Sweet Anarchy

The Lies We Keep #4

by Steph Macca

Five morally grey souls sat on the wall until bullets knocked them to the floor. But all of the Rebels and their men, might not be able to put us together again.

It was here.

War.

Blood has been spilled and lives have been lost - brotherhoods ripped apart. We can't continue to let the Norsemen destroy our lives.

It's time to end this... or die trying.




Sweet Anarchy is a reverse harem taboo romance - meaning the main female character will have more than one love interest, and yes - it's downright dirty and taboo. The characters are morally grey, hot, toxic as hell, and questionable. It contains adult themes, course language and is solely intended for mature audiences over 18. Sweet Anarchy is book 4 in The Lies We Keep series.

Genres: Dark Romance, Why Choose, Dark, Romance, College, Menage, New Adult

239 pages, Paperback

Published September 29, 2023

About the author

Bestselling Dark Romance Author
Author of Unhinged 🔪

Knock Knock, Little Killer

Reviews

[Ari Loves All The Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series was amazing!! The final installment was worth the wait to finally be able to read this book!! The characters' development throughout the whole series was great, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book!!

[Shelby 🩷 · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 - Stepbrothers / Taboo / Why Choose
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4 - THE MEADOW!

Okay, I'll just say it. Rylee Selwood had got to be the dumbest FMC I've ever read about. She's lucky her boyfriends were so damn hot. You get your ass kicked not once, but twice by the SAME people. Get attacked in your car not once, but twice by the SAME people. AND nearly get roasted alive in a bar...you guessed it. BY THE SAME PEOPLE?!

Girl has seriously no fear, or brains for that matter.

While I liked this series as a whole, but I truly don't think four books was necessary. Two could have covered everything that was needed. The weird sub plots like Phoebe and her dad, and her random roommates and co workers...I don't know it just seemed forced. 🤷🏼‍♀️

However, the spice....was nice! 😏The meadow is genuinely a scene that will live rent free in my mind forever. 🥵

Series rating overall...3.5/5 stars 🖤

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'll miss these characters!

As much as I loved the characters, especially Chuck, I don't think this book was needed. Nothing really happens until the big showdown with the bad bikers but it happens at 92%!!! AND it lasted a few pages and it was done. It could've been added to the end of book 3. However, I certainly didn't mind more of Rylee and her boys!

Chuck, all day long! 💜💜💜💜
Asher
Zane
Blake

[Shen]

Don’t play with me now…Chuck is my favorite

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rylee and the guys

This was hands down one of my favorite reads ever! These 5 will forever live rent free in my head lol! Steph is an amazing writer, if you haven’t read any of her books go now!!!

[Jacqueline Torres · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sweet Anarchy by Steph Macca absolutely owned me 😭🔥
The banter? Flawless. The emotions? Gut-punch level. The chemistry? Off the charts.
Steph, how do you make me laugh, cry, and scream into my pillow all in one chapter?!

And don’t even get me started on The Lies We Keep series — every single book hits harder, the characters are perfection, and the emotional rollercoaster is worth it. 🎢💔

If you want something that’ll have you unwell in the best possible way, this is your sign to dive in. 💋✨

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a nice ending to the series as a whole, but this was the slowest book for me. It was too much of them waiting around to wait out the Norsemen. It seems like the only reason they did anything is because they cornered Rylee again. Although, I must say I would have liked it much better if Rylee shot the blow to Jimmy then Butch. He put her through so much hell, but at least Butch was there when Rylee needed her. I did like that Rylee rebuilt a bar where Wheels was and started her own business though.

[Emily Burns · Rating 4 out of 5]

not bad

Ok so I feel the 3rd and 4th books could have been combined as one.

This book kinda started the same as the 3rd. lol 😂 literally another hospital stay. But I did enjoy it. The climax wasn’t as anxious as I was hoping it would be but I liked the ending and how she showed support to her dad and basically ended the book how it started.

