Run, Little Rabbit

by Bailey Grayson

Rule No Murder
Rule No Serious Maiming
Rule No Safe Words
Rule Don’t Touch My Fucking Hair

If I can make it to the river, I’m free.
Run, little rabbit, they say.
But I’m Echo Quinn and I never run.
Unless I’m leading someone to their death.

This is a dark romance so please make sure you read the warnings.

Genres: Dark Romance, BDSM, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, Dark, Enemies To Lovers, M M Romance

345 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 30, 2025

Reviews

[The_Book_Brat · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Why Choose
*Contemporary
*Multi-1st-PoV
*Mafia Romance
*Dark Romance
*Enemies to lovers
*Dual personality FMC
*Morally grey MMCs
*Existing MM relations
*Fast Burn
*Standalone
*Interconnected Series
Run 🐇 - I’d let these men chase me 😍
Ooooo my little dark RH loving heart very much enjoyed this book 😄 the story follows Echo who by day is the Irish Mob princess, kept under tight control by her father and certainly out of any ‘manly family affairs’. However she is not taking it lying down and her alter ego is one serial unaliver with penchant for those who deserve it! 😳 her family are rivals to Max’s mafia yet she begins to realise all is not what it seems there! Finding herself in Max, Angel and Niki’s clutches where she finds she can actually be herself 😍 Max is stoic, protective and a bit of an a-ole, Angel his boyfriend is softer with a lightness about him hiding a darker edge, then Niki is the ultimate knife wielding alpha 😅 each allow her the freedom to seek what she truly needs for herself and her chosen family! There’s some strong kinks in this book and great group scenes 🌶️🔥🌶️ inc MM to underpin their instant connection 😁
The only thing for me was I was unsure the role Veon, Kai, and Sphinx would play in the harem as all have/had a thing for Echo, although appears they’re getting their own books later on 🙈
There plenty of action to this book both smeggsy and plot wise at a consistent pace to keep you enthralled in what’s happening! A good morally grey unhinged why choose read 🥰

[Teresa Juckett (Love Dark Reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story. This is my first and definitely not my last book by this author. These character's are a mix of spicy, naughtiness, grit, nofks given and loyal only to each other. The fmc Echo is a hot mess of trouble that she finds herself getting into around every corner, but looks can be deceiving. This girl's sass had me laughing at the trouble she just couldn't stay out of and her poor bodyguard Veon I had such high hopes for him only for him to trip up and screw himself smh, but that's ok she's found herself 3 new guy's who will move heaven and earth for her, and oh, did I mention she's a mafia princess and their the bratva who's also her family's enemy. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book and cannot wait for Sphinx and Veon's book.

The spice in here was 🌶🌶🌶🌶 check it out.

[Ines · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nobody writes spicy poly romances the way Bailey Grayson does. With red flags and kinks galore you’re in for a wild ride every single time, and this time she even adds some unexpected twists in the relationship building to the mix. Some of those twists have left me with mixed feelings, but I see why things probably were meant to be this way.

The plot of “Run, little rabbit” felt like a mix of Den of Vipers with the Caprioni Queen series and a touch of Romeo and Juliet (the rivalry between the Montagues and the Capulets, not the tragic ending). At the start I was expecting this to be the start of a series, but I believe it’s supposed to become a series of standalones (revolving around different characters). Since it was a standalone, this story ends up filled with action (both the armed kind, the naked kind and even some combinations of both), twists and turns and a fast paced plot that leaves you a little breathless at the end.

I don’t believe you can ever go wrong with this author, but this was my favorite book by her hand so far. I’m already excited to see what more will happen in this world!

[Kitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping, Dark, and Unforgettable – Echo is EVERYTHING

Run Little Rabbit completely pulled me in from the very first page. It’s definitely a darker story, so I’d suggest checking the trigger warnings if that’s something you’re mindful of. But wow—what a ride. This book was an absolute page-turner that I could not put down.

Echo has officially earned a spot in my top five favorite female characters. The author did an incredible job developing her into such a little badass. She’s fierce, complex, and someone you can’t help but root for through all the twists and turns.

