Title: Love and War Volume 1
Series: Shadows in the Dark
Author: Charisse Spiers
Release: February 22, 2018
Genre: Dark Erotic Romance
The f*cking lights. They are all I can remember. Everywhere I turn I see them. They haunt my dreams, and now my reality. She liked the lights. I do remember that. It was part of her life, and in turn a part of mine, until the day I forgot it all.
They say your childhood paves the way to adulthood, and maybe it does. I know mine was lit up in flames. I walked the roads of Hell until I figured out that the only way to survive was to exist under a cloak of darkness—to deal with the devil himself. It was the only way to escape the pain, the torment. But the nightmares are still very real. They’ll never leave me alone. The shadows of solitude follow me wherever I go.
Weapons—they can be anything I need them to be. Unlike people in my life, they are predictable, dependable. Without any effort they can cause so much destruction, but also so much peace. Through the internal chaos, the anger that won’t cease, and the constant noise, everything is silenced with the pull of the trigger.
Ink—I’ve loved it since I can remember. It defines me. It’s my release. When I feel like I’m about to blow I turn to the needle. It is the one high I need. I brand people. It’s what I do. Kross Brannon is the best there is when it comes to tattoos. The success of my company proves it.
But I never teach. Those that work for me learn from someone else. I’m a solo artist. Always have been and always will be…but then I looked up and saw her, standing in my shop, beautiful, tattooed, and her soul screaming for me to reach out. She was a force of nature I couldn’t turn away.
That’s the moment everything started falling into place…
Note from the author: Dark Romance. Please be advised there may be emotional triggers for some. If you do not like dark themes this book may not be for you. Suitable for ages 18+ due to content.
OMG! What a totally awesome read! I loved the story from cover to cover, and I could not put it down. The story had an amazing cast of characters, both good and bad, and we loved them all.
The story was filled with so much emotion, one minute you were laughing your butt off, and the next you felt like crying. The story kept me on edge the entire time and I felt like Kross almost gave me whiplash as his moods changed so rapidly that one minute he was all dark dangerous and scary as hell, the next trying to be super sweet or as reasonable as Kross can be. OMG! I just loved his character and I have to say he even scared the hell out of me.
Delta was a favorite character of mine as I found her to be sweet, kind, caring, mouthy, had a wicked sense of humor, sexy, bold, strong but, not so strong as not to have her own insecurities. Delta was broken yet determined.
I have to say that I loved her friendship with Lux they were perfect for one another and when they were together they were a hoot!
Kross and Delta were an explosive couple in and out of bed and perfect for one another. The two of them together were hot! Hot! And hotter! This duo took us on one heck of a ride! Holy friggen fanning!
I loved Kross as broken as he was, and you felt the pain this man suffered and understood how all these tragic events in his life shaped him into the man he is today. We saw two sides of Kross the very, very dark and dangerous killer but. Underneath it, all was capable of so much love. I loved his struggles and how he adapted to change as sometimes it had a positive effect sometimes a negative one but, he eventually worked through them in his own Kross way. Kross was very dark, but, loving someone and caring for them changed him for the better. I loved how he let Delta see both sides of him the good along with the bad yet still loved him by knowing some of his deepest darkest secrets she stayed and loved him with all his faults. Delta suffered her own demons and even though they were not as dark as his she understood the man because of her own past being so jaded it made them just perfect for each other.
We loved the tale as well as the setting and all the characters as they added tons of humor to a book that was very intense and very dark, we loved the balance of it all. This is the type of story that had you totally engrossed from the very first pages, and I hated to see it end. I have to say once the book ended I started right on the next one and the remainder of the story did not disappoint.
I love it when you can connect with the characters that you read about, and I was able to do that as the characters were intriguing to read about as they were definitely an eclectic group of individuals working that tattoo parlor. Not only that, but I have to say, their antics had me laughing more than once. So looking forward to reading more of this series as we would love to see more of Delta and Kross as well as the other characters that we have gotten to know.
This author has gained a new fan! Can't wait for my next read...
5 Amazing stars from us
OMG! Another totally awesome read! I loved the story from cover to cover, and I could not put it down. The story had an amazing cast of characters, and we loved them all. This story became more and more intense as secrets started coming to life and as this couple went on their separate quests to lay their trouble pasts to rest, only to find even more drama to deal with, adding yet more twists to the plot for us to love!
