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Cellar Door
I eye the shadowy figure looming over me. Everything in me wants to scream out that it isn't fair he knows all of me--so I do. It isn't fair he's had months to stalk me like prey. Like a game of chess he's calculated every move. I am blinded by the darkness in this place I've come to term as the cellar. Now, I feel as if that same darkness inhabits my soul. I want to scream, to fight, to lash out--so I do. He has robbed me of my freedom, and my control. He will never rob me of my will to fight...
295 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2016
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Suzanne Steele
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Suzanne Steele is an Amazon Bestselling Author and television host for a TV program in the Charlotte NC area. She focuses on volunteer work and is very heavily involved in giving back to her local community. The month of October will be spent focusing on breast cancer awareness.
Suzanne has a penchant for writing about dark characters with twisted behavioral patterns. If you're looking for the typical romance, this is probably not the author for you. Her characters are very alpha in nature and many times they operate under obsession for the object of their affection; rather than love. Though she does believe in happily ever afters, her characters many times have a bumpy ride getting there.
She also writes under the pseudonym Stormy Dawn Weathers for her writings that aren't so darkly laced with a true realism of shock and awe. Suzanne Steele does not believe in holding back when it comes to writing about how dark and depraved her characters are in the core of their primal natures.
Suzanne Steele is an Amazon Bestselling Author and television host for a TV program in the Charlotte NC area. She focuses on volunteer work and is very heavily involved in giving back to her local community. The month of October will be spent focusing on breast cancer awareness.
Suzanne has a penchant for writing about dark characters with twisted behavioral patterns. If you're looking for the typical romance, this is probably not the author for you. Her characters are very alpha in nature and many times they operate under obsession for the object of their affection; rather than love. Though she does believe in happily ever afters, her characters many times have a bumpy ride getting there.
She also writes under the pseudonym Stormy Dawn Weathers for her writings that aren't so darkly laced with a true realism of shock and awe. Suzanne Steele does not believe in holding back when it comes to writing about how dark and depraved her characters are in the core of their primal natures.
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June 10, 2016
3.5-4 Stars!
I've read all of Suzanne Steele's books and I really love her writing style. These books are a bit dark and have some pretty sadistic villains and heroes.
I would definitely consider Liam to be an anti-hero. He truly believed his actions were for the better despite how questionable and illegal they were... Abducting Madonna seemed like the right thing to do so he rolled with it no matter what anyone thought!
I didn't completely love this one mainly because of Madonna, she seemed to accept everything to easily in a way. Its not that she didn't fight back or anything but it was like a switch flipped and she decided everything was ok. Usually we can see the h slowly breaks and accept whats happening to them. But I didn't experience that with Madonna. She went from I hate you to I love you in a snap!
Although this is probably due to the fact that the book skips weeks at a time during her captivity so we do miss out on some of her thoughts. I'm just being picky :)
However, I loved loved loved Liam! This dude was the epitome of obsessed and possessive. He was pretty twisted too but his devotion towards Madonna was clear. His evil brother seemed to redeem himself in a way as well, we first met him in Urban Elite. But I think he's beyond saving, but it will be interesting if we see him again in upcoming books!
P.S I think that the description and title make it seem darker than it is. If you're worried, the captivity aspects aren't disturbing or anything ;)
I've read all of Suzanne Steele's books and I really love her writing style. These books are a bit dark and have some pretty sadistic villains and heroes.
I would definitely consider Liam to be an anti-hero. He truly believed his actions were for the better despite how questionable and illegal they were... Abducting Madonna seemed like the right thing to do so he rolled with it no matter what anyone thought!
I didn't completely love this one mainly because of Madonna, she seemed to accept everything to easily in a way. Its not that she didn't fight back or anything but it was like a switch flipped and she decided everything was ok. Usually we can see the h slowly breaks and accept whats happening to them. But I didn't experience that with Madonna. She went from I hate you to I love you in a snap!
