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Violent #1
Prudká rozkoš
Nedovolím jej, aby zmenila pravidlá hry.
Násilie vždy bolo súčasťou môjho života. Bol som zlostný už ako dieťa, ktoré si nevšímali a zanedbávali ho, takže som nespokojnosť dával najavo hnevom.
Prešli roky a teraz nie som obeťou svojej vlastnej agresivity.
Teraz mám všetko pod kontrolou.
A tá kontrola žiada, aby sa mi niekto vzdal.
Napríklad ona.
Môj domáci miláčik.
Krásna blondína, ktorá súhlasila, že sa podvolí mojej vôli.
Súhlasila, že ju môžem uniesť a zamknúť, kým nevyprší naša zmluva.
Súhlasila, že zahrá svoju rolu.
No hrá ju tak dobre, že jej strach vyzerá ako prirodzený. Keď sledujem, ako sa bráni, až mi po chrbte prechádza mráz.
Dostáva sa mi pod kožu ako žiadna iná predtým, dobýja sa mi do srdca, ktoré nevie ľúbiť.
Teda aspoň som si to myslel.
Z anglického originálu Violent Delights preložila Miriam Ghaniová.
Násilie vždy bolo súčasťou môjho života. Bol som zlostný už ako dieťa, ktoré si nevšímali a zanedbávali ho, takže som nespokojnosť dával najavo hnevom.
Prešli roky a teraz nie som obeťou svojej vlastnej agresivity.
Teraz mám všetko pod kontrolou.
A tá kontrola žiada, aby sa mi niekto vzdal.
Napríklad ona.
Môj domáci miláčik.
Krásna blondína, ktorá súhlasila, že sa podvolí mojej vôli.
Súhlasila, že ju môžem uniesť a zamknúť, kým nevyprší naša zmluva.
Súhlasila, že zahrá svoju rolu.
No hrá ju tak dobre, že jej strach vyzerá ako prirodzený. Keď sledujem, ako sa bráni, až mi po chrbte prechádza mráz.
Dostáva sa mi pod kožu ako žiadna iná predtým, dobýja sa mi do srdca, ktoré nevie ľúbiť.
Teda aspoň som si to myslel.
Z anglického originálu Violent Delights preložila Miriam Ghaniová.
232 pages, Hardcover
First published March 20, 2017
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About the author
Linnea May
97 books1,317 followersI'm an indie author of steamy Billionaire Romances, and I love strong alpha men with loaded bank accounts and skeletons in their closets.
My heroes are as sexy and beautiful as they are broken - only to be fixed by the smart & captivating heroines who cross their paths.
Lately, I've been writing more Dark Billionaire Romances. I'm very excited about my current VIOLENT series and its current spin-off The Velvet Rooms Series!
I live in Europe with my very own hero.
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I live in Europe with my very own hero.
And I love squirrels. ❤
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February 4, 2019
Billionaire pays hooker for kidnap BDSM slave fantasy
A bit odd premise for a book, especially when a regular girl gets mistaken for the whore that signed the contract. I don’t mind BDSM, but I really hate the collars and men calling women “Pet” like they are a dog or something. There is nothing sexy about that at all.
A bit odd premise for a book, especially when a regular girl gets mistaken for the whore that signed the contract. I don’t mind BDSM, but I really hate the collars and men calling women “Pet” like they are a dog or something. There is nothing sexy about that at all.
August 7, 2017
This is my first Linnea May book and I am left a little...annoyed.
While the sex was sizzling there wasn't much of it. There was, however, a lot of "over the last week, we f*cked twice a day." I know the author was trying to include more story with all that eroticism but all the extras were stupid. Come on, the Liana is so caught up in her fantasies, that when Joseph learns the truth and wants to let her go and take her home, she RUNS BACK TO THE ATTIC to trap herself in! What the HELL?! This heroine had no self respect. Instead of making the hero come for her and fight for her, she ran into the cage as if she were a brainwashed sex slave. Up until the last 1/3rd of the book, I enjoyed it. Then, when she started WILLINGLY staying, even after knowing the truth, I started to hate her.
