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The Darkest Joy Kindle Edition

by Marata Eros (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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From NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author, Marata Eros
"I don't want my broken fixed. . . ."

Six months ago, Brooke Starr was one impeccable piano performance away from Juilliard. Now, she is lonely, devastated, orphaned . . . seeking solace in a place where the sun never sets and trying to make sense of the dark tragedy that clouds her shattered heart.

There are no coincidences. . . .

Deep-sea fisherman Chance Taylor can't imagine what his life would be if he'd never taken that midnight stroll to the pier. Had never seen the intriguing, raven-haired girl swan dive into the Alaskan sea. Had never plunged into the icy waters to rescue her . . . and finally felt her electric charge.

As their blazing chemistry consumes them, Chance is determined to save Brooke from her demons. But Brooke knows she must find her own footing. She thinks she's already lost everything--until the terror of her past catches up with her and threatens all that she has left: her life, her love, and the freedom to choose between drowning in grief and finding joy in the darkness.

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“Prepare to be hooked until the very last word.” (Tiffany King, USA Today bestselling author of No Attachments )

“Darkly addictive. . . . Marata keeps the tension high with romance and gripping suspense.” (Dannika Dark, author of Sterling )

"The Darkest Joy is a heart rending emotional sucker punch to the gut. Don't get me wrong it is not all sorrow, there is laughter, Eros's signature snark, joy, friendship, love and even obsession. Yes, you will go through the gambit of emotions while immersed in this fabulous, memorizing, shocking plot. Marata Eros vividly captures the agony of profound loss but brilliantly depicts the beautiful and painful transformation that takes place after dealing with these life altering emotional scars. The Darkest Joy is a dark, beautiful, pulse pounding, suspense filled story that will keep you riveted till the end." (Tome Tender )

“Eros’s dark and twisty prose adds a depth and dimension that is addictive.” (Martini Times Romance )

“This is a great curl up on the couch with your favorite liquid date on a weekend night and enjoy kind of read.” (Flirty & Dirty Book Blog )

“Eros’s knack of giving us epic story lines amongst HOT, gritty, edgy and steamy sex scenes always leaves me wanting more!“ (Aussie Girl Book Lover )

“This book was amazing, erotic, and filled with action.” (Crystal’s Random Thoughts )

“Eros very much has this sort of skat, rat-a-tat, jazzy improvisational writing style. . . . It gives her whole entire work real character. . . . And it really shines in this dark romance.” (Contagious Reads )

“Any novel that can get me so riled that I yell at the characters through the pages is a winner in my book. . . . A beautiful tale of redemption, full of suspense and mystery.” (A Book Vacation )

“This story had a cup of dark, a quart of thrilling, and a damn pound of super freaking sexy!” (LipSmackin GoodBooks )

“A completely terrifying, gut wrenching, and beautiful story." (The Little Black Book Blog )

“Between the suspense, intrigue, and volatile romance, I could not put this one down." (Books Unhinged )

“The chemistry between Jess and Devin is off the charts hot, and the sex is drop-your-drawers amazing. . . . The danger element just makes the story that much better, and leaves you on the edge of your seat dying to see what happens next.” (Always YA at Heart )

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Marata Eros is the pen name for Tamara Rose Blodgett, the author of over ninety titles, including her New York Times bestselling novel, A Terrible Love, and the #1 Amazon international bestselling erotic Interracial and African-American TOKEN serial, and the #1 Amazon Erotic Horror DRUID serial.
Marata writes a variety of dark fiction in the genres of erotica, fantasy, horror, romance, suspense and sci-fi. She lives in the midwest with her family and pair of disrespectful dogs. Marata's #1 hobby is reading; she loves interacting with her readers.
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DPM7RSS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books (February 18, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 18, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2133 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages

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Tamara Rose Blodgett
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Tamara Rose Blodgett is a multifaceted talent who's been delighting readers for over a decade with her dark fiction—and a happily married mother of four boys, aficionado of beachcombing, zero-carb lifestyle, crafting, and budget-friendly fashion. But it's her work as a NY Times and USA TODAY bestselling author that distinguishes her in the literary world.
Under the pen name Marata Eros, she authored the blockbuster 'A TERRIBLE LOVE,' among over 75 other novels that span genres from dark romance to thrillers, fantasy, horror, erotica, and sci-fi. Her #1 bestsellers like 'Token,' 'Road Kill MC,' 'Druid,' and the 'Death' series attest to her versatility and broad appeal.
Formerly with Simon & Schuster—where she released 'A TERRIBLE LOVE,' 'A BRUTAL TENDERNESS,' and 'THE DARKEST JOY'—Tamara now enjoys the creative freedom of being a hybrid author, straddling the realms of traditional and self-publishing. With residences in the Pacific Northwest and Mazatlán, Mexico, she divides her time between family, friends, and two dogs who could use a lesson in manners.
☞ Upcoming Release:
STUFFED TACO (Mar. 2024)
Latest Release(s):'
HEATHER (JUL. 2023)
THROUGH A DARK LENS (APR. 2023)
COCO-NUTS (MAR. 2023)
ONE BLOOD (Jan. 26, 2023)
TITLE LIST:
MEGA Compilations:
ROAD KILL MC 1-6
DRUID 1-6
FRENCH BILLIONAIRES - TOKEN 1-5
DEATH 1-8
SAVAGE 1-7
BLOOD 1-8
ALPHA CLAIM 1-3
REFLECTION 1-4
SIREN 1-3
DARA NICHOLS 1-16
NOVELS (40K words+):
DEATH (complete):
Book 1: Death Whispers
Book 2: Death Speaks
Book 3: Death Inception
Book 4: Death Screams
Book 5: Death Weeps
Book 6: Unrequited Death
Book 7: For the Love of Death
Book 8: Death Blinks
Book 9: Death Incarnate
SAVAGE (complete):
Book 1: The Pearl Savage
Book 2: The Savage Blood
Book 3: The Savage Principle (novella)
Book 4: The Savage Vengeance
Book 5: The Savage Protector
Book 6: The Savage Dream
Book 7: The Dark Savage
BLOOD (in progress):
Book 1: Blood Singers
Book 2: Blood Song
Book 3: Blood Chosen
Book 4: Blood Reign
Book 5: Angelic Blood
Book 6: Blood Enchantment
Book 7: Redemptive Blood
Book 8: Blood Crown
Book 9: Alpha Blood
Book 10: Beloved Blood
Book 11: One Blood
REFLECTION:(Complete)
Book 1: The Reflective
Book 2: The Reflective Cause
Book 3: The Reflective Dissent
Book 4: The Ultimate Reflective
Book 5: The Soul Reflective
ROAD KILL MC:(Complete)
Book 1: Noose
Book 2: Snare
Book 3:Wring
Book 4: Lariat
Book 5: Trainer
Book 6: Viper
Book 7: Puck
Book 8: Storm
Book 9: Perry (2024)
TOKEN:(Complete)
Book 1: Provocation
Book 2: Absolution
Book 3: Obsession
Book 4: Retribution
Book 5: Redemption
DRUID (in progress):
Book 1: Reapers
Book 2: Bled
Book 3: Harvest
Book 4: Sow
Book 5: Seed
Book 6: Plow
THE DEMON TRILOGY (in progress):
Book 1: Brolach
Book 2: Ruby
Book 3: Heather (July 2023)
THE SIREN TRILOGY (complete)
Book 1: Ember
Book 2: Constantine
Book 3: Damon
ALPHA CLAIM (in progress) :
Book 1: Punished
Book 2: Vendetta
Book 3: Bound
Book 4: First Species
BILLIONAIRES' GAME trilogy:(Complete)
Book 1: Club Alpha
Book 2: Club Beta
Book 3: Club Omega
THROUGH DARKNESS trilogy (in progress):
THROUGH DARK GLASS
THROUGH a DARK LENS
THROUGH a DARK MIRROR (2024)
DARA NICHOLS (shorts):
THE DARA NICHOLS COMPILATION #1 - 1-8
THE DARA NICHOLS COMPILATION #2, 9-16
THE DARA NICHOLS COMPILATION #3, 17-21
Coco-Nuts #22
THE DARA NICHOLS COMPILATION #4, 22- 26 (2027)
Standalones:
A TERRIBLE LOVE
A BRUTAL TENDERNESS
The DARKEST JOY
HER: A Love Story
