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Invasion
David Hearse doesn’t exist. He’s so high up the intel ladder that if our enemies knew what he knew we’d all be compromised. He protects the matriarch, code name the Queen. His code name is Bogeyman, the shadow without form, the one who fuels nightmares. When he finds himself in a living hell he becomes savage, uncovering a side to himself he suppressed.
Now homeless he’s living in a basement, but he’s a snoop. It’s his ingrained nature to spy, to uncover secrets, and he finds all of Carly’s scars and hidden traumas. She hides it behind a sunny smile and a spry walk, but she’s hurting. What she cannot anticipate is that the god at her door is living under her floor, and she’ll bleed for him. He is Carly’s nemesis, she just never knew it.
Some secrets are best disclosed in the final breath. True love, is sacrifice.
Now homeless he’s living in a basement, but he’s a snoop. It’s his ingrained nature to spy, to uncover secrets, and he finds all of Carly’s scars and hidden traumas. She hides it behind a sunny smile and a spry walk, but she’s hurting. What she cannot anticipate is that the god at her door is living under her floor, and she’ll bleed for him. He is Carly’s nemesis, she just never knew it.
Some secrets are best disclosed in the final breath. True love, is sacrifice.
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September 4, 2016
Dammit! This story has completely SLAYED me! I knew I was in for an emotional ass whipping before I started this story but DAGNABBIT I need counseling!
Mary and Poppet together......EPIC! They are both eloquent artists and have produced some of the best works in the written language! However, they surpassed every expectation in Invasion. I loved every word, every scene from page one to the explosive WTF end of the story!
David is the epitome of "what we know"as special ops. Invasion does an AH-MAZING job of shedding light on the human side of an agent as well as the other side....the nonexistent side, at least nonexistent on paper. Invasion chronicles one special ops agent who becomes too powerful and the steps world leaders are willing to take to protect their secrets. What they did not count on is David surviving. He survived but with a catch that blows the story completely out of orbit! Gaaaahhhhhhh this story is sooooooo friggin awesome! During his search for answers, he discovers the other half of his soul. It's not easy in the beginning because he's not a good guy. You will hate David in the beginning. I hated him. But with his pixie's crazy love and support, he is redeemed! The ending. OH. GAWD. Completely annihilated me. One of the best final scenes ever written.
I CANNOT say enough about this EPIC STORY. It's definitely not for everyone. There is NOT a traditional HEA. However, the ending is PERFECT for this story! Read this story. It's so worth every second of your time, every penny of the price to purchase......BRAVO ladies! You. NAILED. It.
Mary and Poppet together......EPIC! They are both eloquent artists and have produced some of the best works in the written language! However, they surpassed every expectation in Invasion. I loved every word, every scene from page one to the explosive WTF end of the story!
David is the epitome of "what we know"as special ops. Invasion does an AH-MAZING job of shedding light on the human side of an agent as well as the other side....the nonexistent side, at least nonexistent on paper. Invasion chronicles one special ops agent who becomes too powerful and the steps world leaders are willing to take to protect their secrets. What they did not count on is David surviving. He survived but with a catch that blows the story completely out of orbit! Gaaaahhhhhhh this story is sooooooo friggin awesome! During his search for answers, he discovers the other half of his soul. It's not easy in the beginning because he's not a good guy. You will hate David in the beginning. I hated him. But with his pixie's crazy love and support, he is redeemed! The ending. OH. GAWD. Completely annihilated me. One of the best final scenes ever written.
I CANNOT say enough about this EPIC STORY. It's definitely not for everyone. There is NOT a traditional HEA. However, the ending is PERFECT for this story! Read this story. It's so worth every second of your time, every penny of the price to purchase......BRAVO ladies! You. NAILED. It.
September 7, 2016
The story? What story would that be? For me it does not make any sense.
September 10, 2016
I read this book, not once, but three times in 3 days!!! How do you find the words for a book that exceeds all your expectations in literature? Some may say that the golden age of writing happened with the likes of Jane Eyre or Shakespeare. I say it is happening now with authors such as Poppet and Mary Palmerin. The depths in which this book descends is endless. Just when you think you know something, think again, you fall further down. The ability that these two have to make you feel all of the five senses will make it hard to pick up another book. I know I am ruined to the core for anything less than the perfection I have found in their writings...depraved, deranged, and delicious all wrapped up in a barbed wire bow!!! I loved it!!!
September 3, 2016
**************SPOILERS AHEAD********************
Maybe after this review the Pm's will explode the inboxes ( yes, people!) And the authors may never let me read their work.
Mark Carmichael is a sadistic bastard who likes to torture women. His wife Carly, he beats & rapes , in a hope to put a package in her uterus. When he fails , he gets a "concubine" ( yes people !) Carrie
And tortures her and manages to impregnate her with his toxic seed.
I’m reminded that I hate her and just want to cover her in bodily functions, chain her up and keep her out of sight so I don’t have to suffer her petulant whining and sulks.But it's revolting trying to screw a woman who looks like he swallowed a pumpkin. I should start calling her cinderella
So you see - he's a Sadistic , shit-fetish , Golden showers loving monster . ( yes, people !)
Carly is alone after divorcing from Mark the Monster, but hiding in her basement is David Hearse. A reluctant house breaker who's on the run from the Government. Why ??? .....wait for it !
He gets attached to her misery and loneliness and one day impersonates as a handyman to walk in her life through the front door
Now , herein is the "tumultuous first-look love "
She opens the door .
