Behind His Eyes - Consequences: Reading Companion to the Bestselling Consequences Series Paperback – January 14, 2014

So, I read all of the Consequences books and jumped into Behind His Eyes with hope for difference but was mistaken. In the first set of books, Romig's overuse of the word "compartmentalize" was appalling and, quite frankly, as a psychology major ruined that term for me indefinitely. I entered this book excited that that word would not be laced throughout this book. Well, surprise surprise. We have a new word that Ms. Romig enjoys using-- Acquisition. As an author, she should be able to explain her thoughts using more than a few words over and over again.Another issue I have with this book. She doesn't even remember her own books; the ones that got her name out there. Tony does NOT give Claire her Driver's License back. He gives her an Iowa State Identification card. However, in his remembrance, it's a driver's license. I'm sorry, you're not creating a new book. You are, basically, rewritting an old book. Error like that should not exist.Also, the beginning of a chapter will tell you where you can find the upcoming scenerio in the original book. However, sometimes there were multiple chapters combined into one. Or, she would skip some chapters from the original and when she started back to explaining his way of thinking, she would have to "catch" us up. For instance, the Children's Hospital fundraiser. We didn't see that through his eyes but the night he gives her (should I say identification card or driver's license?) he mentions that's a reward for what she did at that event. Frankly, I wanted to see what went through his mind when she interrupted him to work damage control on the reporter.Romig, you get better with each book but you still have a long way to go. I gave you, mostly, 1 and 2 stars with your last 3 books. You will see you earned a 3 star this time. You still need some work, but I do like the storyline though I am not over here screaming "team Tony" because he's not a man I would want, but you do have a great idea and are executing to the best of your ability and you are getting stronger with each passing book. I'm hoping the next 2 books in your series will blow me away.

I honestly don't know where to begin. This book.. these books.. this series. Just amazing.I would like to mention, this is a companion novel to Consequences (book #1) in the series and is not meant to be read as a stand alone. You will not get much enjoyment from it if you try to read it without having read at the bare minimum, Consequences. That said, if you enjoyed the series, I highly recommend reading BHE - Consequences.So, where to start?It was there, in that church, in Indianapolis, Indiana, that Anthony resolved that his and Claire's paths would cross again.This book takes us back to the very beginning, even farther back then when we start in Consequences. It was very interesting to see how Tony reacts the first time he truly lays his eyes on Claire. I would liked to have explored more of their "first meeting" at the Red Wing, the napkin, and their first time together from Tony's POV.Tony. It is so hard to choose where I am with him. I love him, I hate him, I love him, I think he's nuts, I love him more, then I hate him, no I hate his actions, I still love Tony. He is so calculated, so controlled (until he sees red and loses control), so dominating. He is fierce, but there is a soul worth redemption in there. He is so confusing to me. I want to hate him, I really do. But I can't. I see a tortured soul, trying to stay true to his word, to avenge his grandfather, but also waging war with himself, because things have changed. I really do think he has come to care, deeply, for Claire. His acquisition didn't turn out as expected. When he loses control, I think he panics, because Anthony Rawlings is ALWAYS in control.She was his acquisition, his prisoner - a sacrificial lamb for the sins of her forefathersWas she truly that strong? What were her limits? Could she be broken?Claire. I love Claire. I want to wrap her in bubble wrap and protect her from all the bad consequences. I want to soothe her and rock her. I don't always understand her decisions, and silently wonder what makes her so determined to gain his approval. Why did she care so much? What made her so dependent on his approval? Why did she never run when she had the chance? I love her fire, her spirit, and in a way, her ability to give in to Tony. I love Claire more in Truth and Convicted, but we can save that for another time. My heart broke for Claire in the end, I really do think she loved Tony, or really thought she did. I don't want to spoil the end for those who haven't read Consequences, but I still don't understand how or why he did what he did. **vague enough** LOLIt's your strength and determination that have infuriated me. That strength and resilience have also made me fall in love with you.I think what Tony felt was as close to love as he has ever known. And I think that just confuses him. He doesn't know what to do with his emotions, how to concede control. I think he feels a new found protectiveness over his acquisition."Claire. Rawlings. Was. Never. On. Our. List." - TonyOverall, this was a fantastic addition to an already amazing series! Behind His Eyes is a true treat for any Consequences fan and I would highly recommend it after you're read the series!Kudos to Aleatha! The writing and story telling are flawless.

