Kindle Cloud Reader Read instantly in your browser. Customers who viewed this item also viewed. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1. Darling Beloved Series Book 1. Product details File Size: October 1, Sold by: Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review. Showing of 1 reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. As usual, wonderful characterization and a setting you can easily picture, but I found the overall premise for this one lacking.
Christian is talented with angsty love stories, but I felt that Josephine doth protest too much. Her feelings about Julio Alberto's motivations just did not make sense to me, it seemed she kept saying, "no no no" just for the sake of saying no. The ending was not very believable for a vampire story. I still enjoyed the prose though. Maybe recycling the names was a nod to her other works, but I think she would be better served coming up with fresh names for her characters.
I dislike it when Stephen King calls all his villains Roland so maybe this is a writer thing I just don't get. The author blogged about "Love Blind" on my birthday so it was my present to me. If you are a die-hard Christian fan you'll probably enjoy this, however I really wish she would hurry up with Devil's Descent 3. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.
Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. Set up a giveaway. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Learn more about Amazon Prime. Get fast, free shipping with Amazon Prime. Get to Know Us. English Choose a language for shopping. Olivia Howe an independent author, at only 19 years of age, has managed to draw me in with her amazing talent, from the first page to the last. Olivia states that she had been struggling with severe depression and anxiety, and writing Dark Love was a way of overcoming the depression.
From the very first page I was drawn into the plot, Nina and Caroline are not only sisters, their best friends and they are desperately trying t Dark Love is a must read for any Paranormal fan and for new fans alike. From the very first page I was drawn into the plot, Nina and Caroline are not only sisters, their best friends and they are desperately trying to rebuild their lives after losing their father in a terrible accident.
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From the moment they meet the Madsen brothers, Andrew and William, they are immediate attracted to them and feel that maybe things are starting to look up for them, but reality couldn't be further from the truth as the brothers are hiding behind secrets that wont only effect their lives, but everyone around them. Mar 19, Anna Salamatin rated it it was amazing. This book was gifted to me. This is just the start of what quickly becomes a world full of secrets and discoveries that will threaten to spiral Nina back into the depression she has fought so hard to overcome when she finds out these secrets were hidden within and about her own family history and could force her to make l This book was gifted to me.
This is just the start of what quickly becomes a world full of secrets and discoveries that will threaten to spiral Nina back into the depression she has fought so hard to overcome when she finds out these secrets were hidden within and about her own family history and could force her to make life altering choices and perhaps even the ultimate sacrifice! The cast of characters are all well developed and Nina is totally 3D, I felt like I could some how "wish" her to stay strong and hang on.
I was amazed to learn that the Author is herself a young adult and I hope there is another installment on the horizon! Well Done Olivia Howe! Apr 08, Two Ordinary rated it really liked it. They are all very real.. The pain in your heart is just too much to bare so you cut yourself to not feel at least something This book is a good relatable story to understand and have better outlook on life with an interesting story to go along with it.
Nina lost her dad and struggles day to day living with the sadness and emptiness.. Until she meets Andrew.
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But Andrew has a secret of his own We didnt expect the paranormal side of this book Major depression? We didnt expect the paranormal side of this book but it was a pleasant surprise with a nice young adult love story with a good lesson on depression as well.
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Fantastic way to tackle a very real and heartbreaking illness as a majority of the time is goes unseen. Olivia this story is capturing in a such a sad way but we're glad you bring light to the readers. Apr 01, Deborah Bean rated it it was amazing. This book really stuck a chord in me because I can empathize with Nina. I, too, suffer from anxiety and depression. I understand her sudden mood swings and fainting attacks. He is very attentive and loves Nina very much. He does carry a dark and dangerous secret. This book has just the right amount of danger and romance to keep the reader engaged in the story.
The main characters are well tho This book really stuck a chord in me because I can empathize with Nina. The main characters are well thought out and draw feelings out of you as you read their story. This is a 5 star book in my opinion. If you have the ability to make my eyes water from reading your words, you have done an excellent job. I want to hear more about these characters and hope that we get to meet new friends along the way.
Mar 23, B. Maddox rated it it was amazing. I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review. Dark Love was remarkably well written. The story of two sisters and their mother sticking together throughout the good times and the bad was amazing. This story is about two sisters, Nina and Caroline, falling in love with two brothers, Andrew and William, and the conflicts they will have to overcome.
Through the story, you will meet some remarkable characters who have secrets of their own.
In the end, someone will have to make so I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review. In the end, someone will have to make some life altering personal sacrifices. This was a great deputy novel by Olivia Howe. I can't wait to see what happens next for Nina,Andrew, Caroline, William, and the rest of the characters. This is definitely a must read.. Mar 13, EnlightenedReaders rated it it was amazing. I have to say I was astounded to find out that the author, Olivia Howe, was Kudos to you for that alone!
