Tamarra Lynch's Reviews > Defying Eternity

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It was evident from the beginning the choice that Petra made to go against Alexander, her husband, it was not a likely choice but nonetheless Petra felt there was no way out, she did what she needed to do to protect herself, had she trusted her husband, it could have been a different outcome, there will always be that what if...

Petra is hurting, struggling to understand why Alexander is treating her the way he is, he is right to do so, but Alexander also knew, Petra warned him of the consequences of what would happen if he continued to lie and deceive her, but together they both suffered for their choices.

Then comes Petra’s pregnancy, which take both her and Alexander by surprise, in the middle of his trial no less, but it does not change Alexander’s feelings towards Petra, but when they receive devastating news about Petra’s pregnancy, feeling hurt and vulnerable she turns to her husband only to be rejected, the pain stinging her tenfold.

Petra pushes Alexander like no other, testing his limits and his patience, she wants him and needs him, but he does not reciprocate, she wants to make their marriage work, but he is not inclined, he threatens to leave if she continues down the path that she is on, finally she acquiesces, much to his unhappiness.

Amidst everything they take a trip to Venice, where Petra is introduced finally to part of Alexander’s past, one that was part of his life and one that he has since put behind him. Petra is introduced to a whole new world; she takes comfort in the fact that it is Alexander that is accompanying her and no other. Petra becomes bold, showing her sensual side, relinquishing her fear, and stepping into another role that allows her to explore the other side of herself. And it is here with her husband that he takes control, showing his other side, commanding his courtesan in the sensual art of f*****g, dominating her, punishing her, giving her pleasure, the intimacy of the acts themselves, that of which she has never experienced or felt before, and one she will not soon forget.

Pregnant and vulnerable, with Alexander’s constant need to push Petra away, Petra makes a grave mistake by allowing another man to kiss her, her friend no less, doing the right thing she tells Alexander only for him to tell her that it would be best if they separated so she can decide what it is that she wants for herself and their marriage, shocking Petra to the core.

And when Alexander is acquitted, he a Petra come together, Alexander willing to give their marriage a second chance, and in doing so we see how attentive Alexander becomes towards Petra as she progresses through her pregnancy, standing by her side, holding her hand as they go through the highs and the lows, together facing the challenges head on.

These characters will impact you in unusual ways, there will be moments that will make you laugh and cry but have you thinking what the f***, but its these pivotal moments that expose the perplexing tangle of hurt, anger and denial, powerful in themselves, the secrets, lies, deception, manipulation, pain, motives, and truths which becomes all the clearer with those deep revelations.

I was hooked from the very first chapter right up until the last. The different point of views told a telling story of heartbreak, love, and loss, of their past connecting with their present. The author knows how to write, to ensnare her readers to ensure they will come back for more, me I will come back for more. 

It holds so much drama, action, murder, mystery, adrenaline seeking suspense, slow burning passion, betrayal, blackmail, dark romance, intrigue, revenge, vengeance, friendship, lust, loyalty, trust.

It will hook you, have you turning the pages to find out more, the themes and triggers were defining pivotal moments that made these characters all the stronger testing any reader, reading this story, it enables the readers to really connect with the characters.     

And those s*x scenes in and out of the bedroom were f*****g erotic, daring, hardcore, the explicit language and dirty talk was filthy, downright wicked, sensually dirty, twisted, emotional, wrong, intense, obsessive, daring, explosive, wrong, physical, provocative, possessive, controlling, oh so steamy, deliciously wicked, dirty, hot, beautiful, dark, naughty, raw, rough, powerful, passionate, wet, dominating, and wild.

That ending though... when I got to the end of the book, I was almost disappointed with the way the story ended but was even more excited to find out that their story would continue in another set of books allowing the readers to immerse themselves in there happily ever after and all that it entails.