Dark Intentions: Volume 1

Charlotte Byrd

Jun 2021 · Byrd Book Llc

About this ebook

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Captivating! Dark! Impossible to put down!" (Goodreads review) 

Dangerous billionaire saves my mother's life. Now, he needs a favor... 

One debt. One secret. One night.

I have a secret and I'll do everything in my power to keep it that way.

I've been watching her for a long time.

I've been following her.

She's lost a brother. I lost a best friend, but no one could ever know. 

She's in pain, and so am I.

She deserves so much better than me. I am rotten to the core and if I take this any further, I will pull her into my darkness.

But I can't stay away. I can't stop.

What happens when she starts to uncover my lies? What happens if love isn't enough?

From bestselling author Charlotte Byrd comes an intense forbidden mafia romance about debts, lies and secrets and the extent to which people go for love.

I'm not supposed to know his name and he's not supposed to know mine. But we break that rule. That's not the only one.

He gives me chills and makes my body ache. He makes my pain go away. He's just a distraction, but I can't get enough of him.

What I don't know yet is that he will help save my mother's life.

What I don't know yet is that I'll owe him a debt.

What I don't know yet is that he is a man of many secrets. Secrets dark enough to break us both.

Dark Intentions is the first novel in the Dark Intentions series. It is a dark romance/romantic suspense about debt, lies, wealth, crime and family bonds. There is no cheating.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Captivating! Dark! Impossible to put down!" (Goodreads review) 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Must read! Its a dark and intense book, I love it. Cant wait for the next book. Charlotte Byrd you are amazing and I'm so happy I discovered your books." (Goodreads review) 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "On the edge of my seat! The rush of words making one's heartbeat faster with every word. Holding on to the edge wanting to see the out come. These words will make you hold your breath and wish you could keep reading. Amazing!!" (Goodreads review)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The story was well developed and well written. I loved the characters and the way their stories unfolded. With the underlying drama, I had trouble putting the book down and I read it in a single sitting. I look forward to reading more by this author." (Goodreads review)

From bestselling author Charlotte Byrd comes an intense romance about debts, lies and secrets and the extent to which people go for love.

I’m not supposed to know his name and he’s not supposed to know mine. But we break that rule. That’s not the only one.

He gives me chills and makes my body ache. He makes my pain go away. He’s just a distraction, but I can’t get enough of him. 

What I don’t know yet is that he will help save my mother’s life. 

What I don’t know yet is that I’ll owe him a debt. 

What I don’t know yet is that he is a man of many secrets. Secrets dark enough to break us both.

Dark Intentions is the first novel in the Dark Intentions series. It is a dark romance/romantic suspense about debt, lies, wealth, crime and family bonds. There is no cheating.

Ratings and reviews

This is book one in The Dark Intentions Series and it is Dante and Jaqueline's story and omg what an amazing start to this new series. Jacqueline has gone to a club called The Redemption after it being recommended to her and even though she feels out of place and uncomfortable until she bumps into a man named Dante and that is when things get very interesting which is what she needs after her twin brother died three months ago and her mum's cancer has returned and they need £250-000 for her mum's treatment to try and keep her alive but where can they get that type of money. Dante has been watching over Jacqueline for quite a while but he doesn't want her to know so when he sees her at The Redemption Club he sets out to spend some time with her and see what happens next but he will have to be careful as he has many secrets that he doesn't want revealed. The connection and chemistry between them it so hot and instant that you can feel it sizzling of the pages of this book but Jacqueline has so much going on in her life right now that she is not sure why Dante is there or what will happen next. Omg what a cliff hanger ending and I can't wait to read the one book in this amazing series as I need to know what will happen next as I couldn't put this book down as it was a real page turner and so addictive. Just remember that you will need to read the next book to continue this story as it is not a standalone book but I can tell you that you will definitely not be disappointed as Charlotte Byrd is an amazing author and writer and her books are definitely worth reading as she certainly knows how to keep her reader's attention and on the edge of there seats. I Voluntarily Reviewed an Arc Copy of this Amazing Book.

3.75 stars--DARK INTENTIONS is the first instalment in Charlotte Byrd’s contemporary adult DARK INTENTIONS erotic, romantic suspense trilogy. This is businessman Dante Langston, and receptionist Jacqueline Archer’s story line. Told from dual first person perspectives (Dante and Jacqueline) DARK INTENTIONS follows Jacqueline Archer as she struggles with events in her life. Her twin brother Michael was killed three months earlier; her mother Elizabeth’s cancer has returned with a vengeance, and the experimental treatment costs are out of her reach. When a friend suggests the $ex club Redemption to blow off a little steam, Jacqueline finds herself up close and personal with mystery man Dante (Langston), a man who stirs something deep within our story line heroine. An anonymous donor pays for Elizabeth’s treatment but all is not well when the treatments begin. Meanwhile, Dante’s brother Lincoln’s life is about to implode, and our hero battles with head office regarding the investment into a company with questionable financial anomalies but Dante is about to drop everything when a call from Jacqueline reveals her mother’s failing health. DARK INTENTIONS is a story of secrets, power, money and control. Dante Langston knows more about Jacqueline Archer than has yet to be revealed, and in this their connection may be deeper than anyone could have imagined. The premise is intriguing; the romance is steamy; the characters are battling personal and professional demons at every turn. I do have one particular issue with the time line in this particular instalment. It is mentioned Dante’s mother was a socialite in the 1960s; her first husband left her in 1968, yet she supposedly just turned sixty years old. The story is set in the present as there is mention of an Apple™ watch, but to have been married in 1968, Dante’s mother Marguerite would have been seven years old…therefore, the author needs to re-establish a correct timeline otherwise Dante’s mother is not 60 but closer to 75-80 years old. DARK INTENTIONS ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

Dark Intentions is the first book in the Dark Intentions Series by Charlotte Byrd who has written another superb romantic suspense story. The book centers around Jacqueline Archer, who is emotionally dealing with the recent death of her twin brother and the potential loss of her mother who has cancer, and Dante Langston, an investment assessor for Apex Financial. Jacqueline meets Dante for the first time at a private club known as Redemption but he knows it is not a coincidence as he has a major secret. The book has well developed characters and an intriguing story with secrets, mystery, and sizzling passion. The next book in the trilogy is titled Dark Redemption. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.