Nodding, just once in confirmation, he inches closer, excavating the heat from my womb to bury it under his ribs, reaching inside me with his stare, reading my veins, remapping them into crazy string, stifling my pulse. It stalls, stutters, then booms so hard in my chest I release the door to hold my hand to the palpitation; lightheaded. I can’t seem to blink when his eyes are focused on mine, as if to do so would rob me of life, of him. I have to say something , he’s waiting for me to speak, dropping his dewy cocoa gaze to my lips with such potency they feel the pressure, plumping with blood, surging the vein up my neck. Some men look, some men stare, but sometimes when you meet a gaze and yours intersects theirs – something hallowed happens. Your spirit leaps out of you, mashing and smashing and fucking their essence in the gap between you, and they sense it, their eyes hold a knowing , a wicked secret, a naughtiness which coaxes the rebel out of your heart but shames you with their knowledge of your intimate guilt. He has that quality to his gaze, as if he’s read the book of my life in the akashic records and knows I was born to serve him, to suck him, to tease the ache from every muscle … every muscle , until it’s flaccid again, relaxed and spent, until there’s not a single cell left in his glorious body to create one particle of precum. My gaze caught in his, our esprit molesting each other in the charged arc of ether between us … no words needed, speech is superfluous when lips quiver for connection, when arms ache to touch , when my whole world craves to step in and lay my head on his chest so his heart beating can remind mine what it’s supposed to do. My thighs are so weak with desire that I’m tempted to slump, to bow down before him and call him my lord and master, and yes, I will follow you all the days of my life – to brimstone if need be, I don’t care. I don’t! In this nanosecond of astral caressing I’d desecrate everything I’ve ever worked for to be free of those chains, to be yours. The puissant stare reclaims mine, an eyebrow marginally questioning, and I can’t avoid it any longer, I have to … get him in here and lock him in! Sagging against the doorframe, gripping to it to remain vertical, I smile , hoping it communicates the encyclopedia of ache rampaging through me, praying it transmits the million wishes and carnal urges he’s summoned from my core.He scatters me. I’m falling apart, remade only when he licks his lips, sucking me back into myself, leaning closer, my grip on the door paralyzing, coherence nullified, completely useless, my brain futile, nothing works but the wildfire searing viscosity to where I crave him, throbbing and wanton and yearning for penetration.he’s so beautiful he has my fallopian tubes wrapped around his finger when I want them looped around his tongue,
He asks -" What need 's fixing? "
“What needs fixing?” he asks, his breath baptizing my cheeks, and I inhale him like an addict in a cocaine windstorm, weakened and euphoric. What needs fixing? You can start with me, right here, right now. Just bend me over the kitchen counter and fuck me so hard my pelvis fractures against the pressure of the marble. Staring up at the stranger arriving on my doorstep as if he knew I was in need of assistance, answering my call because only his subconscious can hear mine, we’re the only two on this frequency, and it’s destiny or fate or a celestial contract we made in the lifetimes we’ve met before, over and over into infinity and eternity because we’re stuck in the same soul orbit, I spin around him and he spins around me, twin suns burning out together, our dance locked and bound by heaven’s decree, suspended in the cosmos, incinerating, eating up every element to burn for another day – for each other, and I’m so dizzy the only thing I need is surrender. Let me surrender, to you. Let me wear your bruises, fill me with your kisses, break my mind with your whispers, hurt my throat with your cum, just, please, catch me because I’m falling into the vortex of your voice, plummeting into the sphere of your gravity, spilling my soul because I can’t contain it with you right here, it aches for you, it’s leaving me so it can stroke yours. If it was night there’d be a meteor shower marking this auspicious moment, shooting stars blazing heat across the ice cold landscape of space the way your energy sears fire through the cold crypt of my chest. I thought I loved Mark, I thought I was in heartbreak, I thought so many things and I was wrong about all of them. This is instant chemistry, a frisson of incandescence sizzling the ozone around us, igniting suppressed needs, reanimating forgotten hopes, resurrecting the ineffable. He’s with me, so close my arm hairs steeple to touch him, and every step is a struggle. My blood has oxidized, my arteries clogged with rust, unable to pump blood and oxygen because I am seized and broken now.
What an explanation, I've never read love at first sight quite like this before . ( yes, people !)
Now my peeve.
Only one- there's a fine line between delicate ornamentation and Glaringly Garishness.
So here's my review --
The Parable has Pulsating amorousness , like haemoglobin sinuous in Full size Aeortic Pump. The Acrimonious Paroxysmal has Your Carotid Pulsating Unremittingly. It will dislodge your Medulla Oblongata into contemplating that it's a Amorous Exposition, but it's a Savage , Acrimonious Expression of Machinations and Espial Voyeurism !!!
Translation---> the story has soul, plot and execution done very well that'll have your blood pumping and heart pounding . The end is the finest ending I could see, because it continued the tone. The characters are well etched, Mark was a larger than life figure , a tiny bit too overwhelming.the story was quite slow in first 50% but sped up in last 35 % to wrap up quickly in last 10%.
The language - I'll hold that thought !
( Yes, People !)
Maybe after this review the Pm's will explode the inboxes ( yes, people!) And the authors may never let me read their work.
Mark Carmichael is a sadistic bastard who likes to torture women. His wife Carly, he beats & rapes , in a hope to put a package in her uterus. When he fails , he gets a "concubine" ( yes people !) Carrie
And tortures her and manages to impregnate her with his toxic seed.
I’m reminded that I hate her and just want to cover her in bodily functions, chain her up and keep her out of sight so I don’t have to suffer her petulant whining and sulks.But it's revolting trying to screw a woman who looks like he swallowed a pumpkin. I should start calling her cinderella
So you see - he's a Sadistic , shit-fetish , Golden showers loving monster . ( yes, people !)
Carly is alone after divorcing from Mark the Monster, but hiding in her basement is David Hearse. A reluctant house breaker who's on the run from the Government. Why ??? .....wait for it !
He gets attached to her misery and loneliness and one day impersonates as a handyman to walk in her life through the front door
Now , herein is the "tumultuous first-look love "
She opens the door .