While the sex was sizzling there wasn't much of it. There was, however, a lot of "over the last week, we f*cked twice a day." I know the author was trying to include more story with all that eroticism but all the extras were stupid. Come on, the Liana is so caught up in her fantasies, that when Joseph learns the truth and wants to let her go and take her home, she RUNS BACK TO THE ATTIC to trap herself in! What the HELL?! This heroine had no self respect. Instead of making the hero come for her and fight for her, she ran into the cage as if she were a brainwashed sex slave. Up until the last 1/3rd of the book, I enjoyed it. Then, when she started WILLINGLY staying, even after knowing the truth, I started to hate her.
May 31, 2023
This was another story i’ve had for a while,and simply forgot i did….
It’s a classic case of mistaken identity combined with kink.
And in a way,it’s a matter of perfect timing too…
The idea was interesting,the execution well done.
Joseph needs an outlet for his violent cravings,and he’s found the perfect way.
Without doing permanent damage to anyone,he resorted to hiring women.
To stay with him,under his control,for a period of time.
To obey him in everything,and to be punished when they don’t.
Only this time he’s made a very big mistake…..he took the wrong girl!
Lainey found herself in a bar,drinking away her sorrow.
Her ex not only didn’t understand her needs,he cheated on her as well.
Then her boss died,and she was out of a job.
At the bar,she sees a woman that clearly makes a living of “helping” men cheat.
And she decides to take her coat…..only to end up being kidnapped!
Was this a case of Stockholm Syndrome when she started to adapt to her new situation?
Or was this a matter of meant to be because not only did she like what her captor did,but she started to crave it,too….
I enjoyed the way they started to influence eachother,the way both characters evolved.
Cleverly done,i have to say.
It’s a classic case of mistaken identity combined with kink.
And in a way,it’s a matter of perfect timing too…
The idea was interesting,the execution well done.
Joseph needs an outlet for his violent cravings,and he’s found the perfect way.
Without doing permanent damage to anyone,he resorted to hiring women.
To stay with him,under his control,for a period of time.
To obey him in everything,and to be punished when they don’t.
Only this time he’s made a very big mistake…..he took the wrong girl!
Lainey found herself in a bar,drinking away her sorrow.
Her ex not only didn’t understand her needs,he cheated on her as well.
Then her boss died,and she was out of a job.
At the bar,she sees a woman that clearly makes a living of “helping” men cheat.
And she decides to take her coat…..only to end up being kidnapped!
Was this a case of Stockholm Syndrome when she started to adapt to her new situation?
Or was this a matter of meant to be because not only did she like what her captor did,but she started to crave it,too….
I enjoyed the way they started to influence eachother,the way both characters evolved.
Cleverly done,i have to say.
December 20, 2021
loved it! on to book 2!
Loved reread!
Loved reread!
May 31, 2020
"Nonsense" is the only word that can describe this book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 27, 2019
This is a definite dark romance with kidnapping and BDSM. I think it's clear from the description what's the issue so I won't spoil it but I LOVED, simply LOVED that when everything came out, he was the one hurt!! If you want to know how the author managed it, just read the book.
March 25, 2017
4.5 stars Nice romantic pseudo non con. Hero accidently got a real pet and heroine found a kinky Master.
September 30, 2019
I am quite disturb with this book. I really am. Warning, this book has many triggers, especially kidnapping and sexual assault. I do not like how the author does not address the issue of kidnapping and sexual assault. Instead the author gives the victim to be Stockholm Syndrome. The heroine ends up falling in love with the hero.
The character development is also poor. its mostly focusing on BDSM lifestyle. Even the BDSM is mild. At the end of this book, I end up not getting anything. The story is lack of plot and respect on handling the victim of kidnapping and sexual assault. There is not depth on the characters. The author does not pealing the character's past. There is also lack of chemistry between the characters.
I did finish the book. But I do not like it.
