When Ivy Blackthorn gets her heart broken, she sets out for something to take her mind off the pain and that's exactly what she did.
Only she found something she wasn't expecting. That something turned out to be a someone. Rowan who is in the grasps of The Texas Royals being used and abused on the daily by the most vile of society.
With the help of her sisters, Willow and Juniper, will she be able to save Rowan or will her heart break all over again?
Luna Knight is the author of the debut novel, Keeping Her Close. She enjoys writing all things dark and paranormal with plenty of spice. While dreaming of releasing her stories to the world for most of her life, only recently did she take the plunge to make those dreams come true.
She is a Colorado girl at heart but currently transplanted in smalltown South Dakota. Looking forward to the day when she will return home. When not glued to her computer creating twisted stories for you all to fall in love with, she can be found nose deep in her kindle reading, binge watching her favorite shows or spending time with her husband and four kids.
Such a great paranormal romance! Ivy and Rowan were just 🥵 I will say I was rooting for her and Zara but sucks to suck. Ivy is a great FMC fighting to take down ś3x rings. Then she saw Rowan, instantly knew she had to save her to have her. That’s exactly what she did. I can’t wait to read more!
I really enjoyed this installment of Ivy’s story. It’s definitely f*cked up though 🤣 Proceed with caution. There are some traumatic occurrences that happen so be careful, friends!
On that note, I really enjoy the antihero vibe that Ivy had going in this novella. Making people pay for the messed up things they do in an equally messed up way feels fitting 😅
So this was the first FF book that I have read in my dark romance/dark romantasy journey and I had to say Luna Knight really hit the nail on the coffin with this one. I had a great time reading it because it felt like if haunting Adaline was an FF. Are three main characters Ivy, Willow and June are attempting to save women from the $ex trafficking. Our main characters are also all vampires who have mates. And when Ivy goes to one of these events, she sees her mate there and knows more than anything that she needs to save her the most. It is more plot driven than it is spicy however, this book does have a fair amount spice in it as well. You get a couple spicy sessions at the beginning of the book between Ivy and somebody else, but the spice between Ivy and her mate, Rowan does not take place until after she is rescued but again I think it’s very more plot driven than it is spicy but whenever the spice is occurring Luna did an amazing job writing it. This is a quick read if you’re trying to get out of a reading slump it is only about 125 pages literally took me just a couple hours to finish this book could not put it down once I started it. I believe this is going to be a series of three books and I can’t wait to see where the series goes from there. I believe the other two books follows Ivy sisters Willow and June.
I devoured this book! Everything about it was captivating and made it very hard to put down. The characters just pull you in...especially Ivy and her driver to do the right thing. Just like all her other books I absolutely love Luna's writing style in this book and how she always keeps me on the edge of my seat til the very last page. I would say if you're coming from The Wolves of Cherish Grove series that you should check the trigger warnings for this one because it is a tad on the darker side.
As I said I love Ivy and her drive to protect the women that don't stand a chance to protect themselves but I really hate how hard she is on herself. Even though her past was awful she lives to make sure others don't continue to go through terrible situations and she should give herself way more credit for it. Rowan is exactly who she needs though and obviously them crossing paths were fate. They are polar opposites but boy do opposites attract and both of them are everything the other has always needed!!
We were first introduced to Miss Ivy Blackthorn in the Christmas novella, Gifting her Revenge, where she quickly became a fan favorite. Luna brought her back to us in her Valentine novella, When You're Mine, and again, the masses rejoyced. Miss Ivy is now back with her sisters in their very own Blackthorn Clan series and its no surprise that this book did not disappoint! With every book we have gotten to see a different facet of Ivy's personality from the cold, calculated dominant, to the lovestruck, to the caring and patient rescuer and one thing is clear...WE LOVE IVY.
If your shopping list includes: 💋 Sapphic romance 💋 Vampires 💋 Fated Mates 💋 Secret Elite Societies 💋 Age gap (of more than 600 years) 💋 Disability rep
It's time for you to meet Miss Ivy Blackthorn. Please be sure to check your trigger warnings. This book deals with extremely dark subject matter that many might find to be too disturbing, you have been warned.
