Deceased. Gone. Someday to become a distant memory. They're dead and I don't feel an ounce of remorse. Instead, the relief is almost instant. No longer will I feel like scum because my heart lies with him—My Noah. The voice might've forced my hand, but in the end, I'll always choose my heart. I've lived within my fear of losing him and that’s now been stripped from me. We've been forced to say goodbye to our past and I'm embracing my future with both hands. I'm no longer afraid. I'm pissed. They want us broken, but instead they've unleashed a beast unwilling to submit. I'm an animal determined to save her man. To live. I no longer care who gets in my way or what I have to do. I will have that man . . . And one day, we will both escape.
WARNING: This story isn't for everyone. Caution. 18+
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"We never stood a chance. I'm his and there isn't a thing in this world or the next that can separate us."
Broken was... a disappointment to say the least. I was hoping that the writing and the synopsis in this series would accelerate up and only up from the first novel, however I hate to say that it's beginning to look like a downward spiral. It was like a climax that built itself up and up throughout the book, and then SPLAT! anti-climax. And it's safe to say, it feels god awfully disappointing building yourself up for a release and not getting one at the end ;) ______________
The Story
"From head to toe, I’m covered in him. He invades my senses and rapes my will." ... ... ... BECAUSE THAT'S AN ATTRACTIVE CHOICE OF WORDS!
I just wanted to start with that. That's all.
The story consisted of a bit too many flashbacks for my liking, and although one could argue that it is essential in the plot line, I feel like we got more flashbacks that actual current happenings. Unless the story is styled in such a way that it's a 'past and present' sort of approach, there really is no need for the ratio of flashbacks to be 50:50.
I also feel like the story itself is quite repetitive, and it got a bit boring for me at times. Due to the story boring me, it lost my focus and my attention and therefore during the middle and end, I found myself having to re -read paragraphs in order to understand what the shit was going on. It felt very static, in that - with three books already read, the story isn't fleshing out and becoming a whole.
I think the best way I can explain the structure of the series, is that it's a bit like WattPad. The author releases a 'book' and each 'book' has around 4-5 chapters. So you fly through it and that's why it hit my guilty pleasures shelf, but at the same time, it is really hard to add substance to a structure like that.
This one ended in a big cliff hanger. Well. Not that big, because I guessed it in the first chapter of the book. But I have to put something good.
I feel like lately, I've been handing out one star reviews as if they were pocket sized pieces of corruption and I was a handful of the world's government's.
It starts 5 years in the past and we learn how Ivy and Noah met, when Noah brings his company to Ivy's marketing firm and Ivy is put in charge of his account. We find out how strong their connection has been from the beginning, I liked reading more of their past.
This installment was in Ivy's POV, the transitions from past to present were done well but a couple of times I had to do a double take and figure out if she was in the past or present. I got my most pressing question answered which was who the bloody hell is keeping them captive, so that made me very happy.
The chemistry between Noah and Ivy seems to be getting stronger with each installment. I suppose being trapped in some weird room together getting drugged with MDMA will do that, the sex was seriously hot!!!
This installment focused more on the connection of Ivy and Noah and their captor, I found it less dark and violent than the first two but enjoyed it just as much if not more. I am excited to see what is going to happen to Noah and Ivy next.
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Broken is the third book in the Voyeur series by Elena M. Reyes and N. Isabelle Blanco, and I’ve been highly anticipating this installment in the series ever since I put the last one down. Above all, I was hoping that we might finally get some answers about who is pulling the strings in this sick and sordid operation, because I’ve been dying to know the answer to that mystery since the beginning. I’m so glad the authors did not let me down!
Ivy and Noah are still trapped in a room at the mercy of a heavy breather whose voice filters in over speakers to deliver orders. If they don’t obey the voice implicitly, they are subjected to punishments via a number of demented, masked minions that are more than happy to carry them out. They finally see with their own eyes the audience that has been watching them the whole time, and the stakes get even higher when they pull in a loved one to use as leverage against Ivy and Noah. One wrong move or the slightest hint of disobedience, and the torture begins. How will Ivy and Noah ever be able to figure a way out of this nightmare when they are imprisoned and surrounded by a group of depraved human beings with all kinds of weapons and potent drugs at their disposal?
Broken was a much needed addition to this series, and while it was still dark and disturbing, it didn’t touch the other two books in that regard. This book focused more on the backstories of Ivy and Noah. We find out how they met and get glimpses into their relationship before all of this insanity reigned down upon them. Most importantly, we get our first real look at the woman behind it all. We see what role she played in their life and are at least able to start forming opinions as to why she decided to do such a despicable and horrific thing to them in particular. I’m hoping the next book allows us to see the complete picture, and I want to see Ivy and Noah not only escape but exact some type of revenge!
If you haven’t started this series, but love dark erotic thrillers, go one-click Taken now! I have no doubt that you will be sucked into this crazy world immediately due to the intriguing storyline and the authors’ addictive writing! If you’ve read the other books in the series up to this point, buying this one is a no brainer. You won’t want to miss it!
ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
So Broken (Voyeur Book 3) was slightly different from previous reads. here we take a little step back from the madness and get to experience some of the past and how Ivy and Noah Met. So this is told from Ivy's POV and there is more of the same sort of games we have had in the previous books. This instalment focusses a lot on the connection already established between these two. And I have found with each segment of the story we are given that there is a stronger deeper thread connecting our pair of lovers. You can really feel all the heartfelt emotion in Broken. Maybe expounded also because of the circumstances, kind of like a pressure cooker waiting to let off steam. These two have only each other to rely on here and there forced containment seemed to bring a sense of intimacy much faster than the norm. Broken takes it a tiny step further and we get a glimpse of the puppet masters pulling the strings behind the scenes.
SICKOS!!!!
There are also new creepy players introduced here the usual kinky shenanigans and before the final curtain falls Ivy gets to share her suspicions about the identity of one of there captors with Noah. Is she right? Can't wait to find out.
All in All, this was unique fun read that I enjoyed greatly Broken Is currently Free on Kindle Unlimited.
This cover is OK. Pretty good representation of the story. Good compostion. Interesting title work.
Sigh...OK, so I have to be honest. I *think* I may be reaching the end of my attention span for this story. I thought (hoped) that this was going to be the final book and we would finally get some answers, but nope, it ends on another cliffhanger and there is going to be (at least) another book. That in combination with the fact that we have to wait two months between installments has me losing interest, unfortunately.
That said, we do get some additional info in the one. A little background history and a little movement on the WHO front. Although we are still in the dark about the why. This one wasn't as sexy or bloody as previous installments and felt a bit like filler. I still think the writing and pace were both very good. And I still find the plot intriguing enough to stick around for the next installment. Hopefully, things will come to a head and wrap up in that one. Time will tell I guess.
BROKEN: is the third installment within the (Voyeur Series) by N. Isabelle Blanco and Elena M. Reyes and needs to be read in order to best understand this book. Broken picks right up where Tied left us.
Kidnapped puppets used like pawns in a sick game of sexual perversion, no escape, loved ones watched over as they are murdered.
I've enjoyed this crazy assed ride so I've been anticipating this book like no other, wanting, needing, craving all those unanswered questions to finally be put to rest in this book. As we progress further into this series, book by book it seems like more questions are left unanswered rather than answered, so it’s been established that there is another book coming out after this one, not sure why the authors have chosen this route as it could’ve easily have been wrapped up in this book, but it seems like they want to drag the inevitable out just a wee bit more.
Though at least two questions as to who may have captured them and why may have been answered so at least we had that bonus to keep ones invested in this story ready to take that last ride with them on the next book. At this stage I'm not sure if I'll be signing up for the last installment.
I swear, the entire time I’m reading this series, I’m a ball of nerves! On-the-edge-of-my-seat, crawling up the damn walls kind of nerves.
