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Slay Quartet #4.5
Slash
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Laurelin Paige comes a new story in her Slay series…
Camilla Fasbender has a secret.
Underneath her posh accent and designer clothes lies the evidence of her pain.
Every heartbreak, every bad day, every setback has left a scar.
From behind her camera, she shows the world what to see. And it isn't her.
Until him.
He sees right through her carefully constructed facade.
And he's going to slash it all to pieces.
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
Camilla Fasbender has a secret.
Underneath her posh accent and designer clothes lies the evidence of her pain.
Every heartbreak, every bad day, every setback has left a scar.
From behind her camera, she shows the world what to see. And it isn't her.
Until him.
He sees right through her carefully constructed facade.
And he's going to slash it all to pieces.
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
107 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 25, 2020
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August 2, 2020
I'm a bit blown away right now. I feel like Camilla was in this box and Laurelin Page just came and broke down every wall of that box and said, now you may see her. And I did. I felt like my eyes were opened to who she really was in a big way.
In the Slay series, Camilla was not a side character I gave much thought too. I know she had a background that supported her brother in his series, but that's where it stopped for me. This book made me actually see what an incredible character she is.
It just felt so unexpected, all that pain she was hiding behind, the way she hid from life. I felt pulled in by her emotions so much that I could put my self in her shoes. I'm not one for reading about a sad tale like this but I got sucked in so quickly that it made her happily-ever-after so much more important to me.
That's where Hendrix comes in. He was crucial to Camilla turning that corner. His character isn't as delved into as much because this is all about Camilla. What you do learn is enough to know just how much he needed her as well. You really felt his craving to make her his and to be the one to bring her that happiness.
This book really speaks to what an exceptional writer Laurelin Page is. I'm amazed with how much depth was portrayed in a novella. The words used in this had impact and meant something. This was a wonderful addition to the Slay series.
In the Slay series, Camilla was not a side character I gave much thought too. I know she had a background that supported her brother in his series, but that's where it stopped for me. This book made me actually see what an incredible character she is.
It just felt so unexpected, all that pain she was hiding behind, the way she hid from life. I felt pulled in by her emotions so much that I could put my self in her shoes. I'm not one for reading about a sad tale like this but I got sucked in so quickly that it made her happily-ever-after so much more important to me.
That's where Hendrix comes in. He was crucial to Camilla turning that corner. His character isn't as delved into as much because this is all about Camilla. What you do learn is enough to know just how much he needed her as well. You really felt his craving to make her his and to be the one to bring her that happiness.
This book really speaks to what an exceptional writer Laurelin Page is. I'm amazed with how much depth was portrayed in a novella. The words used in this had impact and meant something. This was a wonderful addition to the Slay series.
August 23, 2020
I love stories written in the first person, especially this one. So intense and the depth is amazing. This novella packs a wallop.
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This one for some reason hit me in all my major feels areas. The author decided to write this in the first person and I just love reading a story that way.
It makes it real. It makes it all about you and you can certainly find yourself inside this character.
Written with intense deep feeling, Paige says so much with her words. Things that you probably say to yourself about yourself. Things you recognize about yourself.
This book is a journey. Even with the short amount of pages the characters evolved so much and just created a perfect story, for lack of a better description.
With a few tears and a big sigh at the conclusion, this book is something special that you will remember deep down in your soul. I know I will. A very special romance with passion and intense feelings. This one packs a wallop!
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full review - https://amidlifewife.com/slash-a-slay...
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This one for some reason hit me in all my major feels areas. The author decided to write this in the first person and I just love reading a story that way.
It makes it real. It makes it all about you and you can certainly find yourself inside this character.
Written with intense deep feeling, Paige says so much with her words. Things that you probably say to yourself about yourself. Things you recognize about yourself.
This book is a journey. Even with the short amount of pages the characters evolved so much and just created a perfect story, for lack of a better description.
With a few tears and a big sigh at the conclusion, this book is something special that you will remember deep down in your soul. I know I will. A very special romance with passion and intense feelings. This one packs a wallop!
* copy received for review consideration
full review - https://amidlifewife.com/slash-a-slay...
October 20, 2020
4 Stars!
(ARC provided by Candi Kane PR)
-The perfect photo creates a memory. It’s the same the other way around. The most important moments, the ones that feel crafted and composed and perfect, those are the ones that stick with you. A lifetime is a collection of those moments, collected like snapshots in the scrapbook of your mind.
Camilla Fasbender is a single mom and career woman living in London with a painful past. She's a talented photographer who prefers to exist in the background. She's created a safe place where she doesn't venture far out of her comfort zone, but life sometimes gets lonely. Then a man shows up in her life that makes her feel too much. He truly see's her and see's past her carefully crafted facade.
Hendrix Reid is a man of action, and he relentlessly pursues her. It's like he's turned a light on in her life. She can pretend she doesn't want him, but that would be a lie. He makes her feel vulnerable, and it scares her. He's too charming, too handsome, and a distraction she doesn't need, but she can't deny their crazy attraction. She finds him fascinating and exciting, but she always runs from commitment and the unknown. He offering her more, and wants a chance, but does he want more than she's willing to give? Will Hendrix be the man to finally make her believe in possibilities and happy endings?
Slash is an all new 1001 Dark Nights standalone novella by Laurelin Paige that's part of the author's Slay series, and is about Edward's sister Camilla. I've been intrigued with Camilla from the start, and was happy to get answers about her mysterious past. This is a fantastic, emotional story about intense connections, patience, passion, survival, and beautiful love.
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(ARC provided by Candi Kane PR)
-The perfect photo creates a memory. It’s the same the other way around. The most important moments, the ones that feel crafted and composed and perfect, those are the ones that stick with you. A lifetime is a collection of those moments, collected like snapshots in the scrapbook of your mind.
Camilla Fasbender is a single mom and career woman living in London with a painful past. She's a talented photographer who prefers to exist in the background. She's created a safe place where she doesn't venture far out of her comfort zone, but life sometimes gets lonely. Then a man shows up in her life that makes her feel too much. He truly see's her and see's past her carefully crafted facade.
Hendrix Reid is a man of action, and he relentlessly pursues her. It's like he's turned a light on in her life. She can pretend she doesn't want him, but that would be a lie. He makes her feel vulnerable, and it scares her. He's too charming, too handsome, and a distraction she doesn't need, but she can't deny their crazy attraction. She finds him fascinating and exciting, but she always runs from commitment and the unknown. He offering her more, and wants a chance, but does he want more than she's willing to give? Will Hendrix be the man to finally make her believe in possibilities and happy endings?