I enjoyed reading this book but please check warnings at beginning!
This was such a great and quick read for me. It is heavy on SA and r@p€ so please keep that in mind when reading. I’m not usually one for FF but Luna wrote this is such an amazing way I was hooked from beginning to end. It does end on a HEA for Ivy.
SPOILERS BELOW! 👇🏼
This book starts off with Ivy and Zara have broken up and Ivy is heartbroken. Ivy has been working nonstop to take down a s€x ring to distract her from the pain of being heartbroken. While scouting one of the smaller events she sees Rowan who is one of the girls being au€tined. Rowan was on verge of dying when Ivy gave her blood to heal her but before it could work she passed. She comes back as a vampire as Ivy helps her transition and get used to her new life. Ivy and Rowan fall for each other and sexy scenes 🥵 it ends with Rowan and Ivy taking the main man who hurt Rowan down.
Dark and Erotic are two words that describe Dangerous Desires.
I recommend reading “When You’re Mine” to get a brief introduction to Ivy Blackthorn. Ivy has become one of my favorite characters in the Luna Knight universe. She’s strong, unhinged, and not afraid to get a little bloody. I felt bad at the beginning because of how Zara played her. Little did Zara know she played herself.
Now, Rowan. I wanted to jump through those pages and save her myself because what she went through was insane (please check the trigger warnings) her story is not for the faint heart or weak stomach. I love how gentle and patient Ivy is with Rowan, she lets her move at her own pace until she is comfortable. I do want to see more of them in the future and how their relationship blossoms. I’m excited to read about Willow and Juniper’s stories next.
Wow! This dark paranormal novella threw me for a loop. This is by far the darkest writing I’ve read from this author and I loved Every second of it. This novella follows Ivy, who is a vampire . She and her sisters set out to save a bunch of woman from a sex auction being held by the Texas Royals. When she goes to seek out the operation and see how things work she takes particular interest to one of the girls there, Rowan and makes it her mission to get her out. Ivy and her sisters are able to get into the event and get almost all of the girls out however Rowan almost dies in the process. The length to which Ivy will go to keep her alive… well, you’ll have to read to find out. Five stars all day! Loved it! This spicy novella Definately packed a punch and I cant Wait to see more from The Blackthorn Clan.
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Oh gosh I couldn’t put this book down. If you like vampires and some dark stuff, then this book is for you. So it starts out with Ivy getting a broken heart. So Ivy and her sisters decided to go let off some steam. They end up at the Texas royals. Basically you have to have money to get in. Once the ladies are in they see what’s going on. It’s a place where traffickers are sold off for the night to do the most gruesome things to them. When Ivy sees Rowan for the first time she makes it an obsession to get her free. The night she gets free she half dead. So Ivy lets her drink her blood. Ivy didn’t mean to turn her. Rowan kept asking what’s wrong with her and she tells her she’s her soulmate. She saved her because her body and mind was pulling towards her. This was such a fantastic read. I can’t wait for the next one.
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This was the story I didn't know I needed. Rowan lives rent-free in my head, and I admire her strength despite everything she has been through. Ivy is everything we needed her to be and more. The dedication is incredibly accurate, she will break and tear you apart just to put your jagged pieces back together. The atrocities TheFMC goes through are not for the faint of heart, so please pay close attention to the trigger warnings. IT IS HEAVY. it made me cry, but the tears were so worth it. This touches on heavy subjects, in a very real way, so it hits. I will say again, read the trigger warnings and take them seriously please. I truly loved this story, and genuinely enjoyed the whole process. I could gush about this book all day, but that would definitely give spoilers. So that's all I can give you, just read it and obsess over Rowan and Ivy with me!
I want to start off by saying that this is a DARK book so please make sure to read the TWs. Your mental health matters.
