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| Van Doren Book 5 |
I’m haunted by a childhood of abuse.
Ten years ago, the Van Dorens rescued me from a megachurch cult where the leader kept me as his. I’ve spent a decade trying to escape my past.
But that past refuses to let me go. The cult leader’s voice lingers in my mind and his figure is always there in my peripheral vision. He reminds me that I’m his, I’m filled with sin, and I’m going to hell if I don’t join him in death like I should have when he was murdered.
The day Gracen fills my office with phone books, I discover that his presence silences the voice incessantly filling my head. As we get closer, the voice gets louder until one day, Gracen realizes that the cult leader isn’t in my head at all. He's haunting me—tormenting me—even in death.
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My Review: 5/5 Stars
For those who follow the Van Doren series, prepare to jump ten years into the future! Which first off, was a ton of fun to see where everyone was at and all the kids of the couples we have come to get to know and love. And it made me extra excited for the stories yet not told but are on the way! Another thing to know that this story follows Malin aka William, the boy we saw in Avory and Ellory’s story that they rescued from a megachurch cult. He changed his name to try and escape his past but ten years later he is still suffering. Malin has spent the last ten years still tying to heal from the hell he spent his first fourteen years in. He’s been doing everything he can to heal but the truth of the matter is, he can still see and hear his abuser at every turn. It never stops and he. Has no idea what to do. But then something happens. A change that gives him quiet moments and the source? Gracen. Gracen has been at the Van Doren Estate the last four years to help those still trying to track down the members of the megachurch cult even all these years later. And coming to the Estate, he is enthralled by Malin. But he knows Malin has been through a lot. He would never do anything to make him uncomfortable or hurt. So he has watched but kept his distance hoping for Malin to one day see him too. But then a piece of advice later and a sweet and meaningful gesture, Malin finally looks up. And to Gracen’s upmost surprise? Malin tells Gracen that he brings Malin peace. And for Gracen, well he will do anything to help Malin and be by his side. Even getting rid of horrible spirits. I actually loved this story! First because we get to see the future of everyone a bit more clearly, but also of course Malin and Gracen. They took me by surprise by their love story. Gracen was so sweet and kind and just finally understood what Malin has been telling everyone for so long. He was exactly what Malin needed to help him clear the path to truly begin his healing journey. They were adorable. And after everything Malin has been through, he needed someone to see him and understand him and just be there to hold him and listen. Just an overall great story with an interesting twist and satisfying ending to a hard earned happy ending.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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