genre: Dark Revenge Romance
~Anne, you did a good job!! I enjoyed reading Corruption after that cliffhanger hangover ending from Payback! I had a feeling Jared had something towards Alison even though he still denied it to himself. But come on he was having dreams about her death and it was all his fault? Yeah, very suspicious. We got to meet new characters in this book, some might have you question their loyalty on where they stand and others are like WTF! So the first person we met is Vince, he is the one who took in Jared when he was at his lowest. He taught him the ropes on how to be discrete when it comes to revenge!!!! Also, this is where we learn more about Jared’s background. Then we meet Astrid… Oh Fcking Astrid!!!! She is something and it’s not in the best way you may say… Some may say wow what a woman while others may say what a Bitch… LOL! They have the audacity to arrange a marriage between Jared and Astrid like Fckno!!!! Now Alison, oh poor Alison…. Well as we all know she is still under contract to be Jared’s slave, but so much more happens to Alison in this book. When you start to read the book we are met with a flashback when the MC were just young kids playing in the playground… I feel so much information is given in this flashback that plays a part on why Alison acted how she did when she got older… but this is me thinking this… The plot in this book is full of twists and turns that make you think who the evil person is, who will betray who... Then we have that Cliffhanger like come on!!!! Why??? I’m just speechless!!! Because now I need to know who is the one in the shadows... Now I can’t wait for book 3….
Name: Corruption Book 2
Author: Anne T. Thyssen
Rate: 4.5/5🌟 Spice:3.5/5 🌶️
Genre: Dark Revenge Romance
~Anne, you did a good job!! I enjoyed reading Corruption after that cliffhanger hangover ending from Payback! I had a feeling Jared had something towards Alison even though he still denied it to himself. But come on he was having dreams about her death and it was all his fault? Yeah, very suspicious. We got to meet new characters in this book, some might have you question their loyalty on where they stand and others are like WTF! So the first person we met is Vince, he is the one who took in Jared when he was at his lowest. He taught him the ropes on how to be discrete when it comes to revenge!!!! Also, this is where we learn more about Jared’s background. Then we meet Astrid… Oh Fcking Astrid!!!! She is something and it’s not in the best way you may say… Some may say wow what a woman while others may say what a Bitch… LOL! They have the audacity to arrange a marriage between Jared and Astrid like Fckno!!!! Now Alison, oh poor Alison…. Well as we all know she is still under contract to be Jared’s slave, but so much more happens to Alison in this book. When you start to read the book we are met with a flashback when the MC were just young kids playing in the playground… I feel so much information is given in this flashback that plays a part on why Alison acted how she did when she got older… but this is me thinking this… The plot in this book is full of twists and turns that make you think who the evil person is, who will betray who... Then we have that Cliffhanger like come on!!!! Why??? I’m just speechless!!! Because now I need to know who is the one in the shadows... Now I can’t wait for book 3….
December 4, 2023
The author really upped their game with the second book of the series. While the first book gave us an insight into Jared's plans, Corruption helped build up more of a background story about Jared's life away from Alison, and we also saw glimpses of Alison's past life and the reasons for her behaviour. She actually came across as human in this book, and I found I started to like her as Jared continued with his warped games while realising that there was more feeling involved than originally thought—on both sides.
Corruption is still very heavy on the spice, but it balances well with the storyline. The story in itself involved more emotion this time around as they both had to deal with vulnerabilities and feelings, and I actually liked witnessing those moments between the two where they laid themselves bare. Vince had more of an imposing role in this second installment, and I'm not sure how I feel about him, to be honest. He seems to be manipulating Jared and trying to destroy any chance of happiness he and Alison may have while claiming it's for Jared's benefit. While we've witnessed that he has been a father figure to Jared, his actions no longer seem caring or innocent. He's also brought Astrid into the mix, and I'm just not a fan at all. Although Jared is reluctant to be with her and is being forced into a marriage with her, I'm not sure I like the idea of any other woman drama between the three of them because I am championing a happy ending between Alison and Jared, even if all the events of Corruption and the cliffhanger that Anne so skillfully wrote suggest that might not happen.
