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Passion Marks
- Narrated by: Vance Goodwin
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A gifted young writer makes his literary debut in this haunting and powerful novel about a gay black man grappling with his sins from the past - and with the dream lover who turns out to be the lover from hell.
Victims of domestic abuse know that the violence they suffer at the hands of loved ones is not limited by gender, culture, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Now, first-time author Lee Hayes takes this hot-button issue to gripping new levels in a novel that transcends all barriers of sex, class, and race.
"From the outside it looked like the perfect world; exclusive neighborhood, fancy cars, and wealth. If only they knew..."
Everything that looks good isn't good for you. From the outside, Kevin Davis' world leaves nothing to be desired. It is a life of luxury, comfort, and money, but never judge a book by its cover. His pretend world hides the verbal, physical, and sexual abuse he endures at the hands of his perfect man. Passion Marks finds Kevin entangled in a dark web of love, violence, depravity, and torment at the hands of his lover, James Lancaster, the ambitious CEO of a rising Houston software firm. In order to free himself from the cycle of violence, Kevin must overcome his personal demons. In this psychological battle of wills, who will be the ultimate victor?
Building to an unforgettable climax, and peopled by a cast of richly drawn characters - including Kevin's best girlfriend, Danea, and the mercilessly driven James - this is a powerhouse story of tough love from a supremely talented new author.
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- Wide Eyes, Big Ears!
- 17-07-2024
Important but harrowing insight on domestic abuse!
When Kevin Davis’ twin brother died, it left him feeling lost, confused, and guilty—the perfect target for a predator like CEO James Lancaster, whose power and money lets him get away with a lot. It’s a few years later and their toxic relationship follows a sick cycle where James physically and mentally abuses Kevin in attempt to control every aspect of his life then apologises profusely, professes love, and the cycle repeats. Kevin has walked away a number of times but James is a master manipulator, knowing exactly which buttons to press to trigger Kevin’s guilt and shame. When Kevin walks away for the last time and develops a more healthy relationship with someone else, James starts a systematic campaign to ruin every aspect of Kevin’s life in a perverted attempt to get him back.
Stalking, domestic violence, and abuse are important topics and author Lee Hayes captures the distorted thinking of both abuser and abused perfectly. The book opens in the middle of a violent episode and doesn’t relent until the final page; it’s a harrowing ordeal that left me wrung out and sad. On the positive side, this psychological thriller / romance is extremely well-written and we also get an insight into some of the issues facing young black gay men today. There are also moments of hope and resilience which I clung to to help me get through the darker episodes. I can’t say I enjoyed this, but I appreciated the journey a lot. 🎧 African-American narrator Vance Goodwin goes a superb audio performance—utterly impressive (currently free on the Audible Plus catalogue)!
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