Slash is an all new 1001 Dark Nights standalone novella by Laurelin Paige that's part of the author's Slay series, and is about Edward's sister Camilla. I've been intrigued with Camilla from the start, and was happy to get answers about her mysterious past. This is a fantastic, emotional story about intense connections, patience, passion, survival, and beautiful love.
***NOW AVAILABLE***
https://amzn.to/31ADO6N
August 4, 2020
Bliss!
Everyone deserves a Hendrix Reid knocking around her swollen heart, pushing her, loving her, mending her broken soul.
Slash is unique and torturous, and a snapshot into the spirit inside all of us, yearning to outrun our pasts and live and love in the present. Of course, the story has Paige’s signature carnal delights—shocking and passionate coupling that digs deep, expressing so much more than warm writhing skin.
There’s Camilla, a fragile heroine on the cusp of an inevitable unraveling, and Hendrix, a rakish man with a tongue made of spun sugar and a huge heart buried under propriety and profession. However, with Slash, Laurelin Paige has moved her sexy little novella to a different level. She's created something very special. I LOVE THIS STORY.
Slash begins with a clever photographic framing. Each chapter quotes precise terms for capturing and relating art, and the story unfolds under that rubric. That’s how Camilla Fassbender lives, under her own precise terms. As written she appears in control and of one shrouded mind, but the truth, as she admits to herself and us, is that she’s human. Her photographic career is a pretext to shield her shame and guilt. From the opening words, we KNOW she is going to come undone. What I didn’t know was how much I would love Hendrix, his deep affection and healing heart.
This is how a recovery romance should read, with Laurelin’s ruminative flourishes and shocking tenderness at the least likely moments. The story has an animalistic feel to it, as though Camilla is caged or uncaged, all building to the “juxtaposition” lol and it works.
Slash is a true romance and an absolutely superb piece of writing. Camilla’s story is jarring and ugly. This story is beautiful and inevitable.
This is a sensual story, that begins with what you can see. But it doesn’t stay there long. Hendrix’s voice is a character here, and OMG does he have a way with words that sooth and ignite. I love that Camilla exists and we can watch her bloom beside a man who blesses her with patience and reverence, and at least nine hours of orgasms. Perfect!
The true success of Slash is not just in its ability to relate the grim truths that live inside countless women, it’s in its heart. Whether she’s writing about trauma or happiness or the filthiest moments her lovers demand, Paige lends a realness and emotional joy to the weight of her words. That’s why the darkest parts of Slash work, and why the healing feels so real.
Everyone deserves a Hendrix Reid knocking around her swollen heart, pushing her, loving her, mending her broken soul.
Slash is unique and torturous, and a snapshot into the spirit inside all of us, yearning to outrun our pasts and live and love in the present. Of course, the story has Paige’s signature carnal delights—shocking and passionate coupling that digs deep, expressing so much more than warm writhing skin.
There’s Camilla, a fragile heroine on the cusp of an inevitable unraveling, and Hendrix, a rakish man with a tongue made of spun sugar and a huge heart buried under propriety and profession. However, with Slash, Laurelin Paige has moved her sexy little novella to a different level. She's created something very special. I LOVE THIS STORY.
Slash begins with a clever photographic framing. Each chapter quotes precise terms for capturing and relating art, and the story unfolds under that rubric. That’s how Camilla Fassbender lives, under her own precise terms. As written she appears in control and of one shrouded mind, but the truth, as she admits to herself and us, is that she’s human. Her photographic career is a pretext to shield her shame and guilt. From the opening words, we KNOW she is going to come undone. What I didn’t know was how much I would love Hendrix, his deep affection and healing heart.
This is how a recovery romance should read, with Laurelin’s ruminative flourishes and shocking tenderness at the least likely moments. The story has an animalistic feel to it, as though Camilla is caged or uncaged, all building to the “juxtaposition” lol and it works.
Slash is a true romance and an absolutely superb piece of writing. Camilla’s story is jarring and ugly. This story is beautiful and inevitable.
This is a sensual story, that begins with what you can see. But it doesn’t stay there long. Hendrix’s voice is a character here, and OMG does he have a way with words that sooth and ignite. I love that Camilla exists and we can watch her bloom beside a man who blesses her with patience and reverence, and at least nine hours of orgasms. Perfect!
The true success of Slash is not just in its ability to relate the grim truths that live inside countless women, it’s in its heart. Whether she’s writing about trauma or happiness or the filthiest moments her lovers demand, Paige lends a realness and emotional joy to the weight of her words. That’s why the darkest parts of Slash work, and why the healing feels so real.
August 13, 2020
Laurelin Paige's superpower is creating these beautifully broken, not always sympathetic characters and making us care. Camilla's story is no different. Broken and brittle by the same tragedies that made her brother a bold formidable devil, Camilla walled herself off, hiding behind the lens, numbing her emotions with random sex and a little too much chardonnay. Until Hendrix, a VERY memorable one night stand drops back in her life. He makes patience and kindness ultra sexy until his feelings for and faith in her finds all her broken places. It's a beautifully written, quietly sexy, swoony story that will make you sigh.
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
August 25, 2020
Camilla.
We already met her - and heard most of her story - in her brother's books.
She's a single mom. With a lot of baggage from her childhood and marriage.
And even though we heard a lot of what happened to her in the previous books, I still felt that this novella was way too short.
Yes, it was supposed to be just a quick look into her life - how she finally got her happily ever after. But she would've deserved to get a whole book. Maybe even a series. With lots of back-in-time chapters and a lot more about Hendrix. He didn't happen enough in this short book for my tastes.
I also did not like those many photography details at all. Way too much of that for such a short story.
This would've been a great love story. But it was just too short for me. And also ... when a book has the acknowledgements in the front - and I have to read everything in the front - and the author thanks her god in a whole little paragraph.... that's it for me. Sorry. I can't deal with that sh*t. I think I need to stop reading Laurelin's books - this god-thanking is just destroying any reading pleasure I might have gotten while reading. If you have to thank god - and you really don't in a romance - please do it in the back. That way I can at least try to enjoy the story first - and be mad at you later.
SLASH was a cute, sad and sexy little view into the life and the start of the happy end of Camilla Fasbender. Read the #SLAY series to find out more about her!
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August 25, 2020
This woman!!
Laurelin has the ability to render me speechless just about every time I pick up one of her books. She is amazing and ridiculously talented. The worlds that she creates are fascinating, dramatic, passionate, emotional, full of hope and heart even when they’re dark and twitchy and absolutely mesmerizing!
