My family’s scandal is my fall from grace. The night of my seventeenth birthday leads to the final event that catapults my future in a different direction. One call for help turns into my only chance of survival.
Now, the only way to stay safe is to keep hidden.
Hidden in a small town in the middle of “No-where”, Minnesota, away from my friends, my prestigious school, and my family, I have to mesh with the other hidden children in order to survive.
Though, it’s not just the Bogeyman that keeps me up at night…
Ciaran Jakobe, with his frosty blue eyes and instant dislike for me sets my nerves on end. There is no escaping his sharp words and constant torment. Every push from him sparks a fire of fight inside me. Every smirk from his full, pink lips makes me want to punch him in the face. He’s my nemesis and my dark hero.
I may be paying for my parent’s mistakes but I won’t let a Midwest Boy get the best of me.
Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.
Wow. This book has shaken me and I honestly don't know up from down right now. I am kind of a mess at the moment. This story has thrown me for a loop.
A.M. Brooks is a great storyteller. She has a very immediate way of telling her stories. Her narration is very welcoming and it just pulls you right in. I was so impressed with the plot of this story. This is such a suspenseful story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There were so many plot twists that had my head spinning. I never knew what to expect. I found the plotting of the story clever and exciting. The book ends on a cliffhanger and I don't know how I am going to be able to wait for the next book in this series after that ending.
These characters really get under your skin. I was immediately drawn to Saylor's character. The reader gets to experience a traumatic event with her at the very start and it really warms the reader to her instantly. I loved how both Saylor and Ciaran's characters were very distinct with clear personalities. There was some really great depth for Saylor's character and Ciaran's character had some great character growth in the story. I really loved this cast of secondary characters. They really come alive and give the story so much more depth.
While I liked the romance between Ciaran and Saylor, I felt that it progressed a little too quickly. It felt way too sudden and like it didn't happen naturally. That aside, they both had amazing chemistry. I really loved Ciaran's protective and possessive streak when he finally realized how he felt about Saylor.
Overall, this is a gripping story that pulls you in and refuses to let go. This is a story that will keep you on your toes from start to finish. These characters will imprint on you so quickly and this story will get lodged in your heart effortlessly. I can't even express my intense eagerness to read the next book in this series. The next book can't come soon enough!
Wow. This book has shaken me and I honestly don't know up from down right now. I am kind of a mess at the moment. This story has thrown me for a loop.
A.M. Brooks is a great storyteller. She has a very immediate way of telling her stories. Her narration is very welcoming and it just pulls you right in. I was so impressed with the plot of this story. This is such a suspenseful story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There were so many plot twists that had my head spinning. I never knew what to expect. I found the plotting of the story clever and exciting. The book ends on a cliffhanger and I don't know how I am going to be able to wait for the next book in this series after that ending.
These characters really get under your skin. I was immediately drawn to Saylor's character. The reader gets to experience a traumatic event with her at the very start and it really warms the reader to her instantly. I loved how both Saylor and Ciaran's characters were very distinct with clear personalities. There was some really great depth for Saylor's character and Ciaran's character had some great character growth in the story. I really loved this cast of secondary characters. They really come alive and give the story so much more depth.
While I liked the romance between Ciaran and Saylor, I felt that it progressed a little too quickly. It felt way too sudden and like it didn't happen naturally. That aside, they both had amazing chemistry. I really loved Ciaran's protective and possessive streak when he finally realized how he felt about Saylor.
Overall, this is a gripping story that pulls you in and refuses to let go. This is a story that will keep you on your toes from start to finish. These characters will imprint on you so quickly and this story will get lodged in your heart effortlessly. I can't even express my intense eagerness to read the next book in this series. The next book can't come soon enough!
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It isn’t the screaming or crying that shakes me awake. It isn’t the front door being ripped from its hinges or the shattering of the glass coffee table that she is thrown into. What pulls me from the deep recesses of my dream world is the feeling that I’m suffocating. A pressure across my face yanks me from my sleep, my body jumping in response and my eyes flying open.
“Shhhh!” Mila begs me. It’s her little hand that’s covering my mouth. Tears slip down her cheeks and snot runs from her nose. Her tiny frame is shaking inside the flannel nightgown she loves to wear this time of year.
“They’re in the house. They’re hurting Mom,” her young voice cracks. I can tell a sob is waiting to escape. I’m fully awake now, my body moving in sync with my heartbeats. Blood rushes to my ears while I tiptoe across the floor and carefully move my hand to nudge the door open farther. Mila’s hand snakes out, grabbing my arm painfully, as tears fall faster and faster down her face. “No!” She mouths in silence, but damn, the words echo loudly in my brain.
“It’s okay,” I whisper, my hand peeling her fingernails from my skin. I push the door open farther, but not far enough for the hinges to groan. Biting my lip, I turn my head and look out.
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AM Brooks is an author with a variety of stories; Contemporary Romance, New Adult, and mature YA Her writing style is suspenseful and sometimes leads to heart-wrenching conclusions. With a background in forensic psychology she really goes for those investigative, dark and twisty feels. And of course, lots of love!
Brooks enjoys reading as much as writing. Television shows such as Criminal Minds, Scandal, and One Tree Hill are her go-to binge worthy series. She loves spending time with her friends and family with a good glass of beer or wine. If she isn’t reading or writing, Brooks is Pinteresting future home projects for her wonderful husband to accomplish.
My name is Vanessa a.k.a. Queen Alchemy. I am a 30-something-year-old mother of four nerdy, fantastic children. We live in the Midwest. I have a reading addiction, and I hope that I never recover! I'm the hugest nerd you can find with interests not limited to the following: comics (Batman and Captain America for the win!), science, computers, zombies, unicorns, Harry Potter, cartoons from the 80's & 90's, Frankenstein, history, crafting, cooking & baking, Star Wars, digital scrapbooking, D&D, Minecraft, Hello Kitty, horror, metalcore, royalty, tattoos & piercings, bright colors, and so much more!
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