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Crestview Cardinals #1.5
Deviant Secrets
Wake up. Go to work. Come home. Eat. Go to bed.
The continuous cycle sends Chloe to find solace at her family cabin. Nestled deep in the mountains she expects to clear her head. Alone and in control of her urges.
But what happens when she finds more than she bargained for.
One rainy night. A throbbing need. And two masked men waiting to play a dangerous and erotic game of cat and mouse.
Will she run?
Or give into her darkest desires?
It’s just a game right…
The continuous cycle sends Chloe to find solace at her family cabin. Nestled deep in the mountains she expects to clear her head. Alone and in control of her urges.
But what happens when she finds more than she bargained for.
One rainy night. A throbbing need. And two masked men waiting to play a dangerous and erotic game of cat and mouse.
Will she run?
Or give into her darkest desires?
It’s just a game right…
152 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 18, 2024
168 people are currently reading
429 people want to read
About the author
Alicia Ramos
6 books164 followersAlicia is a dark romance author was born and raised in Buffalo NY and spent most of her days as a child reading books and enjoying the outdoors. As the oldest of 5, she enjoys spending time with her family including her Daughter and Australian shepherd.
When she isn't writing you can find her enjoying nature or curling up to a good book. Alicia enjoys being part of the community and being involved with causes such as mental health and domestic violence awareness.
Despite being a fiery Saggitarius she is calm at heart, opting to dig out her telescope and look for worlds far away or lay on the grass letting music speak to her. She travels frequently using her sense of adventure and love of history to research and find inspiration for her writing.
Her hope in writing is for her readers to not only find entertainment but in some cases to find healing and spread awareness within its pages.
When she isn't writing you can find her enjoying nature or curling up to a good book. Alicia enjoys being part of the community and being involved with causes such as mental health and domestic violence awareness.
Despite being a fiery Saggitarius she is calm at heart, opting to dig out her telescope and look for worlds far away or lay on the grass letting music speak to her. She travels frequently using her sense of adventure and love of history to research and find inspiration for her writing.
Her hope in writing is for her readers to not only find entertainment but in some cases to find healing and spread awareness within its pages.
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December 31, 2024
"For those who want enough plot to justify flicking the bean for two 6’5 masked men. Get comfortable and wait for that tingly feeling in your abdomen. King and Lux are here to show you who’s really in control."
omg this book was super spicy and dark... The smut is just off the charts.. i aboustly love the plot... it was amazing ! ... If you ae looking for this type of book well this is one for you ! as if love being chased by masked guys that make you beg......
omg this book was super spicy and dark... The smut is just off the charts.. i aboustly love the plot... it was amazing ! ... If you ae looking for this type of book well this is one for you ! as if love being chased by masked guys that make you beg......
May 31, 2025
Omg delicious 😋 I couldn't get enough and flipped through the pages as the pages drew me into story. An excellent dark romance with a little but of everything to tie it together. I loved the play on the highs and lows through the book as well. I think in the end all is explained. I really enjoyed all of the dark aspects in the book as well.
November 13, 2024
Finished in one sitting! Couldn’t put down! 🥵🥵
This weeks reads! 🩵
Deviant Secrets: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🥵 Book release is: November 18th!
If your looking for smut with minimal plot this is your book! I feel like the author could have continued the storyline! Started out amazing and towards the end i felt she rushed it! But its worth the read for sure. Will be picking up other books by this author! 🙂
This weeks reads! 🩵
Deviant Secrets: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🥵 Book release is: November 18th!
If your looking for smut with minimal plot this is your book! I feel like the author could have continued the storyline! Started out amazing and towards the end i felt she rushed it! But its worth the read for sure. Will be picking up other books by this author! 🙂
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 15, 2024
Holy hotness!! If you’re looking for a dark, all spice book, look no further. A whole page and a half of trigger warnings are crammed into this 144 page novella. Even with all the spice, there is still plenty of emotions to balance. Lux finally gets to worship Chloe after years of pining and loving her. Angel’s reluctant feelings in the moment were everything. It made me wish for a little different ending but this was a great book!
