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Seizing Control (Heartbreak): a dark traudemption romance
Seizing Heartbreak is
book three
in the Duplicity Trilogy.
The first two books, Tempting Fate and Making Choices, must be read beforehand to understand the overarching storyline. Do not read this blurb if you haven’t read the preceding books, as it contains spoilers.
You have been warned…
The main caveat of the Trinity’s new alliance with the Black Shamrocks MC is clear.
My union with Slash must bear fruit, or Zeke will die.
This requirement is the motivation behind my wedding vows.
The reason I endure the Trinity’s horrific ritual.
My justification for continuing to uphold the promises I made to the two men I love, even as I acknowledge that I’ve been set up to fail them both.
Until the news of Zeke’s untimely demise is announced, and my reason for marrying Slash dies with him.
Now, I am pregnant...
Paternity unknown.
Wed to a man who hates me for my inability to love him most, while our family’s survival hinges on our capacity to make the Trinity believe that our broken marriage is real.
Reader discretion is advised, as this dark traudemption romance contains potentially triggering content. Please also be aware that this story is set in Australia and is written in UK English with liberal use of Aussie slang and vernacular.
The first two books, Tempting Fate and Making Choices, must be read beforehand to understand the overarching storyline. Do not read this blurb if you haven’t read the preceding books, as it contains spoilers.
You have been warned…
The main caveat of the Trinity’s new alliance with the Black Shamrocks MC is clear.
My union with Slash must bear fruit, or Zeke will die.
This requirement is the motivation behind my wedding vows.
The reason I endure the Trinity’s horrific ritual.
My justification for continuing to uphold the promises I made to the two men I love, even as I acknowledge that I’ve been set up to fail them both.
Until the news of Zeke’s untimely demise is announced, and my reason for marrying Slash dies with him.
Now, I am pregnant...
Paternity unknown.
Wed to a man who hates me for my inability to love him most, while our family’s survival hinges on our capacity to make the Trinity believe that our broken marriage is real.
Reader discretion is advised, as this dark traudemption romance contains potentially triggering content. Please also be aware that this story is set in Australia and is written in UK English with liberal use of Aussie slang and vernacular.
590 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 16, 2024
About the author
Bella Faust
35 books128 followersCAN YOU HANDLE THE MINDF#CK?
Bella’s first book, Craving Control, can be downloaded as a welcome gift once you've confirmed your subscription to her Faust 411 reader update > https://www.subscribepage.com/the411
This book was banned online, so make sure you read the trigger warnings first!
ABOUT BELLA:
A fan of erotic psychological thrillers that are full of steam and angst, dark romance that doesn’t shy away from the pain and violence of life, but a devoted hater of the way the villain is always magically redeemed by his love for the heroine or the amazing coincidence whereby the hero just happens to sweep in and save his woman before she can really be hurt, Bella Faust spent years hoping that her favourite dark romance authors would go balls to the wall in one of their dark romance books… or even better write a whole series of these stories.
During that period of misguided longing, she worked as a finance manager at her local university, studied for her MBA, completed a BA in English, raised her two kids, taught English to high schoolers, volunteered as a Lifeline crisis counsellor, drove her husband mad with her complaints about the dearth of true dark psychological romance books, and dipped her toe into ghost-writing and editing.
Then she decided to write the books she wants to read for her-damn-self.
And, now, she’s inviting you inside her madness… as long as you make sure to check the trigger warnings beforehand!
CONNECT WITH BELLA:
Website: bellafaust.com
Reader email update: https://www.subscribepage.com/the411
Read her banned dark villainous romance in the Faust Faction on Ream: https://reamstories.com/faustfaction
Bella’s first book, Craving Control, can be downloaded as a welcome gift once you've confirmed your subscription to her Faust 411 reader update > https://www.subscribepage.com/the411
This book was banned online, so make sure you read the trigger warnings first!
