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Immoral #3
Immoral Ties
I never thought we’d survive the wilderness.
Making it out with all our lives intact has been our main focus for so long.
But now we’re safe.
Except our lives have all been irrevocably changed.
How are we supposed to go back to the people we were before the crash when those people no longer exist?
Darius finds himself thrown back into a superstardom like he’s never known before.
Cade is fighting old demons that rise from his past.
Reed is forced to keep our secret, aware how people will judge him.
As for me…I’m more lost now than I was in the wilderness.
We need each other now more than ever before, but we’re damaged.
Broken.
Can we find our way back to each other again?
Don’t miss out on the third and final book in this why choose contemporary romance series!
Making it out with all our lives intact has been our main focus for so long.
But now we’re safe.
Except our lives have all been irrevocably changed.
How are we supposed to go back to the people we were before the crash when those people no longer exist?
Darius finds himself thrown back into a superstardom like he’s never known before.
Cade is fighting old demons that rise from his past.
Reed is forced to keep our secret, aware how people will judge him.
As for me…I’m more lost now than I was in the wilderness.
We need each other now more than ever before, but we’re damaged.
Broken.
Can we find our way back to each other again?
Don’t miss out on the third and final book in this why choose contemporary romance series!
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 27, 2023
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About the author
Marissa Farrar
158 books1,084 followersMarissa Farrar is a multi-published romance and fantasy author. She was born in Devon, England, loves to travel and has lived in both Australia and Spain. She now resides in the countryside with her husband, three children, a crazy Spanish dog, two rescue cats and six hens. She has a degree in Zoology, but her true love has always been writing.
Marissa is the author of sixteen novels, including the dark vampire ‘Serenity’ series. Her short stories have been accepted for a number of anthologies including, Their Dark Masters, Red Skies Press, Masters of Horror: Damned If You Don’t, Triskaideka Books; and 2013: The Aftermath, Pill Hill Press.
If you want to know more about Marissa, then please visit her website at www.marissa-farrar.blogspot.com. You can also find her at her facebook page, www.facebook.com/marissa.farrar.author or follow her on twitter @marissafarrar.
She loves to hear from readers and can be emailed at marissafarrar@hotmail.co.uk.
Marissa is the author of sixteen novels, including the dark vampire ‘Serenity’ series. Her short stories have been accepted for a number of anthologies including, Their Dark Masters, Red Skies Press, Masters of Horror: Damned If You Don’t, Triskaideka Books; and 2013: The Aftermath, Pill Hill Press.
If you want to know more about Marissa, then please visit her website at www.marissa-farrar.blogspot.com. You can also find her at her facebook page, www.facebook.com/marissa.farrar.author or follow her on twitter @marissafarrar.
She loves to hear from readers and can be emailed at marissafarrar@hotmail.co.uk.
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August 26, 2023
2.5 ⭐️
This trilogy had so much promise - I liked the stranded plot and the pseudo-taboo relationships so much - but it just really fell down in relationship development - they felt/professed love for each other WAY too soon (in book one) for the interactions that were shown on page, resulting in everything coming after that having little to no emotional impact on me as the reader.
I kept reading because I did enjoy the concept so much, and I was hoping for some kind of series redemption, and looking forward to seeing how they navigated their relationships back in the real world in this third book. But, alas, it was the worst book of all for me, with a majority of the book being the heroine (and to a lesser degree, the heroes) dealing with their mental health/trauma reactions to the events of book two. Which is understandable/realistic from a factual POV, but again, I didn't emotionally connect to the events/characters, so all of this (and I'm talking 70%-75% of the book as a whole was this) was just boring.
Because of these issues, they spend nearly all of the book separated so there is little opportunity to see them together romantically - a couple attempts at date like things end abruptly due to the mental health issues so it always comes back to that. There were random sex scenes peppered in to check off the steamy box, and the scenes in and of themselves are good (albeit short except for one) but they felt out of place with the rest of the plot and there is just no chemistry/steam between the characters outside of those scenes. Plus after, it's right back to the we can't be together because of my/our issues.
The resolutions for some of the open-ended items are crammed into the end, but by then I just wanted the book to be over, if I'm honest. They get their nice HEA, but I'm left dissatisfied and kind of sorry I didn't stop after book one (I wish I could get over my inability to DNF books/series!) The book is proofread well, which I appreciate, and I do like the author's voice. I know I have bought some other series by them that I haven't read yet, so I will try another and see if it is similar issues or not.
This trilogy had so much promise - I liked the stranded plot and the pseudo-taboo relationships so much - but it just really fell down in relationship development - they felt/professed love for each other WAY too soon (in book one) for the interactions that were shown on page, resulting in everything coming after that having little to no emotional impact on me as the reader.
I kept reading because I did enjoy the concept so much, and I was hoping for some kind of series redemption, and looking forward to seeing how they navigated their relationships back in the real world in this third book. But, alas, it was the worst book of all for me, with a majority of the book being the heroine (and to a lesser degree, the heroes) dealing with their mental health/trauma reactions to the events of book two. Which is understandable/realistic from a factual POV, but again, I didn't emotionally connect to the events/characters, so all of this (and I'm talking 70%-75% of the book as a whole was this) was just boring.