Nodding, just once in confirmation, he inches closer, excavating the heat from my womb to bury it under his ribs, reaching inside me with his stare, reading my veins, remapping them into crazy string, stifling my pulse. It stalls, stutters, then booms so hard in my chest I release the door to hold my hand to the palpitation; lightheaded. I can’t seem to blink when his eyes are focused on mine, as if to do so would rob me of life, of him. I have to say something , he’s waiting for me to speak, dropping his dewy cocoa gaze to my lips with such potency they feel the pressure, plumping with blood, surging the vein up my neck. Some men look, some men stare, but sometimes when you meet a gaze and yours intersects theirs – something hallowed happens. Your spirit leaps out of you, mashing and smashing and fucking their essence in the gap between you, and they sense it, their eyes hold a knowing , a wicked secret, a naughtiness which coaxes the rebel out of your heart but shames you with their knowledge of your intimate guilt. He has that quality to his gaze, as if he’s read the book of my life in the akashic records and knows I was born to serve him, to suck him, to tease the ache from every muscle … every muscle , until it’s flaccid again, relaxed and spent, until there’s not a single cell left in his glorious body to create one particle of precum. My gaze caught in his, our esprit molesting each other in the charged arc of ether between us … no words needed, speech is superfluous when lips quiver for connection, when arms ache to touch , when my whole world craves to step in and lay my head on his chest so his heart beating can remind mine what it’s supposed to do. My thighs are so weak with desire that I’m tempted to slump, to bow down before him and call him my lord and master, and yes, I will follow you all the days of my life – to brimstone if need be, I don’t care. I don’t! In this nanosecond of astral caressing I’d desecrate everything I’ve ever worked for to be free of those chains, to be yours. The puissant stare reclaims mine, an eyebrow marginally questioning, and I can’t avoid it any longer, I have to … get him in here and lock him in! Sagging against the doorframe, gripping to it to remain vertical, I smile , hoping it communicates the encyclopedia of ache rampaging through me, praying it transmits the million wishes and carnal urges he’s summoned from my core.He scatters me. I’m falling apart, remade only when he licks his lips, sucking me back into myself, leaning closer, my grip on the door paralyzing, coherence nullified, completely useless, my brain futile, nothing works but the wildfire searing viscosity to where I crave him, throbbing and wanton and yearning for penetration.he’s so beautiful he has my fallopian tubes wrapped around his finger when I want them looped around his tongue,
He asks -" What need 's fixing? "
“What needs fixing?” he asks, his breath baptizing my cheeks, and I inhale him like an addict in a cocaine windstorm, weakened and euphoric. What needs fixing? You can start with me, right here, right now. Just bend me over the kitchen counter and fuck me so hard my pelvis fractures against the pressure of the marble. Staring up at the stranger arriving on my doorstep as if he knew I was in need of assistance, answering my call because only his subconscious can hear mine, we’re the only two on this frequency, and it’s destiny or fate or a celestial contract we made in the lifetimes we’ve met before, over and over into infinity and eternity because we’re stuck in the same soul orbit, I spin around him and he spins around me, twin suns burning out together, our dance locked and bound by heaven’s decree, suspended in the cosmos, incinerating, eating up every element to burn for another day – for each other, and I’m so dizzy the only thing I need is surrender. Let me surrender, to you. Let me wear your bruises, fill me with your kisses, break my mind with your whispers, hurt my throat with your cum, just, please, catch me because I’m falling into the vortex of your voice, plummeting into the sphere of your gravity, spilling my soul because I can’t contain it with you right here, it aches for you, it’s leaving me so it can stroke yours. If it was night there’d be a meteor shower marking this auspicious moment, shooting stars blazing heat across the ice cold landscape of space the way your energy sears fire through the cold crypt of my chest. I thought I loved Mark, I thought I was in heartbreak, I thought so many things and I was wrong about all of them. This is instant chemistry, a frisson of incandescence sizzling the ozone around us, igniting suppressed needs, reanimating forgotten hopes, resurrecting the ineffable. He’s with me, so close my arm hairs steeple to touch him, and every step is a struggle. My blood has oxidized, my arteries clogged with rust, unable to pump blood and oxygen because I am seized and broken now.
What an explanation, I've never read love at first sight quite like this before . ( yes, people !)
Now my peeve.
Only one- there's a fine line between delicate ornamentation and Glaringly Garishness.
So here's my review --
The Parable has Pulsating amorousness , like haemoglobin sinuous in Full size Aeortic Pump. The Acrimonious Paroxysmal has Your Carotid Pulsating Unremittingly. It will dislodge your Medulla Oblongata into contemplating that it's a Amorous Exposition, but it's a Savage , Acrimonious Expression of Machinations and Espial Voyeurism !!!
Translation---> the story has soul, plot and execution done very well that'll have your blood pumping and heart pounding . The end is the finest ending I could see, because it continued the tone. The characters are well etched, Mark was a larger than life figure , a tiny bit too overwhelming.the story was quite slow in first 50% but sped up in last 35 % to wrap up quickly in last 10%.
The language - I'll hold that thought !
( Yes, People !)
September 3, 2016
I Needed...Something
Boy I hate to review a book that I'm just not too sure how I feel about it. As a huge Mary E. Palmerin fan, I knew what I was getting to when I chose to read Invasion. It was the other stuff that threw me for a bit of a loop.
We have David and Carly. They are both plagued with pasts and presents that constantly fog their minds. At the moment, David's mind is blank and he needs to find somewhere to hunker down and figure things out. The basement in Carly's currently empty home fits him perfectly.
"Know your opponent. Research and recon until you are prepared." ~ David
This was my favorite part of the book. Living with David day in and day out in the basement as he tried to find his memories, all the while falling for his mystery homeowner Carly. He had a few weeks to rummage through her stuff learning who she was. What he found shocked and surprised him, as Carly may actually be his other tortured half.
"I'm the buried treasure, and when the time is right, she will discover me." ~ David
So once Carly got home, things went south for them, as well as me. This is where I felt the book should have taken its time, however felt rushed. I wanted David to play with Carly's mind more, not knock on the door and fall into her arms. He didn't of course, but that's what it felt like. Not enough angst for the build up in my opinion. It was fast forward from this point on.
The book is well written and I will admit to looking up quite a few words this time around-entreaties being one of them, however it didn't sit well with me. I liked the beginning of the book, the middle was so so and I thought the end fit it perfectly.
"Some secrets are best disclosed in the final breath. True love, is sacrifice."
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog.
Boy I hate to review a book that I'm just not too sure how I feel about it. As a huge Mary E. Palmerin fan, I knew what I was getting to when I chose to read Invasion. It was the other stuff that threw me for a bit of a loop.
We have David and Carly. They are both plagued with pasts and presents that constantly fog their minds. At the moment, David's mind is blank and he needs to find somewhere to hunker down and figure things out. The basement in Carly's currently empty home fits him perfectly.
"Know your opponent. Research and recon until you are prepared." ~ David
This was my favorite part of the book. Living with David day in and day out in the basement as he tried to find his memories, all the while falling for his mystery homeowner Carly. He had a few weeks to rummage through her stuff learning who she was. What he found shocked and surprised him, as Carly may actually be his other tortured half.
