I am a fan of Clarissa Wild's work, and had to read this Dark Romance of hers because I just loved Mr X! It's not a book for everyone... so be warned!
Title: Stalker
Author: Clarissa Wild
Genre: Dark Romance
Fuck me once, I'll fuck you twice … then I'll bury you.
No prison can keep me from seeking revenge. Especially when it comes to her.
She, the woman who put me in jail.
I swore that I’d come for her, to claim what belongs to me: Her life.
I’m not a good man. On the contrary, I love to be bad. It’s in my veins. Just like it’s in my veins to ruin her.
She’s an actress, pretending to be a saint, but we both know that isn’t true. One way or another, she’ll pay for what she did.
I will hunt for her. Make her fear me. Make her body mine.
Bad deeds never go unpunished … And I always go out with a bang.
WARNING: This book is a DARK ROMANCE STANDALONE - it has a non-conventional ending. This isn't rainbow sprinkles & unicorn fluff. It's a dark, thrilling journey of two people clashing over love, lust, and hatred. Heed the warning. Contains graphic violence, alcohol, drugs & other disturbing content.
No Cliffhanger. Stand Alone.
No prison can keep me from seeking revenge. Especially when it comes to her.
She, the woman who put me in jail.
I swore that I’d come for her, to claim what belongs to me: Her life.
I’m not a good man. On the contrary, I love to be bad. It’s in my veins. Just like it’s in my veins to ruin her.
She’s an actress, pretending to be a saint, but we both know that isn’t true. One way or another, she’ll pay for what she did.
I will hunt for her. Make her fear me. Make her body mine.
Bad deeds never go unpunished … And I always go out with a bang.
WARNING: This book is a DARK ROMANCE STANDALONE - it has a non-conventional ending. This isn't rainbow sprinkles & unicorn fluff. It's a dark, thrilling journey of two people clashing over love, lust, and hatred. Heed the warning. Contains graphic violence, alcohol, drugs & other disturbing content.
No Cliffhanger. Stand Alone.
I love picking up a dark romance once in a while, and was super excited to get my hands on Stalker. Clarissa Wild took me into the dark and cruel world of Phoenix, an angry and violent man, hell bent on seeking revenge against his childhood friend Vanessa, the now famous actress that sent him to prison.
Phoenix and Vanessa have a complicated past. Through flash backs I was able to see what they had to deal with and the pressure that they had to endure. Vanessa’s life was not a simple one and her family was very controlling. Phoenix wanted one thing only: Vanessa. They formed a connection at a young age and were continuously drawn to one another.
The young Phoenix (Miles) really broke my heart. He had anger issues and the only person who had feelings for him was Vanessa, and she would constantly push him away. Vanessa wanted Miles badly, but constant threats kept her from go after what she wanted. Their paths were destined to always cross and now, year’s later things are still difficult between them. Even though they appear to hate one another, I could see that they secretly cared for each other and that the lust was still there. Phoenix does a lot of things that are torturous and twisted to seek his revenge, and I could see Vanessa was caving to her dark desires.
I liked how this story unfolded even if it slipped into some intense and awful moments. Both characters were deeply flawed, warped and heartless, willing to do anything to get what they want. There were a few twists thrown in to keep the reader guessing and even a small appearance of a character that I loved from another book of Clarissa’s *wink*. The book is told from both Vanessa and Phoenix’s perspectives, so I was able to feel the depth of emotion that they were both feeling. This can be a difficult read, and the subject matter is not for everyone, but I liked the direction and was surprised to see how it all wrapped up.
Complimentary copy provided by the Author in exchange for an honest review.
Clarissa Wild is a New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, best known for the dark Romance novel Mr. X. Her novels include the Fierce Series, the Delirious Series, and Stalker. She is also a writer of erotic romance such as the Blissful Series, The Billionaire's Bet series, and the Enflamed Series. She is an avid reader and writer of sexy stories about hot men and feisty women. Her other loves include her furry cat friend and learning about different cultures. In her free time she enjoys watching all sorts of movies, reading tons of books and cooking her favorite meals.
I've not read Clarissa Wild yet, but this book definitely sounds like it's right up my alley! I go nutty over the dark stuff :)
ReplyDeleteI love that cover, and the story has a different vibe to it. I'm taking note :)
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds interesting, and I knew I'd seen the author's name before : in my to-read pile, I've got book #1 of Doing it :D
ReplyDeleteFor a dark read it doesnt sound too bad, there's no twisted rape scenes or anything in this book,right?
ReplyDeleteThis story sounds passionate and angst with the love-hate aspect, dark desire's and need for revenge! Sounds like a turbulent, emotional, and addicting read! Great Review Naomi :)
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape
This sounds dark and intense and sometimes that is a good thing. So glad this rocked for you
ReplyDeleteStalkers are so hot. And I'm not just saying that because it's my favorite hobby. :P Seriously though, there seem to be a lot of books with this set up. Glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I like a dark romance but this does seem a bit intense for me. Glad you enjoyed :)
ReplyDeleteThis seems very intense! I'm not really a dark romance girl but I do love this cover.
ReplyDeleteI think I will have to go back and read the prequel Novella, but yes, I think you would like this one!!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm... it is a bit dark and twisted!!
ReplyDeleteHehe! I know what you mean, I have books from so many authors. I hope you try her work.
ReplyDeleteThey love each other but try to deny it, so the beginning scenes were a bit iffy, but worked out ok.
ReplyDeleteOh yes... it was a turbulent read alright!! lol
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was intense! I don't mind the dark reads at times!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Yes you are... we know you Christy! *wink*
ReplyDeleteIt was a good read, I loved the concept!
Mmm... it could be Lorna.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover too!
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