The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink. I loved this book but let me warn you it can have triggers in it. Its about domestic violence and abuse so be aware. Its the story of Gianna (Gia) who is from the outside living the perfect life but from the inside its a living nightmare. Derek is the perfect guy and he knows Gia has been thru hell and back but actually had no idea what exactly she has been thru. He knows she’s been thru a lot but he still wants to get to know her and wants her in his life. He wants to take away all her pain and make it right. Ethan is Gia’s husband a police officer who you would think would keep her safe but in reality he is everything but safe. When Gia run’s she feels like she might be finally free but will her past catch up with her and ruin the new life she’s made? This was my first read by Dakota Willink but it will not be my last!
What a read!! From beginning to end I was completely gripped by the story – I am so glad I found this to read. The main characters were just great to read bout – Giana –what an amazing person, her pure determination and strength considering her past just amazed me – she was so determined to start over and try and forget what she endured. In Derek I just knew she had found the perfect person to try and help her with her new life – his patience was so endearing at times. I was definitely rooting for them the whole way through. There were some great twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat at times. I cannot recommend this book enough – possibly one of my favourite reads of 2020!! I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future.
The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink was a great 5 star read. I was pulled right in by this story and couldn’t put it down.
Gianna was working as a bartender when she met her husband. He came to her rescue when a patron was getting a little handsy. Little did she know how her world would shift after meeting him.
We jump ahead to their wedding day, this is when she gets the first glimpse at a different side to her husband after he finds her talking to Derek, a man she had just met. We jump ahead a few more years and things have taken a serious turn that has left her world in shambles and she is living in fear. He has control of everything and my heart broke for her and what she was going through.
With a huge twist she finally finds her chance to get away and she runs. And fate steps in and puts her in the same apartment building as the man she met on her wedding night. When he sees her he can’t believe his eyes, he can see something in her eyes that concerns him. Derek has an immediate need to protect her.
Has Gianna finally gotten away? Will she be able to find a HEA with Derek?
Overall this was a great read. I will warn you that there are some very extreme scenes that could cause triggers for some. I was in tears reading some of them. The author does a great job with her writing, she pulls you right in. I look forward to reading more from her. 1-click and get started today on this great thrilling read.
First off this is my first book by this author and I have no idea where they’ve been hiding from me but will now be adding to my list to read. Second please heed the warning as this does have domestic abuse and may be a limit for some. This was a well written book and kept me on the edge with each page I turned. Gia is so strong and definitely a fighter not just a survivor. I am really not one to detail a book out but this is a great read and I highly recommend.
I was insanely excited to read this book after overlooking the synopsis. I knew from the get-go that this story had trigger subjects and wasn’t for everyone, but I underestimated just how triggering it would be. From the very beginning of this story, I was able to predict to a certain degree what was going to happen, and it terrified me but also made me want to continue. There were several points in the story where I was wiping tears, and other parts where I was yelling out loud. As described in the synopsis It is not for everyone. This story is extremely well written, and I couldn’t put it down. Gianna is a very likable and respectable character, and she’s easy to relate to in the sense that before she met her husband, she struggled the same way most people do. Minimum wage job at a bar. Lost her mom to cancer. Has many credit card debts. Has dreams that will have to wait. But after she met her husband is another story. They went from dating to married in the span of a year and red flags happened the moment they were married. The day of her wedding she meets a man and spends 30 minutes talking to him. She never even learned his name, but for several years to follow, she isn’t ever able to forget him. Nor does he forget her. Derek. He is swoon worthy. He’s athletic, smart, and ambitious. He is a gentle soul and overall pleasure to know. When Gianna finally runs from her husband, she by chance bumps into him. And from there she tries to pick up the pieces of her shattered and broken life. I absolutely loved this story and recommend it to anyone who isn’t triggered by domestic violence and all its forms. 5 Stars.
The The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink is a book that will hit you in the feelers. Especially if you have ever experienced domestic abuse. Be aware that if you are still raw about it this book can trigger some negative emotion. However, if you are in a place where you are just sick of that “feeling” this is an encouraging story. A marvelous story about a woman’s struggle to find herself. Although fiction, and rarely do we find the kind of monster that Ethan is, the underlying story is the same. Gianna’s story is all too familiar to me. If you just want to know more about a very real situation that takes place every day, then this book is a must read. Be aware there are adult situations that may not be your cup of tea, but this book will encourage or open your eyes depending on your life experience.