"I'm the buried treasure, and when the time is right, she will discover me." ~ David
So once Carly got home, things went south for them, as well as me. This is where I felt the book should have taken its time, however felt rushed. I wanted David to play with Carly's mind more, not knock on the door and fall into her arms. He didn't of course, but that's what it felt like. Not enough angst for the build up in my opinion. It was fast forward from this point on.
The book is well written and I will admit to looking up quite a few words this time around-entreaties being one of them, however it didn't sit well with me. I liked the beginning of the book, the middle was so so and I thought the end fit it perfectly.
"Some secrets are best disclosed in the final breath. True love, is sacrifice."
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog.
September 4, 2016
Battered bruised,humiliated,hopeful ecstatic with joy and finally, shock. The journey I just finished taking made me feel all of those things. I didn't know whether to like or hate David Hearse,the man has done some horrendous things,but in the end I think I might have fallen in love with him.He and Carly were soul mates,it was clear since they first laid eyes on one another,the chemistry between them so intense it was like a lightening strike. Carly is proof that big surprises come in small packages, she has the strength of Hercules. All I wanted was for her to find happiness,she really deserved it.It took me mere seconds to hate Mark with every fiber of my being,wanting him to be on the receiving end of his form of discipline,that dude is a special kind of sick. There were lots of highs and lots of lows,and I cried so much,my eyes were swollen for days. I was torn apart and to be honest,I haven't quite managed to put myself back together yet. This book was everything I expected and more, it's not a sweet story ,it's gritty and dirty and demented, but ohhh...What a wild ride!!!
This is my kind of read,one that takes you out of your comfort zone,something that Poppet and Mary E. Palmerin are known to do. Well done ladies!!! Thank you for this gift!!!
This is my kind of read,one that takes you out of your comfort zone,something that Poppet and Mary E. Palmerin are known to do. Well done ladies!!! Thank you for this gift!!!
September 4, 2016
Battered bruised,humiliated,hopeful ecstatic with joy and finally, shock. The journey I just finished taking made me feel all of those things. I didn't know whether to like or hate David Hearse,the man has done some horrendous things,but in the end I think I might have fallen in love with him.He and Carly were soul mates,it was clear since they first laid eyes on one another,the chemistry between them so intense it was like a lightening strike. Carly is proof that big surprises come in small packages, she has the strength of Hercules. All I wanted was for her to find happiness,she really deserved it.It took me mere seconds to hate Mark with every fiber of my being,wanting him to be on the receiving end of his form of discipline,that dude is a special kind of sick. There were lots of highs and lots of lows,and I did cried so much,my eyes are still swollen. I was shredded,torn apart and to be honest,I haven't quite managed to put myself back together yet. This book was everything I expected and more, it's not a sweet story ,it's gritty and dirty and demented, but ohhh...What a wild ride!!!
This is my kind of read,one that takes you out of your comfort zone,something that Poppet and Mary E. Palmerin are known to do. Well done ladies!!! Thank you for this gift!!!
August 22, 2016
I am amazed by how seamlessly two authors constructed one story, and it’s quite a tale!
A man with a love for violence protects his First Lady, but is then betrayed and ends up on the streets with no memory of what he is. David Hearse invades an unoccupied home to lie low, discovers the owner is a woman he swiftly becomes attracted to although he has yet to meet her. Carly will be back from a trip soon and therefore he sets out to discover as much about her as possible. When she returns, he watches her from her basement.
This kind of scenario is enough to fill anyone with dread and horror, but it makes for good reading! There are mighty twists to this; an ex you will hate the moment he steps into the pages, as well as Carly’s past and a host of assassins who will not give up. Terrible memories play a large role also.
Invasion is gritty and erotic, and you will shiver and shudder from more than the cold setting the action takes place in! The pace is fast, leading to breathlessness as you read, and then, right there at the end, is an unexpected something – I tell you, I didn’t see it coming and now I can’t imagine it ending any other way!
Sooo … grab a copy NOW.
A man with a love for violence protects his First Lady, but is then betrayed and ends up on the streets with no memory of what he is. David Hearse invades an unoccupied home to lie low, discovers the owner is a woman he swiftly becomes attracted to although he has yet to meet her. Carly will be back from a trip soon and therefore he sets out to discover as much about her as possible. When she returns, he watches her from her basement.
This kind of scenario is enough to fill anyone with dread and horror, but it makes for good reading! There are mighty twists to this; an ex you will hate the moment he steps into the pages, as well as Carly’s past and a host of assassins who will not give up. Terrible memories play a large role also.
Invasion is gritty and erotic, and you will shiver and shudder from more than the cold setting the action takes place in! The pace is fast, leading to breathlessness as you read, and then, right there at the end, is an unexpected something – I tell you, I didn’t see it coming and now I can’t imagine it ending any other way!
Sooo … grab a copy NOW.
August 29, 2016
Rating: 5 Stars!
ARC kindly provided by the authors in exchange for an honest review
David Hearse is suffering from amnesia but he knows that he is no ordinary man. He has skills that one can only dream of having. He is the bogeyman, our very nightmares come true. Looking for a place to crash for some time, he ends up at Carly's, a woman like no other. He soon finds himself obsessed with her. Their chemistry was so hot at times that I was like wow! I thought that I was used to this erotic stuff but the authors proved me wrong!
This book was everything that I was not expecting. The duo Poppet and Mary were fantastic and I am amazed by their writing. The story was like no other, with twists and turns that will leave the reader gasping for breath. That ending though, I was so shocked! Invasion is a book that will affect you to the core. It goes deep and I was certainly taken out of my comfort zone with some the stuff that happens in this. Readers, be sure to buckle up coz you're in for a hell of a wild ride!
~ Divya
ARC kindly provided by the authors in exchange for an honest review
David Hearse is suffering from amnesia but he knows that he is no ordinary man. He has skills that one can only dream of having. He is the bogeyman, our very nightmares come true. Looking for a place to crash for some time, he ends up at Carly's, a woman like no other. He soon finds himself obsessed with her. Their chemistry was so hot at times that I was like wow! I thought that I was used to this erotic stuff but the authors proved me wrong!
This book was everything that I was not expecting. The duo Poppet and Mary were fantastic and I am amazed by their writing. The story was like no other, with twists and turns that will leave the reader gasping for breath. That ending though, I was so shocked! Invasion is a book that will affect you to the core. It goes deep and I was certainly taken out of my comfort zone with some the stuff that happens in this. Readers, be sure to buckle up coz you're in for a hell of a wild ride!
