Love Me in the Dark

by Mia Asher

From the bestselling author of Arsen. A broken love story comes a new sexy, emotional, and romantic standalone. Two strangers in Paris ... One passionate, earth-shattering kiss. He was the artist upstairs with the tantalizing smile and laughing eyes. He was the devil inviting me to sin, seducing me to dance in the bright moonlight. He was desire and need. When he touched me, my body sang. My soul came alive. But I belonged to another man, and he didn't want to let me go.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, New Adult, Forbidden Love, Adult, Love

193 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 10, 2017

About the author

My name is Mia Asher.
I'm a writer, a hopeless romantic, a wanderer, a dreamer, a cynic, and a believer. And, oh yes…I might be a bit crazy - but who isn't?

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars!!!



Mia Asher never ceases to amaze me with her stunning writing, real characters, and brilliant stories! Love Me in the Dark is a beautiful story with just the right amount of angst and all the feels! This book captivated me from the first page, and it didn’t let go. It’s one of those books I read cover to cover and loved every second. I have no doubt it will be on my favorites list for 2017!

When I read the blurb for this book, I knew I had to read it.

Two strangers in Paris ...
One passionate, earth-shattering kiss.

I knew this would be an epic romance, but what I didn’t know was that the story would focus on so much more than just romance. This is a story about a woman finding herself. About a woman finding her worth.



Valentina’s trust has been shattered by the one person she’s supposed to be able to trust the most. It’s hard to move on and forgive when that person isn’t doing anything to repair what has been broken.

Trust was like a plate. Once it was broken, it didn’t matter how much glue you used to put it back together; it would never be the same. So here I am holding onto the broken fragments of our love—our marriage—trying not to cut myself with them.

When Valentina and Sébastien meet… that kiss… their chemistry… it’s explosive. But it’s noting Valentina wants or is looking for. She tries to keep her distance, but it seems like Sébastien is everywhere. And he’s the type of man who is hard to ignore.



The love story between Sébastien and Valentina was sensual, healing, and a bit forbidden. I loved these two characters. Sébastien was incredible. There was nothing about the man I didn’t love. And Valentina was such a great person. I felt like she was always trying to do the right thing. She was stuck in a place of trying to do what was best for her/finding herself, and trying to do what she felt was best for other people. As a woman, I totally understand that and can relate. Sometimes we need to feel needed, and can be ‘fixers’. Getting the POV of William helped me so much to understand what was really going on. That man was truly something else…

But back to Sébastien and Valentina. Honestly, Valentina was the star of the story for me. I swear to you, Mia writes these female leads that are amazing. They speak to me and are so relatable in any ways. I really loved the woman Valentina was, how she came into her own. That, to me, was just as important and beautiful as the romance.

There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.

Love Me in the Dark is full of passion. It’s intense, romantic, and unforgettable. Mia Asher’s writing is truly extraordinary. This book rivaled Arsen for my favorite of hers. It was addictive, unputdownable, and captivating. A definite favorite of mine and a must read! 


“J’ai envie de toi. J’ai besoin de toi. Tu me rends fou.”

[A. · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF@ 60%. Actually, I did finish it. I skimmed to the end.

************Spoilers************

Six reasons why I didn't like this book:

#1 I felt disconnected from the characters and the story. It felt like the story lacked details (at least in the first half). Some parts were great but most of the time I was bored. I just couldn’t get into the story.

#2 I didn’t like the heroine. She’s weak, needy, submissive and lacks confidence. I don’t like heroines with the martyr complex.

"He was perfect the way he was. Instead, I wanted to change so I could be worthy of him."

Pathetic.

#3 The atmosphere of the book is depressing as hell. I’m an angst addict but it didn’t feel angsty to me. It felt depressing instead.

#4 I don’t like thanks-for-being-my-plan-B romances. You know, books where the hero or the heroine feels like the consolation prize. And I hate reading about the hero’s grief and love for another woman.

"They say time heals all wounds, but I disagree. Grief never ends, it just changes. You learn how to live with it, rebuild yourself from the shattered pieces around you until you’re whole again, but you will never be the same."

No, thanks.

#5 I knew what this book was about. I’m not complaining about cheating. But I can’t stand hypocrisy.

William is portrayed as an arrogant douche, the villain of the story. He’s a cheater. We hate him for that. Unlike him, our Val is a real angel. She is a sad, unhappy and lonely woman. She’s lost her true identity and purpose in life. She feels betrayed. She’s been cheated on and decides to forgive her husband. *facepalm*

But she falls in love with another man. So she cheats too. We still like her though and sympathize with her because she knows it is wrong and she fights it.

"I could place the blame on William’s shoulders as to why I’m here, standing outside the famous hotel. I could blame his disloyalty for each step I make that brings me closer to a man who isn’t him—my husband. But deep down, I will always know I’m here because I want to be.
Truth of the matter is that I never had any intention of not coming."

>


#6 All those sex scenes:

Sébastien and Poppy
Valentina and William
William and Brooke
Sébastien and Valentina
etc.

Barf.

I don't want to read about the hero with another woman or the heroine with another man. Sorry.

[Jx PinkLady Reviews ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5++++ Stars "Our love will find a way."



#ContemporaryRomance #AllTheButterflies #GetReadyToSwoon!

LOVE ME IN THE DARK is the highly anticipated STANDALONE contemporary romance by Mia Asher. Famed for her deliciously angsty love triangles, LOVE ME IN THE DARK marks a departure from that theme and see's Asher delve into her sublimely romantic, dreamy side. A side that took me on a passionate journey of love and hope with a beautiful topping of sexiness, a heroine who rediscovers her true self and a hero who made me swoon and love and feel so much. Together they pulled me into their story, their dreams and made me believe that their love should find a way.



Valentina is a woman who has lost her way, a woman I immediately warmed to, felt for. I believed in her motivation and all her reasons why, reasons that slowly unravel and are perfectly depicted within the canvas of the story arc. As the blurb imparts, she meets a beautiful stranger in Paris. A man with his own traumatic, emotive past. A past that will no doubt touch readers’ hearts and make them immediately feel for Sebastian, engage their emotion in his story, and long for his happiness. I longed and I hoped and I swooned over Sebs, his dialogue, his thoughts and his actions towards Valentina are all showcased with a touch of perfection to create a hero to love.



The important supporting cast members in all their technicolour characterisation each add to the development, depth and feel of the narrative and the protagonists at the heart of this passionate, romantic love story. One that shows healing, heart and soul and as it unravels, readers will have a clear picture of where they long for this story to travel and will equally wait with baited breath for the outcome.



LOVE ME IN THE DARK does not disappoint as a standalone contemporary romance and true to this author's style she provides those much craved for elements that made my heart beat fast, gave me goose bumps, made me catch my breath, and evoked my emotion in the best possible way showcasing an exquisite skill in the way she crafts and sculpts her words to create the most vivid, beautiful pictures and emotion through charismatic characters and prose, making me feel and care and love. And Valentina and Sebastian made me love them so very much.



Much of the setting is in Paris and the words penned took me there, gave me the Parisian placement, I felt the je ne sais quoi in the telling. It's beautiful and dreamy and so very hopeful. Of course, this would not be a true Mia Asher story without a certain level of angst and whilst readers will not find the gut wrenching, verging on traumatic angst of her previous novels, LOVE ME IN THE DARK has the perfect level of emotion evoked from the characters producing the kind of gentle angst that leads to complete fulfilment in our reading material.