Because of these issues, they spend nearly all of the book separated so there is little opportunity to see them together romantically - a couple attempts at date like things end abruptly due to the mental health issues so it always comes back to that. There were random sex scenes peppered in to check off the steamy box, and the scenes in and of themselves are good (albeit short except for one) but they felt out of place with the rest of the plot and there is just no chemistry/steam between the characters outside of those scenes. Plus after, it's right back to the we can't be together because of my/our issues.
The resolutions for some of the open-ended items are crammed into the end, but by then I just wanted the book to be over, if I'm honest. They get their nice HEA, but I'm left dissatisfied and kind of sorry I didn't stop after book one (I wish I could get over my inability to DNF books/series!) The book is proofread well, which I appreciate, and I do like the author's voice. I know I have bought some other series by them that I haven't read yet, so I will try another and see if it is similar issues or not.
August 27, 2025
I feel horrible for the average review but I feel the story got lost on me 😩.
November 9, 2023
Holy Sheet!
I'm in shock and awe at how fast I devoured this whole series. I'm sad it's over, but now I'm going to read some work of this incredible authors work.
I highly recommend this!
You won't be disappointed.
I'm in shock and awe at how fast I devoured this whole series. I'm sad it's over, but now I'm going to read some work of this incredible authors work.
I highly recommend this!
You won't be disappointed.
May 19, 2025
This was credence but better because it’s a why choose! It was also a bit darker which I enjoy. SO good.
November 23, 2023
Immoral Ties wraps up the Immoral trilogy and honestly was not my favorite of the series. I will say I am a big Marissa Farrar fan and have enjoyed all of her works, and this book was readable but just okay. Obviously, the four survivors had a lot of trauma to deal with but there was a lot of Laney being in her own head that made it unappealing to me as a reader. The beginning and toward the end were much more engaging but the middle parts dragged for me and I felt there should be more of the action I am used to seeing in her books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 11, 2025
Stop at Book 1.
Any story that concludes in Hocking Hills, Ohio is immediately exempt from the HEA tag. Also, this was an awful read.
Any story that concludes in Hocking Hills, Ohio is immediately exempt from the HEA tag. Also, this was an awful read.
July 24, 2023
“Immoral Ties” is the third and final book in the immoral series, and shows us how Laney and her stepfamily cope with being back in society. This wouldn’t be a dark reverse harem series if things were immediately sunshine and rainbows… So expect heartbreak, and a lot of triggers handling mental health and other things.
Just like the previous books in the series, this final book is brutal. In this world there are a lot of complicated and messed up relationships, but the bond between Laney, her stepfather and her stepbrothers definitely takes the cake… The thing is; you might want to hide something from the world, but when you’re living in the spotlight the truth is bound to come out some time. And when your heart and soul have been broken multiple times, there might come a time when they don’t know how to heal anymore…
I believe this book is the perfect conclusion to the series. The author managed to keep the same dark, twisted and taboo storyline going throughout the entire series, and I didn’t loose my interest even for a moment. This definitely isn’t the series for the faint of heart, or for those looking for redemption and groveling, but it’s the perfect series for those who want something dark and twisted until the end.
Just like the previous books in the series, this final book is brutal. In this world there are a lot of complicated and messed up relationships, but the bond between Laney, her stepfather and her stepbrothers definitely takes the cake… The thing is; you might want to hide something from the world, but when you’re living in the spotlight the truth is bound to come out some time. And when your heart and soul have been broken multiple times, there might come a time when they don’t know how to heal anymore…
I believe this book is the perfect conclusion to the series. The author managed to keep the same dark, twisted and taboo storyline going throughout the entire series, and I didn’t loose my interest even for a moment. This definitely isn’t the series for the faint of heart, or for those looking for redemption and groveling, but it’s the perfect series for those who want something dark and twisted until the end.
January 9, 2025
I thought this would be my favorite book in the series, but it's quite the opposite.
Now that Laney and the Riviera men have been rescued, they struggle with adapting to civilized life, the media, and coming to terms with what happened while they were stranded. I was looking for some angst and relationship trials, but mostly I wanted them to rely on each other to get through it. Well all of them acted so stupid I wanted to slap some sense into them and it's like they were different people from the first two books. Not in the way that trauma can explain. There were no cute moments, and it oddly felt like an abusive relationship.
The first half was promising and I thought the pace was a little slow but it made sense. The second half was a fucking shit show. It was like the author was throwing hurdle after hurdle at them basically without reason. It was entertaining I guess, but I felt like I had whiplash. I wish we could have just skipped everything in the middle for the sake of my anxiety.
This was a really sad book overall. Spoilers ahead.
Darius was probably my favorite character. He lost his treasured violin in the second book, but it was replaced almost immediately once they were rescued. Still, he couldn't bring himself to play. I really felt for him as he dealt with finding who he is outside of being a musician and supporting his entire family. I appreciated that he listened to what Laney wanted despite needing her himself. He seemed to really love her and they shared the strongest connection in my eyes. While his father and brother seemed to be rewarded for ignoring her wishes, he still put her first. I would have been okay with Laney choosing Dax over the others.
Cade's anger issues this book annoyed me, honestly. Even though he had a pretty serious head injury that knocked him unconscious for a few days, he seemed to just want to get into fights. He thought he could get by without paying his debt, which landed him in the hospital again and was so selfish. I knew he was always the hotheaded one, but I can't forgive him for the way he treated Laney. First, for making her feel bad for getting raped and prioritizing his life over escaping, and second, for that sex scene when he found Laney just having a friendly talk with Sonny. I felt a little uncomfortable at his behavior like when he was fucking her and Laney said, "There's no gentleness in this act, no love. He's just claiming my body as his own" and when he said, "Don't make me angrier."