Although this is probably due to the fact that the book skips weeks at a time during her captivity so we do miss out on some of her thoughts. I'm just being picky :)
However, I loved loved loved Liam! This dude was the epitome of obsessed and possessive. He was pretty twisted too but his devotion towards Madonna was clear. His evil brother seemed to redeem himself in a way as well, we first met him in Urban Elite. But I think he's beyond saving, but it will be interesting if we see him again in upcoming books!
P.S I think that the description and title make it seem darker than it is. If you're worried, the captivity aspects aren't disturbing or anything ;)
June 15, 2016
This was a cracker of a book. Twisted, sexy as fuck, and a tiny bit gruesome.
Told in three POVs, Liam's and Madonna's (horrible name choice) and it was equal parts, smokin hot sex, suspense, and a touch gruesome at times. I adored Liam and his twisted Dom self. Madonna was a strong heroine, but I thought her 180 turn into acceptance of what Liam did was a little bit TOO easy. Still that was just a minor issue for me. Also, and I can't believe I am going to say this, but by the end of the book I actually, sort of, really liked Lance.
So ya, a totally enjoyable read.
Told in three POVs, Liam's and Madonna's (horrible name choice) and it was equal parts, smokin hot sex, suspense, and a touch gruesome at times. I adored Liam and his twisted Dom self. Madonna was a strong heroine, but I thought her 180 turn into acceptance of what Liam did was a little bit TOO easy. Still that was just a minor issue for me. Also, and I can't believe I am going to say this, but by the end of the book I actually, sort of, really liked Lance.
So ya, a totally enjoyable read.
August 1, 2016
*** 3.5 "We Were Born This Way" Stars ***
"That which is called madness.
That which to is the only sensible way to love."
Madonna has never comfortable around people. Her life has always just been her. Being given up at birth to an orphanage, Madonna has always just look out for herself. Her life is filled with solitude and she is ok with this. She has never felt lonely, but she has never felt wanted either.
In the shadows lurks danger in Madonna's quiet life. A danger she doesn't realize is coming from two different angles that are adjoined by three men.
Liam is a successful surgeon with handsome looks and the ability to get any woman he wants. Liam is sweet and sexy on the outside but on the inside he is dark and has needs that most woman can't handle. Liam is also the twin brother to a convicted serial killer Lance. The brothers have more than just identical looks in common, both men WANT Madonna.
Lance wants Madonna, because she was to be his victim and she slipped thru his murderous hands and he was caught.
Liam wants Madonna, because she stirs feelings deep down he has never experienced.
"I long to corrupt her, to soil her, to mark her and seal her as my possession."
The brothers are stalking Madonna, but one is out to save her before the other ends her. Madonna's life is in serious danger and when she thinks she may have found refuge with a friendship with Liam, turns into a nightmare that could end up being a dream come true.
Madonna must fight two evils...one she craves to know more about and one she craves to submit to.
This book is full of madness. Dark, vicious, cruel and CRAZY. Everyone in this book was crazy. Normally, I absolutely LOVE these kind of books but for some reason every time this book rubbed me real good it then rubbed me really bad. At first I could not figure out why I was crossing the love/hate line so much with this one until I was done with it and thought about it. Between the MC heroine Madonna and her annoying inner thoughts and when the crazy men have to iterate on every page how demented and dark they are, that summed up my annoyance. Overall, good book with minor annoyances that added up to just a decent read for me.
"That which is called madness.
That which to is the only sensible way to love."
Madonna has never comfortable around people. Her life has always just been her. Being given up at birth to an orphanage, Madonna has always just look out for herself. Her life is filled with solitude and she is ok with this. She has never felt lonely, but she has never felt wanted either.
In the shadows lurks danger in Madonna's quiet life. A danger she doesn't realize is coming from two different angles that are adjoined by three men.
Liam is a successful surgeon with handsome looks and the ability to get any woman he wants. Liam is sweet and sexy on the outside but on the inside he is dark and has needs that most woman can't handle. Liam is also the twin brother to a convicted serial killer Lance. The brothers have more than just identical looks in common, both men WANT Madonna.
