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Pitch Black: A Banned Book Collection
Pitch a banned book collection is a limited edition compilation of four dark romance books, all of which were once deemed too scandalous for the mainstream and banned from sale. Be prepared to venture into a world where villains reign supreme and love becomes a twisted addiction, where danger is foreplay and characters are irredeemable. This collection is your invitation to embrace the taboo and indulge in the darkest corners of your heart. Books included in this box set - The Bad and Dirty duet (Dark Mafia Romance) - Absolution (Dark Taboo Romance) - The Game Series (Dark Billionaire Menage Romance) **Please pay attention to trigger warnings within each book.
692 pages, Paperback
Published August 23, 2023
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L.P. Lovell
65 books2,407 followersLauren Lovell is an indie author from England. She suffers from a total lack of brain to mouth filter and is the friend you have to explain before you introduce her to anyone, and apologise for afterwards.
She's a self confessed shameless pervert, who may be suffering from slight peen envy.
Lauren loves to hear from readers so please add her on Goodreads, Facebook and Twitter. Visit her website www.lplovell.com.
She's a self confessed shameless pervert, who may be suffering from slight peen envy.
Lauren loves to hear from readers so please add her on Goodreads, Facebook and Twitter. Visit her website www.lplovell.com.
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July 6, 2023
Pitch Black is a collaboration of stories by Stevie J. Cole and LP Lovell that were originally all banned from being on sale. Each story is dark and twisted and will take you out of your comfort zone.
Bad
Ronan is a powerful man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants at any price. Ronan has met his match when it comes to Camilla. Men fear her. Both are ruthless. Watch out! When these two play, they make each other bleed. This story is full of suspense and angst.
Dirty
The second installment of Bad! This is told in a dual POV. Ronan and Camilla are just as psycho. Nothing has changed. Their love/hate relationship continues. Who knows? They might just kill each other.
Absolution
This story takes you on a dark, twisted and raw journey filled with very strong content and takes you out of your comfort zone. Ezra has the power to control Evie's body and mind. She knows what she feels for him is wrong, but she can't stop the way he controls her.
Three Players
This is a short story that sizzles up the pages with an erotic threesome. It will make you blush at times. Can they stick to the game or will the game start to change?
Two guys
Tobias and Preston are powerful businessmen, but when an interesting deal strikes, will they be able to handle the deal?  Ella is on the brink of losing millions. The stakes are high. Will they all be able to handle the contract or will the contract be broken?
One Contract
Ella has signed the contract. Will she be able to follow Tobias and Preston's rules?  The stakes are high, and there's no turning back. Tobias and Preston are going to strip her bare. Will she be able to handle it? Can survive the contract or will the rules change?
Stevie J. Cole and LP Lovell always bring a solid story from the dark side. Pitch Black is the perfect collection for anyone looking for those trigger warnings and morally gray characters.
Bad
Ronan is a powerful man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants at any price. Ronan has met his match when it comes to Camilla. Men fear her. Both are ruthless. Watch out! When these two play, they make each other bleed. This story is full of suspense and angst.
Dirty
The second installment of Bad! This is told in a dual POV. Ronan and Camilla are just as psycho. Nothing has changed. Their love/hate relationship continues. Who knows? They might just kill each other.
Absolution
This story takes you on a dark, twisted and raw journey filled with very strong content and takes you out of your comfort zone. Ezra has the power to control Evie's body and mind. She knows what she feels for him is wrong, but she can't stop the way he controls her.
Three Players
This is a short story that sizzles up the pages with an erotic threesome. It will make you blush at times. Can they stick to the game or will the game start to change?
Two guys
Tobias and Preston are powerful businessmen, but when an interesting deal strikes, will they be able to handle the deal?  Ella is on the brink of losing millions. The stakes are high. Will they all be able to handle the contract or will the contract be broken?
One Contract
Ella has signed the contract. Will she be able to follow Tobias and Preston's rules?  The stakes are high, and there's no turning back. Tobias and Preston are going to strip her bare. Will she be able to handle it? Can survive the contract or will the rules change?
Stevie J. Cole and LP Lovell always bring a solid story from the dark side. Pitch Black is the perfect collection for anyone looking for those trigger warnings and morally gray characters.
July 16, 2023
That name in itself got me super excited to start this collection. Also when I read it was a Banned Book Collection. HECK YESSS. I'M ALL FOR IT.
This book though gets 10+ stars where Hot Sizzling Spicy and 𝖲𝖤𝖷𝖸 times are concerned. They were RED HOT, FREAKING FILTHY AND PANTY MELTING ON FIRE. 🔥🔥🌶️🌶️♨️♨️🥵🥵
Totally would highly recommend this one for the filthy times.
Some are truly forbidden and depraved and twisted and dangerous but they are every bit full of spice if you have dark tastes in books.
Five books are included in this collection:
Dirty and Bad Duet
Absolution
The Game Series.
𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙈𝙖𝙛𝙞𝙖 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 although a very twisted one.
Ronan and Camilla kept me on the edge and I've never seeing a duo that says Love to hate you and Hate to love you more than these two.
But both of them are supremely dangerous and also so powerful and strong.
A woman who never bends to any man and a man ready to conquer the world yet never expecting a woman to make him want to conquer her more.
So much of action and spice and Twists are perfectly balanced out.
But have to say Ronan's mind fascinated and scared me at the same time with his smartness. So much of twisted games and the master reveal. Woah.. Shocking.
𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙏𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙤 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 that's so twisted and beyond that only dive in if you're a Dark reader who's ready to push their boundaries.
Ezra is a dangerous man but he's also a very twisted person for he trains women to accept pain and be anything for his clients.
Evie on the other hand, thinks she's doing Justice a favour by meting out her own form of justice.
When a drastic event happens, Evie goes on the hunt only to find herself in the clutches of Ezra.
This one was extremely dark with absolutely no moral or any boundaries especially where intimate times are concerned.
Honestly, this is the only book in the collection that had me a little unsure if I could go on and the intimate scenes were definitely out of bounds for me.
It's the Darkest book in the series for sure.
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 with three books that follows Tobias, Preston and Evie on a dangerous game that's utterly filled with filthy times and complete submission.
Evie is offered a million dollars for a week for doing anything without questions and as asked.
What she never ever thought was the limits she would cross and the depravity she would face.
THIS IS THE HOTTEST BOOK IN THE COLLECTION FOR ME.
My favorite scene is undoubtedly where Tobias is in Preston who's in Ella. 🥵♨️🌶️🔥
OH MY MY.
There are many such super spicy times that had me melted time and again.
A great collection if you are wanting something more than taboo and filled with utmost depravity and are ready to be shocked and push your own boundaries. Also, wanting lots of Uber super spicy 𝖲𝖤𝖷𝖸 times, then definitely this one is for you.
This book though gets 10+ stars where Hot Sizzling Spicy and 𝖲𝖤𝖷𝖸 times are concerned. They were RED HOT, FREAKING FILTHY AND PANTY MELTING ON FIRE. 🔥🔥🌶️🌶️♨️♨️🥵🥵
Totally would highly recommend this one for the filthy times.
Some are truly forbidden and depraved and twisted and dangerous but they are every bit full of spice if you have dark tastes in books.
Five books are included in this collection:
Dirty and Bad Duet
Absolution
The Game Series.
𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙈𝙖𝙛𝙞𝙖 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 although a very twisted one.
Ronan and Camilla kept me on the edge and I've never seeing a duo that says Love to hate you and Hate to love you more than these two.
But both of them are supremely dangerous and also so powerful and strong.
A woman who never bends to any man and a man ready to conquer the world yet never expecting a woman to make him want to conquer her more.
So much of action and spice and Twists are perfectly balanced out.
But have to say Ronan's mind fascinated and scared me at the same time with his smartness. So much of twisted games and the master reveal. Woah.. Shocking.
𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙏𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙤 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 that's so twisted and beyond that only dive in if you're a Dark reader who's ready to push their boundaries.
Ezra is a dangerous man but he's also a very twisted person for he trains women to accept pain and be anything for his clients.
