Favorite quotes Behind His Eyes Consequences

Well, I could not just write a review and forget about my favorite quotes could I? I just did not want to overwhelm you with an essay on Mr. Rawlings. Aleatha has great quotes in all her books. One thing I love about Mr. Rawlings is his eloquent speech. When I hear his voice in my head it is very distinct and debonair, like V from the movie V for Vendetta.

Here are a few of my favorite quotes!

• "As an esteemed businessman, he forgot one very important rule-he forgot to read the fine print. It wasn't an acquisition to own another person as he'd previously assumed. It was an agreement to acquire a a soul."- Aleatha Romig, Convicted  (Pretty badass!)
• Clair Nichols was something of a fantasy, his distraction, like an exhibit at the zoo.
• The fact that the vengeance gods looked down and blessed his plans reinforced his determination.
• Before embarking on any deal, Anthony Rawlings thoroughly assessed the situation, eliminated the risks, and accentuated the assets.
• Never in forty-five years had Anthony Rawlings considered himself someone's boyfriend. The concept was laughable. (I agree, he is way too manly for the work "boyfriend.")
• She needed to recognize his authority! (Insert Cartman from South Park video above)
• "Excuse me?" Anthony slowed his words. "Did I stutter?" (Oh, crap. She pissed him off!)
• ...he owned her-all of her, including her thoughts. (This also reminds me of Gatsby wanting to own/change things that is impossible for another to control.)
• ...his omnipresent power... (Tony has a tiny
  
  
  little God complex)
• "If I say you will do something, you will do it. There are no gray areas? Do you understand?" (Yes, Tony, no 50 shades over here.)
• Breaking her spirit had been his goal, and in true Anthony Rawlings fashion, he succeeded.
• "A single moment of misunderstanding can be so poisonous that it can make us forget the many loveable moments spent together." Melchor Lim (So true!)
• It wasn't like he demanded that much from her. (UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE CENTURY!!)
• "Claire loves you and you love her. Let that be enough. There are other Nichols who can pay." ..."Nothing else is necessary; her name is off the list." (WTF, does Catherine get a brownie point?)
• "Did you take this toxin knowingly?" (*&^%#$#@$^!!! insert any vulgarity here)

Behind His Eyes Consequences by Aleatha Romig

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***WARNING-This is a long review & GIVEAWAY at the end.*** 

5 stars!

Well I'll be damned! What a total mindf*ck! Yes, I'm sorry, that was necessary! It is becoming increasingly popular to read the same book from the male perspective. I have read most of these if I love the original book. It is good. I'm happy I do but they do not evoke the same emotions the second time around. The WOW factor is dimmed a bit. I don't mean that in a bad way of course. We already know what happens but we are getting a different perspective. I think that is what I expected when I started this book. BOY WAS I WRONG! (yes, shouty capitals were necessary)

I read this book slowly. I wanted to devour each word. Or maybe I did not want to relive some of the "glitches." We really get to know Tony. He is so frustrating at times! Normally when I write reviews I do it after I finish the book. I might make a few notes here and there. For this one I had a notebook by my side and scribbled my thoughts-4 pages worth! Normally I have nice handwriting. These notes look like chicken scratch! At one point I got so stressed I had to stop and organize my desk at work! 

Above: sloppy notes
Below: Clean desk 

Even though you know what is going to happen it does not change your reaction. A part of me did not want to keep reading- I didn't want to relive any other glitches! Even through the good times you are constantly on edge. Waiting...worrying... The rules really hit home. It doesn't matter if you didn't do anything wrong, if it looks wrong he will be mad-and there will be Consequences. What you never see coming is how deep Tony's vendetta runs! Or the depths of his inability to trust. LITERALLY, you will be SHOCKED! 

