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Translucent
Sometimes you reach a point where you just can’t take any more — a breaking point, some call it.
The day I watched my husband murder the woman who was pregnant with his child, my point didn’t just break, it exploded like a full magazine’s worth of hollow points firing through the barrel of a fully-automatic AK-47.
Literally.
I am no longer his American Princess, nor am I his slave.
Now, I’m a murderer in hiding. My name was Bryleigh Carter Oliveira, and that was my story.
Translucent is one woman's story of breaking free, starting over, and learning to trust again through willful submission.
The day I watched my husband murder the woman who was pregnant with his child, my point didn’t just break, it exploded like a full magazine’s worth of hollow points firing through the barrel of a fully-automatic AK-47.
Literally.
I am no longer his American Princess, nor am I his slave.
Now, I’m a murderer in hiding. My name was Bryleigh Carter Oliveira, and that was my story.
Translucent is one woman's story of breaking free, starting over, and learning to trust again through willful submission.
237 pages, Unknown Binding
First published June 21, 2014
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About the author
Erin Noelle
38 books2,562 followersErin Noelle is a Texas native, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and three fur babies. When she's not reading or writing romance novels, she enjoys winning at cards and board games, awkward people-watching in public places, and doing cartwheels at the most random times. She's usually barefoot, is never without a song in her head, and currently holds the title of World's Best Procrastinator.
Her titles published include the Book Boyfriend Series, Dusk 'Til Dawn Series, Luminous Duet, Fire on the Mountain series, and numerous standalone books that range from New Adult to Contemporary romance. Her books have been a part of the USA Today Bestselling list as well as the Amazon and Barnes & Noble overall Top 100. You can follow her on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/erin.noelle.98, her blog @ www.erinnoelleauthor.com, on Twitter @authorenoelle, and on Instagram @erinnoelleauthor.
Her titles published include the Book Boyfriend Series, Dusk 'Til Dawn Series, Luminous Duet, Fire on the Mountain series, and numerous standalone books that range from New Adult to Contemporary romance. Her books have been a part of the USA Today Bestselling list as well as the Amazon and Barnes & Noble overall Top 100. You can follow her on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/erin.noelle.98, her blog @ www.erinnoelleauthor.com, on Twitter @authorenoelle, and on Instagram @erinnoelleauthor.
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May 14, 2015
4 deliciously slow burning STARS
Translucent was not at all what I expected and I liked it even more because of that. It is a dark read as well as a sweet as sugar romance novel and that's just not what I was counting on when I started reading. I sure as hell didn't expect to like such a thing. But there you have it.
This book is basically the definition of slow burn and if that doesn't float your boat you might be better off reading something else, but for me strangely enough it was just what I needed.
It's a common story; a naïve seventeen year old girl falls for the wrong man and finds out far too late in how much trouble she is and what kind of fate she has brought upon everyone she loves.
After enduring far too much for her young age Bryleigh breaks and sees only one way out. Kill her husband - the Italian mobster.
Fun times!
Now that is where I thought the book would turn into a bloody revenge story, mixed in with some kink...and it really isn't. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Bryleigh Carter Oliveira killed her husband and in order to survive the wrath of his family she has to go into hiding and become a different person...namely Blake Martin.
Thank god the bastard was a wanted man and some people in law enforcement wanted him gone or she would have been in even more trouble. Just sayin'.
The story follows 22 year old Blake struggling and adjusting into her new life in witness protection, a new city, a new job, a new man and gives us small glimpses into her past with flashbacks.
Now her new job is interesting. She has no qualifications or experience, but she is hired (with some help from the law I would guess) in a graphic design firm in the marketing department (I wonder why I even study...). Anyway, her first client turned out to be the obligatory love interest.
Oh, I love romance novels.
Madden Decker is the 34 year old CEO of the Decker Enterprises a family firm that trades in security something...or another and they want to expand into video gaming. Yeah, I didn't get that part either. :D
But the important part is that in a pitch meeting for this new endeavour Madden can't keep his eyes off the obviously shy and probably submissive Blake, and right off the bat asks her out. Well, he doesn't so much ask as he tells her that he will take her out for dinner. Gotta love a domineering alpha, right?
I have to confess, I love Blake and Madden together. As mentioned above, this book is a slow burner, but when it does catch fire it lights up the whole house.
Madden is sweet and caring man under all the alpha-ness and he has the patience of a saint. Blake has, and this is quite obvious from the beginning, huge issues with her past and has even bigger problems with handling those past nightmares. But Mr. Decker just goes with it. *sighs*
Question is, can he help Blake deal with her issues and what happens if/when her past catches up to them?
Translucent is written in 1st person narrative, from both Blake's and Madden's POV and it helps a lot in understanding both characters and gives the complex relationship a good foundation.
This book is also described as a bdsm novel. Now, if you want to call it that...it's vanilla-bdsm from top to bottom. Yes, there is some 'Sir' calling and even blindfolds, but nowhere near a real kinky situation. I hope it gets a bit more risqué within the next book(s?), but for now, it's not much. But that's not to say this isn't insanely hot.
The flashbacks are why I also put this book on my dark-read shelf and let me tell you, they are dark. Sometimes even overly so. I'm not sure if the story needed such descriptive scenes, but what can you do?
To finish this off, I'm pissed as hell about the cliffy. Damn you, Ms. Noelle. And stopping at 92%...not cool. Is it fall yet?
BR with the Canaries
Translucent was not at all what I expected and I liked it even more because of that. It is a dark read as well as a sweet as sugar romance novel and that's just not what I was counting on when I started reading. I sure as hell didn't expect to like such a thing. But there you have it.
“If you can find it in yourself to allot me the tiniest sliver of faith, I will do everything in my power to help you break free from these demons holding you hostage. I want you to willingly turn it all over to me- your pleasure and your pain.”
This book is basically the definition of slow burn and if that doesn't float your boat you might be better off reading something else, but for me strangely enough it was just what I needed.
It's a common story; a naïve seventeen year old girl falls for the wrong man and finds out far too late in how much trouble she is and what kind of fate she has brought upon everyone she loves.
After enduring far too much for her young age Bryleigh breaks and sees only one way out. Kill her husband - the Italian mobster.
Fun times!
Now that is where I thought the book would turn into a bloody revenge story, mixed in with some kink...and it really isn't. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
“Sometimes you reach a point where you just can’t take any more — a breaking point, some call it.”
Bryleigh Carter Oliveira killed her husband and in order to survive the wrath of his family she has to go into hiding and become a different person...namely Blake Martin.
Thank god the bastard was a wanted man and some people in law enforcement wanted him gone or she would have been in even more trouble. Just sayin'.
The story follows 22 year old Blake struggling and adjusting into her new life in witness protection, a new city, a new job, a new man and gives us small glimpses into her past with flashbacks.
Now her new job is interesting. She has no qualifications or experience, but she is hired (with some help from the law I would guess) in a graphic design firm in the marketing department (I wonder why I even study...). Anyway, her first client turned out to be the obligatory love interest.
Oh, I love romance novels.
Madden Decker is the 34 year old CEO of the Decker Enterprises a family firm that trades in security something...or another and they want to expand into video gaming. Yeah, I didn't get that part either. :D
But the important part is that in a pitch meeting for this new endeavour Madden can't keep his eyes off the obviously shy and probably submissive Blake, and right off the bat asks her out. Well, he doesn't so much ask as he tells her that he will take her out for dinner. Gotta love a domineering alpha, right?
”Something tells me I'm biting off more than I can chew with her, that I'm not strong enough to help her through whatever it is that terrorizes her, but for some reason, I can't walk away.”
I have to confess, I love Blake and Madden together. As mentioned above, this book is a slow burner, but when it does catch fire it lights up the whole house.
Madden is sweet and caring man under all the alpha-ness and he has the patience of a saint. Blake has, and this is quite obvious from the beginning, huge issues with her past and has even bigger problems with handling those past nightmares. But Mr. Decker just goes with it. *sighs*
Question is, can he help Blake deal with her issues and what happens if/when her past catches up to them?
Translucent is written in 1st person narrative, from both Blake's and Madden's POV and it helps a lot in understanding both characters and gives the complex relationship a good foundation.
This book is also described as a bdsm novel. Now, if you want to call it that...it's vanilla-bdsm from top to bottom. Yes, there is some 'Sir' calling and even blindfolds, but nowhere near a real kinky situation. I hope it gets a bit more risqué within the next book(s?), but for now, it's not much. But that's not to say this isn't insanely hot.
The flashbacks are why I also put this book on my dark-read shelf and let me tell you, they are dark. Sometimes even overly so. I'm not sure if the story needed such descriptive scenes, but what can you do?
To finish this off, I'm pissed as hell about the cliffy. Damn you, Ms. Noelle. And stopping at 92%...not cool. Is it fall yet?
BR with the Canaries
August 14, 2014
3.5 STARS
This was my first book by Erin Noelle and she did >an excellent job of depicting the brutal realities of one recovering/escaping from severe emotional and physical abuse. This story was very graphic about the abuse at the hands of a violent criminal and while Blake certainly has her issues and weaknesses, I could not help but like her. I totally understood and felt for her and while, at times destructive, understood her coping mechanisms to deal with the devastating horrors she endured and what pushed her to her breaking point.
Her relationship with Madden was what I expected but also kept me intrigued as to where it was going to go. Their chemistry was rockin' and the sex was HOT.
