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gmichelle
5.0 out of 5 stars You aren't supposed to like him.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2020
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This isn't a love story, not really. This is about choosing to let go of pain so that healing might be possible. Sometimes it's easier to embrace the dark.

Lucas Carter is messed up. He knows he's messed up, but he thinks he has it all under control until he meets Audra Holliday. Her insertion into his life signals the start of his carefully-crafted facade crumbling into dust. Well, Audra's appearance and sweet, innocent, barely-legal Roberta Carrell's insistence on liking him, even when he does everything to deter her. Lucas doesn't want his darkness to smother Robbie's light; he deserves someone as dark as he is, someone like Audra. These two women turn his life upside down, riling up his beast in such a way that even his darkest clients' desires can't satisfy his demons. It's time to deal with his own, but what is the best way to do that? Feed the beast? Should he revel in the darkness or believe that someone else's light will be strong enough to drive his demons away? Can Lucas Carter, God of Deep Desires and purveyor of darkness, be 18-year-old "Luke" again after a decade of carrying the pain over the death of his first love... or is he incapable of being human anymore?

C.M. Stunich almost never disappoints (the Never series is one of very few DNFs for me) and this book should be rated higher, but people who've never gone beyond "tasting the darkness" won't understand the battle within that takes place in this book. Pain can be just as comforting in its familiarity as anything else.
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A.M. Fries
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting concept
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2020
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Written in the man's perception, this book is definitely different, I liked it! Poor Lucas (I think); is stuck in life. Playing with his demons instead of moving forward and finding a woman that he can be happy with after he looses the love of his life at 18. He demons play with other demons where he's in control thinking that's what his life should be, can only be. Unbeknownst to him there are 2 women that seem to fit the bill for a better, different: one that feeds his demons and one that might just concur them (To a point). He's so mixed up and it's making his very, very controlled life and world go into a major tailspin. What the hell is he going to do about it? Read and enjoy this wickedly wonderful book.
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Kelli C.
3.0 out of 5 stars taboo abound!
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
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***WARNING: This is a dark romance erotica – meaning lots of violence, sex, and emotionally disturbing inner dialogue. The main character does not, however, kidnap or force himself on women. The entire book is told in his point of view. This story does contain murder, tough choices, and strange sex.

You see when I read that little blurb, I was not in the least bit afraid. I like a good dark read. I like messed up characters. I like it crazy. BUT HOLY COW...LUCAS CARTER...YOU CONFOUND ME!

I freely admit that I was lost often in this book. Perhaps it was the craziness of the tale itself or it was that I was really trying to hard to "get it." Lucas Carter is not your typical bad boy...he is a GOD, well that is at least what he says. He deals in the dark and the taboo. He has clients that pay him for the dirty...but hey he is not a whore!

Well, then there is Audra Holliday...a potential client? OR maybe an equally dark and crazy God. What was supposed to be "meeting" turns into a crazy adventure of death, torture, and somewhat of a "relationship." She is the "woman of his nightmares."

But hey that isn't all the cray-cray! You see then there is the 18 yr old neighbor, Sweet Robbie Carrell...and see she "likes Luke." Plain and simple, she likes him and sees something in him...other than the possible dead body, the sexy redhead and her comings and goings. Yep, Robbie "likes Luke." She is the "girl of his dreams."

This doozie of a story is a triangle that is NOT a triangle. It is more of Mind warp of a tale between light and dark. A path of crazy that leads to possible redemption. I cannot say I liked the story, hell, I know I did not like Lucas at all. I know he was a mess...but deal lord man your BEAST is in your pants, contain it!

