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Whispers In The Dark (Dark Lotus Trilogy) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray

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Whispers In The Dark (Dark Lotus Trilogy) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray
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Genre – Dark Romance
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I’m their wildest dream and worst fucking nightmare rolled into one.
Adrian
I lived a very disciplined life. One filled with rules and order.
Until I met her. Karma. Brynn. The woman I never knew I needed.
I broke my number one rule when it came to submissives. And now my life is spiraling out of my control. I wanted Brynn and now I have her. Only I can’t keep her. Because she doesn’t know who I really am. Or what I have done.
Brynn
I lived an average life. One filled with trials and challenges. Until I met Him. Erebus. Adrian. The man who helped me find myself. I wasn’t looking for anyone, or anything, when he entered my life. Somehow, he firmly entrenched himself there anyway. I wanted Adrian and now I have him. Only, he won’t let me in. But, I know who he really is and what he is capable of. The thing about secrets in the dark is that they always come to light. When our separate betrayals are revealed, will they destroy us both?

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Anise Storm is a USA Today Bestselling author of Contemporary and Dark Romance. A Southern transplant, Anise is married with children. She has a love of football, shoes, and tall, dark heroes. When not spending time with family or traveling, she can be found either curled up with a good book or writing. 

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Deadly Motives (The Vaccaro Empire Collection) by Anise Storm

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Deadly Motives (The Vaccaro Empire Collection) by Anise Storm
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Genre – Dark Romance
Page Count – 389
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Zeno
My sister was the brightest star in my life. Until she vanished without a trace.
A lead brings me to Nazario Vaccaro’s youngest daughter.
Posing as her bodyguard, I’m sworn to protect her.
Though all I want to do is break her.
To find out what happened to my sister, I must live a lie.
But being around Laurenza makes it harder to determine what’s true and what isn’t.
Laurenza
I’m invisible to those around me, nothing more than a liability to my family.
It’s why I’m not surprised they’d force a bodyguard on me.
I’m predisposed to hate Zeno, but the sparks between us can’t be ignored.
Despite doing my best to resist him, I fall victim to his seduction anyway.
Only, it’s not lust driving him but a deadly motive.
Because he’s labeled me a suspect. And in his mind, I’m guilty.
Motivation turns into a lustful obsession that threatens to destroy us both. When all truths are revealed, will they wash us of our supposed sins or are the planted seeds of doubt too strong to overcome?

~ AMAZON ~

Anise Storm is a USA Today Bestselling author of Contemporary and Dark Romance. A Southern transplant, Anise is married with children. She has a love of football, shoes, and tall, dark heroes. When not spending time with family or traveling, she can be found either curled up with a good book or writing. 

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Angela Shirley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

By day Adrian is the CEO of a major corporation but in his private life he likes it to be just that private, although he has secrets to his past and present, his BDSM world and club is a stable in his life. Although he doesn’t really love anyone, he develops a soft spot for Brynn and when she gets into trouble he tries and protects her the best way he can.

Brynn is trying to understand what happened to her sister, found dead in the San Francisco bay her investigations lead to Lotus a BDSM Club where her sister enjoyed the lifestyle but was this lifestyle attributed to her death. Once she infiltrates the club and sees inside the world can see shut off her feelings for Adrian and try to get to the bottom of her sister’s murder.

I love all of Anise Storm’s books and this is no different, the intrigue and twists makes this a must read story and you will fall in love with the main characters as everyone loves a flawed somewhat hottie. The book delves into the more sadistic side of BDSM and may have triggers for some people but the author writes with great care and only adds the details which enhances the story and the characters.

I loved the twists and turns and devoured the book in one sitting wishing it not to end but then looking forward to the next book within the series, the characters and story is well developed and flows along brilliantly which you would always expect from this author.

I can’t wait for the next book.

Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray

  • Shadows In The Dark is the first book in the Dark Lotus Trilogy and is a Contemporary Romance/ Dark Romance with plenty of drama, suspense, mystery, BDSM,secrets, lies and so much more. I’ve read several books by this author and each series/ Trilogy she writes is better than the last. I love how she pulls you into their world and makes you feel like you are apart of the story. The suspense had me on the edge of my seat turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. There’s plenty of hot steamy chemistry between these two. This is Brynn and Adrian’s story. She’s grieving the loss of her sister . She about to uncover some pretty deep and dark secrets her sibling was hiding from everyone. Adrian is a hot sexy man with his own demons. He can have any women he wants but is that enough . These two definitely have chemistry. I don’t want to give to much away. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author and series.

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Britney Humphreys

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Britney Humphreys

5 stars

This is the best book I’ve read with BDSM as a main part of the plot that actually rang kind of true. Of course, there are elements that are very unlikely in the real world BUT it did not make it seem like a BDSM relationship is inherently abusive, and I love that it shows that the submissive actually DOES have power in the relationship dynamic. I’ve read too many books that use BDSM as a way to make an abusive relationship seem normal and I take issue with that because it is not an accurate depiction of the lifestyle.

Adrian is chef’s kiss. I’d happily visit Lotus for him any time…and giving up control is not my favorite thing to do. I enjoyed the relationship arc between Adrian and Brynn, even though there are elements that made me think of 50 Shades (the ending for one). I’m also now very interested in Shibari-I need to do some research-kink unlocked. I’m excited to read more about them in the next book!

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 1 of a new series and it will leave you looking for more. Brynn lost her sister tragically and it seems she doesn’t know why are sister was in the area they found her body. She’s looking for answers and she finds a lot more the. She bargained for. She ends up taking Blair’s dog when she passes away and eventually moving into her place. Brynn was a quiet, friendly girl who got along with the 3 people who run the company she works for. One night she finds her sisters laptop and breaks into it by guessing her password and finds her sister had a secret life at lotus. She finds a secret chat page for doms and subs to connect. Not just anyone can join the chat page. Brynn finds a way to join and ends up talking to someone right away. This is just research to find the answers she’s looking for but one specific dom finds her right away and invites her to Lotus. She ends up meeting him and scening with him. Brynn and Adrian find something in the comfort of one another.

Adrian is a very successful man with particular tastes. He finds pleasure in causing pain to his subs. Brynn is new to the lifestyle and he decides to take her u see his wing. No one really knows who the real Adrian is….he has no friends, he lives by a strict schedule where he does the same things on the same nights, at the same time. Brynn doesn’t realize it but, Adrian actually knew her sister and knew her quite well.

Adrian has secrets….he sleepwalks! He finds himself sometimes miles away from his home with no idea how he got there or what he did while he was there. When certain things start to happen, he wonders if maybe he was the one to have committed the crimes?

This book will leave you dying to read the second book and curious to see what happens next. Definitely a great read with lots
Of heat, plenty of suspense and many questions. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Emmye Marihugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When they warn you there’s a cliffhanger THERE’S A FREAKING CLIFFHANGER. Not sure what I expected but it wasn’t that! All in all Shadows In The Dark is a very good book but if you are new to the BDSM world thus one would be a little shocking and you might want to choose something a bit lighter to start with. I was expecting something a little darker but overall I’m anything but disappointed. Very much so looking forward to the next one!!

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Ashley Lape

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adrian was a very wealthy CEO who had everything he needed. Money owned a great company and family across the globe that he didn’t need to see but could count on the relentless texts, calls, and emails. Since leaving Greece he had avoided going back. Too many memories he could relive just as vividly in California. Adrian also had Lotus, his adult space where he could be himself and relieve some of his stress. Brynn’s life was turned upside down. Her sister and best friend, Blair, was found dead in the San Francisco Bay. Needing to be close to her sister Brynn moves into Blair’s former condo. While cleaning her sister’s stuff, Brynn gains access to Blair’s laptop and discovers a shocking dark secret. Blair had a darker side; she was a submissive who found pleasure in pain. Brynn quickly learns the lifestyle, not only through her sister’s journals but through Olympus, Lotus’ online server. Brynn quickly connects with a Dom, Erebus69. Little do either of them know that they both share one common connection. Blair! The author never disappoints! I love everything that has been written so far! I can’t wait to read what comes next!

