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Ruining Me: The Insidious Seven MC, Book Two
Declan
When I joined The Insidious Seven MC sixteen years ago, I thought I’d left my troubled past behind. Little did I know that those old ghosts would come back with a vengeance. After we took down a bitter enemy, my dark history resurfaces, endangering the life of an innocent. Sofee Santos, my best friend's little sister, and my hidden obsession I fear may become tainted by the stain residing on my soul. For years, I’ve worked to convince her I despise her, but now, as I desperately try to shield her from a threat she’s unaware of and the shadows of my past,
I find myself torn between my duty to keep her safe and the overwhelming desire to claim her as my own.
Sofee
I've always tried to be a good girl, adhering to the rules as a nurse in a world fraught with shadows. That is until Declan Morelli entered my life. There’s an undeniable pull between us, yet Declan’s hatred for me is as intense as mine is for him. His harsh words and cold demeanor have only widened the rift between us. But everything changes when my house mysteriously burns down, forcing me to move into the MC’s clubhouse, right across the hall from him. And being so close to him has ignited a craving for something I’ve never allowed myself before.
A taste of desire, unburdened by obligation.
When I joined The Insidious Seven MC sixteen years ago, I thought I’d left my troubled past behind. Little did I know that those old ghosts would come back with a vengeance. After we took down a bitter enemy, my dark history resurfaces, endangering the life of an innocent. Sofee Santos, my best friend's little sister, and my hidden obsession I fear may become tainted by the stain residing on my soul. For years, I’ve worked to convince her I despise her, but now, as I desperately try to shield her from a threat she’s unaware of and the shadows of my past,
I find myself torn between my duty to keep her safe and the overwhelming desire to claim her as my own.
Sofee
I've always tried to be a good girl, adhering to the rules as a nurse in a world fraught with shadows. That is until Declan Morelli entered my life. There’s an undeniable pull between us, yet Declan’s hatred for me is as intense as mine is for him. His harsh words and cold demeanor have only widened the rift between us. But everything changes when my house mysteriously burns down, forcing me to move into the MC’s clubhouse, right across the hall from him. And being so close to him has ignited a craving for something I’ve never allowed myself before.
A taste of desire, unburdened by obligation.
- GenresDark Romance
484 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 27, 2024
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A.E. Nalle
8 books145 followersA.E. lives in a tiny rural community with her husband, two children, and a multitude of furry companions. In her rare downtime, she enjoys time spent with her small family and friend group, reading, and creating. As a lifelong enthusiast of romance literature, she recently embarked on her career as a writer, discovering a profound sense of purpose in crafting tantalizing stories. While her literary endeavors are still in their early years, she’s invigorated by the realization that she has found her true calling, creating compelling and passionate stories that elicit both swoons and an insatiable desire for more.
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September 27, 2024
“do you know why i call you la mia alba? because you are my dawn, my sunrise when all i’ve ever known is the darkness of night,”
if book one destroyed me, this one eviscerated me. it was gut-wrenching; i thought i knew what i was getting myself into, but nothing could have prepared me for this. i really thought this was going to be just another best friend’s sister with some angst, but that was the least of the conflicts within the story. this man was so obsessed with her, he loved her to the point of hating her because he didn’t believe he deserved her. if that’s not the most heartbreaking thing, he pushed her away for years, making her despise him, to protect her from himself. that’s devotion. but still, that’s not what hurt me the most, it was the almost opposing brothers’ dynamics. blood family vs. found family, his twin against his mc brother, the one he left behind and the one he chose. that broke me. i thought i was going to side with declan, but i quickly fell for romeo. the way their shared trauma impacted them differently really touched something in me, every time he called him “little brother” it brought tears to my eyes. i can’t wait for his story. and of course, the fmc. the author portrayed a different type of badass female lead than what she delivered in the first book. this time there was a more silent strength to the character, her inner monologue with the voiced expectations society puts on women was unlike anything i’d ever read before. i genuinely appreciated that element to her pov, it added so much realism and relatability to her character and her experience.
* i was sent an arc by naughty nook pr in exchange for a honest review
if book one destroyed me, this one eviscerated me. it was gut-wrenching; i thought i knew what i was getting myself into, but nothing could have prepared me for this. i really thought this was going to be just another best friend’s sister with some angst, but that was the least of the conflicts within the story. this man was so obsessed with her, he loved her to the point of hating her because he didn’t believe he deserved her. if that’s not the most heartbreaking thing, he pushed her away for years, making her despise him, to protect her from himself. that’s devotion. but still, that’s not what hurt me the most, it was the almost opposing brothers’ dynamics. blood family vs. found family, his twin against his mc brother, the one he left behind and the one he chose. that broke me. i thought i was going to side with declan, but i quickly fell for romeo. the way their shared trauma impacted them differently really touched something in me, every time he called him “little brother” it brought tears to my eyes. i can’t wait for his story. and of course, the fmc. the author portrayed a different type of badass female lead than what she delivered in the first book. this time there was a more silent strength to the character, her inner monologue with the voiced expectations society puts on women was unlike anything i’d ever read before. i genuinely appreciated that element to her pov, it added so much realism and relatability to her character and her experience.
* i was sent an arc by naughty nook pr in exchange for a honest review
September 16, 2024
I had the opportunity to read the ARC of Ruining Me and it did not disappoint. I am a huge fan of Sons of Anarchy, so it was not hard to imagine what the inside of a MC looks like. I loved the suspense and action. The scene where she saves Liams life was awesome! The spice was spicing!! Apartment floor, specifically 🥵 I cannot wait to read more!
September 11, 2024
I’m fully in love with this book. I fell in love on the first page, and it’s had me hooked since.
“𝘚𝘰, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰. 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘴 '𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵' 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”
The angst, longing and heartbreak in this book is so intense. It’s had my heart in a chokehold throughout. The chemistry and tension between Sofee and Declan was next level. I’ve never rooted for a happy ending more.
Declan has made it onto my top 10 book boyfriend list. This man… I can’t even explain how much I love him. All that pain and longing, I just wanted to cuddle him even when he was a huge a*hole.
Sofee is such a feisty lady who has been trapped by the lessons and expectations of others. Watching her break that mould was so amazing to read. Shes honestly one badass queen.
The plot is one huge rollercoaster with so many twists that I wasn’t expecting. My heart actually broke a bit at the last plot twist but it was sooo good!
This is a book I honestly wish I could go back and read for the first time. I tried to read it so slowly to prolong the ending but I couldn’t put it down once I started. I’m off to hide in my room sulking because it’s over😭
Thank you for letting me be part of your arc team. I’ve found a new author to add to my favourites list💚
“𝘚𝘰, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰. 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘴 '𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵' 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”
The angst, longing and heartbreak in this book is so intense. It’s had my heart in a chokehold throughout. The chemistry and tension between Sofee and Declan was next level. I’ve never rooted for a happy ending more.
Declan has made it onto my top 10 book boyfriend list. This man… I can’t even explain how much I love him. All that pain and longing, I just wanted to cuddle him even when he was a huge a*hole.
Sofee is such a feisty lady who has been trapped by the lessons and expectations of others. Watching her break that mould was so amazing to read. Shes honestly one badass queen.
The plot is one huge rollercoaster with so many twists that I wasn’t expecting. My heart actually broke a bit at the last plot twist but it was sooo good!
