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Callous Love by Charmaine Pauls is an intense, high-stakes conclusion to Tatiana and Dante’s story that proves why Pauls is a master of tortured romance. Picking up after the cliffhanger of Callous Desire, this second installment in the duet dives deep into a bed of lies, revenge, and a secret that Tatiana has guarded for five long years.
Book Description
He can never know about the life we created in a bed of lies, because the man I called my lover is the monster who killed my parents, and I’m next on the list.
I know what it’s like to be used. Dante ruined me for the sake of his revenge. He destroyed me for his selfish gain without thinking twice.
What he doesn’t know is that we created something pure and innocent in that bed of lies. We made a new life, one I have to hide from him at all costs, because the man I called my lover is the cold-hearted monster who killed my parents, and I’m next on the list. He left me with no choice but to run.
For five long years, I’ve been hiding, barely surviving, always outsmarting the men who hunt me while Dante’s ghost stalks my shadows and haunts my thoughts. And now that he’s caught a whiff of my scent, he’s like a bloodhound on my trail.
He’s out to finish what he started. I’m the last obstacle standing between him and the fortune he stole from my family. But this isn’t a fairy tale, and I’m not that girl anymore. I decide how my story ends.
About Charmaine Pauls
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Charmaine loves to write dark and edgy romance that will melt both your e-reader and your heart.
She's a mom of two teenagers, an adorable dog, and a dominant cat. Her country of birth is South Africa where many of her stories play off. Her French husband whisked her away to the south of France where she currently lives with her family.
When she's not writing, you'll find her in the kitchen baking cakes or in the gym lifting weights (because ... all those cakes!).
My Thoughts
Callous Love by Charmaine Pauls is an intense, high-stakes conclusion to Tatiana and Dante’s story that proves why Pauls is a master of tortured romance. Picking up after the cliffhanger of Callous Desire, this second installment in the duet dives deep into a bed of lies, revenge, and a secret that Tatiana has guarded for five long years.
Dante ruined her for his own selfish gain, destroying her world to fuel his vendetta, and Tatiana was left with no choice but to run. Now, she is hiding a child—something pure created from a dark deception—while the man she once called her lover hunts her down like a bloodhound to finish what he started.
The emotional intensity of this story is breathtaking, as it weaves together tropes of forced marriage, betrayal, and a "touch her and die" possessive alpha energy. Tatiana has evolved from the girl she once was; she is a strong female lead who has spent years outsmarting the men in the shadows, and she is finally ready to decide how her own story ends.
Watching her navigate the gruesome truths of her past while trying to protect her child is heart-wrenching. Just when you think she might find stability, Pauls throws in a twist that leaves your heart racing.
Dante is a fascinating contradiction—a beast in a fashionable three-piece suit with a darkness lurking inside. While he initially uses Tatiana as a pawn for information to avenge his brother’s death, his transformation in this book is incredibly satisfying. He begins to open up, admitting to feelings he previously denied, proving that his need to protect his family is just as powerful as Tatiana’s.
The supporting characters are equally well-drawn, providing much-needed relief from the heavy intensity of the main couple’s journey. This dark mafia romance is both ruthless and merciful, taking readers on an emotional rollercoaster that feels earned by the brilliant and satisfying conclusion.
Whether you are reading the page or listening to the stellar narration by Heather Firth and Christian Black—who bring immense depth and spice to the performance—this duet is a must-read. It is a perfect example of how two people can find redemption and a second chance, even when their foundation was built on ruin.
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