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Robin Rankin

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Book 1)

This is a book is hot, intense, dark with some mystery and suspense.

Brynn is grieving the loss of her older sister after she was found dead. She moves into her sister’s place and takes care of her sweet dog Lug Nut. As she settles into her new life and learning how to go on without her sister Blair she learns some things about her which intrigued and surprised her. No idea the can of worms she opened when logs into Olympus from Blair’s computer.

Adrain is an introvert who is Dom and very involved at Lotus. He is fascinated with Brynn from their first conversation. Something about her speaks to him and his BSDM Dom ways.

This is the first book of the trilogy and I cannot wait for the next two to be released. I need to know how this ends, and when it comes to books I have really enjoyed I have almost no patience while waiting for the next book.

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in this series which I enjoyed reading. I enjoyed how these two authors were able to pull me into the story from the start. Their creativity is such that the characters are creative, engaging and full of romance. I enjoyed how attention to details made the story realistic and come to life. This is a well written story about Adrian and Brynn. He fights his inner demons and she is about to find out the truth about her sister’s murder and herself. I enjoyed their characters and what they brought to the story. I enjoyed watching their growth as well as their attraction throughout. This is a fast paced, engaging story and hard to put down. It is one that you don’t want to miss. I can’t wait to pick up the next book in this series. I highly recommend this book.

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SHADOWS IN THE DARK BY Anise Storm and Taylor L. Ray

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This book starts off introducing Adrian as a very closed off person but throughout the book he gives little ted bits of himself and his past.  Throughout the book we get to know Brynn and how close she was with her sister and the life secret she never knew she had. With Brynn taking over her lease and electronics then finding her sister’s journals she falls down a rabbit hole that introduces her to Olympus and lotus. This book ends on a cliffhanger  so I can’t wait until January for the next book!!!

Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As soon as I saw a new book by this author, I instantly had to get it, without reading the description or any reviews. This is another fantastic start to a new series. I was pulled so easily into the characters and their lives. The connection between the two of them was completely undeniable.
I always love the feel of the books this author writes. They are always so dark and intense. She has such a strong writing style and it is evident throughout this entire story. I think this book has all the markings of a great new series and I am really excited to see what else is to come.

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Shadows in the Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L Ray – Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just WOW! I am so glad my family is old enough to look after themselves cause they sure had to while I was completely hooked on this book. I just could not put it down!! Brynn wants answers about her sisters death and while searching for them finds journals detailing her sisters lifestyle she kept hidden. She uses that info to slowly tip toe into the lifestyle to see if she can find out more to help her solve this mystery which in turn sees her more drawn to a particular Dom than she ever expected. Adrian is that Dom and he is filled with Demons!! I don’t want to say too much more because you really need to experience all the greatness of this book yourself. The Authors are just so damn talented. I need book 2 ASAP!!!!!!!!!!

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve read books by Anise Storm before although, I’ve never read anything by Taylor Ray, but I wouldn’t hesitate to do so again. I would definitely check your trigger warnings before beginning this book, but if it ticks all your boxes, pick it up. Shadows in the Dark was a quick, sizzling, mystery read that was full of spice, danger, and a secret BDSM club. Brynn and Adrian may be lost, haunted, and dark, but will they act on their chemistry, and can they come together emotionally, instead of detached and purely physically? I liked the book, but didn’t enjoy the cliffhanger at the end.

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. This genre is one of my favorites and I really enjoyed this book. I was pulled in right from the beginning and didn’t want to put it down until I was done. I really like Adrian and Brynn and I can’t wait to see where their story goes. You could feel their chemistry coming off the pages. I don’t want to give too much away but will highly suggest this be an adults only read. Wowza on some of the scenes. I can’t wait to read the next book in the trilogy. If you like BDSM with some darkness this will be perfect for you. 1-click and get started today.