Evie on the other hand, thinks she's doing Justice a favour by meting out her own form of justice.
When a drastic event happens, Evie goes on the hunt only to find herself in the clutches of Ezra.
This one was extremely dark with absolutely no moral or any boundaries especially where intimate times are concerned.
Honestly, this is the only book in the collection that had me a little unsure if I could go on and the intimate scenes were definitely out of bounds for me.
It's the Darkest book in the series for sure.
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 with three books that follows Tobias, Preston and Evie on a dangerous game that's utterly filled with filthy times and complete submission.
Evie is offered a million dollars for a week for doing anything without questions and as asked.
What she never ever thought was the limits she would cross and the depravity she would face.
THIS IS THE HOTTEST BOOK IN THE COLLECTION FOR ME.
My favorite scene is undoubtedly where Tobias is in Preston who's in Ella. 🥵♨️🌶️🔥
OH MY MY.
There are many such super spicy times that had me melted time and again.
A great collection if you are wanting something more than taboo and filled with utmost depravity and are ready to be shocked and push your own boundaries. Also, wanting lots of Uber super spicy 𝖲𝖤𝖷𝖸 times, then definitely this one is for you.
July 5, 2024
This collection of banned books was really challenging to read. I like the fact that with every book, there are trigger warnings, and it's up to you to proceed. I proceeded. The four banned books that were put together are very dark, sexual and at all times, disturbing and wince worthy!! if you like dark, twisted, over sexualized situations, then be my guest and read these four books.
August 20, 2024
Don't Believe the Hype
I fail to see why any place would ban these books.
I've read some really dark stories, but this is boring and stupid.
I mean blood gets them heated up, not just their own but others. I kept reading until I just couldn't handle the stupidity of it anymore.
I have other books I could have been reading, so that's what I'm going to do.
I fail to see why any place would ban these books.
I've read some really dark stories, but this is boring and stupid.
I mean blood gets them heated up, not just their own but others. I kept reading until I just couldn't handle the stupidity of it anymore.
I have other books I could have been reading, so that's what I'm going to do.
July 6, 2023
Book 1- Bad
This was my first read by these ladies, and whoa! Ronan and Camilla are both two very twisted and depraved people- but man did I love Camilla! It’s so rare to get a truly sick and twisted mfc, but Camilla was everything- she was tough, smart, unhinged, brutal, and a true kick a— savage! This girl wasn’t afraid of anything, she was so cut throat and I loved how she constantly challenged Ronan. But these two together was like being on a dark and twisted marry go round that just keeps going around and around. So much push/pull. But as f’d up as they were, they were also kind of perfect, their darkness draws them together like magnets.
Book 2- Dirty
Dirty picked right up from where Bad left off. Ronan and Camilla are two of the craziest characters I’ve read in a book. Most of the time it’s just the guys, but not in this case. Camilla is just as unhinged as Ronan. I had to smile when they each tried to kill the other with the other knowing- right after saying “I love you” to each other for the first time. She literally slit his throat, and then apologized and ran! These two are so messed up that they’re actually perfect for each other. Their darkness feeds off each other.
This was a good conclusion to their story, it was fast paced and packed with lots of action and suspense, and some pretty hot scenes.
Book 3- Absolution
WTF! This was a twisted mind f* of a read. Dark, twisted, and totally insane. Evie is without a doubt certifiable, she’s crazy, like flipping bat sh*t crazy. Ezra isn’t much better, but that girl was off her rocker. I have never read a book where the heroine was as nuts as Evie was. Between the voices in her head, her crazy and OTT religious beliefs, and her killing sprees, she’s definitely one of a kind. She revels in pain, craves it and needs it for forgiveness and to cleanse herself of the sins she commits. Neither her nor Ezra are redeemable, they’re both messed up and are actually the perfect pair. I did love how Evie constantly did as she pleased, and had no issue going against whatever Ezra told her. I had to laugh at how easily she’d k!ll someone and behave like it was the most normal thing to do, while Ezra had to deal with the mess! He really met his match with her, and had his hands full with her.
There was definitely no romance in this book, none at all. It was dark, sadistic, twisted and will most likely leave you speechless.
Book 4- The Game
I’m left completely confused and speechless. I honestly don’t know what I just read, I’m left with so many questions. This book was an absolute mind boggler. I want to know why Ella, whose behind “the game”, how many players are there and why Preston HAD to leave at the end to go play another game, do the players/couples keep rotating- if so then what happens with Tobias and Ella??? OMFG, the questions I’m left with. This book made no sense to me. I’ve never been left more confused than I am about this book, lol. The “game” they played was about mind manipulation, but right now my mind is blown!
This book was well written, but I don’t really consider the ending a HEA, and I didn’t like nor dislike the characters, I felt no real connection between them. I thought originally Tobias and Preston were a couple, but by how it ended I’m not so sure.
This was my first read by these ladies, and whoa! Ronan and Camilla are both two very twisted and depraved people- but man did I love Camilla! It’s so rare to get a truly sick and twisted mfc, but Camilla was everything- she was tough, smart, unhinged, brutal, and a true kick a— savage! This girl wasn’t afraid of anything, she was so cut throat and I loved how she constantly challenged Ronan. But these two together was like being on a dark and twisted marry go round that just keeps going around and around. So much push/pull. But as f’d up as they were, they were also kind of perfect, their darkness draws them together like magnets.
Book 2- Dirty
Dirty picked right up from where Bad left off. Ronan and Camilla are two of the craziest characters I’ve read in a book. Most of the time it’s just the guys, but not in this case. Camilla is just as unhinged as Ronan. I had to smile when they each tried to kill the other with the other knowing- right after saying “I love you” to each other for the first time. She literally slit his throat, and then apologized and ran! These two are so messed up that they’re actually perfect for each other. Their darkness feeds off each other.
This was a good conclusion to their story, it was fast paced and packed with lots of action and suspense, and some pretty hot scenes.
Book 3- Absolution
WTF! This was a twisted mind f* of a read. Dark, twisted, and totally insane. Evie is without a doubt certifiable, she’s crazy, like flipping bat sh*t crazy. Ezra isn’t much better, but that girl was off her rocker. I have never read a book where the heroine was as nuts as Evie was. Between the voices in her head, her crazy and OTT religious beliefs, and her killing sprees, she’s definitely one of a kind. She revels in pain, craves it and needs it for forgiveness and to cleanse herself of the sins she commits. Neither her nor Ezra are redeemable, they’re both messed up and are actually the perfect pair. I did love how Evie constantly did as she pleased, and had no issue going against whatever Ezra told her. I had to laugh at how easily she’d k!ll someone and behave like it was the most normal thing to do, while Ezra had to deal with the mess! He really met his match with her, and had his hands full with her.
There was definitely no romance in this book, none at all. It was dark, sadistic, twisted and will most likely leave you speechless.
Book 4- The Game
I’m left completely confused and speechless. I honestly don’t know what I just read, I’m left with so many questions. This book was an absolute mind boggler. I want to know why Ella, whose behind “the game”, how many players are there and why Preston HAD to leave at the end to go play another game, do the players/couples keep rotating- if so then what happens with Tobias and Ella??? OMFG, the questions I’m left with. This book made no sense to me. I’ve never been left more confused than I am about this book, lol. The “game” they played was about mind manipulation, but right now my mind is blown!
This book was well written, but I don’t really consider the ending a HEA, and I didn’t like nor dislike the characters, I felt no real connection between them. I thought originally Tobias and Preston were a couple, but by how it ended I’m not so sure.
April 26, 2025
Great books!
You never know the next thing that's going to happen! They are amazing stories! Recommend any curious mind to read them at least once!
You never know the next thing that's going to happen! They are amazing stories! Recommend any curious mind to read them at least once!
July 8, 2023
Pitch Black by LP Lovell & Stevie J. Cole is a great forbidden box set totaling about 845 pages in this book Collection. These books are very dark and have trigger warnings. This had made them banned at one time but now are in this collection for a chance to read them. I enjoyed these two author's writing so it was a must have for me.
