bexbookrex's review
5.0
this book was REAL...
I love Black Light! I love how much Emma, Jax, & Chase contribute to this story! So often series books are so very "standalone" that you miss the characters you fell in love with in previous books! Livia Grant made sure we saw enough of our favorite male models & their sexy grad student to almost be able to call "Rocked" an epilogue for "Infamous Love!"
Speaking of "Rocked," I love this couple! Jonah and Sami are imperfect human beings. Their relationship and history is deeply flawed. Their reunion begins in such a disturbing way, I was still conflicted about my feelings more than halfway through the book. All told, though, this book was REAL. The struggles, mistakes, trauma & tragedy these two lovers overcame were REAL. Things I've been through, my friends, & family have been through, were laid bare on these pages and it doesn't matter. It. Doesn't. Matter. Because life goes on. There are still happy "endings," and beautiful beginnings, and lots of wonderful stuff in the middles. That is why I loved this book.
I love Black Light! I love how much Emma, Jax, & Chase contribute to this story! So often series books are so very "standalone" that you miss the characters you fell in love with in previous books! Livia Grant made sure we saw enough of our favorite male models & their sexy grad student to almost be able to call "Rocked" an epilogue for "Infamous Love!"
Speaking of "Rocked," I love this couple! Jonah and Sami are imperfect human beings. Their relationship and history is deeply flawed. Their reunion begins in such a disturbing way, I was still conflicted about my feelings more than halfway through the book. All told, though, this book was REAL. The struggles, mistakes, trauma & tragedy these two lovers overcame were REAL. Things I've been through, my friends, & family have been through, were laid bare on these pages and it doesn't matter. It. Doesn't. Matter. Because life goes on. There are still happy "endings," and beautiful beginnings, and lots of wonderful stuff in the middles. That is why I loved this book.
flutelover32's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Pregnancy, Self harm, Gun violence, and Eating disorder
wineanlatenightreads's review
3.0
Should I stay or should I go
This book was an emotional confusing book for me. Jonah/Cash was a man that I wasn't sure if he was redeemable. However in the end if Sami was happy and she was someone who I wanted to be happy. If she could be happy with him then in wanted her to be happy
This book was an emotional confusing book for me. Jonah/Cash was a man that I wasn't sure if he was redeemable. However in the end if Sami was happy and she was someone who I wanted to be happy. If she could be happy with him then in wanted her to be happy
freelunch's review
4.0
I liked it, but be warned
There's some troubling stuff here, specifically rape. The way this is handled is going to upset some readers.
I read this book because it sets up a multi-author series which includes books by some great authors, This is a solid beginning. Sam and Jonah are a bit of a cliche, but we read romance for its cliches and I liked them well enough.
The Black Light club and its owners feel like a good basis for an ongoing series and the sex is hot, bearing in mind some of it is violent and non-consensual.
3.5 stars
There's some troubling stuff here, specifically rape. The way this is handled is going to upset some readers.
I read this book because it sets up a multi-author series which includes books by some great authors, This is a solid beginning. Sam and Jonah are a bit of a cliche, but we read romance for its cliches and I liked them well enough.
The Black Light club and its owners feel like a good basis for an ongoing series and the sex is hot, bearing in mind some of it is violent and non-consensual.
3.5 stars
chubbyromancereader's review
5.0
Another 5+ star read from Livia
Black Light: Rocked was a great blend of second chance romance and BDSM. Sami and Jonah are the couple you root for even with the things that happen. Livia Grant has written BL: R so well I was able to feel how much Sami and Jonah cared for each other. It was a great read for when I was in the mood for a HEA story.
Black Light: Rocked was a great blend of second chance romance and BDSM. Sami and Jonah are the couple you root for even with the things that happen. Livia Grant has written BL: R so well I was able to feel how much Sami and Jonah cared for each other. It was a great read for when I was in the mood for a HEA story.
lifeinthebooklane's review
5.0
Let's just start with me reading until 1.30am just to finish this book. That pretty much tells you everything you need to know.
Lies, deceit and abuse of power had torn Sam and Jonah apart, with both blaming the other. This leads to a violent confrontation between them when they meet again. There follows a scene of non or at best very dubious consent.
Despite the hurt this causes Sam she still loves Jonah....but can she accept his 'alternative sexual tastes'. Will Jonah take a risk and show her?
The build up to whether they would give a relationship another go is intense and even then secrets threaten to tear them apart. Their chemistry is hot but actually it didn't feel like there was that much sex, and very little of it was kinky.
The last chapter or so were action packed, with a very unexpected but amazing ending. I would love to read more of Jonah and Sam's story.
Lies, deceit and abuse of power had torn Sam and Jonah apart, with both blaming the other. This leads to a violent confrontation between them when they meet again. There follows a scene of non or at best very dubious consent.
Despite the hurt this causes Sam she still loves Jonah....but can she accept his 'alternative sexual tastes'. Will Jonah take a risk and show her?
The build up to whether they would give a relationship another go is intense and even then secrets threaten to tear them apart. Their chemistry is hot but actually it didn't feel like there was that much sex, and very little of it was kinky.
The last chapter or so were action packed, with a very unexpected but amazing ending. I would love to read more of Jonah and Sam's story.
su5hma's review
challenging
dark
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence
crystalglass's review
1.0
*****CW*****
I can't remember if the rape happened in the first , second, or third chapter, but dude literally has the thought "I'm raping her"
......
and just... keeps... raping her?
So yeah I'm out.
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