Blood Red Rose

Rose and Thorn #1

by Fawn Bailey

"You will learn to love the pain. I'll make you."

Stolen. Kidnapped. Taken.
He snatched me off the street, ending my dream of becoming a dancer.
Now, I'm locked away in a mansion with girls who've met the same fate.

My captor is always rough, rarely kind.
He punishes me for every little mistake.
He's training me. Preparing me. Getting me ready.

Slowly, my body is starting to break. Obey. Bend to his will.
Time's ticking. My body is learning to submit.
I've almost stopped fighting. Almost given in.

Still, the promise of something darker hangs in the air.
The real monster is lurking.
And soon, he will come for me.

Cover reveal for Blood Red Rose coming February 2018.

Genres: Dark, BDSM, Dark Romance, Romance, Erotica, Abuse, Contemporary

170 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 24, 2018

Reviews

[SueBee★bring me an alpha!★]

ON THE DECK!

Book 1 in trilogy. Prequel is FREE!
Blurb:
Stolen. Kidnapped. Taken.
He snatched me off the street, ending my dream of becoming a dancer.
Now, I'm locked away in a mansion with girls who've met the same fate.
My captor is always rough, rarely kind.
He punishes me for every little mistake.
He's training me. Preparing me. Getting me ready.
Slowly, my body is starting to break. Obey. Bend to his will.
Time's ticking. My body is learning to submit.
I've almost stopped fighting. Almost given in.
Still, the promise of something darker hangs in the air.
The real monster is lurking.
And soon, he will come for me.

Books in Rose & Thorn trilogy should be read in order:
Book 0.5: Blush Pink Rose - FREE!
Book 1: Blood Red Rose
Book 2: Pure White Rose
Book 3: Last Broken Rose

[warhawke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Dark Romance
Type: Book 1 of 3 from Rose and Thorn Series
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:




After years of hard work, Harlow Granger was finally living her dream as a professional ballet dancer. Fresh from the success of her show, she knew her life was about to change. However, it was far from what she thought it would be after she captured the attention of the wrong person.

Rueben Thorn liked pretty little things. When he first saw Harlow, he knew he needed to own her. With his resources, he vow to make her his no matter what.

And when I saw something as beautiful as she was, I had to keep it. Take it. Treasure it. Steal it.

Thorn was a mysterious character. He's rich and powerful, but lived a secretive life. Even though he seemed controlling, I like how he was considerate and caring in his own way.

This couldn’t be real. It couldn’t be happening. I was trapped with no way out, surrounded by them and being forced into something I didn’t want.

Harlow might be shy and timid but she was ambitious - some up to the point that it looked like she's over her head. She's also very compassionate especially towards people she cared about.

I felt like a whore. I was a whore. For that man, I would have done anything.

I like the overall concept of the story and I'm happy with the dirty part. However I feel a little disconnected with the main characters because there were contradictions in their thinking and actions. I actually prefer the supporting characters better when it comes to consistency. There were also instances that needed more answers now than later in the series.

Blood Red Rose is a story of hidden desires. This is the first book of Rose and Thorn, a dark romance trilogy.

Books in the series:




🖤 🌹 🖤 . . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC . . . 🖤 🌹 🖤
ARC won from author's buddy read giveaway





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[Flor ❁ (HIATUS)]

DNF.

⚠️SPOILER ⚠️

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the heroine is sexually trained by OM for the heroe (blowjob and anal) and sorry but I like—and prefer— my heroes possessives so, bye. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[CC · Rating 4 out of 5]

At 18 years old, Harlow Granger is an aspiring ballerina on the cusp of getting her big break until one fateful day when she is taken against her will. Upon realizing her predicament, Harlow begins training as a submissive all in the expectation that she will serve her master.

“I bled for him, beautiful dark blood washing over the makeshift stage as I danced.”

Thorn is a mysterious man with financial means to get exactly what he wants. Admiring her from afar, he knew she would be perfect for his needs and Harlow seems to bloom under his watchful eye despite the harsh circumstances.