Not sure how this is my first book by this author. I just know that after reading this one I will be digging into everything else available. Her writing style hit me in the best way and I loved every single thing about this book, even the parts I hated because they were written so that I felt the emotions and the feelings coming straight off the pages.
I know this was a book written by an author that did a lot of research and spoke to a lot of survivors and reading it was not easy in many parts but… it absolutely brought awareness to me anyway that this does happen, maybe not in the exact way this storyline played out but the fear, the feeling trapped, the emotional breakdown of a person’s everything happens and I can not even imagine.
Just focusing now on this story, Gia has become my hero, I never thought in a million years that this book would end the way it did. I loved Derek but for some reason he did not play the part in this story like I thought he would and I’m so very impressed with how this author handled both of these characters. I was reminded of a movie while reading this and then the last part of the book hit and another movie came into play. I would love to see this one on TV, taking both of the movies I was reminded of and putting them together into one would be amazing. This book held a unique storyline that I’ve never read before and I’m completely impressed with the entire experience, even the parts I wanted to just block out.
There is definitely a need for the trigger warnings as I’m sure this will affect many, but I’m so so happy I chose to read this book and can not wait to read more from this author.
The Sound Of Silence is part of the Leave Me Breathless World by Dakota Willink. This is the first book I have read/listened to by this author, but definitely not the last. This book grabbed my attention from the very first page. I couldn’t stop listening. The issues of abuse were brought to the forefront and I believe that Ms. Willink did a great job bringing these issues to light. It is frightening to think how many people are affected by abuse.
Gianna is such a strong woman and was brave enough to escape the heartache that her marriage became. Derek is strong, stoic and patient. He also had the strength to give Gia the time and tools what she needed to protect herself. He is a really good man. And then we have Ethan, he is a psychopath who showed his true colors in the end. This is an intense book that has warnings for triggers, but my hope is that anyone who reads this book would get something out of it, be it courage to leave an abusive situation or compassion for those in that situation.
Sean Crisden, Sarah Puckett and Connor Crais did a wonderful job with the narration of this book. I have listened to books by Sarah in the past and she is always excellent. She brought Gia to life. This is my first listen of both Sean and Connor, but I will be looking out for them in future audiobooks. They have really nice and sexy voices.
This book has me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen in the end. I really look forward to read more books by Dakota Willink. Brilliant is my best description of this story.
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The Sound Of Silence is part of the Leave Me Breathless World by Dakota Willink. This is the first book I have read/listened to by this author, but definitely not the last. This book grabbed my attention from the very first page. I couldn’t stop listening. The issues of abuse were brought to the forefront and I believe that Ms. Willink did a great job bringing these issues to light. It is frightening to think how many people are affected by abuse. Gianna is such a strong woman and was brave enough to escape the heartache that her marriage became. Derek is strong, stoic and patient. He also had the strength to give Gia the time and tools what she needed to protect herself. He is a really good man. And then we have Ethan, he is a psychopath who showed his true colors in the end. This is an intense book that has warnings for triggers, but my hope is that anyone who reads this book would get something out of it, be it courage to leave an abusive situation or compassion for those in that situation.
This book has me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen in the end. I really look forward to read more books by Dakota Willink. Brilliant is my best description of this story.
Talk about one twisted story! It’s a dark romance with suspense built right in. I love reading stories like this. They keep me on the edge of my seat. Rooting for the characters to overcome themselves and others to survive.
The storyline is fan-freaking-tastic! It’s up and down and had me looking for hope in her story. I ran through a gambit of emotions and near the end? I could feel and hope right along with the main character. I AM
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2020-12-08 19:15:392020-12-08 19:26:27The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink – Review by Lisa Helmick
Wow, wow, wow! This book was absolutely amazing. This is my first read by this author, and I can’t believe it’s taken so long to find her! While this is a dark romance read with elements that are emotional and hard! What this book brings is everything! This book has emotions that take you on a journey that is completely separate to the journey this storyline takes you on. This book has suspense that leaves you on the edge of your seat it has heartache and characters that you can’t help but love. The chemistry that Gianna and Derek create really bring this story to life, following these two characters and seeing their journey makes this book even more worthwhile. This story is captivating from the very beginning and this author deals with the hard issues wonderfully and with dignity. I highly recommend this read and can’t wait to read more from this author!
