I am in my Pam Goodwin era, and Dark Notes is another intelligently written, completely consuming romance from a new favorite author. This is a student-teacher romance, but the forbidden aspect felt almost secondary to this love story about two soulmates who just happen to be teacher and student.
I loved the role that music played throughout the book and the beautiful and poignant prose carried throughout Pam’s writing. Music is the fabric of their connection and this theme is front and center throughout the story.
While I wouldn’t necessarily label this a dark romance, there are very triggering elements to this book. Ivory has led a traumatic life and Pam does not gloss over the details. Ivory is a survivor and it’s this innate strength that draws Emeric in, despite her off limits status. Emeric is all dominant alpha male, and the spicy scenes are plentiful and scorching hot.
Alongside the beautiful romance are some suspenseful moments and of course, some unexpected twists and turns. I love how everything wrapped up and swooned at these characters well deserved happily ever after.
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I am in my Pam Goodwin era, and Dark Notes is another intelligently written, completely consuming romance from a new favorite author. This is a student-teacher romance, but the forbidden aspect felt almost secondary to this love story about two soulmates who just happen to be teacher and student.I loved the role that music played throughout the book and the beautiful and poignant prose carried throughout Pam’s writing. Music is the fabric of their connection and this theme is front and center throughout the story.While I wouldn’t necessarily label this a dark romance, there are very triggering elements to this book. Ivory has led a traumatic life and Pam does not gloss over the details. Ivory is a survivor and it’s this innate strength that draws Emeric in, despite her off limits status. Emeric is all dominant alpha male, and the spicy scenes are plentiful and scorching hot.Alongside the beautiful romance are some suspenseful moments and of course, some unexpected twists and turns. I love how everything wrapped up and swooned at these characters well deserved happily ever after.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
I am in my Pam Goodwin era, and Dark Notes is another intelligently written, completely consuming romance from a new favorite author. This is a student-teacher romance, but the forbidden aspect felt almost secondary to this love story about two soulmates who just happen to be teacher and student.
I loved the role that music played throughout the book and the beautiful and poignant prose carried throughout Pam’s writing. Music is the fabric of their connection and this theme is front and center throughout the story.
While I wouldn’t necessarily label this a dark romance, there are very triggering elements to this book. Ivory has led a traumatic life and Pam does not gloss over the details. Ivory is a survivor and it’s this innate strength that draws Emeric in, despite her off limits status. Emeric is all dominant alpha male, and the spicy scenes are plentiful and scorching hot.
Alongside the beautiful romance are some suspenseful moments and of course, some unexpected twists and turns. I love how everything wrapped up and swooned at these characters well deserved happily ever after.
I loved the role that music played throughout the book and the beautiful and poignant prose carried throughout Pam’s writing. Music is the fabric of their connection and this theme is front and center throughout the story.
While I wouldn’t necessarily label this a dark romance, there are very triggering elements to this book. Ivory has led a traumatic life and Pam does not gloss over the details. Ivory is a survivor and it’s this innate strength that draws Emeric in, despite her off limits status. Emeric is all dominant alpha male, and the spicy scenes are plentiful and scorching hot.
Alongside the beautiful romance are some suspenseful moments and of course, some unexpected twists and turns. I love how everything wrapped up and swooned at these characters well deserved happily ever after.
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The sweetest dark and romantic music to my ears!
Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2023
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Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2023
“It’s universally known that the more forbidden something is, the more desirable it becomes.”
Ivory Westbrooke is a 17-year-old pianist, enrolled at Le Moyne, a prestigious high school, with her eyes set on a scholarship to an elite university and, ultimately, a career as a musician. But her day to day circumstances are much different for her than her peers; life has tested her resilience and scarred her heart for years. Her goals are more than just an aspiration, they are an escape plan. Emeric Merceaux is the new teacher at Le Moyne, taking over for Ivory's previous mentor.. which makes him the one that could help make or break her dreams.
These two have a ten year age gap, and with Ivory just over the cusp of the age of consent, this romance has the potential to challenge its readers. Personally, I think the dynamic between Emeric and Ivory is developed with such intention and care for its questionable nature... These two characters come to life on the page, and their romance blossoms from simple infatuation to something profound, meaningful and heartwarming.
The positivity in this book surrounding a certain word that Amazon doesn't like is everything to me. I absolutely love when an author can successfully explore more deviant behaviours with care, positivity and an emphasis on consent. This is the best representation of BDSM that I've come across, and it only made me fall harder for Emeric and Ivory. It's also one of the hottest romances I've read in awhile. Seriously, if you like BDSM representation in romance ... the intimate scenes are nothing short of delicious.
“She’s fantasia in the flesh, unbound to convention, vibrating beneath my hands and begging to be directed.”
Emeric landed a spot on my list of top tier book boyfriends. I'm obsessed with his intensity, his passion and his flare for discipline. Ivory intoxicates him and he cannot look away, despite the risk. He becomes obsessive, possessive and invasive in the best way. His unwavering dedication to her and her needs made me swoon over and over.
He also plays Metallica and System of a Down on his piano to de-stress. Need I say more?
This romance has one of the most satisfying and heartwarming conclusions I've come across in a long time. It's a bit of a journey to get there, but Emeric and Ivory's HEA is so worth it. Their story will live on in my head forever.
Of course, Godwin's lyrical prose lends perfectly to this story; it's steeped in musical themes and language, right down to the vibrant New Orleans setting. Every Godwin book I've read so far is like this. Her writer's voice is so adaptable and immersive, and creates a unique aesthetic with each story's theme.
I would recommend this to anyone that enjoys forbidden dark romance, the student-teacher trope, BDSM, age-gaps, emotional contemporary romance and stories of healing.
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