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Escaping Pain & Turmoil : A domestic violence standalone
All Karess wants is to find a good man to love her and treat her the way she deserves to be treated. When her boyfriend Cane shows her a different side of him, she realizes that he isn’t who she thought he was. Her best friend Cali suggests she meet a co-worker from the hospital, Dr. Eric Masterson, Karess agrees. Not looking to jump into anything so soon after ending things with Cane, she agrees to meet Eric for coffee. The two meet the following day and hit it off instantly. Several months later, Eric proposes marriage. Karess needs a moment to think about it, but little does she know Eric isn’t giving up. From the moment he meets Karess, he starts planning for their future and no isn’t an option. Karess has no idea the deep secrets Eric harbors, nor does she realize he has a totally different side than the one she is used to. What will happen when Eric is forced to unleash that side he has hidden so well? Will Karess be able to escape his clutches before it’s too late or will she find herself stuck in an unhappy relationship forever? Find out if Karess finally gets her happily ever after in Escaping Pain & Turmoil…
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 5, 2020
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January 15, 2021
We need to pay attention to all types of abuse
This book speaks volumes about Domestic Violence in this world I wish Karess would of been honest about her feelings to Cane and Eric before everything went down it’s a shame that Karess end up marrying someone who abuse her to me I guess she didn’t learn her lesson when she called the police on Cane she should of been done with him but she was so sexually over Cane that she didn’t care about hurting Eric feelings. My heart broke when Eric confessed to killing his ex girlfriend and no one doesn’t know about that but this mofo took it to the extreme when he beat and hurt a innocent child so yeah he got what he deserved 30 years but he haven’t learned his lesson with his selfish self so once again Lady Lissa never disappoints me
This book speaks volumes about Domestic Violence in this world I wish Karess would of been honest about her feelings to Cane and Eric before everything went down it’s a shame that Karess end up marrying someone who abuse her to me I guess she didn’t learn her lesson when she called the police on Cane she should of been done with him but she was so sexually over Cane that she didn’t care about hurting Eric feelings. My heart broke when Eric confessed to killing his ex girlfriend and no one doesn’t know about that but this mofo took it to the extreme when he beat and hurt a innocent child so yeah he got what he deserved 30 years but he haven’t learned his lesson with his selfish self so once again Lady Lissa never disappoints me
April 4, 2021
OVERCOMING THE PAIN
Wow. A great read giving awareness to a very serious issue many experience daily. Love yourself and never disregard the signs presented to you the first time. Although Karess may have appeared strong when dealing with Cane she always found herself retreating and staying around hoping for the better. Here comes Eric, charming and does everything she wished Cane would've done but he was the devil in disguise. I was happy Karess and Gabrielle were able to get out of a bad situation before it was too late. I liked that Cane got the help he needed and changed his ways. Eric got exactly what he deserved.
Wow. A great read giving awareness to a very serious issue many experience daily. Love yourself and never disregard the signs presented to you the first time. Although Karess may have appeared strong when dealing with Cane she always found herself retreating and staying around hoping for the better. Here comes Eric, charming and does everything she wished Cane would've done but he was the devil in disguise. I was happy Karess and Gabrielle were able to get out of a bad situation before it was too late. I liked that Cane got the help he needed and changed his ways. Eric got exactly what he deserved.
November 28, 2020
Greener Grass
So everybody wanted Cali but settled for Kardashian? With Eric trying to pressure her into moving in after not being together that long. Yeah something would've clicked then that the lights was on but nobody was home. Glad Cane came to her rescue but I'm not sure that I would've went back to him either. I guess just cause Eric was a Dr didn't mean that the grass was greener.....
So everybody wanted Cali but settled for Kardashian? With Eric trying to pressure her into moving in after not being together that long. Yeah something would've clicked then that the lights was on but nobody was home. Glad Cane came to her rescue but I'm not sure that I would've went back to him either. I guess just cause Eric was a Dr didn't mean that the grass was greener.....
December 20, 2020
Did not like ending
I knew Eric was too good to be true. Still confused about her ending up with crane. Cause at the end of the day he was an abusive man too and that's who she ends up with? I don't like the message that sends. Too many abused women stay with men thinking they've changed and they get murdered by their abuser later. Not happy with the ending. At the end of the day she married a man that best her.
I knew Eric was too good to be true. Still confused about her ending up with crane. Cause at the end of the day he was an abusive man too and that's who she ends up with? I don't like the message that sends. Too many abused women stay with men thinking they've changed and they get murdered by their abuser later. Not happy with the ending. At the end of the day she married a man that best her.
