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Eight years ago, tragedy struck, and I lost everything.

I’m supposed to be dead. That’s what the townspeople who reside in Devil’s Den believe. They swallow the lies, believing the urban legend widely circulated around town, hissing in the flames of the fire that turned my world to ashes. That lie killed an innocent man.

Now, their worst nightmare has returned, seeking vengeance against those who wronged me. One by one, I’m taking them out.

And then I see her. Kiera Becker. The dark-haired beauty becomes an obsession I crave. The beauty that a beast like me could never have.

All I wanted was one moment with her. But one wasn’t enough. It will never be enough.

My unrelenting bloodthirst is an addiction, the screams of my enemies begging me to end their lives are music to my ears. But even more hauntingly beautiful is Kiera’s screams of ecstasy.

From tragedy to obsession, will she lead me to ruin?

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Published October 31, 2023

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Profile Image for Christy Davisson.
774 reviews18 followers
November 1, 2023
Way more than just a Masked Man romance! Suspense and spice overload! A Must Read!

This book has so many things happening that it just keeps you glued to the pages needing to know what will happen next. Remember if you have any sensitivities check TW beforehand.

Luca and Kiera have an undeniable chemistry that keeps you rooting for them as the story progresses. I mean the spicy moments are chef kisses but the emotions these two evoke are on a whole other level. With traumatic pasts that bond them more than they knew keeps you highly invested in their relationship.

There are suspenseful moments mixed with a few dark humor moments courtesy of the amazing side characters. Hello Zayne, Jaxson, and Mia who help elevate the darker moments.

All I can say is if you need a book that brings all the feels this is it! Masked man, J/P H, trauma bond, spice overload, dark humor, feisty h, and a mystery that brings twists and turns this has it tenfold. If you love dark romance/suspense this is a Must Read! This author brings it all and then some. She is a one-click for me!!

Overall: 5/☆☆☆☆☆
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
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186 reviews
November 1, 2023
I absolutely devoured this book. It has everything that you could want. All the suspense, the romance, the vengeance, the dark, and the light. The friendships, the love, the heartache, the loss, the happy, and the sad. You feel it all in this book. It keeps you guessing and wanting to know more with every page you turn.
131 reviews1 follower
November 2, 2023
Luca and kieras 2nd chance is the perfect addition to this revenge story ❤️ all the chemistry, mystery and spice! For anyone wanting a good plot with their spice, this is for you.
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1,559 reviews43 followers
November 6, 2023
First time reading from the author, and it was quite good.

The blurb was very intriguing complete with the triggers warning. Definitely a dark romance fav kinda triggers.

The three first chapter was intense. Fast pace and bloody. Although there were a point in a particular scene that made my brow goes up.

Then the stalker started. It was sexy in twisted dark kinda way that only dark romance book can do it. I mean, hello, scary strange dude following you everywhere? if he's not hot i wont wait another second to call the cop on him... Lol
But, once again, there's a tiny blip scene that just "huh, that just doesnt do it for me... "🤔 i mean, he can see her nips got hard from across the room? Or was it far outside a room?

At this stage the lust takes over. I don't mind the segs. The more details the better. But, when i expect balance between the revenge and the smut/romance.

Keira seems so willing to go head first with Mr. Scary mask man without any question ask. She just trust him completely just because he makes her feel safe? A stranger wearing mask?

Weird, but okay. Move along.

But then i got few things that bugs me.
1. Why Luca's POV dont talk about his finding on both him and his father tragedy? I mean, i love a good crime romance. Would love to research and find the truth with the charachter. Not just handed to you at the later like a good little reader.
2. When i thought i can take Keira "weirdeness" over trusting this mask man so easy, she got to have her "run for her life cause she doesnt trust him" act literary after she told her bestie how she trust him completely? Eh, dude... Just... I'm speechless with this unnecessary scene.
3. I really wish Keira's paperwork on the tragedy could be publish. They may have their closure and revenge but that public knowledge? Oh that sweeter.


Overall, great idea but the execution need more tighter plot. Need more balance between the smut and the dark side. Good segs scene specially the final. It was the dark level i've been searching from the start. Need more mature in the main charachters.
I mean, trust should be solid before you give your self to someone. Not say trust then run to the other side only to enjoy getting chased. That's childish. And Luca... He need more tact. That last capture? It was succes only by luck cavaleri came.

