When L.A. Cannon started teasing this book and the different tropes, I knew I would love every sec5 ★
They were drowning in the things they never said.
When L.A. Cannon started teasing this book and the different tropes, I knew I would love every second of it. What I wasn't anticipating was that it would be a book that would end up sticking around in my brain non-stop since I read it. Of course in true L.A. Cannon style, it was heartwrenching and full of real emotion, so I was devastated and torn apart, particularly with the ending. The ending alone was enough to make me cry ugly tears and put me in a slump!
This author has a way of writing in the most epic and poetic way, and I felt like I was immersed in their story from right alongside them. Kaj and Noah were the most beautiful characters, and witnessing them growing and experiencing life was bittersweet. There was not a moment where I could put the book down and I have an aching empty hole inside me because of it! Overall this was a masterpiece and I am waiting not so patiently for the next book so I can be whole again.
What To Expect: ⨳ MM Romance ⨳ Coming of Age ⨳ All the Angst Possible ⨳ Found Family ⨳ Friends to Lovers to Enemies to Lovers ⨳ Cliffhanger
You were nothing but a bad habit.
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Two broken souls sought solace in one another, healing together.
It was amazing to be back in the world of Storm and Micah, their unhinged darkness 4 ★
Two broken souls sought solace in one another, healing together.
It was amazing to be back in the world of Storm and Micah, their unhinged darkness and perfect toxicity. Just like Letters From Hell, this book was written so well, the plot keeping me on my toes the entire time, and also the imtimate glimpses into Micah and Storms love and growth was divine. Seeing Storm grow and accepting her darkness was so good, I couldn't get enough! Kat is such an amazing writer, her words are like poetry and the emotions tug at the heartstrings. Overall this was an awesome read and I cannot wait for more from this author!
What To Expect: ⨳ MF Dark Romance ⨳ Second Chance ⨳ FMC Obsessed ⨳ Stockholm Syndrome ⨳ Serial Killer/ Criminology Professor ⨳ Touch Her and Die
I'm a starved man whenever I look at you...
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His violent tendencies and my dark desires circle each other every time we're in a room together.
I love both these authors and to have them come to4 ★
His violent tendencies and my dark desires circle each other every time we're in a room together.
I love both these authors and to have them come together in creating this book was a dream come true. Chokehold had me in a well, chokehold really, and it was utterly divine. It was a game of cat and mouse that turned into so much more, it was painful and tense and heartbreaking and I really loved every second of it. Cole and Blaise are two characters who I wouldn't normally pitch together but once their chemistry came to play, I was all in with these two. Very opposite to one another, they overcome walls and barriers between each other, and also themselves, and it came together so well. Overall a great read from two talented authors!
What To Expect: ⨳ MM Dark Romance ⨳ Stepbrothers ⨳ Enemies to Lovers ⨳ Secret Identity ⨳ Forced Proximity ⨳ Cheating
Such sweet talk. Nothing says I love you more than being called insane by my lover.
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I can't let her go. Even if that means destroying her in the end. She's mine until her very last breath. Until I ruin us both.
I fell in love with K4 ★
I can't let her go. Even if that means destroying her in the end. She's mine until her very last breath. Until I ruin us both.
I fell in love with Kyla's writing in Our Way Back and as soon as the arc form came up for this one, I knew I had to apply. Declan was in the first book and my heart broke for him in that one and was hoping he would get his deserved happy ending. In true Kyla style, we were gifted pain and agony above anything else, but in a way it was healing and beautiful. Its quite hard to talk about the book without spoiling it, but Andy and Declan deserve the whole world for what they went through, both individually and together, and the strength they developed was incredible. This was not a book with happiness, it was utterly heartbreaking and emotional and bleak, but the happy ending was completely worth every second of it.
What To Expect: ⨳ MF Rockstar Romance ⨳ Single Parent ⨳ Addiction ⨳ Angst ⨳ Small Town ⨳ Age Gap
Two months, and he's already becoming the air in my lungs I need to breathe. My life raft to save me from drowning further.
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I’m a beast let out of his cage, hungry and primal to claim her for forever this time.
I went into this completely blind and not having read the fir4 ★
I’m a beast let out of his cage, hungry and primal to claim her for forever this time.
