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Kings of Blackwater #4
Irresistible Darkness
As the sole heir to a massive business empire, I have had my whole future mapped out for me from the day I was born. I have also had my entire life monitored. Everywhere I go, a bodyguard follows.
And I have had enough. I just want to attend university like a normal person without being shadowed, so I have scared off bodyguard after bodyguard by being an absolute menace.
But then my father called in him. Jace Hunter. The youngest son from a legendary assassin family.
Because he grew up with several unhinged brothers, he thinks that he can handle me. But he has no idea who he is up against. I will be more than just his own personal demon. I will be his undoing.
And I have had enough. I just want to attend university like a normal person without being shadowed, so I have scared off bodyguard after bodyguard by being an absolute menace.
But then my father called in him. Jace Hunter. The youngest son from a legendary assassin family.
Because he grew up with several unhinged brothers, he thinks that he can handle me. But he has no idea who he is up against. I will be more than just his own personal demon. I will be his undoing.
400 pages, Paperback
Published April 29, 2024
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Raven Wood
7 books333 followersRaven Wood is an author of dark bully romance books. She loves writing beautifully messed-up relationships between dominant possessive men and strong intelligent women who refuse to back down from a fight. She is a firm believer in delicious spice and happily ever afters. To find out more, visit: www.authorravenwood.com
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March 2, 2025
This one was so wholesome omfds I loveeeed it smmm
The banter between all of them 🥹🥹 I’m SO glad we got them all together in this book it was so perfffff. Getting to see them as one unit healed something in me, they’re my new family now, I claim them. I’ve gained a new core eight 🔐💋🔐💋
Also while reading this book all I could think was Jace is EXACTLY my type. Golden retriever that has a dominant streak 🫦🫦
The banter between all of them 🥹🥹 I’m SO glad we got them all together in this book it was so perfffff. Getting to see them as one unit healed something in me, they’re my new family now, I claim them. I’ve gained a new core eight 🔐💋🔐💋
Also while reading this book all I could think was Jace is EXACTLY my type. Golden retriever that has a dominant streak 🫦🫦
September 1, 2024
3.75 stars
This is my favorite in the series. It was different from the others—no useless bullying, and it was so freaking cute. 🥺 I didn't expect this to be a bodyguard x rich heiress story, & i was surprised IN A GOOD WAY!
⌞ Kayla Ashford & Jace Hunter ⌝
ᯓ 20-23
Kayla wants to be free from her bodyguards, so she always pulls pranks on them and makes them quit. Jace wants to have a choice for his own future, so he accepted the bodyguard gig for 6 months, and then he'd be free.
I expected him to be nonchalant, mostly just being his funny self, but ugh he was actually pretty responsible 🥺 He took care of her, made her food, and made sure she was safe. Their interactions were so good. Kayla drove him mad and pulled pranks on him, but he was always a step ahead. Whenever she snuck out, he was right there to catch her jasjjhshs
“She wants to be a little demon? I will be the fucking king of hell”
“They took my girl. I’m going to paint this whole fucking town with blood.”
Kayla was kind of rude to him most of the time, but it warmed my heart when she apologized and made him food. She wasn’t unfair and obviously had her own issues. Her bossy and no-nonsense attitude was damn good. also, the nickname jace gave to her 'little demon' 🛐 besides, him holding her to him when she was vulnerable and giving her space that she needed after she confessed to him everything really did smth 😭
“I’ve got you, little demon. I’ve got you.”
“Now, sit your ass back down on that chair and finish your breakfast like a good girl” - umm hellooo???
I just know their scenes were so good, and this book didn’t focus on smut as much as the others did. Though Kayla flaunted herself in front of him in lingerie and taunted him 😂, they had some serious sexual tension though Jace did everything possible to keep it professional! 🤌🏻
All the girls being possessive of their guys lmao! The brothers' relationships throughout the series is good—they’ve got each other's backs.
⌞ Best Of Each Book ⌝
• Jace, Kaden, Eli, Rico.
• Kayla, Raina, Isabella, Alina
• JaceKayla, RainaEli, KadenAlina, RicoIsabella
⌞ ratings ⌝
Alluring Darkness [RainaEli]- 3.5 stars
Inescapable Darkness [RicoIsabella]- 2.5 stars
Enduring Darkness [KadenAlina] - 2 stars
This is my favorite in the series. It was different from the others—no useless bullying, and it was so freaking cute. 🥺 I didn't expect this to be a bodyguard x rich heiress story, & i was surprised IN A GOOD WAY!
⌞ Kayla Ashford & Jace Hunter ⌝
ᯓ 20-23
Kayla wants to be free from her bodyguards, so she always pulls pranks on them and makes them quit. Jace wants to have a choice for his own future, so he accepted the bodyguard gig for 6 months, and then he'd be free.