Laney needed some space from the guys so she decides to go back to live in her old trailer. Foolish considering how dangerous it is now that they're in the spotlight but understandable. She really had a hard time dealing with the assault she went through at the hands of Smith and Axel, so I feel like she deserved some grace. I started getting tired of it though when she kept feeling down and isolated herself instead of reaching out to the people who love her for help. I don't fully understand the progression of her depression spiral and how bad it got so quickly. It felt like we were missing a few scenes or the logic behind her actions. It was interesting how Laney wasn't concerned about her mom's death while she was in the wilderness, but as soon as she comes home, she realizes how much she misses her and follows in her footsteps? Yeah, right. I really think the author didn't know where to take this story. Laney was also just so anxious constantly to the point it was like she was paranoid. I guess I can't blame her because of what Reed did. It's not like normal people would assume an 18 year old girl would fuck her stepdad and two stepbrothers while they were stranded.
Reed. I could kill this man. Maybe if you cared enough about your stepdaughter that you claim to love then you wouldn't fuck her in public knowing that she was absolutely terrified that the media would catch wind of it. Maybe don't get so jealous about a 2o year old guy wanting to dance with her. Maybe don't fuck her on the hood of a car when there's a parade going on nearby. And Laney kept taking the blame when it wasn't her choice. We all know she had no say in this particular encounter. I truly believe he would have fucked her against her will if she expressed not wanting to do things in public. Aside from that, I think he acted really immature by not supporting Laney in the way that she needed. Dax and Cade also, in fact. They leaned into the daddy/babygirl thing so much the scenes were a little cringe. You would think Reed wouldn't want to be constantly reminded that he's fucking his ex-wife's daughter.
What was Sonny's role in all of this? A way to make the guys jealous? I think both he and Laney deserved better than that. Sonny was super sweet and helpful even when Laney was curt with him. It was definitely a surprise to see him at the parade, and it didn't feel on brand for him based on what little we know. But it was ultimately his appearance that led to the beginning of the end. I think it would have been more meaningful for him and Laney to go out on one date to reinforce Laney's decision to be with Dax, Cade, and Reed, seeing as she has had no dating experienceand pickings were slim in the woods.
Also, the true story plot was giving Colleen Hoover's manuscript, and it cheapened the narrative.
It wasn't extremely bad, but the standards were so low for this book. I'll be here, crying in the corner because of how disappointed I am.
Now that Laney and the Riviera men have been rescued, they struggle with adapting to civilized life, the media, and coming to terms with what happened while they were stranded. I was looking for some angst and relationship trials, but mostly I wanted them to rely on each other to get through it. Well all of them acted so stupid I wanted to slap some sense into them and it's like they were different people from the first two books. Not in the way that trauma can explain. There were no cute moments, and it oddly felt like an abusive relationship.
The first half was promising and I thought the pace was a little slow but it made sense. The second half was a fucking shit show. It was like the author was throwing hurdle after hurdle at them basically without reason. It was entertaining I guess, but I felt like I had whiplash. I wish we could have just skipped everything in the middle for the sake of my anxiety.
This was a really sad book overall. Spoilers ahead.
Darius was probably my favorite character. He lost his treasured violin in the second book, but it was replaced almost immediately once they were rescued. Still, he couldn't bring himself to play. I really felt for him as he dealt with finding who he is outside of being a musician and supporting his entire family. I appreciated that he listened to what Laney wanted despite needing her himself. He seemed to really love her and they shared the strongest connection in my eyes. While his father and brother seemed to be rewarded for ignoring her wishes, he still put her first. I would have been okay with Laney choosing Dax over the others.
Cade's anger issues this book annoyed me, honestly. Even though he had a pretty serious head injury that knocked him unconscious for a few days, he seemed to just want to get into fights. He thought he could get by without paying his debt, which landed him in the hospital again and was so selfish. I knew he was always the hotheaded one, but I can't forgive him for the way he treated Laney. First, for making her feel bad for getting raped and prioritizing his life over escaping, and second, for that sex scene when he found Laney just having a friendly talk with Sonny. I felt a little uncomfortable at his behavior like when he was fucking her and Laney said, "There's no gentleness in this act, no love. He's just claiming my body as his own" and when he said, "Don't make me angrier."
Laney needed some space from the guys so she decides to go back to live in her old trailer. Foolish considering how dangerous it is now that they're in the spotlight but understandable. She really had a hard time dealing with the assault she went through at the hands of Smith and Axel, so I feel like she deserved some grace. I started getting tired of it though when she kept feeling down and isolated herself instead of reaching out to the people who love her for help. I don't fully understand the progression of her depression spiral and how bad it got so quickly. It felt like we were missing a few scenes or the logic behind her actions. It was interesting how Laney wasn't concerned about her mom's death while she was in the wilderness, but as soon as she comes home, she realizes how much she misses her and follows in her footsteps? Yeah, right. I really think the author didn't know where to take this story. Laney was also just so anxious constantly to the point it was like she was paranoid. I guess I can't blame her because of what Reed did. It's not like normal people would assume an 18 year old girl would fuck her stepdad and two stepbrothers while they were stranded.