2 stars
The character development is also poor. its mostly focusing on BDSM lifestyle. Even the BDSM is mild. At the end of this book, I end up not getting anything. The story is lack of plot and respect on handling the victim of kidnapping and sexual assault. There is not depth on the characters. The author does not pealing the character's past. There is also lack of chemistry between the characters.
I did finish the book. But I do not like it.
2 stars
September 22, 2017
meh i was just bored ,
liana managed to make me hate her in the first few pages .
i didnt feel anything for joe he was just boring .
the sex scenes were okay but still managed to bore me .
the style of writing was so much repeated , she kept repeating the same things which just zoned me out , i lf i skip a few pages i wont be missing a beat , which indicates a serious problem in her writing . .
this isnt for me
liana managed to make me hate her in the first few pages .
i didnt feel anything for joe he was just boring .
the sex scenes were okay but still managed to bore me .
the style of writing was so much repeated , she kept repeating the same things which just zoned me out , i lf i skip a few pages i wont be missing a beat , which indicates a serious problem in her writing . .
this isnt for me
April 7, 2017
This book was interesting. At first I didn't understand why she didn't fight harder to get away and I wasn't sure I was going to like the book as much as I did. The author did a great job of keeping my interest. Everything came together nicely at the end of the book.
July 21, 2017
It was hot, it was erotic, it was unique! I loved the characters, and I couldn't put it down but was sad to see it end. My first read by this author, but will not be the last. Delicious!
October 28, 2018
3.5 stars
Thirty-nine days, just the two of us, no safe word, no escape. Absolute surrender to my will.
Joseph needs an outlet for his dark, violent desires. Liana's life is falling apart, and she's lost as to how to put it back together. Their lives intertwine due to an impulsive, split-second decision Liana makes, and as a result, everything changes. What happens when fantasy collides with reality? Or when one person's fantasy is unknowingly another's reality?
How can I possibly like this? How can my body betray me like this, when my mind is trying nothing but to find a way out of this horrible predicament?
The premise of this book intrigued me. Nothing is as it seems, and the build-up to the inevitable reveal was well-done. The reader knows everything, but each character doesn't, and I found myself looking for holes as to how this could actually believably happen. However, the author did a great job of building a strong story that held up under scrutiny. Once the reveal happened, though, things changed. Everything after about 70% wasn't nearly as believable. I wanted more depth (that's what she said), more struggle when it came to who both Liana and Joseph thought they were in contrast to what they actually did. I couldn't really accept how quickly things fell into place. There should've been more soul-searching, an internal struggle that lasted longer than just a simple tantrum. I feel like things weren't nearly as fleshed-out or descriptive after the reveal. I also didn't believe the reveal was as big of a surprise to Joseph as he let on, but that was never revealed, either. Still, the book was suspenseful, hot, and entertaining, and I did like both characters. Joseph is a sex machine...
For every sick person out there with these dark desires and needs, there is someone else who is willing to serve those demands.
Thirty-nine days, just the two of us, no safe word, no escape. Absolute surrender to my will.
Joseph needs an outlet for his dark, violent desires. Liana's life is falling apart, and she's lost as to how to put it back together. Their lives intertwine due to an impulsive, split-second decision Liana makes, and as a result, everything changes. What happens when fantasy collides with reality? Or when one person's fantasy is unknowingly another's reality?
How can I possibly like this? How can my body betray me like this, when my mind is trying nothing but to find a way out of this horrible predicament?
The premise of this book intrigued me. Nothing is as it seems, and the build-up to the inevitable reveal was well-done. The reader knows everything, but each character doesn't, and I found myself looking for holes as to how this could actually believably happen. However, the author did a great job of building a strong story that held up under scrutiny. Once the reveal happened, though, things changed. Everything after about 70% wasn't nearly as believable. I wanted more depth (that's what she said), more struggle when it came to who both Liana and Joseph thought they were in contrast to what they actually did. I couldn't really accept how quickly things fell into place. There should've been more soul-searching, an internal struggle that lasted longer than just a simple tantrum. I feel like things weren't nearly as fleshed-out or descriptive after the reveal. I also didn't believe the reveal was as big of a surprise to Joseph as he let on, but that was never revealed, either. Still, the book was suspenseful, hot, and entertaining, and I did like both characters. Joseph is a sex machine...