The story was filled with so much emotion, one minute you were laughing your butt off, the next you felt like crying. The story kept me on edge the entire time and I felt like Kross almost gave me whiplash as his moods changed so rapidly as one minute he was all dark dangerous and scary as hell the next trying to be super sweet or as reasonable as Kross can be. OMG!I just loved his character and I have to say he even scared the hell out of me.
Kross is still Kross but we are seeing all these new improvements in Kross this time around, and we are loving all the new changes in him.
Delta remained a favorite character of mine as I found her to be sweet, kind, caring, mouthy, had a wicked sense of humor, sexy, bold, strong but, not so strong as not to have her own insecurities. We saw a lot of growth in Delta this time around as expected motherhood put a different spin on things for her and her unborn child became her top priority above all else, and we loved that about her. What a fierce protector she became as well as a bit softer yet never lost her claws...LOL
This time around Kross made my top favorite as you had to admire all the changes this man has gone through to keep the ones that make him a better person as well as happier than he has even been. Kross for me was a man of action and I loved the bruiting dark man and how protective and possessive he was of Delta as she made the man feel things and do things he never saw himself doing. Delta, by just being who she was, slowly healed his
tortured soul, one kiss at a time.
Kross and Delta were an explosive couple in and out of bed and perfect for one another. The two of them together were hot ! Hot! And hotter! This duo took us on one heck of a ride yet again! Holy frig gen fanning !I loved how she made Kross enjoy sex for once and actually made it fun, and christening the car sex scene comes to mind." Totally hot !" I can only imagine what it must have been like for Delta to be owned by this intense man, as it was not an easy road but, I loved that she was up to the challenge." Smiles"
I loved Kross as broken as he was, as my heart bleed for this man and all he suffered . We saw two sides of Kross the very, very dark and dangerous killer but, underneath it all was capable of so much love. I loved his struggles and every hurtle he had to overcome to finally put his past to rest once and for all. This man will always be scared, dangerous, lethal and deadly and a life with him will always be an adventure but, you will always know that you are wanted to be cared for and loved and who you belong to but, once this man gives his heart to another it is until death do us part.
We loved this tale as well as the setting and all the characters as they added tons of humor to a book that was very intense and very dark, we loved the balance of it all. This is the type of story that had you totally engrossed from the very first pages, and I hated to see it end. The story became more intense as the plot thickens. I loved the growth of both characters and Delta made me laugh more than once yet again with that sassy mouth of her. My favorite scene would have to be how she tells Kross the sex of their child, I just could not stop laughing, just picturing her saying the words out loud and then hanging up on him just hilarious! Loved it.....
I love when you can connect with the characters that you read about, and I was able to do that with this cast of characters as you could not help but be intrigued by all the dark dangerous ones but have to love the ones like Remington, Weston and Johnny for their sense of humor. I loved how some of the characters had two separate lives but seemed to make it all work flawlessly. I loved getting to know both sides of those characters.
Not only that, but I loved how the author brought the story to a close because even after all is said and done Kross will always be Kross as he will never change but, we will always see the softer Kross when it comes to his family and those he cares for and those he loves that change alone has made my heart glad as he for the first time is actually feeling something that does not cause him pain.
The most touching moment for me would be Kross holding his child for the first time as the entire scene brought tears to my eyes and had me crying, it also had me seeing a glimpse of the real Kross that was dead and buried but now awakened.
So looking forward to reading more of this series as we would love to see more of Delta and Kross as well as the other characters that we have gotten to know. I have to say I loved the conclusion. This was such an emotional story from beginning to end that you will never be able to forget Delta and Kross's love story and their struggles to find happiness and be at peace for once in their life that after so much torment. It will be a story that you will want to re-read over and over again and never tire of, and that is what makes it such an awesome read for me. Well done !
Can't wait for me next read....
5 Amazing stars from us
The story was filled with so much emotion, one minute you were laughing your butt off, the next you felt like crying. The story kept me on edge the entire time and I felt like Kross almost gave me whiplash as his moods changed so rapidly as one minute he was all dark dangerous and scary as hell the next trying to be super sweet or as reasonable as Kross can be. OMG!I just loved his character and I have to say he even scared the hell out of me.
Kross is still Kross but we are seeing all these new improvements in Kross this time around, and we are loving all the new changes in him.