I went into this completely blind and not having read the first book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was a big book, at 700 something pages, but it honestly didn't feel like it was, I could probably read another 700 pages and not get bored! A mixture of emotional characters and in-depth plot, it was perfectly balanced, allowing us to feel completely immersed in the story and connected to the characters. Rosalie and Nova were divine, battling the push and pull between them with a strong resentment, I couldn't see if they would get a happy ending, making it more enjoyable! Overall this was an awesome read and I will be adding the author to my auto-buy list for sure!
What To Expect: ⨳ MF Dark Romance ⨳ Arranged Marriage ⨳ Rival Families ⨳ Forced Proximity ⨳ Strong FMC ⨳ Hate to Love
Our marriage will never be a traditional one with meaningful vows. Till death do us part will be till one of us kills.
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I’m a beast let out of his cage, hungry and primal to claim her for forever this time.
I went into this completely blind and not having read the first book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was a big book, at 700 something pages, but it honestly didn't feel like it was, I could probably read another 700 pages and not get bored! A mixture of emotional characters and in-depth plot, it was perfectly balanced, allowing us to feel completely immersed in the story and connected to the characters. Rosalie and Nova were divine, battling the push and pull between them with a strong resentment, I couldn't see if they would get a happy ending, making it more enjoyable! Overall this was an awesome read and I will be adding the author to my auto-buy list for sure!
What To Expect: ⨳ MF Dark Romance ⨳ Arranged Marriage ⨳ Rival Families ⨳ Forced Proximity ⨳ Strong FMC ⨳ Hate to Love
Our marriage will never be a traditional one with meaningful vows. Till death do us part will be till one of us kills.
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He doesn't see me as ruined or damaged goods. In his eyes, I'm still worthy of being loved and cared for.
This was a good second book in the journey4 ★
He doesn't see me as ruined or damaged goods. In his eyes, I'm still worthy of being loved and cared for.
This was a good second book in the journey of Anna and Rex that of course ends with a cliffhanger! A quick but impactful read, I finished it in one sitting, and it was a very plot-driven book where we learn more about the characters and the goings on in the operation. There wasn't much spice but it didn't feel like it needed it, as we are shown Anna's recovery from her trauma, which the story focuses on. Rex is very morally questionable but he is so protective of Anna, which is sweet. Overall a good book and I look forward to seeing what the next book holds!
What To Expect: ⨳ MF Dark Romance ⨳ Motorcycle Club ⨳ Second Chance ⨳ Possessive MMC ⨳ Suspenceful ⨳ Cliffhanger
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I'd fallen for you before my feet even left the ground.
This was a sweet coming of age debut novel with some very deep characters. It was very writt4 ★
I'd fallen for you before my feet even left the ground.
This was a sweet coming of age debut novel with some very deep characters. It was very written and detailed, from the little parts of the characters lives that make them unique through to the realistic setting of the 80s.
A true coming-of-age book over a romance, it deals with many tough moments that life throws and Jem and Mat, and it was really nice seeing them overcome these obstacles. The plot had depth and because there is no spice, there wasn't the risk of that overtaking the storyline. Also the cover is stunning! Overall, a very good debut novel and I look forward to what the future holds for this author!
What To Expect: ⨳ MM Romance ⨳ Grumpy/Sunshine ⨳ Size Difference ⨳ 1980s England ⨳ Slow Burn ⨳ Coming of Age
Already, there was something about him, something dizzy like a carousel. Something about him was smikey, curling into the shape of a finger, beckoning him closer.
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Just one season, baby. One season of secrets and then the world will know who you belong to.
Dark hockey romances are few and far between so when th4 ★
Just one season, baby. One season of secrets and then the world will know who you belong to.
Dark hockey romances are few and far between so when they appear like unicorns in the wild I'm gonna snatch them up real quick. This one of course did not disappoint, Duke and Aspen were possessive and spicy and having backbones of steel made it even better! A quick dark read, I devoured it in one sitting, unable to put it down, and to say the chemistry between the MCs was fire is an absolute understatement. While there is more smut than plot to this book, it was written super well and didn't feel rushed in the slightest, and the plot that was there was amazing! Overall a great read and I highly recommend it to all!
What To Expect: ⨳ MF Dark Romance Novella ⨳ Hockey ⨳ Brothers Rival ⨳ Morally Gray MMC ⨳ Secret Relationship ⨳ All The Spice!
Don’t try to stop me, Aspen. You are mine and that’s my fucking cum. I want to taste every bit of you on my tongue.
