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Locked: A New Adult Dark Romance
Every now and then, stars collide - and sometimes they cause a supernova
a new adult romance set in the shady depths of Seattle's underworld.
This book can be read as a standalone & includes a HEA
CAOIMHE
When my friends dragged me out to some seedy strip bar that cold October night, intent on finding me a hookup to celebrate my birthday, I couldn't even begin to imagine how it would totally and utterly change my life.
From the first glimpse of him, I was intrigued; backflipping in biker boots through a line of fire, the copper tones in his hair reflecting the dim light of the flames. Our lust fueled dancing turned into something so much more...
One night that promises to last forever - until he discovers who I am.
LOCKEY
Ladies Night always promises a raucous crowd. A full house, cash aplenty, and more grabbing than you would care to shake your sausage at. It's always been my favorite way to spend an evening, mind you.
But then I run into a little bit of my history. Old friends who threaten my safe haven, unearthing all the sh!t I left behind when I ran away from home at 16.
Their new acquaintance however? Well, she's something different. Her beauty caught my eye - okay, I lie, it was the low front of her dress - but it was trust and her willing nature that got me hooked and kept me captivated.
Shame for her that the only way to be with me is by drowning in my Hell.
__________________________
Author This series of books are adult novels and the content is intended for those over 18 years old. They contain reference to many adult situations and involve multiple BDSM scenes, some of which may be potentially upsetting to some. It is a story of disordered desperation set in a criminal underworld; a world where being nice doesn't pay off, and the good guys don't always win.
a new adult romance set in the shady depths of Seattle's underworld.
This book can be read as a standalone & includes a HEA
CAOIMHE
When my friends dragged me out to some seedy strip bar that cold October night, intent on finding me a hookup to celebrate my birthday, I couldn't even begin to imagine how it would totally and utterly change my life.
From the first glimpse of him, I was intrigued; backflipping in biker boots through a line of fire, the copper tones in his hair reflecting the dim light of the flames. Our lust fueled dancing turned into something so much more...
One night that promises to last forever - until he discovers who I am.
LOCKEY
Ladies Night always promises a raucous crowd. A full house, cash aplenty, and more grabbing than you would care to shake your sausage at. It's always been my favorite way to spend an evening, mind you.
But then I run into a little bit of my history. Old friends who threaten my safe haven, unearthing all the sh!t I left behind when I ran away from home at 16.
Their new acquaintance however? Well, she's something different. Her beauty caught my eye - okay, I lie, it was the low front of her dress - but it was trust and her willing nature that got me hooked and kept me captivated.
Shame for her that the only way to be with me is by drowning in my Hell.
__________________________
Author This series of books are adult novels and the content is intended for those over 18 years old. They contain reference to many adult situations and involve multiple BDSM scenes, some of which may be potentially upsetting to some. It is a story of disordered desperation set in a criminal underworld; a world where being nice doesn't pay off, and the good guys don't always win.
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278 pages, Hardcover
Published August 8, 2024
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December 28, 2023
This is a great read. The characters are complex and well-rounded. The book explores the characters of virginal but not so innocent Caoimhe (Kwee-Vah) and confident, cheeky stripper/sex-worker Lauchlan. They meet during ladies night at the sex/strip he works at, and follow their relationship and the complexities that entails.
You can’t help but root for Lockey, he’s manipulative and selfish. He acts in his own best interests but there’s an underlying ribbon of at least attempting to be better. To do better. Even if he gets in his own way the vast majority of the time. He’s charming and funny which helps soften his undeniable asshole side.
Caoimhe is a virgin, but she’s definitely not an innocent and we get to explore her burgeoning sense of self as her sexuality and sensuality emerges. Now, it’s true that she is manipulated into many of these ‘awakenings’ by Lockey, so how much is truly her own self is open to interpretation. However, I’m writing this review having read all four in the series which definitely gives my opinion bias.
I’d say this book is very different from many others in the genre, and has a wonderful dual-ended finish to the book, where you can end on a HEA and leave this book as a stand-alone or you can read the final chapter and continue the series. I haven’t come across this before in a book I’ve read and I thought it was a really clever way to tie off book one. Personally I live in FOMO and had to immediately read the final chapter and on to book two.
I enjoyed it and think it’s worth a read , for sure.
