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Shame of It All

K.T. Grant (Goodreads Author)

3.75 · Rating details · 8 ratings · 6 reviews

Revenge is a dish best served cold. But for Mercy Pryce her revenge will scald one’s soul and leave behind a burnt-out husk if she has her way.

Mercy has returned to her hometown of Cartleigh, New York after twenty years. The lakeside community is the perfect location for Yakim Zeldovich, her Russian billionaire employer’s state of the art manufacturing facility. Acting as ...more

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Jan 19, 2021 Jessica Belmont rated it really liked it

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Shame Of It All by KT Grant is an intriguing and compelling, revenge thriller. I was immediately pulled in, from the beginning and hooked until the very last page.

This is a dark and twisted read and I found myself holding my breath through a lot of this. There are secrets that are revealed one piece at a time.

The characters are very well crafter. Mercy is set on revenge, but has a very collected way of going about it. I like her strength. Colton was also written well. He’s a monster, and he is i ...more

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Dec 30, 2020 Laur (reviews on hold) rated it really liked it

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KT Grant, has captured the meaning of intense and smoldering in “Shame of It All.”
The protagonist experiences trauma in her childhood, a losing of herself, and bubbling hot rage.... which results in a plot conspiracy of sex and revenge, to complete the ruination of the one who ruined her.
After 20 years, it’s time to come full circle.

Notes: Strong Language, Profanity, Mature/Sex Subject Theme

NetGalley and the publisher provided an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion. All opinions are my own.

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Dec 19, 2020 Laura rated it it was amazing

Excellent thriller...review to come...

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Jan 08, 2021 Seraphia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: dark, arc-shelf, drama, bullying, fiction, high-school, family, murder, near-death, not-for-everyone

Shame of it All is an engaging revenge thriller of a novel by K.T. Grant. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I have to say...this book pulled me in from the beginning and didn't let me go to the very end. This author painted a storyline that so perfectly reflects the title of this book I couldn't help but think for the "shame of it all."
Shame of it All is not a light hearted read. It is dark, twisted and touches on subjects that some readers may struggle with so be mindfu Shame of it All is an engaging revenge thriller of a novel by K.T. Grant. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I have to say...this book pulled me in from the beginning and didn't let me go to the very end. This author painted a storyline that so perfectly reflects the title of this book I couldn't help but think for the "shame of it all."
Shame of it All is not a light hearted read. It is dark, twisted and touches on subjects that some readers may struggle with so be mindful of this if you choose to read this book. The main character, Mercy, has her innocence stolen from her by a boy she had a crush on for years. He never noticed her until he wanted to use her. And use her he did. He used her mind to help advance himself with his educational ambitions and used her feelings for him to acquire her body in the ways he wanted.
Years have passed since the things that happened to Mercy, but she has returned to that small town to exact revenge on the person who hurt her most and to gain answers in the death of an old friend. The author reveals a piece at a time what lead up to everything going on and the even darker secrets that lie deep beneath the surface. As I read this book I honestly couldn't help but be impressed with how controlled Mercy is with her feelings and emotions. She has agenda and while she is intent on revenge she's not bent on destroying everyone in her path.
There is quite a bit of sex in this book, but the author doesn't go overboard with the scenes. They aren't overly graphic or detailed. You get more of a fade to black with a small taste of what is going on or went on between Mercy and Colt.
When the author created Colton Hahn they truly created a character to DESPISE. It stems from the assault on Mercy and then when the secrets he's harboring come out it simply goes deeper and more shocking. It becomes - does Colt know no bounds, have no scruples for the things that he has done to the people who surround him? It really is interesting how the author weaves together ego of the character with the nepotism of an old family mixed with political background and ambition. I was even mildly shocked when the author throws in that age old line known by so many of us "It's my word against hers." But what can you really expect from individuals like him and his?
While things don't fully play out to the ending I was expecting I have to admit that this book was truly engaging. There were twists and surprises that I didn't see coming, especially near the end. While I didn't necessarily approve of all of Mercy's tactics I have to say I applaud her ability to gain so many answers with some help from her Russian friend and lover. The author gives readers a good balance of past and present with this book and it is truly well done.
So I feel very comfortable giving this book 5 out of 5 stars. I look forward to reading more books by this author in the future as they have shown that they have a true gift at telling dark and twisted stories that leave me eager to find out how it all plays out. ...more

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Jan 15, 2021 Leena Aluru rated it it was ok

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This is a pay back revenge drama for a personl crime committed on Mercy Pryce by Colton Hanh, the town Golden boy. It's been 20 long years and her best friend's death by drunk driving , after she announces her engagement to Colton brings about an impetus to seek revenge. So Mercy along with long term boyfriend Yakim and friend Leona plan to bring down Colton and the town Cartleige down. All well and fine , unfortunately for the "mega" revenge and downfall planned and plotted are presented with a ...more

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Jan 24, 2021 Cinta rated it did not like it

One of the worst books I have read in months. So badly written and with zero editing. I won't waste my time writing a proper review. ...more

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KT Grant is a self-proclaimed eccentric redhead who not only loves to read a wide variety of romances, but also loves writing it. A proud native of New Jersey, KT is multi-published and writes Gay, Lesbian and Straight romance. KT also has been a top ten best-selling author at Amazon.