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Submit to Darkness #2
Darkness Falls
Continue the descent into darkness with book 2 of the Submit to Darkness series.
Follow FBI Profiler, Natasha Stolt, as she attempts the unthinkable – trying to get into the mind of the serial killer known as Grimm. After weeks of studying his patterns, reviewing his horrific crime scenes and finding herself the focus of his latest game, Natasha is relentless. Grimm may be a ruthless hunter, but so is she! But what about Natasha’s growing obsession? She is becoming consumed with curiosity about what the man behind the monster will be like. His letters to her are insightful and taunting – just who is studying whom?
Grimm may be the vilest and most dangerous of all killers as he has no code, no clear ritual, and certainly no boundaries! He feeds an uncontrollable rage with each victim and shows no signs of ever sating that hunger. His interest in Natasha is becoming insatiable as well, and he finds his little huntress to be a worthy adversary. She is strong, intelligent, and he wants to provoke her, dominate her, and own her!
What will happen when these two opposing forces of nature finally clash? Will Natasha’s ever-growing curiosity about the man, lead her dangerously close to a darkness she cannot escape from? Will Grimm have his way and finally feel Natasha within his grasp?
Note from the author - Please be aware this book contains graphic content and is intended for mature readers only. This book will bring you front and center to witness violent acts performed by a brutal killer as well as explicit sex scenes. This book is also part two in a three part series, it is recommended you read book one EDGE OF DARKNESS to fully understand the story.
~Reviews for EDGE OF DARKNESS~
By Books and Beyond Fifty Shades
This was a great book. I loved Natasha, especially the way she handled some members of the police force she was working alongside with when they didn’t take to kindly to her job. Natasha is clearly dedicated to her job. When they tried to pull her for her own safety she was adamant that she wanted to stay. I really love when a book has a strong female character. It’s refreshing to see a woman who can handle her own and stick up for herself.
By Readerofallthings
It is fast-paced, with characters that are well-developed and detailed descriptions that easily have you watching this story in your mind as you are reading it. You can see the characters, and you have empathy for them. Well, some of them. Derik Ryder; not so much.
By michelle ryan
I almost chewed my fingernail off. Derik is one sick thing...I call him a thing because of what he does. He makes Hannibal look like a sweet little kitten.
Follow FBI Profiler, Natasha Stolt, as she attempts the unthinkable – trying to get into the mind of the serial killer known as Grimm. After weeks of studying his patterns, reviewing his horrific crime scenes and finding herself the focus of his latest game, Natasha is relentless. Grimm may be a ruthless hunter, but so is she! But what about Natasha’s growing obsession? She is becoming consumed with curiosity about what the man behind the monster will be like. His letters to her are insightful and taunting – just who is studying whom?
Grimm may be the vilest and most dangerous of all killers as he has no code, no clear ritual, and certainly no boundaries! He feeds an uncontrollable rage with each victim and shows no signs of ever sating that hunger. His interest in Natasha is becoming insatiable as well, and he finds his little huntress to be a worthy adversary. She is strong, intelligent, and he wants to provoke her, dominate her, and own her!
What will happen when these two opposing forces of nature finally clash? Will Natasha’s ever-growing curiosity about the man, lead her dangerously close to a darkness she cannot escape from? Will Grimm have his way and finally feel Natasha within his grasp?
Note from the author - Please be aware this book contains graphic content and is intended for mature readers only. This book will bring you front and center to witness violent acts performed by a brutal killer as well as explicit sex scenes. This book is also part two in a three part series, it is recommended you read book one EDGE OF DARKNESS to fully understand the story.
~Reviews for EDGE OF DARKNESS~
By Books and Beyond Fifty Shades
This was a great book. I loved Natasha, especially the way she handled some members of the police force she was working alongside with when they didn’t take to kindly to her job. Natasha is clearly dedicated to her job. When they tried to pull her for her own safety she was adamant that she wanted to stay. I really love when a book has a strong female character. It’s refreshing to see a woman who can handle her own and stick up for herself.
By Readerofallthings
It is fast-paced, with characters that are well-developed and detailed descriptions that easily have you watching this story in your mind as you are reading it. You can see the characters, and you have empathy for them. Well, some of them. Derik Ryder; not so much.
By michelle ryan
I almost chewed my fingernail off. Derik is one sick thing...I call him a thing because of what he does. He makes Hannibal look like a sweet little kitten.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2014
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About the author
A.J. Spencer
5 books20 followersAJ Spencer has found the true beauty of being an Indie Author – No Boundaries! Having always had a fascination with the dark depths of the human mind, AJ finds that being an independent author allows her the freedom to push the envelope of crime and erotic novels alike! The extreme acts humans are capable of, whether heroic or hedonistic, fascinate this author and so she enjoys writing about these extremes. Her debut novel EDGE OF DARKNESS, an erotic thriller and book one of the Submit to Darkness series, hit the Amazon Top 100 list across four genres and has made its dark presence known in several countries.
AJ lives in sunny Florida with her husband and two fur-babies! For the latest musings and book information, stop by for a visit on her website or other social media sites.
AJ lives in sunny Florida with her husband and two fur-babies! For the latest musings and book information, stop by for a visit on her website or other social media sites.