Here are the book you are getting in this set:
The Bad and Dirty duet set
Absolution
The Game Series
Here are the book you are getting in this set:
The Bad and Dirty duet set
Absolution
The Game Series
August 23, 2023
August botm
June 11, 2024
Get a native translator please
I only read the first story and I stopped because the Spanish grammar is HORRIBLE. Please for the love of god if you’re going to write phrases or use words in another language that’s not your own, get a native speaker to proofread it. It gave me secondhand embarrassment reading it. One particular phrase that really grated on my nerves was “the Los Zetas.” It would just be Los Zetas without “the” in the beginning. “Los” translates to “the” so it’s like reading “The the Zetas.”
I only read the first story and I stopped because the Spanish grammar is HORRIBLE. Please for the love of god if you’re going to write phrases or use words in another language that’s not your own, get a native speaker to proofread it. It gave me secondhand embarrassment reading it. One particular phrase that really grated on my nerves was “the Los Zetas.” It would just be Los Zetas without “the” in the beginning. “Los” translates to “the” so it’s like reading “The the Zetas.”
July 22, 2023
What a beautiful cover for a dark and beautifully banned book !
I now really have experienced a book hangover 😵
BAD
Camilla and Ronan are dark , depraved , twisted and sicker than sick , they remind me of Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis in Natural Born Killers 🥰😉
Camilla is rather fearless and at times I felt that Camilla and Ronan were each others worst enemies , each other’s kryptonite yet perfect for each other ..,,.
DIRTY
The wonder of having a box set is that I don’t have to wait I can just dive right into the next book of darkness and depravity 🫣😉
So we pick up where we left off and my “love birds” are still dark and now they’re trying to take each other out while whispering sweet nothings , talk about twisted !
When I said they’re each other’s kryptonite I want joking … oh my goodness 🫣🙈
There was spice , suspense , madness and again I was left trying to catch my breath ….
ABSOLUTION
Evie is definitely short a sandwich or two from her picnic basket oh my word ! Ezra is not far behind and I don’t think there’s an institution that could handle them ! They are beyond help I think they even scare the devil !
THE GAME
Tobias and Preston host a game and the winner walks off with a million dollars but it’s easier than it sounds & especially 7 days this could be the longest 7 days ever ! I’m sure Ella questioned her decision more than a few times . ….
Again I felt all hot and bothered , this was steamy , freaky , intense and twisted🔥🫣🙈
I now really have experienced a book hangover 😵
BAD
Camilla and Ronan are dark , depraved , twisted and sicker than sick , they remind me of Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis in Natural Born Killers 🥰😉
Camilla is rather fearless and at times I felt that Camilla and Ronan were each others worst enemies , each other’s kryptonite yet perfect for each other ..,,.
DIRTY
The wonder of having a box set is that I don’t have to wait I can just dive right into the next book of darkness and depravity 🫣😉
So we pick up where we left off and my “love birds” are still dark and now they’re trying to take each other out while whispering sweet nothings , talk about twisted !
When I said they’re each other’s kryptonite I want joking … oh my goodness 🫣🙈
There was spice , suspense , madness and again I was left trying to catch my breath ….
ABSOLUTION
Evie is definitely short a sandwich or two from her picnic basket oh my word ! Ezra is not far behind and I don’t think there’s an institution that could handle them ! They are beyond help I think they even scare the devil !
THE GAME
Tobias and Preston host a game and the winner walks off with a million dollars but it’s easier than it sounds & especially 7 days this could be the longest 7 days ever ! I’m sure Ella questioned her decision more than a few times . ….
Again I felt all hot and bothered , this was steamy , freaky , intense and twisted🔥🫣🙈
July 14, 2023
I've always been a fan of these two! When it comes to suspenseful smut I run to them.
I enjoy the absolute unhinged fuckery they write.
The game and absolution are my rec for anyone who wants a spicy mind fuck! I have a great time every time I re read.
Traumatizing myself all over again.
So when I saw their was a wrap up of what I see as their darkest I was sold.
The Game which is titled in this - 3 players 2 guys 1 contract gives me Saw vibes. The way the games/challenges are set up.
Absolution is a cult trauma favorite. Religious trauma books are just a guilty pleasure and these two killed it
Bad & Dirty follow Camilla and Ronan and these two are utterly perfect toxic and bat shit.
Knife play 🥵🥵🥵🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I eat up everything these two write and will continue to
I enjoy the absolute unhinged fuckery they write.
The game and absolution are my rec for anyone who wants a spicy mind fuck! I have a great time every time I re read.
Traumatizing myself all over again.
So when I saw their was a wrap up of what I see as their darkest I was sold.
The Game which is titled in this - 3 players 2 guys 1 contract gives me Saw vibes. The way the games/challenges are set up.
Absolution is a cult trauma favorite. Religious trauma books are just a guilty pleasure and these two killed it
Bad & Dirty follow Camilla and Ronan and these two are utterly perfect toxic and bat shit.
Knife play 🥵🥵🥵🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I eat up everything these two write and will continue to
July 11, 2023
Ms. Lovell and Ms. Cole are new to me authors. Of course I know of them but haven’t had the pleasure of reading any of their books. Until now.
Tell me a book has been banned on Amazon and that spiked me interest sky high.
When I got me hands on Pitch Black I was over the moon.
All three of these books have been banned by the great (not) Zon.
So my dark heart is so excited and happy.
First book is Bad.
We meet Ronan and Camilla.
My my my these two are the mirror image of one another.
They thrive and revel in blood and power.
Ronan is more controlled and meticulous. He plans and plans then carries out. Methodical and with exact precision. Is the definition of Ronan. Controlled chaos is his signature.
Camilla thrives in danger and swims in her enemies blood. She’s spontaneous and goes with what’s happening at the moment. No thought or plan goes into her actions.
Ronan the refined and dignified to Camilla’s wild and unsophisticated.
While their deliverance of killing is very different. Their personalities polar opposites.
They somehow match together perfectly. The missing piece of each other’s puzzle.
When Ronan takes Camilla has his guest, a very unwilling one, these two have no idea what is in store for them. Each one thinks they are in control. But who is really at the helm?
Either, or or maybe neither one lol.
Bad had me gripped and utterly fascinated. Loved reading the first book in Camilla and Ronan’s story.
Dirty (bk2)
The stunning conclusion to Ronan and Camilla’s dynamic story.
My goodness these two are like peas in a pod.
The things they do and like is absolutely fascinating. I’ve never come across a couple like them
When these two are together and out and about look at because they don’t leave things the same way they found them. Chaos and destruction, mayhem and mischief are their shadows and their footprints. They are an absolute force to be reckoned with!
The twists and turns the story takes left be stunned and flabbergasted.
Wow I absolutely did not see any of this coming nor was it even on my radar.
Ms. Lovell and Ms. Cole took me on one wild crazy ride. And I freaking loved every minute of it!
Camilla and Ronan together are an adventure of their own. Let them loose on their enemies and they will shake the world!
Absolution (bk3)
Omg this book was so freaking twisted!
Evie absolutely isn’t playing with a full deck. I don’t think she even holds a couple of cards with how crazy she is. She’s probably one of a very very few heroines I’ve come across with her kind of crazy and is a religious zealot to boot!
Ezra is her equal. But without all the craziness, the hearing of voices and the extreme religious beliefs.
He’s stilled messed up too. But seeing this in a hero isn’t a surprise. But finding his equal plus some made this story so freaking fascinating.
Evie did as she wanted, when ever she wanted and however she wanted.
She goes against what Ezra tells her at every turn and with a smile on her face.
She leaves death and destruction in her wake.
And lucky Ezra gets to deal and clean up her messes.
They are a fascinating couple. Psychologists would be in heaven trying to dissect their twisted minds.
The Game Series (bk 4)
Tobias and Preston host a game where the third participant gets a payout of a million dollars if they last the duration of the games, which is seven days. Btw to say they “host” is a bit disingenuous but whatever, you will understand once you read the story.
Now onto the third participant, Ella.
