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RAW Family #3
Rebirth
It had been six years since my world was turned upside down.
He exposed me to the darker side of life and I could never go back to the person I was.
I had been through more things the average person couldn’t even relate to.
If I had the chance to go back and do things differently though?
Not a chance.
I'd pick him a thousand times. A million times. For eternity.
I guess not much has changed.
My name is Alexa Ballentine, and I am still in love with my stalker.
He exposed me to the darker side of life and I could never go back to the person I was.
I had been through more things the average person couldn’t even relate to.
If I had the chance to go back and do things differently though?
Not a chance.
I'd pick him a thousand times. A million times. For eternity.
I guess not much has changed.
My name is Alexa Ballentine, and I am still in love with my stalker.
482 pages, ebook
First published December 31, 2018
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About the author
Belle Aurora
49 books12.2k followersBelle Aurora is thirty-something year old and was born in the land down under.
At an early age she fell in love with reading. Boredom one summer had her scouring the bookshelves at home. She stumbled across Sandra Brown’s Breath of Scandal and fell in love with romance.
Having been brought up in a loud and boisterous family of Croatian descent, she developed a natural love for dramatics and laughter. Only some years ago had she discovered a new love.
Humorous romance novels.
So many authors had opened a brand new world where she could lose herself yet feel safe and at home in their stories. Belle has been known to become a screeching banshee while anxiously awaiting their newest titles.
Belle never thought she would write. It had never interested her until recently. Friend-Zoned began to form and in February this year Belle typed the words Chapter One. And she fell in love.
With words.
With writing.
With a creative imagination she never knew she harbored.
Belle Aurora is a USA Today best-selling author.
At an early age she fell in love with reading. Boredom one summer had her scouring the bookshelves at home. She stumbled across Sandra Brown’s Breath of Scandal and fell in love with romance.
Having been brought up in a loud and boisterous family of Croatian descent, she developed a natural love for dramatics and laughter. Only some years ago had she discovered a new love.
Humorous romance novels.
So many authors had opened a brand new world where she could lose herself yet feel safe and at home in their stories. Belle has been known to become a screeching banshee while anxiously awaiting their newest titles.
Belle never thought she would write. It had never interested her until recently. Friend-Zoned began to form and in February this year Belle typed the words Chapter One. And she fell in love.
With words.
With writing.
With a creative imagination she never knew she harbored.
Belle Aurora is a USA Today best-selling author.
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December 28, 2018
Full review to come later... 🤗🤗🤗
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review. ❤❤❤
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Finally, we have a date! January 2nd, 2019!!! ;)
OMG Belle just shared prologue and also the 1st chapter!!! 😍😍😍
https://www.goodreads.com/story/show/...
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review. ❤❤❤
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Finally, we have a date! January 2nd, 2019!!! ;)
OMG Belle just shared prologue and also the 1st chapter!!! 😍😍😍
https://www.goodreads.com/story/show/...
Want to read
November 30, 2016I just realised she posted the cover...eeeek
OH MY GOD, could this finally be about Twitch reuniting with his family.
Please say yes!!!!
Ok now let's calm down and pray that Belle Aurora is writing more about Twitch and Lexi...
OH MY GOD, could this finally be about Twitch reuniting with his family.
Please say yes!!!!
Ok now let's calm down and pray that Belle Aurora is writing more about Twitch and Lexi...
Currently reading
February 4, 20192019 and it's OUT
YAYYYY
GO READ IT GUYS.
I'M GOING AND RE-READING THE FIRST BOOK BECAUSE EVEN I CAN'T REMEMBER SOMETHING I'VE READ 5 YEARS AGO :P
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2018, still waiting :( 9 months in...
I wont be reading the second book till we don't get a date for the third book. I've spent too long waiting for the second book and now I'm just not in the mood to be waiting for the third one. Hence I'll wait.
A book #3
OMFGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!
PLEASE AUTHOR, Hurry :)
Need some more of this amazing series in my life!!
And some Twitch
YAYYYY
GO READ IT GUYS.
I'M GOING AND RE-READING THE FIRST BOOK BECAUSE EVEN I CAN'T REMEMBER SOMETHING I'VE READ 5 YEARS AGO :P
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2018, still waiting :( 9 months in...
I wont be reading the second book till we don't get a date for the third book. I've spent too long waiting for the second book and now I'm just not in the mood to be waiting for the third one. Hence I'll wait.
A book #3
OMFGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!
PLEASE AUTHOR, Hurry :)
Need some more of this amazing series in my life!!
And some Twitch
April 2, 2020
(𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐹-𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑 𝑎 𝑙𝑜𝑡. 𝐼𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑑𝑜 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑜𝑛)
HOLY FUCKING TWITCH!
After waiting 4 years, I’ve finished Raw: Rebirth and it was EVERY-FUCKING-THING!!
Belle, you outdid yourself with this fucker!
Seriously, Twitch with all his tattoos and badass attitude, being a dad, will blow your clit right off.
I don’t want to go into too much as I know some of you are waiting for this book to come out before starting Raw, which is crazy to me, as that fucking cliffhanger in the first book got me hard…and psychotic.
Being re-united with Twitch, Lexi and the whole Raw Family again after so long was a fucking adventure. A gruesome and somewhat bloody adventure to say the least and I loved EVERY FUCKING MINUTE.
Get off your arse and read RAW NOW and then Raw: Rebirth on the 2nd January.
I miss it already!
LONG LIVE THE KING!
HOLY FUCKING TWITCH!
After waiting 4 years, I’ve finished Raw: Rebirth and it was EVERY-FUCKING-THING!!
Belle, you outdid yourself with this fucker!
Seriously, Twitch with all his tattoos and badass attitude, being a dad, will blow your clit right off.
I don’t want to go into too much as I know some of you are waiting for this book to come out before starting Raw, which is crazy to me, as that fucking cliffhanger in the first book got me hard…and psychotic.
Being re-united with Twitch, Lexi and the whole Raw Family again after so long was a fucking adventure. A gruesome and somewhat bloody adventure to say the least and I loved EVERY FUCKING MINUTE.
Get off your arse and read RAW NOW and then Raw: Rebirth on the 2nd January.
I miss it already!
LONG LIVE THE KING!
January 1, 2019
Twitch was a man of good intentions, stitched together with barbed wire and fuelled by raw fury.
‘RAW: REBIRTH’ is the third book in Belle Aurora’s ‘Raw Family’ series. It can not be read as a standalone. Various POV’s
Seeing the sign up sheet making it’s rounds with this beauty I couldn’t help but sign my bloggers ass up for it, knowing how much I loved the previous books I needed this in my hands asap. As soon as it arrived I had that ‘Oh fuck’ moment race through my head when I tried to remember what had happened in the previous books, but once i picked this up surprisingly enough it all came back to me, and my love for Twitch was set in concrete, then I looked at the amount of pages, I think I fainted there for a moment or two because this was long, 1,600 on my iPad. But yet again once I started reading those pages just flew by.
This was a slow burn but boy did it burn, all the feels in the world came rushing at me out of nowhere, I fell in love with Twitch all over again, I swooned like no other, no words can convey how much I loved this book, it stole my heart, and like a greedy bitch when it comes to finding gems like this series I never wanted it to end. My heart was full..
Onto my review……
Their story started many many moons ago at the age of eight when she took care of a wee boy in the neighbours back yard who was hurt and hiding, she fixed him up with a band aid.
Their story isn’t pretty but it’s their story.
Before jumping onto this book you need to go back to the beginning, back to where it all started.
Six long gruelling years have gone by that it was assumed the ‘King Pin Twitch’ had died by a bullet leaving a distraught Lexi behind to raise their son A.J. alone.
But that’s not how this story goes.
Now he’s back from the dead and he’s been watching in the dead of night as his family tries to carry on with life without him. He’s ready to claim them and make them his. But Lexi isn’t going to make it so easy for him. She’s angrier than a hell cat and she does not make it easy for him to weasel his way back into her good graces.
I’m your mother fucking ‘King’ and you are my beautiful ‘Queen.’
But this is ‘Twitch’ we’re talking about and he’s a changed man, he’s up for the challenge, nothing or no one will stand in his way.
January 2, 2019
"Scars. We had them in spades. But those scars had shaped us into the people we were today."
