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Deviant
(Blood & Roses #1)
by
Sloane
I'm not proud of the things I've done.
The things I've had to do.
The things I've given away.
but I'd give it all over again to find her.
Even if I die trying,
I have to find Alexis.
Zeth
She wants me to help her,
But I won't.
She wants me to save her sister,
But I can't.
She wants me to be her hero,
But I'm not a good man.
I am her damnation. ...more
I'm not proud of the things I've done.
The things I've had to do.
The things I've given away.
but I'd give it all over again to find her.
Even if I die trying,
I have to find Alexis.
Zeth
She wants me to help her,
But I won't.
She wants me to save her sister,
But I can't.
She wants me to be her hero,
But I'm not a good man.
I am her damnation. ...more
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Published
February 20th 2014
by Smashwords
(first published February 12th 2014)
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★★★★ ½! Deviant, book 1 of 6. Sloane’s quest for her missing sister puts her on crash course with kinky & mysterious Zeth Mayfair!
“I’m surprised I’m not lightheaded with how much blood is being diverted to my dick right now.”
Books in Blood & Roses Series should be read in order:
Book 1: Deviant
Book 2: Fracture
Book 3: Burn
Book 4: Fallen
Book 5: Twisted
Book 6: Collateral
Deviant (part 1) opens up to med student and resident physician Sloane Romera arriving at a hot ...more


4 Sexy and Dangerous Stars
Deviant starts of with a bang, Sloane our heroine is about to have sex with a man she's never met. All the she knows is that she's to wear a mask and black lace lingerie, the moment she walks into the darkened hotel room her life changes forever. Sloanes sister has gone missing and to get the information she needs all she needs to do is sleep with an unknown man. She's prepared to do anything to get her sister back, so she throws caution to the wind and does it.

The nigh ...more

4 Stars!!!
Short, suspenseful and SEXY. Are you looking for a sweet story with a swoony hero? If so, this probably isn’t the book for you. If you’re looking for an erotic and mysterious read with a strong heroine and rough around the edges anti-hero, you’ve found your next read.

Short, suspenseful and SEXY. Are you looking for a sweet story with a swoony hero? If so, this probably isn’t the book for you. If you’re looking for an erotic and mysterious read with a strong heroine and rough around the edges anti-hero, you’ve found your next read.
“And who are you supposed to be? My Prince Charming?" He snorts at that.Sloane is a good girl, a smart girl who is almost finished with medical school. She’s always followed ...more
"No, silly girl. I'm the big bad wolf.”

4 stars!
"You think I'm right out of a horror film, don't you?"
"Well this is hardly a fairy tale, is it?"
Why am I only just discovering this series now? I seem to be behind on all of the good dark stories!
Sloane is on a mission to find her sister after her sister was taken off the side of the road. To help find her Sloane had to make deals, and she made a deal to sleep with a stranger. One night with a stranger in that dark and Sloane is changed forever. Little does she know, so is the ...more
"You think I'm right out of a horror film, don't you?"
"Well this is hardly a fairy tale, is it?"

Why am I only just discovering this series now? I seem to be behind on all of the good dark stories!
Sloane is on a mission to find her sister after her sister was taken off the side of the road. To help find her Sloane had to make deals, and she made a deal to sleep with a stranger. One night with a stranger in that dark and Sloane is changed forever. Little does she know, so is the ...more

4 Stars


Well, shit. Spank my ass and fuck me sideways but I am officially hooked! Where has this series been all my life? I've had Deviant on my kindle since I grabbed it as a freebie back in March 2014 (and it's still free), but I've been waiting for the entire se ...more

You think I'm right out of a horror film, don't you?
"Well this is hardly a fairy tale, is it?"
"It could be. If you let it."
"Oh yeah? And who are you supposed to be? My prince charming?"
"No, silly girl, I'm the big bad wolf."

Well, shit. Spank my ass and fuck me sideways but I am officially hooked! Where has this series been all my life? I've had Deviant on my kindle since I grabbed it as a freebie back in March 2014 (and it's still free), but I've been waiting for the entire se ...more

Once there was a boy who lived in the dark…
And he liked it there just fine.
Oh, Holy Mysterious Synopsis!! Talk about your attention catching blurb and cover. After seeing those, I knew, without doubt, I had to read this. I really do love a dark edgy read and dark and edgy is exactly what Callie Hart delivers. With bells on!
Sloane is an ER Doc who is searching for her missing sister. She’ll do almost anything for information and the sleazy private detective she has hired has set her up to sell he ...more

4.5 DEVIANT STARS
This is the first in the Blood and Roses Series and it had me hooked from the very beginning. It's a short, fast read chock full of desire, danger and darkness. This is going to be one wild thrill with lots of mind bending and surprises!
Sloane Romera is a med student on a mission. She’s determined. She’s looking for her sister who was kidnapped and she’ll do anything to find her. Anything.
Sloane and Zeth cross paths in an unconventional, daring, dangerous and highly sexu ...more
This is the first in the Blood and Roses Series and it had me hooked from the very beginning. It's a short, fast read chock full of desire, danger and darkness. This is going to be one wild thrill with lots of mind bending and surprises!