If you’re looking for a story that keeps you hooked and gives you a strong, unforgettable heroine, I highly recommend Run Little Rabbit.

[Darcy’s Good Opinion · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 🌟

Spice: 4/5
Plot: 4.5/5
Characters: 5/5

Dark Romance
Why Ch00se
Contemporary
Maf1a
Age Gap
Existing MM
Bada$$ FMC
Ser1al Unal1vers
Unh1nged MMC
M0b Boss MMC
You’re Ours
Pr1mal Chase

Run, Little Rabbit is Book One of the Bl00d and Bonds series. It is a standalone romance.

Echo is the Irish Maf1a princess. She projects an image of a spoiled, rich girl. Underneath that seemingly innocent veneer, lies the heart of an unal1ver - a ser1al one, at that. She dishes out veng€ance to the worst of the worst. One such k!ll leads her to a shocking discovery. Echo is no damsel in distress though, she handles the unexpected news like a boss.

Maxim, Angel, and Niki are part of the Russian maf1a and Echo’s family’s enem1es. Maxim, the Boss, is a harda$$ to everyone except to those he loves: Angel, the caring cinnamonroll, and Nikita, his unh1nged psych0path enf0rcer. When their paths cross with Echo, all are inexplicably drawn to the petite princess.

Can a partnership of en€mies last? Will Echo get rev€nge on those who wronged her?

This was a fantastic dark romance with witty banter. The characters leap from the page and grab you by the throat (repeatedly). I loved the writing style, romantic relationships, and dynamics between the characters. Highly recommend.

[Noelle Woodruff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spicy and I loved it! A why Choose Mafia/dark romance with an enemies to lovers troupe. Def make sure you read the trigger warnings ⚠️ before proceeding.

[Lory · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark. Twisted. Addictive. Run, Little Rabbit is a standalone romance that feels anything but standalone. This book delivers a brutal and beautiful story steeped in blood, secrets, and sin with characters that don’t just leap off the page, they set the whole book on fire.

Echo is the Irish Mafia princess everyone thinks they understand: spoiled, polished, and untouchable. But what lies beneath the designer heels and porcelain mask is something much darker a ruthless avenger who serves death like it’s a five-course meal. She’s not just dangerous. She’s deliberate.

Enter the enemies: Maxim, Angel, and Nikita the Russian mafia's deadly trio. Maxim, the cold, calculating boss with a surprisingly tender core for his chosen few. Angel, a cinnamon roll wrapped in scars and secrets (seriously, I need to know why he hates his name). And Nikita? Pure, unfiltered chaos with a soft spot for pain delivered or received.

The chemistry between these four? 🔥 Unholy. Unapologetic. Unforgettable. The dynamic between the men alone could warrant a book of their own and when Echo is thrown into their orbit, it’s not just sparks, it’s combustion.

This isn’t a romance where anyone is “saved” it’s a collision of darkness, desire, and the kind of vengeance that leaves you breathless. I loved that Echo’s story subverted my expectations. She didn’t end up with who I thought she would, and honestly? With one small exception, I was thrilled by that twist.

The supporting characters? Intriguing AF. I’m dying to know more about Veon Sphinx and the twins (Bailey, I’m begging you give them their own books!). The setup here is masterful it plants seeds that I hope blossom in future books, because this world is too rich, too dangerous, too compelling to walk away from after one volume.

If you love dark romance, morally gray characters, “why choose” dynamics, and a heroine who is nobody’s victim pick this up. Then clear your schedule. You won’t be putting it down.


(No monetary compensation received; my review is entirely voluntary, and completely, chaotically honest.)

[Katelyn Livezey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why Choose
Standalone
Interconnected Series
Multi POV
Mafia/Dark Romance
Enemies to lovers
Dual personality FMC
Morally grey MMCs
Existing MM relations
Fast Burn

Our FMC, Echo, is not what she seems. During the day she’s your typical mob princess for the Irish. Her father keeps her on a tight leash and out of the family business. Because ya know, that’s no place for a woman. Unfortunately for her father, she has an alter ego who likes to come out and play at night. That pretty little submissive mob princess she is during the day? Yeah, at night that turns into a serial unaliver. How fun.

