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Escape The Light: A standalone dark romance Kindle Edition

4.2 out of 5 stars 1,331 ratings

How do you escape the light when you set out to make it shine so bright?

We should have never met, not in this life or the next.

We are two souls chained to the opposite spectrums of life.

Light and dark.

Day and night.

One cannot exist without the other.

I can no longer hide from my demons, but his are far worse. They swirl in his eyes and chase the fear from my mind.

He made me a deal, and I sold my soul in the hope of peace.
But darkness leaves its mark and Callan Scott is danger personified.
He’s my ticket to freedom.
My way to a new life.

I’ve survived all these years, I can survive one more month.

One month is nothing, a mere blink in time.

It just leaves one question.

Will I survive him?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098BN9VT5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 25, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 25, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 346 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09M5L9Y62
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 1,331 ratings

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A. R. Thomas
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A. R. Thomas is an Author from England who writes contemporary and dark romance. After being an avid reader for years she realized she needed more than to be on the receiving end of a good book, she wanted to deliver one. What started as a hobby soon became an obsession.

A self proclaimed angst wh*re, A R loves books with an edge, and lives for all things romance!

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Customers find the book captivating with its dark and twisty plot and spicy love story, with one review noting it's a must-read due to its unpredictability. Moreover, the book features great characters, with one review highlighting the beautiful strong heroine, and customers appreciate its strength and entertainment value, with one mentioning laugh-out-loud moments. Additionally, the pacing is engaging, with one customer saying it held their attention at every step.

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21 customers mention "Suspenseful story"18 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of the book, which features captivating twists and turns and a passionate romance.

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"...Other than Zara's lack of common sense at times this was a good story with suspense, betrayal, revenge, steamy scenes, laugh out loud moments and a..." Read more

"Wow. I loved this book. The lust to love story was spicy. The plot was dark and twisty. The FMC was feisty with lots of backbone. MMC was a brute...." Read more

"...I liked how it wasn't a predictable storyline either. It's a must read for anyone who can relate to feelings of not belonging somewhere." Read more

20 customers mention "Readability"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and engaging, with several mentioning they couldn't stop reading it.

"...it's intense chemistry, it's dark hero and beautiful strong heroine, it's love, it's suspense and angst, and it's blissful happiness...." Read more

"...I enjoyed their back and forth, but there were definitely a lot of times where Zara's need for sex overpowered her common sense...." Read more

"Wow. I loved this book. The lust to love story was spicy. The plot was dark and twisty. The FMC was feisty with lots of backbone. MMC was a brute...." Read more

"This book was fun to read and keeps you hooked. I liked how it wasn't a predictable storyline either...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one review highlighting the beautiful and strong heroine, while another notes how one character is constantly in survival mode.

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"...Zara is amazing, she is so strong, her character is constantly in survival mode.. until she meets Mr tall, tattooed and handsome - Callan Scott....." Read more

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"...The plot was dark and twisty. The FMC was feisty with lots of backbone. MMC was a brute. But he grows on you. The ending was perfection...." Read more

"...SPOILER IN REVIEW I love the story behind Zara. She’s strong. Very established MC...." Read more

"...Zara is amazing, she is so strong, her character is constantly in survival mode.. until she meets Mr tall, tattooed and handsome - Callan Scott....." Read more

"Nicely written with angst and a strong h who isn’t afraid to step up to the alpha H but she never expects to fall in love. Story ends with a HEA." Read more

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"#LeSigh It's passion, it's bravery, it's loneliness, it's humor, it's intense chemistry, it's dark hero and beautiful strong heroine, it's love..." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021
    #LeSigh
    It's passion, it's bravery, it's loneliness, it's humor, it's intense chemistry, it's dark hero and beautiful strong heroine, it's love, it's suspense and angst, and it's blissful happiness. So yes, if you are a fan of all of the abowe then Escape the Light is a MUST READ for you.
    Zara and Callan's story is definitely much more then the author' s previous duet, and so very different. I feel like she put more work and heart into Escape The Light, it turned out to be a slam dunk in my opinion, and I have to say it made it into my top 10 read of 2021. I loved the edgy, the raw passion. This book is pure, over the charts, sizzling chemistry. It's a total page turner. The characters are complex, the plot well built, the story was flowing and it held my attention at every step. I felt it all in my heart.
    P. S. ➡️ R., I love your words. ❤️
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
    This was a good steamy romance story. Zara is a model that had a devastating loss and witnessed a terrible crime. Living her life in the spotlight has given her a little protection but she desires to be free of everything and disappear. Her best friend Oscar makes a decision that puts her face to face with Callan Scott. Little is known about Callan but his interaction with Zara lets him know he wants more of her. He possessively puts himself in her space and life as he's determined to have her. Zara sees him as the perfect person to help her with what she needs. One thing leads to another but neither of them expected to fall in love. I enjoyed their back and forth, but there were definitely a lot of times where Zara's need for sex overpowered her common sense. There were times when Callan was downright cruel, but as long as he sexed her up, she was good with everything. Other than Zara's lack of common sense at times this was a good story with suspense, betrayal, revenge, steamy scenes, laugh out loud moments and a HEA. I'm looking forward to reading more books from this author.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2022
    I honestly wasn't sure about this book when I started it. It felt like there were things missing that would have helped move the story along better. Particularly with Oscar. I feel like there was a wishy washy way of writing him, and it would have been better to have a clear cut picture of him. Zara's personality felt like a light switch, supposedly strong, but melts into a puddle the second she gets even a little bit of a sexual advance from Callan. I liked the book toward the end.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
    Wow. I loved this book. The lust to love story was spicy. The plot was dark and twisty. The FMC was feisty with lots of backbone. MMC was a brute. But he grows on you. The ending was perfection. Grab the Kleenex. And start reading.