Of course, this book ended on a cliff hanger and I am hooked enough to want to find out where Ms. Noelle is going to take this.
This was a BR with the fabulous Canaries!
This was my first book by Erin Noelle and she did >an excellent job of depicting the brutal realities of one recovering/escaping from severe emotional and physical abuse. This story was very graphic about the abuse at the hands of a violent criminal and while Blake certainly has her issues and weaknesses, I could not help but like her. I totally understood and felt for her and while, at times destructive, understood her coping mechanisms to deal with the devastating horrors she endured and what pushed her to her breaking point.
Her relationship with Madden was what I expected but also kept me intrigued as to where it was going to go. Their chemistry was rockin' and the sex was HOT.
Of course, this book ended on a cliff hanger and I am hooked enough to want to find out where Ms. Noelle is going to take this.
This was a BR with the fabulous Canaries!
June 23, 2014
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This has a really intriguing synopsis, when I stumbled across it I knew I had to read it. Right away I could tell this would be an intense story and it definitely lived up to that expectation.
At seventeen, a naïve Bryleigh was swept off her feet by an older, charismatic, powerful man. Being young and innocent, she thought he was perfect and rushed into a very serious, very adult relationship with him right away. Not long into their marriage she discovers he is not who he seems and once its out in the open, things couldn’t get worse for Bryleigh. Her husband, Ishmael is a sick, sick man – some of the things he does in front of her and makes her do are truly revolting and hard to stomach. After one especially horrible act, she knows she can’t take it anymore and does the only thing she can, she kills the bastard.
At the beginning of the book, we’re briefly introduced to Bryleigh’s horrible situation with her husband but within a few pages things quickly shift to her new life. Now twenty-two, living as Blake Martin in witness protection, she’s trying live a normal life, working and just being a regular person. Within the first few weeks at her new job, her company is hired to consult for Decker Enterprises, where she meets the enigmatic Madden Decker, CEO.
Madden is intense, he commands attention and knows what he wants. After their introduction at a work presentation, Madden starts pursuing Blake rather quickly. Honestly, I didn’t really like the insta-lusting going on between them at first. Madden wants her so badly and Blake is completely confused – as was I. He knows she has a rough past, but her timid nature draws him in and once he sees there’s more to her he’s even more intense about proving to her that they should be together. I decided to go with the flow and just see how things go with them, not overthink it too much and I’m so glad I did.
Blake has some very traumatic events in her past, as I said, her husband was a total psycho. Even though he’s dead, she may not be in the clear from his family and not only that but she’s haunted with night terrors and violent spells triggered by flashbacks. Her episodes are super intense, often physically doing harm to herself without her even being conscious for it. They really kind of broke my heart and that’s what made me finally get on board with Madden and Blake as a couple. Madden is so convincing and genuine in his feelings for her and his need to help her overcome her past. I really came to respect how he cared for her and the way everything plays out. He's incredibly patient with her, doesn't force her to share her past with him, and just supports her 100%, although at times he's a bit alpha about it (which I kinda loved).
Erin Noelle did an excellent job of depicting the dark past of a troubled woman through vivid flashbacks and with such great emotion. Even though Blake is in a weakened state many times throughout the story, she’s such a likeable character and her strength through it all still shined through. I loved the overall feel whenever Blake and Madden were interacting and wow… there are some really well done sex scenes. Unique, descriptive, hot, hot hot, these two definitely had some off the charts chemistry.
After the ending of this, which had me madly flipping pages to make sure I was really reading “The End” and not hallucinating, I am dying for the next book!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
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This has a really intriguing synopsis, when I stumbled across it I knew I had to read it. Right away I could tell this would be an intense story and it definitely lived up to that expectation.
At seventeen, a naïve Bryleigh was swept off her feet by an older, charismatic, powerful man. Being young and innocent, she thought he was perfect and rushed into a very serious, very adult relationship with him right away. Not long into their marriage she discovers he is not who he seems and once its out in the open, things couldn’t get worse for Bryleigh. Her husband, Ishmael is a sick, sick man – some of the things he does in front of her and makes her do are truly revolting and hard to stomach. After one especially horrible act, she knows she can’t take it anymore and does the only thing she can, she kills the bastard.
At the beginning of the book, we’re briefly introduced to Bryleigh’s horrible situation with her husband but within a few pages things quickly shift to her new life. Now twenty-two, living as Blake Martin in witness protection, she’s trying live a normal life, working and just being a regular person. Within the first few weeks at her new job, her company is hired to consult for Decker Enterprises, where she meets the enigmatic Madden Decker, CEO.
Madden is intense, he commands attention and knows what he wants. After their introduction at a work presentation, Madden starts pursuing Blake rather quickly. Honestly, I didn’t really like the insta-lusting going on between them at first. Madden wants her so badly and Blake is completely confused – as was I. He knows she has a rough past, but her timid nature draws him in and once he sees there’s more to her he’s even more intense about proving to her that they should be together. I decided to go with the flow and just see how things go with them, not overthink it too much and I’m so glad I did.
“If you can fins it in yourself to allot me the tiniest sliver of faith, I will do everything in my power to help you break free from these demons holding you hostage.”
Blake has some very traumatic events in her past, as I said, her husband was a total psycho. Even though he’s dead, she may not be in the clear from his family and not only that but she’s haunted with night terrors and violent spells triggered by flashbacks. Her episodes are super intense, often physically doing harm to herself without her even being conscious for it. They really kind of broke my heart and that’s what made me finally get on board with Madden and Blake as a couple. Madden is so convincing and genuine in his feelings for her and his need to help her overcome her past. I really came to respect how he cared for her and the way everything plays out. He's incredibly patient with her, doesn't force her to share her past with him, and just supports her 100%, although at times he's a bit alpha about it (which I kinda loved).
“He made me forget everything and every else in the world, past and present, and nothing mattered except him and me… nothing but us.”
Erin Noelle did an excellent job of depicting the dark past of a troubled woman through vivid flashbacks and with such great emotion. Even though Blake is in a weakened state many times throughout the story, she’s such a likeable character and her strength through it all still shined through. I loved the overall feel whenever Blake and Madden were interacting and wow… there are some really well done sex scenes. Unique, descriptive, hot, hot hot, these two definitely had some off the charts chemistry.
After the ending of this, which had me madly flipping pages to make sure I was really reading “The End” and not hallucinating, I am dying for the next book!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
See this review & others at No BS Book Reviews.
Also 'like' us on Facebook. ♥
June 20, 2014
Well ... what can you say about this book ... WOWZA ... that about sums it up.
This story ... I'm just over here like .. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?!?! This poor girl lived a terrifying life with a monster ... a real life, lives under your bed and haunts your worst nightmares, M.O.N.S.T.E.R. After finding a way out, she starts a new life. Well, as new as it can be when you're technically on the run from the worst of the worst.
I was feeling all scared for this girl until she meets Madden Decker .. and let me tell you girls ... y'all though CG was hot .... YOU ARE WRONG .... MADDEN TAKES THE CAKE
I'd like to be HIS .. yep .. I belong to Madden ... forever .. and a day.
Sexy hot dom style man and broken and battered girl ... THIS BOOK WINS!!!!
I'm not going to get into a lot here because ... you need to go in BLIND. This book is mysterious, sexy, HOTTTTTTTT, edge of your seat and unputdownable.
When this sucker goes live .... BUY IT and THANK ME.
You're welcome!!!
This story ... I'm just over here like .. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?!?! This poor girl lived a terrifying life with a monster ... a real life, lives under your bed and haunts your worst nightmares, M.O.N.S.T.E.R. After finding a way out, she starts a new life. Well, as new as it can be when you're technically on the run from the worst of the worst.
I was feeling all scared for this girl until she meets Madden Decker .. and let me tell you girls ... y'all though CG was hot .... YOU ARE WRONG .... MADDEN TAKES THE CAKE
I'd like to be HIS .. yep .. I belong to Madden ... forever .. and a day.
Sexy hot dom style man and broken and battered girl ... THIS BOOK WINS!!!!
I'm not going to get into a lot here because ... you need to go in BLIND. This book is mysterious, sexy, HOTTTTTTTT, edge of your seat and unputdownable.
When this sucker goes live .... BUY IT and THANK ME.
You're welcome!!!
October 18, 2014
3.5 ★
Reading the blurb, I guess what I read was not what I was expecting, which ended up being a good thing. I was expecting to be fully immersed in Bryleigh/Blake's horrific past, but I wasn't and all the gladder for that. Because judging from her "episodes", which is how her past unfolds, I'm glad I was getting only a glimpse of her past in small doses. It was just violent and harsh. And to put such a young heroine thru that? Just really horrible...
Which then makes the unfolding of the H&h's love story tender and heartwarming, I thought, especially under the context of a D/S relationship.
There were things that niggled at me a little, like some of the cheesy lines and the almost-formulaic feel at times, but Ms. Noelle did hook me in with the story. This being the first of a series, the relationship has just started building up, it kinda gives you an idea where the future conflicts will arise from, and it does end on a cliffie. Definitely looking forward to the rest of it, for sure!
*BR with CD Canaries*
Reading the blurb, I guess what I read was not what I was expecting, which ended up being a good thing. I was expecting to be fully immersed in Bryleigh/Blake's horrific past, but I wasn't and all the gladder for that. Because judging from her "episodes", which is how her past unfolds, I'm glad I was getting only a glimpse of her past in small doses. It was just violent and harsh. And to put such a young heroine thru that? Just really horrible...
