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A review by katie_83
Brand Me by Verlene Landon
4.0
4 star review
Brand Me by Verlene Landon is the second book in the Imagine Ink series. Although it is a standalone novel the author recommends that they are read in order for a better reading experience and I would agree. I have read one other book in this series which happens to be book 3 and I have a better understanding of what goes on in that book after reading this one! It should be noted that there is a trigger warning for this book as it touches on subjects of mental, physical and sexual abuse. All very sensitive subjects but what I like about this author is the way in which she writes about them, they are never easy to read about in stories but sadly they do happen and this author is very sensitive in the way in which she writes about them – a credit to her as an author I feel.
Brand Me is Tori and Michael’s story. Tori thinks she has everything she’s ever wanted, or she’s on that way to that and when her boyfriend Richard invites her on a 3 month vacation she thinks that he is finally going to pop the question but on the way to the vacation she meets Michael and all of her expectations suddenly change. Everything about Michael scream playboy but she can’t seem to take her eyes off him! Michael’s mandatory trip to Tennessee couldn’t have come at a better time, he needed to get away from his cheating ex-fiancé who is trying to worm her way back into his life. Both Tori and Michael are about to learn some truths that are painful but sometimes pain in necessary for salvation!
I did like the characters in the story (except Richard!!). Tori was such a strong person but also vulnerable in many ways. It must have been difficult for her especially with her job that she couldn’t see what was actually happening to her until it was almost too late. She was really kind and caring towards Michael and once she realised what his issues were she was desperate to help him. I really was rooting for this couple as I thought that they would be good for each other.
If you are looking for an intense read that touches on some sensitive subjects with character that you will root for then I definitely recommend Brand Me by Verlene Landon. I will certainly be looking for the other books in the series!
Brand Me by Verlene Landon is the second book in the Imagine Ink series. Although it is a standalone novel the author recommends that they are read in order for a better reading experience and I would agree. I have read one other book in this series which happens to be book 3 and I have a better understanding of what goes on in that book after reading this one! It should be noted that there is a trigger warning for this book as it touches on subjects of mental, physical and sexual abuse. All very sensitive subjects but what I like about this author is the way in which she writes about them, they are never easy to read about in stories but sadly they do happen and this author is very sensitive in the way in which she writes about them – a credit to her as an author I feel.
Brand Me is Tori and Michael’s story. Tori thinks she has everything she’s ever wanted, or she’s on that way to that and when her boyfriend Richard invites her on a 3 month vacation she thinks that he is finally going to pop the question but on the way to the vacation she meets Michael and all of her expectations suddenly change. Everything about Michael scream playboy but she can’t seem to take her eyes off him! Michael’s mandatory trip to Tennessee couldn’t have come at a better time, he needed to get away from his cheating ex-fiancé who is trying to worm her way back into his life. Both Tori and Michael are about to learn some truths that are painful but sometimes pain in necessary for salvation!
I did like the characters in the story (except Richard!!). Tori was such a strong person but also vulnerable in many ways. It must have been difficult for her especially with her job that she couldn’t see what was actually happening to her until it was almost too late. She was really kind and caring towards Michael and once she realised what his issues were she was desperate to help him. I really was rooting for this couple as I thought that they would be good for each other.
If you are looking for an intense read that touches on some sensitive subjects with character that you will root for then I definitely recommend Brand Me by Verlene Landon. I will certainly be looking for the other books in the series!