Corruption is still very heavy on the spice, but it balances well with the storyline. The story in itself involved more emotion this time around as they both had to deal with vulnerabilities and feelings, and I actually liked witnessing those moments between the two where they laid themselves bare. Vince had more of an imposing role in this second installment, and I'm not sure how I feel about him, to be honest. He seems to be manipulating Jared and trying to destroy any chance of happiness he and Alison may have while claiming it's for Jared's benefit. While we've witnessed that he has been a father figure to Jared, his actions no longer seem caring or innocent. He's also brought Astrid into the mix, and I'm just not a fan at all. Although Jared is reluctant to be with her and is being forced into a marriage with her, I'm not sure I like the idea of any other woman drama between the three of them because I am championing a happy ending between Alison and Jared, even if all the events of Corruption and the cliffhanger that Anne so skillfully wrote suggest that might not happen.
December 9, 2023
🖤Corruption, book 2 of the Dark Revenge Series takes your moral beliefs and deepest feelings and throws them in a blender making you a smoothie of heart palpitating, panty melting, turbulent deliciousness. I love this book. The story, characters and pacing are perfect. As we dive deeper into Jared and Alison’s history we learn so much more of who they are as people and what made them this way. The deep rooted venomous mix of emotions is undeniable. It is a true roller coaster for both of them. I continually grow more in love with Jared and his deeply damaged self. My fears for his future are deep, and I just want the man to have a moment of peace and maybe a minute of true happiness. I’m still torn about Alison, but find myself softening a bit as we come to understand her upbringing/training. Vince is definitely a conundrum for me. While I’m thankful for what he’s done historically I am concerned about his current motives. I have no kind words for Astrid. She makes my blood boil.
🖤My go to reads tend to be on the dark side and this dark, bully, revenge, romance hits all the marks for me. The cliffhanger is insane and leaves you with your heart palpating. I am currently hanging on for dear life waiting for book 3.
🖤My go to reads tend to be on the dark side and this dark, bully, revenge, romance hits all the marks for me. The cliffhanger is insane and leaves you with your heart palpating. I am currently hanging on for dear life waiting for book 3.
December 3, 2023
This is book two in the series and I need more! There was a whirlwind of emotions and a wild ride in this book. We saw character development between Jared and Alison and it will be interesting to see where book 3 takes us.
When Vince was talking to Jared and finally sharing everything with him it’s something that I was thinking during book 1 but Jared doesn't seem keen on having feelings for Alison. Jared did not want to answer questions for Alison and in a way he was protecting her. These two definitely know how to play each other and even though Alison is the slave there is a lot of power play. I think they both do have feelings for each other and are scared to admit it. Jared did release one of Alison's secrets so I wonder if she does actually leave after their one month contract how it will play out in her real life.
Astrid is a new character and Vince shared details about Jared and Alisons dynamic to her so she used it against Jared. I am not a fan of Astrid and eager to see how this will play out with her. Astrid likes to be in charge when Jared will not do. Until he was left no choice with Mistress Alison!
When Vince was talking to Jared and finally sharing everything with him it’s something that I was thinking during book 1 but Jared doesn't seem keen on having feelings for Alison. Jared did not want to answer questions for Alison and in a way he was protecting her. These two definitely know how to play each other and even though Alison is the slave there is a lot of power play. I think they both do have feelings for each other and are scared to admit it. Jared did release one of Alison's secrets so I wonder if she does actually leave after their one month contract how it will play out in her real life.
Astrid is a new character and Vince shared details about Jared and Alisons dynamic to her so she used it against Jared. I am not a fan of Astrid and eager to see how this will play out with her. Astrid likes to be in charge when Jared will not do. Until he was left no choice with Mistress Alison!
November 30, 2023
Book two in the Dark Revenge series.
I am grateful that I got the book in advance to ARC review it. Available December 3rd
Check trigger warnings bevor reading!
After the first book I was left with so many questions. Did I get answer to those questions? Yes and no and I just got a lot more of them.
What happened at the beginning changed something in both of them. Jared’s nightmares got back but they’re different this time.
You get to know how they met and what let Allison to do what she did.
You see how the characters developed and how they start to think and see differently about some things.
Do they start to fall for each other?
Vince is a wise old man but can we trust him? What is his plan?
Just like the first book you have constant spice but the story doesn’t suffer from it. You have just as much story as smut in it. I just love Jared and Allison together. There so toxic to each other but I still love it. I wonder how things could have been if they went differently and how they’re still going to develop. Both of them just grow so much in this book. I love all the plots and twist in this story. And what was that ending!!! I can’t wait for the 3rd book!