I expected him to be nonchalant, mostly just being his funny self, but ugh he was actually pretty responsible 🥺 He took care of her, made her food, and made sure she was safe. Their interactions were so good. Kayla drove him mad and pulled pranks on him, but he was always a step ahead. Whenever she snuck out, he was right there to catch her jasjjhshs
“She wants to be a little demon? I will be the fucking king of hell”
“They took my girl. I’m going to paint this whole fucking town with blood.”
Kayla was kind of rude to him most of the time, but it warmed my heart when she apologized and made him food. She wasn’t unfair and obviously had her own issues. Her bossy and no-nonsense attitude was damn good. also, the nickname jace gave to her 'little demon' 🛐 besides, him holding her to him when she was vulnerable and giving her space that she needed after she confessed to him everything really did smth 😭
“I’ve got you, little demon. I’ve got you.”
“Now, sit your ass back down on that chair and finish your breakfast like a good girl” - umm hellooo???
I just know their scenes were so good, and this book didn’t focus on smut as much as the others did. Though Kayla flaunted herself in front of him in lingerie and taunted him 😂, they had some serious sexual tension though Jace did everything possible to keep it professional! 🤌🏻
All the girls being possessive of their guys lmao! The brothers' relationships throughout the series is good—they’ve got each other's backs.
⌞ Best Of Each Book ⌝
• Jace, Kaden, Eli, Rico.
• Kayla, Raina, Isabella, Alina
• JaceKayla, RainaEli, KadenAlina, RicoIsabella
⌞ ratings ⌝
Alluring Darkness [RainaEli]- 3.5 stars
Inescapable Darkness [RicoIsabella]- 2.5 stars
Enduring Darkness [KadenAlina] - 2 stars
April 27, 2025
°. *࿐pre-read:
this girl's anxious so I just need something to turn off my brain for a few hours... and I think Jace Hunter might just be the best man for the job🙂↕️
this girl's anxious so I just need something to turn off my brain for a few hours... and I think Jace Hunter might just be the best man for the job🙂↕️
May 4, 2024
5⭐️
I have one freaking complaint 😑. ONE. And that is that there are no other crazy brothers to write about!!
Read these books. Read them 😈
I have one freaking complaint 😑. ONE. And that is that there are no other crazy brothers to write about!!
Read these books. Read them 😈
May 4, 2024
»You hired a hitman to protect me?«
»Yes. Now, be nice.«
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑲𝒂𝒚𝒍𝒂
She is my new favourite woman in this series. She‘s intelligent, sassy and funny - it was great to read and I could really relate to her.
❥ 𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒆
He was kinda cute but at the same time dangerous. I liked him and the way he treats Kayla.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
Okay hear me out: This book was fantastic but not as nerve wrecking as the other books in this series. I loved it but sometimes had the feeling that something was missing. The vibe was not as dark as in the previous books.
Still I adored Kayla and Jace and I think the story fits these two. They‘re super cute together and the banter is chefs kiss. The bodyguard trope was well done and I enjoyed the protective side of Jace - that was hot. Both of them are intelligent and strong in their own way. Like all men in his family Jace knows how to worship an independent woman and he didn‘t try to hold her down.
The plot was mainly the love story and there was little drama / action. We got a lot of snippets from Jace family and got to meet his brothers again - I will miss these idiots.
This was a great ending to an amazing book series.
I‘m glad I found this author and her amazing books, I will definitely binge read all her upcoming books!
»No, I don't mean in a bodyguard-protecting-me-from-dying kind of way. You would actually kill someone for me, someone who isn't a direct threat, just because I asked you to?«
𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?
Yes, to all my darkromance loving readers who enjoy morally grey characters.
𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓
plot: 5/5
spice: 3/5
humor: 4/5
couple/tension: 5/5
world building: 5/5
happy end?: yes
𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬
bodyguard, possessive and protective hero, dual pov, school for criminals, assassin, mafia, super rich x rich, slow burn, dislike to love, instant attraction, dark, kidnapping, touch her and you‘ll die, dark golden retriever
𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲
ages: Kayla (20) and Jace (21)
cheating: no
sharing: no
kinks: no
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 Alluring Darkness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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#2 Inescapable Darkness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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#3 Enduring Darkness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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#4 Irresistible Darkness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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»Yes. Now, be nice.«
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
❥ 𝑲𝒂𝒚𝒍𝒂
She is my new favourite woman in this series. She‘s intelligent, sassy and funny - it was great to read and I could really relate to her.
❥ 𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒆
He was kinda cute but at the same time dangerous. I liked him and the way he treats Kayla.
✥ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌
Okay hear me out: This book was fantastic but not as nerve wrecking as the other books in this series. I loved it but sometimes had the feeling that something was missing. The vibe was not as dark as in the previous books.
