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Sell your body or your mind?

When forced to make an impossible choice, would you sacrifice your pride or your morals?

I’m Amorette Monet Black, and I was abducted. Funny thing, I have a choice. One that most women don’t get. I could stay here and be forced to share my body...

Or, I could let four questionable men take me away. Only there’s a price. It doesn't matter how much time I don't have, the choice is slipping through my fingers.

Victim or accomplice?

I know the choice I need to make, but will I be able to live with myself?

371 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 20, 2022

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Blake Blessing

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Profile Image for ❥ KAT ❥ Kitty Kats Crazy About Books.
2,322 reviews9,244 followers
January 5, 2023
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🅰🅳🅳🅸🅲🆃: Is the first full length romance book in the 'Bastard Brothers of Carnage' series by new to me author Blake Blesing. Spoken in various POV's. Ends in cliffy.

Of course I didn't buy it because of the cover 🤷‍♀️Says no one ever! 👅

This started off strong, which grabbed my attention straight away, making me love the dark captive elements to this storyline. A place I wanted to stay in a wee bit longer.

Amorette is an attorney who fights for the underdog, when she wakes up battered and bruised, naked on a cold metal floor surrounded by many other woman in the same state she's ridden with guilt because she knows she can't save them all. These men got more than what they bargained for when it came to her. She will fight tooth and nail to not only protect herself but her other cell mates.

As luck would have it, Lafe was visiting on a day when she stood out amongst the docile woman as she kicked and spat at her abductors. He was drawn to her because of the fire he could see in her soul.

Some will struggle during this point, others depending on triggers and dark levels will crave a wee bit more.

Luckily or not so lucky depending on how you look at it, he takes her from one situation to another where she's under lock and key with his brothers, Grey, Parker & Andre. She has two choices, either she can get taken back to her abductor or she can work for them.

Then it ebbed off, moving at a much slower pace, which if I’m being honest I was in two minds if I wanted to carry on or not. The cover is deceiving, yes it's Lafe he's becoming addicted to the product they sell, so I expected the story would focus more on his character, but that's not the case, even though he saved her, we don't really get much else from him, yes they have a connection, but it doesn't progress any further than that, as it does with one of his brothers.

Then as we raced towards that ending at that cliffy (yes there is a cliffy) it did pick up in pace again and had me sitting on the edge of my seat and I truly hope the next books are better.

                  
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191 reviews192 followers
February 11, 2024
Read 20% and I was so bored. The FMC was going through a horrible experience, and I felt nothing for her. I think what was meant to be a love interest called her bitch in his head multiple times and it was such a turnoff.

I'm easy to please, but this pleased in zero departments.
Profile Image for Charlotte.
3,214 reviews45 followers
December 23, 2022
Be warned that some of the content in this book might upset some folks. It is dark in places and people trafficking is a factor in it too.

Amorette (FMC) gets caught up in this dark underworld when shes kidnapped and dropped in a place where women are used and abused by ruthless men. Amorette is a strong-willed woman who wont settle and give up the fight in this situation. Only for the epitome of anti-heroes brothers - Lafe, Grey, Parker & Andre to drag her into their world for her safety but theyre anything but safe. Saying that they are all smoking hot though even if they are a little bit damaged by their circumstances. Their twistedly great dynamic made for a cracking read and one hell of a cliffhanger ending too. I cant wait for the next book
Profile Image for mia.
554 reviews260 followers
December 29, 2022
(Thank you Peachy Keen and the author Blake Blessing for the eARC in exchange for a spoiler free review)

Please check trigger warnings before reading.

Reverse harem with captive trope? Sign me up. As with any other RH book, each person in the harem had their own personality and their own troubles. One aspect I liked was that this book kept me curious, I had to keep reading on to know what happens next. It captured my attention quite well. The dark themes of this book added to the suspense and I thought it was written quite well. There were instances of frustration towards the MMCs in the book which made their character development a little lacking as compared to the FMC but I do think this would get better in the next book.

This book was a good start to the series!
Profile Image for Kali Dempsey.
1,077 reviews20 followers
December 19, 2022
5/5 ⭐
3/5 🌶️

I found Blake through Heather Long, deciding to give her a try when I saw Addict up for ARC and I'm so happy I did. Addict was, well, addicting. I devoured it this weekend, reading every chance I got and I absolutely loved it. It has a really fascinating storyline; I particularly love the idea of a very moralistic woman finding love with four morally grey men and that she devoted her life to rescuing victims of abuse only to become a victim herself.