~ Divya
August 22, 2016
I really love Poppet’s and Mary’s writing when I heard these 2 were going to write a joint book I really couldn’t wait to read it. Two Dark minds come together and what do you get a book that will suck you in and not let go till the very last page.
David does not exist. He protects the matriarch, code name the Queen. His code name is Bogeyman, the shadow without form, the one who fuels nightmares.
He woke up with no memory of who he is and how he got there. He is homeless and lives in a basement of a women he wants, he is a snoop and he uncovers her secrets. He is not a good man far from it he is a trained killer, he works at trying to figure out how he knows the things he knows, I really like David’s Character.
Carly she is a broken woman who hides her hurt through her smile, and pills to help her get through, her ex Mark cheated on her and made her feel worthless well him and his mother. I really liked Carly.
Mark well what can I say about him he is one sick and twisted man his fetishes are sick and the things he did with Carly, to me was just sick. ARGGHH I just HATE him I don’t normally hate characters but this man I can’t stand, EVIL fucker he is.
Carly has no idea David lives in her basement, but once these 2 finally meet I was so routing for them. Loved the Two of them together.
Then… Bam secrets come to Light David remembers everything and well…… you will have to read to find out what happens as I not going spoil it for you.
True love, is sacrifice.
But whether you are new to Poppet or Mary or if you love both of them you MUST pick up this book and read it has it all I could want in a book and more such a fantastic read. And I really hope they work together in the future, I loved to see what else these two Brilliant Authors came up with.
David does not exist. He protects the matriarch, code name the Queen. His code name is Bogeyman, the shadow without form, the one who fuels nightmares.
He woke up with no memory of who he is and how he got there. He is homeless and lives in a basement of a women he wants, he is a snoop and he uncovers her secrets. He is not a good man far from it he is a trained killer, he works at trying to figure out how he knows the things he knows, I really like David’s Character.
Carly she is a broken woman who hides her hurt through her smile, and pills to help her get through, her ex Mark cheated on her and made her feel worthless well him and his mother. I really liked Carly.
Mark well what can I say about him he is one sick and twisted man his fetishes are sick and the things he did with Carly, to me was just sick. ARGGHH I just HATE him I don’t normally hate characters but this man I can’t stand, EVIL fucker he is.
Carly has no idea David lives in her basement, but once these 2 finally meet I was so routing for them. Loved the Two of them together.
Then… Bam secrets come to Light David remembers everything and well…… you will have to read to find out what happens as I not going spoil it for you.
True love, is sacrifice.
But whether you are new to Poppet or Mary or if you love both of them you MUST pick up this book and read it has it all I could want in a book and more such a fantastic read. And I really hope they work together in the future, I loved to see what else these two Brilliant Authors came up with.
August 27, 2016
ARC REVIEW
I have read books by both of these authors which are very dark & twisted and could not wait to start Invasion by them both.
Invasion was nothing like I was expecting not the typical read by these authors but the further into Invasion the things I love about them was delivered and one hell of a gripping story line that is not easy to see where they were going with the plot, the sexual acts were hardcore, kinky and brutal in parts and the ending shocked me but shouldn't have !
I will not give anymore details away ~ You will be one clicking if you love Strong, twisted characters , a sick and evil man and a web of mysteries.
I have read books by both of these authors which are very dark & twisted and could not wait to start Invasion by them both.
Invasion was nothing like I was expecting not the typical read by these authors but the further into Invasion the things I love about them was delivered and one hell of a gripping story line that is not easy to see where they were going with the plot, the sexual acts were hardcore, kinky and brutal in parts and the ending shocked me but shouldn't have !
I will not give anymore details away ~ You will be one clicking if you love Strong, twisted characters , a sick and evil man and a web of mysteries.
August 28, 2016
twistedly amazing! Full review to follow shortly
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January 5, 2018
Holy Crap
I started this book twice, had to put it down for a couple days, then finally finished it today. This is an incredible love story. Amazing.
I started this book twice, had to put it down for a couple days, then finally finished it today. This is an incredible love story. Amazing.
September 4, 2016
I loved this book!! I spent most of the time as confused as David but I loved every single second of it.
David wakes up with no idea who he is apart from his name. He soon realises he has skills the normal every day man doesn't and starts to pierce together who and what he is. Realising he needs somewhere to hide out, he finds Carly's empty home. Hiding out in her basement, it's not long before he's sneaking around spying and gathering information, adding to his suspicions he's not your average man. By the time Carly returns home, David has a plan and one hell of an obsession with her.
Carly is barely getting through each day. After her ex cheated on her after years of abuse, she's struggling to keep going and when she meets David, he seems to be everything she wants and needs.
I loved both David and Carly. Both messed up and broken I prayed for a hea all the way through this book. There's a darkness in them both, and lots of craziness (I'm still not sure who was the crazier one) but they both have qualities that make you like them.
With a unique story that's full of details and absolutely phenomenal characters, I got sucked in and spat out at the end. Very twisty, dark and in some places just down right sick (Carly's ex is one sick, hateful man) this book was a complete roller coaster.
David wakes up with no idea who he is apart from his name. He soon realises he has skills the normal every day man doesn't and starts to pierce together who and what he is. Realising he needs somewhere to hide out, he finds Carly's empty home. Hiding out in her basement, it's not long before he's sneaking around spying and gathering information, adding to his suspicions he's not your average man. By the time Carly returns home, David has a plan and one hell of an obsession with her.
Carly is barely getting through each day. After her ex cheated on her after years of abuse, she's struggling to keep going and when she meets David, he seems to be everything she wants and needs.
I loved both David and Carly. Both messed up and broken I prayed for a hea all the way through this book. There's a darkness in them both, and lots of craziness (I'm still not sure who was the crazier one) but they both have qualities that make you like them.
With a unique story that's full of details and absolutely phenomenal characters, I got sucked in and spat out at the end. Very twisty, dark and in some places just down right sick (Carly's ex is one sick, hateful man) this book was a complete roller coaster.
August 31, 2016
I'll admit it, it has taken me a few days to write this review. It was amazing.. simply intoxicating, Poppet and Palmerin collaborated to create a thrilling story that will leave you speechless and in tears.
