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Lords of Darkness: A Dark Romance (Darkness Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

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There is no choosing… only begging.

The Lords own me, and they are never going to let me go. At least, that’s what they tell me. Lord Alaric Cross. Lord Gideon St. Claire. Lord Sterling Beauchamp. Lord Theodore Wolf. Four brooding men who make my worst nightmares seem tame.

To the public, they are titled aristocrats with royal lineage. In secret, they make up the Lords of Darkness—an ancient order that rules the underbelly of England with a lethal, iron fist, leaving skeletons in their wake. And as fate would have it, my father was the fifth Lord of Darkness. His sudden death means I am now a Lady of Darkness.

I refuse to go along with their twisted games. I will never fall to my knees before them, even when they insist on breaking me for pleasure. But like all serpents coiling around their target, they sink their vicious fangs in, possessing my mind, body, and soul.

They may think they can win, but all they’ve done is awaken a force that’s capable of breaking them. Deep down, I’ve always been my father’s daughter—a Lady of Darkness.

After all, it’s in my blood.

Lords of Darkness is book one in a dark romance series where the heroine doesn't have to choose a love interest. Please note: this book is dark. You will love the heroes, and then you will hate them before you love them again. If you’re looking for villains who eventually turn good, that doesn’t happen in this book. They are the antithesis to a romantic hero in every way. Proceed with caution. You've been warned...
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Amanda Richardson writes from her chaotic dining room table in Yorkshire, England, often distracted by her husband and two adorable sons. When she's not writing contemporary and dark, twisted romance, she enjoys coffee (a little too much) and collecting house plants like they're going out of style.

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Customers find the storyline engaging and suspenseful, with a dark tone. They describe the book as an interesting read that helps them break out of reading slumps. The writing quality is described as excellent and sharply executed. Readers love the characters and feel every emotion from each one. They also mention the book has a delicious spice level and plenty of heat.

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36 customers mention "Storyline"33 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it suspenseful, with intense scenes and gore. The characters and concepts are well-loved. Readers appreciate the interesting mafia-like plots and dynamics between characters. Overall, the book is described as exciting and fun, with a cliffhanger that leaves readers feeling emotional.

"...The writing and plot are exquisite. The characters, though dark, are complex and sharply executed...." Read more

"...do a masterful job writing the characters, the action, and the plot is a way that makes this a book worth reading...." Read more

"...growing not so slow burn sorta way but what I loved was the royal twist on the society and the obsessive devotion the mmcs build so fast like their..." Read more

"Dark. For sure. But you know that going in. Totally crazy. Kinda hot. Kinda fun. Enjoyable dark read with some steam and ducked up stuff" Read more

28 customers mention "Readability"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book. They found the story interesting and the plots enjoyable. Overall, they felt the journey was worthwhile.

"...It ends on a significant cliffhanger. Read it. The journey is beyond worth it. Harlow has her life planned out as an art student in NYC...." Read more

"...characters, the action, and the plot is a way that makes this a book worth reading...." Read more

"...It was the perfect read for getting out of a reading funk and such a cool twist in a secret society world...." Read more

"Dark. For sure. But you know that going in. Totally crazy. Kinda hot. Kinda fun. Enjoyable dark read with some steam and ducked up stuff" Read more

22 customers mention "Dark tone"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the dark tone of the book. They find it fun and exciting, with a darker theme than previous works by the author. The story has an underground feel with steamy scenes.

"...This book is a dark, decadent tale with twists and turns. The writing and plot are exquisite...." Read more

"...This book delivers & then some on the VERY dark & delicious not to mention with a side of EXTRA spicy...." Read more

"...But you know that going in. Totally crazy. Kinda hot. Kinda fun. Enjoyable dark read with some steam and ducked up stuff" Read more

"This book had a lot of promise. It was fun, exciting, and crazy dark but honestly the insta love and devotion made zero sense to me...." Read more

14 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive4 negative

Customers praise the writing quality. They find the prose excellent and sharply executed. The characters, action, and plot are masterfully crafted. The story starts strong and never lets up. Readers appreciate the twists that keep them reading.

"...The characters, though dark, are complex and sharply executed. Harlow makes an incredible journey of self discovery...." Read more

"...She does, however, do a masterful job writing the characters, the action, and the plot is a way that makes this a book worth reading...." Read more

"...Additionally, misspelled words - often same word repeatedly - "breath" instead of the correct "breathe...." Read more

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11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters and their development. They feel every emotion from each character and connect with the men in the book.

