Hurt

The Hurt Series, Book 1

By: Lydia Michaels

Narrated by: Thomas Bestwick, Lucinda Gainey

Callan MacGregor’s tortured past is awakened when the woman he secretly loves is brutally attacked. His heart will not rest until vengeance is served. Best-selling author, Lydia Michaels, delivers a devastatingly dark psychological thriller that haunts and hypnotizes.

Violence made me vicious and my sins are too many to count. When I look at her, I’m reminded of everything that is good and pure in this world. My redemption is hopeless, so I keep my distance, fighting the temptation to get closer to her, even when her eyes invite me in. Everyone I love eventually disappears, so I must keep my distance to keep her safe. It is the price I pay for the ruthless horrors I’ve committed. Until I see her hurt. Now nothing, not even my past, could keep me away.

©2019 Lydia Michaels (P)2023 Lydia Michaels

Triggering but beautiful

I often struggled through ours heros past. It was painful and quite frankly distributing. It was also beautiful. I couldn't put it down for long.

Great book!

I really enjoyed this audible. The story was GREAT! The narrators were perfect. It's dark, has some triggers of sexual abuse, but what a love story. Waiting for the next book, patiently.

Psychological Thriller with a dash of romance!

I absolutely loved this suspenseful psychological thriller with a hint of dark romance.


The chemistry between Emery and Callan was palpable.

The plot was compelling and literally had me at the edge of my seat.

The duet narration was impressive.

Looking forward to this series.

It hurt so good!!!!

This was my 1st read by Lydia Michaels and I have no idea how I have never read her books. But thanks to Pam Godwin I picked this book up and I'm so glad I did. Hurt put me on an emotional roller coaster. It was a dark, heartbreaking journey of self-love. How did Lydia write such a vicious hero who exhibited such innocence and vulnerability? The juxtaposition was jarring and amazing. The heroine was so caring and strong, I rooted for their innocent love. Let's not forget the actual story telling. This was the 1st past/present story where I couldn't wait to return to the "past" part of the story. I was totally enraptured when it came to Callan's POV. I absolutely loved this dark af story. This was my 1st read by this author, but it definitely won't be my last.

Natasha
KindleCousins Blog

Great listen

This is a great listen! It's well written as all Lydia Michaels books are with great narration. Definitely has triggers for some sensitive to sexual abuse but still a great story
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