For every sick person out there with these dark desires and needs, there is someone else who is willing to serve those demands.
April 13, 2018
Enjoyed this audio book more than expected...
The first 35%/40% were a little slow....
H has a violent nature focus in dominance and control (he's not violent whit h or any woman). To satisfy his needs once a year he contracts a girl to be his sex toy or pet for 39 days!
In a fated kind of way H mistakes h for the girl he contracts!
Liked both Mc and their background was nicely worked!
This book is about BDSM, submission and hot AF...
There's no OW drama, no cheating!
Would love to see a better epilogue!!
The first 35%/40% were a little slow....
H has a violent nature focus in dominance and control (he's not violent whit h or any woman). To satisfy his needs once a year he contracts a girl to be his sex toy or pet for 39 days!
In a fated kind of way H mistakes h for the girl he contracts!
Liked both Mc and their background was nicely worked!
This book is about BDSM, submission and hot AF...
There's no OW drama, no cheating!
Would love to see a better epilogue!!
May 31, 2018
I just couldn't get into this one.
June 20, 2018
5 Twisted-Stars! ★★★★★
I loved every bit of this twisted romance! My emotions were on a roller-coaster from the beginning of Liana getting kidnapped, to getting tortured by Joseph.
Joseph is sick, twisted and just how I like him. ;) I mean to have fantasies about kidnapping women off of streets and using chloroform to knock them out and shove them in your car to torture them later is quite out there for what I’m used to. But he made up for it by slipping, and falling for Liana.
“I’m consumed by the fury of a raging beast, something so dark and violent that even I was scared of myself once. I tried to ignore its existence, tried to push it away, but the effort was futile and only led to more chaos.
However, I am no longer that furious boy I used to be.
Violence has always been a part of my life, but it no longer controls me.
Now I’m the one in control.”
I love stories like this, because...
“We humans, as a species, are pretty f#%ked up. It’s a glorious thing.”
I couldn’t agree more. :)
“Thirty-nine days, just the two of us, no safe word, no escape. Absolute surrender to my will. Its purpose to fulfill my darkest needs.
To satisfy my desires.
To keep me sane.
We are playing a game that few are able to handle. It’s more than just simple role playing in the bedroom. This feels as real as it can get. The only difference is that she knows she will get out alive at the end of it. She will return to freedom, to real life, and be an incredibly wealthy woman once our thirty-nine days are over, and she will never hear from me again”
“With the jewel plug still in place, his c#ck feels even more massive inside of me. He adds a new level of agitation to my deliriously tormented center with his c#ck ramming in and out of me in rhythm with the vibrating toy. I’ve never felt this completely and utterly at somebody’s mercy before. I can’t move, I can’t object, all I can do is ride on the ebbing and flowing waves of pleasure as they hit me again and again, over and over, nonstop.
“Two!” I yelp as another orgasm pummels my body. I erupt in violent tremors as he continues to fuck me deeply and harshly, his pelvis jamming against my bruised ass with every abrasive thrust.”
-The sex was... HOT! Lip-biting, too good for words hot!!!
I even got my Happily Ever After! I couldn’t be more happier! Book two, here I come!
I loved every bit of this twisted romance! My emotions were on a roller-coaster from the beginning of Liana getting kidnapped, to getting tortured by Joseph.
Joseph is sick, twisted and just how I like him. ;) I mean to have fantasies about kidnapping women off of streets and using chloroform to knock them out and shove them in your car to torture them later is quite out there for what I’m used to. But he made up for it by slipping, and falling for Liana.
“I’m consumed by the fury of a raging beast, something so dark and violent that even I was scared of myself once. I tried to ignore its existence, tried to push it away, but the effort was futile and only led to more chaos.
However, I am no longer that furious boy I used to be.