Chuck is my fave lol

[Laineypops 1990 · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an ending to an epic series! I couldn’t put this down and finished it in one evening. So good!

[Natalie H · Rating 3 out of 5]

November 2024
Kindle edition

Yay for Chuck survival. For a group that vowed revenge and pay back, there wasn't that much of it. Oof to the parents finding out. I liked that the core group survived. Butch, V and V were great. The lack of self preservation that led to the final chase was a bit wtf, but delicate situation. Glad things ended well.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well the ride is over and what a ride it was!!

Sweet Anarchy picks up right where the last book ends so the last cliffy that left everyone barely breathing gets resolved pretty quickly and you can just enjoy the rest of the story.

This book showcases a ton of growth and character development especially for Asher. This book is action packed with a ton of spice like most of Steph's books. A perfect ending to the story. I love how Steph gave everyone a happy ending even Jenny.

Sad to see Rylee and her men go but who knows maybe we will get to see them again. Maybe Butch, Vito and Volts can get a book?

[🦉Maggie Whitworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
😈
🥵🥵

Brilliant ending

[Bookish Spy · Rating 3 out of 5]

• Audio Re-Read •
I still love all of these men with my whole heart. Yes, even Asher. But lawd Rylee is still dumb af. Why on earth Rylee ever left the house is beyond me. Especially just to be attacked in the same way over and over. It was insanely dumb 🫠

But the men make it worth it 😍

And gosh, the audio is EVERYTHING! Chucks voice! OMG and BLAKE! I could've melted! Totally worth listening to even if this book was a bit on the pointless side compared with the others. The spice was everything 🤭

•••••
• Original Review •

As much as I loved this series, I truly don't think it needed four books..

Not much happened in this one, and unlike the first two, I was not gasping, nor was I surprised at all by the twists in this book

I am a bit sad that we didn't get as much Chuck as I would've hoped. For someone so important, we didn't even know his first name until this book. I truly think he needed more of a spotlight

Also, Rylee has to be the most incompetent person in the world sometimes.. like just stay home and you'll be fine, and don't go out alone

Anyways ignoring all of that, I really did enjoy this series! The first few books had me hooked so fast, and it was impossible to put them down

I'm really going to miss these characters 🥹

➛ 𝟑 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬

[Medallio · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the last book in the series, thank goodness. I've read the whole series, and here are my thoughts:

Pros: Each main character has their own personality and it's fairly easy to distinguish them from each other. The story picks up where it left off in book 3. We get a fair amount of action from the biker's issues with each other. Love that Chuck is added to the harem officially. Love me some Chuck.

Cons: The writing is kind of juvenile and Riley doesn't seem to mature to me anyway. The men grow, which I loved to see. There's not a lot of spice in this book, the story is mainly centered around the plot. I don't fully understand why the Norsemen declared war and why innocent bystanders weren't hurt or were causalities of this war. The police are absolutely useless in this world that's supposed to be rooted in reality.

I recommend the series, it's a short read luckily.

[Abbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had such high hopes for this book but for the ten pages of resolution we got with the Nordemen this book effectively was redundant and could have been put with book three

I like that Rylee carved her own path where it felt like home though

November reread

I haven't got much more too add their dynamic was endearing at times and frustrating at others. I like Rylees relationship with Chuck the best of all the guys as it feels the most organic

[Emmi (bookish_redpanda) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Format: 🎧 Audiobook 🎧 (ALC)
Performed by: Michelle Sparks, Joe Arden, Sean Masters, Anthony Palmini and Aaron Shedlock.
Style: duet multi-cast
Production: Blue Nose Audio
Check CWs before listening. This is the final book in the series, and as such must be listened to after the previous three.

What an ending to this series! Twists and turns, laugh out loud moments as well as ones that have you close to tears, and even a few moments that have you yelling out loud at the characters like you're watching a bad horror movie - if you know the scene, you will know what I mean. But what a great way to wrap up Rylee, Asher, Blake, Zayne and Chuck's story.

