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Torrent: An Enemies To Lovers Captive Romance (Condemned Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Gemma James (Author), Jessica Nollkamper (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 4,455 ratings
I was fifteen when I sent the love of my life to prison for a crime he didn't commit. Back then Rafe was my brother's best friend and off-limits, but that didn't stop me from drooling over him. I've never forgotten the guy whose green eyes made me weak in the knees. Rafe hasn't forgotten me either. Eight years later, I find him on my doorstep with revenge on the mind.

The twisted part of this story? I still want him, even though he's taken me to a private island with no chance for escape. He says I've got eight years of misery to atone for, and every move he makes is designed to shame and punish.

But I'm wired for his methods, and instead of delivering retribution, his brutal touch lights us both on fire.

NOTE TO READERS: Torrent is a dark romance with kidnapping and other disturbing themes. Intended for mature readers. Not for the faint of heart. You’ve been warned. Part 1 in the Condemned series.
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"This is a hard-to-put-down captive empowerment story, with the kind of offbeat cliffhanger you will never expect. It's as vicious and unpredictable and rapid as a...well, a torrent. Brilliant!" ~ Pam Godwin, New York Times Bestselling Author

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CONDEMNED SERIES READING ORDER:
#1 Torrent
#2 Rampant
#3 Fervent
#4 Vagrant
#5 Deviant
#6 Descent

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
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  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Condemned
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Gemma James is a USA Today bestselling author of sexy contemporary and dark romance. She loves to explore the darker side of human nature in her fiction, and she’s morbidly curious about anything dark and edgy, from deviant seduction to fascinating villains. Readers have described her stories as being “not for the faint of heart.”

She warns you to heed their words! Her playground isn’t full of rainbows and kittens, though she loves both. She lives in Florida with her husband, children, and a gaggle of animals.

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Customers find the book well-written with no notable grammar issues, and appreciate its intense emotional content and steamy scenes. The pacing is fast, with one customer finishing the entire series in two days, and they enjoy the story, with one describing it as a whirlwind of a book. The dark tone receives mixed reactions, with some finding it deliciously dark while others find it tragic. Character development is also mixed, with some customers loving the characters while others find the development weak.

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223 customers mention "Readability"204 positive19 negative

Customers find the book well written and engaging, with one describing it as a whirlwind of a story.

"...To wrap this up, it's provocative, it's terrorizing, and it's brilliant. It was so gripping that I could not put it down for the life of me!..." Read more

"Overall, the storyline and plot was OK. Captive Romances tend to read the same but the plot was only slightly unique...." Read more

"...MY. GOODNISH. Great job Gemma James. I'm definitely looking forward to reading book 2, Rampant...." Read more

"...It is dark, violent, seductive, steamy, and incredibly compelling. My dark side loved this book, even with the strange twists and turns...." Read more

81 customers mention "Emotional content"57 positive24 negative

Customers describe the book as a serious emotional ride with intense, disturbing elements that create a dark romance story.

"...Now, Rafe... Oh My God Rafe! I loved him from hello! He's irate, he's attractive, he's built like a brick house, and he's one of the hottest..." Read more

"...Make no mistake about this, this book is raw emotions, and some you may not even understand...." Read more

"...Her lies are complex, her pain is real, she has suffered for years in silence, no one ever knowing what was going on behind closed doors...." Read more

"...Although Rafe is filled with hurt, at times rage, and wants blood, he is a good man at heart and has always cared for Alex...." Read more

67 customers mention "Writing quality"49 positive18 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting the absence of errors in spelling and grammar, while another mentions the author's skill in bringing characters to life.

"...The dialogue flows with simplicity and feels exceedingly natural...." Read more

"...There are some really powerful paragraphs in the book that reveals so much of Rafe's character if you're paying attention...." Read more

"...1. Gemma James is a wonderful writer and gives just enough descriptive and scene development for the reader to become mostly engaged in the story...." Read more

"...There’s no mutual hate. Just misunderstanding and lack of communication for the first 17-18 chapters..." Read more

33 customers mention "Pacing"27 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, describing it as a fast read that pulls them in, with one customer mentioning they finished the entire series in two days.

