Okay, I admit it. I have a secret love for books that are morally on the gray side every now and then. A little darkness in a romance makes your heart pound with the sheer edginess.
Do I read dark romance always? No, but stories like this upcoming release is definitely one that should be on your list if you are a bit curious about the fear factor and the psychological twists. Check out my thoughts below.
Once You’re Mine by Morgan Bridges
Publisher: Forever/ Hatchette
Pub Date: August 20, 2024
ISBN-13: 978-1538772164
ASIN: B0CW3N7GHB
OVERVIEW:
Murder brought us together. Only death can keep us apart.
The Tormentor
Calista belongs to me… she just doesn’t know it.
The first time we met, I wanted her. The next time, I was obsessed.
I watched her. I followed her. It only deepened my need to possess her.
Once she’s mine, I’m never letting her go.
The Target
Hayden Bennett is a monster, in and out of the courtroom. Unfortunately, I need his help.
What was supposed to be a simple transaction turns into something else. Something intense.
He’s always there when I need him, but I don’t know if trusting him is a good idea…
Once You’re Mine contains explicit sexual content and a morally gray hero that’s over the top jealous/possessive, a stalker who falls first and harder and is willing to do whatever it takes to have her. A complete list of trigger warnings can be found on the author’s website.
Once You’re Mine by Morgan Bridges Review
I still remember the first dark romance I read and absolutely devoured it. Then I downloaded all of the other books in the series immediately. I power-read the entire series in one weekend. SMH. I could not get enough of the mind manipulations employed as love and power.
That is what I was looking for with this book. I have never heard of this author but she did portray the tormentor in the same dark and disgusting, yet addictive manner.
Devastatingly handsome, manipulative, oozing sexiness, stalker tendencies. Blatant liar. You have to wonder why the target doesn’t see through him faster. He’s smooth and she is tender-hearted and grieving.
Once You’re Mine is a two-part story. This book sets up the connection and developing attraction, It is not overly spicy except for one or two intense scenes. There is a lot of sexual buildup and heat but I found most of it as a psychological study of you saying to yourself… when will she believe what he is doing?
The secondary characters are a great foil and add so much to the book. I am looking forward to book two just to see where this ends up and how he gets out of the darkness he has brought to the table.
3.5 to 4 STARS!!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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