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Lights Out

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  From the first chapter, Lights Out had me captivated. Nevassa’s writing style has a personal touch, and the story just flows effortlessly. It has everything you’d want in a dark romance—twisted characters, sharp banter, sizzling chemistry, and a storyline that pulls you in from page one. And let’s not forget, this story isn’t just about a stalker romance—it’s got depth, humor, and even an unbeatable cat dad! Meet Josh: Hacker, masked thirst-trap, and sociopath. Josh, our morally gray hero, is trying to live life in the shadows. He’s a hacker genius and a near-carbon copy of his psychopathic (serial killer) father, though he’s hell-bent on proving to himself he’s different. By day, he hides from the world; by night, he transforms into a faceless masked figure who anonymously posts thirst-trap videos, relishing in the anonymity and the admiration of his fans. He’s intense, complex, and completely unhinged in the best way. And then there’s Aly, a trauma nurse with a twist. Aly spend...

Sicko by Amo Jones

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  Before I dive into this review, a word of caution: Sicko is not for the faint of heart. It's gritty, brutal, and mentally taxing, so be mindful of your triggers before picking it up. Sicko is a double POV, but the majority of the story unfolds through the eyes of Jade, our FMC. And what a journey it is. Jade's life? Unfair doesn’t even begin to cover it. From the moment she was abandoned by her birth parents, adopted into a wealthy family, and then inseparable from her adoptive brother, Royce—until he disappears—her life is a rollercoaster of emotions, highs, and extreme lows. What starts off bad, quickly enough turns to an absolute nightmare. And just when she’s trying to move on, Royce reappears, and with him, even more chaos. I have to say, I was glued to the pages from start to finish. Jade’s path is bloody, brutal, and filled with secrets that unravel in the most agonizing way. There were moments where I had knots in my stomach, tears in my eyes, and honestly, I needed ...

Leather and Lark

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  If you’re anything like me and adored the first book, B&B, then you're in for a treat with Brynne's second installment, Leather and Lark. It’s a refreshing blend of humor, chaos, and just the right amount of gore that keeps you on your toes from start to finish. Leather and Lark doesn't just follow in the footsteps of B&B; it sprints off in its own wacky direction while keeping the essence we fell in love with. Brynne has perfected the art of making you question whether to laugh or cringe, with less gore this time but just as many moments that make you go, “Wait, did that really just happen?” The absurdity is dialed up to eleven, and it works brilliantly. Let’s talk chemistry. The sparks between the main characters are so intense, you could roast marshmallows. The slow burn romance is exquisitely torturous, building up tension until you’re practically begging for a resolution. Sure, their initial deal felt a bit rushed, but once the plot thickens, it smooths out i...

Lovely Bad Things / Hollow’s Row #1

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  Triggers/Tropes CONTEMPORARY DARK ROMANCE  / ENEMIES TO LOVERS  / THRILLER ROMANCE  / SERIAL KILLER / RITUALISTIC MURDERS / DISSOCIATIVE AMNESIA  / TRAUMATIC MEMORY / SOCIOPATH  / OBSESSION  / DUAL POV / MORALLY DARK MC / SMUT 🌶️🌶️🌶️ My Review  “Lovely Bad Things” is a masterfully crafted crime thriller that blends elements of psychological suspense, philosophical musings, and a touch of dark romance. This book takes us on a wild ride through the eerie town of Hollow’s Row, where the line between sanity and madness is hauntingly thin. The story revolves around Halen, a crime scene investigative criminologist with a knack for solving bizarre cases, and Kallum, the enigmatic bad-boy philosopher whom she once accused of morbid, ritualistic murders. When Halen is called to investigate a gruesome act of violence in Hollow’s Row, she has no choice but to seek help from Kallum, the very man she had locked away in an asylum for the criminally insane....

Butcher & Blackbird

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  Blurb A friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and spice, unlike anything you’ve heard before. Every serial killer needs a friend. Every game must have a winner. When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, the two find something elusive—the friendship of a like-minded, pitch-black soul. From small-town West Virginia to upscale California, from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country. But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love. Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves? Or have they finally met their match? Triggers / Tropes Eyeballs and eye sockets, Amateur surgery, Skin ornaments , Chainsaws, axes, knives, scalpels  Accidental cannibali...

The King's Men (All For The Game #3)

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Blurb Neil Josten is out of time. He knew when he came to PSU he wouldn't survive the year, but with his death right around the corner he's got more reasons than ever to live.  Befriending the Foxes was inadvisable. Kissing one is unthinkable. Neil should know better than to get involved with anyone this close to the end, but Andrew's never been the easiest person to walk away from. If they both say it doesn't mean anything, maybe Neil won't regret losing it, but the one person Neil can't lie to is himself.   He's got promises to keep and a team to get to championships if he can just outrun Riko a little longer, but Riko's not the only monster in Neil's life. The truth might get them all killed—or be Neil's one shot at getting out of this alive. My Review  In the third book, Neil takes us on a wild ride! He undergoes a profound transformation, shedding his quiet facade to emerge as a formidable leader, confronting both his past and present with ...