Still I adored Kayla and Jace and I think the story fits these two. They‘re super cute together and the banter is chefs kiss. The bodyguard trope was well done and I enjoyed the protective side of Jace - that was hot. Both of them are intelligent and strong in their own way. Like all men in his family Jace knows how to worship an independent woman and he didn‘t try to hold her down.
The plot was mainly the love story and there was little drama / action. We got a lot of snippets from Jace family and got to meet his brothers again - I will miss these idiots.
This was a great ending to an amazing book series.
I‘m glad I found this author and her amazing books, I will definitely binge read all her upcoming books!
»No, I don't mean in a bodyguard-protecting-me-from-dying kind of way. You would actually kill someone for me, someone who isn't a direct threat, just because I asked you to?«
𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?
Yes, to all my darkromance loving readers who enjoy morally grey characters.
𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓
plot: 5/5
spice: 3/5
humor: 4/5
couple/tension: 5/5
world building: 5/5
happy end?: yes
𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬
bodyguard, possessive and protective hero, dual pov, school for criminals, assassin, mafia, super rich x rich, slow burn, dislike to love, instant attraction, dark, kidnapping, touch her and you‘ll die, dark golden retriever
𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲
ages: Kayla (20) and Jace (21)
cheating: no
sharing: no
kinks: no
𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
#1 Alluring Darkness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#2 Inescapable Darkness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
#3 Enduring Darkness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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#4 Irresistible Darkness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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September 22, 2024
This was a MISSED OPPORTUNITY. Should’ve been gay lwad.
Jace is the most sane brother and Kayla is pretty level headed too so they are a good match(still would be better if it was gay tho)
Romance is 3 stars but extra star for that wholesome family moments. This I was craving for whole previous 3 books. 3 of the girls seems pretty tight. I loved that they were out there trying to murder someone and their men on the couch smiling and fucking proud. I LOVED THAT SCENE.
Epilogue also shows all 4 girls as a family.
I’m so happy that Kayla got best friends now and 3 unhinged protective older brothers. Made me tear up bc she truly deserves to have family life.
I hope the author does write second generation books and hopefully few of them are gays and lesbians. Specially if they’re wrong another bodyguards trope…IT BETTER BE MM.
Okay enjoyed this series a lot. Proper amount of “darkness” in dark romance. Bully romance but none of the girls are spineless. Rina Kent WISHES
Jace is the most sane brother and Kayla is pretty level headed too so they are a good match(still would be better if it was gay tho)
Romance is 3 stars but extra star for that wholesome family moments. This I was craving for whole previous 3 books. 3 of the girls seems pretty tight. I loved that they were out there trying to murder someone and their men on the couch smiling and fucking proud. I LOVED THAT SCENE.
Epilogue also shows all 4 girls as a family.
I’m so happy that Kayla got best friends now and 3 unhinged protective older brothers. Made me tear up bc she truly deserves to have family life.
I hope the author does write second generation books and hopefully few of them are gays and lesbians. Specially if they’re wrong another bodyguards trope…IT BETTER BE MM.
Okay enjoyed this series a lot. Proper amount of “darkness” in dark romance. Bully romance but none of the girls are spineless. Rina Kent WISHES
July 22, 2024
I binge read this book and it was so good. I’m not usually a body guard romance kid of girlie but this man had no business delivering all that ( yes I mean that in both ways ).
Listen here y’all he cooks, cleans, loves eating (if ykyk) is possessive and rich. He’s also CHARMING I mean come on you rly have to hand it to him and she’s stubborn asf which means the tension ? Yeah no I was crippling for these two.
I loved that this book was the end to the series and we got to see all the characters interacting it was so damn wholesome and I’m so disappointed to have to leave this family but im happy I read it.
Listen here y’all he cooks, cleans, loves eating (if ykyk) is possessive and rich. He’s also CHARMING I mean come on you rly have to hand it to him and she’s stubborn asf which means the tension ? Yeah no I was crippling for these two.
I loved that this book was the end to the series and we got to see all the characters interacting it was so damn wholesome and I’m so disappointed to have to leave this family but im happy I read it.
September 11, 2025
“So yes, if you ever want to distract me, pretend that there is a threat to your safety. Because I will always react to that.”
Wow I can’t believe I finished this series. What an amazing journey. Raven Wood I applaud for how amazing this whole series was. Not once did I get bored. I was so invested in each brother and surprisingly I loved all 4 of these FMC’s. Jace’s book is so wholesome compared to Eli, Rico, and Kaden’s but that’s okay because Jace is such a golden retriever and I love him for that. The way he felt hurt my heart and the relationship he has with his brothers is truly amazing. He didn’t realized that they have his back just like he had theirs. I just love their dynamic and the banter with his brothers. The way he is with Kayla I love. Jace may be all sweet but he has that dangerous side to him. Touch Kayla if you want he will hurt you. I love Kayla she’s so sassy and funny trying to pull pranks but of course Jace will retaliate. These two are perfect for eachother. The plot was great and the little drama that happened I knew but I still enjoyed it. I’m sad to say goodbye to these characters I genuinely had an amazing time getting to know these characters. This series had a special place in my heart.