An unforgettable story, LOVE ME IN THE DARK is Mia Asher at her most romantic and beautiful best. A story that is special to my reading heart in so many ways, and a reading experience that I'll treasure forever of a gorgeous beautiful romance that has a touch of the forbidden and lots of heart, one that I hope is discovered and adored by romance lovers everywhere.



Alpha read *

★ Graphics created by me with stock photos I purchased from deposit photos ★

[Alex ♈ · Rating 1 out of 5]

WARNING: Major spoilers. Low rating doesn’t refer to the writing, it was good.

Naive dumb ol‘ me.
No patience to wait for the reviews of my friends.
Same old, same old.

I read this book, please clean my brain!



I’m not in the mood to torture you with my deep philosophical thoughts,
just quick overview of the story.

There was no hero and heroine, they didn’t deserve these titles.
He -> male protagonist -> MP
She -> female protagonist -> FP
Her husband, his step-sister and countless OWs who were honoured to be f**ked by MP and FP’s husband.

FP caught her husband receiving a bj from his intern.
She forgave him, coz she loved him.
No comments...



1 year later they decided to go to Paris to “refresh” their marriage.
FP came, her husband didn’t.
One night she met MP at the art gallery, he kissed her, she fled.
The next day she saw a couple making out at the elevator in her building and was aroused by their moves. The man happened to be MP.
He recognised her and told her he "see you later" and left to f**k OW.
Am I the only one to smell THE epic love here???



Yada, yada, yada. They became friends, they only kissed, he wanted to f**k her, but she refused coz she was married. Yada, yada, yada.

Then I had a pleasure to read some chapters from FP’s husband’s POV.
He had sex with OW without condom, told me his wife was frigid.
Then he had sex with his step-sister.
YES! I call it THE romance!



FP’s husband was pushed by his grandmother to reunion with his wife. He came to Paris and FP left with him. They regularly had sex without condom -> he filled her with his seed to get her pregnant.



MP felt abandoned and hurt. He fell in love with FP and she left.
And the best way to wallow in self-pity was to drink and f**k many OWs.
But of course without feelings, he was after all in love with FP!

One day he decided to fight for her and came to USA.

The same day FP caught her husband in compromising position with his step-sister and FINALLY decided to leave him for good. He attempted to force her to have sex, she fought and fled. And !Boom! outside met MP who came to her rescue.

He took her to the hotel and they had sex without condom.



She told him she needed time to divorce her husband and suggested they met in 6 months.
He agreed and they sealed the deal with anal sex without condom, but with lotion as lube.

The next morning her husband found them and tried to hurt her.
She fought and MP hit her husband.

...the cut...

6 months later they met -> the end.

Amazing how many different body liquids were shared among all characters.
Let’s hope all the STSs will remain in their tight circle.

[Patty ~ Wrapped Up In Reading Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

*****4.5 STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}


We kiss until our lips are bruised and raw, and then we kiss some more. In a life full of finite moments, I find infinity in him and his love.





From the moment I learned that Mia Asher was writing a new book, I had been anxious to get my hands on it. Firstly, I want to just give high praise for one of the sexiest and BEST covers I have seen in quite some time! It only proved to deepen my desire for this book! What I’ve come to know about this author is that she writes messy, complicated and angsty romances like no other!! But in this particular story, her words are nothing less than exquisite – they simply took my breath away. I was completely consumed with this book! I fell hard for the beautiful Sebastien Leroux!




Valentina Fitzpatrick has been a loving and devoted wife to her husband of nearly twelve years. Their relationship has had its ups and downs but it nearly ended over a year ago when she caught her husband in the act of adultery with one of his interns. The pain from his deceit still lingers in her heart even though she chose to fight for her marriage. Valentina’s weakness is the love that she still has for her husband, William. As an attempt to start over, William asks Valentina to come with him on a business trip to Paris. Once his business meetings are over, he promised her that they would take some time to be alone together and hopefully rekindle the romance that used to consume them. Ultimately Valentina ends up in Paris alone when William is unable to make the trip. This only succeeds in making her feel even more despondent when it comes to her marriage. Valentina is finding it hard not to suspect that maybe her husband is having another affair. So she decides to stay in Paris and take this time away from William to re-evaluate their relationship.




During her first week in Paris, she ends up crashing a private party at an art exhibit and is mesmerized by one of the paintings. Just as she’s about to be thrown out for trespassing, a handsome stranger comes to her rescue by pretending to be her boyfriend. He ends up kissing her and it nearly knocks the wind right out of her. Valentina is captivated by this gorgeous man with the most incredible blue eyes. Fate keeps throwing these two in each other’s paths. They end up running into each other several times and as luck would have it, Sebastien turns out to be not only her upstairs neighbor but also the artist of the painting that she fell in love with.






Sebastien is quite well known for his spectacular skills in the bedroom. He uses sex as a balm to ease his pain. Years ago he lost his one true love and has yet to fully recover from that heartbreak, but something about Valentina breathes new life into his cold heart. Being around her seems to soothe him better than any of his old vices.



Sebastien and Valentina end up teetering on a fine line between restraint and giving in to their all-consuming desire for one another. But it’s Valentina’s need to clean up her mess of a life first, before delving into anything new with Sebastien that ends up preventing them from crossing that line.






When Valentina is ultimately forced to choose between her past life and the uncertain yet possibly exhilarating future with Sebastien – will she make the right decision? Or will she end up picking the wrong man which would destroy not only her life but that of the one who truly loves her?


LOVE ME IN THE DARK releases on May 10th. It’s an absolute MUST READ!!

[Maria✦❋Steamy Reads Blog❋✦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid read! I've never read anything by this author before and I thought the writing was beautiful. I didn't love it as much as I thought I would. I felt like certain characters did obscenely naughty things just so I could justify hating them. Like, here's a bad guy - hate him. :D Overall, I enjoyed this read! <3

[❥ KAT ❥ Kitty Kats Crazy About Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Buddy read this with the gobbler Sonya-❥Chatterbooks book blog ❥

LOVE ME IN THE DARK: by Mia Asher is new standalone contemporary romance novel

The ‘Prologue’ shoves us in the past ‘Ten years ago’ when Sabastien was facing happier times, ready to start a family, propose to the woman he loved with all his heart, to the next instant he’s shrouded in the darkest of dark days to come.

Valentina often reminisces about how her life used to be, she married William Alexander Fitzpatrick IV, a man she thought would be totally out of her league but he was relentless in his pursuit. A whirlwind wedding fit for a fairy tale story, whom she married on her twenty second birthday..They loved fierce, they loved freely.

That was then this is now.

On their 12th year wedding anniversary William hands her a key, a key to an apartment in Paris, a second chance at happiness, a chance to forgive and forget the past mistakes her husband had made.

A phone call to say he has cancelled their trip due to work commitments has him staying behind and her alone in the most romantic city of the world.

A time to reflect, a time to soul search, a time to heal, a time to find herself again

Her first night in Paris has her stepping into a private function art gallery, a heated hot kiss by a stranger leaves her weak in the knees. Knowing that she will never see him again.

But no matter where she she went in Paris it always led to him, places she never expected to see him.

That one kiss sent them on a destruction into forbidden territory,

Will she fall from grace? You can feel temptation calling, it’s simmering away in the background, it’s edging closer the further you go into the book.





