Torment: Part One

The Bleeding Hearts, Book 1

By: Dylan Page

Narrated by: Rylee Forrester

Torment: Part One is a dark, taboo, MC, contemporary romance.

How did I get here? Broken, bruised, and mentally shattered. For most of my life, my older stepbrother, Shay, was my hero, my rock, and my best friend. The one I knew I could always rely on. For many years, I accepted everyone and everything around me. But as I grew up, the veil was lifted, and I slowly came to understand how f*cked up it all really is.

These men, who I considered uncles and close family friends, are members of the dominant MC, The Celtic Beasts. Shay is not only a proud member. He is the one they send in to do their dirty work. For some reason, this tough, muscled, terrifying guy, needs me to ground and comfort him. But I have always had bigger plans. Bigger dreams. I don’t want to be trapped here, in this life that is dark, bloody and violent. I want to get out, escape… but Shay has other plans for me.

What do you do when your protector becomes the very root of your torment?

**Warning: This book is meant for mature readers, 18+. Torment: Part One is a dark romance and contains scenes and situations that may be upsetting for some readers. Includes several triggers and sensitive material such as: domestic abuse, profanity, gang violence, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, and sexual assault. Please do not read if you are uncomfortable with any of the above. Thank you.

©2021 by Dylan Page. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Shay🌼

A book I want to hold, punch, kiss, burn, cry for and scream at.

I stared into a wall for two days after reading this duet. So fucking full of conflicting and broken emotions.
I couldnt walk outside for almost a week because my eyes were so damn swollen.

Couldn't Wait for Part 2

Part 1 and 2 Summary
Dylan Page, what a truly emotional ride. This story was so well written and depicts what life can throw at us and how differently each individual handles it. It's not always pretty but then it wouldn't be real life and the challenges that comes with it. I've read a lot of MC books but this story is told in a way that doesn't paint it as good biker guy among the bad who meets the one woman that can fit into his lifestyle and they live HEA. Left me emotionally drained but well worth it. First time reading your work but definitely won't be the last!

Not dark, not romance

Like another reader commented…not dark, not romance, good story, no suspense either. No other characters perspectives given, though there is a plethora of side main characters.

Amazing suspense

Amazing romantic suspense! Immediately started book two upon finishing. Great book and performance. Bravo! I hope the rest will be in audio as well.

Yay

It’s a hard story to read but it’s really good it has some weak spots but overall good!