Series Title: Bittersweet Duet
Little Doll (Bittersweet Duet #1)
Crimson Desert (Bittersweet Duet #2)
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Little Doll (Bittersweet Duet #1)
Book One: Little Doll
Release Date: August 12, 2014
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Synopsis
Aiden had a plan. One that was operating smoothly until Laila surfaced in his father’s mansion. With time against him, he must work night and day to right the wrongs that threaten to expose his ultimate betrayal.
Juan and Aiden share many differences, but the one thing that threatens to tear their family apart is the one thing they want to claim as their own, no matter what the costs.
This series continues with Part Two: Crimson Desert (Bittersweet Duet)
WARNING: This book contains violence, and sexual themes. Intended for readers 18+
Review
I started off with mixed feelings on this book. The beginning seemed to drag on just a smidge for me. I kept waiting for that 'Oh shit' moment. It took a while to get there but once it did, I was sitting on the edge of my seat anticipating the turn of each page.
Yes, this is a dark read. Yes, there are some scenes that are not for everyone. Yes, there is a cliffhanger. So now we have that out of the way. For an author's first book, this was pretty good. I love that this was told in dual POV. I always like to know both sides of the story and what both characters are feeling. So that was a huge plus for me.
I really liked Laila and Aiden's characters. Laila isn't the usual weak and needy heroine. She is fiesty, mouthy and damn determined to not let her spirits break at the situations she finds herself in.
Aiden is dominate, yet caring and gentle. A man on a mission and will not be deterred from his plans. Whether you alter them or not, he moves forward. He's also very sexy and the pull between him and Laila is captivating.
Another thing that I really enjoyed about Melissa's writing style is that she uses such great detail in telling the story. And she turned it down a notch at just the right moments. I enjoyed reading this, I recommend reading it and I can't wait to get my hands on book two and find out what unfolds next.
*Gifted copy received in exchange for an honest review*
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Crimson Desert (Bittersweet Duet #2)
Book Two: Crimson Desert
Release Date: October 16, 2014
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Synopsis
Now back across the border, LAILA realizes that all had not been as it seemed at the Florez mansion. Learning to trust the man she wanted dead was going to take time. Time was not on her side.
For AIDEN, the damage was done. There was no going back. Except for one thing… revenge.
Giving up was never an option for JUAN. Not even now when everything had changed. He lived and breathed the thrill of the chase and this time the end prize was too great to lose.
This is a dark story where the taste for love and revenge clash in the most unforgiving ways.
WARNING: This book contains violence, and sexual themes. Intended for readers 18+
Crimson Desert - Excerpt
“We are only a few men against hundreds who are happy to see us all die, even though they have never met us. They have never even met Hector or Juan, yet they would do almost anything for them. It’s hard to compete against that. All things considered, we have done well to stay alive.”
Danny was right and I had only made it harder for Aiden to look out for me. “So what happens next?”
“What did Juan say to you when we were shooting at him?”
“That he would come back for me. That I belonged to him and that he would be watching everything I do.”
“Do you believe him?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“Cos he has done well so far.”
Danny looked to window lost in contemplation. “We go after him.”
“What? That’s crazy.”
He looked back to me, not a hint of humor in his chocolate brown eyes. “Not crazy. It’s survival. We can’t keep running forever. The whole goal was to keep you safe and out of harm’s way, then go back for the kill.”
“Kill?” This had never been mentioned before.
“Aiden wants Juan’s blood and he will stop at nothing.”
Danny was right and I had only made it harder for Aiden to look out for me. “So what happens next?”
“What did Juan say to you when we were shooting at him?”
“That he would come back for me. That I belonged to him and that he would be watching everything I do.”
“Do you believe him?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“Cos he has done well so far.”
Danny looked to window lost in contemplation. “We go after him.”
“What? That’s crazy.”
He looked back to me, not a hint of humor in his chocolate brown eyes. “Not crazy. It’s survival. We can’t keep running forever. The whole goal was to keep you safe and out of harm’s way, then go back for the kill.”
“Kill?” This had never been mentioned before.
“Aiden wants Juan’s blood and he will stop at nothing.”
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About the Author
A recent bloomer
in the writing world, Melissa Jane has delved into a complex world where light
and dark clash in unforgivable ways. Romanticism takes on darker influences
while malevolence attempts to interfere with courage. Jane knows no boundaries
when it comes to discovering the endless personalities that exist within our
world. No one is exempt from love, not even those condemned to a life of pain
and betrayal where revenge is the only safe passage to true freedom.
Follow Melissa on:
Twitter Handle: @MJane_Author
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