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“You’ll have to forgive me, Darlin’, for all the unforgivable things I’m about to do…”
Loyalty is never easy – especially when you’re forced to choose between family and the man you would do anything to possess…
Born into a world that no child should endure, Magpie “Maggie” Crow is doted on by her loving father and over protective brothers. As much as she loves them, she fears them, especially when she learns secrets they’ve kept hidden.
Elliot McLaughlin joined the U.S. Marine Corps right out of high school to provide for his wife and son. He’d never intended to become a father so young, but was willing to do what it took to give his family everything they needed.
After Elliot’s family goes missing, he returns from war to an empty home. Obsessed with discovering who took his family, he investigates their disappearance and plots his revenge.
Passion brings Maggie and Elliot together. Obsession pushes them apart. As a bitter battle begins between Elliot and the Crows, Maggie’s heart hangs in the balance.
**Disclaimer: This book is intended for audiences 18 years of age or older. The subject matter of this book discusses sensitive topics that may be a trigger for some readers.**
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*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
**Carla’s Five Star “Chill Inducing” Review
Warning-this is a very dark read, so please take that into consideration before reading.
I freakin’ love Lily White! She knows how to craft a story that is sure to mess with your mind and maybe leave you messing your pants as well! lol. For real though, imagine Stephen King and Wes Craven somehow came together to produce a child, that child would be Lily White.
Maggie Crow is a young woman trapped in a violent family. Just picture in your mind what you imagine evil to be and multiply it exponentially, and you will have the perfect picture of how evil Maggie’s dad and brothers are. When their special kind of evil touches Elliot McLaughlin’s life, he becomes a mere shell of the man he once was. The one thing he craves more than the air he breathes is revenge, and he will not stop until the people responsible for ruining his life are held accountable. When Maggie and Elliot’s worlds collide, duck for cover because no one is safe.
For fear of spoilers, I am not going to go too in depth with regards to this story line. Trust me, this is one of those books that you want to go into without any preconceived ideas. I will say that I will NEVER be able to go near a hog again. I know that doesn’t make much sense now, but it will. While this book is filled with the stuff that only nightmares are made of, it is also a story of hope, and how one can always find a light in the darkness. Now, I am not saying that this book will leave you with the warm and fuzzies because it won’t. In fact, it will probably be the cause of some of your very own nightmares. However, if you are like me and love a good dark read, this book is the perfect book for you.
Side note-I really love the cover of this book! Usually, I am not one who really looks at or cares about a book’s cover, but this one represents this story perfectly!!
Renee’s 5 Star Review:
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
Maggie Crow has been born into a family that nightmares are made of. Her father and brothers though protect her like crazy. Maggie loves them all but she fears them. Especially when she learns what they are really up to.
Elliot McLaughlin joined the U.S. Marines right after high school to support his wife and son. He never expected to have a family so soon but they were his world. He would do whatever it took to give them everything they needed. When his family goes missing he returns home from war obsessed with finding out who took his wife and son. He’s a man out for revenge.
Passion bring Elliott and Emily together. Obsession pushes them apart. A bitter battle between the Crow’s and Elliott leave Maggie’s heart hanging in the balance.
Four Crows does have some dark elements to it so I want you to be aware of that before you read the book. This was my first Lily White book. I have to say I was so excited about it because I love dark books. There just about my favorite thing to read. With that said I didn’t find it as dark as I expected it to be. I did find myself in he edge of my seat at times about to freak out over what was happening at the time in the book. Heart pounding no no no stuff. But not the dark so much. I loved Elliott and my heart broke for him several times. He’s a genuinely good guy and his world was stolen from him by the most evil people on the planet. Maggie is right in the middle of that evil and was actually raised with it going on right under her nose. Her father doted on her. No doubt in his twisted mind he loved Maggie and wanted to protect her from the evil in the world. Maggie for her part though at times really drove me crazy. Her decisions drove me batty and I found myself saying why would you do that several times. She’s a redeemable character though and that I really liked. I went into this book expecting the darkest thing I’ve ever read and while it’s not the darkest it’s a great story. A second chance or enemies to lovers romance I would say.
Four Crows will have you on the edge of your seat. Leave you breathless at times. Restore your faith in a hope and love. It’s defiantly worth the read. I will defiantly be reading more of Lily White’s books.
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Lily White is a dark writer who likes to dabble on the taboo side of eroticism. She is most known for her Masters Series (Her Master’s Courtesan and Her Master’s Teacher), Target This, Hard Roads, and Asylum. She’s co-authored Serial (a four part serial series). When she isn’t writing as Lily White you can find other books by her under M.S. Willis where she has penned the Control Series, the Estate Series, Because of Ellison (contemporary romance), and Standard Romance Story (Romance Comedy). Lily enjoys stretching her writing muscles by continuing to challenge herself with each book she publishes.
In addition to writing, Lily is an avid reader, gummy bear slayer, and a gold medalist in puppy naps.
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