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The Lore of Crow Cullom by Megan Shepherd
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent
Cruel Games by Heleva Risque
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“Our lives are yours either way. Kill us or use us; just make it quick.”
The Killer of Port Wylde are back, and with Cruel Games, comes the story of the Neon Dogs.
Years after Ivy watches them murder her father, she plots and seeks revenge on the Neon Dogs. Stalking them and stealing their hits, she gets them alone. But when that pure hatred turns, will she able to seek justice or will she battle her feelings?
Ivy. A spitfire, a true epitome of feminine rage. The Neon Dogs. Coyote, Jackal and Dingo. I loved them since Cruel Lies, and was so excited that they got their own story.
walk them like a dog, sister
I can't wait to dive more into the team at Port Wylde!
The Killer of Port Wylde are back, and with Cruel Games, comes the story of the Neon Dogs.
Years after Ivy watches them murder her father, she plots and seeks revenge on the Neon Dogs. Stalking them and stealing their hits, she gets them alone. But when that pure hatred turns, will she able to seek justice or will she battle her feelings?
Ivy. A spitfire, a true epitome of feminine rage. The Neon Dogs. Coyote, Jackal and Dingo. I loved them since Cruel Lies, and was so excited that they got their own story.
I can't wait to dive more into the team at Port Wylde!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Moderate: Trafficking
Heartless by A.J. Merlin
5.0
"Tell me, Winnie. When does the kidnapper ever let their victims leave just because she asks not-so-nicely?"
A.J. Merlin is BACK with another Pleasure and Prey and I am even more obsessed.
When 8 year old Winnie witnesses 12 year old Cassian murder his older sister, Winnie's babysitter, her life changes forever. And now a decade later, when a murder spree takes place in their hometown, Cassian and Winnie fates are intertwined.
Merlin has been an auto-buy author for me since Owned By The Lost Boys and she has yet to disappoint. Every single novel gets better and better.
I am absolutely captivated by Cassian and Winnie's relationship. The fact that they've known all along that they were meant to be?
The major twist was honestly one I didn't see coming until close to the reveal, and I knew there was a reason why I had a feeling.
A true must-read for any dark romance / horror romance reader. I cannot wait for Corrupt.
Am I a horror romance girlie? Yes. Am I a horror movie girlie? That's yet to be seen.
#ajmerlin #pleasureandprey #darkromance #romance #cassianandwinnie #darkromancebooks #2025releases #2025arcs #arcteams #2025reviews #arcreader #bookstagram #booksta
A.J. Merlin is BACK with another Pleasure and Prey and I am even more obsessed.
When 8 year old Winnie witnesses 12 year old Cassian murder his older sister, Winnie's babysitter, her life changes forever. And now a decade later, when a murder spree takes place in their hometown, Cassian and Winnie fates are intertwined.
Merlin has been an auto-buy author for me since Owned By The Lost Boys and she has yet to disappoint. Every single novel gets better and better.
I am absolutely captivated by Cassian and Winnie's relationship. The fact that they've known all along that they were meant to be?
The major twist was honestly one I didn't see coming until close to the reveal, and I knew there was a reason why I had a feeling.
A true must-read for any dark romance / horror romance reader. I cannot wait for Corrupt.
Am I a horror romance girlie? Yes. Am I a horror movie girlie? That's yet to be seen.
#ajmerlin #pleasureandprey #darkromance #romance #cassianandwinnie #darkromancebooks #2025releases #2025arcs #arcteams #2025reviews #arcreader #bookstagram #booksta
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder