Title: Cruel Memories
Author: Darcy Abriel
Publisher: Amber Heat
Publisher URL: http://www.amberquill.com/AmberHeat/
ISBN: 978-1-60272-501-0
Genre: Gothic/Contemporary/Het
Rating: 3 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Satyr Vael
Devon Masters is struggling with demons no man should ever have. His half-brother, Gavin Killian, is dead after a lifetime of evil and cruelty. Ten years ago, Gavin raped their step-sister, Haley. Now Haley's back to prove to Devon, who married her to keep her safe, that she's a woman and she needs Devon in her life for good. But can Devon let go of the past long enough to give them a chance?
Cruel Memories is dark and brooding, just like the hero, Devon Masters. He's a man haunted by a past full of heartbreak and sheer evil at the hands of his half-brother. Yet he can't ignore the love he feels for Haley.
Haley is grown now, and she's moved beyond the attack that scarred her so deeply. She needs Devon and is strong enough to make him see it.
The love between them is strong, and the love scenes are perfectly suited to the overall tone of the story. There's a darkness that permeates the book and it lends itself to the story very well. My only complaint is that I feel it could've been a bit longer. There's a lot of history that is somewhat skimmed over, and I think there's much more to tell. That being said, I'm becoming quite a fan of Darcy Abriel's and can't wait to read her next book.
Author: Darcy Abriel
Publisher: Amber Heat
Publisher URL: http://www.amberquill.com/AmberHeat/
ISBN: 978-1-60272-501-0
Genre: Gothic/Contemporary/Het
Rating: 3 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Satyr Vael
Devon Masters is struggling with demons no man should ever have. His half-brother, Gavin Killian, is dead after a lifetime of evil and cruelty. Ten years ago, Gavin raped their step-sister, Haley. Now Haley's back to prove to Devon, who married her to keep her safe, that she's a woman and she needs Devon in her life for good. But can Devon let go of the past long enough to give them a chance?
Cruel Memories is dark and brooding, just like the hero, Devon Masters. He's a man haunted by a past full of heartbreak and sheer evil at the hands of his half-brother. Yet he can't ignore the love he feels for Haley.
Haley is grown now, and she's moved beyond the attack that scarred her so deeply. She needs Devon and is strong enough to make him see it.
The love between them is strong, and the love scenes are perfectly suited to the overall tone of the story. There's a darkness that permeates the book and it lends itself to the story very well. My only complaint is that I feel it could've been a bit longer. There's a lot of history that is somewhat skimmed over, and I think there's much more to tell. That being said, I'm becoming quite a fan of Darcy Abriel's and can't wait to read her next book.
