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לאחר סיום לימודיה בקולג', עם עבודה חלומית כמורה והגבר הנכון לצדה, חייה של ג'מיימה קלייטון נראים קרובים לשלמות.
אבל לשלמות יש מחיר. וג'מיימה לא שמה לב לסימני האזהרה.
עולמה קורס בבת אחת כשהיא פוגשת את אביה של אחת התלמידות שלה: אדם שעיניו הבורקות צופנות בחובן אפלה בלתי־מרוסנת. אדם שמפרק אותה מנשקה בהתנהגותו המשונה והלא־צפויה. אדם שכפות ידיו הקפואות וחסרות הרחמים מטלטלות ומעוררות אותה בו בזמן, ובדרכה הסלולה מתחילים לצוץ בקיעים. ובעיות. וסודות. ושאלות שמערערות את כל מה שבנתה בקפידה.
אבל מי שאמר שהאמת משחררת טעה. האמת לא תאחה את הקרעים בלבה התמים. היא לא תלטף את פניה בידיים מנחמות ותבטיח לה שהכול היה סתם חלום רע. לא, האמת תדחק אותה עמוק יותר אל תוך מחילת הארנב והיא תמצא את עצמה לכודה בין ציפורניה של חיית טרף.
אבל לשלמות יש מחיר. וג'מיימה לא שמה לב לסימני האזהרה.
עולמה קורס בבת אחת כשהיא פוגשת את אביה של אחת התלמידות שלה: אדם שעיניו הבורקות צופנות בחובן אפלה בלתי־מרוסנת. אדם שמפרק אותה מנשקה בהתנהגותו המשונה והלא־צפויה. אדם שכפות ידיו הקפואות וחסרות הרחמים מטלטלות ומעוררות אותה בו בזמן, ובדרכה הסלולה מתחילים לצוץ בקיעים. ובעיות. וסודות. ושאלות שמערערות את כל מה שבנתה בקפידה.
אבל מי שאמר שהאמת משחררת טעה. האמת לא תאחה את הקרעים בלבה התמים. היא לא תלטף את פניה בידיים מנחמות ותבטיח לה שהכול היה סתם חלום רע. לא, האמת תדחק אותה עמוק יותר אל תוך מחילת הארנב והיא תמצא את עצמה לכודה בין ציפורניה של חיית טרף.
338 pages, Paperback
First published November 5, 2018
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January 13, 2019
“ I love you. We are the after you search for in those pages, Dove. There is no end for us”
Thomas is the one of the greatest beast as you may meet. And it was enjoyable to see his naive little dove turned into a lion when it comes to love.
This is my first book of Ella Fields. I’ll keep reading more of her works.
Thomas is the one of the greatest beast as you may meet. And it was enjoyable to see his naive little dove turned into a lion when it comes to love.
This is my first book of Ella Fields. I’ll keep reading more of her works.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 16, 2018
4.5
Bloodstained Beauty is unlike anything Ella Fields has ever written! It's a dark romance with twists and turns and violence that had me saying WTF more than once! I'm a huge fan of this author's work and dark romance, so when I heard Ella was writing one, I knew I had to get my hands on it as soon as possible!
Jemima, a recent college grad, fell hard and fast for her fiance, Miles, right after landing her dream job as a teacher at an elementary school within driving distance of her home town. After quickly moving into an apartment together, they settle into domestic life with ease. Everything seems to be going well until Jemima discovers an unfamiliar phone hidden in Miles' drawer. What comes next will surprise you, and what follows after that will shock you even more!
Don't worry, I'm not going to spoil anything for you. If you want to know what happens, you're going to have to read it for yourselves. The only thing you need to know right now is what you have in store for you if you read this book and why you should decide to give it a go. Luckily, I'm more than happy to enlighten you on both counts!
Bloodstained Beauty is entertaining, dark, and intriguing with a splash of fairytale romance on the side. At times, it reads like a retelling of Beauty and the Beast which I predict many readers will enjoy as much as I did. There was one character in the story that I felt got a raw deal, but some people would definitely disagree with me on that. Overall, I loved and savored every second of this awesome story!
The best thing about it for me is it's part dark romance and part romantic suspense. If you enjoy books with mysteries that slowly unravel and take you down a path you didn't expect, you're sure to love it! I was as perplexed and anxious as the heroine as she tried to figure out what the hell was going on. My mind was in overdrive, and my heart was guarded, not knowing who I could trust. I had to suspend my disbelief and go with the flow towards the second half of the novel, but that's was okay with me. I had a blast from beginning to end!
Twisted, captivating, and full of suspense, Ella's first venture into the dark is everything I hoped it would be! I'm not surprised in the least though. Ella is one of my unicorn authors. I've loved every book I've ever read from her. If you're a fan of her work, don't hesitate to pick up this one!
I recommend Bloodstained Beauty to fans of romantic suspense, dark romance, and readers looking to dip their toes into either.
ARC generously provided by the author for an honest review.
Bloodstained Beauty is unlike anything Ella Fields has ever written! It's a dark romance with twists and turns and violence that had me saying WTF more than once! I'm a huge fan of this author's work and dark romance, so when I heard Ella was writing one, I knew I had to get my hands on it as soon as possible!
Jemima, a recent college grad, fell hard and fast for her fiance, Miles, right after landing her dream job as a teacher at an elementary school within driving distance of her home town. After quickly moving into an apartment together, they settle into domestic life with ease. Everything seems to be going well until Jemima discovers an unfamiliar phone hidden in Miles' drawer. What comes next will surprise you, and what follows after that will shock you even more!
Don't worry, I'm not going to spoil anything for you. If you want to know what happens, you're going to have to read it for yourselves. The only thing you need to know right now is what you have in store for you if you read this book and why you should decide to give it a go. Luckily, I'm more than happy to enlighten you on both counts!
Bloodstained Beauty is entertaining, dark, and intriguing with a splash of fairytale romance on the side. At times, it reads like a retelling of Beauty and the Beast which I predict many readers will enjoy as much as I did. There was one character in the story that I felt got a raw deal, but some people would definitely disagree with me on that. Overall, I loved and savored every second of this awesome story!
The best thing about it for me is it's part dark romance and part romantic suspense. If you enjoy books with mysteries that slowly unravel and take you down a path you didn't expect, you're sure to love it! I was as perplexed and anxious as the heroine as she tried to figure out what the hell was going on. My mind was in overdrive, and my heart was guarded, not knowing who I could trust. I had to suspend my disbelief and go with the flow towards the second half of the novel, but that's was okay with me. I had a blast from beginning to end!
Twisted, captivating, and full of suspense, Ella's first venture into the dark is everything I hoped it would be! I'm not surprised in the least though. Ella is one of my unicorn authors. I've loved every book I've ever read from her. If you're a fan of her work, don't hesitate to pick up this one!
I recommend Bloodstained Beauty to fans of romantic suspense, dark romance, and readers looking to dip their toes into either.
ARC generously provided by the author for an honest review.
February 14, 2019
Warning: This review comes from a person who normally avoids books that are dark.
My reason for reading this book was the fact that the blurb sounded really interesting and the few reviews I read didn’t give spoilers so I didn’t know what it entailed before diving in. I just thought I was going to read about something and it turned out to be something else - something I hate to read!
If I know it, I refrain from reading a book I know I will hate and rate low. However, now that I have accidentally read this book, I have to rate it low to be honest and I need to write my thoughts and feelings about it. So, if you are a fan of dark reads, maybe you should ignore my review and rating. Just stop here and leave because this review won't help you. However, if you want to dip your feet into the dark waters for the first time and maybe try this book, then be my guest and see how dark it is and if it suits you.
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The rest of the review is full of MAJOR SPOILERS so proceed at your own risk.
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SPOILERS AHEAD...
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD...
THE INFORMATION BELOW WILL SPOIL THE BOOK FOR YOU so think again before uncovering the spoiler tag.
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RANT OVER!