Which then makes the unfolding of the H&h's love story tender and heartwarming, I thought, especially under the context of a D/S relationship.
There were things that niggled at me a little, like some of the cheesy lines and the almost-formulaic feel at times, but Ms. Noelle did hook me in with the story. This being the first of a series, the relationship has just started building up, it kinda gives you an idea where the future conflicts will arise from, and it does end on a cliffie. Definitely looking forward to the rest of it, for sure!
*BR with CD Canaries*
June 4, 2014
Dark and disturbing yet passionate and sexy---Erin Noelle delivers a hot romance with incredible depth. I can't wait to read the next book in the series!!! Hurry up, Erin!!!!! ;)
August 16, 2014
3 Kinda Disappointed Stars
This was a big MEH for me. It read like the characters were on meth and every chapter was so spazzy--like the author needed to rush through this book to get to the second. There was absolutely NO cliffhanger for me as I KNEW that was going to happen. And Madden was like this inverse of Ish personality-wise. His temper flared easily, he was extremely possessive and he had a huge sexual appetite. Hell, she'd have been better off with Greg.
Now, the flashbacks were well written. They were enough to fuck a person up for life. Only Blake waffled between being majorly messed up and then absolutely fine, kicking her up as she ran through the sandy beach, and being chased and tickled. I'd be clawing at the walls and screaming if a man approached me, HOT as sin or not. I loved the idea if the book, I just think other writers have handled the stress of surviving a horrifying time like that and making it out okay on the other side.
Oh, and wouldn't the people,who helped place her vet her new beau very carefully? I was very confused by that.
June 26, 2014
This story was so good. Kind of unputdownable. A bit of horror, drama and angst.
It starts with Bryleigh killing her husband. He was a bastard son of a cartel boss. No need to say that she needs to disappear after that. So, she goes under witness protection getting a new identity and life.
In her new life she struggles to cope with the episodes and flashbacks of all horror she had been through and is at this point where we get to know her past.
She meets the hero, a very protective 35 years old guy (she is only 22) and so far so good. Until the "you call me Sir in the bedroom". I just feel so disappointed :(
Are all the books like this now?
It would be a 5 stars book for me IF wasn't for that.
Nevertheless, I will be waiting anxious for book#2 because even felling a bit disappointed with the "Sir" thingy I enjoyed this story A LOT.
Warning: a massive cliffhanger.
It starts with Bryleigh killing her husband. He was a bastard son of a cartel boss. No need to say that she needs to disappear after that. So, she goes under witness protection getting a new identity and life.
In her new life she struggles to cope with the episodes and flashbacks of all horror she had been through and is at this point where we get to know her past.
She meets the hero, a very protective 35 years old guy (she is only 22) and so far so good. Until the "you call me Sir in the bedroom". I just feel so disappointed :(
Are all the books like this now?
It would be a 5 stars book for me IF wasn't for that.
Nevertheless, I will be waiting anxious for book#2 because even felling a bit disappointed with the "Sir" thingy I enjoyed this story A LOT.
Warning: a massive cliffhanger.
August 14, 2014
3.5 Stars
Overall the story was good. I enjoyed it but didn't love it. Though the story flowed and her writing Drew me in. Madden?? Love him. Gosh though you wonder why he wants to even get involved with Blake?? Lol. Blake is a sweet girl who experienced much too much at such an early age. Gosh those flasbacks?? Ish is one crazy motherfucker who is very brutal and just plain nuts. I must say if you are squeamish than these scenes will bother you. It did make me realize just how fucked up she was. I'm rooting for this girl, cause she deserves an HEA so I will defiantly continue with this story..........somehow I feel Emerson is involved with that ending!! ........she's a witch!!! It ended kind of suddenly so I was a little like ....uhm , what just happened???? But as I said I will defiantly read the next one. Very enjoyable book!!
Overall the story was good. I enjoyed it but didn't love it. Though the story flowed and her writing Drew me in. Madden?? Love him. Gosh though you wonder why he wants to even get involved with Blake?? Lol. Blake is a sweet girl who experienced much too much at such an early age. Gosh those flasbacks?? Ish is one crazy motherfucker who is very brutal and just plain nuts. I must say if you are squeamish than these scenes will bother you. It did make me realize just how fucked up she was. I'm rooting for this girl, cause she deserves an HEA so I will defiantly continue with this story..........somehow I feel Emerson is involved with that ending!! ........she's a witch!!! It ended kind of suddenly so I was a little like ....uhm , what just happened???? But as I said I will defiantly read the next one. Very enjoyable book!!
June 23, 2014
I was hooked on this book from the blurb! I was so tied up
in it I didn’t want to put it down!
Bryleigh Carterd was seventeen when she met the devil
himself Ismael. Bryleigh thought she found the love her life so young and was
ready to marry him. Just a week before their wedding EVERYTHING changed. Little
did she know that her husband had a secret life in the Italian Mafia. One day
she witnessed something so horrific and that was the turning point of her life.
“Start Over. Forget about everyone you care about and everything that’s
happened in the past. It’s your only chance to live.”
Several years later Bryleigh is in the witness protection
program and is now Blake Martin. She is trying to start over and live a happy life.
But with all the hell and demons from her pass, it’s by far not easy! She is in
a new place and starting a new job. When she lands a big project with Decker
Enterprises, Blake meets the CEO Madden Decker. Madden is instantly attracted
to Blake and he doesn’t hesitate to ask her out. Blake is thrown through a loop
and not sure how to respond to Madden. She doesn’t trust anybody and she is so
broken and has so many issues going on, but Madden ends up getting her to agree
to dinner.
I need to take a moment and gush over Madden Decker! OMG!! I
am not afraid to admit it, but I’m absolutely in LOVE him!! He is so sweet,
caring, and attentive when it comes to Blake.
He is also sexy, dirty and can be
a little dominant in the bedroom, but no complaints here! ;)
He is definitely
on my top favorite Book Boyfriend list!!
Blake is so shocked
how Madden responds to her. He is wanting to get know her more and wants to
help her and protect her. He knows she harbors a dark past but he doesn’t push
her.
“If you can find it in yourself to allot me the tiniest sliver of
faith, I will do everything in my power to help you break free from these
demons holding you hostage. I want you to willingly turn it all over to me-
your pleasure and your pain.”
He does exactly what he said he would. He fights and helps
her so much! You heart will just swoon over what lengths he goes for her.
Madden has introduced Blake to a life of freedom and happiness.
You can’t help
but be so happy for them! As I was getting towards the end I knew there had to
be some bad coming soon but I was not expecting it to end like that!
AHHHHHH!!!!
I need the next book like NOW!!!
This story was amazing! It was so raw and heartbreaking and
was dark in some areas, but then there was the beautiful love story that
transpired before your eyes. It’s also a story of surviving and finding love
and happiness again! It was EPIC! I must say your heart will break in two when
you see what Blake went through with her ex-husband. You will cringe and cry
and think OMG! There are a lot of WTF moments!
I highly recommend this book! Mrs. Noelle did a phenomenal
job with story and she leaves you wanting more!
July 22, 2014
I liked it. I have fallen head over heals with the author. This is my fifth book of hers.
This has an ending that makes you want to read the second book. I hope I don't miss it as there's not another book listed.
This has an ending that makes you want to read the second book. I hope I don't miss it as there's not another book listed.
September 14, 2014
HOLY MONKEY BALLS FLIPPIN SHIT HEAD MOTHER TRUCKER WHAT A BOOK! Okay okay okay okay..Listen up very carefully. I could go on and on and on and on about how wonderful Translucent was but I can’t because I don’t want to give anything away. I want you to experience it for yourself for the very first time without any knowledge of it from me. To be honest I read so much I don’t even read blurbs anymore so I didn’t even know what Translucent was about, all I knew was I have heard great things about Erin’s previous works and the cover was smoking hot so I was like okay Translucent is going to be my very first Erin read and holy shit what a way to start off – she literally blew my flippin mind apart and than put it back together. After killing his husband, in which I think she was way to easy on him. Personally for me I would have shot him but not killed him right away than cut off his pecker and fed it to me than killed him - but hey that is me. But anyway got sidetracked now back to the review. So after killing her husband she is now on the run and has a new life and this is where the story begins.
“Start over. Forget about everyone you care about and everything that’s happened in the past. It’s your only chance to stay alive.”
Blake blew me away from her dark and disturbing past to her strength and will to survive. She is true survivor who will do whatever it takes to make sure she is safe and from her past, living in hiding and watching her every move is the only way she knows how to survive.
That is all I can say about Blake because I don’t want to give anything away but you will fall in love with her strength and determination. For someone so young she had no choice but to grow up fast with the cards that life dealt her and my heart broke for her over and over again during the read. She challenged me to not break down and cry for everything she had been through and everything she goes through daily just to stay alive.
Okay now moving on to a man that literally made gave me the need to just remove the panties all together, Madden. Holy shit on a stick he is every woman’s wet dream and than some. From the moment Madden met Blake he knew she was different and for the first time in a long time left him wanting more than just sex. The mystery behind her and her past pulled him into her and left he knowing he had to find out more that was Blake. He wanted her and wanted her badly and knew he had to do everything slow and steady.
