Consequences (Consequences, #1)

Consequences (Consequences #1)

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Besieged by memories of a brutal abduction, Claire Nichols wakes in an unfamiliar bedroom, within a luxurious mansion. Her recollections have one common denominator, the man she just met, Anthony Rawlings.
Unbeknownst to Claire, for a very long time, she has been within Anthony’s sights. Many of the pivotal events in her life occurred, due to his sinister manipulation. Eve...more
Hardcover, 368 pages
Published August 5th 2011 by Xlibris Corporation (first published August 3rd 2011)
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FULL REVIEW IS NOW UP!!!!! 4.5 stars




HOLY. FREAKING. MIND FUCK.

WHAT DID I JUST READ ? ? ?

That ENDING!!! I mean … just … ummm… *speechless*


I have lost sleep. My mind has been utterly toyed with. And I still have no freaking clue how I should feel about Tony Rawlings.

To the rest of the world, Anthony Rawlings is a mega-successful self-made billionaire who donated to charity, is always perfectly presented and never puts a foot wrong. To Claire Nicols, he is her captor. Her abductor. Her torment...more
C.J. Roberts
I must say, it took me a second to wrap my head around the purpose of this story. It is NOT erotica, NOT romance. I don't say this negatively either. I mention it because this book is often compared to mine and it perhaps isn't a fair comparison. A lot of MY scenes ARE written in such a way to be titillating. The scenes in THIS BOOK are not written to arouse the reader and are spare in the details during the sexual acts. I don't think the author's intent was titillation. I believe this story is...more
Becs - Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews
Follow my rules: do as you are told, do not divulge personal information, actions have consequences, appearances are of vital importance, and public failure is not an option.


OK, so I know it’s a well-worn, much overused reviewer’s cliché but I’m going to have to say it – THIS BOOK OWNED ME! I really did abandon all my responsibilities, including sleeping, as this book consumed me from the very second I started right through to finishing it in the wee small hours when I had to be up at 6am for...more
Brittni
WTH!!!! I WASN’T EXPECTING THAT ENDING!!!!

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The last 10 percent of this book deserved the 5 stars. It was just so shocking and crazy. While reading this book, all I wanted to do was throw my kindle at the wall because I was so freaking frustrated.


This book was so good!! It’s a dark, intense, twisted, emotional mind fuck kind of story. I thought I had the ending figured out and then BAM!!! something totally different happens.

MIND BLOWN!!!!

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At first, I felt really bad for Claire because she was t...more
Debra
"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." ~ Virginia Satir

Two words to describe this book?

Hmm... Let me think...

Oh, who am I kidding... Obviously, my response would be:





First of all, let me just say Consequences was an INSANE, INTENSE and INTRIGUING roller coaster ride AND I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT!!! My emotions were pretty much all over the place while I was reading it. They went from rage to disbelief to shock to confusio...more
I ♥ Bookie Nookie
STOP THE MADNESS!!! Seriously, I can’t take it! I absolutely CANNOT take the not knowing what is going to happen next… I have really got to stop reading books that make me crazy – yeah right, I suppose that is half the fun, right?

First of all, I feel the need to disclose that this is not a fun and fluffy book – entertaining, mysterious, scary and frustrating – yes, yes, yes and yes! NOT a story of goodness and light. Of-course, parts of the book are fun and sexy, but there is always a sinister u...more
Lisa

I. JUST. WANT. TO. SCREAM.

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Never in my entire life have a I read a book that left me feeling so ANGRY, CONFUSED, REPULSED, EMOTIONALLY DRAINED AND JUST.......JUST.....

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Bravo Ms. Rothig! Bravo!

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Let me just start by stating that Consequences by Aleatha Romig is no light and fluffy read. It is likely one of the most sinister books that I've read..... EVER. My mind is still reeling and trying to take in all that I've read. I'm still unsure whether to think whether Ms. Romig is a genius or a cruel and p...more
Alexis ~*Too many books, not enough time*~
Spoiler Free Review -A MUST READ
4.5 STARS out of 5
Genre: Adult Fiction -Thriller/Suspense

If you're thinking of reading this book be prepared to have your mind f**ked over and over again until you can no longer take it.

If you have read this book then you know exactly what I'm talking about.

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. —Charles Darwin

The book starts with Claire waking up in a room/...more
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4.5 CRAZY GOOD STARS

Well...Where do I start??? WOW WOW WOW!

This book was completely surprising and left me tongue tied and a bit speechless. I know?!! Me being speechless is pretty rare!!

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I almost always review a book the moment I finish with it but with this book I needed a couple days to think about it, to really le...more
Liттlє Lαмв
Anthony Rawlings is the biggest prick that I have ever had the NON-pleasure of coming in contact with. Had my Mother not taught me better, I would be plotting how to rip off his genitals. :)

My review will be featuring (Note: I say FEATURING not ANSWERING.) the four main questions that have been plaguing everyone's mind since/before reading this book. - Let us dive right in.

What the fuck did I just read?

