Nirim

Outsider #4

by Aiden Phoenix

Dare and his growing family are settling into their new home at Nirim Manor.

While he hadn't expected to put down roots so quickly, he's proud of his new land and eager to begin developing it and making it a prosperous place. As well as improving the manor house to be a more comfortable home for the women he loves and their future children, finding ways to bring them some of the comforts he was accustomed to on Earth.

But while he now has a beautiful haven calling him home every night, he's still determined to level and become powerful so he can provide for and protect his family. Luckily Nirim Manor is far enough out into the wilds of Bastion that there are plenty of places to level, especially in the Gadris Mountains at his doorstep.

And even more excitingly, there's news of a raid forming in the nearby town of Terana to kill a dangerous rampaging monster.

Be Nirim is part of a harem series and features numerous and explicit romantic scenes. It is intended for adults.

Genres: Fantasy, Harem, Erotica

361 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2023

Reviews

[Desert Lumens · Rating 1 out of 5]

Okay, I’m starting to give these books 4 stars instead of 5… I swear if Dare continues to be idiotic the next book regardless how superb the story is will be 3 stars… I’m TIRED of this guy fighting and forcing HIS views upon others… with his hobgoblin female and with Ireni… bruh, if these women tell you they’re happy and it’s their choice to be with you him forcing views of earth on these women, making them wait and in the process destroying their self esteem and hurting them to the point where he has to constantly apologise and have his other consorts call him stupid until he realises that he is being silly and then make it up to the woman he hurts. I’m TIRED of this. I mean bro, you’re in another WORLD! It’s their standards now, not YOURS! YOU need to conform, I’m not saying give up your old values, never ever that but when it comes to things like being with a woman who is willing to the point of her brother having to make her get naked for you to prove it (thank god that didn’t fully happen) is just silly. I can totally appreciate and understand asking the woman once or twice, but after the tenth time asking and then ignoring the woman’s feelings anyways and doing what you want then what’s the point of asking the female in the first place? Just say this is the way it is your views and opinions doesn’t matter and deal with it. I’d rather him be a pecker than to watch him back pedal and beg, scrape and apologise for being idiotic. Now, enough of that. The story is still beyond superb and brilliantly written. I absolutely LOVE this series and truly hope we get so many more books about Dare and his lovely consort of women and friends. I’m hoping Ama joins the fold as well as the foxes 😉😍🥰… I’m also hoping he gets a move on and get higher levels because Ollivan needs to be put down…. Rape is disgusting and it’s been implied so many times in this series and as a paramedic I’ve dealt with this in real life. Rapists need to be put down… so I’m looking forward to when their fight comes to a head. TRULY 😈.


EDIT: DROPPED THIS STORY, IN BOOK SIX THE MC IS TURNED INTO A CUCK AND WAS BETRAYED AND HAD NO ISSUES WITH HIS PREGNANT LOVER HAVING SEX WITH ANOTHER MAN UNDER HIS ROOF WHILE HE PROVIDES A ROOM, FOOD, LIQUOR FOR THE MAN AND HIS PARTY WHILE HIS LOVER GETS POMMELED WILLINGLY AND SHE HAS NO QUALMS ABOUT HOW THE MC FEELS OR THINKS. BE WARNED.

[Kiba Snowpaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Introduction
Nirim by Aiden Phoenix is the fourth entry in the Outsider series, published August 1, 2023. After the frontier push of Book 3, this volume shifts into a new phase of the story: home-building, responsibility, parenthood, and navigating the weight of leadership. While still packed with action, intimacy, leveling, and adventure, this book is ultimately about settling—physically, emotionally, and morally. For some readers this is their favorite shift so far; for others, Dare’s ongoing internal conflicts continue to stir debate. But however you feel, Nirim marks a turning point in the saga.

Plot Summary
Now settled at Nirim Manor, Dare begins shaping his new territory into a true home: renovating the manor, creating safety for his lovers and future children, building comfort inspired by Earth, and establishing a foundation strong enough to anchor his growing family.