June 13, 2025
Oooo what a fantastic little novella for the dark romance readers.
This was 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ and I LOVED it!
This was 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ and I LOVED it!
November 25, 2024
Masked men in the woods, yes please! For a novella, this has a good mix of plot and spice. Yes it’s mostly spice, but there is a little plot in the mix. It’s dark & spicy, check your triggers. I’d love to read about Maya and King next!
November 25, 2024
OMG!!! 🥵🥵 If you have ever wanted your own masked man in the woods this book is for you. I love the dynamics between King and Lux and then you add in Chloe and the way they are so protective of each other.
I honestly wish I had my own King. 🥵🥵 I can not wait until the next book.
The plot is very well written out. If you love spice and dark romance this is 10 out of 10 🌶️🌶️.
Please read the TW’S that the author has very well written out at the front of the book.
I honestly wish I had my own King. 🥵🥵 I can not wait until the next book.
The plot is very well written out. If you love spice and dark romance this is 10 out of 10 🌶️🌶️.
Please read the TW’S that the author has very well written out at the front of the book.
February 5, 2025
Where to start, well there’s definitely some things I learned I would like to try reading this. 🤣 and also some I’m like I won’t yuck your yum girl but omfggg Chloe (FMC) forreal!! The spice was SPICYYYY, quite possibly my only five pepper read of this calendar year. I haven’t come off that fifth pepper yet, in 150 books and 10 months, and here we goooo 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ I would say this book is 80% smut and 20% plot, but the plot was great! It’s dark AF like morally black mmcs and a female rediscovering herself and her likes and needs after some trauma. Lux, he’s perfect. He’s everything I wanted him to be. He oscillates between dom and sub and he’s so emotionally invested in Chloe, pleasing her sexually and helping her recover from her trauma. King is the dom through and through for sure in their MMF show, and I was here for the torture and kinks and loved how he also got a bit vulnerable. The trigger warnings are not a joke and this might not be for everyone, but I ate it up. I read it in one afternoon and am sad it wasn’t longer than it was because I could’ve gotten lost in this story for a bit longer.
When you like a book that is SO DIFFERENT than what you normally read, you follow the author on socials and request to be on the arc team in the future… you know the author did something right. Thank you Alicia for opening up my book world a little bit more. I can’t wait to read more of your work!
When you like a book that is SO DIFFERENT than what you normally read, you follow the author on socials and request to be on the arc team in the future… you know the author did something right. Thank you Alicia for opening up my book world a little bit more. I can’t wait to read more of your work!
March 6, 2025
I’ve struggled to both write this review and settle on a rating for this book.
To be completely honest, I felt like the writing was a little rough. It’s clunky and awkward and even a little cringy in some places. It reads to me like the author is still finding what flow works best for her voice. But, having read her very first novel, I can happily say that I saw a lot of improvement from then to now. It makes me really excited to continue reading and seeing that growth process.
So clearly the writing isn’t quite what I want. But the story! I had a decent time. It’s just a little novella. I thought it would fade out of my mind after reading another book or two. No! It hasn’t! I’ve finished 8 books since I read this, and I still can’t get the characters and the spicy scenes out of mind. They just live there now, rent free and haunting me. There are things about this book that just were just so real and refreshing that I can’t stop thinking about it. Now the plot isn’t perfect. There were some things that I felt like either needed to be left out to respect the form of a novella or further developed and perhaps transition the story into the novel. But it was still thoroughly enjoyable.
I think I have to give this four stars. I am mildly obsessed. I would read it again. I would recommend it, but with trigger warnings. I received a free ARC of this book.
To be completely honest, I felt like the writing was a little rough. It’s clunky and awkward and even a little cringy in some places. It reads to me like the author is still finding what flow works best for her voice. But, having read her very first novel, I can happily say that I saw a lot of improvement from then to now. It makes me really excited to continue reading and seeing that growth process.