This is a book I honestly wish I could go back and read for the first time. I tried to read it so slowly to prolong the ending but I couldn’t put it down once I started. I’m off to hide in my room sulking because it’s over😭
Thank you for letting me be part of your arc team. I’ve found a new author to add to my favourites list💚
October 2, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you love your romances with a hefty dose of steam, angst, and danger, Ruining Me by A.E. Nalle is an absolute must-read. This sizzling second book in the series hits all the right notes, from a brooding, morally grey hero to a fiery, feisty heroine who’ll have you rooting for her every step of the way.
First things first, while you can jump into Ruining Me without reading the first book, I’d recommend starting there to fully savour the tension and history between the characters. The events from the first book set the stage for the emotional rollercoaster that Sofee and Declan's story becomes. Trust me, it’s worth the extra investment for all that backstory!
Declan, the ultimate grumpy bad boy, is everything you want in a tortured male lead. He’s secretly obsessed with Sofee—his best friend’s little sister—but determined to keep his distance. The classic “forbidden” attraction trope is taken to new levels as Declan tries to protect Sofee from the dangerous life he’s part of and from the consequences they both would have to face, even though the pull between them is undeniable. Sofee, on the other hand, brings all the sass and spark, refusing to be just a damsel in distress. Their chemistry? Absolutely explosive.
Sofee’s character development is another highlight of the book. She’s more than just the innocent girl in over her head—she’s strong, relatable, and grows beautifully throughout the story. Watching her navigate the morally grey waters of Declan’s world while holding on to her own let's say normative compass made me like her even more. Her resilience, combined with her vulnerability, makes her a perfect match for Declan’s intense energy.
The “found family” aspect of the MC world shines here brighter than in the first one, which I, personally, loved! Also, A.E. Nalle does an incredible job breaking away from typical MC romance tropes, giving readers a fresh take while keeping the raw authenticity of the genre intact. The lies, betrayals, and high-stakes drama between Sofee and Declan had my heart in a constant chokehold.
Now while I loved a lot about this book, it may have been a bit too much “drama” and the actual romance, the connection took a bit of a back seat. By the end, I was practically begging for these two to find their happy ending. The tension, angst, and longing make it impossible not to fall in love with them, even as their journey twists and turns your gut. It was just a teensy bit too much for me.
In short, Ruining Me is an intense, emotionally charged story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, blending fiery chemistry, solid character development, and heart-pounding tension. If you’re looking for a medium-dark romance with high stakes, spicy moments, and characters you can’t help but root for, this book is definitely for you.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving the ARC didn't affect my opinion of the book.
If you love your romances with a hefty dose of steam, angst, and danger, Ruining Me by A.E. Nalle is an absolute must-read. This sizzling second book in the series hits all the right notes, from a brooding, morally grey hero to a fiery, feisty heroine who’ll have you rooting for her every step of the way.
First things first, while you can jump into Ruining Me without reading the first book, I’d recommend starting there to fully savour the tension and history between the characters. The events from the first book set the stage for the emotional rollercoaster that Sofee and Declan's story becomes. Trust me, it’s worth the extra investment for all that backstory!
Declan, the ultimate grumpy bad boy, is everything you want in a tortured male lead. He’s secretly obsessed with Sofee—his best friend’s little sister—but determined to keep his distance. The classic “forbidden” attraction trope is taken to new levels as Declan tries to protect Sofee from the dangerous life he’s part of and from the consequences they both would have to face, even though the pull between them is undeniable. Sofee, on the other hand, brings all the sass and spark, refusing to be just a damsel in distress. Their chemistry? Absolutely explosive.
Sofee’s character development is another highlight of the book. She’s more than just the innocent girl in over her head—she’s strong, relatable, and grows beautifully throughout the story. Watching her navigate the morally grey waters of Declan’s world while holding on to her own let's say normative compass made me like her even more. Her resilience, combined with her vulnerability, makes her a perfect match for Declan’s intense energy.
The “found family” aspect of the MC world shines here brighter than in the first one, which I, personally, loved! Also, A.E. Nalle does an incredible job breaking away from typical MC romance tropes, giving readers a fresh take while keeping the raw authenticity of the genre intact. The lies, betrayals, and high-stakes drama between Sofee and Declan had my heart in a constant chokehold.
Now while I loved a lot about this book, it may have been a bit too much “drama” and the actual romance, the connection took a bit of a back seat. By the end, I was practically begging for these two to find their happy ending. The tension, angst, and longing make it impossible not to fall in love with them, even as their journey twists and turns your gut. It was just a teensy bit too much for me.
In short, Ruining Me is an intense, emotionally charged story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, blending fiery chemistry, solid character development, and heart-pounding tension. If you’re looking for a medium-dark romance with high stakes, spicy moments, and characters you can’t help but root for, this book is definitely for you.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving the ARC didn't affect my opinion of the book.
September 28, 2024
"This will not be the soft lovemaking you're used to Sofee. I will fucking ruin you for any other man you may want after this is over."
Ruining Me is a deliciously sexy wild ride you'll never want to get off! Declan is our grumpy, brooding MMC that secretly longs for his best friends little sister. Declan will do anything to resist the temptation that is Sofee. He does everything he can including being downright hateful to try to stop himself from ever crossing that line and corrupting innocent little Sofee after Liam has done so much to keep her safe from that world. But the sexual tension and raw chemistry between the two is hard to ignore and things get a little wild. Sofee and Declans relationship is complicated and messy but man do I love it! Declan is delicious and so full of angst, seemingly always on edge. Sofee has beautiful character development and is extremely relatable.
“On some level, I think it's easier not to let people get too close. That way, when they get tired of me, it's not so hard when they eventually leave.”
While there's only a few spicy scenes throughout this gem they do not disappoint! The tension and chemistry between these two will leave you breathless.
Ruining me is raw and messy. It will have you all up in your feels, rip your heart to pieces and then put them back together again. This is a dark and spicy read that I absolutely devoured. I cannot wait to read more from A.e Nalle! One of my best reads of the year!
"Such a pretty mess for me, La Mia Alba. Hair in tangles, mascara dripping down your cheeks, my cum covering your lips."
Ruining Me is a deliciously sexy wild ride you'll never want to get off! Declan is our grumpy, brooding MMC that secretly longs for his best friends little sister. Declan will do anything to resist the temptation that is Sofee. He does everything he can including being downright hateful to try to stop himself from ever crossing that line and corrupting innocent little Sofee after Liam has done so much to keep her safe from that world. But the sexual tension and raw chemistry between the two is hard to ignore and things get a little wild. Sofee and Declans relationship is complicated and messy but man do I love it! Declan is delicious and so full of angst, seemingly always on edge. Sofee has beautiful character development and is extremely relatable.
“On some level, I think it's easier not to let people get too close. That way, when they get tired of me, it's not so hard when they eventually leave.”
While there's only a few spicy scenes throughout this gem they do not disappoint! The tension and chemistry between these two will leave you breathless.
Ruining me is raw and messy. It will have you all up in your feels, rip your heart to pieces and then put them back together again. This is a dark and spicy read that I absolutely devoured. I cannot wait to read more from A.e Nalle! One of my best reads of the year!
"Such a pretty mess for me, La Mia Alba. Hair in tangles, mascara dripping down your cheeks, my cum covering your lips."
September 22, 2025
What do you get when you cross an MC with mafia? A cluster of crazy that will keep you guessing about what comes next!
Declan had secrets and demons that kept him from going after Sofee. He could never get that blood washed off his hands enough to touch this perfect princess. Sofee was tired of always doing the right thing. She had spent her whole life listening to internal dialogue about what a “good girl” should and shouldn’t do or desire.
I have to be honest, it took me a second to like Sofee. You can’t expect to be informed of the inner workings of the club when you admit you would have gone straight to big bro (police) and had him get involved. I did eventually make peace with her because I’m a Declan fan.