She can’t let her guard down, ever. Constantly looking over her shoulders she questions everything including Madden’s perusal. She quickly finds herself revealing more and more to Madden but never telling him her deepest and darkness secrets. The secrets that sometimes haunt her dreams and leave her immobile. The past that will always haunt her and have her questioning everything and everyone.
You know what they say sometimes your past will eventually catch up with you? Well, if that is true for Blake that means instant death and death for the ones that mean something to her. Can Blake finally let go and bury her past once and for all and have a future with Madden or will her past catch her and end everything leaving her basically Translucent?
Oh Erin Erin Erin, I love you but oh shit what have you done to me? Translucent was a page-turner for me. Blake broke my heart and Madden melted my panties. The storyline was genius and the delivery was flawless. Some flashbacks of the past literally were hard for me to read because the writing and descriptions were very detailed but they were executed perfectly. There were many what the hell just happened moments and what the hell is going to happen moments. The end gutted me leaving me craving and needing more. Not wanting – there is a HUGE difference between need and want. Nope I need more like yesterday Erin so I hope you are busy in your writing cave to bring us more. Brilliant! One of my favorite top reads in 2014!
“Start over. Forget about everyone you care about and everything that’s happened in the past. It’s your only chance to stay alive.”
Blake blew me away from her dark and disturbing past to her strength and will to survive. She is true survivor who will do whatever it takes to make sure she is safe and from her past, living in hiding and watching her every move is the only way she knows how to survive.
That is all I can say about Blake because I don’t want to give anything away but you will fall in love with her strength and determination. For someone so young she had no choice but to grow up fast with the cards that life dealt her and my heart broke for her over and over again during the read. She challenged me to not break down and cry for everything she had been through and everything she goes through daily just to stay alive.
Okay now moving on to a man that literally made gave me the need to just remove the panties all together, Madden. Holy shit on a stick he is every woman’s wet dream and than some. From the moment Madden met Blake he knew she was different and for the first time in a long time left him wanting more than just sex. The mystery behind her and her past pulled him into her and left he knowing he had to find out more that was Blake. He wanted her and wanted her badly and knew he had to do everything slow and steady.
She can’t let her guard down, ever. Constantly looking over her shoulders she questions everything including Madden’s perusal. She quickly finds herself revealing more and more to Madden but never telling him her deepest and darkness secrets. The secrets that sometimes haunt her dreams and leave her immobile. The past that will always haunt her and have her questioning everything and everyone.
You know what they say sometimes your past will eventually catch up with you? Well, if that is true for Blake that means instant death and death for the ones that mean something to her. Can Blake finally let go and bury her past once and for all and have a future with Madden or will her past catch her and end everything leaving her basically Translucent?
Oh Erin Erin Erin, I love you but oh shit what have you done to me? Translucent was a page-turner for me. Blake broke my heart and Madden melted my panties. The storyline was genius and the delivery was flawless. Some flashbacks of the past literally were hard for me to read because the writing and descriptions were very detailed but they were executed perfectly. There were many what the hell just happened moments and what the hell is going to happen moments. The end gutted me leaving me craving and needing more. Not wanting – there is a HUGE difference between need and want. Nope I need more like yesterday Erin so I hope you are busy in your writing cave to bring us more. Brilliant! One of my favorite top reads in 2014!
June 22, 2014
5 BRILLIANT STARS!
EPIC. BRILLIANT. GRITTY. REAL. RAW. SEXY. BEAUTIFUL. DARK. UGLY. SECRETS. LIES. YES SIR. CLIFFHANGER.
I don't think that words or stars can do this book justice. This book was brilliantly written by this author. It is a romance that has a dark twist to it that come with Bryleigh's flashbacks. I am not going to reveal any spoilers because this book is one that needs to be experienced. It spoke to me on so many levels but be warned... it does end on a cliffhanger. BUT if I could give this book 10 stars, I totally would!
Bryleigh is broken. She was in a loveless, abusive, demeaning, horrible relationship that she got out of the only way she could- by killing her husband. Now she is in witness protection and on the run. But still trying to pick up the pieces, Bryleigh moves to California and starts over. She has a new job. She has a new home. She has a new life. Just as she is starting to get the hang of things and adapt to her new life, in walks Madden.
Madden is the CEO of a company that has hired Bryleigh's company for consulation. The minute he sees Bryleigh he has to make her his. So he pursues her but little does he know how damaged or secretive Bryleigh is. He knows something horrible happened because of her harmful behavior to herself but he sees something in her that calls to him.
As Madden and Bryleigh embark on a relationship that is built on learning to trust and submit, you see Bryleigh begin to open up and blossom. But Bryleigh is keeping secrets from Madden and he knows it. But these secrets are deadly ones that Bryleigh may never be free of. And Madden is not without a past- his brother and his "friend". She is a serious piece of work. He is also a non-commitment guy but that totally changed with Bryleigh.
I loved this book. It was so beautifully written. Yes it has dark moments from her flashbacks (which are seriously disturbing) but this book is about Bryleigh and her learning to heal from the abuse and torment she suffered. I loved Madden and he has become a BBF of mine. He was so kind, patient, and totally there for Bryleigh though he has no clue what she has been through, only tiny snippets that she told him.
Now, that ending. WTF! It is a serious cliffhanger that is going to want to make you throw your kindle across the room and then stalk the author for any teasers, snippets, or a release date for book two. I don't know if this book is a 2 book series or a trilogy but what I do know is I need book 2 now!
ONE. CLICK. THIS. BOOK. TODAY.
You won't be disappointed. It is going to be the book of 2014... I just know it. It is one of those books that sticks with you LONG after it is over.
EPIC. BRILLIANT. GRITTY. REAL. RAW. SEXY. BEAUTIFUL. DARK. UGLY. SECRETS. LIES. YES SIR. CLIFFHANGER.
I don't think that words or stars can do this book justice. This book was brilliantly written by this author. It is a romance that has a dark twist to it that come with Bryleigh's flashbacks. I am not going to reveal any spoilers because this book is one that needs to be experienced. It spoke to me on so many levels but be warned... it does end on a cliffhanger. BUT if I could give this book 10 stars, I totally would!
Bryleigh is broken. She was in a loveless, abusive, demeaning, horrible relationship that she got out of the only way she could- by killing her husband. Now she is in witness protection and on the run. But still trying to pick up the pieces, Bryleigh moves to California and starts over. She has a new job. She has a new home. She has a new life. Just as she is starting to get the hang of things and adapt to her new life, in walks Madden.
Madden is the CEO of a company that has hired Bryleigh's company for consulation. The minute he sees Bryleigh he has to make her his. So he pursues her but little does he know how damaged or secretive Bryleigh is. He knows something horrible happened because of her harmful behavior to herself but he sees something in her that calls to him.
As Madden and Bryleigh embark on a relationship that is built on learning to trust and submit, you see Bryleigh begin to open up and blossom. But Bryleigh is keeping secrets from Madden and he knows it. But these secrets are deadly ones that Bryleigh may never be free of. And Madden is not without a past- his brother and his "friend". She is a serious piece of work. He is also a non-commitment guy but that totally changed with Bryleigh.
I loved this book. It was so beautifully written. Yes it has dark moments from her flashbacks (which are seriously disturbing) but this book is about Bryleigh and her learning to heal from the abuse and torment she suffered. I loved Madden and he has become a BBF of mine. He was so kind, patient, and totally there for Bryleigh though he has no clue what she has been through, only tiny snippets that she told him.
Now, that ending. WTF! It is a serious cliffhanger that is going to want to make you throw your kindle across the room and then stalk the author for any teasers, snippets, or a release date for book two. I don't know if this book is a 2 book series or a trilogy but what I do know is I need book 2 now!
ONE. CLICK. THIS. BOOK. TODAY.
You won't be disappointed. It is going to be the book of 2014... I just know it. It is one of those books that sticks with you LONG after it is over.
June 21, 2014
"Translucent is one woman's story of breaking free, starting over, and learning to trust again through willful submission." This is a great description of this book.
Bryleigh/Blake is now in witness protection with a fake identity and trying to rebuild some sort of an existence. The horrors her now dead ex-husband made her go through still haunts her. After intensive psychiatric help, she still succumbs to these horrible flashbacks and nightmares that paralyze her.
This is also the story of a man learning to trust and love again. Madden has been deeply hurt by the woman he was about to marry. Now some ten years later, his life is full of one-night-stands and no feelings, other than his deep love of his family - mother, father, and reprobate brother.
Blake and Madden meet and an explosion of chemistry happens. Taking it slow, they both agree to give this new feeling a chance to grow and what ensues is a sensual, loving courtship worthy of the best romantic novel.
The author has given us a story here full of turmoil and the horrors of a past that no young woman should ever have to experience. Well written, our story also gives us a haunting heroine who we love and cheer to fully heal and begin a new life. Be aware this is only book #1 in this series. The ending has a cliffhanger. Sometimes we cannot fully out run our past. Transparent (book #2) is due out this Fall.
Bryleigh/Blake is now in witness protection with a fake identity and trying to rebuild some sort of an existence. The horrors her now dead ex-husband made her go through still haunts her. After intensive psychiatric help, she still succumbs to these horrible flashbacks and nightmares that paralyze her.
This is also the story of a man learning to trust and love again. Madden has been deeply hurt by the woman he was about to marry. Now some ten years later, his life is full of one-night-stands and no feelings, other than his deep love of his family - mother, father, and reprobate brother.
