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Coveting Delirium #1
Opaque Melodies
Alaric Schuyler.
Enigmatic, cocky, and my new brother-in-law.
He had cerulean blue eyes and a smile so beautifully devious it could entice the devil to do his bidding.
We were never supposed to happen.
One night changed everything, tying him and me together in a sordid twist of fate, trapping me in his dark, chaotic world.
The lucid dreams and sick fantasies followed.
He became the star of my nightmares, always lurking in the shadows, awakening dormant demons one esoteric melody at a time.
I became his muse, a part of everything he did.
He would be the death of me.
And in the end, I wanted nothing more.
AUTHOR’S NOTE:
*** Contains graphic language, frequent graphic sex, explicit scenes of horror, and very dark themes.***
Enigmatic, cocky, and my new brother-in-law.
He had cerulean blue eyes and a smile so beautifully devious it could entice the devil to do his bidding.
We were never supposed to happen.
One night changed everything, tying him and me together in a sordid twist of fate, trapping me in his dark, chaotic world.
The lucid dreams and sick fantasies followed.
He became the star of my nightmares, always lurking in the shadows, awakening dormant demons one esoteric melody at a time.
I became his muse, a part of everything he did.
He would be the death of me.
And in the end, I wanted nothing more.
AUTHOR’S NOTE:
*** Contains graphic language, frequent graphic sex, explicit scenes of horror, and very dark themes.***
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First published January 1, 2020
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August 5, 2021
Absolutely Crazy and I loved It!
I have said it before and I will say it again, I just love books about crazies! Crazy people, especially the men are so fun and mysterious to read about. You just never know what is going on with them. This one here is a huge mystery because it is really hard to figure out exactly what is going on. All I know is that I can’t wait for the next book to get some of the answers.
The book begins with Catalina Haven, a girl that lives alone and is a self-described hermit. She had a best friend named Chloe who has seen her at her worst and she also has her mother who calls and texts her several times a day, needing to have control. She has mental health issues that sound a lot like Manic Depressive Disorder.
Catalina gets a call from Alaric Schuyler in California. He is her sister’s husband, whom she has never met because she and her sister were estranged. Alaric called to let her know her sister had died a week ago and he wants to fly her out to go through her sisters belongings. While she doesn’t want to go, she feels guilty for not being there for her sister when she was ill and her mother also talks her into going because Alaric is now single and he is rich (which is all her mother cares about).
Catalina meets Alaric when she arrives and finds it a bit odd that he doesn’t seem to feel anything more about his wife’s demise than she does. Though she hardly knew her sister and he supposedly was married to her. Apparently they didn’t share a bedroom, so something was up with the marriage. Catalina takes a few days to start getting through some of the belongings and meanwhile the attraction between her and Alaric is heating up.
This is when odd things begin to happen in the story. Alaric is a master manipulator and he loves madness, he thinks there is beauty in madness which is why he is so attracted to Catalina. There are so many mysteries surrounding this guy. He is a surgeon and his family owns a chain of private clinics and what goes on at those clinics seems rather nefarious, but not as much as what Alaric might be doing in his basement that is locked and has a fingerprint scanner to open.
I can’t wait to find out more in the next book. Like what they do at that clinic, what is Alaric doing in his basement, what does he want with Catalina, is he dangerous? What exactly happened to her sister? What about Catalina’s mother and father, something is going on there and Alaric is involved. This book is dark and suspenseful and awesome.
7/30/2021 - 2nd time reading, just as good as the first. Alaric is truly crazy and he it taking Catalina along for the ride and boy was this steamy as well. I am starting the next book right away!
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I have said it before and I will say it again, I just love books about crazies! Crazy people, especially the men are so fun and mysterious to read about. You just never know what is going on with them. This one here is a huge mystery because it is really hard to figure out exactly what is going on. All I know is that I can’t wait for the next book to get some of the answers.
The book begins with Catalina Haven, a girl that lives alone and is a self-described hermit. She had a best friend named Chloe who has seen her at her worst and she also has her mother who calls and texts her several times a day, needing to have control. She has mental health issues that sound a lot like Manic Depressive Disorder.
“My mind had two variations. Some days it burned bright and I was a ball of positivity. Other days the light was completely extinguished, leaving me with nothing but a heavy darkness and thoughts better left unspoken if I didn’t want to wind up in a strait jacket.”
Catalina gets a call from Alaric Schuyler in California. He is her sister’s husband, whom she has never met because she and her sister were estranged. Alaric called to let her know her sister had died a week ago and he wants to fly her out to go through her sisters belongings. While she doesn’t want to go, she feels guilty for not being there for her sister when she was ill and her mother also talks her into going because Alaric is now single and he is rich (which is all her mother cares about).