ABOUT BELLA:
A fan of erotic psychological thrillers that are full of steam and angst, dark romance that doesn’t shy away from the pain and violence of life, but a devoted hater of the way the villain is always magically redeemed by his love for the heroine or the amazing coincidence whereby the hero just happens to sweep in and save his woman before she can really be hurt, Bella Faust spent years hoping that her favourite dark romance authors would go balls to the wall in one of their dark romance books… or even better write a whole series of these stories.
During that period of misguided longing, she worked as a finance manager at her local university, studied for her MBA, completed a BA in English, raised her two kids, taught English to high schoolers, volunteered as a Lifeline crisis counsellor, drove her husband mad with her complaints about the dearth of true dark psychological romance books, and dipped her toe into ghost-writing and editing.
Then she decided to write the books she wants to read for her-damn-self.
And, now, she’s inviting you inside her madness… as long as you make sure to check the trigger warnings beforehand!
CONNECT WITH BELLA:
Website: bellafaust.com
Reader email update: https://www.subscribepage.com/the411
Read her banned dark villainous romance in the Faust Faction on Ream: https://reamstories.com/faustfaction
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January 31, 2025
OMG this is probably the darkest, most f***ed up book I have ever read yet it morphed into one of the longest, most compelling, page turners I have ever read and we still have part 2 and 3 to come. This is not a standalone, you do need to read all the books in series in order.
Where do I start? Lily, Venom, Slash we've met them all. They are essentially a love triangle. Venom & Slash love their cherub (Lily) with every fibre of their being. Lily loves Venom & Slash, but Venom is her man, the one that's in her heart, her forever. Both Venom and Slash would do anything and I do mean anything to protect Lily, including killing people.
What Lily has been through already is enough to send any girl over the edge, but Lily has survived thus far. But her pain is far from over, and you could say the worst was yet to come.
Seizing control Heartbreak starts quite quietly and builds up the tension and suspense before you get to massive explosion which rocks Lily, Slash and the MC club's world. There is so much heartache, tears, lies, secrets, jealousy, twists and turns that you just don't know what your going to get when you turn the page. The love both Venom and Slash have for Lily is totally consuming, the chemistry is volcanic off the charts leading to some epic steamy panty melting action.
The characters totally morph from the start of the book, you begin to wonder if they can all survive and your loyalties to each of them will waver massively. Just when happiness appears to coming for Lily, so its snatched away. Just when you think Slash is going to really come through for Lily so something drags him back. Just when you think Venom can't come back, so he shows up only to disappear again.
The further you go reading this book, the more you just cannot put it down. You will be drawn right into the hearts and minds of Lily, Venom and Slash. Can there be a happy ending for this trio? I'm totally on the fence as to how this will play out bring on parts 2 & 3
Where do I start? Lily, Venom, Slash we've met them all. They are essentially a love triangle. Venom & Slash love their cherub (Lily) with every fibre of their being. Lily loves Venom & Slash, but Venom is her man, the one that's in her heart, her forever. Both Venom and Slash would do anything and I do mean anything to protect Lily, including killing people.
What Lily has been through already is enough to send any girl over the edge, but Lily has survived thus far. But her pain is far from over, and you could say the worst was yet to come.
Seizing control Heartbreak starts quite quietly and builds up the tension and suspense before you get to massive explosion which rocks Lily, Slash and the MC club's world. There is so much heartache, tears, lies, secrets, jealousy, twists and turns that you just don't know what your going to get when you turn the page. The love both Venom and Slash have for Lily is totally consuming, the chemistry is volcanic off the charts leading to some epic steamy panty melting action.
The characters totally morph from the start of the book, you begin to wonder if they can all survive and your loyalties to each of them will waver massively. Just when happiness appears to coming for Lily, so its snatched away. Just when you think Slash is going to really come through for Lily so something drags him back. Just when you think Venom can't come back, so he shows up only to disappear again.