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5 stars! Wow! What an excellent read, I was immediately sucked into this book. This book has definite trigger moments and I appreciate that the author makes note of that. The fact that Gianna is strong enough to say enough is enough and gets out of the hell she is living in is so beautiful to me. I felt so disgusted at the fact that Ethan, a cop, planned to meet Gianna and to be with her no matter what. The way he treats her is unacceptable and had me wanting to get into this book somehow. I appreciate how Derek took his time with Gianna, and made sure she was comfortable in everything and with everything. This book was truly remarkable in the way the story was told, the characters are developed and the detailing is laid out. I hope this book reaches other women in similar situations and gives them the strength and courage to finally say they have had enough.
The Sound of Silence (Leave Me Breathless) by Dakota Willink is a dark suspense romance story. Dakota has tackled something that is a raw and emotional subject, domestic abuse, that may cause some triggers, so please tread carefully before you dig in. This compelling and gripping read is very emotive and will make your heart ache and break. This is a story where you are all consumed and coming out the other side seems like a myth. What makes it even harder is who to trust and turn to because someone who is trusted and a part of the law is the one person who is hurting you. I applaud the women who shared their harrowing tales which enabled Dakota to write this beautiful story that sees her passion and compassion shine through. It had me enthralled.
When you think you have found the special one, your world can come crashing down in an instant.
Gianna thought she was lucky when she met Ethan, when they decided to get married everything was going well. Until an instant changed the relationship and the marriage.
Gianna is a victim of domestic abuse and while this goes on for three years, she finally finds the courage to leave and escape the nightmare which has become her life, until she runs into a man from her past. Derek is nothing like Ethan, calm and patience can he help Gianna trust again and be able to live the life she was meant to live.
This is the first book I have read by this author and oh my what a book to start with. I can understand if some people shy away from this book due to the subject matter but Dakota’s writing is beautiful and respectful of the subject around domestic abuse.
My heart broke for the main character Gianna, as you see her eternal flame dying out with each attack by the person who is suppose to love and protect you. The turmoil she was in, her strength to move on with her life was brilliant. I also loved Derek’s character he was the calm reason to her life which made the story more palatable as there was a light at the end.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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When you think you have found the special one, your world can come crashing down in an instant.
Gianna thought she was lucky when she met Ethan, when they decided to get married everything was going well. Until an instant changed the relationship and the marriage.
Gianna is a victim of domestic abuse and while this goes on for three years, she finally finds the courage to leave and escape the nightmare which has become her life, until she runs into a man from her past. Derek is nothing like Ethan, calm and patience can he help Gianna trust again and be able to live the life she was meant to live.
This is the first book I have read by this author and oh my what a book to start with. I can understand if some people shy away from this book due to the subject matter but Dakota’s writing is beautiful and respectful of the subject around domestic abuse.
My heart broke for the main character Gianna, as you see her eternal flame dying out with each attack by the person who is suppose to love and protect you. The turmoil she was in, her strength to move on with her life was brilliant. I also loved Derek’s character he was the calm reason to her life which made the story more palatable as there was a light at the end.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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What an amazing, disturbing, encouraging story. The Sound of Silence is a part of the Black Rose Collection.
For abuse victims this story has to have many triggers. I was bothered by the situations and I am not a victim. Reading this story is an eye opener. You never know what is going on behind closed doors or in people’s minds.
However, the author Willink, does a great job of capturing the reader into the story and creating characters that you can love and even one or two to hate! The story had a good flow and was easy to follow. The story itself provides a look into the life of a domestic abuse victim and a domestic abuse survivor. Gianna is both and proves that you can have a happy life after a devasting time.
I recommend this story and even with the warning of triggers, it is still a really good story.
The Sound of Silence (Leave Me Breathless) by Dakota Willink
Oh my goodness! This book was absolutely amazing. I couldn’t put it down once I started reading and managed to drop my kindle on my face a time or two as I fought to stay awake and continue reading.
Gianna is one of the strongest characters i have had the pleasure reading about in a while. She refused to give up even when she would have been justified to do so. How she dealt with everything as long as she did I will never understand, but thankfully I never have been in that situation.