“For that man, I would have done anything. It made me want to sob.”

As Harlow tries to adjust to her training, she is shocked by her reactions and tries to please her trainer in every way. While she clings to the hope of escaping, certain developments arise until the inevitable happens.

“Brokenly, I succumbed to his demands. I ate his cum like a whore and felt every bit the broken plaything he wanted to turn me into.”

The contrast between Harlow and Thorn is immediately evident, as she is young and impressionable yet Thorn is experienced and hardened. The tone is also conflicting in that what Harlow experiences and feels seems to tilt on its axis throughout her plight. Unsure of what she understands, Harlow begins to direct her feelings in ways that will only cause more harm.

What transpires is a dark themed captive story that pushes Harlow’s boundaries and tests the morality of other characters. With being the first book in a series, much was introduced but there are many questions that remain about Harlow and Thorn.

In Blood Red Rose Fawn Bailey pens a narrative that is rich in erotica and creates vulnerable characters that cause different reactions. This author’s first formal foray into the dark shows promise and I’m curious to see how it all unfolds.


Rose and Thorn series:




*I won an ARC in the author’s buddy read giveaway.


*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey!*


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[Paganalexandria · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was drawn to this for the ballet element in the beginning, but repelled by "breaking the girl" process. I like dark, but this isn't my jam. I like my sociopaths more possessive than this.

[QuinnReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

No Rainbows Here

I had to read this in small increments because I just couldn't do more. There is A LOT of non-con / rape that happens. What is seemingly consensual is still non-con given the circumstances.

There are some beautiful parts but it is overshadowed by the dark. BUT! Hope is not lost! One rotten seed is dealt with and another needs to be handled soon (can't come soon enough, in my opinion).

Harlow is broken repeatedly by many people in her life but what happens to her at "The Mansion" after she is kidnapped is horrific. Thorn had his own share of heartbreak, too but that doesn't excuse his actions.

I read this as part of Rose and Thorn Complete Series: A Dark Captive Ballerina Romance Box Set released under Isabella Starling. I will finish this series but it will take at least a week, maybe two for that to happen.

[Fly FreeBird]

I stoped at 29 %. I love dark books but this one went too far and too disgusting. 🤕

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good read and I was surprised and interested when the story took a sudden turn it's not a fast pace story but gives enough bread crumbs of information to keep you interested and reading on before you know what's happening it's the end of the book an you want to read the next one.

[Aycan · Rating 4 out of 5]

“What about me?” she asked moments later. “Do I get to leave, ever?”
Once again, her eyes were on me. Begging.
I wanted to lie to her. I really fucking did. But when I opened my mouth, the truth spilled out.
“No,” I said simply. “You don’t leave me.”
“Ever?” Her voice was the softest whisper. Begging for freedom. Begging to be without me.
“Never,” I replied. “You’re the only one I took. The only one I’ll keep. The only one… without a say.”

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  I was a collector, always had been, since I was a little boy. I saw beautiful things and I took them away from where they grew and prospered. It was the case with Harlow, and it had been the case with my very first rose.

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    I only hoped one day she would choose to stay willingly. But if she didn’t, I would force her to stay. I knew that without a shadow of a doubt. If I had to keep her against her will, I would. It made me a bad man. And I didn’t give a shit.
  

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“I thought you liked broken things,” I rasped, my voice feeling ragged and raw.
“You aren’t broken yet,” he told me. “But I’ll make sure you are before long, little one.”

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    "...I don’t like drama. I like pretty, obedient little girls.”
  

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“I dare you,” I said huskily. “I dare you to hit me.”
He leaned down and grasped my throat between his fingers, grinning down at me.
“You don’t want to dare me, little one,” he told me menacingly. “I’ll make all your nightmares come true.”