Sloane Romera is a med student on a mission. She’s determined. She’s looking for her sister who was kidnapped and she’ll do anything to find her. Anything.

Sloane and Zeth cross paths in an unconventional, daring, dangerous and highly sexu ...more

4 more... more, give me more STARS

In hindsight, I really shouldn't have started reading Deviant while sitting in class. Oh my, that first chapter...still clutching my pearls just thinking about it. That was one naughty, quick and immensely rewarding read.
Best thing...I didn't see it coming. I w ...more

“Well this is hardly a fairy tale, is it?”
“It could be. If you let it.”
“Oh yeah? And who are you supposed to be? My Prince Charming?”
He snorts at that. “No, silly girl. I'm the big bad wolf.”
In hindsight, I really shouldn't have started reading Deviant while sitting in class. Oh my, that first chapter...still clutching my pearls just thinking about it. That was one naughty, quick and immensely rewarding read.
Best thing...I didn't see it coming. I w ...more

Nov 23, 2014
Sammy Loves Books
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Recommends it for:
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Recommended to Sammy by:
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WARNING: CONTENTS SCORCHING HOT
4 Freaky Deaky, I'd Like a Second Serving Stars
Hot damn. I kind of hate him, but his larger-than-life presence, his magnetism, the way he looks at me like he’s already inside me…he slays me.

Zeth is a sexual deviant and has just bid a lot of money to have sex with a girl. There was no way in hell he was gonna let that other guy win her. He was more likely to beat her to death than screw her. And Sloane was too perfect for that.
Zeth tries to stay away from her, ...more
4 Freaky Deaky, I'd Like a Second Serving Stars
Hot damn. I kind of hate him, but his larger-than-life presence, his magnetism, the way he looks at me like he’s already inside me…he slays me.

Zeth is a sexual deviant and has just bid a lot of money to have sex with a girl. There was no way in hell he was gonna let that other guy win her. He was more likely to beat her to death than screw her. And Sloane was too perfect for that.
Zeth tries to stay away from her, ...more

Well. Well. Well.

This was a delightful, sinful, little surprise. I'm having trouble wrapping my head around what I've just read. Emotions ranging from terrified, to strangely turned on...Zeth=Tom Hardy...therefore, I'm not ashamed ;)

"Well this is hardly a fairy tale, is it?”
“It could be. If you let it.”
“Oh yeah? And who are you supposed to be? My Prince Charming?”
He snorts at that. “No, silly girl. I'm the big bad wolf.”
I can't wait to see what's next, so glad this series is complete. On to ...more

Feb 20, 2015
Amy | Foxy Blogs
rated it
it was amazing
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¡Ay, caramba!
de·vi·ant
adjective :
departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behavior.
noun :
a deviant person or thing.
Wow, that was a scorching, hot book. Dark and dirty!!
Sloane is a well educated woman on a quest to find her missing sister. Along the way she unknowling has a fated meeting with Zeth.

At his core, Zeth, is an anti-hero. His presence is commanding and powerful. Whene ...more
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2/20/2015
¡Ay, caramba!
de·vi·ant
adjective :
departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behavior.
noun :
a deviant person or thing.
Wow, that was a scorching, hot book. Dark and dirty!!
Sloane is a well educated woman on a quest to find her missing sister. Along the way she unknowling has a fated meeting with Zeth.

At his core, Zeth, is an anti-hero. His presence is commanding and powerful. Whene ...more

03/12/2014: This is a Freebie right now on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Deviant-Blood-R...
4 dangerously sexy stars
Are you strong enough to admit that this is what you want?
Are you brave enough to find out?”

Sisterly love, how far would you go for the one you love, when you feel like you have no other option and your only hope lies with a vile-man, wanting to sell a piece of your soul in exchange for some information. Hating yourself for having your control taken away from you, only ...more

****4,5**** starsBloody hell, this was good! Intense, a little bit dark and very very sexy.
"You think I'm right of a horror film, don't you?
Well this is hardly a fairy tale, is it?
It could be. If you let it.
Oh yeah? And who are you supposed to be? My Prince Charming?
No, silly girl. I'm the big bad wolf."