Writer of this book added to my "never read again from this writer" list.
And once again, sorry for reading a book by mistake from a genre I hate just because I loved the blurb and eventually hating it and giving it a low rating...
My reason for reading this book was the fact that the blurb sounded really interesting and the few reviews I read didn’t give spoilers so I didn’t know what it entailed before diving in. I just thought I was going to read about something and it turned out to be something else - something I hate to read!
If I know it, I refrain from reading a book I know I will hate and rate low. However, now that I have accidentally read this book, I have to rate it low to be honest and I need to write my thoughts and feelings about it. So, if you are a fan of dark reads, maybe you should ignore my review and rating. Just stop here and leave because this review won't help you. However, if you want to dip your feet into the dark waters for the first time and maybe try this book, then be my guest and see how dark it is and if it suits you.
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The rest of the review is full of MAJOR SPOILERS so proceed at your own risk.
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SPOILERS AHEAD...
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD...
THE INFORMATION BELOW WILL SPOIL THE BOOK FOR YOU so think again before uncovering the spoiler tag.
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RANT OVER!
Writer of this book added to my "never read again from this writer" list.
And once again, sorry for reading a book by mistake from a genre I hate just because I loved the blurb and eventually hating it and giving it a low rating...
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November 27, 2018
OMG! CHECK THIS OUT!
Stand-alone.
Blurb:
Fresh out of college and headed straight for my dream job, I didn’t think things could get any better.
Then I met my dream man.
In an instant, my happy ever after had begun.
The life I’d stumbled into was beautiful, and the man I loved was perfect.
But perfection comes at a cost, and I’d slumbered through all the alarms.
Then I met my nightmare.
The man whose bright eyes held untamed darkness.
The man who disarmed me with his peculiar behavior.
The man whose cold, merciless hands shook me awake.
In an instant, questions started to dismantle my happy ever after.
But whoever said the truth would set you free was wrong.
It wasn’t going to repair the cracks in my naive heart.
It wasn’t going to caress my face with comforting hands and reassure me it was all just a dream.
No, the truth shoved me down a rabbit hole, and I landed in the lair of a real-life monster.
November 5, 2018
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BLOODSTAINED BEAUTY Is a full length dark romance novel by Ella Fields. Spoken in ‘Dual Perspectives’
Let me start off by saying that to make this review as spoiler free as I possibly can but give you a wee taste of what's to come this review won't make a hell of a lot of sense to you.
Things were starting to take shape in twenty three year old Jemima’s life not long from graduating she’s moved out of home and has landed a job teaching first graders at Lilyglade Prep, in Glenning her small rural home town. That same day she meets a dashing handsome man, from one dinner to another they seemed to be moving at a steady pace. I'd dreamed of happily ever afters since I was a little girl.
Things are not all they seem, they start to unravel at an escalating pace, pieces to an unfinished puzzle start to take shape as we piece the puzzles together to get the whole picture. Suspenseful, twists and turns, nail biting gritty goodness that has you sitting on the edge of your seat.
Then there’s a child’s parent that takes an interest of sorts in Jemima, he’s a distinguished suit wearing handsome guy. She fascinated him, he intimidated her.
These two men are interwoven in some ways, one over steps the line, the other is a monster with a black heart until he meets Jemima, the girl who unraveled him. The monster and the little dove.
Being a huge fan of this authors and seeing the teasers and hints she was dropping about this book and out of the box to her other works there was no way I wasn’t going to try and get my hands on this book. This story is full of twists and turns. The plot is intricate. The storyline is engaging. The writing is flawless. The characters are connectable.
This was unexpected, we’re used to our sweet, simple, straight forward romances from Ella, but this here was anything but!!
It started off slow and sweet, I was in the zone and enjoying it, then wham 💥a twist in the plot comes out of nowhere and let me tell you, that twist is a whole new game changer, but that’s not all she had install for us noooooo Ella wasn’t finished playing with us. More twisty turns worse than a roller coaster was install for us!! And sitting back I’m wondering what in the ever loving hell did I just read. It ticked all my boxes!! It's gritty and dark enough but not too dark, the twists and turns have you on high alert, the romance even though you question Jemima and even yourself it's so so good and melts your heart you even start rooting for them. Loved Loved Loved this one!!
* Teaser is off the authors facebook page *
June 22, 2022
4 It Was A Tragedy Caused by Love Stars ⭐
I seem to have crawled out from the rock I found myself under, because this is only my second read by this author and I must question how? I was mesmerized by Bloodstained Beauty. I mean many have dubbed it a dark romance, but I didn't see it as such. Twisted, all-consuming and unexpected, better explains what this story is.
I’d been oblivious. I’d been too trusting. I’d been a fool.
I’d been in love.
Well, love did you no good when your heart, that fucking traitor, was pounding at an ungodly speed as you tried to outrun certain death or worse.
You begin this book and feel a misplaced sense of security. Jemima is fresh out of college, beginning a new teaching role and runs slam bang into the love of her life. Admittedly I was even smitten with Miles a mannish blue-collar brute who equally adored Jemima. Because initially everything is cruisy and lovey.
“Are your eyes open, Jemima? Because things are never as they seem.”
Then enters Thomas, the father of a student, an enigma, borderline stalker who's taken an interest in Jemima. So begins an unravelling of what you thought you knew. But here's the thing, you're never quite certain what's transpiring even though Thomas seems to be dropping smidgen of clues. There are two men lingering but who remains at the end of it? Who is actually the good guy?
Whilst you start believing it's a story of past followed by new love, it kind of is and then boom. Lies and manipulations are exposed. Alliances are changed. The good girl gets ensnared by the monster. And a beautiful child helps pave the way to happiness for the broken. It was all so wonderfully different to what I have read of late.
For once I didn't read the spoilers and I got to enjoy the momentum firsthand. Beautifully written and captivating. Unorthodox romances and ant-heroes are my favorite and it wasn't too darkish to spoil it for me. The author excelled at pushing the boundaries whilst maintaining an oddly romantic tale. So good!
I seem to have crawled out from the rock I found myself under, because this is only my second read by this author and I must question how? I was mesmerized by Bloodstained Beauty. I mean many have dubbed it a dark romance, but I didn't see it as such. Twisted, all-consuming and unexpected, better explains what this story is.
I’d been oblivious. I’d been too trusting. I’d been a fool.
I’d been in love.
Well, love did you no good when your heart, that fucking traitor, was pounding at an ungodly speed as you tried to outrun certain death or worse.
You begin this book and feel a misplaced sense of security. Jemima is fresh out of college, beginning a new teaching role and runs slam bang into the love of her life. Admittedly I was even smitten with Miles a mannish blue-collar brute who equally adored Jemima. Because initially everything is cruisy and lovey.
“Are your eyes open, Jemima? Because things are never as they seem.”
Then enters Thomas, the father of a student, an enigma, borderline stalker who's taken an interest in Jemima. So begins an unravelling of what you thought you knew. But here's the thing, you're never quite certain what's transpiring even though Thomas seems to be dropping smidgen of clues. There are two men lingering but who remains at the end of it? Who is actually the good guy?
Whilst you start believing it's a story of past followed by new love, it kind of is and then boom. Lies and manipulations are exposed. Alliances are changed. The good girl gets ensnared by the monster. And a beautiful child helps pave the way to happiness for the broken. It was all so wonderfully different to what I have read of late.
For once I didn't read the spoilers and I got to enjoy the momentum firsthand. Beautifully written and captivating. Unorthodox romances and ant-heroes are my favorite and it wasn't too darkish to spoil it for me. The author excelled at pushing the boundaries whilst maintaining an oddly romantic tale. So good!
November 7, 2018
4.5 STARS
I'm going to keep it real with you all here and admit that I didn't even bother to read the blurb before adding this book for two very simple reasons:
1. It's Ella Fields. She writes it, I read it.
2. That cover. Don't you judge me either! Tell me you didn't want to lick it when you saw it. TELL ME!
But I digress as usual.