The twists and turns in this book shocked me. I thought I had it figured out, I was WRONG! I can’t wait until the next book comes out and keeps giving me more pieces to a large scale puzzle. They epilogue!!!!!! That teaser with Rome!!! I might need to start messaging this author.
Declan had secrets and demons that kept him from going after Sofee. He could never get that blood washed off his hands enough to touch this perfect princess. Sofee was tired of always doing the right thing. She had spent her whole life listening to internal dialogue about what a “good girl” should and shouldn’t do or desire.
I have to be honest, it took me a second to like Sofee. You can’t expect to be informed of the inner workings of the club when you admit you would have gone straight to big bro (police) and had him get involved. I did eventually make peace with her because I’m a Declan fan.
The twists and turns in this book shocked me. I thought I had it figured out, I was WRONG! I can’t wait until the next book comes out and keeps giving me more pieces to a large scale puzzle. They epilogue!!!!!! That teaser with Rome!!! I might need to start messaging this author.
September 27, 2024
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This story is amazing 🤩. Sofee and Declan have so much turmoil and obsession. This was gripping all the way through from first page to last. There are twists and turns you don’t see coming and I could feel the words as I read them in this book. I am putting more of this authors work on my TBR now! This is a mc novel packed with heat 🥵. Please check authors note and warnings as mental health matters ❤️. Please go read the blurb and read THIS book 📚.
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This story is amazing 🤩. Sofee and Declan have so much turmoil and obsession. This was gripping all the way through from first page to last. There are twists and turns you don’t see coming and I could feel the words as I read them in this book. I am putting more of this authors work on my TBR now! This is a mc novel packed with heat 🥵. Please check authors note and warnings as mental health matters ❤️. Please go read the blurb and read THIS book 📚.
September 28, 2024
Brothers best friend, forbidden love, troubled past & one massive plot twist! This book had me!
September 28, 2024
Ruining Me is definitely a fitting title to the second book for the Insidious Seven MC. You have your enemies to lovers, best friends sister, touch her and die, grumpy obsessed MMC, and sassy sarcastic FMC. With lots of banter and heavy spice.
Declan tries his best to push Sofee away. While protecting her from his enemies. And Sofee is blind to the fact that Declan has loved her all along.
Thank you, A.E. Nalle for such a suspenseful dramatic read. I can't wait for book 3.
Declan tries his best to push Sofee away. While protecting her from his enemies. And Sofee is blind to the fact that Declan has loved her all along.
Thank you, A.E. Nalle for such a suspenseful dramatic read. I can't wait for book 3.
October 7, 2024
I really enjoy this series. It has all my must haves- smut, action, suspense and loveable characters
September 27, 2024
HOLY WOW! Ruining Me by A.E. Nalle is EVERYTHING I wanted and more! I couldn’t put this book down—it hooked me from the very first page, and I’m still reeling from all the feels. A.E. Nalle is one of my absolute favorite authors, and she absolutely nailed it again with this dark, thrilling, and oh-so-scorching MC romance!
Declan Morelli, oh my god, what a perfect anti-hero. He’s obsessive, protective, and brooding in all the best ways. He’s got that rough edge, but beneath the cold exterior, you just know he’s got this intense love for Sofee that burns hotter than anything else. I LIVED for every moment of tension between him and Sofee. The way A.E. Nalle weaves their love-hate chemistry is pure perfection. It's raw, it's messy, and it had my heart racing like crazy. Every stare, every fight, every stolen moment between them? Chef’s kiss!
And Sofee? I’m in love with her character! She starts off trying to keep everything under control, but you can see her transformation as she navigates this wild connection with Declan. Their dynamic is EVERYTHING—she’s fierce, he’s protective, and together, they are explosive. I was cheering her on every step of the way as she started embracing her desires and stopped holding back.
The suspense and action in this book had me on edge the entire time! Declan’s dark past creeping up, the mysterious threat looming over them, and that constant sense of danger added SO MUCH to the story. It wasn’t just about the sizzling romance; it was about survival, loyalty, and confronting the demons that refuse to stay buried. And let’s be real—the MC clubhouse setting? Absolute 🔥. It gave me all the gritty, intense vibes I wanted in a dark romance like this.
A.E. Nalle is the queen of delivering those jaw-dropping moments, and Ruining Me is packed with them. Every twist and turn had me gasping, and by the end, I was an emotional wreck—in the BEST way possible!
Honestly, if you’re into dark, passionate, enemies-to-lovers romances with a lot of heart and heat, Ruining Me is an absolute MUST-READ. A.E. Nalle knocked it out of the park with this one. I’m OBSESSED, and I can’t wait to dive into more from her. She has this incredible way of making you feel EVERYTHING, and I am HERE for it.
Final Thoughts: A powerful blend of raw emotion, intense chemistry, and heart-pounding suspense, Ruining Me is easily one of my favorite reads of the year. Declan and Sofee’s story will steal your heart, shred it to pieces, and then stitch it back together with the perfect amount of spice and angst. If you haven’t picked this up yet, RUN and get it. You won’t regret it!
Declan Morelli, oh my god, what a perfect anti-hero. He’s obsessive, protective, and brooding in all the best ways. He’s got that rough edge, but beneath the cold exterior, you just know he’s got this intense love for Sofee that burns hotter than anything else. I LIVED for every moment of tension between him and Sofee. The way A.E. Nalle weaves their love-hate chemistry is pure perfection. It's raw, it's messy, and it had my heart racing like crazy. Every stare, every fight, every stolen moment between them? Chef’s kiss!
And Sofee? I’m in love with her character! She starts off trying to keep everything under control, but you can see her transformation as she navigates this wild connection with Declan. Their dynamic is EVERYTHING—she’s fierce, he’s protective, and together, they are explosive. I was cheering her on every step of the way as she started embracing her desires and stopped holding back.
The suspense and action in this book had me on edge the entire time! Declan’s dark past creeping up, the mysterious threat looming over them, and that constant sense of danger added SO MUCH to the story. It wasn’t just about the sizzling romance; it was about survival, loyalty, and confronting the demons that refuse to stay buried. And let’s be real—the MC clubhouse setting? Absolute 🔥. It gave me all the gritty, intense vibes I wanted in a dark romance like this.
A.E. Nalle is the queen of delivering those jaw-dropping moments, and Ruining Me is packed with them. Every twist and turn had me gasping, and by the end, I was an emotional wreck—in the BEST way possible!
Honestly, if you’re into dark, passionate, enemies-to-lovers romances with a lot of heart and heat, Ruining Me is an absolute MUST-READ. A.E. Nalle knocked it out of the park with this one. I’m OBSESSED, and I can’t wait to dive into more from her. She has this incredible way of making you feel EVERYTHING, and I am HERE for it.
Final Thoughts: A powerful blend of raw emotion, intense chemistry, and heart-pounding suspense, Ruining Me is easily one of my favorite reads of the year. Declan and Sofee’s story will steal your heart, shred it to pieces, and then stitch it back together with the perfect amount of spice and angst. If you haven’t picked this up yet, RUN and get it. You won’t regret it!
