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Jacked Up: A Bloodthirsty Dark Paranormal Romance Kindle Edition

by Latrexa Nova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 334 ratings

Some people kill for fame and fortune. I'm killing for the chance to bang my Jack-in-the-box.

Yes, I mean that literally—but hear me out:

My life blows worse than my ex. The only family member I like just died, my Mom's married to a POS perv, and if you look up 'slum lord' in the dictionary, there's a picture of my property managers.

Three steps away from needing a short vacation in a grippy-sock house, I find the antique Jack-in-the-box that used to terrify me as a kid. Sure, it scared me back then, but now… It’s always there for me. I start talking to it like it's actually alive—

—And then he invades my dreams.

There, he's real—a surprisingly sexy, lanky, sad little clown man called Claus with a spring where his legs should be. But that doesn’t stop him from using that painted smile of his to bring me more pleasure than I’ve ever known.

Then he tells me he can join me in the real world—just one catch: he needs a human sacrifice.

…I'm seriously considering it, if it means I can bounce on more than just his coil.

This is a sentient object dark romance featuring a possessed Jack in the box, an incredibly unlucky FMC, bucket of violence, extremely jacked up sex scenes, manipulation, and a content warning list long enough you oughta check it out just in case.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CN4VGBVW
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 24, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
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Latrexa Nova's mind is a Rube Goldberg machine of puns and monsterfudging.

A California native, Latrexa has always seen the weird in the world and seeks to share their outright lust for the strange and unusual. Their hobbies include sculpting unnatural horrors, running from their inner demons, and trying to celebrate Halloween all year round. They write for the weirdos, with a lust for darkness and off-beat humor.

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Customers find the book incredibly enjoyable, particularly appreciating its dark content and unique paranormal romance elements. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer noting it's very quick to read. Customers describe it as sexy and delicious, with one mentioning it has a toe-curling spice.

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9 customers mention "Humor"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book incredibly enjoyable and weirdly fantastic, describing it as funny as hell.

"...Jacked Up is twisted and dark with just the right amount of crazy humor and toe curling spice - I never thought I would say I want more of..." Read more

"...All in all, it was a good read." Read more

"...I love dark romances and I love PNR romances so this was just perfection at its finest. Can't wait to read more from this author. 😍..." Read more

"...Anyways, this book is a real treat. Very quick read, easy to follow, and very spicy!!!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Dark content"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the dark content of the book, finding it fun and engaging.

"...Jacked Up is twisted and dark with just the right amount of crazy humor and toe curling spice - I never thought I would say I want more of..." Read more

"This book was so dark. I loved it so much. I loved everything about it...." Read more

"...As a lover of Halloween and all things monstrous, demonic, and dark this was so fun and the addition of the special appendage and the glitter..." Read more

"...This book is full of dark subjects, bl00d and s3x. A spring dong that produces confetti and tastes like cotton candy? Yes. Mhmm. Yup...." Read more

4 customers mention "Romance"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a unique paranormal spicy romance.

"...a new to me author and I couldn’t resist diving into this unique paranormal spicy romance...." Read more

"...place to start since it really is a lot heavier on the dark, paranormal romance side than the sentient object side...." Read more

"...Latrexa has mastered spicy paranormal and I will be reading more!" Read more

"This is a MF, Jack-in-the-box, sentient object paranormal romance. As usual, check trigger warnings before reading...." Read more

4 customers mention "Spice level"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spice level of the book, describing it as delicious, with one customer comparing it to cotton candy and another noting its toe-curling intensity.

"...twisted and dark with just the right amount of crazy humor and toe curling spice - I never thought I would say I want more of paranormal clown demon..." Read more

"...Very quick read, easy to follow, and very spicy!!! Just make sure you check the TW’s because this book is full of triggers." Read more

"...A spring dong that produces confetti and tastes like cotton candy? Yes. Mhmm. Yup...." Read more

"Dark, delicious, and sexy!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to follow and quick to read.