You can’t help but root for Lockey, he’s manipulative and selfish. He acts in his own best interests but there’s an underlying ribbon of at least attempting to be better. To do better. Even if he gets in his own way the vast majority of the time. He’s charming and funny which helps soften his undeniable asshole side.
Caoimhe is a virgin, but she’s definitely not an innocent and we get to explore her burgeoning sense of self as her sexuality and sensuality emerges. Now, it’s true that she is manipulated into many of these ‘awakenings’ by Lockey, so how much is truly her own self is open to interpretation. However, I’m writing this review having read all four in the series which definitely gives my opinion bias.
I’d say this book is very different from many others in the genre, and has a wonderful dual-ended finish to the book, where you can end on a HEA and leave this book as a stand-alone or you can read the final chapter and continue the series. I haven’t come across this before in a book I’ve read and I thought it was a really clever way to tie off book one. Personally I live in FOMO and had to immediately read the final chapter and on to book two.
I enjoyed it and think it’s worth a read , for sure.
September 10, 2023
Holy crap. This book was awesome. The slow learning of characters backgrounds, the awesome spicy scenes, the suspense. The coolest thing is that the author created two endings you can read the last chapter and be happy with just that one book or you can continue to the extra chapter and it blends into the next book. Highly recommend reading this book and the plot twists were phenomenal!!!
September 22, 2023
A fantastic read, an interesting story with wonderfully complex characters and an intriguing mix between light and darkness.
Meet Caoimhe and Lauchlan (aka Lockey, aka Lauchy). Two people from the same small town, meeting for the first time - at a strip-bar in Seattle.
We follow these characters as their relationship blooms, we learn bits and pieces about their lives and learned how their paths got crossed - and what similarities their backgrounds actually have.
We get to watch them both evolve as people, especially seeing Caoimhe embracing herself and Lauchy’s pride in supporting her. I really appreciate the fact that Lauchy is the one working at the club, that we get to see the underbelly of the club and see the pride he takes in the work he does and what he builds.
I appreciate that Caoimhe doesn’t try to change Lauchy or get upset about what he does for a living. Her acceptance of him is refreshing and even when she feels self conscious about what he sees in her, he’s quick to pick up on it and show her what he sees. “Everyone would look; he’s the kind of person that turned heads in the street wherever he went. I’d take what I could get” - even with her mindset like this, he does what he can to make sure she knows he feels like the lucky one to have her.
There are twists and turns, hints of what might come and if you wish to continue reading after the first book - you can! It’s left up to you to decide if you want to read the last chapter that continues on into the second book - or if you’d like to finish it as a HEA stand-alone!
I’m trying to not give away much, it is a very interesting read, well written and different from a lot of other books in the same genre. I will say that the book does leave you with some questions, but that’s to be expected if you’re gonna keep reading the series! Personally, I’m excited to see what comes next.
Do remember to check the trigger warnings - this book touches on topics such as childhood trauma, mental health issues (including mention of suicide), addiction and sex work. It also dives deep into BDSM, exploring a whole lot of different kinks and fetishes (so visit the authors website for more information).
Meet Caoimhe and Lauchlan (aka Lockey, aka Lauchy). Two people from the same small town, meeting for the first time - at a strip-bar in Seattle.
We follow these characters as their relationship blooms, we learn bits and pieces about their lives and learned how their paths got crossed - and what similarities their backgrounds actually have.
We get to watch them both evolve as people, especially seeing Caoimhe embracing herself and Lauchy’s pride in supporting her. I really appreciate the fact that Lauchy is the one working at the club, that we get to see the underbelly of the club and see the pride he takes in the work he does and what he builds.
I appreciate that Caoimhe doesn’t try to change Lauchy or get upset about what he does for a living. Her acceptance of him is refreshing and even when she feels self conscious about what he sees in her, he’s quick to pick up on it and show her what he sees. “Everyone would look; he’s the kind of person that turned heads in the street wherever he went. I’d take what I could get” - even with her mindset like this, he does what he can to make sure she knows he feels like the lucky one to have her.
There are twists and turns, hints of what might come and if you wish to continue reading after the first book - you can! It’s left up to you to decide if you want to read the last chapter that continues on into the second book - or if you’d like to finish it as a HEA stand-alone!