So clearly the writing isn’t quite what I want. But the story! I had a decent time. It’s just a little novella. I thought it would fade out of my mind after reading another book or two. No! It hasn’t! I’ve finished 8 books since I read this, and I still can’t get the characters and the spicy scenes out of mind. They just live there now, rent free and haunting me. There are things about this book that just were just so real and refreshing that I can’t stop thinking about it. Now the plot isn’t perfect. There were some things that I felt like either needed to be left out to respect the form of a novella or further developed and perhaps transition the story into the novel. But it was still thoroughly enjoyable.
I think I have to give this four stars. I am mildly obsessed. I would read it again. I would recommend it, but with trigger warnings. I received a free ARC of this book.
November 18, 2024
Ok, first make sure your significant other,fwb or your drawer buddy is nearby because you will need a break in the middle of this book😉🥵 This is a super spicy and dark read.The smut is omg 🥵🥵 but the plot is also amazing for a short read! If you want the chased by masked guys that make you beg,this book is definitely for you!! As always check the trigger warnings! Happy reading!!
July 28, 2025
I got the privilege of being one of the narrators for this gem of a book. Coming soon 🌶️ I love these characters 🔥
November 20, 2024
This was another great read by Alicia Ramos. This was a shorter book, being a novella, but it still felt more like a full length book because there was so much to it. Just mind the trigger warnings as this is a darker story.
Chloe is a woman with a brutal past and is trying to find herself again by participating in some very risky behavior. This is where King and Lux come in. They are convinced to help her on her journey of self-discovery and freedom from her past. They share one night of lust filled fantasy play that will leave you breathless.
The plot flows so seamlessly and effortlessly that it had me turning pages as fast as I could. I loved these characters. The fact that King and Lux kept their identity hidden during their time together made this all the more interesting. Especially since they already had a relationship in their past. We also get a perspective from all of them as this is a multiple POV read. I always enjoy getting the story from each character to see how they are thinking and feeling, plus some of their back story as well. I really felt connected to each of these characters.
This was a fast, spicy read and I really enjoyed it. The epilogue was unexpected but I loved it.
Alicia's writing just gets better and better with each book and I cannot wait to get more from her.
Chloe is a woman with a brutal past and is trying to find herself again by participating in some very risky behavior. This is where King and Lux come in. They are convinced to help her on her journey of self-discovery and freedom from her past. They share one night of lust filled fantasy play that will leave you breathless.
The plot flows so seamlessly and effortlessly that it had me turning pages as fast as I could. I loved these characters. The fact that King and Lux kept their identity hidden during their time together made this all the more interesting. Especially since they already had a relationship in their past. We also get a perspective from all of them as this is a multiple POV read. I always enjoy getting the story from each character to see how they are thinking and feeling, plus some of their back story as well. I really felt connected to each of these characters.
This was a fast, spicy read and I really enjoyed it. The epilogue was unexpected but I loved it.
Alicia's writing just gets better and better with each book and I cannot wait to get more from her.
March 31, 2025
I started Deviant Secrets like, “What the actual hell is going on?” and ended it like, “Sign me up for everything Alicia Ramos writes from now on.”
Chloe comes with baggage—like, toxic-ex-who-should-be-dead kind of baggage. Enter two masked men in full Jason Voorhees energy (yes, hockey masks), one wild sister, and a night that starts with me side-eying everyone and ends with me fanning myself and screaming justice. I was conflicted at first (and not in a bad way)—I mean, the shift from fear to “yes, daddy” was a bit fast, but once I let myself roll with it? I was hooked.
The Lux and King dynamic? HOT. I’m talking red flag, black hockey mask, need-a-cold-shower hot. Lux’s submission to King added that delicious power-play spice I didn’t even know I needed, and the slow unraveling of their connection to Chloe made every scene hit harder. Extra points for the pacing—this wasn’t one long smut marathon (though I wouldn’t complain); it was peaks, valleys, and a whole lot of tension in between.
