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Archer High #4
Colton
Luella infiltrated his world seeking revenge, but Colton was the complication she never expected. Ruthless, dangerous, and just as broken, he sees right through her charade—and now he’s not letting her go.
Trapped in his grip, Luella faces a battle of wits and wills. Their hatred is the spark that ignites a twisted desire, binding them together in a dark dance of obsession and power.
In this game, love and control blur. Can she break free, or will she succumb to the darkness they share?
A dark, intoxicating romance of vengeance, captivity, and forbidden desire.
Trapped in his grip, Luella faces a battle of wits and wills. Their hatred is the spark that ignites a twisted desire, binding them together in a dark dance of obsession and power.
In this game, love and control blur. Can she break free, or will she succumb to the darkness they share?
A dark, intoxicating romance of vengeance, captivity, and forbidden desire.
339 pages, ebook
Published March 1, 2025
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February 24, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶🌶🌶
🔥🔥
I was excited to get this ARC, because it said it was a pitch black dark romance. I am going to let you know, this is exactly what a morally black MMC is. There is no grey, just black.
The FMC is out for revenge for what happened to her sister, so she poses as a maid in order to get close to her target. What she doesn't expect, is that the son of her target to be as obsessed with her, as she is with her revenge. Will he put a stop to all her well laid plans?
I liked that the FMC was not a weak character overall, but she basically folded like a taco for the MMC. There may have been some minor resistance, but the book was written with insta-love. You get to read her inner monologue of her conflict about the MMC, so I wish it was seen more in her actions. I did love that she continued with her revenge. She never stopped in her mission (even though it felt that way in the middle of the book), and she was a strong character. She is able to put up and overcome a lot. I enjoyed that she knew her worth and who she was.
The MMC was a whole other level of crazy. That man has no morals. None. And do not expect a redeeming arc for him. He cannot be saved. So go in understanding that about him if you read this book and decide to stay along for the ride. I liked the MMC a lot more than the FMC, because I think he was a more unique character, and I appreciate reading his side of the story each chapter. The author did a good job of allowing the reader to get to know what type of character he is, and what makes his actions palatable at times. I use palatable lightly in this case, but his actions made sense for his character, not a morally decent person.
Where this book lost me at times was when the plot went way too fast, that it became a tell not show situation. Within the first 15% of the book, I felt like I was in a race. Then in the middle of the book, it slowed down quite a bit, and at the end of the book, I would say it was the most stable. It was like a yo-yo when it came to the pace of the book, which would take me out of the story. I wanted to be more invested than I really was when reading, and I think I would have been if the plot and characters were a bit more solid.
⟣Tropes⟢
✅ Touch her and 💀
✅ Stabby Heroine
✅ Obsessive/JP MMC
✅ Dual POV’s
✅ Captor/Captive (for a hot minute)
✅ Insta-Love/Fast Burn
✅ Enemies-to-Lovers (you could say this but it happened so fast they weren't really enemies)
✅ No OW drama
✅ No OM drama
✅ FMC not Virgin
✅ He falls first
✅ Stalker
✅ Chase/Primal
✅ MINE
✅ HFN
The trigger warnings are real, and a lot of them can be rough to read, so I would suggest to make sure you know what you are getting into if you are sensitive to some of the triggers. I went in blind since this is not my first rodeo with morally black characters, so if you are a seasoned vet, you may be fine, but I will still recommend reading the TW list.
***I was given this as an ARC for free and writing a review voluntary. All opinions are my own.***
🌶🌶🌶🌶
🔥🔥
I was excited to get this ARC, because it said it was a pitch black dark romance. I am going to let you know, this is exactly what a morally black MMC is. There is no grey, just black.
The FMC is out for revenge for what happened to her sister, so she poses as a maid in order to get close to her target. What she doesn't expect, is that the son of her target to be as obsessed with her, as she is with her revenge. Will he put a stop to all her well laid plans?
I liked that the FMC was not a weak character overall, but she basically folded like a taco for the MMC. There may have been some minor resistance, but the book was written with insta-love. You get to read her inner monologue of her conflict about the MMC, so I wish it was seen more in her actions. I did love that she continued with her revenge. She never stopped in her mission (even though it felt that way in the middle of the book), and she was a strong character. She is able to put up and overcome a lot. I enjoyed that she knew her worth and who she was.
The MMC was a whole other level of crazy. That man has no morals. None. And do not expect a redeeming arc for him. He cannot be saved. So go in understanding that about him if you read this book and decide to stay along for the ride. I liked the MMC a lot more than the FMC, because I think he was a more unique character, and I appreciate reading his side of the story each chapter. The author did a good job of allowing the reader to get to know what type of character he is, and what makes his actions palatable at times. I use palatable lightly in this case, but his actions made sense for his character, not a morally decent person.
Where this book lost me at times was when the plot went way too fast, that it became a tell not show situation. Within the first 15% of the book, I felt like I was in a race. Then in the middle of the book, it slowed down quite a bit, and at the end of the book, I would say it was the most stable. It was like a yo-yo when it came to the pace of the book, which would take me out of the story. I wanted to be more invested than I really was when reading, and I think I would have been if the plot and characters were a bit more solid.
⟣Tropes⟢
✅ Touch her and 💀
✅ Stabby Heroine
✅ Obsessive/JP MMC
✅ Dual POV’s
✅ Captor/Captive (for a hot minute)
✅ Insta-Love/Fast Burn
✅ Enemies-to-Lovers (you could say this but it happened so fast they weren't really enemies)
✅ No OW drama
✅ No OM drama
✅ FMC not Virgin
✅ He falls first
✅ Stalker
✅ Chase/Primal
✅ MINE
✅ HFN
The trigger warnings are real, and a lot of them can be rough to read, so I would suggest to make sure you know what you are getting into if you are sensitive to some of the triggers. I went in blind since this is not my first rodeo with morally black characters, so if you are a seasoned vet, you may be fine, but I will still recommend reading the TW list.
***I was given this as an ARC for free and writing a review voluntary. All opinions are my own.***
March 10, 2025
Buckle up!! First things first - this is a pitch black romance - I am not joking. The TW menu, I mean list, is there for a reason. This was my first book by the author and it will not be my last!!
It has been awhile since I have read a true pitch black romance - these characters are unhinged and morally black - and I could not get enough of them!
Our FMC Luella is on a path of revenge. She is after the man who unalived her sister…and ends up on Colton’s radar - he is the complication she never expected. Colton - holy hell he is unhinged and ruthless. I really liked the sense of tension between Luella and Colton - they have this fiery enemies vibe crossed with an insta love vibe - but also I wasn’t sure I could trust Colton!
We get this great back and forth between them - they have great chemistry and seem to play off one another. This story kept me right on the edge waiting to see what would happen!
✨What To Expect:
🖤Pitch Black Romance
🥀Dark Romance
💋She’s A Little Stabby
❤️🔥Enemies To Lovers
🧲Forced Proximity & Captivity
🚫Forbidden
🔪Revenge
🔥Morally Black Unhinged MMC
It has been awhile since I have read a true pitch black romance - these characters are unhinged and morally black - and I could not get enough of them!
Our FMC Luella is on a path of revenge. She is after the man who unalived her sister…and ends up on Colton’s radar - he is the complication she never expected. Colton - holy hell he is unhinged and ruthless. I really liked the sense of tension between Luella and Colton - they have this fiery enemies vibe crossed with an insta love vibe - but also I wasn’t sure I could trust Colton!
We get this great back and forth between them - they have great chemistry and seem to play off one another. This story kept me right on the edge waiting to see what would happen!