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January 23, 2015
This is not a standalone book you must read book # 1
In this book Natasha Stolt is trying to get into the mind of the serial killer named Grimm. Her partner, Giovanni Tagliente has something to hide. Natasha is being held captive by the monster of a man, but she sees something else in this man she calls Grimm than the horrible, human being the country seems to know him as.
Natasha is forced to look at herself and what she truly feels inside and what she really wants.
She has thoughts and feelings she would rather not admit she has, but can she control the monster known as Grimm?
This book is a heart-pounding adventure, it's full of twists and turns, it has its fair share of erotica. This is not your topical erotica story though. I didn’t get the first book, so I had a tough time following along initially, but once I got into it, I couldn’t put it down. I plan on going back and buying the first book while I am waiting on book 3 to come out so can find out what happens next. I highly recommend this book! I do suggest buying the first book so you know what is going on in book 2.
September 7, 2015
Psycho Romance!
My review of the first book in this series said there was no romance in it. This book has romance, but it's frickin crazy! There's not much I can say without spoiling it for others, but sheesh! Let's just say these characters are intense and hard to read considering the circumstances.
I would have given this book 5 stars because it kept my interest the entire time BUT the excessive use of exclamation points drove me bananas. Every inner thought the characters had ended in an exclamation point. The italics would've sufficed for most of the thoughts. The exclamations ruined the flow of reading at times, made it a little juvenile.
I recommend, but you have to read part 1 first. Great series!
My review of the first book in this series said there was no romance in it. This book has romance, but it's frickin crazy! There's not much I can say without spoiling it for others, but sheesh! Let's just say these characters are intense and hard to read considering the circumstances.
I would have given this book 5 stars because it kept my interest the entire time BUT the excessive use of exclamation points drove me bananas. Every inner thought the characters had ended in an exclamation point. The italics would've sufficed for most of the thoughts. The exclamations ruined the flow of reading at times, made it a little juvenile.
I recommend, but you have to read part 1 first. Great series!
April 21, 2015
I'm absolutely in love! *Spoilers**
I have read the first two in this series and loved them both. The continuation of this series is spot on. I have so many questions? Why does Tags son refer him to Uncle. Is Natasha infatuation with M/Grimm Stockholm syndrome or is she just as twisted? Is Derik falling for her or is she just truly a worthy adversary? I cannot wait for book 3! Keep email coming AJ! Well done!
I have read the first two in this series and loved them both. The continuation of this series is spot on. I have so many questions? Why does Tags son refer him to Uncle. Is Natasha infatuation with M/Grimm Stockholm syndrome or is she just as twisted? Is Derik falling for her or is she just truly a worthy adversary? I cannot wait for book 3! Keep email coming AJ! Well done!
April 26, 2015
I so loved this book. I cannot wait for the next one to come out. It dark, sexy, suspenseful. The chemistry between the two main characters is wonderfully delicious leaving one to want more...
July 21, 2015
Dark and Wonderful tale!
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September 17, 2023
This is book 2 in the trilogy series, Submit to Darkness, revolving around a serial killer, and the FBI agent attempting to capture him. This book is more about their meeting and becoming romantically involved rather than the killer’s murderous escapades.
Agent Natasha Stolt is attracted to “M” despite his gruesome behavior, and is forever questioning her reasoning for being drawn to the “man” while hating the “beast”. Yes, this is a spin off the fairytale Beauty and the Beast, and while I am certain some readers may roll their eyes and wonder how far fetched it is that a woman can want to become involved with a man who murders women and children in the most horrific of manners, I would question all of you, do we not do this ourselves on a daily basis only on a smaller scale?
How many of us continue to be attracted to our significant other, regardless, and in spite of their often questionable behavior? Do we not remain in relationships and marriages, despite our partners, cheating on taxes? Lashing out in anger? Flipping someone off in traffic? Telling a racist joke? Committing adultery? How many of us remain in harsher circumstances such as verbal, physical, or sexual abuse? How many of us love criminals and drug abusers? All the while still being attracted to our abuser and the one in our life who commits questionable acts?
I know I did for 26 years. It’s just an understandable aspect of human nature.
I continue to like the story and will read the third book to find out how the story concludes. I deducted one star because the book continues to have spelling and grammatical errors along with WAY too many explanation points that should not exist.
Agent Natasha Stolt is attracted to “M” despite his gruesome behavior, and is forever questioning her reasoning for being drawn to the “man” while hating the “beast”. Yes, this is a spin off the fairytale Beauty and the Beast, and while I am certain some readers may roll their eyes and wonder how far fetched it is that a woman can want to become involved with a man who murders women and children in the most horrific of manners, I would question all of you, do we not do this ourselves on a daily basis only on a smaller scale?
How many of us continue to be attracted to our significant other, regardless, and in spite of their often questionable behavior? Do we not remain in relationships and marriages, despite our partners, cheating on taxes? Lashing out in anger? Flipping someone off in traffic? Telling a racist joke? Committing adultery? How many of us remain in harsher circumstances such as verbal, physical, or sexual abuse? How many of us love criminals and drug abusers? All the while still being attracted to our abuser and the one in our life who commits questionable acts?
I know I did for 26 years. It’s just an understandable aspect of human nature.
I continue to like the story and will read the third book to find out how the story concludes. I deducted one star because the book continues to have spelling and grammatical errors along with WAY too many explanation points that should not exist.
August 19, 2018
Love this book.
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