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yandım dostlar, bu kadın cidden fan-fucking-tastic yazıyor
hikaye normal ilerler sanıyorum, hop ters-köşe yapıyor. Thorn kızı kaçırdığında normal olarak kızı kendi evine götürüp, orada kendine saklayıp, eziyet edip, boyun eğmesini sağlayacağını falan düşündüm,
cidden.
şoklardayım. aslında o şok geçti gitti ama okurken şoklar içindeydim. bir an aşk üçgeni falan çıkacak sandım, olacak gibiydi yani kaçınılmazdı
son anda bi' hareket çekti canım Fawn, aşk üçgeni de neymiş biz iki ucu farklı taraflara giden o düz çizgiden ibaretiz dedi resmen Thorn ve Harlow için..

bu arada ben Emperor okurken de bütün kitap boyunca Ryker'ın yaşını aradım, aradım, aradım ve bulamadım
umarım bu kitapta bahseder, ya da bahsetmez, bahsetmemesi sanki daha iyi.. bilemiyorum
neyse...

Thorn, kızı takip edip, izliyordu, psikopat olduğunu söylemeye gerek duymuyorum zaten, okuyan anlar
tuhaf takıntıları olan bi' adam
ve cidden tuhaf
ger-çek-ten.

kızı kaçırıp deniz kenarındaki o köşk müdür villa mıdır her neyse ona getirip
kızı eğitmeleri için erkeklerin, kızların arasına salması
ne yapıyosanuz yapın ama bakireliği benim diyip Ellis piçine bırakması da ayrı sinir bozucuydu
yani kız daha 18 yaşında, öyle rastgele eğitmen(!) olarak seçtiğin çocukluğundan beri tanıdığın adamı kızın yanına salarsan, o da kıza iki iyi davranırsa ve zaten kız o ortama yabancı, ortaya çıkan duygulardan sen sorumlusun
öyle tam olarak bi' aşık olma durumu yoktu ama hafif hafif esintiler oluyordu

ben bu 1 puanı adamın yaptığı o saçmalıktan dolayı kırıyorum
diyor ki Harlow benim
kimse ona dokunamaz
gitmesine izin vermem.
veriyor adamların kızların eline, bırakıyor resmen ne yapıyolarsa yapsınlar (çok geniş çerçevede değil tabii, sınırlar var eheh)
onların yaptığını sende yapabilirdin ama işte isyan edemiyorum değişik bir kurgu olmuş
ÇOK HOŞTU LANET OLSUN
Thorn'un kitabın yarısında olmaması biraz sinirimi bozdu çünkü Ellis malından hiç hoşlanmıyodum
Harlow'a yaptıkları hareketleri falan aşşşşırı sinir bozucuydu
işte Thorn'un kızı başkalarının eline bırakmasının pozitif yanlarından biri de buydu
ona sinir olmadıkta başka birine olduk gibisinden..
en sonunda gelip haletti zaten Ellis'i. Dedi ki kızı elleme, kimse ellemesin, koru kolla
yani sende ne akıllısın, adamın gözü dönmüş becerecem o kızı diye
sende gelip koru kolla diyosun apır sapır konuşuyosun
o mal da gidip Harlow'un arkadaşını kandırarak getiriyo köşke ohoo
bir de Carina mı Carine mi ne o var, kıskançlıktan ölecek, Pia sürtüğüyle işbirliği yaptı en sonunda
buçuklukta hamile olduğunu öğrenip, bebeğin babasıyla görüşmeye gittiğinde Thorn gelip adamı öldürüp kızı kurtarmıştı falan
bi de bunlar balerin ya, Harlow gitti, yükseldi ben hala burdayım kafalarında bitch
büyük dert olacak diğer kitaplarda
entrika yükleniyor...