This book? Nothing like what I expected. It was like a dark and gritty take on Beauty and The Beast. It sucked me in with the prologue and kept me riveted to the pages until the end. I was on the edge of my seat with every twist and turn. You only thing you know what's happening when the author takes a sudden u-turn and everything you thought you knew is left in ashes.
This story truly breaks the mold to the typical romance formula. It's nothing like I expected and it owned me from beginning to finish. I'm used to the fact that Ella Fields will always bring me out of my comfort zone as a reader, and she definitely didn't disappoint here.
While I'd love to tell you exactly what this book is about, I'd be doing you a disservice. You need to experience this story blind. And that's exactly what you'll do; you'll experience it. That blurb is vague and for good reason. That's precisely how my review will be, too.
Jemima is a heroine that's unique in her own right. She's a little naive and a tender heart. She hasn't really experienced heartbreak, deceit, or betrayal in her young age. But then a chance encounter tilts her entire world on it's axis. You know the pivotal moment that comes with her choices, because you experience it with the prologue. But instead of putting you at ease because you know what's coming, it does the exact opposite. The story lulls you into a false sense of security, as you wait for that other shoe to drop. You think you know how and when it happens, but you really don't.
As for the other main character, or the anti-hero really? I'm not going to tell you much. But what I will say is that he's one of the most magnetic and intense characters and you know next to nothing about him for the majority of the story. I was salivating for just the tiniest hint into the back void that is him. And this man is dark. There's not much gray there, trust me.
Bloodstained Beauty was one deliciously gritty read. If you're looking for a read that's as unique as it is riveting, this is a must read!
ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review
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Fairy tales, those perfect happy endings, were indeed for suckers. Suckers who could very well wind up dead.
I'm going to keep it real with you all here and admit that I didn't even bother to read the blurb before adding this book for two very simple reasons:
1. It's Ella Fields. She writes it, I read it.
2. That cover. Don't you judge me either! Tell me you didn't want to lick it when you saw it. TELL ME!
But I digress as usual.
This book? Nothing like what I expected. It was like a dark and gritty take on Beauty and The Beast. It sucked me in with the prologue and kept me riveted to the pages until the end. I was on the edge of my seat with every twist and turn. You only thing you know what's happening when the author takes a sudden u-turn and everything you thought you knew is left in ashes.
This story truly breaks the mold to the typical romance formula. It's nothing like I expected and it owned me from beginning to finish. I'm used to the fact that Ella Fields will always bring me out of my comfort zone as a reader, and she definitely didn't disappoint here.
While I'd love to tell you exactly what this book is about, I'd be doing you a disservice. You need to experience this story blind. And that's exactly what you'll do; you'll experience it. That blurb is vague and for good reason. That's precisely how my review will be, too.
Jemima is a heroine that's unique in her own right. She's a little naive and a tender heart. She hasn't really experienced heartbreak, deceit, or betrayal in her young age. But then a chance encounter tilts her entire world on it's axis. You know the pivotal moment that comes with her choices, because you experience it with the prologue. But instead of putting you at ease because you know what's coming, it does the exact opposite. The story lulls you into a false sense of security, as you wait for that other shoe to drop. You think you know how and when it happens, but you really don't.
As for the other main character, or the anti-hero really? I'm not going to tell you much. But what I will say is that he's one of the most magnetic and intense characters and you know next to nothing about him for the majority of the story. I was salivating for just the tiniest hint into the back void that is him. And this man is dark. There's not much gray there, trust me.
Bloodstained Beauty was one deliciously gritty read. If you're looking for a read that's as unique as it is riveting, this is a must read!
ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review
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November 8, 2018
🔥5 Brilliant Stars 🔥
This book was fantastic, I was hooked from the first pages and I was intrigued.Bloodstained Beauty is a brilliant story that will keep you on edge most of the time.
I believe it's better to go blind in this one.I devour it, everything about it, it was perfect.It's a raw story, and the characters rocked this story!
I don't want to give anything away, but be prepared for an addictive story packed with suspense and twists.
This book was fantastic, I was hooked from the first pages and I was intrigued.Bloodstained Beauty is a brilliant story that will keep you on edge most of the time.
I believe it's better to go blind in this one.I devour it, everything about it, it was perfect.It's a raw story, and the characters rocked this story!
I don't want to give anything away, but be prepared for an addictive story packed with suspense and twists.
November 5, 2018
**4.5 Stars**
I’m trying to get my pulse down a bit. One thing that defines Ella Fields is that she doesn’t stick to one genre or the ones that she’s comfortable with. No, she challenges me every time with her stories and their characters. Bloodstained Beauty did just that. From the first three pages alone I was intrigued and curious as hell. What is this story all about and how did the main character Jemima end up in such a predicament? That was my first reaction. The next I did was to just dive in and just hold on for dear life.
For the first half part of the story I was trying to figure out what was going on. Trying to make the puzzle pieces fit together and let me tell you all that Ella Fields didn’t make it easy. I appreciate that. I like not knowing what’s going to happen and the unpredictability. Bloodstained Beauty is that book.
Jemima’s story and journey pulled me through all variety of emotions. Just when I thought I had it all figured out the author threw another curveball at me. Fantastic.
Jemima is a wonderful character who doesn’t hide when shit hits the fan. No, she faces it head on damn the consequences. When she least expects it love will find her and what love it is. It’s not safe, not normal or ordinary. No, it’s unique and the way she discovers love makes it even more special.
The author Ella Fields has created a thrilling and compelling story. The way she mixes suspense and romance is done with an effortless ease. The pace of the story flows, not at one point did I want to put the book down. She takes risks with her storytelling and I applaud her for that. Bloodstained Beauty met my expectations and I welcome more of this Ella Fields cause I like a good challenge.
4.5 Little Dove Stars
I’m trying to get my pulse down a bit. One thing that defines Ella Fields is that she doesn’t stick to one genre or the ones that she’s comfortable with. No, she challenges me every time with her stories and their characters. Bloodstained Beauty did just that. From the first three pages alone I was intrigued and curious as hell. What is this story all about and how did the main character Jemima end up in such a predicament? That was my first reaction. The next I did was to just dive in and just hold on for dear life.
For the first half part of the story I was trying to figure out what was going on. Trying to make the puzzle pieces fit together and let me tell you all that Ella Fields didn’t make it easy. I appreciate that. I like not knowing what’s going to happen and the unpredictability. Bloodstained Beauty is that book.
Jemima’s story and journey pulled me through all variety of emotions. Just when I thought I had it all figured out the author threw another curveball at me. Fantastic.
Jemima is a wonderful character who doesn’t hide when shit hits the fan. No, she faces it head on damn the consequences. When she least expects it love will find her and what love it is. It’s not safe, not normal or ordinary. No, it’s unique and the way she discovers love makes it even more special.
The author Ella Fields has created a thrilling and compelling story. The way she mixes suspense and romance is done with an effortless ease. The pace of the story flows, not at one point did I want to put the book down. She takes risks with her storytelling and I applaud her for that. Bloodstained Beauty met my expectations and I welcome more of this Ella Fields cause I like a good challenge.
4.5 Little Dove Stars
November 11, 2018
This one's gone into my Forever Favourites Folder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (one of a handful of 6 star reads this year) - Get it on your TBR IMMEDIATELY!!!
Ummm what did I just read??? Holy Shitballs Batman it was EPIC!!!
I don't even know how to review this book without ruining it for others. This is the kind of story you need to go in blind. Dive in and hang on tight.
This was such a change of pace from this author that I was messaging her saying - Who are you?? What are you trying to do to me? What the f#ck is happening? Give me more!!!
The plot twists had me gasping out loud, my heart was pounding, and the deliciously dirty chemistry had me assaulting my hubs. This one had my emotions all sorts of twisted up - and for once Ella was right - it's actually seriously funny too.
Beta Read.
Ummm what did I just read??? Holy Shitballs Batman it was EPIC!!!
