Ruin

Dark Island Scots, Book 1

By: Jolie Vines

Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Zara Hampton-Brown

I wanted him. He wanted to ruin me.

It was the blood I noticed first. Running down the neck of the man on the ferry. Then his bruised knuckles, dark eyes, and arrogant smirk. The handcuffs came last. No one else paid him attention, but I couldn't look away. Or deny my instant lust. I had no idea he was being imprisoned on the remote, dark Scottish island I knew well. Or that he'd been kidnapped, not arrested. I went from that naïve girl on the boat, dreaming of stolen kisses, to the one who held the key to his prison cell. When heat turns to hate, all that's left is ruin.

Ruin, book one in the Dark Island Scots series, is a new adult romance with dark themes, including angst, lust-to-hate-to-love, and lost innocence. This series will be deeply interconnected, so expect the occasional wicked cliff-hanger. It'll be well worth the heart palpitations.

Lose yourself in Ruin.

©2022 Jolie Vines (P)2022 Jolie Vines

Well now I'm ruined!!

When Jolie said she was doing a new series, I wasn't prepared to love it as much as the other Scots. But once again, like everytime I read her books, I'm forced to change my mind. Struan is HOT and made me realize I also love bad boys. Having the perfect audio to go with the baddest of boys is the cherry on top of a hot, sexy sundae!!

Amazing

The story is dark, it is intense, steamy and unforgettable. The author has a vivid way with words and when it is narrated, it’s easy to imagine the story being played out.

great but a cliffhanger

it's a great book but there are sooooooo many loose ends. If I'd known that, I would have waited for the rest of the series. Narrators were marvelous of course.

Very dark but intriguing story

If only Zachary Webber read all of Ruin’s dialogue it would have been great. This book had some sex scenes that can be disturbing or delightful. I thought the way the female narrator read them they were creepy. She sounded like a gross old man. Not at all like the Ruin that Zachary Webber brought to life. Loved his Scottish accent.

This is a story of child neglect and abuse and sexual perversion so beware of if those things are triggering. But the mystery surrounding imprisoned boys on a Scottish island is compelling.

4.5 Stars!

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book because I read a lot of mixed reviews but overall I was very impressed with it. There is a lot of mystery and intrigue surrounding this dark island and the young men held captive there. While some of the questions are answered in this book the ending does leave you wondering what will happen to the men who escape the island. I am definitely going to continue with this series because I need to know what happens next.