♥ “Outside these walls, everyone you meet might jump to obey your every order,” he begins, his eyes searing into mine. “But in here, you obey my commands. So when I tell you to crawl, you fucking crawl. Understood?”
♥“Because I want to feel you, all of you, when I show you how those other guys should’ve fucked you.”
♥“Fuck, I think I love this girl. No, I don’t think I love her. I love her. I love Kayla Ashford so fucking much that I would burn the world down for her”
Wow I can’t believe I finished this series. What an amazing journey. Raven Wood I applaud for how amazing this whole series was. Not once did I get bored. I was so invested in each brother and surprisingly I loved all 4 of these FMC’s. Jace’s book is so wholesome compared to Eli, Rico, and Kaden’s but that’s okay because Jace is such a golden retriever and I love him for that. The way he felt hurt my heart and the relationship he has with his brothers is truly amazing. He didn’t realized that they have his back just like he had theirs. I just love their dynamic and the banter with his brothers. The way he is with Kayla I love. Jace may be all sweet but he has that dangerous side to him. Touch Kayla if you want he will hurt you. I love Kayla she’s so sassy and funny trying to pull pranks but of course Jace will retaliate. These two are perfect for eachother. The plot was great and the little drama that happened I knew but I still enjoyed it. I’m sad to say goodbye to these characters I genuinely had an amazing time getting to know these characters. This series had a special place in my heart.
♥ “Outside these walls, everyone you meet might jump to obey your every order,” he begins, his eyes searing into mine. “But in here, you obey my commands. So when I tell you to crawl, you fucking crawl. Understood?”
♥“Because I want to feel you, all of you, when I show you how those other guys should’ve fucked you.”
♥“Fuck, I think I love this girl. No, I don’t think I love her. I love her. I love Kayla Ashford so fucking much that I would burn the world down for her”
June 8, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️/5
I just couldn’t relate to Kayla at all. All the other girls were so badass and I thought Kayla was so privileged and spoiled. Yes it sucks to have a bodyguard your whole life and therefore no privacy but when she was planning the silent auction for her school project and just wanted to “buy” all the items and then made Jace do all the labor to get them was annoying to me. Her whole personality was just “spoiled and entitled” to me. She gets irrationally jealous anytime someone has a sibling yet refuses to talk about her brother who died. You’d think she would want to prolong his memory? And then there’s hot Jace who agrees to be her bodyguard in exchange for having a say in his future and if he wants to be an assassin. My favorite part of the story was honestly the relationship with his brothers and their wives. Really Raina was everything and book 1 was by far the best and it slowly declined from there. Also I felt the whole kidnapping of Kayla by her school mate to pay off his gambling debt was a little flat. I was hoping for more out of that considering the whole story was Kayla talkin about how she would never be kidnapped. I also wish Jace would have taught her some self defense or something like Kaden did for Alina in the last book just so she wasn’t so useless. Good series overall
🌶️🌶️/5
I just couldn’t relate to Kayla at all. All the other girls were so badass and I thought Kayla was so privileged and spoiled. Yes it sucks to have a bodyguard your whole life and therefore no privacy but when she was planning the silent auction for her school project and just wanted to “buy” all the items and then made Jace do all the labor to get them was annoying to me. Her whole personality was just “spoiled and entitled” to me. She gets irrationally jealous anytime someone has a sibling yet refuses to talk about her brother who died. You’d think she would want to prolong his memory? And then there’s hot Jace who agrees to be her bodyguard in exchange for having a say in his future and if he wants to be an assassin. My favorite part of the story was honestly the relationship with his brothers and their wives. Really Raina was everything and book 1 was by far the best and it slowly declined from there. Also I felt the whole kidnapping of Kayla by her school mate to pay off his gambling debt was a little flat. I was hoping for more out of that considering the whole story was Kayla talkin about how she would never be kidnapped. I also wish Jace would have taught her some self defense or something like Kaden did for Alina in the last book just so she wasn’t so useless. Good series overall
April 30, 2024
beyond 5 stars
I actually shed tears this is the end… this was a masterpiece to me.
This series has made me so incredibly happy and I’m so glad I found this author
I couldn’t recommend this series enough. It’s too hard to choose a favorite out of all 4 since they are ALL perfect… but damn Jace’s story went above and beyond my expectations. I literally just finished this and I’m ready to read this again.. I’m ready to binge the whole series again!!!
Looking forward to all this authors future works
I actually shed tears this is the end… this was a masterpiece to me.
This series has made me so incredibly happy and I’m so glad I found this author
I couldn’t recommend this series enough. It’s too hard to choose a favorite out of all 4 since they are ALL perfect… but damn Jace’s story went above and beyond my expectations. I literally just finished this and I’m ready to read this again.. I’m ready to binge the whole series again!!!
Looking forward to all this authors future works
September 19, 2024
“Outside these walls, everyone you meet might jump to obey your every order,” he begins, his eyes searing into mine. “But in here, you obey my commands. So when I tell you to crawl, you fucking crawl. Understood?”
I'm so sad this series is over. These are definitely a favourite read for this year. I was so excited to get Jaces' story. And it was fantastic.
All that Jace ever wanted was a choice. A choice to do whatever he wanted in life. So his father gives him a proposition to be a bodyguard for a client's daughter for a few months. If he fails this task, he must continue his training at Blackwater. If he passes, he has a choice for his future. Sounds easy for a hitman, right? Wrong. Not when Kayla is a 20 year old with the same dreams Jace has, being free.
Tws and Content include
🗡 hitman/assassin college
🗡violence
🗡attempted murder
🗡murder
🗡threats at gunpoint
🗡threats at knife point
🗡kidnapping
🗡captivity
🗡alcohol use
🗡mention of family members death
🗡bondage
🗡dom/sub behaviour
I'm so sad this series is over. These are definitely a favourite read for this year. I was so excited to get Jaces' story. And it was fantastic.
All that Jace ever wanted was a choice. A choice to do whatever he wanted in life. So his father gives him a proposition to be a bodyguard for a client's daughter for a few months. If he fails this task, he must continue his training at Blackwater. If he passes, he has a choice for his future. Sounds easy for a hitman, right? Wrong. Not when Kayla is a 20 year old with the same dreams Jace has, being free.
Tws and Content include
🗡 hitman/assassin college
🗡violence
🗡attempted murder
🗡murder
🗡threats at gunpoint
🗡threats at knife point
🗡kidnapping
🗡captivity
🗡alcohol use
🗡mention of family members death
🗡bondage
🗡dom/sub behaviour
May 3, 2024
3.75 ⭐️
It's far from being a bad book. I managed to connect with the characters, and the way the story was written kept me engaged and brought genuine smiles to my face.
It's nowhere near as bizarre as the Eli and Raina storyline we read, so I truly found the story cute!
I think Kayla has become my favorite female character after finishing the book because she's so determined and sassy (a bit childish at times, but that's part of her charm), and I think she and Jace deserve each other
Also, it's really nice to read the parts where the 8 of them are interacting like a family (a bit crazy and dysfunctional, but still) and it's sweet to see how they protect each other... I liked it!
It's far from being a bad book. I managed to connect with the characters, and the way the story was written kept me engaged and brought genuine smiles to my face.
It's nowhere near as bizarre as the Eli and Raina storyline we read, so I truly found the story cute!
I think Kayla has become my favorite female character after finishing the book because she's so determined and sassy (a bit childish at times, but that's part of her charm), and I think she and Jace deserve each other
Also, it's really nice to read the parts where the 8 of them are interacting like a family (a bit crazy and dysfunctional, but still) and it's sweet to see how they protect each other... I liked it!
October 8, 2024
It was her writing, not the story that ruined this. Terrible and repetitive descriptions
July 28, 2025
ADORABLE *I say as I throw the whole series*
September 2, 2025
I NEED A SECOND GEN BOOK SO BAD….. or at least more interactions with this core eight PLEASE.
anyway overall book was fun! i honestly wasn’t the biggest fan of kayla at first, not sure if its bc im literally jace’s no1 protector right now (like mon bebe u can do no wrong) but yeah i was kind of not super into kayla but i think as the book progressed she got less annoying. i won’t say interesting bc honestly i still find her boring but jace makes up for that for sure. i do kind of wish they could explore more of him having a choice (or lack thereof), i think i would have fell even harder for him then - literally best boy I don’t make the rules <3 also i know everyone was hyping up the girls interactions but me personally i didn’t really feel much about them??? now my hunter brothers on the other hand, i was smiling so widely everytime they were in a scene together. the banter & that underlying love they have for each other!!!! the scene where they finally sit down and talk feelings and them explaining the golden nickname. they’re so ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️ i was eating that UP. the bond between them is so precious, i love them so much i wished we had more. hands down my favourite thing about this series. 3.5/5⭐️
anyway overall book was fun! i honestly wasn’t the biggest fan of kayla at first, not sure if its bc im literally jace’s no1 protector right now (like mon bebe u can do no wrong) but yeah i was kind of not super into kayla but i think as the book progressed she got less annoying. i won’t say interesting bc honestly i still find her boring but jace makes up for that for sure. i do kind of wish they could explore more of him having a choice (or lack thereof), i think i would have fell even harder for him then - literally best boy I don’t make the rules <3 also i know everyone was hyping up the girls interactions but me personally i didn’t really feel much about them??? now my hunter brothers on the other hand, i was smiling so widely everytime they were in a scene together. the banter & that underlying love they have for each other!!!! the scene where they finally sit down and talk feelings and them explaining the golden nickname. they’re so ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️ i was eating that UP. the bond between them is so precious, i love them so much i wished we had more. hands down my favourite thing about this series. 3.5/5⭐️
September 25, 2024
Absolutely LOVED this book!!!
I can confidently say that this was my favorite book out of the Kings of Blackwater series.
This was my first dark, college, bully, romance series and I have to say I am a big fan! Raven Wood did an incredible j0b with this series . I loved every single character and was so happy to see previous main characters throughout the entire series.
I'm super sad that this is the end of the Hunter brother's but, I think this was the perfect conclusion to their story.
I'll forever think about this series. <3
This series is an absolute must read !!
I can confidently say that this was my favorite book out of the Kings of Blackwater series.
This was my first dark, college, bully, romance series and I have to say I am a big fan! Raven Wood did an incredible j0b with this series . I loved every single character and was so happy to see previous main characters throughout the entire series.
I'm super sad that this is the end of the Hunter brother's but, I think this was the perfect conclusion to their story.
I'll forever think about this series. <3
This series is an absolute must read !!
September 27, 2024
Loved Jace and his little demon.....this was bodyguard/rich heiress 🔥🥵🌶️....with cameos from our favourite psychopath brothers Eli, Rico and Kaden and their equally insane girls Raina, Isabella and Alina👑💕🫶🏻
December 10, 2024
I'm actually sad for this series to end. I could keep reading book after book about these characters. I loved every single one of them. The banter was hilarious, the way the jokes always came full circle. I enjoyed every single story line. The women were such bad asses and the men 🥵🥵 gah, I don't want it to be over. This series became a top fave.
March 20, 2025
3.8 best of the 4 books when in comes to plot. Her writing improved A LOT over this series. It’s still ridiculous and fully smut driven but I cared about the plot even though it was predictable cause it was fun.
July 23, 2025
Loved this one so much😩 this one is wayyy less dark than the rest of the series and I love a golden retriever, messed up man! Also, the last book in most series always has a solid ending and all of the couples together is like my fav part, so this one ate! Loved!!
September 3, 2024
Ooh!
What an ending to a great series. I loved Jace's story so much! He might have moved into my favorite one after this.
What an ending to a great series. I loved Jace's story so much! He might have moved into my favorite one after this.
May 6, 2024
Jace Hunter really is like a golden retriever that just needed some love and attention. He and Kayla make the cutest couple
February 11, 2025
Yeah no….no,no,no
May 2, 2024
Jace….. you stole my heart. I was so scared to read this because of his little parts in his brother’s books. However, to my surprise he becomes my favorite brother…. i still really love Eli tho… The storyline was so different from the other brothers I think thats why I love him. Him and Kayla are a match made in heaven. They feed off each other so well. The chemistry is unmatched. I love the Hunter boys so much, I will never forget about them. I love the enemies to lovers soooo much. This whole series is a must if you love dark romance.
May 3, 2024
Overall: good
POV: first person (both)
Trope: bodyguard, enemies to lovers
MC's names: Jace and Kayla
H likable? yes
h likable? yes
H/h virgin? no
First time they kiss: 47%
First time they sleep together: 48%
Steamy? a little
OW/OM drama? no
H/h cheat? no
Did I skip pages? no
Big secrets? no
Did I cry? no
Did I smile? a little
Did I laugh? no
Cliffhanger? no
HEA? yes
Epilogue? yes
Recommend? yes
I loved this book, although the first one is still my favorite and I was glad we could see again some old characters, but overall I loved the book and read it all in one day
POV: first person (both)
Trope: bodyguard, enemies to lovers
MC's names: Jace and Kayla
H likable? yes
h likable? yes
H/h virgin? no
First time they kiss: 47%
First time they sleep together: 48%
Steamy? a little
OW/OM drama? no
H/h cheat? no
Did I skip pages? no
Big secrets? no
Did I cry? no
Did I smile? a little
Did I laugh? no
Cliffhanger? no
HEA? yes
Epilogue? yes
Recommend? yes
I loved this book, although the first one is still my favorite and I was glad we could see again some old characters, but overall I loved the book and read it all in one day
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 2, 2024
honestly i loved this series.
the books were insane and unhinged and honestly i fucking loved how instead of making the girls stable and comforting Wood made them as deranged and fucked up as the Hunter brothers themselves so all in all i had a lot of fun reading this for the laughs.
a good book(and series)?
absolutely fucking not ladies and gentleman please dont commit mass murder sane people do not find that attractive
fun?
absolutely.
the books were insane and unhinged and honestly i fucking loved how instead of making the girls stable and comforting Wood made them as deranged and fucked up as the Hunter brothers themselves so all in all i had a lot of fun reading this for the laughs.
a good book(and series)?
absolutely fucking not ladies and gentleman please dont commit mass murder sane people do not find that attractive
fun?
absolutely.
