With Visions of RedAuthor: Trisha Wolfe
Series: Broken Bonds #1
Publication Date: May 7, 2015
Format: eARC
Pages: 266
Source: Author
Criminal profiler Sadie Bonds knows blood. Her affair with the gruesome, dark world of killers began long before she started applying her analytical skills to investigate gory crime scenes. She gets inside the killers’ heads, breaks them down, relates to them on an arcane level. She prefers it this way—because it’s safer to ally herself with the villain than the victim. At least, that’s how she’s coped ever since she was abducted and tortured as a teen.
She will never be a victim again.
Now, she’s honed her skills in order to bring justice to these ritualistic offenders. Working alongside her colleagues, armed with sharp wit and a SIG, Sadie always catches her sadist. Until one ruthless serial killer gets inside Sadie’s head, turning the tables. He knows her secrets. Her obsessions. The darkest, most deviant part of her soul.
When she meets Colton Reed, dangerous stakes are raised as he threatens to unravel her control and reveal her darkest fantasies. The sexy-as-sin bondage rigger at an exclusive BDSM club pushes her boundaries, forcing her to acknowledge that side of herself she fears. Plunged into a realm of torture and suffering, pain and pleasure, Sadie balances on the razor-sharp edge of two intersecting worlds threatening to swallow her.
Passion and lust ignite. Dark and light battle. This explosive first installment of the Broken Bonds series sets the exhilarating pace for a cat and mouse game where no one knows who’s really pulling the strings.
Look at that cover! I love it so much. I knew I needed With Visions in Red as soon as I saw it. Then it got even better when I read the book description. A serial killer, bondage, and a profiler with her own darkness = hell yes!
We get three perspectives: Sadie, Colton, and the killer. Sadie Bonds has been through some series shit. Hold on, I’d like to take a moment to point out her name – Sadie Bonds. Sadie. Bonds. It’s a book revolving around sadism and bondage. Bwahaha … okay, enough of that. Anyway, she’s a profiler and has no problem delving into the darkest mind of a killer, but she struggles with the darkness in her own. I like Sadie and enjoyed watching her begin to explore that side of herself.
Then there’s Colton, he’s a character I couldn’t really get into. I didn’t dislike him or anything, he just felt a little silly at times. And his constant use of “goddess” was too much for me. I’m kind of picky about the guys, especially in genres like this, so there’s a good possibility others will love him.
I love when we get the unknown killer’s POV, even if it is only small glimpses. It always gives an extra dose of creepiness that I crave. I was expecting more of a mind fuck with this story, but it hasn’t reached that point for me yet. We are left with many questions, though, and I have my theories!
I really enjoyed With Visions of Red and found it to be a good first installment, but I do hope for a little more depth in the next one. It’s a fairly short book with a cliffhanger, so thank goodness the next one will be out soon.
I love the cover. Bummer he was silly but love getting the killer’s pov.
I’ve seen this around, the cover does look fascinating though! I have this on my TBR already – & I agree with Kimba as well 🙂 Lovely review.
Squee!! I am so glad you enjoyed this one! I thought it was well done too and fingers crossed for more deets. I didn’t mind the goddess comments so much… I’m sick of baby, sugar, and sweetie. Nice to mix it up!
I’m currently reading this one because of Braine’s review! So far the writing hasn’t impressed me, but I am still looking forward to the rest of the novel’s factors. Sadie has been really impressive so far!
So many people enjoying this one. Not loving that cliffy but do want to try it out one day. I own that photo. lol I bought it a couple years ago for my dining room wall. Heh Well, it minus the bloody handprints 😉
So *this* is the art you mentioned before that’s hanging in your dining room ? I’d die to see the faces of your guests !!
No shit? I’d love to have that up. But since I often have teenagers and kids around, that might not be such a good idea. Maybe in a couple years. lol.
LOL it’s not yup yet. I have this one and a few that would go with it. I need to have them framed. It’s on my ever long list of things I need to do. I’m kid-less so no worries there 😉 Would def join the stack of things that are hidden when my mom and grams visit though. lol
Hm. I love the sound of everything about this one (that cover is stunning too!) except for the endearment “goddess”. I’ve gotten on board with “baby” over the years, but goddess is a bit much and I feel like I might snort every time it’s used. That aside though, I definitely want to meet Sadie!
That cover is definitely crazy! So glad it was a great read for you. Sounds dark and delicious. 😉
Have a wonderful long weekend Christy!!
That cover is definitely catchy and the books looks interesting, buuuut I’ll play it safe and read it once the whole story is released 😉
Ugh, a cliffhanger?? Dammit. I grabbed this one too. I wish it got more into the characters but I am still excited to read it.
Yeah, it’s more of a longer novella. I didn’t realize that when I started it. But the next one comes out n like a month, I think.
I agree about the word goddess, I wouldn’t like to read that over and over again either. It’s just awkward sounding for me! I agree the cover, it caught my attention instantly! I love the alternating POVs with the killer too! I’m not really into reading BDSM but this one sounds different and I do love my suspense thrillers. I’ll wait for the second book and you thoughts on that one then I’ll pick this up. Awesome review Christy! 🙂
It can be hard to get some depth with some of the thrillers out there so I think I know what you mean. Still, this sounds like a good thriller and I’ve been in the mood for one!
I didn’t get Colton either. Like at this point he’s more of an accessory than the romantic counterpart to me. I hope he’s the killer hehehe
Have this one. Saving when in a dark mood read.
Oh my, that cover!*.* First time I hear about this book, but I’m adding it. Great review, Christy!
I want to try this book. I love the cover and the idea of getting some of the killer’s POV really intrigues me. I will admit that her name is cheesy.