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Tainted Love Saga #3
Of Love and Violence
In the sun-soaked landscapes of Florida, Sarah MacKenzie embarks on a journey of love, hope, and self-discovery. Ready to embrace her exciting new life with Bruce Stone, the man she met online, Sarah's heart is filled with anticipation. But as the palm trees sway in the warm breeze, questions linger—will her newfound happiness be all she expects, or does the promise of a fresh start hold unexpected challenges?
Leaving behind the familiar comforts of her family and hometown, Sarah finds herself navigating the complexities of love in a new, unfamiliar setting. What will their life together truly be like, far from the familiar faces and cherished memories of home? As the days unfold, and the Floridian sun casts its golden glow, Sarah grapples with the realities of love in a world that feels both thrilling and uncertain.
As the veneer of their idyllic life begins to shimmer, Sarah wonders if Bruce will reveal more of his true colors. Will the distance from her roots illuminate aspects of his personality she hadn't glimpsed before, or will their shared dreams create a harmonious existence? Can the promises made under the Floridian sunset withstand the tests of time, or will the veneer of happiness crack to reveal hidden truths?
In book 3 of the Tainted Love Saga Sarah's journey unfolds against the backdrop of palm-fringed beaches and swirling emotions. Delve into the intricacies of love, the transformative power of change, and the resilience it takes to navigate the unpredictable currents of life. Will Sarah find the happiness she seeks, or will the sun-kissed promises give way to a reality she never anticipated?
Join Sarah as she explores the complexities of love, independence, and the pursuit of joy in a story that captures the essence of womanhood, the allure of new beginnings, and the indomitable spirit that guides us toward the true meaning of happiness.
Leaving behind the familiar comforts of her family and hometown, Sarah finds herself navigating the complexities of love in a new, unfamiliar setting. What will their life together truly be like, far from the familiar faces and cherished memories of home? As the days unfold, and the Floridian sun casts its golden glow, Sarah grapples with the realities of love in a world that feels both thrilling and uncertain.
As the veneer of their idyllic life begins to shimmer, Sarah wonders if Bruce will reveal more of his true colors. Will the distance from her roots illuminate aspects of his personality she hadn't glimpsed before, or will their shared dreams create a harmonious existence? Can the promises made under the Floridian sunset withstand the tests of time, or will the veneer of happiness crack to reveal hidden truths?
In book 3 of the Tainted Love Saga Sarah's journey unfolds against the backdrop of palm-fringed beaches and swirling emotions. Delve into the intricacies of love, the transformative power of change, and the resilience it takes to navigate the unpredictable currents of life. Will Sarah find the happiness she seeks, or will the sun-kissed promises give way to a reality she never anticipated?
Join Sarah as she explores the complexities of love, independence, and the pursuit of joy in a story that captures the essence of womanhood, the allure of new beginnings, and the indomitable spirit that guides us toward the true meaning of happiness.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2021
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Kayla Lowe
81 books96 followersAward-winning author Kayla Lowe writes women's fiction that explores complex themes with sensitivity and depth. Kayla’s books delve into the intricacies of relationships, self-discovery, and resilience. From cozy love stories interspersed with a bit of faith to heartwarming tales of friendship and suspenseful novels of empowerment and heartbreak, her books illustrate the struggles specific to women.
When she’s not churning out her next novel, you can find her with her feet in the sand and a book in her hand or curled up on the couch with her dogs.
Go to www.authorkaylalowe.com for a free book!
When she’s not churning out her next novel, you can find her with her feet in the sand and a book in her hand or curled up on the couch with her dogs.
Go to www.authorkaylalowe.com for a free book!
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October 15, 2020
Persuasion: Of Love and Violence: Tainted Love Book 3 by Kayla Lowe
from the Militant Recommender Book Review Blog: http://militantrecommender.blogspot.com/
Spoiler Alert! If you haven't read Kayla Lowe's Tainted Love series from the beginning, don't read any further, because you want to follow the love story of 18 year old Sarah MacKenzie and the man she thought was the answer to her dreams, the much older Bruce, right from the start.
After dealing with her family's disapproval of Bruce, who, as it turned out, was even older than her Dad, Sarah agrees to go with him to Florida, where he was from, to begin a new life. They take an endless bus journey and arrive to find Bruce's buddy, Ron, waiting for them. They are happy to see each other, and Sarah feels a pang of regret at how close she and her cousin Addison used to be.
Ron seems nice and is friendly to her and she notices he's handicapped, missing one arm and part of a hand, due, she finds out, from a work related accident. He drops them at a motel for the night and the next day, they move into an older apartment building, and Sarah learns, much to her consternation, that there are two bars attached to the hotel, one a hip hop bar and the other, a country bar. So begins Sarah's life in Florida. Would they ever be able to afford to live at the beach, as Bruce had promised?
Her issues with Bruce drinking only increased as he and she were to spend more and more time at Ron's. Ron's brother, Ken, a creepy sort of character, also lived there. While Ron had a pool and Sarah enjoyed swimming there, she also noticed the guys seemed to drink more when they were together, and smoke like chimneys. They hung out in Ron's garage, and she caught Ken watching her swim and ogling her bikini. The more time they spent at Ron's, the more money Bruce seemed to spend on drinks and smokes. To justify his drinking, he begins to buy alcoholic drinks for Sarah. More and more she falls into drinking a bit to keep Bruce company.