Catalina meets Alaric when she arrives and finds it a bit odd that he doesn’t seem to feel anything more about his wife’s demise than she does. Though she hardly knew her sister and he supposedly was married to her. Apparently they didn’t share a bedroom, so something was up with the marriage. Catalina takes a few days to start getting through some of the belongings and meanwhile the attraction between her and Alaric is heating up.
This is when odd things begin to happen in the story. Alaric is a master manipulator and he loves madness, he thinks there is beauty in madness which is why he is so attracted to Catalina. There are so many mysteries surrounding this guy. He is a surgeon and his family owns a chain of private clinics and what goes on at those clinics seems rather nefarious, but not as much as what Alaric might be doing in his basement that is locked and has a fingerprint scanner to open.
I can’t wait to find out more in the next book. Like what they do at that clinic, what is Alaric doing in his basement, what does he want with Catalina, is he dangerous? What exactly happened to her sister? What about Catalina’s mother and father, something is going on there and Alaric is involved. This book is dark and suspenseful and awesome.
7/30/2021 - 2nd time reading, just as good as the first. Alaric is truly crazy and he it taking Catalina along for the ride and boy was this steamy as well. I am starting the next book right away!
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February 7, 2020
So yeh this one was good and I'm going to keep it, vague folks.
This is typical Natalie style in such it's twisted and brutal and all sorts of unapologetic insanity and got to say enjoyed this one a lot and I am really looking forward to the next part in this series.
I think this is a duet and this is the first book, it's not massively long taking me a couple of hours to read.
This gripped me almost instantly and I adored the whole mysterious vibe this gave of.
The story stripped back is Catalina's sister Meg has died and her new charismatic brother in law Alaric Schuyler who she has never met has invited her down to go through her sister's belongings.
Throw in hidden agendas a lack of conscience and a big dose of insanity and what we have here from this authors twisted imagination is Opaque Melodies.
I still am not quite sure what the hell is going on here but frankly, that just made this all the more intriguing and also kept me turning the pages.
This one gets a thumbs up from me.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of Opaque Melodies (Coveting Delirium #1).
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June 11, 2020
“She’s a challenge I’m very much looking forward to conquering.”
This series is only my second try at Mrs Bennett's work. The stunning cover and the intriguing blurb piqued my curiosity, and once opened the book, the original storyline completely gripped me.
“What would happen if madness and insanity became one?” “Us.”
Starting slowly enough, the scenario insidiously worked its magic. It's dark, somber, enigmatic. Cleverly gore and beautifully gritty. I wondered all along, and still am wondering. What, why, how? WHAT? Quite frankly, I'm careful not to give away the details that would spoil the mystery surrounding themand that thick (and sickening) atmosphere.
The main characters cultivate that edge I absolutely love in my favorite books. I felt for Catalina, her past, her family, her broken mind. And I can already tell that Alaric is one of these men I will love to hate.
"She was the inspiration for all my art."
Take the plunge into a tension filled read, feel the trap slowly close in on you.
Thankfully the wait until book #2, Melodic Madness, is almost over! *Squee*....
“If you seek out his secrets, be prepared for the consequences.”
I VOLUNTARILY REVIEWED AN ARC COPY OF THIS BOOK. THANK YOU!!!
This series is only my second try at Mrs Bennett's work. The stunning cover and the intriguing blurb piqued my curiosity, and once opened the book, the original storyline completely gripped me.
“What would happen if madness and insanity became one?” “Us.”
Starting slowly enough, the scenario insidiously worked its magic. It's dark, somber, enigmatic. Cleverly gore and beautifully gritty. I wondered all along, and still am wondering. What, why, how? WHAT? Quite frankly, I'm careful not to give away the details that would spoil the mystery surrounding themand that thick (and sickening) atmosphere.
The main characters cultivate that edge I absolutely love in my favorite books. I felt for Catalina, her past, her family, her broken mind. And I can already tell that Alaric is one of these men I will love to hate.
"She was the inspiration for all my art."
Take the plunge into a tension filled read, feel the trap slowly close in on you.
Thankfully the wait until book #2, Melodic Madness, is almost over! *Squee*....
“If you seek out his secrets, be prepared for the consequences.”
I VOLUNTARILY REVIEWED AN ARC COPY OF THIS BOOK. THANK YOU!!!
February 18, 2020
My reality melded with my nightmares. The nightmares bled into my reality. I could no longer tell the difference. I wasn’t sure it mattered. I’ve become addicted to his exclusive does of madness.
