Beyond My Darkness by RC Boldt Review and Release Blitz!

 

If you listen, the dead will talk.

 

Beyond My Darkness by RC Boldt is now live!

 

USA Today bestselling author RC Boldt delivers a seductively unique romantic suspense with a paranormal twist in Beyond My Darkness...

Twelve years ago, I fled, vowing to never again use my power. But everything changes when I break that vow and bring two bodies back to life in the morgue.

It sends me spinning directly into his orbit.

Arrogant. Menacing. Enigmatic. That's Bronson Cortez, the notoriously violent gang leader who remains elusive to authorities.

He breaks the law at every turn and answers to no one. But when he offers me a glimpse of what lies beneath that iron-clad exterior, I realize there's more to him than meets the eye.

The man who fiercely guards his heart somehow manages to claim mine.

But he doesn't know the truth about me.

I wonder if he could be the first to accept me for who I am—what I am.

I wonder if he'll be the first to see beyond my darkness.

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Review:

What a story! This book kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire story. I was so intrigued, from the get go, of our two protagonists. Bronson was fascinating to me. His story of how he became who he became, for the reason he became that person, I mean... how could you not?! And Red... because honestly, after reading this book it's truly hard for me to reference her as anything else (especially since so many people who did not love her as she deserved called her Georgia)... broke my dang heart. My heart just ached for the little girl Georgia was and everything she went through as she got older. To call her a warrior and a survivor is an understatement. I loved how this book ended, especially for her. It was everything she deserved and more. There were so many special parts to this story, but especially towards the end... just pulled on the heart strings! 

Red and Bronson are two of the most dynamic characters I've read in a while, both with a very strong backstory all on their own, but when they come together... fireworks, both the good and the bad kind! I love that Red finally got to see what family is supposed to look like. I love that Bronson gets to be seen and appreciated for the good things he's done and not solely focused on the bad. I also love that he gets challenged by her. Red's sass and spitfire tendencies have to be one of my favorite things.  I love that there are so many things that complement but also set apart about these characters. I also can't end this review without mentioning all the incredible secondary/supporting characters- Roy, Abuela, Angela and the Magic Man... they brought so much to this story too!! 

 Overall, I just thoroughly enjoyed this read. I am so pumped to know there is going to be another story in the series, this time focusing on Daniel. I love how good of a friend, how loyal of a friend, he is to Bronson so I can only imagine how he would handle finding a woman who steals his heart. I'm also secretly hoping Steve gets a love story in the end, he needs to find his own Shawty! 

 

Meet RC Boldt

RC Boldt is a USA Today bestselling author currently living in part of the Costa Rican jungle with the love of her life and her mini-me.

If you’re in the mood for some killer mojitos or can’t recall the lyrics to a particular 80s song, she’s your girl.

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Website: http://www.rcboldtbooks.com

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Inky (Book 1 in The Leaves Series) by J.B. Hartnett Review!

"Then let's be scared together, Anika. Let me love you the way you should be loved. We'll take each day as it comes, but we have to talk... Don't walk away." -J.B. Hartnett, Inky

First off, SO sorry about the delay in writing! Life seems to be getting in the way lately, but I've been wanting to get back into writing so I decided to sink my teeth into this book and have at it!

We're initially introduced to Anika "Inky" Redding. Inky has not had an easy life. She went through a traumatic childhood, which is heartbreaking to read about. She will tug at your heart strings, share her panic with you, and blow you away with her skill in singing and painting. She is a true artist and just wants to share her love with others.

Next we're introduced to Evan... aka jerkface... aka Inky's fiancé. Inky is crazy about him. She's been crazy about him for forever, always settling for what he was willing to give her. I am NOT an Evan fan and I don't think you will be, either. Inky thought the sun rises and sets with Evan originally, but then...

She met Cole. Ah, Cole. Sparks fly at the first meeting between Anika and Cole, but she felt the sadness radiating off of him after his horrible divorce.

Cole kept reappearing in her life after that first night. He fell in love with her art. He fell in love with her voice. He calmed her. He loved her, instantly.

As Inky's art career is flourishing, her relationship with Evan crashes and burns. There's betrayal, lies, hate, and at the same time, a necessary evil. Not only is Evan trying to break her, but someone from her past comes around and tries to destroy the life she's making for herself. Inky is heart broken, but as the reader, I could see there was something much, much better in her future...


The love between Inky and Cole was instant. This was the only part of the book I wasn't completely sold on. I'm all for the idea of love at first sight, but I still enjoy a little courting, a little love-in-the-making story. We definitely get to see Cole and Anika's love develop as they grow together as a couple, but the first time she goes over to his house, she never leaves? Just seems a bit rushed to me.

Still, the love between Cole and Anika is wonderful. They fit each other wonderfully. Anika can pull Cole out of his darkness and he can give her a true family and a soothing calm in the storm. These are the things they've both always wanted and needed and they can find that in each other. It's inspiring, romantic, and a unique love story they share. I loved reading about Cole's backstory and the demons he's faced. I loved Anika's talent and only wish I could see some of the paintings described as they sounded fantastic and truly beautiful.


Things seem to finally be looking up for Anika and Cole. They've found one another and all seems to be right in the world. It sounds as if we're getting our HEA that we all love, right? Wrong! Stay tuned... this book has a HUGE cliffhanger, but thank goodness book 2 is not far behind ;)