Still Beating
When Cora attends her sister's birthday party, she expects at most a hangover or a walk of shame. She doesn't anticipate a stolen wallet, leaving her stranded and dependent on Dean—her arch nemesis and ultimate thorn in her side.
And she really doesn't anticipate waking up in shackles in a madman's basement.
To make matters worse, Dean shares the space in his own set of chains.
After fifteen years of teasing, insults, and practical jokes, the ultimate joke seems to be on them. The two people who always thought they'd end up killing each other must now work together if they want to survive.
But Cora and Dean have no idea their abductor has a plan for them. A plan that will alter the course of their relationship, blur the line between hate and love, and shackle them together with far more than just chains.
Contains mature themes.
- Pages
- 314
- First published
- 2020
- Language
- English
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Reviews
Finished July 24, 2022
Started June 26, 2024 · Finished June 27, 2024
Fuck this was fucked up… talk about dark… this starts out with two people who hate each other getting kidnapped by a fucking psycho who keeps them trapped for almost a month in his shit basement doing some of the worst fucking TW things to them… But its also a story of healing and finding love in weird places and I respect that, I also could not put it down... 🌶️ 4/5 Early on this is NOT hot at all… its triggering and traumatic… then lingers into toxic territory… but by the end there is a calm and you can feel the MCs finding their rooting from what grows from everything they went through. TWs Rape/SA, abuse, toxic relationships, PTSD, trauma, kidnapping, suicide, etc.
Finished October 30, 2024
Heart-Wrenching, Powerful Love Story Still Beating is an unforgettable read that took me on an intense and emotional journey. I was so deeply connected to both Cora and Dean. Their story and shared trauma were so raw that I found myself tearing up multiple times. The first part of the book is graphic and hard to get through, but it’s essential to the story. It's the foundation for their incredible, hard-won romance. I’m so glad I followed the recommendation. This is a perfect blend of dark romance and genuine love. If you’re ready for an emotional rollercoaster, this book is a must-read. ★★★★★
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