Raw: Rebirth is the third book in the Raw Family Series. Twitch has returned and life has moved on without him. Although Lexi and AJ (his son) have managed to go on, the pain of losing him still remains. Lexi has surrounded herself with friends and done her best to create a beautiful home for her son! When Twitch reveals himself to his family, AJ is thrilled to have his father back but Lexi's world is rocked off of its axis. She feels betrayed and Twitch will have to fight to earn back her trust and her love. The stakes are high for Twitch to put his family back together. As passion and love reignite, adversaries from the past are preparing for battle and Twitch and Lexi must put it all on the line in order to protect their family.
"How could I live without this urgent kind of love? The answer came swiftly. I couldn't. I wouldn't."Told in multiple POV, Raw: Rebirth is a brilliant dark contemporary romance with action, suspense, intrigue, and fiery passion. The characters are thoroughly developed and there are multiple twists and turns in the plot to keep you on the edge of your seat as you read. It was a true delight to see the transformation that Twitch has made through the loss he has experienced. The healing that takes place is truly remarkable and the intricacies in the story arc increase the intensity as the plot moves forward. The central villain in the story plays a central role and although there was a lot going on, I found myself mesmerized by all of the action. In true Twitch fashion, the passion with Lexi is off the charts and with the growth he has experienced, I found "Twitch 2.0" to be just as addictive as our "the original bad boy" we all know and love!
"Failure was never an option."Overall, Raw: Rebirth is an absolute must read for readers who enjoy dark romance with action, intrigue, suspense, and passion. Twitch fans will be delighted to have more Twitch and Lexi and will find the wait was completely worth it! I look forward to reading more from this author and Twitch and Lexi will forever hold a special place in my heart and on my shelf!
ღ ☠ This is an F(BR) with Loyda, CC, and WAR! ☠ ღ
*ARC graciously provided in exchange for an honest review!
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December 13, 2018
“Hey Angel” – the two magic words RAW fans all over the world have been waiting for. And the wait was SO, SO WORTH IT!
RAW: Rebirth was EVERYTHING and so much more! Imagine all the amazing of RAW and add in ALL THE FEELS. This book was like coming home and you don’t ever want to leave.
The MOST anticipated and the BEST book I have read this year.
~ Kylie
RAW: Rebirth was EVERYTHING and so much more! Imagine all the amazing of RAW and add in ALL THE FEELS. This book was like coming home and you don’t ever want to leave.
The MOST anticipated and the BEST book I have read this year.
~ Kylie
May 8, 2019
“Please, Tony. Don’t do it. Don’t go back. They’re fine without you.”
So, where were we?
***spoilers***
Lexi is raising her son and is mourning Twitch, aka Tony.
But Twitch is not dead as we already know. He has stayed away for 6 years pretending to be dead.
Obviously it would have been better if he stayed dead and leave Lexi and his son alone. Not Twitch. He just comes back and starts doing what he does best, i.e. stalking
I was forty-one. “Old enough to know better.” Putting a finger to my nostril, I blew blood out of my nose and onto the porch. “Young enough to not give a fuck.”
Twitch will become his son’s secret and he will almost drive Lexi crazy as she thinks that her son has hallucinations.
Twitch will also follow Lexi around, watch her sleep and buy a house almost opposite Lexi's house. Until one night, when his name is finally cleared, he will suddenly appear in front of Lexi who of course thinks that Twitch pretended to be dead because he didn't want responsibilities.
Oh my God.
My heart began to race.
How could he?
My chest ached painfully and my throat tightened with anger, fury, and resentment.
How could he?
I absolutely loved the getting together again of Lexi and Twitch – maybe my favourite stalker of all time.
Why were we like this?
The answer soon revealed itself.
Because living without each other was not a life worth living.
Yes, we were crazy. And that was okay.
He would be my remedy. I would be his therapy.
Because we were crazy in love.
The book has lost many points for me for the same issues I had for the second book “Dirty”.
I did NOT CARE about Ling.
At all.
Every chapter I had to read with her point of view was torturous. If I could avoid reading it, I tried to avoid it. She was boring, predictable and I simply did not need to learn all these details about her miserable life, her magical vagina and her boring inner struggle with her kinks, her sexuality and her horrible years as a kid.
I. DID. NOT. CARE.
And these chapters are countless and they offer nothing to the main story.
What bothered me the most is that she has been building up as a villain for the last 2 books – trying too hard to be a villain by the way- and the ending was so much anticlimactic. She goes and kidnaps a kid who was never really very well protected in the first place. She could had done it from the beginning really.
Anyway this character was basically the problem of this book for me.
The other secondary favourite characters were excellent.
I loved the new characters that were introduced.
Twitch is definitely one of the best stalkers in the contemporary romance. Over the top without being a caricature. I will miss him.
Review Raw (RAW Family, #1):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review Dirty (RAW Family, #2):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
So, where were we?
***spoilers***
Lexi is raising her son and is mourning Twitch, aka Tony.
But Twitch is not dead as we already know. He has stayed away for 6 years pretending to be dead.
Obviously it would have been better if he stayed dead and leave Lexi and his son alone. Not Twitch. He just comes back and starts doing what he does best, i.e. stalking
I was forty-one. “Old enough to know better.” Putting a finger to my nostril, I blew blood out of my nose and onto the porch. “Young enough to not give a fuck.”
Twitch will become his son’s secret and he will almost drive Lexi crazy as she thinks that her son has hallucinations.
Twitch will also follow Lexi around, watch her sleep and buy a house almost opposite Lexi's house. Until one night, when his name is finally cleared, he will suddenly appear in front of Lexi who of course thinks that Twitch pretended to be dead because he didn't want responsibilities.
Oh my God.
My heart began to race.
How could he?
My chest ached painfully and my throat tightened with anger, fury, and resentment.
How could he?
I absolutely loved the getting together again of Lexi and Twitch – maybe my favourite stalker of all time.
Why were we like this?
The answer soon revealed itself.
Because living without each other was not a life worth living.
Yes, we were crazy. And that was okay.
He would be my remedy. I would be his therapy.
Because we were crazy in love.
The book has lost many points for me for the same issues I had for the second book “Dirty”.
I did NOT CARE about Ling.
At all.
Every chapter I had to read with her point of view was torturous. If I could avoid reading it, I tried to avoid it. She was boring, predictable and I simply did not need to learn all these details about her miserable life, her magical vagina and her boring inner struggle with her kinks, her sexuality and her horrible years as a kid.
I. DID. NOT. CARE.
And these chapters are countless and they offer nothing to the main story.
What bothered me the most is that she has been building up as a villain for the last 2 books – trying too hard to be a villain by the way- and the ending was so much anticlimactic. She goes and kidnaps a kid who was never really very well protected in the first place. She could had done it from the beginning really.
Anyway this character was basically the problem of this book for me.
The other secondary favourite characters were excellent.
I loved the new characters that were introduced.
Twitch is definitely one of the best stalkers in the contemporary romance. Over the top without being a caricature. I will miss him.
Review Raw (RAW Family, #1):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review Dirty (RAW Family, #2):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
January 14, 2019
When I got this book in my hands... When I realized that the story of Twitch and Lexi was finally going to see light again...
I won't even front. When this story landed on my kindle, I was scared. I wanted to read it so very badly, but I knew once I did, that that would be it. I think when I finally cracked this bad boy open, it ended up being my slowest read in a long time. That's not to say the story was slow. OH HELL NO!! It's because I was reading very slowly, trying to savor every hook, nook and cranny that these characters wanted to bless me with. I didn't want to let go so I made that goodbye drag on for the longest time.
I just couldn't help myself. It may have taken awhile to get here, but Belle Aurora gave me all I needed and more. This rebirth gave me what I expected, but then it took it up another notch. It was one hell of a send off and although I'm going to miss the freaking hell out of these characters, I'm content with our goodbyes.
I'm not going to lie to you and say everything was perfection. While this story constantly hit me in the feels, I did get aggravated QUITE A BIT by Lexi. She worked my last nerve, but I guess it was necessary to push the plot. I guess. However, she did inspire me to write a post about single mothers and fathers rights. As a social worker, you'd think she'd know all of that. I'm just sayin'.
Is it weird that despite all of the deplorable, disgusting, demeaning, and downright dirty things Ling has done that I came to have a bit of sympathy for her character? It was literally the teeniest bit but I learned so much about her that it was hard NOT to see where she was coming from. I obviously didn't agree with her thoughts, behaviors or actions, although they did make me laugh my big butt off, but I felt like I got her. I think the author did an amazing job of humanizing this woman 👏👏
So we've reached the end of this incredible journey full of loss and love and pain and beauty and the joys that life has to offer and I'm an emotional wreck. However, the author introduced quite a few characters that I'm hoping will make another appearance in the future. I definitely wouldn't be opposed to getting more Twitch. That man is EVERYTHING!!