"...The pacing is perfect, fast in fact, which I appreciate as I couldn't get submerged into this one fast enough...." Read more

"Quick paced and a dark storyline, just a few things I like in a good book. I enjoyed "Torrent." Now for the however...." Read more

"Hit the ground running! Torrent has a fast and furious pace that you strive to keep up with and leaves you wonderfully winded...." Read more

"...Torrent is raw, edgy, wild, twisted, unpredictable,and a whole lot on the dark side...." Read more

17 customers mention "Steaminess"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steaminess of the book, describing it as hot, with one customer noting there are many steamy scenes.

"...attractive, he's built like a brick house, and he's one of the hottest pieces of tail I've read in a long long time...." Read more

"...It is dark, violent, seductive, steamy, and incredibly compelling. My dark side loved this book, even with the strange twists and turns...." Read more

"Holy dark read batman ... this book is HOT!!..." Read more

"...story interesting, the characters different but good, and the sex was definitely hot...." Read more

156 customers mention "Suspenseful"76 positive80 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the book's suspenseful elements, with some finding it a dark and twisted story that kept them intrigued, while others find the plot unbelievable.

"...To wrap this up, it's provocative, it's terrorizing, and it's brilliant. It was so gripping that I could not put it down for the life of me!..." Read more

"...Captive Romances tend to read the same but the plot was only slightly unique. I questioned the definition of ‘Enemies to lovers’ in this book...." Read more

"...This book is raw in both its violence and the erotic nature of the relationship between Rafe and Alex. This is a book that starts out as revenge...." Read more

"...4. The cliffhanger is ridiculous at best...." Read more

112 customers mention "Dark tone"76 positive36 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the dark tone of the book, with some finding it delicious and tragic, while others describe it as very dark.

"...right of the bat, if you couldn't tell form the synopsis, Torrent is a dark romance...." Read more

"...This book is raw in both its violence and the erotic nature of the relationship between Rafe and Alex. This is a book that starts out as revenge...." Read more

"...It's dreadfully dark and ever so cruel and it chewed me up and spit me out! Thank God you recommended this one Pam Godwin!..." Read more

"...I can't wait to read more. This is a truly dark romance, unlike any other...." Read more

58 customers mention "Character development"40 positive18 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some loving the characters and appreciating the chemistry between the main characters, while others find the character development weak.

"...The characters were so powerful and the storyline so profound and tragic. The dialogue flows with simplicity and feels exceedingly natural...." Read more

"...Guys, Torrent is amazeballs. The characters and the situations are complexed and there's really no way understanding them completely, but it's the..." Read more

"...non-consensual scenes of "intimacy" however, there's some character development missing...." Read more

"...The characters were well written, aside from the fact they were both melodramatic...." Read more

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  • Rough Draft Book Blog
    5.0 out of 5 stars *PULLING HAIR OUT... SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS*
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2014
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Torrent by Gemma James

    Rafe & Alex

    Ok... Ok... Calm down... Deep breaths... in... out... in... out... This book took my breath away... it sucked the oxygen right out of my lungs and replaced it with cement! It carved my heart out with a spoon and hand fed it back to me! It's dreadfully dark and ever so cruel and it chewed me up and spit me out! Thank God you recommended this one Pam Godwin! I'm gonna kick your butt... I mean kiss you next time I see you! Seriously, this book is fantastic in it's own dark and chilling sort of way. Gemma puts a disclaimer on this one and heed her warning... if you're squeamish or can't tolerate explicit sexual situations and violence... maybe this is not for you... but if your looking for the wildest ride of your life... look no further... This. Is. It.

    This is a cliffhanger so beware and have Rampant ready to go or you'll freak way out like I did... Called Pam all kinds of names that day!!

    "TORRENT is a new adult dark romance with disturbing themes and explicit content, including sexual scenes and violence that may offend some. Intended for mature audiences. Part one of the CONDEMNED series. This is not a stand-alone read. Approximately 43,000 words."