She’s living her best life and suddenly every single thing falls apart into very tiny broken pieces that can’t be put together again.
On the brink of losing everything she gets an invite to The Game.
Well what’s a girl down on her luck to do, of course what else but accept the challenge.
And here starts one mind boggling twisted insane game.
So hold on tight because it’s one freaking wild deranged game you are about to get a front seat to.
The story had me captivated and reading as fast as I could to get to the next page.
It’s gripping and exciting, twisted and dark and I was absolutely addicted.
Add to all the adventures a sexual intensity that is freaking explosive and you too will be reading as fast as you can to get to the next page. Holy hotness the things that go on between the players is sexy, it’s wicked and utterly dirty!
I really enjoyed this depraved story and was on the edge of my seat from the start of the game to the finish of it.
Preston’s “decision” absolutely stunned me.
And Ella in the end made me laugh. Oh Ella I did not see that coming. But you go girl.
Tell me a book has been banned on Amazon and that spiked me interest sky high.
When I got me hands on Pitch Black I was over the moon.
All three of these books have been banned by the great (not) Zon.
So my dark heart is so excited and happy.
First book is Bad.
We meet Ronan and Camilla.
My my my these two are the mirror image of one another.
They thrive and revel in blood and power.
Ronan is more controlled and meticulous. He plans and plans then carries out. Methodical and with exact precision. Is the definition of Ronan. Controlled chaos is his signature.
Camilla thrives in danger and swims in her enemies blood. She’s spontaneous and goes with what’s happening at the moment. No thought or plan goes into her actions.
Ronan the refined and dignified to Camilla’s wild and unsophisticated.
While their deliverance of killing is very different. Their personalities polar opposites.
They somehow match together perfectly. The missing piece of each other’s puzzle.
When Ronan takes Camilla has his guest, a very unwilling one, these two have no idea what is in store for them. Each one thinks they are in control. But who is really at the helm?
Either, or or maybe neither one lol.
Bad had me gripped and utterly fascinated. Loved reading the first book in Camilla and Ronan’s story.
Dirty (bk2)
The stunning conclusion to Ronan and Camilla’s dynamic story.
My goodness these two are like peas in a pod.
The things they do and like is absolutely fascinating. I’ve never come across a couple like them
When these two are together and out and about look at because they don’t leave things the same way they found them. Chaos and destruction, mayhem and mischief are their shadows and their footprints. They are an absolute force to be reckoned with!
The twists and turns the story takes left be stunned and flabbergasted.
Wow I absolutely did not see any of this coming nor was it even on my radar.
Ms. Lovell and Ms. Cole took me on one wild crazy ride. And I freaking loved every minute of it!
Camilla and Ronan together are an adventure of their own. Let them loose on their enemies and they will shake the world!
Absolution (bk3)
Omg this book was so freaking twisted!
Evie absolutely isn’t playing with a full deck. I don’t think she even holds a couple of cards with how crazy she is. She’s probably one of a very very few heroines I’ve come across with her kind of crazy and is a religious zealot to boot!
Ezra is her equal. But without all the craziness, the hearing of voices and the extreme religious beliefs.
He’s stilled messed up too. But seeing this in a hero isn’t a surprise. But finding his equal plus some made this story so freaking fascinating.
Evie did as she wanted, when ever she wanted and however she wanted.
She goes against what Ezra tells her at every turn and with a smile on her face.
She leaves death and destruction in her wake.
And lucky Ezra gets to deal and clean up her messes.
They are a fascinating couple. Psychologists would be in heaven trying to dissect their twisted minds.
The Game Series (bk 4)
Tobias and Preston host a game where the third participant gets a payout of a million dollars if they last the duration of the games, which is seven days. Btw to say they “host” is a bit disingenuous but whatever, you will understand once you read the story.
Now onto the third participant, Ella.
She’s living her best life and suddenly every single thing falls apart into very tiny broken pieces that can’t be put together again.
On the brink of losing everything she gets an invite to The Game.
Well what’s a girl down on her luck to do, of course what else but accept the challenge.
And here starts one mind boggling twisted insane game.
So hold on tight because it’s one freaking wild deranged game you are about to get a front seat to.
The story had me captivated and reading as fast as I could to get to the next page.
It’s gripping and exciting, twisted and dark and I was absolutely addicted.
Add to all the adventures a sexual intensity that is freaking explosive and you too will be reading as fast as you can to get to the next page. Holy hotness the things that go on between the players is sexy, it’s wicked and utterly dirty!
I really enjoyed this depraved story and was on the edge of my seat from the start of the game to the finish of it.
Preston’s “decision” absolutely stunned me.
And Ella in the end made me laugh. Oh Ella I did not see that coming. But you go girl.
July 10, 2023
My Rating: 4 stars!
**ARC was generously provided in exchange for my honest review.**
I can’t speak for anyone else, but for me this is an amazing collection of dark, pearl-clutching romance books by Lovell and Cole. I’ve been wanting to catch up on their backlist of books and this checked off six books in one go!
If you’ve read any of their books in the past or are an avid reader of dark romances, I doubt these “banned” books will even shock you. I know I didn’t bat an eye! I was completely enveloped by these stories! 😜
As noted, these books do contain sensitive subject matters that some readers may consider triggering or disturbing. They’re taboo romances with tons of twisted elements It contains graphic violence, dubious consent, abuse, and death just to name a few. I recommend checking out each book’s listed TW before starting them. There’s also a high level of adult sexual content. These stories are intended for readers 18+ only.
Whilst I enjoyed reading this collection, I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. It’s not for the fainthearted or for those easily offended. If you like dark romances, mafia romances, taboo romances, and romantic suspense, give this collection a try. There’s a mixture of tropes and themes included that you’re bound to find a story in this collection that’s right up your alley.
Not going to lie, I enjoyed some a lot more than others (my favourites are Bad and Dirty). A couple of the stories are not in my usual wheelhouse of preferred romance reads, but Lovell’s and Cole’s collaborative writing is effortless to follow and immediately pulls you in curious to know more about each and every MC. I haven’t read anything they’ve written that I didn’t overall enjoy.
Also note, these are some of the duo’s earlier work going back 6-7 years. I liked their writing style in these books, but having read some of their newer books, I also think their writing has enhanced exceptionally since.
It’s well-paced storytelling, great amount of world-building, and intriguing characters with strong personalities. To be honest I’ve read copious amounts of dark romances and I can’t quite figure out why these were deemed too scandalous. Yes, there are some questionable, thought-provoking content, but in my opinion, they’re no grittier or any more twisted than so many others within the same romance sub-genre. It really is to each their own when it comes to this collection, but once I started with the first book, I couldn’t wait to get to the next one, and the next one after that.
Having these dark taboo romances compiled into one not only had me binge-reading, but as a fan of both these authors, I knew it was one not to be missed!
All in all, this collection is dark, twisted, and highly erotic. It certainly pushes the boundaries but doesn’t necessarily cross the line of no return. It has the right amount of edginess, unpredictability, and sensuality that’ll have romance readers staying up to read “just one more chapter”. This collection left me happy sighing in contentment.
🚨 Full review on my blog: https://booksofthemuggleborn.wordpres...
**ARC was generously provided in exchange for my honest review.**
I can’t speak for anyone else, but for me this is an amazing collection of dark, pearl-clutching romance books by Lovell and Cole. I’ve been wanting to catch up on their backlist of books and this checked off six books in one go!
If you’ve read any of their books in the past or are an avid reader of dark romances, I doubt these “banned” books will even shock you. I know I didn’t bat an eye! I was completely enveloped by these stories! 😜
As noted, these books do contain sensitive subject matters that some readers may consider triggering or disturbing. They’re taboo romances with tons of twisted elements It contains graphic violence, dubious consent, abuse, and death just to name a few. I recommend checking out each book’s listed TW before starting them. There’s also a high level of adult sexual content. These stories are intended for readers 18+ only.
Whilst I enjoyed reading this collection, I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. It’s not for the fainthearted or for those easily offended. If you like dark romances, mafia romances, taboo romances, and romantic suspense, give this collection a try. There’s a mixture of tropes and themes included that you’re bound to find a story in this collection that’s right up your alley.
