Who Would Like This Book:
If you thrive on shock value, taboo themes, and an emotional rollercoaster, Credence delivers in spades. It's set against a vividly described, remote Colorado backdrop that oozes atmosphere - snowed-in cabin, wild nature, and small-town isolation. The book is unapologetically steamy, intense, and endlessly provocative, perfect for readers drawn to darker, forbidden romance and those open to pushing boundaries. If you enjoy complicated, messy relationships and books you can’t stop thinking about (even if you kind of want to!), this one’s for you.
Who May Not Like This Book:
This book is NOT for everyone. Those uncomfortable with taboo or morally gray relationship dynamics, significant age gaps, light BDSM, or multiple partners may find it too much. Some readers found the premise far-fetched, the characters unsympathetic, or the darkness and dubious consent aspects deeply problematic. If you want tidy resolutions or healthy romances, or get squicked easily, you might want to skip this one.
About:
Tiernan de Haas, a young woman who has been neglected her whole life, finds herself emotionally stunted and withdrawn following the sudden death of her parents. Seeking to escape the Hollywood spotlight, she travels to live with her father's estranged stepbrother and his two sons in a remote mountain town in Colorado. The story unfolds as Tiernan navigates the complex emotional journeys of herself and the three men, delving into unconventional relationships and pushing boundaries between love and obsession.
Credence by Penelope Douglas is an emotionally intense and gripping novel that explores dark and twisted themes through complex character relationships. The narrative follows Tiernan's journey of self-discovery and human connection, intertwining mystery and suspense with unique and well-developed characters facing their own demons and seeking resolutions in the remote town of Chapel Peak.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The novel contains numerous triggers including sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, trauma, and themes of consent.
Has Romance?
The book includes significant romantic elements, featuring numerous intimate relationships.
From The Publisher:
From New York Times bestselling author, Penelope Douglas, comes a new standalone Three of them, one of her, and a remote cabin in the woods. Let the hot, winter nights ensue...Tiernan de Haas doesn't care about anything anymore. The only child of a film producer and his starlet wife, she's grown up with wealth and privilege but not love or guidance. Shipped off to boarding schools from an early age, it was still impossible to escape the loneliness and carve out a life of her own. The shadow of her parents' fame followed her everywhere. And when they suddenly pass away, she knows she should be devastated. But has anything really changed? She's always been alone, hasn't she?Jake Van der Berg, her father's stepbrother and her only living relative, assumes guardianship of Tiernan who is still two months shy of eighteen. Sent to live with him and his two sons, Noah and Kaleb, in the mountains of Colorado, Tiernan soon learns that these men now have a say in what she chooses to care and not care about anymore. As the three of them take her under their wing, teach her to work and survive in the remote woods far away from the rest of the world, she slowly finds her place among them. And as a part of them. She also realizes that lines blur and rules become easy to break when no one else is watching. One of them has her. The other one wants her. But he...He's going to keep her.*Credence is a full length, stand-alone romance suitable for readers 18+.
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10 comment(s)
Was a little difficult to finish because of the step-uncle & brother trope and the odd feeling that she was being groomed. Also the silent brother who didn’t need to be silent? Weird.
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czemu cała ta książka to jeden wielki incest i błędne przedstawianie ludzi, którzy są mute??? penelope douglas i hope you get the help YOU NEED.
Man do I love books that have the people frothing at the mouth with anger.
2.75/5 ⭐️
Not for me
I don’t know… I just … don’t even want to think about it… once she got to their “secluded” house I kind of could tell where it was going… ugh.. nope not going there…
It was definitely an experience to read it and addicting but I can't really say that I liked it a lot or hated it. It definitely had its issues, and I just didn't like Kaleb or saw anything between them and the story line was definitely.. weird. It's not family by blood luckily but still had some serious issues. But can't deny I wasn't curious to see what was going to happen in the end. No stars on it. Maybe later but I just don't know what to rate it.
Incest... A no for me
Storyline
This was exactly what I wanted but not at all what I expected.
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