See more on the author's page
Marata Eros
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Tamara Rose Blodgett is a multifaceted talent who's been delighting readers for over a decade with her dark fiction—and a happily married mother of four boys, aficionado of beachcombing, zero-carb lifestyle, crafting, and budget-friendly fashion. But it's her work as a NY Times and USA TODAY bestselling author that distinguishes her in the literary world.
Under the pen name Marata Eros, she authored the blockbuster 'A TERRIBLE LOVE,' among over 75 other novels that span genres from dark romance to thrillers, fantasy, horror, erotica, and sci-fi. Her #1 bestsellers like 'Token,' 'Road Kill MC,' 'Druid,' and the 'Death' series attest to her versatility and broad appeal.
Formerly with Simon & Schuster—where she released 'A TERRIBLE LOVE,' 'A BRUTAL TENDERNESS,' and 'THE DARKEST JOY'—Tamara now enjoys the creative freedom of being a hybrid author, straddling the realms of traditional and self-publishing. With residences in the Pacific Northwest and Mazatlán, Mexico, she divides her time between family, friends, and two dogs who could use a lesson in manners.
☞ Upcoming Release:
STUFFED TACO (Mar. 2024)
Latest Release(s):'
HEATHER (JUL. 2023)
THROUGH A DARK LENS (APR. 2023)
COCO-NUTS (MAR. 2023)
ONE BLOOD (Jan. 26, 2023)
TITLE LIST:
MEGA Compilations:
ROAD KILL MC 1-6
DRUID 1-6
FRENCH BILLIONAIRES - TOKEN 1-5
DEATH 1-8
SAVAGE 1-7
BLOOD 1-8
ALPHA CLAIM 1-3
REFLECTION 1-4
SIREN 1-3
DARA NICHOLS 1-16
NOVELS (40K words+):
DEATH (complete):
Book 1: Death Whispers
Book 2: Death Speaks
Book 3: Death Inception
Book 4: Death Screams
Book 5: Death Weeps
Book 6: Unrequited Death
Book 7: For the Love of Death
Book 8: Death Blinks
Book 9: Death Incarnate
SAVAGE (complete):
Book 1: The Pearl Savage
Book 2: The Savage Blood
Book 3: The Savage Principle (novella)
Book 4: The Savage Vengeance
Book 5: The Savage Protector
Book 6: The Savage Dream
Book 7: The Dark Savage
BLOOD (in progress):
Book 1: Blood Singers
Book 2: Blood Song
Book 3: Blood Chosen
Book 4: Blood Reign
Book 5: Angelic Blood
Book 6: Blood Enchantment
Book 7: Redemptive Blood
Book 8: Blood Crown
Book 9: Alpha Blood
Book 10: Beloved Blood
Book 11: One Blood
REFLECTION:(Complete)
Book 1: The Reflective
Book 2: The Reflective Cause
Book 3: The Reflective Dissent
Book 4: The Ultimate Reflective
Book 5: The Soul Reflective
ROAD KILL MC:(Complete)
Book 1: Noose
Book 2: Snare
Book 3:Wring
Book 4: Lariat
Book 5: Trainer
Book 6: Viper
Book 7: Puck
Book 8: Storm
Book 9: Perry (2024)
TOKEN:(Complete)
Book 1: Provocation
Book 2: Absolution
Book 3: Obsession
Book 4: Retribution
Book 5: Redemption
DRUID (in progress):
Book 1: Reapers
Book 2: Bled
Book 3: Harvest
Book 4: Sow
Book 5: Seed
Book 6: Plow
THE DEMON TRILOGY (in progress):
Book 1: Brolach
Book 2: Ruby
Book 3: Heather (July 2023)
THE SIREN TRILOGY (complete)
Book 1: Ember
Book 2: Constantine
Book 3: Damon
ALPHA CLAIM (in progress) :
Book 1: Punished
Book 2: Vendetta
Book 3: Bound
Book 4: First Species
BILLIONAIRES' GAME trilogy:(Complete)
Book 1: Club Alpha
Book 2: Club Beta
Book 3: Club Omega
THROUGH DARKNESS trilogy (in progress):
THROUGH DARK GLASS
THROUGH a DARK LENS
THROUGH a DARK MIRROR (2024)
DARA NICHOLS (shorts):
THE DARA NICHOLS COMPILATION #1 - 1-8
THE DARA NICHOLS COMPILATION #2, 9-16
THE DARA NICHOLS COMPILATION #3, 17-21
Coco-Nuts #22
THE DARA NICHOLS COMPILATION #4, 22- 26 (2027)
Standalones:
A TERRIBLE LOVE
A BRUTAL TENDERNESS
The DARKEST JOY
HER: A Love Story
See more on the author's page