Camilla Fasbender has a scared past. Her childhood did not hold any rainbows and gumdrops. She’s a single mom who so far in life has had very little sunshine. If you’re new to this world, I wouldn’t go as far as saying the previous books need to be read first, but I would say you get a better picture into Camilla’s past if you read her brother’s journey first.
For me, this felt and read more like a Camilla growth journey than a romance journey of two people. Yes, it’s a romance, but it is much more than that. The story touched me deep in my soul. Camilla’s path was expertly written and deeply emotional. The story as a whole is intense and Laurelin does an incredible job of pulling you in and having you feel every moment. I am in constant awe of her!
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Camilla Fasbender has a scared past. Her childhood did not hold any rainbows and gumdrops. She’s a single mom who so far in life has had very little sunshine. If you’re new to this world, I wouldn’t go as far as saying the previous books need to be read first, but I would say you get a better picture into Camilla’s past if you read her brother’s journey first.
For me, this felt and read more like a Camilla growth journey than a romance journey of two people. Yes, it’s a romance, but it is much more than that. The story touched me deep in my soul. Camilla’s path was expertly written and deeply emotional. The story as a whole is intense and Laurelin does an incredible job of pulling you in and having you feel every moment. I am in constant awe of her!
Download your copy today!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WS0fSm
Amazon Worldwide: http://mybook.to/Slashlp
Amazon Paperback: https://amzn.to/2XpolmH
October 25, 2021
Slash is the first Laurelin Paige book that I've ever read, and while I ultimately didn't quite love Slash, I still really liked it. Slash also left me wanting to read more of Laurelin Paige's books in the future, especially since I had already been very interested in reading Paige's books for several years prior to reading to this book. Considering the fact that Slash is a very short novella, I thought that Paige did a pretty good job of giving the reader a sense of who Camilla was as a character. Unfortunately, Hendrix, on the other hand, ultimately proved to be an extremely underdeveloped character in this novella; and I felt like the development of the romantic relationship between Camilla and Hendrix was also barely explored. That being said, while I wasn't exactly blown away by Slash, reading it really did get me excited about the prospect of reading more of Laurelin Paige's books in the future.
My rating/score: 3 1/2 out of 5 stars on Goodreads' rating system / 7 out of 10 on my own personal scoring system.
My rating/score: 3 1/2 out of 5 stars on Goodreads' rating system / 7 out of 10 on my own personal scoring system.
August 28, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
One of the best books I have read. For me it was perfect!!
This might be a novella but Laurelin Paige packs more storytelling into these pages than you could hope for. Beautiful characterisation, poignant dialogue and a chemistry that’s like a slow rumble.
I was hooked from the very first word until the end. My heart leapt, my stomach dropped and I FELT Camilla & Hendrix’s connection. It’s a seemingly simple second chance romance that’s really so much more. My only regret is that I don’t get another 20 chapters of these two.
I received an arc of this book.
One of the best books I have read. For me it was perfect!!
This might be a novella but Laurelin Paige packs more storytelling into these pages than you could hope for. Beautiful characterisation, poignant dialogue and a chemistry that’s like a slow rumble.
I was hooked from the very first word until the end. My heart leapt, my stomach dropped and I FELT Camilla & Hendrix’s connection. It’s a seemingly simple second chance romance that’s really so much more. My only regret is that I don’t get another 20 chapters of these two.
I received an arc of this book.
August 13, 2020
One night in Paris was all Camilla and Hendrix were supposed to share. But this all comes crashing down when his name is part of her class roster. Why does the famed photographer need to take her portraits class - to finally see her again. Can the sparks that were felt before still be there? Or will the secrets from her past not allow Camilla to open up her heart or her life? You will devour this book in one sitting. Each page draws the reader in and they are taken on an emotional ride filled with angst and honesty. A wonderful addition to the series.
August 28, 2020
I haven't read the Slay Quartet but as you know with 1,001 Dark Nights each novella gives readers a glimpse into the world if they haven't experienced it before or it's an added bonus for those that have, I am so thankful that we are able to get these novellas because they definitely add to my TBR pile.
The chemistry was amazing but beyond that Laurelin Paige gives us a story of hope. Hope that there is beauty after the ugly.
Read my full review along with an excerpt here: https://bit.ly/NBReviewSlash
**I have voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for my Blog, Nadine's Obsessed with Books** I also purchased a copy
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The chemistry was amazing but beyond that Laurelin Paige gives us a story of hope. Hope that there is beauty after the ugly.
Read my full review along with an excerpt here: https://bit.ly/NBReviewSlash
**I have voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for my Blog, Nadine's Obsessed with Books** I also purchased a copy You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/NadineBookaholic
August 17, 2020
This story is short, but it packs a punch. Slash wasted no time endearing me to its characters and pulling me into the plot. I enjoyed this taste of Laurelin Paige's writing style, and I want to read more.
The characters in Slash are interesting and have depth. I could relate to Camilla. She is trying to seem like she has it all together, but on the inside, she is treading water. I would have liked more from Hendrix, but being a novella length a duel POV just wasn't feasible. His patience was never ending and his straightforward nature refreshing to read. Hendrix endeavours to prove to Camilla that those who have been burnt in the past, deserve the sweetest love the most the next time around.
The storyline is fast-paced. There is a lot of emotion and tension-packed into this novella. I like the photography tidbits that start each chapter, they relate to what is happening in the story and tie the whole thing together.
Slash is a short story that had the feel of a full novel. It had me hooked from the start. It was well worth the read.
The characters in Slash are interesting and have depth. I could relate to Camilla. She is trying to seem like she has it all together, but on the inside, she is treading water. I would have liked more from Hendrix, but being a novella length a duel POV just wasn't feasible. His patience was never ending and his straightforward nature refreshing to read. Hendrix endeavours to prove to Camilla that those who have been burnt in the past, deserve the sweetest love the most the next time around.
The storyline is fast-paced. There is a lot of emotion and tension-packed into this novella. I like the photography tidbits that start each chapter, they relate to what is happening in the story and tie the whole thing together.
Slash is a short story that had the feel of a full novel. It had me hooked from the start. It was well worth the read.
August 1, 2020
After catching glimpses of Camila's past in the Slay Series, I was intrigued. I wanted her to find love in someone who would be delicate with her in the way she needed such a tumultuous life, privileged as some of it may have been.
Enter, Hendrix Reid, a one night stand who reappears. They both knew it was more but Camila was unprepared and unwilling to pursue anything so she bolts.
For most of the story I didn't feel much chemistry between them. Being that it's a novella, there's less time to develop the characters and story. The depth of what they have doesn't really shine through until almost the end, but it's brighter than a flashbulb.