I’m trying to not give away much, it is a very interesting read, well written and different from a lot of other books in the same genre. I will say that the book does leave you with some questions, but that’s to be expected if you’re gonna keep reading the series! Personally, I’m excited to see what comes next.
Do remember to check the trigger warnings - this book touches on topics such as childhood trauma, mental health issues (including mention of suicide), addiction and sex work. It also dives deep into BDSM, exploring a whole lot of different kinks and fetishes (so visit the authors website for more information).
September 4, 2023
This book I finished in a day, I loved it. I love the fact it included different languages and really interesting names I’m a sucker for stuff like that, I love the characters. And the character development I seen them having I won’t say to much because I don’t wanna spoil it but if you like spice and just hot, sexy stuff I would definitely say this is a book you should 100% check out. There are romantically sweet moments especially the first time lauchlan goes over caoimhe place and those 2 characters you can feel the passion for them especially in the beginning when they first meet. There where some moments where I was thinking something fishy seems to be happening and I can’t wait to read the second one and find out more. but like I said I won’t go in to, too much detail just read the book trust me you’ll love it I definitely did have a good few emotions mixes while reading but I think good books will do that with you.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 16, 2023
Wow! I finished this in like 2 days it was amazing! I loved the characters they were written so well that I felt a real connection to them. I can’t wait to read the next one
September 29, 2023
3.75 ⭐️
It's a first book in a series which name I can't pronounce 😅 I liked this book, especially loved the ending and the fact that L.R. Douglas gives us a chance to pick which one we prefer. The only problem I had with this book ever a couple of words thar weren't English so I got stuck on them trying to read them correctly and long descriptions, I always have a hard time getting through those. But if you give this book a chance, you get to meet quite interesting characters whose pasts are so compelling you won't be able to stop reading until you find out the truth. Their chemistry is very pulling as well, and the spice 🥵 I'll definitely continue the rest of this series.
It's a first book in a series which name I can't pronounce 😅 I liked this book, especially loved the ending and the fact that L.R. Douglas gives us a chance to pick which one we prefer. The only problem I had with this book ever a couple of words thar weren't English so I got stuck on them trying to read them correctly and long descriptions, I always have a hard time getting through those. But if you give this book a chance, you get to meet quite interesting characters whose pasts are so compelling you won't be able to stop reading until you find out the truth. Their chemistry is very pulling as well, and the spice 🥵 I'll definitely continue the rest of this series.
October 1, 2023
AMAZING! I read this in less than 12 hours!
Could not put this book down! I should have been sleeping on my plane ride to go on holiday but instead I was glued to this book! So amazingly written and I felt a real connection to each of the characters!
Could not put this book down! I should have been sleeping on my plane ride to go on holiday but instead I was glued to this book! So amazingly written and I felt a real connection to each of the characters!
September 28, 2023
I enjoyed this book it was my first arc it was a great book reading her second book right now
December 6, 2023
Interesting!
April 15, 2024
Spoilers below…..
This was recommended to me because it had content I was looking for. However, the book is, quite frankly, a hot mess. The writing, the plot, the characters, none of it meshed well. First and foremost, the writing style was difficult to get past. The prose was not very sophisticated, and there was little cohesion. It felt like you were reading the author’s rambling thoughts, which may make sense in their head but when you put it down on paper make absolutely no sense to the reader because we have no context. There were also a lot of breaks in the text at odd times which interrupted the flow. The dialogue in Italian and Russian with no on page translation also did the same. I appreciate the endnotes with translations but that’s not helpful when I have to stop, go to the end, find the line I read, then go back and reread the paragraph so I can understand what’s happening. One line actually had the Russian dialogue in Cyrillic, without translation. So, that was just lost completely. The texts between Lock and C were atrociously hard to decipher. They texted as if it was 2002 and they’d just purchased their first Nokia phones. Poor stylistic choices and execution.
There was so much that was glossed over or unexplained. So many plot holes. And I get that it’s not a standalone, there are more books, but the first book should set the stage for the rest of the story. This one didn’t even make it to the theatre. And if you take the author’s first “not an epilogue” as the true end of the story, then you’re really left with nothing.