Consequences is all about the cause and effect of people. (So whoever marked the genre as BDSM...more
(¯`·..·♥Anna♥·..·´¯)

*5 disturbing stars*

Who am I? I dont even know anymore. After reading Consequences I am not even sure of my own convictions. This was a very dark but captivating read that kept me up till 3 in the morning on a work week, something that NEVER happens! If that doesn't tell you how enthralled I was with this book then perhaps I need to explain myself in more detail.

The story begins when Claire Nichols is kidnapped by Anthony Rawlings, a handsome billionaire she met while bartending at the Red Wing...more
Akanksha ❤
Mind. Fucked.
5 Stars,
Only for the last few chapters.

WHAT A FUCKING BUILD UP, The book, It was horrible, long and fucking weird.. But still when the end approached, it left me stunned, mind fucked and breathless...!!! :O
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I couldn't connect to this book. It had nothing, Until I reached the end and I was like 'YES, Tony is crazy.'

"I hate Tony more than I hate Carol from Reason to Breathe and Ashley, Keesha, Carrie, Mr. Owen from Pushing the Limits put together!!" were one of my few first thoughts o...more
Nia
Straight to my Best of the Best list! Aleatha Romig is a genius! I was so wrong about this knight in shining armor. At first, I thought that Consequences would be a book about a controlling alpha-male millionaire and how he romances a young, beautiful girl who is in debt and saves her, but this was not fluffy romance or an erotic novel.

It is the dark story of a strong young woman trapped in a very abusive relationship with a powerful man that has ulterior motives. The author was very brave to...more
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CONSEQUENCE (noun)-A result or effect of an action or condition.



Warning for would-be-readers--This is not a ROMANCE.

Then what is this?

A pschycological thriller with mind-games?

A mind-boggling puzzle?

Or shall I simply go with the others and call this a MIND F*UCK?

"The fade into conciousness happens slowly..."

(And thus the game begins!)

Claire fades into conciousness.She can feel the warmth of soft sheets and a thick comforter against her skin.
And there is something nagging at the back of her mind...more
Richa
In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments; there are Consequences. Everybody, sooner or later, sits down to a banquet of consequences......

Consequences of reading this banquet of Consequences:



Bear with me as I try and understand some serious mind boggling mess:

In psychology Learning is defined as a process by which experience produces a relatively enduring change in an organism's behaviour or capabilities. One learning theory is explained as follows:

Operant Conditioning: Learning Throu...more
Georgia
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A Kindle Keyboard was found murdered tonight in a dumpster by a homeless person who wishes for the time to remain anonymous. The victim has suffered many hits and stab wounds and according to reliable sources in the Medical Examiner's office it was even thrown repeatedly against a wall. Police maintain a strict no comment policy but off the record they shared the discovery of a note along with the remains, claiming:"In the event of my murder, question Anthony Rawlings." In other news...



5 HUGE M...more
Fathima
ME , AFTER READING THIS BOOK :



THIS BOOK IS JUST PHENOMENAL !!!!!!!

I JUST WANT TO CRY RIGHT NOW ... IN A DARK CORNER ... WHERE NO ONE CAN SEE ME ... I .... I ......



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The trust of the innocent is the liar’s most useful tool ~ Stephen King

Its very rare that I come across books that leave me speechless and make me want to talk endlessly at the same time ! And I can safely add that THIS is one of those books . What a story ... !! There are so many things running in and out of my...more
Shelley
What the bloody HELL was that!?

This was just such an unexpected ride. I am still suspended in utter twisted disbelief here! This has got to be one of the most riveting psychological thrillers I have ever read.
The angst and tension in this novel is a palpable omnipresence throughout! Addictive, disturbing and a mind-fuck of massive proportion. Frightening!
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I am not going to go into the story as I just know I am not professional enough to not give anything away and the other girls on here have do...more
Amy

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR...IN THIS CASE COMPARTMENTALIZE AND PLAN UNTIL YOU CAN SHUT THE PSYCHO DOWN FOR THE COUNT!

Holy hell! I think this is the first book that has rendered me speechless with the need to scream! AND as I'm screaming at the ending of this book, I am ALSO screaming for the next installment of this intensely disturbing and twisted series.

Another first is the male lead (he's NO hero folks) is the first character I have literally HATED and I am dying to see a "you reap what you sow" con...more
Jennifer Kyle
Dear Antony Rawlings:
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"He expected obedience and submission. As long as she complied, no consequences occurred."

Making a deal with the devil or were you sought out all along? Was there ever a choice or deal to make?