What you can expect from Behind His Eyes Consequences:

• not a retelling of Consequences
• renewed anger for Tony
• increased hatred for Catherine
• Saying, "OMG, Tony is effin crazy!" many times

Other thoughts:

I love The Great Gatsby. One thing that stuck out with me from that book was the concept of wanting too much. Gatsby wanted Daisy to deny that she ever loved Tom. He wanted to control her heart and her past. He wanted too much. Tony wanted too much. He never felt completely satisfied. He felt the need to test Claire to the breaking point-WELL beyond the breaking point. 

Another thing that stuck out with me was the idea of temptation. How much temptation can one person resist? Is it really fair to continuously tempt someone and be shocked with they finally give in to that temptation? 

***GIVEAWAY TIME***

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Excerpt- Behind His Eyes-Consequences

Behind His Eyes- Consequences

The Symphony - Late May 2010

(Consequences—Chapter 8)

“Thank you, Tony,” she replied. “This has been an amazing night. How can I ever thank you?”

He pulled her close, feeling the pressure of her breasts against his chest. Turning off the riding lights, he smiled a devilish grin. “I have a few ideas.”  

Claire’s glance darted toward the dark glass partition separating the back from the front of the car.

Tony laughed. “I promise we’re alone; Eric can’t see or hear us.” He leaned toward her. She instinctively reached for his neck and settled onto the long leather seat. As he hovered mere inches above, he watched her cheeks flush, and his erection came to life. Over the past few months, Claire had learned to respond to Tony’s commands—both verbal and none. There‘d been times when she’d hesitated. It was on those occasions that she earned the punishment she deserved. Turning his tone more serious, he raised a brow and demanded, “Now, show me that you’ve followed my rules. I want to see.” 

Claire’s immediate response fortified the pride of his accomplishment. She maintained their gaze as her small hand fumbled for the hem of her dress. “I can’t reach—”

Tony wouldn’t let her finish—he couldn’t. He needed to taste her. Entwining his fingers in her loose ringlets of hair, he tilted her lips upward and heard a small moan before his mouth seized hers. Unable to soften his approach, he took what was his. It wasn’t enough—he wanted more. When his tongue probed, her lips parted allowing him to enter her warmth. Tony savored her sweetness as her arms once again encircled his neck. With his other hand, he reached for the hem of her dress and the cabin filled with her whimpers of anticipation. 

He slowly lifted the beaded material and teasingly brushed her inner thigh. “Open your legs for me,” he commanded.

She obeyed and he continued to caress her soft skin. When her breathing labored and he neared his destination, Tony stopped. Releasing her hair, he sat up and gazed down at her blushed cheeks, smudged lipstick, and nearly exposed body. Grinning, he murmured, “You were amazing tonight.”

Softly, she replied, “Thank you.”

Leaning back, he reminded her. “But the night isn’t over.” His playful tone vanished. “Now, lift your dress and let me see if you have truly behaved.”

Slowly reaching for the length of material, Claire kept her eyes fixed on his. As the material rose, she replied, “I promise, Tony, I’ve followed your rules.”

He couldn’t help but think how beautiful she looked—offering herself to him. That, combined with the sound of her calling him by his personal name, was enough to release the painful tightness in his slacks. It seemed unreal that he could be on the verge of exploding, and she’d yet to touch him. Surprisingly, at that moment, that wasn’t what he wanted. He yearned for something else, and they both knew his desires came first.

Behind His Eyes-Consequences!!!!!!!!

Remember when we first met Tony Rawlings? I remember extreme emotions-from love to hate. Well, VERY SOON we will have the chance to see what was going on in the crazy, beautiful head of his! 

BEHIND HIS EYES – CONSEQUENCES is a reading companion, by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig, recommended to be read after completing all of the CONSEQUENCES SERIES: Consequences, Truth, and Convicted. It is not a standalone book and should not be read as such. If you haven't read the first 3 books yet, click here to buy the trilogy for $9.99. This companion was written to explore the thoughts and motivations of Anthony Rawlings, the man behind the consequences. It was not intended as a total rewrite of Consequences, but meant to enhance the reader’s understanding. BHE-Consequences contains significant scenes from the novel Consequences, as experienced from Anthony’s point of view. It also contains never before read, behind the scenes information, as well as, a glossary of the characters and a timeline devoted to the events within Consequences.

