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The Psycho (The Soldiers of Anarchy Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.2 out of 5 stars 4,514 ratings

There are three things that are certain in this life.
Death.
Taxes.
And if I want something, I will get it, no matter what it takes.

From the moment I laid eyes on Olivia Cooper, I knew…
She was mine.
She didn’t agree, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me.
She was all I thought about. She was my obsession.

So, I watched.
I studied.
I toyed with her and I played my games.
In her I’d found my perfect match, because she met every single one of my challenges with one of her own. She fought back and I loved it. All good things are worth fighting for, right?

Trouble was, she thought it was all a game, but I would never give up. I saw something in her that made me crave more.
What did she see in me?
Cruelty.
Savagery.
A street soldier with a thirst for vengeance.
I was a virus and she was immune.
Or was she?
Where I come from, they call me
The Psycho.
And I’m about to show the world exactly why.


The Psycho is a Dark, New Adult standalone romance from Nikki J Summers. There are scenes of a violent and sexual nature in this story, therefore it is intended for readers of 18+ years. Please take note of the trigger warnings.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09CQB2RMR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Soldiers of Anarchy
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Customers enjoy the book's storyline with its exciting twists and turns, and appreciate the fantastic character development, with one review highlighting the perfect personality match between Liv and Adam. The dark content and steamy scenes receive positive feedback, while the pacing is described as a slow burn. Customers find the violence level mixed, with one review noting disturbing scenes. Several customers mention having difficulty getting into the book.

22 customers mention "Character development"18 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly the fantastic character build-up and the different set of characters it follows. One customer highlights the fierce independence of the heroine, while another notes the perfect personality match between characters.

"...Book 1 of the Soldiers of Anarchy series. Each book follows a different set of characters and can be read as a stand-alone but to get the most of..." Read more

"...meant for each other.. This is so well written and the character build up is fantastic! I really got to know both of them and their friends...." Read more

"...The psycho is very interesting...." Read more

"...Olivia was a fun and feisty character who at times made you question her sanity when she would provoke Adam with his games of consequences...." Read more

21 customers mention "Love for adam"17 positive4 negative

Customers love Adam in the book, particularly enjoying his relationship with Olivia, with one customer highlighting their chemistry and another noting how devoted he is to her.

"...it was intense and with a unique storyline that will keep you entertained till the very end...." Read more

"This book was so amazing! I loved Liv and Adam and their dynamic. We got to meet the other soldiers as well and I adore them...." Read more

"...I loved Adam and Olivia both. They are two sides of the same coin, yet completely different...." Read more

"...I loved Adam and the way he was written! Good writing overall." Read more

11 customers mention "Dark content"8 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the dark elements in the book, with one review noting how the darkness is balanced by a heartwarming love story.

"...I highly recommend this book if you want a gripping dark and unique story that will pull you in after the first pages and leave you with the perfect..." Read more

"...It’s not too dark and not too light, it’s a perfect balance in between. And I am dying to know more about Devon, Will, Colton and Tyler...." Read more

"Dark. Delicious. Disturbing. Adam is a Soldier who deals out sick twisted games for people who deserve it...." Read more

"...The story also has a slightly darker thrill edge to it, so some twists happen towards the end. 18+/TW" Read more

10 customers mention "Steam content"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book.

"Steamy, dark romance with HEA..." Read more

"...If you love a twisted ride, very hot sex, and the loveable anti- hero who gives all his love to the only woman who can tame him then you're in for a..." Read more

"...now Adam is not on the level my man Zade was but maannnn he is HOT...." Read more

"...Very steamy and NSFW! I also loved that Olivia wasn't virginal-- she was sassy and kickb*tt in her own right...." Read more

10 customers mention "Pace"5 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some appreciating the slow burn vibe while others find it too slow.

"...It's really a love story that has a bit of a naughty slow burn vibe...." Read more

"...This is a slow burn. It’s the 60% mark before any real steam goes down between these two. But once they did, it was FULLY on...." Read more

"Slow burn quick read that will have you wanting to know more about the other Soldiers of Anarchy men...." Read more

"...I thought the beginning was a little repetitive and definitely a slow slow burn. The love story was really nice...." Read more

9 customers mention "Violence level"5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the violence level in the book, with some appreciating the descriptive scenes while others find them disturbing.

"...Lol. Definitely has things for everyone. Sexy scenes, violence, murder ect. You can get a copy on kindle unlimited or buy your copy." Read more

"Dark. Delicious. Disturbing. Adam is a Soldier who deals out sick twisted games for people who deserve it...." Read more

"...The subject matter was raw and violent. I can't wait to read the next book in this series...." Read more

"...Cool story line with lots & lots of steam 🔥 There is quite a bit of gore, but nothing that bothered me. A fairly quick, dark romance with a HEA...." Read more

6 customers mention "Difficulty to read"0 positive6 negative

Customers find the book difficult to read, with several mentioning it's hard to get into, and one customer noting the beginning is repetitive and confusing.