"...This was trip to read and I devoured it in one sitting. It’s like nothing else I have read and I was here for it all...." Read more

"...Anyways, this book is a real treat. Very quick read, easy to follow, and very spicy!!!..." Read more

"...better than it had any right to be XD The characters are realistic, quick-witted, and funny as hell. The spicy scenes are 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶/ 5...." Read more

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Customers find the book sexy, with one mentioning that the cover is stunning.

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Marcie (@thecliteraturecorner)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Came for the demon clown stayed for the glitter confetti love juice!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024
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    Latrexa is a new to me author and I couldn’t resist diving into this unique paranormal spicy romance. Needless to say - came for the demon clown, stayed for the glitter confetti love juice.

    Melody has had a rough go in life, but this little spitfire doesn’t give up. She keeps pushing on no more how much life may suck and I adore that about her. Things seem to take a turn when she inherits a creepy jack in the box from her grandmother though.

    Jack is a demon who has been trapped in the confines of a musical box for centuries, but when the beautiful Melody sets him free..all Hell breaks loose as he manipulates her to help him regain his power and former self. This demon was something else, but in all his badness he still managed to have the ability to fall in love.

    This was trip to read and I devoured it in one sitting. It’s like nothing else I have read and I was here for it all. Jacked Up is twisted and dark with just the right amount of crazy humor and toe curling spice - I never thought I would say I want more of paranormal clown demon dark romance, but this talented queen made me write that on my list. This definitely won’t be the last I read by this author.
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  • BriAnna Monahan
    3.0 out of 5 stars Its officially spooky season
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
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    Absolutely obnoxious in the funniest way possible. I don't even know what i just read in one sitting but i did 🤣. I do this to myself every year in reading these wild gorey "horror" romances. They're absolutely funny.
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  • Nicky McKinney
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun dark, paranormal romance
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024
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    This was a fun read. If you are new to sentient object romance then this is a good place to start since it really is a lot heavier on the dark, paranormal romance side than the sentient object side. The characters were fun and I loved all the little details that the author put in like the springy thingy and the cotton candy love juice. I would definitely have read more if the book would have been longer. All in all, it was a good read.
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  • Rebecca
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a rutting. Not a romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
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    This book was so dark. I loved it so much. I loved everything about it.

    I love dark romances and I love PNR romances so this was just perfection at its finest.

    Can't wait to read more from this author. 😍
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  • Neela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark, delicious, and sexy!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
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    I have been wanting to read this for SO long and when I finally did I stalled and took forever because I didn't want it to end! From the introduction of Melody and Jack to their final moments in the box; this book had me at the edge of my seat and dripping with....let's just say excitement ;) As a lover of Halloween and all things monstrous, demonic, and dark this was so fun and the addition of the special appendage and the glitter confetti had me rolling. Latrexa has mastered spicy paranormal and I will be reading more!
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  • Ames ♡
    4.0 out of 5 stars “You’re perfect as you are, no matter what form that takes”
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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    This is a MF, Jack-in-the-box, sentient object paranormal romance. As usual, check trigger warnings before reading.

    What did I just read… and why did I like it so much?

    This was my first sentient object romance and now I feel like I should have given them a chance sooner. Was this a literary masterpiece? No, but I was thoroughly entertained with the story and its characters. In my opinion, this is a perfect book if you are in a reading slump, or if you want a palate cleanser without leaving the dark romance genre.

    Oddly enough, I ended up feeling sorry/ caring for Jack and how his relationship evolved with Melody. What threw me for a loop was the ending! I wouldn’t change it though, I ended up finding it sweet in a sad way, if that makes sense.

    I’m thinking of buying a physical copy of this book for my shelf because I’m still convinced that this was a weird fever dream of mine. I enjoyed this book, and I think you will too!

    Favorite Quotes:

    “She is beauty. She is divine. Everything around me is so bright after centuries of darkness.”

    “Everything in me has died, and what rises up will be new and eternally his.”

    “If this is all I get of him, I’ll take it.”

    “If I was trapped in a box with her, I would be happy.”

    “She is my blood. My eternity. My fate. My luck.

    “I know my luck is working, I’m here with you.”

