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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
This book is exactly what it promises to be: dark, twisty, and addictive in the way only unhinged, revenge-fueled poly romances can be. I went in expecting some chaos and spice, and what I got was a full-on descent into obsession, found family, and "touch her and die" devotion from not one, not two, but three beautifully broken men.
Elijah is the calm before the storm, Atticus is the storm itself, and Seven, oh, Seven, is the kind of quietly intense chaos that sneaks up on you and never lets go. I didn't expect to love them all as much as I did, but here I am, mentally curled up on that cursed mountain estate like I belong. The slow shift from survival to connection was one of my favorite parts, watching the FMC stand her ground, push back, and grow into the fire they never expected her to wield.
And the setting? That isolated mountain home dripping with secrets and shadows made the perfect backdrop. It felt suffocating and sacred all at once. The forced proximity, shared pain, and need for vengeance bound them all together in ways that felt raw and real, even when the lines between love, control, and obsession blurred to near-invisibility.
The dog named after me? 10/10 no notes.
This is one of those reads that dances right on the edge of comfort and madness, and that’s exactly why it works. It’s not soft, it’s not safe, and it’s definitely not for everyone. But if you like your romance a little twisted, your men a little ruined, and your story full of blood, steam, and loyalty carved into bone, you’re going to eat this up like I did.
Make sure to read the content warnings!
Elijah is the calm before the storm, Atticus is the storm itself, and Seven, oh, Seven, is the kind of quietly intense chaos that sneaks up on you and never lets go. I didn't expect to love them all as much as I did, but here I am, mentally curled up on that cursed mountain estate like I belong. The slow shift from survival to connection was one of my favorite parts, watching the FMC stand her ground, push back, and grow into the fire they never expected her to wield.
And the setting? That isolated mountain home dripping with secrets and shadows made the perfect backdrop. It felt suffocating and sacred all at once. The forced proximity, shared pain, and need for vengeance bound them all together in ways that felt raw and real, even when the lines between love, control, and obsession blurred to near-invisibility.
The dog named after me? 10/10 no notes.
This is one of those reads that dances right on the edge of comfort and madness, and that’s exactly why it works. It’s not soft, it’s not safe, and it’s definitely not for everyone. But if you like your romance a little twisted, your men a little ruined, and your story full of blood, steam, and loyalty carved into bone, you’re going to eat this up like I did.
Make sure to read the content warnings!
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
ARC review
The book was amazing, the chemistry between the characters was just *chef’s kiss.* the kinks hit all of my kinks and had me googling the piecing that sounded like a spell from HP. Let’s just say Colored me intrigued. The spicy was scratching an itch that had been missed. The boys had each their own niche and dynamic with our FMC that were so different yet work so well. The story got me hooked right away! I can’t wait for the next book!!! I’m intrigued the direction the authors went with the ending! It wasn’t jaw dropping but one of those oh this is the climax/the next chapter is gonna be great then boom. See you in book two, I can wait for the next one!
The book was amazing, the chemistry between the characters was just *chef’s kiss.* the kinks hit all of my kinks and had me googling the piecing that sounded like a spell from HP. Let’s just say Colored me intrigued. The spicy was scratching an itch that had been missed. The boys had each their own niche and dynamic with our FMC that were so different yet work so well. The story got me hooked right away! I can’t wait for the next book!!! I’m intrigued the direction the authors went with the ending! It wasn’t jaw dropping but one of those oh this is the climax/the next chapter is gonna be great then boom. See you in book two, I can wait for the next one!
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
When Aurora quite literally runs into Seven, she and her dog, Ellie, are brought back to his house that he shares with Elijah and Atticus, since her car is totaled. She is looking for a break and is offered a job to help clean their house- or so she thinks. When she needs to get her hair done, she, Sev, and Eli go to Paris, and she is thrown into more of their world. As it turns out, they have ties to the underground art world, and she can help them against their foe. She and the guys have grown closer, and more of their pasts are revealed, leading her to contemplate the idea. However, the events of the cliffhanger took them all by surprise. This is the first book in the duet, and I can’t wait to see what happens next: Atticus has a long way to grovel.
This is one wild ride and may have one of the most unique meet cutes I've come across. I can definitely say I haven't read an FMC meeting the MMC by knocking him over with her car before! Seven is an absolute legend; he is so infectious and you can't help but love him. That man is all in from day one and had me from the moment he went to carve a name. Aurora is an interesting FMC too and is a lot more than the broken shell she became after being under Jesse's thumb for so long; there are a couple of bombshell lines that really surprised me and I'm looking forward to filling in the gaps in her past in the next book.
Elijah is my favourite of the MMCs though which really surprised me as he is not my usual type. There is just something about the way this character is written that grabbed my heartstrings and didn't let go! His scene with his father and his backstory reveal to Aurora were some of the most emotional parts of the book for me. I absolutely loved the heist too; it was a perfect blend of action and witty banter and seeing Elijah come back to life was amazing.
