When you hide behind a mask…you start to forget who is truly behind it...
Fallon has fought to be free of the gilded cage her family has laid out for her. The expectations, unwritten rules, and grueling demands. With the tragic loss of her eldest brother, the weight of the family’s reputation and fortune has been placed solely on Fallon. The cost? Taking on the persona set out for her, and forgetting who she truly is. When the dangerous new professor appears in her life, she may just have found another way to ensure a way to hide behind her mask. Can she truly sacrifice the one man who sees her for her true self?
His newfound freedom starts to feel as just another prison cell. The fake smiles, and upholding the expectations that have been set for him as the reformed, exonerated criminal becomes a full time job. When you add in his passion of being a professor, pharaoh has to figure out what is left of his past, and what will remain in his future. A sassy student digging into the wounds he’s tried so hard to bury has put more cracks in his plan to truly move forward. With her insistence to bring him down to save herself, can Pharaoh manage to save them both? Or will he become the true monster he’s been known as for years.
With Loss, redemption, and the fear to leave their masks behind. Can Fallon and Pharaoh see that the truth? Or will the unseen enemy trick them to succumb to their temptations, and let the clock run out for good?
What do you get when you have a horror lover with daddy issues? A whorror author! I am all things gore and (w)horror! My list of publications is the Reflections series, the connective Asylum Devils series, Bodies duet, Bloody Valentine from the St. Valentine series, and Mara of the Wellard asylum series. I have a lot of works in progress and can't wait to share them with you all!
I am so sad and disappointed! I really am because I LOVED the first one, but this one was a BIG let down and I wonder if I’ve read the same book all these people that gave 5⭐️ read…. You see by that how taste is subjective…….
I was EXTREMELY excited for this book, I waited over a year for this damn book. I was a dying to read the tragic story of Pharaoh, he is one of the triplets that was truly innocent and had a very very very sad story. I was ready to sob my little heart out, but it didn’t happen. I did cry in the end but because his story is truly sad. Even though he has the deserving happy ending. Let me start with what I like so we can start in a good note. I love how Fallon is strong and not a doormat. I love how she was a thick plus size girl and how crazy attracted Pharaoh was to her when he was a god in the looks department so the fact that she was gorgeous and hot but not the typical skinny small Barbie doll way it was refreshing. I love HOW FREAKING HOT AND SEXY Pharaoh is. I loved the spice scenes in this book because it was truly hot. I loved that after the 50% mark the other 2 brothers Goliath and Judas were part of the story (took long enough, I wanted from the beginning). I loved how Pharaoh was tortured and broken because I love the broken ones …. But everything else was a let down. The book is VERY confusing, and when I say confusing I mean like the storyline seemed chopped, the book doesn’t have a nice flow through, I was reading a page and they would mention something that didn’t happen, like if did happen it wasn’t on page nor it was mentioned before so it always felt like a information that was supposed to be shared but it wasn’t therefore making it irrelevant. The romance happened in a weird way that wasn’t a sequence of events to make them know each other besides him chasing her and she hating him but having a strong attraction to him but also wanting nothing to do with him till the day they finally have full on sex , because till then it was all sexual things but not full on sex to completion. So when they finally have full on sex she says she loves him and he realizes he loves her too. WHAT? we never had ANY kind of relationship between them besides the chasing and fights. We also got nothing about Fallon’s background story , not fully at least . We got the superficial things but never dove deep into so I felt disconnected to the whole thing. We learned throughout the book the story of how Pharaoh’s wife and daughter were killed but the beginning of the book was all him about to find the killer and get his revenge, but that never happens, he spent 80% of the book chasing Fallon trying to get his dick wet. 