"...I was pleased. I thought the beginning was a little repetitive and definitely a slow slow burn. The love story was really nice...." Read more

"It was hard to get into at first, once out started speeding up I was hooked, I like the way she didn’t just give into him like most fmc’s do she was..." Read more

"Seemed slow and hard to get into. Great story line though. I don’t think I’ll read any of the others" Read more

"Had a hard time getting into it. The beginning was also confusing AF...." Read more

The perfect stalker romance to curl up with!
5 out of 5 stars
The perfect stalker romance to curl up with!
This is my first read by Nikki and let me tell you - I wasn’t ready for how this story consumed me. I loved Adam and Olivia both. They are two sides of the same coin, yet completely different. The chemistry and banter between these two are off the charts! I loved how Olivia didn’t hold her tongue and how Adam “admired from afar”. The plot was amazing, I haven’t been graced with a story that has such an amazing build up like this one in a long while. Nikki caught me off guard with how she built this story and the hit out of left field near the end. And she didn’t just leave it there - the suspense and steam are laid out perfectly. It’s not too dark and not too light, it’s a perfect balance in between. And I am dying to know more about Devon, Will, Colton and Tyler. I can’t wait to see where she takes these guys and to dive into her other works.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
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    9/10⭐️
    4/5🔥

    MF/dual POV/dark romance/med-slow burn/murder/torture/gore/violence/pierced 🍆/praise/touch her and I’ll ☠️ you/possessive&obsessive/stalker/insta-lust/HEA

    Book 1 of the Soldiers of Anarchy series. Each book follows a different set of characters and can be read as a stand-alone but to get the most of the story it is suggested to read the books in order.

    Adam and his friends are known in Brinton Manor as the Soldiers of Anarchy, a group of ruthless men seeking brutal vengeance on criminals that are the worst of the worst. Taking deals to rid their town of the scum that prowl in the dark. They like to play games with their targets before they ultimately send them to meet their maker. But they also ‘play games’ with people they can use as puppets, people they know they can blackmail to get what they want.

    When Adam sees Olivia(Liv) for the first time, he is instantly enamored with her from the first sassy words out of her mouth. He never has any feelings, no emotions, so what is this feeling she ignites in him. He’s never wanted anything like he wants her… but he’s laid his claim. Liv is his.. whether she knows it yet or not. And when he finally gets his hands on her… shhhheeesshhh 🔥🔥

    Liv knows she tends to be the outcast among her friends. She’s the first to use self-deprecating humor to conceal her insecurities. When Adam starts stalking her, as much as she knows she shouldn’t goad him, she enjoys the attention. But as Adam gets closer, she realizes he actually ‘sees her’. Not what she shows the world.. he sees straight through her, he sees her soul deep, and she doesn’t know what to do with that. Are they more alike than she thought…?

    I could not put this book down. Gah I’m a sucker for a murderous psychopath. 🤤🥵 I loved Adam and Olivia’s story! Their banter was hilarious and I really enjoyed watching them go back and forth. Adam was obsessive and super possessive. Olivia is the strong independent women, but also has her own demons. I started to guess a plot twist about half way through but then also got blindsided by a different revelation toward the end that had me saying ‘ohmygod, no way!!’ I loved this whole group of guys just as much. I don’t know if I could choose a favorite and I can’t wait to read all their stories!!
    17 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021
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    3.75 STARS

    ”Game on, princess. Fight me all you want. I love it. I love the chase, but you’ll soon come to realise that I always win.”

    I don’t know what it is about the stalker premise in romance, but when I come across one, I HAVE to read it. Especially lately! So when I saw The Psycho, about the head of a violent, vigilante group who, from the moment he lays eyes on the heroine, vows that he will make her his, I was all over it!

    This is book 1 of a spin off series from this author’s Rebels of Sandland series. This is also the first book I’ve read by this author. In the very beginning, there are a lot of characters that must be from this other series that are all introduced to the reader pretty quickly, which was a bit difficult to keep up with. I ended up being fine though, and we get to know the members of the Soldiers of Anarchy, which will be this series, well over the course of the story.

    Outwardly, Olivia wants absolutely nothing to do with Adam from the moment she meets him. Her friend group dislikes his friend group…again, this must’ve been built in the previous series. She shoots down his every advance. So, of course she leaves him no choice but for him to follow her and watch her from afar…right?! But inwardly, she doesn’t hate his presence near as much as she’s projecting.