I love the fact that this books main character, Nina Mckay, was written from Howe's own personal experiences. For this to be Howe's debut book I must say I love her writing style and the story line itself was fantastic. I was engrossed in this story from beginning to end and am looking forward to the rest of the series.
I am fairly new to paranormal reads but stories like this make me understand why people love this genre! Mar 04, CrazyDaisy rated it really liked it Shelves: I received a copy directly from the author for review. I can't believe the author is only It is very well-written! The story was engaging and I found myself thinking about what's going to happen next when I wasn't reading.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys YA Paranormal Romances. I did notice similarities of this story I received a copy directly from the author for review. I did notice similarities of this story line to that of Twilight and The Vampire Diaries book and tv show-yes I watch the show only because I read the books and now I'm sucked into it.
I know, being as those have recently dominated mainstream media, it is bound to have influence on other's writing. Mar 25, Jenna Schmitt rated it really liked it. They are all very real. The pain in your heart is just too much to bare so you cut yourself to not feel. This book is a good relatable book to understand and have better outlook on life with an interesting story to go along with it.
Nina lost her dad and struggles day to day living from sadless. He has a secret of his own I didnt expect the paranormal side of this book but it was a pleasant surprise with a nice young a Major depression? I didnt expect the paranormal side of this book but it was a pleasant surprise with a nice young adult love story with a good lesson on depression as well.
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Mar 31, Trista Priest rated it it was amazing. I am not sure if I am more blown away by this incredible story line or the fact that the author is so talented at the age of I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for a review, I did not read the synopsis or any reviews so I was completely blind when I started reading it.
I knew from the beginning of the book that it was going to be an emotional book, but I never saw all the different turns that the story line took. Olivia is an incredibly talented author and I can not wait to wow!!! Olivia is an incredibly talented author and I can not wait to read more of her work. Apr 22, Justine rated it liked it. Jun 20, Romance Readers Retreat rated it it was amazing. Two sisters have a very strong bond and are trying to build up their life back up again after a tragedy struck. Nina deals with severe depression and copes the only way she can think of.
After a couple of months they get back to their normal routine and go back to high school. Meeting new friends and a chance encounters with the Madsen brothers, Andrew and William. Both sisters and brothers click instantly but things can't go as well as they want to and things get between them. A dark secret tha Two sisters have a very strong bond and are trying to build up their life back up again after a tragedy struck. A dark secret that will have an impact on all of them.
Wow where to start! This was such a good read and so wasn't expecting it to be a paranormal one but it didn't bother me was just a surprise. It deals with a lot of emotions that anyone can relate to such as grief and depression. Be aware that it talks about self harm. I really loved the way it was written starting off as a diary and explaining what happened before the book starts and why the character is where she's at.
It took me a few chapters to get into the story but once I was into it I couldn't put the book down it was that good! You become one with the character and feel her distress and anxiety.
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The author did such a great job about that! She kept me on my toes through out the book with the suspense. This book made me smile and cry. Talking about such heavy topics and turn it into such a beautiful story was really amazing! Plenty of romance, drama and twists and turns withing the story. I really enjoyed the diary parts of the books it was a unique way to go on about the story and the start of each chapter. Can't wait to read more! Amazing first novel from Olivia!
Aug 09, Nina Reed rated it really liked it Shelves: I received a copy of this book for this honest review. This was a difficult book for me to read and review for a few reasons. First, the main character and I share a name and fair amount of personality traits. Second, partly because of the first reason, the book hit really close to home. Third, it's not the type of book I usually read. With all that said, Dark Love is an amazing story.
Howe captures the anguish and pain of deali At long last! Howe captures the anguish and pain of dealing with depression and pours it into her main character, Nina Mckay. She voices the character so eloquently, it's easy forget she's not real. Anyone who knows me, knows I'm not a huge fan of first-person present narration but Ms.
Howe makes it work nicely. There's the perfect balance of showing and telling to make the story flow without feeling forced. While the storyline will remind you of a few other things, Dark Love is a unique spin on its genre. It handles sensitive mental health issues with dignity and grace without glamorizing them like seems to be the current trend. And there's a great love story brewing under the surface. If teen angst and paranormal creepiness are your thing, please do give this book a read.
Even if it isn't, give this book a read - Ms. Howe is a tremendous writer with great potential and you'll want to be able to say you were reading her from the beginning. Jun 24, BooksandBeyondFiftyShades rated it it was amazing. Nina soon finds herself standing in the rain, w Nina Mckay is trying to cope with the loss of her father and depression.