The way Hendrix revered her was exactly the delicacy I mentioned that she needed. Someone who would replace the memory of each scar with tender beauty and affection. He was perfect for her.
Enter, Hendrix Reid, a one night stand who reappears. They both knew it was more but Camila was unprepared and unwilling to pursue anything so she bolts.
For most of the story I didn't feel much chemistry between them. Being that it's a novella, there's less time to develop the characters and story. The depth of what they have doesn't really shine through until almost the end, but it's brighter than a flashbulb.
The way Hendrix revered her was exactly the delicacy I mentioned that she needed. Someone who would replace the memory of each scar with tender beauty and affection. He was perfect for her.
August 17, 2020
I love this book. It was good to read about Camilla. I got a glimpse of her in the slay series but I wanted to know her story. So glad I was able too. She is a strong woman. She has went through a lot and never shows it. She is truthful to her son. She is protective of her heart and her son. Hendrix is a patient man. He is kind and sexy and so good with her son. I love these two together. Hendrix loves her no matter the hurt, the past, and the scars on her. Camilla is brave to show him everything and tell him everything and he still stayed and didn't run. I felt bad for Camilla and everything she endured but her not letting that bring her down was the best part. That is brave and beautiful. I love the ending. I highly recommend reading this book. Definitely didn't disappoint. Another great read Laurelin Paige.
August 14, 2020
If you have read Slay Quartet, Slash by Laurelin Paige is must read for you! This is the story of Camilla, Edward Fasbender's sister.
Camila had most difficult life. Since she became orphan. Even today when she has established herself as a photographer and her billionaire brother has helped her to settle down, scars of her past haunt her. She is scared of loving again. But she has nowhere to hide when Hendrix Reid, another esteemed photographer and partner of the most memorable one night stand appears in her class. He is relentless and patient. And he wants her.
I have read a lot about Camilla's character in the quartet. And yet the depth and layers of her character surprised me. She can be many things. Angry. Bitter. Vulnerable. But she is also a survivor with unlimited strength and resilience. Hendrix made her feel beautiful, safe and cherished again. He is a great man. Who didn't hurry or push or tried to pressure her when she retreated into her cocoon. He was just there to support her and make her feel wanted. They have a beautiful chemistry. And that last chapter gave me goosebumps.
Slash by Laurelin Paige was a riveting and inspiring tale of love and second chance. It was sinful, intense and heartachingly brilliant.
Received ARC for honest review
Camila had most difficult life. Since she became orphan. Even today when she has established herself as a photographer and her billionaire brother has helped her to settle down, scars of her past haunt her. She is scared of loving again. But she has nowhere to hide when Hendrix Reid, another esteemed photographer and partner of the most memorable one night stand appears in her class. He is relentless and patient. And he wants her.
I have read a lot about Camilla's character in the quartet. And yet the depth and layers of her character surprised me. She can be many things. Angry. Bitter. Vulnerable. But she is also a survivor with unlimited strength and resilience. Hendrix made her feel beautiful, safe and cherished again. He is a great man. Who didn't hurry or push or tried to pressure her when she retreated into her cocoon. He was just there to support her and make her feel wanted. They have a beautiful chemistry. And that last chapter gave me goosebumps.
Slash by Laurelin Paige was a riveting and inspiring tale of love and second chance. It was sinful, intense and heartachingly brilliant.
Received ARC for honest review
August 26, 2020
It was great to finally get more information about Camilla. She had a couple of rough periods in her life.... when she was with a foster family, and when she was married. But the marriage scarred her in more than one way. It was interesting to hear her inner voice - her self doubt and glossing over uncomfortable thoughts at times. It made her more real to me than anyone I have read about in a while.
And Hendrix - pursuing what he wants, and treating her how she needs to be in order to see herself better. And it is wonderful that they share a passion for photography, as well as each other.
I genuinely love this story - this is one of the best examples of Laurelin’s writing. And it is a great introduction to the Slay series, if you haven’t read it.
And Hendrix - pursuing what he wants, and treating her how she needs to be in order to see herself better. And it is wonderful that they share a passion for photography, as well as each other.
I genuinely love this story - this is one of the best examples of Laurelin’s writing. And it is a great introduction to the Slay series, if you haven’t read it.
August 13, 2020
An intriguing love story that will grab your attention! This is just a novella but don’t let that fool you! It packs a mighty punch! So much so that you are left wanting more of this story!
August 2, 2020
Hendrix is a sweet man, "he glances at his watch. “Nine hours to do everything I want to do to you? I’ll do the best that I can, but it’s not even going to come close to being enough time.” I liked this book, I loved Hendrix.
July 28, 2020
Finally, Camilla gets her HEA. If you are familiar with the Slay series, you know Camilla's background. (She is a side character.. sister of the Hero.) She's had a rough life, starting when her parents died when she was a child forcing her into a foster home, all the way up until she's in her thirties and 'struggling' as a single parent (though her struggles are more of the mental variety verses a money thing.) She is somewhat an introvert who lacks the self-confidence to allow herself to shine bright. Enter the handsome photographer she previous met one time several months prior, and now he's pushing himself back into her world. While the attraction is there, she is afraid to move forward after everything that has happened in her past. He is a patient man though and willing to let her go at her own speed. He is a good man who is willing to do what it takes to get the person he wants. If you have read the Slay series, you will enjoy this book as much as those, but if you have not, this is a nice peek at what you can look forward to in that series. It's a short (about 100 pages or so,) read that will give you a little taste. Though, this book, while it does have some of the steam this author is known for, it is a little tamed down in comparison. It does have a heavier subject matter, and if you are new to the series, you don't find out all the secrets until near the end. There is mention of domestic abuse, that may be a trigger for some sensitive readers. It's written from her POV only. It's a well written story. It does have a slow build up, despite the two already 'knowing' each other (if only for the one night.) There is a darkness to it and a bit of sadness, as she goes through her inner dialog. Due to the subject matter, and the sexual content, this is suitable for mature readers.
August 20, 2020
Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I often wonder how writers can say so much in the limited pages of a novella. Take one look at Laurelin Paige’s newest offering, Slash, and you realize it’s a master class in the form, much like the course taught within her story. Page after page, you find the heartrending, complicated story of Camila Fasbender, the sister of Edward Fasbender, Paige’s hero in her Slay series. The profession of truth that litters the pages of Slash overwhelms you in a way that feels both traumatic and essential. If I could give this novella a different title, it would be “The Persistence of Patience.” In that patience, Paige elaborates on some essential truths about life.
