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Love, Passion and Power: Part 1 (The Dark and Damaged Hearts) Kindle Edition

by Whitley Cox (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 139 ratings
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For too long I’ve let my past haunt my present and hobble my future. I’ve been running from love, intimacy and commitment for so long, I have no idea how to stop and let it catch up. Until I meet Justin. With a practiced swagger and a cocky smile, he’s got more money than I’ve ever imagined and I’m pretty sure he’s never heard the word no in his life. He’s so not my type. And yet, in just one day—and one night—he’s burrowed himself so deep under my skin, I’m suddenly desperate to trust again. But that’s easier said than done. I’ve never felt such a connection, never felt such pleasure or passion before—never felt so loved. But my hang-ups keep getting in the way of my happiness. I need to trust before I can fall completely, and as incredible as Justin is, I’m not sure I can trust him. I might just sabotage our future before it’s even begun.



***Trigger warning: self-harm talk, talk of past r*pe, f/f/m scenes
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    The Dark and Damaged Hearts
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    January 29, 2017
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About this book:
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Length: Novel
HEA/HFN: Yes, HFN
Series & Book #: The Dark and Damaged Hearts Series, Book 1
Standalone: Yes

Heat Level (Steamy, Explicit, Scorching): Explicit-scorching
Kink Level (None, Mild, Med, High): Med
Alpha Male: Yes
Multiple Partners: Yes, some FFM scenes, but the mostly MF

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The Dark and Damaged Hearts Series

Book 1: Love, Passion and Power: Part 1 -Available NOW
Book 2: Love, Passion and Power: Part 2 - Available NOW
Book 3: Sex, Heat and Hunger: Part 1-Available NOW
Book 4: Sex, Heat and Hunger: Part 2- Available NOW
Book 4.5: Hot & Filthy: The Honeymoon - Available NOW
Book 5: True, Deep and Forever: Part 1- Available NOW
Book 6: True, Deep and Forever: Part 2- Available NOW
Book 7: Hard, Fast and Madly: Part 1- Available NOW
Book 8: Hard, Fast and Madly: Part 2-Available NOW
Book 9: Raw, Fierce and Awakened: Part 1 - Coming 2020
Book 10- Raw, Fierce and Awakened: Part 2 - Coming 2020

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M2CA91K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Whitley Cox (January 29, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 29, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3530 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 139 ratings

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Whitley Cox

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A Canadian West Coast baby born and raised, Whitley is married to her high school sweetheart and together they have two beautiful daughters and a fluffy dog. She spends her days making food that gets thrown on the floor, vacuuming Cheerios out from under the couch and making sure that the dog food doesn’t end up in the air conditioner. But when the kids are at school and it’s not quite wine o’clock, Whitley sits down, avoids the pile of laundry on the couch, and writes.

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For all foreign rights and audiobook interest please contact: Ena Burnette at SBR Media, Senior Literary Agent, ena@sbrmedia.com

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
139 global ratings

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GrayJA
5.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat slow start that builds character backgrounds, heartbreaking abuse and a chance at a HEA; highly recommend
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2017
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The story of Kendra and Justin hooked me early, even though I am sure some would describe the beginning as a slow buildup, but by the time you are into the story you will not be sorry that Whitney Cox made the effort to develop the characters. There are parts of the story that took a little while to understand why they behaved the way they did, such as Kendra's sexual proclivities and Justin being a workaholic, but if you hang in there and give it a chance, it will be explained.

There are some explicit intimate scenes, language and a few f/f/m scenes that may be difficult for some readers, so if you are easily offended then this is not the book for you. I would rate it 8.5 out of 10 for erotic / intimate details.

I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.
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Merry Jelks- Emmanuel
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2022
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Justin and Kendra kept me glued to this story. It is filled with drama that had me drawn to these two. It is a descriptively well written with characters that I liked reading about.
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Jeanne St. James
5.0 out of 5 stars Spicy and sexy!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017
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It you like novels that have a lot of spice, sex, and enough kink to keep you going, this is the book for you. This is not my first book by this author and it won't be my last. Kendra has a lot of things going on with her life and that alone will keep you flipping the pages!
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Gartlan
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
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Was ok didn't finish the book. Sex to over the top.
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Babygrl74
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing story and SUPER hot and sexy couple
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2017
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amazing story and SUPER hot and sexy couple. The story is well developed and held my attention from star to finish. ABSOLUTELY LOVED this book
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Colorado Avid Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read, just not in the “great” realm
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2019
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Interesting story and interesting characters relatively realistically portrayed. Yes, it’s about love, passion and power, but it’s not as impactful as I had expected from the blurb. Some good strong copyediting would help that.
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AgaD
2.0 out of 5 stars Editing? What happened?
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2017
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Many times I feel like I haven't read the same book others have. I just couldn't connect with the characters, although the storyline looked promising. Also, what is aggravating is the fact that poor editing is taking away from the reading experience, whatever my opinion of the book is. Editor is your friend, I keep repeating that a lot.
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Amy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Love Story
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017
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The love that Justin recognized he has for Kendra is amazing to read about. He is so calm in this knowledge and his acceptance of her past and being able to work thru it makes for a great read. I enjoyed this book very much.
I voluntarily received an ARC thru Booksprouts for an honest review.
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Reader123
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend!
Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2017
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Wow! Great read. Full of emotions and very realistic characters. There were times I just wanted to shake Kendra, but overall she is good main character. Justin is sizzling hot, and the passion between him and Kendra jumped off the pages! I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves contemporary erotic fiction, you won't be able to put it down. Solid characters, solid writing, sizzling sex scenes... I can't wait to read part 2!
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MJM2003
5.0 out of 5 stars can be sarcastic and impatient and is a womaniser and how he meets Kendra who is a strong willed young woman who has had a terrible childhood and past that has left major scars on ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2017
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. This is the story of Justin who is a wealthy, very hard-working billionaire who is handsome, can be sarcastic and impatient and is a womaniser and how he meets Kendra who is a strong willed young woman who has had a terrible childhood and past that has left major scars on her soul. She avoids men as much as possible and will only have sex in menages. Now that introduction makes this seem a rather strange book but I assure you that it isn't! In fact, it is a very moving story of trust, love, heartache, love and overcoming their pasts. Whitley Cox is a terrific author and gives detailed descriptions that may seem over the top when you first start the book, but keep reading on as those details are all necessary for understanding what is going on later in the book. Justin meets Kendra because his GP says he needs to look after his health better and he goes to Kendra who is a personal trainer and practices yoga and nutrition too. They are both attracted instantly but it takes some persuading on Justin's part before she will take a chance on him. Such a wonderful story that I am so pleased I read it and, I confess, that I had to read part 2 straight afterwards!. This book has it all.
DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED!!
 Love, Passion and Power: Part 1 (The Dark and Damaged Hearts Series)
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Amandav
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot, hot, hot
Reviewed in Australia on June 22, 2017
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Great love story, hot steamy sex and a few twists and turns. Family is always difficult and one of lifes tragedies is you can't pick your relatives.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2017
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Loved it!
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Karen Galloway
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2017
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This is a really good book and it kept me engrossed from start to finish. I loved the characters and the way they interacted with each other. This book has a great story and is a must read, I recommend this book to anyone. I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
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