Violence has always been a part of my life, but it no longer controls me.
Now I’m the one in control.”
I love stories like this, because...
“We humans, as a species, are pretty f#%ked up. It’s a glorious thing.”
I couldn’t agree more. :)
“Thirty-nine days, just the two of us, no safe word, no escape. Absolute surrender to my will. Its purpose to fulfill my darkest needs.
To satisfy my desires.
To keep me sane.
We are playing a game that few are able to handle. It’s more than just simple role playing in the bedroom. This feels as real as it can get. The only difference is that she knows she will get out alive at the end of it. She will return to freedom, to real life, and be an incredibly wealthy woman once our thirty-nine days are over, and she will never hear from me again”
“With the jewel plug still in place, his c#ck feels even more massive inside of me. He adds a new level of agitation to my deliriously tormented center with his c#ck ramming in and out of me in rhythm with the vibrating toy. I’ve never felt this completely and utterly at somebody’s mercy before. I can’t move, I can’t object, all I can do is ride on the ebbing and flowing waves of pleasure as they hit me again and again, over and over, nonstop.
“Two!” I yelp as another orgasm pummels my body. I erupt in violent tremors as he continues to fuck me deeply and harshly, his pelvis jamming against my bruised ass with every abrasive thrust.”
-The sex was... HOT! Lip-biting, too good for words hot!!!
I even got my Happily Ever After! I couldn’t be more happier! Book two, here I come!
September 24, 2020
"𝐇𝐞’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝." ㅡ 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚
"𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐭, 𝐬𝐡𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞." ㅡ 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡
This is the second book I've read from this author and I'm so impressed! Perhaps this one is even better than 'Silent Daughter'!
This book opens up with Joseph who accidentally kidnap Liana, he mistaken her as the escort he hired to do this roleplay with him. Alright, so this book embarking BDSM, captive romance and also CNC (consent non consent) play or may know it as rape play. If you're uncomfortable with this thing, therefore this book isn't for you then.
“𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒆, 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒛𝒚, 𝒕𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅,” 𝑰 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒓.
“𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝒑𝒆𝒕.”
Let's just say I'm really impressed with this one! I love how the relationship grew between Joseph and Liana, and no offense at all, I prefer this one than 'Silent Daughter'! I mean, Joseph clearly is that one good master tho. His dominant demeanor was just on point!
If there's one thing I might point out, it's too fast in the end I guess? When Joseph found out that Liana wasn't the one he hired for, and he want to her to leave but suddenly in a minute he changed his mind and decided to keep her. I think this part is kinda in rush? If they given time to reflect or at least to realize how they really need each other truly, it might be great I guess.
Nonetheless, I really enjoyed reading this one! It's been so long since I read this type of dark romance, and I might say this I'm so astonished with this one❤
"𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐭, 𝐬𝐡𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞." ㅡ 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡
This is the second book I've read from this author and I'm so impressed! Perhaps this one is even better than 'Silent Daughter'!
This book opens up with Joseph who accidentally kidnap Liana, he mistaken her as the escort he hired to do this roleplay with him. Alright, so this book embarking BDSM, captive romance and also CNC (consent non consent) play or may know it as rape play. If you're uncomfortable with this thing, therefore this book isn't for you then.
“𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒆, 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒛𝒚, 𝒕𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅,” 𝑰 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒓.
“𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝒑𝒆𝒕.”
Let's just say I'm really impressed with this one! I love how the relationship grew between Joseph and Liana, and no offense at all, I prefer this one than 'Silent Daughter'! I mean, Joseph clearly is that one good master tho. His dominant demeanor was just on point!
If there's one thing I might point out, it's too fast in the end I guess? When Joseph found out that Liana wasn't the one he hired for, and he want to her to leave but suddenly in a minute he changed his mind and decided to keep her. I think this part is kinda in rush? If they given time to reflect or at least to realize how they really need each other truly, it might be great I guess.