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I won't even front. When this story landed on my kindle, I was scared. I wanted to read it so very badly, but I knew once I did, that that would be it. I think when I finally cracked this bad boy open, it ended up being my slowest read in a long time. That's not to say the story was slow. OH HELL NO!! It's because I was reading very slowly, trying to savor every hook, nook and cranny that these characters wanted to bless me with. I didn't want to let go so I made that goodbye drag on for the longest time.
I just couldn't help myself. It may have taken awhile to get here, but Belle Aurora gave me all I needed and more. This rebirth gave me what I expected, but then it took it up another notch. It was one hell of a send off and although I'm going to miss the freaking hell out of these characters, I'm content with our goodbyes.
You either rolled with the punches or got knocked the fuck out.
I'm not going to lie to you and say everything was perfection. While this story constantly hit me in the feels, I did get aggravated QUITE A BIT by Lexi. She worked my last nerve, but I guess it was necessary to push the plot. I guess. However, she did inspire me to write a post about single mothers and fathers rights. As a social worker, you'd think she'd know all of that. I'm just sayin'.
Is it weird that despite all of the deplorable, disgusting, demeaning, and downright dirty things Ling has done that I came to have a bit of sympathy for her character? It was literally the teeniest bit but I learned so much about her that it was hard NOT to see where she was coming from. I obviously didn't agree with her thoughts, behaviors or actions, although they did make me laugh my big butt off, but I felt like I got her. I think the author did an amazing job of humanizing this woman 👏👏
So we've reached the end of this incredible journey full of loss and love and pain and beauty and the joys that life has to offer and I'm an emotional wreck. However, the author introduced quite a few characters that I'm hoping will make another appearance in the future. I definitely wouldn't be opposed to getting more Twitch. That man is EVERYTHING!!
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August 21, 2020
I wish authors would stop saying being a mom stop women from having a healthy sex life when they’re not with the supposed hero. Being a dad doesn’t stop the hero from being with OWs. Are we going continue with the double standards shit? This shit is so stupid. And of course the hero it’s all happy that she had remained a nun when he was close to sticking it to someone else. Did it stop him from almost having sex with someone else even when he kept saying that heroine was “his angel” “the love of life” no it doesnt stop him if he gotten “hard” he would have sex with the OW. Of course the heroine is very happy he’s opening to her.
I remember reading book 1. So I was curious with many 5 stars reviews praising this double standard shit.
Let’s give this man a prize he realized at the last moment not before really trying to get off with the OW that he was a one- woman man.
I remember reading book 1. So I was curious with many 5 stars reviews praising this double standard shit.
Let’s give this man a prize he realized at the last moment not before really trying to get off with the OW that he was a one- woman man.
January 12, 2019
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Update:
It's here people!
I have waited years for this book and now that I've finished this book, I could honestly cry.
I was so nervous and excited to read this book.
I have loved Twitch for years now and every month, every year, I have waited patiently for an update from the author.
Was it worth the wait? HELL YEAH! 🙌
I can FINALLY breathe 😁
This book was long you guys.. and hey I don't mind a long ass book but to be honest... it could have been a tad edited? 🤷
Y'all need to read Twitch and Lexi's story.
It won't be everyone's cup of tea...it's graphic, raw, dark and dirty. But I PROMISE you, Once you read it, you will love them.
When Twitch says "Hey Angel"... Freaking goosebumps y'all 😍
Why else do you think so many of us have waited so patiently for years for this book? READ IT!
Update:
It's here people!
I have waited years for this book and now that I've finished this book, I could honestly cry.
I was so nervous and excited to read this book.
I have loved Twitch for years now and every month, every year, I have waited patiently for an update from the author.
Was it worth the wait? HELL YEAH! 🙌
I can FINALLY breathe 😁
This book was long you guys.. and hey I don't mind a long ass book but to be honest... it could have been a tad edited? 🤷
Y'all need to read Twitch and Lexi's story.
It won't be everyone's cup of tea...it's graphic, raw, dark and dirty. But I PROMISE you, Once you read it, you will love them.
When Twitch says "Hey Angel"... Freaking goosebumps y'all 😍
Why else do you think so many of us have waited so patiently for years for this book? READ IT!
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January 3, 2019*UNPOPULAR OPINION ALERT**
I am not going to rate this one because I skimmed a lot. I wasn't planning on reading it because #reasons, but you know what they say...curiosity killed the cat. In this case, it was more along the lines of putting the cat to sleep. It was WAY too long and WAY too drawn out. We got 12000 pointless chapters from Ling's POV, especially in light of the fact they dispensed of her all "easy the fucking peasy" like??!! Like...WTF was THAT?? Twitch was like some weird neutered dog, and it seemed like all his chapters were just to show him being a Dad. The sex was boring...the only good things about the book was it got me interested in a bunch of characters I am sure we won't get books about for 10,000 years from now, and I liked Lexi.
I really should have gone with my gut on this one. Live and learn I guess...
I am not going to rate this one because I skimmed a lot. I wasn't planning on reading it because #reasons, but you know what they say...curiosity killed the cat. In this case, it was more along the lines of putting the cat to sleep. It was WAY too long and WAY too drawn out. We got 12000 pointless chapters from Ling's POV, especially in light of the fact they dispensed of her all "easy the fucking peasy" like??!! Like...WTF was THAT?? Twitch was like some weird neutered dog, and it seemed like all his chapters were just to show him being a Dad. The sex was boring...the only good things about the book was it got me interested in a bunch of characters I am sure we won't get books about for 10,000 years from now, and I liked Lexi.
I really should have gone with my gut on this one. Live and learn I guess...
June 14, 2022
Twitch is back!
Finally!
You need to read Raw and Dirty before reading this last book in the series!
Do NOT read this review if you haven't yet read them!
Six years have gone by since Twitch 'died' and left Lexi and A.J. behind.
He's been watching them all this time, but it was/is just too dangerous to reveal himself. There are still some very bad people looking for him, and the law might also have something to say about his missing years and his business dealings before he died.
But now he's back - not yet all officially, but he's back.
And we can't wait to see how Lexi will react - will she be mega-mad? Or just über-happy?
And we can't wait for all those amazing daddy-son moments!
But of course there will also be some very exciting and dangerous moments until we can finally ride off into our happily ever after sunset with our three darlings!
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EEEP!! Finally!
RAW 3 IS HERE!!!
I already started crying in the first chapter/prologue. And I think I cried all through it until ... did we finally get a happy end??? I'm not telling you that of course!
This book was HUGE. I wanted to finish it in one day, because I just had to know how their story would end, but I also wanted to slow down to enjoy it for as long as possible! And it took a while to read, because it's just so long! I LOVED THAT!
The story was adorable, heartbreaking, sweet, dangerous, exciting, scary, frustrating, funny, sexy ... so full of emotions and heart and hope and ugh. Perfect finale for this amazing series.
One tiny thing I still don't like and don't really understand ... what was Ling's purpose in this series?? This could've been a great series without that woman. I know she's been through hell and mayyyyybe she deserves her own series - I can totally see her being a bit 'nicer' and getting a happy end with the Turk - but nobody needed her in this series - she could've been cut out of it and these books would've been so much better! BUT - she's in here and it wasn't all that bad ... some of her moments were really adorable even! LOL! I might've also shed a little tear for her ... plus also ... we might need a bad guy for those dangerous and exciting moments I mentioned before. ☺
I loved reading this book!
I cried a lot - Twitch coming back to his family and fighting for his happily ever after is giving the reader ALLLLL THE FEELS!
The only things other than Ling I didn't love in this story? The writing or rather the talking of the guys? Does it just now in this 3rd book sound like Belle is a huge Black Dagger Brotherhood fan? Or has it been like that in all three books? I can't remember. But the way Twitch talks? Straight out of a J.R. Ward book sometimes! ☺ Also - the leaving-out-the-first-word-in-a-sentence thing he does when talking? I hate that!!!!
And then toward the end?
And Lexi got on my nerves a bit! She knows why he left and what he went through! Why is she so mean to him the whole first part of the book? Ugh! Women! ☺
Ha! Another thing I just remembered. I hate it when I read a book and there are people in it from previous books! This time it was Nox and Thiago - but his book is still coming. But why put all the people in a book when they're not part of the same series? At least call it a spin-off then. I really hate it when I have to go back to read a book that should've been read before the one I'm reading at the time. Authors need to make a note about shit like that somewhere! I'm too OCD about reading orders to overlook things like that.