Dopo averlo aspettato per più di un anno, eccolo finalmente. Nonostante la brevità e non l'immediata uscita del seguito posso ritenermi soddisfatta questa volta. Negli ultimi tempi tutti i libri di Natalie Bennett che leggevo non mi piacevano, continuo a sostenere che abbia bisogno di un editor e di qualcuno che le sistemi bene il formato kindle, perchè sono quasi illeggibili, però tutto sommato ho trovato Opaque Melodies pane per i miei denti. Molto dark e molto deviato, non riesci a capire se ciò che stai leggendo sta succedendo davvero alla protagonista oppure è frutto della sua immaginazione, ma io già so che Alaric è uno psicopatico selvaggio e non vedo l'ora di sapere cosa succederà prossimamente.
July 22, 2021
What I love about Natalie Bennett books in general is she makes you yell out, What the fuck is going on?! and, Did that really just fucking happen?!
We have a female character whose half-sister passed away under vague circumstances and this character Catalina, ends up going to the widowed husband’s home to go through her sisters stuff. Right away you just get weird vibes off this man. He’s rich. He dominates the room. He is a doctor.
I have to keep this review really vague because really anything that I say could possibly give something away. I can’t even post quotes from the book because it’s going to give away the plot of the story.
Alaric is not who anyone thinks. Maybe.
We know Catalina has mental health issues. She takes medication for it.
Who’s the liar? Who’s the truth teller? What’s reality? Maybe all of it is? Maybe none?
And what completely messed with my mind is not knowing how much time has passed with Catalina being in his home.
That all confused you didn’t it? Just read the book.
What I will say, is that there is some extremely hot sex scenes in this book. I’m talking rough and dangerous and dirty.
Does this book leave off on a cliffhanger? Absolutely. Does this book leaving you on your hands and knees screaming for more because you desperately want to know what’s going on? Also yes.
There are very few authors that are known for what I like to call is Mindfucking. Natalie Bennett is definitely one of these authors. She knows how to just throw in a complete plot twist that makes you squeal enjoy because your depraved mind want that darkness! 5/5
We have a female character whose half-sister passed away under vague circumstances and this character Catalina, ends up going to the widowed husband’s home to go through her sisters stuff. Right away you just get weird vibes off this man. He’s rich. He dominates the room. He is a doctor.
I have to keep this review really vague because really anything that I say could possibly give something away. I can’t even post quotes from the book because it’s going to give away the plot of the story.
Alaric is not who anyone thinks. Maybe.
We know Catalina has mental health issues. She takes medication for it.
Who’s the liar? Who’s the truth teller? What’s reality? Maybe all of it is? Maybe none?
And what completely messed with my mind is not knowing how much time has passed with Catalina being in his home.
That all confused you didn’t it? Just read the book.
What I will say, is that there is some extremely hot sex scenes in this book. I’m talking rough and dangerous and dirty.
Does this book leave off on a cliffhanger? Absolutely. Does this book leaving you on your hands and knees screaming for more because you desperately want to know what’s going on? Also yes.
There are very few authors that are known for what I like to call is Mindfucking. Natalie Bennett is definitely one of these authors. She knows how to just throw in a complete plot twist that makes you squeal enjoy because your depraved mind want that darkness! 5/5
August 3, 2021
Welcome to the dark and twisted writing of Natalie Bennett- and this duet showcases everything that makes her the queen of writing all things depraved and twisted.
This story centers on Catalina- a woman who once struggled with her mental health visiting her deceased sister’s home to go through her things. A visit that puts her in the unexpectedly gnarly web of her sister’s former husband- the mysterious and delicious Alaric. He’s also a psychopath, who along with his family, does gruesome and messed up things to unsuspecting victims. And now he has his eyes on Catalina- and he wants to keep her, which means he has to pull her into his dark world. And the more time they spend together, the more Catalina sinks back into his control, the more she sinks into her own delirium.
Natalie continues to play with her mind- and ours. Catalina’s sanity continues to devolve under the psychological grooming of Alaric, who has resolved to keep her for himself. Catalina continues to fall deeper into the trappings of her own mind under Alaric’s sick tutelage. And like Catalina, we are desperate for answers. Amidst all the gruesome intensity, we have some steamy connection between these two.
As with all Natalie books, expect the unexpected and for her to totally f your mind. This is not for the faint of heart- Alaric and his family do TERRIBLE things. And you’ll question your own sanity for being drawn to Alaric after all the messed up things they do. He manipulates, he controls, he crosses all the lines. He’s a true Natalie Bennett psychopath, perhaps even more dangerous because he thinks he does “good”- but my goodness is he sexy, full of that dark magnetism and unhinged charm that Natalie writes so well. Natalie always has me asking: what is wrong with me?!