The Irish are enemies of the Russians. The Russians who are ran by Max, his second in command Niki, and boyfriend Angel. The Russian Mafia isn’t what it seems and when she finds herself in the clutches of the three deadly men she is able to truly be herself for the first time. How does she end up with the Russians? Well… right before she’s about to expose herself she gets herself kidnapped by Maxim Volkov and Nikita. Echo may be terrified, but she’s resourceful and offers them a deal: if she makes it to the edge of the property before they or Angel catch her then she is free. If they catch her she’s theirs. I know what I would choose….

Our guys:
Max- Boss of the Russian Mafia, stoic, protective and a bit of an alphahole
Angel- Maxs Viking boyfriend, total softy but don’t let that fool you about the darkness he’s hiding underneath
Niki- Maxs second in command, mute, ultimate knife wielding alpha

This book was completely dark and amazing. There’s some strong kinks total seggsy scenes. And let’s not forget about the MM. HAWT. I definitely recommend you give it a read!!

[Angel Hatfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Echo is the daughter of the head of the Irish mob. She’s known as an airhead socialite. What nobody knows is that she is so much more and what she really does would terrify people. When she has a run-in with the Russian mob, her life is about to change.
I will start by saying the writing was really good, kept me from wanting to put it down until it was done, and I absolutely LOVED Echo. I also love a good psycho in my books, and this book had plenty of them. That said, I did know going in that there was MM, but I had no idea how much and that whatever male was in the scene was pretty much going to be attracted to another male in the scene. With the exception of Niki and, in the beginning, Veon, all of the guys in the book are indicated as strictly gay. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. My slight issue is that, with that said, I didn’t understand why Maxim and Angel are attracted to (and in Maxim’s case obsessed) with Echo, especially since they had been committed to each other for years. With the way all the males are written, I’m not sure while the author didn’t just make Echo a male and just write mm. I’ve read books by other authors with the same question in mind. The other thing that annoyed me, and this is just a personal opinion because I had trouble figuring out who the relationships were going to be with since all of the guys had attractions to each other, is the inclusion of the POV of several that weren’t in the RH, or poly group.
This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I really like how she writes the females. I recommend if you like the tropes included in this book.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a while since I have read a dark romance that wasn't steeped in fantasy, and when I came across this book I was intrigued with the premise and with an opening of "Tonight, I'm going to kill someone. Don't feel sorry for the guy. He totally deserves it", I was hooked.
If you have ever read Den of Vipers, you may get some similar vibes, the slang, mafia, and 3 men, 1 woman. But that is where the similarities end.

Run, Little Rabbit has our female heroine being a mafia princess with a side hustle of infamous serial killer, and a family keeping her on the sidelines of the family business for being a woman.

The men in her life are either Bi with a heavier leaning towards men, have never been with a female before, or in denial of being completely straight. You definitely get more MM and at times our female lead seems a tad out of place in group activities due to focus being on the male characters in the writing.

The book is on the longer side of almost 350 pages, but once you are in the story it goes by quick.

Spice: 3.5/5

Why Choose

Triggers: You are looking at about 20 different examples of triggers, and most likely more on a lighter scale, so read the warning page. Unless Triggers are your Jam. Then go in blind.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

