~Synopsis~
Little Doll
Laila had already overcome many
heartbreaking obstacles in her twenty-five years… but none compared to this.
With her brother missing and no other family to speak of, Laila has no idea of
the evil that shadows her every move. Now in the hands of a notorious cartel
family, she quickly learns that trust and betrayal are a deadly mix.
Aiden had a plan. One that was operating smoothly until Laila surfaced in his father’s mansion. With time against him, he must work night and day to right the wrongs that threaten to expose his ultimate betrayal.
Juan and Aiden share many differences, but the one thing that threatens to tear their family apart is the one thing they want to claim as their own, no matter what the costs.
This series continues with Part Two: Crimson Desert (Bittersweet Duet)
WARNING: This book contains violence, and sexual themes. Intended for readers 18+
~Synopsis~
Crimson
Desert
Now back across the border, LAILA realizes that all had not
been as it seemed at the Florez mansion. Learning to trust the man she wanted
dead was going to take time. Time was not on her side.For AIDEN, the damage was done. There was no going back. Except for one thing… revenge.
Giving up was never an option for JUAN. Not even now when everything had changed. He lived and breathed the thrill of the chase and this time the end prize was too great to lose.
This is a dark story where the taste for love and revenge clash in the most unforgiving ways.
~My Review~
Laila is on a mission to find her brother. Kidnapped herself, she is suddenly thrust in
to the depths of a personal hell. She
doesn’t go down without a fight though, and has to suffer the consequences for
it. She doesn’t want to submit, even if
it will cost her her life.
Aiden is the son of the man whom is responsible
for Laila’s kidnapping. He is more of an
anti-hero. I loved him and I loathed him
at the same time. Enter Juan, who is the
epitome of evil. Mean, hateful, and in
line to take over his fathers “empire”.
This book is a complete roller coaster. I wish I could give you more of the story,
but I hate spoilers and I don’t want to give anything a way. I loved the fact that I could NOT figure
things out. Just when I thought I had it
figured out a curve ball was thrown and just sent me reeling in another
direction. This book was AHMAZING! I can’t say enough. Pay heed though, it is dark. So, if you do NOT like darker
aspects of reading this isn’t for you.
For me though, it was perfect. I
loved it!
5+++ Stars!
Crimson
Desert
This is the
conclusion to Laila and Aiden’s story.
Crimson Desert immediately starts where Little Doll leaves us. I was completely on edge for most of this
story, I was nervous, and tense and I
loved every bit of it.
In Little Doll,
Aiden had us thinking the worst of him.
In the beginning we have him making up for that, giving Laila a lot of
information that she despirately needs.
Everything he did, there was a reason for, and when Laila thought she
couldn’t trust him she actually could.
There are some crazy moments, when I didn’t think that things could get
any better for them, with Aquila’s terror reaching far and every time I thought
they would be safe something else happened and people were hurt.
This story
was a completely amazing ending to Little Doll. Melissa Jane, you are amazing!
I can’t wait to read more of your stories!
Little Doll - Excerpt
“Please don’t let him
come near me again,” I sobbed, sitting forward. I knew it sounded like I was
pleading and I was at peace with that. Maybe he could be further swayed into
helping me.
“If I had stayed, he
would not have laid a finger on you to begin with and he knows it.” There was
sincerity in his words as his eyes met mine. “Like I said, it won’t happen
again.”
Aiden reached over to
the basin and grabbed a washcloth. Submerging it into the bath, he wrung out
the excess water and, cupping my chin, gently wiped the tears and mascara from
my cheeks. I closed my eyes and allowed the heavenly warm water to caress my
skin. I relished Aiden’s soft hands that made me want to melt into them and his
breath sweet on my face. Perhaps the stark comparison between the touch of both
men was playing tricks on my mind.
My eyes shot open to
find him staring intently back, a faint frown marring his features. Our faces
were no more than eight inches apart and an unfamiliar magnetic pull existed
between us.
Aiden cleared his throat
and pulled his eyes away from mine, a sense of discomfort settling between us.
“Has there been any news
about my brother?” I asked, aiming to be more professional in this game of
kidnapping while struggling to ignore the vibes between us.
Aiden’s head snapped to
face mine, this time I knew the look of reproach was directed at me. I watched,
feeling slightly reprimanded as he tossed the washcloth on the tub edge and
turned to the towel rack to dry his hands.
“I have to go,” he said
coldly, his tone a stark contrast from moments earlier. It felt like a slap in
the face from a man I was beginning to place my trust in. It was a foolish
notion.
I was the fool.
Crimson Desert- Excerpt
“We are only a few men against hundreds
who are happy to see us all die, even though they have never met us. They have
never even met Hector or Juan, yet they would do almost anything for them. It’s
hard to compete against that. All things considered, we have done well to stay
alive.”
Danny was right and I had only made it
harder for Aiden to look out for me. “So what happens next?”
“What did Juan say to you when we were
shooting at him?”
“That he would come back for me. That I
belonged to him and that he would be watching everything I do.”
“Do you believe him?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“Cos he has done well so far.”
Danny looked to window lost in
contemplation. “We go after him.”
“What? That’s crazy.”
He looked back to me, not a hint of humor
in his chocolate brown eyes. “Not crazy. It’s survival. We can’t keep running
forever. The whole goal was to keep you safe and out of harm’s way, then go
back for the kill.”
“Kill?” This had never been mentioned
before.
“Aiden wants Juan’s blood and he will
stop at nothing.”
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~Author Bio~
A recent
bloomer in the writing world, Melissa Jane has delved into a complex world
where light and dark clash in unforgivable ways. Romanticism takes on darker
influences while malevolence attempts to interfere with courage. Jane knows no
boundaries when it comes to discovering the endless personalities that exist
within our world. No one is exempt from love, not even those condemned to a
life of pain and betrayal where revenge is the only safe passage to true
freedom.
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