But safety isn’t free. 
Nirim sits close to the Gadris Mountains and the wilds of Bastion, giving Dare ample chances to level and grow—but also exposing him to stronger threats, political pressure, and dangerous nobles. A massive raid forms in the nearby town of Terana to fight a rampaging monster, pulling Dare into a high-stakes conflict with consequences that reach far beyond XP.

Between home-building, dungeon crawling, political tension, and deepening relationships, the book balances domestic life with frontier danger—sometimes smoothly, sometimes chaotically.

The Author
Aiden Phoenix continues his signature blend of: 
- fast pacing 
- adult romance 
- harem dynamics 
- frontier exploration 
- leveling and combat 
- emotionally intense character interactions 

*Nirim* reflects Phoenix’s strengths—warmth, loyalty, light RPG mechanics, and heavy relationship focus—while also highlighting his recurring patterns: moral tension, Dare’s cautious Earth-logic, and emotional self-doubt stretched across long arcs.

Characters
Dare: balancing protector, lover, father-to-be, and leader—while still clinging to Earth values that clash hard with the world he now lives in. His moral hesitation is both his greatest strength and readers’ biggest frustration. 
Ireni: emotional highlight. The slow-burn tension finally pays off, though some readers felt Dare dragged out his doubts too long. 
Zuri & Pella: settling into pregnancy and home life, grounding Dare emotionally. 
The hobgoblin woman: a source of ongoing moral conflict—readers remain split between “he’s being respectful” and “he’s being dense.” 
Villains: especially human nobles—dangerous, abusive, and legally protected—adding real-world horror to a fantasy world.

As Kiba Snowpaw: Dare is a wolf trying hard to be honorable, but sometimes he hesitates so long it feels like he’s stuck between worlds—Earth morality vs. frontier reality. A wolf that wants to lead, but constantly doubts whether he deserves to.

Structure
*Nirim* flows in four clear phases: 
1. **Home building & settling in** – repairs, comfort, safety, planning. 
2. **Training & leveling** – mountains, wilderness, new threats. 
3. **Political tension** – nobles, danger, injustice. 
4. **The raid** – high-intensity battle, teamwork, consequences.

Compared to the first three books, this volume spends more time on relationships and interpersonal tension than raw progression—but the raid and mountain sections deliver strong action when it matters.

Themes & Analysis
Primary themes include: 
- carving out a home in hostile territory 
- responsibility toward family and unborn children 
- morality vs. cultural reality 
- honor in a world with different rules 
- leadership under pressure 
- surviving corrupt nobility 
- power growth and protective instinct 

One ongoing theme dominates the series: Dare’s refusal to fully adapt to local norms. This conflict defines the emotional arc—sometimes inspiring, sometimes maddening.

Scenes
The book contains: 
- intense raid combat 
- political danger 
- emotional arguments 
- heavy adult scenes (spicy, explicit, frequent) 
- moments of warmth and domestic life 
- brutal depictions of noble abuse and corruption 
- foreshadowing of a large-scale monster threat 

The raid is widely considered one of the strongest sequences in the early series.

World-Building
In *Nirim*, the world expands through: 
- noble politics 
- the dangers of Bastion’s frontier 
- the structure of raids 
- the Gadris Mountains and their creatures 
- Nirim Manor and long-term settlement possibilities 
- legal and social contrasts between humans, elves, hobgoblins, beastkin 

The shift from wandering adventurer to landowner changes the tone of the entire series.

Praise & Critique
Strengths: 
- excellent pacing during action scenes 
- emotional payoff for slow-burn relationships 
- strong raid sequence 
- meaningful settlement development 
- good balance of slice-of-life and danger 
- ever-expanding world with real consequences 
- warm interactions among Dare’s lovers 

Weaknesses: 
- Dare’s moral hesitation becomes repetitive 
- some emotional conflicts feel drawn out 
- certain harem dynamics feel uneven or stalled 
- pacing dips between raid and domestic sections 
- villains can feel too “real world awful,” which some readers find uncomfortable 
- RPG elements remain light; number-crunch fans want more detail 

Comparison
Compared to Bastion: 
- this book is more emotionally charged 
- relationships deepen significantly 
- Dare’s moral conflict becomes more pronounced 
- action scenes are sharper and more intense 
- settlement world-building expands greatly 

Compared to other harem gamelit—Sentar, Knightley, Schinhofen—Phoenix sits firmly in the “warm relationships + light RPG + heavy spice” category.