Derek is important to the story, but I just can’t get over my feelings towards Gianna, I might have a bit of a crush in her.
This is not a book for the faint of heart. There were some things that were incredibly difficult to read. My heart and admiration go out to every survivor out there.
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Book Review: The Sound of Silence Author: Dakota Willink FIVE STARS
Dakota Willink is a wonderful romantic suspense writer. This book is no exception. This book has a trigger warning in the beginning and I highly recommend that anyone with these triggers avoid this book. However anyone who is a suspense lover will devour this book like I did. I picked this up and started reading and just couldn’t put it down. The Sound of Silence is a gripping story about a woman who is lead to believe that the man she has fallen in love with is someone he truly isn’t. On her wedding night she meets a stranger and they chatted for a while. Then three years later, Well no spoilers but you will just have to read the book and find out how their paths cross again and what happens. KLH
The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink is a Gut Wrenching Romantic Suspense that will literally take you on one heck of an emotional rollercoaster ride. I will add there may be some parts that maybe a be trigger for some with domestic violence and abuse. This is a beautifully written story that you can this author poured there heart and soul into it. From the very beginning I was drawn in and found myself lost in the pages and on the edge of my seat. I had a feeling what kind of person Ethan was and knew right away which direction this story was going to go. I haven’t personally ever been in this situation but I’ve got friends and family that have and its heartbreaking to think of the things they went through. Gia is a woman who has been through so much in life, she lost her mom to cancer and finds herself working at a bar but has dreams of much bigger things. Ethan is a man who on the outside seems to be everything any woman could ever dream about he is Chief of police. She quickly finds out is he’s anything but the dotting husband. Then there’s Derek who I pretty much love his character and his patience with Gia. Find out what happens next. I recommend reading this book. I don’t want to give to give to much away about this story. Im definitely going to check out more books by this author.
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The intense descriptions of the domestic violence aren’t ones to wince at. This story is powerful, resilient and heartbreaking. After all Gianna has been through you’ll be rooting for her to come out on top in this book. She deserves some love in her life. Trigger warning for the weak of heart so be prepared to grab your tissue.
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Holy buckets batman…. This book will kill your emotions, rip out your heart, and then ever so slowly begin to put you back together. I will say I kinda knew what I was getting into with the blurb, that it was going to be difficult and hard to read with the subject of center being domestic violence. I hate to admit it to this day but I have been here and I have friends who have been put in the hospital and through literal hell to find their way to freedom again. This is never an easy topic to read about or talk about, but it is one that needs to be more prevalent. We need more novels like this one to show the women in the struggle, or men, that they are not alone and there is light to be found at the end of the tunnel. This book does a very good job of approaching these subjects with care, research, and class. I could tell Dakota Willink places this subject close to her heart and it showed in the way this book came out. I was so moved by her author’s note chapter that I found myself tearing up there too. This book will wreck you like I said, but it is so worth every moment and you will remember it long after you finish reading it. I look forward to seeing what else is available from Dakota Willink as she is a new author to me and this was my first experience reading her stuff so I am sure it will be something worth investing in soon.
The Sound of Silence (Leave me Breathless World) by Dakota Willinkhas a bit of a “Sleeping With the Enemy” feel to it. It is a romantic suspense with some dark undertones that made for a compelling read. Please note that the story could be considered a trigger for some readers- with domestic violence and abuse playing a part in the story. Gianna and Ethan seem to be the perfect couple from the outside looking in. But appearances can be so deceiving. Life is anything but perfect- shattering Gianna’s happily ever after dream. Ethan, seems to be the perfect husband. A policeman would keep her safe- right? But who can she turn to when her husband, the cop, is her abuser? She has no choice but to escape and start over. But the past has a way of popping up when you least expect it- making for a gripping read. Confronting. Intense. Gripping. Emotive. Sensitive topic. Dark themes. Dramatic developments. Honest. Raw. Realistic and believable. Suspenseful. Recommended reading. Looking forward to more from Ms. Willink!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-12-01 06:46:002020-12-01 06:46:00The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink – Review by Angela Hayes
This was my first book by Dakota Willink. I loved listening to the audio book specifically because of the different voice actors that made the story come alive. They had a female for our main female character Gia. Then for Ethan and Derek they had male voices. It was a great way to show separation of characters and they really did a great job of showing each character’s personality. This story had some heartbreaking moments and some moments where you just wanted to say ‘YASS GIRL!’. **If you have triggers to rape please be aware there are situations in this book**
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Before I start my praise for this book let me first say GREAT job to the narrators!!! All 3 did a superb job.
