Beautiful and intense, light and dark

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

What was one of the most memorable moments of Because of Him?

One of the most memorable moments of Because of Him was the end - and the beginning. And everything in between.
It was beautiful and it was hard, people had to struggle and they had to be strong. They had to free themselves in every way that counts. Free themselves from the expectations of others, free themselves from their fears and...well, last but not least, they had to free themselves. Literally. And those moments were among the most memorable ones as well.

Have you listened to any of Erin Mallon and Jason Clarke ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to other performances by Erin Mallon and Jason Clarke yet but their narration was great. It was intense and made you feel, hope and dread with the hero and the heroine even more. I'll definitely check out other narrations performed by them.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It was hard to stop listening and I found myself sitting in some parking lot in front of a supermarket or in front of my house for ages just because I couldn't stop listening. Oh, and it was more than once that I had to go into said supermarket with red, puffy eyes because I had been crying so hard.

Any additional comments?

I loved to see Tade and Reagan fall in love, it was amazing to see Reagan spread her wings and start to trust Tade and it was great to see Tade grow and become more mature and a man that Reagan can rely on.
Apart from the wonderful story, there are parts of it that are really really hard as they deal with very sensitive topics that might not be suitable for everybody.

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Loved this story

I really enjoyed this story because I loved how it kept you hooked and gave you small glimpses at what the ending was going to be but I never saw it coming. While the story kept me hooked for the suspense of the connection to the characters past we get to see the love interest grow between the 2. I loved everything about this audiobook both the story and the narrators. I look forward to reading and listening more!!!

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My first, won't be the last

Listened on Audible.

Really Really enjoyed this!

My first from this author and I will read more.

A great deep hard to read at times story and yeah.... not a clue how it was all going to turn out in the end. A terrific read!.

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Wow

This was only my second read/listen by Terri E Laine and I loved it..

Tade is everything .. but nobody really knows the real tade..
He’s a swoon worthy
cocky
hot
Alpha

Then he meets
quiet
Beautiful
Reagan

And at first she wants nothing to do with him..
Great read

Has a few triggers if you don’t like that type of thing ..
I loved the darkness it was needed to bring the light ..


And that cover 🔥
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5 stars

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A TRULY BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN BOOK

A TRULY BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN BOOK WITH SOME REALLY HARD SUBJECTS. THE ENDING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND A HEA. LOVED HOW ERIN AND JASON BROUGHT THE CHARACTERS TO LIFE.

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My kind of story - dark romance at its best

I love dark, I love really dark, and although this book I’m sure has triggers for some, it was just the right side of dark for me (I’ve read way more worrisome stories). The story goes back and forth in time, the past, definitely the dark side of the book is a story filled with criminals and abuse. The current day story tells of a sheltered college student not wanting or looking for love, but wanting to forge a future for herself, free from the hold of over protective parents. What Reagan was not expecting, was the attention of the college heart throb, Tade Astor, and it appears the more she tries to ward off his advances, the more persistent he becomes. So many surprises in this story. I was desperate for the connection between past and present, I had so many different theories, none of which were on the mark. I loved the characters (obviously not the really bad guys), but Tade and Reagan and their friends and family were just the right amount of intriguing, Terri E Laine wrote them perfectly, their feelings and their thoughts shone through in the writing, and it’s got to be said, in the narration. A perfect story for audio (especially with Jason Clarke and Erin Mallon narrating). I had all the feels - panic, elation, and of course a few tears. I loved it.

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Wow this book was fabulous

I listened to this book as an Arc and I give my unbiased view.
I loved the story, there was drama, suspense and love! What happen to Reagan was dreadful and he's has ghosts in his cupboard too. The story isn't obvious and there are some dark parts but I strongly recommend this well written book.

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when dark is so good.

This book. I had to let og sink in a few days before I could even put my thoughts into words.
last time I listened to a Terri book I started to cry in a supermarked. So I was having pretty high expectations.
And when Terri gives me a warning and says it is a book that pushes at some Peoples limets. I knew it would be good. And damn it didnt disapoint me at any point. It is like it is two books in one. the one book is this sweet lovely college romance about sweet love between two young people that have a few obsticels. some family issues and some really shady hidden pasts. The other book in this book is so dark. So dirty. So sad and terrible it makes you cry because even as this is just a book. You know that for some sad sad lifestorys. This is everyday life. This book makes it crawl up your back. makes you want to hug your kids one more time. And pray for the world to become a Better place for everybody.
But god damn Terri you are brilliant at what you do. The way you write, the flow in your words. You make magic. I bow at your feet and your talent. This is real art.

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Because of him she found love

This is the first book I have read with this type of storyline. Although the content at times was a shade dark I could not put it down until it was finished.
It is a love story that will leave you wanting more of the goodness that was shared and an unconditional love.
The book is well written. This is the first time I have read any of Terri e Laine’s books but it won’t be the last.

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Dark, suspenseful and compelling.

Terri E. Laine is a new-to-me author, and since I don't like to have pre-conceived ideas about how a story is going to go, I went into this audiobook blind, and I am so glad I did! There's nothing better than a proper twisty mystery in my opinion.

The prologue is headed "The Past" and it sets a pretty dark scene, so I was hooked right from the start. Both main characters are college students, but neither are typical. The dual POV 's and dual timelines keep the tension tightly-strung, and kept me guessing almost to the end: I kept thinking I knew where the story was going, but was proven wrong at every turn.

This is a standalone romantic suspense, but the peripheral characters are engaging enough that I'm looking forward to reading their story too.

Jason Clarke does a fantastic job narrating Tade, and while Erin Mallon is always a firm favourite for female leads, her male voice is almost more believeable!

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