Off to the next one... ...more

Story Rating ~ 4 Stars
Hero Rating ~ 4 Stars
Heroine Rating ~ 4 Stars
Heat Level ~ 4 Stars
Ending ~ To Be Continued
Overall Rating ~ 4 WOW Stars!
I have been sitting on this series for quite some time now. I’ve also been reading all the fantastic reviews being posted as each installment was released. I highly enjoyed Deviant so much so that I will be diving right into Fracture.
The story line has been very interesting. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book quite like this and you know what? I’m completel ...more
Hero Rating ~ 4 Stars
Heroine Rating ~ 4 Stars
Heat Level ~ 4 Stars
Ending ~ To Be Continued
Overall Rating ~ 4 WOW Stars!
I have been sitting on this series for quite some time now. I’ve also been reading all the fantastic reviews being posted as each installment was released. I highly enjoyed Deviant so much so that I will be diving right into Fracture.
The story line has been very interesting. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book quite like this and you know what? I’m completel ...more

THIS BOOK IS ON

This novella should come with a warning label: DO NOT START READING THIS UNTIL YOU ARE ALONE!!!!
OMG, Zeth, what can I say, but Holy Hell Hot and AbsoFREAKINGlutely amazing.....


Hot as hell! Perfect dirty talk!


All in all i loved this book.
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Can't waint for second part...... Is there a second part? ...more

This novella should come with a warning label: DO NOT START READING THIS UNTIL YOU ARE ALONE!!!!
OMG, Zeth, what can I say, but Holy Hell Hot and AbsoFREAKINGlutely amazing.....


Hot as hell! Perfect dirty talk!


All in all i loved this book.
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Can't waint for second part...... Is there a second part? ...more

4 Stars
I’ve read a couple of Ms. Hart’s works and as I enjoyed them I decided to start one of her series and as I expected I enjoyed it too! I like her writing. It wasn’t as dark as I like, it was a mild one just had some dark elements, but nonetheless it was really good! It was a quick read and well-written. Loved Zeth’s character. He was an alpha and Sloane is one of those who can't accept him easily but who can resist bad boy Zeth?! I tell you, No one! This story intrigued me from the first c ...more
I’ve read a couple of Ms. Hart’s works and as I enjoyed them I decided to start one of her series and as I expected I enjoyed it too! I like her writing. It wasn’t as dark as I like, it was a mild one just had some dark elements, but nonetheless it was really good! It was a quick read and well-written. Loved Zeth’s character. He was an alpha and Sloane is one of those who can't accept him easily but who can resist bad boy Zeth?! I tell you, No one! This story intrigued me from the first c ...more

"Once there was a boy who lived in the dark…
And he liked it there just fine."
Very promising start, right???

And yes, it was really, really good!!!
But it was very small... and a little bit frustrating!!!
And also was hot as hell!!!

Well, there was a girl who lost her sister and she was trying to find her...
She could do anything to get her back... When i say anything,i mean anything!!!
For some informations about her sister, he sold her body in some stranger guy...
A stranger that she never saw his ...more
And he liked it there just fine."
Very promising start, right???

And yes, it was really, really good!!!
But it was very small... and a little bit frustrating!!!
And also was hot as hell!!!

Well, there was a girl who lost her sister and she was trying to find her...
She could do anything to get her back... When i say anything,i mean anything!!!
For some informations about her sister, he sold her body in some stranger guy...
A stranger that she never saw his ...more

It all begins with Sloane and her quest to search her missing sister and ends up having sex with alpha dark sexy male in dark hotel room for information.
And things doesn't turn in the way she expects... and that leaves her with nothing.
After two years, she meets the man in person in her hospital..... his commanding voice.... allures her back to him into his dark world.
" You gave yourself to me. You're mine. That's not something you can undo"
"I'm not fucking anyone but you from here ...more


And things doesn't turn in the way she expects... and that leaves her with nothing.
After two years, she meets the man in person in her hospital..... his commanding voice.... allures her back to him into his dark world.

" You gave yourself to me. You're mine. That's not something you can undo"
"I'm not fucking anyone but you from here ...more

4.5 "OMG, FINALLY" stars
When I got the urge to read something dark my first thought was to meet the famous Zeth Mayfair and THANK YOU JESUS that I made this desicion!!!