I really loved Amorette. She is so incredibly strong and smart, she exudes confidence and isn't afraid to put her life on the line to help other's who are helpless. From the moment Lafe saw her he knew she was a spitfire and that he needed to save her; she was kicking her way to an untimely death to help save the other women she was locked up with. I can't decide if I love her relationship with Parker or Grey the most, both for different reasons, but I love both sides of her with those men. I can't wait for Andre to warm up a little too, I always have a soft spot for that why choose MMC that swears he wants nothing to do with the FMC and is the last to join in on the fun.

That cliffhanger was something else. I am absolutely waiting on bated breath to find out what happens next and to see what the endgame is with Vincente. I'm totally hooked and will be diving into Cardinal Sins asap to see where we first meet Parker. I love that these and 82nd Street Vandals are all in the same world.
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141 reviews3 followers
December 22, 2022
I read this over 2 days, but it really felt like a week. Read those trigger warnings. This is a dark and heavy read. I went in blind with an ARC copy and I am so grateful for the opportunity! This was something completely out of left field for me. I love the FMC amd her fighting spirit. No matter what bad happened, she continued to fight. I loved that Lafe stepped up to help her first, but I wish there had been help for him other than his brothers helping him ride out the highs from the drugs. I'm sure things will work out later in the series, but his drug use just seemed so ignored when it sounded pretty serious. I'm looking forward to book 2 amd to see who that last new character is!!
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113 reviews39 followers
December 20, 2022
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"There were no great love stories. More like horror endings."

Overall Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 4/5

Spice Rating: 5/10
Characters: 7.5/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
Writing: 8.5/10
Plot: 8/10
Intrigue: 8/10
Logic: 7/10
Enjoyment: 8/10

Hero: Lafe, Grey, Parker, Andre
Heroine: Amorette

Cliff-hanger: Yes
Triggers: Sexual Abuse, Kidnapping, Violence, Murder.

Pages: 371
Style: Contemporary, Enemies to Lovers, Dark, Twisted, Suspense, Reverse Harem, Mafia.

This read had me intrigued right from the get-go! This was my first book by Blake, and I was impressed.

This was a dark read that had one strong as-hell FMC who was dealt some pretty tough cards but did her best to try to navigate her new world, four very yummy and morally grey MCs who I can't wait to uncover more on, and a great storyline with plenty of drama yet to come.

Thank you Blake for a great read, this was a great taster for this new world, and I absolutely can't wait for the next book.

"This life was going to break her."

*all edits are mine - pictures are not

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December 18, 2022


In need of a dark RH romance that will pull you in from the prologue? Look no further. Addict it is.

This book was, like the title, addictive. Its focus is Amorette, a young lawyer, with a promising career in defending victims of abusive relationships. Her life takes a turn for the worse when she becomes a sex trafficking victim. Even trapped in a situation, that she knows she might not come out of, she keeps her fighting spirit. That instantly gets the attention of Lafe, that offers her a deal: stay where she is or work for him and his brothers.

The story is gripping, we get to see Amorette trying to navigate around her moral compass, to survive in the world where she gets unwillingly trapped but also around her feelings for the four morally gray men, which intrigue her more than she wants to admit.

And the men are so far enigmatic, but we do see that each has a fractured soul and a dark past that I can not wait to discover.

The book ends on a surprising note, which makes me very anxious about the second book of this series, Convict.


I received an ARC for my honest opinion.
Profile Image for Emily.
271 reviews20 followers
December 27, 2022
4 ⭐
2🌶

This is a dark, mafia, why-choose romance that starts off with kidnapping, sex trafficking, and non-con. Please read the trigger warnings before proceeding.

Amorette is an attorney, out to save victimized women from powerful men, when she is human trafficked, put in the agonizing position of becoming a victim herself, and plagued with guilt over her inability to save everyone.
She is then very luckily saved by a man, Lafe, who works within the evil empire that runs the Gallery, where Amorette has found herself. Once taken to the compound where Lafe and his 3 brothers, Grey, Parker, and Andre reside and run parts of their father's evil empire, Amorette finds herself stuck in an inconceivable life. One where she has to be an accomplice to villainy or end her life. There is no going home.

Amorette is such a strong character, and I would really love to see her come into her own in this crime world, I’m sure with her taking down the human trafficking. I am intrigued by the men, and I can see them becoming stronger as a family. The cliffy was good, and I'm hooked for book 2!

