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Synopsis

2 sisters. 2 brothers. 

Love. Fantasy. 

Destiny. Danger. 

Secrets.

Nina Mckay is trying to cope with the loss of her father and depression. She feels as if she's at war with herself and the enemy side of her has complete control.

Nina, her mother Ali, and her sister Caroline, live in a small town called Scarlett Hills. Nina soon meets Andrew Madsen. Caroline meets his brother William Madsen. 2 sisters fall in love with 2 brothers that have secrets that will change their perspectives of the world and of themselves.

Nina soon finds herself standing in the rain, watching her life fall apart. Her outlook on the world will change drastically and soon she will be opened up to a whole different fantasy world that has always seemed impossible, that will change herself forever

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About the Author:

              My name is Olivia Howe. I'm 19 years old. I was born in Florida and raised in Maine. I love to read and write.

Music is a big part of my life. A year ago, I got diagnosed with MDD (major depressive disorder) and GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). I'm still currently fighting depression. Writing my novel titled, Dark Love, truly saved my life. It's completely FICTION, but most of the diary entries I got from my own journal. It focuses on a young girl struggling with depression (obviously because I'm in the current situation). I wanted to be able to have people, that are struggling with the same issues, be able to relate to this situation that my main character is in and hopefully help them. I also included a lot of fantasy in the story because I personally love everything about fantasy.

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Dark Love

I'm not a big reader of paranormal romances but I'm slowly changing that and if Dark Love is anything to go by I'll definitly be investing more time in this genre in the future!

I can sum up Dark Love in one Statement - "WOW"!!!!!!

Its hard to believe that the author, Olivia Howe is only 19 years old!! And a self-published author to!! She definitely has a bright future ahead of her and I for one will be in line to buy her future books! 

Dark Love  grabs a hold of you by the scruff of your neck from the first page and doesn't let you go till the very end. The writing flows smoothly without faltering and the storyline is smooth and flawless. Their is drama and plenty of romance, with a few twists and turns added in to keep you guessing. The characters are real, and that everyday people can relate to.

The book centers around Nina McKay.  She's trying to cope with the loss of her father and battling with depression at the same time.  There are times that she's at war with herself and the enemy side of her has complete control.

She lives in the small town of Scarlett Hills with her mother, Ali and her sister Caroline.

But destiny awaits for both sisters!!

Nina meets Andrew Madsen and her sister meets his brother William.

2 sisters fall in love with 2 brothers who have secrets that will change their perspective on the world and of themselves!!!

This is more than a teenage love story! Although that part of it is fun!!! It makes "old people" (not really old lol) like me wish you were a kid again!!! 

The author has given voice to a subject that is at times swept under the rug. Depression and anxiety, something the author was struggling with and Dark Love was a healing ingredient to overcome this illness. For anyone that has ever suffered from Depression and anxiety will know how difficult it, how each day is long and sometimes dark and for every step forward you take, there's a few that take you backwards!

I could relate to Nina. More then that I saw myself in her and felt each and everyone of her emotions. (I've been suffering from severed depression and anxiety since last May and its been an uphill battle). I understand the panic attacks and the mood swings. I understand not belonging, and I understand the need to have a rock, someone who will be there for you in your darkest moments and bring you into the light. Change your entire world.

For Nina that rock is Andrew. He's sweet and caring but hiding a dark secret. 

I highly recommend this book if you're a lover of the paranormal genre, and even if you're not still read it just because its an awesome book!!!

***** out of 5 star