😡 Also he was not all there either because throughout the entirety of the book he was seen the ghost of Joe the first reaper and his daughter…… he was having full on blowouts and fights with the ghost and sweet moments with Xenia. At the end of the day he was weak, the way he let Ferdinand escape it was pathetic for a 7.4ft giant of a man….. don’t even get me started on Ferdinand, I knew from the beginning he was the one that killed Noah who was Fallon’s big brother. I didn’t know the rest but the writing was all there on the wall because he was abusive and a rapist. Also how Goliath THE KING that he was in book one became so utterly USELESS? How didn’t he see how unstable, unpredictable and dangerous Judas was to himself and others, and simply take him out of sedation and out of the hospital to “help” him find Ferdinand and help Pharaoh? Quinn was already there with the entire police force plus Pharaoh, Goliath and Randy so WHY TAKE JUDAS WHO WAS CLEARLY NOT WELL ? Stupid I say. The King that was Goliath in the first book was NO MORE. 😡😡😡 also how stupid was also for Pharaoh to keep mentioning that Goliath and Quinn were getting soft in the middle getting a “dad body” what the fuck? That was so stupid. Who the fuck cares ?!?! 🤷🏻♀️ I hated that Judas is the villain, FUCK THAT ! I know for a fact we will find out in his book that he really wasn’t because he is one of the triplets and he can’t be the one that killed Xenia 😩😭 also how the fuck Taliah disappeared?!? It literally felt like we were thrown a bunch of random things to make it crazy and nothing really stuck. I did actually cried tears in the end with Pharaoh final goodbye to his little flower, his daughter. That was beautiful but this book had so much potential it could’ve have been so emotional and it simply was bad. How we go from the great story of Twist me to this one idk? But I will obviously have to read Judas book when it comes out because I need to have the peace of mind that he did NOT killed his own niece who was a CHILD 7years old. I refuse to believe it. And the brothers deserve to be together again and in peace.
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Y’allllll.. This book had me turning page after page. IF YOU DID NOT READ TWIST ME FIRST.. do that then come back for this baby because oh my gooodnesss y’all don’t wanna miss it. 1000x recommend it! SK once again wrote pure perfection & now imma go binge read her other books… and reread Twist Me & Tempt Me while I’m at it.
I would read the first book in this series ‘Twist Me’ before you start on this one, as it does lead you into their world.
Fallon has been promised to a guy who ab^ses her, she has to hide her bruises but there is no way out or is there? Her mask is firmly held in place when she goes to university, hoping that no-one will see what lies beneath.
Pharaoh has started a new job and who should be in his class but Fallon, they start off on the wrong footing but he soon realises she is no push over. Their lives become entwined in more ways than one. Will it all end in tears? Can they overcome all that life throws their way?
Loved this second instalment, can’t wait for the next one. The writing from SK just pulls you in and keeps you there until it spits you out the other side. She creates effective visuals, throws in some intrigue and twists, this one was well paced right up to that ending…
This book was insane! I cried some it really messed me up. I loved Fallon, her and Pharaoh were my absolute favorites I wanted more of them. SK really ripped my heart out with this one but I loved it because her books are amazing! I'm excited for whatever is next!!! I don't know when I'll get over this book!
Let me tell you that my girl never disappoints. i was ready for this one the moment i finished book 1. the story keeps you on the edge of your seat. the moment you think you know, boom plot twist. i had moments i wanted to throw hands. then times i needed to cry for Roe. In the end i threw in a 'what the fuck?' with a slash of evil laughter. This book was just a masterpiece for me and i cant wait for the next one.
The series just keeps getting better. This one hits different as Roe and Fallon navigate their own respective hells. Fallon is betrothed to a sadist with no foreseeable way out and Roe is trying to move on in live after the murder of his daughter. Xenia makes appearances to help him on his way to find her killer while ensnaring Fallon in his web as well. You truly feel for the characters and just want the pain to end. But this isn’t the end of the asylum devils story.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — This book DESTROYED me in the best way.
I don’t even know where to start — Tempt Me by S.K. Pryntz is one of those stories that crawls under your skin and refuses to leave. It’s dark, emotional, and so heartbreakingly beautiful.
Pharaoh and Fallon… I’m obsessed. Their story is heavy, messy, and full of pain, but the way they find each other through all that darkness? Unreal. He’s haunted and broken, she’s fighting to survive in a world that keeps trying to silence her — and when their paths cross, it’s pure chaos and chemistry.
The writing is poetic and raw. You can feel every ounce of grief, guilt, lust, and anger pouring out of the pages. It’s not just a romance — it’s trauma, redemption, and desire tangled together until you can’t tell where one ends and the other begins.
