The Boy in the Mansion

Ben & Angel, Book 1

By: Nikki Lewis

Narrated by: Emma Belle

Length: 13 hrs

Publisher's summary

Benson Rimer has had one goal since his brother’s death, 30 years ago: seek out his mate and make her pay for all the pain she inflicted on him. Being forced out of an adult body and into a child’s again did not allow for a lot of freedom.

It turns out that he did not need to seek her out. His mate found him on her own. Due to his family’s fondness of her and his own mental instability, Ben’s father erected an energy shield to hold him within the fence to prevent further harm to this...Belle (Angel) Thompson...and Ben raged against it. The connection they felt for each other, after all the anger and fear dissipate, is undeniable, and suddenly, Ben found he wanted to get to know Angel. But Ben realizes Angel keeps running to him for a reason.

Angel’s tormentor has everyone believing that he is not truly harming her. Unable to protect herself, Angel seeks sanctuary with the boy in the mansion, unsure as to why her tormentor doesn’t follow her, but unwilling to question it.

Now, Ben must fight against his demons and rise above his past if his father is ever going to release him to protect his mate, and Angel must choose whether or not she will continue to face her tormentor who now carries a gun...or jump off the ledge of the bridge she stands on. For her, the sacrifice is worth it, if it means protecting those she loves.

©2018 Nichole Elaine Anderson (P)2020 Nichole Elaine Anderson

Amazing Read - Highly Recommended

This book is very well written. There are triggers and violence for mature audiences but it reflects real life situations that people like to "sweep under the rug".
When you get sucked into the story world and feel the characters suffering and pain, that is when you know you are reading an amazing book. This is what occurred for me while reading this series. The books is so amazing that I've read/listened to it multiple times.

A good listen

I really liked the book over all, however knowing the author made it a little hard to listen to a narrator with such
a heavy British accent. The author did pulled me into this book very well. I just have one question , will Jake get his just desserts?!

Not for feint of heart

One of the things I love most about this story is that it discusses things that actually HAPPENS to children on a daily basis. This story has made me uncomfortable, made me cry, and made me rage so badly I had to lock myself in my room to keep from lashing out at my own family. This story was deeply personal and the memories resurrected while I went through it were almost too much for me to bear. But I made it...and I am so very glad I did. I'm just disappointed that I don't have books two through four in audiobook format yet.

Conquering the past

The Boy in the Mansion is a well written book. I love how the author develops the characters as the storyline intensifies. Emma Belle as the narrator really brings the story to life with her smooth voice. I highly recommend this book and I would love to hear/read what comes next for Ben and Angel.

Good book

Not usually the genre I read. I have to admit I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Looking forward to reading more.