Sarah is such a nice girl, pretty and raised to do the right things. Now, here she is, hanging out with men so much older than her, and finding Bruce was more and more possessive of her, fuming whenever another guy looks her way or compliments her. Is this what she signed up for? A year before, she was an A college student, enjoying all the fun of living with Addison and college life. Will Sarah and Bruce's relationship be all she hoped? Would her family ever accept her decision and the man she abandoned them for?
Be sure to read Kayla Lowe's addictive Tainted Love Series from the beginning to follow Sarah and Bruce's story. Sarah is a realistic young woman and you can see how she finds Bruce attractive. Of Love and Violence takes us deeper into their relationship. What happens after... we have to wait for the next book to find out!
from the Militant Recommender Book Review Blog: http://militantrecommender.blogspot.com/
Spoiler Alert! If you haven't read Kayla Lowe's Tainted Love series from the beginning, don't read any further, because you want to follow the love story of 18 year old Sarah MacKenzie and the man she thought was the answer to her dreams, the much older Bruce, right from the start.
After dealing with her family's disapproval of Bruce, who, as it turned out, was even older than her Dad, Sarah agrees to go with him to Florida, where he was from, to begin a new life. They take an endless bus journey and arrive to find Bruce's buddy, Ron, waiting for them. They are happy to see each other, and Sarah feels a pang of regret at how close she and her cousin Addison used to be.
Ron seems nice and is friendly to her and she notices he's handicapped, missing one arm and part of a hand, due, she finds out, from a work related accident. He drops them at a motel for the night and the next day, they move into an older apartment building, and Sarah learns, much to her consternation, that there are two bars attached to the hotel, one a hip hop bar and the other, a country bar. So begins Sarah's life in Florida. Would they ever be able to afford to live at the beach, as Bruce had promised?
Her issues with Bruce drinking only increased as he and she were to spend more and more time at Ron's. Ron's brother, Ken, a creepy sort of character, also lived there. While Ron had a pool and Sarah enjoyed swimming there, she also noticed the guys seemed to drink more when they were together, and smoke like chimneys. They hung out in Ron's garage, and she caught Ken watching her swim and ogling her bikini. The more time they spent at Ron's, the more money Bruce seemed to spend on drinks and smokes. To justify his drinking, he begins to buy alcoholic drinks for Sarah. More and more she falls into drinking a bit to keep Bruce company.
Sarah is such a nice girl, pretty and raised to do the right things. Now, here she is, hanging out with men so much older than her, and finding Bruce was more and more possessive of her, fuming whenever another guy looks her way or compliments her. Is this what she signed up for? A year before, she was an A college student, enjoying all the fun of living with Addison and college life. Will Sarah and Bruce's relationship be all she hoped? Would her family ever accept her decision and the man she abandoned them for?
Be sure to read Kayla Lowe's addictive Tainted Love Series from the beginning to follow Sarah and Bruce's story. Sarah is a realistic young woman and you can see how she finds Bruce attractive. Of Love and Violence takes us deeper into their relationship. What happens after... we have to wait for the next book to find out!
March 14, 2021
Why is this girl so stupid??? I seriously want to shake her smart! I understand the desire to be your own person, separate and apart from your family, but when your own senses are telling you that something isn't quite right, they should be listened to! Making decisions on the fly, that will affect your entire life, for reasons that you need to convince yourself are good enough.... really? Can't she see that she's heading toward disaster?
All I want to do is to grab my daughter, and all of her girlfriends and hold them close, so I know they are safe! Online predators scare the bejeezus out of me, because parents really don't have the ability to properly monitor our children. They are generally smarter than we are, especially when it comes to technology.
Nothing in this, the third book has made me completely upset, but I'm very wary of what is to come for Sarah. I guess I will have to wait and see if my premonitions will come true in the next book!
I was given this book, and the opportunity to have read all 3 books, by the author. I have been honest with my review.
All I want to do is to grab my daughter, and all of her girlfriends and hold them close, so I know they are safe! Online predators scare the bejeezus out of me, because parents really don't have the ability to properly monitor our children. They are generally smarter than we are, especially when it comes to technology.
Nothing in this, the third book has made me completely upset, but I'm very wary of what is to come for Sarah. I guess I will have to wait and see if my premonitions will come true in the next book!
I was given this book, and the opportunity to have read all 3 books, by the author. I have been honest with my review.
July 18, 2024
girl…
This book was slower
It was mostly about Sarah and Bruce becoming accustomed to their new life in Florida and Bruce’s creepy friends
I’m so annoyed with Sarah for not being smart enough to understand her situation and see the signs that Bruce is bad news
Sure they have their couple moments when everything is good
But the lows are low…
And Bruce’s true colors are beginning to show
Especially the last chapter…
The next book is gonna be bad yall I know it
And when I mean bad I mean bad for Sarah….
Here I go
This book was slower
It was mostly about Sarah and Bruce becoming accustomed to their new life in Florida and Bruce’s creepy friends
I’m so annoyed with Sarah for not being smart enough to understand her situation and see the signs that Bruce is bad news
Sure they have their couple moments when everything is good
But the lows are low…
And Bruce’s true colors are beginning to show
Especially the last chapter…
The next book is gonna be bad yall I know it
And when I mean bad I mean bad for Sarah….
Here I go
December 9, 2020
The third book in this series by exceptionally talented author, Kayla Lowe does not disappoint. Once again it held my attention from the first sentence with some surprising twists among the inevitable progress of the life poor little Sarah has been forced (by love and loyalty) to choose. The ending should be full of joy, but has she jumped from the fat into the fire? I can't wait for the next book in the series to find out.
June 7, 2025
Bruce is beginning to show his true colors.
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