I cried. I yelled. I highlighted half the damn book. The twists wrecked me, the emotions gutted me, and by the end, I was just sitting there staring into space like… what did I just read?
If you like your dark romance with depth, pain, and characters who feel too real, this one is for you. It’s haunting. It’s heartbreaking. And it’s unforgettable. 🖤
⚠️ Heavy triggers — grief, loss, mental health struggles, trauma, emotional manipulation.
Wow! read Twist Me, then come read Tempt Me!! **check trigger warnings * Roes' story is something. it kept me captivated cover to cover. that ending??!! what!! I can't wait for book 3.
Make sure you read Twist Me before getting into this one. after the way that one ended, my heart was broken for Pharoah. He starts teaching and meets one of his students, Fallon. She is dealing with her own horrible truths, but they are drawn together. I loved this book and can't wait for book three!
Absolutely devoured this book! I can’t believe I have to wait until the next one comes out to see what happens after that cliffhanger 🫣 also loved the student/teacher trope
This is the second book in the Asylum Devils series. Let me tell you, I waited most of a year after reading Twist me last May. I was instantly obsessed so I jumped on this arc the moment she announced it. I was pulled in from the start. I loved the relationship between Pharaoh and Fallon. Their relationship was so messy but it was the kind that you couldn’t help but root for. Pharaoh deserved the world and this relationship healed him in the end. I loved the aspect of healing you got to see in him. I really liked getting to see to see the characters from other books, it was so good seeing our boy Quinny again. I can’t wait for Tame Me to be released so I can finally have Judas’ story. I’ve loved his crazy self since I met him in Twist Me.
I knew after reading the end of twist me that this book was going to hurt! But in true sk style, she was there with her jar collecting my tears! Pharaohs story hit me right in the heart. I just wanted to hug him and make everything better. Fallon, that girl had me laughing so much at times I loved her. And the ending, omg!!! Is it time for tame me yet because I need it like I need air.
FIRE! you must read ‘Twist Me’ first because WOW! This book is fabulous, a must read skip your TBR and just start now !! SK is an awesome author and I have loved everything I have read! Please check out this series. Dark romance but it’s more than just that, the story and twist that keep my head turning and if I can laugh out loud …. WIN!
Read your trigger warnings. Roe’s story is just 😩. Make sure to read Twist Me first as it’s the first book in this series. Tempt me is a great addition and when I tell you I felt every last emotion my body had to offer that I’m still not over it. Amazing characters with seriously indepth backgrounds. Bring your tissues and maybe a punching bag.
Hmm… I had a lot of problems with this book. I really enjoyed the previous one, so after how that ended, it was obvious I’d continue with Pharaoh’s story. Unfortunately, I came away with more questions than good feelings about this book.
What I liked: - Fallon is a true survivor 💪—strong-willed and able to endure so much (but still…). - We got to see all three boys again in this book. - …and that’s about it.
What I didn’t like:
Loose threads everywhere What happened to Emmy? Did she escape and then sneak back into the asylum? What about Fallon’s sister? It makes no sense that Joe had so much influence over people both inside and outside of the asylum when he supposedly spent most of his time in solitary confinement.
Ending thoughts The last 20% finally delivered action, answers, and emotion. Honestly, this book could’ve been much shorter—so many chapters felt like filler. Judas & Randall last chapter hinted at something interesting, but we will ned to wait to get the answers (09.05.26!)
It’s not a bad book, but I definitely wouldn’t want Pharaoh anywhere near me. First and foremost, I hope he gets the medical help he clearly needs. This man is broken 💔. Some scenes truly made me cry, especially when Xenia appeared and helped Fallon and Xavier. Pharaoh’s guilt absolutely worsened his mental health, but Roe didn’t deserve to carry that weight.
When I first picked up Book One of Asylum Devils I did not think that S.K. Pryntz could out due herself. But I was wrong after reading Tempt Me centered around Pharaoh, the now exonerated prisoner of the Asylum and Fallon, a woman that is living hell on earth in the form of an arranged engagement. Spoiler--its not an arranged marriage Fallon was sold to the highest bidder by her absent parents.