What I know from reading Laurelin Paige’s booklist is her ability to create these alpha men who consume their heroines. Donovan Kincaid is still my FAVORITE alpha hero in all of romancelandia. Yet, her hero in Slash is nuanced. It could be that we aren’t treated to his point of view in Slash. Quite honestly, it doesn’t feel necessary. What you learn quickly from this story is the erotic nature of patience. Hendrix Reid’s capacity for waiting is his romantic superpower. Paige has crafted him with equal amounts of empathy, persistence, and intuition. These qualities might seem to emasculate him; they don’t. Instead, they match brilliantly with her heroine who requires the capacity of these qualities.
Camila’s characterization is profound. Her being epitomizes trauma. And it feels necessary to read her story. The messages of Paige’s Slash reside in Camila’s portrayal. How do we live an abundant life after surviving it for so long? How do we become vulnerable so that we can be “seen” in our totality? How do we honor both the small and big moments of our life? How do we see our scars as more than their trauma? Over and over again, Paige’s articulation of Camila’s pain resonates and pushes against the scars of her readers, and it makes for a beautifully wrought, intentionally drawn story of healing. In her afterword, Paige explains that parts of Camila’s story didn’t need to be told in the pages of her novella, and I agree because the depth and gravity of Camila in this small space are pained enough that this shortened story form allows you, as the reader, to breathe through the difficulties of her story. Any longer, and I think it would feel like punishment, and her romance might be overpowered. Instead, the way that Hendrix loves Camila through her journey towards becoming vulnerable plays out exactly as it should. I found myself grabbed by Paige’s prose, thrown into Camila’s story, and upended by her truth. This is the art of Laurelin Paige’s Slash.
Paige says it best in her Author’s Note: “When the world feels fragile and broken and unsure, I needed to believe that fragile and broken and unsure is still beautiful.” That is the essence of Camila’s story. It is also the truth that love will see you through your pain. Paige’s Hendrix shows us how to love broken people, how to love humanity. Underscoring this axiom is the art of Paige’s writing. And one can’t help but wonder if Slash isn’t an apt representation of Paige’s own art, rife with anointed words, carefully composed characters, and a story that reminds us that we all bear some hurt and there is a fellowship in that knowledge. That it simply takes someone else “authentically see[ing]” us to be “free.”
I often wonder how writers can say so much in the limited pages of a novella. Take one look at Laurelin Paige’s newest offering, Slash, and you realize it’s a master class in the form, much like the course taught within her story. Page after page, you find the heartrending, complicated story of Camila Fasbender, the sister of Edward Fasbender, Paige’s hero in her Slay series. The profession of truth that litters the pages of Slash overwhelms you in a way that feels both traumatic and essential. If I could give this novella a different title, it would be “The Persistence of Patience.” In that patience, Paige elaborates on some essential truths about life.
What I know from reading Laurelin Paige’s booklist is her ability to create these alpha men who consume their heroines. Donovan Kincaid is still my FAVORITE alpha hero in all of romancelandia. Yet, her hero in Slash is nuanced. It could be that we aren’t treated to his point of view in Slash. Quite honestly, it doesn’t feel necessary. What you learn quickly from this story is the erotic nature of patience. Hendrix Reid’s capacity for waiting is his romantic superpower. Paige has crafted him with equal amounts of empathy, persistence, and intuition. These qualities might seem to emasculate him; they don’t. Instead, they match brilliantly with her heroine who requires the capacity of these qualities.
Camila’s characterization is profound. Her being epitomizes trauma. And it feels necessary to read her story. The messages of Paige’s Slash reside in Camila’s portrayal. How do we live an abundant life after surviving it for so long? How do we become vulnerable so that we can be “seen” in our totality? How do we honor both the small and big moments of our life? How do we see our scars as more than their trauma? Over and over again, Paige’s articulation of Camila’s pain resonates and pushes against the scars of her readers, and it makes for a beautifully wrought, intentionally drawn story of healing. In her afterword, Paige explains that parts of Camila’s story didn’t need to be told in the pages of her novella, and I agree because the depth and gravity of Camila in this small space are pained enough that this shortened story form allows you, as the reader, to breathe through the difficulties of her story. Any longer, and I think it would feel like punishment, and her romance might be overpowered. Instead, the way that Hendrix loves Camila through her journey towards becoming vulnerable plays out exactly as it should. I found myself grabbed by Paige’s prose, thrown into Camila’s story, and upended by her truth. This is the art of Laurelin Paige’s Slash.
Paige says it best in her Author’s Note: “When the world feels fragile and broken and unsure, I needed to believe that fragile and broken and unsure is still beautiful.” That is the essence of Camila’s story. It is also the truth that love will see you through your pain. Paige’s Hendrix shows us how to love broken people, how to love humanity. Underscoring this axiom is the art of Paige’s writing. And one can’t help but wonder if Slash isn’t an apt representation of Paige’s own art, rife with anointed words, carefully composed characters, and a story that reminds us that we all bear some hurt and there is a fellowship in that knowledge. That it simply takes someone else “authentically see[ing]” us to be “free.”
August 26, 2020
I didn’t know I needed this story until I read it. Camilla Fasbender is prickly for a reason. A lot of her story is exposed in the Slay series, but this novella gives her own POV. Even though her brother Edward did what he could for her, Camilla buries her pain and focuses on work and her son Freddie. She ignores the sting of loneliness, having resigned herself to brief interactions. Hendrix Reid enters the picture. He’s every bit of the practiced and patient photographer of wildlife that he’s built a renowned career on. Camilla is absolutely fascinating to him in every way and with his experience in observing wild animals, he approaches her with caution and confidence, knowing full well of her tendency to pull out the claws, run away and avoid exposing vulnerability. I loved how Hendrix knew exactly how much to push and when to stay present. Camilla’s history is raw and heartbreaking, but Hendrix sees the beauty of her survival and how she’s now thriving. Hendrix is a fine example of a man who can show women like Camilla how worthy and wonderful they are. Great addition to the Slay world.
August 30, 2020
We met Camilla Fastbender in the Slay series. Her's is not an easy story. It's full of pain and suffering. One brightside from the pain is her son Freddie. Finally though, she is finding her happiness, thanks to fellow photographer Hendrix Reid.
“I want to kiss every place on your body you’ve been hurt. I want to kiss those places so many times that you remember them for that instead of anything before.”
I was in tears as she told him of her pain and her scars. Scars he found beautiful. If there is anyone deserving of a HEA, it's Camilla! Mad props to Laurelin Paige for writing this story and for doing it the justice it deserves.
“I want to kiss every place on your body you’ve been hurt. I want to kiss those places so many times that you remember them for that instead of anything before.”