Ugh, now I wrote a whole huge paragraph about what I didn't like - sounds like I hated the book!
But I didn't!!!!! I loved it - the story was really amazing! So emotional and fun and sweet and ugh. READ IT!!!!
RAW: REBIRTH was the perfect finale in this amazing series! Adorable, heartbreaking, sweet, sexy, exciting, beautiful. I loved it! Run to your nearest amazon for your own Twitch - he'll be sold out in no time!
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September 11, 2019
Title: ➳Rebirth
Series: ➳RAW Family 3#
Author: ➳Belle Aurora
Published January 1st 2019
💘 💘 💘 💘 💘
This is not a stand alone read
This series start 6 longer years ago with Raw. the story was just amazing & author pretty settle everything, but I’m not totally convinced we needed to wait 2 years in between each book release…. But hey that’s just me
I also must say that I actually finish book few months ago. but I never took the time to write my review until now….. & I’m only going to give the basic …. If didn’t mention before I’m still pissed about the long release date
So this is the last & final book in this series, & yes it is Twitch & Lexi … Thank God
Their journey was very rough, & it made them vulnerable & emotionally! We all know that their relationship was imperfect! but the question is – was it worth taking? Each reader will give their own opinion on that subject! My personal opinion is : Hell yeah, but I will send message to the author thought… Please please don’t torture your readers agin by making us wait so long on your next series
-----------------Enjoy ----------------------------
I truly loved this ⬇
"I'd found my religion. Lexi was my bible, and with her mercy, I would be reborn."
📚 Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion+ Also I wouldn’t never discourage anyone from reading this book.
----------- Happy Reading -----------
Paulette Review
Series: ➳RAW Family 3#
Author: ➳Belle Aurora
Published January 1st 2019
💘 💘 💘 💘 💘
This is not a stand alone read
This series start 6 longer years ago with Raw. the story was just amazing & author pretty settle everything, but I’m not totally convinced we needed to wait 2 years in between each book release…. But hey that’s just me
I also must say that I actually finish book few months ago. but I never took the time to write my review until now….. & I’m only going to give the basic …. If didn’t mention before I’m still pissed about the long release date
So this is the last & final book in this series, & yes it is Twitch & Lexi … Thank God
Their journey was very rough, & it made them vulnerable & emotionally! We all know that their relationship was imperfect! but the question is – was it worth taking? Each reader will give their own opinion on that subject! My personal opinion is : Hell yeah, but I will send message to the author thought… Please please don’t torture your readers agin by making us wait so long on your next series
-----------------Enjoy ----------------------------
I truly loved this ⬇
"I'd found my religion. Lexi was my bible, and with her mercy, I would be reborn."
📚 Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion+ Also I wouldn’t never discourage anyone from reading this book.
----------- Happy Reading -----------
Paulette Review
January 2, 2019
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I'm not going to lie, I was really nervous going into this book. It's been almost 4 years since I first read Twitch and Lexi's story and I know that my tastes in books has changed since then so I wasn't sure if I was still going to enjoy Twitch's brand of possessive Alpha. But I didn't have anything to be worried about because I still adored this couple.
Twitch was still a giant pain in the butt with his overprotectiveness and growly Alpha ways but I feel like his character also had a lot of growth in this book. We got to see how sweet he was with A.J and he actually tried to be calmer with Lexi instead of demand everything from her. It was honestly super swoon worthy, especially since in all of that we still got to see some of his grittiness.
And Lexi! My lord, she changed a lot but it was so necessary and I loved it. It wasn't as if her character did a complete turn around and was a different person, I still saw some of the old Lexi in her, but motherhood definitely gave her some fierce protective instincts and it was noticeable. She had a lot more fight in her, which matched Twitch's personality perfectly.
Overall, I would definitely say this book was well worth the wait. Though I do hope we won't have too much of a wait to see more of some of the secondary characters introduced in this book. There were a lot of new players in this world that made an appearance and they have me very intrigued to learn more about them.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon US * Amazon UK
"I'd found my religion. Lexi was my bible. And with her mercy, I would be reborn.
I'm not going to lie, I was really nervous going into this book. It's been almost 4 years since I first read Twitch and Lexi's story and I know that my tastes in books has changed since then so I wasn't sure if I was still going to enjoy Twitch's brand of possessive Alpha. But I didn't have anything to be worried about because I still adored this couple.
Twitch was still a giant pain in the butt with his overprotectiveness and growly Alpha ways but I feel like his character also had a lot of growth in this book. We got to see how sweet he was with A.J and he actually tried to be calmer with Lexi instead of demand everything from her. It was honestly super swoon worthy, especially since in all of that we still got to see some of his grittiness.
And Lexi! My lord, she changed a lot but it was so necessary and I loved it. It wasn't as if her character did a complete turn around and was a different person, I still saw some of the old Lexi in her, but motherhood definitely gave her some fierce protective instincts and it was noticeable. She had a lot more fight in her, which matched Twitch's personality perfectly.
Overall, I would definitely say this book was well worth the wait. Though I do hope we won't have too much of a wait to see more of some of the secondary characters introduced in this book. There were a lot of new players in this world that made an appearance and they have me very intrigued to learn more about them.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
January 2, 2019
Genre: Dark Romance
Type: Book 3 of Raw Family series
POV: First Person - Multiple
Rating:
For six years Alexa (Lexi) Ballantine grieved over the father of her child. Raising her son alone wasn’t easy but she had a strong support system to help her go through life. But Antonio (Twitch) Falco refused to lay low anymore. And when he’s back, so did the problems that came with him.
Twitch was among the first BBF that made it to my Vault, so he is special to me. It’s been years since I first read book 1 so it was good to be reacquainted. He was a changed man. It was heartwarming to see him interacted with his son but I was hoping he didn’t lose too much of his hard edges.
Lexi was a woman scorned and understandably so. She was strong having to go through what she did. However, there were times she was being over sensitive and irrational.
I like the story overall and I absolutely loved the side characters. However, I felt there were too much of external circumstances unnecessarily added to the story making the book very long. The additional storyline took away the focus from the main characters. I could see those stories potentially developed into their own books but it’s a little too much for this book.
Raw: Rebirth is a story of forgiveness and moving on. It would appeal to fans of sexy dark romance.
Note:
I loved the villain. I felt the character overshadowed the main characters and I definitely want to know more about the character.
Books in the series:
🔪 ❌ 🔪 . . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC, Loyda & Liz . . . 🔪 ❌ 🔪
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Type: Book 3 of Raw Family series
POV: First Person - Multiple
Rating:
For six years Alexa (Lexi) Ballantine grieved over the father of her child. Raising her son alone wasn’t easy but she had a strong support system to help her go through life. But Antonio (Twitch) Falco refused to lay low anymore. And when he’s back, so did the problems that came with him.
He was the only man who could break me, shatter my heart, and I would pick up every single broken shard and place them back into his hands.
Twitch was among the first BBF that made it to my Vault, so he is special to me. It’s been years since I first read book 1 so it was good to be reacquainted. He was a changed man. It was heartwarming to see him interacted with his son but I was hoping he didn’t lose too much of his hard edges.
“You left me with a broken heart, a child, and a fucking tombstone.”
Lexi was a woman scorned and understandably so. She was strong having to go through what she did. However, there were times she was being over sensitive and irrational.
I like the story overall and I absolutely loved the side characters. However, I felt there were too much of external circumstances unnecessarily added to the story making the book very long. The additional storyline took away the focus from the main characters. I could see those stories potentially developed into their own books but it’s a little too much for this book.
“She’s never gonna forgive you.”
Maybe not. But I planned to make her love me again or die trying.
Raw: Rebirth is a story of forgiveness and moving on. It would appeal to fans of sexy dark romance.
Note:
I loved the villain. I felt the character overshadowed the main characters and I definitely want to know more about the character.
Books in the series:
🔪 ❌ 🔪 . . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC, Loyda & Liz . . . 🔪 ❌ 🔪
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January 2, 2019
In the timeline, six years have passed since Antonio “Twitch” Falco disappeared and was deemed dead. Since then, Alexa “Lexi” Ballantine has moved forward to raise her young son as a single parent. Mourning for Twitch never became easy, but Lexi has no idea of how it all is going to change. Twitch has led his life in a certain way based on experience and circumstance, but he now has a different focus and will do whatever it takes to protect what is his.
