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Review: Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abby (Books 1-5)
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What happens when a woman with a deadly past hunts the men who ruined her? Meet Lana—ruthless and unstoppable.
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Review: Anathema by Keri Lake
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Okay listen… Anathema owned me once I got past the heavy worldbuilding. This is a TRUE slow burn—painfully slow—but the payoff? Absolutely feral. The gothic atmosphere is dark, eerie, and intoxicating, and once it clicks, you’re done for. Haunting, addictive, and worth the patience.
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Review: Feathers So Vicious by Liv Zander
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Expect dark, unapologetic romantasy with raven shifter magic, captor/captive tension, and men who do not come wrapped in green flags. This story is brutal, obsessive, and emotionally heavy — the kind that makes your stomach flip and your heart ache at the same time. You’ll get power plays, enemies-to-frienemies-to-enemies energy, twisted desire, and trauma that actually matters to the plot. It’s not pretty. It’s not safe. But if you like your fantasy sharp, spicy, and morally ruined… yeah, this one will sink its claws into you and not let go.
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Review: Slay Ride by Lauren Biel
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Slay Ride by Lauren Biel is a wildly chaotic dark romantic comedy that follows Cat and Bennett—two enemies with explosive chemistry who can’t decide whether to kiss or kill each other. Set at an Alaskan “serial un-alivers retreat,” the story delivers unhinged humor, filthy tension, and unforgettable scenes (yes, including that turkey moment). Bennett’s possessive softening, Cat’s hilarious resilience, and their razor-sharp banter make this book impossible to put down. Twisted, spicy, and laugh-out-loud shocking, it’s a dark romance fever dream I absolutely recommend.
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Review: Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
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This one snuck up on me in the sweetest way. Good Spirits is what happens when a cozy Christmas romance wanders into a supernatural snow globe and decides to fall in love with the Ghost of Christmas Past. It’s soft, it’s warm, it’s emotional, and yes — it’s a slow burn with just enough spice to
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Review: He Knows When You’re Awake by Alta Hensley
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The story blends a light-hearted billionaire romance with holiday themes, featuring Sloane, a jewelry designer, and Cole, a morally gray billionaire. While marketed as a dark romance, it lacks true darkness, leaning more into sweetness and charm. It’s entertaining but may not satisfy seasoned dark romance readers.
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Review: Neon Gods by Katee Robert
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A modern retelling of Hades and Persephone that’s as sinful as it is sweet.
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Review: Voracious by Leigh Rivers
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Voracious intensifies the darkness of its predecessor, diving deeper into emotional turmoil experienced by characters Stacey and Kade. Their pain permeates every chapter, making the narrative deeply human. Flashbacks provide moments of beauty, contrasting their sufferings and linking trauma to love. Leigh Rivers’ raw, fast-paced writing does not shy away from heavy topics, creating a relentless emotional rollercoaster. The cliffhanger ending leaves readers desperate for resolution, hinting that book three is a must-read for closure.
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Review: Insatiable by Leigh Rivers
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So, I just dove into “Insatiable” the first book in The Edge of Darkness Trilogy and wow, it’s a wild ride! This dark romance totally hooked me with its intense, messy love story between trauma-filled Kade and Stacey. I was up all night reading, and that cliffhanger? Ugh, it left me desperate for the next book! Definitely not for the faint-hearted!
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Review: The Fae Princes by Nikki St. Crowe
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