✨What To Expect:
🖤Pitch Black Romance
🥀Dark Romance
💋She’s A Little Stabby
❤️🔥Enemies To Lovers
🧲Forced Proximity & Captivity
🚫Forbidden
🔪Revenge
🔥Morally Black Unhinged MMC
March 14, 2025
Holy Shit Linzvonc wasn’t playing when she said this story was pitch black with her longest list of triggers/ content warnings Colton is just on a whole other level and I ate his story up! Definitely five stars definitely loved every dark depraved dirty minute of this book I don’t know what more to say if you have read this author before then you know what to expect but wow I didn’t expect no where near the depravity of this story but I loved it!
Overall Ratings;
POV - Dual
Hero - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heroine - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Story - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steam - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chemistry - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice ratings 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness- pitch black 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Triggers- yes check the trigger warnings in the front pages of the book! It’s like 3 pages long from top to bottom. Make sure you read and take care of your mental health always.
Overall Ratings;
POV - Dual
Hero - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heroine - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Story - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steam - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chemistry - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice ratings 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness- pitch black 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Triggers- yes check the trigger warnings in the front pages of the book! It’s like 3 pages long from top to bottom. Make sure you read and take care of your mental health always.
March 2, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🖤 Pitch Black Romance
🖤 Twisted Soulmates
🖤 Obsessive Love
🖤 Cat & Mouse
🖤 Tr4ff1ck1ng
🖤 Anti Hero
🖤 Non-Con
🖤 R3v3ng3
This is a dark captive/stalker
Her revenge. His obsession. Her ruin.
This book was so unhinged, I was truly at the edge of my seat, all the way through until the very end..
Mfc Luella is out for revenge, against the man Xavier Blackwoods who killed her sister, in the most horrific way…
Mmc Colton is the son of the 3vil Xavier Blackwoods who is utterly obsessed with Luella…
This book was so dark, like morally Black..
So please check trigger warnings!
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🖤 Pitch Black Romance
🖤 Twisted Soulmates
🖤 Obsessive Love
🖤 Cat & Mouse
🖤 Tr4ff1ck1ng
🖤 Anti Hero
🖤 Non-Con
🖤 R3v3ng3
This is a dark captive/stalker
Her revenge. His obsession. Her ruin.
This book was so unhinged, I was truly at the edge of my seat, all the way through until the very end..
Mfc Luella is out for revenge, against the man Xavier Blackwoods who killed her sister, in the most horrific way…
Mmc Colton is the son of the 3vil Xavier Blackwoods who is utterly obsessed with Luella…
This book was so dark, like morally Black..
So please check trigger warnings!
March 7, 2025
Thank you @linzvonc and @rrbooktours for my #gifted copy.
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
“Her revenge. His obsession. Her ruin.”
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵?
This one might be right up your alley.
I had the pleasure of receiving an arc for Colton, the fourth book in the Archer High series. Did I read books 1–3? Nope! But did that stop me from understanding and enjoying this one? Absolutely not.
Y’all, I’ve read my fair share of dark romances, but this one takes the cake. Colton is a dark, stalker romance where the FMC is out for revenge against a man accused of killing her sister, only to find herself in a dangerously obsessive game of cat and mouse with his son, Colton.
Now, I love a morally gray character, but Colton? He’s toeing the line of morally black.
⚠️ Be sure to check the trigger warnings—this one gets really dark.
𝓣𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼
❥pitch black romance
❥obsessive and stalker romance
❥twisted love & soulmate
❥cat & mouse
❥revenge plot
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
“Her revenge. His obsession. Her ruin.”
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵?
This one might be right up your alley.
I had the pleasure of receiving an arc for Colton, the fourth book in the Archer High series. Did I read books 1–3? Nope! But did that stop me from understanding and enjoying this one? Absolutely not.
Y’all, I’ve read my fair share of dark romances, but this one takes the cake. Colton is a dark, stalker romance where the FMC is out for revenge against a man accused of killing her sister, only to find herself in a dangerously obsessive game of cat and mouse with his son, Colton.
Now, I love a morally gray character, but Colton? He’s toeing the line of morally black.
⚠️ Be sure to check the trigger warnings—this one gets really dark.
𝓣𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼
❥pitch black romance
❥obsessive and stalker romance
❥twisted love & soulmate
❥cat & mouse
❥revenge plot
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June 14, 2025I should stop reading Instagram-recommended books
January 1, 2025
I was absolutely ready to check out this "pitch black romance" and dove right into the story. It had a very intriguing beginning that hinted at some terrible experiences, and who can resist the burning desire of revenge?!
I could tell right from the start that Luella was a force to be reckoned with. As she became more entwined with Colton, I found it fun trying to peel back his layers and consider his intentions.
When they seemingly joined forces, I was on the edge of my seat to see how things would play out and if they could both get what they wanted from that pairing.
This book kept me guessing for sure and trying to figure out Colton and what made him tick. I never completely knew if he could be trusted or not. The depths of his depravity seemed boundless, but I enjoyed being on the edge of my seat as I watched everything play out.
And the author wasn't kidding about the "pitch black" part. Many of the scenes are not for the easily triggered or faint of heart.
When Part Two started, I found the beginning intriguing all over again, and I was curious about what had become of these two after Xavier's death. The instant back and forth of their perspectives made this even more enticing for me as a reader. The cat and mouse, the ever watchful and ever watched...this was one hell of a read. The author did an incredible job of describing their chemistry and capturing their madness. I think I would definitely like to read more of this series.
I could tell right from the start that Luella was a force to be reckoned with. As she became more entwined with Colton, I found it fun trying to peel back his layers and consider his intentions.
When they seemingly joined forces, I was on the edge of my seat to see how things would play out and if they could both get what they wanted from that pairing.
This book kept me guessing for sure and trying to figure out Colton and what made him tick. I never completely knew if he could be trusted or not. The depths of his depravity seemed boundless, but I enjoyed being on the edge of my seat as I watched everything play out.
And the author wasn't kidding about the "pitch black" part. Many of the scenes are not for the easily triggered or faint of heart.
When Part Two started, I found the beginning intriguing all over again, and I was curious about what had become of these two after Xavier's death. The instant back and forth of their perspectives made this even more enticing for me as a reader. The cat and mouse, the ever watchful and ever watched...this was one hell of a read. The author did an incredible job of describing their chemistry and capturing their madness. I think I would definitely like to read more of this series.
February 9, 2025
Was so lucky to ARC read this and it hit all the right spots.
This is a dark captive/stalker romance. Colton is the son of a sick and twisted man who uses women for fun. Luella wants revenge for her sister but things didnt go as planned.
After reading this I will be looking to purchase all the books.
Stalker/kidnapping/non con and much more
Released on March 1st
This is a dark captive/stalker romance. Colton is the son of a sick and twisted man who uses women for fun. Luella wants revenge for her sister but things didnt go as planned.
After reading this I will be looking to purchase all the books.
Stalker/kidnapping/non con and much more
Released on March 1st
March 8, 2025
Honestly this book had me kicking and screaming. Had me on egde the entire time!
PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS and this is a very pitch black romance this will be in my mind for a while 🖤
PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS and this is a very pitch black romance this will be in my mind for a while 🖤
April 10, 2025
DNF in like the 2nd chapter.
Okay so I’ve been primarily reading Dramoine fanfic for the last year. And MM romance before that. Dark MF romance used to be my cuppa. I tried to return because I’ve been reading dark Dramoine and I’m running out of options…
This was not it.