This is only the first part of the duet, so expect to be left hanging desperate for answers- good thing you can already grab the conclusion, Melodic Madness.
This story centers on Catalina- a woman who once struggled with her mental health visiting her deceased sister’s home to go through her things. A visit that puts her in the unexpectedly gnarly web of her sister’s former husband- the mysterious and delicious Alaric. He’s also a psychopath, who along with his family, does gruesome and messed up things to unsuspecting victims. And now he has his eyes on Catalina- and he wants to keep her, which means he has to pull her into his dark world. And the more time they spend together, the more Catalina sinks back into his control, the more she sinks into her own delirium.
Natalie continues to play with her mind- and ours. Catalina’s sanity continues to devolve under the psychological grooming of Alaric, who has resolved to keep her for himself. Catalina continues to fall deeper into the trappings of her own mind under Alaric’s sick tutelage. And like Catalina, we are desperate for answers. Amidst all the gruesome intensity, we have some steamy connection between these two.
As with all Natalie books, expect the unexpected and for her to totally f your mind. This is not for the faint of heart- Alaric and his family do TERRIBLE things. And you’ll question your own sanity for being drawn to Alaric after all the messed up things they do. He manipulates, he controls, he crosses all the lines. He’s a true Natalie Bennett psychopath, perhaps even more dangerous because he thinks he does “good”- but my goodness is he sexy, full of that dark magnetism and unhinged charm that Natalie writes so well. Natalie always has me asking: what is wrong with me?!
This is only the first part of the duet, so expect to be left hanging desperate for answers- good thing you can already grab the conclusion, Melodic Madness.
January 30, 2020
Oh my goodness! That was such an enticing and captivating story! I was desperately trying to figure out what was going on between Catalina and Alaric. But this story blindsided me with its unbelievable and bizarre storyline.
Beware, this story messes with your head and leaves you with so many questions.
Beware, this story messes with your head and leaves you with so many questions.
August 21, 2020
"Sanity is nothing but a limited mind." - Alaric
Natalie Bennett is a master at writing dark depraved characters that are the stuff of nightmares.... characters so unapologetically deviant they worm their ways into our minds and are truly unforgettable.
Natalie Bennett is a master at writing dark depraved characters that are the stuff of nightmares.... characters so unapologetically deviant they worm their ways into our minds and are truly unforgettable.
April 8, 2020
I had no idea where this book was going in the beginning. It’s a slow build and you just know everything is not what it seems. Twisty, dark, insane and intense.
February 8, 2020
Ok so what the fuck did I just read!?
This is typical NB fuckedupness and I loved every page!
This story kept me wanting more and that cliffhanger! I can’t wait for book two because I need answers!
Alaric is one hot, terrifying, controlling dude and I need to know WHY he does those things. What really happened with the others ?
Catalina, is a mystery as well and I don’t think she’s all that normal. She’s a bit like him and maybe NB will explore that in the next one!
The chemistry was hot as hell and the romance is slow built! Some scenes are seriously disturbing but that’s to be expected, theirs an intense mystery and the plot was driving me insane.
4.5 terrifying and hunting stars!
I seriously recommend this one if you like chilling, dark romance!
This is typical NB fuckedupness and I loved every page!
This story kept me wanting more and that cliffhanger! I can’t wait for book two because I need answers!
Alaric is one hot, terrifying, controlling dude and I need to know WHY he does those things. What really happened with the others ?
Catalina, is a mystery as well and I don’t think she’s all that normal. She’s a bit like him and maybe NB will explore that in the next one!
The chemistry was hot as hell and the romance is slow built! Some scenes are seriously disturbing but that’s to be expected, theirs an intense mystery and the plot was driving me insane.
4.5 terrifying and hunting stars!
I seriously recommend this one if you like chilling, dark romance!
February 4, 2020
I have no idea how to feel about this book. It was really short and ended with a cliffhanger. All the questions are left unanswered and I really have no idea where all of this is leading. If there's a meaning behind all of the Hero's actions or if he's just doing it for fun or out of boredom.
October 18, 2020
Opaque Melodies (Coveting Delirium #1) by Natalie Bennett
5 STARS
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5 STARS
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August 8, 2020
What the hell!!!!
I am no stranger to this author and typically I don't even read the blurbs anymore, I only know enough to know if this is part of a series or something new. So all I knew when I started this was it was something new. I was prepared for her brand of messed up because seriously her stories are not right (but I can't get enough of them). And I assure you, she delivers on the messed up part. I can't even describe it to be honest.