The further you go reading this book, the more you just cannot put it down. You will be drawn right into the hearts and minds of Lily, Venom and Slash. Can there be a happy ending for this trio? I'm totally on the fence as to how this will play out bring on parts 2 & 3
February 9, 2025
This is the 3rd book in the Duplicity Trilogy featuring the dark and twisted page-turning emotional, MC romance full of lies,secrets and twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what's going to happen next. The main condition for the new alliance between Trinity and the Black Shamrocks MC is unmistakable. Lily's union with Slash has to bear fruit otherwise Zeke will die that's the reason behind her wedding vows. This is the reason that Lily endures the Trinity's horrific ritual even though she's been set up to fail. Then the news of Zeke's untimely demise is announced and the reason she married Slash dies with him. Now she's pregnant father unknown married to a man who hates her because she can't love him more. I don't want to say anymore and ruin it for anyone else with spoilers. You really need to read this dark and twisted emotional, MC romance full of lies,secrets and twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what's going to happen. I would recommend reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 12, 2025
Continuing from Making Choices By Bella who still manages to keep me on the edge of my seat and captivated by the Shamrocks and their lives. The lies and secrets each person keep is so heartbreaking because of the hurt and mistrust it causes but it is all done for a price and the main goal is to keep Lily safe, the MC intact and safe
Marry Slash/Carter Hudson, have his baby within two years and the Trinity will fulfill their part of the deal.
I have sat up many nights late reading this series and will continue to do so until I have read them all. I like spending a bit of time after reading them reflecting on what has happened so far and what I think will happen next. The secrets, betrayals and family ties run deep. I keep hoping that Brutus gets the Karma he deserves soon as I despise that man so much.
Marry Slash/Carter Hudson, have his baby within two years and the Trinity will fulfill their part of the deal.
I have sat up many nights late reading this series and will continue to do so until I have read them all. I like spending a bit of time after reading them reflecting on what has happened so far and what I think will happen next. The secrets, betrayals and family ties run deep. I keep hoping that Brutus gets the Karma he deserves soon as I despise that man so much.
January 20, 2025
This story continues Lily's story with Zeke (venoms) life in the line her marriage to Slash must provide an heir, but though she loves them both, Slash knows where her heart lies, and the trinity don't give in. Well written engaging, dark themes, desires, drama, emotions and more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 4, 2025
It's been a long time coming but well worth the wait.
This book continues the story of Lily, Venom and Slash.
Misunderstandings, selfishness, lies, deceit, confusion and
pregnancy are the themes for this instalment.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book continues the story of Lily, Venom and Slash.
Misunderstandings, selfishness, lies, deceit, confusion and
pregnancy are the themes for this instalment.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 24, 2025
This is the third read in the Duplicity Trilogy. Just when you dont think it can not get darker more unfolds. The betrayals and loss just keep hitting the shamrocks. Lily and Slash have to stand strong for the memory of Zeke.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 18, 2025
Siezing Control: Heartbreak by Bella Faust is the third book in the Duplicity Trilogy series. Don't think of trilogy in the terms of three books but three participants. There is some dark and dramatic reveals. You need to read Tempting Fate and Making Choices before this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 19, 2025
Another Good Book!!
Loved reading Seizing Control: Heartbreak. Once I got done reading the previous book I jumped right into reading this book and I wasn’t disappointed and it definitely keeps you on the edge if you’re seat. I can’t wait to read the other books in this love triangle!!
Loved reading Seizing Control: Heartbreak. Once I got done reading the previous book I jumped right into reading this book and I wasn’t disappointed and it definitely keeps you on the edge if you’re seat. I can’t wait to read the other books in this love triangle!!
January 28, 2025
This story only gets better from each book. In order to save Zeke Lilianna chooses Slash to produce an heir but Slash knows that her love for Zeke is as strong as ever. This trio has a lot to overcome. will they make to the path of happiness. This epic story had me in their corner.
March 20, 2025
What can I say about this book but it was so very good.
The characters had very romantic chemistry and moments between them.
There is loads of action and intrigue for readers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The characters had very romantic chemistry and moments between them.
There is loads of action and intrigue for readers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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