I was really enjoying this and was even going to throw 4 stars at it, but then nearing the end it kind of went a wee bit down hill for me, and I'm probably going to get witch hunted for this review, this rating, but this is how I feel.

When a book deals with infidelity on all levels your expectations are high, you expect those feels to come at you full speed, the hurt, the angst, the betrayal, the tears, none of those feels came anywhere near me which kind of left me feeling a wee bit deflated.

Maybe my expectations were too high? All in all the first part of the book I loved, the second part became cheesy which my buddy reader mentioned and which I wholeheartedly agree with, it became hard to read, I shuddered, I cringed, part of me didn't even want to carry on but I made myself just to say that I finished it.

[Megan✦❋Steamy Reads Blog❋✦ · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Two strangers in Paris…One passionate, earth-shattering kiss."



First of all, before I start on my review I would just like everybody to please take a moment to admire the cover of this book. HOLY MOLY. HOT OR WHAT? Ok, now that I cleaned up my drool I can continue…This book was phenomenal. I absolutely loved every beautifully written word. I was invested in the story from start to finish. From the moment I read the synopsis I knew I had to read this story and I’m so glad I did. If you are looking for a beautifully written story, then look no further than Love Me In The Dark because Mia Asher can seriously write.

Valentina has not had the easiest times of late; her marriage is on the brink of ruin and as a result, she is unable to trust her husband like she once did. Once trust is broken, it’s really hard to earn it back. It takes one second to gain someone’s trust but a life-time to get it back once it’s broken. As a result Valentina is feeling alone, sad and is the shell of the person she once was.

"They say time heals all wounds, but I disagree. Grief never ends, it changes. You learn how to live with it, rebuild yourself from the shattered pieces around you until you’re whole again, but you will never be the same."

Valentina meets Sébastien in Paris while taking some time out to rediscover herself. When they first meet it’s under unusual circumstances and they kiss. An absolutely earth shattering kiss, the kind of kiss that makes you forget your own name and has the ability to change the course of your whole life.

The intense chemistry, passion and desire Valentina and Sébastien felt towards each other was electric. I felt every look, every touch and every desire. They had the kind of love that people only dream of and this book is the epitome of why I love to read romances so much…The feels.

I’m going to keep this review short, sharp and sweet and even though I am desperate to talk the ear off anyone who would listen about this book, I don’t want to spoil it for anyone, because this story was so breathtakingly beautiful it should be enjoyed spoiler free.

I could not recommend this story strongly enough. It is most definitely a favourite of mine so far this year. If you are looking for your next read to be an epic love story that is so beautifully written, then give this a go. I dare anyone to not fall head over heels in love with the very hot and sexy Parisian, Sébastien…

[SueBee★bring me an alpha!★]

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Blurb:
Two strangers in Paris ...
One passionate, earth-shattering kiss.
He was the artist upstairs
with the tantalizing smile and laughing eyes.
He was the devil inviting me to sin,
seducing me to dance in the bright moonlight.
He was desire and need.
When he touched me, my body sang.
My soul came alive.
But I belonged to another man,
and he didn't want to let me go.

[NMmomof4 · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 Stars

Overall Opinion: Hmmm...I slept on this, because I had no idea where to even start to be honest. I know a lot of my GR friends loved this, so I'm really disappointed that I didn't love it too. I was really sucked in and digging the story until we get the h's husband's POV. Do you ever get that stomach dropping sensation and not in a good way when reading? I got it here. It wasn't something I was really expecting, and tbh I think a lot of the villainous things the h's husband did were too OTT and unnecessary. Why did we even have to have him be such a secret bad guy? Does that make the reader accept that the h fell in love with another man easier to take or something? Then the h went to doormat status and falls prey to her husband's trickery...and the book sadly never fully recovered for me. And that "ending"?!? Yeah, NO! Give us some type of closure after all that drama!! I get the romantic aspect, but I didn't have that faith that they would be a successful couple in the long run. I also had a good bit of unanswered questions which always rubs me the wrong way. So, don't hate me folks! I went in hoping for a lovely angst fest where I'd even shed a few tears, and sadly just ended up skimming to get away from that sick to my stomach feeling. NOT SAFE for my safety gals ;)

Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Valentina and Sébastien's story. Valentina's marriage is in shambles, and when her husband offers her a romantic trip to Paris she takes it. Only he doesn't end up joining her for work reasons. She is saved her first night in an unexpected way by Sébastien. They soon learn that they live in the same building, and form a friendship of sorts. The attraction is too strong to deny, and stronger feelings start to develop. There are some sweet and funny moments, some sexy times, some big decisions to be made...and they get a HFN ending.

POV: This alternated between Valentina and Sébastien's POV (with a few sections in the h's husband William's POV).

Overall Pace of Story: Good until the lack of closure at the end. I skimmed, but not because of the pacing (see overall opinion above).

Instalove: No. Instalust? Yes.

H rating: 4.5 stars. Sébastien. I liked him a lot. I think he was extremely patient to the point of sainthood ;)

h rating: 2 stars. Valentina. I liked alright her until she causes the separations. She just plain ticked me off after that, and became a doormat h imo.

Sadness level: Low, no tissues needed

Push/Pull: Yes The h is married, so she pushes away from the H. The H is the main pursuer of the relationship.

Heat level: Hot. They have some hot tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.

Descriptive sex: Yes

Safe sex: No I don't remember any mention of condoms being used, birth control, std statuses, or previous practices. I do remember the h (and her husband) saying that the husband was trying to get her pregnant when she was separated from the H for the few weeks. So eww! With the h's husband's sexual record she could've passed on whatever he potentially had to the H :/

OW/OM drama: Yes The h is married to OM when she meets the H.

Sex scene with OW or OM: Yes There is a scene with the H and the OW from his past (~10 years before h), and with the h and her husband. There are also a few descriptive scenes from the h's husband's affairs with OW in his POV.

Cheating: Yes The h is married to OM, and while she doesn't have sex with the H until after she leaves her husband, they kiss and touch sexually. There is also definite emotional cheating going on. The h's husband cheats on her with a few different OW (descriptive and on page).

Separation: Yes They are separated for a few weeks and then for about 6 months. The h was with her husband and the H was implied to be with many OW for the first separation. There was no mention or suggestion of other partners during the 6 month separation.

Possible Triggers: Yes Cheating (on page), the h is married to OM (on page), the H lost OW that was pregnant with his child (on page), and emotional/physical abuse (on page).

Closure: This had horrible closure! I would call it a HFN ending as they had only shared their "ILYs" and reunited.

How I got it: It was part of my kindle unlimited subscription.

Safety: This one is probably Not Safe for most safety gang readers

- Does have cheating
- Does Not have descriptive sex scenes with the h and OM and the H with OW
- Does have the h pushing the H away
- Does have a few week and then a six month separation between the h and H
- Does have abuse
- Does Not have OTT sad parts
- Does Not have a HEA ending

[Deanna❤Pink Lady❤️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

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5+++ "Ma Petite Chouette" Stars


I know when reading a Mia Asher book I have to be prepared for an emotional epic read. One that digs into the heart and slowly and masterfully exposes joy, sadness, love, loss and angst. Love Me in the Dark took me on an emotional rollercoaster of how second chance romance can blossom even in the deepest mixture of turmoil, desire, passion and doubt.

