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mom2three's review
5.0
I love the Black Light series. I usually recommend reading series books in order, but these can be read as stand alones. You won't want to miss any of the stories, though, and will find yourself devouring every single book. They are all that amazing!
This is the story of Jonah (Cash) and Samantha; lovers who were torn apart by lies and miscommunication. It's about learning to trust, healing hearts, and reclaiming what had been stolen. There is pain, passion, many tears, and many moments of sweetness; basically everything a reader desires in a romance. The honest way the pain and passion are described makes it very easy to relate to the characters and want them to find their HEA. It's not an easy journey, but it's perfect for these two.
There is a scene that involves non-consent, so please be aware of that and maybe skip this one if that bothers you.
This is the story of Jonah (Cash) and Samantha; lovers who were torn apart by lies and miscommunication. It's about learning to trust, healing hearts, and reclaiming what had been stolen. There is pain, passion, many tears, and many moments of sweetness; basically everything a reader desires in a romance. The honest way the pain and passion are described makes it very easy to relate to the characters and want them to find their HEA. It's not an easy journey, but it's perfect for these two.
There is a scene that involves non-consent, so please be aware of that and maybe skip this one if that bothers you.
lifeinthebooklane's review
5.0
Let's just start with me reading until 1.30am just to finish this book. That pretty much tells you everything you need to know.
Lies, deceit and abuse of power had torn Sam and Jonah apart, with both blaming the other. This leads to a violent confrontation between them when they meet again. There follows a scene of non or at best very dubious consent.
Despite the hurt this causes Sam she still loves Jonah....but can she accept his 'alternative sexual tastes'. Will Jonah take a risk and show her?
The build up to whether they would give a relationship another go is intense and even then secrets threaten to tear them apart. Their chemistry is hot but actually it didn't feel like there was that much sex, and very little of it was kinky.
The last chapter or so were action packed, with a very unexpected but amazing ending. I would love to read more of Jonah and Sam's story.
Lies, deceit and abuse of power had torn Sam and Jonah apart, with both blaming the other. This leads to a violent confrontation between them when they meet again. There follows a scene of non or at best very dubious consent.
Despite the hurt this causes Sam she still loves Jonah....but can she accept his 'alternative sexual tastes'. Will Jonah take a risk and show her?
The build up to whether they would give a relationship another go is intense and even then secrets threaten to tear them apart. Their chemistry is hot but actually it didn't feel like there was that much sex, and very little of it was kinky.
The last chapter or so were action packed, with a very unexpected but amazing ending. I would love to read more of Jonah and Sam's story.
helenfinch's review
5.0
Loved it.
I can't get enough of Black Light. Thankfully there are still.more I haven't read. I know Amazon wants more words, but they can get over it.
I can't get enough of Black Light. Thankfully there are still.more I haven't read. I know Amazon wants more words, but they can get over it.
kelly_reads_books's review
5.0
I think, to date, this is my favourite Blacklight book!
Jo ah and Samantha's story pulled at me emotionally because it was about a young love that was lost. Two soul mates who were pulled apart only to never be able to fulfill that empty part of their heart until they find themselves together again years later.
This teenage love blossomed and grew without them being near each other.
Sigh...my heart is happy with this book!
Jo ah and Samantha's story pulled at me emotionally because it was about a young love that was lost. Two soul mates who were pulled apart only to never be able to fulfill that empty part of their heart until they find themselves together again years later.
This teenage love blossomed and grew without them being near each other.
Sigh...my heart is happy with this book!
jigsawgirl's review
3.0
Updated review - audiobook April 2021**
I enjoyed the narration of this book. I liked the way the narrators seemed to play off of one another. I liked the way Samantha would be speaking and suddenly I would hear Jonah interject.
The beginning of this book was difficult to get through. It might set off triggers for some people. I thought they would deal with the rape, or their "confusion" about it head on. After what happened with Jaxson, Spencer, and Jonah, the incident seemed to fade away.
For some reason, and I can't explain why, that scene with Jonah (Cash) was much less visceral in the audiobook as opposed to actually reading the book. I also had some other insights with another read of Rocked.
There was never a good explanation of what was going on with Samantha. Why did she feel the need to give away almost everything she received? Why was she doing what she was doing? Was it the loss of Jonah or the situation with her father and uncle? Both she and Jonah had some darkness that each of them had tried to handle.