I spent the first 25% or so of the book trying to figure out how a 19 year old girl ends up roommates with two women almost a decade older than her with whom she seemingly has no real connection. It made absolutely no fucking sense that C (I’m going with C because the Irish spelling of her name is beyond my capability) would be living with these women. She didn’t even like them. It was simply a convenient way to introduce her to Lock, without any real justification for their existence in the story. Some throw away line about her dad having taught one of them as a student and connected her when she needed a place to live? Idk. We got almost zero information about her parents so I guess that could be true. This plot has more holes than Swiss cheese.
We’re sold a story that takes place in the seedy criminal underworld of Seattle and get exactly zero of that. Lock is a sex worker at a club owned by a presumed criminal . We don’t really know. It’s a lot of throw away Italian and vague references by Lock to being used and bound to this club without ability to leave. Again, absolutely no clarification. Supposedly he’s stuck working in the club because of some unexplained reason that will cause him some unexplained consequence if he leaves. He tells us he’s basically in charge and takes one for the team every now and then when the owner wants him sexually to make life easier for the others who work there. But we have no idea what that even means, because again, we’re not in the author’s mind and they do a poor job of storytelling. Then about halfway through Lock changes his tune and he tells us he built the club into what it is. Most of the rooms and themes, etc., were his idea. He has so much pride in the club. What??? Is this the same club he was forced to work at on pain of death or some nonsense?? Who knows. Not the reader.
Lock and C meet one night when C’s token roommates take her to the club he works at for her birthday. Naturally they know him from high school in the unnamed town they all lived in, but somehow all left, and then all ended up in Seattle together. Roomies “heard” somehow that Lock worked there. Why did they care to go find him when neither of them seems to like him at all? Couldn’t tell you. But if they hadn’t, Lock and C don’t meet. Very convenient Swiss cheese.
Lock and C are drawn to each other. He goes home with her and takes her v card without knowing it. Surprise. Let’s all harass and embarrass her about it the next day. Fucking eye roll. I loathe and despise stories with virgin female characters exactly like C. Naive and innocent who can’t string two words together around a man. They have sex once and then all of a sudden become depraved sex goddesses overnight. No. Just No. Moving on…
C is incredibly naive and stupid. Lock is draped in a red flag. He leaves a trail of red flags in his wake. She’s known him a grand total of one week and is professing her love for him with hearts in her eyes. He’s so evasive and cagey that only someone as truly stupid as C is in this story would fall in love with him within one week. She’s got a serious case of virgin heart.
All that being said, Lock is the best part of this story and I loved him. The author has created an intriguing character but ultimately did him no justice because he’s as shallow as a puddle. We get no depth to him whatsoever. Every few pages he’s revealing something new about himself but there’s no further exploration. Lock’s relationship with Anna is a glaring red flag that needs to be explored. It’s not even the sexual nature of their interactions. They’re sex workers. They perform together. Ok, fine. As an aside, Lock’s narration of his and Anna’s sex scene in the champagne room was utterly absurd. All of a sudden he’s a poet and trying to juxtapose seedy sex with a refined backdrop. Like watching a sex scene in a movie where they try to make it high brow by playing classical music. It was so out of the blue and made no sense, but totally par for the course in this book. Anyway..Lock and Anna. He also sleeps with her on their own time on the reg. (This happens on page after he meets and sleeps with C for anyone who cares about things like that). He talks about this symbiotic relationship between them, how they use each other for mutual release and are so in tune with each other’s desires and bodies, and how they basically saved each other years ago (more Swiss cheese). But it’s obviously more than that. He has an emotional relationship with her, it’s not just sex. Whether he’s lying to himself or to her idk. Anna’s twitchy about Lock’s relationship with C. Lock’s cagey about Anna. And C just smiles and nods because she’s a fucking teenager. Right. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, child.
I wish this wasn’t as poorly written as it is because I truly enjoyed Lock as a character. I’d read a whole book in only
his POV. I skimmed a whole bunch of this after awhile because I only cared about reading his chapters. The rest was a waste. I do want to know how his story ends but I can’t commit to another 3 or 4 books like this one.