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Caryn

Joy in the Darkness

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2014

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There is something so dark, so sexy, so erotic, and a web of suspense and storytelling spun flawlessly throughout the pages of The Darkest Joy. From the first words I read…I’m a goner. Completely submerged and engrossed in the journey to where the words lead me. A story that will captivate you and have you guessing until the very end. Delve into the lives of Chance Taylor and Brooke Starr, read their thoughts, feel their emotions as their love story radiates off the pages. Feel the connection between Chance and Brooke that is so real, so strong, it’s almost tangible. A love story that is raw, edgy, intriguing, full of suspense, full of hope, and has you believing that “joy in the darkness” can be found.
On a side note: I loved that Agent Clearwater was part of this story and the reference made to Cas and Jewell from A Terrible Love and A Brutal Tenderness (two of my favorite books) and to know that Agent Clearwater is getting his own story is fantastic. One I look forward to reading.
The Darkest Joy is so addictive that once you start reading, you won’t put it down until you’ve reached the end, it is just that good!!
~ 5 ~ Joy in the Darkness ~ Stars

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The Darkest Joy

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2014

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Brooke's world is shattered when her entire family is murdered, so she attempts to escape the memories by moving to Alaska and taking a job as a deckhand on a fishing boat, but some things you can't run away from and when her grief overwhelms her, she's lucky Chance was there to foil her desperate plans. This was a sweet romance between a no-commitments player and the broken girl that reformed him. I thought the dialogue was a little immature and overly snarky at times, but for the most part the dry humor was great and I liked the Alaskan backwoods setting and the rustic characters that populated it. Brooke's judgment left something to be desired on many occasions (not returning communications from the FBI and not blinking at having unprotected sex with a known player, etc.) and I'm not sure that grief is a sufficient excuse for it all, but I did like her. She was courageous, engaging and I enjoyed her sense of humor. Chance definitely grew on me as the book went on. The ending and the reveal of the murderer came as a total surprise to me, but I thought it was handled well, and I liked that we got to see a bit further on, to what happened with Brooke and Chance after that. Good Read!

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2014

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This is another one of Marata's fantastic books. The suspense starts in the first paragraph, and you won't be able to put this book down. Brooke hears her family's murder over the phone! She is devastated, so decides to go off to Alaska and work on a fishing boat. She didn't plan on falling in love with the captain of the boat, Chance. Her demons follow her to Alaska. And you'll have to read the book to find out how it all ends. But, Marata will say that all her books end with Happily Ever After (HEA), and this one definitely does.