I’ve always said that if you are going to write dark romance there that’s dark because the MMC is a bad man…. Then he has to have something that makes him redeemable. Something that makes him so attractive to the reader that we don’t care he’s a bad bad man. On the flip side…. Because I’ve read SO many of these I’m kind of picky about how authors redeem these characters. So if he’s a “bad man” but he only kills what we all collectively agree are bad people…. Is he a bad man or is he a vigilante? Like…..
If he’s a “bad man” but he’s never hurt an innocent, or violate the fmc’s consent in ANY WAY. But he’s apparently supposed to be the devil incarnate…… I’m not buying it.
I say all that to say I KNOW I’m being picky. I know.
But this didn’t work for me because the MMC was too bad…. And perhaps if I had given it longer she could have redeemed him….. but I just don’t see how I would have found a creep attractive. He begins his chapter telling us about how hems too weak to stand up to his father. ( first strike). Then he goes on the talk about how he enjoys objectifying women and treating them as disposable. He gives an example of having one of the maids cook for him in the nude before because he could. ( strike 2 ….. gross) and then he HEARS about the new FMC starting as a maid. She has not been physically described to him at all. Just been told that she seems different and may last longer than the others. And he immediately starts lusting after her and thinking about how to objectify her the way hems objectified the other house staff….. sight unseen. Knows nothing about her. (Strike 3…. What? And grosss)
If he had talked about sleeping around and not allowing women to become attached to him and vice versa…. Fine. But literally talking about being a creep and objectifying women in vulnerable positions just because you can….. gives men in real life vibes….. and why would I want that. I actually really enjoy dark themes and in particular non-con between the couple. But prefer to be like a….. he wants her and just isn’t gonna take no for an answer. Not he’s a habitual creep and routine sexually harasses / assaults women. Again it’s giving real life.
Maybe it’s a weird distinction…. I’ll give you that. But I don’t read fiction to fantasize real life horrible men 🤷🏾♀️.
So 1 ⭐️ from me because the MMC is gross and bitch made and the author wont be able to recover his image for me.
Okay so I’ve been primarily reading Dramoine fanfic for the last year. And MM romance before that. Dark MF romance used to be my cuppa. I tried to return because I’ve been reading dark Dramoine and I’m running out of options…
This was not it.
I’ve always said that if you are going to write dark romance there that’s dark because the MMC is a bad man…. Then he has to have something that makes him redeemable. Something that makes him so attractive to the reader that we don’t care he’s a bad bad man. On the flip side…. Because I’ve read SO many of these I’m kind of picky about how authors redeem these characters. So if he’s a “bad man” but he only kills what we all collectively agree are bad people…. Is he a bad man or is he a vigilante? Like…..
If he’s a “bad man” but he’s never hurt an innocent, or violate the fmc’s consent in ANY WAY. But he’s apparently supposed to be the devil incarnate…… I’m not buying it.
I say all that to say I KNOW I’m being picky. I know.
But this didn’t work for me because the MMC was too bad…. And perhaps if I had given it longer she could have redeemed him….. but I just don’t see how I would have found a creep attractive. He begins his chapter telling us about how hems too weak to stand up to his father. ( first strike). Then he goes on the talk about how he enjoys objectifying women and treating them as disposable. He gives an example of having one of the maids cook for him in the nude before because he could. ( strike 2 ….. gross) and then he HEARS about the new FMC starting as a maid. She has not been physically described to him at all. Just been told that she seems different and may last longer than the others. And he immediately starts lusting after her and thinking about how to objectify her the way hems objectified the other house staff….. sight unseen. Knows nothing about her. (Strike 3…. What? And grosss)
If he had talked about sleeping around and not allowing women to become attached to him and vice versa…. Fine. But literally talking about being a creep and objectifying women in vulnerable positions just because you can….. gives men in real life vibes….. and why would I want that. I actually really enjoy dark themes and in particular non-con between the couple. But prefer to be like a….. he wants her and just isn’t gonna take no for an answer. Not he’s a habitual creep and routine sexually harasses / assaults women. Again it’s giving real life.
Maybe it’s a weird distinction…. I’ll give you that. But I don’t read fiction to fantasize real life horrible men 🤷🏾♀️.
So 1 ⭐️ from me because the MMC is gross and bitch made and the author wont be able to recover his image for me.
February 26, 2025
I so love a good deep dark pitch black romance. And this one is it. This is not for the feint of heart as it touches on some deep subjects. I will preface this by saying, please read the content warnings, they are deep, insightful and very before you step foot in this world, a must.
This is definitely a story about Revenge, Obsession, Payback and dare I say Love mixed with a whole lot of lust mixed in. Colton is about Luella, a woman who is hell bent in avenging her sisters death at the hands of Xavier Blackwood. A man who is dangerous, wealthy and sickeningly depraved. Who dabbles in life and death, sex trafficking abuse of women, girls (ch!ldren) and whomever he can get his hands on. Luella trains her body and mind for several years to withstand anything that would be thrown at her, she has gone down the dark rabbit hole of revenge to finish the man who started it all.
Luella comes under false pretenses as a maid working for Xavier. Knowing full well it is enough to entice him to take her on. Not only does he want her, his son Colton does as well. And so then begins the obsession to own and possess her as his. It is not long that they join forces to take down his father and escape that world. Colton just wants to take her, to make her his forever. Colton as the MMC was deep a pitchblack ott psychotic MMC who was want to own her body and soul. He felt the need to protect her and keep safe from his father, not knowing what her true intentions are.
I will say as effed up as much as Colton, I loved his brand of crazy possessive unhinged mmc. He wanted her, he took her. She fought him, he took what he wanted, he saw it as his right to do so In a effed up sort of was, he was trying to protect her. He had to have the moment he laid eyes on her. He knew there was more. I loved his devotion;) Mine Mine Mine Mine Mine....
It is not long when they realize they must work together, even though Luella tries to evade him, escape her feelings for him, knowing she has a job to do, she knows she needs him. I think they fit together like fire and flame. He was not letting go, he took what he wanted from her with no shame or apology.
One of my fav quotes was " Its a heady feeling, knowing that I have this power over her, That I can maker her do anything I want, While keeping her safe, of course" It gives you a glimpse of how deep his obsession was with Luella. Mine..... guess I will read it again;)
This is my first book by Linsvonc and dare I say not my last. I was very much interested reading her other books. I read this as advanced reader copy and I am giving my honest and true review.
This is definitely a story about Revenge, Obsession, Payback and dare I say Love mixed with a whole lot of lust mixed in. Colton is about Luella, a woman who is hell bent in avenging her sisters death at the hands of Xavier Blackwood. A man who is dangerous, wealthy and sickeningly depraved. Who dabbles in life and death, sex trafficking abuse of women, girls (ch!ldren) and whomever he can get his hands on. Luella trains her body and mind for several years to withstand anything that would be thrown at her, she has gone down the dark rabbit hole of revenge to finish the man who started it all.
Luella comes under false pretenses as a maid working for Xavier. Knowing full well it is enough to entice him to take her on. Not only does he want her, his son Colton does as well. And so then begins the obsession to own and possess her as his. It is not long that they join forces to take down his father and escape that world. Colton just wants to take her, to make her his forever. Colton as the MMC was deep a pitchblack ott psychotic MMC who was want to own her body and soul. He felt the need to protect her and keep safe from his father, not knowing what her true intentions are.
I will say as effed up as much as Colton, I loved his brand of crazy possessive unhinged mmc. He wanted her, he took her. She fought him, he took what he wanted, he saw it as his right to do so In a effed up sort of was, he was trying to protect her. He had to have the moment he laid eyes on her. He knew there was more. I loved his devotion;) Mine Mine Mine Mine Mine....