Atticus though, what an absolute dodo. And it was all going so well too - bring on book two as I am here for the incoming grovel and for the plan to unfold!
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read
Elijah is my favourite of the MMCs though which really surprised me as he is not my usual type. There is just something about the way this character is written that grabbed my heartstrings and didn't let go! His scene with his father and his backstory reveal to Aurora were some of the most emotional parts of the book for me. I absolutely loved the heist too; it was a perfect blend of action and witty banter and seeing Elijah come back to life was amazing.
Atticus though, what an absolute dodo. And it was all going so well too - bring on book two as I am here for the incoming grovel and for the plan to unfold!
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ummm....hello. This book was amazing. Aurora is on the run from an abusive ex. When she accidentally hit Seven and his brother Elijah and Atticus. Atticus offers her a job she can't refuse but learns later it's might be more then she bargain for. This book has some major twists and ends on a cliffhanger that has me excited for the next book.
Running from an abusive ex she ends up with criminals.
Aurora and her dog Elle are running from her abusive ex when she accidentally hits a guy in the middle of nowhere totalling her car. Turns out there are three of them and they call themselves brothers. She finds that she is weirdly comfortable with these men.
Having no where else to go she takes the cleaning job they offer her. The amount they offer is ridiculous especially for an extremely clean home. Atticus however sees an opportunity to finally get their revenge.
When Atticus sets her up to fail by having her cleaning Elijah's art studio things come to a head but it starts him on a path to healing.
When Elijah and Seven take her to Paris to get her hair done and buy her some clothes everything really starts to come out.
The Paris trip involves a new look, an art exhibition, grand larceny, a gun fight, and some explosive smexy times. All while Atticus is home spoiling the dog and freaking out about what is happening in Paris.
The whole story of everything that is going on is intense and tragic. Aurora is finding where she fits into this family and it is safe but also very scary letting them in. However, not everything is as it seems.
The end of this part is brutal and leaves Aurora struggling with her own demons and not speaking to one of the brothers.
I can't wait to see how he fixes that. I also can't wait to see them finally complete their mission.
Aurora and her dog Elle are running from her abusive ex when she accidentally hits a guy in the middle of nowhere totalling her car. Turns out there are three of them and they call themselves brothers. She finds that she is weirdly comfortable with these men.
Having no where else to go she takes the cleaning job they offer her. The amount they offer is ridiculous especially for an extremely clean home. Atticus however sees an opportunity to finally get their revenge.
When Atticus sets her up to fail by having her cleaning Elijah's art studio things come to a head but it starts him on a path to healing.
When Elijah and Seven take her to Paris to get her hair done and buy her some clothes everything really starts to come out.
The Paris trip involves a new look, an art exhibition, grand larceny, a gun fight, and some explosive smexy times. All while Atticus is home spoiling the dog and freaking out about what is happening in Paris.
The whole story of everything that is going on is intense and tragic. Aurora is finding where she fits into this family and it is safe but also very scary letting them in. However, not everything is as it seems.
The end of this part is brutal and leaves Aurora struggling with her own demons and not speaking to one of the brothers.
I can't wait to see how he fixes that. I also can't wait to see them finally complete their mission.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
White Rose Painted Red by Elena Lawson and Blake Lawson is a dark, fast-burning ride that gripped me from page one and didn’t let go. Full of tension, secrets, and twisted, oh-so-delicious chemistry, it delivers a why choose romance that's as emotional as it is dangerous.
Aurora’s journey from survivor to something fiercer completely hooked me. I loved how layered and combustible her dynamic was with Atticus, Elijah, and Seven, the three broken, dangerous men who claim space in her life in wildly different ways. Seven’s chaotic, unfiltered devotion, Elijah’s buried strength clawing its way back through grief and guilt, and Atticus’s stormy dominance created an emotional tug-of-war that kept the tension simmering throughout. Watching both Aurora and the men evolve—sometimes fighting growth, sometimes surrendering to it—made their bond feel raw, hard-won, and impossible to look away from.
And just wait until you meet Daddicus. I FLOVED Daddicus. But let’s be real: every scene between Aurora and her men felt like the authors saying, “Oh, you thought that last scene was hot? Hold my beer, beeotches, because we’re just getting started.” I legit ate it up.
They had me in a full-on chokehold for so many reasons. Not only was the tension and the secrets captivating, but Elena and Blake kept the pacing tight, balancing high-stakes action, slow-burn revenge, and magnetic, scorching-hot relationship drama without ever losing momentum. Every revelation peeled back another layer of danger, trust, and betrayal, pulling me deeper with each chapter.
And that cliffhanger? Brutal. Holy sh*t, it was brutal—I'm 100% sure I'm going to die waiting for the next book, and honestly, I would change nothing. (Well, maybe one thing: Atticus did the unthinkable, and someone definitely needs to punch him in the junk. Groveling is not going to suffice at this point. I’m going to need more because I think I actually despise him. 😂)
But the way Eli and Seven showed up for Aurora? Stunning. Morally gray they might be, but in that moment, they shined like the brightest damn stars. I was already feral for Seven the minute he picked up the bat (😉IYKYK) or the way he broke the fridge…🤔 but now? Gimme more. Of all of it. Please. I’m rabid to see where Elena and Blake take this chaotic, combustible found family next.