Reed. I could kill this man. Maybe if you cared enough about your stepdaughter that you claim to love then you wouldn't fuck her in public knowing that she was absolutely terrified that the media would catch wind of it. Maybe don't get so jealous about a 2o year old guy wanting to dance with her. Maybe don't fuck her on the hood of a car when there's a parade going on nearby. And Laney kept taking the blame when it wasn't her choice. We all know she had no say in this particular encounter. I truly believe he would have fucked her against her will if she expressed not wanting to do things in public. Aside from that, I think he acted really immature by not supporting Laney in the way that she needed. Dax and Cade also, in fact. They leaned into the daddy/babygirl thing so much the scenes were a little cringe. You would think Reed wouldn't want to be constantly reminded that he's fucking his ex-wife's daughter.
What was Sonny's role in all of this? A way to make the guys jealous? I think both he and Laney deserved better than that. Sonny was super sweet and helpful even when Laney was curt with him. It was definitely a surprise to see him at the parade, and it didn't feel on brand for him based on what little we know. But it was ultimately his appearance that led to the beginning of the end. I think it would have been more meaningful for him and Laney to go out on one date to reinforce Laney's decision to be with Dax, Cade, and Reed, seeing as she has had no dating experience
Also, the true story plot was giving Colleen Hoover's manuscript, and it cheapened the narrative.
It wasn't extremely bad, but the standards were so low for this book. I'll be here, crying in the corner because of how disappointed I am.
July 24, 2024
This book was nice. I enjoyed how no matter what they all stuck together and didn’t let this traumatic experience separate them or their love for each other.
I didn’t like how they kept feeling as if they needed to hide their relationship I mean I understand the press and all that but idk it just didn’t sit right with me especially after all that happened in that jungle/forest.
Not only that but I truly did feel for Laney and Ik everyone heals differently but I felt like she never truly worked thru her trauma as she had a great deal more than the boys did in my eyes. Matter a fact I feel like none of them truly worked thru their trauma. Cade not being able to protect anyone and being incapacitated or help his brother. Darius being blind and feeling helpless and not being able to play his violin which is such a big part of who he is. Reed in his feelings of hatred and disappoint if you will bc he failed to protect his whole family even tho he couldn’t have done anything else at the time. And Laney with all that and more with her SA which happened numerous times and even again almost when they were supposedly “safe” and don’t get me started on how the police didn’t bother to believe them.
Whole story was kinda insane. And you def gotta have a good stomach for it bc it’s definitely eye opening and horrifying in its own ways.
All in all I enjoyed the series and I love how they all eventually got their HEA in their own big ole house with each other and their puppers. I’m always a sucker for happy endings.
So even if this series had certain things I didn’t like or was annoyed about it might be a great one for you and I still finished them all. So I’d def give these a try if they are oh my god interests to you.
I didn’t like how they kept feeling as if they needed to hide their relationship I mean I understand the press and all that but idk it just didn’t sit right with me especially after all that happened in that jungle/forest.
Not only that but I truly did feel for Laney and Ik everyone heals differently but I felt like she never truly worked thru her trauma as she had a great deal more than the boys did in my eyes. Matter a fact I feel like none of them truly worked thru their trauma. Cade not being able to protect anyone and being incapacitated or help his brother. Darius being blind and feeling helpless and not being able to play his violin which is such a big part of who he is. Reed in his feelings of hatred and disappoint if you will bc he failed to protect his whole family even tho he couldn’t have done anything else at the time. And Laney with all that and more with her SA which happened numerous times and even again almost when they were supposedly “safe” and don’t get me started on how the police didn’t bother to believe them.
Whole story was kinda insane. And you def gotta have a good stomach for it bc it’s definitely eye opening and horrifying in its own ways.
All in all I enjoyed the series and I love how they all eventually got their HEA in their own big ole house with each other and their puppers. I’m always a sucker for happy endings.
So even if this series had certain things I didn’t like or was annoyed about it might be a great one for you and I still finished them all. So I’d def give these a try if they are oh my god interests to you.
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October 25, 2025
3 ⭐️
4 🌶️
This is my 3rd series I've started by Marissa Farrar, and while I love her kinks and some of the writing, I'm starting to notice a bit of a trend. When I first started the series, I was in LOVE. Was the first book the best thing I'd ever read? No. But it was perfect for what I was looking for and expecting. Each of the characters have super individualized personalities, and while the heat and sexual tension is there from the start, you really get to see how they succumb to their desires and don't just jump straight to it.
THAT SAID...
Farrar unfortunately has an issue with trilogies where the series just gets more bland as it goes, meaning the last book usually ends up the most dragging of the bunch. I'm not sure if it's that the plot gets predictable, the characters get boring, or the spark is just missing. But where the first books always feel intense and addicting, the last always feel like something I just need to push through.
I do like getting to see the vulnerability from Laney and her struggles coping after returning to the real world. But it just seemed to conflict a lot with the actions. She felt disgusted with herself, and while each person deals with trauma differently, the fact that she was so into the intimacy with the other boys just didn't hit after all of the internal drama. As a reader, I figured she would either want to push them away immediately or maybe even break during the interaction, but instead it just felt like two different personalities.
It also felt like some of the characters became more naive in this book. You're gonna tell me that Reed didn't understand that ANY of the children were struggling? But then we're just supposed to accept him willingly at the end into the HEA? I don't know, that just doesn't sit right for me.