After the cliffhanger of book 3, I was unsure of where Macca was taking our group, but what unfolded was a fun, action- and emotion- filled ending that wrapped up the series well.

I won't lie, some parts felt a little repetitive, and at points, I wondered if there was almost too much spice (in saying that the spice was off the charts, and some of the situations Rylee got herself in were just *fans self*) - part of me wonders if this could have been condensed into a trilogy with slightly longer books (and less heart-stopping cliffhangers).

In saying that, I adored the progress made with other side characters through this, and the epilogue? Bittersweet, hard fought for, and wrapped the series up beautifully.

This was yet another amazing performance from Sparks, giving us such an emotionally charged performance, that I was feeling everything with Rylee. I love that between Arden, Masters, Palmini and Shedlock, we have such a vast variety of voices being lent to the male characters of the story, so that no two people ever sound the same. This cast brings depth and emotion and is genuinely outstanding - and they're what have kept me listening.

Also, fantastic production from the Blue Nose team with this one - the MMCs shouting things together was perfection, and as I've constantly said about this series - perfectly cast.

Thank you to the author and BNA for the ALC opportunity. These are my honest thoughts that I have provided voluntarily.

[Patricia Charlton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Series

This is book 4 of 4 and you must read the other 3 books in order to understand the storyline.
I love that Chuck is still with her as I have loved him from his first introduction and Zayn & Blake also as Zayn was just so loveable from the get go and Blake may have hurt her feelings but he was actually making sense at the time but he wasn’t all out mean to Rylee.
Asher took me a little longer to like due to the start of the series and the animosity and dirty games he played along with the cheating on Jenny with Rylee but like the other 3 once I knew he wasn’t playing Rylee anymore I grew to like him, I even think he was more obsessed with Rylee than any of her other men.
The 5 of them together make a great team and I’m glad her Mom & Gareth came around to them in the end and I did like that ending it suited her perfectly alongside her men.
I wish the fights with The Norsemen had been a bigger part of the book as from book 1 they threatened her and beat her up and we don’t even know what happened to Leo and he was the biggest instigator in her beatings.
I expected more as they have been a threat throughout all 4 books and their demise was over far too quickly for my liking.
If I am being honest I think this could have been a 3 book series as book 3 wasn’t really needed and 3 & 4 could have been condensed to one book.
However I have really enjoyed this series and some of my favourite characters outside the main group were Butch, Vito, Volts and Phoebe.
If you like a RH with a bit of a bite with some beatings and even death/murder then this is one you will enjoy.

[Lovedarkbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet Anarchy is the fourth and final book of 'The lies we keep' series.

Book 3 ended on a cliffhanger, and we pick up right where we left Rylee and Chuck.
Tensions are high with the impending threat of the norseman.
Rival MCs come together to protect Rylee and the territories they cover.

Rylee continues to try and take control of her life but circumstances keep arising that make it difficult for her to achieve her happiness but her men are beside her, supporting her and protecting her, every step of the way. But Rylee continues to question her worth of their affections.

Chapter 22 was of the charts on the spice scale .. geez 🥵 these men get creative 😆

I would definately say this series is on my lighter scale in terms of plot but the spice is SPICEY.

The narration team were amazing and honestly, it was the narration that had me following this series to the end. Their performances brought a depth to the characters and story that if i was just reading, i probably wouldN't have finished the series as it just didn't grip me enough plot wise.

If your looking for something to step into the mc world, this is a perfect series to start with.

Forbidden romance - Reverse harem - Why choose - Twins - Found family - Step sibling - MC drama - Action - Spice and a well deserved HEA.

As always please familiarise yourself with the content before reading.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet Anarchy delivers a satisfying conclusion to the Lies We Keep series. This final installment picks up immediately after the previous cliffhanger, which I was so glad about because that last one was a doozy.

One of the strongest elements of this book is the character growth. Seeing how far these characters have come over the course of the series was rewarding, especially for Asher. There’s plenty of action, intense moments, and Steph’s signature heat woven throughout, making it an engaging listen from start to finish.