I was in tears as she told him of her pain and her scars. Scars he found beautiful. If there is anyone deserving of a HEA, it's Camilla! Mad props to Laurelin Paige for writing this story and for doing it the justice it deserves.
December 7, 2020
Camilla and Hendrix spent an amazing one night together 7 months ago, now he’s shown up at her adult portrait photography class.Why is her here? What does he want?
Camilla has secrets, Secrets she will never reveal to anyone. We know Camilla has had a traumatic past, one that has left her a shell of herself and she struggles daily just to keep things on the outside seeming normal.
Hendrix can see her, he knows she struggles, He knows she has secrets, yet he is determined to work his way into his heart. This man !!! Oh goodness every woman needs a man like this!! He had my heart in mush from the word go.
Even though this is a novella, it packs a heck of an emotional journey into the pages. We start with a woman, struggling to find herself, a man determined to get the woman he wants, and a journey that brings us through delicate subjects approached in such an emotionally charged way as only this author does!!
It was a joy to see this woman burst from her cocoon into the most beautiful butterfly!!! To see her find love for herself, confidence, trust and her heart open with so much beauty and love to give! Hendrix Reid is definitely a man with the right touch, words and actions for Camilla to find her own strength to find her way back to the amazing woman her past had stolen from her!! LOVE LOVE LOVED IT !!
Camilla has secrets, Secrets she will never reveal to anyone. We know Camilla has had a traumatic past, one that has left her a shell of herself and she struggles daily just to keep things on the outside seeming normal.
Hendrix can see her, he knows she struggles, He knows she has secrets, yet he is determined to work his way into his heart. This man !!! Oh goodness every woman needs a man like this!! He had my heart in mush from the word go.
Even though this is a novella, it packs a heck of an emotional journey into the pages. We start with a woman, struggling to find herself, a man determined to get the woman he wants, and a journey that brings us through delicate subjects approached in such an emotionally charged way as only this author does!!
It was a joy to see this woman burst from her cocoon into the most beautiful butterfly!!! To see her find love for herself, confidence, trust and her heart open with so much beauty and love to give! Hendrix Reid is definitely a man with the right touch, words and actions for Camilla to find her own strength to find her way back to the amazing woman her past had stolen from her!! LOVE LOVE LOVED IT !!
August 25, 2020
The poor torture soul that is Camille Fasbender was an absolute mystery to readers as they devoured the Slay series and caught glimpses of her. However the mysterious Camilla finally gets her story. She's just as secretive about her life and the way she came to be the private person she is today. But one encounter with Hendrix Reid and she finds a small crack in her walls. But that one encounter is all she needed until one day he shows up again. How can she protect herself from him now and does she want too.
Laurelin Paige loves to write about people we love to hate and can't wait to get to the root of their problems. Just to watch them conquer all even our hearts. Camilla Fasbender is no different!
Laurelin Paige loves to write about people we love to hate and can't wait to get to the root of their problems. Just to watch them conquer all even our hearts. Camilla Fasbender is no different!
August 18, 2020
3.75 Stars
Before the Slay Quartet had even concluded, I'd always hoped that Camilla would get a story of her own. I'd say that out of all of Laurelin's characters, she's the one who deserves a happy ever after the most - she didn't have a good childhood after the death of her parents, and she had an even worse marriage where the only good thing that came from it was her son, Freddie.
When it was shown in the epilogue of Rising that she does get her own happy ending, I just about lost my mind in excitement at that news, and question after question was racing through my mind;
Who is this man who's given her this happiness she so rightfully deserves?
How did it happen?
Why him?
What did he do to win over her well-guarded heart?
Now I went into this novella ready for a romance. I was ready for sex, and I was ready for love. What I wasn't ready for was what we actually got - a story that's not just a love story between a man and a woman, but rather a story of self-love; of growing comfortable in your own skin, letting go of the past that tears you down, and embracing the future that promises to lift you up and keep you free.
Here we follow Camilla Fasbender as she agrees to teach an advanced photography course for a few weeks after her brother, Edward, convinces her to give it a try. However, she soon regrets accepting this job when she sees that one of her students is Hendrix Reid - a well-known wildlife photographer who Camilla had a one-night stand with months prior. She knows that he's not here to learn more about photography - he's a professional himself - but Camilla is not ready to open her arms and her heart to something serious after her disastrous marriage.
But Hendrix is used to being patient when it comes to getting his shot - in more ways than one - and he's willing to wait however long it takes for Camilla to not just find the strength in herself to move on from her past and find her future in him, but to realise that he'll take on the pain of her past with her, and give her the happiness she dreams of having.
I not only wanted more of him. I wanted more of me. The witty, confident me that I was with him. The me that he saw me to be. Were they one and the same? I wasn't sure, but I wanted them to be. And he was the reason I'd seen the possibility.
If you've read the Slay Quartet, then you know what Camilla has been through in her past, and so it should come as no surprise whatsoever that Slash is not just a romance story where there's a little drama, pure romance, and a satisfying HEA. No. Slash is an emotional and intense story to read that does touch on some heavy topics that can be sensitive to some readers, so I have included a trigger warning below just so you're prepared for some of what is to come - in case it is a trigger for you.
However, I must say that Laurelin did handle those topics well. I didn't think she would and maybe to some readers she won't, because when it comes to those topics, everyone has different experiences and opinions on them (myself included), and so not everyone will read this book and think that those topics were handled with justice. But in my eyes, Laurelin touched on them so gently that, even though the last two or so chapters were incredibly hard for me to read, I never felt triggered in any way whatsoever, and that only had me loving and respecting this author all the more.
But it's here where I find myself stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to my thoughts and feelings on this novella, because as much as I absolutely adored this story and found it to be a brilliant, romantic, and gripping read that sucked me in from the very first chapter, I can't ignore the fact that I was not enjoying the pacing of this novella whatsoever.
I don't know about everyone else, but I just felt as though some scenes and conversations could've had more to it, and that, at times, they were cut off too quickly and too abruptly for my liking, which made this story feel a little choppy to me. I also struggled to connect with Hendrix at first too, and I felt as though we weren't getting enough from him for me to really appreciate him not just as a love interest for Camilla, but as a character all of his own, which is why I've rated this novella 3.75 Stars.
But putting those aside - which're just my own opinions and something not everyone will agree with - Slash was amazing as it was, and I just know that I'll be thinking about this story for days to come.
If you loved Camilla in the Slay Quartet, then I truly don't think you will be disappointed with all that Laurelin delivers here for her and Hendrix in this novella. It's a quick story to read, is beautiful and memorable and incredibly impactful, and I cannot recommend it enough.