Delta remained a favorite character of mine as I found her to be sweet, kind, caring, mouthy, had a wicked sense of humor, sexy, bold, strong but, not so strong as not to have her own insecurities. We saw a lot of growth in Delta this time around as expected motherhood put a different spin on things for her and her unborn child became her top priority above all else, and we loved that about her. What a fierce protector she became as well as a bit softer yet never lost her claws...LOL
This time around Kross made my top favorite as you had to admire all the changes this man has gone through to keep the ones that make him a better person as well as happier than he has even been. Kross for me was a man of action and I loved the bruiting dark man and how protective and possessive he was of Delta as she made the man feel things and do things he never saw himself doing. Delta, by just being who she was, slowly healed his
tortured soul, one kiss at a time.
Kross and Delta were an explosive couple in and out of bed and perfect for one another. The two of them together were hot ! Hot! And hotter! This duo took us on one heck of a ride yet again! Holy frig gen fanning !I loved how she made Kross enjoy sex for once and actually made it fun, and christening the car sex scene comes to mind." Totally hot !" I can only imagine what it must have been like for Delta to be owned by this intense man, as it was not an easy road but, I loved that she was up to the challenge." Smiles"
I loved Kross as broken as he was, as my heart bleed for this man and all he suffered . We saw two sides of Kross the very, very dark and dangerous killer but, underneath it all was capable of so much love. I loved his struggles and every hurtle he had to overcome to finally put his past to rest once and for all. This man will always be scared, dangerous, lethal and deadly and a life with him will always be an adventure but, you will always know that you are wanted to be cared for and loved and who you belong to but, once this man gives his heart to another it is until death do us part.
We loved this tale as well as the setting and all the characters as they added tons of humor to a book that was very intense and very dark, we loved the balance of it all. This is the type of story that had you totally engrossed from the very first pages, and I hated to see it end. The story became more intense as the plot thickens. I loved the growth of both characters and Delta made me laugh more than once yet again with that sassy mouth of her. My favorite scene would have to be how she tells Kross the sex of their child, I just could not stop laughing, just picturing her saying the words out loud and then hanging up on him just hilarious! Loved it.....
I love when you can connect with the characters that you read about, and I was able to do that with this cast of characters as you could not help but be intrigued by all the dark dangerous ones but have to love the ones like Remington, Weston and Johnny for their sense of humor. I loved how some of the characters had two separate lives but seemed to make it all work flawlessly. I loved getting to know both sides of those characters.
Not only that, but I loved how the author brought the story to a close because even after all is said and done Kross will always be Kross as he will never change but, we will always see the softer Kross when it comes to his family and those he cares for and those he loves that change alone has made my heart glad as he for the first time is actually feeling something that does not cause him pain.
The most touching moment for me would be Kross holding his child for the first time as the entire scene brought tears to my eyes and had me crying, it also had me seeing a glimpse of the real Kross that was dead and buried but now awakened.
So looking forward to reading more of this series as we would love to see more of Delta and Kross as well as the other characters that we have gotten to know. I have to say I loved the conclusion. This was such an emotional story from beginning to end that you will never be able to forget Delta and Kross's love story and their struggles to find happiness and be at peace for once in their life that after so much torment. It will be a story that you will want to re-read over and over again and never tire of, and that is what makes it such an awesome read for me. Well done !
Can't wait for me next read....
5 Amazing stars from us
I found books when I was going through a hard time in life. They became my means of escape when things got bad. I realized quickly how much I loved to take a backseat to someone else's life and watch the journey unfold. That began my journey with books in November of 2012. I constantly had a book open on my Kindle app. Never in a million years would I have imagined myself as a writer, because I never thought I was creative enough. I'm living proof that things will fall into place when they're meant to be. People will make their way into our lives when we don't expect it, setting the path for what we are meant to do. Never give up on people. Never stop taking a chance on others. Someone took a chance on trusting me with her work when she didn't know me from a stranger on the street and gave me the opportunity of a lifetime as our relationship progressed, which led me to editing and writing as well. This is my dream I never knew I had. As soon as I sat down and gave writing a shot, it was like the floodgates opened. Now, I am lost in a world of fiction in my head, new characters constantly screaming for their stories to be told. Continue to dream and to go for them. No one ever found happiness by sitting on the sidelines. Sometimes we have to take risks and put ourselves out there. Thank you for all of your support, and may there be many books to come. XOXO- C
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