Sparks once again delivers an emotionally charged performance, and the full cast was perfectly chosen. Huge kudos to the Blue Nose production team for creating such a dynamic listening experience.

That said, looking at the series as a whole, it did feel at times like certain plot threads were revisited more than necessary. Personally, I think this story could have been just as impactful if told in fewer books rather than stretched across four. That doesn’t take away from the enjoyment, but it’s something I noticed as a listener moving through the series.

Still, this book wraps up Rylee and her men in a way that feels complete and emotionally fulfilling. Everyone gets their moment, and it’s bittersweet to say goodbye.

A powerful ending to the series and an audiobook absolutely worth listening to.

[The Bodacious Bibliophile · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was fine, I guess.
I mean nothing really happened at all till the last couple of pages and even that was hard-core anti-climactic.
To think of it, the whole series was anti-climactic and it was a whole lot of nothing really. These books are extremely short and it’s all kind of fluff.
Nothing to deep or poetic, no real relationship, progression or character progression and the plot is is very much in the background and with not much at all going on.
I did enjoy the characters, even though we didn’t get to know them too much outside of the couple of sex scenes.
As much as I love Chuck because I really do, I don’t really feel or understand that he should’ve been a part of the harem. It should’ve just been her and the three brothers.
But the biggest disappointment for me was the epilogue. Don’t get me wrong. I’m happy that we got to know what she’s going to do with the rest of her life I guess. But we should’ve gotten a second epilogue maybe a couple years down the line to see that they’re still together and maybe they’re engaged or married or a pregnancy . I really feel like we missed that.

[newborn reader - 74 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was really looking forward to this series, particularly considering I listened to the first book, narrated with some really good artists. I read the 2nd, 3rd and 4th books.

Unfortunately I just could never get into it. Yes it’s fiction, but the idea of the FMC being involved with (and the happily sharing her) with not just 3 step-brothers but another biker friend I just could never gel with. Yes she was not blood related to them, but for the 3 blood brothers to want to share her? The last spicy scene was just so out there I was basically cringing. The funny thing is I love a good reverse harem / why choose, this one didn’t hit the mark for me.

I really enjoyed Steph’s Dance With My Demons series which is why I gave this series a go. The FMC despite her past trauma of being with her Dad when he died and the fact that her Mum was a bit of a cow didn’t make up for how unlikeable she was as a character.

My fave characters were the twins Zayne and Blake and frankly I think they deserved better!

This final book I give a 2.5 stars.

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in the Lies We Keep Series. This book was the perfect conclusion to Rylee's story. It picks up right where we left off in book three. I felt every emotion throughout reading this series and will each book I fell deeper and deeper. I absolutely loved how everything came to be in the end but I will say Rylee's story had so many twists and turns to the very end. She had been through the ultimate test with everything she had been through and saw. The guys never stopped showing that no matter what she did or how hard she tried to push them away they were not going to have it. The love they shown throughout the story is PERFECTION. I can't wait to see what Steph comes up with next.

[Tasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in The Lies We Keep Series. I love all books by Steph Macca. This one felt more like a wrap up for the series. There wasn’t a whole lot of action until the very end.  Things moved quickly and then we get our HEA. It was a fun series to read. 

It picks up right where book three ended. We learn what happened at Wheels and who was affected. Tragedy can bring people together with varying outcomes.  To help make amends and be a support or to cause additional drama. We see a little of both in this story. 

Rylee and her guys get everything they could hope for in the book. There are plenty of happy moments and a few sad ones. I’m really going to miss these characters with their corky personalities. 

[Rochelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Lies We Keep Series - My New Steph Macca Fix!

Oh my god, I seriously just inhaled all four books in The Lies We Keep series by Steph Macca in two days flat. I didn't even know this existed, since I started with the Dance With My Demons series, but I am SO glad this is here to give me my Steph Macca fix! This author is just a master at giving us exactly what we crave.

