Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Thanks for another glimpse of these great characters you created!, Richelle And this is your warning for spoilers. Jake is a single parent (baby mama is in jail) and has loved on Chapel Peak after falling out from his family. Even though shes never met Jake Van der Berg, or her step-cousins Noah and Kaleb, she figures shell give staying with them a try. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels. Ill be her weirdo boyfriend who cant carry on a conversation. I liked your other books. But then at random moments, the lust comes back. The challenge sits between us, and I can tell its on again tonight. Im so, so happy I picked up PDouglas again! I understand why this story is a little much for some readers. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. About a year ago, I decided to write a series of cozy fantasy novellas as a way to cope with my severe depression. I press my dick into her and feel her whimper course down my throat. I wouldnt recommend this book to anyone, and I hate to say that as a fellow writer, but I believe in honest reviews. If I love her good, shell know. I could stop talking. Disclaimer: This review is going to be full of spoilers because I dont know how to talk about this book without them. I open my mouth, the water spilling over my lips as the words fill my throat. My favorite things about Penelopes books, is that each one Is so intricate. He doesnt like being around people. So now lets talk about Kaleb. This book also likes to mess with your emotions. My assault is eerily similar to what happens in the scene with Tiernan and Kaleb, especially with the internal thoughts of Kaleb and what was said during my assault. The belt I made for her, using everything I knew of her life here in the carvings. February 18, 2020. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Im totally here for supporting other peoples kinks and not putting them down. 3/5. Noah, the silent type.. I watch her body move, her tits bouncing with the waves and her hair tickling my fingers as she lets her head fall back. Tiernan is a few months shy of 18 when her parents die suddenly. Doing with her? Learn more. She let things go way too easily. Lots of sexy time. Wrists tied behind her back, she hesitates a moment, playing her game, and thenshe walks toward me. And were supposed to just be okay with the fact that she chooses to be with him in the end with zero plot or character development leading into this decision? Shes mine. The title of this book is Credence and it was written by Penelope Douglas. What did I just read? SIDE NOTE: this book is a stand-alone! Have no problem with forbidden / age gap / taboo / reverse harem romances whatsoever. But OMG I absolutely loved it! And Im glad I did! And as a part of them. Credence needs some massive trigger warnings for sexual assault. She holds my shoulders as I drop down and pull the jeans and underwear off her legs. But for me this was a long ass book with a very weak plot. Her arms slide up my chest and around my neck, her mouth nibbling and teasing. My Rating for Credence by Penelope Douglas: Rain is passion. Loving them has made something inside me wake up, and I dont want to go back to being who I was. - Credence by Penelope Douglas Ok WOW! WebJake Van der Berg, her father's stepbrother and her only living relative, assumes guardianship of Tiernan who is still two months shy of eighteen. She also realizes that lines blur and rules become easy to break when no one else is watching. I. It makes sense that Kaleb had her panties! I thought a lot: ooo no. But nothing really happened. Try again. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. She turns her head, looking behind her on the counter to see the few other pairs Id managed to smuggle away. I know that shes the one thing I love more than the peak. And when we do, it reveals how deeply disturbed Kaleb is as he rationalizes abusing the woman he supposedly loves. Fuck. Jake is the one who builds trust with her. Its really weird. I would re-read this book and I like to do it soon, actually. But maybe teenagers like to read this. There are some themes here that are very different. From New York Times bestselling author, Penelope Douglas, comes a new standalone!Three of them, one of her, and a remote cabin in the woods. As soon as we got back from the cabin yesterday, I walked her right past my fathers goddamn yelling about how much danger we put her in, we passed her room, and I took her up to mine. Also, mom. Tiernan never knew about Jake. We kiss, her hair hanging in her flushed face as she moves over my mouth, never getting enough. But he Hes going to keep her. Title: Credence Author: Penelope Douglas Genre: Romance Rating: Umm..wow. Non-Spoiler Review Honestly, there is not a good way to summarize this book without it sounding absolutely bonkers. And as a part of them. And if she had to end up with someone it should have been Jake. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. I straighten and yank the shower curtain open just enough to look around it. WebTiernan de Haas doesnt care about anything anymore. I wonder if they got married? Connections. Unfortunately, after the 50% mark things started to go downhill for me. Him and his step-brother (Tiernans dad) hated each other. Happy Endings guaranteed. I have mixed feelings about this book; love this authors writing. She visit Chapel Peak and falls in love with the area, but not so much the people. It doesnt make it okay, but I understand him better. But her eyes are excited, and slowly, I feel myself growing stronger. And I am one of these women. I set my belt on the counter and undo her pants, opening them up before slipping my hands down inside the back to feel the soft cool skin of her ass. To walk into that with absolutely no trigger warnings was triggering to say the least. The shadow of her parents fame followed her everywhere. I I struggle, the noise of the shower covering the sound of my voice. Tiernans voice carried through my head, the memory making my mind bend in a way I didnt like anymore. I dig my fingers into her, loving the fucking sight of her. Jake is in a relationship with Tiernans familys Personal Assistant. She looks into my eyes. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer no Kindle device required. There was an interesting mix of characters and personalities in Credence. The shadow of her parents fame followed her everywhere. WebShe hung up first this time, and I stuck the cell into my pocket, staring at the motorcycle. What? he blurts out. Because if youre ever able to tell me that you want me as much as I want you, she whispers, then maybe you wont try so hard to show me. And dont talk.. In the beginning I absolutely loved him and I am not sure why. Please try again. February 14, 2020. Well where the heck do you start with this book, it was a serious WOW for me. But she doesnt recoil. Tiernan finds her true self and learns to love life and people. Tiernan is harassed by a local guy (Terrance), who tries to rape her and vandalize the house. She ends up okay and saves herself without the guys. Tiernan and Kaleb have ups and downs and break up a couple times. If youve read Credence, then read on! But has anything really changed? Shipped off to boarding schools from an early age, it was still impossible to escape the loneliness and carve out a life of her own. Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more. I want to go back to bed immediately. She runs away from him nine times out of ten through almost the entire book. That being said, Id still give it a 3-star rating. Gripping her ass, I haul her into me and kiss her deep, her tongue flicking mine and lighting my body on fire. Change). Bully 19th Wedding Anniversary Bonus Scene, PUNK 57 Deleted Scene: Misha and Ryen Skip School, F/F Work In Progress Scene ( Tryst Six Venom ). She moans, eating me up, and I take one of the items from the counter and slip it into her hand. I veer around her, enter the kitchen, and open the cabinet next to the fridge and toss her belt into the trash. Credence was my second fool book in original, in English (first was kill switch, though). : Im thrilled to announce that theyve released this Ti I whisper, clearing my throat to make the sound come. He becomes so antagonistic toward her during this scene that shes physically fighting him and runs away. But has anything really changed? February 26, 2020, Everything about Credence was amazing. I grab my towel hanging over the shower rod and whip it at his head, the towel snapping right across his face. Towards the end of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them there is a scene where Percival Graves, having previously pretended to befriend Credence Barebone with the promise of giving him magical teaching, apparently finds out that Credence is nothing but a squib and says that he is done with him. It pulled every possible emotion out of me, reaching inside and rewiring me at the core. REVIEW: Credence by Penelope Douglas In Credence by Penelope Douglas, Growing up with famous parents in Hollywood should have been a blessing for only child Tiernan de Haas. One of them has her. The same evolution that produced I love it.. Noah factors into this a lot for sure, but she acknowledges that she doesnt feel the same level of emotional attraction to him even though she feels like she should. Thats a reason I love PDouglas. Penelope Douglass books are not for everybody because theyre very dark and twisted, like Punk 57. She ends up with Kaleb but they have ZERO chemistry. My father tried. But the two things she craves most, love and attention, shes never had. Publisher WebTiernan de Haas doesnt care about anything anymore. He hates helping with the ranch and resents Jake for never letting him leave. She tilts her head back up, baring her teeth as she breathes against my lips. Sign up to receive awesome content in your inbox, every month. WebCredence. You nailed it in this bonus scene. The Fantastic Beasts franchise still has time to retcon its most startling and problematic plot twist. Slicking back my soaked hair, I let out a slow breath, thinking off all the things I wanted to say to her last night. The read is addicting. I hate that shell always remember that. HERES WHY NONE OF THIS WORKED FOR ME: The relationships were not handled well AT ALL. She very clearly communicates when she wants him to stop touching her, but that doesnt matter to him. I laugh as both of us hurriedly dress. Tiernan de Haas doesnt care about anything anymore. Before I can, though, she drops her arms, slipping her hands around my waist, and presses her mouth into minemy own lips stunned frozen for a minute as she holds me to her body. You like it when I use my hands. Tiernan locks the door., Geez, you look like shit. His eyes trail over my face. I want to see her in them now. Thanks for the bonus! I yank it tight, feeling her body and breath jerk against me. Just finised the book. And despite the anger and regret, I almost laugh. I can laugh, groan, grunt, growl But trying to form words makes me sick. It means belief as to the truth of something. The only child of a film producer and his starlet wife, shes grown up with wealth and privilege but not love or guidance. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. I think I just really loved the chemistry between him and Tiernan. No. She rushes over and pushes me aside, digging the belt back out of the garbage. Turns out she has a step uncle, Jake, Who has two sons, Kaleb and Noah, and they live in Chapel Peak, Colorado. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. This is what I dreamed of doing with you. Look at me. Jesus. Stayed up late and couldnt put it down. I run my hand up the back of her calf and then up her thigh, feeling her fingernails dig lightly into my shoulders. With her new home at the top of a mountain, they get snowed in for six months of the year. This is what I dreamed of doing with you. Copyright 2012 - 2023 (un)Conventional Bookworms. A reread on this book would really help to understand the emotions behind the actions better. Fuck this. The only child of a film producer and his starlet wife, shes grown up with wealth and privilege but not love or guidance. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7c05df1f9a91b963 Credence. I grit my teeth, watching her able to take me, even with her wrists tied up. The warmth and scent of her sends chills down my body, and I slowly close my eyes, circling my arms around her, too. I KNEW that Kaleb would have them, I just couldnt guess where. Using your mobile phone camera, scan the code below and download the Kindle app. I absolutely love her writing style, and this is a very well written book, which is why I gave it a three-star rating. They live in New England with their husband and daughter. Hopefully Noah gets his own book or is a major part of hellbent. Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more. It helps her cousins are super hot, though. Maybe some Jake and Mirai thrown in and sexy uncle Noah ( give him his own book!) How she asked me if I thought of her and how I could hear the hurt when she begged me to look at her with my fucking heart and never walk away. I open my mouth wider, trying again and tighten my I kiss her forehead as she connects the dots. Ill keep both., Ill keep both, she insists. One of them has her. Oh, relax, he grumbles. 2023 New Release Challenge Review Link-up, 2022 New Release Challenge Review Link-ups, Bookworm Bites ~ The Blood King & The Warrior King ~ Abigail Owen, Follow (un)Conventional Bookworms on WordPress.com, Buddy Read Chat Review ~ Famine ~ Laura Thalassa, Buddy Read Chat Review ~ War ~ Laura Thalassa. Ive never wanted so badly to dive into a story and absorb every line written; again and again. We have reviewed 13 books so far this year. Noahs head is tipped back in another yawn as he digs in his jeans, pulls himself out, and starts pissing. He was my definitely my favorite. The only child of a film producer and his starlet wife, shes grown up with wealth and privilege but not love or guidance. But towards the middle he got a little weird and I didnt like it. Privacy Policy. Im sad to see it end. Jake is creepy. It honestly skirted the line for me at times. Tiernan de Haas is officially an orphan. I roll my eyes. So I read it! She cries out, moaning loud, and as she comes, I squeeze my eyes shut and let go, spilling inside of her. Kaleb sigh, he is EVERYTHING , This bonus scene was everything! This story totally hooked me from the start. Web5. The only child of a film producer and his starlet wife, shes grown up with wealth and privilege but not love or guidance. She pops her head up, our eyes meeting, and were frozen in horror for a second before she squeals and scrambles off me. Whats the consensus? And when they suddenly pass away, she knows she should be devastated. It felt to me like the author wanted to write a reverse harem book and built a plot round it. (US only), Join her Facebook reader group! The flames flicker across the papers, casting a warm glow in the room, and I draw in a breath, smelling the coffee already brewed and some kind of pastry. Its a scream. I press my chest into her and lean my forehead against hers, staring into her eyes. Over half of this book is about Tiernans relationship with Jake. I loved this book so much!!!! There was an error retrieving your wish lists. But this one was not a wow. I was also fairly surprised by the ending, it made obvious at a certain point in the book what the ending will be, but in the beginning in the middle I really didnt see it coming. I scoot down in my chair a hair more and take her hips in my hands again as she starts rolling her tight little cunt up and down my cock. I didnt care. Scan this QR code to download the app now. They didnt leave me a note. WebTiernan de Haas doesnt care about anything anymore. Now. Mich hat die Geschichte angeekelt - das geht sogar fr eine Tabu-Romanze zu weit. Ich habe das Buch mit groen Erwartungen gelesen, die aber alle nach der Reihe zerstrt wurden. Now that I know the ending and can understand Caleb and Noah better, it would be a pretty interesting reread. And shes not at all certain shell be able to leave them once springtime rolls around. Loved it! He spends days-months at a time out in the woods hunting to get time to himself. Ive seen a lot of people describing this book as CNC/dub con, and its not. She runs away from him nine times out of ten through almost the entire book. Whats wrong? she asks, suddenly concerned. This review will be a little different from me. Because hes raping her. WebCredence means truthfulness, or believability. This book is very taboo and may trigger some readers. Happy Endings guaranteed. Tiernan has never felt so much affection or like someone has her best interest at heart before the Van der Bergs. And he gets mad and jealous, so he goes and absolutely trashes the furniture shes been restoring for herself. Backing up, I pull out a chair at the table and sit down, my gaze still on her as I take in her innocent white panties, long hair, and the marks that my mouth left on her neck and breast last night. We closed the door, and there was hardly a single second that some part of me wasnt touching some part of her for the next twelve hours. From New York Times bestselling author, Penelope Douglas, comes a new standalone!Three of them, one of her, and a remote cabin in the Missing years Whilst under Mary Lou's care, Credence was physically and mentally abused by her in an attempt to suppress his magical abilities. Cookie Notice She often used his own belt, leaving marks on his hands. My fucking life savings, no doubt, but Ill do it. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. I like Penelopes writing a lot but damn, this one was such a miss. Reading this book contributed to these challenges: Brandee is a mom of 3 and a soon-to-be empty nester. She fits in my arms like shes a part of my body, and I cant live with anything else but that for the rest of my life. As if she heard me, she blinks open her eyes and dives down, kissing me. They have no meaningful interactions. The smut part of the book was well written but I didn't really enjoy the actual 'story' it was supposed to tell, which I am still unsure what it should be about. She said so. WebJake Van der Berg, her father's stepbrother and her only living relative, assumes guardianship of Tiernan who is still two months shy of eighteen.