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Synopsis

Four men, irrevocably bound together by their horrifying past…

Trouble and his brothers escaped from Malus, Texas as kids. In the dead of night, they left behind a Hell so ominous, it made National news.

When they returned as adults, it was to seek revenge and justice. Malus is theirs now. They own it, they rule it, and they protect it. By any means necessary.

Trouble carries demons inside him. The need for blood and vindication runs deep in his veins, and nothing will stop the darkness within him from shining its evil eyes.

When Remi arrives, pregnant and in need of help, she has no idea she’s come to the one place she should have stayed far away from. Something dark surrounds the town. A malevolence she has no hope of surviving.

Will Trouble drag Remi into the dark pits of Hell? Or will she be the ultimate downfall of the devil himself?

 

 

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Review

4.5 dark and disturbing stars

Wow, what a read! Emotional, romantic, but so, so dark – beware triggers everywhere – it’s definitely not an easy read, and is often uncomfortable, but I was completely hooked and I loved it!

“May Lucifer welcome you with open arms,” …
“And deliver you to the darkest pits of hell,” …
“To live out an eternity for the evil deeds you’ve bestowed,” …
“Shall you not rest in peace,”

‘Trouble’ and his three best friends grew up in the town of Sweet Haven, Texas, and their lives were nothing short of hell. Subjected to the worst kinds of abuse, they barely survived and managed to escape as young teenagers, bonding together closer than brothers as they made something of themselves and plotted their plan of vengeance against those who hurt them so badly. Now adults, they have returned to their home town, renamed Malus, and they own it. They run it according to their rules, where punishment is dealt quickly and according to their sense of justice, and they keep themselves isolated from the outside world while continuing their quest for revenge for the evils of their pasts.

Remi is driving through Texas on her way to Colorado. Heavily pregnant and in a car that is barely holding on, she literally stumbles across the town of Malus needing help, and due to health and car problems, she gets stuck there longer than the quick stop she was planning. And she quickly notices something about the mysterious town – a feeling of darkness and a sense that that townsfolk don’t want her there. But she finds herself drawn to the broody town doctor known as Trouble.

I don’t want to say too much more about the story, because just dive in and experience it and prepare to be completely consumed because OMG! This is a seriously dark story but with a beautiful romance and an overall message of hope that helps to temper all of that evil.

First, the romance, and damn, the chemistry between Trouble and Remi is fantastic! You can feel it from the very first moment, but with all of the mystery and the unique situations of the characters, it takes some time to develop. And that’s completely understandable because Remi is only in town for a short while, and feelings are a momentous shift for Trouble who has been operating so coldly for so long.

For the first time since my brothers and I started this whole thing, I wish it could be different. I wish I wasn’t so fucked in the head and held so much hatred in my heart. I wish I could let the past go and look toward a future. I wish I could have things there’s no chance in hell I could ever have.

There are a lot of barriers to get past, and though neither of them are looking for a relationship, they can’t stop what’s happening between them. And when it starts to move, it moves quickly. The pacing is realistic to the story, and it’s natural and develops beautifully in a way that is real to who Trouble and Remi are, and I loved watching it all unfold for them.

Remi, she came into my life in all her pregnant glory, unknowingly threatening everything I’ve worked hard to gain for years. As irrational as it may be, I’ve already claimed her, and Lord help anyone who tries to take her away.

And then about all of that dark… holy hell. It’s disturbing, and at times nauseating to read. If you have any triggers at all related to violence, torture, sexual abuse or childhood abuse of any kind, I would recommend you stay away from this book. It is violent, intense and descriptive, and it occurs on the page so we see and feel all of the horrific details. It creates a malevolent feeling throughout the book, and I thought it was a bit much at times because it’s so distressing, but having that details allows us to understand Trouble and his brothers, and why they do the things they do, which I think is important.

And as I said, there is a balance of lightness to all of that dark. The characters in the town, the love and loyalty between the brothers, the friendships, the sense of family and the romance all work together to bring a sense of hope, which I really appreciated.

There are twists and turns, ups and downs, and I was captivated as it all played out. The book ends in a really good place and I’m really excited to continue on with this series and read more about Trouble’s brothers – each of them very unique, it’s one of those situations where I suspect each new book will be my favourite, and I can’t wait to dive in with JW up next!

Such a fantastic read. 4.5 stars.

Advanced Review Copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

 

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Author Bio

Alex Grayson is the bestselling author of heart pounding, emotionally gripping contemporary romances including the Jaded Series, the Consumed Series, and three standalone novels. Her passion for books was reignited by a gift from her sister-in-law. After spending several years as a devoted reader and blogger, Alex decided to write and independently publish her first novel in 2014 (an endeavor that took a little longer than expected). The rest, as they say, is history.

Originally a southern girl, Alex now lives in Ohio with her husband, two children, two cats and dog. She loves the color blue, homemade lasagna, casually browsing real estate, and interacting with her readers. Visit her website, www.alexgraysonbooks.com, or find her on social media!

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