October 4, 2024
Thank you to the amazing A.E. Nalle for sending me your book. This book!!!! This book had me smiling & giggling, heart breaking to immediately having my jaw on the floor in shock and then put me back together again. This book was amazing start to finish I knew right after I finished the last page that this book was gonna be a five star read!! The writing style in this book was so captivating. Everything was so descriptive especially in the intense and thrilling scenes. And it was written with so much heavy and beautiful emotion. My heart was really on a roller coaster reading this one. This story line was so well thought out I had so so so much fun reading it! Every page kept me on my toes wanting to know what happens next. I was incredibly enthralled by the mystery and the twist and turns within the story. THE PLOT TWIST HAD ME GAGGED! I can’t even stress enough I was actually shocked, my mind was blown. I had my own theories and I was so completely wrong 😂 I was in the ringer with this one! This book had so more than just romance. There was action, drama and so much emotion! Everything blended really well together. The story was crazy and intense. It was very fun and thrilling to read. Declan and Sofee were so cute. I kinda wish we got some more scenes with them as a couple. But I loved them as characters. I loved how at the start Declan kept saying how he can’t be with Sofee and how they just wouldn’t work but the way he talked about her, described her had me giggling me kicking my feet! He’s so obsessed with her I love it!!! I love how internally nervous he got when he was around her but he acted extremely dismissive. It’s just so funny to read!! Declan was just a confused hurt boy with a traumatic past. And he was such a sucker for Sofee. But he definitely played his part as a raging asshole towards her… and a lot of what Declan said was redundant and repetitive. Like bro stop sulking and get your girl instead of complaining about it lmao. Sofee was fiery and blunt and I love how she took charge of her emotions. She knew what she wanted and did what was best for her. The banter between Declan and Sofee was very strong and very entertaining to read. I like how to banter didnt only revolve around the main couple but also with the side characters. Seeing Declan and his twin brother bicker and rekindle a relationship was really funny and sweet. Also the humour in this book was so blunt and unserious made me giggle. Overall this book was so captivating and fun and I just absolutely loved it!!!!!!
September 18, 2024
🌟Dark MC Romance
🌟Angst
🌟Hidden Identity
🌟Peril
🌟Stalking/Tracking
🌟Enemies to Lovers
🌟Brother’s BF
🌟Lies & Betrayal
🌟J/P Obsessed MMC
🌟Degradation/Praise Kink
🌟Dual POV
🌟🌶️🌶️🌶️
*Ruining Me* is a gut-wrenching, angst-driven story that ripped my heart apart, only to stitch it back together by the end. I wasn’t prepared for the depth of pain that existed between Declan and Sofee, or the way their slow burn romance ignited into an intense wildfire.
Sofee is both feisty and sweet, caught at a serious disadvantage as she’s kept in the dark by her brother and the MC gang she lives with. Unaware of the dangerous undercurrents shaping her world, she’s drawn to her brother’s best friend, Declan. Yet, despite the undeniable attraction, Declan does everything in his power to make her hate him.
Declan is trapped in a whirlwind of immense pain—the kind that brings a man to his knees—and tragically, he believes he deserves every bit of it. He’s deeply conflicted when it comes to Sofee: he longs to protect her, desires her, but is convinced that pushing her away is the noblest course. His torment is palpable, as he fights his own emotions while ensuring Sofee’s hatred.
Together, Sofee and Declan are explosive. Their slow-burn romance builds with tension, culminating in a fiery, intense display. At the same time, their relationship is filled with sharp words, venom, and teeth-grinding frustration. Yet, beneath the surface, their mutual attraction is undeniable, pulsing with raw energy. The intense pain and angst between them serve a larger purpose—one Sofee remains unaware of as life-threatening danger lurks closer.
The found family within the MC is great. I loved the friendship Max and Tatum seek with Sofee, bringing warmth to an otherwise turbulent world. The plot twists were sharp and unexpected, catching me completely off guard. The action scenes are gripping, and Declan’s groveling was absolutely top-tier.
I’m grateful for the hard-earned HEA, but wow, did we have to fight to reach it. *Ruining Me* is a fantastic dark MC romance, packed with angst, sizzling chemistry, and intense action that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Thanks to Naughty Nook and the Author for the eARC 🖤
🌟Angst
🌟Hidden Identity
🌟Peril
🌟Stalking/Tracking
🌟Enemies to Lovers
🌟Brother’s BF
🌟Lies & Betrayal
🌟J/P Obsessed MMC
🌟Degradation/Praise Kink
🌟Dual POV
🌟🌶️🌶️🌶️
*Ruining Me* is a gut-wrenching, angst-driven story that ripped my heart apart, only to stitch it back together by the end. I wasn’t prepared for the depth of pain that existed between Declan and Sofee, or the way their slow burn romance ignited into an intense wildfire.
Sofee is both feisty and sweet, caught at a serious disadvantage as she’s kept in the dark by her brother and the MC gang she lives with. Unaware of the dangerous undercurrents shaping her world, she’s drawn to her brother’s best friend, Declan. Yet, despite the undeniable attraction, Declan does everything in his power to make her hate him.
Declan is trapped in a whirlwind of immense pain—the kind that brings a man to his knees—and tragically, he believes he deserves every bit of it. He’s deeply conflicted when it comes to Sofee: he longs to protect her, desires her, but is convinced that pushing her away is the noblest course. His torment is palpable, as he fights his own emotions while ensuring Sofee’s hatred.
Together, Sofee and Declan are explosive. Their slow-burn romance builds with tension, culminating in a fiery, intense display. At the same time, their relationship is filled with sharp words, venom, and teeth-grinding frustration. Yet, beneath the surface, their mutual attraction is undeniable, pulsing with raw energy. The intense pain and angst between them serve a larger purpose—one Sofee remains unaware of as life-threatening danger lurks closer.
The found family within the MC is great. I loved the friendship Max and Tatum seek with Sofee, bringing warmth to an otherwise turbulent world. The plot twists were sharp and unexpected, catching me completely off guard. The action scenes are gripping, and Declan’s groveling was absolutely top-tier.
I’m grateful for the hard-earned HEA, but wow, did we have to fight to reach it. *Ruining Me* is a fantastic dark MC romance, packed with angst, sizzling chemistry, and intense action that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Thanks to Naughty Nook and the Author for the eARC 🖤
September 23, 2024
Ruining Me is the second book in the Insidious Seven MC series by A.E. Nalle. While you don’t have to read the first in the series to understand the events in this one, it’s still best to give it a shot. The events in the first book give reason to events in this book.
In the second book, we see Declan and Sofee star as our main love interests. Declan is estranged from his mafia family and has started a new life with his found family. The MC has been a home to him for a while now, and his best friend is Liam (the clubs VP). Declan has done his best to stay clear of Liam’s baby sister (Sofee), but he also finds he’s started to have actual feelings for her. He believes he is not worthy of her, because of his dark past, so much so that he goes as far as to try to make her hate him.
Sofee has managed to keep anyone and everyone at an arms length to protect herself. Even her actual family is kept at a distance. She works as a nurse and is therefore constantly coming to the aid of the MC for hush hush treatments (unexplainable bullet holes or knife wounds usually). She doesn’t understand why Declan hates her and begins to get extremely confused with him when she starts to develop feelings.
Declan and Sofee’s story is full of huge push/pull and hot/cold situations throughout. A lot of heavy themes are in this book: such as gun/knife violence, kidnapping, stalking, and of course smuttyness.
The only thing I wish would have been a little different is the epilogue. While I feel the author did a great job at setting up the next book in the series, I wish we could have seen a bit of what happened after the main story, with Sofee and Declan. I can’t wait for Ace’s story and to get a better picture of the long story arch through this series. Also, we got a sneak peak at an additional series that follows Declan’s twin brother (Head of the Morelli Mafia).
In the second book, we see Declan and Sofee star as our main love interests. Declan is estranged from his mafia family and has started a new life with his found family. The MC has been a home to him for a while now, and his best friend is Liam (the clubs VP). Declan has done his best to stay clear of Liam’s baby sister (Sofee), but he also finds he’s started to have actual feelings for her. He believes he is not worthy of her, because of his dark past, so much so that he goes as far as to try to make her hate him.