Blake and Madden meet and an explosion of chemistry happens. Taking it slow, they both agree to give this new feeling a chance to grow and what ensues is a sensual, loving courtship worthy of the best romantic novel.
The author has given us a story here full of turmoil and the horrors of a past that no young woman should ever have to experience. Well written, our story also gives us a haunting heroine who we love and cheer to fully heal and begin a new life. Be aware this is only book #1 in this series. The ending has a cliffhanger. Sometimes we cannot fully out run our past. Transparent (book #2) is due out this Fall.
June 22, 2014
I won a ARC of Translucent, thank you to Erin Noelle for this.
Translucent is a. Very dark, sexy, twisted, disturbing, passionate story.....IF YOU FEEL YOU CAN HANDLE IT, THEN HOLD ON TIGHT!!
"Translucent is a one women's story of breaking free, starting over and learning to trust again through wilful submission" Erin Noelle
I couldn't describe this book any better than that one quote. Those few sentences from Erin is what will drag you in and keep you hooked right to the end.
Blake has had one hell of a life. Your heart will literally break for her right from the start. She's so damaged and scarred from her past experiences, it's so heartbreaking to read about.
Madden has been hurt previously too, but once him and Blake meet, it's fireworks all if the page and it's one hell of a ride.
A definite must read.
Translucent is a. Very dark, sexy, twisted, disturbing, passionate story.....IF YOU FEEL YOU CAN HANDLE IT, THEN HOLD ON TIGHT!!
"Translucent is a one women's story of breaking free, starting over and learning to trust again through wilful submission" Erin Noelle
I couldn't describe this book any better than that one quote. Those few sentences from Erin is what will drag you in and keep you hooked right to the end.
Blake has had one hell of a life. Your heart will literally break for her right from the start. She's so damaged and scarred from her past experiences, it's so heartbreaking to read about.
Madden has been hurt previously too, but once him and Blake meet, it's fireworks all if the page and it's one hell of a ride.
A definite must read.
June 22, 2014
Remarkably addictive and gripping story.
I seriously haven´t doubted a second that Erin Noelle would not write a captivating‚ compelling novel.
Dark and passionate.
Gritty and intense.
Raw and beautiful.
Angsty and emotional.
Mysterious and edgy.
Complex and intriguing.
One sexy and fabulously filthy dom.
One battered and broken girl.
Sizzling and sinfully sexy connection.
New beginning.
Translucent is an all-consuming roller coaster ride. It is an exquisitely delivered story that pulls you from the beginning and has you well and truly sucked in.
And the end… Holy hell cliffhanger!!! A major one. I am really hoping that the second one will be released sooner rather than later.
≧◔◡◔≦ 5 ✰ read ≧◉◡◉≦
>>>Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review<<<
I seriously haven´t doubted a second that Erin Noelle would not write a captivating‚ compelling novel.
Dark and passionate.
Gritty and intense.
Raw and beautiful.
Angsty and emotional.
Mysterious and edgy.
Complex and intriguing.
One sexy and fabulously filthy dom.
One battered and broken girl.
Sizzling and sinfully sexy connection.
New beginning.
Translucent is an all-consuming roller coaster ride. It is an exquisitely delivered story that pulls you from the beginning and has you well and truly sucked in.
And the end… Holy hell cliffhanger!!! A major one. I am really hoping that the second one will be released sooner rather than later.
≧◔◡◔≦ 5 ✰ read ≧◉◡◉≦
>>>Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review<<<
January 3, 2015
Loved it but DYING for the rest!! I need to know how it ends!!
June 22, 2014
Full review to come, but OMG this book was AMAZING!!!!
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August 5, 2016
Erin's best work yet! Make sure you add it.
August 12, 2014
Translucent (Luminous #1) by Erin Noelle
4 stars!!
translucent
adjective
1.
permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible:
This was the perfect title and summed up Blake/Bryleigh perfectly. This book starts with a bang, literally! Bryleigh lives in fear, married to an illegitimate son of a mob boss. Little did she know about her husband’s background before she got involved too deep. It soon became apparent that she had no means of escape either. She met him when she was a young and impressionable seventeen year old, he showered her with love and affection, made her feel special, gave her the life that she wanted and had dreamed about, but as we all know appearances are extremely deceptive. Her only means of escape was to take matters into her own hands. Now living under the witness protection scheme she is about to embark on a new life, a new identity and a new start, the trouble is the past always rears its ugly head, in Bryleigh/Blake’s case this is through debilitating flashbacks and nightmares, where she unwittingly inflicts physical damage upon herself. Can this new start really be the means to a new life or will the past forever interfere with her future and what will the repercussions be? Translucent – the “light” may pass through, but because Blake keeps those walls up and her past hidden, she is “diffused,” the real Blake is never clearly visible…that is maybe…until…Madden.
Madden Decker, CEO of a company that hires the company that Blake works for in a consultancy capacity. He has been scorned in love and vows never to go there again. A bit of a playboy, he goes from faceless woman to faceless woman and a few regular hook-ups in between, but all that changes when he first sets eyes on Blake. For the first time in years Madden is intrigued, he is drawn to Blake and he cannot understand it, yet he can’t help himself and when he wants something he fights for it. Madden knows that Blake has her secrets and her past to contend with, he sees it first hand, but he is so empathetic and so endearing, he just wants to help her. He wants to take it slow, build up her trust, he truly believes that he can be the man to make a difference and hopefully Blake can change the way he feels about relationships too.
This book is a voyage of discovery for both of them. Trying to move on from the past and living for the future. Trying to forget through the art of submission, allowing that act to take the pain away and letting you live in that moment. I must admit, for me this is where this went from a 5* book to a 4*, it seemed to go with the usual “Sir” and “Sweet Girl” and I must admit the terminology did begin to grate a bit, but in no way does this detract from a well thought out plot that kept me page turning from first to last page.
Is this relationship doomed though? Blake is inextricably tied to her past; she keeps this secret and only lets out little snippets to Madden. Can a relationship that is built on a foundation of secrets and omissions really stand the test of time? Madden vows to protect Blake at all costs, whether it be her night terrors or her past, but how can he do that when he has no idea what he is up against? All Madden knows is that Blake is it for him, he just now needs for her to realise it. As their relationship builds you can see the changes in Blake begin to take shape and this will keep you rooting for these two to succeed.
luminous
adjective
1.
radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.
A perfect description of Blake post Madden, you can see the dark lifting and her inner beauty and personality come shining through, a great name for this series.
This book will bring out a plethora of emotions, it is dark and angsty, yet powerful and passionate, it has the shock factor as well as the swoon factor, these all lead to a well-balanced book. I did become emotionally invested in Blake and Madden’s story and truly believe that these two were meant for each other. Madden was a beautiful character inside and out and you couldn’t help but love him. Blake was such a troubled soul, it was painful to read about what she had experienced in the past and you couldn’t help but wonder how she survived, but she is stronger than she gives herself credit for and with Madden onside I can’t wait to see her flourish.
This is a series and this is the first book, yes it does end when you don’t want it to, but it leaves you anxiously awaiting more. This is a new side to Erin Noelle and I think that she managed to evoke the right emotions at the right time. She kept the suspenseful plot going throughout the book and through dual point of views you could grasp a better understanding of both characters thoughts and feelings. This enables a great character connection and as I said will be a book you will not want to put down. Fab read and I am now on tenterhooks waiting for book 2.
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4 stars!!
“Start over. Forget about everyone you care about and everything that’s happened in the past. It’s your only chance to stay alive.”
translucent
adjective
1.
permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible:
This was the perfect title and summed up Blake/Bryleigh perfectly. This book starts with a bang, literally! Bryleigh lives in fear, married to an illegitimate son of a mob boss. Little did she know about her husband’s background before she got involved too deep. It soon became apparent that she had no means of escape either. She met him when she was a young and impressionable seventeen year old, he showered her with love and affection, made her feel special, gave her the life that she wanted and had dreamed about, but as we all know appearances are extremely deceptive. Her only means of escape was to take matters into her own hands. Now living under the witness protection scheme she is about to embark on a new life, a new identity and a new start, the trouble is the past always rears its ugly head, in Bryleigh/Blake’s case this is through debilitating flashbacks and nightmares, where she unwittingly inflicts physical damage upon herself. Can this new start really be the means to a new life or will the past forever interfere with her future and what will the repercussions be? Translucent – the “light” may pass through, but because Blake keeps those walls up and her past hidden, she is “diffused,” the real Blake is never clearly visible…that is maybe…until…Madden.
Madden Decker, CEO of a company that hires the company that Blake works for in a consultancy capacity. He has been scorned in love and vows never to go there again. A bit of a playboy, he goes from faceless woman to faceless woman and a few regular hook-ups in between, but all that changes when he first sets eyes on Blake. For the first time in years Madden is intrigued, he is drawn to Blake and he cannot understand it, yet he can’t help himself and when he wants something he fights for it. Madden knows that Blake has her secrets and her past to contend with, he sees it first hand, but he is so empathetic and so endearing, he just wants to help her. He wants to take it slow, build up her trust, he truly believes that he can be the man to make a difference and hopefully Blake can change the way he feels about relationships too.
“When this happens between us—and it is inevitably going to happen— I want you to be one-hundred-and-ten percent definite about it… about me. I will prove my trustworthiness to you, no matter what it takes, and once you surrender, I will take care of you completely. I want you to be mine, but for now, slow and steady, sweet girl.”
