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Violence
A lot
Seven years of torture depicted; the aftermath is psychologically harrowing
Language
A lot
Strong language
Sexual Content
Very heavy
Explicit sexual content; Jacques's trauma complicates the relationship
Substance Use
Barely any
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
The psychological devastation of years of imprisonment and torture; rebuilding a shattered mind; agency in a life-mate bond
What this book is about
Jacques was left for dead and buried for seven years, his mind shattered. Shea O'Halloran is a doctor who hears his call and comes to the Carpathian mountains, only to find herself bound to a man who is only barely human anymore. Dark Desire is the series' darkest entry, with the most psychologically traumatized hero.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit sexual content
Severe trauma from years of torture
Psychological instability—Jacques is dangerous
Life-mate bond—consent questions
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