Also, let’s talk revenge. Was the CSI realism questionable? Maybe. Did I care? Not one damn bit. The ending gave me everything I needed: redemption, second chances, and emotional closure—with a side of flaming hot smut.
This was dark, dirty, and unexpectedly heart-wrenching in the best way. And yes, I’m stalking her next release. Summer can’t come fast enough.
Chloe comes with baggage—like, toxic-ex-who-should-be-dead kind of baggage. Enter two masked men in full Jason Voorhees energy (yes, hockey masks), one wild sister, and a night that starts with me side-eying everyone and ends with me fanning myself and screaming justice. I was conflicted at first (and not in a bad way)—I mean, the shift from fear to “yes, daddy” was a bit fast, but once I let myself roll with it? I was hooked.
The Lux and King dynamic? HOT. I’m talking red flag, black hockey mask, need-a-cold-shower hot. Lux’s submission to King added that delicious power-play spice I didn’t even know I needed, and the slow unraveling of their connection to Chloe made every scene hit harder. Extra points for the pacing—this wasn’t one long smut marathon (though I wouldn’t complain); it was peaks, valleys, and a whole lot of tension in between.
Also, let’s talk revenge. Was the CSI realism questionable? Maybe. Did I care? Not one damn bit. The ending gave me everything I needed: redemption, second chances, and emotional closure—with a side of flaming hot smut.
This was dark, dirty, and unexpectedly heart-wrenching in the best way. And yes, I’m stalking her next release. Summer can’t come fast enough.
November 19, 2024
After being in a abusive relationship, Chloe decides to take back control, living life the way she wanted it to be. Staying at her families old cabin to spend time by herself, she discovers that she’s not alone. There are people watching her and they are ready to hunt her down.
“Run Little Fox”
I ate this book in one sitting, that’s how good it was. There wasn’t a lot of plot twist. It was mostly about Chloe figuring out life and dealing with her past trauma. The boys are morally Grey , but the fact that they are there to pleasure her and make her feel safe, got my heart . It is a fast - short read dark Romance ,mask men MMF book. The spice was spicing all the way to the end, and I couldn’t keep a straight face reading this book of how rough it was. With a lot of BDSM, chasing knife play, threesomes and candle play. You had one dom and two sub. Would I recommend this book? Yes, I would recommend it for a fast pace storyline. Was the spice spicy? yes. Was the plot twisting? Not so much, but you have to consider that is a fast short story, so it’s valid not to have a big plot twist.
Remember to check trigger warnings. Your mental health matters
Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
“Run Little Fox”
I ate this book in one sitting, that’s how good it was. There wasn’t a lot of plot twist. It was mostly about Chloe figuring out life and dealing with her past trauma. The boys are morally Grey , but the fact that they are there to pleasure her and make her feel safe, got my heart . It is a fast - short read dark Romance ,mask men MMF book. The spice was spicing all the way to the end, and I couldn’t keep a straight face reading this book of how rough it was. With a lot of BDSM, chasing knife play, threesomes and candle play. You had one dom and two sub. Would I recommend this book? Yes, I would recommend it for a fast pace storyline. Was the spice spicy? yes. Was the plot twisting? Not so much, but you have to consider that is a fast short story, so it’s valid not to have a big plot twist.
Remember to check trigger warnings. Your mental health matters
Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
October 1, 2025
Get Confortable.
Book:
WOW! A wonderfully dark story full of heat and meaning.
This is a short story where the main plot unfolds during a fantasy MMF night. It ends in a MF HEA—most of the time. LOL.
Be sure to check the content warnings, as this is a deliciously dark and twisted tale. Add in BDSM and a lot of spice, and it's totally my jam!
With great characters:
- A strong FMC who is a survivor and a warrior—someone who has learned to say "enough," to see her own worth, and to take charge of her life.
