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For Wrath and Redemption by Brit Benson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
There is an unplanned pregnancy trope which was never mentioned when I apply for the ALC (and after).
This is a major trigger warning for me.
Unfortunately I didn’t listen to it.
This is a major trigger warning for me.
Unfortunately I didn’t listen to it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Summon Us by MT Addams
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The audio is narrated in dual by Amanda Dumas, Jameson Adams, Ace Bentley, Scott Rose and Tor Thom
It would have been perfect if it was a duet :)
Tropes
Why choose FMMMM
Traumatized MCs
Mute MMC
Cult
Revenge
Let me get this straight: WTF did I just read?!?
That was not what I expected and it was good.
It is as unhinged as “Don’t stop” by Lauren Biel, mixed with really disturbing subjects as in “Hunting Adaline” by H. D. Carlton AND a revenge story like “The Mindf*ck series” by STAbby.
This is a REALLY dark reverse harem with a serial unaliver FMC, a cult, very disturbed MMCs and unhinged side characters.
This is not for everyone. Please check the trigger warnings below.
Content Warnings
Body horror, Child abuse, Car accident, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail.
And also (yes there’s more): Necrophilia and Somnophilia.
There. You’ve been warned.
It would have been perfect if it was a duet :)
Tropes
Why choose FMMMM
Traumatized MCs
Mute MMC
Cult
Revenge
Let me get this straight: WTF did I just read?!?
That was not what I expected and it was good.
It is as unhinged as “Don’t stop” by Lauren Biel, mixed with really disturbing subjects as in “Hunting Adaline” by H. D. Carlton AND a revenge story like “The Mindf*ck series” by STAbby.
This is a REALLY dark reverse harem with a serial unaliver FMC, a cult, very disturbed MMCs and unhinged side characters.
This is not for everyone. Please check the trigger warnings below.
Content Warnings
Body horror, Child abuse, Car accident, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail.
And also (yes there’s more): Necrophilia and Somnophilia.
There. You’ve been warned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Gus and January’s journey is swoon-worthy, funny but also heartwarming and deep. It’s an emotional rollercoaster in the best way, and by the end, you’ll be rooting for their happily ever after just as much as they are.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beach Read is narrated brilliantly by Julia Whelan
This story is more than just a summer romance—it’s a story about grief, healing, and finding love even when you’ve stopped believing in it.
January writes feel-good romances with happy endings, while Gus writes literary fiction filled with tragedy and darkness. But January has a writer block. Why? Because since her father’s death, everything she believed in felt apart.
And Gus… well read the book and you’ll know why he is so rude.
January writes feel-good romances with happy endings, while Gus writes literary fiction filled with tragedy and darkness. But January has a writer block. Why? Because since her father’s death, everything she believed in felt apart.
And Gus… well read the book and you’ll know why he is so rude.
Gus and January’s journey is swoon-worthy, funny but also heartwarming and deep. It’s an emotional rollercoaster in the best way, and by the end, you’ll be rooting for their happily ever after just as much as they are.
Tropes
Enemies-to-lovers
“Unfortunately” neighbors
Both writers
Great flirty banter
Second chance (sort of)
Content warning
Cheating (not between the MC)
Death of a parent
Enemies-to-lovers
“Unfortunately” neighbors
Both writers
Great flirty banter
Second chance (sort of)
Content warning
Cheating (not between the MC)
Death of a parent
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Death of parent
The Darkest Temptation by Danielle Lori
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Duet narration by Regina Marquez and Daryl Mayfield
I absolutely loved Rowan and Mila’s story.
- mafia
- age gap
- kind of enemies to lovers with a bit of Stockholm syndrome
- Hilarious and sunchine FMC
- grumpy tense MMC
- Slow burn
I really laugh out loud many times because of the banter between them.
And I really am a sucker for mobsters who speak a foreign language
that the FMC doesn’t understand.
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent
Ruthless Creatures by J.T. Geissinger
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
That was awesome 🤩
JT Geissinger is the best for writing plots you don’t see coming.
Kade is the epitome of a mafia boss. Tall, big, captivating…
And he speaks straight from the heart as much as filthy thoughts as loving ones.
I flushed so many time.
Nat is resilient. She’s been through the mourning of her disappeared fiancé. She’s been turning upside down by Kade. Because she didn’t see him coming with his heart on his hand and his sharp frank tongue.