I have to surround myself with unicorns and rainbows just to get out of my own head. Noah and Ivy are still trapped and the torture has no end in sight. Their captors are intent on breaking these two - mind, body and soul. Two people who have loved them have already lost their lives in gruesome ways and now someone they both love is in danger. What the heck will be next?
This series is INSANE!! The best kind of insane. I am so in love with the creepy-crawly, tingly feeling that goes up and down my spine as I read each installment. These authors have definitely let me dive into the darkness and I don’t know how to get out. Do I even want to? I can’t wait for this entire series to be released so I can buy it in one book and place it in its reserved spot on my shelf.
I already knew who had destroyed life as Noah and Ivy knew it. I knew who was behind these crazy games. I’m just glad they finally know too. However, who else is involved? How will they be able to finally escape? Will they escape? I’m off to read Damaged to see if any of my questions have answers ;)
Release Date: September 28, 2017 Genre: Dark Romance POV: Heroine - 1st person Heat: 4.5 out of 5 Type: Book #3 of the Voyeur series
Just as the previous books in the Voyeur series, Broken, is not for everyone. Where some readers enjoy reading romances that leave them with a smile on their faces, there are others that enjoy being taken to really dark places. Places where the lines of morality are blurred and where you don't know if you're coming or going. And I'm one of them.
In the span of two days, I've been taken, tied, and broken. And you know what? I wouldn't change a thing about it. The authors' set up is downright twisted–yet original. In Broken, the authors didn't hold back. They let their imagination run wild and delivered a total fuckedupedness. One that will have you holding your breath countless times.
"We never stood a chance. I'm his and there isn't a thing in this world or the next that can separate us."
The connection between Noah & Ivy went deeper than just a friendship that turned into lust. Their connection shackled them together. Their connection stole breaths. Consumed lives. Made enemies. And the darker it gets for this couple, the better. Broken proofs that love can find a foothold in the darkest places.
Depravity, pleasure, all mixed up into pure sensation.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I will read whatever this duo writes. I'm addicted to their brand of crazy.
So if you're ready to challenge your mind and get your adrenaline spiked with an extremely dark, unique story, pick this one up. However, if you have triggers around mutilation, extreme violence, blood, or anything around that zone, you may want to steer clear of this series.
Meanwhile, I will be here not so patiently waiting to be damaged.
This story alternates between the present day and five years into the past. Noah and Ivy are subjected to more erotic highs and lows, and Ivy finally narrows down the captor list to one person.
This was an okay read.
*ARC kindly provided by authors in exchange for an honest review.
So good. Another layer of this story has been revealed and it was so good. This story is sick and depraved. If you like that in your dark erotic suspense, then I would give this series a click!
In a situation where one is controlled, to survive, one must take control of what little they have to make it through the ordeals. Is there a cost and if so what is the price this time? Still a cliffhanger
It starts 5 years in the past and we learn how Ivy and Noah met, when Noah brings his company to Ivy's marketing firm and Ivy is put in charge of his account. We find out how strong their connection has been from the beginning, I liked reading more of their past.
This installment was in Ivy's POV, the transitions from past to present were done well but a couple of times I had to do a double take and figure out if she was in the past or present. I got my most pressing question answered which was who the bloody hell is keeping them captive, so that made me very happy.
The chemistry between Noah and Ivy seems to be getting stronger with each installment. I suppose being trapped in some weird room together getting drugged with MDMA will do that, the sex was seriously hot!!!
This installment focused more on the connection of Ivy and Noah and their captor, I found it less dark and violent than the first two but enjoyed it just as much if not more. I am excited to see what is going to happen to Noah and Ivy next.