November 24, 2020
Loved it
Wow Karess just was handed a bad hand with the guys she dated! I hate that she had to deal with that with Eric but she was right he was hiding in sheep’s clothing and to put his hands on an innocent child, he got exactly what he deserved. I’m so happy her n Cane were able to have a happy ending with their baby girl!!!!
Wow Karess just was handed a bad hand with the guys she dated! I hate that she had to deal with that with Eric but she was right he was hiding in sheep’s clothing and to put his hands on an innocent child, he got exactly what he deserved. I’m so happy her n Cane were able to have a happy ending with their baby girl!!!!
December 8, 2020
Wow
Abuse is a terrible thing. Abusers must realize that they have to break the cycle. You see them as a result of witnessing the same abuse in their household. They grow up to be the same monsters that they saw. The victims mistake abuse for love. I am so glad that you are giving us stories like this. I don't know if the characters are real but the stories are.
Abuse is a terrible thing. Abusers must realize that they have to break the cycle. You see them as a result of witnessing the same abuse in their household. They grow up to be the same monsters that they saw. The victims mistake abuse for love. I am so glad that you are giving us stories like this. I don't know if the characters are real but the stories are.
January 11, 2021
Pain
Karess endured a lot of pain. First being with Cane then with Eric. I was rooting for her and Eric. Then when Cane came back and fourth in her life, I felt like he was her Mr Right. When she had Gabby that was her greatest joy. Then when Eric lost all senses and came after a 3 year old, I was out done. How dare he??? You must read this story it’s very good!!!
Karess endured a lot of pain. First being with Cane then with Eric. I was rooting for her and Eric. Then when Cane came back and fourth in her life, I felt like he was her Mr Right. When she had Gabby that was her greatest joy. Then when Eric lost all senses and came after a 3 year old, I was out done. How dare he??? You must read this story it’s very good!!!
March 31, 2021
Banger!!!
Eric shocked me! My goodness, Karess went through so much abuse, so glad she fought like hell for her baby. I’m glad Cane got help and glad they are a happy family. Domestic violence is real, thanks to the author for writing this, maybe people can be saved. I recommend this book
Eric shocked me! My goodness, Karess went through so much abuse, so glad she fought like hell for her baby. I’m glad Cane got help and glad they are a happy family. Domestic violence is real, thanks to the author for writing this, maybe people can be saved. I recommend this book
July 30, 2021
Another page turner!
Another book by Lady Lissa that I could not put down! I read it in one sitting, like I do most of her books. Eric was the worst kind of human being, but Cain showed that a person can change for the better, if they really want to. Don't want to give anything away, so I'll stop here. Enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end!!
Another book by Lady Lissa that I could not put down! I read it in one sitting, like I do most of her books. Eric was the worst kind of human being, but Cain showed that a person can change for the better, if they really want to. Don't want to give anything away, so I'll stop here. Enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end!!
October 17, 2021
This was a really good read
I love the ending and was so glad the Cane got the helped he needed to curb anger issue. Eric got exactly what he deserved for what he did bc no child or woman should ever be subjected to such abuse. Thanks Lady Lissa for bringing awareness to this growing epidemic
I love the ending and was so glad the Cane got the helped he needed to curb anger issue. Eric got exactly what he deserved for what he did bc no child or woman should ever be subjected to such abuse. Thanks Lady Lissa for bringing awareness to this growing epidemic
October 24, 2021
Smh
This book was too crazy. I can't believe Eric was a nut too but then again yes I can .To put your hands on a child is another low blow and they should have gave him 50 years in jail. Cane really surprised me and did a 360. I guess people really can change. I'm glad Karess got a happy ending though.
This book was too crazy. I can't believe Eric was a nut too but then again yes I can .To put your hands on a child is another low blow and they should have gave him 50 years in jail. Cane really surprised me and did a 360. I guess people really can change. I'm glad Karess got a happy ending though.
December 24, 2022
SUCH A GOID READ!!!
Omg this book was so good from beginning to end I really hate karess had to endure that like that’s a lot for a person especially trying to see the good in a person I never went thru abuse but this book is definitely a eye opener and signs to look out for I’m so glad it ended how it did.
Omg this book was so good from beginning to end I really hate karess had to endure that like that’s a lot for a person especially trying to see the good in a person I never went thru abuse but this book is definitely a eye opener and signs to look out for I’m so glad it ended how it did.