It is not long when they realize they must work together, even though Luella tries to evade him, escape her feelings for him, knowing she has a job to do, she knows she needs him. I think they fit together like fire and flame. He was not letting go, he took what he wanted from her with no shame or apology.
One of my fav quotes was " Its a heady feeling, knowing that I have this power over her, That I can maker her do anything I want, While keeping her safe, of course" It gives you a glimpse of how deep his obsession was with Luella. Mine..... guess I will read it again;)
This is my first book by Linsvonc and dare I say not my last. I was very much interested reading her other books. I read this as advanced reader copy and I am giving my honest and true review.
February 8, 2025
⭐⭐Maybe she needs a monster to save her from something far worse.⭐⭐
✴️✴️She’s not just a pawn in this game; she’s the Queen, the most powerful piece on the board. And I’m the f*cking King.✴️✴️
This book is about Survival, Revenge , Justice Lust, Obsession and Love ❤️❤️ There is a battle between desire and resistance and while reading you will find out who is the winner 😍😍
It's a heavy read please read WT as it's serious but it is worth it 🥰🥰
From page 1 , you are dragged into the story and wanting more, the thriller is so good, that my heart was pounding while reading it , it's as if you are in there with her 🙈🙈 the more you read , the more secrets and unbelievable events that is discovered 😞 The book keeps you wondering , and the suspense and the thriller keeps you on your toes all the time .
My heart is completely shattered for Luella , her story is so sad and my brain can't process what happened to her weather it's in the past or in the present 😭 😭 😭 😭 . Also there was twisted attraction that always binds her to Colton.
Colton and his mental struggle is a heart breaking, how his abusive father shadow always looming in the dark and trying to make him a monster just like him but his inner voices and how he is trying to fight back is magnificent.
The book starts with letting us know that " Mari " is all in for revenge for her little sister and she will stop at nothing to achieve her goal .
Colton is a dark unhinged and unpredictable man. He is not only seeking control no, he wants power and he is primal, possessive, brutal and he decided that she is his possession 🙈🙈🥰🥰 so imagine what will happen 😁
Is it crazy that I loved their fighting scene or was it a battle ? 😀 how strong she was ? The chase ? Well I was grinning and happy for her go girl 😀 yes do it 😀😀 I was cheering her up 😀😀
There are so many quotes I loved but those are my favourites:
"The truth is, I’m terrified of the depths of his obsession, of the twisted desire that burns within him. The way his touch ignites something primal within me, something that threatens to consume me from the inside out." Luella
"I’m the ghost she can’t shake, the demon she can’t exorcize , She is my light in the darkness, my hope in the chaos" Colton
Colton used "mine" for over 90 times in this book 🙈🙈😁😁 just so you know 😍😍😍
February 25, 2025
Linzvonc is a new-to-me author this year, and I had previously listened to an audio of hers (Daddy December) and when I learned that she also wrote dark romance, I was instantly intrigued. She has written a four book series (“Archer High”) that certainly fits the bill of forbidden, dangerous and dark. “Colton” is the final book in this series and tagged as “pitch black romance”. This description is entirely accurate.
The story of “Colton” features Luella, the FMC, who is desperate to exact revenge on her sister’s murderer, Xavier Blackwell. In order to do this, she creates a new identity as “Mary”, has honed her body into a physical fortress, and is hired as a maid in his mansion. She knows there is something dangerous in the depths of the Blackwell home, and she is determined to bring it to the ground. What she doesn’t anticipate is Colton, Xavier’s son, who in almost every way imaginable appears to be following in his father’s footsteps.
Colton’s character reminds of a tragic hero; he was raised by a monster and by default some aspects of his own development categorize him as a monster. He is immediately attracted and connected to Luella and has a sense that she is different. He has the desire to save her from being eventually tangled in his father’s clutches.
The chemistry between Luella and Colton is apparent right away, and I highly recommend heeding the trigger and content warnings because the ways in which Colton and Luella evolve is not for the faint of heart. I was very angry with Colton during a very specific scene that I had never read on page. And I had to sit with that scene for a while before I could continue.
I would recommend this book to anyone who doesn’t have trigger warnings and has a strong love of dark/depraved love. Luella and Colton go through it; it’s messy, toxic and at times downright painful to read. I appreciate when an author can coax me into areas that are uncomfortable, yet the taboo and forbidden plot or character points make sense for the story.
The story of “Colton” features Luella, the FMC, who is desperate to exact revenge on her sister’s murderer, Xavier Blackwell. In order to do this, she creates a new identity as “Mary”, has honed her body into a physical fortress, and is hired as a maid in his mansion. She knows there is something dangerous in the depths of the Blackwell home, and she is determined to bring it to the ground. What she doesn’t anticipate is Colton, Xavier’s son, who in almost every way imaginable appears to be following in his father’s footsteps.
Colton’s character reminds of a tragic hero; he was raised by a monster and by default some aspects of his own development categorize him as a monster. He is immediately attracted and connected to Luella and has a sense that she is different. He has the desire to save her from being eventually tangled in his father’s clutches.
The chemistry between Luella and Colton is apparent right away, and I highly recommend heeding the trigger and content warnings because the ways in which Colton and Luella evolve is not for the faint of heart. I was very angry with Colton during a very specific scene that I had never read on page. And I had to sit with that scene for a while before I could continue.
I would recommend this book to anyone who doesn’t have trigger warnings and has a strong love of dark/depraved love. Luella and Colton go through it; it’s messy, toxic and at times downright painful to read. I appreciate when an author can coax me into areas that are uncomfortable, yet the taboo and forbidden plot or character points make sense for the story.
March 11, 2025
To say Luella goes through some rough things is so far away from an understatement as it can get.
Luella poses as a maid to get access to Colton’s father and get revenge/justice for her mother and sister. What she doesn’t count on is Colton sparking something in her and distracting her from her objective.
When she realizes it’s a million times worse than she ever imagined, Colton comes to her rescue in his own twisted, broken, messed up way.
Colton is beyond damaged from living with the monster that is his father and his feelings for Luella quickly turns to obsession. In his way, he is trying to protect and love Luella the best way he can. Unfortunately, his way is just as traumatic and makes her wonder if he is any better than his father. The difference is that Colton’s monsters speak to and bring out her own monsters. Encourages them, in fact.
They are two very unstable, unhinged, damaged people that somehow are perfect for each other.
This is a beyond dark read with no holds barred on the trauma and evil. Colton has all the red flags and at first I was worried about Luella until we see her own darkness come through and she does get her justice in the end, but has to go through something no one should ever have to experience.
If you have triggers, I cannot stress enough to look before reading as it is a tough read at times and they are huge triggers for some.
I wouldn’t really say it’s a HEA in a traditional sense, but it is for these two characters.
I devoured this book and was on the edge of my seat the whole way through and it will stay rent free in my brain for a long time…..but I welcome it.
I’m sad this is the last book in the series, but it ended with a spectacular story!
Luella poses as a maid to get access to Colton’s father and get revenge/justice for her mother and sister. What she doesn’t count on is Colton sparking something in her and distracting her from her objective.
When she realizes it’s a million times worse than she ever imagined, Colton comes to her rescue in his own twisted, broken, messed up way.
Colton is beyond damaged from living with the monster that is his father and his feelings for Luella quickly turns to obsession. In his way, he is trying to protect and love Luella the best way he can. Unfortunately, his way is just as traumatic and makes her wonder if he is any better than his father. The difference is that Colton’s monsters speak to and bring out her own monsters. Encourages them, in fact.