Lance wants Madonna, because she was to be his victim and she slipped thru his murderous hands and he was caught.
Liam wants Madonna, because she stirs feelings deep down he has never experienced.
"I long to corrupt her, to soil her, to mark her and seal her as my possession."
The brothers are stalking Madonna, but one is out to save her before the other ends her. Madonna's life is in serious danger and when she thinks she may have found refuge with a friendship with Liam, turns into a nightmare that could end up being a dream come true.
Madonna must fight two evils...one she craves to know more about and one she craves to submit to.
This book is full of madness. Dark, vicious, cruel and CRAZY. Everyone in this book was crazy. Normally, I absolutely LOVE these kind of books but for some reason every time this book rubbed me real good it then rubbed me really bad. At first I could not figure out why I was crossing the love/hate line so much with this one until I was done with it and thought about it. Between the MC heroine Madonna and her annoying inner thoughts and when the crazy men have to iterate on every page how demented and dark they are, that summed up my annoyance. Overall, good book with minor annoyances that added up to just a decent read for me.
June 13, 2016
Well well Suzanne does it again! Cellar Door is definitely one of my top fave reads from this author!
This entire story is one big cluster game! Total head play! Male twins. Obsessed with same girl. Copy cat serial killer hoping to gain fame at their expense. This story is one heck of a head trip! This story is not typical of Suzanne's previous releases. As usual she accepted the challenge to move beyond her comfort zone and surpassed all expectations with this gem!
Be advised this story is for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. Cellar Door is pitch black and should be consumed by readers who appreciate stories on the darker end of the spectrum. The murder scenes are brilliant but graphic, the sex scenes are signature Suzanne....super hot.....super sexy, and the evil among the players is glaringly up close and detailed!
Kudos to Suzanne for a phenomenal story! It totally rocks five stars!
This entire story is one big cluster game! Total head play! Male twins. Obsessed with same girl. Copy cat serial killer hoping to gain fame at their expense. This story is one heck of a head trip! This story is not typical of Suzanne's previous releases. As usual she accepted the challenge to move beyond her comfort zone and surpassed all expectations with this gem!
Be advised this story is for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. Cellar Door is pitch black and should be consumed by readers who appreciate stories on the darker end of the spectrum. The murder scenes are brilliant but graphic, the sex scenes are signature Suzanne....super hot.....super sexy, and the evil among the players is glaringly up close and detailed!
Kudos to Suzanne for a phenomenal story! It totally rocks five stars!
December 20, 2016
3.5 but giving a 3 stars because it kept me turning the pages.
This book was entertaining - was it plausible...absolutely not. I think the writing style was good, however I personally like books thar are more believeable. Definitely an interesting story with developed characters, but for me things went too perfectly. Of course there were downfalls for the characters, but it was all too predictable. Sometimes I found some of the lines a little, dare I say corny, for a lack of a better word. But it kept me entertained on a very long train ride, so that is saying something.
I would be willing to try reading something else from this author, but I will not be continuing this series.
This book was entertaining - was it plausible...absolutely not. I think the writing style was good, however I personally like books thar are more believeable. Definitely an interesting story with developed characters, but for me things went too perfectly. Of course there were downfalls for the characters, but it was all too predictable. Sometimes I found some of the lines a little, dare I say corny, for a lack of a better word. But it kept me entertained on a very long train ride, so that is saying something.
I would be willing to try reading something else from this author, but I will not be continuing this series.
May 18, 2017
Mind twist
This is classic Suzanne Steele. It is full of dark twist and turns . In the end you wonder , should I have been so intrigued ?
This is classic Suzanne Steele. It is full of dark twist and turns . In the end you wonder , should I have been so intrigued ?
January 15, 2018
Thriller !
Holy smokes that was good !! It was suspenseful , sexy , scary and you didn’t know what was going to happen next !!! I loved it
Holy smokes that was good !! It was suspenseful , sexy , scary and you didn’t know what was going to happen next !!! I loved it
October 27, 2016
I don't feel that the blurb really matches the story.