I thought that this book would be filled with violence, mafia and of all the thinga that just don't work for me.. I WAS WRONG !!! I loved that the story is different. The writing is somehow addictive and easy to read. There is no dragging too slow the things that should happen, no denial or too much drama ( for now ). ...more
When I got the urge to read something dark my first thought was to meet the famous Zeth Mayfair and THANK YOU JESUS that I made this desicion!!!

I thought that this book would be filled with violence, mafia and of all the thinga that just don't work for me.. I WAS WRONG !!! I loved that the story is different. The writing is somehow addictive and easy to read. There is no dragging too slow the things that should happen, no denial or too much drama ( for now ). ...more

Jan 30, 2015
Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️
rated it
really liked it
Recommended to Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️ by:
Jasmine
4.5 Stars!

Wow. What a great start to what I'm hopeful will be an awesome series! Hot damn!
Sloane is willing to do anything to find her sister...anything. Zeth is an executioner. He works for a crime lord and makes sure debts get paid or else. When he's approached for information regarding a missing young girl from Seattle, he's immediately drawn to the woman willing to do anything for his answers. If he only knew... And finding answers can sometimes get you killed. But there's something abou ...more

5 HOT MYSTERY MAN STARS
ARC kindly provided by "Callie Hart" in exchange for an honest review (Thank you for this arc)
Ok Bite me!! That cover has alot to answer for!! It is smoking hot!! So going just by the cover I didn't really know what to expect and the blurb doesn't really give much away *very sneaky Callie Hart* So imagine my surprise when I start reading and it's just as hot as the cover!! This book was sizzling and I can honestly not compare it to anything I have read, another bonus p ...more
ARC kindly provided by "Callie Hart" in exchange for an honest review (Thank you for this arc)

Ok Bite me!! That cover has alot to answer for!! It is smoking hot!! So going just by the cover I didn't really know what to expect and the blurb doesn't really give much away *very sneaky Callie Hart* So imagine my surprise when I start reading and it's just as hot as the cover!! This book was sizzling and I can honestly not compare it to anything I have read, another bonus p ...more

Mar 23, 2014
Jamie
rated it
it was amazing
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5 HOLY SHIT THAT WAS CRAZY AND HOT!!!
Whoa nelly! Talk about a crazy ride!

And I LOVED the shit out of it! I won't go into plot details and all that..there are enough reviews on here to tell you what all it's about.. but I will tell you that this story grabbed me from page one! I was drawn into Zeth and Sloane's story immediately. Their chemistry is off the charts, the sex is through the roof hot and totally crazy ( think ropes, cuffs, even a knife **gasp**, and a story line that is very intr ...more
Whoa nelly! Talk about a crazy ride!

And I LOVED the shit out of it! I won't go into plot details and all that..there are enough reviews on here to tell you what all it's about.. but I will tell you that this story grabbed me from page one! I was drawn into Zeth and Sloane's story immediately. Their chemistry is off the charts, the sex is through the roof hot and totally crazy ( think ropes, cuffs, even a knife **gasp**, and a story line that is very intr ...more

4.5 “I’m the Big Bad Wolf” Stars
Deviant, the first installment of the Blood & Roses series, introduces us to Zeth Mayfair and Sloane Romera while a strong foundation to a fast paced plot is established. Sloane meets Zeth in a rather unique situation in an effort to find her missing sister. This one encounter and her knowledge of Zeth remains etched in Sloane’s sensory memory except for the very important sense of sight.
“Wearing a worn leather jacket, his back to me, a black duffel bad in his ...more
Deviant, the first installment of the Blood & Roses series, introduces us to Zeth Mayfair and Sloane Romera while a strong foundation to a fast paced plot is established. Sloane meets Zeth in a rather unique situation in an effort to find her missing sister. This one encounter and her knowledge of Zeth remains etched in Sloane’s sensory memory except for the very important sense of sight.
“Wearing a worn leather jacket, his back to me, a black duffel bad in his ...more

REVIEW TO COME
READING BOOK ONE FROM THE
BOX SET
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
TIME TO MEET THIS ZETH EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT

LET'S SEE HOW GOOD HE IS HMMMM


~~~~~BLURB~~~~~
Sloane
I'm not proud of the things I've done.
The things I've had to do.
The things I've given away.
but I'd give it all over again to find her.
Even if I die trying,
I have to find Alexis.
Zeth
She wants me to help her,
But I won't.
She wants me to save her sister,
But I can't.
She wants me to be her hero,
But I'm not a good ...more
READING BOOK ONE FROM THE

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
TIME TO MEET THIS ZETH EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT

LET'S SEE HOW GOOD HE IS HMMMM