They are two very unstable, unhinged, damaged people that somehow are perfect for each other.
This is a beyond dark read with no holds barred on the trauma and evil. Colton has all the red flags and at first I was worried about Luella until we see her own darkness come through and she does get her justice in the end, but has to go through something no one should ever have to experience.
If you have triggers, I cannot stress enough to look before reading as it is a tough read at times and they are huge triggers for some.
I wouldn’t really say it’s a HEA in a traditional sense, but it is for these two characters.
I devoured this book and was on the edge of my seat the whole way through and it will stay rent free in my brain for a long time…..but I welcome it.
I’m sad this is the last book in the series, but it ended with a spectacular story!
February 18, 2025
I was screaming when I finally got my hands on this book, I've been forever for it. So when I got it, I just had to give right into it. I devoured it, in one sitting never putting it down until it was done. I was captivated from start to finish. What a fucking crazy ass rollercoaster ride that was it had twists and turns like you wouldn't believe. It had me on the edge of my seat, with my heart pounding and my jaw on the ground.
"The truth is, I'm terrified of the depths of his obsession, of the twisted desires that burns within him. The way his touch ignites something primal within me, something that threatens to consume me from the inside out."
It's dark, twisted, raw , heartbreaking and oh so fucking yummy. And I was here for every bit of it. It's filled with suspense, angst, revenge, lust, obsession, love, justice, spice, survival and loads more. The characters are amazing, I felt every little thing they felt and went through. The storyline and plot where wonderfully written, I could picture it all beautifully.
"I'm the ghost she can't shake, the demon she can't exercize, she is my light in the darkness, my hope in the chaos."
My heart fucking shattered into a million pieces for them, it was devastating and heart wrenching. What they both went through was awful. But I'm so glad they both met each other, they are soul mates, each others lights in a dark world. I just can't fault this book at all. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!!!!
" She's not just a pawn in this game, she's the queen, the most powerful piece on the board. And I'm the fucking king."
"The truth is, I'm terrified of the depths of his obsession, of the twisted desires that burns within him. The way his touch ignites something primal within me, something that threatens to consume me from the inside out."
It's dark, twisted, raw , heartbreaking and oh so fucking yummy. And I was here for every bit of it. It's filled with suspense, angst, revenge, lust, obsession, love, justice, spice, survival and loads more. The characters are amazing, I felt every little thing they felt and went through. The storyline and plot where wonderfully written, I could picture it all beautifully.
"I'm the ghost she can't shake, the demon she can't exercize, she is my light in the darkness, my hope in the chaos."
My heart fucking shattered into a million pieces for them, it was devastating and heart wrenching. What they both went through was awful. But I'm so glad they both met each other, they are soul mates, each others lights in a dark world. I just can't fault this book at all. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!!!!
" She's not just a pawn in this game, she's the queen, the most powerful piece on the board. And I'm the fucking king."
March 8, 2025
Luella is one bad chic. I am in absolute awe of her character. Her bravery and courage to avenge her sister is honorable. Luella knows who caused the death of her sister and is out for revenge. She willingly puts herself in this man's way with plans to get her revenge. What she didn't account for was what she would end up feeling for his son, Colton. When she realized Colton was just as much of a victim as the women that were being trafficked by his father, she knew that her revenge would be for him and all those other woman as well. Colton is unhinged. Takes what he wants, hears voices that tell him what to do, protective, and will go to any lengths to make her his. Except, he goes about it the wrong way and ends up pushing Luella further away. The story between Luella and Colton is dark and twisted. At first, I thought wow, they have great chemistry, they could really balance each other. But then he did what he did and there was no going back after that. What Luella went through at the hands of his father and the other men... oh man... that was tough to read. My heart was hurting for her. I thought for sure there was no way out, and then, baddie that she is, proved me wrong yet again. The plot in this story is amazing. It was dark, intriguing, captivating, and very well thought out. I rally enjoyed this story. Definitely add this one to your tbr, but check the trigger warning first. This gets pretty dark.
February 17, 2025
'Colton' by Linzvonc
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pitch Dark Romance..... Check your triggers!!!!
This is my first ever Linzvonc novel I have read..... WOW!!! 🥵
My heartbeat is just returning to normal after reading about Luella and Colton....
A story of REVENGE, OBSESSION & LUST!!!
Luella is hell bent out for revenge for her sisters death after being tortured and abused to every inch of her life by a sadistic wealthy man named Xavier Blackwood who ran a sex trafficking ring within his mansions basement. Luella is hired as a maid under an alias name to get close to Xavier but soon finds out that his son Colton is watching her and wants her to be his. Although his twisted ways are very similar to that of his father's... Luella and Colton soon join forces to stop Xavier. Are his intentions true?? Is Luella safe??
The whole time, I was kept guessing, and I was gripped, on the edge of my seat! The darkness of Colton was captured so well, and I loved the exploration of Luella's hidden darkness that you get glimpses of throughout. The inner thoughts of Colton and his psyche were a great addition. It showed that sometimes he did actually have a conscience!
Their relationship is a wild ride and becomes a game of Cat & Mouse.... Does the mouse get the cheese???
This is the last book of the series, so I will 💯 be reading the rest of the series.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pitch Dark Romance..... Check your triggers!!!!
This is my first ever Linzvonc novel I have read..... WOW!!! 🥵
My heartbeat is just returning to normal after reading about Luella and Colton....
A story of REVENGE, OBSESSION & LUST!!!
Luella is hell bent out for revenge for her sisters death after being tortured and abused to every inch of her life by a sadistic wealthy man named Xavier Blackwood who ran a sex trafficking ring within his mansions basement. Luella is hired as a maid under an alias name to get close to Xavier but soon finds out that his son Colton is watching her and wants her to be his. Although his twisted ways are very similar to that of his father's... Luella and Colton soon join forces to stop Xavier. Are his intentions true?? Is Luella safe??
The whole time, I was kept guessing, and I was gripped, on the edge of my seat! The darkness of Colton was captured so well, and I loved the exploration of Luella's hidden darkness that you get glimpses of throughout. The inner thoughts of Colton and his psyche were a great addition. It showed that sometimes he did actually have a conscience!
Their relationship is a wild ride and becomes a game of Cat & Mouse.... Does the mouse get the cheese???
This is the last book of the series, so I will 💯 be reading the rest of the series.
February 16, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
I honestly had a love-hate relationship with the MMC throughout this book, that at times he had me kicking and screaming, and ready to throw my Kindle!
The story starts with Luella setting out for vengeance against the man who killed her sister. She ends up working as a maid at Xavier Blackwoods manor in order to get close to him, and that's where she meets his son, Colton.
Colton is equally just as dark and dangerous as Luella, and once he's set his sight on her, all he wants to do is own and possess her and make her his!
Colton is ready to disobey and go against his father in order to protect her, but Luella doesn't want protecting, she wants revenge and will do anything to escape the cluches of Colton.
The cat and mouse chase throughout the book is just as addictive as the love-hate relationship between the main couple.
This is the last book in the Archer High series and is an extremely spicy pitch black dark romace. I highly recommend checking out the trigger warnings before diving in if you have any triggers.
Overall, I loved this book and found it hard to put down.
🌶🌶🌶🌶
I honestly had a love-hate relationship with the MMC throughout this book, that at times he had me kicking and screaming, and ready to throw my Kindle!
The story starts with Luella setting out for vengeance against the man who killed her sister. She ends up working as a maid at Xavier Blackwoods manor in order to get close to him, and that's where she meets his son, Colton.