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ARC provided by author for honest review
Before the Slay Quartet had even concluded, I'd always hoped that Camilla would get a story of her own. I'd say that out of all of Laurelin's characters, she's the one who deserves a happy ever after the most - she didn't have a good childhood after the death of her parents, and she had an even worse marriage where the only good thing that came from it was her son, Freddie.
When it was shown in the epilogue of Rising that she does get her own happy ending, I just about lost my mind in excitement at that news, and question after question was racing through my mind;
Who is this man who's given her this happiness she so rightfully deserves?
How did it happen?
Why him?
What did he do to win over her well-guarded heart?
Now I went into this novella ready for a romance. I was ready for sex, and I was ready for love. What I wasn't ready for was what we actually got - a story that's not just a love story between a man and a woman, but rather a story of self-love; of growing comfortable in your own skin, letting go of the past that tears you down, and embracing the future that promises to lift you up and keep you free.
Here we follow Camilla Fasbender as she agrees to teach an advanced photography course for a few weeks after her brother, Edward, convinces her to give it a try. However, she soon regrets accepting this job when she sees that one of her students is Hendrix Reid - a well-known wildlife photographer who Camilla had a one-night stand with months prior. She knows that he's not here to learn more about photography - he's a professional himself - but Camilla is not ready to open her arms and her heart to something serious after her disastrous marriage.
But Hendrix is used to being patient when it comes to getting his shot - in more ways than one - and he's willing to wait however long it takes for Camilla to not just find the strength in herself to move on from her past and find her future in him, but to realise that he'll take on the pain of her past with her, and give her the happiness she dreams of having.
I not only wanted more of him. I wanted more of me. The witty, confident me that I was with him. The me that he saw me to be. Were they one and the same? I wasn't sure, but I wanted them to be. And he was the reason I'd seen the possibility.
If you've read the Slay Quartet, then you know what Camilla has been through in her past, and so it should come as no surprise whatsoever that Slash is not just a romance story where there's a little drama, pure romance, and a satisfying HEA. No. Slash is an emotional and intense story to read that does touch on some heavy topics that can be sensitive to some readers, so I have included a trigger warning below just so you're prepared for some of what is to come - in case it is a trigger for you.
However, I must say that Laurelin did handle those topics well. I didn't think she would and maybe to some readers she won't, because when it comes to those topics, everyone has different experiences and opinions on them (myself included), and so not everyone will read this book and think that those topics were handled with justice. But in my eyes, Laurelin touched on them so gently that, even though the last two or so chapters were incredibly hard for me to read, I never felt triggered in any way whatsoever, and that only had me loving and respecting this author all the more.
But it's here where I find myself stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to my thoughts and feelings on this novella, because as much as I absolutely adored this story and found it to be a brilliant, romantic, and gripping read that sucked me in from the very first chapter, I can't ignore the fact that I was not enjoying the pacing of this novella whatsoever.
I don't know about everyone else, but I just felt as though some scenes and conversations could've had more to it, and that, at times, they were cut off too quickly and too abruptly for my liking, which made this story feel a little choppy to me. I also struggled to connect with Hendrix at first too, and I felt as though we weren't getting enough from him for me to really appreciate him not just as a love interest for Camilla, but as a character all of his own, which is why I've rated this novella 3.75 Stars.
But putting those aside - which're just my own opinions and something not everyone will agree with - Slash was amazing as it was, and I just know that I'll be thinking about this story for days to come.
If you loved Camilla in the Slay Quartet, then I truly don't think you will be disappointed with all that Laurelin delivers here for her and Hendrix in this novella. It's a quick story to read, is beautiful and memorable and incredibly impactful, and I cannot recommend it enough.
TW:
ARC provided by author for honest review
August 27, 2020
SLASH by Laurelin Paige is the latest instalment in the author’s contemporary, adult SLAY erotic, romance series, and the latest novella in the multi-authored 1001 Dark Nights series. This is photographer and single mother Camilla Fasbender, and wildlife photographer Hendrix Reid’s story line. SLASH can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Camilla is the sister of Edward Fasbender (Slay 1-4)
Told from first person perspective (Camilla Fasbender) SLASH focuses on the rekindling romance between photographer and single mother Camilla Fasbender, and wildlife photographer Hendrix Reid. Seven months earlier Camilla Fasbender met Hendrix Reid at a photography convention but ran out after a one-night stand, never to see Hendrix again. Teaching a photography class at the local college, Camilla will come face to face with the man who has starred in her fantasies and dreams, the man currently enrolled in her photography course Hendrix Reid. As Hendrix tries desperately to rekindle their romantic involvement, Camilla struggles with demons from the past, demons that continue to control her daily life. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Hendrix and Camilla, and the potential fall-out as Camilla reveals the truth as to why she feels the need to run and hide.
SLASH is a fast paced, haunting and spicy story of revelations and reconnections; a second chance romance about a wounded woman struggling to move on with her life. The premise is heart warming and inspiring; the romance is tender, emotional and provocative; the characters are tragic yet dynamic and energetic.
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Told from first person perspective (Camilla Fasbender) SLASH focuses on the rekindling romance between photographer and single mother Camilla Fasbender, and wildlife photographer Hendrix Reid. Seven months earlier Camilla Fasbender met Hendrix Reid at a photography convention but ran out after a one-night stand, never to see Hendrix again. Teaching a photography class at the local college, Camilla will come face to face with the man who has starred in her fantasies and dreams, the man currently enrolled in her photography course Hendrix Reid. As Hendrix tries desperately to rekindle their romantic involvement, Camilla struggles with demons from the past, demons that continue to control her daily life. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Hendrix and Camilla, and the potential fall-out as Camilla reveals the truth as to why she feels the need to run and hide.
SLASH is a fast paced, haunting and spicy story of revelations and reconnections; a second chance romance about a wounded woman struggling to move on with her life. The premise is heart warming and inspiring; the romance is tender, emotional and provocative; the characters are tragic yet dynamic and energetic.
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August 28, 2020
Photos tells a story but their narrative can be manipulated…it can be staged…its flaws can be removed…and if you’re an amazing photographer, like Camilla Fasbender, you control what you’re exposing in those photographs. And, it’s that need to craft her own life story, only offering the details she chooses to provide, never allowing anyone to see behind the lens.
Until Hendrix Reid. He’s a game changer is a number of ways and the only person who sees through her carefully constructed facade, slashing through her lies and her secrets and refusing to allow her the space to push him away or even remove him entirely, which will prove exactly what he wants to be for her if she’ll only see beyond all that she’s been through and focus on their future not her past.