I'm going to continue reading her stuff, because I do love the beginning of the series... I just wish they would end off better.
4 🌶️
This is my 3rd series I've started by Marissa Farrar, and while I love her kinks and some of the writing, I'm starting to notice a bit of a trend. When I first started the series, I was in LOVE. Was the first book the best thing I'd ever read? No. But it was perfect for what I was looking for and expecting. Each of the characters have super individualized personalities, and while the heat and sexual tension is there from the start, you really get to see how they succumb to their desires and don't just jump straight to it.
THAT SAID...
Farrar unfortunately has an issue with trilogies where the series just gets more bland as it goes, meaning the last book usually ends up the most dragging of the bunch. I'm not sure if it's that the plot gets predictable, the characters get boring, or the spark is just missing. But where the first books always feel intense and addicting, the last always feel like something I just need to push through.
I do like getting to see the vulnerability from Laney and her struggles coping after returning to the real world. But it just seemed to conflict a lot with the actions. She felt disgusted with herself, and while each person deals with trauma differently, the fact that she was so into the intimacy with the other boys just didn't hit after all of the internal drama. As a reader, I figured she would either want to push them away immediately or maybe even break during the interaction, but instead it just felt like two different personalities.
It also felt like some of the characters became more naive in this book. You're gonna tell me that Reed didn't understand that ANY of the children were struggling? But then we're just supposed to accept him willingly at the end into the HEA? I don't know, that just doesn't sit right for me.
I'm going to continue reading her stuff, because I do love the beginning of the series... I just wish they would end off better.
August 2, 2023
Immoral Ties is third and final book in The Immoral Ties Series. A full-length standalone novel with no cheating or cliffhanger and complete with a complete happily-ever-after. A brilliantly written story with extraordinary characters and a twisty storyline that grabs your attention from the beginning and keeps you hooked and invested and turning pages with it's non-stop twists and turns, drama, and suspense. An intense taboo story with involving a step-father, and two brothers filled with secrets, danger, deception, lies, survival, trials and tribulations, forbidden relationship, and much more.
The story picks up where the cliffhanger leaves us in book two where Laney, Reed, Cade, and Darius are out of the wilderness and back to civilization. However, in being away from civilization for so long with only themselves to rely on it's challenging trying to make the adjustments. You will see these four go on an emotional, gut-wrenching journey to become whole. Their lives are all irrevocably changes after they come from the wilderness.
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
The story picks up where the cliffhanger leaves us in book two where Laney, Reed, Cade, and Darius are out of the wilderness and back to civilization. However, in being away from civilization for so long with only themselves to rely on it's challenging trying to make the adjustments. You will see these four go on an emotional, gut-wrenching journey to become whole. Their lives are all irrevocably changes after they come from the wilderness.
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 13, 2023
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Taboo Why Choose
Spice: 🥵 yes
Series: Immoral series, book 3
Thoughts - first! This ended exactly how I wanted it too, took the words from my head and put them at the end. It was everything I wanted for them. Second, please for the love of all things good check the TW and read responsibly! there are several heavy chapters. I loved the sense of desperation they all felt at different times, you really struggled with them all as they find their way back to civilisation. Absolutely recommend if you’re after a series that is taboo but is also just trying to survive the impossibility’s that life throws at you.
Plot - back in civilisation, everyone is struggling to adapt. Grieving for their old life as well as what happened to them. The threat of the gun runners still loom overhead too so the family needs to decide how the can finally move forward.
* Found family
* Survival (mental/coping)
* Why choose
* Disability Rep
* Non Con
* Taboo
* Stepfather/stepbrother
* ⚠️ trigger warnings
“I want to come in your mouth,” he groans, “but don’t swallow. Kiss me after…”
Genre: Taboo Why Choose
Spice: 🥵 yes
Series: Immoral series, book 3
Thoughts - first! This ended exactly how I wanted it too, took the words from my head and put them at the end. It was everything I wanted for them. Second, please for the love of all things good check the TW and read responsibly! there are several heavy chapters. I loved the sense of desperation they all felt at different times, you really struggled with them all as they find their way back to civilisation. Absolutely recommend if you’re after a series that is taboo but is also just trying to survive the impossibility’s that life throws at you.
Plot - back in civilisation, everyone is struggling to adapt. Grieving for their old life as well as what happened to them. The threat of the gun runners still loom overhead too so the family needs to decide how the can finally move forward.
* Found family
* Survival (mental/coping)
* Why choose
* Disability Rep
* Non Con
* Taboo
* Stepfather/stepbrother
* ⚠️ trigger warnings
“I want to come in your mouth,” he groans, “but don’t swallow. Kiss me after…”
August 13, 2023
She delivers.
I wanna say that I wanted to stop reading because one of the guys was her step father. I'm usually disgusted by it. I'm not a fan of age gap that big. 18 is still to young to know what you want. My heart broke for Laney tho. And maybe all those things genuinely brought them all together. Only reason I kept reading is because he may have been her legal step father but he was only a very short time and many many years before that. I thought most of her thinking and decisions were stupid but then I remember she's only 18. I cant the guys decisions were any better especially Cades. There was some parts I didn't care for much that didn't really make sense. This story is more sadness and heartbreak the happiness but there is a HEA. I gave it 5 stars because it is really really good apart from what I mentioned above. I would read this series again if it came to it and I look forward too seeing what other books are out there. Trauma, Drama, sadness before getting the HEA. JUST BE AWARE. It also has alot of hot scenes.
