Synopsis
WARNING: This is a dark romance. This book contains subject matter that may be sensitive for some readers, including rape, as well as strong language and explicit sex. 18+ only. Please read responsibly.
When Cora attends her sister’s birthday party, she expects at most a hangover or a walk of shame. She doesn’t anticipate a stolen wallet, leaving her stranded and dependent on Dean—her arch-nemesis and ultimate thorn in her side.
And she really doesn’t anticipate waking up in shackles in a madman’s basement.
To make matters worse, Dean shares the space in his own set of chains.
After fifteen years of teasing, insults, and practical jokes, the ultimate joke seems to be on them. The two people who always thought they’d end up killing each other must now work together if they want to survive.
But Cora and Dean have no idea their abductor has a plan for them. A plan that will alter the course of their relationship, blur the line between hate and love, and shackle them together with far more than just chains
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Review
Wow! Still Beating is not the romance book I am used to!
I’ve seen this book all over social media, so I decided I needed to give it a try. I knew a bit of it, but I know how dark and emotional it is. This is one you will want to check trigger warnings for before jumping in. I liked that this book didn’t shy away from things, and it told the whole story, showing everything on the page., there is no sugar coating in this book.
Still Beating is not an easy read. It deals with a lot of serious issues. These characters are all very flawed, but as I said, I appreciated that. I really enjoyed this story. At its core, this is a love story, but it is so much more than that. It’s about overcoming severe trauma and being able to move on. Still Beating is not for everyone, but those who can read it should, and I thought it was an incredible story.
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