WOW! emotionally charged with some oohhh

I don't usually take time for reviews but, this needed it! Nikki Sex has a way with touching the most unwanted topics to talk about and turning it into a topic that once opened, no one wants to stop! Child abuse in ANY form is despicable however, sexual abuse is so tabu that every one makes it a crime to talk about. therefore children of sexual abuse turn out to be adults of sexual abuse with so many mental problems that they are labeled crazy or mean.
This book really shows how after opening up and confronting what happened or is happening, that a new beginning can happen and is possible.
Now let me say that this book is not for the faint of hearts, some parts are hard to listen to (weather or not you have been a victim of child abuse) but it gives great understanding as to why it has been so easy for prediters to get away with it for SOOOO long!
There are some very detailed sex scenes (between consenting adults) that will make you tingle and seek out you significant other...lol. And some scenes that will make you cringe and maybe cry. No matter how you look at it, you WILL end this book with a lot of thoughts.
I do recommend this book to all ESPECIALLY those studying criminal law or counseling or psychiatry.

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Mr. Scarlato does a freaking AMAZING job

Audio-book: Narrator - Roberto Scarlato

Wow! Mr. Scarlato does a freaking AMAZING job of narrating this story!!! He did both male and female perfectly which can be a difficult task. On top of that, he does a remarkable job of Andre’s French voice. Even the chapter openers were done with consideration to the accents and tones of the person who was being quoted. The detailing of this narration was unlike any I have listened to before!


Abuse

Wow, this one has so much pain and heartache. I loved these characters and the connection they immediately feel for one another. Andre is definitely a keeper and I respected the heck out of the way he helped both Renata and Grant. So many secrets to be revealed and I can’t wait to continue on into Accuse.


Accuse

Renata and Grant grow closer as the story covers so many layers of psychological healing through connecting with another person. As a sexual surrogate, Renata helps to lead Grant to a place where he is able to open up through communication as well as sexually. There isn’t a lot to the backstory of being “accused” but some groundwork is laid. This has a lot of sex in it, but there is so much more to it as well. Obviously, this author has tremendous experience in the mental health care system or did an incredible job of researching the topic.

I am totally in love with both of these characters as they move through their past issues and push forward into the future. Cannot wait to learn what the “mystery” will eventually reveal.


Avenge

Holy wow! This one just blew me away as all the mysteries are revealed. The secrets run deeper than I ever expected! Grant and Renata learn to rely on each other as they move through the obstacles that arise. With Andre’s advice in the forefront of their minds, they both struggle to make decisions and changes that will help to alter their current life as well as their futures.

There is a ton of sex as Grant continues to work through some of his issues but I loved how Renata was always attuned to his needs. The secondary characters play a bigger role and were done in an exceptional manner, supporting the plotline and helping to move the story along.

I truly enjoyed everything about this book and this series.

While I own an ebook of this trilogy, I was given this free review copy audio-book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Powerful

I'll be honest, I started this just looking for a nice long story that would be erotic and enjoyable in equal measures. I wasn't prepared for how powerful, liberating, and honestly therapeutic this book was.

***possible spoiler warning***

Like the main male character, grant I was a victim of sexual abuse as a child, and remember it. This book honestly felt like therapy, telling me some of my fantasies and desires were normal, even healthy. My abuse was nowhere near as bad as Grant's but still this book resonated with me in ways I honestly wasn't prepared for when I started it. Yes the sex scenes are hot as hell. This is my second book by Nikki that I've enjoyed and she can really capture the feelings in a bedroom scene but the other scenes were so powerful, the therapy while simplified was on point and honestly very helpful.

I received this book at my request in exchange for a fair and honest review. That said if I had known the journey and help this book would take me on, I'd have happily paid double the list price without hesitation.

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Mixed Review

Title: Abuse: The Complete Trilogy
Author: Nikki Sex
Forma: Audio
Narrator: Roberto Scarlato
Genre: Mystery, Erotica, Dark
Standalone: The box set is
Part of a Series: All three of three titles in the box set: Abuse, Accuse, Avenge
POV: Multiple - but mostly Grant and Rensata
Steam Level: Very hot at times
3.5/5

I'm of mixed opinion of this trilogy. One the hond it was written really well. The mystery kept me listening and it look me longer than normal to figure out who committed the opening murder. However, I was also a little bored - but not bored enough to stop listening. However I did up the speed to 1.5. I think what I liked the most was the way the author dealt with issues of adults working through child abuse. The ups and downs, blame, and triggers were spot on. Using therapists to work through all the self-loathing, self-destruction, and yet continued love for their abuser was a unique and fantastic way to work through these issues. Abuse: The Complete Trilogy takes the reader/listener on an epic journey toward healing, for which I applaud Nikki Sex. This could have been a way different story but putting the focus on the abused who are healing rather than the abuser or on the abuse at the time of abuse makes this trilogy much easier to listen to and also a much more positive position of taking control of your past and controlling you narrative and reactions to it.