“You’ve been following me?” He let out a choked laugh and shook his head as if I were hilarious. “Baby, was all he said, as if asking, “Do you even know me?”
Told in multiple POV, the storyline unfolds with various plot points intersecting into the lives of Twitch and Lexi. In an attempt to keep his family safe, Twitch is challenged by those who want him back into the fold. Not willing to make certain sacrifices, he needs to ultimately shut it all down.
“No one was taking your crown. Not on my watch. I forged you a throne, angel, and I made it from the bloody, mutilated corpses of every fucker who got in my way, leave you sitting pretty in a pool of blood, wearing a crown of thorns.”
It’s been some time since Twitch emerged on the scene in Raw and to be reunited with him was entertaining and still quite hot. Allowing for character development, Twitch is older and wiser which supports his growth as a father and as a significant other. As for Lexi, her character needs to process a betrayal and accept the truth leading to palpably hot scenes.
“Taking hold of himself, he ran his cock up and down my wet slit and hissed in a breath. “Who owns this hot little cunt?”
In addition to Twitch and Lexi, there are intriguing secondary characters that captured my attention, namely Ling and Az. Others added to the overall plot crescendo but at times, so many characters became a bit distracting from the main landscape. However, there is nonstop scheming which leads to action and impactful events.
Raw: Rebirth is about closure, maturity and ultimately family. This book will appeal to those who are lovers of Twitch and enjoy action in a dark underworld.
RAW Family series: (best to read in order)
*An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.*
*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey, Lonestar Liz and Loyda!*
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March 23, 2019
Uhm, where was Lexi 2.0?
I can't believe I'm finally marking this book as read!
This might be an unpopular review. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. It was ok.
I tried to be fair and told myself not to judge it based on how long I waited for this book to come out. Unfortunately, I'm really sad to say that Raw: Rebirth didn't really work for me. I forgot why I liked Twitch or his relationship with Lexi. I liked Twitch 2.0 but at the end of the book I found myself wondering why the heck was I desperately waiting for Rebirth to come out.
From the beginning, I assumed that we would get a HEA (since the author can't kill one of the heroes again). So I wasn't nervous.
At that point, I guessed what was going to happen but I'm a sucker for romance books with single parents. So I started reading it for AJ. I loved him and wanted more pages with him. But I have to say I had a hard time understanding Lexi as a single mom. We never saw Lexi and AJ without the ghost of Twitch around. Lexi was not over Twitch and didn't seemed to be worried about that (which worried me). There is a reason why you make sure that your own oxygen mask is on first before helping your children.
Twitch near the beginning says:
I get that this is supposed to be one of those forever kind of love stories but I'd have preferred a Lexi who didn't need Twitch. A Lexi 2.0. This is Aurora Belle's book, not my book but I couldn't stop wishing for a stronger Lexi who rebuilt a good life for her family on her own. Now that would've been a more interesting book. Instead, we have a passive Lexi who believes there is no point in dating , who doesn't need to work a paying full-time job and who is okay with receiving untraceable checks. Children learn by seeing examples. Maybe Lexi is all that - but the first time we see a struggle, Lexi falls apart and AJ needs to act as if his mom is a glass vase. Just for a second, imagine Lexi's life if Twitch never came back. What was she going to do?
The other reason for my 2* review was how poorly the villain was written. The thing about antagonists is that they are never the villains of their own stories. Villains are people too. They are never pure evil on purpose (except for some horror/monster stories etc). They actually believe in their own cause.
This last section is just gonna be me, a Turkish reader, complaining about the Turkish stuff in the book. It's probably not gonna affect your experience, but as a reader I expect my author to research about the stuff s/he is going to write about. So skip it if you don't care for it.
First things first: WHOSE TURKISH BOYFRIEND/LOVER/HUSBAND MAKES THEM GÖZLEME IN THE MORNING? What kind of sorcery is this? Please come out and restore my hope for the future, cause this is just unbelievable. Why did he need to make gözleme while he could probably make a mean menemen?
Secondly, four different endearments in the same chapter? It just felt like the author was trying to show off how many Turkish endearments she learned. Also "karım" is not an endearment. It means "my wife" but in a bit more property kind of a way.
When Twitch was breaking into Aslan's house, I didn't understand why Asya, "[Aslan's] Turkish Princess", couldn't speak in Turkish instead of that Game of Thrones line. That whole chapter felt off to me and I don't mean the Turkish.
I'm sorry I know this is an English book but Sadik just sounded like Sidik. -_-
Overall I didn't particularly like Raw: Rebirth, I had high expectations because all I remembered was how much I liked Raw and my heartbreak at the end of it. Right now, I'm just really happy to be done with it. I'm curious about Fern and Luka but I don't think I'll read the next book (cause who knows when that's gonna come out).
I can't believe I'm finally marking this book as read!
This might be an unpopular review. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. It was ok.
I tried to be fair and told myself not to judge it based on how long I waited for this book to come out. Unfortunately, I'm really sad to say that Raw: Rebirth didn't really work for me. I forgot why I liked Twitch or his relationship with Lexi. I liked Twitch 2.0 but at the end of the book I found myself wondering why the heck was I desperately waiting for Rebirth to come out.
From the beginning, I assumed that we would get a HEA (since the author can't kill one of the heroes again). So I wasn't nervous.
At that point, I guessed what was going to happen but I'm a sucker for romance books with single parents. So I started reading it for AJ. I loved him and wanted more pages with him. But I have to say I had a hard time understanding Lexi as a single mom. We never saw Lexi and AJ without the ghost of Twitch around. Lexi was not over Twitch and didn't seemed to be worried about that (which worried me). There is a reason why you make sure that your own oxygen mask is on first before helping your children.
Twitch near the beginning says:
"Did she need me? . . Of course she did. Loving me was all she needed."
I get that this is supposed to be one of those forever kind of love stories but I'd have preferred a Lexi who didn't need Twitch. A Lexi 2.0. This is Aurora Belle's book, not my book but I couldn't stop wishing for a stronger Lexi who rebuilt a good life for her family on her own. Now that would've been a more interesting book. Instead, we have a passive Lexi who believes there is no point in dating , who doesn't need to work a paying full-time job and who is okay with receiving untraceable checks. Children learn by seeing examples. Maybe Lexi is all that - but the first time we see a struggle, Lexi falls apart and AJ needs to act as if his mom is a glass vase. Just for a second, imagine Lexi's life if Twitch never came back. What was she going to do?
The other reason for my 2* review was how poorly the villain was written. The thing about antagonists is that they are never the villains of their own stories. Villains are people too. They are never pure evil on purpose (except for some horror/monster stories etc). They actually believe in their own cause.
This last section is just gonna be me, a Turkish reader, complaining about the Turkish stuff in the book. It's probably not gonna affect your experience, but as a reader I expect my author to research about the stuff s/he is going to write about. So skip it if you don't care for it.
First things first: WHOSE TURKISH BOYFRIEND/LOVER/HUSBAND MAKES THEM GÖZLEME IN THE MORNING? What kind of sorcery is this? Please come out and restore my hope for the future, cause this is just unbelievable. Why did he need to make gözleme while he could probably make a mean menemen?
Secondly, four different endearments in the same chapter? It just felt like the author was trying to show off how many Turkish endearments she learned. Also "karım" is not an endearment. It means "my wife" but in a bit more property kind of a way.
When Twitch was breaking into Aslan's house, I didn't understand why Asya, "[Aslan's] Turkish Princess", couldn't speak in Turkish instead of that Game of Thrones line. That whole chapter felt off to me and I don't mean the Turkish.
I'm sorry I know this is an English book but Sadik just sounded like Sidik. -_-
Overall I didn't particularly like Raw: Rebirth, I had high expectations because all I remembered was how much I liked Raw and my heartbreak at the end of it. Right now, I'm just really happy to be done with it. I'm curious about Fern and Luka but I don't think I'll read the next book (cause who knows when that's gonna come out).
December 29, 2018
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
"I'd found my religion. Lexi was my bible, and with her mercy, I would be reborn."
So, I guess this is it. I have been obsessed with the characters from this series for about five years now. RAW was my introduction to the Dark Romance genre, and Twitch was the first anti-hero/villain I fell in love with. Twitch and Lexi will always have a very special place in my heart, and I am going to miss them. This book has been one of my most anticipated reads the moment Belle Aurora announced about it, and it has been on my TBR list for almost four years. Did it meet my crazy high expectations? Yes, it did. I didn't expect anything less from one of my all time favorite authors.
"Twitch was the medicine I didn't know I needed, and I wanted to shoot him up, right into my veins, and stay high on him for a lifetime."