Valentina Fitzpatrick loves to a fault. She is married to William Fitzpatrick and the past two years of their 12 year marriage has been difficult to say the least. But a trip to Paris maybe the catalyst to help Valentina and William forget the past and begin again. But at the last minute William can't make the trip leaving Valentina in Paris alone, where she must contemplate her unhappy marriage.

Sébastian Leroux is an artist who is charming, charismatic, sexy, and confident. But he has had loss in his life that he knows he will never fully recover from until he meets Valentina. From that initial meeting, Valentina and Sébastian have a connection that's starts off in a surprise passionate kiss and eventually becomes more.

Paris, The City of Lights and Love, was the setting for this emotionally compelling story. I felt the lights, I felt the sexiness of the city, I felt the beautiful essence of the city that creates loves and I completely felt the intensity of Valentina and Sébastian. The author painted an exquisite canvas with words that penetrated my soul and made me truly feel the angst of Valentina's plight in a city that was smoldering and sexy.

Valentina's journey was extraordinary. Understanding her and seeing her evolve was remarkable. I loved being a part of her reasonings and her convictions. But I understood her and felt the raging war going on inside her heart and mind. Then there was Sébastian and his past. He understood he was getting a second chance and he went for it despite the situation. He too had a raging war with his heart and mind but he had no plan of losing the war.

This journey of two strangers is one that will forever touch your heart. It's full of angst but it's full of love and desire as well. It's learning "what kind of eggs YOU like" and how to be strong and resilient. It's also how life sometimes gives you a gift, a second chance gift to start again despite the hurt, loss, and sadness that must accompany that gift of starting again.

I love this story and the deep emotional journey it took me on. Mia Asher writes with the beauty of a poet. Her words take you to unbelievable heights and to the deepest despairs. They can make your stomach tie in knots and then make your heart beat with joy. The angst, the trepidation, the fear, the joy, the sadness and the love all come shining through the pages of this romantic story.

And I kiss him back with everything I have, everything I am, consuming his words, his breath, his touch, as they become my benediction. Heart, go easy on me, I tell myself. But my heart replies, This. This is life. This is love. Feel it all. Feel him and believe. Believe. Believe.

Love Me in the Dark is definitely one of my Favorites of 2017. A Second Chance Romance that is as Magnificent as it is Moving. Prepare to fully feel with all your emotions and experience the vibrant, effervescent, angsty, meaningful, love story of Valentina and Sébastian.
#RomanceLovers #GorgeousBeautifulLoveStory #Epic #Standalone #LMITD #ContemporaryRomance

*beta read*

[Sonya ♕Chatterbooks book blog♕ · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I first read the blurb to this story I thought to myself: This book is going to chew you up and spit you out with your emotions laying hazardous on the floor. I was ready for those kind of emotions and quite frankly, I CRAVED it more than you will ever know. “Love Me In the Dark” was a sweet, touching story about finding love again when you least expected it.

Valentina has been married for twelve years to a husband that simply adores her. Like any marriage, they’ve certainly had their ups and downs but they’re determined to make it work and going to Paris is their first step. But not all plans have a way of working out and for Valentina, her life is about to shaken up in the form of a mysterious painter.

Ten years ago, Sebastian’s entire world was flipped upside down. Still feeling the impact like it was yesterday, he goes through his emotions by not living life like he’s supposed too. Sure he’s a successful Artist and has more money than he knows what to do with, but his personal life is another story. Meeting a woman who breathed life into him for the first time, is going to forever change his life.

I really liked the premise of this story and I loved that it was set in Paris but unfortunately that was the only thing I loved. I couldn’t for the life of me connect with any of these characters and no matter how hard I tried, it just wasn’t working. Valentina was a lovely woman but she was a little too weak for me and quite frankly she frustrated the heck out of me and that’s putting it mildly.

I will admit that I sympathized with Sebastian’s past after reading the prologue but beyond that, I felt nothing else for him and I was saddened for that because I really wanted to love him like everyone else. I also felt like everything moved too fast with Valentina and Sebastian relationship and I was expecting a lot of angst but unfortunately that never happened. That being said, if youre a fan of this author’s work, then this one is for you.

[Pavlina Read more sleep less blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 BEAUTIFUL stars <333

Omg Mia did it again, she doesn't stop surprising me!Love Me In The Dark was an emotional,heart worming,intense,passionate story.It has the perfect amount of angst and the writing was flawless and in some parts poetic!



The set up is so good and you can't stop yourself from
feeling like you are in Paris with the characters!I loved Valentina and Sebastien,they have a special place in my heart.Sebastien was something else,I loved that he was so passionate!Both of them had some really intense moments.

If you are looking for a beautiful,fast paced and captivating story this is perfect for you!!!I'm going to say that this book is by far one of the best books I have read this year so far!!


 

  

[warhawke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person - Multiple
Rating:




Sébastien Leroux was a well known artist. While having no problem expressing himself through his paintings, when it came to real life he preferred to shut his heart. That was until he met the woman that made him see in colors again. The problem was, she belonged to someone else.

Valentina Fitzpatrick found love at a young age. Married to the man of her dream, she thought she found her happy ever after. But marriage bliss didn't last forever and a trip to Paris that was supposed to mend the rift became an eye opener to what had been missing in her life.



A lot of readers tend to avoid love triangles and affairs, but for me, the potential heartbreak made me drawn to it. I love it when characters get put in the wringer.

“I have no right to touch you, to crave you as much as I do, but God help me, I can’t stop. I’ve tried to do the right thing, but I can’t anymore."

Sébastien, just by his name alone was sexy. His casual and spirited personality was a plus for me. However, while he was swoony to a degree, I feel like I didn't know him enough for me to completely fall for him.



For a long time, Valentina put others before herself. I like seeing how she slowly rediscovered herself and learned to be "selfish". While I might not agree with some of her actions, I understand the predicament of her situation.

Everything about him from his wide shoulders to his crooked nose and pillowy lips is designed to bring a woman down to her knees, seduce her until she’s lost her mind.

This book was actually a lot milder than I wanted when it comes to the angst. When I read stories about affairs, because of the nature of the situation, I expected to be thrown into an emotional roller coaster. But when that didn't happen, I felt less invested than I wanted with the characters.

I love books that are set in foreign locations. I like how the characters visit different places. However, I wanted a more visual description of the ambiance to help immerse me into the location.

Because when you finally find something worth living for, you fight until there isn’t one more drop of blood left in you.

Love Me In The Dark follows the life of two individuals learning to break free from their past. It would appeal to readers looking for love triangle story with mild angst.



🍷❣️🍷. . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC . . . 🍷❣️🍷



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[Jenny••Steamy Reads Blog•• · Rating 3 out of 5]

God where do I start. I hate cheating, despise it. However I am torn on what exactly Valentina really did in this book. There is cheating in this book, but to me, it wasn't Valentina that did it. Yes some emotions were involved but....

First thing first, I've hated a lot of characters in books over the years, but I don't know if I have hated a character as much as I hated William Fitzpatrick. A disgusting pig. Seriously a wicked, evil, sick ass that deserves everything he gets. If only he could lose it all...... William is the reason I could so 1 star this read.


Valentina. Sweet, ole Valentina. Your soul was taken and crushed and yet all you wanted was to be loved by the man you craved loved from. In the end you got that. This poor character was so weak, she had everything taken from her. He innocence, her voice, her pride. She's finally had enough and she strikes out to rebuild herself and regain her independence.


