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Shallow River

By: H. D. Carlton
Narrated by: Jacob Morgan, Michelle Sparks
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Summary

Shallow Hill is where souls suffer slow and miserable deaths.

When River McAllister escaped from Shallow Hill, she left her innocence behind—and some of her sanity. Now, she's rebuilding her life with her dream man, and life couldn't be better.

Ryan Fitzgerald is everything you'd want in a man. Attractive, rich, an aspiring lawyer, and would do anything to keep River. But that's not the only thing that attracts her. It's his attentiveness and possessiveness, but maybe not so much his temper.

When her relationship takes a dark turn, Ryan's estranged brother, Mako, is the only one who sees it. He knows exactly what Ryan is capable of, and it's not the first time he had to be a knight in shining armor.

River came from Shallow Hill, though. She's never needed saving before. What Mako doesn't see is that River is perfectly capable of taking care of herself.

The only one who should be scared is Ryan....

©2020 H. D. Carlton (P)2023 H. D. Carlton
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  • Categories: Romance
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Shallow River Audio

I really enjoyed this one. Dual narration definitely makes listening to things a lot better for sure.

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loved it

a rollercoaster of a ride! I think the mindset of someone manipulated by a sociopath and brought up in abusive home was very well done. Everyone needs someone like Ryan's brother. Great read.

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You’ll love to hate it

Make sure you check out the trigger warnings and buckle up for a frustrating ride through the complicated workings of leaving an abusive cycle!!

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Hard to listen too but good

This was a hard book to listen too because of triggers but the narrators brought it to life and made you feel all of the emotions while listening. Considering who the author is I can't be surprised but it was good and truly believe you got the full experience.
Yes, there is a happy ending but the journey is dark, twisted and brings out emotions that leave you feeling bereft of happiness, this book hits the hard truths and reality that some people actually live with. It brings out the cold wash of reality that this actual exists in the world and its not sunshine and roses.
It's brilliant how the author can bring out the anguished feelings and wrap it up I'm a bow at the end. Well done!

**Yes, I'm aware of the trigger warnings but I like to throw caution into the wind and read a book outside of my comfort zone. Welcome to life, not everything can come with warnings, sometimes you just have to take a chance, I'm glad I did**

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Heartbreaking but amazing!

I read this book last year so already knew how much I loved it however nothing could have prepared me for the audio version! Parts of this book was so difficult to read and I really didn’t imagine that it would be even harder to listen to - but I was proven wrong. I absolutely love the narrators, they did an amazing job bringing this story to life.

Please check trigger warnings as this book is very dark and traumatic.

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DNF AT 75%...

For me, this audiobook had a lot of personal triggers, which I struggled with, but I also felt it was so long winded and dragged.

I must admit I struggle to understand why this is classed as a dark romance. However, that may be because this has a lot of HEAVY TRIGGERS, which are real-world traumas for me.

Read the trigger warnings & protect your mental health.

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I wanted to love it but the story fell short

Just really didn’t enjoy this. The characters didn’t feel like they could be real people. The storyline felt disjointed. Parts dragged on and then other bits didn’t get the time they deserved imo. Michelle Sparks is great - love her accents.

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Great story very deep !

Great storyline not for the faint hearted! I just really wished the ending went on a little longer !

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Ahh HD Carlton is just too good!

Disclaimer: please check trigger warnings before reading❣️

HD Carlton has become one of my favourite authors. It took me a while to get around to this book but it was simply because I wanted the audiobook, IYKYK (Jacob Morgan). This story was incredibly sad and frustrating as an outsider. I wanted to be River’s friend so bad so I could help her escape the awful situation she was in. I’m so glad she had Mako in the end. Speaking of Mako, holy moly, WHAT A MAN!!!

Overall, I loved this book despite the incredibly sad topics of DA & SA. It was a rollercoaster to read with high hopes and crashing lows. This book had so many twists and turns. Also CHAPTER 18, WOAH!! I was not expecting that, again IYKYK!

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Tropes include:
* Forbidden
* Boyfriend’s Brother
* Revenge
* Emotional Scars
* HEA

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Really enjoyed this book

A great audible book. Loved it. This author never disappoints. As do the guys who narrate it. Hard listening at times but enjoyable

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