This story has completely blown me away. It has wrung every emotion out of me.I have never read a book where I have gone from detesting, hating, wishing death to the hero, then loving him, through Claire's eyes.Now, from Tonys POV, I'm back to square one. I hate him again. The cold calculating, manipulating control freak, has me shouting at my kindle again.This story is absolutely awesome. How a human being can treat another human like he did is beyond me. The story of how he tried to break her because of a vendetta is heartbreaking.Aleatha Romig is a genius. This story deserves so many more stars. Bravo!

Under no circumstances read this book without having read Consequences, Truth and Convicted first. If you haven't read them then what on earth are you waiting for, go and buy them now!!If you have read the books then you no doubt went through the same kind of emotions that I did where Tony is concerned, you probably went from hating him to guiltily loving him to just plain loving him!! It was for the reason that I had come to love him that I was really frightened at how I would feel about him when reading the story from his perspective.This book is not a complete retelling of the story from Tony's POV, it contains scenes from Consequences that were pivotal to the story. Yes it contains the accident scene and what happened afterwards while Claire was unconscious. This was hard to read but yet gripped me at the same time. At the end of the book I was back with the same emotion that I had for him after reading Consequences, hate, although knowing what I know from having read the original trilogy there was a dash of pity thrown in.Under normal circumstances this would not be a 5 star review, however as a companion novel to a fantastic book this just adds to the story in a great way. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series from his POV. It's going to be an interesting ride.

OMG!!! where the hell do i start????OK OK, i know. I know where to start.Firstly i was so apprehensive about reading this. I was damn right nervous. Really scared. Would this change my view of Anthony? Would i hate or like him more....or less?It did neither. Although i think, yeah... i think..... i might understand him a little, no a pinch better.I really loved how Aleatha mentioned which chapter it was relating to. It helped me no end. I even referred back on numerous occasions, even re-reading the chapter for clarity.I don't honestly know what i feared. It was a fantastic insight into the eyes of a man we either love or hate. Yes its dark, yes its twisted. Oh but its so so very good.Above everything else. I am absolutely glad yes, you heard me GLAD i read it.I am now looking forward to Behind his eyes, Truth.I CAN NOT RECOMMEND THIS HIGHLY ENOUGH. IF YOU HAVE READ THE CONSEQUENCES SERIES, YOU MUST, MUST READ THIS.

Rather than review one of the books - I'm reviewing all of them combined because it wouldn't have been a complete story without all. All I can say is well done to the author for keeping me riveted to the characters, story and finally the outcome. Yes the first book is dark and disturbing at times but I think you had to live and breath it to understand how their story turns into a true love and happy ending! The story is told with compassion and sensitivity and it tells you the impact your child hood has on later years. Claire for me really shines through and becomes a dominant character with a sassy mouth! Whatever you do in life has consequences and you better believe it. Well done Aleatha I enjoyed all books and I loved it that you also told them from his point of view! Sad that they have now finished.

I was so looking forward to this book as I love the Consequences series and adore the male POV. I was intrigued to find out what went through his mind especially with the accident. I felt it slow to get going but once he started showing us his other side and how much he did eventually love Claire, I got into it. Pleased to read more about Catherine and see the hints about how horrible she really was. Like her subtle digs about Nathaniel especially when Tony told her he was going to propose and about the surveillance being turned off. Loved how he so poorly after being poisoned - felt it served him right for being so mean to Claire. Glad Brent didn't have that much control over Courtney and laughed at the end when Tony thought at least he would know where Claire was when in prison as we all know how that turned out !! Overall felt alittle disappointed so might jump next book and just read The Missing Years.