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57 reviews
November 3, 2023
Okay, folks, I've just come across a scorching hot, five-star dark romance that's not for the faint of heart. Brace yourselves, because this one is an intense rollercoaster of emotions.

First things first, let's talk about those steamy scenes. They are hot, like, spicy-as-all-get-out hot. If you're looking for a romance that sizzles and ignites your senses, this book delivers that in spades.

But it's not just the passion that makes this book outstanding. The characters are absolutely amazing, and I'm not just talking about the main ones. Even the secondary characters are so well-developed that you'll find yourself invested in their stories too. And here's the exciting part – it's crystal clear that the author is setting the stage for future books featuring these secondary characters. I, for one, am eagerly anticipating those.

Now, I won't spill the beans on too much because I genuinely believe that this book is best experienced with minimal prior knowledge. The description alone gives you just enough to pique your interest, and trust me, you'll want to dive in headfirst.

Here's a bonus: I devoured this book in record time. It's one of those reads that you simply can't put down, and the adrenaline rush keeps you flipping those pages.

Now, a quick disclaimer: if you're not into violence in your dark romances, this one might not be your cup of tea. But if you're like me and love a romance with an edge, a dash of danger, and enough passion to set the pages on fire, then I wholeheartedly recommend it.

So, in a nutshell, this dark romance is a wild ride that'll leave you breathless and yearning for more. Keep an eye out for those future books because I have a feeling they'll be just as addictive. Five stars, no doubt about it!.

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1,692 reviews18 followers
November 4, 2023
A masked man with vengeance on his mind, distracted by a blast from his past and a woman he could never forget. Now, I like to think of myself as a visual person and this amazing novel played out in my mind as if it was on the silver screen. It was so easy to see it all playing out. The tragedy that sparked this whole mess, the intense connection between Luca and Kiera and the terrible vengeance wrought on those who had thought they could get away scot-free. I love vengeance stories because, let’s be honest, most of us have probably wanted revenge for a thing or two. Of course, it wouldn’t have been as harsh as Luca, but you couldn’t help but cheer him along as he took down his enemies one by one. Kiera was an enigmatic character and it wasn’t until the latter parts of the book that I started to root for her as well. While both characters had suffered unimaginable hardships, the passion and comfort they found in each other was a blessed relief from some of the more violent scenes in this story. Although the villains of the piece don’t get much coverage, there was more than enough to make you hate their guts, which will help you stomach their sticky end.
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Profile Image for Laurie.
57 reviews3 followers
November 15, 2023
This was a revenge plot second-chance masked stalker romance with a Freddy Krueger theme. I really enjoyed the idea behind the plot of this book, but it was only in the last third of the book that things picked up, with the book being so sex heavy in the first 2/3. I feel that there were missed opportunities that could have been used to further the plot that the author did not take advantage of in the sex-heavy beginnings of this book. Suspense could have definitely been built up along the way despite the sex. The sex was relatively vanilla, however, the last time the protagonists had sex was very interesting and in interesting circumstances.

I think the book would have been a lot more interesting if there had been at least some ambivalence by Kiera about her stalker. At least a little fear mixed in with the desire. It was insta-lust and almost insta-love even before she knew who her stalker was. And later on, she easily reconciles how violent the stalker is in his revenge plot because she loves him. There were no mixed feelings at all, just love. It could have also been a little more interesting if there was a build-up in the intensity of the stalking before there were feelings involved.

Overall, I think this book could be really good with less sex and feelings- I love sex in books but it really did impede this story.

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Profile Image for A. Adams.
720 reviews11 followers
November 12, 2023
This a very dark horror romance. I would say it draws a lot of parallels to Nightmare on Elm Street and Freddy Krueger. Keira is obsessed with Freddy Krueger and horror movies, first off. Secondly, Luca bears a resemblance to Freddy Krueger because he survived a fire from 8 years prior. Luca has come back to get revenge for himself and his father. It happens that Keira's father knows why the tragedy that befell Luca and his father happened. Luca teases Keira along the way but she doesn't know it him for a good portion of the novel. Luca wears a mask and doesn't speak. Will Luca get his revenge and all the answers he needs? How will Keira feel if she finds out her masked stalker is Luca? If you enjoy horror movies or novels, give this book a try. There are a lot of trigger warnings and dark themes so just check the book.