David is a man with an amazingly developed sense of perception.. working as an elite member of a not so upstanding organization. He suddenly finds himself in a desolate back alley, with absolutely no recollection of himself or his life.
This is where worlds collide...
Carly has had her share of bad experiences, just coming out of a painful marriage. Her fateful meeting with David will change their lives permanently...
"Obsession, this is obsession. Pure and intoxicating, the necessity is irresistible, electrical impulses shocking every neuron into overdrive. My skin prickles with mirth."
"This moment is the ultimate, marked in time forever. Souls dancing, harmonizing while bodies explode, accepting Fate despite the subterfuge."
"His aura wraps around me, locking my eternity to his, sealing us in silent rapture, in pure nexus."
An amazing, intense, emotional, and wild tale, that only these two could create.
I loved it!
David is a man with an amazingly developed sense of perception.. working as an elite member of a not so upstanding organization. He suddenly finds himself in a desolate back alley, with absolutely no recollection of himself or his life.
This is where worlds collide...
Carly has had her share of bad experiences, just coming out of a painful marriage. Her fateful meeting with David will change their lives permanently...
"Obsession, this is obsession. Pure and intoxicating, the necessity is irresistible, electrical impulses shocking every neuron into overdrive. My skin prickles with mirth."
"This moment is the ultimate, marked in time forever. Souls dancing, harmonizing while bodies explode, accepting Fate despite the subterfuge."
"His aura wraps around me, locking my eternity to his, sealing us in silent rapture, in pure nexus."
An amazing, intense, emotional, and wild tale, that only these two could create.
I loved it!
September 10, 2016
*** spoilers***
W.T.F did I read lol.
I have this book 3 starts because even tho it was a good love story about a man with amnesia who hides out in a woman's basement not sure why he is drawn to her he showed up and becomes her handy man / lover. then it all falls apart when the FBI comes licking in her door. He leaves just for her to follower him so they can end up together.
The problem for me was I felt like this book could have been cut in half if they didn't try to use every word in the dictionary to describe what was going on or how he felt. because of that I got bored, and lost interest. I know we all have our difference in opinion and this one was mine.
W.T.F did I read lol.
I have this book 3 starts because even tho it was a good love story about a man with amnesia who hides out in a woman's basement not sure why he is drawn to her he showed up and becomes her handy man / lover. then it all falls apart when the FBI comes licking in her door. He leaves just for her to follower him so they can end up together.
The problem for me was I felt like this book could have been cut in half if they didn't try to use every word in the dictionary to describe what was going on or how he felt. because of that I got bored, and lost interest. I know we all have our difference in opinion and this one was mine.
August 27, 2016
I don't know what I was expecting coming from these to amazing woman. But what I got didn't come close to what a ride this took me on. My emotions was all over the place. Just take two talented writers together an this happens. Wow. What a experience. David oh David. He's so twisted. So dark. Was not expecting any of this was so pleasantly surprised and shocked. It's a a must read. Extremely amazing. May take me a while to get over this. 5 stars wish I could give more.
September 5, 2016
***I received an arc in return for a honest, true and unbiased review***
Hmm....I have to say I found this book rather confusing at times and really did struggle in the beginning but I'm glad I stuck with it. This story is a psychological thriller with some hot sex scenes. It keeps you guessing what's coming next. This is the first work I've read by either authors and will keep my eyes peeled for other work by both
Hmm....I have to say I found this book rather confusing at times and really did struggle in the beginning but I'm glad I stuck with it. This story is a psychological thriller with some hot sex scenes. It keeps you guessing what's coming next. This is the first work I've read by either authors and will keep my eyes peeled for other work by both
September 30, 2016
Have read other books by both these authors so knew this collaboration would be good and oh wow wasn't it just! Although David started off (in my eyes) as the bad guy boy did he redeem himself. His relationship with Carly although not conventional kept me rooting for him to make it work. Mark! Well I have no words for how I feel about him. Brilliantly written as you would expect from these 2 amazing authors with a totally unexpected conclusion. Add to your tbr list now.
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January 11, 2018
Exceptional
Not at all what I expected. Well written, a little graphic with the ex husband scenes. This story kept me engaged the entire time, sex fit in well with the story line and was very well written. A great read Just don't be turned away by the dark subject involvement.
Not at all what I expected. Well written, a little graphic with the ex husband scenes. This story kept me engaged the entire time, sex fit in well with the story line and was very well written. A great read Just don't be turned away by the dark subject involvement.
December 30, 2018
Dnf 18%
October 6, 2016
*I received a copy of this book from the Authors in exchange for an honest review*
Thank you both so very much Ms.Palmerin and Ms.Poppet for sending me a copy of Invasion!! I am honored and grateful!! :)
5 Stars!!
This was my first time reading both of the Authors work and I absolutely loved this gritty book!! I can honestly say without a shadow of a doubt that I have never read a story quite like this one. It had me cracking up one moment to practically gripping my Kindle with more than just shock. It was nothing like I expected it to be, it was more. Invasion is the perfect title to a T because this entire story invades every part of your mind and heart without remorse.
It was suspenseful, terrifying, intense, alluring, and dark. David and Carly's tale is one that's unconventional from the very beginning. Ms.Palmerin and Ms.Poppet created such a darkly poetic story that I couldn't turn away from. They messed with my mind and I enjoyed every second of it! I look forward to picking up more their work as soon as possible!! :)
Thank you both so very much Ms.Palmerin and Ms.Poppet for sending me a copy of Invasion!! I am honored and grateful!! :)
5 Stars!!
This was my first time reading both of the Authors work and I absolutely loved this gritty book!! I can honestly say without a shadow of a doubt that I have never read a story quite like this one. It had me cracking up one moment to practically gripping my Kindle with more than just shock. It was nothing like I expected it to be, it was more. Invasion is the perfect title to a T because this entire story invades every part of your mind and heart without remorse.
It was suspenseful, terrifying, intense, alluring, and dark. David and Carly's tale is one that's unconventional from the very beginning. Ms.Palmerin and Ms.Poppet created such a darkly poetic story that I couldn't turn away from. They messed with my mind and I enjoyed every second of it! I look forward to picking up more their work as soon as possible!! :)
August 29, 2016
"The Bogeyman is real."
Andddd...I have to say he scared the Shit outta me!!!