January 6, 2021
In tears
😓😓😭😭 very sorry story but definitely an eye opener never underestimate i person generosity there's always two sides every could be bad could lost could be good. But always go.with the first sign someone shows you. Thank you lady lissa
😓😓😭😭 very sorry story but definitely an eye opener never underestimate i person generosity there's always two sides every could be bad could lost could be good. But always go.with the first sign someone shows you. Thank you lady lissa
September 23, 2022
Snakes in The Grass
Beautiful story line which keeps you glued to reading to find out how folks lives can be about betrayal between those they love with abusive relationships with abusive behavior.
Beautiful story line which keeps you glued to reading to find out how folks lives can be about betrayal between those they love with abusive relationships with abusive behavior.
November 23, 2020
Amazing
Omg I love everything about this standalone it’s crazy how everything played out I was a little upset with her best friend because she hook them up
Omg I love everything about this standalone it’s crazy how everything played out I was a little upset with her best friend because she hook them up
January 25, 2021
Wow!
A great book and full of lots of twists! You did your thing with this one for sure! Check your girl out on amazon "LaTasha Cue" and enjoy my work!
A great book and full of lots of twists! You did your thing with this one for sure! Check your girl out on amazon "LaTasha Cue" and enjoy my work!
February 17, 2021
Wow
Now.. this book was well written... it grabbed my attention from the very first page until the very end.. this most definitely is a must read
Now.. this book was well written... it grabbed my attention from the very first page until the very end.. this most definitely is a must read
February 20, 2021
There needs to be a book two.
March 6, 2021
Interesting but repetitive
Story concept was simple, the characters were interesting but left me wanting more of a story line. The ending was surprisingly interesting
Story concept was simple, the characters were interesting but left me wanting more of a story line. The ending was surprisingly interesting
October 18, 2021
Excellent
This was an excellent read. Domestic violence is serious please get help if you need it. Great storyline and great ending
This was an excellent read. Domestic violence is serious please get help if you need it. Great storyline and great ending
November 4, 2022
This book was really emotional. Very well written
November 7, 2023
pretty good
She went through hell with the boyfriend then the doctor then the doctor abused the little girl when he found out the baby was not his.
She went through hell with the boyfriend then the doctor then the doctor abused the little girl when he found out the baby was not his.
November 13, 2020
I wasn't feeling that ending and had to think hard about it. In any domestic abuse situation, the victim should always leave. But the abuser needs help also, and if willing, and works hard at it, can change. That's what therapy is for, right? The problem is trusting and giving that abuser another chance. I liked the fact that Lady Lissa brought this to the table, but beware.
Eric got what he deserved and should be happy he didn't get life considering what he did to Helene. He was truly sick and Karess should have seen that - all the signs were there. I didn't like Karess - she was needy, indecisive, dishonest and if she were a man, I'd say she did all her thinking with the wrong head. And she shouldn't have listened to Cali, either, not regarding her child anyway.
This book presented a few different takes on domestic abuse and from that aspect, I recommend reading this.
Eric got what he deserved and should be happy he didn't get life considering what he did to Helene. He was truly sick and Karess should have seen that - all the signs were there. I didn't like Karess - she was needy, indecisive, dishonest and if she were a man, I'd say she did all her thinking with the wrong head. And she shouldn't have listened to Cali, either, not regarding her child anyway.
This book presented a few different takes on domestic abuse and from that aspect, I recommend reading this.
November 13, 2020
Domestic violence is real! This book brought to the forefront of the realness of domestic violence. It’s amazing how the ones that are being abused will actually take up for and forgive their abusers time and time again. Fortunately, Karess was able to get out with her life but Eric’s previous girlfriend did not. I only wish that Eric had paid for that as well.
October 24, 2021
Okay
This book was just okay. I feel like from each character point of view, it repeats the same story. I found myself skipping through it because I already read another character point of view. This story just lacked……..it just lacked
This book was just okay. I feel like from each character point of view, it repeats the same story. I found myself skipping through it because I already read another character point of view. This story just lacked……..it just lacked
November 9, 2020
This book was a crazy ride that you wouldn't why to miss. In the end I'm glad everyone got what they wanted in the end.
November 10, 2020
Karess had definitely gone through a lot when it came to men...Cali fought to get her from a monster only to hand her to one.. I'm glad Cane finally got it together
November 10, 2020
It was to much to handle, but I did it.
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