This was recommended to me because it had content I was looking for. However, the book is, quite frankly, a hot mess. The writing, the plot, the characters, none of it meshed well. First and foremost, the writing style was difficult to get past. The prose was not very sophisticated, and there was little cohesion. It felt like you were reading the author’s rambling thoughts, which may make sense in their head but when you put it down on paper make absolutely no sense to the reader because we have no context. There were also a lot of breaks in the text at odd times which interrupted the flow. The dialogue in Italian and Russian with no on page translation also did the same. I appreciate the endnotes with translations but that’s not helpful when I have to stop, go to the end, find the line I read, then go back and reread the paragraph so I can understand what’s happening. One line actually had the Russian dialogue in Cyrillic, without translation. So, that was just lost completely. The texts between Lock and C were atrociously hard to decipher. They texted as if it was 2002 and they’d just purchased their first Nokia phones. Poor stylistic choices and execution.
There was so much that was glossed over or unexplained. So many plot holes. And I get that it’s not a standalone, there are more books, but the first book should set the stage for the rest of the story. This one didn’t even make it to the theatre. And if you take the author’s first “not an epilogue” as the true end of the story, then you’re really left with nothing.
I spent the first 25% or so of the book trying to figure out how a 19 year old girl ends up roommates with two women almost a decade older than her with whom she seemingly has no real connection. It made absolutely no fucking sense that C (I’m going with C because the Irish spelling of her name is beyond my capability) would be living with these women. She didn’t even like them. It was simply a convenient way to introduce her to Lock, without any real justification for their existence in the story. Some throw away line about her dad having taught one of them as a student and connected her when she needed a place to live? Idk. We got almost zero information about her parents so I guess that could be true. This plot has more holes than Swiss cheese.
We’re sold a story that takes place in the seedy criminal underworld of Seattle and get exactly zero of that. Lock is a sex worker at a club owned by a presumed criminal . We don’t really know. It’s a lot of throw away Italian and vague references by Lock to being used and bound to this club without ability to leave. Again, absolutely no clarification. Supposedly he’s stuck working in the club because of some unexplained reason that will cause him some unexplained consequence if he leaves. He tells us he’s basically in charge and takes one for the team every now and then when the owner wants him sexually to make life easier for the others who work there. But we have no idea what that even means, because again, we’re not in the author’s mind and they do a poor job of storytelling. Then about halfway through Lock changes his tune and he tells us he built the club into what it is. Most of the rooms and themes, etc., were his idea. He has so much pride in the club. What??? Is this the same club he was forced to work at on pain of death or some nonsense?? Who knows. Not the reader.
Lock and C meet one night when C’s token roommates take her to the club he works at for her birthday. Naturally they know him from high school in the unnamed town they all lived in, but somehow all left, and then all ended up in Seattle together. Roomies “heard” somehow that Lock worked there. Why did they care to go find him when neither of them seems to like him at all? Couldn’t tell you. But if they hadn’t, Lock and C don’t meet. Very convenient Swiss cheese.
Lock and C are drawn to each other. He goes home with her and takes her v card without knowing it. Surprise. Let’s all harass and embarrass her about it the next day. Fucking eye roll. I loathe and despise stories with virgin female characters exactly like C. Naive and innocent who can’t string two words together around a man. They have sex once and then all of a sudden become depraved sex goddesses overnight. No. Just No. Moving on…
C is incredibly naive and stupid. Lock is draped in a red flag. He leaves a trail of red flags in his wake. She’s known him a grand total of one week and is professing her love for him with hearts in her eyes. He’s so evasive and cagey that only someone as truly stupid as C is in this story would fall in love with him within one week. She’s got a serious case of virgin heart.
All that being said, Lock is the best part of this story and I loved him. The author has created an intriguing character but ultimately did him no justice because he’s as shallow as a puddle. We get no depth to him whatsoever. Every few pages he’s revealing something new about himself but there’s no further exploration. Lock’s relationship with Anna is a glaring red flag that needs to be explored. It’s not even the sexual nature of their interactions. They’re sex workers. They perform together. Ok, fine. As an aside, Lock’s narration of his and Anna’s sex scene in the champagne room was utterly absurd. All of a sudden he’s a poet and trying to juxtapose seedy sex with a refined backdrop. Like watching a sex scene in a movie where they try to make it high brow by playing classical music. It was so out of the blue and made no sense, but totally par for the course in this book. Anyway..Lock and Anna. He also sleeps with her on their own time on the reg. (This happens on page after he meets and sleeps with C for anyone who cares about things like that). He talks about this symbiotic relationship between them, how they use each other for mutual release and are so in tune with each other’s desires and bodies, and how they basically saved each other years ago (more Swiss cheese). But it’s obviously more than that. He has an emotional relationship with her, it’s not just sex. Whether he’s lying to himself or to her idk. Anna’s twitchy about Lock’s relationship with C. Lock’s cagey about Anna. And C just smiles and nods because she’s a fucking teenager. Right. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, child.
