Decisions borne of desperation aren’t always the most rational ones. That’s a sentiment I think all four main characters in this book might agree with. 

White Rose Painted Red was a delightful surprise because the blurb gives very little away in terms of why Aurora Bellerose is wanting a fresh start and just who Atticus, Elijah, and Seven are and what they do. I loved how the Lawson sisters decided to be mysterious and a little coy with their readers, because when realized exactly what these men do? I was absolutely thrilled. I was all of a sudden a thousand times more excited than I was before. 

If you like your men morally grey and driven, then you’re going to really enjoy Seven. If you like your men overprotective and obsessive, you’re going to love Atticus. If you like your men unpredictable and possessive, you’re going to love Elijah. Together they’re volatile, unpredictable, toxic, and wild. It seems to turn out that they’re Aurora’s type of wild, though, and right in a time of her life when she needs to be shocked back to life. 

Is this pitch black romance? No. I’d say it’s directly in the middle of dark romance territory genre with a fast burn and high heat. It’s violent and I’d definitely be mindful of the TW/CWs. There is an adorable and intelligent pupper and nothing happens to her. It’s a lot of fun and watching Aurora evolve as the book unfolds is a great time. 4⭐️

I was provided a copy of this title by the authors. All thoughts, opinions, views, and ideas expressed herein are mine and mine alone. Thank you.

File Under: Book Series/Contemporary Romance/Dark Romance/Spice Level 3/Why Choose Romance