Convicted: Book 3 of the Consequences Series

So I really enjoyed the first book, I found it intriguing but then somewhat unbelievable on the "victim falls for abuser" side, a point which Ms Romig tries unsuccessfully to justify throughout the next two books.I then downloaded the 2nd and 3rd books as I wanted to know what happened. The second book and the first half of the third book were incredibly slow and repetitive - I almost gave up a number of times and it took me a lot longer to finish the books than is usual for me as I found it very easy to put down - never a good sign.It picks up again in the last few chapters of book three. Still pretty unbelievable. There were lots of holes in the plot, a lot of things seemed to be poorly researched and if felt as though the writer was scared of the subject matter on occasion, I totally get that not every female writer wants to write graphic sex scenes but it was as if this was written for an early teen age group - a bit more detail would have made it more credible. Also, with the abuse in the first book, it was all hinted at but no real description.None of the characters are particularly likeable. I read another review say that she hated Anthony in the first book and absolutely loved him in the others..... I just don't understand how. The guy is an arrogant monster. Claire is vacuous at best and I felt no sympathy for her at any point. The rest of the characters are one dimensional.

It is a cliche I know, everyone on this review page has said the same thing, one way or another.....BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just W*O*W !!I picked up the first in this series as it sounded good and Ms Romig was not known to me prior to the first in the series, 'Consequences', being listed on the free book page while I was browsing. I read a lot and very quickly so need lots of books to keep me entertained. I was broke so looking for a free read to fill my time.Serendipity or what? I found the most amazing story that I have ever read written in the most magical, professional way I have ever encountered!!To use the normal praise words is insufficient for this priceless literary gem! The writing is better than first rate and reminds me of the greats of classical literature. Ms Romig's way with words and her story structure are an absolute amazement, I am so impressed I cannot tell you in simple words, they are all inadequate in this instance.Right from the start this story is special, not your usual kidnap/domination/love/industrial espionage/murder story in any shape or form, this story transcends anything I have ever read in these genres. It falls within any and all of those genres yet maintains it's separation from all of them and evolves into an amazing, mind blowing, attention holding set of books. An absolute literary masterpiece in my book ( if you'll pardon the pun), simply a triumph !The characters, both main and subsidiary/secondary groups are well described and defined, yet there are still twists and surprises along the way that you don't see coming ! You may love, hate, admire or respect the players in this drama; but you will never forget any of them, long after you have finished reading their story.No matter how broke I am in the future, I will make certain that I am able to purchase anything that Ms Romig publishes ! I am well and truly hooked and a huge fan for life ! Thank you so much Aleatha for a long and happy period of entertainment, incredible story with great value for my money in each episode of the series. I love books that go on for a decent length so that I can enjoy them for more than a few hours..Ms Romig gets my BEST BOOK EVER award !! ( so much so that I gave her three !!! )

Convicted by Aleatha Romig4.5 stars!!I really wanted to give this one a 5 star review but something held me back giving it that extra little half a star. Whilst we got so much more than I ever anticipated, I also didn't get something that I was really looking forward to. I felt that the part that was missing was going to be a fairly focal part of the book, therefore, I was little bit disappointed. However, what we did get was amazing.From the first few pages I was glued. One thing you can certainly say about Aleatha Romig is that she knows how to start a book, seriously...I was like OMG...WTF...seriously...how did that happen??? I wanted answers and I wanted them like...yesterday!! But no, Aleatha is cruel she makes you wait...a LONG time!! Torture, mental cruelty that is what it was!! I could not read this book quick enough. I wanted to know, I needed to know, I just wanted to KNOW!!!Aleatha leaves no stone unturned in this book, slowly but surely you are drip fed answers like a starving person. You will find your mouth agape on several occasions especially as you are hit with a lot more during this story. Your brain will be going into information melt down.I really advise at least a re-read of Truth before reading this just to reacquaint yourself with all the characters and some really important plot lines.I cannot discuss any part of this book as it will seriously give the game away and that would be a crime. This really is a YOU MUST READ!! This whole series has been a total mind fword and yes whilst I hated Tony in the beginning and then slowly but surely came to love him in Truth, you will absolutely fall head over heels for him in Convicted. This is the amazing part about Aleatha's writing. How can I love someone I totally despised only two books ago?? I keep asking myself that question.This whole series has been fantastic and the conclusion certainly does not let it down, I do feel that there is more in this story to be told. I know that Aleatha has said this is it, but I see more, at least I hope there is more, I don't think that I am ready for this to be the end of Tony and Claire. At least I hope not.