If you love delicious and spicy Why Choose romance, stop reading this and go download these books. If you’re wondering what it’s like, think "Sons of Anarchy meets 50 Shades of Grey"—it's that addictive blend of high-stakes danger and scorching heat. The books are packed with everything you could ever want: drama, massive spice, non-stop action, and twists that genuinely keep you guessing. The tension is incredible, and the pacing is perfect for binging.

But the real magic of this series is the characters. Steph Macca has the perfect way of writing that makes you fall head-over-heels for all the guys and our fiercely resilient FMC. Their chemistry is insane, and you become so invested in their messy, dangerous, and absolutely hot journey.

Go read this series if you need a phenomenal, spicy, dark, and addicting new read. You won't regret the lack of sleep!

[MrsKristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Lies We Keep has been a roller coaster of emotions!! Between Motorcycle Club drama, cancer, parental issues, so called-best friend issues...Oh my goodness, WHAT A RIDE!!!

Rylee is not my favorite FMC. She makes some choices that just blow my mind but with my own dealings of grief in my bag, I can kind of understand why she acts so recklessly sometimes. I absolutely love each of her guys. They all fill a role in her life and they all fit together so perfectly.

Sweet Anarchy was a perfect ending to a crazy, spicy ride. Rylee definitely deserved the HEA she got and I loved that she figured out who she was. Absolutely suggest reading this series.

[Winter Wray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely done wrap up to the series. I love that the guys finally start to mesh and jealousy drops. I was hoping for a little more. There was all this talk about George’s wedding, her friends pregnancy, the issues with their parents, etc, but they were all just touched on and then brought up after the fact without us seeing them unfold. The situation with the other biker club felt super drawn out and then the conclusion felt a little rushed and unsatisfying. With all that said though, I do love that she ends up with everyone, gets to rebuild the bar, ends up with her chosen family, and the spice is beautifully done. Definitely worth the read!

[Erin Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

And so I come to the end of what has become one of my favourite series of all time.

I devoured the first three books a couple of months ago only to realise the final book hadn't yet been released. You best believe I bought the final book on release day and read it in one sitting.

Not only did this series have characters I got way too emotionally invested in; it also had an incredible storyline and perfect spice.

Anyone who loves dark romance, reverse harems, bad ass female main characters, and incredible spice will love this book. The author is also a fellow Aussie, and I love supporting Australian authors.

As always, please check trigger warnings. This book is DARK.

[Shiree · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave this series a full read,

I don’t know if I could find any of the characters, lovable, except for Chuck. The brothers are all closed off, rude, obnoxious, and don’t treat her with respect or any kind of love. Yeah, they’re good looking, but is that enough to fall permanently in love with? And her yes she has problems but nobody tried to help her. They just found it “lovable?” Her low self-esteem is dangerously low, her taking unnecessary risk, sexually is a cry for help. It’s not her expressing her sexuality, it’s not her scratching and itch the same way a guy does. That can be, but not for her with her backstory it’s Survivor guilt.

I like Chuck…..

[Lyritza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review for the series

I'd call it 3.5 stars rounded up.
On the one hand the story felt dragged out and on the other hand I felt like it could have been better with more words. Contradictory, I know. I think what got me most is that while things did happen, I didn't really feel the emotion that should have come with those events since the characters either didn't bother much with whatever it was, seemed to get over injuries without much trouble or the thing passed so quickly that it didn't even fully register.
It's an entertaining enough read but all in all it just doesn't quite hit the sweet spot.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good series

Good book / Good series! I really enjoyed reading the last book in this series. I wasn't sure how the author would end the books but, I definitely liked it. The characters are written very well and are easy to either like or dislike. I guess rather than dislike I should say can be frustrating with choices they make, which is always good writing because you're drawn into the book and what's going to happen to the characters. A good writer draws you in and makes it difficult for you to put the book down until you're finished, which is exactly how this series was for me. Overall, fun series, well written and good storylines, and worth the reading time!