Sebastien. Hot, sexy, made to make woman drool Sebastien. You're a fire that can't be put out. I love your drive to go after what you want. Pat on the back for really fighting and going after it. You've lost a lot in this lifetime and you deserve happiness by someone that can truly give you everything.


I've loved this authors writing in the past, I definitely still love it now. This book had me literally stopping and not wanting to continue, not at the writing but at how much I was disgusted by some of these characters. The writing was just that good that my emotions were in full swing =))) My kindle took a beating during this read. But dear author, thank you for repairing my heart in the end. The love in the ending of this book, priceless❤️

[Hulya Kara Yuksel · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Everything I am. This body. These hands. This heart. They all belong to you.”

Ahhh Sébastien, you stole my heart. I'm absolutely in love with this book. <3

This was my 4th book of Mia Asher's and with each book this woman amaze me with her beautiful stories. Just like her other books, I really enjoyed this one too. :)

Ps. I highly recommend all Mia Asher's books, they're all my favorites. <3

*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review.

[Olga therebelreader · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I read the description of Love Me in the Dark, I was immediately intrigued and the gorgeous cover filled me with a need to read this book ASAP. Thank you Mia Asher for providing me with an arc to read and review!

LMitD is a gripping read that captures the intensity and passion of forbidden love, the pain of unrequited love, the moral dilemma of infidelity and the struggle in a loveless marriage where trust has broken down.

Valentina is damaged by love and Sebastien by loss. Honestly I never wanted the book to end. I couldn’t get enough of their story. This is the ultimate story of forbidden love and definitely a roller coaster ride of emotions that will have you guessing from start to end.

What I truly enjoyed was multiple POVs because they added an interesting dimension to the story and gave access to all three main characters’ mind. Also, the author’s pacing was extraordinary, she knows what is too much and she gives us just the right amount. One of the reasons I love this author is because her emphatic writing heightens emotional conflicts and gives them palpable manifestation. Mia Asher has a gift with words, and LMitD does not disappoint.

The only thing I have to say against this book is that it was often super cheesy and painfully sweet.

It was an addicting book. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and it was nothing short of adventurous, just the right amount of romance, and plenty of plot twists. I gave this book five stars because it immediately pulled me in and did not let go. If you like angst and heightened emotions, then LMitD will keep your attention and it will captivate you.

In short:
Heroes 5/5 | Heroine 5/5 | Plot (Point, Originality) 5/5 | Writing Style 5/5 | Steam 4/5 | Romance 5/5 | Angst-Suspense 5/5 | Darkness 0/5 | Humor 1/5 | Secondary Characters 3/5 | Drama-Conflict 4/5 | Mystery 0/5 | Twists 4/5 | Pacing Steady | Action 3/5


** ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you. **

[✰ Bianca ✰ BJ's Book Blog ✰ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Valentina has been married to William for 14 years. But after she caught him cheating last year, things have been difficult. She didn't leave him then, because she loves him too much. She doesn't know anything other than being his wife. That has been her job ever since they got married.
But maybe she should have left?
Now she's in Paris to get away from things for a bit. To maybe think about starting her life anew - on her own.

Enter Sébastien.



He's a famous artist living in her apartment building.
Ever since something horrible happened ten years ago, he's only having one-night stands, nothing serious ever again. He just tries to exist and to enjoy life and all it has to offer.



And then, on Val's first night in Paris, they meet in his gallery and they kind of, accidentally, kiss.

COULD THIS BE THE NEW START VAL WAS LOOKING FOR?
WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH VALENTINA & SÉBASTIEN and/or William?
WILL THERE BE A HEA??
READ THE BOOK TO FIND OUT ☺

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I really loved this book!
I loved the cover and the blurb and I just had to read it.
OK - the cover. I hate smoking, so I didn't like THAT all that much - BUT - he's french - he's allowed. ☺

This book had me crying in the prologue already!
And then it has this slighty desperate and sad, but also very hopeful vibe.
The reader wants a happy life for Valentina. And we all know that her marriage will never make her happy. But she is still married, she can't just go start living in sin with the french guy!
But the reader also wants all the happiness in the world for Sébastien!!!



Ugh - it was all so moving and sexy and funny and sad and ... heartbreakingly beautiful. And that it all takes place in Paris makes it even more amazing!
We unfortunately also get to read some chapters in William's POV, and while we might understand some of where he's coming from with his behavior, he's also a really NOT NICE guy.
And we only want Val to get divorced already and move to Paris to be with Sébastien!
But of course it's not as simple as that....

If I had to name some things I didn't like?
Well... it was a bit... slow. At times.
There's a lot happening towards the end. But the middle dragged a bit, and then after the end, we don't even get an epilogue, I sooo wanted to see what will happen to them!
And ... yeah... I sometimes didn't like Valentina all that much. She comes across as this weak and submissive wifey. And she is this person. Or at least she was that person with William. But she blossomed in Paris, but ... I just had the feeling she didn't fight enough where it counted the most.

I just wanted/expected a tiny little bit more of everything. More sexiness. More Paris. More background. More depth. More Sébastien - his previous life, his family, his daily life.
More fun and laughter and fight and standing up for oneself!
BUT of course I still loved the story. ☺

LOVE ME IN THE DARK was such a beautifully written tale of love, hope & dreams - about using your second chance for happiness! A heartbreakingly beautiful lovestory so full of emotions, laughter, freedom, sadness and sooo much more ... run to your nearest amazon for your own trip to Paris!!!!

[KceeReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

10 Santé STARS!

First of all, I want to apologize because I'm not giving my summary of the plot. This is some book you need to start blindly. I'm afraid that anything I would share with you could be spoilery, so I'm sealing my lips.



Now, how was the book? Beautiful is an understatement. LOVE ME IN THE DARK is something we've never read from Mia or maybe from other authors. It's poetically written and it's word porn you find in every page. The words captivated me entirely. The characters toyed with my emotions-- some you will love beyond words, the others make you want to murder them. Mia Asher was able to pen a three hundred plus pages of unputdownable bliss, madness, and passion. And damn yes, I loved every second I was reading it.




If you're wondering if Love Me In The Dark is as angsty as Asher's other books, maybe no. But this book is a league of its own and will surely be a favorite of many. One thing though, looks like I'm in serious trouble because I am not sure how i'll be able to pick up new books after this. Sébastien and Valentina, you two will always have a special place in my heart. Brilliant job, Mia. From cover to cover... just brilliant.



LOVE ME IN THE DARK is a story of loss, betrayal, and of finding love at the most unpredictable places and situations. It's a story of loyalty and fighting for one's happiness. This is MIA ASHER at her best, never miss it.

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[Mikee (ReadWithMikee) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 STARS

This started out really good. I loved the concept of two people meeting in the beautiful city of Paris. ✨ I loved Sebastien and he was every bit of alpha male that I was craving. Valentina was okay. Nothing special about her. She was so gullible and weak, and I was just face palming 🤦🏻‍♀️ every time she just kept giving William the benefit of the doubt.

In the beginning, I was actually liking where the story was going. I thought, "Wow! A story where a married couple is actually having genuine marital problems only for her to discover that maybe he wasn't her soulmate after all". It started off that way but it quickly developed into the predictable storyline where over-the-top asshole husband cheats on wife multiple times with multiple women to make the relationship with knight in shining armor seem reasonable. 🙄 At first, William was actually painted as a loving husband that Valentina fell in love with at a young age and decided to tie herself to for the rest of her life. I was all for it because people fall out of love all the time and it's perfectly normal. Sad, but unfortunately normal. It would've been great to see something different and not make the boyfriend/husband look bad for a change just to make the romantic lead look good in contrast. But that's exactly what happened with Love Me in the Dark, and that's what made it go downhill for me.

