She hadn’t really done anything in the last few minutes to warrant the reaction, but then again, Dominic Armstrong didn’t need much to set him off these days. Like now for instance, she could feel that piercing stare from across the room, the distinct bite of his scorn putting her instantly on alert. He never failed to remind her of her status in their marriage, whether it was with his remarks, that have only grown nastier over the years, or the reproachful looks, that seemed to carve across her flesh like a whip. It was on occasions like these that Eden realized how very little she mattered to her husband. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. I am a tough cookie to crack, what can I say? Read more However, there were parts where I was ready for a good old, ugly cry. Francette has done a wonderful job at showing both characters in such vivid detail, that one cannot love this book! The only thing stopping this from a 5-star rating from me was emotion. There is always something endearing about redeeming oneself. It's only a matter of time before he not only hurts her again but also their son.

She knows it will only be a matter of time before he switches back to his old ways. He possesses her in a whole different way. The only Dominic she has ever known was cruel and vile. He is forced to see her as a woman, not his belonging.Įden can't accept this new Dominic. And mostly, she really doesn't care about his money nor does she want it. Dominic's new found feelings have opened his eyes to a new Eden. He slowly learns how to love instead of rule. He has also found a part of him he didn't know could exist through his son.

Of coarse, things don't go as planned for either of them. She wants what she should have fought for a long time ago. No matter what Dominic throws at her, no matter what he takes, Eden is dead-set she will not return to him. He has made it so she will come running back to him. He takes away everything she has, down to her money in the bank and her job. He will make sure to find her and make her return to where she belongs. Found a job she loved and was good at.ĭominic will stop at nothing to find his Eden. Eden was able to save and plan her escape.Įden has left Dominic. Eden is a fool to think that she can continue to endure his ways much longer, especially considering she is pregnant.Įden is a smart one. She gets access to all of his millions and he gets sex when and how he wants it.ĭominic is cruel and sadistic. So the logical move for them was marriage.

Monster by Francette Phal