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Never Let Go

HEA Readable on its own: recorded New Adult
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The monster hiding under the bed is not always the enemy. Benjamin Broken. Feral. Dangerous. Like a snake lying in wait, I watch every move the little mouse makes. Her whimpers and pleas for freedom fall on deaf ears and a wicked grin—until the little mouse becomes my savior instead of my victim. Mackenzie forces me to confront the past I’ve buried deep within my soulless self, awakening feelings I never thought I possessed. I need to protect her from my partner. Will I be able to cut ties with someone I’ve known so long for this new ray of light? Will Mackenzie be able to accept me for who I am when this is over? Mackenzie Hurt. Confused. Helpless. Falling for my captor is not what I expect when I am brought into the viper’s nest. What’s more, I realize he has a soft spot for me. Held against my will, afraid for my life and virtue, I struggle. Not just for freedom, but for my sanity. His harshest touch sets my soul ablaze. What is wrong with me? Benjamin is more than the monster under the bed. He creeps through the shadows with a vile heart. When his partner in crime holds my life in her hands, Benjamin shows me he is more than he appears to be. Is it possible to save the irredeemable? Can I save myself and escape captivity? Will I be able to recognize myself once I do? Never Let Go takes Lauren Biel’s readers on a darker journey than ever before. If you like broken characters who fall in love in the face of depravity, read now to find out how much love it takes to charm a snake. This contemporary dark horror romance is highly recommended for adult readers only. Please refer to LaurenBiel.com for full content warnings. Never Let Go is available in DUET NARRATION! "This dark and gritty novel will entangle your emotions in a twisted web of heartbreak and hopelessness, leaving you unsure of what to do next. Prepare yourself. You've been forewarned." — Author Ann-Marie Davis, best selling author in Gothic Romance

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Best for readers who like: Captive romance, horror, broken characters, redemption in depravity
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Spice5/5
Darkness9/10
Obsession9/10
Psychological9/10
Violence9/10
Emotional Damage10/10
Trigger Intensity10/10
Romance Focus9/10

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Readable on its ownyes
POVDual POV • First person
PaceFast • Medium
EndingHEA
SettingCaptivity / Isolated
RelationshipM/F
Obsession TypeCaptivity / Control • Romantic Fixation
SubgenreDark thriller/horror romance
MMC TypeCaptor / Controlling • Damaged / Tortured • Morally Gray / Black
FMC TypeCaptive / Abducted • Survivor / Trauma
MMC OccupationCaptor / Killer • Criminal / Outlaw
Writing StyleDark / Intense • suspenseful
MMC PersonalityBenjamin — monstrous, damaged, redeemable, possessive
FMC PersonalityMackenzie — captive, resilient, increasingly empowered

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