I started this book as if it was fated to be this way…. on the 25th of November (The first day of 16 Days of activism against woman and child abuse) Dakota Willink could not have done a better job!! Emotional, Gut wrenching, Suspenseful are some words to describe this masterpiece, but not only that…. strength, empowerment, healing, these are also words that come to mind when I think of this book. I myself have never been abused or hurt in any way but there’s always this lingering fear that it could happen. This book (even if it’s fiction) gave me hope that even if it happened, I would be able to have the strength to come out the otherside.
Now more about the writing…. I absolutely loved the fact that it was written from different POV’s ESPECIALLY!!! the fact that we got to see inside the twisted mind of Ethan, that was really something different that I haven’t seen before and it gave the story that extra layer of interest and intrigue. All 3 characters are well developed and the fact that the story took part over a couple of years made it more believable. I can go on and on about this book…. but I won’t…. JUST GET IT NOW!!!
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This book took me on a ride that I wasn’t expecting…and I enjoyed it. Mia is working at the bar one night when a man gets too handsy. Another patron, who happens to be a police office, steps in. This sets off a chain of events that leads to Mia and Ethan getting married a year later. On the night of their wedding, Mia meets a stranger while taking a few minutes to herself outside her reception. This is also the night Mia gets her first glimpse into the man her husband truly is. Years later, when she makes her escape, Mia finds herself face-to-face with the stranger from her wedding. Derek knows that Mia is hiding something, but her is determined to take things slow because he feels Mia is the one for him. When her secrets finally come to light, Mia and Derek’s lives are both in danger. This brings about the conclusion of the book that I could not put down. I am not even sure I was breathing as I devoured each page to see what would happen! I enjoyed this book and the characters…well, most of them. There were twists and turns that I never saw coming and it kept me turning the pages! Overall, a really good book!
The Sound of Silence By Dakota Willink 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading the book The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink. It is a powerful story that I couldn’t stop reading once I started. I loved the characters of Gianna and Derek. Gianna is an intelligent and strong woman. She considers herself broken however she keeps putting one foot in front of another and is surviving. She also is very attracted to Derek. Derek is handsome, charming, a good business owner, and is attracted to Gianna. There is chemistry and sparks when they are near each other. She is on the run. What does the future hold for Gianna and Derek? Read this book to find out. This is an emotional story that had me angry and sad at the same time. Gianna is a character that I couldn’t help but have empathy for and grew to care about what happens to her. I wanted her to find happiness. This book does a wonderful job of dealing with a sensitive subject. It gives the reader a look into a situation that many unfortunately have to live with every day. The author makes the story and the characters come alive and I felt like I was right there with them. I got lost in the story. Don’t miss out on a book that you will not want to put down until the final page. I highly recommend reading it.
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This is a new author for me and I loved this first book. I can’t wait to read more from her in the future. This is a dark romance suspense story that I had a hard time putting down. There is something that can be triggers but if you get past those you will find a really awesome story. I was pulled right into the story by the characters. They took me on an emotional roller coaster ride just waiting to see what would happen next. Gianna is a woman that has been broken in more than one way. With a determination to survive she runs from her abusive husband. Then she runs into Derek. He can’t seem to stay away from her no matter how broken she is. Will he show her another way of life? I loved Gianna’s character. She is such a strong person and she shows that with everything she has gone through. I loved their chemistry and how they brought the story to life. I highly recommend this book and this author.
Genre – Romantic Suspense, Romantic Thriller, Dark
Listening Length – 10 hours and 7 minutes
Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Sarah Puckett, Connor Crais
Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author, Dakota Willink, delivers an emotionally gripping, dark romantic suspense that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Gianna
There’s a common expression I remind myself of every day: that which does not kill us, makes us stronger.
People think I live an idyllic life with my perfect husband, but they don’t know what lies beneath the façade.
Like the delicate petals of the daisies he loved to give, I was easily crushed—broken, just as he wanted me to be.