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6,235 reviews90 followers
November 10, 2023
Luca (H), presumed dead, resurfaces to avenge past wrongs and exact revenge wrongs in the town of Devil's Den on those who wronged him, his targets dropping one by one. Things take a darker turn when he encounters Kiera (h), introducing a dark stalker theme, where an intense connection becomes an obsession. The chemistry between Luca and Kiera is undeniable, with steamy scenes that sizzle off the pages, with plenty of passion and danger. The story delivers a gripping blend of tragedy, revenge, and a strong emotional connection between Luca and Kiera that’s not for the faint of heart, with triggers like mask kink, breath play, stalking, primal play, pleasure/pain, torture, and more, setting a gritty tone that pushes boundaries. Ultra-hot and steamy dark stalker romance with lots of danger, vengeance, and intense passion.
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382 reviews7 followers
November 8, 2023
The steam in this book. The Spice is top shelf writing. The characters are compelling, the storyline page turning and the action was something I couldn’t put it down; couldn’t walk away from. Readers should definitely mind their TWs and read responsibly. And if this is the type of book you like? I think you’ll love this one.

In fiction, I can’t pass by stalker, masked and chase romances. IN FICTION. I gobble them up and I look forward to October every year, for the leaves, the smell … and the spike in books releasing that fit my tastes and the season. This was the perfect storm of 1) that cover stopped the scrolling, b) Masked Man you say? And 3) did that just say Beauty and Beast? Why yes. Yes it did.
Profile Image for Harriet.
329 reviews6 followers
November 13, 2023
This is a great read

Suspense, action, masked man goodness. All the hot and steaminess you could ask for.

It's a second chance romance with a mystery and suspense plot woven in. It's best to go in blind.

If you have any sensitivities or triggers, it's best to read those before you start. This is so fun, suspenseful and enjoyable but it's not light and fluffy so be kind to yourself.

Luca and Kiera are hot, have chemistry and you can't help but want everything to work out for them. It's funny (in a dark kind of way) as mentioned before it's hot as hell and has a great plot that keeps you invested.

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Profile Image for Caroline Williams.
21 reviews
November 20, 2023
Luca and Keira are former friends from opposite sides of the tracks. Luca's family weren't as powerful as Keira's and so Keira's friendship with Luca never went anywhere. Then he tragically died in a fire, apparently, only to return 8 years later to stalk Keira, unaware that she always held a candle for him. As he takes his revenge on those people who targeted his family, he reunites with Keira and the story is like a modern-day Romeo and Juliet, but with stalker themes, lol. The way the author created her characters was wonderful, the story was great and the spice was good too. Highly recommend, I loved it!.

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Profile Image for Rose Belle.
851 reviews13 followers
October 6, 2024
Okay. This book was GOOD. I wanted a masked man romance, and I got one. Oh, by the way...it was also a disfigured hero/beauty and the beast, all grown up, anti-hero, friends to lovers, stalker, the one that got away romance. You want good tropes? This book has all of them. And it's so well-executed. The story is an amazing revenge tale with an equally stunning dark romance.

If you are into stalker romances, masked man romances, or dark romances in general, oh, this is a can't miss. I picked this one up on a whim from KU without any previous experience with this author, but I am extremely pleased. It was well-written, suspenseful, and super sexy--just what I wanted when I was searching. Great work!
Profile Image for Alena Walker.
198 reviews1 follower
January 13, 2025
I loved the story