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Caylene Newton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Shadow in The Dark is a dark romance book that has references to a decent amount of violence and explicit sexual references regarding the BDSM lifestyle along with talk of death. The book contains a lot of spice with a slow building romance.
Adrian, the CEO of benedict technologies by day and DOM by night who is looking for a new submissive to entertain himself with. Brynn an executive assistant to three men, one of which starts to become more persistent in pursuing her, leading her to start job hunting. Brynn soon discovers that her sister was found deceased and makes the decision to move into her sister’s condo. In this process of going through her sisters’ items, she learns that her sister had a secret life that she was not aware of. Brynn slowly starts to research and insert herself into this lifestyle in hopes that she will get invited to the secret club and find answers regarding her sister’s murder. However, the adventure starts to reveal things about her own self that she finds shocking.
As Brynn starts a new chapter in her life, the book leaves me to question how Brynn will proceed after finding out who her new boss is.

Be on the look out for “Whispers in The Dark” book 2 in the trilogy!

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Trilogy Book #3) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Forget the monsters hiding underneath your bed. You should fear the one cuffing your wrists to the headboard instead.

Shadows in the Dark is the first book in the Dark Lotus Trilogy by Anise Storm and Taylor L. Ray. It is a sizzling contemporary billionaire romance with BDSM and plenty of mystery, suspense, chemistry, red-hot sizzle, secrets, love/loss/grief, angst, Dom-sub dynamics, damaged MCs, and a complex storyline.
Brynn is grieving the loss of her sister and begins to uncover some deep, dark secrets her sibling was keeping. Adrian has his own demons to contend with that haunt his every waking moment. Add in the kinky club ‘Lotus’, plenty of sizzle, mystery, and tension- and the story takes an engrossing turn. But this is just the beginning of Brynn and Adrian’s story- as it’s all set to continue in ‘Whispers in the Dark’ (Book #2).
Happy Reading,

Thank you, Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Chelsea Pletcher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a suspenseful story! Anise Storm sweeps me off of my feet again! From the very beginning of the story, Anise had my attention (dark and mysterious male character and the death of Brynn’s sister). As the mystery unfolds and more details come to light, the reader is left with so many questions. The characters are amazing, show so much growth throughout, and the spice is great too. Can’t wait for the next story!

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Stephanie Runyon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adrian is a private man with a dark past. He is plagued with sleepwalking and not knowing what he has done. He often woke up several miles away from home or in different rooms, with no recollection of how he got there. Adrian has sadistic tendencies and enjoys being a dominant at Lotus, a BDSM club that requires a specific invitation. He rarely invited anyone more than once.
Brynn’s sister, Blair, was found in the San Francisco Bay. After she moves into Blair’s former condo, Brynn accesses Blair’s laptop and discovers a shocking secret. Blair had a darker side; she was a submissive who found pleasure in pain.

Brynn discovers her sister’s stash of journals inside a secret compartment in a wall. She researches the lifestyle in detail after meeting Erebus69. After following Erebus69’s verbal instructions, Brynn receives an invitation to Lotus. What she is unaware of is that Blair had been one of Erebus69’s submissives. However, Erebus69 doesn’t know that Brynn is the half-sister to Blair.

Brynn’s work environment has become uncomfortable because of Randall’s attempts to get her to go on a date with him. He is her boss, and she has always refused his invitations. After Brynn’s condo is broken into, the only item missing was a pair of panties that Erebus69 had sent her. When Adrian learns about the incident, he asks for her number and hires Barry to watch her. Adrian doesn’t have feelings of love for anyone, but he feels a strong attraction towards Brynn.