Sofee has managed to keep anyone and everyone at an arms length to protect herself. Even her actual family is kept at a distance. She works as a nurse and is therefore constantly coming to the aid of the MC for hush hush treatments (unexplainable bullet holes or knife wounds usually). She doesn’t understand why Declan hates her and begins to get extremely confused with him when she starts to develop feelings.
Declan and Sofee’s story is full of huge push/pull and hot/cold situations throughout. A lot of heavy themes are in this book: such as gun/knife violence, kidnapping, stalking, and of course smuttyness.
The only thing I wish would have been a little different is the epilogue. While I feel the author did a great job at setting up the next book in the series, I wish we could have seen a bit of what happened after the main story, with Sofee and Declan. I can’t wait for Ace’s story and to get a better picture of the long story arch through this series. Also, we got a sneak peak at an additional series that follows Declan’s twin brother (Head of the Morelli Mafia).
September 27, 2024
HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!! Mouth dropped WOW, speechless factor going on over here.
A.E. Nalle has done it again and pulled off a masterpiece. I couldn't stop reading this even when my eyes wanted to close on me. It was mysterious, angsty and the enemies to lover vibe was ON POINT!
Declan has always felt an attraction to Sofee, but having feelings for her came with one huge problem. She was his best friend's little sister. He would never do anything to betray Liam's trust like that so he fought and fought until he couldn't fight no more. With Sofee living in the MC's clubhouse, it made it 10x harder on Declan to avoid her until he decided to have just one taste. Then another and another. Sofee was as innocent as she could be, and she felt that pull to Declan just as much as he did. But she never cared about what her brother thought. She pushed Declan on purpose just to get what she wants even if that meant he pushed back. I hated the moment when Declan was cruel but ultimately, I understood. He needed to protect her, and the ones close to him always get hurt. He couldn't watch another love of his die tragically in front of him.
Can I honestly say that I am SOOOOO glad Declan left his real family and joined the Insidious Seven MC because they really are a brotherhood. When one is in trouble, they all are in trouble. They do whatever they need to, to protect Sofee even though she isn't an MC just an honorary one. Her love and brightness broke through Declan's storm clouds and taught him how to love again. That it's okay to take a risk to be happy.
I'm excited to see where A.E. Nalle is taking this world and to see who the next MC is. Ace or Romeo? Either way it's going to be EPIC!
A.E. Nalle has done it again and pulled off a masterpiece. I couldn't stop reading this even when my eyes wanted to close on me. It was mysterious, angsty and the enemies to lover vibe was ON POINT!
Declan has always felt an attraction to Sofee, but having feelings for her came with one huge problem. She was his best friend's little sister. He would never do anything to betray Liam's trust like that so he fought and fought until he couldn't fight no more. With Sofee living in the MC's clubhouse, it made it 10x harder on Declan to avoid her until he decided to have just one taste. Then another and another. Sofee was as innocent as she could be, and she felt that pull to Declan just as much as he did. But she never cared about what her brother thought. She pushed Declan on purpose just to get what she wants even if that meant he pushed back. I hated the moment when Declan was cruel but ultimately, I understood. He needed to protect her, and the ones close to him always get hurt. He couldn't watch another love of his die tragically in front of him.
Can I honestly say that I am SOOOOO glad Declan left his real family and joined the Insidious Seven MC because they really are a brotherhood. When one is in trouble, they all are in trouble. They do whatever they need to, to protect Sofee even though she isn't an MC just an honorary one. Her love and brightness broke through Declan's storm clouds and taught him how to love again. That it's okay to take a risk to be happy.
I'm excited to see where A.E. Nalle is taking this world and to see who the next MC is. Ace or Romeo? Either way it's going to be EPIC!
September 27, 2024
If the first book destroyed me, this one completely eviscerated me.** It was gut-wrenching in ways I never expected. What I initially thought would be a typical best friend's sister trope with some angst quickly revealed itself to be so much more. This story dives deep into obsession, love, and self-loathing. The male lead’s intense love for her bordered on hatred—not because he didn't care, but because he believed he didn't deserve her. His self-imposed exile from her life, forcing her to despise him, was his way of protecting her, and that level of devotion broke my heart.
However, what truly gutted me was the complex dynamics between the brothers. The contrast between blood family and found family, between his twin brother and his MC brother, was striking. It was painful to witness how shared trauma affected them differently, especially as I thought I’d side with Declan but quickly found myself falling for Romeo. His moments of vulnerability, especially when he called his brother "little brother," hit me deeply. I’m eagerly anticipating Romeo’s story next.
The female lead brought a different kind of strength to the table than what I expected from the first book. Her character embodied a quieter, more introspective strength. The way her internal monologue touched on the expectations society places on women added a layer of realism and relatability that I truly appreciated. Her perspective was refreshing and made her stand out as a strong, yet authentic, character.
I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC of this book from Naughty Nook PR in exchange for an honest review, and I can honestly say this book exceeded all my expectations. The emotional depth, character complexity, and heart-wrenching narrative will stay with me for a long time.
However, what truly gutted me was the complex dynamics between the brothers. The contrast between blood family and found family, between his twin brother and his MC brother, was striking. It was painful to witness how shared trauma affected them differently, especially as I thought I’d side with Declan but quickly found myself falling for Romeo. His moments of vulnerability, especially when he called his brother "little brother," hit me deeply. I’m eagerly anticipating Romeo’s story next.
The female lead brought a different kind of strength to the table than what I expected from the first book. Her character embodied a quieter, more introspective strength. The way her internal monologue touched on the expectations society places on women added a layer of realism and relatability that I truly appreciated. Her perspective was refreshing and made her stand out as a strong, yet authentic, character.
I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC of this book from Naughty Nook PR in exchange for an honest review, and I can honestly say this book exceeded all my expectations. The emotional depth, character complexity, and heart-wrenching narrative will stay with me for a long time.
October 2, 2024
The chokehold this book had me in!!
The MC working alongside with the mafia! LOVE IT!
I feel for Declan. The horrors he had to witness his own father do to him to try to keep him in line. Losing the woman, you love because she didn't sit high up on the hierarchy within the mafia families. But to actually endure watching your own father kill your love in front of you while you can't do anything. No wonder Declan left when he could. With Declan leaving, he left his twin brother behind to run the family. Leaving one life of crime for another one. Except this life he got to pick who he calls his brothers, his family. His best friend. And his best friends annoying little sister, Sofee, that he can't get out of his head.
'𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚟𝚘𝚔𝚎𝚜. 𝙷𝚊𝚝𝚎, 𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝, 𝚒𝚛𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ... 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚕𝚞𝚜𝚝.'
Declan fights to keep her at a distance because of who he is. And who he is, is what got his first love taken from him. And the fact that Sofee is his best friend's little sister. The fact that Declan knows everything about Sofee was so swoon worthy. He can't get her out of his brain. Going so far as to make something for her since she lost something so big.
Sofee is having it rough as well. Losing her house to a fire. Having to live at the club house, having to face Declan daily. She fights with herself because she wants Declan. She wants the heat that she knows he can bring. But instead, she is stuck going on dates with men who can't give into her dark fantasies.
'𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚝, 𝚒𝚝 𝚒𝚐𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚜 𝚊 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚎'𝚕𝚕 𝚍𝚘 𝚝𝚘 𝚖𝚎.'
LET ME TELL YOU!!!! When Declan finally gets his hands on Sofee ... it had my toes curling!
