Lily White masters dark romance like no other, she can take you out of your comfort zone, blow your mind and have you not only loving it but coming back for more. This book is for mature audiences and is definitely not for the weak of heart, and to get the best impact of the story, it is best to go in with an open mind and steer clear of all spoilers. The impact is huge and it comes in the form of twists and turns, ones you never see coming. Autumn Cleary is a librarian at Watson Memorial Library and is just a simple girl living a simple life. She is not a fan of Erotica and does not think it belongs in the public library, she even mentions this to a newcomer who comes in conduct some research. It turns out that newcomer is Lucas Bates, a popular author of dark erotica who is new in town and is researching for his next novel. Autumn interests him in several ways and wants to get to know her better, but she wants nothing to do with him and that makes him want her more. Lucas, with the help of his assistant, Sarah, tries to get Autumn into his life, but when curve balls are thrown Autumn’s way her life is forever changed and she only has one person to turn to. A lot goes on in this book, it is a psychological thriller that will bring you to the edge of your seat and give you whiplash all at the same time. It is a well written and cleverly plotted story with plenty of drama, angst, twists and turns, mystery, thrilling suspense and steamy scenes. Lily White, thank you for another amazing story and thrilling and mind-blowing emotional rollercoaster ride.
🎧📚🎧 And for the amazing narration, Ada Sinclair and Orcus Auditory were the perfect cast to bring these characters to life. They had a complete understanding of the characters they portrayed, gave each a voice that fit their character’s persona to a tee, sounding believable and just as I pictured the character to sound. Orcus Auditory nailed it as Lucas, he grasped his demanding, alpha demeanor all the way, Ada Sinclair did the same with Autumn, grasping her meek and innocent demeanor and then her strength. Both did a fantastic job performing the roles of the secondary characters as well, including the most evil one. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and projected them into their performance, making you feel every single one. These talented voice artists are entertaining storytellers, and their narration enhances the story to another level. Thank you for this fantastic listen.