Pretty Lies: A Captive Dark Romance

When the man of your dreams turns out to be the man of your dreams? Annette met Anton at a club and drank too much. She left him behind, but he is on her mind the next morning. She told him everything he wanted to hear, because that is what Annette does. To support herself and her medical school going twin sister, she delivers the fantasy as a phone sex operator. When Anton mistakes her sister for her, her fantasy world just became reality, and it isn't safe at all Anton believed Annette when she whispered the things she wanted. He figured he was lucky, because he wanted all those depraved things as well. Finding out he'd been lied to, well, he doesn't take that well at all. Ever. At any time. It triggers his inner monster, and he finds out, he likes that monster to come to the surface sometimes. Suave and smooth most of the time, cranky Anton needs to be let loose. Anton never really let him out before, so learning to control him takes a bit Anton and Annette seem perfect together, then they don't. They comfort each other, then they do their best to hurt the other. They seem to be in sync, then it goes horribly awry. In the end, they are discovering the other side of themselves, and eventually, that the both sides of Anton fit really nicely with both sides of Annette. The clash comes when the non-fitting sides connect, but they realize they can make that work too Not for the faint of heart, because, *sigh*, Brian is here. Brian truly is evil, mean, and vicious, and wants to murder everyone, though he doesn't. A sadist to the core, he is too much for most people. He is essential to the dynamic of this group of men, and plays his part so well. Gabe is the sweet and gentle peacemaker, but not really. Lindsay is the predator in a suit, seeking out the weak, and offering them for remolding for the men's needs. The dynamics of the men are all over the story, and they are important in creating and maintaining Anton and Annette's relationship The relationship between Annette, and her twin Janette, is just as important. It even tends to amaze Anton that they so willingly put themselves in danger for the good of the other. All these supporting characters transform as well in their thoughts on Annette and Anton. None wanted it to work, and then they all realized it was the only choice, and finally, they all saw much Anton and Annette needed each other In the end, Annette and Anton fit together because they figure out what they need, and the other gives them that. They know what the other wants, and they give that to them. Their needs align, and they adjust and delight in letting the other have what they want, because it is what they want as well.

4.5 MIND-BLOWING STARS!! Pretty Lies is an extraordinarily original, suspenseful, twisty page-turner that takes place in the Guilty Pleasure world, and you won't want to miss. Gripping, brilliantly well written, heartwarming, heart-wrenching, chilling and hypnotically suspenseful at times. Well-built characters that are very convincing, likeable and hateful at times. This is Anton and Annette's story. It was fascinating learning about their beginnings, as well as the origins of the house and the rest of the characters we all got to love or hate in the other books. I just loved the chemistry and connection between Anton and Annette and the insane attraction they felt for one another. Their story is very convincing, intriguing and entertaining. This book grabbed me right from the beginning, and kept me hooked until the end. You cannot fail to be captivated by this or any of Author Kitty Thomas fabulous stories!! I highly recommend it!! (It contains dark and sensitive subject matter. Not for the faint of heart.)

Sexy and gripping dark romance. Annette's story in Pleasure House series. Love these new covers.