Linda McCutcheon's Reviews > Fate of the Unwilling

"Fragments of her past shaking loose in public was a terrifying thought."

A woman wakes up naked and beaten in the woods with no memory. You may think you have read this story before but trust me it has never been written quite as poignantly descriptive or romantic as in Fate of the Unwilling by Amy Lee (A.L.Goulding).

Our mysterious woman is rescued by Silas, a deaf man, who gives her his guest room and a place to hide. He calls her Daphne and at first they are cautious around each other. As she heals she starts to have bits of disturbing memories. There are flashes of an affair and blackmail. Was she this horrible person?

To add to her confusion and fear Silas has a visit from his brother the cop who is not so sure Daphne is an innocent victim. While Silas tries to get to the truth his own secrets are threatened to be revealed and that could be deadly for all of them.

This book was so much fun to read as a twisty thriller but also as a sexy romance. As Daphne and Silas develop feelings the scenes between them range from a cute flirtation to a steamy bedroom. I was not expecting to enjoy their relationship but it was a highlight for me. As truths were revealed I was surprised and a little confused by the many connecting pieces but that is partly my muddled mind trying to figure things out. I highly recommend this exciting thriller and hope there is a Silas series in the future.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via #NetGalley for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.