Not going to lie, I enjoyed some a lot more than others (my favourites are Bad and Dirty). A couple of the stories are not in my usual wheelhouse of preferred romance reads, but Lovell’s and Cole’s collaborative writing is effortless to follow and immediately pulls you in curious to know more about each and every MC. I haven’t read anything they’ve written that I didn’t overall enjoy.
Also note, these are some of the duo’s earlier work going back 6-7 years. I liked their writing style in these books, but having read some of their newer books, I also think their writing has enhanced exceptionally since.
It’s well-paced storytelling, great amount of world-building, and intriguing characters with strong personalities. To be honest I’ve read copious amounts of dark romances and I can’t quite figure out why these were deemed too scandalous. Yes, there are some questionable, thought-provoking content, but in my opinion, they’re no grittier or any more twisted than so many others within the same romance sub-genre. It really is to each their own when it comes to this collection, but once I started with the first book, I couldn’t wait to get to the next one, and the next one after that.
Having these dark taboo romances compiled into one not only had me binge-reading, but as a fan of both these authors, I knew it was one not to be missed!
All in all, this collection is dark, twisted, and highly erotic. It certainly pushes the boundaries but doesn’t necessarily cross the line of no return. It has the right amount of edginess, unpredictability, and sensuality that’ll have romance readers staying up to read “just one more chapter”. This collection left me happy sighing in contentment.
🚨 Full review on my blog: https://booksofthemuggleborn.wordpres...
July 11, 2023
Pitch Black is a collection of banned books by Stevie J. Cole and LP Lovell. I've read a tonne of books by these two either together or separately and I have to say this collection is amazing!!!
Book One - Bad
Ronan is a powerful man what he wants he gets and he wants Camilla. Boy is this woman twisted and messed up!!!! It is rare to find a female character so twisted and unhinged and Camilla is. This woman knows how to kick ass she knew how to push Ronan's buttons and boy did she push, I'm surprised he had any hair left lol. I loved these two together they were made for each other.
Book Two - Dirty
This books picks up right where Bad left off, and we again meet Ronan and Camilla. These two are seriously messed up I mean they even try to kill each other!!!! They feed off each others darkness and twistedness ( if that's even a word lol ) this is a good finish to their story, lots of push and pull, twists and turns, action and suspense. These two will have your head spinning and your emotions all over the place.
Book Three - Absolution
Wow!!!! Now I like a twisted and sick book and this one was no exception!!!! I remember putting my kindle down and thinking wtf did I just read lol. Evie is bat s**t cray cray she is one twisted mofo. Evie is something else, I mean with the voices in her head , her over the top religion beliefs, her killing spree she's definitely not one to mess with. She meets Ezra and even he can't control Evie, she goes against him all the time. He really has his hands full with her , she'll up and kill and he's left with the mess. This was a dark and twisted book and it didn't disappoint.
Book Four - The Game
This book follows Ella and Preston, and will leave you scratching your head. I really didn't know what to make of this one hence why I can't really put down words as to what I thought about this story it's just so messed up and the questions I'm left with are plenty. I did like the characters and the story was well written but I honestly have no clue what happens lol.
All in all a really good collection of dark and depraved stories. I urgh you to go and read some of the stories by these two authors.
Book One - Bad
Ronan is a powerful man what he wants he gets and he wants Camilla. Boy is this woman twisted and messed up!!!! It is rare to find a female character so twisted and unhinged and Camilla is. This woman knows how to kick ass she knew how to push Ronan's buttons and boy did she push, I'm surprised he had any hair left lol. I loved these two together they were made for each other.
Book Two - Dirty
This books picks up right where Bad left off, and we again meet Ronan and Camilla. These two are seriously messed up I mean they even try to kill each other!!!! They feed off each others darkness and twistedness ( if that's even a word lol ) this is a good finish to their story, lots of push and pull, twists and turns, action and suspense. These two will have your head spinning and your emotions all over the place.
Book Three - Absolution
Wow!!!! Now I like a twisted and sick book and this one was no exception!!!! I remember putting my kindle down and thinking wtf did I just read lol. Evie is bat s**t cray cray she is one twisted mofo. Evie is something else, I mean with the voices in her head , her over the top religion beliefs, her killing spree she's definitely not one to mess with. She meets Ezra and even he can't control Evie, she goes against him all the time. He really has his hands full with her , she'll up and kill and he's left with the mess. This was a dark and twisted book and it didn't disappoint.
Book Four - The Game
This book follows Ella and Preston, and will leave you scratching your head. I really didn't know what to make of this one hence why I can't really put down words as to what I thought about this story it's just so messed up and the questions I'm left with are plenty. I did like the characters and the story was well written but I honestly have no clue what happens lol.
All in all a really good collection of dark and depraved stories. I urgh you to go and read some of the stories by these two authors.
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July 10, 2023🖤 ARC Review 🖤
This compilation features four dark romance books that were once deemed scandalous and banned. Enter a world where villains reign, love becomes an addiction, and danger is foreplay.
🩸Dark mafia romance
🩸Dark taboo romance
🩸Dark billionaire ménage romance
This collection of banned books contains six books in total, my favorite being the Bad and Dirty duet.
I completely loved Bad and Dirty, that was why I became interested in the collection. It’s always impressive when authors write about taboo and I’ve always loved reading transgressive fiction.
Rereading these two before I started the others set the mood for me, and I’m glad they did because, oh boy, was I in for a ride.
Pitch Black provides the dark and disturbing stories, so please check the trigger warnings. I’m ever so grateful for the authors for providing them.
I have to say that while I enjoyed reading all of them, my new favorite is Absolution. It has a lot of explicit moments as much as there are effed up scenes, which I can always expect from the authors. It is violent and and very dark, gritty and addictive in a way that’s it’s hard to stop or pause reading.
The Game in this collection only feature the first three of the seven books in total, so I am not quite done reading the entire series. The beginning of the story, however, was full of debauchery already, and I’m looking forward to seeing what comes next. This one is about a woman who has nothing to lose, entering a contract with two powerful men to do as they please to her, with her, in seven days, all for a seven figure prize at the end.
Let us remember that this is fiction and in no way reflects the beliefs of either the writers who created it, or the readers who loved it.
Whatever the reason is for your reading, the most important thing is that you’re not hurting or causing harm to anyone. We’re all here to have fun and do what we love to do — get lost in make-believe.
Are you ready to embrace the taboo?
Get your copy today and explore the darkest corners of your heart!
https://geni.us/PkDc0
This compilation features four dark romance books that were once deemed scandalous and banned. Enter a world where villains reign, love becomes an addiction, and danger is foreplay.
🩸Dark mafia romance
🩸Dark taboo romance
🩸Dark billionaire ménage romance
This collection of banned books contains six books in total, my favorite being the Bad and Dirty duet.
I completely loved Bad and Dirty, that was why I became interested in the collection. It’s always impressive when authors write about taboo and I’ve always loved reading transgressive fiction.
Rereading these two before I started the others set the mood for me, and I’m glad they did because, oh boy, was I in for a ride.
Pitch Black provides the dark and disturbing stories, so please check the trigger warnings. I’m ever so grateful for the authors for providing them.
I have to say that while I enjoyed reading all of them, my new favorite is Absolution. It has a lot of explicit moments as much as there are effed up scenes, which I can always expect from the authors. It is violent and and very dark, gritty and addictive in a way that’s it’s hard to stop or pause reading.
The Game in this collection only feature the first three of the seven books in total, so I am not quite done reading the entire series. The beginning of the story, however, was full of debauchery already, and I’m looking forward to seeing what comes next. This one is about a woman who has nothing to lose, entering a contract with two powerful men to do as they please to her, with her, in seven days, all for a seven figure prize at the end.
Let us remember that this is fiction and in no way reflects the beliefs of either the writers who created it, or the readers who loved it.
Whatever the reason is for your reading, the most important thing is that you’re not hurting or causing harm to anyone. We’re all here to have fun and do what we love to do — get lost in make-believe.