Catalina is an interesting character. She has some issues but has dealt with the best she can. She is going along just fine until she gets a call from across the country. She is a spirited girl and has a lot of grit to her. The chemistry that she and Alaric have is explosive and I just know that he going to be very, very bad for her.
Alaric is quite mysterious and there is a lot of information surrounding him that we are not meant to understand yet. He is villainous and found his muse. What exactly that means in the future is anyone's guess. Nothing in Ms. Bennett's books is simple and I have come to expect to the unexpected. Well even knowing that I was still reeling and left a "well I didn't expect that at all!"
January 30, 2020
Catalina thinks she's mental and in the normal world she is.
Alaric knows he's twisted and he doesn't want to be anything other than what he is.
Catalina lives in her own world, anti social and she likes it that way. One friend, one pet and one parent she speaks to, though she'd at times rather not have to bother with her overbearing mother at all.
Alaric is rich, able to put on a face to socialize with the world and get what he wants and what he wants right now is Catalina.
Reading this book you can tell there's secrets in Cats past. Twists related to her parents and her own mind and twisted thoughts.
She does have a half sister from her fathers side who she wasn't very close to at all. He father was a deadbeat to Cat while completely invested in her sisters life
Alaric and Cat aren't supposed to be together seeing as he's her brother in law but his crazy calls to hers.
Nothing is simple and its never exactly what it seems.
Alaric knows he's twisted and he doesn't want to be anything other than what he is.
Catalina lives in her own world, anti social and she likes it that way. One friend, one pet and one parent she speaks to, though she'd at times rather not have to bother with her overbearing mother at all.
Alaric is rich, able to put on a face to socialize with the world and get what he wants and what he wants right now is Catalina.
Reading this book you can tell there's secrets in Cats past. Twists related to her parents and her own mind and twisted thoughts.
She does have a half sister from her fathers side who she wasn't very close to at all. He father was a deadbeat to Cat while completely invested in her sisters life
Alaric and Cat aren't supposed to be together seeing as he's her brother in law but his crazy calls to hers.
Nothing is simple and its never exactly what it seems.
April 11, 2020
First things first! have y'all seen this coverrrrr!!!! it is absolutely gorgeous!
As usual Natalie has delivered another stunner!
i can't even begin to describe how good this one was! i was intrigued from the moment i began reading!
Catalina is an interesting character and Alaric is the mysterious guy that we all want to know more about but in typical natalie fashion, that means no answers yet just questions! at this point all i can say is expect the unexpected! this one is dark and twisted and oooo so good!
dear lord this book was definitely worth the wait and i can't wait for more!!! if you guys haven't read this yet it's definitely worth the read! i really wish i could give this more than 5 stars!!! i highly recommend this book guys!
As usual Natalie has delivered another stunner!
i can't even begin to describe how good this one was! i was intrigued from the moment i began reading!
Catalina is an interesting character and Alaric is the mysterious guy that we all want to know more about but in typical natalie fashion, that means no answers yet just questions! at this point all i can say is expect the unexpected! this one is dark and twisted and oooo so good!
dear lord this book was definitely worth the wait and i can't wait for more!!! if you guys haven't read this yet it's definitely worth the read! i really wish i could give this more than 5 stars!!! i highly recommend this book guys!
September 30, 2020
💀🎹 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓯𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓞𝓯 𝓐 𝓑𝓲𝓫𝓵𝓲𝓸𝓹𝓱𝓲𝓵𝓮 𝓡𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀 🎹💀
❝𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑔𝑜 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑.❞⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 𝟒/𝟓 𝓞𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰: Opaque Melodies is book one in the Coveting Delirium duet by Natalie Bennett ! I am a huge Bennett fan, I don’t even bother with blurbs much less titles these days, just sign me up! Told in dual POV, if you are looking for a light, feel-good read then you are LOST and you need to back away slowly and then turn and run! But if you’re looking for dark, depraved, and totally twisted… then you have come to the right place!
❝𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑟. 𝐼𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠 ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑤𝑎𝑘𝑒. 𝐼𝑡 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑒. 𝐴 𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑑𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑦 𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑠. 𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙, 𝑦𝑒𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟. 𝐿𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑎𝑠𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦 𝑖𝑡. 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝐼 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑛’𝑡.❞
One phone call alters Catalina’s life in a way she could have never imagined…
After Alaric Schuyler calls to inform Catalina that his wife, Catalina’s estranged sister who she barely knew, is dead he offers to fly Cataline out to his home so that she can go through her sister’s belongings before he donates everything.