- Two MMCs with different personalities who are more than just friends (light MM content is mentioned). They’re more than just masked men fulfilling her fantasy.
This story also touches on themes like:
- Second chances
- Facing our fears and inner monsters
It’s incredible how society tries to label us and dictate how we’re supposed to deal with pain and suffering.
But human beings often fear what they don’t understand and demand explanations for everything. Sometimes, things just are.
Everyone deserves the right to choose how they feel and how they deal with their experiences.
Audiobook:
The narrators were excellent—definitely a 5-star performance! Their voices are spectacular.
The duet narration was beautifully done and had me captivated from the start.
They conveyed the characters’ emotions and sensations in a way that felt real and immersive.
Book:
WOW! A wonderfully dark story full of heat and meaning.
This is a short story where the main plot unfolds during a fantasy MMF night. It ends in a MF HEA—most of the time. LOL.
Be sure to check the content warnings, as this is a deliciously dark and twisted tale. Add in BDSM and a lot of spice, and it's totally my jam!
With great characters:
- A strong FMC who is a survivor and a warrior—someone who has learned to say "enough," to see her own worth, and to take charge of her life.
- Two MMCs with different personalities who are more than just friends (light MM content is mentioned). They’re more than just masked men fulfilling her fantasy.
This story also touches on themes like:
- Second chances
- Facing our fears and inner monsters
It’s incredible how society tries to label us and dictate how we’re supposed to deal with pain and suffering.
But human beings often fear what they don’t understand and demand explanations for everything. Sometimes, things just are.
Everyone deserves the right to choose how they feel and how they deal with their experiences.
Audiobook:
The narrators were excellent—definitely a 5-star performance! Their voices are spectacular.
The duet narration was beautifully done and had me captivated from the start.
They conveyed the characters’ emotions and sensations in a way that felt real and immersive.
October 6, 2025
“The chase was thrilling. I’ve done it plenty of times, but this one…Chloe was the perfect prey.”
Deviant Secrets is my second book by Alicia Ramos and I grow more infatuated with every story of the Crestview Cardinals. I love Alicia’s storytelling, complex characters, and her unique blend of spice, heart, and healing. After reading Unwholly Angels, I was feral for more King, and this glimpse of Chloe, Lux, and King’s intertwined past was perfect. Be sure to check the TWs; Alicia explores heavy themes while the characters find healing through exploration and righteous vengeance. The primal play, woodsy group activities, and vengeful female rage made this audio a thrilling ride. If you adore dirty-mouthed masked men, a fierce FMC, and a morally grey obsessed MMC, Deviant Secrets is a must listen!
Marina Craven and Matthew P. Harlin were new-to-me narrators, and they did fabulous work with this audiobook! Marina brought the wounded, strong, sultry, brassy Chloe to life with a stellar performance. Matthew’s portrayals of Lux and King were fantastic. He made both of the masked men unique, seductive, and captivating. This duet-style audiobook was fun, sexy AF, and endearing. This novella helped satisfy my craving for another glimpse of the Crestview Cardinals while fueling my feral need for more!
Deviant Secrets is my second book by Alicia Ramos and I grow more infatuated with every story of the Crestview Cardinals. I love Alicia’s storytelling, complex characters, and her unique blend of spice, heart, and healing. After reading Unwholly Angels, I was feral for more King, and this glimpse of Chloe, Lux, and King’s intertwined past was perfect. Be sure to check the TWs; Alicia explores heavy themes while the characters find healing through exploration and righteous vengeance. The primal play, woodsy group activities, and vengeful female rage made this audio a thrilling ride. If you adore dirty-mouthed masked men, a fierce FMC, and a morally grey obsessed MMC, Deviant Secrets is a must listen!
Marina Craven and Matthew P. Harlin were new-to-me narrators, and they did fabulous work with this audiobook! Marina brought the wounded, strong, sultry, brassy Chloe to life with a stellar performance. Matthew’s portrayals of Lux and King were fantastic. He made both of the masked men unique, seductive, and captivating. This duet-style audiobook was fun, sexy AF, and endearing. This novella helped satisfy my craving for another glimpse of the Crestview Cardinals while fueling my feral need for more!