Are you ready to embrace the taboo?
Get your copy today and explore the darkest corners of your heart!
https://geni.us/PkDc0
July 19, 2023
Twisted, Dark, Steamy
I finished the entire banned collection and I have to say, I loved the first 3 books in the collection. I am 50/50 on the last book. These books make you question your morality.
The first two books follow Camilla and Ronan on their twisted love story over blood and power. Blood play is definitely not for the faint of heart. Hot, steamy and you can feel the palpable tension between the characters.
The third book follows Evelyn and Ezra. Evelyn is a deranged, religious psychopath who believes she is doing good work for god. Ezra is a powerful brute who becomes obsessed with Evelyn and will do everything to protect her. Evelyn gets beat, A LOT, and likes it. Craves it. Feels it makes her pure. There are no safe words. If you can’t handle it, don’t read this book. I for one LOVED it. The ending had a twist a never saw coming.
The fourth book was my least favorite of the collection. Ella has lost everything and feels like she has nothing to lose when she signs a contract to become Tobias’ and Preston’s submissive slave for one million dollars. Tons and Tons of sex. Sometimes I felt there was more sex than story, lol. Now I enjoyed some of the steamy threesome scenes, but what this game did to Ella’s sanity really messed with me. They mindf**ked her a little too much for my liking. There’s a twist in this book I never saw coming that dropped my jaw. I’m not really sure why I didn’t like this book as much as the others, definitely didn’t like how it ended. I seen it through to the end though, because I got too invested before I realized I didn’t care for it as much.
Overall, this collection was a hit. If you have no boundaries, you won’t regret these stories.
I finished the entire banned collection and I have to say, I loved the first 3 books in the collection. I am 50/50 on the last book. These books make you question your morality.
The first two books follow Camilla and Ronan on their twisted love story over blood and power. Blood play is definitely not for the faint of heart. Hot, steamy and you can feel the palpable tension between the characters.
The third book follows Evelyn and Ezra. Evelyn is a deranged, religious psychopath who believes she is doing good work for god. Ezra is a powerful brute who becomes obsessed with Evelyn and will do everything to protect her. Evelyn gets beat, A LOT, and likes it. Craves it. Feels it makes her pure. There are no safe words. If you can’t handle it, don’t read this book. I for one LOVED it. The ending had a twist a never saw coming.
The fourth book was my least favorite of the collection. Ella has lost everything and feels like she has nothing to lose when she signs a contract to become Tobias’ and Preston’s submissive slave for one million dollars. Tons and Tons of sex. Sometimes I felt there was more sex than story, lol. Now I enjoyed some of the steamy threesome scenes, but what this game did to Ella’s sanity really messed with me. They mindf**ked her a little too much for my liking. There’s a twist in this book I never saw coming that dropped my jaw. I’m not really sure why I didn’t like this book as much as the others, definitely didn’t like how it ended. I seen it through to the end though, because I got too invested before I realized I didn’t care for it as much.
Overall, this collection was a hit. If you have no boundaries, you won’t regret these stories.
July 18, 2023
These stories are not in any way pitch black. There is violence but nothing I would characterize as moderately or very dark.
The Game
5 stars
Liked it. If not for the characters, Tobias, Preston, and Three, as they issued to Ella seven days of essentially unique trials of conscience and ethics, but also for the twists, the shift in and evolution of their behaviors and feelings. Ella changes into a submissive, though strong and enlightened. Characters manifest their true selves.
Amazing twists and progressive pace while rich in storyline, and the spice level was off the charts. A good balance of story and steam. Loved the MMF. Some unanswered questions with the ending, but overall, I really enjoyed the book and the writing style.
Bad & Dirty duet
This story with its excellent introduction and showcasing of Ronan, ultimately didn’t hold my attention. The pace was exceedingly slow. Very little happened after the initial grab and display of Ronan’s power and reach, his interactions with people, putting them out of reach or out of commission. Ronan —I liked him — was well-matched to Camilla, who, while strong, was annoyingly brassy. She held so little appeal that in addition to her character and the slow progression of the story, I lost interest. Not the story for me.
The Game
5 stars
Liked it. If not for the characters, Tobias, Preston, and Three, as they issued to Ella seven days of essentially unique trials of conscience and ethics, but also for the twists, the shift in and evolution of their behaviors and feelings. Ella changes into a submissive, though strong and enlightened. Characters manifest their true selves.
Amazing twists and progressive pace while rich in storyline, and the spice level was off the charts. A good balance of story and steam. Loved the MMF. Some unanswered questions with the ending, but overall, I really enjoyed the book and the writing style.
Bad & Dirty duet
This story with its excellent introduction and showcasing of Ronan, ultimately didn’t hold my attention. The pace was exceedingly slow. Very little happened after the initial grab and display of Ronan’s power and reach, his interactions with people, putting them out of reach or out of commission. Ronan —I liked him — was well-matched to Camilla, who, while strong, was annoyingly brassy. She held so little appeal that in addition to her character and the slow progression of the story, I lost interest. Not the story for me.
April 14, 2025
What would you do for a million dollars?
Oh how i wish I could give this 5 stars!! 😢
The first two books were good not great. To me the typical enemies to lovers mafia/Cartel books. Pretty predictable..besides the horseman! That was a twist. Did love the blood play and spice was about 🌶🌶🌶These two i would give 3.5 stars
Now the 3rd book. Evelyn and Ezra was GREAT!! 4 stars. The Cult aspect made it very interesting. Love the possessivness from Ez and how he refused to deny was he truly needs. The twists and turns kept me on edge to keep reading. Glad that the author didn't change Evelyn's and Ez' needs in the ending. They got to be together with love and happiness and the belt.
The Game!! 🥵🤯🫣😥☠️💦
Soooo good! Sooo perfect.! (Need more!!!) IThis story gave me all the feelings! So many i need time to process 😵
I can't believe this hidden gem isn't talked about! So many people have no clue about this constant mind-blowing twist and turn roller coaster! Every time I thought I knew how to win the game I failed. Horribly. Complicated, dark dirty and grey love development. Makes you believe that they could be living the right life even though we know its wrong. 🌶🌶🌶🌶 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I'm hoping praying begging on my knees 🙏 that there is more to this story. I need to know what happens to Preston. And the new game.
Oh how i wish I could give this 5 stars!! 😢
The first two books were good not great. To me the typical enemies to lovers mafia/Cartel books. Pretty predictable..besides the horseman! That was a twist. Did love the blood play and spice was about 🌶🌶🌶These two i would give 3.5 stars
Now the 3rd book. Evelyn and Ezra was GREAT!! 4 stars. The Cult aspect made it very interesting. Love the possessivness from Ez and how he refused to deny was he truly needs. The twists and turns kept me on edge to keep reading. Glad that the author didn't change Evelyn's and Ez' needs in the ending. They got to be together with love and happiness and the belt.
The Game!! 🥵🤯🫣😥☠️💦
Soooo good! Sooo perfect.! (Need more!!!) IThis story gave me all the feelings! So many i need time to process 😵
I can't believe this hidden gem isn't talked about! So many people have no clue about this constant mind-blowing twist and turn roller coaster! Every time I thought I knew how to win the game I failed. Horribly. Complicated, dark dirty and grey love development. Makes you believe that they could be living the right life even though we know its wrong. 🌶🌶🌶🌶 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I'm hoping praying begging on my knees 🙏 that there is more to this story. I need to know what happens to Preston. And the new game.
July 15, 2023
My Kind of Collection 💋❤️
Get ready for a steamy taboo-filled dark collection from LP Lovell & Stevie J. Cole originally banned with each one getting progressively darker and more twisted. F*LOVED every darkened page 💯🔥👄
The Bad & Dirty Duet (Bad & Dirty) (Dark Mafia Romance) Ronan & Camilla. Twist of the storyline is how unhinged the FMC is; loved the rollercoaster she sent Ronan on. While they both seek out the danger in attaining the power they crave, there are lots of twists and turns in this opposites attract duet. They fit perfectly together bathed in 🩸
Absolution (Dark Taboo Romance) Evie & Ezra ~ wow! Evie hears voices and is an extremely religious zealot 👀 This is also a clash of equal craziness with extreme 🩸 Their twisted storyline completely immersed me. Wow, just wow.