"...all seemed to have their own interesting backstories and personalities however the story felt a little too rushed in parts that should have been..." Read more

"Absolutely a fun, fast- paced read! The Lords Of Darkness are charismatic, sexy, and loyal and they never disappoint...." Read more

"...The characters are well developed and the plot is an interesting twist to most Cloak And Dagger novels...." Read more

"The book was good. I have come to love the men in the book...." Read more

10 customers mention "Spice level"7 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the spicy level of the book. They find it delicious and steamy.

"...The spice was spicy but in a growing not so slow burn sorta way but what I loved was the royal twist on the society and the obsessive devotion the..." Read more

"...This book delivers & then some on the VERY dark & delicious not to mention with a side of EXTRA spicy...." Read more

"I liked the book. Wasn’t as spicy as I would have liked. Spice level was probably 2-3, with only one actual sex scene. Will continue reading tho...." Read more

"...got a lot of intense scenes and some are gore but many are steamy off the charts steamy ! Lords have never been so hot!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Heat level"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book has an engaging story with a strong female character. They describe the men as attractive and the four main characters as dark, dangerous, and cruel.

"Dark. For sure. But you know that going in. Totally crazy. Kinda hot. Kinda fun. Enjoyable dark read with some steam and ducked up stuff" Read more

"...I loved that she was so sassy & she didn't hold back what she wanted to say... she was always questioning the guys, refusing to just go along with..." Read more

"...The Lords Of Darkness are charismatic, sexy, and loyal and they never disappoint...." Read more

"...A bit of a slow burn but it still packs plenty of heat." Read more

12 customers mention "Writing style"6 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed views on the writing style. Some find it intriguing, witty, and sassy, with strong language. They appreciate the characters and plot. Others find the whining annoying, anticlimactic, and stilted.

"5 ⭐ Steam: 3.5/5. Strong Language: 3.5/5. Characters: 5/5. Plot: 5/5..." Read more

"My only complaint is Harlow comes off incredibly naive and childish. But maybe that’s the point and we will see her mature in the second book...." Read more

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"...It was actually very anticlimactic. But the story behind the Lords of Darkness is interesting and the dynamics between everyone is good too...." Read more

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5 ⭐ Steam: 3.5/5. Strong Language: 3.5/5. Characters: 5/5. Plot: 5/5Triggers for this novel will be listed at the end of the review to avoid spoilers. This is Book One of a dark Duet. It ends on a significant cliffhanger. Read it. The journey is beyond worth it.Harlow has her life planned out as an art student in NYC. Then her aristocratic, estranged father in England suddenly passes away. She travels there to help settle his affairs and makes a shocking discovery. Her family is one five, Elite, noble families that have run the underbelly of English power and beyond for over one thousand years. She must take his place as heir to this corrupt throne to protect her family.Alaric, Theo, Sebestian, and Gideon are the Lords of Darkness. They are the Heirs and heads of the other families. They will accept Harlow into their criminal enterprise but first she must pass the time honored initiation - a series of psychological and physical tests meant to break the average person. To be a Lord or Lady of Darkness means to wield tremendous power. Only the strong survive. They will help her meet this challenge but first they're going to break her. They'll make her beg for mercy and find none. They'll make her beg for them and take them all. They'll make her beg for the light and find only darkness.This book is a dark, decadent tale with twists and turns. The writing and plot are exquisite. The characters, though dark, are complex and sharply executed. Harlow makes an incredible journey of self discovery. The guys may initially see her as weak but she is no one's victim. This book is worth the read just for the pleasure of reading about her personal growth and confidence. The Lords of Darkness may not be men you would want to meet in real life but they have a solid place on my book boyfriend roster. One by one they fall for the Lady's charms and show their devotion in their own unusual ways. Ms Richardson triumphs with this foray into darker romance. I can't wait to read the conclusion. I personally hope this is one of many books to come in this genre from her.Triggers: V!olence, A$$ault, $exual a$$ault (off page), Anxiety, Mental Health triggers, Muπder, Toπture, Loss of Loved One, Grief, K!nk
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  • GaelicGirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lord of Dark Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022
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    5 ⭐ Steam: 3.5/5. Strong Language: 3.5/5. Characters: 5/5. Plot: 5/5

    Triggers for this novel will be listed at the end of the review to avoid spoilers. This is Book One of a dark Duet. It ends on a significant cliffhanger. Read it. The journey is beyond worth it.