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PinkyBumpy

Awesome suspense and sexy!

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2014

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Had some nice twists and turns in this one. The mystery was great and the sex scenes were hot but not too ridiculous! Fun read!

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014

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Light in content seems like phrases were copied from another novel. I found it hard to keep reading and finish.
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Barb

Fabulous book that hooked me right from the start.

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2014

The Darkest Joy by Marata Eros blows you away with a beginning that by the time I was on page 2, I was already hooked. Our heroine, Brooke, who is a young pianist prodigy awaiting to be admitted to Julliard. She is on her way home from school for Christmas, when she gets a call from her mom, who is worried about her travelling home. What follows is a few minutes of hell, as Brooke while talking to her mom, hears the doorbell ring and then begins to hear the terrifying sounds of her family being brutally murdered. Having lost her mother, father, brother and aunt, Brooke goes into shock, with anxiety attacks when she thinks about it. She has a hard time dealing with it, and decides to sell her home and go to Alaska for a few months to get away from every one. The aunt who was also murdered, left her a cabin in Alaska.

Chance Taylor is a fisherman, who runs his own business, and is our hero. Chance is a hottie, who also plays the guitar. When Brooke arrives in Alaska, she is befriended by Evan and Tucker, and she is invited to the local tavern that night. It is here that she sees the gorgeous guitar player, not knowing he will be her boss, since she starts the next morning working as a deckhand. But before that, listening to Chance play a certain song, brings on an anxiety attack and she runs away. Brooke, thinking she doesn’t deserve to live, then attempts to kill herself, as she jumps off the bridge. Chance comes upon her when she jumps, and he saves her life.

What follows is a fascinating story of Brooke trying to accept her loss, handle her anxiety, and move on with her life. She falls hard for Chance, as he does her. Slowly Brooke realizes that her family would not want to her give up on life, and with the help of Chance, she begins to live again. She enjoys the different type of life in Alaska, and they friends she makes. Her best friend from home, Lacey, constantly calls her to give her updates. Just when Brooke is getting a handle on things, there are more murders of families from other upcoming pianist prodigies. The FBI tries to warn Brooke that the killer is probably coming after her.

Since I do not want to give spoilers, this is a great story that has everything, tragedy, romance, sex, emotional turmoil, danger, brutality, excitement, and suspense. The first half of the book, Eros pulls all your emotions, and the second half you are on the edge of your seat. There are some twists, surprise at the wild ending as we reached the climax.
Besides loving Brooke and Chance together, I thought Marata Eros has created a wonderful group of secondary characters from Evan, Tucker, Jake, Clearwater, and Lacey. She has also created a terrible villain.

This story was told in both Brooke and Chance’s POV. I usually don’t like that, but it was good to see things from both perspectives. Amidst all this tense emotions, Eros managed to give us a wonderful couple, who fall in love and find the joy from within the darkness. The Darkest Joy was a terrific read and one of the best books I have read this year. Marata Eros has put herself on my list to make sure I read more of in the future.

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BirdieTracy

Romance. Straight Up- No Chasers

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2014

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This book strayed from the vast majority of romance novels I've read. In this story the two main characters, Chance and Brooke, meet and feel an instant attraction. They do not fall quickly into bed. They don't fight so they can make up. They don't do the whole "I hate you but can't be without you" thing either. In fact, they don't have sex until fairly late in the book.

What DOES happen? Chance sees that Brooke is in need and puts his desires on hold until she begins to stabilize. He starts by saving her life. Literally. He takes one situation at a time and proves he is sincere (although he does make a couple of the requisite boneheaded moves- he is a guy after all) and isn't going anywhere. In short, he proves himself to be a loving and good man.

All in all a fun, quick, warm hearted read for a cold winter's night.

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