Description:

When Gabriel broke down my door, he took over my body and life. Never with force, but always with clever manipulation. He stripped me of my independence, my defenses, and my clothes and turned me into an addict. My addiction is him.

Once, I had dreams and a future. Now, I have fears, scars, and insatiable needs. I’m damaged beyond repair, but if I’m to survive the most dangerous man in Johannesburg, I can’t allow him to break me, because broken toys are destined for the garbage dump.

(CONSENT is the second and final full-length novel in a duology. The first book, DUBIOUS, must be read in order to follow the story.) **

Review

*"Crazy, sexy, mind-blowing, and heart-stopping!"

"Great plot, packed with action and sexual tension, and a sizzling connection between the hero/heroine that went beyond the physical. A must read!"

"An intense, nail-biting story with a lot of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your comfy seat until you hit the end."

"An exceptionally brilliant story."

*"One of the best duets I have read all year. The writing remained fantastic."

*"An emotional ending to the duology and I loved every heart-stopping moment of it."

• *"Valentina & Gabriel's journey is one I felt in my gut, in my heart."

• "Definite re-reads."

About the Author

Charmaine Pauls was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She obtained a degree in Communication at the University of Potchefstroom and followed a diverse career path in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, photography, graphic design, and brand marketing. Her writing has always been an integral part of her professions.  After relocating to Chile with her French husband, she fulfilled her passion to write creatively full-time. Charmaine has published more than fifteen novels since 2011, as well as several short stories and articles. Two of her short stories were selected for publication in an African anthology from across the continent by the International Society of Literary Fellows in conjunction with the International Research Council on African Literature and Culture.  When she is not writing, she likes to travel, read, and rescue cats. Charmaine currently lives in Montpellier with her husband and children. Their household is a linguistic mélange of Afrikaans, English, French and Spanish.  Join Charmaine's mailing list charmainepauls.com/subscribe/. Read more about Charmaine's novels and short stories on charmainepauls.com.