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How can something so absolutely beautiful consist of the deadliest poison?
This has to be the best April's Fools book joke turned actual book! It wa4 ★
How can something so absolutely beautiful consist of the deadliest poison?
This has to be the best April's Fools book joke turned actual book! It was a fun, fast and a wee bit dark fantasy novella that I devoured straight away. Full of spice, morally grey MCs and a surprisingly deep plotline, I never thought I'd enjoy a medieval book as much as I did this one. The world building was in-depth and well developed considering the length of the book, and the characters were so easy to love. Both MCs were possessive and would do anything for the other and the chemistry was insane and spicy and delicious! For someone who doesn't normally pick up fantasy books, this has me wanting to do more often because this was such a great novella!
What To Expect: ⨳ MF Dark Fantasy Romance Novella ⨳ Lovers to Enemies to Lovers ⨳ Morally Gray ⨳ Close Proximity ⨳ Rival Kingdoms ⨳ Light vs. Dark
Until the heavens fall onto the earth, I shall remain your shadow. Always.
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There Princess, now there’s truly no piece of you that isn’t mine.
This book was the perfect mashup of a splatterpunk storyline with a dash of dark 4 ★
There Princess, now there’s truly no piece of you that isn’t mine.
This book was the perfect mashup of a splatterpunk storyline with a dash of dark romance, and I need more like this! This was my first read by Callie Moss and it sure won't be my last after this one. Christian and Lara were so beautifully broken and sharp and tragic, with the worst backstories possible. I don't want to spoil anything, just know it is not a happytime story and has extreme themes that would leave even the most desensitized reader reeling. There was nothing remotely normal about it and no coming back from the morally pitch black characters that were the MCs. Of course this was absolutely awesome to read and definitely has me questioning my morals but oh what a great read!! Just check the trigger warnings.
What To Expect: ⨳ MF Dark Erotic Horror ⨳ He Falls First ⨳ Morally Black MCs ⨳ Power Imbalance ⨳ HFN ⨳ ALL The Trigger Warnings!!
My princess didn’t get the knight in shining armor who fought honorably to free her from her tower. She got the villain who wrenched her from it, bloody and screaming.
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I’ll find you, Angel, be it in this life or the next. You’re part of me, more integral than my own DNA. Inked on my heart - in my soul - the atoms 5 ★
I’ll find you, Angel, be it in this life or the next. You’re part of me, more integral than my own DNA. Inked on my heart - in my soul - the atoms that make me up are created from you.
I knew after the first book in the duet that this one would hurt me in all ways possible, but I didn't anticipate to be in this much pain. It altered me in such a way very few books manage to do, encapsulating super heavy topics in the most sensitive way but also in the most vivid way so you almost feel you are there when things happen. This author has amazing talent and ability to write characters that live in your heart long after the book is finished, and to say I'm sad to see this duet end is heartbreaking. Rhys and Kayden, my sweet broken boys, I loved them completely and it was one heck of a rollercoaster reading them overcoming their individual demons that claimed them for so long. I don't want to say too much because this book has so many twists and turns that would be major spoilers, but just know this duet is in my top 5 reads in my entire life and it truly resonates with me completely. A beautiful painful masterpiece.
What To Expect: ⨳ MM Romance ⨳ Dark ⨳ Stepbrothers ⨳ Mental Health Rep ⨳ Trauma ⨳ Mutual Pining
I will get your answers, angel, and then I will see to destroying the monsters who thought they could destroy you.
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I never paid attention to him this deeply and I think I need to change that.
MP Bates is an auto-buy author for me, every book they release always h4 ★
I never paid attention to him this deeply and I think I need to change that.
MP Bates is an auto-buy author for me, every book they release always hits the spot and this was no exception. Foster and Ronan were big hate-to-love characters and I absolutely ate that up. I love a good hockey romance and one thing I really liked about this one is unlike some books, they actually got hockey scenes! The MCs are former stepbrothers who end up on the same hockey team and despite their hatred towards one another, there is a strong underlying connection pulling them to one another. There is deep pain within both MCs which plays a part in their interactions with one another, and it was so good getting to see them overcome these and find themselves as well as one another. It was developed really well, with great plot and character development, and overall was a great read!