November 25, 2024
Well Alicia has done it again and delivered another home run right outta the ballpark!!! Do you love Dark MMF Romances well if so stop right now and look no further !!! Because Deviant Secrets well really are no words just no perfect words to describe the wild ride I was just taken on !!! The best way I can describe Chloe , King and Luxs journey is to say that it’s like being on the wildest ride at the amusement park - the feeling of being excited and nervous all at once the anticipation of what’s to come next , moments that will leave you speechless, have you screamed outta frustration, make you smile , make you laugh, make you sob like a baby and cheer so freaking hard . Chloe is a woman who has endured so much trauma in her life . She desperately is looking for a fresh start in life , while trying to find herself again . That’s where King and Lux come in two guys who are as Morally Grey as you can get , they push her boundaries, take her out of her comfort zone and show her all the things that life can offer , especially when you learn to give up control. It all starts with one night of unforgettable passion
November 18, 2024
*Be sure to check trigger warnings*
Masked Men ✅
Spice ✅
A game of cat and mouse ✅
This is my first book from this author and it did not disappoint. Lemme tell you I think I need these 2 men in my life. Chloe is away at her family's cabin to get some solice. Peace and quiet right? Boy was she wrong. Her sisters warning vaguely played in her head "stay safe, you never know what's lurking out here" when two masked men appear at her door. Lux and King are there to push Chloe past her limits making her forget her demons and pleasuring her at the same time. They begin a game of cat and mouse through the woods and while
scared Chloe is exhilarated. Will she submit to these men and get her HEA or will her past have her too afraid of what she really needs? Lux is determined to help Chloe get over what his brother did to her, he vows to keep her safe. His best friend and wingman King will help push both of them past their limits but will their relationship change when Chloe finds out just who they are or that Lux has claimed her? This is an easy read and I'm ready for the next!
Masked Men ✅
Spice ✅
A game of cat and mouse ✅
This is my first book from this author and it did not disappoint. Lemme tell you I think I need these 2 men in my life. Chloe is away at her family's cabin to get some solice. Peace and quiet right? Boy was she wrong. Her sisters warning vaguely played in her head "stay safe, you never know what's lurking out here" when two masked men appear at her door. Lux and King are there to push Chloe past her limits making her forget her demons and pleasuring her at the same time. They begin a game of cat and mouse through the woods and while
scared Chloe is exhilarated. Will she submit to these men and get her HEA or will her past have her too afraid of what she really needs? Lux is determined to help Chloe get over what his brother did to her, he vows to keep her safe. His best friend and wingman King will help push both of them past their limits but will their relationship change when Chloe finds out just who they are or that Lux has claimed her? This is an easy read and I'm ready for the next!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 15, 2025
⭐ 3/5 Stars
🔥 Spice: 4/5 Flames
If you’re here for the smut—you’re in the right place. Deviant Secrets by Alica Ramos brings the heat with undeniable spice and some "Yes, Daddy" energy that’ll leave you blushing.
The plot had potential—it started to peek out, wave hello, and then kind of dipped out early. I could see where it was going, but I wish it leaned in harder with more angst, more emotional stakes, and a bit more drama to balance out the bedroom scenes.
Chloe, the main character, deserved a different ending in my opinion. It wasn’t a bad one, just not the one I was rooting for. (We all have our ship, and mine... well, sank.)
Still, if you love fast-paced, steamy reads with just a whisper of storyline and you're not afraid of some morally gray behavior—this is a solid weekend binge.
Would I read more by this author? Absolutely. I’m curious to see where her writing goes next.
💻 Read my full review on the blog: HERE
🔥 Spice: 4/5 Flames
If you’re here for the smut—you’re in the right place. Deviant Secrets by Alica Ramos brings the heat with undeniable spice and some "Yes, Daddy" energy that’ll leave you blushing.