William actually seemed like a decent husband who made the mistake of being unfaithful to his wife and wanted to do whatever he could to fix their marriage. We had so many flashbacks of these loving moments between Val and William, and I actually even really liked them together. Then all of a sudden halfway through the book, we find out that William is actually a grade A asshole and is still having affairs with multiple women including his (also married) stepsister. Dramatic and I guess makes for an interesting, scandalous storyline but his character honestly became over-the-top and I just couldn't buy into it.

As for Sebastien, I loved him so much. So swoonworthy. But I felt that he was WAY too good for Valentina. She did not deserve him. Tragedy struck for Sebastien in the beginning of the book but... there was really no purpose for it? Like it was just thrown in there so the hero can have a tragic past and an excuse to have meaningless flings until Valentina came along. It didn't even seem like the tragedy affected him at all in the future other than instances where thunderstorms occur and he's reminded of the accident? There was no emotional impact or buildup so I had zero remorse over him supposedly feeling guilty on stormy nights. We don't even find out what really happens in the past until like 90% in and once we do, again, no emotional impact.

On top of that, I wanted sexy times and we don't even get any until 85% or so. BOO. 👎🏼 All the sexy times that did happen wasn't even with Sebastien and Val??? I'm glad Val was able to stay... somewhat faithful to her husband but the lack of sexy time was disappointing. Love Me in the Dark was just another book that had a great concept that fell short on execution. Sexy cover, sexy hero, great writing, meh storyline. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Elle ✟ Søren's ♡ (i'm too old for this shite) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5* lost on you STARS!

Review @ Midnight Romance

“I realized, maybe for the first time, what it feels like to want, to need something you cannot have.” ~Sébastien

I always afraid to read Mia Asher because of the not-really-good experience with Virtue duet. But my friend assured me this is SAFE with no triangle or whatsoever. I was in the mood for something soft and slow. In the end, I feel conflicted to rate this but the cover totally drool-worthy! Hmph.

Valentina didn't happy with her marriage after she found out her husband's infidelity. Everything changed but she gave her husband, William a second chance. He promised her a trip to Paris to fix their marriage. But it was an illusion because something came up. Valentina ended up alone and stay in Paris. She accidentally met a sexy stranger whose also became her neighbor. Sébastien befriend with Valentina and slowly turns into sexual attraction.

“One day you’re going to stop running away from me. And when that day finally comes, I’ll be here waiting for you,” he whispers softly, his words a caress. “Now go … before I change my mind and decide it doesn’t please me to share you with others after all.”

Valentina felt trap with her marriage. She was once in love with William but it changed. I didn't really connect with her. She's too naive or stupid, I don't know. Once a cheater always a cheater. She's always distracted with sex by her husband and forgive him in the next day. Her past mentioned how smart she is but ended up like a 'trophy wife'. William control her life and Valentina only has her freedom in Paris.

I want him. I want him inside of me. I want to know the taste of his seed on my tongue. The force of his thrusts. And most of all, I want this. The laughter. The butterflies. Him.
~Valentina

Sébastien didn't believe in love again until Valentina. They have their fun together. I admitted their chemistry run smoothly until I ended up boring with all the sudden romance. Sébastien understand the risk of pursue her as a married woman. Luckily, Valentina feel the same towards him.

“I want you to need me like I need you. Violate you like you violate my thoughts. Fill you without shame and mercy. Lose myself in your body and never come back.” ~Sébastien

The story told from multiple POVs between Valentina, Sébastien and William. It was totally predictable about Valentina's marriage. Sébastien destined to be her knight. Beside with Valentina's mousy attitude, my issue is with the too detailed sex scenes from non MCs. Overall, it was a light and okay read without OTT drama (maybe a little). Love Me in the Dark ended up a decent read for me. Nicely written but a bit flowery/poetical. Valentina and Sébastien are totally in love and HOT (Even with unbelievable anal scene)!

She reminds me of the sea: untamed, unpredictable, but beautiful, so damn beautiful. ~Sébastien

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[Dee Montoya · Rating 5 out of 5]

5++++Dazzling Stars*****

This book stole my heart from the moment I started reading it. Mia Asher has delivered an absolute hit that will steal you away from your own life; you won't be able to put it down, I guarantee it. Valentina and Sebastien will take you around the streets of Paris, where their love will shine as bright as the iconic Eiffel Tower, and delicious angst will make your heart beat right out of your chest. I call it the BOOK OF THE YEAR!!!



Valentina used to be a girl full of dreams, she wanted to graduate college and take on the world. She didn't grow up with a lot, but one thing she had was determination and passion for life. Until she met the man who is now her husband. Her beautiful prince charming, who captivated her heart with just one look. Years of marriage later and Valentina can't recognize the girl she used to be, no matter how many times she looks at herself in the mirror. She has become the perfect Stepford wife, always forgiving, and always the one who wears the perfect outfit, and a bright smile, even if she's falling apart on the inside.

In an effort to fix their bruised marriage, Valentina's husband has arranged for them to go to Paris and spend some time together to work on their relationship. But when she arrives, she finds herself all alone, once again. Instead of crying and feeling depressed, she's decided to discover the foreign city and perhaps her own self.

Sebastien is the sexy and mysterious neighbor she keeps running into. His voice, his eyes, his skin, everything about this stranger makes Valentina feel alive again.

Sebastien has loved and lost. He lives his life on the dark, even though darkness is the one thing he fears the most. After just one look at Valentina; a stranger who suddenly surrounds him, he somehow feels safe again only when she's around. Valentina vibrates with light, even if she hides behind her perfectly put-together facade, he can see and feel right thru her.

I was blown away by this sharp and angsty story, where we discover how far someone is willing to go in order to own what they want the most, even if doesn't belong to them...

[Jln · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

So, the main reason I'm giving this 2.5 stars, is because I did a LOT of skimming. The beginning hooked me in, and I loved the Paris backdrop, but I just kind of lost interest at the half way point.


A personal preference of mine, is that I prefer books written in one POV. This book had three, which was overkill imo. I think I would have been far more interested in the book without her husband's POV. I thought it was a little lame that such lengths were made to write William, (the husband) as this super villian. It would have been more interesting and angsty imo, without the chapters that turned him into a super asshole. It made her come across as a push over who would put up with anything. The angst felt forced, and it pulled me out of the romance with Sebastian. I would have rather had more scenes or dialogue with them instead of that drama. Honestly, I went from bored to annoyed and just started skimming. IDK, it didn't work for me, but many of my friends loved it!



FYI, this book isn't for people who have issues with cheating or sex scenes with other people.

[MELISSA *Mel Reader* · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars!

-There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.



Valentina Fitzpatrick is a gorgeous woman living in New York with her husband. She used to have big plans & dreams of her own. Then she met a man who wanted to give her the world. She fell deeply in love and eventually he disappointed her & she lost her joy along the way. She spent years focusing on pleasing her husband, & forgot about herself. She put her wants and needs aside, & strived to be flawless. She was always on display & trying to be the perfect wife. She was terrified of the unknown, & just learned to accept not all love stories have a happy ending.