    Ok so... let's start with Alex... holy heck is this chick beyond messed up. She's quite literally either the most ignorant heroine I've come across or she's a mastermind, I'll let you be the judge of that. She goes from one hell to the next and almost by choice if you ask me! I know she's guilt ridden and needs to purge herself of her sins, but she seemed way to laid back for me. Damn, you kidnap me, rape me, beat me... I'm gonna hate your butt and dream of ways to kill you slowly. Not Alex De Luca.... she went back for more. She craved more. She required more to feed her insatiable appetite for destruction! When her walls begin to crumble and her insides feel like they may implode she does the unthinkable, she falls in love, but don't let that mislead you... this is not your typical brand of love. It's so much more! She has burrowed inside my heart and that is where she'll stay until I feel the need to purge her from my system!

    Now, Rafe... Oh My God Rafe! I loved him from hello! He's irate, he's attractive, he's built like a brick house, and he's one of the hottest pieces of tail I've read in a long long time. AND he's got tattoos... and lots of them. I know I'm shallow, but hell a girls gotta have dreams! Ok... now Rafe! He's out of prison and on the warpath. He's out for blood or more importantly vahjayjay and he isn't taking no for an answer. I love how controlling he is and how he gives what he thinks he got and all this time he's been thriving on a lie. A lie has been fueling his rage, his need to bestow hurt upon the one who bestowed it upon him. He is also a permanent fixture in my heart and will linger in there while I still draw breath!

    Great supporting character cast. That cellmate, Jax... wow... I love his candor and his demeanor. He seems to be so laid back yet on high alert at all times. It would be nice to see him get a little book of his own. (*wink wink) Now that miserable, jerkface step brother Zach. That piece of crap can rot in hell for all I care. That guy is evil with a capitol E. However, his evilness is what makes this tale that much richer. What would a messed up, filthy, terrifying story be without an excellent villain. Zach is it!

    To wrap this up, it's provocative, it's terrorizing, and it's brilliant. It was so gripping that I could not put it down for the life of me! The characters were so powerful and the storyline so profound and tragic. The dialogue flows with simplicity and feels exceedingly natural. The pacing is perfect, fast in fact, which I appreciate as I couldn't get submerged into this one fast enough. It's a very dark read and not for the faint of heart. Beware! I loved it and will be telling you all about it's continuation, Rampant very soon.

    5 Stars cause 10 is not an option!
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  • Vangelina @ Painful Reads
    4.0 out of 5 stars oh god.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    "Whoa. Holy mother of pearl. Super fudging nuggets. WAIT WHAT?! Holy shucks.WHY DOES THE WORLD HATE ME?!" along with a lot of explicit language pretty much cover all of my reactions while reading Torrent.

    Momo from Books Over Boys recommended me Torrent a while ago and I finally had the chance to buy and read it. I'm pretty sure I was bothering Momo with all of my messages while I was reading, but holy heck I needed an outlet of some sort.

    I'll say that right of the bat, if you couldn't tell form the synopsis, Torrent is a dark romance. That's not to say that there isn't some lightness to it, but there's very little. Being a reader that has delved into dark romances before, but it's been a while since reading one, it felt a lot like coming home, I totally forgot how much I loved the genre. Momo warned me, saying that this book wasn't for the faint of heart, or that I might need to take a break while reading. But I went through this book like a freight train, I don't know what that should say about me. All I can say it that after the amazing prologue, nothing was stopping me from reading and finishing this beauty.

    Torrent was pretty darn amazing, though I think I was expecting a little bit more "dark". There was a lot of potential for it to be a pitched black kind of dark, but I'm hoping that that was Gemma James's way to hook the reader and she's killing us in the second book.

    The only disturbing scenes are of Rafe's thoughts. But they're not the kind of disturbing that is vivid, it's a lot more like vague hints of how far he can go or is willing to go. You're probably going to think me weird, but I actually really loved Rafe. Though his means of getting his way are not conventional, he's persistent and determined which is pretty admirable if you ask me. Rafe is the kind of character that has a dark side but hides it. There are some really powerful paragraphs in the book that reveals so much of Rafe's character if you're paying attention. He's the perfect example for when someone says, "There's something off about him." Younger, he was a good kid in a sense that he behaved, but he hid his true self very well. Sometimes all a person needs is something drastic to happen to bring that real person out and that was what happened to Rafe.