    This is a slow burn. It’s the 60% mark before any real steam goes down between these two. But once they did, it was FULLY on. That dark room scene…HOT!! It was my personal favorite! ;)

    I do have to admit, Olivia was a little too wishy-washy overall towards Adam for me to fully get on board with her. I totally understood her self-esteem and self-worth issues, but even with considering those, her constant hot and cold irked me after a while.

    I also did not find that Adam’s actions lived up to the "Psycho" name as much as I was told that he did. Now, there is one VERY graphic scene that all the Soldiers of Anarchy partake in that leads to the climax of the book that was disturbing, but other than that, I found that this darkness could’ve been more strongly shown.

    There were some amazingly swoony romance parts between our H/h toward the last quarter of the book, and the ending was a strong one. I would definitely be interested in reading more about these Soldiers of Anarchy.
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    3.75 STARS!

    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021
    3.75 STARS

    ”Game on, princess. Fight me all you want. I love it. I love the chase, but you’ll soon come to realise that I always win.”

    I don’t know what it is about the stalker premise in romance, but when I come across one, I HAVE to read it. Especially lately! So when I saw The Psycho, about the head of a violent, vigilante group who, from the moment he lays eyes on the heroine, vows that he will make her his, I was all over it!

    This is book 1 of a spin off series from this author’s Rebels of Sandland series. This is also the first book I’ve read by this author. In the very beginning, there are a lot of characters that must be from this other series that are all introduced to the reader pretty quickly, which was a bit difficult to keep up with. I ended up being fine though, and we get to know the members of the Soldiers of Anarchy, which will be this series, well over the course of the story.

    Outwardly, Olivia wants absolutely nothing to do with Adam from the moment she meets him. Her friend group dislikes his friend group…again, this must’ve been built in the previous series. She shoots down his every advance. So, of course she leaves him no choice but for him to follow her and watch her from afar…right?! But inwardly, she doesn’t hate his presence near as much as she’s projecting.

    This is a slow burn. It’s the 60% mark before any real steam goes down between these two. But once they did, it was FULLY on. That dark room scene…HOT!! It was my personal favorite! ;)

    I do have to admit, Olivia was a little too wishy-washy overall towards Adam for me to fully get on board with her. I totally understood her self-esteem and self-worth issues, but even with considering those, her constant hot and cold irked me after a while.

    I also did not find that Adam’s actions lived up to the "Psycho" name as much as I was told that he did. Now, there is one VERY graphic scene that all the Soldiers of Anarchy partake in that leads to the climax of the book that was disturbing, but other than that, I found that this darkness could’ve been more strongly shown.

    There were some amazingly swoony romance parts between our H/h toward the last quarter of the book, and the ending was a strong one. I would definitely be interested in reading more about these Soldiers of Anarchy.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
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    This book was okay. I picked it up last year and the beginning kind of dragged so I put it away. I decided to give it another try and was able to finish. It did pick up but it just didn't grab me like I wanted it to. The FMC just drove me insane and I didn't like her at all. Adam wasn't bad but he did seem a little soft and whiney to me. I'll pick up the next one eventually. Hopefully I like it more than this one

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  • Angelica
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Psycho, is he really that bad?
    Reviewed in Sweden on February 5, 2025
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    The Psycho, a gang of young adults keeps the streets clean of rapists and filth. Meeting the girl you haven’t been able to stop thinking about for years…
  • Maria Alves
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente condição
    Reviewed in Spain on January 29, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Recebi hoje este livro e fiquei tão feliz, já o estava para encomendar há meses. Até que no outro dia pensei "é hoje" e foi, encomendei e passados 3 dias chegou. Estou muito ansiosa para o ler.
    Sei que tem uma excelente história pelo que estive a pesquisar.
    Ainda não estou a acreditar que chegou...
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  • Tara Hart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Why does Psycho seem normal?
    Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2021
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    This book was hot…just hot AF! Such an incredible storyline and I absolutely loved the Romeo and a Juliet innuendos throughout. Adam and Olivia come from different stations and friends instead of family, are the battle of being together. I loved Adam’s persistence and Olivia’s strength, but we all knew it was be two storm cells coming together to create one hell of a supercell.
  • Evelyn 194
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adam & Olivia
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2025
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    Engaging book with interesting story ,filled with some heartbreaking moments, difficult upbringing, revenge, longing for a better future and healing. There is a fair amount of violence,danger and unhinged -obsessed MMC. I would say this book is a bit of a insta-attraction but there is a lot of pull-push from FMC, good amount of steam,devotion, jealousy, possessiveness,drama and love.
  • Kylie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hardcore
    Reviewed in Australia on June 11, 2023
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    Insanely good!! That book was hardcore! Every element was well thought out and the characters detailed storyline’s were extreme! Couldn’t put it down!

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