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Pandora's Box (The Road to Hell #1)
by
Gracen Miller (Goodreads Author)
Where does the road to Hell begin?
What happens when your son turns homicidal overnight and your husband disappears on his way to work? Do you cower in fear or fight for your life? Madison Wescott fights against the odds. Distrustful of a God she doesn’t believe in, she finds herself face-to-face with a world she didn’t know existed and discovers her own soul is darkened wi...more
What happens when your son turns homicidal overnight and your husband disappears on his way to work? Do you cower in fear or fight for your life? Madison Wescott fights against the odds. Distrustful of a God she doesn’t believe in, she finds herself face-to-face with a world she didn’t know existed and discovers her own soul is darkened wi...more
Kindle Edition, 314 pages
Published
August 19th 2011
(first published January 1st 2011)
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I've been waiting for this book to come out for several months. While I waited, I enjoyed Gracen's Life Lessons, which are a free prequel to Pandora's Box and can be read on her blog: http://madisonroadtohell.blogspot.com/?z... It is not necessary to read the Life Lessons before you read PB, but I personally think that you will like the characters and understand the situations they are in more.
This book, along with the Life Lessons, is Gracen's masterpiece. Seriously, she hit it out of the park...more
This book, along with the Life Lessons, is Gracen's masterpiece. Seriously, she hit it out of the park...more
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I read this book a few months ago, but didn't have time to leave a review. That the story is still fresh in my head confirms my previous rating.
I broke one of my reading 'rules' with this book, as I usually shy away from stories in which a main character is a young child. I hate it when bad things happen to kids. Mom thing, I suppose. That got switched up, and I found myself more concerned the child would do bad things to everyone else. :) Refreshing. Disturbing. Loved it!
The...more
I read this book a few months ago, but didn't have time to leave a review. That the story is still fresh in my head confirms my previous rating.
I broke one of my reading 'rules' with this book, as I usually shy away from stories in which a main character is a young child. I hate it when bad things happen to kids. Mom thing, I suppose. That got switched up, and I found myself more concerned the child would do bad things to everyone else. :) Refreshing. Disturbing. Loved it!
The...more
Demons, fallen angels, succubus and adrenaline rushes, oh my! Gracen Miller delivers a phenomenal tale courage and of the sacrifice that a mother must endure for her only son.
In a small Alabama town, Madison Wescott is struggling to raise her son, Amos, alone. Her fight isn't just about bringing up a good southern boy. It's about keeping her five-year old son from slaughtering her like the many neighborhood pets that she's already buried in her backyard. Desperate to find a cure for Amos' sudde...more
OMG! I am totally in LOVE with this book! Gracen has some MAD writing skills.
Amos was creepy at first but totally turned into a kid I love like my own...not often I say that about a character in a book. Nix & Mads are...hum...how to word them...AWESOME. I don't think I've felt so deeply about any couple in my life. I quite literally yelled at some of the characters, and cried with them.
~Tich~
Amos was creepy at first but totally turned into a kid I love like my own...not often I say that about a character in a book. Nix & Mads are...hum...how to word them...AWESOME. I don't think I've felt so deeply about any couple in my life. I quite literally yelled at some of the characters, and cried with them.
~Tich~
Pandora’s Box is the first book in The Road to Hell series by Gracen Miller. Madison Wescott has been raising her son, Amos, alone since her husband, Micah, walked out on them two years ago. Since then her son has been exhibiting some very strange behavior. She’s terrified for him and willing to do anything to help him, even if it frequently puts her life in danger. Help comes in the swoon inducingly sexy package that is Phoenix Birmingham. Reassured that she is neither insane nor alone, Madison...more
I probably should start this review with how I came to buy this book. I read Madison's Life Lessons as an ARC and I absolutely had to know more about the characters and what was happening in their lives. Generally, I have a $5 rule for book downloads. If a book costs more than $5 to down load, but has a real book available, I need to be patient and wait for it to arrive in the mail. That did not happen in this case. I finished Life Lessons and within minutes downloaded and started reading Pandor...more
"Pandora's Box" by Gracen Miller was recommended to me by a friend.
It is a complex paranormal novel / romance centred around single mother Madison, whose 5 year old son Amos seems suddenly either possessed by a demon or is in some other way changed into a violent and dangerous being.
In her attempt to help her son she comes across her love interest Phoenix/ "Nix" who with his group, the "Sherlocks" is willing to help her. Things are getting more complex as far as the paranormal side of the stor...more
It is a complex paranormal novel / romance centred around single mother Madison, whose 5 year old son Amos seems suddenly either possessed by a demon or is in some other way changed into a violent and dangerous being.