Colton is equally just as dark and dangerous as Luella, and once he's set his sight on her, all he wants to do is own and possess her and make her his!
Colton is ready to disobey and go against his father in order to protect her, but Luella doesn't want protecting, she wants revenge and will do anything to escape the cluches of Colton.
The cat and mouse chase throughout the book is just as addictive as the love-hate relationship between the main couple.
This is the last book in the Archer High series and is an extremely spicy pitch black dark romace. I highly recommend checking out the trigger warnings before diving in if you have any triggers.
Overall, I loved this book and found it hard to put down.
February 22, 2025
📚🩷 ARC Thoughts and First Impressions 🩷📚
🔥💀 Hold onto your morally grey hearts, because this book is a wickedly delicious ride! 💀🔥
She walked into his world with revenge in her veins… but HE was the last thing she expected. 😈💋 Cold, calculating, and just as beautifully broken, he saw through her from the start—and decided she was his. 🖤 Now? She’s trapped in a dangerous game of power, passion, and who’s really in control. 🎭✨ Every encounter is a battle, every touch a dare, and every look? Pure fire. 🔥🔥
✨ Tropes Galore! ✨
🖤 Enemies-to-Lovers – The tension? Delicious. The hate? Blistering. The chemistry? Off the charts.
🔪 Revenge & Captivity – She came for war, but he changed the rules. Now she’s playing his game.
💋 Forced Proximity – She can run, but she can’t hide. And honestly? She doesn’t really want to. 👀
🖤 Morally Grey Everything – If you love a hero who’s more villain than prince, say hello to your next obsession.
This book is spicy, sinister, and sinfully addictive. 🌶️💣 If you love tension so thick you could cut it with a knife (or maybe a well-placed dagger 👀), this one will consume you. 💀💋
🔥💀 Hold onto your morally grey hearts, because this book is a wickedly delicious ride! 💀🔥
She walked into his world with revenge in her veins… but HE was the last thing she expected. 😈💋 Cold, calculating, and just as beautifully broken, he saw through her from the start—and decided she was his. 🖤 Now? She’s trapped in a dangerous game of power, passion, and who’s really in control. 🎭✨ Every encounter is a battle, every touch a dare, and every look? Pure fire. 🔥🔥
✨ Tropes Galore! ✨
🖤 Enemies-to-Lovers – The tension? Delicious. The hate? Blistering. The chemistry? Off the charts.
🔪 Revenge & Captivity – She came for war, but he changed the rules. Now she’s playing his game.
💋 Forced Proximity – She can run, but she can’t hide. And honestly? She doesn’t really want to. 👀
🖤 Morally Grey Everything – If you love a hero who’s more villain than prince, say hello to your next obsession.
This book is spicy, sinister, and sinfully addictive. 🌶️💣 If you love tension so thick you could cut it with a knife (or maybe a well-placed dagger 👀), this one will consume you. 💀💋
March 6, 2025
Luella wants revenge for her sister and poses as a maid to get inside the Blackwood mansion. She is determined and on a mission, which I totally understand. When I say Xavier is awful I feel like that is me being lenient. This man is the scum of the earth. I found Luella to be so brave to take this on. What she doesn't prepare for is Colton, his son.
The story I really enjoyed. I got annoyed with how often Colton talked about his obsession with her or calling her Mine. I fully understood that he felt that way and it didn't need to be repeated so often. I had planned to give this a 3 stars but I really fell in love with the ending. It took me by surprise and now thinking back the annoying parts were not what stood out to me but more the ending and how I enjoyed that.
I will say this is a very dark romance and some parts were hard to read so please check your triggers; however, I thought Linzvonc did justice to the dark side.
Side note: I would love to see the image of where Colton takes her. It is so pretty in my imagination.
꧁𝓠𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼꧂
😔𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝒶𝒹 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓉𝓎 𝒾𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝐼 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝓃𝑜𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝑜 𝓁𝑜𝓈𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝑜 𝑔𝒶𝒾𝓃, 𝓈𝑜 𝐼 𝒻𝑒𝒶𝓇 𝓃𝑜𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓃𝑜 𝑜𝓃𝑒.
😈𝒞𝑜𝓁𝓉𝑜𝓃 𝐵𝓁𝒶𝒸𝓀𝓌𝑜𝑜𝒹 𝒽𝒶𝓈 𝒸𝓁𝒶𝒾𝓂𝑒𝒹 𝓂𝑒, 𝒷𝑜𝒹𝓎 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓈𝑜𝓊𝓁, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒’𝓈 𝓃𝑜 𝓉𝓊𝓇𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒷𝒶𝒸𝓀.
☠️𝔜𝔬𝔲 𝔪𝔲𝔰𝔱 𝔟𝔢 𝔢𝔵𝔭𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔫𝔠𝔢𝔡 𝔦𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔞𝔯𝔱 𝔬𝔣 𝔡𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔥.”
The story I really enjoyed. I got annoyed with how often Colton talked about his obsession with her or calling her Mine. I fully understood that he felt that way and it didn't need to be repeated so often. I had planned to give this a 3 stars but I really fell in love with the ending. It took me by surprise and now thinking back the annoying parts were not what stood out to me but more the ending and how I enjoyed that.
I will say this is a very dark romance and some parts were hard to read so please check your triggers; however, I thought Linzvonc did justice to the dark side.
Side note: I would love to see the image of where Colton takes her. It is so pretty in my imagination.
꧁𝓠𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼꧂
😔𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝒶𝒹 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓉𝓎 𝒾𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝐼 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝓃𝑜𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝑜 𝓁𝑜𝓈𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝑜 𝑔𝒶𝒾𝓃, 𝓈𝑜 𝐼 𝒻𝑒𝒶𝓇 𝓃𝑜𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓃𝑜 𝑜𝓃𝑒.
😈𝒞𝑜𝓁𝓉𝑜𝓃 𝐵𝓁𝒶𝒸𝓀𝓌𝑜𝑜𝒹 𝒽𝒶𝓈 𝒸𝓁𝒶𝒾𝓂𝑒𝒹 𝓂𝑒, 𝒷𝑜𝒹𝓎 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓈𝑜𝓊𝓁, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒’𝓈 𝓃𝑜 𝓉𝓊𝓇𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒷𝒶𝒸𝓀.
☠️𝔜𝔬𝔲 𝔪𝔲𝔰𝔱 𝔟𝔢 𝔢𝔵𝔭𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔫𝔠𝔢𝔡 𝔦𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔞𝔯𝔱 𝔬𝔣 𝔡𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔥.”
March 7, 2025
Colton ( A Pitch Black Romance) Archer High Book 4 ) Have you ever come across a book or a series that just hooked you in a way no other has for a very long time ? That you found yourself not only falling completely in love with from the very first page but had the ability to make you feel so many different emotions you never saw coming? Kinda like being on the craziest ride at the amusement park !!! you know that t feeling you get in your stomach from being excited and nervous at the same time - the anticipation of whats to come next ? Well Linzvoncs ( Archer High Series has done just that in spades ♠️. With each installment I’ve become more and more obsessed not only with the characters she’s created, but with the world as well . So complex , so intriguing and dark , raw and gritty . These are not easy or feel good journeys by any means . Definitely not for the faint of heart . But if you’re a dark romantic lover and I mean very dark . You need to stop what you’re doing right now and run as fast as you can because this series is one of the.best I’ve ever read !! Colton and Luella’s story literally just blew my mind and broke me in all the best ways .
March 8, 2025
Colton is the 4th book in the Archer High series. I am new to this author’s work.