What To Expect: ⨳ MM Romance ⨳ Stepbrothers ⨳ Hockey ⨳ Enemies to Lovers ⨳ Mental Health Rep ⨳ Neurodivergent MC
Life will keep getting easier as long as Ronan is by my side. I plan to never change that.
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I'm not strong enough to refuse Rome everything he wants. Even if what he wants is me.
By now, I will read any book that Rachel Leigh writes as they5 ★
I'm not strong enough to refuse Rome everything he wants. Even if what he wants is me.
By now, I will read any book that Rachel Leigh writes as they hit every single time. This one of course was no exception, it was emotional and while I wouldn't call it super dark, it has a lot of dark elements that I ate up like I was starving.
I am a sucker for books with stepsiblings, they just carry a certain type of angst that initiates feelings within me, and Heartless Monster was just so darn good! It packed a punch in terms of characters and also depth to the story and I couldn't put it down at all. Think delicious spice, smoking chemistry and the ultimate ending! Overall another hit from an author who has become an auto-buy for me.
What To Expect: ⨳ MF Romance ⨳ Stepsiblings ⨳ Enemies to Lovers ⨳ Forced Proximity ⨳ Football ⨳ Bully
You're not going to be just another secret, Elodie. You're going to be my dark and dirty one.
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This remarkable man has awakened my damaged heart, coaxing me back to life. And I can't imagine anywhere I'd rather be than right here by his side
W4 ★
This remarkable man has awakened my damaged heart, coaxing me back to life. And I can't imagine anywhere I'd rather be than right here by his side
Wow what a debut this book was! It was heart-wrenching and suspenseful and full of twists I never saw coming. The romance was a large part of the storyline but I loved how there was a secondary plot with Sarah's escape from her abusive husband which was really refreshing.
Jake is the ultimate book boyfriend, his protective side was so sweet and finding out the reason why they are exes was so heartbreaking. Every single step of the way, I was left feeling unsure as to how everything would play out and it was one big amazing rollercoaster of a story!
Overall this was a great debut novel, I really liked it so much, and I cannot wait for the next book!
What To Expect: ⨳ MF Dark Romance ⨳ Motorcycle Club ⨳ Second Chance ⨳ Possessive Hero ⨳ Abuse (Not from MMC) ⨳ Suspense
I will love and protect that child no differently than I would if they were my own.
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The past affects us irrevocably, in every way. It becomes the very foundation of all we are. Influencing every moment, every decision, until we bec5 ★
The past affects us irrevocably, in every way. It becomes the very foundation of all we are. Influencing every moment, every decision, until we become the very product of our pain.
This will be very vague as to keep it spoiler-free, this book was absolutely breathtaking. Marie Ann has become a fast favourite author of mine, meaning I drop literally everything to read her books, and this one I think is my new favourite of hers. Dark and toxic, this book had one killer of a cliffhanger and was utterly beautiful and heartbreaking. Abel and Peris were broken boys, suffering from the worst kind of pain, and Marie wrote them in the most poetic way. I was in awe the whole time, everything from the flow of the writing to the character development was perfect, and it left me desperate for the next book in the series.
What To Expect: ⨳ MM Romance ⨳ Dark Enemies to Enemies ⨳ Trauma ⨳ Foster Brothers ⨳ Forced Proximity ⨳ Cliffhanger
Sometimes, all it comes down to is finally meeting someone who shares your madness.
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It's not that guy in the mask you need to be afraid of. It's the one behind the mask that should terrify you, little Bat.
Well first of all, this wa5 ★
It's not that guy in the mask you need to be afraid of. It's the one behind the mask that should terrify you, little Bat.
Well first of all, this was DARK and horrific and utter deliciousness! Definitely one you need to check the trigger warnings for, Kinsley's books always hit the mark in terms of dark romance perfection. The two MCs were just as unhinged as each other, the chemistry was off the charts hot, and they just worked together perfectly in the most disturbing way. I love dark stepsibling romances and this one ticked all the boxes, with them being the best vigilantes but also the best bad guys, and I ate it all up! The plot was developed really well, I felt I was on the journey with them, and I loved every second of it! Overall an amazing read.
What To Expect: ⨳ MF Dark Romance ⨳ Stepsiblings ⨳ Cults ⨳ Psychopathic MMC ⨳ Cliffhanger ⨳ Tons of Triggers
Nothing can happen to you tomorrow. Do you get that? Without you, there is no me.
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