Dawn (Dangerous Web #3) by Aleatha Romig

Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Published on: 16 February 2021
Published by: Romig Works
Type: HEA, conclusion to series, series
Genre: Romance-Suspense
Author: Aleatha Romig
Read: 06 February 2021
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Rating: 5/ 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Synopsis

“Night never had the last word. The dawn is always invincible.” ~Hugh B. Brown

The Sparrow web world is covered in darkness, yet the dawn is near.
The dramatic conclusion to the Dangerous Web trilogy is here.
The veil of safety protecting Lorna Murray’s life has been ripped away.
Can Reid Murray convince her that despite the lingering darkness, the sun will rise again?

From New York Times bestselling author comes a brand-new dark romantic suspense trilogy, Dangerous Web. DAWN, the dramatic conclusion, is set in the dangerous world of the Sparrow Webs. You do not need to read Web of Sin, Tangled Web, or Web of Desire to get caught up in this new dangerous and intriguing romantic suspense saga, Dangerous Web.

DAWN is the dramatic conclusion of the DANGEROUS WEB trilogy that began in DUSK, continued in DARK and concludes in DAWN.
Have you been Aleatha’d?

Review

It’s darkest before the dawn. We can’t give up.
— Dawn (Dangerous Web Book #3) by Aleatha Romig

Lorna Pierce is a recently rescued victim and is slowly recalling many more details of her abduction, and it sprung up a past that she thought she had buried well.

Reid Murray is her husband and is part of a powerful and influential Chicago organization called the “Sparrows.” Lorna and Reid are tangled in a dangerous world filled with secrets, surprises, and danger. The organization’s leading players have been targets of various attacks that the organization still does not know what the motives are.

I am so excited to finally get answers in Dawn, Book 3, and the Dangerous Web series’ final book – Reid and Lorna’s story. The epic ending will B-L-O-W Y-O-U-R M-I-N-D!

Without giving much away for the book:

1.) Dawn starts where readers left off in Book 2, which ended in a cliffhanger. There is a short prologue of this at the beginning that is a great recap. I would highly recommend readers start from Book 1 to better appreciate and go through the book.

2) Written in multi-characters POV, Dawn provides readers the main characters’ perspectives AND some of the supporting characters’ during the flashbacks that explain the mystery connections as far back as in Book 1. I appreciate this POV since the story gets pretty complicated. If Book 1 is all about the unfortunate event while Book 2 brought more questions and “dark secrets” surfacing, Book 3 is all about the secrets, lies, and “backdoor dealings” being pieced together for readers.

3) Questions get answers with cunning writing and implications. There were moments when I had to re-read a passage or two since I overlooked the “implications.” There were hints that I missed, but I saw them after revisiting a few chapters.

4) Flashbacks were a welcome reprieve and gave great understanding and a better “connection” to the main characters. Readers will get a better feel of the gravity of the situation and how awful some of Lorna’s and her family’s backgrounds. These moments support why her family members turned out the way they did. They either succumbed to their predicament

5) Reasons/justifications for actions past are also discussed, and the people involved will get what they deserve. There were a few “past characters” that I thought I had my feelings sorted out. This book further confirmed those feelings and more to justify why they ended up where they were. I was angry for the “bad people” and cheered aloud (in my head) for the ones that came out “into the light.”

6) I love how the supporting characters (all of them) are integral to the story and helped Lorna and Reid tackle their past, overcome their trauma, dissected the clues then “push” to solve the mystery. I love how the author did it – through science and therapy approaches.

7) The story reveals what went on with Mason and Lorna’s pasts and will “fill-in” many missing events. Readers will finally learn about their family history and their missing sister’s whereabouts. That is what I was looking forward to, aside from the central mystery. There is a bit more gore and “torture” inflicted that may churn the stomach but keep going because it will be worth it.

8) At the end of all this, in the darkest comes the dawn, then everything will be revealed. The story will keep readers “on the edge” of their seats, leading to the end. There were too many things to piece together, tangles to unravel, and secrets to expose that will all explode in a spectacular finish that is Romig’s signature style.

Overall, I love how the author grabs hold of her readers in all of her books. Dawn is no exception. I COULD NOT put the book down and gobbled it all up!

Do not assume and expect a lot of “plot twists.”

The author’s mind is a perplexing one – with many “new revelations,” then the story somehow takes us to the end of this epic trail of mystery and suspense while reinforcing the powerful love between Lorna and Reid.

Being the conclusion of this series, finishing Dawn saddens me – to say goodbye (for now) to the Sparrow characters. It makes me want to read slower to savor the story more but understand that Reid and Lorna need to find their peace and HEA.
I cannot wait to see more from the author again!

When all was said and done, the love we all shared made me believe that light would eventually win.
Dawn would shine from beneath the horizon and cover our world in golden rays of sunlight, if we waited long enough.
— Dawn (Dangerous Web Book #3) by Aleatha Romig

About the Author

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams!

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand-alone thrillers continue Aleatha’s twisted style with an increase in heat.

In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved headfirst into the world of dark romantic suspense saga with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five-novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.

In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy PLUS ONE, followed by ONE NIGHT, and ANOTHER ONE. Her range of genres includes erotic romance novellas in her INDULGENCE series.

Aleatha returned to her dark roots in 2018 with WEB OF SIN, a dark romantic trilogy with an all new anti-hero. The Sparrow Webs continued with TANGLED WEB, WEB OF DESIRE, and soon DANGEROUS WEB.

Aleatha is a “Published Author’s Network” member of the Romance Writers of America, NINC, and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. Her marketing is represented by Wildfire Marketing.