The Game Series (Dark Billionaire Ménage Romance) Preston & Tobias, the billionaires with a twisted sense of what a game is. They host a game where the third participant gets a payout of a million dollars... But, only if they last the duration of the games (seven days). Ella receives an invite to their insane and twisted game, hoping to regain everything she has lost. Lots of steamy scenes between each player 🔥👄
Get ready for a steamy taboo-filled dark collection from LP Lovell & Stevie J. Cole originally banned with each one getting progressively darker and more twisted. F*LOVED every darkened page 💯🔥👄
The Bad & Dirty Duet (Bad & Dirty) (Dark Mafia Romance) Ronan & Camilla. Twist of the storyline is how unhinged the FMC is; loved the rollercoaster she sent Ronan on. While they both seek out the danger in attaining the power they crave, there are lots of twists and turns in this opposites attract duet. They fit perfectly together bathed in 🩸
Absolution (Dark Taboo Romance) Evie & Ezra ~ wow! Evie hears voices and is an extremely religious zealot 👀 This is also a clash of equal craziness with extreme 🩸 Their twisted storyline completely immersed me. Wow, just wow.
The Game Series (Dark Billionaire Ménage Romance) Preston & Tobias, the billionaires with a twisted sense of what a game is. They host a game where the third participant gets a payout of a million dollars... But, only if they last the duration of the games (seven days). Ella receives an invite to their insane and twisted game, hoping to regain everything she has lost. Lots of steamy scenes between each player 🔥👄
September 15, 2025
⭐️⭐️
🌶️- little to none. Definitely nothing earth shattering.
There’s four books in Pitch Black. The first two were boring. A Russian guy mind’fs ppl to get whatever it is that he thinks he needs. Tbh, I have no clue why these books were ‘banned’. I guess blood play could be considered taboo. The Russian was obsessed with blood. While the FMC was obsessed with fire. At the end of book two the two marry.
Book 3
Woah ! Book the is about Evelyn ( Evie) and Ezra. She’s heavy on the psycho side. Evelyn’s sister is murdered and Evelyn vows to find the killer. Evie goes to where her sister worked and that’s where Ezra comes into the story. Evie figures out a guy named Zee killed the sister. In the end Zee turns out to be her brother , Zachariah, who abused Evie. I assume he abused both sisters. I can’t remember if that was stated or implied. There’s a scene at a church between Evie, Ezra , and Zee where two ppl are shot. One of the two dies.
This book was a little messed up but nothing ‘ban’ worthy.
Book 4
Book four was the worst. It was a game of manipulation, and mind fu.kery. Literally a game.
I would not recommend this book to anyone. I should have DNF it in book one. My hopes were the book got better but it didn’t.
🌶️- little to none. Definitely nothing earth shattering.
There’s four books in Pitch Black. The first two were boring. A Russian guy mind’fs ppl to get whatever it is that he thinks he needs. Tbh, I have no clue why these books were ‘banned’. I guess blood play could be considered taboo. The Russian was obsessed with blood. While the FMC was obsessed with fire. At the end of book two the two marry.
Book 3
Woah ! Book the is about Evelyn ( Evie) and Ezra. She’s heavy on the psycho side. Evelyn’s sister is murdered and Evelyn vows to find the killer. Evie goes to where her sister worked and that’s where Ezra comes into the story. Evie figures out a guy named Zee killed the sister. In the end Zee turns out to be her brother , Zachariah, who abused Evie. I assume he abused both sisters. I can’t remember if that was stated or implied. There’s a scene at a church between Evie, Ezra , and Zee where two ppl are shot. One of the two dies.
This book was a little messed up but nothing ‘ban’ worthy.
Book 4
Book four was the worst. It was a game of manipulation, and mind fu.kery. Literally a game.
I would not recommend this book to anyone. I should have DNF it in book one. My hopes were the book got better but it didn’t.
July 10, 2023
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
Pitch Black is a collection of books and I was so excited to get it in my hands. I hadn't read these books before so I loved every second or reading them. This set includes The Bad and Dirty Duet, Absolution, and The Games Series. You will for sure want to pay attention to the trigger warnings in the beginning of the book. It will contain triggers for some readers. I don't want to go into reviewing each one of them separately. We will be here forever if I do that. I can tell you that Ronan wow just Ronan and Camilla will kick this book right off and you will be as hooked as I was and won't lay it down even though your going to have to. Absolution is about Ezra and Evie and holy cow you need to buckle up for this one. Three Players is just what you can imagine your going to get. And you just might need a cold shower. Two guys is the story of Tobias and Preston along with Ella. One Contract is the conclusion to that story. There is a little bit of everything in this book and a book that you will reread many times I feel like. I loved every second of it.
Pitch Black is a collection of books and I was so excited to get it in my hands. I hadn't read these books before so I loved every second or reading them. This set includes The Bad and Dirty Duet, Absolution, and The Games Series. You will for sure want to pay attention to the trigger warnings in the beginning of the book. It will contain triggers for some readers. I don't want to go into reviewing each one of them separately. We will be here forever if I do that. I can tell you that Ronan wow just Ronan and Camilla will kick this book right off and you will be as hooked as I was and won't lay it down even though your going to have to. Absolution is about Ezra and Evie and holy cow you need to buckle up for this one. Three Players is just what you can imagine your going to get. And you just might need a cold shower. Two guys is the story of Tobias and Preston along with Ella. One Contract is the conclusion to that story. There is a little bit of everything in this book and a book that you will reread many times I feel like. I loved every second of it.
July 11, 2023
Pitch Black brings together a group of stories containing "edgy" characters spinning life their own way. In Absolution, the female lead, Evelyn, seems a bit crazy since she hears a righteous voice in her head "guiding" her to right the wrong of sinners. Our male lead, Ezra, owns a club/brothel straddling the legal lines. He enjoys inflicting pain and the tears that follow, but Evelyn seems immune which intrigues him. This story really orbits around her with a spectular twist at the end!
In the Game series, the question, "what would you do, or not do for a million dollars?" ultimately gets answered. Tobias and his partner, Preston, seek out a desperate "participant" and challlenge her to spend 7 days playing their game. Ella (and the reader) has no idea how twisted their game will become or that there's a secret third party invested in the outcome.
Heed the trigger warnings the authors provide and proceed if they won't bother you. Don't overthink the stories, but enjoy them for the intended entertainment reading.
In the Game series, the question, "what would you do, or not do for a million dollars?" ultimately gets answered. Tobias and his partner, Preston, seek out a desperate "participant" and challlenge her to spend 7 days playing their game. Ella (and the reader) has no idea how twisted their game will become or that there's a secret third party invested in the outcome.
Heed the trigger warnings the authors provide and proceed if they won't bother you. Don't overthink the stories, but enjoy them for the intended entertainment reading.
July 21, 2023
This boxset had me on the edge of my seat while reading the depraved and the madness that this boxset is all about.
Bad and Dirty (Duet)
Are about Ronan and Camellia, and the power play that happens between them. There is a lot of blood play 🩸. They are definitely dark mafia.
Absolution
Is a look into madness and Evie is definitely a little unhinged. And together with Ezer they become something more. There's definitely blood 🩸 and lust in this book along with murder. It's a great read 📚
The Game
Is about two billionaires who want to play a game with Ella and the prize is a million dollars. The question is, what would you do for a million dollars?
And we see just what she would do for the money 💰 🤑 🔥it's red hot spicy and difficult to put down.
I'd definitely recommend this boxset for everyone who loves a little depravity in their lives. But be warned their are some dark scenes, although if you have read L.P. Lovell and Stevie.j. Cole before you'll know what you are letting yourself into because this boxset is them at their finest 👌 ✨️ ❤️❤️
Bad and Dirty (Duet)
Are about Ronan and Camellia, and the power play that happens between them. There is a lot of blood play 🩸. They are definitely dark mafia.
