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Shadows In The Dark (Dark Lotus Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 124 ratings

Don’t be afraid of the shadows for it is where our demons come to play.

Adrian
CEO of Benedict Technologies and a Dominant at Lotus.
I possess everything a man could ever want.
I have money, power, and a myriad of women at my disposal.
Still, I find myself living a life of hell with no peace in sight.
Taunted by my own inner demons, I know I deserve the pain.
Because beneath the exterior I present to the world - I am a killer.

Brynn
In the blink of an eye, I went from a carefree single to a grieving sister.
Now, I'm grappling with the reality of my new normal.
I have a house, a dog, and a career as an administrative assistant.
I also have so many unanswered questions about my sister's murder.
I'm just trying to get through each day while trying to find out the truth.
But in my search, I've discovered a truth about myself.

Forget the monsters hiding underneath your bed. You should fear the one cuffing your wrists to the headboard instead.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D5WXCXHM
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Dark Lotus
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 124 ratings

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Anise Storm
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Anise Storm is a USA Today Bestselling author of Contemporary and Dark Romance. Possessing a life-long love of writing since childhood, she started by dabbling in poetry and other short stories.

A Southern transplant, Anise is married with children. She has a love of football, shoes, and tall, dark heroes. When not spending time with family or traveling, she can be found either curled up with a good book or writing.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2025
    Totally different book than I’m used to but kept me going page after page in trying to figure out who really is the bad guy. Have my thoughts but will have to get the next book to know for sure. Thie book is not for the faint of heaty nor the judgmental person. Why people do what they do and for what reason is strictly for them to decide and in this book, we see the main character Brynn explore the submissive side that her sister had. She was totally unaware of her sister’s needs but was willing to understand it and as the book progressed tested her own feelings for it.
    Adrian is the main male character and has more than a few problems. You got to feel for a guy who list his twin at an early age and who’s “been a huge disappointment” to his father yet is extremely successful in his own right. It’s hard to know what it feels like to be groomed to take over the family business yet never wanting to do so.You.ve got to give him credit for doing his own thing but it has to be difficult to have a father thing of your being a billionaire as a failure.
    The book explains the BDSM life and the need some people have for it. And some of the scenes are intense with the knowledge that in general it is the submissive who controls the scene as far as the intensity is interesting. The book is not for the faint of heart, but I’d highly recommend it as a read for those not sure what the lifestyle is about and just want to read a good story. But be warned, the scenes are explicit, and both participants enjoy the power, each in different ways. But it is there if you look for it. On to book two need to know “the rest of the story."
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
    If you are looking for smut with a mysterious plot, look no further. Adrian’s past is relentless, which is why he remains a loner. Brynn is searching for her sister’s murderer. Along the way, you get pieces and parts of the tumultuous pasts of both of the main characters, along with some contradictory behaviors. The plot has me wanting to read the series, just to see where this goes. It is a bit reminiscent of 50 Shades of Gray with a grittier tone, but the smut does its thing with this one. My only caution… check your trigger warnings. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would suggest it to the right audience.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
    Brynn & Adrian

    OH! MY! GOD! THIS BOOK IS DELICIOUS! Read it in ONE SITTING!
    His dark thoughts terrorize him. His past haunts him. He likes being alone and private.
    She brings him out of his mind.
    He loves to bring her pleasure and he just can’t seem to leave her alone.

    When he finds out that she is having problems with her boss, he breaks all his rules to keep her safe.

    ✔️ CEO
    ✔️ Billionaire
    ✔️ New to BD$M
    🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 - read CW page in the book
    ✔️ $ex Club
    ✔️ Cliffhanger
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
    I rarely go for a book that is a somewhat slow burn...this however does start out with the heat I need in a dark romance. The way the relationship builds up is a slow detailed story. Giving the reader insight after insight about these two people joined in a secretive BDSM club. Each encounter draws me into each of them and how this mans dark heart is being healed by this woman. The ending is a cliffy so I cannot wait for the next book in this three part series! Which I preordered! Well written and very very steamy!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
    Shadows in the Dark is an exceptional read that surpasses the intensity and allure of Fifty Shades. The novel is flawlessly executed, with a captivating hidden storyline that adds depth and intrigue. I am eagerly anticipating the release of the subsequent books, two and three, to see how the story unfolds. While I hope for a happy ending, I am also open to the possibility of significant plot twists that would enhance the narrative.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
    Adrian is an incredibly rich man with incredibly rich tastes. He is the man that women want and men want to be. He is the ultimate in power in his business as well as his personal life. What no one knows however, is that he keeps himself alone because he believes himself to be a danger to others - to be a killer. He randomly finds himself coming awake in strange places and not knowing what took place between falling asleep and ending up wherever he awakens. He relies on Club Lotus and being a dominant in the BDSM community to make the connections he can't do without, but doesn't invite the same woman twice.

    Brynn is a woman lost in grief after the loss of her sister, Blair. After the loss, she begins going through her sisters things and finds out her sister kept a big secret from most people in her life - she was a submissive within club Lotus. As Brynn begins to learn more about Blair and her desires, she starts to dig deeper and learns some secrets about herself, as well.

    As Adrian and Brynn are both lost in the grief of missing their sisters, they are floating through life and trying to find answers. As can be expected, the meet and begin to seek some kind of resolution within one another. Lots of slow build, lots of emotion and suspense, and a lot of primal desires. I really enjoy learning the mindset behind BDSM, as other than some assumptions many make, I think a lot of people don't understand. Another win, can't wait for the release of the rest of this series!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
    Loved this book... Smutty, BDSM, romance with a little bit of mystery that we will have to see if is answered in book 2. I loved the FMC's curious nature leading her to new experiences and her love for her dog is a perk! And the brutal MMC, was mysterious, more caring than he like to let on and may just have softened after meeting our FMC.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024
    This book was good, but not my favorite. I don't have any triggers, but there were lots of BDSM moments, so if that bothers you- this book isn't for you. Normally, I don't mind that, but I just wasn't into this book like I thought I would be. Good storyline and characters, but I didn't feel as invested in them as I normally would be. Overall, its a good book and a quick read.

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  • Sandra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2025
    Adrian a dom craves control in all aspects of his life. He is a successful businessman who has built his company, Benedict Technologies into one of the top in the industry.

    Brynn is a PA and good at her job. But when her sister is murdered, she needs to find out what happened and why. She moves into her sister's apartment to look after her dog, Lug nut. While there she finds her diaries and reads them hoping to find any information that will help her. What she finds out shocks her and leads her down a path she never would have foreseen.

    Brynn finds out about Lotus, and she needs to get in there for answers and this is where Adrian and Brynn come into contact.

    Adrian is a loner, he works and if he needs company, he uses Lotus. He has secrets, things that people can't know about him, the monster that is within him. He doesn't get attached to others particularly subs. But that all changes when Brynn comes on his radar. There is something about her that he is drawn to, something that makes him crave her, which makes him want to lose control, something he cannot do!

    Brynn finds out more about herself while at Lotus, what this lifestyle brings out in her. How Adrian knows how to take her to the brink and then shatter her. But Adrian knows she is holding something back.

    Both have secrets, and both want answers. Will they be each other's saviour, or will they be each other's downfall?

    I've just started book 2 immediately after this one as this book had me hooked from the start.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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