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237 reviews5 followers
December 20, 2022
This book took me on a rollercoaster!! From the very beginning I did not know how everything would play out! This book has such delicious darkness and I am not even sure how I can love all of these characters yet! But I do! Each character is so amazingly flawed and morally Grey ( ;). If you like them damaged this is the series for you!!
Our main girl Amorette is fierce and strong but also has her weak points! I love how the story unfolded and how each character was presented! Lafe, Grey, Parker and Andre have their work cut out of them! I loved how there is room for each character to grow and deal with their issues in future books! That cliffhanger!! I need to know what happens RIGHT NOW!!
Warning this is a slow burn and not all relationships between the main characters are created equal! LOL in my opinion a lot of changes need to happen before I can be on board with all of the men!!
Go read this now for suspense, darkness, secrets, a little Stockholm sydrome and bloodshed of course!!
5/5 plot
3/5 spice (I anticipate there will be great scenes in our future!!!)

**I received an arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Profile Image for Mandi Miller.
198 reviews4 followers
March 26, 2024
Moral lines

The trigger warnings are super important to pay attention to!
Amorette is a strong female lead, even after being kidnapped into human trafficking and being saved but not freed.
I enjoyed the start of this new series, even when I have some issue with each of the characters. They each have flaws, but there’s something about each that draws you in also, even if you may be a little resistant.
This is slow burn, and worth it so far!
With Amorette’s introduction into the life in the cartel, we see her transition from a brutal black/white, absolutely no gray, thinker to her beginning to understand there are different shades of gray in life, and this life has more than she would have ever expected. The cliffhanger was pretty ruthless, so I’m definitely going to have a little anxiety until Convict.
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205 reviews34 followers
December 24, 2022
I enjoyed the premise of this book, I was excited to dive in.
Amorette is taken. She wakes up in a room full of cages of women, ready to be trained and sold. I really enjoyed Amorettes personality and strength, especially given her career. I loved that she fought, she’s definitely a force to be reckoned with.

Without giving too much of the story away there are 4 brothers. Andre, Parker, Grey and
Lafe. All a complete clash of personalities and they don’t like each other very much, but they stick together. Grey is my absolute favourite 😍

Some things I found confusing were the name of the book and with what happens at the beginning all point to the fact it’s Lafes story. But that wasn’t the case, I found it was more centred around Grey which I did enjoy. I also felt like not much happened in the way of the actual plot, some bits weren’t needed.
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159 reviews11 followers
December 27, 2022
This was an interesting new start to an RH series. I’ll be honest, I was truly not sure if I would like it in the first 10% with the context. (Please do your own research and check the TW. This book is HEAVY in them.) The scenes in the beginning were rough for me to read but ended up being handled and dealt with. The FMC is one tough woman and I love her strength.

I really liked parts of this and some of the men in it. There where times I felt very frustrated by the guys behavior but I thought the FMC was a badass. As the story progressed I felt it got better and better overall but I wanted more for the men. I believe each book is going to have a bit heavier focus on one of the brothers but overall I’m hoping for more character development there! I’m excited for book 2
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874 reviews16 followers
January 8, 2023
I loved this dark reverse harem, and I have no triggers that I’ve found yet, but this pushed my limits. The Gallery is a very disturbing place, but is exactly what I picture when thinking of human trafficking. I love the dark, realistic & uncomfortable vision this creates in my mind because it keeps me leery of what’s coming next and on my toes.

Lafe, Andre, Parker, and Grey are brothers with a messed up past and even more messed up family. As Amorette gets to know these men she’s surrounded by, she realizes not everything is at it seems. That ending had me cursing it wasn’t over yet, but I’ll be waiting for the next book to see how things go after that shocking ending! Job well done to the author!
Profile Image for Felicia.
1,794 reviews91 followers
December 16, 2022
Addict by Blake Blessing is a dark romance. This is the first book in the Bastard Brothers of Carnage series.

Blake did a great job pulling me in from the chapter. I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed getting Amorette, Lafe, Andre, Grey, and Parker's points of view throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

The book ended on a great cliffhanger that left me begging for more. I can't wait for the next book in the series Convict to be released on March 21, 2023.

I would recommend this book if you like dark romances, mafia romances, or enemies to lover's romances.
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29 reviews1 follower
December 28, 2022
Once I started reading this one I was hooked. It was fast paced and action packed. It was light on the spice, but the tension between Amorette and the brothers *chef's kiss*. With the title being Addict, I would have liked to see more of Lafe, but let's be real Grey would probably still be my favorite brother anyway. Be sure to check the trigger warnings, if that is something you need. The beginning especially can be very heavy.