I don't even know how to review this book without ruining it for others. This is the kind of story you need to go in blind. Dive in and hang on tight.
This was such a change of pace from this author that I was messaging her saying - Who are you?? What are you trying to do to me? What the f#ck is happening? Give me more!!!
The plot twists had me gasping out loud, my heart was pounding, and the deliciously dirty chemistry had me assaulting my hubs. This one had my emotions all sorts of twisted up - and for once Ella was right - it's actually seriously funny too.
Beta Read.
January 30, 2019
I could rave about this story for hours and hours and hours.
However, I’m going to be awfully vague with this review, because you’ll want to step into this story utterly blind as it is mesmerising and mind-blowing in its delivery and you don’t want this flawless execution to be ruined.
It is difficult finding accurate words to describe the seamless brilliance and finesse of this dark narrative anyway. I was transfixed and immersed throughout, knowing yet not knowing where the story would head.
You’ve tasted my lips, and I yours. You can lie with your words, but what will it cost your heart?
Bloodstained Beauty is my absolute favourite, without doubt, story by Ella Fields. It is dark. Gritty. Full of angst. Brimming with so much intensity and suspense, you’ll be biting your nails, on the edge of your seat in anticipation and clutching your Kindle in desperation.
I am a complete and utter unashamed fiend when it comes to dark romance. Beautifully written dark romance, such as this, is capable of powerfully gripping your heart, wrenching it, tearing it apart as you’re slammed by an array of emotions and thoughts.
Each turn and twist had my jaw dropping in shock before leaving me giggling in delight and excitement. I could feel my heart racing, my nerves soaring as the story unfolded, feeding me answers and leaving new questions behind in its journey to unveiling the mysteries.
You’ll be consumed by these characters. They’ll lure you into a trap, sending you spiralling towards their twisted stories that will leave you captivated and enamoured.
Ella Fields’ writing is something that should be mentioned and applauded. If you’ve read previous stories by this author, you will know her writing is so poetically lyrical and hauntingly beautiful. Her ability to make you feel is testament to that.
With Bloodstained Beauty I’ve learned she can do all this within other genres. I love that she’s been courageous enough to step into something darker and far removed from her other stories, because she didn’t disappoint whatsoever. I hope this means there's a possibility to having more delicious dark romance from Ella!
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November 7, 2018
There are just some authors who you keep in your back pocket because you want them with you at all times. Every blurb that they’ve ever shared, every book that they’ve ever written, you read it. You know why? Because somewhere along the way, they became yours and that feeling of always having their words close to you will always bring you a sense of peace and fulfillment. Ella fields is that author for me and with every chapter I read from this woman, she never ceases to amaze me but damn did she outdid herself for this one!!
This book was nothing like I was expecting if im being completely honest. I thought I knew what was going to happen and I remember thinking to myself as I started reading that these characters were going to do me in and send me into a dark tailspin. I was somewhat right but there was so much more let me tell you!! I underestimated everything about this plot because 50% in, I was like….
And that was just the first part!! I no longer held on to this stupid thing called hope and security because there were none! All bets were off, no one was playing fair anymore, and I became increasingly nervous with the turn of a new page. I loved these characters, I loved their passion and their determination. They showed strength when it was needed, loyalty when it mattered, and they loved with everything they had.
Jemima was one of those heroines that if you couldn’t relate to her yourself, you knew someone who was just like that and you loved her. She was naïve in some aspects, but this woman had heart and she stuck up for herself and I really admired her for that. As for the other characters, I will not be going into detail because you need to go into this one completely blind and leave all of your hopes and theories at the door.
Bloodstained Beauty will definitely leave you wanting more while have you dipping your toes into the dark sexy atmosphere of the unknown. So if you’re looking for something different, this one is for you.
September 4, 2020
Very dark and twisty!
I liked this story but am not sure I loved it. I usually like this type of story but I think the reason I didn’t like this one so much was because you just didn’t know what was going on through most of the book. Jemima is a teacher who falls in love with Miles, he has his own business which is landscaping but they keep saying he mows lawns for a living. Though he makes enough money to take care of her, buy her ring and a house after they get engaged.
They are happy together and the sex is great. They love each other but she starts to have some small doubts about him when she finds he has a phone she doesn’t know about. Also she keeps talking to the father of one of her students and he asks her a lot of personal questions and calls her a pet name. I don’t want to put any spoilers here but it takes nearly the entire book for all the secrets and surprises to be revealed!
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I liked this story but am not sure I loved it. I usually like this type of story but I think the reason I didn’t like this one so much was because you just didn’t know what was going on through most of the book. Jemima is a teacher who falls in love with Miles, he has his own business which is landscaping but they keep saying he mows lawns for a living. Though he makes enough money to take care of her, buy her ring and a house after they get engaged.
They are happy together and the sex is great. They love each other but she starts to have some small doubts about him when she finds he has a phone she doesn’t know about. Also she keeps talking to the father of one of her students and he asks her a lot of personal questions and calls her a pet name. I don’t want to put any spoilers here but it takes nearly the entire book for all the secrets and surprises to be revealed!
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November 14, 2018
4.5 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)
-"Are your eyes open, Jemima? Because things are never as they seem."
Jemima Clayton is a beautiful 23 yr. old woman who grew up on a small farm in a town called Glenning. She graduated college and landed a teaching job at Lilyglade Prep. Soon after she meets a gorgeous, rugged, tattooed man that makes her burn with lust. Then she crosses paths with another man who is extremely intense and unnerves her to the core. Two very different men make her feel completely consumed. She's too trusting, and soon realizes her heart has gotten her in trouble and led her astray. One revelation after another, and she's in over her head. She's stuck in a tangled web of secrets, lies, and deceit where she doesn't know who's the sinner or saint, or the monster or hero. She learns nightmares can be real, and bad guys do exist. She falls for a man most would run screaming from, and she's terrified he'll destroy her heart.
-I’d known. I’d known since I’d first spoken to him that he was different.
-His warm lips scorched a trail to my heart, setting aflame every nerve ending in my body, and all he had to do was rest them on mine.
-It was the most intimate experience I’d had in my entire life.
-“I knew from the first moment your eyes met mine that you were meant for me. I struggled with it, with wanting you, and then I surrendered. Though I didn’t know for sure, I had hope that you would be the one to see me.”
-You’ve colored my entire world.
This was a fabulous, twisted tale full of suspense, mystery, dangerous sensual men, explosive connections, and unexpected love. It's dark, sexy, and exciting. It's an intriguing, captivating story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Just loved it!
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(ARC provided by author)
-"Are your eyes open, Jemima? Because things are never as they seem."
Jemima Clayton is a beautiful 23 yr. old woman who grew up on a small farm in a town called Glenning. She graduated college and landed a teaching job at Lilyglade Prep. Soon after she meets a gorgeous, rugged, tattooed man that makes her burn with lust. Then she crosses paths with another man who is extremely intense and unnerves her to the core. Two very different men make her feel completely consumed. She's too trusting, and soon realizes her heart has gotten her in trouble and led her astray. One revelation after another, and she's in over her head. She's stuck in a tangled web of secrets, lies, and deceit where she doesn't know who's the sinner or saint, or the monster or hero. She learns nightmares can be real, and bad guys do exist. She falls for a man most would run screaming from, and she's terrified he'll destroy her heart.
-I’d known. I’d known since I’d first spoken to him that he was different.
-His warm lips scorched a trail to my heart, setting aflame every nerve ending in my body, and all he had to do was rest them on mine.
-It was the most intimate experience I’d had in my entire life.
-“I knew from the first moment your eyes met mine that you were meant for me. I struggled with it, with wanting you, and then I surrendered. Though I didn’t know for sure, I had hope that you would be the one to see me.”
-You’ve colored my entire world.
This was a fabulous, twisted tale full of suspense, mystery, dangerous sensual men, explosive connections, and unexpected love. It's dark, sexy, and exciting. It's an intriguing, captivating story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Just loved it!