After seeing something indecent in the graveyard, Pharaoh and Fallon are both intrigued and obsessed with one another. Lines and relations are blurred in this continuation of Twist Me.
If you read Twist Me, you will see old characters that you fell in love with but you will also be reintroduce to the mystery that is plaguing everyone's thoughts:
Who killed Pharoah's late wife and daughter?
Each step that you take leaves you more questions than answers. S.K Pryntz leaves you on the edge of a wet seat 😏if you know what I mean. The chemistry between not only Pharoah and Fallon are a kiss of perfection but the darkness that surrounds their past is more than enough to scream "where is BOOK 3!"
Before diving into Tempt Me, I urge you to read Twist Me first along with my review on that:
but also please review her warnings because this is a Horror Romance Novel. It is graphic and not for the faint of heart. Tame Me is the third book and I cannot wait to see what this horror queen has in store for us all.
This is book 2 to the series. Make sure u read Twist Me 1st. Read TWs before u read this book
After the sad cliffhanger in book Twist Me, Pharaoh still ain't stopping at nothin to find out who hurt his daughter Xenia, with the help of his brothers Goliath and Judas and Goliath's girl Ezello at the asylum. 1 year after Pharaoh starts his new job as a college psychology professor. Fallon is engaged to Ferdinand, a marriage arrangement. Fallon is a senior and is takin Pharaoh psychology class, and Fallon and Pharaoh hide behind many masks, but are they willin to show their true selves to each other or hide behind their mask and become the monster. Pharaoh likes to call Fallon Lil Voyeur. Fallon wants to escape her life her parents have for her, and she thinks the professor Pharaoh is her answer cause Ferdinand is a monster who owns Fallon and calls her Pet. I enjoyed Fallon and Pharaoh banter. The Triplets wanna stay 2gether, but Judas wasn't getting any better, but they are tryin to figure out that he isn't at fault to stay in the asylum but Judas isn't makin it easy for Goliath at all. I absolutely loved this series, and the plot twists in this series have my mouth on the floor. This book leaves on a cliffhanger and it is a huge cliffhanger and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
I loved this storyline and enjoyed hearing all of the memories from Pharoah about his life with Xenia and Ariah.
This book truly had me on a rollercoaster of thoughts and opinions as I never knew who I could trust.
I figured out quite early on that Judas was part of it which was so frustrating because none of them realised and I felt on edge all the way through that something would happen.
Despite what happened I still really like Judas and was SHOCKED by the ending (his death) but also I did suspect he might still be alive from the placement of the shot.
I was devastated at his suicide but after reading the little snipped of the third book of this series, I can relax again knowing Randall saves him!!
I actually really liked Fallon all the way through and her life with Ferdinand made me sad but also so angry at him. I hate him as a character obviously and also hate her parents for letting that happen.
I love Fallons older sister Francis and would love to see a book about her as I am intrigued by her life as well as her connections.
I enjoyed every small bit I got to read about Goliath and Ezello too.
I would also be so intrigued to see a book about Thalia as I think she is a very interesting character and I can’t wait to find out what happened to her.
Overall good book but I still think I preferred the first book!
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I don't even know where to begin. This story will break you and slowly put you back together...
This just sucked me in, and I couldn't put it down. So we have Pharoah and Fallon. I loved Fallon instantly. She is funny, intelligent, witty, unapologetically herself, and so tough. The problem is that she is being hurt by someone who shouldn't hurt her. To make matters worse, she has lost someone who meant the world to her and is still grieving that loss.
Pharaoh, our big and beautiful giant of a man. I have met Pharoah before in Goliath and Ezello's story, but I am so glad that I got to dive deeper into his psyche. He's highly intelligent, kind of cunning, smug but it works for him, but also cares so deeply and hard. He's just started a new job at the university, and guess who happens to be his student?
The plot was everything. As I said, it kind of broke me. Be prepared to shed some tears because I did. Pharoah kind of toys with Fallon, but little does he realise he's slowly falling more and more in love with her as the days go by. Over time, Pharoah seems to break down Fallon's walls, and they ever so slowly begin to let each other in. There are a lot of ups and downs between these two, especially when Pharoah pushes some boundaries that he shouldn't have. Pharoah also goes through a journey after the passing of his daughter. He wants to know what happened and will stop at nothing to find out the truth. Little does he know that the truth is a lot more complicated. Be prepared to go on a roller coaster ride of emotions because there were a lot of what the heck moments that actually blew my mind.