In her attempt to help her son she comes across her love interest Phoenix/ "Nix" who with his group, the "Sherlocks" is willing to help her. Things are getting more complex as far as the paranormal side of the stor...more
Pandora's Box by Gracen Miller was a witty, suspenseful, and captivating paranormal book! I loved the characters, and found them to be vivid and charming, each in their own right. The scene/staging descriptions were perfect, providing enough detail to draw us into them without feeling drawn out. The plot?? Whew! It starts as an intense battle with mother and son against an unseen enemy that is attacking him. Madison has searched every corner in the realm of possibility to find someone to help th...more
Pandora's Box by Gracen Miller is a fantastic Paranormal/Paranormal Romance book! I received it as a present and couldn't put it down!
The story starts with a single mother, abandoned without explanation by her husband. Her son, Amos, is having inexplicable 'episodes' that leave them both scared, drained, and secluded in life. She's tried everything under the sun to understand and fix whatever is going on with him to no avail.
Birminghams to the rescue! Enter the nomad family group of Hunters. The...more
The story starts with a single mother, abandoned without explanation by her husband. Her son, Amos, is having inexplicable 'episodes' that leave them both scared, drained, and secluded in life. She's tried everything under the sun to understand and fix whatever is going on with him to no avail.
Birminghams to the rescue! Enter the nomad family group of Hunters. The...more
Madison Wescott is just your average single mother trying to raise her son on her own after her husband left one day and seemingly disapeared off the face of the earth. Things are pretty normal until her 5 year son becomes homicidal in the blink of an eye, and takes pleasure in killing his many furry victims. As disturbing as this topic sounds, I love the details that Gracen Miller included to really make this whole ordeal an experience. There is blood and gore, and unspeakably cruel acts that M...more
Holy shit! Are you a fan of Laurell K. Hamilton or Sherrilyn Kenyon? Then you'll love Gracen Miller. Pandora's Box blew me away. I started reading it after supper, read most of the night, and in the morning, when I woke up, I stayed in bed and read until I finished. There was not one moment where I felt the need to skip over lines to get to a more exciting part.
In the first book in the Road to Hell series, Gracen takes us on a phenomenal ride. Whether its fighting demons or hunting down one of...more
In the first book in the Road to Hell series, Gracen takes us on a phenomenal ride. Whether its fighting demons or hunting down one of...more
I had heard from so many of my book friends that I needed to read this book. That I will get hooked from page 1 and love the ride it takes me on. Let me say they all were so right!! I had read Madison’s Life Lessons first it’s a prequel to PB. Not realizing it went to this book and fell in love with the characters. Although you don’t have to read it I suggest you do so you understand the growth with Madison.
Madison is sweet, strong, and an excellent mother. She would die to protect her son. She...more
Madison is sweet, strong, and an excellent mother. She would die to protect her son. She...more
I had heard from so many of my book friends that I needed to read this book. That I will get hooked from page 1 and love the ride it takes me on. Let me say they all were so right!! I had read Madison’s Life Lessons first it’s a prequel to PB. Not realizing it went to this book and fell in love with the characters. Although you don’t have to read it I suggest you do so you understand the growth with Madison.
Madison is sweet, strong, and an excellent mother. She would die to protect her son. She...more
Madison is sweet, strong, and an excellent mother. She would die to protect her son. She...more
Pandora's Box by Gracen Miller is a steamy read from start to finish! Being the first book in The Road to Hell Series, we are introduced to Madison Wescott. Within minutes of reading we realize that something isn't right in her house as her young son is a normal, happy child one minute and slicing up the neighbor pets the next. Knowing that no doctors can help her, she exhausts herself with not only trying to stop her son's evil tantrums but to save his life as well. As a last resort she seeks a...more
Pandora's Box (The Road to Hell #1)
by Gracen Miller
Where does the road to Hell begin?
What happens when your son turns homicidal overnight and your husband disappears on his way to work? Do you cower in fear or fight for your life? Madison Wescott fights against the odds. Distrustful of a God she doesn’t believe in, she finds herself face-to-face with a world she didn’t know existed and discovers her own soul is darkened with demonic connections.
With good intentions? Or by demonic design?
Phoen...more
by Gracen Miller
Where does the road to Hell begin?
What happens when your son turns homicidal overnight and your husband disappears on his way to work? Do you cower in fear or fight for your life? Madison Wescott fights against the odds. Distrustful of a God she doesn’t believe in, she finds herself face-to-face with a world she didn’t know existed and discovers her own soul is darkened with demonic connections.