Sebastien Leroux is a wealthy world-renowned artist living in Paris. Ten years ago he suffered a loss that shattered him. He hasn't made a lasting connection with a woman in years. He only enjoys physical relationships that help him escape his pain. He goes through the motions of life, but isn't truly living.



Valentina feels new hope for her marriage when her husband tells her they are going to have a getaway in Paris for a business trip. She thinks this trip could be just what they need to rebuild their relationship. She heads to Paris ahead of her husband, & then his trip is cancelled. Tired of being lonely & sad, Valentina decides she could use a break from her life in Greenwich. She wants to be on her own & remember who she is again. She stays in Paris & takes some time for herself to figure out what she wants to do with her life. She's tired of feeling like a possession & feeling weak. She's starting to finally accept her marriage is in ashes & may be over.

Valentina meets a stunning man by chance one evening who takes her breath away. His name is Sebastien. They share an unexpected kiss that ignites her body & soul. There's a powerful energy between them from the start, & she feels as if she's under his spell. When they learn their neighbors they start seeing more of one another. They are so comfortable with each other, and feelings begin to develop. They continue to push the boundaries while trying to fighting their attraction. Valentina struggles trying not to cross that line while following her heart.



-A man's face shouldn't be that sinful, his body that virile.

-Everything about him is designed to awaken one's darkest, most erotic fantasies.

-Every atom in my body is aware of him, attuned to him.

-The way he's looking at me makes me feel as though I'm the most beautiful woman he's ever seen.

-Ever since I first saw her across the room, I knew I was fucked. I didn't understand, I still don't, but when my gaze found her, a part of me sighed and said, there she is, what you've been looking for- welcome to the living world once more, old chap.

-Each day that passes, Sebastien embeds himself deeper in the DNA of my life, of my soul. From the first moment I laid my eyes on him, he's slowly filled my world with colors I'd forgotten existed. And now it's bursting with them.



Sebastien has fallen hard for Valentina. She's brought peace & joy back to his life and showed him how beautiful life could be again.

Valentina should have walked away from her marriage years ago, yet she always stayed. She's found a man who makes her feel alive again. Will she take a chance on true love or will she choose loyalty to her past?

Every time I read a Mia Asher book I'm fully absorbed in the story & hooked from the start. This book was no different & is my favorite by this author. It was magical & everything I love about a beautiful romance. Sebastien will steal your heart.

[TeriLyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

**Love Me in the Dark generously provided in exchange for an honest review.**

5+ "...and wonder what if." Stars

This is my first ever book by Mia Asher and I've finally found out what I've been missing after all this time. Precise, engaging, and purely magnetic prose coupled with an intriguing and sinfully delicious structured plot make up the pages of this standalone story, Love Me in the Dark.

Asher's writing sweeps you off your feet only to land you in the most romantic city on the planet. The bulk of this sweet and wicked romance story takes place in Paris. You'll feel every emotion Asher intends: pride, maturation, glee, lusty eroticism, and angst (my GOOOOSH so much angst). I know this book would knock on my on personal comfort zone door and it did without remorse. It knocked and barrelled right through into my reading heart.

"I had a masochist heart."

Valentina Fitzpatrick lives an unfulfilled life. Questioning how she got to her current place, the why's, where's, and what I am doings race through her mind relentlessly. A once happily married woman finds herself in Paris awaiting her husband to court her once more. In this waiting period Valentina blooms. She remembers parts of herself long forgotten in her marriage. Her will and strength get a little sturdier as she navigates the waters of who she is and who she really wants to be. Valentina is the most interesting case study. With so much love to give and little received she makes choices that will forever change her life. Choices that will gut you as a reader, make you question her, and yet choices that although provide the catalyst for the angst are ones that make you think deeply about the true meaning of strength and love.

"What are you really afraid of, Valentina?"

When asked this question by a perfectly sculpted and tempting stranger, Valentina is forced to look really deep inside herself and decide her own fate for once. She's a female lead I normally shy from in my reading or so I thought. I'm fascinated by women and the choices they make on pretty much a daily basis both in look life and out. Valentina is one such woman who rises from the ashes of her own fire. She stumbles, falls, gets kicked down but this woman has grit. She has power she's coming to realize and embody. And she's fun, witty, and full of love. Peeking out around her nefarious husband's shadow has her seeing a light she forgot existed.

"A man's face shouldn't be that sinful."

Oh Sebastien. This enigmatic character will charm you from beginning to end. Chased by his own particular demons, Sebastien is the good time boy. The love he tries to repress shines outward like a beacon you can't deny. Imagine your most favorite qualities in book boyfriends and I guarantee you'll find them in this stunning man. An artist, an open soul, a romantic, and a wickedly good time Sebastien devastates readers. He's the man you can't quit, won't stop, need to have. He's the man you want to know everything about. Hiding beneath his shiny veneer are troubles shrouded in a thick coat of strength. This man lives yet is missing something. Sebastien is the puzzle with the missing piece you'll search forever to complete.

"See, I told you."

Love Me in the Dark gives second chances at life and love in a uniquely heart pounding and wicked way. It's a romance you never expected full of devious paths of pleasure and pain. It's a beautifully contrasted story showcasing the light and dark sides of life. An exploration of self and growth paralleled with the romanticism of being just simply YOU with the person who wants you exactly as you come, no filter, no disguise. This book intrigues you, delights you, rips your heart apart and glues it back together. It's a glorious look at the power of true love and why we should all believe in it. Mia Asher's thoughtful and eloquent writing easily ebbs and flows through the turmoil and pain with burst of pleasure, fun, and eroticism. It's a book that you'll fight sleep to get through entranced in the beauty of this author's magnificent story telling. Enjoy. And BRAVO Mia Asher, you made a believer out of me.



**BETA READ**

[Naqelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars
Love me in the Dark

If you didn't know Mia Asher is my favorite author of all time.I fell in love with her writing from just the first sentence of reading Arsen and every book that she has put out since. So when I found out she was writing another book I had to get my hands on it and of course Mia Asher never disappoints me.
(Whats the story about)
In love me in the dark we meet Valentina A married women lost in her marriage trying to make things work out between her and her husband.They plan a trip to go to paris but she is left behind and then she meets Sebastian and the story goes from there.(I dont know what would be consider a spoiler so I am not going to say anything else in detail.)
(What I loved)
Well I loved everything because Its Mia Asher her writing is like magic to me I am always amazed and cant stop from reading when she writes. I loved that the book was based in paris for some reason it gave me a different feel this time from her other books. Of course I loved the angst and the romance you get a lot of feels in this book and I loved it.Also I loved Sebastian he was a great new character from Mia Asher.
(Conclusion)
If you are a Mia Asher fan you will love this book and if you have never read any of her work you will this one also.Mia Asher always delivers and love in the dark was another great book in her amazing catalog of work.
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[Linathebookaddict · Rating 3 out of 5]

Title: Love Me In The Dark
Author: Mia Asher
Category: Romance
Series or Standalone: Standalone
POV: Various, First Person
Plot: 3
Characters: 2.5
Scorching Level: 3
HEA: Not telling