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October 30, 2018
***COMING SOONISH - FULL REVIEW***
To avoid spoilers, this is going to be different than my usually reviews.
5 NO END, ONLY ALWAYS CROWNS
One of aspects I love of Ella Fields’s books is that they are never the same. The same excellent writing, intriguing characters, captivating plot?? Absolutely. Bloodstained Beauty is all of this and more.
The cast of characters Ella Fields has created is absolutely fantastic. From the heroine to the hero and all the secondary characters, she has created this family, this odd and unique and beautifully functioning family. Are they different? Yes, but there is so much love amongst them and you can feel it. That becomes the focus. The love of this eccentric crew of people who aren’t good or bad but a dichotomous group of individuals is phenomenal and makes this a must read l.
This story is full of twists and turns. I wasn’t always sure where she was taking us. I was surprised by plot revelations as the novel progresses, but love how they not only developed the characters but how they also connected aspects of the story, putting seemingly unrelated events together for the larger plot. Even when Ella puts you through the ringer, there is always a satisfying ending and Bloodstained Beauty delivers another perfect resolution for these characters.
Bloodstained Beauty is the first book outside of the Grey Spring University series that I’ve read by Ella Fields. It’s different, a tad darker, but it’s still consuming, captivating readers with a fairytale-esque romance with a darker edge. It’s a definite must read.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
To avoid spoilers, this is going to be different than my usually reviews.
5 NO END, ONLY ALWAYS CROWNS
One of aspects I love of Ella Fields’s books is that they are never the same. The same excellent writing, intriguing characters, captivating plot?? Absolutely. Bloodstained Beauty is all of this and more.
The cast of characters Ella Fields has created is absolutely fantastic. From the heroine to the hero and all the secondary characters, she has created this family, this odd and unique and beautifully functioning family. Are they different? Yes, but there is so much love amongst them and you can feel it. That becomes the focus. The love of this eccentric crew of people who aren’t good or bad but a dichotomous group of individuals is phenomenal and makes this a must read l.
This story is full of twists and turns. I wasn’t always sure where she was taking us. I was surprised by plot revelations as the novel progresses, but love how they not only developed the characters but how they also connected aspects of the story, putting seemingly unrelated events together for the larger plot. Even when Ella puts you through the ringer, there is always a satisfying ending and Bloodstained Beauty delivers another perfect resolution for these characters.
Bloodstained Beauty is the first book outside of the Grey Spring University series that I’ve read by Ella Fields. It’s different, a tad darker, but it’s still consuming, captivating readers with a fairytale-esque romance with a darker edge. It’s a definite must read.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
November 10, 2018
I wanted dark, and gruesome and twisted and scary.
This ain't it.
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August 11, 2022
I don’t know how I enjoyed this book so much bearing in mind I didn’t know what I was reading until the 50% mark.
But trust me when I say the H made it up for it big time 🥺♥️🤩
But trust me when I say the H made it up for it big time 🥺♥️🤩
November 6, 2018
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ SPOILER FREE REVIEW!!!! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
REVIEW: 5 STARS
"It was then I realized you could hate and love a person at the same time."
I am by no means an expert on DARK reads. I have read very few of them and I know my tastes are very picky and quite subjective when it comes to reading such a heavy or dark subject matter, but holy hell. If every single dark book did to me what this one did, maybe I should start reading them more often. Ella blew me away with this book, this story....this journey.
Completely arrested. Solely enamored. Massively hung over.
That's where I am sitting today, one day after reading this book and being all twisted up because this HERO? Well, dammit....that's a spoiler.
I fell in love with him.....you know, HIM but: spoiler.
The title was completely fitting too, because.....well, yeah: spoiler.
The characters and the story arc were so....oh wait: spoiler.
I mean, if I were to go about and explain how much I loved this story, I would be able to tell you that when I found out what spoiler was doing when he spoiler her, then I would totally freak out!! I mean, how do you let spoiler happen and then move on from that? The spoiler that he spoiler pissed me off and I cannot even begin to tell you how much that hurt my heart. But knowing that spoiler was there and ready to spoiler, then I think my heart was able to calm down and follow spoiler along when spoiler came out and spoiler everything. Oh!! And spoiler was too spoiler for this book. Oh my goodness.....yes. <--- Ridiculous, right? I can't even do it. There was so much to this story and the intricacies were abundant. I cannot wait to share this with everyone!!!
I know we all like to look for the constructive side of a review...or something constructive in general. I wanted more. That's my constructive criticism. I wanted more of them. Their story. Their attitudes. I wanted it all. The end buttoned up quickly, but understandably. But I just finished and I already miss them.....I'm sad that it's over and I'm sure the hangover will go away soon. Maybe.
So you see, I realize I usually give a (better) review of a book and how it made me feel, but in this case, in order to tell you how I feel, I have to name names and explain plot points. Clearly can't let that happen, because....spoiler. I wasn't entirely sure I completely understood {{or believed??}} when Ella Fields said she had never written anything like this. Well, she wasn't lying - I have never read something like this from her. I needed answers. One page after the next revealed more curiosities. Her words are rich, and the meaning behind them is so calculated and the intent is always well meaning, but it's seeing between those lines is what makes her reads that much more intriguing. I could have read spoiler and spoiler's story all day long...I want more of them.
"You've colored my entire world, and if you leave it -- leave me -- you leave me in black and white all over again."
~BEE
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Original freak out moment:
WHAT.
A.
RIDE.
Full review to come, but this is not one to miss. Like, at all....at all.
REVIEW: 5 STARS
"It was then I realized you could hate and love a person at the same time."
I feel like I need to put this out there:
Since every single thing anyone gives away about the plot or the book will be a spoiler, I am just going to say:
READ THIS BOOK.
IT WAS AMAZING.
THE END.
I am by no means an expert on DARK reads. I have read very few of them and I know my tastes are very picky and quite subjective when it comes to reading such a heavy or dark subject matter, but holy hell. If every single dark book did to me what this one did, maybe I should start reading them more often. Ella blew me away with this book, this story....this journey.
Completely arrested. Solely enamored. Massively hung over.
That's where I am sitting today, one day after reading this book and being all twisted up because this HERO? Well, dammit....that's a spoiler.
I fell in love with him.....you know, HIM but: spoiler.
The title was completely fitting too, because.....well, yeah: spoiler.
The characters and the story arc were so....oh wait: spoiler.
I mean, if I were to go about and explain how much I loved this story, I would be able to tell you that when I found out what spoiler was doing when he spoiler her, then I would totally freak out!! I mean, how do you let spoiler happen and then move on from that? The spoiler that he spoiler pissed me off and I cannot even begin to tell you how much that hurt my heart. But knowing that spoiler was there and ready to spoiler, then I think my heart was able to calm down and follow spoiler along when spoiler came out and spoiler everything. Oh!! And spoiler was too spoiler for this book. Oh my goodness.....yes. <--- Ridiculous, right? I can't even do it. There was so much to this story and the intricacies were abundant. I cannot wait to share this with everyone!!!
I know we all like to look for the constructive side of a review...or something constructive in general. I wanted more. That's my constructive criticism. I wanted more of them. Their story. Their attitudes. I wanted it all. The end buttoned up quickly, but understandably. But I just finished and I already miss them.....I'm sad that it's over and I'm sure the hangover will go away soon. Maybe.
So you see, I realize I usually give a (better) review of a book and how it made me feel, but in this case, in order to tell you how I feel, I have to name names and explain plot points. Clearly can't let that happen, because....spoiler. I wasn't entirely sure I completely understood {{or believed??}} when Ella Fields said she had never written anything like this. Well, she wasn't lying - I have never read something like this from her. I needed answers. One page after the next revealed more curiosities. Her words are rich, and the meaning behind them is so calculated and the intent is always well meaning, but it's seeing between those lines is what makes her reads that much more intriguing. I could have read spoiler and spoiler's story all day long...I want more of them.