ama ben şunu biliyorum ki bu seri unutulmazlar arasına girecek
kadın nasıl yazacağını biliyor, sonsözü okurken gözlerim yaşardı, hiç beklemiyodum böyle bi'şeyi
unutulmazlar arasına girecek dedim ama Thorn biraz romantikleşmezse o olay biraz zor.. şimdiden diyim

kitabın sonu da harikaydı,
bir daha dans edemeyeceksin dedikten sonra benim için dans et demesi, gülleri o dans ederken sahneye atması
ah............... kalbim.............
Harlow'un dikenli güllerin üstünde dans etmeye devam etmesi ve dansı bitirdikten sonra Thorn'un gelip onu tutması, ayaklarını temizlemesi, sarması
a-y-c-a-n-e-r-r-o-r

hoş
hoş
hoş
bayıldım 🌹

“I’ll make it up to you,” I said, placing a blanket over her unmoving body. “I promise.”
She didn’t say a word. I spent the night in an armchair across from her. I didn’t catch a wink of sleep, instead staring at her perfectly imperfect face and hoping that one day, she would want to be mine. But even if she didn’t, I wasn’t letting her go. She would just need to accept it.

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    I walked up to her and rested a palm on her shoulder because I was a fucking sadist and I loved the pained expression on her face when I did it. But it hurt me too, the way she recoiled, never so much as giving me a second glance.
  

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    had to make her understand that she was the one thing I couldn’t give up. My one mistake, my one fucking vice. Of all my sins, the nastiest, most unforgivable one – keeping her caged, fucking trapped, making her my captive. She would never be a free woman. If she was going to get away from me, she would have to escape. She could try, of course. But unless I knew I was doing her irreparable damage, unless I realized this wasn’t what she fucking needed, I would keep my rose. Keep her blooming for me forever.
  

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    I just knew I was a raging addict, and she was the drug only I was allowed to get high on. Because as the only man who’d tasted it, I meant to keep it that way, protecting her with jealousy and possessiveness that rocked me to my very core.
  

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“Why did you do it?” he asked roughly, his voice harsh. “Why did you dance on those roses?”
“I had to,” I whispered. “I had to feel a different kind of pain.”
His chest strained under my head and I crawled on top of him, my knees on his crotch as I settled down in a fetal position against his torso.
“I don’t want to be me anymore,” I whispered, and I could feel his guilt, how fucking broken he was because of what he’d done to me.
There was no excuse, and there was no way back. All there was left to do was for me to forgive him. It would take a long time.
“Who do you want to be?” he asked, his tone softer, his hands stroking every spot that hurt and ached for him.
“Yours,” I whispered. “I want to be your Rose.”
“You have a lot to learn,” he reminded me. “You don’t know me yet… You might not like what you find out.”
I didn’t reply, just looked up at him with my eyes brimming with tears. We were both so fucked up. He’d done terrible things to me, and I wanted more, god-fucking-damnit, I wanted more.
“I don’t care,” I finally admitted. “Let me be yours. Train me. Let me be what you want.”

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[Dora Koutsoukou · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 🤦🏻‍♀️ 💔💔🤦🏻‍♀️ 🌟s

Sooooo DARK, soooo cruel and soooo twisted...

Although Bailey’s writing is explicit, sharp and direct, the scenes of trying to “break” the heroine went beyond my limits....
I was anticipating so much to read the Rose and Thorn works, I don’t know if I will be able to carry out... 😢

[Nonieღserenity2bliss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah, this story got me all twisted and I deserve to be locked up for liking it.

Thorn barely appeared in this one but already he makes a very strong impression. I am absolutely intrigued by his character.

*off to read the second book*

[Victoria Craig · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disgusting and inappropriate way of disguising rape, kidnap, and slavery as a romantic novel

I don't understand the high ratings at all. No matter how you disguise it, the whole premise of this book is disgusting! I wish I would have read some of the one star reviews first. I honestly could not believe what I was reading. Please do not support this book. It is wrong to glorify these ideas and profit from it. This is happening to actual people in the world and the author felt it ok to capitalize on it.

[Expresso · Rating 3 out of 5]

Story started out so promising. Such darkness and delicious drama. 50% into the story, the expected happened. The thing that happens with every captor/captive story entirely too early.

Other then the aforementioned issue, it’s a decent story. Gray readers will love it!

Disclaimer: This review is my personal opinion of this story. As usual my personal opinion should have ZERO influence on your experience with the story. With that being said, read, enjoy, and leave a review!

[Daria · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was pretty f-ed up, but I also kind of enjoyed it?
Definitely not a book for the feint of heart or for people with triggers.