August 22, 2024
Compared to the other books in this series, this book was barely dark, it had more of a romcom feel to it (or maybe I’ve just read too many dark twisted romances because i have). While this book tied up everyones love lives with a very nice and happy bow, I just don’t like the female main character Kayla a lot for majority of the book. Jace deserved so much better honestly. Yes she’s not boring and is a spitfire but Kayla is the definition of a wealthy inconsiderate ignorant brat. She throws tantrums and stomps her feet like a brat when something doesn’t go her way and that kind of behavior just irritates me.
She moans and groans like a spoilt child that she wants her freedom. She clearly doesn’t understand that with excessive power and money also comes excessive risk. For every benefit there will always be some drawback. She’s the richest heiress in the state and having body guards is too much of a drawback for her to put up with to enjoy that privilege?
I mean its great that she owns who she is but the way she treated Jace who was just doing his job was just mean. Jace cooked breakfast for her where she didn’t even remember to thank him (first time someone put that kind of care towards her) and on the same day she goes to a fancy restaurant and makes him stand rather than invite him to sit and eat, she even grins evilly when his stomach growls from hunger, just so he’d get irritated and quit (obviously he doesn’t).
Personally I’m so glad that Jace set up a staged kidnapping for Kayla (with her dad’s approval by the way). She seriously needed a reality check, to understand how quickly things can go wrong and the reasons why her father assigned her bodyguards. And yet she reacted with entitled arrogance and only thinks about winning even when she knows she’s wrong all for the sake of hurt pride *smh*. Oh and I loved when right after the kidnapping she made empty threats at his brothers with their girls there and immediately all the girls stood up announced descriptively they were going to murder her, obviously since Kayla can only talk a big game and is actually not a match for the other deadly ladies was shocked. It was so satisfying to see her getting taken down 10 pegs. And even after experiencing the repercussions of a kidnapping she still whines about wanting a ‘normal life’, you’re rich you’re life is already not normal! Jace coddled her even when she didn’t deserve nor appreciate it. *Sigh* My heart wants better for Jace than Kayla.
I genuinely feel like she has daddy issues and needed to be spanked to straighten out her bad manners earlier on in the book. No matter how psychotic Jace is or how much blood is on his hands, I actually felt bad for him for so patiently and considerately putting up with the mean tantramatic brat. Thankfully in the end after her life was actually in danger, she sobered up. So it was a very cute happy ending for all the brothers of the series!
My favorites in the series are 1st and 3rd book. Book 2 was just too slow and barely anything dark happened in book 4.
She moans and groans like a spoilt child that she wants her freedom. She clearly doesn’t understand that with excessive power and money also comes excessive risk. For every benefit there will always be some drawback. She’s the richest heiress in the state and having body guards is too much of a drawback for her to put up with to enjoy that privilege?
I mean its great that she owns who she is but the way she treated Jace who was just doing his job was just mean. Jace cooked breakfast for her where she didn’t even remember to thank him (first time someone put that kind of care towards her) and on the same day she goes to a fancy restaurant and makes him stand rather than invite him to sit and eat, she even grins evilly when his stomach growls from hunger, just so he’d get irritated and quit (obviously he doesn’t).
Personally I’m so glad that Jace set up a staged kidnapping for Kayla (with her dad’s approval by the way). She seriously needed a reality check, to understand how quickly things can go wrong and the reasons why her father assigned her bodyguards. And yet she reacted with entitled arrogance and only thinks about winning even when she knows she’s wrong all for the sake of hurt pride *smh*. Oh and I loved when right after the kidnapping she made empty threats at his brothers with their girls there and immediately all the girls stood up announced descriptively they were going to murder her, obviously since Kayla can only talk a big game and is actually not a match for the other deadly ladies was shocked. It was so satisfying to see her getting taken down 10 pegs. And even after experiencing the repercussions of a kidnapping she still whines about wanting a ‘normal life’, you’re rich you’re life is already not normal! Jace coddled her even when she didn’t deserve nor appreciate it. *Sigh* My heart wants better for Jace than Kayla.
I genuinely feel like she has daddy issues and needed to be spanked to straighten out her bad manners earlier on in the book. No matter how psychotic Jace is or how much blood is on his hands, I actually felt bad for him for so patiently and considerately putting up with the mean tantramatic brat. Thankfully in the end after her life was actually in danger, she sobered up. So it was a very cute happy ending for all the brothers of the series!
My favorites in the series are 1st and 3rd book. Book 2 was just too slow and barely anything dark happened in book 4.
September 15, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✩ (4.5/5)
<< I laugh. And finally feel that decade-long restlessness fade from my soul. >>
Irresistible Darkness closes out the Kings of Blackwater series with a perfect blend of dark romance and unexpected cuteness.
