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Love and War: Part One (Shadows in the Dark Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Charisse Spiers (Author), Clarise Tan (Illustrator), N. E. Henderson (Editor), Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,191 ratings

They say your childhood paves the way to adulthood, and maybe it does. I know mine was lit up in flames. I walked the roads of Hell until I figured out the only way to survive was to deal with the devil himself. It was the only way to escape the pain and the torment. But the nightmares are still very real. They’ll never leave me alone. The shadows of solitude follow me wherever I go.

I’m a loner. Tattoo artist by day, criminal at night.

She came in for a tattoo with a friend. It was my last appointment of the day. Black hair, bright eyes, covered in ink. I’ve been waiting for her since she dropped off her design. Her friend let it slip that she wants to be an artist, so I gave her a job. She was mine in every way but one—I’m her boss. I kept things professional.

One night I was doing a deal in a sketchy strip club. I looked up to her on stage, dancing for other men. If there’s one thing to know about me: I don’t share.

So I waited for her to be finished. Then I crossed the line and dealt with the owner for hiring her. F*ck keeping things professional.


2nd Edition—2021. This is dark romance. Please see trigger warnings.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078X4663X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Charisse Spiers books (February 22, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 22, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 317 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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I found books when I was going through a hard time in life. They became my means of escape when things got bad. I realized quickly how much I loved to take a backseat to someone else's life and watch the journey unfold. That began my journey with books in November of 2012. I constantly had a book open on my Kindle app. Never in a million years would I have imagined myself as a writer, because I never thought I was creative enough. I'm living proof that things will fall into place when they're meant to be. People will make their way into our lives when we don't expect it, setting the path for what we are meant to do. Never give up on people. Never stop taking a chance on others. Someone took a chance on trusting me with her work when she didn't know me from a stranger on the street and gave me the opportunity of a lifetime as our relationship progressed, which led me to editing and writing as well. This is my dream I never knew I had. As soon as I sat down and gave writing a shot, it was like the floodgates opened. Now, I am lost in a world of fiction in my head, new characters constantly screaming for their stories to be told. Continue to dream and to go for them. No one ever found happiness by sitting on the sidelines. Sometimes we have to take risks and put ourselves out there. Thank you for all of your support, and may there be many books to come. XOXO- C

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16 customers mention "Readability"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one describing it as a page-turner.

"...Highly recommended book!" Read more

"...All in all this was a really great book and I look forward to jumping into book two momentarily! Bravo!! 4.5 Stars! ~Ratula" Read more

"...I am so glad I gave in, I absolutely adore this book, it’s the first 5 star rating for the year...." Read more

"Okay so this book was okay for me. The previous reviews about the girl constantly throwing out how grunge she was I didn’t get all that much...." Read more

10 customers mention "Storyline"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one mentioning its great twists and cliffhanger ending.

"4.5 stars! Wow this story blew me away!! I was hooked on this series from book one and honestly could not get enough of Kaston and Lux...." Read more

"I totally enjoyed reading this book. Great storyline with great twists and turns...." Read more

"Story had potential but made it to ch 10 and I couldn’t finish...." Read more

"I love the story played out and how the characters got together. The book series I found on tiktok i don't remember by who" Read more

3 customers mention "Heat level"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heat level of the book.

"This is a hot and heavy, lots of sex story. Alpha males strong woman. Tattoos galore...." Read more

"This book is heated, I loved every minute of it. 100% dark an twisted but, page turner for sure. Definitely cliff hanger" Read more

"...HOT! HOT! HOT! Charisse did not disapoint ... Can't wait for Volume 2" Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book.

"I love Kross’s character and POV, his is my favorite. I also like Delta’s straight forward approach when she speaks to him...." Read more

"...6. Delta is a crappy character in general...." Read more

"...I would advise against this book, but the way that you characters are able to trust and build a foundation is the most beautiful thing...." Read more

"The characters a complicated for sure. I’m not 100% about how I feel about Delta. I get it, she has issues...." Read more

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  • BDC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
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    I love Kross’s character and POV, his is my favorite. I also like Delta’s straight forward approach when she speaks to him. Their chemistry is undeniable and leaves you wanting to know more. Highly recommended book!
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  • R.Roy
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Sexy and Exciting Stars!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
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    4.5 stars!

    Wow this story blew me away!! I was hooked on this series from book one and honestly could not get enough of Kaston and Lux. I loved their chemistry and emotions. But my boy Kross takes the cake. I felt his chemistry with Delta come right off the page the minute he met her in that tattoo shop in the first book and honestly could not wait for their book. It was sexy, real and engrossing. I could not put it down!!

    What happens when two damaged people meet and form a visceral connection? PURE FIREWORKS, folks!! I loved this book! I thought Delta was sexy and sassy and all of the things we love in heroines. She was the exception to Kross' rules and could bring him to his knees. Likewise I loved Mr. Alpha to the core so much. He was so sexy, dominant and protective. I just loved this story and their chemistry and never wanted it to end! Gahh! And that ending?! Jumping into book two right now!!