Claire Nichols finds herself in a mansion with a devastatingly handsome millionaire who has promised to pay all of her personal debt in exchange for services. Her only form of survival is following his rules. Claire endures hell at the hand of her captor and also times of love and kind...more
Haya ∞Δnother book Junkie∞
5 FUCKING STARS
O.M.G
I CAN'T EVEN WHAT? whaaaaaaaaat?
this book is NOT romance,Erotica,Bdsm!!! and if you say otherwise i will punch you in the face!!

i was going to give spoilers free review but no i'm too pissed to do that

i want Anthony Rawlings's dick to be cut!!! what an ass !!
he's cruel, sadistic, manipulative, controlling, vindictive, and masochistic
i CANNOT find the words to describe such a book, it is not a romance! it is a book that will fuck your mind and will make you think twice
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Splage
Review posted to: Swept Away By Romance

5 Mind Blowing Stars
Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance
Heat Barometer: 3 out of 5 flames


I want to KILL Anthony Rawlings…shoot him in the head. How could you, Anthony, you broke my heart. (view spoiler)[I looked past all your tremendous faults and still rooted for your transformation to good. (hide spoiler)] Now that I got that off my chest…

WOW! The Best Dark Romance I have read and it really shocked the hell out of me.

Rating this book was a little hard, How do...more
P.A. Lupton

First off, I need to start this review with a warning. If you’re offended by swearing you may not want to continue reading. Normally, I try not to curse in a review, but this book warrants a big loud FUCK! Holy Fuck, What the Fuck and Fuckety fuck fuck fuck. Sorry, I had to get that out.

Secondly, I need to clarify my rating of this book. Yes, I gave the book 5 stars, but don’t mistake that for “like”. Did I “like” the story? Hells no! Why then, would I give this book a 5 star rating? Because it...more
Searock

First things first: Regardless of my star rating for this one, this book is pretty gosh-darn amazing and the second one kicks booty (js). I had the pleasure of reading both in a buddy read and it made the experience fabulous.
I highly recommend if you want to read this series, to join the Consequences Series Support Group here on GR, lol:
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/8...

They host ongoing buddy reads and have other cool stuff to check out about these books. You'll be glad you did :)


3.5 sta...more
Lise *friends don't flag*
I'am still processing... yes, and I still am after a couple of days.

This one is hard to rate because I did not love it, I actually hated much about what was going on in the story, but since I am still thinking about it and coming up with scenarios for the next two books in the series, I am going to give this book 4 stars.

The ending of this book is so worth the very long read. If you like to feel almost every imaginable emotion while reading a book and be truly affected by the read, then I would...more
Alex
This was my second attempt at reading Consequences. I'm glad I decided to come back to it. My GR buddies are excellent manipulators! Thanks girls!

And now
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I loved this book. Yes, that's right! I said it!
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It made me feel stuff! All kinds of stuff. Claire was real to me. Tony, with his exceptionally void eyes reminded me of Heathcliff and his eyes, dark windows to the soul. Tony's black eyes made me shiver in fear whenever he was close to Claire.
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Poor Claire. She suffered like all humanity, because h...more
Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity
Dec 06, 2012 Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity rated it 1 of 5 stars
Recommended to Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity by: Buddy read with the TBD girls
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1.5 stars. Yes, I'm giving this book an extra half star because the ending was a little bit of a head trip. But wow, did I have a hard time staying awake through the majority of the middle. Stuff started to draaaaag, big time.

Fairly spoiler-free review. I will mention the kidnapping and minor plot/character points, but I think most of this is a given, considering the book summary.

Before anyone throws popcorn at me, let me clarify that I did get the concept of the story. I understood the plot an...more
Sarah
Good God, Aleatha Romig! What have you done to me, my mind, my heart, and my ability to interact with anyone right now?

The whole time I was reading about Tony's (his summary) --> (view spoiler)[

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ups and downs?



The whole time I had to read about Claire (her summary) --> (view spoiler)[


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DOING NOTHING?!


Not to be confused with the whole time I had to read about all of the woooonderful things Claire was surrounded by that "came with" being with Tony.


How I am curre...more
Mandi Schreiner
First of all, I read this book because my review partner Tori and Amy and Jen who review for Fiction Vixen all pushed me. I hesitated due to the blurb, but if these three girls like a book, it's pretty much guaranteed I will too.

I want to stress this book is not a romance. Nor erotica. It is a thriller. It has severe physical abuse, rape, kidnapping etc..

Some of the abuse scenes made me feel sick. I would scream and yell at my Kindle as Claire continued to be brainwashed by her billionaire abusi...more
Natasha ツ
Dark, intense, emotional & though-provoking psychological thriller (not erotica or 'feel good' romance)

First 80% of book: 3 stars (it feels really slow and long-winded at certain parts in the book), last 20%: 5 stars (friggen brilliant!!)

I'm still at a loss for words about the end and just can not stop thinking about this book.

Do NOT read spoilers before you've read it.
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“You don’t marry someone you can live with, you marry the person who you cannot live without.” 118 people liked it
“The heat of the summer transformed the green grass into long brown straw, only the weeds were green. Claire didn't mind, the weeds had pretty flowers. Unlike Tony's flowers, which had been sentenced to his yard, gardens, or clay pots, these flowers grew free wherever they wanted. Furthermore, weeds were survivors. When all else died, the weeds remained. Yes, Claire liked weeds.” 43 people liked it
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