This is the story of Madonna, a solitary-by-choice wordsmith, who was the next target of a fortunately captured serial killer. Now the serial killer (a poor man's Hannibel Lecter) has been permanently imprisoned in an asylum with a very lax visitation protocol and several creepy figures seem intent on tracking Madonna down for their own purposes - the serial killer's identical twin brother wants to own her while the serial killer's fanboy wants to take up serial killing with Madonna as his initial victim.
At risk of being spoiler-y, yes, there is a cellar and a door and freedom which has been robbed, but that is not the conflict central to the plot of this story.
This story is told from multiple points of view, including the serial killer neophyte whose morbid actions were sufficiently creepy, but not inside my realm of dark fascination (which is to say - I do not enjoy following the actions of serial killers - bleh!).
On the whole, though, the plot was engaging and sufficiently intriguing to keep my interest. I did not feel much emotional attachment to the main characters though, particularly the male romantic interest - I kept thinking to myself, "Yeah, this relationship is going downhill as soon as the sexual attraction starts to lose its shine..."
Maybe I'm just too jaded...
This is the story of Madonna, a solitary-by-choice wordsmith, who was the next target of a fortunately captured serial killer. Now the serial killer (a poor man's Hannibel Lecter) has been permanently imprisoned in an asylum with a very lax visitation protocol and several creepy figures seem intent on tracking Madonna down for their own purposes - the serial killer's identical twin brother wants to own her while the serial killer's fanboy wants to take up serial killing with Madonna as his initial victim.
At risk of being spoiler-y, yes, there is a cellar and a door and freedom which has been robbed, but that is not the conflict central to the plot of this story.
This story is told from multiple points of view, including the serial killer neophyte whose morbid actions were sufficiently creepy, but not inside my realm of dark fascination (which is to say - I do not enjoy following the actions of serial killers - bleh!).
On the whole, though, the plot was engaging and sufficiently intriguing to keep my interest. I did not feel much emotional attachment to the main characters though, particularly the male romantic interest - I kept thinking to myself, "Yeah, this relationship is going downhill as soon as the sexual attraction starts to lose its shine..."
Maybe I'm just too jaded...
June 22, 2016
The blurb captivated me & left me hanging, making me want to read this book.
It is my first form this author and it is certainly not my usual kind of book but I was pleasantly surprised that I couldn't put it down. It is a genre that I will explore again.
At first I hated Lance but by the end of the book, he was slightly liked.
I especially loved the glimpsed I had of the psychopath's mind, both of them and Madonna, I'm still undecided about her. I will read again to decide.
It is my first form this author and it is certainly not my usual kind of book but I was pleasantly surprised that I couldn't put it down. It is a genre that I will explore again.
At first I hated Lance but by the end of the book, he was slightly liked.
I especially loved the glimpsed I had of the psychopath's mind, both of them and Madonna, I'm still undecided about her. I will read again to decide.
June 10, 2016
Twisted and hot!
Liam who we met in his evil twins book is so much more then we thought. And I really did think I knew what was going on but as always when reading miss suzanne steeles work you get more then imagined..Madonna was a strong amazing lead and we'll Liam how can you not love him...I can't believe I'm saying this but I came to like lance...Wow..just wow..murder mystery smutty goodness and twists u never can see coming!!!
Liam who we met in his evil twins book is so much more then we thought. And I really did think I knew what was going on but as always when reading miss suzanne steeles work you get more then imagined..Madonna was a strong amazing lead and we'll Liam how can you not love him...I can't believe I'm saying this but I came to like lance...Wow..just wow..murder mystery smutty goodness and twists u never can see coming!!!
June 22, 2016
Just when you think this woman, Suzanne Steele, can't possibly write a more heart stopping, intense book than the previous one......she does!! Liam and Madonna are perfect for one another, she just doesn't know it, so he'll have to show her. Again, this story intertwines with previous books, I just love that. When I want an intense read, I pull out a Suzanne Steele book. She is one of the few authors that I re read her books over and over again.