First in a series of interconnected standalones and omg this was hot.
This is Echo’s story and honestly, I thought that could have been an entire series on it’s own.
Echo didn’t end up with who I thought she would and with one exception I was really happy with that. She was a strong fmc, hiding secrets from everyone, wearing so many masks, fighting against older men who think she has no worth in her world, except as a marriage to broker more power. When she meets her men, she has no need of masks!
The dynamics between the three men was intriguing and developed over the book and it could set your kindle on fire between them and also with Echo
I’m hoping that the following books expand on some of these characters as well as their main mmc’s, cos there’s things I need to know! Why does Angel hate his name? least amongst them. The side characters were also a huge part of this, almost, I’d guess, serving as prequels to their own respective stories.
Hot, with great mmmf dynamics, good side characters and an uplifting ending and more books. What else could you want?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Samantha Silensky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is it weird to say I fell in love with a serial killer from the start? Echo is my favorite character, if only for the tenacity and determination she has to prove herself. Especially because it’s not proving herself to other people. She is only determined to prove her self worth, to herself. Keeping under wraps that she’s the 6 minute killer, until the shock and awe factor works in her favor. It helps that she has morals and rules. She’s essentially a morally grey FMC, and the main person she takes down that the book sort of centers around, was completely justified and valid in my eyes.
I don’t want to give much away in terms of her men, because you have to read it to get to know them. There’s not really a way to explain them without giving some kind of spoilers. However, I will say the spice level is top tier. Even Echo is surprised at some of the kinks she unlocks through the book.
I have mixed feelings about Veon, and the ending with that, namely a little disappointed, but also excited for where he ended up at the same time.

[bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good, it wasn’t great.

Really loved the writing, I was able to fly through this book and the characters stood out for me. Ended up falling in love with all of them.

A few things were a miss though, once we hit around 75% way through the book it focuses a lot on Veon and Sphinx, to the point that I was getting confused on if they were joining the relationship. It was a set up for their upcoming book but it just really took away from this book and the dynamics had me lost for a second.

For me, it felt a little weird that Angel and Niki never really got together, or at least had a conversation about not being explicitly together. It kept almost building up to them acknowledging each other but nothing happened. And that’s fine, they don’t all have to be together but it felt odd they didn’t at least talk about it if Niki and Angel aren’t going to be romantically together. Felt like I was waiting for something to happen the whole time that just…didn’t.

I’ll definitely still be reading the next book and am very excited for it!

[Leigh The Spoonie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Echo has been overlooked her whole life by her mafia boss Father. Why should she matter she’s a woman? She’s used that ignorance to her own advantage and they are about to get a shock when they find out who has been right under their nose the whole time!
Right before she’s about to expose herself she gets herself kidnapped by the head of the mob Maxim Volkov and his second in command Nikita. Terrified but resourceful she offers them a deal: if she makes it to the edge of the property before they or Angel, Maxim’s Viking of a boyfriend, catch her then she is free. If they catch her she’s theirs! And she’s not 100% sure she wants to win.
An excellent dark why choose romance book. Loved seeing sides of people you didn’t think were possible, some brilliant character and relationship work not just in the immediate 4 characters but also loved character arcs of Sphinx and the twins.
An easy 5* and looking forward to book 2.

[Miss E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Echo Quinn might be one of the most morally gray (dark gray!) FMC's I've ever read. And she knows it - don't apologize for it either.
Her father has plans for how things should be, and they do not involve a woman at the big boys table. The twin brothers are set to take over the family business.
When she is taken away (by chance - mistake? no, really. They had no idea who they had on their hands LOL), she falls in love fast and hard. I doubt Max, Niki or even Angel (a blast from her past) really know what they are in for.

This book is jam-packed with fast action while also spending excruciatingly long on single events (in the best way possible - run, rabbit is right on!). There are twists and turns you won't see coming, that's for sure.
The emotions run high and family - bl00d or chosen - is all that matters.
HUGE 5 stars from me! I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in this series!

[Julorie Siefert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Echo was the daughter of the Irish crime family, because her father felt that women did not have a place in the family business, Echo developed many personas The Mob Princess, The Six Minute Killer, the party girl and others but the Six Minute Killer was the one that made her feel she had a purpose. There are many complex characters in this story each one has a story of their own. Her twin brothers Conor and Cillian, her body guard Veon, the complicate war between her family the Quinns and the Volkovs crime family. The men associate with the Volkovs crime family Angel, Niki, and Max what happens when Echo was kidnapped by them? What about Sphinx the computer hacker what was his story, what was he hiding? This story has a complex plot. What was on the cell phone that could bring down many people. Each chapter of this book holds surprises and the ending will shock you. The author writes well of the complexity of polygamous relationships.