Deceased. Gone. Someday to become a distant memory. They're dead and I don't feel an ounce of remorse. Instead, the relief is almost instant. No longer will I feel like scum because my heart lies with him—My Noah. The voice might've forced my hand, but in the end, I'll always choose my heart. I've lived within my fear of losing him and that’s now been stripped from me. We've been forced to say goodbye to our past and I'm embracing my future with both hands. I'm no longer afraid. I'm pissed. They want us broken, but instead they've unleashed a beast unwilling to submit. I'm an animal determined to save her man. To live. I no longer care who gets in my way or what I have to do. I will have that man . . . And one day, we will both escape.
WARNING: This story isn't for everyone. Caution. 18+
This is getting addictive. The story was highly suspenseful and although some questions I had from the first book on were answered, lots of them still remained open. We got more of Ivy and Noah’s history and are steps closer to who is behind all of this. But we’re still kept in the dark about the why.
Book three was as sick in its game playing as the first two. The captor wanted to break its prisoners or should I rather say dolls, because they’re really just the captor’s puppets. She’s hell-bent on breaking their strong will, hope of survival and any way out of this hellhole. It’s sickening to read about how much the captor enjoyed what’d been done to the people being held captive and their loved ones.
This book was again very short (hence my rating) and since there will be at least another one coming, I feel like a hungry wolf getting snippets of food thrown at once in a while. I had hoped that we’d finally have an ending to this sick game but it seems like we have to wait a bit longer and find out what the next book will bring. On the other hand, I am kind of excited that the story continues because I really like it in its own crazy way, although I’m not sure what more there is to come. I guess I have to wait and see. At some point though everybody will be dead and there’d be nothing interesting left. *haha* I just hope it will end before this happens because that would be no fun.
The Voyeur series is not recommended for people that are new to this twisted and sick kind of world. Blood play, sex, drugs and death are just a few of the things you have to expect in these books.
-- I received an ARC of this book from Give Me Books Promotions in exchange for an honest review. --
I received a copy from the author for an honest review.
Jesus this book! I am pretty sure I need to go to church and maybe read up on some passages. Maybe go and take communion???? I mean Holy Hell!!
Lawd was it crazy! Lawd was it hot! Lawd am I scared of these ladies’ imaginations!! LAWD did we learn some important things. But can we talk about the bad people for a second?? DUDE so creepy. Like you ladies are making me nervous to meet in real life!!
It seems we find out who the crazy captor is in the story. We see the back story on Noah and Ivy’s “friendships”. We also see the crazy, jealous person who is the one causing all the pain for our couple.
We being to see Ivy putting it all together. She is also finally admitting she is in fact in love with Noah which takes him by surprise because well she was a little late to the game so it seems. Everyone knew they wore in love except Ivy had trouble believing it since Noah wore his dead fiancée’s necklace for so long….until just recently that it!!
This book is a step in the “we are gonna get free and kill some people”. Ivy and Noah are starting to study their surroundings to figure out how to save themselves and kill whoever is behind this! Vengeance will be theirs!!
Broken is the third book in the Voyeur series by N. Isabelle Blanco and Elena M. Reyes and O M G. O M G.
Broken delves deeper into the relationship of Noah and Ivy... and who the captor is.
“She seems to hate the fact that I exist. She always has.”
I had a strong feeling that I already knew who was doing it, and the minute we were introduced to this character in the past... I was able to put all the pieces together!
And now they both know who is behind their torment. We see her motive and the seed that got planted in her fuel for revenge or whatever the hell she is doing!
GAH... My heart broke... They’ve suffer great loss and are still being tormented in the captors sick and twisted games.
My question is... will they EVER escape? Will they survive this inside of wherever they are and outside of it?
“We’ll behave. For her. Until I can get us out. We’ve seen the way, now we find the how.”
*****
I enjoyed being able to read between past and present. It was much needed. It wasn’t as dark, but it did give us a glimpse of the relationship bloom between Noah and Ivy! And I believe it was needed since we didn’t see that development in the first few books.
This series is INSANE, in the most deliciously dark and thrilling way! You need to one click this immediately! The storyline, the connection between our MC’s, and the darkness will keep you sucked in and turning the pages!