I hope we get to have a book about Romeo.
The MC working alongside with the mafia! LOVE IT!
I feel for Declan. The horrors he had to witness his own father do to him to try to keep him in line. Losing the woman, you love because she didn't sit high up on the hierarchy within the mafia families. But to actually endure watching your own father kill your love in front of you while you can't do anything. No wonder Declan left when he could. With Declan leaving, he left his twin brother behind to run the family. Leaving one life of crime for another one. Except this life he got to pick who he calls his brothers, his family. His best friend. And his best friends annoying little sister, Sofee, that he can't get out of his head.
'𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚟𝚘𝚔𝚎𝚜. 𝙷𝚊𝚝𝚎, 𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝, 𝚒𝚛𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ... 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚕𝚞𝚜𝚝.'
Declan fights to keep her at a distance because of who he is. And who he is, is what got his first love taken from him. And the fact that Sofee is his best friend's little sister. The fact that Declan knows everything about Sofee was so swoon worthy. He can't get her out of his brain. Going so far as to make something for her since she lost something so big.
Sofee is having it rough as well. Losing her house to a fire. Having to live at the club house, having to face Declan daily. She fights with herself because she wants Declan. She wants the heat that she knows he can bring. But instead, she is stuck going on dates with men who can't give into her dark fantasies.
'𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚝, 𝚒𝚝 𝚒𝚐𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚜 𝚊 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚎'𝚕𝚕 𝚍𝚘 𝚝𝚘 𝚖𝚎.'
LET ME TELL YOU!!!! When Declan finally gets his hands on Sofee ... it had my toes curling!
I hope we get to have a book about Romeo.
October 12, 2024
I am obsessed with this series! I have been waiting for this book and it did not disappoint.
This book is filled with twists and turns and secrets are revealed! The book was filled with angst and suspense, it really had me on the edge of my seat.
Declan has my heart, I just loved him! He did so many sweet things for Sofee like him renovating the apartment and some unhinged things….like st@bbing his leg. But I loved his obsession with Sofee. Once we learned about Declan’s past I felt for him even more!!
Sofee was a great FMC. She was strong, feisty, witty and could hold her own. Shes has been through so much and I really felt for her!
The chemistry and spice hit! The banter was so good. The push and pull between Declan and Sofee was so good and the build up was so worth the wait!
Also I really want to know more about Declan’s brother and the glimpse of his story has me so wanting to know more!
Rating ⭐️: 5/5
Spice 🌶️: 3/5
Dual POV
Make sure to check trigger warnings.
💚 Dark romance
🏍️ MC romance
💚 Slow burn
🏍️ Obsessed/ possessive MMC
💚 Touch her & 💀
🏍️ Enemies to lovers
💚 Brother’s best friend
“𝓘'𝓿𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓮𝓷 𝓪 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓰𝓲𝓻𝓵 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓶𝔂 𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓮, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓳𝓾𝓼𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓮, 𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓮 𝓫𝓪𝓭.”
“𝑰𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑰 𝒔𝒂𝒘 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒂𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒔 𝒘𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒚𝒄𝒍𝒆, 𝑰 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕.”
"𝑰𝒇 𝑰 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕?"
"𝓡𝓾𝓲𝓷 𝓶𝓮, 𝓓𝓮𝓬𝓵𝓪𝓷,"
Thank you to the author and Naughty Nook for the arc!
This book is filled with twists and turns and secrets are revealed! The book was filled with angst and suspense, it really had me on the edge of my seat.
Declan has my heart, I just loved him! He did so many sweet things for Sofee like him renovating the apartment and some unhinged things….like st@bbing his leg. But I loved his obsession with Sofee. Once we learned about Declan’s past I felt for him even more!!
Sofee was a great FMC. She was strong, feisty, witty and could hold her own. Shes has been through so much and I really felt for her!
The chemistry and spice hit! The banter was so good. The push and pull between Declan and Sofee was so good and the build up was so worth the wait!
Also I really want to know more about Declan’s brother and the glimpse of his story has me so wanting to know more!
Rating ⭐️: 5/5
Spice 🌶️: 3/5
Dual POV
Make sure to check trigger warnings.
💚 Dark romance
🏍️ MC romance
💚 Slow burn
🏍️ Obsessed/ possessive MMC
💚 Touch her & 💀
🏍️ Enemies to lovers
💚 Brother’s best friend
“𝓘'𝓿𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓮𝓷 𝓪 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓰𝓲𝓻𝓵 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓶𝔂 𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓮, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓳𝓾𝓼𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓮, 𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓮 𝓫𝓪𝓭.”
“𝑰𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑰 𝒔𝒂𝒘 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒂𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒔 𝒘𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒚𝒄𝒍𝒆, 𝑰 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕.”
"𝑰𝒇 𝑰 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕?"
"𝓡𝓾𝓲𝓷 𝓶𝓮, 𝓓𝓮𝓬𝓵𝓪𝓷,"
Thank you to the author and Naughty Nook for the arc!
September 30, 2024
This book is the second book in a series, it can be read alone and it gives some background the first couple chapters but I HIGHLY recommend reading the first book before this and you will understand everything way better!
“How could you not see how desperate I am for you, La Mia Alba,”
Declan and Sofee are LIFE! The filth this man spews to her is 🥵🥵 1,000/10.
The start of the book is a little slow if you have read the first book in the series as it gives background information, but still a good refresh if it’s been a while for you in between books.
Once it gets going it’s FULLLLLL to the brim of spice, plot and everything you are looking for in a book. You won’t want to put it down. Declan is such a hunk, and so broody, but by the end is a big softy for to Sofee and I was HERE 👏🏻 FOR 👏🏻 IT!
Poor Sofee has her entire world come crashing around her and DAMNNNNNN the plot twist at the end 😨 I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING AT ALL. I stopped and just sat there trying to process what the f just happened 🤣
The plot with the spice was perfect, one did not outweigh the other! As always, do yourself a favor and add this to your TBR to read. But do yourself an even bigger favor and bump it up to your next read, you won’t regret it, I swear! ✌🏻
“How could you not see how desperate I am for you, La Mia Alba,”
Declan and Sofee are LIFE! The filth this man spews to her is 🥵🥵 1,000/10.
The start of the book is a little slow if you have read the first book in the series as it gives background information, but still a good refresh if it’s been a while for you in between books.
Once it gets going it’s FULLLLLL to the brim of spice, plot and everything you are looking for in a book. You won’t want to put it down. Declan is such a hunk, and so broody, but by the end is a big softy for to Sofee and I was HERE 👏🏻 FOR 👏🏻 IT!
Poor Sofee has her entire world come crashing around her and DAMNNNNNN the plot twist at the end 😨 I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING AT ALL. I stopped and just sat there trying to process what the f just happened 🤣
The plot with the spice was perfect, one did not outweigh the other! As always, do yourself a favor and add this to your TBR to read. But do yourself an even bigger favor and bump it up to your next read, you won’t regret it, I swear! ✌🏻
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 5, 2024
A.E Nalle and this series. Absolutely no words.
Ruining Me quite literally ruined me (in an absolutely GOOD way)..
It was a delicious MC romance that was intense, a rollercoaster of a read filled with so many plot twists, angst, and the right amount of spice. Declan and Sofee have a taboo/forbidden type of love but when they get together, their chemistry quite literally BURNED the whole book down. Declan had me in a chokehold with how downright filthy he got with her. I'm a huge LOVER of the dirty talk and he did not disappoint at all!!!! It was definitely more plot/action driven and was written at a great paste that really kept my attention from beginning to end. Everything about this book was a 5-star. The banter, storyline, chemistry, and plot twist had my JAW ON THE FLOOR AND READY TO THROW MY KINDLE. Only A.E Nalle can victimize me in this way when it comes to MC romances. The absolute book slump I'll be in for this trope will be brutal. Also, this is going to go on my indie author shelf so I can continue to read it a million more times in physical form. If you want to read one of the most WILD books of your life, pick up this book and the rest of her backlist. SHE NEVER DISAPPOINTS.