    Harlow has her life planned out as an art student in NYC. Then her aristocratic, estranged father in England suddenly passes away. She travels there to help settle his affairs and makes a shocking discovery. Her family is one five, Elite, noble families that have run the underbelly of English power and beyond for over one thousand years. She must take his place as heir to this corrupt throne to protect her family.

    Alaric, Theo, Sebestian, and Gideon are the Lords of Darkness. They are the Heirs and heads of the other families. They will accept Harlow into their criminal enterprise but first she must pass the time honored initiation - a series of psychological and physical tests meant to break the average person. To be a Lord or Lady of Darkness means to wield tremendous power. Only the strong survive. They will help her meet this challenge but first they're going to break her. They'll make her beg for mercy and find none. They'll make her beg for them and take them all. They'll make her beg for the light and find only darkness.

    This book is a dark, decadent tale with twists and turns. The writing and plot are exquisite. The characters, though dark, are complex and sharply executed. Harlow makes an incredible journey of self discovery. The guys may initially see her as weak but she is no one's victim. This book is worth the read just for the pleasure of reading about her personal growth and confidence. The Lords of Darkness may not be men you would want to meet in real life but they have a solid place on my book boyfriend roster. One by one they fall for the Lady's charms and show their devotion in their own unusual ways. Ms Richardson triumphs with this foray into darker romance. I can't wait to read the conclusion. I personally hope this is one of many books to come in this genre from her.

    Triggers: V!olence, A$$ault, $exual a$$ault (off page), Anxiety, Mental Health triggers, Muπder, Toπture, Loss of Loved One, Grief, K!nk
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022
    5 ⭐ Steam: 3.5/5. Strong Language: 3.5/5. Characters: 5/5. Plot: 5/5

    Triggers for this novel will be listed at the end of the review to avoid spoilers. This is Book One of a dark Duet. It ends on a significant cliffhanger. Read it. The journey is beyond worth it.

    Harlow has her life planned out as an art student in NYC. Then her aristocratic, estranged father in England suddenly passes away. She travels there to help settle his affairs and makes a shocking discovery. Her family is one five, Elite, noble families that have run the underbelly of English power and beyond for over one thousand years. She must take his place as heir to this corrupt throne to protect her family.

    Alaric, Theo, Sebestian, and Gideon are the Lords of Darkness. They are the Heirs and heads of the other families. They will accept Harlow into their criminal enterprise but first she must pass the time honored initiation - a series of psychological and physical tests meant to break the average person. To be a Lord or Lady of Darkness means to wield tremendous power. Only the strong survive. They will help her meet this challenge but first they're going to break her. They'll make her beg for mercy and find none. They'll make her beg for them and take them all. They'll make her beg for the light and find only darkness.

    This book is a dark, decadent tale with twists and turns. The writing and plot are exquisite. The characters, though dark, are complex and sharply executed. Harlow makes an incredible journey of self discovery. The guys may initially see her as weak but she is no one's victim. This book is worth the read just for the pleasure of reading about her personal growth and confidence. The Lords of Darkness may not be men you would want to meet in real life but they have a solid place on my book boyfriend roster. One by one they fall for the Lady's charms and show their devotion in their own unusual ways. Ms Richardson triumphs with this foray into darker romance. I can't wait to read the conclusion. I personally hope this is one of many books to come in this genre from her.

    Triggers: V!olence, A$$ault, $exual a$$ault (off page), Anxiety, Mental Health triggers, Muπder, Toπture, Loss of Loved One, Grief, K!nk
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  • Cameo D. Miller
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dissociation is NOT psychosis/flashbacks are NOT hallucinations
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
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    The author touts this series a very dark, and it certainly is. She does, however, do a masterful job writing the characters, the action, and the plot is a way that makes this a book worth reading. I'm not sure I would call it an "enjoyable" read, but it certain is thought and emotion evoking.

