Darker Than Desire
by Shiloh Walker
Secrets & Shadows, Book 3
LUST FOR LIFE
No matter how many
times he’s left her in the past, Sybil Chalmers can’t ignore her feelings for
the one man who stole her heart years ago. For countless nights, she has waited
for him—for his kiss, his touch—and has longed for him to emerge from the
shadows of his past. Only when she is in his arms does Sybil really feel
alive…and finally, after all these years, that time is now.
A DEADLY DESIRE
He’s a man raised
in a world of strict rules and unbreakable traditions and he’s always yearned
to break free. But when a family tragedy lures him back home, he finds his one
true passion has been there all along. With Sybil, he can explore his greatest
potential—and allow her to discover a whole new level of ecstasy. But will a
long-buried secret threaten to tear them apart? The only thing he knows for
sure is that he will do anything to keep Sybil in his life…and keep her coming
back for more…
I have a confession
to make. Having read the other books in this series and knowing the subject
matter, I had some reservations about this book especially because I knew it
was going to be David’s story. This series revolves around the most horrific
case of sexual and physical abuse perpetrated by family members and other loved
ones. Even worse, it is generational abuse.
As dark as the subject matter is, Shiloh Walker does not spare you any
of the pain and despair of her characters.
This story (this series) is so dark and gritty. At one point, I was almost too overwhelmed to
continue.
David is the center. He is the son of the head of Cronus. He is the one who escapes and heralds the
beginning of the end for that sick, evil organization. He suffered and
continues to suffer so hard. My heart bled and bled for his tortured mind.
The only person who
grounds him, who brings light to his life is Sybil. For ten years, she quietly stands by him, is
his anchor. Their relationship is what
gives us readers hope for David. Slowly, but surely, the light overcomes the
dark. Thank goodness!
This struggle is
played out against the backdrop of the search for a serial killer. Someone is killing the members of Cronus and
suspicion falls on David. Like the baddies in her other books, Shiloh Walker
does a great job building the suspense.
She brings us into the mind of our killer and we become a part of the
stalking. Chilling.
Joseph Campbell
says in The Power of Myth that “the black
moment is the moment when the real message of transformation is going to come.
At the darkest moment comes the light.” It’s a long, arduous road, but there is
a Happily Ever After in this story and it is well worth the effort.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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