Dark Touch

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Pub Date Nov 29 2018 | Archive Date Mar 30 2019

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Description

Sloan left home a year ago, hoping to escape her past. One night, a chance encounter will change her life forever. Sloan crosses paths with a dangerous being. He is ancient. Evil. And she has caught his attention. Sloan attempts to continue with day to day life but soon realizes that she has become his obsession. Not only does he stalk her by day, but he can enter her dreams, tormenting her while she sleeps. Desperate, Sloan searches for answers. And time is running short.

Sloan left home a year ago, hoping to escape her past. One night, a chance encounter will change her life forever. Sloan crosses paths with a dangerous being. He is ancient. Evil. And she has...


A Note From the Publisher

Elle Lewis lives in Orlando, Florida with her husband, son, and a phenomenal orange cat named Cheddar. She is a nurse by profession, but her heart belongs to monsters, fictional worlds, and all things conjured up by the imagination. She dreams of one day moving to the mountains and living in a small town that resembles The Shire.

Elle Lewis lives in Orlando, Florida with her husband, son, and a phenomenal orange cat named Cheddar. She is a nurse by profession, but her heart belongs to monsters, fictional worlds, and all...


Advance Praise

“More so than most, Dark Touch is hard to put down and, fueled by Sloan's drive to survive, is one of the best new publications to appear this season, in this genre. Very highly recommended!” –Midwest Book Review

“More so than most, Dark Touch is hard to put down and, fueled by Sloan's drive to survive, is one of the best new publications to appear this season, in this genre. Very highly recommended!”...


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This is a great story I read in one sitting, fast paced, intriguing characters. A whole new twist on the good vs evil story. I liked the fact the main character has real responses to her situation and struggles with it. The main reason I dropped a star is that the ending got a bit too confusing and over complicated and it ended with no real answers. I know it’s a cliffhanger but you tend to get some clear direction, but there wasn’t one. I will be definitely looking forward to the next book though, as I need answers.

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I give this book three stars because I believe in second chances and I think there is potential and since is the first book of a trilogy maybe the story will get better in the next two books. maybe if it was a little longer and the ending a little less confusing I would loved it better.

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The book started off strong but I have to admit I was a little disappointed, don’t get me wrong it wasn’t bad just a little slow.
For me there was too much world building and not enough action, It took to long to get there, I thought maybe there’s going to be this massive build up and then the good stuff will come and put everything together but as the book went on I found myself getting bored and then when the ending finally came and it felt a little rushed, leaving me confused and not really answering anything.
I’m hoping this book was just a build up to the next after all it is a trilogy. My main issue was with the world building at first i was surprised at how well everything was described but then as the book went on i felt like it was starting to get a little repetitive. Sloan’s character development was great, She was easily likeable and I could really relate to her. her determination not to give up was inspiring. Full review on my blog.

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Dark Touch by Elle Lewis, a quick enjoyable fantasy read. Sloan is on her way home and runs into a man who is more than he seems and evil might just be the best description for him. When she gets away from him, she realizes that he is after her for reasons unknown and if he gets ahold of her who knows what will happen.

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Thank you to Black Rose writing for the arc of this book.
This book was an interesting read, it held me from the get go, and had a very interesting take on the whole demons and angels.
I look forward to seeing what happens next with Sloan, and hopefully James.

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Dark Touch fits perfectly into the paranormal and urban fantasy genre. What I liked most about it, apart from being my favorite genre, was its original mythology. The market is saturated with stories about vampires, werewolves, and witches (which I love and write about it, too). Therefore, a story that brings in new supernatural creatures is like a breath of fresh air!

This is not epic fantasy, so don’t expect intricate world-building, just enough for the plot to make sense. The characters, on the other hand, are intriguing and the fast pace of the story kept me engaged till the last page. By the way, if you’re planning to read it, arm yourself with patience, because it ends with a cliff hanger! But you’ll get some sort of closure, so it’s not bad, just leaves you wanting for more!

Sloan, the main character is touched by a supernatural creature and is supposed to die instantly. When she doesn’t, she attracts the attention of both the being who tried to kill her and others who want to protect her. A tug-of-war ensues. Sloan finds herself hunted both in the real world and in her dreams.

“Flashes of the battle raced across my thoughts. There were three of the warrior beings. I replayed what was said, trying to piece together information. Give her to me, Dark One. The warriors prevented Darrow from taking me. But it seemed as if they wanted me as well. For what reason, I still didn’t know.”
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Dark Touch is an Urban Fantasy about a girl named Sloan who finds that her world is being turned upside down after a kind gesture. She offers money to a man that she believes to be homeless through her car window. But, this interaction turns into a dangerous hunt for her after she is touched by an otherworldly being. She quickly finds that she is also being protected, but her violent nightmares keep Sloan in a fearful state.
This book has an interesting plot, and I do look forward to the next book. I want to read more about the beings that are protecting Sloan, but I also want to know more about the dark ones. I feel that there is also more to her love interest than what was presented. I like that this book has some original material that has been brought to the table. The read was intriguing and had a good plot flow.
I would have liked for there to have been more action. Although, the book read well, I would have liked to see the information form earlier on, regarding Sloan's predicament. I felt that the book ended abruptly, when a little more could have happened to hook the reader for the next book. My only other concern was that the book needs one more edit. I caught quite a few spelling and grammar errors throughout the book.
Thank you Netgalley, for letting me read a copy if this for an honest review!
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I was not expecting an angel/demon novel. Well, they aren't called that in the book, but for the review, that's what I'm calling them. Sloane was seriously scared out of her mind when the Dark One came. Seems like most books/movies/tv shows have at least one character that is the Dark One. When the Dark One comes, you die. But not Sloane. See, she's special. I would compare what is called "The Source" to "The Force". We have a multi-dimensional novel here. Being special doesn't mean you don't get involved with the cute guy who has also sorta been through what you're seeing.

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Sloan is touched by an ancient evil. Her life changes suddenly. Lewis writes a great tale. Characters are well developed and story moves along nicely. I am looking forward to next in series.

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This was the first book I've read from this author and I really enjoyed it. The story was different from anything I've read recently and really captured my attention.

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This was an interesting start to a new series. There were a few slow parts to the story but it started picking up. I was glad to see that happen because the story was one that I enjoyed reading. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this novel.

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If you are looking for a dark and twisty fantasy novel this book is a good one for you. I really enjoyed the authors writing style, which really makes you feel as though you are in the scene with the characters. The female protagonist is a strong and likable character, that has a nice arc of development through the story. Hot men, suspense, darkness and lots of angst!

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