[Kathleen R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was interesting and different - i also didn't know what i was expecting when i started reading Blood Red Rose from Fawn Bailey. Let's not forget that i read the prequel before getting into this book, so i knew who Harlow was and why she was taken in the first place.

This is the first instalment in the Rose and Thorn series that is also a full length and is on the darker side delving into the Stockholm Syndrome and women being trained to be the perfect slave.

It was a quick story that happened quickly from the moment that Harlow was taken and her feelings for her captors developed rather fast after the beginning of her training. I was captivated by how Harlow never lost her fiery nature no matter what she's endured. The fact that this girl never lost hope of getting back home or of getting back to her dreams of dancing.

For his part, 'Thorn' is secretive. Mysterious. Alpha to the max and the man to truly look out for. The real question is just how Harlow will affect him in the long run and just how her Stockholm Syndrome will influence her future relationships.

I liked this book, the story line and can't wait for the next instalment to find out what's to happen to this little dancer and her captor.

*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Kathleen, The Small Girl from A small girl, her man and her books

 

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[April Symes · Rating 5 out of 5]

At 18 years old, Harlow Granger is an aspiring ballerina on the cusp of getting her big break until one terrible day when she is kidnapped against her will and spirited away. Rueben Thorn liked pretty little things. When he first saw Harlow, he knew he needed her, had to own her, make her his anyway he possibly could. Thorn is a man on a mission and Harlow is that mission. This is such a dark romance with its sensitive triggers, dark and delicious alpha male, innocent and sweet virgin heroine. I don’t want to give spoilers away but what I can say is this is a roller coaster ride of emotions that will take you thru everything that Harlow feels as she tries to understand what has happened to her and how she lives thru everything. I didn’t think I would like Thorn but wow I totally did. There are several supporting characters that had me wondering what their motives were and the ending ended on a cliffhanger. This is the first book in a trilogy and I will say the cliffhanger doesn’t per say leave you hanging, you know in the next book all things will break loose. And Thorn is the classic antihero but one that you do come to fall for. Harlow is one strong woman to go thru everything she did. This is a twisted, dark, angsty, hidden desires and heartbreaking passions new series by Ms Fawn Bailey which is the pen name for Isabella Sterling. I am dying to see how Harlow/Rose and Thorn end up because book 1 was fabulous.

My Rating: 4.7 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."

[♛ Jarusauskas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hmm it was interesting. I didn't know what to think of Ellis. I think I liked him in some way and I really thought he was going to try to save Harlow. Thorn was meh.

[TP · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Rose and Thorn series by Fawn Bailey is definitely a dark read and not a bad one. It is probably one of the most authentic ones i read so far. But that also made it a non-romance book for me.
For me there was definitely no romance in this story. The main female character was conditioned and trained. Very believable i might add, so authentic to the point, that she even developed "feelings" for her trainer, which was not the main male character. And at the point the main male character entered the picture, i just couldn't believe in any romance anymore. Not with a sexual conditioned and dependable woman. If it wasn't intended to be one, the author did a pretty good job. But if it was to be a dark romance, the author lost me at that point, almost at the end of book 1 when they finally met. The supposedly special connection they shared, wasn't believable for me. And it even wasn't about the sex. It was how he treated her and what he has done and does to her, that i just couldn't put in any kind of romance category. Or even explain how she developed any real feelings. He is a very good and thought through dark character. And she is a very naïve, child-like character, not dumb at all and authentic as well. But the feelings she has for him are still conditioned and trained, and not out of free will. Even if she chooses him at the end of book 3. For me there were no moments that would have verified any real feelings from her towards him. And that wasn't done well in the end. Because she was aware of that fact but it felt the author tried to make a believable love story out of it towards the end, which it was not. The author did not stay on the course she started with.
Tough book to rate.
On one hand we have a real authentic kidnap/conditioning/obsession story. On the other hand we have a HEA. Which I couldn't buy in the end, because all her feelings still felt not real for me.