I wanna say that I wanted to stop reading because one of the guys was her step father. I'm usually disgusted by it. I'm not a fan of age gap that big. 18 is still to young to know what you want. My heart broke for Laney tho. And maybe all those things genuinely brought them all together. Only reason I kept reading is because he may have been her legal step father but he was only a very short time and many many years before that. I thought most of her thinking and decisions were stupid but then I remember she's only 18. I cant the guys decisions were any better especially Cades. There was some parts I didn't care for much that didn't really make sense. This story is more sadness and heartbreak the happiness but there is a HEA. I gave it 5 stars because it is really really good apart from what I mentioned above. I would read this series again if it came to it and I look forward too seeing what other books are out there. Trauma, Drama, sadness before getting the HEA. JUST BE AWARE. It also has alot of hot scenes.
November 7, 2023
I tried to finish this book, I really did. But I couldn't much more with Laney and the boys. Being in Laney's head a lot of the time felt too repetitive, throughout the books. It was an endless cycle of redundant, depressing, contradictory thoughts. (I'm not saying, it's wrong, it's understandable after all the trauma she went through), but I feel like other than that, not much was happening in this third book. Also, from the first book I feel like the romance wasn't well developed. After 1 month of interacting under less than ideal conditions, they were already in love. I feel like, if they hadn't crashed in a remote location, the romance would have never happened.
Circumstances made their relationship go very fast, Cade and Dax were men who didn't go long without sex when they were in the real world, and Laney being the only woman available in the area made them connect over sex, nothing more. There was no character development, no relationship development, and I don't know if under different circumstances they would have fallen in love. 2 stars.
Circumstances made their relationship go very fast, Cade and Dax were men who didn't go long without sex when they were in the real world, and Laney being the only woman available in the area made them connect over sex, nothing more. There was no character development, no relationship development, and I don't know if under different circumstances they would have fallen in love. 2 stars.
June 17, 2024
3 books in 3 days 🙌
I haven't done that in a while but here we are. I flew through this series. This story is out there to say the least but I'm here for it.
This book begins where the last left off. Laney and her men found safety and are headed back home. The problem is though is how much will be the same and how much will change.
This book was intense. TW self harm because that was a big aspect of this book. Laney went through a lot at the cabin and she is not okay. Darius won't play his violin anymore. Cade is feeling horrible with headaches. And Reed is worried about Smith's men and his family. It's a lot.
The details of Laney and her self harm were hard to read. She is not doing good but can you blame her? What she went through would affect anyone.
Now as far as the taboo aspect, I feel it got worse with this book. Brothers and dad at the same time? Like okay then but hey if they are all okay with it more power to them.
I'm just happy we got a HEA because damn they all needed it.
I haven't done that in a while but here we are. I flew through this series. This story is out there to say the least but I'm here for it.
This book begins where the last left off. Laney and her men found safety and are headed back home. The problem is though is how much will be the same and how much will change.
This book was intense. TW self harm because that was a big aspect of this book. Laney went through a lot at the cabin and she is not okay. Darius won't play his violin anymore. Cade is feeling horrible with headaches. And Reed is worried about Smith's men and his family. It's a lot.
The details of Laney and her self harm were hard to read. She is not doing good but can you blame her? What she went through would affect anyone.
Now as far as the taboo aspect, I feel it got worse with this book. Brothers and dad at the same time? Like okay then but hey if they are all okay with it more power to them.
I'm just happy we got a HEA because damn they all needed it.
October 21, 2025
This book is my least favorite out of all of them. There just doesn't seem to be any over-arching story going on, other than: Will the press find out about what happened? Laney also started to annoy me in this book. She seemed OK in the others, but now she just regressed, I guess. Then, everything happened in the last 10% before suddenly ending. The pacing was off.
Laney just go so annoyingly paranoid about being seen in public with any of them. It was way over the top paranoia, and honestly it was just too much for me. Yeah, they might see you, but so what if you are seen with them?
The pacing on this book was off. Most of the book, nothing was really happening. This is a book about them recovering from the ordeal, then sprinkle in a little story and action at the end, and voila!
This series started OK, but with each successive book, it just went downhill. I had such high hopes for this series, but it just failed to deliver for me. I won't read it again, and I won't recommend it to others.
Laney just go so annoyingly paranoid about being seen in public with any of them. It was way over the top paranoia, and honestly it was just too much for me. Yeah, they might see you, but so what if you are seen with them?
The pacing on this book was off. Most of the book, nothing was really happening. This is a book about them recovering from the ordeal, then sprinkle in a little story and action at the end, and voila!
This series started OK, but with each successive book, it just went downhill. I had such high hopes for this series, but it just failed to deliver for me. I won't read it again, and I won't recommend it to others.
August 2, 2023
‘Immoral Ties’ Marissa Farrar’s 3 rd book of the series is full of triggers. This is emotional, physically painful, and mentally exhausting for Laney and her men. Being home is not easy, the secrets are too much, and hiding their relationship is devastating. She’s still reeling from her mother’s death, the plane crash and fighting to survive, and being sexually assaulted. Her men struggle with their own pain, facing multiple failures, and intense guilt.