Sloane really deserved her own book, she is the queen of banter and don’t take shit from men. I love her SO MUCH.
“Being with a man twenty-four hours a day is exhausting” I fell ya sister.
The audiobook is narrated by Brooke Daniels, Troy Duran and Michelle Sparks
It is a brilliant duet. Troy’s voice is perfect to embody a mafia boss.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
chap 27 is the best spǎnking session I’ve ever read 🥵
JT Geissinger is the best for writing plots you don’t see coming.
Kade is the epitome of a mafia boss. Tall, big, captivating…
And he speaks straight from the heart as much as filthy thoughts as loving ones.
I flushed so many time.
Nat is resilient. She’s been through the mourning of her disappeared fiancé. She’s been turning upside down by Kade. Because she didn’t see him coming with his heart on his hand and his sharp frank tongue.
Sloane really deserved her own book, she is the queen of banter and don’t take shit from men. I love her SO MUCH.
“Being with a man twenty-four hours a day is exhausting” I fell ya sister.
The audiobook is narrated by Brooke Daniels, Troy Duran and Michelle Sparks
It is a brilliant duet. Troy’s voice is perfect to embody a mafia boss.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
chap 27 is the best spǎnking session I’ve ever read 🥵
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Of Heartbreak and Harmony by Brit Benson
Content warning:
Addiction
Drug use
Car accident
Injury details
After letting my feelings all over the place with Sav & Levi's story (the first book "Between Never and Forever"), I've let myself fall in love with Callie & Torren's one.
Brit has a unique way of writing powerful, sensual, tortured and complex characters.
It was perfect.
Can’t wait for Jonas’s story (for which you’ll really have to read the Next life duet first because it involves Claire and you’ll meet her there first).
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This audio is perfect, narrated in duet by Stella Hunter & Stephen Dexter
It’s rare that I’m moved while reading or listening but Stephen brought me to tears at chapter 40 that I had to pause the audio to call down.
Tropes:
Rockstar romance
It’s rare that I’m moved while reading or listening but Stephen brought me to tears at chapter 40 that I had to pause the audio to call down.
Tropes:
Rockstar romance
Fake dating
Enemies to lovers
Found fucked up family
Boy obsessed
Content warning:
Addiction
Drug use
Car accident
Injury details
After letting my feelings all over the place with Sav & Levi's story (the first book "Between Never and Forever"), I've let myself fall in love with Callie & Torren's one.
Brit has a unique way of writing powerful, sensual, tortured and complex characters.
It was perfect.
Can’t wait for Jonas’s story (for which you’ll really have to read the Next life duet first because it involves Claire and you’ll meet her there first).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Sexual content, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
This Life and All the Rest by Brit Benson
Content warning:
I cried, I smiled, I felt deep sadness, I grieved. And then my heart was finally put back together.
This book wrecked me—in the best way. Macon and Lennon’s story is raw, messy, and packed with so much emotion it hurts. Four years after being torn apart, she’s back, and their connection is just as intense.
I know everyone is mad at Claire. But I really feel for her, she carries her own trauma and she made big mistakes. I am glad that I will find her healing story in “FOR WRATH AND REDEMPTION”.
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This duet is the easiest 5 ⭐️ I gave in months
The audiobook is narrated perfectly, in duet by JF Harding and Lidia Dornet.
Tropes:
Still enemies to lovers
The audiobook is narrated perfectly, in duet by JF Harding and Lidia Dornet.
Tropes:
Still enemies to lovers
Hate / Love - Hurt / Confort
They don’t know each other anymore.
Forced proximity
Misunderstanding trope on so many levels.
Misunderstanding trope on so many levels.
Content warning:
Self-arm
Depression
Miscarriage (mention)
Miscarriage (mention)
I cried, I smiled, I felt deep sadness, I grieved. And then my heart was finally put back together.
This book wrecked me—in the best way. Macon and Lennon’s story is raw, messy, and packed with so much emotion it hurts. Four years after being torn apart, she’s back, and their connection is just as intense.
I know everyone is mad at Claire. But I really feel for her, she carries her own trauma and she made big mistakes. I am glad that I will find her healing story in “FOR WRATH AND REDEMPTION”.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Self harm
The Love of My Next Life by Brit Benson
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I think it’s best to prepare yourself.