Ruining Me quite literally ruined me (in an absolutely GOOD way)..
It was a delicious MC romance that was intense, a rollercoaster of a read filled with so many plot twists, angst, and the right amount of spice. Declan and Sofee have a taboo/forbidden type of love but when they get together, their chemistry quite literally BURNED the whole book down. Declan had me in a chokehold with how downright filthy he got with her. I'm a huge LOVER of the dirty talk and he did not disappoint at all!!!! It was definitely more plot/action driven and was written at a great paste that really kept my attention from beginning to end. Everything about this book was a 5-star. The banter, storyline, chemistry, and plot twist had my JAW ON THE FLOOR AND READY TO THROW MY KINDLE. Only A.E Nalle can victimize me in this way when it comes to MC romances. The absolute book slump I'll be in for this trope will be brutal. Also, this is going to go on my indie author shelf so I can continue to read it a million more times in physical form. If you want to read one of the most WILD books of your life, pick up this book and the rest of her backlist. SHE NEVER DISAPPOINTS.
September 16, 2024
The chemistry between Sofee and Declan is intense, but it’s definitely an enemies-to-lovers story. Their relationship faces not only Declan's past and the fact that Sofee is the little sister of his best friend, but also a major external threat that almost broke my heart.
The plot twist was completely unexpected and left me heartbroken. 💔😭
This book is incredibly spicy and captivating. 🌶️
Both main characters are deeply developed and have endured some terrible experiences.
I was surprised to find spicy content in the early chapters, even without explicit scenes. This built up a great sense of tension.
I haven’t read the first book in the Insidious Seven MC series (but I’ll definitely catch up on that soon), but this book works very well as a standalone. The very first chapter drew me in so completely that I couldn’t put it down. It’s definitely one of my favorite dark romance novels.
Tropes:
✅Mafia
✅MC (Motorcycle Club)
✅Betrayal and lies
✅Obsessive and morally grey MMC (Male Main Character)
✅Enemies to Lovers
✅Brother’s Best Friend/Best Friend’s Sister
✅And lots of spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
The plot twist was completely unexpected and left me heartbroken. 💔😭
This book is incredibly spicy and captivating. 🌶️
Both main characters are deeply developed and have endured some terrible experiences.
I was surprised to find spicy content in the early chapters, even without explicit scenes. This built up a great sense of tension.
I haven’t read the first book in the Insidious Seven MC series (but I’ll definitely catch up on that soon), but this book works very well as a standalone. The very first chapter drew me in so completely that I couldn’t put it down. It’s definitely one of my favorite dark romance novels.
Tropes:
✅Mafia
✅MC (Motorcycle Club)
✅Betrayal and lies
✅Obsessive and morally grey MMC (Male Main Character)
✅Enemies to Lovers
✅Brother’s Best Friend/Best Friend’s Sister
✅And lots of spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
October 3, 2024
When his best friend's sister and the object of his infatuation is put in danger, Declan doesn't hesitate to bring his estranged mafia brother into the MC's fold. Though having his blood family and his found family together brings up painful memories, Declan is fueled by the love/hate relationship he has going on with Sofee. She's everything good in the world, and facing his darkness, he can't bear to taint her light. Sofee is tired of everyone making decisions about her without her consent, and Declan pushing her buttons is the last thing she needs. Then why does she crave his fire? With her in the crosshairs, Declan and Sofee must decide if their love will consume them or put everyone at risk.
Spicy MC enemies to lovers with some unsanitary use of liquor disbursement, anyone? Sofee and Declan have been dancing around each other for years, and learning the intricacies of their story was so good. He's dark while she's the epitome of light. Dec refuses to drag her down from her pedestal. Doesn't he realize she'd rather be in the trenches with him? Their slow burn climb to an all-out spicefest was a work of art. This series just keeps getting better.
Spicy MC enemies to lovers with some unsanitary use of liquor disbursement, anyone? Sofee and Declan have been dancing around each other for years, and learning the intricacies of their story was so good. He's dark while she's the epitome of light. Dec refuses to drag her down from her pedestal. Doesn't he realize she'd rather be in the trenches with him? Their slow burn climb to an all-out spicefest was a work of art. This series just keeps getting better.
September 21, 2024
I have been ready to devour this book since finishing book one in the Insidious Seven MC series and it didn't disappoint! The angst between Declan and Sofee was off the charts and the slow build between them had me panting by the time they finally got together. This book delivered at every turn! I love a good dark romance, but mix in a motorcycle club where the MMC is the best friend of the FMC's brother, and you get this delightful book.
While there weren't many spicy scenes, Nalle delivered the spicy details in the scenes she wrote. The found family aspect of this series is absolute perfection and gives you all the feels. Declan has a dark and traumatic past that has made him reluctant to drag his best friend's sister into his twisted past, while Sofee is feisty and strong, she feels betrayed by everyone in her life. The twists this book takes were completely unexpected and left me waiting for book three!
🌶️🌶️
☠️Brother's Best Friend
🔥Motorcycle Club
☠️Found Family
🔥Enemies to Lovers
☠️Dark Romance/Suspense
🔥Touch Her and ☠️
☠️Mafia Ties
While there weren't many spicy scenes, Nalle delivered the spicy details in the scenes she wrote. The found family aspect of this series is absolute perfection and gives you all the feels. Declan has a dark and traumatic past that has made him reluctant to drag his best friend's sister into his twisted past, while Sofee is feisty and strong, she feels betrayed by everyone in her life. The twists this book takes were completely unexpected and left me waiting for book three!
🌶️🌶️
☠️Brother's Best Friend
🔥Motorcycle Club
☠️Found Family
🔥Enemies to Lovers
☠️Dark Romance/Suspense
🔥Touch Her and ☠️
☠️Mafia Ties
October 21, 2024
If book one broke my heart, this one completely shattered it. *Ruining Me* was tough to read in ways I didn’t expect.
Declan is obsessed with Sofee, loving her so much that he pushes her away, thinking he doesn’t deserve her. The brotherly bonds—his real family versus his chosen family—made me emotional, especially when Romeo calls Declan “little brother.” I can’t wait for Romeo’s story!
Sofee is a different kind of strong character, facing societal pressures with quiet strength. The theme of “found family” is even stronger here, and A.E. Nalle brings new twists to typical MC romance, adding fresh drama and tension.
Though the romance sometimes felt sidelined by the drama, I was still cheering for their happy ending. *Ruining Me* is a powerful read with great chemistry and character growth.
Declan is now one of my favorite book boyfriends—his pain and longing are so appealing. Sofee’s journey is inspiring, and the surprises left me breathless. I wish I could read this for the first time again! Now, I’m just sad it’s over.
Declan is obsessed with Sofee, loving her so much that he pushes her away, thinking he doesn’t deserve her. The brotherly bonds—his real family versus his chosen family—made me emotional, especially when Romeo calls Declan “little brother.” I can’t wait for Romeo’s story!
Sofee is a different kind of strong character, facing societal pressures with quiet strength. The theme of “found family” is even stronger here, and A.E. Nalle brings new twists to typical MC romance, adding fresh drama and tension.
Though the romance sometimes felt sidelined by the drama, I was still cheering for their happy ending. *Ruining Me* is a powerful read with great chemistry and character growth.