I am grateful that I got the book in advance to ARC review it. Available December 3rd
Check trigger warnings bevor reading!
After the first book I was left with so many questions. Did I get answer to those questions? Yes and no and I just got a lot more of them.
What happened at the beginning changed something in both of them. Jared’s nightmares got back but they’re different this time.
You get to know how they met and what let Allison to do what she did.
You see how the characters developed and how they start to think and see differently about some things.
Do they start to fall for each other?
Vince is a wise old man but can we trust him? What is his plan?
Just like the first book you have constant spice but the story doesn’t suffer from it. You have just as much story as smut in it. I just love Jared and Allison together. There so toxic to each other but I still love it. I wonder how things could have been if they went differently and how they’re still going to develop. Both of them just grow so much in this book. I love all the plots and twist in this story. And what was that ending!!! I can’t wait for the 3rd book!
November 24, 2023
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I loved this book so much. It picked up straight after book one. Alison and Jared have such a complicated relationship. Alison was very cruel to Jared when they where younger, but the more l find out about Alison and how her mother treated her. It does not excuse Alisons behaviour. But when l read about her first meeting with Jared l did feel sorry for her , she envied him so much, the way his mother was so loving and kind to him while hers was cold and cruel, l think she bullied Jared because being young she couldn't express how much she liked him and was jealous of him,and then to rub salt into her wounds he didn't remember it. Jared is hard to like, he can be so cruel 😢 l don't think he hates her at all. I don't trust Vince at all. What was that ending !!! Oh god what will happen to Jared and who is the room with Alison.!!! Need book 3 😁
I loved this book so much. It picked up straight after book one. Alison and Jared have such a complicated relationship. Alison was very cruel to Jared when they where younger, but the more l find out about Alison and how her mother treated her. It does not excuse Alisons behaviour. But when l read about her first meeting with Jared l did feel sorry for her , she envied him so much, the way his mother was so loving and kind to him while hers was cold and cruel, l think she bullied Jared because being young she couldn't express how much she liked him and was jealous of him,and then to rub salt into her wounds he didn't remember it. Jared is hard to like, he can be so cruel 😢 l don't think he hates her at all. I don't trust Vince at all. What was that ending !!! Oh god what will happen to Jared and who is the room with Alison.!!! Need book 3 😁
November 25, 2023
Corruption is definitely one of my top favorite books that I’ve read for the year. Discovering Corruption was one of the best decisions, Anne really did her BIG one with these book so far. The fact that I did not have to wait years after for book two was something that I was super excited about when I heard it was going to be released. To say I loved this book would be an understatement I devoured every minute of it loving the spicy aspect as well as the fact that we get to see the plot thicken and the characters developing. I was glad to be back in Jared’s and Alison’s world filled with all the surprising plot twist and turns bringing out different emotions. *Spoiler the book ends on a cliffhanger and this one left me wanting more. What are you waiting on to grab your copy of this book ?
November 11, 2023
Corruption is book 2 in the Dark Revenge series and is absolutely fantastic! Be sure to check trigger warnings before you start because there's lots there. This story and these characters are intense, overwhelming at times, heartbreaking and completely consuming. The twists, turns and surprises kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. It ends on a cliffhanger, not a real fan of cliffhangers but this is so worth the read. I can't wait for the next book in this series. Sometimes you do get lucky trying new authors and this one was definitely one of the best I found this year.
"Simplicity is good. Life doesn’t always have to be overly serious and complex to bring true happiness.”
"Simplicity is good. Life doesn’t always have to be overly serious and complex to bring true happiness.”
November 25, 2023
WOW. Anne did not hold back with this book. Typically sequels don't compete with the first book, but I would dare say this is the best in the series so far. I loved that we got to see character development, more flashbacks that build to the current plot, and the revelation of feelings and emotions with both characters. The way Anne writes her story and the different twists and turns, I cannot help but praise her for this. I think this is the most alluring dark romance because there is such a secondary layer to the enemies to lovers, when we as readers truly get insight on Alison's thoughts about bullying Jared and the turmoil they both are experiencing now during their arrangement. I finished this back in just over a day, and I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT!