Olivia Howe does a beautiful job of intertwining first love with a great vampire story. Howe was going…But reading on, I found that I was surprised at the depth that she wrote the characters. Through pain, troubled minds and hearts, this story unfolds to so much more than what I expected. Olivia Howe is definitely an author to watch! Apr 29, Sam Spencer rated it it was ok. I give this story a certain amount of leeway when I consider how young the author is. For that reason I didn't dislike the story on the mere basis that I found it derivative..
It is a solid story fixed on a workable premise. However, I found this story beleaguered, redundant to a great degree and predictable. Which left me greatly dissatisfied. As it is, I believe someone dropped the ball and dropped it big time when it came to editing, if in fact this work went through the correct channels to publ I give this story a certain amount of leeway when I consider how young the author is.
As it is, I believe someone dropped the ball and dropped it big time when it came to editing, if in fact this work went through the correct channels to publication. I find it irritating that author, editor, and possibly proofreaders somehow managed to miss the mass of redundancies and the fact that on least two occasions SIGHT was referred to as SITE. This is of course completely discounting the fact that irked me most, people being referred to throughout this book as 'THAT' instead of 'WHO'.
Also speaking as someone who has suffered through depression for many years I can honestly say that I've never pitied anyone who suffers with depression in any form. I have a sense of how they feel but to pity someone you have to be in a better position than they are so I found that whole first chapter to be rather insulting to those of us who struggle and don that mask every day. She just lost her father and her mom has her admitted into a ward for cutting and depression.
Her mom thinks it's time for her to come home and get back to normal. It's time for school to start she and Caroline her sister are nervous. She forgets to eat one morning and low and behold she passed out thankfully a handsome Andrew catches her. They start talking and hit it off automatically. Caroline is talking to his brother William and are hitting it off also. She gets attacked at Nina is broken. She gets attacked at a football game and Alex comes to her rescue.
Alex is Andrews sister and is becoming Nina's best friend. She takes her to a self defense class which is awesome because every girl needs to know how to defend themselves. Andrew tries to keep a secret from her but that doesn't go over very well and when she finds out what it is she finds herself still wanting to be with him. There is also another loop thrown in here and Nina still can't believe that situation. Caroline gets kidnapped and Nina goes crazy. All she has is her family and she will get her back or die trying.
This is a great book can't wait for the next! Jul 06, Dawn rated it it was amazing. Nina lives with her mother and sister,shes suffering from depression and also loss and grief over death of her father. Two brothers meet two sisters,they fall in love but the brothers are hiding something that will impact on the two sisters lives forever,finding out this secret brings things up from the past for Nina once again and threatens to plunge her back into her depression,what this secret is and how they all cope with the world it opens up for them you will have to read the book for yours Nina lives with her mother and sister,shes suffering from depression and also loss and grief over death of her father.
Two brothers meet two sisters,they fall in love but the brothers are hiding something that will impact on the two sisters lives forever,finding out this secret brings things up from the past for Nina once again and threatens to plunge her back into her depression,what this secret is and how they all cope with the world it opens up for them you will have to read the book for yourself as it gives away to much!! I really enjoyed reading this book and liked how the chapters started with a diary entry written by Nina,the subject of depression is handled sensitively and thanks to the authors writing style you can connect with Nina and the feelings she has.
Theres twists and turns and drama in a well paced interesting story that has Nina questioning her own family history,theres alot of romance too Andrew and Nina have a strong chemistry and he becomes her rock.
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This is the authors first book and i look forward to reading her work in the future. Oct 30, Jenni Crawford rated it it was amazing. A very emotional yet exciting book to read! I had the most fortunate opportunity to read this book and I was glad I did. With being a teenager and losing her father at an early I completely understand where Nina the main character in the book is coming from with all her emotions. Luckily she has the love and support of family and new friends, including 2 handsome brothers! Many twist and turns were put in this book very cleverly and at the right times.
A slight cliffhanger is at the end but I A very emotional yet exciting book to read! A slight cliffhanger is at the end but I personally love a good one. I will be getting the 2nd book right after I finish this review. I need to know what happens to everyone in the story, does it lead to a happily ever after or will there be tragedy at the end? I would have personally never guessed this was written by a 19 year old. The writing in this book is so enticing and puts you straight into the story.
Make sure you get a copy of this and join in on the fantasy of 2 sisters falling in love with 2 brothers who carry their own secrets. May 03, Ajs Book Reviews rated it it was amazing. Its been very hard for her. After getting released from the hospital she finally gets to go home to her mother and younger sister Caroline and get her life back on track. When Nina and her sister start school they meet the gorgeous brothers Andrew and William. There is an instant attraction between Nina and Andrew and the other two Caroline and William. But everything isn't always what it seems!
Nina finds out that Andrew and William are keeping a secret and it could change everything.