    However, I strongly object to the wording she uses to describe the lead female's psychological problems. As noted in the "title", dissociation is NOT psychosis and flashbacks are NOT hallucinations. She has just add additional, and incorrect, pain to those who have already suffered unimaginable trauma. For one thing, dissociation is protective of the individual--either by compartmentalizing different parts of the trauma (PTSD) or through temporary memory loss. Psychosis is due to chemical and/or biological dysfunction. She obviously cannot change what is written in a book already in circulation, but I would hope she makes this error clear in other ways (?web page, author's page, any other appropriate place).
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  • AllyBReadsBooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars a dark romance secret society with a twist
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
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    I honestly don’t think I put this one down. It was the perfect read for getting out of a reading funk and such a cool twist in a secret society world. The spice was spicy but in a growing not so slow burn sorta way but what I loved was the royal twist on the society and the obsessive devotion the mmcs build so fast like their completely unhinged and psychos but so obsessed with Harlow so fast too.
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  • Sierra Dawn lawler
    3.0 out of 5 stars written well but climax felt lacking
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
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    This book as well written and had a good back bone. The characters all seemed to have their own interesting backstories and personalities however the story felt a little too rushed in parts that should have been slowed down and drug out and too slow on parts that I wanted to skim over which resulted in a climax that felt a little lackluster. However I think that might have just been because it was intended as the first book in a series so I still have hope for the future of this series! :)
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  • RoxanneRed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Did someone say Dark & Delicious ? Tragedy…
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024
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    The main characters of this story are Sterling, Theo, Alaric & Gideon. They’re AKA "LORDS OF DARKNESS", which is a type of underworld criminal organization that’s been around for 1,000 years ! There’s always been 5 members. The only ppl that know they belong to this organization are other criminals who are in their own criminal underworld organization ! They’re called lords because of their British aristocracy heritage. They’re peers of the realm. They each have their own unique skill set such as computers, weapons, etc. Harlow is the newest edition in this exclusive men’s club. She is the daughter of Lord Blackwell. He was the leader of the crew & was killed by them due to him betraying them all. She had to take his place. If I say anything else then I’ll be giving away spoilers & I can’t abide when ppl do that. I do love a surprise but I’ll say this much…to those dear, fellow readers who love dark chocolate & loves the spicy side of life, then look no further. This book delivers & then some on the VERY dark & delicious not to mention with a side of EXTRA spicy. The ending ends on a MAJOR cliffhanger & wild horses couldn’t keep from reading the rest of the books in this series! This book is for all of us who aren’t afraid to take a walk on the wild side ! Someone plz que "The Wild Side" by Motley Crue!
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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    Dark. For sure. But you know that going in. Totally crazy. Kinda hot. Kinda fun. Enjoyable dark read with some steam and ducked up stuff
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  • Daniela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 15, 2023
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    PLEASE READ TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING THIS BOOK

    Lords of darkness it’s one hell of a book. I love everything about this book and even the cliffhanger it ends with. I know this style of book it’s one one of my favorites. It has all of the tropes I love, the anger, the suffering, the strength, everything. The MCs are great each with their own personalities and I love that I can’t choose between the MMCs because I love them all. I love the FMC even though she’s just 18 the mentality she has it’s not one of an 18 year old and I love that about this story, it didn’t feel like she was that age and for my preference I like that. I couldn’t stop thinking about this book when I finish it and definitely started the second right away. I could definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a RH, with enemies to lovers and strong FMC. I will be reading this book again.
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  • Kindle-klant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Germany on November 26, 2023
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    The book comes with a trigger warning..
    It was my first dark roman, and loved it..
    I started with audible (the voice actors are sooo good) but wanted to onow how the story would continu, before I had more time to listen.. so.. Now i've read the books already.. but will continue to listen as well.. the books are so good, that it doesn't bother me to listen while I already know whats gonna happen, I can enjoy the lords once again ❤🌶🌶🌶
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  • Sara
    3.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book, disliked Harlow
    Reviewed in Spain on January 24, 2023
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    I will be honest, I don't understand where Harlow's hate and need to destroy the Lords came from. Yes, they killed your father, a father who left you to fend for yourself and who never cared or trusted you. These men explained everything to her, did what her father should have and explained he was a traitor. They didn't do anything to her, were honest from the beginning, took her in, trained and protected her. So I get the animosity at first, but as the book progressed and they got closer, felt attracted to eachother and so on. Holding onto it seems nonsensical. Yes, they tested her harshly but it is a harsh life and the "initiation" was a favor tbh. She didn't even seem to know what she wanted. Hope the second redeems her a bit because her character annoyed me too much. Meanwhile they were fun, dark, loyal and caring, a Lethal combination. I loved the story line but her character messed everything for me
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  • Mrs A Gordon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely gripping!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2022
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    Wow! Wow! Wow!

    I am not okay after that ending!

    BUT I absolutely loved the book! Every page, every heartbreaking detail kept me gripped and I didn't-couldn't stop reading.