For the spice lovers, this book is full of spicy scenes! But the story behind it is even better. I love the idea, a kind of Nightmare on Elm twist. Maybe that's why I love it so much because that was my favorite scary movie growing up, but the story sold it.
I love Luca he's just amazing in every way. You'll fall in love with him too!
This lost a star for me because of one spicy scene. It wasn't my cup of tea just because of one person. I don't feel like she could have done these things in his presence, but that's just me.
Everything else was fantastic 😍 highly recommend for those who love revenge, touch her and 💀, masked men, stalking, rough spice, and a HEA.
114 reviews3 followers
November 15, 2023
Another great dark & twisted lovestory from Jennifer Rose! The story is also unexpectedly about two people who are unsure that their outside appearance is desireable, but come to find that it's what is on the inside that makes them beautiful to each other. It's a story about long lost love found again, as well as the vengeance for being wronged. Jennifer Rose is quickly solidifying her place as a queen of dark romance! With the twisted ideas she's coming up with, I'd be worried to get on her bad side lol!
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500 reviews8 followers
November 14, 2023
Wow! Just. Wow. This was perfect. Perfectly steamy. Perfectly gory. Perfectly dark. Luca is hellbent on revenge and with good reason. Devil's Den is full of corruption. And Keira's dad sits on the throne. This is the second book I've read from Jennifer and I am in love with her writing. I could not put this down. And the ending? It was perfect too.

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Profile Image for Holly.
2,885 reviews
November 19, 2023
It’s dark, it’s steamy and rollercoaster of emotions and drama.
The beginning is hard to swallow if your imagination runs wild but getting into the secrets brings even more disturbing moments.
But.. character are well developed and their own story is something that almost you forget the darkness that brought them together.
You definitely will not forget this story.

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Profile Image for Kaelin Tabor.
57 reviews1 follower
November 5, 2023
I don’t know what it is with me but i absolutely love the stalker type men in these books (but if it happened in real life…. Jail.) I love the way the characters were portrayed in this book!! I will definitely be re reading!!.

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938 reviews10 followers
November 8, 2023
Man this just made me cry through almost all the story. Luca this man withstood so much and the way the story is so well written you can just feel Luca and Keira pain of the lost years they were apart. and see that even with all the injustices this two have to endure they had their love and were able to find their happy ever after through all of the ashes
8,794 reviews63 followers
November 13, 2023
Lucas revenge for what happened to him and his father 8 years ago are coming to fruition but when Kira comes back into the mix he turns masked stalker, but can he have revenge and second chance? Well written steamy dark, engaging stalker, killer romance that will have you hooked!.

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137 reviews2 followers
November 14, 2023
The second chance romance angle here was so sweet! MMC was growly and alpha but completely in love with the fmc. The drama surrounding the mystery was also great. Looking forward to reading the other characters!.

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Author 6 books54 followers
November 25, 2023
This book was amazing! The whole Freddy Kruger villain vibe is definitely something else!
Perfect book to read if you love Dark Stalker Romances!

Spice: 4/5
Overall 5/5

Loved this book, will definitely be sharing with others!.

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2,250 reviews
November 27, 2023
I do love a dark and twisted love story. There are tiggers you might need to check if you don't like the darkest of the dark and twisted type of stories. For me, this is amongst the good ones at the top of the pile.

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Profile Image for Elise Jordan.
613 reviews3 followers
July 9, 2024
Amazing!!

This is the best masked man very dark romance I have read. I love it and I hope there's more. Its not typical of a,stalker book. There's a reason for him stalking her. It's emotional and full of mystery, madness and revenge. It's also got the spice level that we all crave! The heat between these two is off the charts! It's very well written and I will read it again!
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296 reviews13 followers
November 14, 2023
Holy Hotness this book is absolutely delicious! I love a good dark stalker book and this one is perfection. I highly recommend it!.

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766 reviews5 followers
November 17, 2023
This is one hot twisted dark romance that includes stalking and other creepily delicious triggers. I found it to be a real page turner and kept me on my toes for sure.

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19 reviews1 follower
March 19, 2025
I absolutely loved this book and I cant wait to start reading the authors other books. It was captivating, intriguing. It pulled me in for sure, sometimes I find it hard but not with this book. The plot was awesome, the spice was freaking HOT! Definitely recommend!
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149 reviews20 followers
June 20, 2025
Buried Secrets kept me hooked from the first chapter. The suspense was tight, the pacing spot-on, and the twists? Didn’t see 'em coming. Jennifer Rose clearly knows how to weave tension into every page. Can’t wait to check out more of her work!"
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