Nonetheless, I really enjoyed reading this one! It's been so long since I read this type of dark romance, and I might say this I'm so astonished with this one❤
January 14, 2021
VIOLENT DELIGHTS
STORY:
At first I thought this was going to be like similar stories I’ve read about rich men who pay for a sex slave, but there is a huge, major twist to this story that made it so incredibly different!!! Like other books I’ve read, Joseph arranges to have a pet at his disposal for 39 days, but unknown to him, there’s been a mixup, resulting in him inadvertently taking an unsuspecting, innocent woman!!!!
Leona was already unhappy with her life and conveniently has always harbored secret desires to be spanked, making her the perfect, accidental captive. Although I felt that she succumbed and fell for Joseph waaaaaay too quickly, I still enjoyed their story! I did wish it was darker, though. Aside from the way they meet and the fact that Leona’s there unwillingly (unbeknownst to Joseph), there’s nothing truly dark about this book. Joseph isn’t a sadist or cruel, just a generous Dom. However, the story did flow well and I appreciated that it didn’t contain any unnecessary clutter or filler. I was glad this book ended with closure, and I’m eager to read the next book in the series!
PERFORMANCE:
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Holly Warren and Jean-Paul Mordrake. Although Mordrake isn’t the best male narrator I’ve ever listened to, he delivered a great performance. Warren was phenomenal!!! Whether speaking as a male or female character, she was totally believable!!!
STORY:
At first I thought this was going to be like similar stories I’ve read about rich men who pay for a sex slave, but there is a huge, major twist to this story that made it so incredibly different!!! Like other books I’ve read, Joseph arranges to have a pet at his disposal for 39 days, but unknown to him, there’s been a mixup, resulting in him inadvertently taking an unsuspecting, innocent woman!!!!
Leona was already unhappy with her life and conveniently has always harbored secret desires to be spanked, making her the perfect, accidental captive. Although I felt that she succumbed and fell for Joseph waaaaaay too quickly, I still enjoyed their story! I did wish it was darker, though. Aside from the way they meet and the fact that Leona’s there unwillingly (unbeknownst to Joseph), there’s nothing truly dark about this book. Joseph isn’t a sadist or cruel, just a generous Dom. However, the story did flow well and I appreciated that it didn’t contain any unnecessary clutter or filler. I was glad this book ended with closure, and I’m eager to read the next book in the series!
PERFORMANCE:
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Holly Warren and Jean-Paul Mordrake. Although Mordrake isn’t the best male narrator I’ve ever listened to, he delivered a great performance. Warren was phenomenal!!! Whether speaking as a male or female character, she was totally believable!!!
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July 20, 2017
June 12, 2018
Better written 50 shades. Which isn't so hard achievement, in all honesty. Just leave out the bloody "inner goddess" and, what was it? Rolling eyes, flapping eyelashes? And other crap repeated several hundred times. Also, don't mention some of the (financial, cough, fixed job, cough, mansion in every country, cough, surpassed only by number of sporty vehicles, cough) details related to disappointing state of womanhoodship and all of a sudden, who would have thought, there's a much better book. Still not stellar though.
May 8, 2020
4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐*
June 11, 2018
Sweet
This is a really heartwarming story, despite the subject matter. The BDSM seemed like an afterthought instead of the basis for the story.
This is a really heartwarming story, despite the subject matter. The BDSM seemed like an afterthought instead of the basis for the story.
September 6, 2018
Wow.
I only write reviews for books I feel very strong about. And I feel quite strongly about this one. I was irritated since Chapter one. First of all, I can't like a book if the heroine annoys the hell out of me. (I'm looking at you Fifty Shades of Grey) Anywho, this heroine freaking stole a the coat of a woman that had the same type of look of the woman her ex cheated on her with. Mind you, this woman did nothing to deserve having her property stolen, she's just there in the bar sitting across from the heroine, just existing. That was strike one for me. Already I hated her character and really didn't care what happened to her. So then we fast-forward to the "kidnapping". The whole confusion mix-up thing really annoyed me. I would have loved this book if the mix-up thing didn't happen. There's nothing I dislike more in a story than having a plot made out of a misunderstanding. That grates on my nerves.