    Has some dark themes see trigger warnings.
    Happy reading
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
    This book was fun to read and keeps you hooked. I liked how it wasn't a predictable storyline either. It's a must read for anyone who can relate to feelings of not belonging somewhere.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022
    I wish I could do 4.5 starts because it’s definitely better than 4 but not a full 5. Keep reading to understand.
    SPOILER IN REVIEW
    I love the story behind Zara. She’s strong. Very established MC. Callan comes along , shakes her up and makes her want things she didn’t think she could have. HOWEVER their cat and mouse game goes too long. I wish there was less of that and more of the action of her getting kidnapped by the Russians. The last 20% of the book was her getting kidnapped , being rescued , randomly throws in Callan’s sister? What ? And then being rescued / going into hiding. The ending is rushed and throws together all the missing pieces when in reality - this book could’ve been freaking 10/5 stars if there was less filler.
    All in all - really cute book. Easy to follow along
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024
    I just love it all over
    Couldn’t stop reading
    I want to read it again lol and i already came back to read some chapters for three times at least during the book
    Am really excited at the hea
    Thank u for this amazing book 🙏🏼
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021
    Escape The Light by A.R. Thomas Zara Reid is a very famous model who hates the business. When out with her friend she wakes up in the car by herself. When she goes looking for her friend she ends up in a stip/sex club. Lost and confused she runs into the owner Callahan Scott. Initially she has an issue with him when her friend is returned to her beat up, however she not only has a physical attraction to Callahan but he can help her with her secret. I liked the premise of the story and the characters but the way the story was told needed something.  Whereas as I am giving this story 3 stars, I feel it could have been much more. This is my first time reading this author so it could be I am not use to her storytelling style. It also looks like she maybe a fairly new author. I look forward to reading more from this author and see the progression. A good story that left me with a smile on my face.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Oshin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2023
    I could not put this book down i started it on my lunch break Big mistake because i did nothing for the remainder of my work day. This book was captivating. I enjoyed
  • Victoria M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Escape with this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2021
    This is a review that will not give anything away!
    Why? Because this is a story that has to be read!
    A story you will find yourself reading again and again.

    Meet Zara Reid a top successful model in London.
    She has it all! Money, frame and beauty but yet she lives in pure darkness afraid of the past and what’s to come.

    Meet Callan Scott Pure Alpha - A powerful, dangerous beast of a man. Living on the wrong side of the law, hiding in the shadows yet isn’t afraid of anyone…the fear comes from him.

    This story completely and utterly consumed me.
    Fantastic pace, intense, compelling and addictive.

    Sleep didn’t exist as I found myself lost in the world of Callan And Zara, I was incapable of putting the book down even for a second needing/wanting answers.
    Answers you may or may not like… that is beauty of this book!

    Be prepared to feel ALL the feelings, parts of the story will have you feeling nothing but pure anger one moment and your heart in your throat while holding back the tears the next.

    You will fall in love with both Zara and Callan as their stories unfold.
    “Two souls chained to the opposite spectrums of life. “
    Dark events take place in their lives as they meet, both wanting a way to escape from their demons. A rollercoaster of emotions are brought forward, Hatred, bitterness and confusion.
    The dark maybe the enemy at times but when the fire ignites between two individuals you are faced with nothing but intense burning passion….do they let their feelings get the better of Them or do they know what’s good for them ? You will have to find out.

    Beautifully written, have to say the best book yet of A R Thomas. You will find yourself lost in the world of Zara on Callan struggling to put the book down
    I just pray and hope for a part 2!
  • Endless reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and full of emotions
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 8, 2023
    At first glance Zara Reid and Callan Scott can't be more different. Their story is gripping and doesn't let go. Reading their story is like watching a film with all the emotions that come along. I laughed and cried at certain scenes and didn't want to stop reading as I wanted to know if and how they finally could be happily ever after.
  • Lisa Lowe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Australia on June 7, 2024
    This book was amazing to read, beautifully written and a great love story, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend
  • Harshada
    4.0 out of 5 stars Escape the light, indeed was amazing
    Reviewed in India on August 9, 2023
    The only thing missing was Callan 's point of
    view.. It was only about Zara, I was intrigued to know more about Callan and his thoughts, emotions and feelings.. But overall this book is amazing.. It makes you sit on edge and it doesn't stop until u finish it. I love it.

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