This was so emotional and raw. I loved it, but please check your trigger warnings because your mental health matters 💚
Thank you, SK, and your incredible team for the opportunity to read this story. I am forever grateful 🙏
I will be staring at the wall contemplating what all I just read in the best way possible!
If you have not read Twist Me run and go do that before diving into Tempt Me! Sk is out here writing such beautiful stories that just love to leave me in tears and break my heart while still leaving me with hope. All of her books keep you wanting more and those plot twist are twisting!!
Pharaoh, my sweet sweet Roe! He has been my favorite of the triplets since I read book 1. The pain and loss Roe has gone through breaks my heart but makes me love his character so much! Roe trys to hide beyond a mask that he knows doesn't fit him. But will he be lost behind the mask he pretends to be while he tries to find the truth!?
Fallon is a spit fire from the beginning and I absolutely love it! Sold the an elitist to keep her families name out of the dirt Fallon is not like all the other richy rich people she is surrounded by. Her heart to be a journalist will lead her straight into Pharaoh's arms without even knowing it. Will her curiosity get her into trouble or will it bring her the truth as well!?
What an emotional rollercoaster. This was a book that I wanted to call up the author and ask WHY. Pharoah has so much torment within him. Guilt, rage, love and so much trauma. SK did a wonderful job in painting the picture of what this man goes through on a daily basis and how he tried to be in control of it all. That is until he sees Fallon in the most unlikely place. Fallon has absolutely no control of her life and the one slice of her life she thinks she has control is at college. Staying in college was her on reprieve from the life she hated. Fallon is one tough cookie, and she show just how tough she is throughout this book. She is the center of such deceit, lies, and betrayal that she never sees coming. Very well written and very dark themes. Please check the warnings for this book. Dark, violent, tragic, and very say the broke my heart but SK pieced it together again. Piece by pain staking piece, but it will never fully be all together. I would recommend this book 10 times over. I would also recommend that you read Twist Me as it is the first book in the Asylum Devils Series.
Wow, where do I even start? I already knew Roe was my favorite character, but the depth of Pharaoh's story really hit me hard. Watching him navigate his pain and struggle to survive after losing those he loved was just heart-wrenching. I found myself completely immersed in his journey. Both Pharaoh and Fallon are such compelling characters; it’s like the author wove a spell around their stories, making you fall in love with the characters themselves. This book picks up right where the first one left off, and let me tell you, that cliffhanger was no joke! The writing is phenomenal, pulling you in from the very first chapter. It answered so many questions I had but also left me with some intense feelings about life, love, and loss. And now, I’m left wondering how I’m supposed to wait until 2026 for the next installment. Seriously, how do I get through the next few years with this ending hanging over me? If you’re looking for a story that digs deep into the human experience and has you questioning everything by the end, this is it! Highly recommend!
Tempt Me by SK Pryntz is book 2 in the Asylum Devils series. You definitely need to read book 1Twist Me first. I re read it right before starting this and I am glad I did. This a dark romance story and mainly focuses on Pharoah and Fallon. The plot was full of so many ups and downs and twists and turns by the end I was craving more. I definitely am going to struggle waiting for the next book SK does such a fabulous job writing tragic and well fleshed out characters that you just want to know more about. She pulls you into her world and you feel as if you are there.
Pharoah has just started a new job and who appears, Fallon. Fallon is trying to find a way to hide a secret she wants no one to know. Of course when you get a little close to your professor at university that might be a little hard to hide. Then comes the question can they overcome everything.
I love reading her books they are so well thought out and just pull you in. This one was absolutely fabulous and I can not wait for the next one.
Fallon is a prisoner in her life—engaged to a violent, sadistic man named Ferdinand for reasons involving her family and money. After an almost assault at a college party (attempted rape by Ferdinand’s friend Lance), she finds herself under the protection of Pharaoh, her emotionally broken literature professor.