The plot had potential—it started to peek out, wave hello, and then kind of dipped out early. I could see where it was going, but I wish it leaned in harder with more angst, more emotional stakes, and a bit more drama to balance out the bedroom scenes.
Chloe, the main character, deserved a different ending in my opinion. It wasn’t a bad one, just not the one I was rooting for. (We all have our ship, and mine... well, sank.)
Still, if you love fast-paced, steamy reads with just a whisper of storyline and you're not afraid of some morally gray behavior—this is a solid weekend binge.
Would I read more by this author? Absolutely. I’m curious to see where her writing goes next.
💻 Read my full review on the blog: HERE
November 19, 2024
I enjoyed this novella but would have liked it to be longer so I could have learnt more about the main characters, especially as the reader is given a little insight into how each of them was feeling throughout the book.
There is no gradual build up to the events that take place; the reader is thrown straight in. It is a fast paced plot with plenty of spice and morally grey men who actually care about Chloe. I would advise checking trigger warnings as there are many packed into this story.
I loved the journey the three main characters went on and some issues were resolved by the end of the book . However, I found the jump in time between the epilogue and end of the maim story was a bit too far into the future for me and would have preferred a bit in between as well. Hope to learn more about these characters in a future book.
There is no gradual build up to the events that take place; the reader is thrown straight in. It is a fast paced plot with plenty of spice and morally grey men who actually care about Chloe. I would advise checking trigger warnings as there are many packed into this story.
I loved the journey the three main characters went on and some issues were resolved by the end of the book . However, I found the jump in time between the epilogue and end of the maim story was a bit too far into the future for me and would have preferred a bit in between as well. Hope to learn more about these characters in a future book.
November 21, 2024
I loved the sound of this book when I first saw it on facebook. Then a few chapters in I wasn't so sure. I totally get that if that is what Chloe needs after what happened to her but then to find out it wasn't actually her doing this time. But it all worked out and I actually really liked the book.
So at first I wasn't sure how I felt about Lux when we find out his connection to Chloe but then I couldn't help but fall in love with him when I read about that night.
I liked the dynamic between Lux and King. I think it worked better that King was the more dominant out of them.
I'm glad that Ezra and his goons got what was coming to them and the part with King and the rats having seen a movie with a similar seen I could visualize it in my head.
I really hope that the story might continue if we get a King and Maya book.
So at first I wasn't sure how I felt about Lux when we find out his connection to Chloe but then I couldn't help but fall in love with him when I read about that night.
I liked the dynamic between Lux and King. I think it worked better that King was the more dominant out of them.
I'm glad that Ezra and his goons got what was coming to them and the part with King and the rats having seen a movie with a similar seen I could visualize it in my head.
I really hope that the story might continue if we get a King and Maya book.
November 25, 2024
If you want to go through the FMC's trauma and end up healed by the end of it, this is the story for you!
That might be an odd way of stating a good thing, but I swear, you end up feeling lighter at the end of the book, rather than what some stories can end up leaving you which is feeling heavy due to the weight of the uneasy trauma.
It's not an easy process, going step by step through this one. Though admittedly it's heavy on the smut (and also heavier into the BDSM side of things) there is some sincere, and heavy, plot to go along with it. It takes you on a story that spans over years and treats you to every corner of both problems and their fixes while also keeping you hooked and engaged, rooting for the main characters and their growth.
A heavy topic, but absolutely recommend for anyone who can handle it. PLEASE check your triggers before diving in!
That might be an odd way of stating a good thing, but I swear, you end up feeling lighter at the end of the book, rather than what some stories can end up leaving you which is feeling heavy due to the weight of the uneasy trauma.
It's not an easy process, going step by step through this one. Though admittedly it's heavy on the smut (and also heavier into the BDSM side of things) there is some sincere, and heavy, plot to go along with it. It takes you on a story that spans over years and treats you to every corner of both problems and their fixes while also keeping you hooked and engaged, rooting for the main characters and their growth.
