![Enthralled (The Enslaved Duet Book 1) by [Darling, Giana]](https://images-fe.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41NFDVZQ33L._SY346_.jpg)
A life of poverty in a mafia run village of Naples, Italy; an 18 year old Cosima Lombardi is sold into sexual slavery to pay off her father’s debts.
As the saying goes no good deed goes unpunished. And in Cosima’s case, the love for her family, her beauty nor her inner strength can save her from Alexander Davenport. As Cosima tries to adjust to her new reality, there is no preparation for a master that wants to claim more then her body.
“To own this body is enough,” he growled. “For now.” Then he leaned forward, his thick lashes fluttering closed as he nipped my chin firmly with his teeth and trailed his tongue along the path of a fallen tear over my cheek. His breath fanned over my cheek, his lips against my temple, and his hand even tighter around my neck as he whispered, “But one day, it won’t be, and I’ll come for it all. Your mind, your spirit, and your innocent heart.”
Enthralled is the first book in The Enslaved Duet and it was dark, gritty, depraved and disturbingly arousing. Even though this book feels so wrong while you’re reading it, you can’t help but feel as if you’ve consumed an aphrodisiac....
Although this story centers around Alexander breaking down Cosima’s spirit and reducing her to sexual servitude, you can’t overlook the undertones of his lust and admiration for her.
“Love me or hate me if you will. Either way, I will always be on your mind,” he reminded me. “Now, slave, kneel for me.”
As the story unravels, all is not what it seems and you will come to love (maybe) Alexander Davenport in all his disciplinary glory. I look forward to the continuation of their story in Enamoured.
Review
"Giana enthralled me with her words, weaving a dark, sexually charged world that kept me, hostage, willingly. I could not get enough of these characters. A spirited lead and her villainous master, have stolen my poor enslaved heart. - International Bestselling Author Ker Dukey
"This mind-blowing, jaw-dropping dark erotic romance is like no other book I've ever read. My eyes were about 3 times their normal size and glued to the pages as I turned them as fast and as furiously as humanly possible." - Mary Dube, Frolic
"Enthralled is riveting. These characters are so vivid and interesting. Giana weaves a tale I fell head first into. Cosima and Alexander are perfect for each other. I loved every word! This is a MUST read" - Bestselling Author Dylan Allen
"Enthralled was absolutely phenomenal and Darling's best book to date! A must read, written in such a tactful and poetic manner that you can't help but be totally captivated." - Honeyed Pages
"This is a story that is like a beautiful tapestry, interwoven and layered with such poetic prose you can't help but be ensnared by its magnificence." - Book Addicted Shanna
"A dark and twisted romance that will keep you ENTHRALLED. Alexander was the perfect Master!!!" - Keri Loves Books
"This story was mind blowing. An incredible exploration of the Master/slave relationship but more than that it is a journey of discovering a person's true self. My mind was left reeling and yet I was craving more. The writing in this story was fascinating. It was seductive and decadent." - Jess D.
"If Pepper Winters and Sierra Simone had a baby. . . Giana Darling and these books would be their spawn. I am shook. This book is one of those that should be read by EVERY ONE at least once in their life." - Kassy T.
"5 DARK CAPTIVATING STARS!! This book will be in my top 10 favorite books for 2019." - Rhonda Z.
"What an extraordinary story about personal courage and strength of spirit. Giana has outdone herself with this book. Cosima Ruth Lombardi refuses to crumble!! The topolina is a fighter, survivor and a warrior. Can you tell I'm totally in love with her !! *Lady-boner*!!!" - Shabby, Book Bistro Blog
"RAW, TWISTED , DARK AND WICKEDLY BEAUTIFUL". This book left me BREATHLESS!!!! Giana writing is so Poetic through her words she show you how beautiful the dark can be." - K.S. Rochelle
Product Description
It was the biggest day of my life.
I know most people say that about something joyous; a graduation, a wedding ceremony, the birth of their first child. My situation was a little different.
Sure, it was my eighteenth birthday, but it was also the day that I was sold.
Sold to a man with hair like a crown of gold and eyes blacker than the darkest pits of Hell.
He bought me to own me, to control me, and to use me as a means to an end.
I was his tool and his weapon.
And through it all, somehow, I also became his salvation.
I know most people say that about something joyous; a graduation, a wedding ceremony, the birth of their first child. My situation was a little different.
Sure, it was my eighteenth birthday, but it was also the day that I was sold.
Sold to a man with hair like a crown of gold and eyes blacker than the darkest pits of Hell.
He bought me to own me, to control me, and to use me as a means to an end.
I was his tool and his weapon.
And through it all, somehow, I also became his salvation.
