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 Hi, boook buddies :o) If you are more into the eerie than the naïve, here is a treat for you. Read on!

Slay Belles & Mayhem

Subtitle: A Medley of Dark Tales

Genre: Dark Romance

Authors: Dani René, Anna Edwards, Lylah James, Brianna Hale, Claire Marta, India R. Adams, Murphy Wallace, Abby Gale

Release: December 3, 2020

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3e8XumA

Cover Design: Jay Aheer, Simply Defined Art

Blurb:

Stories drenched in darkness and mayhem,

These fairy tales will never be the same again.

Twists that will keep you awake,

Your sleep will be ours to take.

So if you love wickedness,

And men who do naughty things,

Join us on these adventures we bring.

 

Authors: Dani René, Anna Edwards, Lylah James, Brianna Hale, Claire Marta, India R. Adams, Murphy Wallace, Abby Gale

MY OPINION

This anthology caught my attention right away with the theme, the bold title and that shocking cover. 

I am a fan of Brianna Hale's tales so I dove in right away. It starts in the middle of danger and tragedy.  The damsel in distress is running away from wolves, through the snow and fear, carrying an infant in her arms. So dramatic! I loved the huge man who fights, loves and protects with all his mighty form and strength. They find a true bond between them, the young woman despised at her village and the lonely man who has lost so much. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the dire circumstances, with the cold and stark living and wolves, and the tender feelings, mating passion and protective nature. The paranormal confrontation with the wolves is full of thrill. There are interesting touches about babies, life in winter, and an epilogue that brings warm feelings of good neighbours and domestic bliss. Very satisfying.

The Blood Rose is a horror story imbued with spooky mystery and decadent romance. Perfect for stormy nights, it tells a tale of dark longings and doomed love. The atmosphere is soaked in old- Europe elegance and rich culture as the female character enjoys tourist life in Paris. I loved meandering through the landmarks of the city as she falls hopelessly under the spell of a stranger with charismatic personality and artistic wisdom. It is a beautiful thing only made more intense by the eery visits to catacombs, cemeteries, and the painful ending. There certainly is beauty in death when narrated with bittersweet tenderness and elegance. It felt like a romanticised Poe tale.  

No room for boredom with these stories, rich in ambiance and sharpness. Good entertainment.

 

Buy Links (Kindle Unlimited):

Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Jwh6WQ

Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/39ySffR

Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3qiRL3l

Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3mqwFhg

ABOUT THE MASTERMINDS:

Dani René: https://www.facebook.com/DaniReneAuthor/

Anna Edwards: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaEdwardsWriter/

Lylah James: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLy.James

Brianna Hale: https://www.facebook.com/briannahalebooks/

Claire Marta: https://www.facebook.com/clairemartabooks

India R. Adams: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaRAdams/

Murphy Wallace: https://www.facebook.com/authormurphywallace/

Abby Gale: https://www.facebook.com/authorabbygale/

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