November 18, 2023
Omg. What the heck?!?! My mind is reeling from that ending. I need the next one like asap. In my opinion this book was better than the first one and I can’t wait for the next book!!
I am really liking Jared and Allison “relationship” right now. I think they both have feelings that they are not ready to admit. And seeing the dynamic between them is just amazing.
I don’t think Vince is who he says he is. There is something about him that just isn’t right.
The spice is this book is the chefs kiss!!
5/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Definitely check trigger warnings before you decide to read this book but for me it was amazing!!
I am really liking Jared and Allison “relationship” right now. I think they both have feelings that they are not ready to admit. And seeing the dynamic between them is just amazing.
I don’t think Vince is who he says he is. There is something about him that just isn’t right.
The spice is this book is the chefs kiss!!
5/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Definitely check trigger warnings before you decide to read this book but for me it was amazing!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 30, 2023
*This book was recieved as an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Hooooly Sheeeet, after the cliffhanger Payback ended on I've been eagerly awaiting my chance to ARC read Corruption and I was not disappointed. Lemme get my feelings together and I'll write this review lol
Ok, almost a week later and I'm finally getting my feelings together enough to write this review. The cliffhanger at the end is honestly what set me off the most. Anne has a way of getting you going with these books and then just yanking the rug out from under you. What started off as Jared getting revenge on his school bully has turned into so much... more. Jared just needs shown real love for once in his poor life. Alison needs to get her shit together and admit her feelings
I don't know whether to love or hate Vince anymore, love because he saved Jared or hate him for using Jared? And I absolutely cannot staaaaand Astrid... maybe I haven't gotten my feelings together after all lol this book is such an emotional roller-coaster and I physically need the next book already 😭😭😂
Anywho, 10/10 fully recommend, Anne did it again and the spice is fucking beautiful
Hooooly Sheeeet, after the cliffhanger Payback ended on I've been eagerly awaiting my chance to ARC read Corruption and I was not disappointed. Lemme get my feelings together and I'll write this review lol
Ok, almost a week later and I'm finally getting my feelings together enough to write this review. The cliffhanger at the end is honestly what set me off the most. Anne has a way of getting you going with these books and then just yanking the rug out from under you. What started off as Jared getting revenge on his school bully has turned into so much... more. Jared just needs shown real love for once in his poor life. Alison needs to get her shit together and admit her feelings
I don't know whether to love or hate Vince anymore, love because he saved Jared or hate him for using Jared? And I absolutely cannot staaaaand Astrid... maybe I haven't gotten my feelings together after all lol this book is such an emotional roller-coaster and I physically need the next book already 😭😭😂
Anywho, 10/10 fully recommend, Anne did it again and the spice is fucking beautiful
December 15, 2023
Holy crap. She does it again. This book picks up right where Payback leaves off and you absolutely need to read that first.
We get to watch Allison and Jared truly evolve into their characters in this book. We get to see their personalities come out and we get to witness some playfulness as well. But dang it this writing is so dang good it leaves you BEGGING FOR MORE! I got to the end yet again, flipping back and forth, questioning “are you kidding me, that’s it?!” Anne has a way with her words that keeps you in the book until the very last word. It’s dark, it’s gray, there’s questionable behavior, but it’s so so good.
We get to watch Allison and Jared truly evolve into their characters in this book. We get to see their personalities come out and we get to witness some playfulness as well. But dang it this writing is so dang good it leaves you BEGGING FOR MORE! I got to the end yet again, flipping back and forth, questioning “are you kidding me, that’s it?!” Anne has a way with her words that keeps you in the book until the very last word. It’s dark, it’s gray, there’s questionable behavior, but it’s so so good.
January 3, 2024
Spicy: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I got the opportunity to be an ARC reader for book 2. This book was great for beginning to end. I love that Alison's hate toward Jared was changing during the time together. There are things about the past that you start to realize she childhood was not great. Jared... I'm in love with him. I know that may be weird but he deep down he has a heart. Now, let's talk about Vince. He had taken Jared in during the time he needed help. Vince is making Jared realized that Jared and Alison's situation is turning into something more than just revenge. This book left me with so many questions. I can't wait for Book 3. Thank you Anne for writing this incredible series.