    Towards the end my heart was going into attacks. Something legitimately crazy happens and I don't know how I feel about it. To avoid spoilers, I'll keep my thoughts vague and I'll say this: I'm happy for him, really truly happy for him, because now he's at the point where he's at peace, but that's not who he is anymore. And I don't know if I want to him to suffer again (or more) to have him back.

    Guys, Torrent is amazeballs. The characters and the situations are complexed and there's really no way understanding them completely, but it's the journey from beginning to end that is a freaking roller coaster. I stayed up really late reading this beauty and I'm half dead writing this but I don't regret it.
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  • Katie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Melodramatic and questionable “enemies” trope
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Overall, the storyline and plot was OK. Captive Romances tend to read the same but the plot was only slightly unique. I questioned the definition of ‘Enemies to lovers’ in this book. Were they truly enemies? No. Was the MMC justifiably upset and wanted revenge? Yes.

    This isn’t a true ‘Enemies to Lovers’ book. There’s no mutual hate. Just misunderstanding and lack of communication for the first 17-18 chapters

    The characters were well written, aside from the fact they were both melodramatic. I ended up liking them for their shared past, individual life battles, and how they were going to go into the future.

    The ending was meh. Ended on a cliffhanger so you would rush to the book 2. However, book 1 is so short that it could have just been a part 2. But I understand how authors like to sell more individual books and call it a series.

    The book was written well with no notable grammar issues. It lost 2 stars for the false ‘Enemies to Lovers’ trope, melodramatic plot line, and unnecessary cliffhanger.
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  • Monica
    4.0 out of 5 stars sindrome di Stoccolma
    Reviewed in Italy on April 22, 2015
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    La trama è originale: Alex è una ragazza che ha mentito ed ha mandato in carcere il migliore amico di suo fratello, Rafe, per nascondere un segreto orribile. Dopo otto anni, Rafe esce dal carcere e decide di vendicarsi, prendendo Alex e portandola nel suo rifugio sull'isola della sua gioventù.
    Dopo i primi momenti, tra i due nasce una violenta attrazione dettata dal fatto che entrambi hanno una sessualità contorta.
    Vi sono molte scene violente e crude, dove Alex si ritrova in situazioni disperate causata dalla voglia inesauribile di vendetta di Rafe. Inoltre entrambi hanno subito traumi forti nel corso degli anni, che hanno alterato la loro percezione della sessualità: Rafe adora il controllo, mentre Alex adora essere brutalizzata.
    Ho dato quattro stelle per la trama in sè, dove viene evidenziato una sorta di sindrome di Stoccolma tra i due protagonisti, e per è stato scritto il libro.
    Il finale riserva grandi sorprese e lascia aperto uno spiraglio per una continuazione.
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  • ThatDamnCanadian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow this is an amazing book!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2017
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This is a dark and yes dirty book, if you have triggers you might not want to read it, one thing I don't like about it is; it has a cliffhanger (my personal pet peeve) all in all this is a fantastic book and I'm excited about the next one 5 stars!
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  • Jodie loves Huskies
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 9, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Wow! This is definitely a different kind of romance. Very dark and graphic scenes. This was a first read of this author and i loved it. I cannot wait to read more from her and more of this series.
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  • Hena Chang
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in India on January 29, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Considering my first time reading a book on this genre, I found it intreasting.. A story that takes you to its world..
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  • KindleSmutLover
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dark and dirty and hard to put down
    Reviewed in Germany on October 28, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I crushed this book in a few sittings and it's filthy! It was messed up but it turned me on so (shrug) if that's what you're into then dive in. I liked the characters well enough for a book like this, they weren't super developed but I felt both of their agony pretty deeply. The only thing that annoyed me was the mystery of why she'd falsely accused him was stretched out for soooo long it just started to drive me crazy. I get why she didn't want to tell him but it felt like every single chapter we were moments from finding out and then we didn't and I found it a bit exhausting. Also, it's irritating in an "enemies to lovers" story when they're only enemies because of a lack of communication and one five-minute conversation could clear it up.
    But overall I still really enjoyed it, and I loved the acknowledgment that her kinks shouldn't be a source of shame if she's practicing them with the right person, I think that's an important message.
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