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Credence
From New York Times bestselling author, Penelope Douglas, comes a new standalone!Three of them, one of her, and a remote cabin in the woods. Let the hot, winter nights ensue...Tiernan de Haas doesn't care about anything anymore. The only child of a film producer and his starlet wife, she's grown up with wealth and privilege but not love or guidance. Shipped off to boarding schools from an early age, it was still impossible to escape the loneliness and carve out a life of her own. The shadow of her parents' fame followed her everywhere. And when they suddenly pass away, she knows she should be devastated. But has anything really changed? She's always been alone, hasn't she?Jake Van der Berg, her father's stepbrother and her only living relative, assumes guardianship of Tiernan who is still two months shy of eighteen. Sent to live with him and his two sons, Noah and Kaleb, in the mountains of Colorado, Tiernan soon learns that these men now have a say in what she chooses to care and not care about anymore. As the three of them take her under their wing, teach her to work and survive in the remote woods far away from the rest of the world, she slowly finds her place among them. And as a part of them. She also realizes that lines blur and rules become easy to break when no one else is watching. One of them has her. The other one wants her. But he...He's going to keep her.*Credence is a full length, stand-alone romance suitable for readers 18+.
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It's a pretty good book, good storyline, good writing, but I can't get past the whole uncle on niece action. I know they're not blood related, but he's still an adult (old enough to have two 20-someing sons), and the niece is 17 for half the book. Gives me the creeps
Holy mac and cheese, what a ride! From the outset, Credence by Penelope Douglas presented a labyrinth of emotional triggers and dark twists that, quite frankly, I thought would compel me to set it aside. Yet, the narrative's grip was unyielding, drawing me deeper with each page turned. The story's intensity didnât just capture my attention; it held me captive. I found myself forsaking sleep and sustenance, compelled to devour every word until the conclusion.
Penelope Douglas has crafted a narrative that is both riveting and well-written, infused with a level of spice that is nothing short of fantastic. The characters are vividly drawn, each with their own deeply textured psyches and tangled interactions that make the book impossible to put down.
However, the resolution of the plot did give me pause. The conclusion, where the assistant ends up romantically entwined with the uncle and the subsequent depiction of a harmonious family camping trip, felt incongruous. It struck a discordant note in what was otherwise a masterfully orchestrated symphony of complex family dynamics. This attempt to wrap up the novel with what seemed like a forced âhappily ever afterâ felt somewhat jarring against the backdrop of the narrative's earlier raw and unorthodox developments.
Despite this, the novel's strengths far outweigh this minor misstep. I find myself continuously recommending Credence for its bold narrative strokes and unforgettable character portraits. It's a novel that challenges the norms, takes you on a tumultuous journey, and leaves a lasting impression.
Penelope Douglas has crafted a narrative that is both riveting and well-written, infused with a level of spice that is nothing short of fantastic. The characters are vividly drawn, each with their own deeply textured psyches and tangled interactions that make the book impossible to put down.
However, the resolution of the plot did give me pause. The conclusion, where the assistant ends up romantically entwined with the uncle and the subsequent depiction of a harmonious family camping trip, felt incongruous. It struck a discordant note in what was otherwise a masterfully orchestrated symphony of complex family dynamics. This attempt to wrap up the novel with what seemed like a forced âhappily ever afterâ felt somewhat jarring against the backdrop of the narrative's earlier raw and unorthodox developments.
Despite this, the novel's strengths far outweigh this minor misstep. I find myself continuously recommending Credence for its bold narrative strokes and unforgettable character portraits. It's a novel that challenges the norms, takes you on a tumultuous journey, and leaves a lasting impression.
The spice was great, but it was just an ok story. I had seen reviews and I was more worried about the triggers. I was ok with content but not my best read.
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