I received this audiobook for free. This is my honest and voluntary review.

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Wow!!

This was an incredible story that addresses so many issues I couldn’t even begin to name.
Let’s just say, I was totally intrigued and couldn’t put this book down. At times I felt it was a bit slow and redundant but at the same time I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. To me, because of all of the in depth details of the different types & stages of abuse, it felt real, although I’m not speaking through personal experience. But for reading/listening entertainment I felt it was a bit longer than it needed to be.
Let’s talk narration,
Roberto Scarlato had me absolutely mesmerized. He captured each character precise and with conviction.
The accents for me, (while I’m not an expert) were amazing.
I NEED Andre in my life.
The erotic love scenes had me examining my own desires.

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Narrator

Twice I’ve tried to listen to this book but I cannot bear the narrator and his vocal cadence. Somehow he seems more suited to reading children’s books aloud. Sorry. The book might be good otherwise.

Not gonna lie Andre is my favorite character!!!

Abuse-
Where to start?!?!

Grant- I just want to hug him, though I know that won't go over well. He's been through so much. I want to bundle him up and keep him safe.

Andre- Andre is very passionate, charismatic and also a complete enigma. I have a feeling everyone, I MEAN EVERYONE, falls in love with Andre. Our French therapist almost has an all seeing, all knowing quality about him. I think its impossible not to fall for him.

Renata- Little Mouse is a blooming flower now. She hasn't fully reached her potential. Shes just spreading her petals but even now you can tell she will be breath taking.

Nikki Sex has an incredible knack for a back story. All will be revealed and boy is it disturbing while endearing you to the characters. I may have originally been put off by the multiple POVs but they are necessary, no matter how seemingly random, to complete the full picture.

I'm hesitant to continue because I know things are about to be ugly in the present i stead of just the past but I need to know what happens.



Accuse-
I was so afraid of Grant being accused that I never stopped to consider how I would react. This rollercoaster of joy, elatiin, and growth is shadowed by the trauma and wide reaching dark cloud that is Grant's father.

I can only cling to my hope like Grant that more facts will muddy the waters. Its safe to say Mr. Wilkinson deserved what he got and more...

I just hope our mouse and our monster get their happily ever after.



Avenge-

I feel Avenge(d). Nikki Sex gave me everything I wanted to wrap this series up. I am both happy and sad. I enjoyed how this all unraveled before my eyes.

Everyone who listened/read this book will feel it in the end. I was happy the way Nikki Sex made the world a better place in Avenge but so sad that it is only fiction. Imagine the impact that kind of legislation would have in the real world. (It brought tears to my eyes.)

Avenge is has its own superheroes. You've met most of them theough the course of this series but you aren't done yet. Andre will always be my favorite therapist and the glimpse you get of his story is enough to make any reader tear up.

So much good in this devastating story of Abuse...

I orginally had a hard time connecting to the characters but no longer. Renata, Andre, and Grant will always be friends I can look back on fondly. (My husband is a big fan of Renata! 😉)

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Enjoyed So Much!

These stories are EPIC! They are so emotional and has plenty of heat! Roberto Scarlato is absolutely the perfect narrator for these. The emotions he portrayed of the characters are nothing short of amazing!

The way an erotic novel series Should be

This series has a very compelling and interesting story thread. It is loaded with hot and steamy sex scenes but more than JUST hot sex. It has a real story line and well developed, interesting characters you love and care about. The plot keeps you reading and reading. Well done Nikki Sex. My only thought is it would be awesome to have a female read the female parts especially in the sex scenes. A guy just can’t get that part right. But, nice try.

Fantastic value

Abuse
Lots of ground works in this book. I feel that this trilogy is going to have a hell of a lot of twists and turns.
Accuse
This second book is more of the emotional side of abuse. This therapy makes this book very interesting! Looking forward to the last book to tie up all the loose ends.
Avenge
What an ending! There is quite a few WTF moments in this book. I must confess I didn’t see that ending. Great to see how two abuse survivors make their way in life.
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