    *Review is based on my opinion and how I liked the book*
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  • Gloria Micolites
    5.0 out of 5 stars this was everything I wanted it to be and more
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
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    Sometimes you read a book and you’re like, “wow I was definitely the target audience for this masterpiece“ and that was this book for me. Come on Latrexa, how’d you know this was my kink? *tsk tsk* (also ily thanks for writing this❤️)

    Anyways, this book is a real treat. Very quick read, easy to follow, and very spicy!!! Just make sure you check the TW’s because this book is full of triggers.
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  • Melanie Rios
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hot, Unhinged And Chaotically Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024
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    *SPOILERS*

    This started off super interesting because I went into this book pretty blind. I was fully convinced that “Klaus” was just a human trapped in the box. It was so well done that I was like “I know this is suppose to be unhinged but maybe the clock maker just went crazy in the box?” So I was a bit shocked when it turned out to be a demon and a crazy one at that. I think Melody’s character was a good portrayal of a person willing to do anything just to feel like they matter. She was so desperate for connection she was willing to kill for it, multiple times.

    The characters and smut were absolutely unhinged, and it just kept getting crazier. I was truly strapped in for a wild ride. It was definitely not what I was expecting but I wasn’t too upset about it! The ending wasn’t my favorite thing but I had a great time getting there so a solid 4 stars for me!
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  • Kelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars wow
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2024
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    Now this was the strangest but surprisingly good story I’ve read in a while it took me 5hrs with distractions to read but I actually loved the writing style and tbh it’s like bringing out our own thoughts at points for people we don’t like! And honestly the warnings for this one I’d say reading the book aren’t as bad as you think they might be. The spice is right up there ( no pun intended 🤣).
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  • Miriam E.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dark and twisted love
    Reviewed in Germany on March 5, 2024
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    It's more a 3.5 stars for me than 4 stars. But as we know, I can't give half stars, and it's kind of on the better side of the 3.5, so that I round it up.

    Generally, I found it interesting to read, and it is, due to the content and events, a dark story. I mean, after all, 'Claus' is a true demon. And demons, in the general description, aren't known for good deeds or having morals.

    And I loved the little story time in it. Not to forget the little bits and pieces of past events.

    So, yeah, it's not a nice little story. Characterwise, I did appreciate that Claus wasn't a 'good' demon. Which often happens with stories to make it more redeemable or anything. I don't know. The same way, why the victims are typically bad persons, so that we as readers don't feel that bad about it. Though, I get that part. I wouldn't want to see a good person removed for nothing. But if the story would be more real — it can strike anyone. Good or bad.

    So, Melody is our unlucky FMC. I didn't like her that much? I mean, I know she wasn't a bad person and all. And I liked that she thought of justice. But on the other hand, she was weak in many ways and seems to be 'bland' for me. Her reasoning and all was not always authentic. And it is a more 180 degree change. I didn't like that. But in the end, I'm glad she found one thing that was true.

    And that brings us to 'Claus', who isn't actually Claus but a Jack. And a demon, who initially tricked Melody into doing his bidding. So, that he could be free again and gain his power back. Along the way, unknown to him at first, he fell in love with Melody. But, of course, his love is a twisted little thing. Which, again, is fitting for a demon.

    He is not meant to be sane or having any morals. But he truly loved her. And that's what counts.

    And while dark, it had a lot of humor in it. Furthermore, confetti. 😁

    So, the story has a lot of merit to me. But I really didn't like the ending. It is some sort of HEA, since they both are together. But I didn't like the solution in any way. That could have been done better.
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  • Chay Aderyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars I will never look at a Jack in the Box the same
    Reviewed in Australia on October 12, 2024
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    This was the first book with knotting I've ever read.

    If clowns, circuses and jack in the boxes don't freak you out, this is well worth the read.

    Do double check the trigger and content warnings though
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  • Janine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Different in a good way
    Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2024
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    A possessed jack in the box and the woman who becomes obsessed by him/it. Wired but in a good way.
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  • H
    4.0 out of 5 stars funny and dark
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2024
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    A ridiculous fun story. Completely bonkers and a wild ride from beginning to end. Enjoy this twisted and 🩸 filled tale
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