This book is a voyage of discovery for both of them. Trying to move on from the past and living for the future. Trying to forget through the art of submission, allowing that act to take the pain away and letting you live in that moment. I must admit, for me this is where this went from a 5* book to a 4*, it seemed to go with the usual “Sir” and “Sweet Girl” and I must admit the terminology did begin to grate a bit, but in no way does this detract from a well thought out plot that kept me page turning from first to last page.
Is this relationship doomed though? Blake is inextricably tied to her past; she keeps this secret and only lets out little snippets to Madden. Can a relationship that is built on a foundation of secrets and omissions really stand the test of time? Madden vows to protect Blake at all costs, whether it be her night terrors or her past, but how can he do that when he has no idea what he is up against? All Madden knows is that Blake is it for him, he just now needs for her to realise it. As their relationship builds you can see the changes in Blake begin to take shape and this will keep you rooting for these two to succeed.
“Anything I truly want is worth fighting for, and more than anything, I want you.”
luminous
adjective
1.
radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.
A perfect description of Blake post Madden, you can see the dark lifting and her inner beauty and personality come shining through, a great name for this series.
“Since I’ve met you, you’ve had this impervious shield wrapped tightly around you, and though I don’t know who or what caused you to hide behind it, I understand it’s for your self-preservation and protection. However, tonight, I feel like I’ve finally cracked through the density of the darkness, even if it’s just a little bit, and I’m not ready to let go of that quite yet."
This book will bring out a plethora of emotions, it is dark and angsty, yet powerful and passionate, it has the shock factor as well as the swoon factor, these all lead to a well-balanced book. I did become emotionally invested in Blake and Madden’s story and truly believe that these two were meant for each other. Madden was a beautiful character inside and out and you couldn’t help but love him. Blake was such a troubled soul, it was painful to read about what she had experienced in the past and you couldn’t help but wonder how she survived, but she is stronger than she gives herself credit for and with Madden onside I can’t wait to see her flourish.
“He kept me blind, he kept me bound, and in doing so, he set me free. Free to feel. Free to not think. Free to just be. He made me forget everything and everyone else in the world, past and present, and nothing mattered except him and me… nothing but us.”
This is a series and this is the first book, yes it does end when you don’t want it to, but it leaves you anxiously awaiting more. This is a new side to Erin Noelle and I think that she managed to evoke the right emotions at the right time. She kept the suspenseful plot going throughout the book and through dual point of views you could grasp a better understanding of both characters thoughts and feelings. This enables a great character connection and as I said will be a book you will not want to put down. Fab read and I am now on tenterhooks waiting for book 2.
“We are all a product of our past, but you don’t have to be its prisoner. It’s a conscious choice you make for yourself.”
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June 22, 2014
Translucent ~ permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible
This definition describes Bryleigh/Blake, the heroine in Erin Noelle’s latest story, perfectly. At twenty two years old, she has witnessed and suffered from more death and devastation than anyone should. Her desire to please and feel loved has left her broken and battered. She’s had to pay the ultimate price for her choices, and now, as she starts over, she doesn’t allow anyone to fully see who she is. She only allows them in so far and then she closes herself off, fearful for what could happen to not only herself but to anyone she becomes attached to in any significant way. Blake may have a new life, but her past always follows her, reminding her of all that she has lost and endured. She’s a prisoner to her memories; her demons hold her hostage and force her to live a life devoid of pleasure.
But then Madden Decker enters Blake’s life and offers to set her free.
Madden has his own past that haunts him, but he sees something in Blake that captivates him. After being betrayed by a woman who was supposed to love him, he closed himself off to all emotions and lived a life filled with work and release only, but that all changes when he meets Blake. He knows she has secrets and nightmares that rule her life, but he offers her a way to break free from her pain; a way to experience absolute pleasure as long as she willingly submits herself to him. Madden understands the fragile woman that Blake is, and it doesn’t scare him away; it actually solidifies their need for one another.
But how does someone so chained to the memories of her past offer herself up to another man when the first one nearly destroyed her, and how does a man vow to protect her with everything that he is when he really doesn’t know what he’s up against? These questions aren’t easily answered, but Erin Noelle takes readers on Blake and Madden’s journey of passion, dominance, and self discovery in order to illustrate what it will take for them to break free from their pasts and be together as their complete selves.
Translucent brings out a multitude of contradictory emotions. On one hand, it’s a dark and disturbing read that makes readers question the characters’ sanity. Blake’s flashbacks are absolutely atrocious; they will make readers wonder how anyone can survive the types of things she witnessed and endured. Erin Noelle does a fantastic job of shedding light on what Blake is running from to ensure that there is no question that the threat Blake fears is really and 100% fucked up. I absolutely would be looking over my shoulder at every turn because the risk is so great. But while there’s definitely a gritty side to the story, there’s also the passion and emotional depth of Blake and Madden’s budding relationship. Blake needs Madden more than she even realizes and that is clearly brought out in their passionate interactions. Because readers get the thoughts and feelings of both main characters, we follow their mindset from Blake and Madden’s initial meeting to the many times Madden rescues her from her own head, and even though, the ending of book 1 is a cliffhanger, I’m not as off kilter as I thought I would be because I know that Madden will do what needs to be done to protect Blake, and I look forward to seeing how it all plays out in book 2.
Erin Noelle shows her versatility as a writer with this book. She takes her readers on an emotional and scarring journey with Translucent. With complex characters and a well thought out and developed storyline, this is her best work to date!
A complimentary copy was received by the author in exchange for an honest review.
5+ poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
This definition describes Bryleigh/Blake, the heroine in Erin Noelle’s latest story, perfectly. At twenty two years old, she has witnessed and suffered from more death and devastation than anyone should. Her desire to please and feel loved has left her broken and battered. She’s had to pay the ultimate price for her choices, and now, as she starts over, she doesn’t allow anyone to fully see who she is. She only allows them in so far and then she closes herself off, fearful for what could happen to not only herself but to anyone she becomes attached to in any significant way. Blake may have a new life, but her past always follows her, reminding her of all that she has lost and endured. She’s a prisoner to her memories; her demons hold her hostage and force her to live a life devoid of pleasure.
But then Madden Decker enters Blake’s life and offers to set her free.
Madden has his own past that haunts him, but he sees something in Blake that captivates him. After being betrayed by a woman who was supposed to love him, he closed himself off to all emotions and lived a life filled with work and release only, but that all changes when he meets Blake. He knows she has secrets and nightmares that rule her life, but he offers her a way to break free from her pain; a way to experience absolute pleasure as long as she willingly submits herself to him. Madden understands the fragile woman that Blake is, and it doesn’t scare him away; it actually solidifies their need for one another.
But how does someone so chained to the memories of her past offer herself up to another man when the first one nearly destroyed her, and how does a man vow to protect her with everything that he is when he really doesn’t know what he’s up against? These questions aren’t easily answered, but Erin Noelle takes readers on Blake and Madden’s journey of passion, dominance, and self discovery in order to illustrate what it will take for them to break free from their pasts and be together as their complete selves.
Translucent brings out a multitude of contradictory emotions. On one hand, it’s a dark and disturbing read that makes readers question the characters’ sanity. Blake’s flashbacks are absolutely atrocious; they will make readers wonder how anyone can survive the types of things she witnessed and endured. Erin Noelle does a fantastic job of shedding light on what Blake is running from to ensure that there is no question that the threat Blake fears is really and 100% fucked up. I absolutely would be looking over my shoulder at every turn because the risk is so great. But while there’s definitely a gritty side to the story, there’s also the passion and emotional depth of Blake and Madden’s budding relationship. Blake needs Madden more than she even realizes and that is clearly brought out in their passionate interactions. Because readers get the thoughts and feelings of both main characters, we follow their mindset from Blake and Madden’s initial meeting to the many times Madden rescues her from her own head, and even though, the ending of book 1 is a cliffhanger, I’m not as off kilter as I thought I would be because I know that Madden will do what needs to be done to protect Blake, and I look forward to seeing how it all plays out in book 2.
Erin Noelle shows her versatility as a writer with this book. She takes her readers on an emotional and scarring journey with Translucent. With complex characters and a well thought out and developed storyline, this is her best work to date!
A complimentary copy was received by the author in exchange for an honest review.
5+ poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
June 22, 2014
EVERYTIME I READ AN ERIN NOELLE BOOK MY MIND IS BLOWN AND I AM LIKE WOW WTF SERIOUSLY SHE WENT THERE
This book is no exception and when I say her books just keep getting better I am not lying !! I read the synopsis and thought how does she do this , her books are all so different. The Book Boyfriend series was great OMG loved the guys , loved the sex but most of all I loved that it made me want to be young again so I could have a book boyfriend challenge with my girls !! When The Sun Goes Down , just holy crap it came out of nowhere I had no clue she could write something like that and I was blown away and go figure the sex was even hotter than before !! Now we have Translucent , I am speechless , there is so much in this book that is disturbing and heartbreaking but yet there is also so much that is HOT and heartwarming. My emotions were all over the place and as you can tell I am blown away and stumbling over what to write !! It is a cliffy that I will warn you but other than that I am trying to not give a lot away......