Content warnings apply, but if you’ve read this far, you already know that's just like waving a red flag at a bull. If you love dark, character-driven romance with bite, White Rose Painted Red is absolutely worth the plunge.
Story: 5⭐
Spice: 3.5🌶️
Genre:
🖤Dark Romance
Trope:
🖤Dark Why Choose
🖤Found Family
🖤Psycho Golden Retriever
🖤Forced Proximity
🖤Who hurt you?
🖤Anastasia Vibes
🖤Revenge
🖤*Will be a duet
Aurora’s journey from survivor to something fiercer completely hooked me. I loved how layered and combustible her dynamic was with Atticus, Elijah, and Seven, the three broken, dangerous men who claim space in her life in wildly different ways. Seven’s chaotic, unfiltered devotion, Elijah’s buried strength clawing its way back through grief and guilt, and Atticus’s stormy dominance created an emotional tug-of-war that kept the tension simmering throughout. Watching both Aurora and the men evolve—sometimes fighting growth, sometimes surrendering to it—made their bond feel raw, hard-won, and impossible to look away from.
And just wait until you meet Daddicus. I FLOVED Daddicus. But let’s be real: every scene between Aurora and her men felt like the authors saying, “Oh, you thought that last scene was hot? Hold my beer, beeotches, because we’re just getting started.” I legit ate it up.
They had me in a full-on chokehold for so many reasons. Not only was the tension and the secrets captivating, but Elena and Blake kept the pacing tight, balancing high-stakes action, slow-burn revenge, and magnetic, scorching-hot relationship drama without ever losing momentum. Every revelation peeled back another layer of danger, trust, and betrayal, pulling me deeper with each chapter.
And that cliffhanger? Brutal. Holy sh*t, it was brutal—I'm 100% sure I'm going to die waiting for the next book, and honestly, I would change nothing. (Well, maybe one thing: Atticus did the unthinkable, and someone definitely needs to punch him in the junk. Groveling is not going to suffice at this point. I’m going to need more because I think I actually despise him. 😂)
But the way Eli and Seven showed up for Aurora? Stunning. Morally gray they might be, but in that moment, they shined like the brightest damn stars. I was already feral for Seven the minute he picked up the bat (😉IYKYK) or the way he broke the fridge…🤔 but now? Gimme more. Of all of it. Please. I’m rabid to see where Elena and Blake take this chaotic, combustible found family next.
Content warnings apply, but if you’ve read this far, you already know that's just like waving a red flag at a bull. If you love dark, character-driven romance with bite, White Rose Painted Red is absolutely worth the plunge.
Story: 5⭐
Spice: 3.5🌶️
Genre:
🖤Dark Romance
Trope:
🖤Dark Why Choose
🖤Found Family
🖤Psycho Golden Retriever
🖤Forced Proximity
🖤Who hurt you?
🖤Anastasia Vibes
🖤Revenge
🖤*Will be a duet
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I received an ARC of this book and I want to thank Elena and Blake Lawson for the opportunity. All opinions are my own.
Aurora, Seven, Elijah, and Atticus have all been dealt absolutely shit hands in life. But, when a rainy escape leads to hitting someone on a mountain road or the her car, Aurora is launched into the lives of these three men.
I was hooked as soon as I started this book and I couldn’t put it down, not only did I love Aurora and the bad ass she is, but I love Seven and his protectiveness and Elijah learning how to live again. I also loved Atticus and his protectiveness of his brothers even if he made me so angry too.
Plus, there’s an incredible dog that lives and is loved by everyone!
If you’re into abusive exes getting what is coming to them, a woman finding her place where she can be herself (even the dark pieces of herself), and men who would do anything for the FMC this book is for you!
The cliffhanger definitely left me hanging, wanting more of the story ASAP.
Aurora, Seven, Elijah, and Atticus have all been dealt absolutely shit hands in life. But, when a rainy escape leads to hitting someone on a mountain road or the her car, Aurora is launched into the lives of these three men.
I was hooked as soon as I started this book and I couldn’t put it down, not only did I love Aurora and the bad ass she is, but I love Seven and his protectiveness and Elijah learning how to live again. I also loved Atticus and his protectiveness of his brothers even if he made me so angry too.
Plus, there’s an incredible dog that lives and is loved by everyone!
If you’re into abusive exes getting what is coming to them, a woman finding her place where she can be herself (even the dark pieces of herself), and men who would do anything for the FMC this book is for you!
The cliffhanger definitely left me hanging, wanting more of the story ASAP.
dark
emotional
fast-paced
This spicy why choose dark romance was different than others I've read. Yes, we had sexy morally grey men, but the FMC was hiding things too. The book started right in the middle of the action and never stopped. This book was so good and I highly recommend it!