The book centers around Luella and Colton. Luella starts working for Xavier Blackwood. Xavier is a man she's determined to make pay to avenge her sister’ death. She knows there is something dark and dangerous in the depths of the Blackwell home and she is determined to bring it to the ground. She soon meets Colton. Colton is Xavier’s son who has grown up influenced by his father's dark nature. Colton mirrors his father’s dark and twisted tendencies. Colton ends up being immediately attracted to Luella and feels connected to her. Colton sense that she is different. Colton starts feeling a pull to save her from being eventually tangled in his father’s web. Even though Luella is fulled by rage and revenge, she is not ready for the monsters she has encountered.
Colton is beautifully written. It is captivating and unsettling. Linzvonc masterfully crafts a narrative in which monsters emerge from the shadows to play their twisted games. Even though it can be uncomfortable, the taboo and forbidden plot/character points make sense for the story.
The book centers around Luella and Colton. Luella starts working for Xavier Blackwood. Xavier is a man she's determined to make pay to avenge her sister’ death. She knows there is something dark and dangerous in the depths of the Blackwell home and she is determined to bring it to the ground. She soon meets Colton. Colton is Xavier’s son who has grown up influenced by his father's dark nature. Colton mirrors his father’s dark and twisted tendencies. Colton ends up being immediately attracted to Luella and feels connected to her. Colton sense that she is different. Colton starts feeling a pull to save her from being eventually tangled in his father’s web. Even though Luella is fulled by rage and revenge, she is not ready for the monsters she has encountered.
Colton is beautifully written. It is captivating and unsettling. Linzvonc masterfully crafts a narrative in which monsters emerge from the shadows to play their twisted games. Even though it can be uncomfortable, the taboo and forbidden plot/character points make sense for the story.
July 2, 2025
This book is not for the faint of heart—and that’s exactly what makes it unforgettable. Colton is a pitch-black descent into obsession, vengeance, and the kind of twisted love that leaves bruises on your soul. ⠀
Luella enters Colton Blackwood’s world with one goal: revenge. But what she finds is a man just as broken, just as dangerous, and just as consumed by her as she is by her mission. Their dynamic is a razor-sharp dance of power, secrets, and desire. ⠀
Colton isn’t morally grey—he’s morally black. There’s no redemption arc, no softening edges. And yet, Linzvonc makes you feel for him, even as you flinch. Luella, meanwhile, is fierce and determined, though her resolve is tested in every chapter. ⠀
The pacing is intense, the chemistry is feral, and the dual POV adds layers to their madness. If you love dark romance that doesn’t pull punches and characters who are beautifully unhinged, Colton will leave its mark.
⚠️ Trigger warnings are essential for this one—please read them before diving in. ⠀
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for fans of obsessive love, enemies-to-lovers, and stories where no one gets out clean.
Luella enters Colton Blackwood’s world with one goal: revenge. But what she finds is a man just as broken, just as dangerous, and just as consumed by her as she is by her mission. Their dynamic is a razor-sharp dance of power, secrets, and desire. ⠀
Colton isn’t morally grey—he’s morally black. There’s no redemption arc, no softening edges. And yet, Linzvonc makes you feel for him, even as you flinch. Luella, meanwhile, is fierce and determined, though her resolve is tested in every chapter. ⠀
The pacing is intense, the chemistry is feral, and the dual POV adds layers to their madness. If you love dark romance that doesn’t pull punches and characters who are beautifully unhinged, Colton will leave its mark.
⚠️ Trigger warnings are essential for this one—please read them before diving in. ⠀
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for fans of obsessive love, enemies-to-lovers, and stories where no one gets out clean.
March 7, 2025
I do not recommend going into this book blind! This is a pitch black dark romance. Please check your trigger warnings! This is heavy and has a lot of trigger warnings. Not for the faint of heart! Please make sure your head is in the right head space for this.
Haunting adeline girlys, where are you?
Im obsessed! This is one of the best reads for 2025! If you liked haunting adeline, then you will probably like this.
I would recommend having a fun light read either in between breaks or for reading after this. Just to help lighten the mood.
If you're looking for a stalker romance that will keep you on your toes, then this one is for you.
I was able to relate to the FMC. My aunt was murdered and if i was older when she passed, I would have been hunting her killer too...
The MMC's dad is the FMC's sister's killer.
Please remember, this is all fictional. Please don't ever go looking for a murder let the police do their job. They are trained for this stuff. For fictional purposes, I loved this, and I would love to find a man like Colton! I have a new book book boyfriend 😀
Haunting adeline girlys, where are you?
Im obsessed! This is one of the best reads for 2025! If you liked haunting adeline, then you will probably like this.
I would recommend having a fun light read either in between breaks or for reading after this. Just to help lighten the mood.
If you're looking for a stalker romance that will keep you on your toes, then this one is for you.
I was able to relate to the FMC. My aunt was murdered and if i was older when she passed, I would have been hunting her killer too...
The MMC's dad is the FMC's sister's killer.
Please remember, this is all fictional. Please don't ever go looking for a murder let the police do their job. They are trained for this stuff. For fictional purposes, I loved this, and I would love to find a man like Colton! I have a new book book boyfriend 😀
February 3, 2025
If you have triggers when reading books then I advise you to read with Caution.
Colton and Luella they share an equally dangerous dark dark vengeance mixed with lust & dare I say love ?!
What starts out as luella going for vengeance but doing it so dangerously turns into a huge game of cat & mouse and Colton’s protectiveness when he disobeys his fathers warnings regarding her, he overhears his father and his minions saying what they want to do with her and to her and he makes a quick decision to help her escape the mansion only she’s running from the fire to the fire pit with Colton.
To say this cat and mouse chase between them isn’t addictive would be a lie because it so is they hate each other but love the thrill off the chase and the darkness that is deep within their heart and souls.
If you love the darkness and dark romances then you will absolutely love this books as much as I did.
Colton and Luella they share an equally dangerous dark dark vengeance mixed with lust & dare I say love ?!
What starts out as luella going for vengeance but doing it so dangerously turns into a huge game of cat & mouse and Colton’s protectiveness when he disobeys his fathers warnings regarding her, he overhears his father and his minions saying what they want to do with her and to her and he makes a quick decision to help her escape the mansion only she’s running from the fire to the fire pit with Colton.
To say this cat and mouse chase between them isn’t addictive would be a lie because it so is they hate each other but love the thrill off the chase and the darkness that is deep within their heart and souls.
If you love the darkness and dark romances then you will absolutely love this books as much as I did.
February 10, 2025
🖤Colten Review🖤
5⭐️ 4🌶️
🖤 Pitch Black Romance
🥀 Non Con
🖤 Obsessive Love
🥀 Revenge
I was not prepared for this book! 😳 IT WAS SO GOOD!!! But I must tell you this book covers some dark topics so please check your triggers! They don’t call this a pitch black romance for nothing...
Colton is 4th and last book in the Archer high series. It can be read as a standalone. I completely devoured the whole series in one weekend that’s how good they are so I knew I was going to absolutely love Colten. But what I didn’t know is how much I would love the FMC, Luella. I do not say this lightly. She is the best FMC I have ever read about. I loved Colten, the MMC, but Luella completely stole the show for me. I don’t want to give too much away but this book was action packed and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time! I could not put it down!! If you love pitch black romances, have little to non triggers, and love two equally twisted main characters, this one is for you!
5⭐️ 4🌶️
🖤 Pitch Black Romance
🥀 Non Con
🖤 Obsessive Love
🥀 Revenge
I was not prepared for this book! 😳 IT WAS SO GOOD!!! But I must tell you this book covers some dark topics so please check your triggers! They don’t call this a pitch black romance for nothing...