I will not go into the storyline/plot, because I want you to fully experience this book and characters. I loved the multiple POVs, and it really brought the story to life. It gave a perspective from so many different characters, and it also showed what motivated them to make certain decisions. Lexi, is one of my favorite heroines, she is just so strong and loyal, and I am proud of the huge growth she went through from the first moment we met her. I can say the same about Twitch, on one hand he is still the same crazy controlling asshole, but on the other hand he has evolved into a new and better person. I also want to mention that Belle Aurora writes the best villains. She makes me love, hate, and feel sorry for them at the same time.
"Yes, we were crazy. And that was okay. He would be my remedy. I would be his therapy. Because we were crazy in love."
RAW: Rebirth was everything and more I wanted from this story. I am so happy that the author wrote this series/book and introduced me to this genre and amazing characters. They are not without flaws, and that makes them perfect in my eyes. They make mistakes, and boy are they big ones, but they also know how to make it right. The side characters were phenomenal, and there are a couple who need their own books. I am sad to say goodbye to the RAW Family series and to all the characters, but I am glad I got the ending I wanted. Now I'll just wait for Belle to release her next book.
"I'd found my religion. Lexi was my bible, and with her mercy, I would be reborn."
So, I guess this is it. I have been obsessed with the characters from this series for about five years now. RAW was my introduction to the Dark Romance genre, and Twitch was the first anti-hero/villain I fell in love with. Twitch and Lexi will always have a very special place in my heart, and I am going to miss them. This book has been one of my most anticipated reads the moment Belle Aurora announced about it, and it has been on my TBR list for almost four years. Did it meet my crazy high expectations? Yes, it did. I didn't expect anything less from one of my all time favorite authors.
"Twitch was the medicine I didn't know I needed, and I wanted to shoot him up, right into my veins, and stay high on him for a lifetime."
I will not go into the storyline/plot, because I want you to fully experience this book and characters. I loved the multiple POVs, and it really brought the story to life. It gave a perspective from so many different characters, and it also showed what motivated them to make certain decisions. Lexi, is one of my favorite heroines, she is just so strong and loyal, and I am proud of the huge growth she went through from the first moment we met her. I can say the same about Twitch, on one hand he is still the same crazy controlling asshole, but on the other hand he has evolved into a new and better person. I also want to mention that Belle Aurora writes the best villains. She makes me love, hate, and feel sorry for them at the same time.
"Yes, we were crazy. And that was okay. He would be my remedy. I would be his therapy. Because we were crazy in love."
RAW: Rebirth was everything and more I wanted from this story. I am so happy that the author wrote this series/book and introduced me to this genre and amazing characters. They are not without flaws, and that makes them perfect in my eyes. They make mistakes, and boy are they big ones, but they also know how to make it right. The side characters were phenomenal, and there are a couple who need their own books. I am sad to say goodbye to the RAW Family series and to all the characters, but I am glad I got the ending I wanted. Now I'll just wait for Belle to release her next book.
July 1, 2019
I will pretend that this book never existed.
December 31, 2018
4.5★★★★Stars
Genre: Dark Romantic Suspense
Type: Book 3 of Raw Family Series
POV: First Person – Multiple
❝ No matter which map I take, they all lead back to you.❞
Alexa Ballentine had to deal with the loss of the love of her life. She was left with the aftermath of his death and became a single mother. Her son AJ was five years old now and her reason for living. Life without Twitch was hard but Twitch made sure she had the help she needed to get by.
❝ I had my one in a million. I'd never find anyone like him again. And to be honest, I didn't want to.❞
Twitch didn't have it easy. He knew he never deserved Alexa but that didn't stopped him from trying to be free and get back to her and specially to their son AJ. Twitch will risk everything to claim what was his. The love for Lexi and his son AJ gave me all the feels I look for in a book.
❝ I was a sinner, and she was my only prayer. A deity. The only goddess I worshiped.❞
There were so many characters in this book and it is truly a story you really need to be focus or you'll get lost. I highly recommend reading the first two books in order to understand and enjoy this story to the fullest as for many characters were mentioned on the previous books. However; I only read book one and even though I skipped book two I still managed to completely enjoyed this one.
One thing I know for sure is, RAW:REBIRTH was so good. I absolutely loved all the characters in this story. Some of my favorites were definitely AJ, Molly, Julius, Happy, and I can't believe I am saying this but I loved these two characters too Ling and Aslan. The way Lexi and Twitch matured and acted with their son was so amazing; it shows that parenting is not an easy thing so the story felt more real and raw to me. The author does a great job giving the readers a little of each character's mind. I truly enjoyed this ride full of action, suspense, surprises and a roller coaster ride of emotions. Once you reach fifty percent you will be on the edge of your seat. Readers who enjoy dark romantic suspense will find this book appealing.
...This was a F(BR) with CC, War & Liz...
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January 3, 2019
ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Review also posted at Confessions of a Pinay Bookaholic
RAW: Rebirth is LIVE! Get your copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MHFZVCC/...
Raw: Rebirth is one of my most anticipated series finale and it's been a LONG wait. Even longer for others who've read this book in year 2014 and the previous book, Dirty made us crave more for this (should I say DYING to get our hands on this book). Before I proceed with my full review, I tried my best to make it vague and I apologize in advance if I ever did unconsciously. I wrote what pops in my head and rave. I've warned you.
Things I tried not to do while reading Raw: Rebirth but FAILED:
1. Scream
2. Emotional
3. Swoon
4. Mad
5. Stress out (both good and bad)
My hands shook from excitement as soon as I synchronize my eReader and saw this title and put down ALL my current reads. My oh my, this book drove me into a roller coaster of emotions and I was holding on to dear life. To think it's tamer compared to the two previous books but Ms. Aurora maintained the intensity. It's balanced and I love it. It's also told in multiple point of views introducing us to new characters which added subplots. No worries because they're still interconnected to each other and it doesn't overshadowing the main plot.
The female characters dominated this book. Protagonist, antagonist, and side characters -- the women shine in this. We have Lexi Ballantine. She has an exceptional character development since Raw. She's braver, stronger and more resilient. I love how protective and loving she to all her love ones. She's a fierce lioness. Molly Te Wiata. Her childhood may be awful but it taught her to be tougher. Rough on the edges but definitely a sweet young lady. Honestly, I want her as my sister. Lastly, Ling Nguyen. Why did I include the psychopath Dragon Queen? She's a great anti-heroine no matter how screwed up she is, she fascinated and terrified me.
This dark romance just made me emotional. How can I not? Twitch and Lexi had been through a lot and all I want for them is happiness. They have an imperfect relationship. It made them vulnerable and emotionally scarred. Yet, fate did its job and everything has changed…for good. It's a beautiful and rough journey worth taking.
Overall, I'm satisfied with the ending. We had a closure and no cliffhanger but I am hoping there'll be either a spin-off series or a crossover. I see potential characters / couples and I'm curious about their story.
Final rating: 4.5/5 stars
Review also posted at Confessions of a Pinay Bookaholic
RAW: Rebirth is LIVE! Get your copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MHFZVCC/...
Raw: Rebirth is one of my most anticipated series finale and it's been a LONG wait. Even longer for others who've read this book in year 2014 and the previous book, Dirty made us crave more for this (should I say DYING to get our hands on this book). Before I proceed with my full review, I tried my best to make it vague and I apologize in advance if I ever did unconsciously. I wrote what pops in my head and rave. I've warned you.
Things I tried not to do while reading Raw: Rebirth but FAILED:
1. Scream
2. Emotional
3. Swoon
4. Mad
5. Stress out (both good and bad)
My hands shook from excitement as soon as I synchronize my eReader and saw this title and put down ALL my current reads. My oh my, this book drove me into a roller coaster of emotions and I was holding on to dear life. To think it's tamer compared to the two previous books but Ms. Aurora maintained the intensity. It's balanced and I love it. It's also told in multiple point of views introducing us to new characters which added subplots. No worries because they're still interconnected to each other and it doesn't overshadowing the main plot.
The female characters dominated this book. Protagonist, antagonist, and side characters -- the women shine in this. We have Lexi Ballantine. She has an exceptional character development since Raw. She's braver, stronger and more resilient. I love how protective and loving she to all her love ones. She's a fierce lioness. Molly Te Wiata. Her childhood may be awful but it taught her to be tougher. Rough on the edges but definitely a sweet young lady. Honestly, I want her as my sister. Lastly, Ling Nguyen. Why did I include the psychopath Dragon Queen? She's a great anti-heroine no matter how screwed up she is, she fascinated and terrified me.