"You've colored my entire world, and if you leave it -- leave me -- you leave me in black and white all over again."
~BEE
AMAZON KINDLE UNLIMITED: https://amzn.to/2JKIDzN
Enter to win an ecopy: http://bit.ly/2QkLFNK
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Original freak out moment:
WHAT.
A.
RIDE.
Full review to come, but this is not one to miss. Like, at all....at all.
November 3, 2018
GAH!!! Ella Fields just did the most epic of mic drops with Bloodstained Beauty and you will NEVER be the same. I legit had no idea what I was in for and how obsessed I would become after the first few pages!!! This story was so sexy, mysterious and suspenseful!! I FLOVED this book and its consuming intensity!!!
Without giving away any spoilers just know that you have to go into this story blind. I was mesmerized from the get go by this story and was just waiting for the proverbial hammer to drop. I sat terrified and anxious and so so addicted. Hours went by and all I could feel was my heart hammering in my chest in excitement and my stomach twisted in knots. I could not devour this fast enough!!!
Bloodstained Beauty is something so different from what we've come to expect from this author but no less glorious. This dark romance was five star psychological suspense #goals. I was truly invested and hooked by this story and seriously could not stop reading. I read every word like it was a breadcrumb that I was starving for - hoping for more of the clues Fields brillaintly threw at us. If you are in the mood for a suspenseful af story with hot sexy times and a game of cat and mouse on steroids, oneclick this now!!!! 5 stars!! ~Ratula
Without giving away any spoilers just know that you have to go into this story blind. I was mesmerized from the get go by this story and was just waiting for the proverbial hammer to drop. I sat terrified and anxious and so so addicted. Hours went by and all I could feel was my heart hammering in my chest in excitement and my stomach twisted in knots. I could not devour this fast enough!!!
Bloodstained Beauty is something so different from what we've come to expect from this author but no less glorious. This dark romance was five star psychological suspense #goals. I was truly invested and hooked by this story and seriously could not stop reading. I read every word like it was a breadcrumb that I was starving for - hoping for more of the clues Fields brillaintly threw at us. If you are in the mood for a suspenseful af story with hot sexy times and a game of cat and mouse on steroids, oneclick this now!!!! 5 stars!! ~Ratula
November 14, 2018
**4.25**
September 23, 2019
📚 "𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔..." 📚
הלב דופק.
העיניים פקוחות לרווחה.
הלסת פעורה.
ככה נראיתי אחרי שסיימתי את הספר הזה!!! כי למרות ההקדשה בהתחלה, הוא לא סיפור אהבה רגיל... הוא כן סיפור אהבה – אבל מעוות לחלוטין! 😱😂
הספר הזה הטיל ספק בשפיות שלי. כל מה שחשבתי שהולך לקרות, התגלה כטעות. לא ידעתי על מי לסמוך ובאיזה צד להיות – וכנראה בגלל זה כל כך נהניתי, כי אי אפשר לדעת מה הולך לקרות, כמעט עד סופו. 👏
📚 “𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝑱𝒆𝒎. 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍.” 📚
לאחר שסיימה את הקולג' וממש לפני שמתחילה את עבודת החלומות שלה כמורה בבית ספר יסודי, ג'מימה (ג'מה) בת ה-23 (ובעלת השם הכי המוזר בז'אנר! 😂) שעד היום לא עזבה את הקן הבטוח של אביה - לא חשבה שהחיים יכולים להיות טובים יותר, אבל אז היא פוגשת את גבר החלומות. 😍
מיילס הוא חתיך, מצחיק, עובד קשה בחברת הגינון שלו ומאוהב בה בטירוף. למרות שהפרש הגילאים ביניהם הוא כמעט עשור, הקשר שלהם מתפתח במהירות והיא עומדת לקבל את כל מה שאי פעם חלמה... 💞
📚 "𝑱𝒆𝒎, 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆. 𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆, 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒎𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑰 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑰’𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒈𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆." 📚
אך הכל משתנה לאחר שג'מה פוגשת את תומאס, האבא של לו-לו, ילדה נבונה ומתוקה הלומדת בכיתה שלה. 😍
תומאס הוא האנטי-גיבור המושלם! מסתורי ומוזר, יפה תואר עם מבט חודר... הוא גורם לה לחשוב על כל מה שיש לה ומה שהיא רוצה – בעיקר על הקשר עם מיילס, אולי הוא לא כל כך מושלם כמו שחשבה...?? 😱
📚 “𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝑰’𝒎 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖.” 📚
רגעעע – לפני שאתן מאבדות את זה, זה לאאאא משולש רומנטי!!!
אבל ברגע שג'מה פוקחת את עיניה, היא לא אוהבת את מה שהיא מגלה - כי מי שאמר שהאמת משחררת, טעה... האמת דחפה אותה וגרמה לה לנחות במאורה של מפלצת אמיתית - ועכשיו, אין לה דרך חזרה! 💥💥💥
📚 "𝑰 𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒆. 𝑰 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒕, 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅." 📚
איזה ספר מטורף. לא, ברצינות, מטורף על כל הראש!!!!! 🔥
לא יכולתי להפסיק לקרוא עד שסיימתי בשלוש לפנות בוקר! הוא מותח, רומנטי ויש בו גיבורים שהם כל כך לא... גיבורים! 💥
הייתי בטוחה שאני יודעת בדיוק מה הולך לקרות אבל טעיתי, כי כל כמה פרקים הייתי צריכה לעצור ולשאול את עצמי - מההה לעזאזללל קורההה פההה?!?!?! 😬😱
📚 "𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏, 𝑱𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒎𝒂? 𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒎." 📚
יש בו את כל מה שאני אוהבת בספר רומנטי ובאותו הזמן, הוא לא כמו שום רומן שקראתי!!! מוכתם בדם, מבלבל, מסתורי וסופר לוהט! רק נסו לדמיין הכלאה בין יחידת המתאבדים, יומני הערפד ו... היומן! 🔥😂
להגיד שהתאהבתי באלה פילדס, תהיה לשון המעטה... כי מאז הספר הזה, הספקתי לקרוא את כל הספרים שלה (ואל דאגה, הם אפילו יתורגמו בקרוב!) 😉🙏💃
אז אם אתן אוהבות ספרי מתח רומנטיים, עם נגיעה קטנה של אופל – זה הספר בשבילכן!
November 14, 2018
4 “Oh My Little Dove” Stars
This book was quite a surprise. It was intriguing, darkish, suspenseful, and full of twists and turns. I went into this read with nothing but the blurb and I’m thankful I did. I understood that there was a love story but interwoven with a mysterious element. As the story progressed, the twists and turns were captivating and alluring. The who, what, where and whys of the story kept escalating and created more suspense and intrigue.
Jemima Clayton is a sweet, naive 23yr old graduate who is a school teacher. Miles is handsome, sexy and was instantly attracted to Jemima. They have a fast and furious courtship that is perfect. Dr. Thomas Verrone is the parent to one of Jemima’s student. He is mysterious, attractive and seems to have a dark soul. But he has a daughter, Lou Lou, that he adores, which creates a complexity to Thomas.
These three get caught in a tangled web and nothing is at it seems. The cast of characters and secondary characters keeps the intrigue of the story flowing. As soon as you think you know what is going on, the author veers to the other side of the road and creates more curiosity.
I will say that this story kept me focused and surprised throughout the entire read. There was a darkish element to the story that I really enjoyed. There were a few aspects of the story that I didn’t fully buy into, but in all, this was a great departure from this author’s norm and very entertaining.
*advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
This book was quite a surprise. It was intriguing, darkish, suspenseful, and full of twists and turns. I went into this read with nothing but the blurb and I’m thankful I did. I understood that there was a love story but interwoven with a mysterious element. As the story progressed, the twists and turns were captivating and alluring. The who, what, where and whys of the story kept escalating and created more suspense and intrigue.