I am not kidding yall, I was pretty freaked out while reading this book! I told myself that there is nooo way I can read this book at nighttime!! I was Scared!!! But I loved E V E R Y freaking minute of it!!!
I am a huge Mary Palmerin fan sooo I was sooo excited that she had a new book coming out and she had co-written with another author-Poppet. I was biting at the bit to get my hands on it!! lol Poppet is new to me. I have not had a chance to read her books as of yet, but after this little book was written by both of these authors, I will definitely be checking out her books as well!! As I was reading this book I definitely couldn't tell when one author stopped and the other started!! To me their wicked, dark little minds meshed very well together!!!
This is one of those books that I went in blind, had no idea what it was about, I didn't even read the blurb about the book and truthfully I still have not read it..lol Sooo really that is how I want to keep my review. Vague!! lol I want to give you my feelings, and yes I know that is what a review is, but that's what I want to share and not really say too much else about the people in the book or a synopsis of the book...Does that make sense?? lol
OoooKayyy, here I go..lol This book was a big ole puzzle that you have to put together to figure it out. It is very mysterious, deep and makes you have some crazzzy ass thoughts. You will be put into the mind of a man and he is one sick mofo...OMG I cant even!!! lol This book has a Dark major Psycho alert going on!!! Yesss my dark loving friends!!! I rated this book as 5 iScream (literally screamed) Books Stars!! You need to go one click this book on release day and just put everything aside and get your mind fucked up like I did...lol
Great job Mary and Poppet!! I would love..love to read more books written by yall together, this book was fantastic!!! I do have to say that I don't know if I will ever be able to sleep in the dark after reading this book, I now will have to sleep with the light on...soooo ummm there is that....lmao
Andddd...I have to say he scared the Shit outta me!!!
I am not kidding yall, I was pretty freaked out while reading this book! I told myself that there is nooo way I can read this book at nighttime!! I was Scared!!! But I loved E V E R Y freaking minute of it!!!
I am a huge Mary Palmerin fan sooo I was sooo excited that she had a new book coming out and she had co-written with another author-Poppet. I was biting at the bit to get my hands on it!! lol Poppet is new to me. I have not had a chance to read her books as of yet, but after this little book was written by both of these authors, I will definitely be checking out her books as well!! As I was reading this book I definitely couldn't tell when one author stopped and the other started!! To me their wicked, dark little minds meshed very well together!!!
This is one of those books that I went in blind, had no idea what it was about, I didn't even read the blurb about the book and truthfully I still have not read it..lol Sooo really that is how I want to keep my review. Vague!! lol I want to give you my feelings, and yes I know that is what a review is, but that's what I want to share and not really say too much else about the people in the book or a synopsis of the book...Does that make sense?? lol
OoooKayyy, here I go..lol This book was a big ole puzzle that you have to put together to figure it out. It is very mysterious, deep and makes you have some crazzzy ass thoughts. You will be put into the mind of a man and he is one sick mofo...OMG I cant even!!! lol This book has a Dark major Psycho alert going on!!! Yesss my dark loving friends!!! I rated this book as 5 iScream (literally screamed) Books Stars!! You need to go one click this book on release day and just put everything aside and get your mind fucked up like I did...lol
Great job Mary and Poppet!! I would love..love to read more books written by yall together, this book was fantastic!!! I do have to say that I don't know if I will ever be able to sleep in the dark after reading this book, I now will have to sleep with the light on...soooo ummm there is that....lmao
September 2, 2016
Completely original FIVE STAR read!
I'll start by saying I went into this book with no idea of the premise...was it aliens, or paranormal...i couldnt have been more surprised to learn that it was neither, but instead the story of a man who is an invader. Invader of what you ask? Invader of everything! Invader of personal space, invader of privacy, invader of a womans life...and even more surprising is that i instantly fell in love with him, regardless of his inappropriate stalker tendencies and regardless of his, what we'll call "violent side".
Honestly i dont want to give anything away here because my lack of having any idea of the characters and their issues and their pasts, had me on the edge of my seat, turning page after page so i could learn more and piece it all together. It was nothing short of a psychological thriller on paper. If youre familiar with these authors, you know that theyre capable of details and developing characters like no one else. I truly walked away feeling as if i knew these characters, sometimes actually feeling as if i WAS these characters living thru all of the emotion and angst they were going thru.
Now you need to know, it is a dark book. It has gore, violence, filthy dominant sex and psychological angst. Again, if youre familiar with these authors, you know to expect lines to be crossed, and if youre not familiar, become familiar now. They will take you to places and rip emotions from your chest you didnt know you could feel from reading a book. A definite must read for any dark book fan!
I'll start by saying I went into this book with no idea of the premise...was it aliens, or paranormal...i couldnt have been more surprised to learn that it was neither, but instead the story of a man who is an invader. Invader of what you ask? Invader of everything! Invader of personal space, invader of privacy, invader of a womans life...and even more surprising is that i instantly fell in love with him, regardless of his inappropriate stalker tendencies and regardless of his, what we'll call "violent side".
Honestly i dont want to give anything away here because my lack of having any idea of the characters and their issues and their pasts, had me on the edge of my seat, turning page after page so i could learn more and piece it all together. It was nothing short of a psychological thriller on paper. If youre familiar with these authors, you know that theyre capable of details and developing characters like no one else. I truly walked away feeling as if i knew these characters, sometimes actually feeling as if i WAS these characters living thru all of the emotion and angst they were going thru.
Now you need to know, it is a dark book. It has gore, violence, filthy dominant sex and psychological angst. Again, if youre familiar with these authors, you know to expect lines to be crossed, and if youre not familiar, become familiar now. They will take you to places and rip emotions from your chest you didnt know you could feel from reading a book. A definite must read for any dark book fan!
September 4, 2016
Invasion by Mary Palmerin and Poppet. David wakes up not knowing where he is, who he is and how he got to the place he is. He knows something is definitely wrong. It is winter; he is not dressed for the weather and he has no money. All he has is some dog tags with a name on it but he is not even sure if that is his name. He has survival skills a regular person would not have and he knows things a regular person doesn’t know as well as he is a very efficient killer. He know he needs to get out of the elements and finds a secluded to house to hide in. The story is of David trying to lay low until he can figure out who he is and if anyone is after him. The story takes you on the journey of a puzzle which is his mind. While he is trying to put it together he is living in Carly’s basement. While in her house he learns a lot about Carly and her secrets. She sparks something dark in him. This story was a psychological thriller with a dash of sexual deviance. Interesting, thought provoking tale that keeps you guessing and by the end you are like what the hell. I have read several books by Mary and I love everything I have read by her. I have now been introduced to Poppet and am looking forward to reading more from this author. I was given an ARC of this book for an honest review. I give this story 4.5 stars.