This dark romance just made me emotional. How can I not? Twitch and Lexi had been through a lot and all I want for them is happiness. They have an imperfect relationship. It made them vulnerable and emotionally scarred. Yet, fate did its job and everything has changed…for good. It's a beautiful and rough journey worth taking.
Overall, I'm satisfied with the ending. We had a closure and no cliffhanger but I am hoping there'll be either a spin-off series or a crossover. I see potential characters / couples and I'm curious about their story.
Final rating: 4.5/5 stars
January 10, 2019
“Once upon a time, in the land of gods and monsters, there lived an angel. And her name was Lexi.”
It’s been 24 hours since I’ve finished Raw: Rebirth and I still can’t grasp the idea that it is over. Fucking over. Reading the first chapter was so surreal I had to take little breaks. But once I got over myself I didn’t stop. I think it was between 3 and 4 am when I finished this precious work of Belle Aurora
This finale was nothing like RAW or Raw: Dirty. Our beloved Characters are all grown, still grieving their King. Everyone seems to be settled-in in their new routines, but our babies all have tremendous traumas that they are still struggling with. Take Ana, I am so happy that Julius and Alejandra took a great part in this book, I was really invested in both, since Raw: Dirty
But we also met a lot of new characters that I am hoping to meet again.
It’s been six years and our favorite bad boy Twitch is back in town, albeit secretly. He’s been out and about trying to get his family a truly Happing Ending they all deserve and need. Coming back home in one piece, to be with his family isn’t the real problem here. It’s Antonio ‘Twitch’ Falco, the King nothing to worry there.
But It’s time to win back his Angel’s, Alexa ‘Lexi’ Ballentine, heart and make up for lost time. In true Twitch style, of course.
They are so many great Characters in this book, but I want to concentrate on Twitch, Lexi and Ling here.
“I got down on my knees, spread her legs, lowered my head, and prayed.”
Antonio ‘Twitch’ Falco
Ahh yes, the maddest bad boy in the GAME. You guys, this muddafucker took me the fuck out in Raw. I couldn’t deal. I’m a bitch for a real anti-hero, that’s nothing new. But this guy. Ugh. I read RAW three times because of him.
“I would not take any more from this woman, not when she had already given me so much.”
Twitch is still Twitch, but he comes back all grown-up (he’s forty-one at this point, thank you very much) ready to be the man Lexi needs and deserves, ready to be Antonio Julius ‘A.J. Falco’s father.
“I’d found my religion. Lexi was my bible. And with her mercy, I would be reborn.”
I love how he gave Lexi time and space to deal with his ‘coming back from the dead’ instead of going all Twitch on her.
The way he speaks with A.J. and his parenting skills made my ovaries go boom. I felt like our Twitch changed beyond any recognition to be a ‘good man’.
“You keep looking at me like I’m a snack, I’m gonna have you on your knees.”
Alexa ‘Lexi’ Ballentine
Lexi frustrated me in Raw, a lot. I have to admit she never was my favorite Character in this series. But I’m positively surprised that there is no trace of our former doormat heroine Lexi. The Lexi we got to know in Raw: Rebirth is strong, fierce and doesn't take shit no more.
My name is Alexa Falco.
And I am not afraid anymore.
Come for us.
I dare you.
I will take you the fuck down.
Ling
My Queen.
Yo Lexi, I’m really happy for you and Imma let you finish but Ling Nyung is the true Queen of my heart, of all time. The Queen of My Heart, of all time. ¯\_(ツ)_/
“When are you fuckers gonna learn? Ling giveth...”
No for real, you guys. My broken, sad Queen I’d would give her the world and take away all her pain, but she’s so far gone, and she knows it. She’s reckless and heartbroken, always looking for a place on this godforsaken earth. I know she did a lot of damaged and hurt people, especially my baby Alejandra. She doesn’t need MY forgiveness, but I’m not over that particular decision she made.
I want to hug you, Belle Aurora so freaking tight, because you gave my girl a short romance (we can discuss, if her and Aslan’s feeling were genius. I doubt it, but like I
said It’s up for discussion) and the happy end, she truly needed.
“...Ling taketh away”
“Didn’t he see what I really was? A cancer on this world, plaguing every man I met. I was a sexually transmitted disease, and Aslan was just one of a long list of those infected” ”
“(…) Ling Nguyen was not a love swept teen. Ling Nguyen was a motherfucking queen, and if he didn’t let me use his face as a throne, I would impale myself on his broken, bloody spine until the raw pleasure made my body shake”
“It was days like this that I just wanted to relinquish the power I’d stupidly taken to become an untouchable and go back to being a ho without a care in the world.”
Asya and Molly also deserve a special mention. Especially Asya I loved her so much and would love to read more about The Lost Boys.
Some of My Favorite Quotes
He was something I needed more than I needed to breathe.”
“Yes, we were crazy. And that was okay. He would be my remedy. I would be his therapy. Because we were crazy in love.”
“Our love was insane. Like smiling into the face of a firing squad.”
“He had the horns of a demon, the eyes of an angel, and the mouth of a god.”
“I was a sinner, and she was my only prayer. A deity. The only goddess I worshipped."
“Because I’m your motherfucking king, and you are my beautiful queen. So be good, bow down to me—” His voice lowered a notch. “—and let me love you.”
“Every one of these marks is a love letter.” <:b>
“I wouldn’t provoke me, Papi.” Fern sat tall, a slight smirk pulling at the corner of her mouth. “I’m a woman.” Her eyes narrowed on Luka before she leaned back on the sofa, resting her arms over the back of it. “Been washing blood stains off my clothes since I was a teenager.”
It’s been a crazy ride and I would do it all over again. I’m looking forward to all the spin-offs that will hopefully grace our existence. Thank you Belle Aurora
*ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review.*
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Hell yes !!!! I need them back
February 11, 2019
“It was hard to forget somebody who gave you so much to remember.”
- Lexi (Alexa Ballentine)
* * *
“Pronouncements of love were wasted on me.
I didn’t do love. Not anymore. Love hurt too much, I’d learned, and the type of pain it caused was not my kink. Not even close.”
- Ling Nguyen
* * *
“I was clearly a masochist, but sometimes you needed to bleed to be reminded that you were still alive. And Twitch made me bleed, oozing red warmth until my heart stopped, and every time he killed me, I was revived with a single kiss.
His love was deadly, and I didn’t want the antidote.”
- Lexi
* * *
“Twitch.
It all came down to him. Always had. And I wouldn’t think about tomorrow. I could only live in the present because with Twitch, tomorrow may never come. I’d learned my lesson. It wasn’t ‘one step at a time’ with him; it was ‘live in the now, because the future is not guaranteed.”
- Lexi
* * *
“This man. He was the only man who could break me, shatter my heart, and I would pick up every single broken shard and place them back into his hands.
There was only one love like this. It was a desperate, overwhelming kind of love that made a person do stupid things and act out in ways they never deemed possible. But it was ours, confusing as it was.”
- Lexi
* * *
“I’d found my religion. Lexi was my bible. And with her mercy, I would be reborn.”
- Twitch (Antonio Falco)
* * *
“Our love was insane. Like smiling into the face of a firing squad.
Because living without each other was not a life worth living.
Yes, we were crazy. And that was okay.
He would be my remedy. I would be his therapy.
Because we were crazy in love.”
- Lexi
- Lexi (Alexa Ballentine)
* * *
“Pronouncements of love were wasted on me.
I didn’t do love. Not anymore. Love hurt too much, I’d learned, and the type of pain it caused was not my kink. Not even close.”
- Ling Nguyen
* * *
“I was clearly a masochist, but sometimes you needed to bleed to be reminded that you were still alive. And Twitch made me bleed, oozing red warmth until my heart stopped, and every time he killed me, I was revived with a single kiss.
His love was deadly, and I didn’t want the antidote.”
- Lexi
* * *
“Twitch.
It all came down to him. Always had. And I wouldn’t think about tomorrow. I could only live in the present because with Twitch, tomorrow may never come. I’d learned my lesson. It wasn’t ‘one step at a time’ with him; it was ‘live in the now, because the future is not guaranteed.”
- Lexi
* * *
“This man. He was the only man who could break me, shatter my heart, and I would pick up every single broken shard and place them back into his hands.
There was only one love like this. It was a desperate, overwhelming kind of love that made a person do stupid things and act out in ways they never deemed possible. But it was ours, confusing as it was.”