    Masterfully written and the story was heart pounding good, with enough spice to keep you damp (if you know what I mean).

    I'm so glad the next book is out soon because waiting even this long will be torture...but who doesn't like a bit of that right?!?!
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  • Tamarra Lynch
    5.0 out of 5 stars And Lords of Darkness they are!
    Reviewed in Australia on December 28, 2022
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    This book comes with a trigger and content warning, please head the authors note

    When the father pays for his sins, it sets forth in motion a chain of events, for Harlow is about to discover a world she never knew existed.

    After the untimely demise of her father, Harlow returns home to get his affairs in order, but also to help her step-mother Cecilia and her brother Archie. She gets this unsettling feeling that someone is watching her, but she puts it behind her.

    At her father’s service, she gets a glimpse of Lord Alaric, Lord Gideon, Lord Sterling and Lord Theo, they give her an unsettling feeling, one she knows deep down has something to do with her father.

    When Alaric, Gideon, Sterling and Theo make themselves known to Harlow, she is frightened by their presence but not there tactics when they tell her that she is next in line to take her father’s mantel, not as a Lord, but as a Lady of Darkness. They share with her the history of there reign, what they do, as things begin to click into place for Harlow.

    Harlow attempt to compromise in her situation, but they are resolute in there decisions, to keep her brother safe she accepts her place within there ranks.
    On there word, she is thrusted into a life that she wants no part of, forced to partake in tasks as part of the initiation process. She sees them for who they are, not hiding what it is that they do, that this life, there is no escape.

    One thing they don’t realise is that Harlow is prone to panic attacks, they don’t know why, and one night things take a turn for the worse, when they make a grave mistake, but with quick thinking actions they are able to reverse the effects, which leaves them with more questions and answers.

    The more questions Harlow asks, the more frustrated that they are with her and her reasoning, in order to protect her they need her fully acclimated in there ways, but her resistance is pushing there limits and they take drastic action.

    After a background check do they discover the trauma that Harlow endured herself coupled with the loss of her mother, it’s in this moment that they make a decision that will alter the relationship between them all.

    And when they put Harlow through a rigorous test, putting her through her paces to she how she can handle herself, it takes an unexpected turn between her and Sterling, when he discovers she has a praise kink and likes being told what to do, that he takes advantage of the adrenaline coursing through her veins, bringing themselves both pleasure.

    Now that Harlow, has been made the Lady of Blackwell Manor officially, she begins to make plans to return to New York, but when her belongings turn up, it brings up feelings of anger, that every aspect of her life is being controlled by them, that she devises a plan to make them pay. But it is not til later that she discovers they have access her electronics, however it doesn’t deter her with her plans.

    Harlow makes a snap decision, when she puts on a show for Alaric, he is affected by every little thing that she does, she can see him holding onto his tightly leashed emotions, until he snaps, claiming all of her in the most exquisite way possible, very well aware of her kinks he takes full advantage of, there inhibitions sated in the most sensual of ways.

    What happens next, there is no recourse, when Harlow comes face to face with her fear, when she is confronted with the one person who was responsible, the one who hurt her and took her mother from her, dose she finally face her demons, but it was never her choice, for the choice was forced upon her, taken away from her, not allowing her to make the decision herself, for when she would be ready to face the nightmare that haunts her dreams.

    From there it leads Harlow to make a decision that she will most likely not be able come back from, and when Alaric, Gideon, Sterling and Theo discover her attempt to hurt them, do they become united in there own decision to follow through with what Harlow had planned, leaving her no choice to accept the fall out of what happens next.

    This story is told from multiple POV, we get to see Harlow, Alaric, Gideon, Sterling and Theo navigate the treacherous paths they walk, what shapes these characters, giving readers insight to who they are flaws and all, that they are in fact humans who feel but handle what has happened to them differently.

    This book has it all the slow burn romance, possessive dominant alpha males, a bratty heroine, revenge, vengeance, violence, defiance, manipulation, adrenaline seeking suspense, jealousy, twists, truths, and betrayal.

    And the way Sterling and Harlow, and Alaric and Harlow came together, the tensions were palpable, that hallway and bedroom scene was blazing hot, downright dirty and physical, it had all the pleasure and passion one would expect, for they give and take from the other, what they need, for her presence is causing discord between the brother’s, enticing feelings inside them, that they are having a hard time making sense of, and I very much look forward to seeing where they all end up next!

    Highly recommend this author and book!
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