And worse actually-I'm probably going to explain this wrong but bear with me. The author made sure that they were both very vague so that one of them wouldn't point out that there was obivously a mistake. She'd ask him questions, questions that confused him and kind of revealed something weird was going on and he just wouldn't answer. She even told him that her name wasn't Ruby-it wasn't her real name or fake name at all. (Ruby's the name of the woman she stole the coat from) He just kept telling her to shut up. I'm just sitting here like....YOU FUCKING IDIOT!!! You already feel something's off about the situation, she directly told you she wasn't Ruby and you tell her to shut up? What the fuck?
More angry rants.....
ALSO, this girl accepted her situation a little too easily for me. I mean I get it, she's into the dark shit but this is a man who kidnapped you and you didn't know what the hell he was going to do to you and you're aroused by this all?
And then what was strike fucking five thousand for me, was her figuring out the mix-up and not saying anything. By then, I wished something bad would happen to her. I was done then.
So the book just didn't do it for me, I would have liked it alot better without the mix-up because honestly, what did that bring to the story? I guess it brought them together but then when everything was revealed later....nothing. Not a goddamn thing happened. Anti-climatic as hell.
Neither characters had personality nor was there much of a plot so meh. Sex scenes were pretty hot though. That's all.
I only write reviews for books I feel very strong about. And I feel quite strongly about this one. I was irritated since Chapter one. First of all, I can't like a book if the heroine annoys the hell out of me. (I'm looking at you Fifty Shades of Grey) Anywho, this heroine freaking stole a the coat of a woman that had the same type of look of the woman her ex cheated on her with. Mind you, this woman did nothing to deserve having her property stolen, she's just there in the bar sitting across from the heroine, just existing. That was strike one for me. Already I hated her character and really didn't care what happened to her. So then we fast-forward to the "kidnapping". The whole confusion mix-up thing really annoyed me. I would have loved this book if the mix-up thing didn't happen. There's nothing I dislike more in a story than having a plot made out of a misunderstanding. That grates on my nerves.
And worse actually-I'm probably going to explain this wrong but bear with me. The author made sure that they were both very vague so that one of them wouldn't point out that there was obivously a mistake. She'd ask him questions, questions that confused him and kind of revealed something weird was going on and he just wouldn't answer. She even told him that her name wasn't Ruby-it wasn't her real name or fake name at all. (Ruby's the name of the woman she stole the coat from) He just kept telling her to shut up. I'm just sitting here like....YOU FUCKING IDIOT!!! You already feel something's off about the situation, she directly told you she wasn't Ruby and you tell her to shut up? What the fuck?
More angry rants.....
ALSO, this girl accepted her situation a little too easily for me. I mean I get it, she's into the dark shit but this is a man who kidnapped you and you didn't know what the hell he was going to do to you and you're aroused by this all?
And then what was strike fucking five thousand for me, was her figuring out the mix-up and not saying anything. By then, I wished something bad would happen to her. I was done then.
So the book just didn't do it for me, I would have liked it alot better without the mix-up because honestly, what did that bring to the story? I guess it brought them together but then when everything was revealed later....nothing. Not a goddamn thing happened. Anti-climatic as hell.
Neither characters had personality nor was there much of a plot so meh. Sex scenes were pretty hot though. That's all.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 20, 2020
4+ כוכבים.
ספר אפל, אבל אהבתי.
ספר אפל, אבל אהבתי.
March 21, 2017
Occasionally a novel comes along with the ability to evoke nearly every gamut of human emotion, “Violent Delight’s” is one of those rare stories. The novel is a remarkable journey of trust, devotion and the ultimate love between a dominant and his submissive. Dark, raw, gritty and real this amazing story captures the reader’s emotions from the first page and doesn’t let go. Professionally written, “Violent Delight’s” is erotica at its best. With a fast-paced storyline, identifiable characters, plenty of heat as well as tension, the book is impossible to put down. This was my first novel by Linnea May and undoubtedly will not be my last.