[Crystal B · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't care for this one, it was probably just me ? I had a migraine from hell so ill blame part of it on that.. 2 ** .. I star for the cover!

[Vivi Chatzikiriakou · Rating 5 out of 5]

" Welcome to the world of the forbidden. Here, you will be forced to embrace your dark self, to reveal your darkest sinful secrets. Because, no matter how brutal this story goes you will not stop wanting more... "

Book rates: 5+stars
Plot: 5+stars
Characters: 5+starts
Writing: 5+stars
Pacing: 5+stars
Cover: 5+stars

Before everything, I want to mention that there is a prequel of Rose and Thorn series, called Brush Pink Rose, which introduces us the main characters and how all have started. Oh! Fawn (Isabella) what have you done to me!!!! By reading the synopsis of the prequel I had been absolutely sure I was going to love this; and here I am saying it out loud. I f*ing LOVE IT!

Yes, its dark! Raw! So brutally raw. These is no sweet here, no swooning, only despair and the unpleasant, forbidden, arousal. Warning!! If kinky or BDSM doesn't appeal to you then please don't proceed any further.

Life hasn't treated Harlow Granger well. Taking away her mother at a very young age and having a father who never set his eyes on her or care about, left Harlow to work hard for her living and fullfil her great dream,to be a prima ballerina. At her eighteen, Harlow finally lands a part at Nutcracker and she wins the audience from the very first performance. That night, Harlow flew in nine heaven but when the lights were off she landed in hell...The Mansion which became her new home, where she learns how her body reacts from unfathomable pain to absolute pleasure...

She. Was. His. Now he finally have her; but he needs to brake her first. After all, he likes broken things. He had planned to detail how to force her into submission. How to train her to please him. This task, however, wasn't easy to Rueben Thorn and it became harder when his twisted dream became reality. Does he really brake her to no return?

What transpires in this sinful, dark story is how Harlow deals with her captivity and how brutally she is forced to push her boundaries, mentally and physically, for a man who is never going to give her her freedom. While there is a contract in age and experience between Harlow and Thorn, they both share something similar; they are both broken. Fawn Bailey illustrated a great plot. Her well written narrative brings all the feels and reveals all that raw erotica that Blood Red Rose keeps inside. Being the first book in the series not much have unfold yet. However, the dark part the author has embraced, promises the continue of Harlow and Thorn to be epic.

I hope I intrigued your imagination a little and make you grab the book, finding out what's really happening because there is no way to tell you myself. Until next time, enjoy your free time reading great books with the most unforgettable stories.

Vivi

[Misty Schott · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is most definitely a Dark book and I absolutely loved every sinful dark word of it!!! This book is the first in a trilogy and even though it doesn't leave you hanging story wise know there is more to come with Thorn and Rose's story.

Thorn is a wonderfully dark alpha male and I loved and hated this man throughout this book. Harlow (aka Rose) is our beautiful ballerina and I felt as though I was thrust into her mind and I was able to feel what she was feeling and I want more. There is a lot that happens in this book and the story is written so well and if you are like me and you love a heart wrenching dark romance, then you will definitely love this book.

I am totally looking forward to the rest of this trilogy and this book is definitely one-click worthy. Make sure you grab this book, you will not be disappointed.

[Ria · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 stars

The good thing is this book is this book is short. You definitely need to read the prequel IMO because I think otherwise there are a lot of things that won't make sense in this book.
Overall, I thought this book was good but a bit too creepy (now, I don't mind creepy but this was a weird creepy that I just did not get on with - maybe it was the writing, I'm not sure).

This book doesn't really end on a cliff-hanger so I don't feel bad for not wanting to continue with this series.

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another Kidnapping and "trained"

All these books seem to be the same. Thorn has her kidnapped on her way home from dancing to have her trained for him.

The person that actually is training her is quite mean really and keeps trying to take more than Thorn allows him too. Pia is also jealous and takes it out on her. But you really never find out anything about Pias relationship with Thorn.

I found myself skimming a lot so I will not be reading the next in the series.

