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Blood to Dust

by L.J. Shen
HEA Standalone 2016 Adult
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Best for readers who like: Bonnie-and-Clyde energy, violent revenge, captive romance, fast action
Spice4/5
Darkness10/10
Obsession9/10
Psychological8/10
Violence10/10
Emotional Damage8/10
Trigger Intensity10/10
Romance Focus8/10

Book at a Glance

POVDual POV
PaceFast
Story LengthStandard
EndingHEA
WorldContemporary • Mafia / Criminal
SettingMafia / Criminal Underworld
RelationshipCaptor / Captive • M/F
Obsession TypeCaptivity / Control • Romantic Fixation
Experience LevelExperienced / Adult
Subgenrecrime romance • Dark romantic suspense
MMC TypeKiller / Criminal • Morally Gray / Black
FMC TypeSurvivor / Trauma
MMC OccupationCaptor / Killer • Criminal / Outlaw
Writing StyleAction-Forward
MMC PersonalityViolent, volatile, increasingly devoted
FMC PersonalityVengeful, cunning, fearless

Tropes & Themes

Bonnie and Clydecaptive/captorcriminal coupleEnemies to loversforced proximitykidnappingrevenge

Trigger Warnings

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abusecaptivitygraphic violencekidnappingmurderrevengesexual coercion themestorture

Eerie Take

Highly recommended for readers seeking an intense crime plot with mutual savagery

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