    While I will say that even though I understood Delta and the reason why she had insecurities, her constant need to be reminded of Kross' interest and attraction to her was a bit draining. I felt frustrated at times because I knew Delta was a strong, confident woman but at times she almost seemed needy and weak. All in all this was a really great book and I look forward to jumping into book two momentarily! Bravo!! 4.5 Stars! ~Ratula
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  • Bubblegum
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023
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    To be honest I didn’t want to read this book. Somehow, I read the second book first and wasn’t going to go back and read this one but I could not get these characters out of my head. I am so glad I gave in, I absolutely adore this book, it’s the first 5 star rating for the year. If you like dark and flawed characters then you need to read this book.
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  • Jenn Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars tough but real
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
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    The book reminds you that no matter how broken you may seem love exists and doesn’t mean it’s pretty all the time buts it’s there and can heal! Now let’s see where the couple goes from here
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  • Shannon Dojs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Give me more
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2023
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    Please read the triggers warnings
    This book goes into the description about the childhood trauma that both the main characters go through which is heartbreaking, but it is very descriptive so if you have childhood trauma and the areas of these triggers, I would advise against this book, but the way that you characters are able to trust and build a foundation is the most beautiful thing. I cried multiple times in this book of joy and heartache.
    It is not a book built around spice or smut. It is a book built around learning how to love
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  • Rachael Basquez
    3.0 out of 5 stars It was okay
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2022
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    Okay so this book was okay for me. The previous reviews about the girl constantly throwing out how grunge she was I didn’t get all that much. What I did get a lot of was another character. I get the other character is the main girl’s bff but I swear maybe 30-40% of the book was about the other character or being compared to the other character. Other than that it was okay. I finished the book but I skimmed a lot toward the end. Will I read the second one. Possibly only to see if they continue to bring up the other character and hope it gets better.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Oh my gosh!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022
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    I totally enjoyed reading this book. Great storyline with great twists and turns. Can't wait to start the next book in this series and see if Kross pulls his head out!
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  • Amanda Owens
    5.0 out of 5 stars Holy. Smokes. 🔥
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2018
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    (I received an ARC for a honest review) For the LOVE of everything that is HOLY!!! I have been anticipating this book for awhile now and boy let me tell you, you are going to be put on a WILD roller coaster ride!! Charisse Spiers hits you *literally* in the gut with this book! If this book isn't on your TBR list, it needs to be there ASAP!
    Im not all sure where I'm supposed to start bc somewhere along the way I need to pick my jaw up off the floor!! You get a "feel" for Kross and Delta in the 1st book (Marked) but your soul is completely wrapped in a different way after reading this book! I was completely amazed at this book... Sometimes I wasn't sure if I wanted to punch Kross in the throat or crawl into bed with him!! I was locked in to this book during the first chapter and couldn't put it down!!
    Charisse Spiers has been 1 of my favorite authors in the "dark romance" genre, and let me tell you, she doesn't disappoint AT ALL!! Do not by pass reading this book! Settle in, savor it a little and enjoy the ride!
    I can't wait to figure out what happens in Volume 2... BRING IT ON!! (less)
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  • Eve
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2023
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    Really good book. The characters are amazing. Plot lines are very good. This book is a little tease if you like as we have barely scratched the surface of Kross and his history. I also don’t think deltas ped0 step dad is out the equation seeing as he waited all those years for her. Interested to see how the story plans out and I hope kross breaks free from his chains. Him and delta deserve a chance
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  • Savanna
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay
    Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2021
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    I loved some parts of this book and had a hard time putting it down. Unfortunately I can’t give it more than 3 stars.
    The way the main character kept going on about how she is grunge and into the metal rock, skulls, tattoos piercings etc. It was extremely repetitive. And how she kept bringing up how her mom was so horrible. We get it, your mom didn’t want you or love you. It doesn’t have to be mentioned in almost every chapter.
    Then the author would go from amazing vivid descriptions to “it sparkled like sparklers” which was a little disappointing when I read that specific line.
    I found a lot of the dialogue to be choppy. Kross isn’t a talkative guy but delta is chatty snd it was just very choppy on multiple ocassions randomly through the book.
    The sex scenes where great for the most part. I could have done without the reference to vagina being lips all the time though.
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  • Evie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love! Love! Love!
    Reviewed in Australia on October 15, 2022
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    Definitely recommend!
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  • Kindle-Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Es ist super
    Reviewed in Germany on July 2, 2022
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    Besser geschrieben als das erste Buch. Es ist gut geschrieben, spannend erzählt, hat interessante Charaktere und hält einen gefangen. Ich kann es nur empfehlen. Es macht echt Spaß und ist eine gute Unterhaltung
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  • Leah Kogan
    2.0 out of 5 stars DNF
    Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2022
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    Listen, it’s a very entertaining read… but it’s not supposed to be. The banter between the characters made me laugh because they both sound like cringey “emo” kids in high school “nobody feels like I feel” type stuff.

    Entertaining read but I couldn’t force myself to continue past 40%
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