Personal Evaluation
As Kiba Snowpaw—Ice Alpha, pack-first mentality—I appreciate the heart of this story. Protecting a home, defending the ones you love, building a future… that resonates deeply. But Dare’s constant internal conflict holds him back from becoming the true Alpha he wants to be. He thinks too much like a human from Earth, and not enough like a leader in this world.

Still… this book is warm, heartfelt, dangerous, sexy, hopeful, and full of momentum. 
A soft home wrapped around sharp dangers. 
A place where a pack can grow—even if the Alpha is still learning how to lead.

Conclusion
*Nirim* is a satisfying continuation of the Outsider series, blending home-building, emotional depth, action, romance, and dramatic tension. While Dare’s moral hesitation continues to divide readers, the world, progression, relationships, and raid sequences make this entry a strong and memorable chapter in the saga.

Rating: 8.1/10 — A heartfelt, emotionally heavy, action-strong entry with great world-building, slowed only by Dare’s ongoing moral self-conflict.

[David · Rating 1 out of 5]

it’s sad

It’s sad that only two parts of the book are “good” / “interesting” the raid battle and the ending foreshadowing the approaching horde. When the story tries to be a litrpg it can be at least a little entertaining. The rest of the time it’s being a dumb, bland, boring, pointless, harem story - I just skip … skip … skip ahead. I imagine the book was written in only a few weeks given it’s “telling” and “underdeveloped” plot.

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dare must protect his family from cruel nobility that use their power and influence for their gain .

Dare continues to level up against stronger monsters reaching higher levels as he reaches level 30 at last hoping for increased abilities from the tree of subclasses an major classes as well expanding his strength as well . As his harem of women continue to grow with the last count of seven and counting he must provide comfort an shelter in the name of a manor an land he required for his growing family to settle down roots permanently .He's called to action by the local baroness to fight a world rated monster on the destruction of land and property with the list of nobility lord amass a army for it's destruction . Dare runs into a knight within the party full of himself of his position an power rapes and maid and attacks his fiance in her tent an tries to kidnap her escape with her but Dare stops him an from doing so . Because of his power and rank the Knight gets away with it an tries to retaliate later also by burning down his home an damaging part of it his lackeys are caught an punished by law . Now he's called to fight against a horde of monsters heading towards his baroness town an his home he must protect at all cost . recommend reading excellent series .

[Irizumi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

Am actually a big fan of this series. Popped up in my interesting book queue and am glad I read it. Couldn’t put any of these books down once I started. And this one is no different. Lots of action and adult content with a very well written story and interesting MC and gaggle or sexy women to even it out.

[Daniel T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Series

This is an interesting series, filled wth action adventure and lots of spice. It is entertaining to watch Dare building his relationship with his family. His efforts to protect his women against sci bag nobles. The looming horde of monsters, looking forward to Book 5!

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The goodness keeps on!

What a ride, fourth book and still having trouble to put it down and going to bed too late, the story brings us from laughter to tears, with some epic action and some very hot intimate moments. Starting book 5 right away

[Jeff Irish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great characters and a great story

Builds well, story is solid and engaging. Very good all the way around. Glad there are more to read so I don't have to wait too long!

[Tracy S McCoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story!!!!

Another awesome story in thus series!!! The authors world building is so good that you can't help but feel that you've entered this fantasy world!!

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

pictures

Yes, the story is very good. But the pictures are some of the best I have seen. Gorgeous! Curious as to how they are made.

[Raven Tubre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great one

Another great read in the outsiders series. Can't wait to read the next one in the series. A very good read.

[Genielle Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

great

good story and I'm eager for more to come out. i really am captivated by the descriptive writing and feel like I'm there with them

[Kris Solstice · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved the book. i hope there is a few fights next book and he kills the leveling