This time, Jace Hunter takes center stage alongside Kayla Ashford, delivering a bodyguard x rich heiress story that I absolutely loved! 😍
The plot itself wasn’t as dark as previous books, leaning more into romantic comedy territory at times. For some, this was a relief, though others might miss the intense edge of the earlier books. The family dynamics were a highlight throughout the series, and this final installment doesn’t disappoint, giving us more brotherly love and some epic moments between the brothers and their partners.
Final thoughts: This book was a satisfying end to an awesome series! The bodyguard trope was executed well, and the chemistry between Kayla and Jace made the story. I’ll miss these characters and their wild, protective dynamics. Highly recommended for dark romance lovers who enjoy strong, possessive heroes and witty banter. 💖
<< I laugh. And finally feel that decade-long restlessness fade from my soul. >>
Irresistible Darkness closes out the Kings of Blackwater series with a perfect blend of dark romance and unexpected cuteness.
This time, Jace Hunter takes center stage alongside Kayla Ashford, delivering a bodyguard x rich heiress story that I absolutely loved! 😍
The plot itself wasn’t as dark as previous books, leaning more into romantic comedy territory at times. For some, this was a relief, though others might miss the intense edge of the earlier books. The family dynamics were a highlight throughout the series, and this final installment doesn’t disappoint, giving us more brotherly love and some epic moments between the brothers and their partners.
Final thoughts: This book was a satisfying end to an awesome series! The bodyguard trope was executed well, and the chemistry between Kayla and Jace made the story. I’ll miss these characters and their wild, protective dynamics. Highly recommended for dark romance lovers who enjoy strong, possessive heroes and witty banter. 💖
January 8, 2025
Kings of Blackwater Review
The general idea and initial plot build-up have a lot of potential, but unfortunately, they failed to live up to the high expectations I had going into this series.
I found the first book interesting. While it didn't quite live up to my expectations, it managed to keep me curious and I felt like it had potential for what was coming next. It was solid enough to motivate me to continue with the series, hoping that the next books would be even better.
The second book, while having an engaging setting and interesting premise, ended up being repetitive and lacking in excitement in many parts. I failed to connect with the story or the characters, which greatly diminished my interest.
As for the third book, I had high hopes for it to be the climax of the series, but it was a huge disappointment. Again, it felt repetitive, predictable, and lacking the emotional impact I was hoping for. The connection I had made at the beginning was simply lost.
By the fourth book, I had already resigned myself to the idea that it wouldn't be a great experience. However, to my surprise, it was the only one that managed to stand out. I felt some excitement while reading it, which was a welcome relief after the previous installments. While it is not a masterpiece, I give it credit for managing to capture my interest, at least partially.
For that, I give it four stars, but only because it managed to stand out compared to the others.
Overall, the series feels monotonous and repetitive. I understand that the bully romance theme and dark atmosphere are part of the hallmark of the saga, but I lacked more depth, originality, and emotion in the development of the characters and the narrative. I only rescue the first book for being a good starting point and the last for having offered a minimum of freshness. The rest became a tedious read and lacked the necessary spark to maintain interest throughout the series.
I give the first one 3.4🌟
The second 3. 🌟
The third 3.🌟
The fourth 4.🌟
The general idea and initial plot build-up have a lot of potential, but unfortunately, they failed to live up to the high expectations I had going into this series.
I found the first book interesting. While it didn't quite live up to my expectations, it managed to keep me curious and I felt like it had potential for what was coming next. It was solid enough to motivate me to continue with the series, hoping that the next books would be even better.
The second book, while having an engaging setting and interesting premise, ended up being repetitive and lacking in excitement in many parts. I failed to connect with the story or the characters, which greatly diminished my interest.
As for the third book, I had high hopes for it to be the climax of the series, but it was a huge disappointment. Again, it felt repetitive, predictable, and lacking the emotional impact I was hoping for. The connection I had made at the beginning was simply lost.
By the fourth book, I had already resigned myself to the idea that it wouldn't be a great experience. However, to my surprise, it was the only one that managed to stand out. I felt some excitement while reading it, which was a welcome relief after the previous installments. While it is not a masterpiece, I give it credit for managing to capture my interest, at least partially.
For that, I give it four stars, but only because it managed to stand out compared to the others.
Overall, the series feels monotonous and repetitive. I understand that the bully romance theme and dark atmosphere are part of the hallmark of the saga, but I lacked more depth, originality, and emotion in the development of the characters and the narrative. I only rescue the first book for being a good starting point and the last for having offered a minimum of freshness. The rest became a tedious read and lacked the necessary spark to maintain interest throughout the series.
I give the first one 3.4🌟
The second 3. 🌟
The third 3.🌟
The fourth 4.🌟
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