Thank you so much to Blake and her team for providing me with an ARC to review.
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359 reviews58 followers
December 20, 2022
Psycho's, Oh-gasms, Head Strong FMC? Yes this book has check marked ALOT!! I absolutely adore the FMC and her personality. I loved that the brothers are cut from the same clothes, but so different. && Do not get me started on that cliffhanger... Because WHAAAAT?!?! lol. This was a great 1st book to the series.
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596 reviews2 followers
October 3, 2023
Amorette and the brothers (Lafe, Grey, Parker, Andre). I'm really liking this series. Book 1 we have Amorette being kidnapped and taken to S America and entering the sex trade. She's a fighter and has a savior complex. She'll save other girls by throwing herself in the mix instead. Every chance she gets (even after being raped and beaten) she fights her captors.

Then we meet Lafe. He sees Amorette and her fight and there was something about her. He ends up taking her from the "Gallery" and takes her to his brothers' compound. He saves her. She tries escaping the compound when Lafe gives her the options to either: work for the brothers, go back to the Gallery or commit suicide.

As the book proceeds we slowly meet the brothers:
Lafe is an addict with a ton of mental baggage. He runs the drug side of the business and samples.
Grey is a fighter. Literal fighter. He runs the underground fighting ring.
Parker is a thief. Works mainly with art. He is a wild card.
Andre is the leader trying to keep his brothers (half-brothers actually). He works with informants, FBI (getting rid of problem people by turning them in), an in general making connections and getting favors.

Amorette tries escaping the brothers a few times and finally gives in. She slowly starts getting feels for the brothers. She hooks up with Grey for most of this most. Parker has thrown around the whole "sharing" her so that all the brothers are invested in her personally to ensure she stays safe.

This book ends on a cliffhanger...Grey is set to fight a guy that is known to fight to the death. Even though Grey is the best fighter this guy would be #2. Vicente ups the ante and says weapons will be allowed during the fight. Grey is drugged during the fight and his brothers jump in to prevent their brother from being killed. They are distracted and Vicente kidnaps Amorette.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Alayna Kipp.
34 reviews3 followers
March 23, 2024
This book took me a little longer than normal to hook me but I’m so glad I stuck with it! It left off on such a cliffhanger I have no choice but to keep reading! I highly recommend this series! It is dark so be sure to check trigger warnings before diving in!

The characters in this book are so diverse and interesting they just suck you right in. The brothers are each different in their own way and I love seeing all their personalities. Amorette is strong and badass, she’s one of the best FMC characters I’ve ever read! I cannot wait to read the rest of this series!!
Profile Image for Katarina.
52 reviews
February 10, 2024
5/5
This definitely trampled dangerously close to my triggers but was glad I made it through! It was really good, loved all the characters, and the story progression.
The only thing I would've changed is the overlap in stories between POVs. I personally don't think it added much to the story but I see why it was done.
February 12, 2023
I'm usually not a fan of the slow burn but the story is so good you barely miss the heat. I'm looking forward to the next book. Beware if you have triggers especially with abuse and non con.
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637 reviews20 followers
February 5, 2023
Love

I loved this book so much. Amorette is kidnapped but she definitely does not go quietly. She fights every step of the way. Then Lafe shows up, “rescues” her and she still fights lol this is a dark romance so please check the trigger warnings before starting. That cliffhanger was brutal. I can’t wait for the next book
Profile Image for Tamarra Lynch.
603 reviews5 followers
December 27, 2022
I received an ARC for an honest review

This book comes with a trigger warning, please head the authors forward

Amorette has everything going for her, until she finds herself in a situation out of her control, when she discovers what is going on around her, she uses what strength she has, determined to fight with every fibre of her being and not be a victim of circumstance.

A stranger takes a shining to her, she doesn’t know what to make of the situation that she’s in, well guarded, not knowing who to trust, she finds herself in an unfamiliar place and meets Grey, Parker and Andre, but it is Lafe that has a lot of explaining to do.

Because Amorette was never meant to part of their lives or their world, a complication they never saw coming.

Amorette fights for her freedom, but she is fighting a loosing battle, she will not accept defeat, but being told that this is her new life, given choices with no way out, she is determined to find an out but at what cost.

Grey, Parker, Andre and Lafe lead complex lives, entwined in a life where there is no escape, darkness surrounding them, under the iron fist of their father, they have no choice but to fall in line, or suffer the consequences.