Marissa does an incredible job evoking the emotions Laney, Reed, Cade, and Darius must work through. Their decisions felt so realistic in response to their fears and their need to protect themselves. She also uses a narrative and dialogue that shows how Laney spirals in spite of her men’s love. I loved this series: so emotionally powerful! Such a heartfelt story!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Marissa does an incredible job evoking the emotions Laney, Reed, Cade, and Darius must work through. Their decisions felt so realistic in response to their fears and their need to protect themselves. She also uses a narrative and dialogue that shows how Laney spirals in spite of her men’s love. I loved this series: so emotionally powerful! Such a heartfelt story!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 22, 2023
IMMORAL TIES brings Laney, Reed, Darius, and Cade back “home.” But being rescued brings with it more life complications for these four. Their recovery is a many-layered period that carries with it more challenges, some unexpected and some heartbreaking. The personal struggles that Laney experiences are particularly disturbing and troubling and definitely hard to read. There are some plot twists that arise not only from their personal relationships but from their harrowing experiences after the plane crash that may not really be unanticipated but will certainly keep you reading. This final episode of this at-times very challenging but often fascinating and always interesting tale is sure to live up to your expectations, and although it’s often been disturbing along the way, the ending certainly makes it well worth the journey.
July 27, 2023
The third and final book of the series.
I must say this has been one heck of a journey for all of them. I started this series as a sensitivity reader for the visually impaired. It certainly opened my eyes to a taboo and depraved world! I had to see how it all ended.
I'm so glad they all finally got to go back to civilisation, it wasn't all roses, which is no surprise after all the trauma they have endured particularly Laney. Plus being in such a taboo relationship it really wasn't going to be an easy road either way.
This series really isn't for the delicate mind or the faint of heart, so please check triggers.
It's taboo, dark, twisted and a tough read throughout the whole series. Well done Marissa Farrar on writing a gripping and emotional series and thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.
I must say this has been one heck of a journey for all of them. I started this series as a sensitivity reader for the visually impaired. It certainly opened my eyes to a taboo and depraved world! I had to see how it all ended.
I'm so glad they all finally got to go back to civilisation, it wasn't all roses, which is no surprise after all the trauma they have endured particularly Laney. Plus being in such a taboo relationship it really wasn't going to be an easy road either way.
This series really isn't for the delicate mind or the faint of heart, so please check triggers.
It's taboo, dark, twisted and a tough read throughout the whole series. Well done Marissa Farrar on writing a gripping and emotional series and thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.
November 25, 2023
I've been in a rut, unable to finish books in my favorite series so I took some suggestions by the facebook ad algorithm to try to see if I could get through a new book before switching back. This series was pretty decent. The overall story was great and kept me intrigued. Like the word "moist" is to some folks I feel the same way about certain words used to describe the male and female parts. But that's my issue not an author who likes to use them lol I will flinch or cringe and continue reading. It's just a word I tell myself, it won't hurt me. So the whole daddy kink and step brother thing I don't think worked for me either lol so thinking of it as just a poly relationship and not the whole step thing helped me get through it as well. I read all 3 books back to back and as I stated it was a good story.
August 19, 2023
The Intense, Dark and Dramatic Conclusion
Reed, Darius, Cade and Laney have survived the wilderness - but being back in civilization is just as hard. Their relationship is taboo, and everyone is suffering from some sort of trauma. Unsurprisingly, Laney’s trauma resonated most strongly with me - I really felt her despair and her pain, and her path was a truly difficult one. Intermixed with the heavily emotional parts were some sinfully hot scenes, which I of course, quite enjoyed. And that climax - oh my goodness, I, for the first time, had a bit of a temper tantrum and told my family to leave me alone, I need to know what’s going to happen next! This book, this series, phew, it’s going to stick with me for a while. An intense and nail-biting read.
Reed, Darius, Cade and Laney have survived the wilderness - but being back in civilization is just as hard. Their relationship is taboo, and everyone is suffering from some sort of trauma. Unsurprisingly, Laney’s trauma resonated most strongly with me - I really felt her despair and her pain, and her path was a truly difficult one. Intermixed with the heavily emotional parts were some sinfully hot scenes, which I of course, quite enjoyed. And that climax - oh my goodness, I, for the first time, had a bit of a temper tantrum and told my family to leave me alone, I need to know what’s going to happen next! This book, this series, phew, it’s going to stick with me for a while. An intense and nail-biting read.
January 5, 2025
4/5 ⭐️ rating
2.5/5 🌶️ rating
Thoughts:
WARNING: sexual assault scene in this book, not involving the MMCs. Mental health warning as well as it involves self harm.
All in all, I enjoyed this series. To me, the author did really well writing it as I’m not sure I would have been able to finish the whole series otherwise with how dark some scenes are.
I feel as though Cade got off real easy with how he acted in this book and the second. It was kind of brushed over.
Dax and Reed were my favorites and I wish there were more scenes with them. I especially wish there were more scenes with Dax as I felt he was forgotten and got the least amount of love out of all of them.
Very happy I continued on with the series and got to read the HEA ending.
2.5/5 🌶️ rating
Thoughts:
WARNING: sexual assault scene in this book, not involving the MMCs. Mental health warning as well as it involves self harm.
All in all, I enjoyed this series. To me, the author did really well writing it as I’m not sure I would have been able to finish the whole series otherwise with how dark some scenes are.