I was very eager to read this book. The blurb sounded fantastic and that cover had me drooling! When I went into the book I expected heavy emotion since I realized this was going to be a triangle... Sort of. I wanted my heart ripped out and I craved angst.
The storyline had the potential to be a real rollercoaster.
We meet Valentina who is married to the love of her life.
William is everything to her. He is her rock, the man she chose to spend her life with. But her marriage is far from perfect. Her relationship with her husband has cracked. The reason? Betrayal. William betrayed her, but she forgave him, or rather, she is trying to live with his mistake.
One trip to Paris will change everything. What she needed was for William to give their marriage a chance, but once again she will be let down. Alone in the city of love, she meets someone else. Someone who immediately makes her forget her husband and his behavior.
Sebastien is a man haunted by his past. He drinks and sleeps around to soothe the ache in his heart. But Valentina will alter his entire life.
What happens when a married woman falls for someone who is not her husband? Can she follow her heart without breaking it first?
First, let me say that the book moves at a fast pace. There lies my main issue with the book. Valentina's feelings for Sebastien felt too insta-love for me. She was pining for her husband but to me she fell too quickly. Same goes for Sebastien. I wanted more development.
I will say that William intrigued me a LOT as a character and his point of view came a little late in the story for me. I found him to be a promising...anti-hero but in the end he wasn't. He felt a little cartoonish in the end while he had the potential to move the story forward.
The book tries to juggle many subplots at the same time. William 's relationship with his stepsister or his experience with his father, for example. Those were poignant plot points that interested me as a reader.
I just needed something more to make me connect with the characters. I expected to be filled with emotion but everything fell a little flat for me.
Overall, I liked the premise but I didn't love the execution so much.
Still, If you are a fan of the author you should definitely try this. What didn't work for me might work for you.

2.5~3 Stars

[aNneMarLi - Chatterbooks Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gah! This.Book! I was totally blown away. I've been waiting for this for what seems like forever and when it finally hit my reader I could not help but shout for a BR. I needed someone I can talk to about this book, someone I could rant with and share thoughts.I hadn't even started it yet then, but knowing Mia Asher, I expected the unexpected. And with the state I was in with Arsen and Virtue series, there is no way I was going to read this book alone. Call me whatever you wanna call me but this author is tricky as hell, and I was so scared to start reading it. And boy..oh boy..when I did, Wow! Best feeling ever!

Love Me In The Dark grabbed my attention with that hot cover. Man, Amadeo Leandro is a woman's wet dream and knowing he's the male cover for Mia Asher's up coming release there's no way you'll make a pass on it. Add up the blurb that effortlessly will draw you even more, and I am so dead. Right there and then, I was in love already. People keep talking about it. It has been a buzz for so long and it has been the most anticipated book, so I could not wait to delve in deeper. I have to read it, and see for myself what Mia is in store for us this time . I'm maybe scared but hell, I was so excited I feel the chills.

And I was not disappointed. I love it to bits of pieces. The moment I started reading it, I cannot put the book down. I was hooked by that Prologue alone. It took my heart away and fueled me to read further with anticipation so high. Yes I was on a high reading this book. The feels and emotions Mia Asher delivers with her magical and lyrical prose is on point and I couldn't help myself from keeping on turning the pages out of thirst and hunger. When I met Seb and Val, with that earth shattering kiss that led them to a forbidden territory, My God, my body and soul even sang praises to Mia for a wondrous portrayal of the characters and the emotions that comes with it. Val and Seb had chemistry I easily connected with. With Sebs, French lines. whoop Lordy my knickers were drenched!

Admittedly, the book is so different from her previous ones. Where the others packed a full angst that will keep you in the edge until the end, Love Me In The Dark, might be angst-ish but sweet and more into the romantic side. I could not help but smile and swoon. Reading this made me pause several times so just I can relive the moment. It was slow burn romance at it's finest and even without too much angst and drama I love it completely. Basically because it was consistent. And as my reading buddy said, it's PICTURESQUE. It definitely is, set in Paris, all I wanted to do is to magically crawl in the book and experience it myself. Everything was just described vividly and it just only added more realness in the story. And my God, that twist I never saw coming!!! What the hell Mia? I never expected that. I read that chapter all over again just to make sure I read the right one, and I did. You are just so twisted and that really brought my feelings into the nth level of a perverted side. But then, as always you really aimed to deliver. I haven't really thought of William when I met Seb. William who again? But then you wrote that scene and all I can say is, give me some more William.

Overall, I love this book and highly recommend it. Sebs and Val are the kind of characters you wanted to get lost with. As a hopeless romantic woman, this story fed my hungry soul. As I said, it's so different from her previous works but excellently written all the same, fast paced and is easy to read. Right now, even hours after reading, I cannot help but think about dancing in the rain, that owl that for fuck's sake I never even thought would have a special place in my heart but it does. There is no way I cannot attribute those things with this story, and there is no way I can just forget it or wont mind about it after reading this book.

To Mia Asher, great job! As always, you never cease to amaze me.

Because this book calls for a BR, I am Buddy Reading this with Julie Gustafson-Monk and KceeReads •°°•.UnboundBookReviews•°°•!!!
I am sooo ready for this♥♥♥. Let's hold our hands together!

[Sher❤ The Fabulous BookLover · Rating 4 out of 5]

*4.5 Stars*

***"I wanted to taste her like fine wine, touch her like a sin."***

I've only read one other book by MA and it's Arsen. That book alone has put Ms. Asher in my auto-buy list. So when I heard she had a new one I didn't even read the blurb, I bought it and went into totally blind. And let me tell you once I started reading I. Could. Not. Stop!

One thing I've noticed, Asher can write a mean love triangle. She tends to take your heart for a spin and gets it pumping and excited then smashes it in a million pieces, but then somehow she puts it back to together again. This is exactly how I feel when I'm done reading anything by this author. She takes you on an intense journey that makes you feel. Her characters, the imagery, everything becomes so real. The plight of the characters, their dreams, their goals, their heartbreaks it all becomes a part of you. You find yourself experiencing the journey with them.

Love Me in the Dark is a sexy, addictive, beautiful, heartwrenching read. The writing is superb and you're whisked away to Paris, France. Valentina is sent to Paris in hopes to repair her struggling marriage, but while there she meets the dashing Sebastien. The chemistry between Sebastien and Valentina is flammable, it's hot, it's scorching and it's forbidden because Valentina is married to the very powerful and wealthy William.

***"I knew I was fucked...when my gaze found her, a part of me sighed and said, there she is, what you've been looking for..."***

To me this story almost felt like a refined, better version of a Danielle Steel novel. I almost think the cover was a bit misleading because it didn't read like some of the usual books with covers like this. This one was more of a general contemporary romance based in Paris and I loved it!

I couldn't give it a full 5 stars simply because I felt the ending was a bit rushed, but would I recommend this? Um hell yeah! I do think this is a definite must read and Mia Asher does it again:)

[crίѕтίŋα•●Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ●• · Rating 4 out of 5]

“There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.”

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“When you meet the one person who gives your life meaning, who makes you a better man so you can be worthy of her love, you don’t wait for the “right time” to come along. You jump. You run. You fly.”
- Sébastien

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“Little did I know, little did I understand, that in the balance of life, happiness can’t exist without sadness.”
- Valentina

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“I’m selfish. Flawed. Hurt. Tired, so tired, of living in the dark. I want to know, feel what it’s like to be bathed in his light, even if it’s for a short time. I want to pretend we’re just two people who have finally found each other in this vast world.”
- Valentina

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“There's nothing inside. She took it all with her when she left.
The air in my lungs…
The beating of my heart…
There is only silence now.”
- Sébastien

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“She was once my hope, but the love I felt for her became my prison.”
- Sébastien