Broken picks right up where Tied left off and this time we're in Ivy's head. She's just as determined to survive and get them both out of this sick, twisted and seemingly hopeless situation as Noah is. Alternating again between the past and the current timeline, we uncover more about Ivy and Noah's previous relationship before they were abducted. The longer these two find themselves in captivity the deeper their passion and feelings for each other run. Fighting for one's lives at the hands of a sick and twisted individual obviously works for them. We still get some insanely hot scenes (not as many as last book, but still plenty hot) and the ongoing theme of depravity, desperation and a possibly foolish hope to survive remains. This series is like a train wreck. You'll want to tear your eyes away at points, but you just can't. I'm eating up the dark and twisted minds of this writing duo. My only reason for rating this 4.5 stars is I thought this was the final book in the series and was expecting all the answers. Instead a fourth book is coming and though there seems to be some clarity about who abducted then, we have even more unanswered questions than we started with. Part of me feels like everything could have been tied up in this installment. Regardless, I'm on board for this wild abs crazy train wreck and will keep reading until al, is revealed.
''Nirvana: finding that pinnacle of completion and jumping off the cliff without holding back. Head first into a bliss so pure and unadulterated that you feel whole. At home.''
LOL. Before Nirvana? Bloody motherfucking bowels of hell. Like Chinese form of execution known as Death by a Thousand Cuts. A slow, brutal, agonizing way to die.
They’ve been best friends for five years. Then both taken, drugged, and beaten. Now watched by armed guards. They’ve been dealt their cards. They don’t have a choice. There is no escape. Either they fuck each other, or someone die, or they die.
In front of an audience fascinated by their connection — one they can’t see but hear. The sick ones paying to watch the people they care about get hurt and murdered.
Sheer horror and depravity.
Holy. Shit. This series is fucking crazy — insane actually.
There’s even this guy, Jacques. That gigantic, scalpel-wielding, French aristocrat — I’m not kidding…
Just bravissimo N. Isabelle Blanco. That was one hell of a short, sharp, scary read, and I loved every millisecond. I can’t wait for Damaged, part four and last?, to be released. Hurry December 7. This is going to be epic!
Happy reading!
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The third installment in this infamous serial of kidnapping and criminal voyeurism takes a new turn.
The flashbacks to the past added some exciting insight into the characters' dire situation. That helped the female character gather her courage to plan an escape. I liked that. And I loved to read about her initial reaction to meeting a very fascinating Noah.
Despite their valiant defiance, Noah and Ivy are still at the mercy of their depraved captors. There’s more violence, more blood, more domination and humiliation. And the intensely hot culmination of their supressed desire. I enjoyed that part as well as the conversations they used to have when they were free.
I don’t know how this is going to end but I'm terribly curious to find out if they make it out alive, kill their captors, or lose their only opportunity at love. The future looks bleak.
OMG this book...it's so intense...I can't put it down from the beginning, I'm dying to know what will happen to Ivy and Noah. Loveeee that I get to know Ivy and Noah more here, their banters and deep connections still full of passion, and love how they're growing stronger and stronger. This is the third book, but the darkness and all those the twisted stuff, still got me on edge. It's so wrong but totally a turn on for me. This book really messed up with my head. Although I feel a bit sad with the ending, that teasing is so frustrating, there's so many questions that need answer, I need the next book ASAP.
If you love some twisted dark story..This series is a must.
Broken is book three in the Voyeur series. It can not be read as a standalone, you must read the previous two first. We continue with Ivy and Noah story. We past as while as present time in this one. Ivy and Noah grow closer while being subjected to the sick and twisted game. This series has hooked me and every time a new one comes out I drop everything and read it right away. It's a short quick read. Ivy and Noah are starting to put some of the pieces together and I can't wait to read the next one.
Wow, this series gets more insane by the page! So twisted and perfect. I love this crazy, fucked up story. We do finally get some backstory and answers in this book, but there's still so far to go. Halfway through the series and I'm not seeing a way out for Noah and Ivy. I can't wait to find out what happens next!