Pharaoh is still haunted by the unsolved murder of his pregnant wife Ariah and daughter Xenia, a trauma that bleeds into everything he does. His grief is so visceral he hallucinates Xenia speaking to him, pushing him toward violence, revenge—and Fallon.
Their relationship evolves from forbidden to compulsive, tangled with dominance, guilt, and fractured healing. Fallon becomes both his temptation and his salvation.
There were some aspects as Fallon's miscarriage and her relationship to Ferdinand that seemed glossed over, but all in all it was a great story and I loved the mistery behind the killings and the twist regarding Ferdinand. I can hardly wait for Judas' story
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Tempt me… Where to begin? I have waited for this book for what feels like forever… When I finished Twist me I was truly in tears. I was so sad for Pharaoh. After all that he lost he deserves so much happiness.
Fallon is an amazing character. S.K. Pryntz has a way of creating the best characters! Fallon is in a horrible situation, sold off to a man who is the worst of the worst. I couldn’t imagine being stuck in her shoes. To endure what she does simply speaks to her character.
After all the things that both Pharaoh and Fallon have went through I was very happy to see them finally get there happy ever after. Only now my heart hurts for Judas.
If you plan to read this, start with Twist Me. Check your trigger warnings, S.K. Pryntz is true to her warnings. I look forward to the next installment of this series. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to read such an amazing book S.K. Pryntz!
If you have not read twist me, make sure to read that before picking this beauty up. Like always make sure to check the trigger warnings. Your mental health matters.
Woah, did this book have a hold on my heart strings. I could not put it down, luckily I wa son bed rest due to getting a biopsy. So I finished this lovely book so fast. Roe, I loved him, and my heart broke for the suffering he was going through. Losing not just one but two love of your lives is the hardest thing anyone can go through. Fallon, she was put in a situation all because of money. It was not fair to her on everything she had to deal with.
Did I cry absolutely, did I hold my breath, yes…yes I did. This plot twist got me and I was not ready for it to end. I cried so much, but was excited to find out there will be a third book. The little taste S.K gives you for it definitely has me on my toes and wanting the next book asap!
This book was an emotional roller-coaster. The tension between Pharaoh and Fallon from the moment they meet to all the encounters that bring them together. The spice started cooking early, but teased you almost until the very end. It was well worth the wait. Pharaoh has been through so much and so has Fallon. She made me mad more than once though with her actions towards Pharaoh. I know he was dealing with a lot mentally after everything had happened and he lost his daughter when he finally just got her back, but it didnt make him a bad guy. Fallon had been through alot to with her family and her fiancé. I knew there was something about him, but boy did I not see that coming. The truth about everything that came to light was like a smack to the face. And that ending... seriously made me cry. But I'm so excited to read Tame Me next. Because I knew it couldn't end there there's so another story too tell!!
First off go read book one and all the trigger warnings cause these are dark.
Fallon is married to a monster she was sold to. She has lost so much in her life and those losses follow her. She is a student and Roe is a professor.
Roe has certainly been at rock bottom. He may be free of the asylum but he is still a prisoner. Will he ever find himself free of those who still haunt him? Are there still things he hasn't figured out?
There are so many twists to the triples stories as they start in book one and are going to still continue through the next book. These boys and their sister have had a rough time and they certainly deserve some happiness.
There were definitely some unexpected moments and moments that SK left me in tears. This author is really good at bringing you into the thick of the feelings and forcing you to deal with them. I can't wait to see what's next.
The way I was excited about this book, because I fell in love with Roe in book 1, and then have it deliver was everything and more.
This book had me sucked in from the very beginning and Pharaoh had me all the way sat. The way this series is set up takes you for a ride. Book one gave you all the unhinged deliciousness and book 2 continues the gut wrenching emotions that you are left with at the end of Twist Me. My man Pharaoh really goes through it in this book and SK definitely makes you feel all the emotion as you read. And don’t even get me started on the plot twist that is sure to have your jaw on the floor. I never saw it coming and I was shook as well as very heart broken. I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait for book 3.
If you choose to read this book please make sure to check your trigger warnings as it does hit some sensitive subjects and you will also need to read book 1 Twist Me first.