We have Bryleigh , trapped in a horrible marriage , her husband is controlling, violent and involved in all kinds of shady things that Bryleigh has now witnessed. She was young and smitten when they first met ,against her families wishes she went off and became his wife/slave. We only get a small glimpse into Bryleigh's life from time to time through horrible flashbacks that Blake has. These flashbacks are triggered by random things that come up and it is heartbreaking. How she survived is beyond me but I fell in love with her courage in that quick beginning glimpse.
Blake is who Bryleigh has now become. Trying to start over and forget her horrible past. She is shy , timid and always looking over her shoulder horrified she may be found. By who we do not know ?? Starting a new job and attempting to make friends proves to be too much for Blake and the flashbacks and nightmares come pretty frequently. They are also VERY GRAPHIC. She wakes from these having caused her own body harm in the terror of it all. Again it is heartbreaking. Then one encounter with a business partner leaves her wondering if she can actually find some normalcy and happiness. This journey is beautiful !!
We have Madden Decker , watch out book boyfriends because I may have just left you !! He is so swoon worthy , I mean the whole package , hot , rich , single , driven , dominant and just absolutely YUMMY. He swoops in trying to save the day because something about Blake has awaken a desire in him that has been gone for years. Madden has an odd relationship with his brother Easton and their childhood friend Emerson. It is hard to pin point but you will get the story at one point in the book but because of this Madden is not into relationships. Right from the start he is wanting more with Blake. Surprisingly she decides to put her trust in him and try and figure out a way to be together. Madden is wonderful with Blake , he cares for her and protects her like it is his job. His sexual dominance is so freakin hot you will be drooling. She keeps wanting to run but he won't let her and because of him and his dominance and care Blake comes out of her shell and begins to finally live again.
I said it before theirs is a beautiful journey. There are a few hiccups along the way and I will admit I was waiting for the big twist , and do not worry it will come !! It hit me out of nowhere I was not even paying attention to how far along I was and now I am like WHAT...you did not just do that.....
SO EVERYONE GO BUY THIS BOOK , PLEASE EXCUSE MY RAMBLING AND YELLING , JUST TRUST ME !!
This book is no exception and when I say her books just keep getting better I am not lying !! I read the synopsis and thought how does she do this , her books are all so different. The Book Boyfriend series was great OMG loved the guys , loved the sex but most of all I loved that it made me want to be young again so I could have a book boyfriend challenge with my girls !! When The Sun Goes Down , just holy crap it came out of nowhere I had no clue she could write something like that and I was blown away and go figure the sex was even hotter than before !! Now we have Translucent , I am speechless , there is so much in this book that is disturbing and heartbreaking but yet there is also so much that is HOT and heartwarming. My emotions were all over the place and as you can tell I am blown away and stumbling over what to write !! It is a cliffy that I will warn you but other than that I am trying to not give a lot away......
We have Bryleigh , trapped in a horrible marriage , her husband is controlling, violent and involved in all kinds of shady things that Bryleigh has now witnessed. She was young and smitten when they first met ,against her families wishes she went off and became his wife/slave. We only get a small glimpse into Bryleigh's life from time to time through horrible flashbacks that Blake has. These flashbacks are triggered by random things that come up and it is heartbreaking. How she survived is beyond me but I fell in love with her courage in that quick beginning glimpse.
Blake is who Bryleigh has now become. Trying to start over and forget her horrible past. She is shy , timid and always looking over her shoulder horrified she may be found. By who we do not know ?? Starting a new job and attempting to make friends proves to be too much for Blake and the flashbacks and nightmares come pretty frequently. They are also VERY GRAPHIC. She wakes from these having caused her own body harm in the terror of it all. Again it is heartbreaking. Then one encounter with a business partner leaves her wondering if she can actually find some normalcy and happiness. This journey is beautiful !!
We have Madden Decker , watch out book boyfriends because I may have just left you !! He is so swoon worthy , I mean the whole package , hot , rich , single , driven , dominant and just absolutely YUMMY. He swoops in trying to save the day because something about Blake has awaken a desire in him that has been gone for years. Madden has an odd relationship with his brother Easton and their childhood friend Emerson. It is hard to pin point but you will get the story at one point in the book but because of this Madden is not into relationships. Right from the start he is wanting more with Blake. Surprisingly she decides to put her trust in him and try and figure out a way to be together. Madden is wonderful with Blake , he cares for her and protects her like it is his job. His sexual dominance is so freakin hot you will be drooling. She keeps wanting to run but he won't let her and because of him and his dominance and care Blake comes out of her shell and begins to finally live again.
I said it before theirs is a beautiful journey. There are a few hiccups along the way and I will admit I was waiting for the big twist , and do not worry it will come !! It hit me out of nowhere I was not even paying attention to how far along I was and now I am like WHAT...you did not just do that.....
SO EVERYONE GO BUY THIS BOOK , PLEASE EXCUSE MY RAMBLING AND YELLING , JUST TRUST ME !!
June 22, 2014
This is the first book in the Luminous Series and WOW this book was AMAZING!!!! This is not your everyday, boy meets girl, they have their struggles and run off into the sunset. Oh it starts that way, Bryleigh and Ish, a young couple caught up in each other until the ugly horrific truths of the man you fell for a revealed and you see he is nothing short of a monster. Running off into the sunset….NO….Running for your life!
When we meet Blake she is a shell of the girl she used to be. Forced to start over in a new place with a new name constantly looking over her shoulder out of fear. Making a new start and keeping a low profile is her only focus, something to keep her mind off of the past she is still running from. Her position at JDT Graphic Designs will fill her days until she can retreat to the small apartment and the safety of its walls.
That is until a business meeting turns her world upside down in the form of Madden Decker. The no nonsense business man who doesn’t do relationships since his heart was broken. But one look at Blake and he is drawn to her. He sees something in her more than her beauty and he is determined to win her over at any cost.
Using his business relationship on more than one occasion to turn things in his favor, Madden and Blake begin spending time together. He notices her self-destructive behaviors and her nightmares and wants nothing more to heal her and make her his own. Revealing very little about her past until necessary, Blake realizes that when she’s with Madden she feels safe and because of that she lets her guard down and starts to let him into her closed off heart.
But could that end up costing her…..her life?
The scenes described within the pages bring the horrific, violent and degrading nightmares of Blake to life. I was scared for her and felt her pain and fear that she lived with before fleeing her past. A wolf in sheeps clothing describes Ish to a tee. His little or no regard for life has you shuddering as you turn the pages.
I was happy for Blake when she found some level of happiness in being with Madden. All of her attempts to dissuade him failing. She thought all of horrible things that have happened to her and that she had lived through would send him running from her without looking back.
This story will definitely take you on an emotional roller coaster but it is definitely worth the ride. The end will leave you with the floor falling out from under your feet. If you are anything like me, I was like, OH NO!!! You CANNOT do this to me Erin Noelle!!! But she does and you can bet that I will be waiting very impatiently to get my hands on the next installment Transparent, releasing this Fall.
When we meet Blake she is a shell of the girl she used to be. Forced to start over in a new place with a new name constantly looking over her shoulder out of fear. Making a new start and keeping a low profile is her only focus, something to keep her mind off of the past she is still running from. Her position at JDT Graphic Designs will fill her days until she can retreat to the small apartment and the safety of its walls.
That is until a business meeting turns her world upside down in the form of Madden Decker. The no nonsense business man who doesn’t do relationships since his heart was broken. But one look at Blake and he is drawn to her. He sees something in her more than her beauty and he is determined to win her over at any cost.
Using his business relationship on more than one occasion to turn things in his favor, Madden and Blake begin spending time together. He notices her self-destructive behaviors and her nightmares and wants nothing more to heal her and make her his own. Revealing very little about her past until necessary, Blake realizes that when she’s with Madden she feels safe and because of that she lets her guard down and starts to let him into her closed off heart.
But could that end up costing her…..her life?
The scenes described within the pages bring the horrific, violent and degrading nightmares of Blake to life. I was scared for her and felt her pain and fear that she lived with before fleeing her past. A wolf in sheeps clothing describes Ish to a tee. His little or no regard for life has you shuddering as you turn the pages.
I was happy for Blake when she found some level of happiness in being with Madden. All of her attempts to dissuade him failing. She thought all of horrible things that have happened to her and that she had lived through would send him running from her without looking back.
This story will definitely take you on an emotional roller coaster but it is definitely worth the ride. The end will leave you with the floor falling out from under your feet. If you are anything like me, I was like, OH NO!!! You CANNOT do this to me Erin Noelle!!! But she does and you can bet that I will be waiting very impatiently to get my hands on the next installment Transparent, releasing this Fall.
June 22, 2014
I am completely blown away with this book. Erin has stepped outside of her comfort zone and wrote her best book yet. I don’t mean this in a bad way, this book just shows how her writing has evolved and it has evolved to great things. The first page pulled me in and I could not stop reading.
I loved everything about this book. The build up that Erin brought us to, the clues that she placed in the book. I just held on tight. Be warned that this book is a dark read.
Blake is living a different life, she is hiding from her past. Starting a new life and job she getting by day by day. She is not really living at all. Her past is dark and very disturbing. The pain that she lived through broke my heart. I am shocked that she is not crazy. Her story is so heartbreaking and every time I learn a little more about her past I am shocked knowing that “it can alway get worse.” But it does. Some of the situations that she was put through were so surprising that I could not stop reading. Erin is a flipping genius for this. She pushed the envelope with this book, and fucking nailed it.