I got the opportunity to be an ARC reader for book 2. This book was great for beginning to end. I love that Alison's hate toward Jared was changing during the time together. There are things about the past that you start to realize she childhood was not great. Jared... I'm in love with him. I know that may be weird but he deep down he has a heart. Now, let's talk about Vince. He had taken Jared in during the time he needed help. Vince is making Jared realized that Jared and Alison's situation is turning into something more than just revenge. This book left me with so many questions. I can't wait for Book 3. Thank you Anne for writing this incredible series.
February 8, 2024
Both Alison and Jared discover things about them selves that they would rather not know.
The action is as tightly packed as the heat in this second book following the two unlikely lovers. Vince, Jared’s teacher and safe heaven, proces to have plans of his own. How will those plans affect the time Jared has given him self to deal out his revenge?
I was absolutely as captivated by this book as I was by the first. I’m looking so much forward to seeing how this will continue - especially with that brutal cliffhanger. She definitely knows how to keep up on our toes!
A must-read for all lovers of MF dark romance. Read the authors note before chapter one!
The action is as tightly packed as the heat in this second book following the two unlikely lovers. Vince, Jared’s teacher and safe heaven, proces to have plans of his own. How will those plans affect the time Jared has given him self to deal out his revenge?
I was absolutely as captivated by this book as I was by the first. I’m looking so much forward to seeing how this will continue - especially with that brutal cliffhanger. She definitely knows how to keep up on our toes!
A must-read for all lovers of MF dark romance. Read the authors note before chapter one!
November 11, 2023
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! This roller coaster of dark spicy romance is a must ride!!! Fabulous second book of the series that left me screaming for more!!! I will be the first to say this is not my normal kind of read but I am SOOOO glad I read this series!!! The development of the characters grows and brings us deeper into the mind of each of these crazy characters that seriously makes you want to go see these people for real!!! Waiting for the next book like a little kid waiting for dessert!!!
November 18, 2023
This book was one hell of a ride! In order to get the full experience I highly recommend reading the first book in this series before you dive into this one. Also make sure you check the triggers because this whole story is one giant trigger (but I crave it). I have never been more sad/angry for a "to be continued" as I was with this one. I do not think I can wait for the story to continue. I don't want to give too much away with my review, but there is TONS of spice and TONS of degrading (if that's your thing/k!nk). Buckle up for a wild ride from start to end!
November 22, 2023
This book was good. It’s the second in the series. Make sure to read Payback first 😉 As this book continues, Jared is still getting revenge on Alison but some events are unfolding within themselves. Vince, the one who pretty much raised Jared, is seeing things unfold and he knows the truth. He tries to warn Jared. I won’t lie, about 1 or 2 scenes I became distracted and wasn’t as interested but then it pulled me right back in. This book had twist to it. The spicy scenes were SPICY! I recommend to book lovers who love revenge and spice.
November 27, 2023
Part 2 of the dark revenge series following 'payback'.
The dark revenge plot continues but with more drama, tension, suspense and spice.
The consequences of Jarad's last hit come in the form of sinister new deal and new opponent. Struggles for dominance continue and limits are put to the test, and Alison's closer to revealing her biggest secret.
This plot is dark, intense and all consuming, with revelations, twists a d turmoil.
Another gripping story with a deadly cliffhanger. Eagerly awaiting book 3!
Honest and Voluntary ARC review
The dark revenge plot continues but with more drama, tension, suspense and spice.
The consequences of Jarad's last hit come in the form of sinister new deal and new opponent. Struggles for dominance continue and limits are put to the test, and Alison's closer to revealing her biggest secret.
This plot is dark, intense and all consuming, with revelations, twists a d turmoil.
Another gripping story with a deadly cliffhanger. Eagerly awaiting book 3!
Honest and Voluntary ARC review
December 1, 2023
ARC Review
What a freaking amazing sequel!!! I LOVED every page of this book and it snatched me right out of my book slump. It was exciting to get flashbacks to Jared’s life and see in depth how his relationship with Vince evolved. I’m hoping maybe next book we can get flashbacks on Alison’s life! Also, watching Jared and Alison’s dynamic slow evolve was FASCINATING. This author does so well at at showing psychological break downs and how our psychology impacts our decisions. And the spice? Had me sweating. It was written absolutely perfect.