Would I recommend it...probably! The lovers of the dark and dirty will really enjoy. I know I fell in hard like the last 10% of the book.
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L. Taylor Garito
5.0 out of 5 stars Far better than expected
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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The subject matter may not appeal to all, but it’s very appealing to me. Some people dont have as much appetite for dirty and dark as they think they do which may account for this not being rated higher. Make no mistake there’s a great plot here and a happy ending (I usually role my eyes at happy endings) that feels authentic to the characters. This is my 4th CM Stunich book and I’m finding that i really enjoy her writing style and the voice she gives female characters.
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Cindy Raber
3.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2014
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First let me say I LOVE C.M. STUNICH! This review is hard for me to write because I really have read and loved all of her other work. I don't mind dark stories....i was looking forward to reading this story. In the beginning I felt like okay...he is into some things that are taboo....I can deal with this. Then a love triangle began.....hmmm.....I really felt he had more of a connection with one than the other and then just when I thought he was going for the one I was rooting for...bam...nope. Didn't feel there was a connection with the "girl" he chose. Why did I give it 3 stars...not because he didn't pick my chose...but because I need to feel when I read. I also need to imagine...I had difficulty doing these things. Will I continue to read C.M. Stunich's work......ABSOLUTELY!
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Angela ~ Jezabell Girl & Friends
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written and captivating
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2014
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As always, another brilliant creation from Caitlin. Beautifully written and captivating.

I was hesitant to read this book given its dark and disturbing theme but I have to say, maybe it's because there are so many dark reads out there now, I really didn't find this at all disturbing. I'm not sure what that says about me but after turning the pages hesitantly at first I was soon engrossed and turning the pages with a lot more purpose!

Despite my own personal rule not to read reviews before starting a book, I am ashamed to say that I did with this book, and surprise, surprise, I read some things that nearly put me off. A number of people didn't like Lucas's inner dialogue but I really didn't notice it and for me it added to the overall experience of really getting inside the head of the main character.

Ok, so there are some "outside of the acceptable norm" themes running through this book but they didn't cause me to run and hide but instead embrace the story line. Lucas is a purveyor of the dark and although he tries to convince himself, and us as readers, that he is not a whore that's exactly what he is but he does offer his clients significantly more services that your standard gigolo!!!

Lucas soon meets his match though in Audra, a woman who intrigues him and who also embraces a love of the macabre. In contrast to Audra, Lucas also finds himself interested in his young neighbour, Robbie, an innocent in more ways than one but who he finds reaches further inside of him than any woman has for a long time.

The story affords its readers plenty of twists and turns and manages to almost convince you that what is wrong is actually right! I loved it, although it isn't a story that I would want to read again, and again.

If you haven't come across CM Stunich's impressive back catalogue yet then you are missing out on a truly amazing writer and story teller. She is a one woman writing machine though so be warned, once you start the CM Stunich ride, it's practically impossible to jump off!!!

Reviewed on behalf of Jezabell Girl & Friends.....
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judith stoker
5.0 out of 5 stars HOLY HELL, THAT WAS BRILLIANT !!!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2014
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I've been waiting for this for ages, and it was just BLOODY BRILLIANT

The blurb didn't really give much away and to me that always seems to make books seem all the more intriguing

Lucas is 28 and basically a male prostitute ( although he tries to convince himself he's not )He clients like the darker side of SEX, something that suits him as he had a darkness inside him. His life is carefully controlled, just the way he wants it..... until he becomes involved with 2 women , both total opposites to each other.

Audra is a lot like him with a dark past
Robbie is a sweet innocent 18year old next door neighbour, I wouldn't exactly call it a love triangle and they both aware of each other
Yes the SEX is a bit depraved ( but I've read worse )and there is murder and violence in it.
Now ,Lucas, I know it's wrong but I adored him !!!!
He did get his HEA with one of the girls, not giving anything away as to which one!!!
Yes it is dark and twisted and won't be for everyone but I just LOVED IT !!!
I've probably made it sound like one man, two girls with some rough sex but believe me it's so much more than that
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Jacquie
3.0 out of 5 stars Very dark
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2019
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I'm a big fan of this writer but this is not her best work. I can handle dark topics but didn't connect with any of the characters. The plot was interesting but not something I would read again
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Sky
5.0 out of 5 stars I love pretty much
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2020
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Everything CM writes.. who am i kidding, i love all of it!
This one was a bit darker than i expected but it is so well written i can't not fault it!
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Claire F
4.0 out of 5 stars Not sure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2014
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Not sure if I like this book, the plot seemed a bit flimsy but then all the excitement seemed to happen in the last 15% of the book.
I like Lucas, but his conflict is a bit frustrating at times as is Audras.
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