September 4, 2016
Reviewed by Queens Of The Darkside
Invasion by Poppet and Mary E Palmerin
Be warned there are some triggers in this story and it is dark. If you want a softly romance go elsewhere. This is a standalone novel of a good length.
I’ve been a huge fan of Mary E Palmerin for a while now so when I saw the ARC sheet I just had to sign up and im so glad that I did! I struggled a little at the start of it but soon got into the swing of things and then just enjoyed the whole book. Although this is a dark book there are some sayings in here that just made me LOL. My other half often looked across at me like I’d gone mad! He claims the sayings were just plain wrong but then again he doesn’t enjoy reading about the depravities like I do!
So… The story is in different POV but is quite easy to follow once you get used to it. The detailing is graphic and oh so gruesome! The story line is fantastic and well thought out and planned.
The characters are… well… they are different and so brilliant.
This story just seemed to have the right amount of everything and I absolutely loved the ending (although I won’t give it away).
I thought the two authors worked well together and this novel just flowed beautifully. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and I hope to see these two authors work together again in the future.
Thanks for the ride
5 Stars
Invasion by Poppet and Mary E Palmerin
Be warned there are some triggers in this story and it is dark. If you want a softly romance go elsewhere. This is a standalone novel of a good length.
I’ve been a huge fan of Mary E Palmerin for a while now so when I saw the ARC sheet I just had to sign up and im so glad that I did! I struggled a little at the start of it but soon got into the swing of things and then just enjoyed the whole book. Although this is a dark book there are some sayings in here that just made me LOL. My other half often looked across at me like I’d gone mad! He claims the sayings were just plain wrong but then again he doesn’t enjoy reading about the depravities like I do!
So… The story is in different POV but is quite easy to follow once you get used to it. The detailing is graphic and oh so gruesome! The story line is fantastic and well thought out and planned.
The characters are… well… they are different and so brilliant.
This story just seemed to have the right amount of everything and I absolutely loved the ending (although I won’t give it away).
I thought the two authors worked well together and this novel just flowed beautifully. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and I hope to see these two authors work together again in the future.
Thanks for the ride
5 Stars
October 5, 2016
Tina's Book Review - 5 Stars for Invasion by Mary E. Palmerin & Poppet
Review Submitted By: Tina for Alpha Book Review
(ARC supplied for our honest review.)
Okay, I've thought about doing this review for almost two weeks and my anxiety level had been pretty elevated when I think about what kind of review to write that will do it justice.
This story is effed-up.
Let me explain. I should not have liked it so much. My co-reviewer could not get past the first 20%. She refused to go any further. I just laughed and said, “I told you so. “
So then I dove in. Hot as hell, sexy as sin, darkest of the dark alpha males that I have read in a while.
Well, I got to the part where my co-reviewer could go no further and I have to say it made me cringe, badly. I may have thrown-up in my mouth a little. You'll know that part when you get to it.
Going further into the story, I could not put it down. Well I had to because IRL happens. But I have to admit, my mind was always on the story and what jacked-up words were waiting for me to be read.
That's how I know it's a 5-star read - when the story is all I think about, what twists I get to witness next, and how can this book ever end in a good way.
Mind. Blown.
p.s. Keep the stick figures off your car's rear window.
p.s.s. Notice I didn't tell you about the book? Read it for yourself and live it like I did.
Review Submitted By: Tina for Alpha Book Review
(ARC supplied for our honest review.)
Okay, I've thought about doing this review for almost two weeks and my anxiety level had been pretty elevated when I think about what kind of review to write that will do it justice.
This story is effed-up.
Let me explain. I should not have liked it so much. My co-reviewer could not get past the first 20%. She refused to go any further. I just laughed and said, “I told you so. “
So then I dove in. Hot as hell, sexy as sin, darkest of the dark alpha males that I have read in a while.
Well, I got to the part where my co-reviewer could go no further and I have to say it made me cringe, badly. I may have thrown-up in my mouth a little. You'll know that part when you get to it.
Going further into the story, I could not put it down. Well I had to because IRL happens. But I have to admit, my mind was always on the story and what jacked-up words were waiting for me to be read.
That's how I know it's a 5-star read - when the story is all I think about, what twists I get to witness next, and how can this book ever end in a good way.
Mind. Blown.
p.s. Keep the stick figures off your car's rear window.
p.s.s. Notice I didn't tell you about the book? Read it for yourself and live it like I did.
September 10, 2016
Its my first book by this auth. The writing is...overtried...is that a word? Author tries too hard in making most emotions too prolific. Becuz sometimes hate is just hate and doesnt always have to be a myriad of prose and metaphors (which shes really good at), etc. Auth is not a bad writer at all. Most likely its my personal taste-i tend to prefer simple writing and/or understated writing where emotions are not shoved down my throat but slithers & sneaks down.
It wouldve been 2 stars BUT 1 extra star cuz its obvious the author has put a lot effort into this book and some might enjoy her writing style. Her firm grasp on metaphors & analogies r an original mix and paint poignant visions for the reader. Another reason is, well, without spoiling it she just boldly, unashamedly went there. And i totally respect that. The ending blew me away and it was then i think her over the top writing gave it a great punch.
Too many popular authors just dial it in by following a formula and it shows. Its refreshing to read an author who is unashamed to write how she wants, the way she wants. Ill def be keeping my eye out for this auth.
It wouldve been 2 stars BUT 1 extra star cuz its obvious the author has put a lot effort into this book and some might enjoy her writing style. Her firm grasp on metaphors & analogies r an original mix and paint poignant visions for the reader. Another reason is, well, without spoiling it she just boldly, unashamedly went there. And i totally respect that. The ending blew me away and it was then i think her over the top writing gave it a great punch.
Too many popular authors just dial it in by following a formula and it shows. Its refreshing to read an author who is unashamed to write how she wants, the way she wants. Ill def be keeping my eye out for this auth.
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