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Dark and Seductive RH Mafia romance. Echo (FMC) is a contradiction of a character. Within the Irish Mafia family she's pretty much a pampered princess that should do as she's told but behind that she has a way darker side than her family realises. When opposing Mob Boss - Maxim, Niki and Angel get entangled with her their lives and the plot in this book becomes way more complicated. As well as the sparks and the heat kicks off between all of them. More so with a particularly hot as hell chase between all of them in the guys backyard!!

I absolutely loved this book but I was slightly disappointed we didn't get any Echo and Veon steaminess in this book. Saying that I'll see what happens with him in the next book. This was a knockout read with flaming brilliant characters.

[JackaayReadsallday · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man, oh man! I love a good mafia romance, but add in a little RH and sprinkle in a few sociopaths, a feisty fmc, and blood thirsty villains, and I am in HEAVEN. I love the twins, they're fantastic, and I love the way their brains work. I loved watching the different relationships blossom and evolve around and including Echo. I love most of the men in her life and the way they interact with her. There are so many layers to this story, and I am completely obsessed. I am a little sad that Echo didn't go Pokémon and collect them all, but I can't wait for Veon's book. I hope I get to see more of Echo in. book 2. I'm excited to see what the rest of the series looks like because I am going to obsess about this book for a long time. This might be going to the top of my comfort reads.

[Tara Syrnyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh yes, this one ticked soooo many boxes! A standalone, interconnected dark poly with multiple morally grey characters, mafia romance, some mm, and more twists and turns that kept you on your toes! Bailey Grayson really knows how to pull you into a story and keep you in a chokehold! This was well written and while I’d say it was a fast burn, it was well paced. It flows well and was easy to keep up with. Echo and Max, Nikki and Angel are all really well developed, with very distinct and diverse personalities . This was a spicy, wild ride of a read. I thoroughly enjoyed it! The authour does a fantastic job with these characters and storyline! I am looking forward to the next book and seeing some familiar characters!

[iliana G · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want dark .....you got it!
Damn this was good!
I absolutely loved the story and how twisted it was.
Mafia men, a mafia princess.... blood,death and gore!
It's exactly what my dark RH heart desired!
It is known that the author can spin a mean story and in this case she has outdone herself.
The spicy levels are out of this space and the book has m/m action as well.
Echo is funny,smart and can outwit anyone in a heartbeat.
Max,Angel and Niki are a fun bunch as well though dark and dangerous!
I loved Niki to tell you the truth! He is a psychopath and loving it!
I loved the vibe of this book and how through pain and death and destruction echo found herself and all that lead to echo finding the guys
I truly can't wait to see what will happen in the next book!

[Naurarwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of the yes from me for several different reasons. Echo is amazing, she can totally handle herself even with the psych0 men she ends up collecting along the way. She's a mob princess but she isn't some wilting flower which I totally love.

One little mistake in a nightclub her father really wouldn't approve of lands Echo in the clutches of the enemy. But what happens when enemies become lovers instead? We got some MM naughties and guys that genuinely do love her, even with her faults and quirks. They become their own found family, and I loved the book from page one. Great read!

I'm so excited for Veon and Sphinx, like 100% sign me up, even if I did think at one point that Veon might join Echo's guys!

[Lexi · Rating 5 out of 5]

We have Echo a badass mafia princess who’s got an alter ego that has her own moral code. Her family tries to keep her in line making her follows the rules they have. But then there’s the other side of her which has her own moral codes and if she deems someone evil or terrible then she’s going to kill them. Shes a prolific killer that’s not going to let her targets get free. She has some seriously awesome ways of doing things. And then this most recent kill who’s a terrible person sets off a strange set of events which leads her to her guys. This has a good amount of heat and is dark. Make sure to know if you’re okay with the content before starting. If you enjoy dark mafia romances then this is a great one to enjoy.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark and steamy
Definitely one for the dark romance readers out there - I really enjoyed this one; way past grey, these men are dark. This one has all the faves. Our FMC is a serial unaliver, and a mob princess to boot. She's good at pretending to be a socialite princess. Until she lets her temper slip and winds up with her enemies. Only for the first time in forever, she can be herself with them and boy do they like what they see. Her dad and brothers have never taken her seriously, but they are in for a rude awakening when they discover, not only her secret life, but who she's falling for

[Mrs R · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was dark, twisted and oh so good. Make sure you ready the warnings first.