Absolution
Is a look into madness and Evie is definitely a little unhinged. And together with Ezer they become something more. There's definitely blood 🩸 and lust in this book along with murder. It's a great read 📚
The Game
Is about two billionaires who want to play a game with Ella and the prize is a million dollars. The question is, what would you do for a million dollars?
And we see just what she would do for the money 💰 🤑 🔥it's red hot spicy and difficult to put down.
I'd definitely recommend this boxset for everyone who loves a little depravity in their lives. But be warned their are some dark scenes, although if you have read L.P. Lovell and Stevie.j. Cole before you'll know what you are letting yourself into because this boxset is them at their finest 👌 ✨️ ❤️❤️
September 18, 2023
I need more!!!🖤🖤🖤
This has four books basically in one!
The first two go together BAD and DIRTY!! Mafia. Little Kitty. Fire. Knives. Blood. Russia. Mexico. Kidnapping. Poison. Bloody white dress. Gasoline. King and Queen. Heir. Ronan and Camilla. Think Mr. & Mrs. Smith but wayyyyy darker!!
The third story is ABSOLUTION. Church. Beliefs. Wooden cross. Red heels. Little Killer. Secrets. Twists. Evie and Ezra. “Bound in sin and blood. I'll always be a good girl for him.”
And last but not least is THE GAME. It of course is one giant game what will make you think about life. It is also MMF which I LOVED!!! Preston + Tobias + Ella. What would you do for a million dollars?
My ONLY complaint is this….. how the heck are they gonna leave me hanging like they did after The Game!? Like WTF! I NEED to know if Preston comes back and what his game is!! It the Beginning of a New Game his story? If not I need that story with Alec ASAP also!!! Please please PLEASE tell me there will be more!!!
This has four books basically in one!
The first two go together BAD and DIRTY!! Mafia. Little Kitty. Fire. Knives. Blood. Russia. Mexico. Kidnapping. Poison. Bloody white dress. Gasoline. King and Queen. Heir. Ronan and Camilla. Think Mr. & Mrs. Smith but wayyyyy darker!!
The third story is ABSOLUTION. Church. Beliefs. Wooden cross. Red heels. Little Killer. Secrets. Twists. Evie and Ezra. “Bound in sin and blood. I'll always be a good girl for him.”
And last but not least is THE GAME. It of course is one giant game what will make you think about life. It is also MMF which I LOVED!!! Preston + Tobias + Ella. What would you do for a million dollars?
My ONLY complaint is this….. how the heck are they gonna leave me hanging like they did after The Game!? Like WTF! I NEED to know if Preston comes back and what his game is!! It the Beginning of a New Game his story? If not I need that story with Alec ASAP also!!! Please please PLEASE tell me there will be more!!!
July 10, 2023
The title alone gives you the first clue about this book.
Read the warning and take it seriously.
These authors for me are 2 Queens of darkness whose joint collaborations are insanely brilliant. These stories are unique, with a level of suspense that is riveting.
This book is hands down 50 shades of pitch blackness and I loved it. Comprised of 4 previously released titles in a hefty box set that kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end.
Reading all these stories together is a treat for my love with forbidden taboo dark romance.
What makes this read exceptional and truly unique, is that is that there is more to each story than what you think . Each story tackles a different plot line with a twist that made each read stand on its own and had me wanting more.
Twisted, gripping, and insanely erotic, these suspenseful stories did not disappoint.
Get it before it gets banned!
Read the warning and take it seriously.
These authors for me are 2 Queens of darkness whose joint collaborations are insanely brilliant. These stories are unique, with a level of suspense that is riveting.
This book is hands down 50 shades of pitch blackness and I loved it. Comprised of 4 previously released titles in a hefty box set that kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end.
Reading all these stories together is a treat for my love with forbidden taboo dark romance.
What makes this read exceptional and truly unique, is that is that there is more to each story than what you think . Each story tackles a different plot line with a twist that made each read stand on its own and had me wanting more.
Twisted, gripping, and insanely erotic, these suspenseful stories did not disappoint.
Get it before it gets banned!
October 23, 2023
Pitch black: a banned book collection
This is a collaboration of different stories by these two amazing authors, these stories were all banned from sale initially. There are around 10 stories in total in this collection. Each of these stories is dark and twisted from the start. Each level is about forbidden love, knotty love, and dangerous love. This is a great collection of taboo-filled, dark, sexy stories from these two amazing authors. This is definitely a not-to-be-put-down read.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
Release date - 10 July 2023
Print length - 838 pages
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July 11, 2023Pitch Black: a banned book collection is a limited edition compilation of four dark romance books, all of which were once deemed too scandalous for the mainstream and banned from sale. Be prepared to venture into a world where villains reign supreme and love becomes a twisted addiction, where danger is foreplay and characters are irredeemable.
This collection is your invitation to embrace the taboo and indulge in the darkest corners of your heart.
Books included in this box set are:
– The Bad and Dirty duet (Dark Mafia Romance)
– Absolution (Dark Taboo Romance)
– The Game Series (Dark Billionaire Menage Romance)
This collection is your invitation to embrace the taboo and indulge in the darkest corners of your heart.
Books included in this box set are:
– The Bad and Dirty duet (Dark Mafia Romance)
– Absolution (Dark Taboo Romance)
– The Game Series (Dark Billionaire Menage Romance)
May 1, 2024
I'm not completely sure why these books were banned. The first 3 books were slow going but okay, the last one was pretty good and I binged it. If a book is really good I finish it in one to two days. This one took me eight and a half. The story lines are good but I like my reads to suck me in and not let go! The book ended with a story not related at all to the rest. The third book should've been at the front of the book seeing as it seemed like a character intro to the first and second book and the last book was completely unrelated to the rest and was a part one, they should've just added the other part as it was a compilation of stories.
August 17, 2023
UGGHHHH IM STILL ASTONISHED
1st IF YOU HAVE HARD LIMITS DO NOT READ THESE BOOKS…make sure you read the warning disclaimers cause THERE ARE MANY THINGS IN THESE STORYLINES THAT WILL HAVE YOU QUESTION YOUR MORALITY.
OMG these books are some of the most HARD CORE DARK BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ.. AND I LOVE TO READ DARK TWISTED SH!T….
I’m still astonished about the storylines in each book. I think I’m just as twisted as the characters in these books because I SOOOOO VERY MUCH ENJOY THEM..
the only question I’m left with…
IS WHAT CAN I READ NEXT TO TOP THESE?
1st IF YOU HAVE HARD LIMITS DO NOT READ THESE BOOKS…make sure you read the warning disclaimers cause THERE ARE MANY THINGS IN THESE STORYLINES THAT WILL HAVE YOU QUESTION YOUR MORALITY.
OMG these books are some of the most HARD CORE DARK BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ.. AND I LOVE TO READ DARK TWISTED SH!T….
I’m still astonished about the storylines in each book. I think I’m just as twisted as the characters in these books because I SOOOOO VERY MUCH ENJOY THEM..
the only question I’m left with…
IS WHAT CAN I READ NEXT TO TOP THESE?
December 22, 2023
So dark and dirty.
Dark romance stories ...read at your own risk of mind f*ckery. I can certainly see why these books may have been banned at one point. A cartel princess and a bravta kingpin are enemies... Will they destroy each other? A pimp and a psychopath that escaped a religious cult, both want to find a killer... Will they before it is too late? An innocent girl, heartbroken and on the verge of eviction is picked to play a game with two georgeous men, will she win?
You won't be disappointed to go down this pitch black rabbit hole. Read it!
Dark romance stories ...read at your own risk of mind f*ckery. I can certainly see why these books may have been banned at one point. A cartel princess and a bravta kingpin are enemies... Will they destroy each other? A pimp and a psychopath that escaped a religious cult, both want to find a killer... Will they before it is too late? An innocent girl, heartbroken and on the verge of eviction is picked to play a game with two georgeous men, will she win?
You won't be disappointed to go down this pitch black rabbit hole. Read it!
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