The story is as beautifully written as it is devastating. It’s a page-turner, and I’m relieved that the second book is available because I couldn’t stand that cliffhanger.
Tropes:
Childhood enemies to lovers
High school
Nice girl/trouble boy
Multi faceted characters
Content warning:
Drug use
Drug abuse (OD on page)
Bullying
Suicide
Macon and Lennon’s story is filled with angst, passion, and toxicity. It’s the kind of book that frustrates you, breaks your heart, and keeps you hooked until the very end.
No one is entirely right, and no one is entirely to blame—except maybe Claire and Macon’s father. Every character, both main and side, exists in a morally grey area.
See you in the next life…
The story is as beautifully written as it is devastating. It’s a page-turner, and I’m relieved that the second book is available because I couldn’t stand that cliffhanger.
Tropes:
Childhood enemies to lovers
High school
Nice girl/trouble boy
Multi faceted characters
Content warning:
Drug use
Drug abuse (OD on page)
Bullying
Suicide
Macon and Lennon’s story is filled with angst, passion, and toxicity. It’s the kind of book that frustrates you, breaks your heart, and keeps you hooked until the very end.
No one is entirely right, and no one is entirely to blame—except maybe Claire and Macon’s father. Every character, both main and side, exists in a morally grey area.
See you in the next life…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Child abuse
Keep Me by Summer O'Toole
Contents warnings
This audiobook is narrated in duet by Gregory Salinas and Geneva Mitchell.
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Tropes
Mafia (cartel / Irish)
Mafia (cartel / Irish)
Strong sassy FMC
Broody damaged bodyguard
Slow Burn
Enemies to lovers
Forced Proximity and only one bed
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Contents warnings
Torture
Trafficking
Murder (of a parent and other people)
Trauma / PTSD
This audiobook is narrated in duet by Gregory Salinas and Geneva Mitchell.
Geneva gives Reggie the sharp wit and sass she deserves. It’s perfect.
I enjoyed every minute of this book. Give me a strong-willed, sassy, and smart FMC and a broody, emotionally closed-off bodyguard (who’s never even kissed a woman - love that micro-trope), and I’m all in.
Roan (the third Fox’s brother) and Reggie’s dynamic is electric, full of bickering, sexual tension, and moments of unexpected tenderness.
This story is a wild ride from start to finish, with a jaw-dropping (and pretty disturbing) climax and an ending that will leave you hanging in the best way. 😏
Bonus: Her pettiness when the enemies-to-lovers tension is at its peak (think Nair and hot pepper) 🤣
This book doesn’t just focus on romance, it has a dark and compelling mystery at its core, packed with cartel politics, gruesome murders, and a serial killer on the loose.
The slow burn is really slow, until it’s not 👌🏻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Delirium by Torri Heat
Scarlett is smart, passionate, and inexperienced but she’s also incredibly strong. (She’s in the middle of the rainforest, chasing her own adventure, so yeah, this girl has guts.)
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
This story feels like “Indiana Jones meets Lost” but with a badass heroine caught between three very different men.
Tropes
Light why choose
Tropes
Light why choose
Journey in the rainforest
Forced proximity
Slow burn
Inexperienced FMC
Supernatural element
Supernatural element
Scarlett is smart, passionate, and inexperienced but she’s also incredibly strong. (She’s in the middle of the rainforest, chasing her own adventure, so yeah, this girl has guts.)
Nash, the rugged and protective captain, has a soft heart beneath his gruff exterior.
James, the arrogant investor, is battling his own demons and family baggage.
And then there’s Camp the wildcard, the stowaway.
Together, they set off on a treasure hunt that quickly turns into something far more dangerous.
The rainforest itself is almost a character in this book. The descriptions are so vivid that I could practically feel the sticky heat, hear the hum of insects, and sense the looming danger.
Everything builds slowly but surely, and when you reach the end, make sure to read the alternative ending on Torri’s website.
The why choose part is light and the spice too. This is absolutely not the point of this book, the plot is far too much interesting!
The why choose part is light and the spice too. This is absolutely not the point of this book, the plot is far too much interesting!
This book isn’t just an adventure, it’s an experience. It’s thrilling, gripping, and lingers in your mind long after you finish.
The quantum immortality theory will hit you hard. For me, it was mind-bending. I was caught in so many possible endings…