I wish this wasn’t as poorly written as it is because I truly enjoyed Lock as a character. I’d read a whole book in only
his POV. I skimmed a whole bunch of this after awhile because I only cared about reading his chapters. The rest was a waste. I do want to know how his story ends but I can’t commit to another 3 or 4 books like this one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 22, 2025
I didn't like not one character in this book, nope not a one. They were either actual arseholes, or wimpy or just straight up wishy washy.
And thats the whole point. You aren't supposed to like anyone, which is absolutley fantastic and totally accomplished.
You have Lauchlan, the bad boy full of debauchery but also has a good side, a side "Keeva" or Caomihe brings out in him. Let's also add she's got a "bad girl" past of her own, though it isn't really that impressive considering.
You deep dive into Lauchlan's world a bit, I would have liked to have sen more, but again this is book one and I knew more is waiting for us.
Caomihe's friends are anything but, even the one who seems like she's a friend isn't.
Despite all that you can't help but root for the couple to make it.
Solid read that leaves you wondering what if going to happen next.
And thats the whole point. You aren't supposed to like anyone, which is absolutley fantastic and totally accomplished.
You have Lauchlan, the bad boy full of debauchery but also has a good side, a side "Keeva" or Caomihe brings out in him. Let's also add she's got a "bad girl" past of her own, though it isn't really that impressive considering.
You deep dive into Lauchlan's world a bit, I would have liked to have sen more, but again this is book one and I knew more is waiting for us.
Caomihe's friends are anything but, even the one who seems like she's a friend isn't.
Despite all that you can't help but root for the couple to make it.
Solid read that leaves you wondering what if going to happen next.
April 13, 2024
This is a hilarious and sexy story 😈 Lauchy & Caoimhe (keev) have the weirdest & cutest chemistry I've ever seen . You can tell they both are starved for true affection and running from their past lives. If you want a Coyote Ugly meet with the MMC as the stripper enter-taint-ment 😜 and the Naive virgin FMC with a dark side, then this is for you! BDSM community, Toys, Ropes 😈😈
It ends on a semi cliff hanger! Will update you when I finish the series! Also let's appreciate the translations for the Italian, Russian & other languages used please!
LOCKED- LR Douglas
4.5/5✨️
4/5 🌶
*BDSM
*She wants to learn
*Virgin FMC
*Dark Pasts
*Hilarious Banter
*Skype Sex
*Insta-lust
*Age Gap
CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️
It ends on a semi cliff hanger! Will update you when I finish the series! Also let's appreciate the translations for the Italian, Russian & other languages used please!
LOCKED- LR Douglas
4.5/5✨️
4/5 🌶
*BDSM
*She wants to learn
*Virgin FMC
*Dark Pasts
*Hilarious Banter
*Skype Sex
*Insta-lust
*Age Gap
CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 8, 2025
It was a chore to finish this book, and honestly I WANTED to like it, but come ON! The “Lachy” character is a deplorable POS at the end, and I love me a villain, but geez. Caoimhe is a teenager, needy, emotional, clingy and so f’ed up by her trauma and parents, I can’t get on board with this whole storyline.
Spoiler alert… stop at the “Not an Epilogue”! His POV at the end is just him explaining what a narcissist he really is, and that he uses everyone around him. He has zero redeeming qualities. So if you like that, and want to see what happens next, keep on reading the series. I honestly can’t care, and hope he ends up getting what’s coming to him. I just won’t be slogging thru the story to find out.
Spoiler alert… stop at the “Not an Epilogue”! His POV at the end is just him explaining what a narcissist he really is, and that he uses everyone around him. He has zero redeeming qualities. So if you like that, and want to see what happens next, keep on reading the series. I honestly can’t care, and hope he ends up getting what’s coming to him. I just won’t be slogging thru the story to find out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 28, 2023
I came across this author on TikTok and I'm glad I took a chance on her book.