I’ve learned to accept what is, but I won’t let it destroy me.
Instead, I do the only thing I can to survive—I run.
Derek
I knew she had a story. I knew it most likely contained violence, but never did I imagine the horrors she’d been though.
I’d waited so long and she’d experienced so much. She was perfectly imperfect, her scars more than skin deep.
It was near impossible to separate truths from lies, but I knew her secret. Yet, I couldn’t help wanting to get closer. She was strong, and there was beauty in strength.
I was drawn to it—drawn to her.
I wanted to erase her horrors and give her something new to dream about.
*** TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains situations of domestic violence and abuse. Some aspects may be sensitive for some readers. ***
Dakota Willink is an Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author. She loves writing about damaged heroes who fall in love with sassy and independent females. Her books are character driven, emotional, and sexy, yet written with a flare that keeps them real. With six published titles, a magazine publication, and the Leave Me BreathlessWorld under her belt, Dakota’s imagination is constantly spinning new ideas.
The Stone Series is Dakota’s first published book series. It has been recognized for various awards, including the Readers’ Favorite 2017 Gold Medal in Romance. The Cadence duet was a finalist in the HEAR Now Festival Independent Audiobook Awards. In addition, Dakota has written under the alternate pen name, Marie Christy. Under this name, she has written and published a children’s book for charity titled, And I Smile. Also writing as Marie Christy, she was a contributor to the Blunder Woman Productions project, Nevertheless We Persisted: Me Too, a 2019 Audie Award Finalist and Earphones Awards Winner. This project inspired Dakota to write The Sound of Silence, a dark romantic suspense novel.
Dakota often says she survived her first publishing with coffee and wine. She’s an unabashed Star Wars fanatic and still dreams of one day getting her letter from Hogwarts. She enjoys spending time with her super-supportive husband and two witty teenagers, her two Labrador Retrievers, and her spoiled rotten cat. During the summer months, she can often be found soaking up the sun on the Great Lakes with her family.
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Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author, Dakota Willink, delivers an emotionally gripping, dark romantic suspense that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Gianna
There’s a common expression I remind myself of every day: that which does not kill us, makes us stronger.
People think I live an idyllic life with my perfect husband, but they don’t know what lies beneath the façade.
Like the delicate petals of the daisies he loved to give, I was easily crushed—broken, just as he wanted me to be.
I’ve learned to accept what is, but I won’t let it destroy me.
Instead, I do the only thing I can to survive—I run.
Derek
I knew she had a story. I knew it most likely contained violence, but never did I imagine the horrors she’d been though.
I’d waited so long and she’d experienced so much. She was perfectly imperfect, her scars more than skin deep.
It was near impossible to separate truths from lies, but I knew her secret. Yet, I couldn’t help wanting to get closer. She was strong, and there was beauty in strength.
I was drawn to it—drawn to her.
I wanted to erase her horrors and give her something new to dream about.
*** TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains situations of domestic violence and abuse. Some aspects may be sensitive for some readers. ***
Dakota Willink is an Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author. She loves writing about damaged heroes who fall in love with sassy and independent females. Her books are character driven, emotional, and sexy, yet written with a flare that keeps them real. With six published titles, a magazine publication, and the Leave Me BreathlessWorld under her belt, Dakota’s imagination is constantly spinning new ideas.
The Stone Series is Dakota’s first published book series. It has been recognized for various awards, including the Readers’ Favorite 2017 Gold Medal in Romance. The Cadence duet was a finalist in the HEAR Now Festival Independent Audiobook Awards. In addition, Dakota has written under the alternate pen name, Marie Christy. Under this name, she has written and published a children’s book for charity titled, And I Smile. Also writing as Marie Christy, she was a contributor to the Blunder Woman Productions project, Nevertheless We Persisted: Me Too, a 2019 Audie Award Finalist and Earphones Awards Winner. This project inspired Dakota to write The Sound of Silence, a dark romantic suspense novel.
Dakota often says she survived her first publishing with coffee and wine. She’s an unabashed Star Wars fanatic and still dreams of one day getting her letter from Hogwarts. She enjoys spending time with her super-supportive husband and two witty teenagers, her two Labrador Retrievers, and her spoiled rotten cat. During the summer months, she can often be found soaking up the sun on the Great Lakes with her family.
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