Title: Tainted Black (A Forbidden Romance)
Author: Shanora Williams
Genre: Contemp/Dark Romance
Release Date: September 11, 2015
Dear Mr. Black,
I know you were hurting. I heard your cries. I wished over and over again that I could make it better, but as you stated I was too inexperienced; too good for someone as bad as you.
Perhaps you were right, but it didn’t matter because what I did know was that I loved the way you felt—loved the way you smelled. I loved how hard you got for me, and when you called me your Little Knight.
I can still remember that day in the park, when you held me close and kissed me deep. How you effortlessly made me cry your name on top of sweet smelling grass, making me feel like the only girl in the world. I loved how you looked at me, how you spoke to me.
I 'd been madly in love with you ever since I was twelve years old, but I shouldn’t have been.
Isabelle would have hated it—my best friend. I couldn’t afford to lose her. Besides, you two had already lost enough. Losing Mrs. Black was the epitome.
It’s Chloe Knight.
I wanted to be there for you no matter what, but Isabelle needed me too.
And she would have hated me if she ever found out I was sleeping with her father.
** Tainted Black is a forbidden love-story about a girl who helplessly falls for her best friend’s father. After a tragic accident ends the life of Theo Black’s wife, he turns to the one person he has always found interesting.
Chloe Knight, the girl from across the street, his daughter’s best friend, and a person that is considered completely off limits for him. **
I looked down at the person’s name that flashed on my screen. Mr. Black. Surprised, my heart caught speed, and I answered, my voice soft. “Mr. Black?”
“Hey Chloe.”
“Everything okay?”
“I don’t know,” he said, voice low. “You tell me.”
“What do you mean?”
“You just gonna stay in your room and watch me, or are you gonna come over and actually talk to me?”
I huffed a laugh, looking up, heat bombarding my cheeks. Being embarrassed would have been an understatement. “I’m—I don’t know what you mean.”
“Turn on your lamp,” he demanded.
“Why?”
“I want to see you.”
I looked towards my lamp, hesitating. He was quiet, waiting for me to follow through. I blew a breath, going for my lamp. Then I met at the window again, and he was still there. His expression had changed though. He was smiling now. It was gentle. Sweet.
“Damn. Is there ever a time you don’t look good?”
“Please,” I laughed, tugging on the hem of my tank. It was then that I realized I had no bra on. I covered my chest with my arm.
“Don’t do that.”
“Do what?”
“Cover up. Just stand there… let me look at you.”
Slowly dropping my hand, I stared ahead, allowing Mr. Black to get an eye-full. I was in my most natural state—hair up in a bun, shorts low, revealing too much leg, and sporting a white camisole that exposed firm, brown nipples.
“What are we doing?” I asked, voice barely heard.
He was quiet for a moment, his face serious now. “Picking up where we left off.”
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author Shanora Williams considers herself a wondrous, down-to-earth author who's all about romance, paranormal, and the historical fiction. Coffee and Oreos are her addiction. Reading is a necessity. Whenever she isn't writing or reading, she's most likely spending her time with family and loved ones, or watching hit TV series on Netflix.
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**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**
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ALPHA BOOK CLUB REVIEW
Title: Tainted Black
Author: Shanora Williams
Genre: Contemporary Romance
“But, instantly, he spoiled me, mouth crushing mine, his tongue thrusting between my lips. He groaned and I defenselessly fell into his touch, his hands on my waist, picking up one my legs as he turned for the bed.”
5 stars!! I fell in love with this book, yes it deals with a touchy subject, but it’s handled so beautifully. This story is so gut wrenching, but so beautiful! I’m so enamoured with this book!!
Dear Mr. Black,
I know you were hurting. I heard your cries. I wished over and over again that I could make it better, but as you stated I was too inexperienced; too good for someone as bad as you.
Perhaps you were right, but it didn’t matter because what I did know was that I loved the way you felt—loved the way you smelled. I loved how hard you got for me, and when you called me your Little Knight.
I can still remember that day in the park, when you held me close and kissed me deep. How you effortlessly made me cry your name on top of sweet smelling grass, making me feel like the only girl in the world. I loved how you looked at me, how you spoke to me.
I had been madly in love with you ever since I was twelve years old, but I shouldn’t have been.
Isabelle would have hated it—my best friend. I couldn’t afford to lose her. Besides, you two had already lost enough. Losing Mrs. Black was the epitome.
It’s Chloe Knight.
I wanted to be there for you no matter what, but Isabelle needed me too.
And she would have hated me if she ever found out I was sleeping with her father.
Chloe grew up in a snooty town and didn’t have a lot of friends she could hang out with, until the Blacks moved in across the street. Being 12 she’s instantly excited to see a young girl her same age moving in. She runs across the street and introduces herself to the father, Theo. She notices that when she meets him, something in her changes, she finds herself smitten in an innocent way. Over the years Izzy and Chloe become best friends and Chloe starts to notice Izzy’s dad more and more and he notices her, in a slightly innocent way. But one tragic night, Theo’s and Izzy’s world crumbles apart. Izzy’s mother is brutally murdered and everything changes. Izzy leaves for college, leaving Chloe across the street taking care of Theo when he drinks too much. One night after she helps him to his room, their relationship changes and they sleep together. They try to deny their affection and feelings for each other but they know they can’t do it any longer. Two years pass and Chloe comes back home from summer and although she and Theo try to deny their feelings still, things haven’t changed. What will happen with their relationship?? Will Izzy find out and disown them both?? You definitely need to read this book, the ending is, well, I can't say I have no words. This book is amazing!! I loved it!!
**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**
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