Catalina has no intention of accepting his offer but after some meddling from her overbearing mother and the guilt of not getting to know her sister before she passed, Catalina winds up getting on that plane.
❝𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑒. 𝐼𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝐼 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒.❞But when Cataline starts seeing mysterious things in Alaric’s household and Alaric starts acting weird she wonders if she’s losing her mind… again.
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED, NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS!
❝𝑀𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑚𝑦 𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑠. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦. 𝐼 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑛𝑜 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒. 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑛’𝑡 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑. 𝐼’𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠. 𝐶𝑎𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑏 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦.❞
Opaque Melodies is pure mystery! You have no clue what is REALLY going on. You will think you are going just as crazy as the characters… did that actually happen? No… couldn’t have… could it? You won’t know up from down or left from right but you’ll enjoy every minute of this crazy mind fuck!
❝𝐼 𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝐼 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛. 𝐼 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑑𝑦, 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝐻𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎 ℎ𝑎𝑧𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑜 𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑜 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑜 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑒’𝑑 𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑒.❞There are a lot of sneaky hidden agendas going on but I don’t have a clue as to where this story is going next. Like I said, I barely even know what’s going on. But even if I did, it probably wouldn’t be right anyway. There is no “figuring it out” in a Natalie Bennett novel until she’s ready to disclose all the secrets and twists. But trust me, Opaque Melodies will keep you flipping those pages!
If you like your romances dark, dirty, and filled with mystery, then trust me you are going to want to check out Opaque Melodies !
❝𝐼’𝑚 𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑠, 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑏𝑖𝑔𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑘.❞💙 (𝓗) 𝓗𝓮𝓻𝓸: Alaric Schuyler is a gorgeous, mysterious, wealthy young surgeon. He’s charming, charismatic, and unnervingly enigmatic… but it’s all just a facade. He uses twisted tactics to trigger Catalina into spiraling into darkness. There is still a LOT that we aren’t understanding just yet but I have high hopes of the depravedness that is to come.
❝𝐼 𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠. 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑢𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜 𝐼 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑓𝑢𝑐𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑠ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠.❞❤️ (𝓱) 𝓗𝓮𝓻𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓮: Catalina… there’s something not quite right about her, she’s not nearly as “sane” as we believe. She lives in her own little anti-social world and she prefers life that way. So when she finds herself in her brother in law’s home and spiraling out… it’s a sight to behold. You want to feel bad for her, but then again you can’t wait to watch all that crazy come out to play. I know there are secrets still to unravel regarding Cat’s parents and her own demons, I am REALLY looking forward to finding out more in Melodic Madness.
❝𝑀𝑦 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑣𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠. 𝑆𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝑏𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑦. 𝑂𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑, 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑛𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑎 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑦 𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑢𝑛𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑛 𝑖𝑓 𝐼 𝑑𝑖𝑑𝑛’𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑝 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑡𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑡.❞
🔥🔥 𝟐/𝟓 𝓢𝓽𝓮𝓪𝓶 𝓕𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓸𝓻: I’m not really sure how to rate the steam in this one. Since most of it, we aren’t sure if it even happened or not. There are a couple of scenes that are STEAMY but the REAL steam is the sexual tension. I’m not sure which is more twisted, Catalina or Alaric. But I have a feeling once the two REALLY come together, things are going to be bloody (hehe😉) delicious!
❝𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑛 𝑖𝑓 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑒?” “𝑈𝑠.” “𝐸𝑥𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦.❞🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪 𝟓/𝟓 𝓒𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓯𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻 𝓦𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰: Just when we start getting down to the nitty-gritty and we think we are about to FINALLY get some answers… BAM! Majorrrr cliffhanger! We won’t be getting any answers until the conclusion of the duet, Melodic Madness, releases.
❝𝐴𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑦, 𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑔𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑒’𝑑 𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑑𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑒. 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑙𝑎𝑔𝑠, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑚𝑦 𝑓𝑖𝑥𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑏𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑢𝑔 𝑖𝑡𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑦 𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛. 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 ℎ𝑖𝑚.❞⚠️ 𝓣𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓰𝓮𝓻 𝓦𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰: This is a Natalie Bennett novel… do I really need to say more? Okay, okay I’ll say a little bit more. There are difficult subjects that could be considered triggers. E.g. graphic language, frequent graphic sex, explicit scenes of horror, and VERY dark themes. These are all mentioned in the warning in the blurb but if you would like to know more about what those are, feel free to DM me!
📚 𝓒𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻: This is a section I rarely add but I can’t NOT mention that cover! Hauntingly beautiful and one of my favorite covers to date!
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February 5, 2020
***4 ‘Insanity and Art Go Hand in Hand’ Stars***
And once again Ms. Bennett opens the door to a kind of crazyness that I can’t help but be fascinated by and dive deeper into, even though it is disturbing on every level.