I really liked the concept of this book. I liked how vampires were depicted in this book. It's giving similar vibes to Stealing Scarlett, especially with the revenge aspect. I love revenge trope, specifically in dark romance!! Also, the relationship between the Blackthorn sisters was so cute! I liked the dual POV, and the spice was really good! The only thing that I didn't like was that there were some plot holes or things that weren't fully explained. I think this novella could've been slightly longer to address those issues. Overall, I really enjoyed Luna Knight's writing and I'm excited to read more of her books.
Ivy is giving off Zade vibes in this one. The book definitely revolves around a certain topic that is not easy to get through. Rowan's character is what almost had me. I needed a small break reading this one. This is for certain darker than anything this author has written prior and I genuinely loved it. I loved how the two FMC's were made for each other. Rowen had a way with Ivy that put Ivy in a different light than her normal and Ivy had a way with Rowen to bring out her strength. I really enjoyed this read and I am glad I got to see Ivy in yet another book! Ivy is one of my favorite FMC's for sure!!!!!!!!
Rowan’s story is truly heartbreaking & you immediately feel for her from the second she appears in the book.
Ivy’s story is equally as heartbreaking once we get a glimpse into her past & how she became who she is today.
When Ivy first gets a look at Rowan you know things are about to go from 0-100 real quick.
This was another quick paced story that was spicy when it needed to be & comforting when it needed to be.
I’m happy that Ivy finally found her mate & that it seems things are truly looking up for her. Getting the HEA for both of them feels like something that should’ve happened ages ago but I’m so happy they get it now & with each other.
Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down!! Perfect book to sink your teeth into.
My heart broke for Ivy seeing her get her heart broken Zara. Ivy loves so hard and would do almost everything for the ones she loves.
My heart also broke for Rowen. She has been through so much. But she is truly strong even with her physical disabilities. Love seeing her finally get the love she deserves. Seeing her with Ivy warmed my heart. The heat, chemistry and instant attraction between these two was 🔥🔥🔥
Love seeing Rowen become bada$$ herself and start to gain some confidence with Ivy at her side!
Absolutely A MUST Read! From page one Author Luna Knight had me HOOKED Line & Sinker! Ivy is "My Total Woman Crush"! Her adversity, her strength, and her determination to right the wrongs she sees committed is what every female character should possess! She is a driving force, and remains strong throughout the entire book. Author Luna Knight had me feeling EVERY emotion! Sadness, anguish, loathing and redemption! If an Author can touch your emotions on every level, that is an Author that I will continue to read everything she publishes. My hat is off to Author Luna Knight for this book! I now can not wait for Book 2 in this series!
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Supernatural and smutty!!! Love that this is a continuation from the novella, “When You’re Mine”. That was such a short story, it was definitely something that needed to be extended. We get to see Ivy get her happily ever after and save someone she really cares about. This book is dark! It hits on a dark theme, and the situations get super dark, but by being so dark, it allows the light to shine through when Ivy arrives. St times you might of think you can’t keep reading because it’s so dark, but just keep reading. The ending is worth it! Also love that the next 2 books are her sisters’ stories. Love this series and can’t wait to see what happens next!
This story was such a dark and heartbreaking read. This book was much darker than Luna's previous books. Please check the trigger warnings before reading.
This story follows June, Willow and Ivy, the three Blackthorn sisters, and their journey to save the women from the Dangerous Desires auction where they are being sold off to the highest bidder.
My heart broke for the women in this story and the ordeals they have been through. It was a short, dark and fast paced read, filled with healing journeys, spice and sisterly love.
Thank you Luna for the ARC copy of Dangerous Desires. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I cannot stress this enough check the trigger warnings! Rowan is being held captive by a ring of sex traffickers and Ivy being the badass that she is makes it her mission to rescue her and the other girls. The things done to Rowan are vile and can be triggering to some. I don't really have triggers but there was one part that made my stomach turn.
This was a wild ride and I'm excited to see what happens in the next books. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes violence with a side of romance. It's not your typical love story but the love between the main characters at the end is so sweet.
