Tour Stop: Consequences by Aleatha Romig ~ Review & Giveaway

Besieged by memories of a brutal abduction, Claire Nichols wakes in an unfamiliar bedroom, within a luxurious mansion. Her recollections have one common denominator, the man she just met, Anthony Rawlings.
Unbeknownst to Claire, for a very long time, she has been within Anthony’s sights. Many of the pivotal events in her life occurred, due to his sinister manipulation. Every action has a consequence, and his actions result in their chance meeting.

More than a psychological thriller, Consequences is a vivid story of one woman’s struggle to survive incomprehensible circumstances. Every aspect of her being suddenly depends upon the tall, wealthy, dark haired, dark eyed businessman. Anthony Rawlings is known to the world as prosperous, benevolent, and kind. Claire quickly learns that he can also be a menacing controlling captor.

With few options but concession, Claire attempts to earn her freedom, while enduring a hellish existence that truly appears perfect. Persevering tests and trials, she struggles to retain her pure Midwest values and beliefs. Encouraged by memories of a loving upbringing, she gains strength in the simplest of joys: solitude in nature and good in the face of evil.

His goal in sight, Anthony’s calculated agenda encounters an unforeseen detour. He becomes captivated by Claire’s beauty, resilience, and determination. The interaction of these two compelling characters instigates strong emotions: fear, anger, love, and lust. Claire and Anthony’s tumultuous journey flows into uncharted waters of intrigue and passion.

Utilizing vivid detail, this 167,000-word novel unfolds like a movie, before the eyes of its readers. From the opening criminal abduction, through twists and turns, to the unlikely romantic thrills, the suspense climaxes as Anthony’s motivation becomes evident.

Anthony and Claire must decide if they will stay true to one another, or allow preceding actions to result in justifiable Consequences.

*****6 MOTHER FUCKING GLORIOUS STARS *****

Consequences starts with waking up in your worst nightmare. By page two you don't know Claire but are beyond terrified for her and already HATE Tony.  Actually hate is putting it mildly, I wanted to skewer his nut sack BY PAGE 2!!!! How fucking crazy is it that?!! Just a few paragraphs in I  already had such strong feelings for Tony & Claire and I don't even know them yet!! From there shit just got crazy.....

Tony, he is one sick crazy....

He has issues.  But you'll learn this quick. He is not right in his head. He did things that....

His obsession with Claire goes back, way back. Poor girl stood no chance but she is smart and strong and knows that she must play along with Tony to survive. But the problem with playing along is that you soon start to believe it. And this is where things get even more fucked up. 

While reading I found myself begging Claire to do as she is told.. Please Claire, not another consequence! I beg you to behave and do as you are told and do not upset Tony.

I was so messed up while while reading Consequences. It's as if I went through PMS in less than 24 hours. I threw my reader three times. 

I would randomly starting screaming out cuss words. 

I cried on and off for 24 hours! I couldn't stop crying. My heart just kept breaking.

I would had to put my reader down and take a walk to calm down. Take a mother fucking walk!! I was  so fucking mad I had to step away from Consequences!! And MrAlley, poor guy if he said anything that was Tony like I was an instant bitch ready to attack. 

I wanted to hurt Tony!

I wanted to rescue beautiful strong Claire. Her ability to live. Her determination to keep fighting. I fell in love with Claire. I wanted to be her friend and save her. 

Then the absolute unthinkable happened. I started to fall in love with Tony. I let him in. You can stop it. It just happens. You can't deny him. 

 But no worries, Aleatha is the queen of mind fucks and just when you think it was safe to trust in the her writing........ 

At this point I don't know what to think. I don't know who to trust. Hell, I can't even trust myself because even I fell for Tony's web. And look where that left me.  

This book isn't about boy meeting girl, falling madly in love with crazy sex scenes . Not even close. Consequences is rough. it's brutal, It's scary and it's so wrong that it's perfect. I'm left confused, amazed, and needing more. 

Aleatha Romig doesn't do cliffhangers. Nope, not one damn bit. She pushes your ass over that cliff then looks over laughing at you for thinking everything will be hunky dory in the end. That women is an evil genius! 

And now we get the honor of a little Q&A with Aleatha 

1.            Are you getting many invoices for your readers’ therapy for completely messing with their mind? Ha ha ok that was only a joke! But what's the craziest thing one of your readers has said about Consequences?

lol! No invoices because I don’t give out my address! I’ve been threatened! I think I could get some great “group” rates! There is a wonderful “Consequences Series Group Therapy and Hugs” group on  Goodreads! Once you’ve completed both Consequences and Truth (because there are many spoilers) I suggest you go visit!  There are 3 Tony POV’s on there, too.

I’ve received so many messages and had so many reviews, I can’t possibly zero in on one crazy thing! But, I will say, I’ve started laughing out loud while reading some of my readers’ comments! I’m so thankful my readers share their thoughts with me. It seems as though I evoke a little emotion! 

2.            How would you classify Consequences? I mean its not exactly romance when people ask me how to best describe it I say it's kinds sorta like the TV show Revenge (which is my current addiction)

I think I’ve invented my own genre: Contemporary Dark Romance / Psychological Thriller.  Obviously, Consequences by its self isn’t a romance. However, since it is the relationship of Claire and Tony that propels the series, I’ve been told that makes the series a romance. Now, that said, I definitely believe it qualifies as DARK and PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER.

3.    Now I have read Consequences and Truth and am totally Team Tony! But are you Team Tony ?

I love Tony. I love Claire and all my characters. If I have to be Team someone, I’d say I’m team Claire. 

If I admitted to being Team Tony or Team Harry or Team Phil it could give something away... and I’m not doing that! 

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About the author

Aleatha Romig voted #1 "New Author to Read" on Goodreads, July 2012 through now! She is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writer's of America.
She has lived most of her life in Indiana, growing-up in Mishawaka, graduating from Indiana University, and currently living south of Indianapolis. Together with her husband of twenty six years, they've raised three children. She works days as a dental hygienist and enjoys spending her nights writing. She also likes to spend time with her family, friends and patients. Her pastimes include exercising, reading and writing.
Aleatha enjoys traveling, especially when there is a beach involved. In 2011 she had the opportunity to visit Sydney, Australia to visit her daughter studying at the University of Wollongong. Her dream is to travel to places in her novels and around the world. CONSEQUENCES, her first novel was released in August 2011 and has sold over 20,000 copies. TRUTH, the sequel was released October 2012 and has surpassed 10,000 copies in less than 3 months!
Aleatha originally published through self publisher Xlibris a subsidiarity of Author's Solution/ Penguin Publishing. In October of 2012 she re-published on her own, a true Indie Author. Later that month she published Truth through Romig Works. Aleatha is happy to be represented by Danielle Egan-Miller of Browne & Miller Literary Associates.