For a story full of suspense and a slow-burn romance, Shadows in the Dark is an exceptional book. A dark past mixed with the painful memories of a lost loved one plagues both sides of this story. Brynn never knew her sister’s affinity for being a masochist. Adrain’s guilty conscience for his twin sister’s death. The isolation of both characters puts them at risk of harm. If Adrian is possibly killing people in his sleep, Brynn is a prime victim. Their shared time on Olympus and trysts on Lotus bring the steam factor in a tasteful way. The emotions that the sexual acts are displayed, the primal desire for dominance driving both to trust the other. The intricate details lead the plot into unforeseen circumstances for both characters. The story sets a solid foundation for the trilogy, and the intense end left me anxious to read the sequel. This is definitely a 5-star book I recommend for mature adults who like to delve into the BDSM world, featuring two lost people meeting physically. Will they also connect on an emotional level?

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
*** There are trigger warnings that you need to be aware of before diving in.*****
OMG! This is my favourite book by these authors to date. So good. Shadows In The Dark is the first explosive book in the Dark Lotus series and a delicious tale by the talented duo Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray.
You will be drawn into the dark side of BDSM and club Lotus where there is plenty of sizzle, heat, pain, suffering and so much more. The story is mysterious, captivating and heartfelt and a quick and easy read. The deliciously hot and oh so sexy scenes jump off the pages. I was in need of a tall icy drink.
Adrian might be a CEO by day but underneath that suit he is a Dom(inant) man. A man that is haunted by demons. Demons that lurk in the shadows. He finds himself drawn to a beautiful woman, but he shouldn’t let her into his life. Unravelling this man’s secrets will be quite the journey.
Brynn’s life is turned upside down with her sister’s death. She soon discovers a life she knew nothing about as she looks for answers. Along the way she discovers more about herself and her needs and a man who is more than willing to show her the ropes.
With Billionaires, secret Societies, BDSM, desires, murder, danger, drama and intrigue it is everything you want in a book such as this.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow, I sure enjoyed this story. The suspense and dark romance were an absolute treat for this old woman. I enjoyed the flow of the story. The characters were great. I was sucked into this story right from the beginning. I loved that it ended on a cliffhanger. That means there is more to come…. I can’t wait.

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Shadows in the Dark is Book 1 of the Dark Lotus Trilogy…and wow if you love dark romance with sizzling BDSM like I do….I very highly recommend this story. Leaving it all on the table, this story of Adrian and Brynn, then tension, control, secrets, pleasure and pain….I love the connection that I have to the characters…and already cannot wait until the next book in the series to see what happens next.

The lingering darkness that shadows over Adrian and the demons he keeps within himself..he is
methodical in every aspect of his life, from work to play and keeps everyone at a distance. Brynn is
trying to figure out what happened to her sister, as she is notified of her murder, grieving, and trying to find the truth. As Brynn opens up detailed secrets that her sister had, she opens up a new world that she is now becoming part of…..and it starts with Adrian. As Adrian’s dominate side comes out more and is drawn to Brynn…..he is becomes more protective of her. Will Brynn find out any truths while trying to navigate this new submissive world with Adrian….

I highly recommend this read….totally dark and delicious indeed!!

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Ashley Sledge

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you like

-Billionaire Romance
-BDSM
-Secret Society
-Dual POV
-Serial Killer

Then this is the book for you!!!

This was so good, filled with lots of mystery and BDSM.
The authors did a phenomenal job describing the scene.
Adrian is definitely a mystery. Brynn is such a vibrant character.
I was intrigued from the very beginning and couldn’t put this down.

What starts out as Brynn trying to figure out what happened to her sister turns into so much more when she meets Adrian.

This is part of a trilogy so it does end on a cliffhanger and I absolutely cannot wait for book 2!

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Don’t be afraid of the shadows for it is where our demons come to play.
Adrian
CEO of Benedict Technologies and a Dominant at Lotus.
I possess everything a man could ever want.
I have money, power, and a myriad of women at my disposal.
Still, I find myself living a life of hell with no peace in sight.
Taunted by my own inner demons, I know I deserve the pain.
Because beneath the exterior I present to the world – I am a killer.
Brynn
In the blink of an eye, I went from a carefree single to a grieving sister.
Now, I’m grappling with the reality of my new normal.
I have a house, a dog, and a career as an administrative assistant.
I also have so many unanswered questions about my sister’s murder.
I’m just trying to get through each day while trying to find out the truth.
But in my search, I’ve discovered a truth about myself.
Forget the monsters hiding underneath your bed. You should fear the one cuffing your wrists to the headboard instead.