Colton is 4th and last book in the Archer high series. It can be read as a standalone. I completely devoured the whole series in one weekend that’s how good they are so I knew I was going to absolutely love Colten. But what I didn’t know is how much I would love the FMC, Luella. I do not say this lightly. She is the best FMC I have ever read about. I loved Colten, the MMC, but Luella completely stole the show for me. I don’t want to give too much away but this book was action packed and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time! I could not put it down!! If you love pitch black romances, have little to non triggers, and love two equally twisted main characters, this one is for you!
February 16, 2025
This book is a whirlwind of revenge, lust, obsession, and love and so much more. It’s a relentless battle between desire and control and as you read, you’ll be desperate to see who comes out on top. It may not be who you think or is it?
⚠️ Please check the trigger warnings! This is an extremely pitch-black romance—one that will stay with you for a long time.
I was hooked with this dark and torrid story. The opening hinted at painful pasts and an all-consuming need for revenge—who could resist that?
This book kept me guessing. Colton’s mind was a maze of depravity and danger. The “pitch black” is defiantly a warning.
The suspense was intense. I felt completely submerged into the story, my heart pounding as if I were right there with Luella. With every page, more secrets unraveled.
This book was a rollercoaster of dark desires, impossible choices, and raw, unforgiving emotions. It left me wrecked—and I loved every second of it.
⚠️ Please check the trigger warnings! This is an extremely pitch-black romance—one that will stay with you for a long time.
I was hooked with this dark and torrid story. The opening hinted at painful pasts and an all-consuming need for revenge—who could resist that?
This book kept me guessing. Colton’s mind was a maze of depravity and danger. The “pitch black” is defiantly a warning.
The suspense was intense. I felt completely submerged into the story, my heart pounding as if I were right there with Luella. With every page, more secrets unraveled.
This book was a rollercoaster of dark desires, impossible choices, and raw, unforgiving emotions. It left me wrecked—and I loved every second of it.
March 9, 2025
Luella se infiltró en su mundo buscando venganza, y Colton, fue la complicación que nunca esperaba. Despiadado, peligroso e igual de destrozado que ella, Colton ve a través de su farsa… y ahora no la dejará escapar. En este juego, el amor, el control y la obsesión se difuminan ¿Podrá Luella liberarse, o sucumbirá a la oscuridad que comparten?
Tenía muchisimas ganas de leer este ARC, porque la descripción hablaba de un Dark Romance, y tengo que decir que no decepciona. El prota es un MMC en toda regla, aquí no hay ni tonos grises, solo existe el negro.
Me costó un poco entrar en el ritmo, porque desde inicio es un amor/obsesión instantáneo y me suele costar entrar tan de golpe en los libros. Pero al final, está escrito de forma tan ágil que una vez me engaché me costaba parar de leer.
⚠️Eso si, tal como avisan al principio, hay muchísimos momentos duros de leer y es super importante que leais las advertencias del inicio para saber donde os metéis.
Tenía muchisimas ganas de leer este ARC, porque la descripción hablaba de un Dark Romance, y tengo que decir que no decepciona. El prota es un MMC en toda regla, aquí no hay ni tonos grises, solo existe el negro.
Me costó un poco entrar en el ritmo, porque desde inicio es un amor/obsesión instantáneo y me suele costar entrar tan de golpe en los libros. Pero al final, está escrito de forma tan ágil que una vez me engaché me costaba parar de leer.
⚠️Eso si, tal como avisan al principio, hay muchísimos momentos duros de leer y es super importante que leais las advertencias del inicio para saber donde os metéis.
February 7, 2025
Colton by Linzvonc
(A Pitch Black Romance (Archer High Book 4)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️~Stars
🥵🥵🥵🥵~Spice
Tropes:
• Trafficking
• Pitch Black Romance
• Twisted Soulmates
• Revenge
• Obsessive Love
• Non Con
• Cat & Mouse
🖇️ I’m hers as much as she’s mine, and running from that truth is only making the monster stronger.
▪️ OH MY GOD WHAT DID I JUST READ! Colton, OMFG that man was DIRTY & TWISTED that you just LOVE to read about!🤌🏼 This book was FILLED with very heavy topics, but if you looked underneath it all, there were two completely innocent souls who just longed for someone to see them and love them for exactly who they were🥹 I LOVED this book and I will recommend this to other readers who love (dark romance) because this is absolutely PHENOMENAL! So go ahead and enjoy when this one comes out because you won't get any spoilers here!!!🖤
(A Pitch Black Romance (Archer High Book 4)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️~Stars
🥵🥵🥵🥵~Spice
Tropes:
• Trafficking
• Pitch Black Romance
• Twisted Soulmates
• Revenge
• Obsessive Love
• Non Con
• Cat & Mouse
🖇️ I’m hers as much as she’s mine, and running from that truth is only making the monster stronger.
▪️ OH MY GOD WHAT DID I JUST READ! Colton, OMFG that man was DIRTY & TWISTED that you just LOVE to read about!🤌🏼 This book was FILLED with very heavy topics, but if you looked underneath it all, there were two completely innocent souls who just longed for someone to see them and love them for exactly who they were🥹 I LOVED this book and I will recommend this to other readers who love (dark romance) because this is absolutely PHENOMENAL! So go ahead and enjoy when this one comes out because you won't get any spoilers here!!!🖤
February 13, 2025
Please read the trigger warnings!!
This is book #4 in the series.
Mary (aka Luella) - Takes a job at the Blackwood mansion to take revenge for her sister. Her mind was set to get in, find any information she can and bring down Xavier for the trafficking ring he's been involved in.
Her mind was set for the revenge she had planned, she didn't plan on meeting Xaviers son and falling for him!
Colton - Is the the son of Xavier, he sees multiple people coming and leaving from the Blackwood mansion, he has his own trauma and Demons because of his father, he's done things and witnessed things he isn't proud of, he met his fsthers new maid Mary, he knew after seeing her that she was his, he warned his father to keep clear of her but his father didn't listen.
Mary went snooping around and Colton saved her from being found and used by his dad. He kidnapped her. His demons took over and he took things to far with her, she became his Obsession.
This is a pitch black novel.l. it has lots of twists and turns in, stalking and Obsessive behaviour with a whole sprinkle of spice mixed in with the darkness!
This is a beautifully written dark novel, this is the first novel of this authors I have read, and it most certainly won't be the last!
I need more!!
Please do read the trigger warnings as this is a dark novel!
This is book #4 in the series.
Mary (aka Luella) - Takes a job at the Blackwood mansion to take revenge for her sister. Her mind was set to get in, find any information she can and bring down Xavier for the trafficking ring he's been involved in.
Her mind was set for the revenge she had planned, she didn't plan on meeting Xaviers son and falling for him!
Colton - Is the the son of Xavier, he sees multiple people coming and leaving from the Blackwood mansion, he has his own trauma and Demons because of his father, he's done things and witnessed things he isn't proud of, he met his fsthers new maid Mary, he knew after seeing her that she was his, he warned his father to keep clear of her but his father didn't listen.
Mary went snooping around and Colton saved her from being found and used by his dad. He kidnapped her. His demons took over and he took things to far with her, she became his Obsession.
This is a pitch black novel.l. it has lots of twists and turns in, stalking and Obsessive behaviour with a whole sprinkle of spice mixed in with the darkness!
This is a beautifully written dark novel, this is the first novel of this authors I have read, and it most certainly won't be the last!
I need more!!
Please do read the trigger warnings as this is a dark novel!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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