Of Love and Abuse

Tainted Love Saga #4

by Kayla Lowe

Sarah married Bruce in a spur-of-the-moment decision brought on by financial circumstances. Sure, they were engaged, but she's not sure she was ready for marriage yet, especially when Bruce starts acting even more obsessive after she becomes his wife. Did she really marry the man of her dreams, or is she married to a violent stranger?

Love...deception...violence...abuse...crime...sin...addiction...betrayal...Explore the complex dynamics of online dating, family relationships, and self-perception in the Tainted Love saga, a powerful coming of age story of one woman's journey through abuse and much more.

263 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2021

About the author

Award-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!

Reviews

[Simon Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series to read. It seems as though Sarah is finally beginning to see Bruce for what he is. I can't wait to read the next book in the series!

[Mya Elizabeth Hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alright this one was…a mental warfare

On the one hand we have moments when Bruce is being a good husband
He’s showering her with love
He’s not drinking
He’s gentle
Attentive
And then I can reason with Sarah for why she stays with him because she loves THAT version of him

A lot of the book things are going pretty well
He has his occasional moments when he goes psycho but that’s just what they are, moments
Things goes back to normal as if it never happened
Things with tje family are even getting better
A Lot of changes in Sarah’s family and she’s missing it all
But then…
Then the drinking starts again
And they drink so much his drinking his turning her into an alcoholic basically
It’s so sad to see her destroying herself for HIM
Then those bad moments start to become more frequent by the end of the book…
Then the story starts to live up to the title
Of love and abuse
So I know that the next one is not gonna go well
Sarah’s in too deep, she’s in his clutches and I don’t know if she can fight to get out

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't think this series could get any more interesting but I was totally wrong. This book is wonderful! It continues the story of young naive Sarah and her relationship with an older man named Bruce that she met online and how their relationship progressed since they met in person. I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes a good book that is hard to put down!

[Anne Rouen · Rating 5 out of 5]

As poor Sarah takes another step down the ladder to hell, I wonder if she will ever be able to shake herself free of the hold over her by Bruce. I congratulate the author for so clearly exposing the destructive methods used by the Narcissistic predator to control his victim.