With good intentions? Or by demonic design?
Phoen...more
I was so excited when Pandora's box came out I couldn't wait to read it. Gracen Miller is an awesome author and she did not disappoint this book is AMAZING!! It is so refreshing to read an original story line and Gracen has created such wonderful depth to her characters it's impossible not to relate to Madison and just how far a mother will go to protect her child. With a vicious twist on the concept of a love triangle and some amazingly surprising plot twists not to mention the super sexy Nix *...more
Ok. First of all let me say if you're not 18 and older, this is an adult content book! That being said...HOT DAMN was this book AMAZING!!! I am still trying to cool off after reading this book!! The day I started this book I was almost late picking up my little man from pre-K. Thank God I finished it before dinner or my family would have starved!! Ok, maybe not starved, but it would have been PB &J sandwiches or something quick. I. Could. Not. Put. This. Book. Down! Are you all getting that...more
By: Gracen Miller
Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson
You won't be able to put it down until the end , it's an incredible book with so many unexpecting twists and turns. Between the demons , angels , genies , and succubus's , you'll find yourself following the Road To Hell with Madison Wescott , a young beauty with a five year old son, Amos , who begins to act out in unimaginable ways , after turning to everyone she could for some kind of an answer for his difficult behavior , she stumbles on a psch...more
Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson
You won't be able to put it down until the end , it's an incredible book with so many unexpecting twists and turns. Between the demons , angels , genies , and succubus's , you'll find yourself following the Road To Hell with Madison Wescott , a young beauty with a five year old son, Amos , who begins to act out in unimaginable ways , after turning to everyone she could for some kind of an answer for his difficult behavior , she stumbles on a psch...more
Adult book 18+...
WARNING: Content may be offensive to some individuals. Proceed with caution.
I love seeing this at the top of every one of Madison's Life Lessons on Gracen's blog.
Before you read this book, I SUGGEST reading Madison's Life Lessons. This was a prequel the author posted on her blog showing Madison's life as it let up to the beginning of the book. GO HERE http://madisonroadtohell.blogspot.com... to Gracen's blog to read the life lessons. They are not NECESSARY but I highly suggest...more
WARNING: Content may be offensive to some individuals. Proceed with caution.
I love seeing this at the top of every one of Madison's Life Lessons on Gracen's blog.
Before you read this book, I SUGGEST reading Madison's Life Lessons. This was a prequel the author posted on her blog showing Madison's life as it let up to the beginning of the book. GO HERE http://madisonroadtohell.blogspot.com... to Gracen's blog to read the life lessons. They are not NECESSARY but I highly suggest...more
Madison answered. “I said, ‘The Queen thinks the King’s a pussy for sending her to retrieve me. I dare him to catch me if he can.’”
And that quote would be just one of the many reasons that Madison Wescott is one of the best heroines every written. It is not just the fact that Gracen developed her and totally and fully evolved her through the course of the book. It is the fact that she is not a lay down and takes it kind of girl. She rivals some of the most popular mainstream heroines in literatu...more
And that quote would be just one of the many reasons that Madison Wescott is one of the best heroines every written. It is not just the fact that Gracen developed her and totally and fully evolved her through the course of the book. It is the fact that she is not a lay down and takes it kind of girl. She rivals some of the most popular mainstream heroines in literatu...more
What a ride?!?! Gracen Miller delivers an outstanding first book of the Road to Hell series.
Best part of the book: I am going to say the best part of the book is the suspense of the story. I was constantly wondering what was action-packed scene would be coming up next and how will it end? Madison has quickly grown into the role of STRONG FEMALE! With each chapter she became stronger and more determined. Then there is Nix! Hello, hotness! Madison and Nix make a great team! (At least, I think so)....more
Well, this book is a knock your socks off, blow the roof off the house, so freaking good kind of book!!
I started reading Madison's Life Lessons on Gracen's blog and instantly I was hooked. Then Pandora's Box came out and I eagerly bought it and when I started that first page, it plagued my every thought...
I was so engrossed in what was going to happen to Madison in this book. It is fast paced with lots of action, and STEAMY men!! When I read the blog with Madison's Life Lessons, I originally tho...more
I started reading Madison's Life Lessons on Gracen's blog and instantly I was hooked. Then Pandora's Box came out and I eagerly bought it and when I started that first page, it plagued my every thought...
