Author: Cassia Brightmore
Date: June 29th 2015
Plot: If your soul has been plunged into the dark depths of despair, how hard would you fight to claw your way back to the surface? Can the life you lost be restored, or is it destined to be forever phased out of existence? Fated to dissolve into a distant memory.
The Black Market—a ferocious, starving beast. An endless sinkhole of precious valuables; the playground for blood-thirsty power seekers. Only one thing feeds its hunger like no other…human life.
A sinister criminal ring has descended on the small town of Norton Springs, instilling fear in the residents. A vicious wave of disappearances coupled with the gut-wrenching horror of infants being ripped from the arms of their helpless mothers has the town quaking in terror.
When Gabe Thornton strolls back into his hometown, his main goal is to claim the one woman that has always denied her feelings for him—Nora Jacobs. The last thing he expects is to be thrust into a storm of devastation and chaos. Will his strength be enough to save them from the dark souls that threaten to destroy their chance at happiness?
Broken futures. Shattered dreams. Mind-numbing loss. When your heart has been ripped away from you—how do you find the will to go on?
No one is safe. Everything you thought you knew is about to change in this second installment in The Darkness Series.
Warning: Due to adult content and graphic situations, this book is intended for readers 18 and up.
☆✮ My Review for Bk1- Malevolent ✮☆
The Black Market—a ferocious, starving beast. An endless sinkhole of precious valuables; the playground for blood-thirsty power seekers. Only one thing feeds its hunger like no other…human life.
A sinister criminal ring has descended on the small town of Norton Springs, instilling fear in the residents. A vicious wave of disappearances coupled with the gut-wrenching horror of infants being ripped from the arms of their helpless mothers has the town quaking in terror.
When Gabe Thornton strolls back into his hometown, his main goal is to claim the one woman that has always denied her feelings for him—Nora Jacobs. The last thing he expects is to be thrust into a storm of devastation and chaos. Will his strength be enough to save them from the dark souls that threaten to destroy their chance at happiness?
Broken futures. Shattered dreams. Mind-numbing loss. When your heart has been ripped away from you—how do you find the will to go on?
No one is safe. Everything you thought you knew is about to change in this second installment in The Darkness Series.
Warning: Due to adult content and graphic situations, this book is intended for readers 18 and up.
☆✮ My Review for Bk1- Malevolent ✮☆
☆ I received an ARC via Give Me Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ☆
Malevolent was a different direction from what I usually go for in reads. I’m normally not into dark reads, probably because I don’t care for angsty or heavy themes it, but this one piqued my interest.
In a setting all about starting over, a sinister lurking in the background, and highlighted in suspense, I couldn’t help but feel as if anything was a go. Especially with a killer on the loose, a sexy cop heroine trying to catch him/her before they strike again, and a tumultuous whirlwind romance taking place. It was quite an interesting set up and fascinating turn of events all up in one.
Cassia Brightmore was a new author to me, but as of now, no more. I will definitely be checking into her and keeping up with her and this series.
I can’t see where she takes this series next, as it kept me intrigued, on my feet, and constantly surprised.
Wonderful read!
My Rating:
♥♥♥♥
☆✮ My Review for Bk2- Evanesce ✮☆
☆ I received an ARC via Give Me Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ☆
The second installment in the series, author Cassia Brightmore goes in a more darker direction and doesn’t fail to bring things up the notch.
As I, like other reviewers, were asked not to share the plot as it could ensue spoilers, all I can say is that Evanesce brings in old and reoccurring demented themes and characters while also bringing up controversial twists and turns that will make you sit at the edge of your seats with suspense.
I really did not know what to expect through on through, but, Cassia Brightmore managed to grip my attention from start to finish with her amazing writing style!
And what of that ending?! Sheesh. Talk about speechless!
I will definitely be reading the next book in this series when it comes out!
My Rating:
♥♥♥♥
☆✮ Excerpt ✮☆
Gripping Red’s hand tight, the two ran up the stairs, Brooke wincing
each time one of the boards squeaked under the pressure of their weight.
At the top, the door was open, a fact that had Brooke’s heart jumping up her
throat like it was on a damn trampoline. Peering out, she ensured there
was no one in sight before tugging Red forward. A few steps into the
carpeted foyer, the sound of voices drifted towards them. Panicking, she
pulled Red into what she thought was an empty room and shut the door.
Panting, she leaned against the door, trying to catch her breath.
“We have to hide here, Red. I’ll check if it’s safe in a few
minutes.” When there was no reply from Red, Brooke turned her head,
searching. “Red?” The other woman stood frozen, unmoving in the middle
of the room.
“What are you—ahh…” Brooke stepped up beside Red, concerned why she was
non-verbal. The room was not empty as she had expected. It wasn’t
empty at all and the scene before them was a terrifying one.
Cots. Rows and rows of cots and each one was occupied with a tiny
infant. Some were sleeping, wrapped in thin blankets. Others were
squirming, having come loose from their bundle. A few were wailing, a
loud sound that would make any dog in the surrounding area sit up and take
notice. How Brooke didn’t hear them, was beyond her. The adrenaline
was a roar in her ears, blocking out everything except listening for footsteps
of anyone that might be approaching. A quick count revealed twenty-four
cots. Twenty-four babies either stolen are birthed by a mother that was
likely a prisoner in the same house of horrors she was trying to escape
from.
Covering her mouth, Brooke supressed a scream of disgust. Children.
Helpless infants all lined up and ready to be sold by the indescribable
monster, Marcus. An auction straight from a mother’s worst nightmare.
“Red,” she tried to get her attention. “Red,” she said with more
force. When that still didn’t work, she reached out and lightly shook
her. The haunted, empty look in her eyes when Red finally acknowledged
her, broke Brooke’s heart into a million tiny pieces.
“My sons. My daughters…” she moved towards the cots. “I—I have to
find them. I—I—I didn’t get to—to hold them,” she stammered, peering over
the cots at the tiny faces. Her heartbreak was written all over her face
as she searched from cot to cot for her children.
Not being able to stand seeing her torment, Brooke rushed to her side, trying
to tug her away. “Red, I don’t think they are here now. These…these are
infants. As in just born, and you—” Red’s head whipped around to pin
Brooke with furious eyes.
“Shut up. You know nothin’. My children are here. They are here.”
Tears sprang to Brooke’s eyes at the utter despair in Red’s voice.
“I really wish they were, God, Red. But I promise you, we will
make these bastards pay. We will find your children and make sure they
can never do this to any other woman,” Brooke’s promise was fierce and
true. She would shut this operation down, even if it killed her to do it.
☆✮ About the Author ✮☆
Cassia Brightmore is a new indie author. Her debut novel, Malevolent is the first book in the Darkness Series and can be read as a standalone.
Writing has always been a passion of hers and publishing her first novel is truly a dream come true. She enjoys writing dark stories that she hopes will thrill the reader.
Cassia lives in Grimsby, Canada with her two furbabies, Harley and Molly.
Author's Links:
☆✮ Buy Links ✮☆
No comments:
Post a Comment