As this is just the start of Alaric and Catalina’s journey, I’m gonna keep it simple. I find them both intriguing. Alaric is determined, calculating and has predilections that would make most people uncomfortable. Catalina is a wallflower and yet has a fire in her that even she has a hard time dealing with. Their journey...well...it’s been slow, but brutal in it’s own way, but there is definitely a connection between them and it’ll be interesting to see what the outcome will be.
This was a quick read and while this book falls in line with how many of the authors books tend to play out, I’m intrigued enough to want to find out all that has been left unsaid or teased about to want to get my hands on the next book.
Note: f you have read anything by the author, you’ll know that she goes BIG when it comes to the dark, deviant and debauched and nothing is sugar coated in anyway.
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
And once again Ms. Bennett opens the door to a kind of crazyness that I can’t help but be fascinated by and dive deeper into, even though it is disturbing on every level.
As this is just the start of Alaric and Catalina’s journey, I’m gonna keep it simple. I find them both intriguing. Alaric is determined, calculating and has predilections that would make most people uncomfortable. Catalina is a wallflower and yet has a fire in her that even she has a hard time dealing with. Their journey...well...it’s been slow, but brutal in it’s own way, but there is definitely a connection between them and it’ll be interesting to see what the outcome will be.
This was a quick read and while this book falls in line with how many of the authors books tend to play out, I’m intrigued enough to want to find out all that has been left unsaid or teased about to want to get my hands on the next book.
Note: f you have read anything by the author, you’ll know that she goes BIG when it comes to the dark, deviant and debauched and nothing is sugar coated in anyway.
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
February 5, 2020
Received ARC from Author for Honest Review.
I Give this Book a 4/5 Star Rating.
Contains No Major Spoilers!
Cliffhanger(?): Yes! :D
Heat: This one is a struggle rare, cause the scenes while good are a bit vaguely described to some degree and are seemingly short, so it isn’t ‘impactful’ to me a reader.
Dark: 3-3.5/5, This most Definitely will be much darker to other readers who do not read dark as often, this is just my scale of darkness, to me this is a mid but low level dark read (again, to me).
Suspense: 3.5-4/5 That Cliffhanger has me reeling, I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Drama: 3.5?/5, I got a bit confused more that I’d like, so I’m hoping when I read the next part that it will become clearer, so when I read this book again, I’ll see it in a different light and I’ll update my review then. :D
Romance: Uhhh...Let’s Not Rate this and say we did, shall we? XD
Im very much looking forward to reading the next book!
I Give this Book a 4/5 Star Rating.
Contains No Major Spoilers!
Cliffhanger(?): Yes! :D
Heat: This one is a struggle rare, cause the scenes while good are a bit vaguely described to some degree and are seemingly short, so it isn’t ‘impactful’ to me a reader.
Dark: 3-3.5/5, This most Definitely will be much darker to other readers who do not read dark as often, this is just my scale of darkness, to me this is a mid but low level dark read (again, to me).
Suspense: 3.5-4/5 That Cliffhanger has me reeling, I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Drama: 3.5?/5, I got a bit confused more that I’d like, so I’m hoping when I read the next part that it will become clearer, so when I read this book again, I’ll see it in a different light and I’ll update my review then. :D
Romance: Uhhh...Let’s Not Rate this and say we did, shall we? XD
Im very much looking forward to reading the next book!
August 11, 2021
4.5 🌟
"He was a hazard to my health, but it was too late to go back and undo what he’d done to me."
Catalina was a bit of an introverted recluse. She would get regular check-ups from her mother and best friend. After the death of her estranged sister, all it took was one phone call to completely warp her life.
This one seriously had me on edge! Many twist and turns that I didn't expect.
“What would happen if madness and insanity became one?”
“Us.”
“Exactly.”
The thing I love most, is that Natalie knows how to write the most psychotic and toxic couples and you still want to root for them. Alaric seriously gives off "Hannibal" (minus the cannibalism) vibes. He's manipulative, a gaslighter, charming as hell and all of the things that give off red flags. I really loved Catalina's character as well. Can't wait to read more!
"He was a hazard to my health, but it was too late to go back and undo what he’d done to me."
Catalina was a bit of an introverted recluse. She would get regular check-ups from her mother and best friend. After the death of her estranged sister, all it took was one phone call to completely warp her life.
This one seriously had me on edge! Many twist and turns that I didn't expect.
“What would happen if madness and insanity became one?”
“Us.”
“Exactly.”
The thing I love most, is that Natalie knows how to write the most psychotic and toxic couples and you still want to root for them. Alaric seriously gives off "Hannibal" (minus the cannibalism) vibes. He's manipulative, a gaslighter, charming as hell and all of the things that give off red flags. I really loved Catalina's character as well. Can't wait to read more!
February 2, 2020
Natalie, what the hell have you done?!
Oh man. This is what I needed to pull me out of my slump. Although, I am willing to bet there is a hangover in my future...
Another massive secret, another dangerously mysterious villain and his muse, another story that leaves you with only questions.
Catalina and Alaric are explosive. They melody they play is nothing short of a dark and brooding piece. I am intrigued to see where this goes... I'm definitely feeling vibes from a few of other Bennett's books, and I am here for it.
There is never a dull moment with any of the characters in any of her worlds. It's always exploding with ominous settings, and you're always wondering what type of dread is awaiting the character. I cannot wait for the next one in this series!
Oh man. This is what I needed to pull me out of my slump. Although, I am willing to bet there is a hangover in my future...
Another massive secret, another dangerously mysterious villain and his muse, another story that leaves you with only questions.
Catalina and Alaric are explosive. They melody they play is nothing short of a dark and brooding piece. I am intrigued to see where this goes... I'm definitely feeling vibes from a few of other Bennett's books, and I am here for it.
There is never a dull moment with any of the characters in any of her worlds. It's always exploding with ominous settings, and you're always wondering what type of dread is awaiting the character. I cannot wait for the next one in this series!
January 29, 2020
This book is so good, been well worth the wait, isn't the cover stunning.
I do not want to give much away. However, this book had me from the first page, I love how the author draws me in leaving me wanting more, the writing is great, the characters, This book was a great start and I cannot wait for what is to come in the next book in the series.
I’ve read previous books by Natalie and I just love her writing if you like dark and messed up books you should give this her a try.
I do not want to give much away. However, this book had me from the first page, I love how the author draws me in leaving me wanting more, the writing is great, the characters, This book was a great start and I cannot wait for what is to come in the next book in the series.
I’ve read previous books by Natalie and I just love her writing if you like dark and messed up books you should give this her a try.
July 20, 2021
In typical Natalie fashion this book is dark, twisted and a complete mindfu**. Just when I think I know where this story is going something else happens and I'm left sitting here dumbfounded. This story is intriguing and captivating and has all the darkness to make my black heart happy🖤
July 29, 2021
"I'd live this life between reality and nightmare.
Sanity and madness.
I would do it until he told me it was time to take my last breath.
Caught in his perfectly woven web of torment and ecstasy."
Anyway - NB rules!
Sanity and madness.
I would do it until he told me it was time to take my last breath.
Caught in his perfectly woven web of torment and ecstasy."
Anyway - NB rules!
February 3, 2020
This is TOTALLY INSANE! I don't know what's really happened and not. Please give me the next book!
June 15, 2020
Woahhh!!!! What did I just read!!! Ahhh! This was such a unique story! I really enjoyed it! Now I need the rest of the story!
Man, what a good ending!
Man, what a good ending!
July 10, 2020
I can't weit for the next book 😳😳😳😳 I need it now!!!!!!
July 11, 2020
I will write after i think about this book. It has to sink and i need to reflect as to what i have read!
July 23, 2021
Suffice to say, I will read whatever crazy Natalie Bennett writes. There’s just something about the scene that she sets so perfectly. Like this was eerie, ominous, macabre, & fucking creepy at times.
February 10, 2020
« Insanity and art go hand in hand. » — Alaric Schuyler
Omg! That was such a completely unexpected story, beautifully sinister, and nothing like I’d been imagining.
Catalina meets her brother-in-law for the first time one week after her estranged sister’s funeral...
What she doesn’t know is that she’s the most important piece of an elaborate puzzle of lies, his important piece. A challenge he’s very much looking forward to conquering...
The author’s writing is absolutely exquisite. It’s dark, twisted, and sarcastic
This is Natalie Bennett at her finest.
Review also available on Instagram@readonthedarkside
Omg! That was such a completely unexpected story, beautifully sinister, and nothing like I’d been imagining.
Catalina meets her brother-in-law for the first time one week after her estranged sister’s funeral...
What she doesn’t know is that she’s the most important piece of an elaborate puzzle of lies, his important piece. A challenge he’s very much looking forward to conquering...
The author’s writing is absolutely exquisite. It’s dark, twisted, and sarcastic
This is Natalie Bennett at her finest.
Review also available on Instagram@readonthedarkside
July 29, 2021
Not exactly sure what I just read but it was interesting and I need ANSWERS.
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