Jemima Clayton is a sweet, naive 23yr old graduate who is a school teacher. Miles is handsome, sexy and was instantly attracted to Jemima. They have a fast and furious courtship that is perfect. Dr. Thomas Verrone is the parent to one of Jemima’s student. He is mysterious, attractive and seems to have a dark soul. But he has a daughter, Lou Lou, that he adores, which creates a complexity to Thomas.
These three get caught in a tangled web and nothing is at it seems. The cast of characters and secondary characters keeps the intrigue of the story flowing. As soon as you think you know what is going on, the author veers to the other side of the road and creates more curiosity.
I will say that this story kept me focused and surprised throughout the entire read. There was a darkish element to the story that I really enjoyed. There were a few aspects of the story that I didn’t fully buy into, but in all, this was a great departure from this author’s norm and very entertaining.
*advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
November 7, 2018
Bloodstained Beauty is not like any of Ella Fields previous works. With that said, there are authors you trust implicitly to take you on a journey that is unconventional, intriguing and completely captivating. Bloodstained Beauty is that story and Ella Fields is that author. She somehow manages to know exactly what you need and consistently delivers on every level. Ella’s words are like a drug, she’s my dealer and I can’t wait to get my next fix.
This story is edgy and dark, yet in the same breath it’s sweet and emotional. You will cringe, you will swoon and fall in love. There are heart pounding moments and touching actions that will melt your soul. The characters are complex and will easily weave their way into your heart. There are plot twists you don’t see coming, your heart will be frantic with the need to know what's going to happen next and when you do, you're gasping for air with shock and excitement. Rest assured you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough. I read this book in one sitting, my need to have every one of my questions answered about this delicious, twisted romance took precedence over all else. If you are looking for a romance that will take you out of your comfort zone and have you reevaluating what a hero means to you, Bloodstained Beauty is a must!
This story is edgy and dark, yet in the same breath it’s sweet and emotional. You will cringe, you will swoon and fall in love. There are heart pounding moments and touching actions that will melt your soul. The characters are complex and will easily weave their way into your heart. There are plot twists you don’t see coming, your heart will be frantic with the need to know what's going to happen next and when you do, you're gasping for air with shock and excitement. Rest assured you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough. I read this book in one sitting, my need to have every one of my questions answered about this delicious, twisted romance took precedence over all else. If you are looking for a romance that will take you out of your comfort zone and have you reevaluating what a hero means to you, Bloodstained Beauty is a must!
December 11, 2018
3 stars..
Okay...I'm not going to lie but this was disappointing. I really wanted to like this book! But it just wasn't what I expected at all..
Before reading Bloodstained Beauty, I had to get my hands on this. It's been so long since I've read a Dark read. Dark reads are my absolute favourite, and when this came out, getting a copy of it was all I could think about.
So, when I started it, it was alright, but in some areas, it felt a little rushed. The idea of the plot wasn't anything new to me. I've read stories similar to this and by the middle of the book, I just wanted to finish it..
I wasn't really a huge fan of Jemimah. Actually, I wasn't a fan of any of the characters except for Lou Lou, she was adorable.
Okay...I'm not going to lie but this was disappointing. I really wanted to like this book! But it just wasn't what I expected at all..
Before reading Bloodstained Beauty, I had to get my hands on this. It's been so long since I've read a Dark read. Dark reads are my absolute favourite, and when this came out, getting a copy of it was all I could think about.
So, when I started it, it was alright, but in some areas, it felt a little rushed. The idea of the plot wasn't anything new to me. I've read stories similar to this and by the middle of the book, I just wanted to finish it..
I wasn't really a huge fan of Jemimah. Actually, I wasn't a fan of any of the characters except for Lou Lou, she was adorable.
February 11, 2019
5 refreshing stars.
Is there anything better than finding something new in the sea of sameness? This book had its issues, which ill get to in this review, but theres something to be said for a book that has me reading it in one sitting.
The Plot:
Loved it. All of the characters were interesting and believable. Although, the heroines switch from loving the OM to the hero was very quick and felt a little unnatural. She was proclaiming her love for the OM and then a switch is flipped and then shes all in with the hero. What I liked the most was how the OM slowly and naturally turned into a villain. His actions were believable. I think a book can only be as good as its villain- and it was done right in this story.
The Hero:
Perfect in every sense of the word, if you don't mind that hes a murderer for hire. Celibate for years, desperately in love with the h, and loyal to his "daughter."
The heroine:
I really liked her! She may come off as a bonehead to some people but her actions didnt annoy me and she stood up for herself! She kicks the OM in the balls when she finds out hes already married. Hell yeah! As mentioned before, her switch from loving OM to hero was a bit confusing and drastic but it didnt bother me in the end. Serves the OM right!
Safety:
Safe depending on personal triggers? Its safe for me, but im marking it as not-safe because technically it isnt.
-Sex scenes with OM for the first 15% of the book. OM is an FBI agent infiltrating the h's life and hes already married. OM falls in love with h, proposes to her, and causes drama throughout the story. Theres one sex scene with OM after h meets the H.
-The Hero of the story has been celibate for years and only had two previous girlfriends in Highschool. A minor character thought the hero was asexual before the h came into the picture. (seriously though, how awesome is it for the h to have more experience than the H?!?)
-No OW drama in any form
-Push/Pull from h. She's getting over the betrayal of OM when she first meets H. Then shes kidnapped by H so she has to work her feelings around the situation then too.
-H is a mob boss/mercenary for a living.
Is there anything better than finding something new in the sea of sameness? This book had its issues, which ill get to in this review, but theres something to be said for a book that has me reading it in one sitting.
The Plot:
Loved it. All of the characters were interesting and believable. Although, the heroines switch from loving the OM to the hero was very quick and felt a little unnatural. She was proclaiming her love for the OM and then a switch is flipped and then shes all in with the hero. What I liked the most was how the OM slowly and naturally turned into a villain. His actions were believable. I think a book can only be as good as its villain- and it was done right in this story.
The Hero:
Perfect in every sense of the word, if you don't mind that hes a murderer for hire. Celibate for years, desperately in love with the h, and loyal to his "daughter."
The heroine:
I really liked her! She may come off as a bonehead to some people but her actions didnt annoy me and she stood up for herself! She kicks the OM in the balls when she finds out hes already married. Hell yeah! As mentioned before, her switch from loving OM to hero was a bit confusing and drastic but it didnt bother me in the end. Serves the OM right!
Safety:
Safe depending on personal triggers? Its safe for me, but im marking it as not-safe because technically it isnt.
-Sex scenes with OM for the first 15% of the book. OM is an FBI agent infiltrating the h's life and hes already married. OM falls in love with h, proposes to her, and causes drama throughout the story. Theres one sex scene with OM after h meets the H.
-The Hero of the story has been celibate for years and only had two previous girlfriends in Highschool. A minor character thought the hero was asexual before the h came into the picture. (seriously though, how awesome is it for the h to have more experience than the H?!?)
-No OW drama in any form
-Push/Pull from h. She's getting over the betrayal of OM when she first meets H. Then shes kidnapped by H so she has to work her feelings around the situation then too.
-H is a mob boss/mercenary for a living.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 7, 2018
4.5 Stars
"I wasn't equipped for this. I didn't foresee this. I couldn't walk away from this."
Referring to the quote above: THAT's exactly how I felt as soon as I turned the first pages of this book and now, right after finishing it, I still feel the same: Ella Fields has gone dark and I really like it!
"You've tasted my lips, and I yours. You can lie with your words, but what will it cost your heart?"
Bloodstained Beauty is a modern and dark version of Beauty and the Beast. One that will capture you right away, a page-turner par excellence! Thrilling, grabbing, twisted, something you'd never expect from this author. But she made her homework, let me promise this to you. If she continues the path like this, she's becoming the new queen of the dark in no time!
"Oh, sweetheart don't overthink it; it's just your heart and my heart learning to beat to the sound of eternity."