Madden is a rich business man that meets Blake in a board meeting and is instantly attracted to her. Madden goes beyond your typical Alpha male in this book. He knows that Blake is very damaged and everything he has seen from her, I am not surprised he is not running for the hills or another country. He wants to help her, understand her and try to get her to be better. The issue is that I don't know how anyone can recover from the hell that Blake lived through.
Building trust is a hard thing and that is all that Madden wants to do with Blake. Get her to trust him. Is he trust worthy? Hell yes. This man has earned it. Blake suffers from terrible dreams and Madden is there to see what happens when she has these dreams.
“But I’m a mess, Madden. You've seen it for yourself. Why not find some girl who isn't a mental-basket case that self mutilates herself? You can have any girl you want want.”
Blake has to learn to live. Yes she is hiding, yes she has some serious things to work out, Madden wants to be right there with her to help her move forward with her life. There are a few hints of what will bring her past and present together and I look forward to seeing if I am right and how things will wrap up in the next book.
Anyways, like I said before this book was perfect. There is another book in this series and it will be here really soon. So yes there is a cliffhanger but I am fine with it. The small wait is worth it.
I loved everything about this book. The build up that Erin brought us to, the clues that she placed in the book. I just held on tight. Be warned that this book is a dark read.
Blake is living a different life, she is hiding from her past. Starting a new life and job she getting by day by day. She is not really living at all. Her past is dark and very disturbing. The pain that she lived through broke my heart. I am shocked that she is not crazy. Her story is so heartbreaking and every time I learn a little more about her past I am shocked knowing that “it can alway get worse.” But it does. Some of the situations that she was put through were so surprising that I could not stop reading. Erin is a flipping genius for this. She pushed the envelope with this book, and fucking nailed it.
Madden is a rich business man that meets Blake in a board meeting and is instantly attracted to her. Madden goes beyond your typical Alpha male in this book. He knows that Blake is very damaged and everything he has seen from her, I am not surprised he is not running for the hills or another country. He wants to help her, understand her and try to get her to be better. The issue is that I don't know how anyone can recover from the hell that Blake lived through.
Building trust is a hard thing and that is all that Madden wants to do with Blake. Get her to trust him. Is he trust worthy? Hell yes. This man has earned it. Blake suffers from terrible dreams and Madden is there to see what happens when she has these dreams.
“But I’m a mess, Madden. You've seen it for yourself. Why not find some girl who isn't a mental-basket case that self mutilates herself? You can have any girl you want want.”
Blake has to learn to live. Yes she is hiding, yes she has some serious things to work out, Madden wants to be right there with her to help her move forward with her life. There are a few hints of what will bring her past and present together and I look forward to seeing if I am right and how things will wrap up in the next book.
Anyways, like I said before this book was perfect. There is another book in this series and it will be here really soon. So yes there is a cliffhanger but I am fine with it. The small wait is worth it.
June 19, 2014
I received this book from the author and Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock.
Translucent is the first book in the Luminous Series.
Blake Martin aka Bryleigh Oliveira moves to California trying to escape her terror-filled past. She starts a new job, assumes a new identity and tries to start over. But the past is unforgiving and never goes away completely. She's plagued with flashbacks and nightmares of the horrors she endured and doesn't think she can ever move on that is until she meets Madden. Madden is a CEO of a company that hires the company she works at as consultants. Madden is intimidating and sexy and soon she finds herself succumbing to him and his charms. He makes her forget her past helping her move on. But the past never dies.
Incredible story. It pulled me in right away and had me hooked to the very end. Blake has a horrid past but she tries to break through that and be strong. Her character is both vulnerable and strong at the same time. Madden is sexy and dominating but not overpowering. The way he takes care of Blake and is so understanding is cute. His sensitive yet dominating nature is sexy and lovable. I would love to have someone take care of me like that. The storyline and action was well worth the read. It didn't just focus on their romance but also their own personal and everyday struggles. It was real, raw, and sensual. The only problem I had was the ending. It left me hanging eagerly waiting to find out what happens next.
I would recommend this for new adult fans looking for a sweet, passionate read. Warning: there are some disturbing scenes and situations. This is for a mature audience.
I rate this book 5 fangs.
Translucent is the first book in the Luminous Series.
Blake Martin aka Bryleigh Oliveira moves to California trying to escape her terror-filled past. She starts a new job, assumes a new identity and tries to start over. But the past is unforgiving and never goes away completely. She's plagued with flashbacks and nightmares of the horrors she endured and doesn't think she can ever move on that is until she meets Madden. Madden is a CEO of a company that hires the company she works at as consultants. Madden is intimidating and sexy and soon she finds herself succumbing to him and his charms. He makes her forget her past helping her move on. But the past never dies.
Incredible story. It pulled me in right away and had me hooked to the very end. Blake has a horrid past but she tries to break through that and be strong. Her character is both vulnerable and strong at the same time. Madden is sexy and dominating but not overpowering. The way he takes care of Blake and is so understanding is cute. His sensitive yet dominating nature is sexy and lovable. I would love to have someone take care of me like that. The storyline and action was well worth the read. It didn't just focus on their romance but also their own personal and everyday struggles. It was real, raw, and sensual. The only problem I had was the ending. It left me hanging eagerly waiting to find out what happens next.
I would recommend this for new adult fans looking for a sweet, passionate read. Warning: there are some disturbing scenes and situations. This is for a mature audience.
I rate this book 5 fangs.
August 14, 2014
Wow. That was better than I expected. I have a (big) hit or (big) miss relationship with Erin Nicolle's books. It's not because she isn't a great writer, because she is, but I have been known to be (almost violently) opposed to some of her turns of plot.
This book was an great surprise. It was dark (in parts) but that wasn't the focus of the book (which was good). I really enjoyed Blake's character (although I have to admit that some part of me is horrified that she's getting in this kind of relationship with Madden - *we* know he's a good guy - but she doesn't - at least not in the beginning.
I really liked Madden. I had just a touch of heart burn over his very sudden very strong, very out of character KISA tendencies - but I'll forgive him.
I love the secondary plot line. I can't wait to see how that plays out. I'm ever so slightly annoyed with myself for not waiting until the next book was out - but I can't say I was really shocked at the ending. I'll be waiting with baited breath for the next installment.
This book was an great surprise. It was dark (in parts) but that wasn't the focus of the book (which was good). I really enjoyed Blake's character (although I have to admit that some part of me is horrified that she's getting in this kind of relationship with Madden - *we* know he's a good guy - but she doesn't - at least not in the beginning.
I really liked Madden. I had just a touch of heart burn over his very sudden very strong, very out of character KISA tendencies - but I'll forgive him.
I love the secondary plot line. I can't wait to see how that plays out. I'm ever so slightly annoyed with myself for not waiting until the next book was out - but I can't say I was really shocked at the ending. I'll be waiting with baited breath for the next installment.
May 21, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. Blake is a great heroine. Considering what she's been through, she's come out a very strong woman. The flashbacks into her past were cringe-worthy, sometimes even gag-worthy. The things she was made to do were despicable. She was in a no win situation and I'm glad she got out of it.
Madden is your typical manwhore millionaire who changes his ways when he meets the lovely, submissive Blake. He comes on strong until she gives in but then his patience and sweet attention brings Blake out of her shell.
My only complaints were since he was so patient it took a long time to get to the good stuff. Also, I wish I did my research before I started this book because I didn't realize there was a massive cliffhanger with no book two in the horizon. It was a bit annoying but I'll keep reading.
Madden is your typical manwhore millionaire who changes his ways when he meets the lovely, submissive Blake. He comes on strong until she gives in but then his patience and sweet attention brings Blake out of her shell.
My only complaints were since he was so patient it took a long time to get to the good stuff. Also, I wish I did my research before I started this book because I didn't realize there was a massive cliffhanger with no book two in the horizon. It was a bit annoying but I'll keep reading.
June 22, 2014
One thing I look for when choosing my next book is authors that are willing to take risks. Authors aren't afraid to look conformity in the face and laugh. Authors who grip me from page one and hold me by the proverbial balls until the last word is read. Erin continues to do this, and each book she releases only raises that bar. One thing she never does is disappoint, and I was left salivating at the thought of her next installment. There was a level of mystery and suspense that hasn't been seen in her books that kept me riveted to turn the pages as quickly as possible. She draws you in and keeps you invested in the characters. And she gives us sweet, delicious, alpha Madden. Make this your next purchase! You won't be sorry :-)
June 23, 2014
She did it again. yet another great read from Erin and total shocker to me. Its about Blake where she is slowly starting to overcome her fears of her past life. she don't like to socialize with people as that can bring on her anxiety attacks and that a when it all starts where she's put in a situation to have a meeting at work. It's then she meets Madden (new bbf) that tries to get her to open up. she slowly starts letting people into her life but has closed lips about her past. she's afraid to get close to anyone but Madden knows its a lot to take on and determined to break her shell. Must read book LOVED it can't wait till the next one.
June 22, 2014
Two words: Book Hangover. Literally, love this book. Madden has been stuck in my head and wont leave! If I could describe the perfect book boyfriend, it would be him. (or any of Erin Noelle's book boyfriends) Blake is trying to move on with her life. She has a new start. She was never expecting to meet Madden. Is he too good to be true? You will not regret this purchase. One click now, thank me later! LOVE!!!
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