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Boys Who Hunt by Clarissa Wild

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

5.0

Absolutely floored. This book is so good! It seamlessly blends the new generation of Spine Ridge University into the story, and to make things easier, the author includes a family tree at the beginning of the book, which I really appreciated.

This is a raunchy, fast paced, bully, dark academia romance. To give you a brief overview: Ivy (the FMC) steals from the Skull and Serpent House, where Silas, Heath, and Max (our MMCs) live. When they discover she’s the one who stole from them, she offers herself as collateral to pay them back.

I loved this story and the dynamic between the characters. It was a fun ride, and I’m excited that there are more books in this world to come!

Graves by Katelyn Taylor

dark fast-paced

4.25

Check you triggers before reading this, It has a laundry list of triggers. 

 Now, call me crazy, but if two 6'5", hot, identical twin brothers fell for me, I would absolutely say yes. One brother, Zayden, is morally black and completely off the rails, while the other, Dominic, is morally gray and just a little less unhinged—maybe. Without giving too much away, I’ll just say that both brothers fall for the same girl, and all hell breaks loose. Blake, our FMC (female main character), is stronger than she realizes in this story. It’s fast-paced, well-written, and the spice hits all the right spots. I would definitely recommend it. 

Obsession: MMF by Mila Crawford

dark fast-paced

5.0

Sweet Touch of Venom by Akita Sparks

adventurous dark funny

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This was an absolute banger! It was such a fun read. The banter, sexual tension, and action in this book were spectacular. Packed with action from start to finish, I didn't even realize I was nearing the end until I was 80% through. The story follows an enemies-to-lovers revenge plot between two rival assassins, Venom (FMC) and Plosion (MMC), as they team up to take down the same bad guys. This is a must read if you like action romance. It is so well written and easy to read. Definitely add to TBR.

Lovers Fate by Delilah Croww

dark mysterious fast-paced

4.25

Skin of a Sinner by Avina St. Graves

fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

The way the author transitions from past to present is done so smoothly. What I also love is how she provides the FMC's point of view and then revisits the same scene from the MMC's perspective in certain situations. Another thing I appreciate is that the jumps to the past aren't scattered throughout the entire book; they simply fill in the backstory of how the story began, as introduced in Chapter 1. There is some character development with the MMC, but the real growth is seen in the FMC. This was so well-written, and the spicy scenes definitely hits. 

XXX by Rayne Havok

dark fast-paced

This book is less than 70 pages so I am going to keep this short and sweet. Diabolically fantastic. I am not sure if this is splatterpunk or erotic horror personally I would say splatterpunk and it is soo good. Highly recommend.

Can't Hide Forever by Lauren Marcie

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This is a modern-day retelling of Jekyll & Hyde, and I am absolutely shocked that more people are not talking about this book. When I tell you this book had me on the edge of my seat, I mean it! Let’s start with a little bit of the story.

Ava Cain, a young female detective trying to prove herself to her captain (thanks to some unresolved daddy issues), goes a little too far during an arrest. As a result, she’s sent to see a therapist who has worked with officers before. When she meets Jackson Keller, she’s surprised to find him young and gorgeous, so she doesn’t dismiss him right away. Jackson, the therapist, notices that Ava is attractive too, but he knows it would be highly unprofessional to act on those feelings with a patient. What Ava doesn’t know, however, is that Jackson is broken himself is hiding a dark, murderous alter ego. And that dark side has decided he wants Ava to be his.

When a new serial killer emerges, guess who gets assigned to the case? Yup, Ava Cain.

Cue the stalking, primal instincts, masked men, obsession, and a touch her and 💀 vibe. This book strikes the perfect balance between plot and spice, with just the right amount of suspense and heat. Definitely add this to your TBR!

Voodoo Doll by Elle Sparrow

fast-paced

4.25

My only gripe is that I wish this book were longer. It’s a quick novella and a super steamy read. The story follows Luna (FMC) as she walks into a Voodoo shop with her friend Kayla to find out if her suspicions about her boyfriend cheating are true. What she doesn’t expect is for the owner of the shop, Sebastien Broussard, to become utterly obsessed with her. If you’re looking for something steamy with a touch of revenge, this is the book for you. 

Drowning her by Audrey Rush

dark medium-paced

4.5

I know this was described as a slow burn, but I devoured it in one day, I was completely engrossed in the story. The book begins with an arranged marriage between Maisie (the FMC) and Wilder (the MMC). Maisie is a sex worker, and Wilder's family owns a farm with some... interesting activities. There are definitely a couple of twists in this book that I never saw coming, but they were executed so well. I would highly recommend this book, especially if arranged marriage is a trope you love.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.