The Raven King (All For The Game #2)

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  Blurb The Foxes are a fractured mess, but their latest disaster might be the miracle they've always needed to come together as a team. The one person standing in their way is Andrew, and the only one who can break through his personal barriers is Neil. Except Andrew doesn't give up anything for free and Neil is terrible at trusting anyone but himself. The two don't have much time to come to terms with their situation before outside forces start tearing them apart. Riko is intent on destroying Neil's fragile new life, and the Foxes have just become collateral damage. Neil's days are numbered, but he's learning the hard way to go down fighting for what he believes in, and Neil believes in Andrew even if Andrew won't believe in himself.  My Review  Book two is an emotional rollercoaster that left me on the edge of my seat, breathless from start to finish. I'm completely shocked, terrified and all together broken. This book is a mess, and well...so am I af...

The Foxhole Court (All For The Game #1)

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  Blurb Neil Josten is the newest addition to the Palmetto State University Exy team. He's short, he's fast, he's got a ton of potential—and he's the runaway son of the murderous crime lord known as The Butcher. Signing a contract with the PSU Foxes is the last thing a guy like Neil should do. The team is high profile and he doesn't need sports crews broadcasting pictures of his face around the nation. His lies will hold up only so long under this kind of scrutiny and the truth will get him killed. But Neil's not the only one with secrets on the team. One of Neil's new teammates is a friend from his old life, and Neil can't walk away from him a second time. Neil has survived the last eight years by running. Maybe he's finally found someone and something worth fighting for . Tropes CONTEMPORARY / Sport / EXY / LBGTQ / Young Adult / Runaway / found family / deep secrets / yakuza / mafia / rival college / childhood trauma / scars My Review (Wistful sigh...

God of Fury

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  Triggers/tropes  DARK MM ROMANCE  / MORALLY DARK MC / ANTI-HERO / MAFIA PRINCE x GOLDEN BOY / PUSH & PULL / GRUMPY x SUNSHINE  / SECRET ROMANCE  / GAY AWAKENING  / MENTAL HEALTH  / SELF-HARM / SUICIDAL THOUGHTS & ATTEMPT  / PAST TRAUMA / OPPOSITES ATTRACT / SMUT 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ blurb I’m not attracted to men.  Or so I thought before I slammed into Nikolai Sokolov.  A mafia heir, a notorious bastard, and a violent monster.  An ill-fated meeting puts me in his path.  And just like that, he has his sights set on me.  A quiet artist, a golden boy, and his enemy’s twin brother.  He doesn’t seem to care that the odds are stacked against us.  In fact, he sets out to break my steel-like control and blur my limits.  I thought my biggest worry was being noticed by Nikolai.  I’m learning the hard way that being wanted by this beautiful nightmare is much worse. my review God of Fury Unleashed: A Rollercoaste...

God of Pain

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  Tropes/ Triggers DARK ROMANCE  / MORALLY DARK MC / ANTI-HERO / GRUMPY X SUNSHINE / PRAISE KINK / DARK PAST / RIVAL COLLEGES / HATES THE WORLD BUT HER / MAFFIA ROMANCE  / VIRGIN HEROINE & ALPHA MALE / OPPOSITES ATTRACT / BULLY ROMANCE / GRAPHIC CONTENT OF ABUSE AND ASSAULT / TALK OF CHILD ABUSE / SUICIDAL THOUGHTS / POSSESSIVE MC / KIDNAPPING  / SMUT 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Blurb I made a terrible mistake. Being a mafia princess, I knew my fate was already decided. But I went ahead and longed for the wrong one. Creighton King is bad news with a gorgeous exterior. He’s silent, brooding, and obviously emotionally unavailable. So I thought it was over. Until he awakens a beast inside me. My name is Annika Volkov, and I’m Creighton's worst enemy. He won’t stop until he breaks me. Or I break him My Review A Rollercoaster of Purple Passion and Dark Desires! Let’s jump in and meet the purple obsessed cute mafia princess (Annika) who doesn’t shut up and the dark and brood...

God of Malice

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Triggers/Tropes DARK ROMANCE  / MORALLY BLACK MC  / PSYCHOPATH X GOOD GIRL  / ENEMIES TO LOVERS / BOY OBSESSED  / RIVAL COLLEGES / HATES THE WORLD BUT HER / MAFFIA ROMANCE  / VIRGIN HEROINE & ALPHA MALE / PSYCHOPATH/ANTI-HERO / SMUT 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Blurb I caught the attention of a monster. I didn’t ask for it.  Didn’t even see it coming. But the moment I do, it’s too late.  Killian Carson is a predator wrapped in sophisticated charm. He’s cold-blooded, manipulative, and savage. The worst part is that no one sees his devil side. I do. And that will cost me everything.  I run, but the thing about monsters? They always  chase. My Review   God of Malice takes us into a journey where Rina Kent introduces the second-gen crew, which is like a diverse, dysfunctional family.  The initial shock factor in the first chapter, may unsettle some, especially with Killian's cliffside antics, but trust me, it's a wild ride you won't want to miss. ...