All characters perfectly drafted and executed, the right amount of teasers with perfect timing. The unexpected twists, the angst, the chemistry and some really steamy scenes complete the picture of this dark romance.
"You've colored my entire world, and if you leave it - leave me - you leave me black and white all over again."
Is this book kind of sick? Yes, a little. But that's what we all love about dark romance, isn't it?
No matter how much you try, you won't be equipped for this. You won't foresee this. And you definitely won't be able walk away from this.
"I wasn't equipped for this. I didn't foresee this. I couldn't walk away from this."
Referring to the quote above: THAT's exactly how I felt as soon as I turned the first pages of this book and now, right after finishing it, I still feel the same: Ella Fields has gone dark and I really like it!
"You've tasted my lips, and I yours. You can lie with your words, but what will it cost your heart?"
Bloodstained Beauty is a modern and dark version of Beauty and the Beast. One that will capture you right away, a page-turner par excellence! Thrilling, grabbing, twisted, something you'd never expect from this author. But she made her homework, let me promise this to you. If she continues the path like this, she's becoming the new queen of the dark in no time!
"Oh, sweetheart don't overthink it; it's just your heart and my heart learning to beat to the sound of eternity."
All characters perfectly drafted and executed, the right amount of teasers with perfect timing. The unexpected twists, the angst, the chemistry and some really steamy scenes complete the picture of this dark romance.
"You've colored my entire world, and if you leave it - leave me - you leave me black and white all over again."
Is this book kind of sick? Yes, a little. But that's what we all love about dark romance, isn't it?
No matter how much you try, you won't be equipped for this. You won't foresee this. And you definitely won't be able walk away from this.
November 5, 2018
Absolutely brilliant! This story takes you on a romantic ride filled with first love thrills. But the ride derails and Jemma comes face to face with a real life nightmare. Jemma begins her journey as a naive young girl straight out of college with her first job but ends up feisty and a badass. I love her. This book is angsty, suspenseful, an absolute page turner, hot-hot-hot chemistry, get ready to fall in love! It's also funny and emotional. Definitely will become one of your favorites!!!
November 6, 2018
➳ Rate: 4,6 / 5 stars
Oh lordie... this book sucked me in from the get go. I couldn't stop, wouldn't stop. I didn't know what I was in for with this one, like no clue besides that it wasn't what I was used to reading from Ella or even in general. So I was dying to get to the heart of it, I was literally waiting for the shoe to drop so I could see what the book was all about but boy was I wrong in thinking I'd learn everything in one go. A lot of shoes dropped along this book and they shook me everytime, so be prepared.
I'm sorry I'm gonna be very vague here but y'all must go into it blind, it's what's best with this one. I'm still reeling over this book and I just want to talk and talk about it but I can't. Just know that it was mindblowing. I hadn't expected any of what happened. I just know I started this book shipping one couple and feeling very sketchy about a certain someone and then ending it completely differently, shipping another couple and hating the first guy while loving the other one. And no, I can guarantee you this isn't a love triangle even though it may sound like it. It's really not.
It was something completely different for me. I don't read too many dark romances and there aren't many authors who can make me love them but Ella is definitely one of them. It had her typical fire and outstanding writing but on a completely other level and trope. I loved this book so so much and THIS MAN! - I didn't like him at first, I was intrigued yes but I knew he was going to be much more than what he seemed, I just didn't know I would love him so much anyway, despite everything that he was. He might have been bad but he was also so very sweet with the ones he loved.
Bloodstained Beauty was definitely a book I wasn't expecting and that surprised me in the best way possible. So much angst, so much suspense, so much fire, so much love. It was glorious.
Give me more, Ella.
➳ARC kindly provided by author, in exchange for an honest review.
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Oh lordie... this book sucked me in from the get go. I couldn't stop, wouldn't stop. I didn't know what I was in for with this one, like no clue besides that it wasn't what I was used to reading from Ella or even in general. So I was dying to get to the heart of it, I was literally waiting for the shoe to drop so I could see what the book was all about but boy was I wrong in thinking I'd learn everything in one go. A lot of shoes dropped along this book and they shook me everytime, so be prepared.
I'm sorry I'm gonna be very vague here but y'all must go into it blind, it's what's best with this one. I'm still reeling over this book and I just want to talk and talk about it but I can't. Just know that it was mindblowing. I hadn't expected any of what happened. I just know I started this book shipping one couple and feeling very sketchy about a certain someone and then ending it completely differently, shipping another couple and hating the first guy while loving the other one. And no, I can guarantee you this isn't a love triangle even though it may sound like it. It's really not.
It was something completely different for me. I don't read too many dark romances and there aren't many authors who can make me love them but Ella is definitely one of them. It had her typical fire and outstanding writing but on a completely other level and trope. I loved this book so so much and THIS MAN! - I didn't like him at first, I was intrigued yes but I knew he was going to be much more than what he seemed, I just didn't know I would love him so much anyway, despite everything that he was. He might have been bad but he was also so very sweet with the ones he loved.
Bloodstained Beauty was definitely a book I wasn't expecting and that surprised me in the best way possible. So much angst, so much suspense, so much fire, so much love. It was glorious.
Give me more, Ella.
➳ARC kindly provided by author, in exchange for an honest review.
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September 30, 2019
4 Stars 🌟
September 28, 2021
2.5 WTFery Stars
Agh! This is the second book in a row that goes off the rails midway thru. I’m a lover of twists and turns and shocking moments in books but this?....I have no words for what this was; I’m still scratching my head. The book fell through too many plotholes o.O
It also didn’t help that I ended up rooting for the other guy, which is ridiculous since he fucked up. Epically. He shattered my heart. But the revelation didn’t blow up in my face until halfway thru the book! For book’s sake, what was I supposed to do with my feelings for him after that? I thought HE was the hero! But however badly he fucked up, he did NOT deserve what happened to him at the end. I can’t even...
I only have one word for the guy who ended up being the hero: deranged! Not like, ‘oooh he’s so bad, he’s fascinating and hot.’ No. More like he's clinically deranged! His story was bizarre to say the least. I'm sorry, friends, but I couldn’t love him and I tried. Maybe I was just too emotionally busy getting over a broken heart. The ‘other guy’ sure did a number on me.
One thing that completely boggles my mind:
The Positives:
+Gripping prologue
+Kept me on the edge my seat for most of the book
+Great writing, despite the derailed plot
+The angst factor
+The other guy 🤷🏻♀️ (first half of the book)
+I didn't flick the DNF switch and that's a positive in my book
"Fairy tales, those perfect happy endings, were indeed for suckers. Suckers who could very well wind up dead."
Me: DEAD
Agh! This is the second book in a row that goes off the rails midway thru. I’m a lover of twists and turns and shocking moments in books but this?....I have no words for what this was; I’m still scratching my head. The book fell through too many plotholes o.O
It also didn’t help that I ended up rooting for the other guy, which is ridiculous since he fucked up. Epically. He shattered my heart. But the revelation didn’t blow up in my face until halfway thru the book! For book’s sake, what was I supposed to do with my feelings for him after that? I thought HE was the hero! But however badly he fucked up, he did NOT deserve what happened to him at the end. I can’t even...
I only have one word for the guy who ended up being the hero: deranged! Not like, ‘oooh he’s so bad, he’s fascinating and hot.’ No. More like he's clinically deranged! His story was bizarre to say the least. I'm sorry, friends, but I couldn’t love him and I tried. Maybe I was just too emotionally busy getting over a broken heart. The ‘other guy’ sure did a number on me.
One thing that completely boggles my mind:
The Positives:
+Gripping prologue
+Kept me on the edge my seat for most of the book
+Great writing, despite the derailed plot
+The angst factor
+The other guy 🤷🏻♀️ (first half of the book)
+I didn't flick the DNF switch and that's a positive in my book
"Fairy tales, those perfect happy endings, were indeed for suckers. Suckers who could very well wind up dead."
Me: DEAD
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