Blackbird by Molly McAdams

Blackbird (Redemption Series) 

by Molly McAdams 

Release Date: February 28, 2017 

Spoiler Free Review by Rachel

I live in a world few know exist. I’ve trained for this. I know what to say, what to do, and how to act. I’ve perfected the lethal calm required for this life.

Now it’s time to buy my first girl. But all it takes is one look at the brave girl who starts singing mid-auction for that calm to slip.

Briar Chapman is going to be the death of me, and I don’t care. I’ll take every day with her until that death comes, and I’ll welcome it when it does.​

On the outside, Lucas Holt is what nightmares are made of. A man cloaked in darkness, with sin-filled eyes and an enticing grin. A devil so devastatingly beautiful and cruel that his very presence instills fear.

But beneath his terrifying, ever-calm exterior is an affectionate man haunted by a past that refuses to stay buried. And Lucas looks at me as though he’s finally found the only person who can make it all go away.

We’re a battle of the brightest day and the darkest night—and I want to lie in the wake of our war.

I've always enjoyed reading Molly's books. Emotional reads and all the feelings that come along with them? Yes, please!! Blackbird definitely has all of the emotions you've come to expect from Molly, but it has SO MUCH MORE. It's darker, sexier, and will leave you wanting more! I've seen it said over and over again, but I'll reiterate;This is definitely Molly McAdams best work. 

Blackbird covers some tough subjects, as you can tell with just the synopsis. Human trafficking, kidnapping, hostage situations, a whole world that most of us only read about in fiction, or see on the Hollywood big screen. Parts of it were really tough to read, I'll admit! Blackbird will make you second guess yourself and how you "think you'd react" in a frightening and intense situation. Are things always as they seem? Not usually.

Oh, and the twist? It will Blow. Your. Freaking. Mind!!!

  

What can I say about this book without giving anything away? I felt the heartache and fear that Briar felt as her world was turned upside down. I was utterly consumed by the secrets and seduction of Lucas; a mysterious man with a heart of gold and a dark past he can't seem to rise above, not for lack of trying. Blackbird completely blew me out of the water and I will never forget the feeling that came over me when it all fell into place. I

“I would burn the world to keep her safe."

Molly's writing shines in this novel, I need more suspense from her because she is SO GOOD at writing it! My anxiety was crazy nuts through the roof. I would think I had it figured out and then boom...NOPE! I was in a glass case of emotion throughout most of this novel, but the last 25% was…..

Crazy.               Intense.              Epic!

               

                     ALL THE EMOTIONS.

ALL THE THINGS.

ALL THE FEELINGS.

Again, I just can’t get over the twist!!! It will leave you with your mouth hanging wide open and then when it's all said and done....a HUGE smile on your face.This book was EVERYTHING. What's that saying...The devil is in the details? I am insanely excited for the rest of the stories in the Redemption Series. Hang on to your hats, folks, because Molly McAdams is just getting started.  

“Because he is the darknessHe is the devil….…and I love him”

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Captive in the Dark, 3 Book Series by CJ Roberts

Captive in the Dark (The Dark Duet-Book 1) by CJ Roberts

Released in 2011

Review by Rachel

Synopsis

Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For twelve years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature. If Caleb is to get close enough to strike, he must become the very thing he abhors and kidnap a beautiful girl to train her to be all that he once was. 

Eighteen-year-old Olivia Ruiz has just woken up in a strange place. Blindfolded and bound, there is only a calm male voice to welcome her. His name is Caleb, though he demands to be called master. Olivia is young, beautiful, naïve and willful to a fault. She has a dark sensuality that cannot be hidden or denied, though she tries to accomplish both. Although she is frightened by the strong, sadistic, and arrogant man who holds her prisoner, what keeps Olivia awake in the dark is her unwelcome attraction to him.

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~My Review~

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WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.

First off, let me say that this is probably the darkest novel I've ever read. It was shocking, sad, intriguing, and honestly....REALLY hot. 

I'll be making an appointment with a therapist soon, don't worry. 

Don't expect an eloquent, wordy review. I just...can't. 
All that comes to mind is...Oh. My. God. 
I really didn't think I'd like this book AT ALL. I wanted to see what the hype was all about, and many times it's just that...hype! But in this case...not at all! And...did I say OMG?!?! To put it lightly, I devoured all three books in this series in two days. 

Phenomenal writing, incredible chemistry and oh so perfect tension. I couldn't put it down! Some of the content was obviously uncomfortable, but the writing was strong and kept me enthralled until the last page. I couldn't stop reading it! I barely stopped to use the bathroom and grab sustenance.

I'm attaching the information for books 2 and 3 in the series, but my review covers them ALL. As much as I loved books 1 and 2, I have to say book 3 is my absolute favorite! We get inside Caleb's head for the final leg of this thrilling journey, and IT. IS. EVERYTHING!

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