I was so engrossed in what was going to happen to Madison in this book. It is fast paced with lots of action, and STEAMY men!! When I read the blog with Madison's Life Lessons, I originally tho...more
OMG! This book was SO good! I really hope that it is printed soon! Even though Gracen left me hanging at the end I absolutely adored this book and I really can't wait for the next one to see what happens with Mads, Nix, and Micah! I have to say that I am DEFINITELY team Nix even though I did read ALL of the life lessons before reading the book. Nix is just such a good guy...how could you not love him! Micah completely caught me by surprise in the beginning of the book. I never expected him to di...more
I knew right off I would love Madison from the very first page you could tell she is a strong willed mother Hell bent on protecting her child by whatever means necessary. "More tests with no answers weren't an option. As long as she breathed her son would never become a lab rat. "He does not leave me. Ever." Anyone who tried to take him would be a dead man." I know Micah is supposed to be the bad guy but the man does get my blood pumping (yes in a lustful way.) "I am your husband, married you in...more
Apr 06, 2012
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I give Pandora's Box by Gracen Miller 10*s!! I LOVED this kick ass book!! I know it took me longer to read than most, but lets just say I got some much need Cleaning done!!
Madison, a smart, sexy, kick ass heroine. She tries to keep everyone she comes in contact with safe from the underworld. She is full of spunk and is extremely FUNNY! This is what I am talking about when the woman is in charge and being the heroine. Madison is my HERO. I am glad to have met her.
Nix...Is strong, sexy, and tries...more
Madison, a smart, sexy, kick ass heroine. She tries to keep everyone she comes in contact with safe from the underworld. She is full of spunk and is extremely FUNNY! This is what I am talking about when the woman is in charge and being the heroine. Madison is my HERO. I am glad to have met her.
Nix...Is strong, sexy, and tries...more
I fell in love with Pandora’s Box within the first few pages. Madison Wescott has been raising her son, Amos, alone since her husband, Micah, walked out on them two years ago. Since then her son has been exhibiting some very strange behavior. She's terrified for him and willing to do anything to help him, even if it puts her life in danger. Her last resort comes in the swoon worthy sexy man that is Phoenix Birmingham. Nix and Madison try and find a way to save her son from whatever is plaguing h...more
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What do you get when you mix an amazing female heroine, a man-whore, an animal sacrificing 5 year old boy and a King demon from hell?
ANSWER: A BOOK THAT YOU WON'T WANT TO PUT DOWN UNTIL THE VERY END!
I am still in awe and I finished Pandora's Box about 8 hours ago. It took me about a day to get through and trust me every child in my house got the "MEAN MOMMY" stare if they even dared to interrupt me while I was reading. Gracens writing style is AMAZI...more
So I read Madison's Life Lessons and when I finished I thought "Holy Hell!! If that was the prequel, I cannot wait to see what the first book holds!". Now after finishing Pandora's Box, I cannot wait to see what Hell's Phoenix holds and I am so glad it comes out next month! This book was great! There was suspense, action, romance and demons! This book creeped me out (meant as a compliment of course) and I had a hard time sleeping. The bags I currently have under my eyes are a tribute to Gracen's...more
I really enjoyed this book! I would say it's a 4.5 (I wish Goodreads had 1/2 star ratings, but...)
This book moves at a really fast pace. You are quickly drawn into the world of the characters, and those characters are wonderfully developed. The second half of the book jumps forward in time a lot. I'm not sure what the reason for that is other than the characters get older. I'm guessing this will come into play a little more in the next book. I can't wait for the next book!!! :)
I definitely recom...more
This book moves at a really fast pace. You are quickly drawn into the world of the characters, and those characters are wonderfully developed. The second half of the book jumps forward in time a lot. I'm not sure what the reason for that is other than the characters get older. I'm guessing this will come into play a little more in the next book. I can't wait for the next book!!! :)
I definitely recom...more
I'm really puzzled as to the number of 5 star reviews for this book...no, it's not horrible but I can't be the only one who didn't like it! I felt like this book jumped around a lot and with no explanation or apparent reason. We'd switch scenes with no warning and new characters would come and go with little to no explanation. It didn't create a mystery, it was just confusing. It wasn't just once or twice that I was lost or confused as to what was going on, it was at least twice a chapter.
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Gracen is a hopeless daydreamer masquerading as a "normal" person in southern society. When not writing, she's a full-time basketball/football/guitar mom for her two sons and a devoted wife to her real-life hero-husband. She's addicted to writing, paranormal romance novels and movies, Alabama football and...more
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Gracen is a hopeless daydreamer masquerading as a "normal" person in southern society. When not writing, she's a full-time basketball/football/guitar mom for her two sons and a devoted wife to her real-life hero-husband. She's addicted to writing, paranormal romance novels and movies, Alabama football and...more
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