~~~~~BLURB~~~~~
Sloane
I'm not proud of the things I've done.
The things I've had to do.
The things I've given away.
but I'd give it all over again to find her.
Even if I die trying,
I have to find Alexis.
Zeth
She wants me to help her,
But I won't.
She wants me to save her sister,
But I can't.
She wants me to be her hero,
But I'm not a good ...more

This book is currently free on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Deviant-Blood-R...
"I'm not looking for some sexual awakening. I'm just looking for my sister."
Wow, that was an unexpectedly good read. As to whether I’ll be reading the next book in this series, the answer is YES.
This story had steam, heartbreak and mystery while all elements were delivered in perfect amounts. Callie Hart stirred in all the right ingredients for the first book in this series and I’m excited for my next course.
Sloan ...more
http://www.amazon.com/Deviant-Blood-R...
"I'm not looking for some sexual awakening. I'm just looking for my sister."
Wow, that was an unexpectedly good read. As to whether I’ll be reading the next book in this series, the answer is YES.
This story had steam, heartbreak and mystery while all elements were delivered in perfect amounts. Callie Hart stirred in all the right ingredients for the first book in this series and I’m excited for my next course.
Sloan ...more

Apr 15, 2014
Jacqueline's Reads
rated it
it was amazing
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5 There’s Something about Zeth Stars
This is my first Callie Hart book. I’ve had this book on my kindle for over a year. After so many recommendations to read this book, I finally took the plunge. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, but oh boy, what a treat I got.
This book is addictive and very very very kinky. Yup, sign me up!
This book isn’t just a romance book, it’s a suspenseful book as well and the secondary story-line plays a big role too. So be sure you like that kind of writing s ...more
This is my first Callie Hart book. I’ve had this book on my kindle for over a year. After so many recommendations to read this book, I finally took the plunge. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, but oh boy, what a treat I got.
This book is addictive and very very very kinky. Yup, sign me up!
This book isn’t just a romance book, it’s a suspenseful book as well and the secondary story-line plays a big role too. So be sure you like that kind of writing s ...more

4.5 Stars rounding up to 5
I'm hooked! This book caught me completely off guard. The opening scene alone was enough to have me begging for more ...

Zeth is one sexy motherfucker! He is an absolute beast. Deadly and dark. with a sense of morality, but not sorry for what he does. I think I just fell in love!
Sloane is my kind of book babe. She is fearless. Bending but never breaking. Doing what needs to be done. If I was into girls, I'd pick her for sure!
I'm not entirely sure where the storyline wil ...more
I'm hooked! This book caught me completely off guard. The opening scene alone was enough to have me begging for more ...

Zeth is one sexy motherfucker! He is an absolute beast. Deadly and dark. with a sense of morality, but not sorry for what he does. I think I just fell in love!
Sloane is my kind of book babe. She is fearless. Bending but never breaking. Doing what needs to be done. If I was into girls, I'd pick her for sure!
I'm not entirely sure where the storyline wil ...more

"Once there was a boy who lived in the dark… And he liked it there just fine."
Deviant is the first of the Blood and Roses Series. It is a quick read full of passion, intrigue, and the beginnings of an action packed series.

Sloane is a med student. She is your average girl just trying to make a life for herself. Except for one problem. Sloane's baby sister was kidnapped and has been missing! Sloane is desperate to find her. So desperate she is willing to do anything to gather the information she n ...more
Deviant is the first of the Blood and Roses Series. It is a quick read full of passion, intrigue, and the beginnings of an action packed series.

Sloane is a med student. She is your average girl just trying to make a life for herself. Except for one problem. Sloane's baby sister was kidnapped and has been missing! Sloane is desperate to find her. So desperate she is willing to do anything to gather the information she n ...more

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W.O.W!

Sloane made it her mission to find her kidnapped sister, not even a one-night-stand with a complete stranger will get in her way, or will it? After two years Sloane is a doctor and she still has no clue where her sister might be or If she's alive or dead.

One day Sloane was just leaving her shift when someone brought a girl to the ER. The guy speaks and BAM! Sloane recognizes the voice from the guy who took her virginity and she didn't even know how he looks. We then meet ZETH. Will zeth b ...more

Sloane made it her mission to find her kidnapped sister, not even a one-night-stand with a complete stranger will get in her way, or will it? After two years Sloane is a doctor and she still has no clue where her sister might be or If she's alive or dead.

One day Sloane was just leaving her shift when someone brought a girl to the ER. The guy speaks and BAM! Sloane recognizes the voice from the guy who took her virginity and she didn't even know how he looks. We then meet ZETH. Will zeth b ...more
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