Declan is now one of my favorite book boyfriends—his pain and longing are so appealing. Sofee’s journey is inspiring, and the surprises left me breathless. I wish I could read this for the first time again! Now, I’m just sad it’s over.
September 22, 2024
This is book two in the Insidious Seven MC series. Although it is technically a stand alone, I would recommend reading the first book before this one. There are a things at the start of the book that only make sense if you have read it. In fact, a lot of the first 2 chapters won't make as much sense without reading the first book. Having said that, it is a great continuation of the Insidious story. We follow Declan and Sofee through their ups and downs as they fight their growing attraction to each other. It takes a while to really get going, but once it does boy does it kick off!! Things happen that I did not see coming, and I loved it. I would recommend this book. Especially if you like stubborn, feisty FMCs who keep the MMCs on their toes, and give as good as they get. And MMCs who are equally stubborn, but love to a fault, will do anything to keep their loved ones safe, and are feral in the bedroom. Oh, the spice be spicy.
September 29, 2024
⭐️ 4.8
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
“I do not want you, Sofee. I crave you. So much so that it has become a fucking addiction. I’m well and truly obsessed with you, La Mia Alba,”
From book 1 I was hooked on this series I’m a sucker for an MC book let alone an MC Dark Romance 🖤
I’ve never been one to go in and start highlighting quotes in books but this one had me going crazy with highlighting certain scenes and lines. From the moment of the house fire scene and Declan running into the burning building I was hooked on their story and knew it was going to be pure filth when they finally said fuck it and boy was I right it was 👩🏽🍳🤌🏽
I love their brat dynamic they have, it definitely resonates with being a brat myself, add in the chemistry and tension they have for each other and its game over. The apartment floor scene? Pure filth and I need about 100000 more scenes just like that 🥵
Thank you so much for allowing me be apart of your ARC team! I have officially found one of my new favorite authors 🩶🖤
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
“I do not want you, Sofee. I crave you. So much so that it has become a fucking addiction. I’m well and truly obsessed with you, La Mia Alba,”
From book 1 I was hooked on this series I’m a sucker for an MC book let alone an MC Dark Romance 🖤
I’ve never been one to go in and start highlighting quotes in books but this one had me going crazy with highlighting certain scenes and lines. From the moment of the house fire scene and Declan running into the burning building I was hooked on their story and knew it was going to be pure filth when they finally said fuck it and boy was I right it was 👩🏽🍳🤌🏽
I love their brat dynamic they have, it definitely resonates with being a brat myself, add in the chemistry and tension they have for each other and its game over. The apartment floor scene? Pure filth and I need about 100000 more scenes just like that 🥵
Thank you so much for allowing me be apart of your ARC team! I have officially found one of my new favorite authors 🩶🖤
September 30, 2024
Ruining Me is book two of The Insidious Seven MC Series.
Once I started this book I couldn't put it down. The intensity of the story just kept me interested from start to finish. There were a lot of twists and turns and intense emotions throughout this story. I was on the edge of my seat.
I did want to smack Declan over the head a few times for some of his comments he made about Sofee. And while I do get he was trying to push her away, he really needed to go about it another way. You could really tell how much he wanted to be with Sofee but he was really letting his past eat at him and prohibit him from having his own HEA.
I felt bad for Sofee as she really has some trust issues and throughout this book I could honestly tell why she did. There were a lot of people I was very upset with how they treated and interacted with her. She had a lot of secrets kept from her and it really wasn't fair.
This was a great installment to the series.
Once I started this book I couldn't put it down. The intensity of the story just kept me interested from start to finish. There were a lot of twists and turns and intense emotions throughout this story. I was on the edge of my seat.
I did want to smack Declan over the head a few times for some of his comments he made about Sofee. And while I do get he was trying to push her away, he really needed to go about it another way. You could really tell how much he wanted to be with Sofee but he was really letting his past eat at him and prohibit him from having his own HEA.
I felt bad for Sofee as she really has some trust issues and throughout this book I could honestly tell why she did. There were a lot of people I was very upset with how they treated and interacted with her. She had a lot of secrets kept from her and it really wasn't fair.
This was a great installment to the series.
October 22, 2024
first things first, hats off to a.e nalle, cus she ate and left no crumbs when writing this book. this is book 2 in the insidious seven mc series, and I do think it’s important to read the first book to get the best experience, since the events of this book follow the storyline established in Reclaiming You (which I also fucking loved btw).👏🏼
okay let’s get into IT. ✨ this book was absolutely delicious. of course you should check the #shoppinglist for trigger warnings, but if you’re like me and most anything goes, you’re gonna love this. I wouldn’t call them enemies to lovers, but the angst and fire between Declan and Sofee could fucking burn down a building and watching it all come together was just
magnificent, I don’t want to spoil anything, but I’ll be asking my husband to share some liquor with me later. 🤪
anyways, uhm, I cannot fucking wait for the next book. 😅 miss nalle, please keep your eyes peeled for my name cus I’ll be signing up the moment arcs are announced 😂
okay let’s get into IT. ✨ this book was absolutely delicious. of course you should check the #shoppinglist for trigger warnings, but if you’re like me and most anything goes, you’re gonna love this. I wouldn’t call them enemies to lovers, but the angst and fire between Declan and Sofee could fucking burn down a building and watching it all come together was just
magnificent, I don’t want to spoil anything, but I’ll be asking my husband to share some liquor with me later. 🤪
anyways, uhm, I cannot fucking wait for the next book. 😅 miss nalle, please keep your eyes peeled for my name cus I’ll be signing up the moment arcs are announced 😂
September 27, 2024
Oh my god A.E Nalle has done it again giving us a second book in such an edge of the seat series. Oh my god, I adored Liam and Tatum but honestly Declan, I hate to say it but I think he is my favorite now, somthing about his dirty talk and how he craves and obsessed with his girl he is!!! I loved seeing Declan in book one and I was hoping book two would be about him and I LOVE EVERY SECOND OF THIS BOOK. This book had me questioning and gave me a twist I was not expecting and had my jaw on the floor. I honestly was iching for another book in this series, it just sucks you in when you are reading it and can't put it down. Sofee, I love her she really matching Declan's energy and his nickname for her, stop my heart can't handle it!!! I can't wait for book three, I need it like yesturday!! Can't wait to see more of the guys and their girls!!
September 29, 2024
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
"Do you know why I call you la mia alba? Because you are my dawn, my sunrise when all I've ever known is the darkness of night."
Holy wow!! This book was everything!! This is the second book in the Insidious Seven MC series. You don't have to read the first book I the series but I highly suggest that you do just to understand the events that are in this book.
We see Declan and Sofee as our main love interest in this book. Whom which Declan is estranged from his mafia family and has now started a new life with his found family. Sofee has managed to keep anyone and everyone at an arms length just to protect herself. But even her actual family is kept at a distance.
If the first book destroyed you, well you better buckle up butter cup because this one will take you all the way out!!!!
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
"Do you know why I call you la mia alba? Because you are my dawn, my sunrise when all I've ever known is the darkness of night."
Holy wow!! This book was everything!! This is the second book in the Insidious Seven MC series. You don't have to read the first book I the series but I highly suggest that you do just to understand the events that are in this book.
We see Declan and Sofee as our main love interest in this book. Whom which Declan is estranged from his mafia family and has now started a new life with his found family. Sofee has managed to keep anyone and everyone at an arms length just to protect herself. But even her actual family is kept at a distance.
If the first book destroyed you, well you better buckle up butter cup because this one will take you all the way out!!!!
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