“Violent Delights” is an unquestionable purchase for those who enjoy the darker side of erotic romance, I promise you will not be disappointed (18+ only)!
RATING DETAILS (Based on 1 to 5 Gold Stars):
STEAM FACTOR: 5 SCORCHING STARS
WRITING STYLE: 5 PROFESSIONAL, FAST PACED STARS
PLOT (Based on a 3287 KB file size): 5 ENGAGING, INTENSE STARS
ENGAGING CHARACTERS: 5 HOLY HOTNESS STARS
SATISFYING CONCLUSION: 5 DELIGHTFUL STARS
“Violent Delights” is an unquestionable purchase for those who enjoy the darker side of erotic romance, I promise you will not be disappointed (18+ only)!
RATING DETAILS (Based on 1 to 5 Gold Stars):
STEAM FACTOR: 5 SCORCHING STARS
WRITING STYLE: 5 PROFESSIONAL, FAST PACED STARS
PLOT (Based on a 3287 KB file size): 5 ENGAGING, INTENSE STARS
ENGAGING CHARACTERS: 5 HOLY HOTNESS STARS
SATISFYING CONCLUSION: 5 DELIGHTFUL STARS
August 2, 2017
2.5 STARS
This fell flat for me. Major case of misTAKEN identity (yes i capitalized that on purpose).
Heroine has dull life with dark fantasies. She's not sure what is going on but shes both terrified and thrilled when things take a major turn on her walk home one night.
Hero has dark desires and tends to those desires by hiring women for a certain amount of time. This particular women is acting strange considering their arrangement. While both try to figure out the other, they engage in some pretty intense and at times violent sex scenes.
It had few similarities to FSOG, however i liked FSOG much better. I found the end to be anti-climactic. Also, story ends at about 75% then has previews of another book.
This fell flat for me. Major case of misTAKEN identity (yes i capitalized that on purpose).
Heroine has dull life with dark fantasies. She's not sure what is going on but shes both terrified and thrilled when things take a major turn on her walk home one night.
Hero has dark desires and tends to those desires by hiring women for a certain amount of time. This particular women is acting strange considering their arrangement. While both try to figure out the other, they engage in some pretty intense and at times violent sex scenes.
It had few similarities to FSOG, however i liked FSOG much better. I found the end to be anti-climactic. Also, story ends at about 75% then has previews of another book.
March 20, 2017
A kidnapping of the wrong woman gives Joseph a chance with a woman who will complete him, and make him happier than he has ever been. And Liana learns she has desires she never dreamed of and meets the only man who can satisfy them. And they end up building an accidental meeting into a relationship neither of them expected.
A hot, HOT, read. Very enjoyable!
A hot, HOT, read. Very enjoyable!
April 24, 2017
this was a really good book. First I was a little scared that it was to much but not at all. yes there was some dark things in the book but it wasn't to much. Joseph isn't a bad guy and he isn't hurting her. I was totally into this book and read it with out any breaks. I will definitely read more.
May 14, 2017
Linnea does it again! Book took sucked me in & made me a willing captive throughout all the Dark, Erotic lust filled moments of sensual heat as well as sexual abandon. One night is all it's supposed to be. Just 24 hours... Is that enough to satisfy Ryan? Must Read!...I voluntarily read this ARC & this is my honest review
August 9, 2017
Needed a real epilogue
It was a really good story, but it needed a good epilogue. It was impossible to see what their relationship actually became. I would have loved to see how their sexual a diving relationship matured after everything they went through.
It was a really good story, but it needed a good epilogue. It was impossible to see what their relationship actually became. I would have loved to see how their sexual a diving relationship matured after everything they went through.
August 12, 2017
Misgivings
I had misgivings about get this book. It kept popping up everywhere I looked. I have in to reading it. Can't say that I regret reading it, but I feel like it use little more towards the end. Like it though.
I had misgivings about get this book. It kept popping up everywhere I looked. I have in to reading it. Can't say that I regret reading it, but I feel like it use little more towards the end. Like it though.
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