Since I met Camilla, Edward’s sister, in the Slay Quartet, I had more than enough of her backstory to understand why she led the life she did and why she kept everyone at arm’s length. What I wanted more of, which is difficult in a novella, is the ins and outs of who Hendrix Reid was/is and just how well these two mesh together in what they offer one another. But I’ll just believe, like all of Laurelin Paige’s couples, that Camilla and Hendrix get everything they want and need in their life together.
4 Poison Apples
Until Hendrix Reid. He’s a game changer is a number of ways and the only person who sees through her carefully constructed facade, slashing through her lies and her secrets and refusing to allow her the space to push him away or even remove him entirely, which will prove exactly what he wants to be for her if she’ll only see beyond all that she’s been through and focus on their future not her past.
Since I met Camilla, Edward’s sister, in the Slay Quartet, I had more than enough of her backstory to understand why she led the life she did and why she kept everyone at arm’s length. What I wanted more of, which is difficult in a novella, is the ins and outs of who Hendrix Reid was/is and just how well these two mesh together in what they offer one another. But I’ll just believe, like all of Laurelin Paige’s couples, that Camilla and Hendrix get everything they want and need in their life together.
4 Poison Apples
August 7, 2020
I loved this heartbreakingly beautiful romance. I have wanted more about Camilla after meeting her in the Slay series. She had worked hard to get back on her feet, leaving the nightmare of her past behind her with the help of her brother, Edward, and to build a good life for her son, Freddie, and herself. But the scars from her tragic past still haunt her, making it impossible for her to open herself up to love again. She is satisfied with quick, anonymous hookups in dark rooms, on her own terms. Until she meets Hendrix, a sexy american wildlife photographer in Paris. He is engaging and passionate and he made her feel witty and brave. Their heated discussions led to an explosive night of passion that they both wanted more of. But Camilla can't be vulnerable for anyone again, and runs out while he is asleep. Now he's found her again, and he's done giving her space. He enrolled in the photography class that she teaches and he wants her to know he is here to stay. He see's her intelligence, humor, and passion behind her scars. He is used to laying in wait for the perfect shot in the wild, so he is happy to wait patiently for Camilla. Camilla is both scared and excited about being pursued, but after so much pain, it is hard to come into the light and be completely exposed. This story was so beautifully written, making me feel all Camilla's emotions and struggles to trust and find strength in her vulnerability. Hendrix was so sweet and swoony in the way that he cherished her and helped her to feel whole again. I really wanted a HEA for Camilla, and this emotional, passionate, and steamy romance made me completely happy!
August 26, 2020
***ARC Provided by the Author***
4.5 Stars
For a novella, this really packs quite a punch.
If you have read the Slay books, you have already met Camilla and have an idea of her past and of the secrets that she is keeping. Those aren't revealed in this book and her relationship with Hendrix is allowed to completely stand alone from the other books in the Slay series, even though they are interconnected.
I thought that was handled really well. If you have read the other books, you know a little more but if you haven't that's fine too as you don;t really need the information in order to be drawn to the story.
I love how human both of the characters are. I tend to mention in this in all of my reviews, and it's when I really can relate to a character, or characters, that a book grips me and when I am unable to relate that I find myself disengaged.
No disengagement happened in this story, not at all. The push and pull between the characters, the way they related to one another, how drawn together they were while both not sure what the other wanted or would allow. All of it kept me turning pages and not wanting to put the book down.
I enjoyed and recommend this title, for readers who are new to the series as well as for those like myself who have read all of the previous books.
4.5 Stars
For a novella, this really packs quite a punch.
If you have read the Slay books, you have already met Camilla and have an idea of her past and of the secrets that she is keeping. Those aren't revealed in this book and her relationship with Hendrix is allowed to completely stand alone from the other books in the Slay series, even though they are interconnected.
I thought that was handled really well. If you have read the other books, you know a little more but if you haven't that's fine too as you don;t really need the information in order to be drawn to the story.
I love how human both of the characters are. I tend to mention in this in all of my reviews, and it's when I really can relate to a character, or characters, that a book grips me and when I am unable to relate that I find myself disengaged.
No disengagement happened in this story, not at all. The push and pull between the characters, the way they related to one another, how drawn together they were while both not sure what the other wanted or would allow. All of it kept me turning pages and not wanting to put the book down.
I enjoyed and recommend this title, for readers who are new to the series as well as for those like myself who have read all of the previous books.
August 11, 2020
Slash is a spin-off Novella of Laurelin Paige’s Slay Quartet and all I can say is wow. Camilla Fasbender, the sister of media mogul Edward Fasbenderm hasn’t had the easiest of lives. Slash is a story of self preservation and healing.
Camilla’s past has kept her from allowing herself to be happy. Relationships are a no go for her. Throughout the story she continues to grow and realize she deserves to be happy.
Hendrix Reid has never forgotten his one night stand. Years pass and their paths cross again. His character has developed a true sense of patience due to the nature of his job. This proves to be no exception when it comes to Camilla. As she struggles emotionally and mentally with her past, Hendrix is caring and sees her for the person she is, not the person of her past.
The growth of Camilla’s character shows that we can overcome the things in our past that haunt us. This in conjunction with Hendrix’s loving and patient personality make for a wonderful story of perseverance and love.
With an amazing story and the layers of complexity of the characters, Laurelin Paige has written a story that is an emotional roller coaster. I highly recommend Slash especially if you have read the Slay Quartet. It is not necessary to read the Slay to enjoy Slash. Another 5 Star Must Read from Laurelin Paige. I received an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine and were not influenced by the author or her promotional team.
Camilla’s past has kept her from allowing herself to be happy. Relationships are a no go for her. Throughout the story she continues to grow and realize she deserves to be happy.
Hendrix Reid has never forgotten his one night stand. Years pass and their paths cross again. His character has developed a true sense of patience due to the nature of his job. This proves to be no exception when it comes to Camilla. As she struggles emotionally and mentally with her past, Hendrix is caring and sees her for the person she is, not the person of her past.
The growth of Camilla’s character shows that we can overcome the things in our past that haunt us. This in conjunction with Hendrix’s loving and patient personality make for a wonderful story of perseverance and love.
With an amazing story and the layers of complexity of the characters, Laurelin Paige has written a story that is an emotional roller coaster. I highly recommend Slash especially if you have read the Slay Quartet. It is not necessary to read the Slay to enjoy Slash. Another 5 Star Must Read from Laurelin Paige. I received an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine and were not influenced by the author or her promotional team.
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