Echo is a secret serial unaliver and a mafia princess for her cover. She's sick of being overlooked for being female and has taken matters into her own hands. She ends up being kidnapped by a rival mafia, and the result is not what you would normally expect.

I loved all the characters in this book. They formed their own version of a found family, deciding their own rules and relationships.

I'm lookin gforward to reading more from the series.

- standalone
- dark mafia romance
- why choose mmmf
- existing mm relationship
- possessive MMC's
- unhinged MMC's

[Shirley Monas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book packs a punch! The MFC is strong, ruthless, and fearless. She’s the princess of the Irish mobster, but is unknown as the princess by many. Only a select few know her secret. She’s unlike any other female character I’ve ever read and I love her craziness. Then there are her men, just as ruthless and unhinged. Spice was on point and quite a bit of it in this one. It’s a dark romance, but I’ve read much darker. Excellent read with a plot, some twists, and great spice. Good world building and character representation. I really enjoyed this book and I want to read more on some of the other characters mentioned in this book.

[Nora · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is for the lovers of dark romance for sure. Been a fan of the author for a while and with good reason. The plot is really good and the steam on point. What's not to love right? Echo is the princes if you will of the Irish mafia and people think they know her. Being dressed to the nines and unreachable for all. Now the guys are the enemies. They are from the Russian mafia, Maxim, the boss. then Angel, scarred but still a teddy bear and Nikita, a very complex man that means chaos. Don't think this is a love story for everyone as it is not sweet but really a great story for the people who a not faint of heart. Love it!

[Laci Steimel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This dark, RH mafia read was an absolutely phenomenal read! Echo is such a bada*s, I LOVE her! Her banter with Niki is fantastic and had me cracking up multiple times. The inclusivity with Niki being mute, and the others knowing sign language (especially those in the Volkov business having to learn) had my heart so happy! I also love her relationship with Sphinx, and how she lets him have his secrets, but is also there if he needs her. Echo and her 3 guys had me swooning, and the steam and spice was so deliciously done. Also loved the plot twists, as there were several! That epilogue...whew! Loved it! Had me full of happy tears.

[Libby Fowler · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Echo, I would take a thousand bullets if it meant saving you. I'm not a good man, pet. A good man would sacrifice you to save the world. I'd eradicate the world if I thought it would save you. So yes, if I have to make a choice between saving you or myself, I'll choose you every time."

I did really enjoy this read, it’s a Mafia read. Echo is the daughter of Rory head of the mafia however she’s always been left out, so when she finds out some secrets about dear old dad she ends up with their enemies who happen to be hot! And are happy to chase her.
The only reason for the 4 star not 5 star was because I was expecting Veon to be one of her guys 😭

[Melissa Lalli · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not your fluffy star crossed lovers romance. This is dark, edgy, dirty and super spicy ride. Echo is a hidden mafia princess that portrays a spoiled rich girl by day and a k!ler of the depraved underbelly that deserve it at night. Until she crosses the wrong person, or should we say punched the right person? Love the banter and how echo holds her own with the Russian mafia boss and doesn’t take sh*t from his psychopath henchman Niki.

I hung on every word from “tonight I’m going to kill someone” to if anyone wants to try and steal them from me, I’ll cut their f’ng heart out” definitely recommend this author.

[Bekki Savage · Rating 4 out of 5]

Run Little Rabbit by Bailey Grayson – Dark, Twisted, and Wildly Addictive (4/5 Stars)

This book is not for the faint of heart—and that’s exactly what makes it so compelling. With a mute psychopath, mafia danger, and primal play in forced proximity, Run Little Rabbit dives deep into the darkest corners of desire and survival.

Echo is fierce, cunning, and unforgettable. The rules are brutal. The tension is constant. And the dynamics? Utterly feral. I was hooked from the first page, and while it didn’t hit absolute perfection for me, it was still a bold, gripping ride.

4 out of 5 stars. Dark romance fans—run, don’t walk.