What a freaking amazing sequel!!! I LOVED every page of this book and it snatched me right out of my book slump. It was exciting to get flashbacks to Jared’s life and see in depth how his relationship with Vince evolved. I’m hoping maybe next book we can get flashbacks on Alison’s life! Also, watching Jared and Alison’s dynamic slow evolve was FASCINATING. This author does so well at at showing psychological break downs and how our psychology impacts our decisions. And the spice? Had me sweating. It was written absolutely perfect.
December 3, 2023
Read Payback First!
After Jared saves Allison from the men that are after him for killing his mark, he now has to show her some of his past ( which is not what he wants to do).
He is put in a position where he has to choose power or his revenge.
Oh the spice in this book between Jared and Allison, and he is breaking her (but she won’t let him know that), and he is slowing becoming Obsessed! Oh so good!!!!!
And the cliffhanger in this book is left questioning for both Jared and Allison!
I loved this book!
Can’t wait for the next book!!!!
After Jared saves Allison from the men that are after him for killing his mark, he now has to show her some of his past ( which is not what he wants to do).
He is put in a position where he has to choose power or his revenge.
Oh the spice in this book between Jared and Allison, and he is breaking her (but she won’t let him know that), and he is slowing becoming Obsessed! Oh so good!!!!!
And the cliffhanger in this book is left questioning for both Jared and Allison!
I loved this book!
Can’t wait for the next book!!!!
November 19, 2023
This is book 2 in the series and JUST AS GOOD AS THE FIRST ONE! After being left on a cliffhanger, I was so ready for this one. It was just as dark and filthy as the first one.. BUT! I was loving the emotions that were coming up that neither of them could understand. I also really like getting to see more into the MMC background and work! Although this ends on ANOTHER cliffhanger I will be on standby waiting for book 3! Sooooo so good!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 6, 2023
The plot is great and has me constantly on the edge of my seat and itching for more. The writing tends to over-explain things which takes away from the story a little bit for me, but not to the point that I don’t want to keep reading. Anne T. Thyssen has a knack for telling a dark enemies to loves, this series is checking all of the boxes. The buildup in the relationship between the MMC and FMC is slow and sizzling. Definitely keeping my eye out for the third book, Obsession.
March 10, 2024
As the previous book ended on a cliffhanger, I made sure I got my hands on the second book ASAP! So many twists and turns, the dialogue, the banter, the storyline. More truths are revealed, and I am hooked! Here we are introduced to Jared's arranged bride, and she is feisty! Making the series even better.
One downside, many repetitive sexy scenes. I understand what this genre entails but it seemed never-ending.
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June 23, 2024Honestly I’m just too invested where the actual story is going. Vince is hella sketch and he’s 100% using Jared. The BDSM is a little much for me (yes I read the TW) and I am hoping eventually I’ll get more story. These two are obviously falling in love/have been for a while.
Astrid sucks so hard and I hate her for what she did.
But when Allison took control for that one scene….that was…something.
Astrid sucks so hard and I hate her for what she did.
But when Allison took control for that one scene….that was…something.
August 11, 2025
Don’t Play with Fire
Whoever plays with fire gets burned. Yet Allison and Jared seem to enjoy the flames they’ve ignited.
Still far from admitting the real reason behind all the pranks—or the contract—their souls are being forged together day by day… or better said, reconnecting after so long apart.
Author Anne is the only one who can tell their powerful story in a way that stirs a storm of emotions at the end of each book in this series.
I’m ready for the third part!
Whoever plays with fire gets burned. Yet Allison and Jared seem to enjoy the flames they’ve ignited.
Still far from admitting the real reason behind all the pranks—or the contract—their souls are being forged together day by day… or better said, reconnecting after so long apart.
Author Anne is the only one who can tell their powerful story in a way that stirs a storm of emotions at the end of each book in this series.
I’m ready for the third part!
November 18, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
ARC REVIEW
These damn books leaving me on these cliff hangers every time. I devoured this book. The story line still having me hooked, the spice was hot, and I just fall in love with these characters more and more!
Your writing style makes this so easy to read, and makes it hard to put down.
100% recommend this book, and desperately waiting for the next instalment 😭
ARC REVIEW
These damn books leaving me on these cliff hangers every time. I devoured this book. The story line still having me hooked, the spice was hot, and I just fall in love with these characters more and more!
Your writing style makes this so easy to read, and makes it hard to put down.
100% recommend this book, and desperately waiting for the next instalment 😭
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