If you like dual POV, an introduction to the darker side of dark (I have learnt quite a bit about the world of BDSM with well written explanations of that world), good plot and lots of spicy scenes 🥵🔥❤️🔥then you'll enjoy this book.
I loved the page before the last paragraph 👌 but as I'm a glutton for punishment, I had to keep reading. I can't wait to dive into Chained (book 2 - already opened and ready to start 😊) after that wee snippet. All is not what it seems 👀👀
Absolutely amazing L.R. Douglas 👏👌
If you like dual POV, an introduction to the darker side of dark (I have learnt quite a bit about the world of BDSM with well written explanations of that world), good plot and lots of spicy scenes 🥵🔥❤️🔥then you'll enjoy this book.
I loved the page before the last paragraph 👌 but as I'm a glutton for punishment, I had to keep reading. I can't wait to dive into Chained (book 2 - already opened and ready to start 😊) after that wee snippet. All is not what it seems 👀👀
Absolutely amazing L.R. Douglas 👏👌
June 15, 2025
That took a turn
I was captivated by this story, knowing there's more then one book is exciting! I don't know how i feel about lockey he seemed so genuine and almost sweet with pouring his feelings out, but now I'm not so sure? I cant wait to find out the writer paints a detailed picture the storyline in this dark romance is strong I would say the heat in this book is stronger im very intrigued to continue... if you enjoy dark romance and falling down the rabbit hole read this book! It's feels like love but is it really.
I was captivated by this story, knowing there's more then one book is exciting! I don't know how i feel about lockey he seemed so genuine and almost sweet with pouring his feelings out, but now I'm not so sure? I cant wait to find out the writer paints a detailed picture the storyline in this dark romance is strong I would say the heat in this book is stronger im very intrigued to continue... if you enjoy dark romance and falling down the rabbit hole read this book! It's feels like love but is it really.
October 4, 2025
Hmmm...
I'm having a hard time with this one. I'm not sure I like it. I kinda want to go to the next book, but I kinda don't. I'm only curious about how everything is going to play out. However, I don't know if I want to invest the time. The writing style was kinda difficult to follow. At first, I couldn't even tell which character's POV I was reading. I'll think about it. We'll see if I continue, still undecided.
I'm having a hard time with this one. I'm not sure I like it. I kinda want to go to the next book, but I kinda don't. I'm only curious about how everything is going to play out. However, I don't know if I want to invest the time. The writing style was kinda difficult to follow. At first, I couldn't even tell which character's POV I was reading. I'll think about it. We'll see if I continue, still undecided.
October 26, 2023
I spent the entire book waiting for the climax (not from the characters if you know what I mean, there was plenty of that) then at the end you can choose to have a HEA and stop reading or keep on and I did. The second book seems like it will be darker. Normally I like that, but the MC doesn't have touch her and die tendencies, seems like he's using her. So, I won't be continuing on.
June 28, 2024
Made me want more
Loved the book I was a littler unsure at the beginning but glad I waited it out. Such good writing from the author and I loved how i got both perspectives of the love story. Very saucy.. can’t wait to start the next one.
Loved the book I was a littler unsure at the beginning but glad I waited it out. Such good writing from the author and I loved how i got both perspectives of the love story. Very saucy.. can’t wait to start the next one.
February 9, 2025
I don’t know why this book isn’t bigger than it is! I saw the author recommend it in a few groups and had it in my TBR forever and finally decided to read it and I finished the first book in 48 hours!!! Deserves more hype!!
December 23, 2025
Was a good read super fast paced. And when the smexy scenes come up they hit hard. Wish it didn't cut off where it did in their story but I feel like the main male characters is manipulative but surprisingly in a good way .
July 12, 2024
Loved it! Lockey is the best character ever! Love him!
February 21, 2025
DNF Very badly written
Could not finish even the first chapter due to how badly this was written. The grammar makes no sense at all. Completely disrupts the flow of reading.
Could not finish even the first chapter due to how badly this was written. The grammar makes no sense at all. Completely disrupts the flow of reading.
October 13, 2025
Omg I can't wait for book 2
I loved this. Story great, spice is a added bonus. Girl after my own heart. She knows what she wants.
I loved this. Story great, spice is a added bonus. Girl after my own heart. She knows what she wants.
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