~ AMAZON ~

Anise Storm is a USA Today Bestselling author of Contemporary and Dark Romance. A Southern transplant, Anise is married with children. She has a love of football, shoes, and tall, dark heroes. When not spending time with family or traveling, she can be found either curled up with a good book or writing. 

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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Series) by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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Shadows in the Dark (Dark Lotus #1)Shadows in the Dark by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

50 shades of grey has some major competition with this one! I did not want to put this book down and I cannot wait for Book number 2! When Brynn finds out that her older sister was murdered and tossed in the river she sets out to find who did it. Following in her sisters footsteps she meets Adrian who is tall, dark an mysterious. Their connection is off the charts and Brynn finds a side of her sister and herself she never knew. But will she end up like her sister?

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Forbiddenly Yours(Titans of Chicago)by Anise Storm- Review by Heather Knalls

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago #2)Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Callum is one of the Titans of Chicago and he has spent the last few weeks in Marbella Costa Rica savoring the beauty before going back to work as a second year professor. While there he meets Nicole at a retreat and they have fun the last few days in Costa Rica thinking they will never see each other again. Nicole turns out to be a Titan in California but has decided to move to Chicago to finish out college and then hopefully take over a managers position at one of her uncle’s properties. She feels Chicago will be better for her as it’s a fresh start and no one knows who she is. However she is worried about her mother due to her illness and she’s gradually getting worse. Will the two run into each other at the college, will things become more between them?

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review Lucy Machard

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago #2)Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book! I think Cal might be my favorite MMC that Anise has written this far. Her books never seem to miss! These books are stand alone books, and not required to read in a series, however I do recommend reading all of them since they tie together. They also tie together with the Titan of Manhattan series! Can’t wait for book three!!

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Jess Engel

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago #2)Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author delivers again! This has all you come to expect from this author and this series: ALL the steam, some suspense, and great characters. I couldn’t put this one down and read it it nearly one sitting. This is an engaging story that follows Nicole and Callum. Callum a Titan and Nicole the daughter and sister of a Titan (ahem not to mention the student of Callum) find themselves in the middle of a forbidden romance—but with danger lurking around the corner can Nicole trust in Callum?

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Robin Rankin

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago #2)Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Book 2)

Callum is one of the Chicago Titans, he is one of the elite of the elite and gets what he wants when he wants it.

Nicole is the sister, daughter and niece of Titans from LA and NYC, she knows exactly what to expect from the Titans. Even being aware she wasn’t ready for Callum and her feelings.

Callum and Nicole’s story lacked nothing. From the moment they met while on vacation the sparks fly, and had an incredibly hot night with no inhibitions since it was a vacation fling. But after running into one another in the one place neither of them expected they would have to fight their attraction.

Each of these books is a standalone, but I find books like this you need to know the history and other characters and I think it gives you a better understanding of everyone and their personalities.

I have been obsessed with the Titans since I read met the guys in New York and hope the mention of the LA Titans means there will be another spinoff series.

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Shannen Kern

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Forbiddenly Yours (Titans of Chicago #2)Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the first book in this series, so there was no doubt in my mind that I would be snagging a copy of this as soon as it came out! This is the second book in the Titans of Chicago series and what an incredible installment it is. This author has quickly become one of my favorites for their ability to craft such a captivating story from the very beginning. I knew I wasn’t going to be able to find a stopping point anywhere, so I turned my phone on silent, found a comfy spot, and dove right in. This author creates such well-developed characters that you feel completely invested in from the get-go. Nicole and Callum are impossible to not root for! Their chemistry melts off the pages and the Costa Rica getaway was absolutely perfect. Callum may be a Titan, but will he get what he truly wants this time? If you love a steamy forbidden romance with electric chemistry, an engaging plot, and high-stakes drama, this will be the perfect book for you! I am ecstatic to see what is next for this series.

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