Amorette begins to wedge her way into there lives, allowing herself to see who they all are singular and together. They have a unique dynamic, a bond forged so tight nothing could tear it apart.

When Amorette gets to chance to get away, she makes a grave mistake, that force’s Grey’s hand, a side she didn’t know he had. And she now comes to the realisation that this life, she will never be free of, for she is a liability, and a risk they do not want to deal with.

She has a skill set, one they want to put to use, for there own intentions, but her stipulations are clear that she will not be doing anything that will compromise her morales and ethics.

However she’s given a test, unbeknownst to her that it is a ploy to bind her to them, that she makes a decision, that not only saves the life of Grey, but inexplicably changes the course of her life.

But her presence has sparked interest from trusted people with in there circle, putting them on edge, for Amorette has now accepted her fate, and entwined herself in there lives, now making sense of the world in which she lives.

And in one night, it all changes, Amorette is taken, and ear is declared.

This story is told from multiple POV, we get to see Amorette, Andre, Parker, Grey and Lafe navigate the treacherous paths walk, what shapes these characters, giving readers insight to who they are flaws and all, that they are in fact humans who feel but handle what has happened to them differently.

This book has it all the slow burn romance, possessive dominant alpha males, a feisty heroine, revenge, vengeance, violence, defiance, manipulation, adrenaline seeking suspense, jealousy, twists, truths, and betrayal.

And the way Grey and Amorette came together, the tension was palpable, that bedroom scene was blazing hot, downright dirty and physical, it had all the pleasure and passion one would expect, for they both give and take from the other, what they need, for her mere presence is causing discord between the brother’s , enticing feelings inside them, that they are having a hard time making sense of, and I very much look forward to seeing where they all end up next!
398 reviews1 follower
January 15, 2023
spicy brother RH

This is book one on what is expected to be a 5 book series. It definitely has some darker elements as well. Plus, the ending is NOT who I expected to cause problems. Amorette is a freshly graduated practicing lawyer plucked out from her life and dropped into the middle of Cartel activity.

Stuck with the option of a life drugged in a cage or a golden cage, it’s hard to decide. Pride or morals. Regardless the like she knew is long gone when she is abducted not once, not twice but three times. Kinda of a Stockholm type situation, but not fully.

Stuck living and working for the cartel, the four brothers seem to have taken to Amorette because of the strength and intelligence she shows. This book is an RH, yet we only get her truly being with Grey. I do find it funny that Lafe is the one who brought here there, yet the psycho brother gets the girl. Newsflash, books are better when the psycho gets the girl!!! It just hits different and I love it!

However, I will say, while irritated with Andre and Parker for their plan, I definitely can’t wait to see how they open up for Amorette more! I absolutely Amorette’s strength and her passion to fight for the women abused. I’m hoping it comes in handy and she and her men take down the s€x tr@fficking Ring by the end of the series.

⚠️ murd€r, ass@ult, abu$e, s€x tr@fficking and non/dub-con ⚠️
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394 reviews29 followers
December 20, 2022
1st person/multiple pov
Spice: 3/5

**Due to the nature of this book, I am highly suggesting you check the TW now. No point in waiting cause it has some heavy triggers.

I've read a few dark romance books that involved s3x trafficking before, so even though it was still uncomfortable to read the first part of this one, I could get through it. The things this woman goes through once she is abducted are not skirted around by any means. You are right there with her for all of it so keep that in mind even if you read through the TW. This girl is a fighter though and no matter what she never backs down and is determined to give these evil men h3ll every step of the way.

This is what initially captures the attention of Lafe when he's visiting the "Gallery" to handle an "errand". Usually ignoring the horrible things that go inside the place in order to keep his rage over their operations in check, his focus suddenly shifts to Amorette. Watching her fight as she's dragged away to a room that holds nothing but pure evil behind its door stirs something in him. Unable to get her off his mind he makes a decision to make her an offer no one else gets. Stay at the "Gallery" and lose herself to the life of a victim or stay with him and his three brothers as they bring her into their business. Either way, she can never return to the life she was taken from and her new life will change her in ways she never imagined. It's up to her to choose which path she can live with.