- Lexi
* * *
“I’d found my religion. Lexi was my bible. And with her mercy, I would be reborn.”
- Twitch (Antonio Falco)
* * *
“Our love was insane. Like smiling into the face of a firing squad.
Because living without each other was not a life worth living.
Yes, we were crazy. And that was okay.
He would be my remedy. I would be his therapy.
Because we were crazy in love.”
- Lexi
May 3, 2020
YES IT'S TWITCH AND LEXI'S STORYY!! And we've got a very very very small teaser. Yes!
Daddy's Home.
AJ was a smart boy. He was only five years old but knew the value of a secret.
He didn't like keeping secrets from his mom and when he asked her if it was okay to lie, she told him that it was never okay to be dishonest.
It didn't make sense.
AJ had heard his mother lie before.
Why was she able to lie when he wasn't?
His mother explained that sometimes people told lies to stop another person from being hurt, that these were called 'little white lies'.
AJ thought about this.
His secret would hurt his mom, he'd been told, so it wasn't really a lie, he thought. Keeping his secret was more a 'little white lie'.As his mother tucked him in to bed, he smiled up at her. "I love you," he told her, and he meant it.
His mother's smile softened. "I love you more, honey," she responded quietly as she ran gentle fingers through his messy hair.
She blew him a kiss as she left his room, turning off the light and closing the door behind her.
AJ lay in his bed, awake and waiting.
He wasn't sure how long he waited but when he heard the window rattle then lift in excruciating slowness, he smiled excitedly.
His little white lie was here.
Daddy was home.
OMG!! Can't really wait that AJ knows his father is alive while Lexi and the rest don't. Please please Belle don't let us wait for another two years. Thank you!! xx
Daddy's Home.
AJ was a smart boy. He was only five years old but knew the value of a secret.
He didn't like keeping secrets from his mom and when he asked her if it was okay to lie, she told him that it was never okay to be dishonest.
It didn't make sense.
AJ had heard his mother lie before.
Why was she able to lie when he wasn't?
His mother explained that sometimes people told lies to stop another person from being hurt, that these were called 'little white lies'.
AJ thought about this.
His secret would hurt his mom, he'd been told, so it wasn't really a lie, he thought. Keeping his secret was more a 'little white lie'.As his mother tucked him in to bed, he smiled up at her. "I love you," he told her, and he meant it.
His mother's smile softened. "I love you more, honey," she responded quietly as she ran gentle fingers through his messy hair.
She blew him a kiss as she left his room, turning off the light and closing the door behind her.
AJ lay in his bed, awake and waiting.
He wasn't sure how long he waited but when he heard the window rattle then lift in excruciating slowness, he smiled excitedly.
His little white lie was here.
Daddy was home.
OMG!! Can't really wait that AJ knows his father is alive while Lexi and the rest don't. Please please Belle don't let us wait for another two years. Thank you!! xx
January 5, 2019
I’d found my religion.
Lexi was my bible.
And with her mercy,
I would be reborn.
I jumped on the Twitch bandwagon early 2016, so my wait for Rebirth was not as long as most fans, but no less anxious for more. The cliffhanger ending of Raw had me not only screaming in jaw-dropping shock but demanding answers immediately. Despite my constant obsessing and extreme anticipation, part of me relished the perfection of this saga, fearing a step back into this dark and dirty world would ruin the entire experience if it were less than epic. In the end, I am content that Lexi and Twitch finally have the long-awaited closure they both deserve.
Action packed and steamy, Rebirth was an incredibly long tale told from multiple points of view. At times, it pulled me in several different directions with its many storylines, over the top characters and graphically violent scenes. Regardless, my main focus was solely on Lexi, Twitch, and the adorably rambunctious AJ. Seeing the tender fatherly side of the fierce Antonio "Twitch" Falco, how hard he worked to regain his family and earn Lexi's trust while finding his way in a whole new life, made this story enjoyable.
This anti-hero and his overly dramatic woman faced many challenges. Seeing them reconnect and overcome so many obstacles kept me on edge, and I savored every minute of their reunion, especially when his belt came into play. However, I was briefly disappointed with my beloved badass Twitch and a particular circumstance that occurred during their separation. It made me question how truly committed he was to Lexi throughout the years, and honestly it was an unnecessary part of the story. Nevertheless, and much to my relief, Twitch managed to convince me he was wholeheartedly devoted to his love.
"Spent six years without you. Six years thinking about everything I should have done when I had the chance. Six years of guilt. Six years of regret. I left one way and came back another.
I’m a changed man."
Overall, this unexpected yet crazy roller coaster ride was a fitting happily ever after for this couple. An intense, gruesome and passionate tale laced with many plot twists and turns, I was intrigued from beginning to end. A must-read for fans of this series and I highly recommend a re-read of previous installments as a refresher before tackling Rebirth.
arc received in exchange for an honest review
December 31, 2018
4 stars.
I read the first book 2 1/2 years ago and I needed this book like yesterday. I needed to know what would happen to everyone. When it landed on my kindle, I had never been so happy.
While I loved reading about everyone and seeing the story unfold I do have an unpopular opinion: I thought the book could've been shorter (I started to get bored during the second half) with less point of views from other people.
I can't say much without spoiling something but many people will not be disappointed. I'm hoping there will be a spinoff because there are other characters I would love to read more about.
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I’d found my religion. Lexi was my bible. And with her mercy, I would be reborn.
I read the first book 2 1/2 years ago and I needed this book like yesterday. I needed to know what would happen to everyone. When it landed on my kindle, I had never been so happy.
While I loved reading about everyone and seeing the story unfold I do have an unpopular opinion: I thought the book could've been shorter (I started to get bored during the second half) with less point of views from other people.
I can't say much without spoiling something but many people will not be disappointed. I'm hoping there will be a spinoff because there are other characters I would love to read more about.
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Shelved as 'ahh-how-about-no'
October 21, 2018Lady I need a date when this book will be out so I can start devouring book 1.
December 1, 2018
Arc received by author in exchange for honest review.
5 "Ride or die, baby" Stars
Twitch is back ladies, and he is done hiding. He wants his family and will kill whoever stands in his way. Raw: Rebirth takes place right where Raw left off. Only a select few know Antonio Falco is alive and breathing, soon he is about to change the game.
No words can describe my emotions, the raw, riveting, at the edge of your seat unfolding of events that captured my heart and tore it to pieces.
Captivating
Gripping
Emotionally earth shattering
Overwhelming
Un-put-downable
This book was well worth the wait. Twitch and Lexi's story was everything I was hoping for and more. Don't get me started on daddy Twitch. The fierce protectiveness gave me goosebumps.... but dominant Twitch.... gave my panties a definite twist.
"I loved him something fierce. And if somebody were ever stupid enough to fuck with him, I'd be there, glock in hand. Cock. Click. Boom. Fuckin' try me. "
Family above all.
Twitch is willing to sacrifice himself to make sure his family is safe.
When Lexi finds out AJ's little white lie.....
Get ready for the big secret to be revealed.
And don't forget the viper. Twitch still has an enemy to hunt....maim... and kill.
Fans of Belle Aurora get ready! This book will blow your minds.
_ @Julia_Reads_
5 "Ride or die, baby" Stars
Twitch is back ladies, and he is done hiding. He wants his family and will kill whoever stands in his way. Raw: Rebirth takes place right where Raw left off. Only a select few know Antonio Falco is alive and breathing, soon he is about to change the game.
No words can describe my emotions, the raw, riveting, at the edge of your seat unfolding of events that captured my heart and tore it to pieces.
Captivating
Gripping
Emotionally earth shattering
Overwhelming
Un-put-downable
This book was well worth the wait. Twitch and Lexi's story was everything I was hoping for and more. Don't get me started on daddy Twitch. The fierce protectiveness gave me goosebumps.... but dominant Twitch.... gave my panties a definite twist.
"I loved him something fierce. And if somebody were ever stupid enough to fuck with him, I'd be there, glock in hand. Cock. Click. Boom. Fuckin' try me. "
Family above all.
Twitch is willing to sacrifice himself to make sure his family is safe.
When Lexi finds out AJ's little white lie.....
Get ready for the big secret to be revealed.
And don't forget the viper. Twitch still has an enemy to hunt....maim... and kill.
Fans of Belle Aurora get ready! This book will blow your minds.
_ @Julia_Reads_
Want to read
April 13, 2015Seriously ?! If book number two is Julius please let this be twitch's HEA ! Please please please!!
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