This is an ARC review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Luna Knight killed it! This was a dark, spicy, wicked book. As usual Ivy Blackthorn was delicious, she is one hell of a vampire. Men fall to their knees before her, and so do I lol. Rowan is one of the strongest characters I’ve ever read, 13 years of being in the sex slave trade and she fought with every ounce of her soul to keep herself and other girls alive. Just knowing what she went through brought tears to my eyes. I look forward to more of the Blackthorn Clan!
First off please read the content warnings before reading. This is a very dark read. Secondly, this book is so powerful. The things these characters have gone through are heartbreaking but so I’m powering with how they kept their true selves through it all! I love Ivy and Rowan! Their dynamic is adorable and I can’t wait to see how their love grows 🖤 I’m always down for a revenge I unaliving and this justice was sweet! I can’t wait for the next delicious read by Luna Knight!
Fast paced and energetic! It is a quick read but the trigger warnings are real as this covers heavy visual sexual scenarios. This author definitely doesn’t hold anything back!
Ivy loses some of her bad ass bitch energy and trades up for a softer side of herself for her soul mate, Rowan. It doesnt really get discussed in full and is only mentioned in passing. Vampirism isnt really discussed either and tidbits are revealed here and there but nothing in depth. It reads very quick which attributes to a shallow story. Entertaining but easy, so to speak.
I’ve said it before when Luna drops a new book I literally stop my life and read it immediately. This book was fantastic. I’ve loved Ivy for so long. She’s such a bad@as, I can’t get enough.
"𝒯𝓇𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓂𝑒, 𝓁𝒾𝓉𝓉𝓁𝑒 𝒷𝒾𝓇𝒹."
This book was DARK. Check the trigger warnings. Poor Rowan. I teared up. She’s such a strong character, I adored her.
This book has vampires, revenge, gore, and hot spice! I recommend Luna’s books so much! ♡
This is one hot FF paranormal story. We meet Ivy again who is sadly still looking for her happy ever after until she stumbles upon Rowan at the worst possible place. I love how strong and bada$$ Ivy is, she knows what she wants and will do whatever it takes to get it. However, we get to see a softer side to her while she helps Rowan find herself and deal with what has happened to her. A great read and looking forward to more in the series
After her heartbreak from Zara Ivy has be immersing herself in work as a distraction. While working on infiltrating a se* trafficking ring Ivys eyes lands on someone she was not expecting.
After 13 years of being in the trade Rowan has been through so much. She try’s to help the younger girls throughout this whole process. Then one night while on stage her eyes land on one she know deep down will help them all.
This book lacked any sort of substance, but is a super fast paced and quick/easy read. Do read the trigger warnings if that's a problem for you, there's a lot of blood and torture in the book. But it's all beautifully done. I love Luna's writing style a lot, easy to follow and really truly engaging. It's my first sapphic book so I was curious what I'd think and I enjoyed it. The smut wasn't overpowering in the book. I recommend.
This dark paranormal sapphic romance was quick and dirty!
Ivy is spiraling from heartbreak but the moment she sees Rowan, she becomes obsessed and wants to do everything she can to help her. Rowan was taken as a child and has been a victim of abuse ever since.
This book follows how she finds her freedom and learns to live despite her disability and her trauma. It's beautiful and Luna had me in my feels with some parts! I can't wait to dive into book 2.
The first time Ivy doesn't save Rowan because she's too slow to raise her hand (yes a vampire) the second time because SHE DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY????☠️☠️☠️😭😭😭again a 600 hundreds years old vampire or something,so Rowan saves herself and Ivy picks her up and takes her home(yes in a way Ivy did saved her FINALLY)
But from only from 2 eye contacts at 40% of the book without speaking they already wanted to spend their life together 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
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I love Ivy so much!! I can't wait to follow on with her story. I have loved every one of Lunas books and novellas, each of them have me hooked and I'm always ready for the next.
This was by far the darkest book I've read from Luna, all trigger warnings are pointed out before the book begings so please check!!
I absolutely loved this. This is darker than her usual books but I am here for it. I am so happy that Ivy found her soul mate. I loved following her journey. Such a great and quick read for me. Please, please check the Tw they are there for a reason and should definitely be read before you dive in.