I feel as though Cade got off real easy with how he acted in this book and the second. It was kind of brushed over.
Dax and Reed were my favorites and I wish there were more scenes with them. I especially wish there were more scenes with Dax as I felt he was forgotten and got the least amount of love out of all of them.
Very happy I continued on with the series and got to read the HEA ending.
August 2, 2023
This is the last book of the series and I think it did a great job wrapping it up. With all the trials and tribulations they faced in the last 2 books, you don't really expect smooth sailing for them. And that's not what they got.
Their entire story has been rough from book 1. Their relationships were tested, they themselves were tested, their entire world was tested. And while there were some moments that were a toss up, I believe they handled it in a way that was true to them. They passed all the road bumps in a way that felt true to the characters. Even when things got a bit iffy, together they survived. The ending ending was just the cherry on top.
Their entire story has been rough from book 1. Their relationships were tested, they themselves were tested, their entire world was tested. And while there were some moments that were a toss up, I believe they handled it in a way that was true to them. They passed all the road bumps in a way that felt true to the characters. Even when things got a bit iffy, together they survived. The ending ending was just the cherry on top.
August 2, 2023
With the family back in civilization, Laney is having a hard time dealing with everything. She's afraid, she's worried, she's a stressed out mess. Reed, Darius, and Cade are struggling in their own ways. My struggle was why, why did this book need to be soooooo l-o-n-g?? Laney was in her head way too much and often was such a wimp, I wanted to shake her. Yes, I get she was young, but she raised herself, that should create a little more maturity. The men were almost as bad. This whole trilogy was just too long and really only a 3 from me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 10, 2023
What an ending to this trilogy! I thought this book had it all - steam, suspense and a twist that you expected but not in the way that it happened. This story continues on from the second book with Laney, her stepfather Reed, and her stepbrothers Cade and Darius and what happens when they return back to the city. There is so much angst, anguish and fear in them all, especially Laney. You can't help but to feel her pain and feel for her (if that makes sense). I found this book riveting and just couldn't put it down.
I received a free advance reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.
I received a free advance reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.
August 20, 2023
★ Perfect ending to their taboo tale ★
—>>> Perfect ending to their taboo tale! Having survived their ordeal in the wilds, they now struggle to find new versions of themselves to combat the public scrutiny they are subjected to. Continuing to look over their shoulders for the criminal elements they had faced, the dynamics of their family broken, the four are forced to journey further into their hearts and souls to determine if what they had was worth trying to recreate back on home turf. More dark twists come for them in this last installment, and they kept me turning the pages until they navigated them all to reach their HEA .
—>>> Perfect ending to their taboo tale! Having survived their ordeal in the wilds, they now struggle to find new versions of themselves to combat the public scrutiny they are subjected to. Continuing to look over their shoulders for the criminal elements they had faced, the dynamics of their family broken, the four are forced to journey further into their hearts and souls to determine if what they had was worth trying to recreate back on home turf. More dark twists come for them in this last installment, and they kept me turning the pages until they navigated them all to reach their HEA .
August 24, 2023
Marissa Farrar has delivered 5 stars of awesomeness
Wow, just wow. Marissa Farrar you have absolutely knocked it out of the park with Immoral Ties. I could not wait to read book 3 & you totally delivered a 5 star read that is an emotional rollercoaster ride of emotions. Laney, Reed, Darius & Cade's story had me totally hooked right from page 1 & I honestly could not stop reading until I had finished. There is just something about the author's writing style that draws you totally in to this dark & taboo romance.
I can't wait for the author's next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow, just wow. Marissa Farrar you have absolutely knocked it out of the park with Immoral Ties. I could not wait to read book 3 & you totally delivered a 5 star read that is an emotional rollercoaster ride of emotions. Laney, Reed, Darius & Cade's story had me totally hooked right from page 1 & I honestly could not stop reading until I had finished. There is just something about the author's writing style that draws you totally in to this dark & taboo romance.
I can't wait for the author's next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 24, 2023
With them back to civilization, Laney is having a hard time dealing with her trauma and is terrified that the public will find out about her relationship with Reed, Cade and Darius. The guys go through their trauma as well and have a hard time adjusting. Eventually, they manage to come back to each other. It was a satisfying end to this series. There are quite a bit of triggers to know about before reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 13, 2023
Laney and the guys are back in the final book of The Immoral Series. I recommend you start this series from book one Immoral Steps to get their full story. You don't want to miss out on this series. Just when they thought the craziness was behind them once again their world takes a turn. Although I wasn't ready to say goodbye to the characters I loved getting to read their intense and twisted journey. I look forward to reading the next book by Marissa Farrar. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
February 25, 2024
Ugh this book was totally unnecessary. Book 1 is totally fine as is, if anything, i could have ended after they crashed and before the villains come into play. Then book 2 could have been half of what book 2 is currently and part of book 3.
Like book 2, the story is starting to feel super forced and the *drama* is convenient. Which opens the door to all the shit that Laney is going through, which isn’t even portrayed that well. It’s too light for how dark it actually is.
Actually disappointed at how this series ended.
Like book 2, the story is starting to feel super forced and the *drama* is convenient. Which opens the door to all the shit that Laney is going through, which isn’t even portrayed that well. It’s too light for how dark it actually is.
Actually disappointed at how this series ended.
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