DARK DESIRES (THE BLACK SERIES BOOK 1) BY SALLYANNE JOHNSON | REVIEW

Book Review Rating 4 Stars Locked on Lit

Dark Desires is a well-written romance filled with plenty of heat and a touch of mystery too. Art is gorgeous, charismatic, successful and wealthy. The kind of guy who can have anything he wants and he wants Sophie. Unlucky in love Sophie is the beautiful wedding planner at the manor Art has just inherited. The chemistry is explosive but will she take a leap of faith and take a chance on Art?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and even though Art and Sophie’s relationship takes off swiftly the character development aids in the believability.  Art is so steadfast in his resolve to have Sophie that it truly felt inevitable that Sophie would fall. It just seems that neither of them expected to fall as fast or as hard. Mixed in with the good dose of heat the author delivered was a touch of mystery with both characters appearing to have a few skeletons in their closets that they weren’t forthcoming in sharing. Even now I think there’s a whole lot more to Art than meets the eye and I’m excited to find out more. I’m really excited for book 2 in the series to see where the author takes this relationship and storyline.  A strong debut! 

“People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Which do you think applies to us?”


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DARK DESIRES

(THE BLACK SERIES BOOK 1)

He told me that it was inevitable he’d have me.

I swore I would never let a man control me again… until I met him.

Wedding Planner, Sophie Ward, is surrounded by love and happiness every day of her life, but happy-ever-afters happen to other people not her. She’s had enough heartbreak and has vowed to never let a man control her again. When the surprise new owner of Gladstone Country Manor tears into her life, his sizzling looks and cocky arrogance stir a reaction in Sophie that she isn’t expecting. Art Black is a wealthy entrepreneur who’s into fast cars and fast women. He likes to exercise control in all areas of his life and the bedroom’s no exception.

He always gets who he wants, and he wants Sophie.

Sophie fears Art’s trouble, a heart breaker wrapped in a handsome veneer but she can’t deny the attraction she feels for him. Even though she does her best to fight her feelings they soon become embroiled in a steamy relationship, which pushes her boundaries, and she begins to learn the truth about the man she’s falling for.

Sophie knows there’s more to Art than he’s willing to reveal and she’s worried her heart won’t be able to survive a break from this man. When secrets are uncovered that threaten to unravel their happily-ever-after, Sophie’s wants to run, but will Art let her go?

Dark Desires is book one in a trilogy. Book Two will be released in March 2021.

Contains adult content and explicit themes. For audience aged 18+.

Sallyanne Johnson Author

About Sallyanne Johnson

Writer of sexy, edgy, romance

Sallyanne was born and raised in the West Midlands, UK, where she still lives with her husband, daughter and Shih Tzu. She has loved reading and writing for as long as she can remember. A few years ago Sallyanne decided to put fingers to keyboard and unleash her imagination upon the world. 

She loves reading and writing contemporary romance with an erotic twist, with strong, feisty women and blisteringly hot heroes with an edge. When Sallyanne’s not busy with her day job or looking after her daughter, she’s dreaming up new stories and pant scorching alpha males. Let’s face it, there can never be too many… can there?

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