Amorette is just trying to survive in an impossible situation and has no idea who to trust. As the days turn into weeks she begins to see that there is more to these four brothers than she initially thought. She is shown that the world is not as cut and dry as she would like for it to be. There is a battle between her will to survive and her strong moral compass. This woman goes through so many emotions and is constantly on high alert as she tries to navigate the unbelievable situation she has found herself in. But I have to say the way the guys handle her a lot of the time is the opposite of what I was expecting and I kind of loved it. Granted they have their over-the-top psycho moments of course (which I totally love haha) but overall they are sweeter and more patient with her than men in their world usually are.

The plot had some mystery and enough suspense to keep the story flowing without taking away from the relationships that were developing between all of the characters. The writing was easy to follow and nicely done. There were a few instances where the wording the FMC used had me cringing as it came off insensitive to me and brought me out of the story a little. It was only in the first part of the book thankfully so once I got farther in and past that I started to enjoy it a lot more.
Sometimes these stories tend to get bogged down by a lot of smut but that wasn't the case here. The tension ebbed and flowed and when you got those spicy moments they were steamy without being overdone. I will say that so far Grey is my absolute favorite of the brothers and I would gladly snatch him out of the pages if I could lol!

There is a cliffhanger as this is the first book in a series and it is a good one! I sort of knew something along those lines was going to happen but the way it happened and the little info bomb dropped at the last minute was an absolute shock factor. I really didn't see that curveball coming my way but it is going to give the next book even more drama and I am here for it.
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1,260 reviews125 followers
January 27, 2023
What did I buy and read?
I will not continue..

I am not a RH seeker it lover, but this wasn't even RH, I get it it's just book 1. However I will not continue this to see more..
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312 reviews20 followers
December 19, 2022
4.5 ⭐️ 2.5 🌶️

I hated that she didn’t care enough about her own life to shut the hell up and follow directions. Mostly, I hated her because, in just a few seconds, I could tell she was everything I wasn’t. -Lafe

As soon as I’d set eyes on her, my heart had started pounding in my throat, and I saw our lives flash before my eyes. Bottomline, she was a threat that needed to go. -Andre

When she wasn’t hiding it, she was full of fire, and I wanted to warm myself under her ferocious nature. -Grey

“Little Love, what are you doing out of your birdcage? I didn’t realize you were ready to face the world again.” -Parker

“You’re not allowed to die. Not after you forced me to accept this fucking life.” -Amorette

This was a fantastic start to a new series. Amorette very much sees the world in black and white. When she finds herself in the hands of sex traffickers she learns what true evil looks like. When she is rescued and given the choice to either return to the sex traffickers or work for the brothers, she is in a serious moral dilemma. The brothers also work for the cartel. While they are not involved in sex trafficking, they are not stopping it. Amorette clearly sees them as much different than her previous captures, but she’s having trouble with this gray area. Is participating condoning what they do? Can she really give up on getting back to her life?

The brothers are very interesting and unique characters. Lafe, Amorette’s original rescuer, seems to struggle the most with what they are forced to do for the cartel and battles with addiction. His relationship with Amorette is an interesting one as he seems to feel guilt for bringing her into their lives and risking his brothers and guilt for not saving all of the women like her. Grey develops an instant connection with Amorette and seems to want to protect her but also open her eyes to the reality of the world they live in. He has a passion for fighting and pain. Parker seems like an almost sociopath with a clear soft spot for his brothers and Amorette. He likes to pull strings behind the scenes and watch things unfold. Andre is the only one who would have definitely gotten rid of Amorette given the opportunity. They haven’t yet bonded, but he can see his brothers have and unless she poses a direct threat to their lives, he’ll protect her too. Andre likes control and organization, and his focus in life is to keep his brother’s alive and off their father’s radar as much as possible.

So far Amorette has progressed into a physical relationship with only Grey, but I am definitely looking forward to things heating up some more! We were left on one hell of a cliffy, but the good news is that this series is set for a fast release with only 3 or so months between books.

Please check out the TW before diving in as this does begin with sex trafficking and there are some tough scenes in the beginning.
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503 reviews
February 18, 2023
Right or wrong shades of grey

Amorette - a junior lawyer was kidnapped and taken to the Gallery for Human trafficking. She has choices to make and has to learn to live between the lines of right and wrong to survive. To be a victim or an accomplice is the choice she is given. Lafe, Andre, Grey and Parker are enforcers for the Institution that Amorette will be apart of if she chooses to be accomplice with. It not all as it seems.

Addict by Blake Blessing is a RH slow burn told in dual POV ending on a cliffhanger. Blake did an amazing job with bringing the characters to life and giving them depth. Can’t wait for the next book!! 🖤
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