BEHIND HIS EYES CONSEQUENCES is a dark journey into the mind of the man who believes that he controls everything and controls nothing. Because there is more to learn about a man who:

Once upon a time, signed a napkin that he knew was a contract. As an esteemed businessman, he forgot one very important rule—he forgot to read the fine print. It wasn’t an acquisition to own another person as he’d previously assumed. It was an agreement to acquire a soul.

—Aleatha Romig CONVICTED

It was a long and painful acquisition—especially from Behind His Eyes! 

Stay tuned- tomorrow and excerpt from Behind His Eyes-Consequences!!!

SO EXCITED!!!

Well, I just want to share how excited I am that an author, Aleatha Romig, read and shared my review of her books! And confirmed that yes we are on a first name basis! :) Seriously, it feels really cool to have someone acknowledge your writing about them or their characters or just in general. I write for myself and hopefully my friends and family might read it sometime. Maybe someone else out there with similar interests will read it. BUT when I write and share my thoughts it is with the expectation that it is for me alone. I am beyond excited when my friends read my blog let alone a stranger that doesn't know me or an AUTHOR! 

CONVICTED BY ALEATHA ROMIG

WOAH BABY! I did not realize how long I waited for this book until I read -no DEVOURED this book. Somehow, I forgot all the INTENSE emotions brought on by reading about Tony and Claire. This will be a spoiler free review! or Rant- I'm not sure if my thoughts will gather quick enough to form coherent sentences! One of my best friends always says "There are plots everywhere." That statement could not be more true in this series! There were so many plots that I almost lost track! This series reminds me of a lifetime movie-on crack! or V! (True Blood peeps you know what I mean!) 

If you have read my thoughts on the first two books in this series, Consequences and Truth, then you know this is a dark read and takes you to psychological places you never thought you would go. You learn a little about yourself in the process as you start to doubt your feelings.It is almost as if your heart and mind are at war with each other. As with the other books, Aleatha uses very powerful quotes at the beginning of each chapter! (Yeah, we're on a first name basis lol!) Not really BUT she was the first author to see and share my blog! And I do have a signed copy of the first 2 books. (Sorry, I'm too greedy to give those away.) Also, one of the chapter quotes was from NEW MOON! Talk about earning big brownie points Aleatha! Honestly, if you are emotionally strong enough to venture into something unknown and a little scary you need to read this series! One thing I will share is the theme of love. The heart is so resilient even when it seems it can break no more-it does, then mends itself back together. Love can be a very powerful thing. It is clearly proven in this series. Aleatha does not disappoint and Tony would be proud!


P.S. Tony is SOOOO on the book boyfriend list. Dang it! He is on the book husband list LOL. Phil can come in on the book boyfriend list since his loyalty is so superb. 

Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott

For the last 2 weeks I have been carrying this book around in my purse. It is a quick read, only 170 pages. I read it in 2 hours. This book was recommended to me by a good friend. At least she gave me the disclaimer that it was not a happy read. Actually she said "Don't read if if you feel depressed." LOL! Living Dead Girl is a story about a girl who was kidnapped and has been living with her captor for 5 years. It is categorized as a young adult book but I think it should be an adult book. It is a dark read. The poor girl is starved, sexually abused, beaten...It is just bad.  It is a great book and in the end, well, she realizes that she isn't a monster and she is finally free. I would recommend this book if you are in the mood to read something different and are not looking for a light-hearted read. OH! I have to mention that this is an actual hard cover book not an ebook! YAY!

Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas

Hmmm.... This one was INTERESTING. Maryse recommended it a while back. It was before I had read Truth or Consequences and before I had ever read any books about kidnapping, Stockholm Syndrome or anything of the sort. This was a great read. The writing was great. I loved Emily's sarcastic thoughts even though she was in that situation. OK  I'm probably getting ahead of myself. This story is about Emily, she has studied psychology and is a motivational speaker for women. She gets kidnapped by a handsome man. He has no name. Nothing. He never speaks. Eventually she calls him Master. To me he will just remain nameless. This story takes you on a ride. I read it in one day. I was shocked at the ending. Literally shocked. Not because I did not expect them to be together. I was shocked because I wanted another reaction from him. In Consequences I end up liking Tony and wanting him to win because he made us love him. Even though he had his dominant characteristics he tried to change them and compromise with Claire. In this book Mr. No Name Master does not. He does not apologize for who and what he is-he is just it. If you want him you accept him knowing this is what it's going to be. There is no sweet love and romance and hope that he will change his crazy ways. You simply must accept that it is what it is. At one point in the book I just took a break and went and got my own Comfort Food-frozen yogurt. Then I came back and finished reading. I would be lying if I said I did not want them to end up together, I did, I wanted her to go back. I just wanted a different reaction from him. Do me a favor and read this book. He is not my book boyfriend material.first he has to have a name hehehhe.  If you are reading my copy check out my notes, they are pretty funny! P.S. Don't say I didn't warn you about the subject matter.

Ember by Jessica Sorensen

Ember by Jessica Sorensen was a good read but just a little too goth for me. It was a very dark book. I am writing about it after finishing it a couple of days ago. Normally I write about a book as soon as I'm done with it because I need to get all the emotions out of my system  I kind of wanted to keep the light on after reading this one. It is not really scary in the sense of scary movies. All the dark things about the book just stuck with me. There are some cool things about this book. Everyone has a cool name: Ember, Asher, Cameron, Raven... This story reminds me of Lauren Kate's Fallen series. Both book series are about fallen angels and the war between good and evil. Fallen is more like Twilight and Ember is more like Dracula. It was a good read if you are in the mood for something dark-not emotionally dark-literally dark like goth stuff. Personally, since I just finished reading Rapture, the last fallen series book, I am kind of needing a break from the whole fallen angels, war between good an evil, fate of everyone lies in one person kind of story.

Truth by Aleatha Romig

I just finished reading Truth by Aleatha Romig. Wow! What a psychological roller coaster! This book makes you question your sanity. After hating Tony, falling in love with him then hating him again in book 1- I kinda am liking him (OK loving him but think its crazy to admit it) and I'm hurting for him. Ugh! Now to find out the conclusion to their love story I have to wait to the end of the year! :(It's ironic how Tony is all about appearances and he was fooled by someone so close to him. I'm so mad at Catherine. I totally recommend this book. Beware: it's long, some parts are extra detailed, and you might fall in like/ love with a damaged man. I wouldn't go as far as to call him a book boyfriend ...yet. Depends on the next book...

Consequences by Aleatha Romig

Tonight I'm reading Consequences by Aleatha Romig. Not my usual type of book. Also a recommendation form www.maryse.net.  I'm only 40% done with it. I feel disturbed. This man, Tony, is an ASSHOLE! Poor Claire! I just feel horrible. He is so awful to hear and then he can be so nice. I am getting upset at myself for being happy during the "good" times because just in a few pages BAM horribleness. I would recommend this book to someone who wants to read something other than a love story, vampire romance, I don't know-it's just-AH. I cant describe it. I don't want to keep reading but at the same time I can't put the book down. I'll keep you posted. 

***UPDATE**** Just finished this book. I'm kinda pissed about it! What a major A#$^%&*(! Tony is just too much. You never really enjoy the "good" parts of the book because you know something bad is going to happen. One really good thing about the book is the many great quotes at the beginning of each chapter. Maybe I'll write more about this one later. I'm off to read Truth, which is part 2 to this series. It sucks when you finish a book and it makes you stressed LOL.