I'm sitting here asking myself how can this be happening, I mean haven't these two been through enough already. Yet the heartache keeps on coming. Now that I have strong feeling who's behind it all. It goes show you, you should trust and shouldn't.
Whew! Now I can breathe. Waiting for this story gave me gray hair! Knowing this story is NOT the conclusion has me running to the store for some Jack! How much longer can this story go on??!!!
Although my interest waned a bit with the last story, I forged ahead hoping to gain some clarity or at least insight into the who and why. Some questions are answered but this story ends on a cliffhanger.
I think I will opt to wait until the series is complete before moving forward.
Broken definitely answered the critical question of the person who’s holding them hostage with some steamy scenes, but I was disappointed to see it doesn’t complete the series.
Holy mama mia!! These 2 authors!! Where does all this dreaded, creepy dangerous thoughts come from. Yes, I know, inside their heads. Can you imagine what it must be like in there? I can’t. It’s waaaay too dark, lol. Light people, I need light. Broken is part 3 of the Voyeur series. Each subsequent part gets darker, even more twisted, dare I say perverted and scary as all get out. My palms were sweating and I was on the edge of my seat during some of the scenes in here. Please note, this is not a standalone, you need to read Taken and then Tied before attempting Broken. And yes, I do mean attempt. If dark and horribly twisted isn’t your forte, then be aware, Any way a bit about the story. Ivy and Noah are still trapped, still being forced into darker, sexual acts to avoid the repercussions of the madwoman’s ire. This crazy bitch wants to break them and she’ll do everything in her power to do so. But when pushed, Ivy refuses to bend, never mind break and finally tells Noah how she truly feels and what she wants. Plus, Ivy thinks she recognizes their captor’s voice, but who is she really and just what have these lovers done to provoke her wrath in the first place? With each little dreadfully imparted piece of information, we can garner more knowledge of what has happened prior to their being abducted, but why and for the real nefarious purpose is still unclear. Hopefully the next part will bring the answers we are all seeking in this.
OMG, this is a shocking book. It is a bit short and does end in a cliffhanger. It appears as though there will be 4 books in this series.
The basic premise is that two best friends, Ivy and Noah are kidnapped and drugged and wake up in a lavish room and are ‘forced’ to do specific things for an audience. In each short edition we get a few more of the puzzle pieces to figure out who is behind the elaborate event, but it isn’t until book 3 that we are finally told who is the mystery voice. Even then we still don’t know why the whole thing was sent in motion. To me it’s going to be one of those that you will want to re-read after the end finally happens to see what clues I missed the first time.
This is a very interesting read. It is a bit hard to follow since there are flashbacks which is how we learn who these characters are and at times they are drugged and purposely disoriented to keep them under control. So while it is an intriguing story, I would like to have seen it released in larger pieces as I dislike cliffhangers.
Hero 5 stars / Heroine 5 stars / Steam 4 stars / Plot 4 stars / Overall 4.5 Stars Keys: Dual POV, MF, Edge of my seat, twists and turns, non-con, triggers. #MSBB - I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book
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I have no idea how these two amazing authors can get any more twisted in this series, but let me tell you they have have exceeded yet again.
Broken is the third installment of the Voyeur Series and starts exactly where Tied (Book two) finished off.
Both Noah and Ivy are still being held captive, their every move watched, not by only the sadistic human that keeps them imprisoned, but also by a whole audience who love to watch. What they are asked to do to appease the audience needs is nothing short of sick, but yet they have to do it to stay alive. They also have to do whatever is asked, because if they don't another life will be taken.
But who is it? Who's life is at stake if Noah an Ivy don't obey?
Guys what an absolute dark and twisted, soul changing, gut wrenching read. Again we are taken into the darkness of Noah and Ivy's world and the monster who controls their every move.
Who will survive? And who will break?
Bravo ladies yet again for giving us perfection.....I cannot wait until the next installment.