My original review is below. It waa definitely an experience. The rape, and it was rape, was difficult, but Jonah and Samantha's confusion and subsequent behavior was also unsettling.
I still feel like I was reading two different books. Or, like I started out in darkness and moved into the light. I wonder if that was deliberate so the reader could reconcile Jonah and Samantha being together, or if that was just the way the story flowed? If nothing else, it made me feel the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Original review Jan. 2019
Take the rape scene out and I could up the number of stars. The rape scene and aftermath was not only unexpected, but disturbing. The only way I could read the rest of the book somewhat objectively was to act like it wasn't part of the same book.
The rest of the Book was Jonah and Samantha reconnecting and revealing the lies, deceit, and cruelty that both she and Jonah experienced.
Jonah turned into a completely different person after he went to Sam's apartment to check on her. But, the only thing I could think is how different could he really be after what he did that night at the club? What was to stop his anger from getting out of control again?
They ended up with their HEA, but reading this book felt like reading two different stories.
I enjoyed the narration of this book. I liked the way the narrators seemed to play off of one another. I liked the way Samantha would be speaking and suddenly I would hear Jonah interject.
The beginning of this book was difficult to get through. It might set off triggers for some people. I thought they would deal with the rape, or their "confusion" about it head on. After what happened with Jaxson, Spencer, and Jonah, the incident seemed to fade away.
For some reason, and I can't explain why, that scene with Jonah (Cash) was much less visceral in the audiobook as opposed to actually reading the book. I also had some other insights with another read of Rocked.
There was never a good explanation of what was going on with Samantha. Why did she feel the need to give away almost everything she received? Why was she doing what she was doing? Was it the loss of Jonah or the situation with her father and uncle? Both she and Jonah had some darkness that each of them had tried to handle.
My original review is below. It waa definitely an experience. The rape, and it was rape, was difficult, but Jonah and Samantha's confusion and subsequent behavior was also unsettling.
I still feel like I was reading two different books. Or, like I started out in darkness and moved into the light. I wonder if that was deliberate so the reader could reconcile Jonah and Samantha being together, or if that was just the way the story flowed? If nothing else, it made me feel the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Original review Jan. 2019
Take the rape scene out and I could up the number of stars. The rape scene and aftermath was not only unexpected, but disturbing. The only way I could read the rest of the book somewhat objectively was to act like it wasn't part of the same book.
The rest of the Book was Jonah and Samantha reconnecting and revealing the lies, deceit, and cruelty that both she and Jonah experienced.
Jonah turned into a completely different person after he went to Sam's apartment to check on her. But, the only thing I could think is how different could he really be after what he did that night at the club? What was to stop his anger from getting out of control again?
They ended up with their HEA, but reading this book felt like reading two different stories.
jje121579's review
5.0
I absolutely couldn’t put this one down. I love a good second chance love story, but this one really pulls on the heartstrings. It hurts even more when the baddies that tore Sam and Jonah apart were her father and uncle. We don’t get the deets till near the end but you can see it coming, and can’t look away. Great emotional read, loved the HEA.
katrina_8505's review
5.0
Another great read. I have no idea why it took me this long to read this book.. must read
kimah74's review
5.0
Great start to this series
This was a very interesting start to the series. Jonah/Cash has some serious demons and you learn why. Samantha has had so much pain and control in her life I was shocked she took to the BDSM lifestyle. I think it was more that Jonah was the Dom. Great storyline that flowed. I really liked and would recommend.
This was a very interesting start to the series. Jonah/Cash has some serious demons and you learn why. Samantha has had so much pain and control in her life I was shocked she took to the BDSM lifestyle. I think it was more that Jonah was the Dom. Great storyline that flowed. I really liked and would recommend.
tlea's review
4.0
This book will not be for everyone. In fact, I was part way through it & debated stopping but wanted to see where the story went. Ultimately, I liked it. I felt that it provided a good story with well-thought out characters & a situation that we could see broadcast on any news program. I have read other books in the Black Light series that featured Cash & Samantha but hadn't caught up with their story, so I was glad to finally do so. At times I found it confronting & uncomfortable but the ultimate HEA made it all worthwhile.
majic's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0