September 5, 2016
This is another book I'm not sure what to make of. The premise itself is interesting; a girl is stalked by a serial killer so a man kidnaps and holds her against her will in order to protect her. It sounds exciting, but I found the execution sorely lacking.
The writing in this is very disjointed and it seems a bit basic. A lot of the dialogue and the narration are stilted and repetitive, so much so that it took me out of the story and had me focusing on the writing.
The writing in this is very disjointed and it seems a bit basic. A lot of the dialogue and the narration are stilted and repetitive, so much so that it took me out of the story and had me focusing on the writing.
June 18, 2016
Loved it
Another fantastic all consuming story by amazing author. I absolutely loved Liam and Madonna. They were two broken souls. This is a darker read that contains kidnapping, stalker, murder, and the very best a completely obsessed maybe a touch crazy alpha male. Recommend for dark romance lovers!!!
Another fantastic all consuming story by amazing author. I absolutely loved Liam and Madonna. They were two broken souls. This is a darker read that contains kidnapping, stalker, murder, and the very best a completely obsessed maybe a touch crazy alpha male. Recommend for dark romance lovers!!!
August 8, 2016
My brand of crazy
What can I say, but Mrs. Steele has done it again!! We are back in Louisville and though this can be a standalone I would recommend reading the Urban Elite series first. Also get cameos front Agents Turner and Murphy (The Profilers and others) even The Governor gets mentioned. I love the entwining of her books and can't wait for more from her dark Alphas!!
What can I say, but Mrs. Steele has done it again!! We are back in Louisville and though this can be a standalone I would recommend reading the Urban Elite series first. Also get cameos front Agents Turner and Murphy (The Profilers and others) even The Governor gets mentioned. I love the entwining of her books and can't wait for more from her dark Alphas!!
December 25, 2016
I don't know what to think of this book it had some sick stuff but not that dark the way I thought this book would have been. felt no emotion in this book. And what pissed me off the most was we freaking missed month from Madonna's live and the BOOM! She's started Beggin for Liam ( u know what I mean if u read the book). I just couldn't Connect with characters!!
June 14, 2016
Wow
When I bought this book I was a little nervous but its another hit. This time its the serial killer from the last book brother story. Sigh I was hooked by the end of the first chapter.
When I bought this book I was a little nervous but its another hit. This time its the serial killer from the last book brother story. Sigh I was hooked by the end of the first chapter.
July 3, 2016
Ok... Could have been better
As convoluted as the storyline is for this novel, I feel like it was really missing something- I'm not sure what something. The description does it absolutely no justice and the characters are hard to find compelling. It wasn't horrible, just lacking.
As convoluted as the storyline is for this novel, I feel like it was really missing something- I'm not sure what something. The description does it absolutely no justice and the characters are hard to find compelling. It wasn't horrible, just lacking.
July 6, 2016
LOVED LOVED LOVED!! Dark, sexy, never a moment when you're bored. I ran through this book like crazy. It kept me hooked the entire time. One or two small errors at some points but not enough to make me grammar hulk out. I LOVED the dark and sexy in this book. I want a man like Liam ;)
July 18, 2016
It's good.
It had some very interesting points in it I liked. I liked the twin brothers theory of good and bad. Of course the psychotic killer aspect of the story. It was intriguing.
It had some very interesting points in it I liked. I liked the twin brothers theory of good and bad. Of course the psychotic killer aspect of the story. It was intriguing.
June 13, 2016
Loved Liam. I couldn't vibe with Madonna. I understood and believed that Liam loved her, but I never believed she loved him.
August 5, 2016
Not really my cup of tea. I thought the h gave in way too easily. Details on the characters' thoughts and feelings were lacking so the story came off as implausible.
August 10, 2016
Good read
Good read and the characters were well developed and plot was good. This is my first book by this author. Read it ,see if you like, it I did
Good read and the characters were well developed and plot was good. This is my first book by this author. Read it ,see if you like, it I did
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