[Dai G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tropes:

*Age Gap (She 17, He almost 30)
*Kidnapped
*Dark Romance

Es bastante retorcido pero lo leí en 2 horas de lo atrapante que es. Quiero saber que pasa con todos los personajes.

Igualmente entiendo por que no a todos les gusta, para ser dark es bastante fuerte, me hizo acordar a Pretty dolls de k webster y ker dukey, y tambien a la pelicula El cisne negro.

[SansaReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blood Red Rose by Fawn Bailey is a dark romance lover’s dream! With the prequel Blush Pink Rose setting the tone for how just how twisted we can expect Harlow and Thorn’s love story will be. Harlow’s resilience sets her apart and elevates Thorn’s obsession like no tomorrow.

There will be times where you are frustrated with our ruthless antihero, and there will be times where you can’t help but fall in love with his sinister ways. Harlow’s innocence and emotions will grip you like no tomorrow.

Fawn Bailey’s dark deliciousness is just what I needed. I can’t wait till the next book.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

My review is 3.5 stars. I was so excited for this book but it felt like a bit of a let down. I LOVED the prequel but this one felt like a totally different story. We didn't even see that much of Thorn until the last 30% or so. It was ok but I had a hard time staying interested.

[SusanAhh · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Candy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harlow Granger now 18, has just danced her stage debut as the Sugarplum Fairy & out danced every one in the ballet. She was so happy & excited that she had done so well that she didn't want to go home when every one started to leave. Being the last one to go in the middle of the night turned out to be the worse decision she had ever made. He was watching & now that she was eighteen, he was done waiting. Her fate to be forever his was sealed that night. Harlow discovers she has been taken when she comes to in the trunk of a car. When she arrived at her final destination, the Manson, she is thrown into a dungeon type cell & stays there for some time. She eventually is taken to a lavish suite that becomes her new prison & meets the man that will be her torturer until she breaks. It is his job to get her to submit to him, he is allowed to do what is needed with the exception of taking her virginity. That belongs to the man who has watched her & will be her Master once she is broken & submits. Harlow is determined not to lose herself yet finds herself secretly finding pleasure in the need to be hurt. And he continues to watch her from a distance always mindful that she is his prize & she will be his. Will Harlow lose herself or ultimately give herself to the man who took her?

What happens during Harlow's training is intense, demeaning & cruel. She desperately hangs on mentally while her body is abused by men & women. It is a dark read & good story if you can read this genre. Fawn Bailey (Isabella Starling new dark pen name) writes a wonderful tale of a girl hanging on to her identity in the misted of a twisted new reality. This book is graphic & may contain triggers for some so read with caution. This book is meant for mature readers. I can't wait to read the next book in this trilogy to find out what happens next.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.

[Ana Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say without sounding repetitive? I have no idea so here's what I feel. I love this author and every single book, every teaser, every blurb made me dream and freak out at the same time. Dream because each story is unique and special and freak out because I know that we will have suspense and the unknown can be scary.
Fawn Bailey is the queen of the dark and steamy stories. Each book is special and intense... Oh boy...
Blood Red Rose is the first book from the Rose and Thorn series and after the prequel, Blush Pink Rose, that she gave us I was scared but my curiosity tooke the best of me and I couldn't start it fast enough.
The first book gave us an insight of Harlow's life, of her dreams of becoming a famous ballet dancer.
This second book focus on her life as well as Thorn, a mysterious and dark man, with some different tastes and...
One glimpse at Harlow and he knew he wanted her.
Jesus, what the hell happened? I knew I would encounter a dark story but this was so much more.
The plot is intense, superb, dark and super engaging. The interation between the characters is brutal, raw and crazy. I can't say to much without spoiling but Dayum...
The way the story progressed left me anxious, nervous, mad and furious. I wanted to get into the book and hit someone.
How could I read it without being hooked...
Oh my lord Fawn... What have you done? This book is dark and hot at the same time. Should I felt guilty for thinking like this?
Can't wait for the next book. Please give it to us soon.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

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