Seizing Control: Awakening: a dark traudemption romance

by Bella Faust

Seizing Awakening is book four in the Duplicity Trilogy.

The first three books, Tempting Fate, Making Choices, and Seizing Heartbreak, 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…

With my newborn son to protect and an unexpected pregnancy with twins to endure, my patience for my husband’s ongoing absence is fast dwindling. Life continues to slap me upside the head with repercussions from the mistake I made at seventeen. My flagging hope for our marriage merges with my grief, keeping me trapped between my past and my future.

Until a midnight visitor dumps my life on its head, and I discover that I’m at the epicentre of a miracle...

My first love’s resurrection coincides with Slash’s long-awaited return, and their attitude toward the other’s presence devolves into a lesson in contrasts.

On one hand, my husband demands a divorce—a clean break that also includes his son.

Determined to return to my bed, Zeke promises that he’ll never leave me again, even if he can’t publicly claim me just yet.

Captive to duelling desires, I’m left to decide if I should trust a ghost and let my husband go… or fight for a future with them both?

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.

570 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 20, 2024

About the author

CAN 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

Reviews

[Amy Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Good Book!!
Loved reading Seizing Control: Awakening. I thought the other books in the Duplicity Trilogy was so good but this one was even better. I loved how Lazarus/Zeke stepped up for Cherub/Lily but I can’t believe the ending now I can’t wait to read Seizing Control: Redemption to see what happens next!!

[Andrea Salazar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel like these books just keep getting better and better! This is the 4th Book from Bella Faust that I have read and I am totally hooked. Darker Romance hasn't always been my cup of tea but this series helped me go down that rabbit hole and I like it! I'm not very good about not giving spoilers so you wont see that here, just know this will keep you on your toes, you will be wishing these guys will get it in their heads to work together to keep Lily and the babies safe....

Would recommend this just mind the trigger warnings before proceeding

[Nickie Sale · Rating 5 out of 5]

So the saga continues with part 2 of Seizing Control, Awakening. This is not a standalone, you do need to read all the books in series in order. I do have to say it's getting really hard to review these books with out spoilers. What i can say is it the TW's don't worry you - then you should absolutely dive in with your eyes wide open.

Seizing control Awakening see's Lily with a son and pregnant with twins. With both her Husband Slash and her first love Zeke (aka Venom aka Lazarus) returning Lily is torn and all that heartache, tears, lies, secrets and jealousy from the first part of Seizing control is magnified out of all proportion. But who can Lily trust?

Seizing control Awakening just draws you in even deeper than you can imagine, whilst throwing you twists and turns that will leave you reeling, with a cliffy you just wont see coming at the end. I'm stlll caught up on if there can be happy ending here or not.

[Dawnmarie Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 4th book in the Duplicity Trilogy featuring the continuation of the dark and steamy twisted,emotional saga filled with deception,lies,narcissism and pregnancy between Slash,Zeke and Lily. Circumstances have changed for Lily who's now a mother of 3 and when everything comes full circle her past and her future crash into her life like a tsunami. Will Slash and Zeke be able to save Lily from drowning? You really need to read this steamy dark and twisted emotional saga filled with deception, lies,narcissism and pregnancy to see what happens. I would recommend reading this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story gets better with each book! Lilianna is now mother to three children and now her life has come full circle with the loves of her lives. The dead has come back, and the other is demanding divorce and wants to take their child with him. How will it all end for this trio. Will they get the happiness they deserve.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a series that is going to stick in my head for a long time. Especially with that ending.
When it comes to psychological mind f—ks, Bella Faust knows how to get you there.
Have you ever begged a character to just get there, just get their act together, just speak?!? Yep, did that a lot. The turmoil, ups and downs, love lost, loved gained, and love endured in this series is mind blowing.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Denise Drennan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Siezing Control: Awakening by Bella Faust is the fourth book in the Duplicity Trilogy series. You need to read Tempting Fate, Making Choices, and Seizing Control: Heartbreak before this book. There is so much twisting and turning going on, you might need to take notes.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Alicia Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything and more

This series is AMAZING!!!
BELLA FAUST is my most favourite author.
Wow wow wow!!!
Read this entire series you will be hooked from the first book.
Seizing control part 2 kept me on my toes, made me laugh cry and want to scream.

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story continues, times have changed for Lily a mother to 3, her past and future collide, but will her men be by her side for what's to come. Well written engaging steamy dark themes and more.

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[MrsL · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book continues the story of Lily, Venom and Slash.

Even more misunderstandings, selfishness, lies, deceit, confusion
and pregnancy are the themes for this instalment.

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[Darkangel Wagner]

The fourth in the Duplicity Trilogy is bringing out everyones secrets out. With that happening there may be a light at the end of the tunnel for Lily, Slash and Lazarus. as long as they survive.

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[Sherry Hays · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

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