A heavy topic, but absolutely recommend for anyone who can handle it. PLEASE check your triggers before diving in!
November 19, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
A short and spicy story that follows Chloe, Lux and King.
Chloe lives a pretty simple life now. Just the way she likes, until those dark urges take hold. Then she handles it. Anonymously. She escaped from her abusive ex and now she’s taking back her power. Control will only be taken away by those she chooses.
Lux and King, best friends, teammates and playmates. Chloe has always held Luxs attention, for years now. It’s only been her. Now’s his chance. He’s contacted about an ad Chloe placed looking for some weekend fun.
And do they have some fun. Whew!!!!! It’s hot, like a nuclear ghost scorpion pepper hot! It’s a wild primal night that leads to exposed secrets and truths. Finally!
Lux and King are about to become your new favs!
September 29, 2025
ALC review:
Half the time, I couldn’t tell which main male character was talking. It took awhile to figure out who was speaking. I love that there were duet narrators.
Story review:
It was a short story of only 15 chapters.
I loved King & Lux! They already had a relationship established between the two of them. King was the Dom daddy and Lux was the submissive! Lux was already completely in love with her. She was his brother’s girl. His brother was obviously abusive to her and kept her locked up. This was a story of smut.
Lux is younger than her (23). Chloe is around 30ish.
The brother ended up getting exactly what he deserved..
I definitely need a King 👑 in my life!!
I’m guessing Kings story with Maya comes next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 13, 2024
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
SPOILERS. You have been warned.
I wanted more. I wanted more back story, I wanted more story, I wanted more plot. That's the only reason this is getting a 3 star, because I wanted so much more!
This book was mostly smut but the glimpses of plot and storyline were wanted and we didn't get them. I loved this though, although ... Why didn't they all end up together? That was a bit guy wrenching. I wanted them to actually be together and learning Maya is her adoptive sister at the end, that was confusing. I just needed more, unfortunately.
Amazing smut though.
SPOILERS. You have been warned.
I wanted more. I wanted more back story, I wanted more story, I wanted more plot. That's the only reason this is getting a 3 star, because I wanted so much more!
This book was mostly smut but the glimpses of plot and storyline were wanted and we didn't get them. I loved this though, although ... Why didn't they all end up together? That was a bit guy wrenching. I wanted them to actually be together and learning Maya is her adoptive sister at the end, that was confusing. I just needed more, unfortunately.
Amazing smut though.
November 14, 2024
The way that this book grabs your attention from the start.
I love myself some CNC. And it was done in such a pleasant way.
The story was written verry well, plot line is super interesting and still easy to follow, which makes you concentrate on the apice even more.
The way that past and trauma was woven into the story at just the right times also builds the story beautifully.
Also charracter growth in this book just makes it so much better. Getting over what happened in the past to go on with your life.
I am verry picky on what dark romance I read, and this one was really worth it.
And let me not forget all the spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. Its juts (Chef's Kiss) .
Sit back, relax and enjoy this book with a perfect ending!!
I love myself some CNC. And it was done in such a pleasant way.
The story was written verry well, plot line is super interesting and still easy to follow, which makes you concentrate on the apice even more.
The way that past and trauma was woven into the story at just the right times also builds the story beautifully.
Also charracter growth in this book just makes it so much better. Getting over what happened in the past to go on with your life.
I am verry picky on what dark romance I read, and this one was really worth it.
And let me not forget all the spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. Its juts (Chef's Kiss) .
Sit back, relax and enjoy this book with a perfect ending!!
November 18, 2024
When your past hides in a mask
FMC has a lot of trauma she is not really working through. Instead she choses to have one time scenes with strangers.
When suddenly two masked me show up at her cabin that she didn't agree to she is going to be facing her traumas because she is out of the loop and isn't in control.
When they break her and she discovers who these men are she will be forced to realize what she lost all those years ago.
The best news though is they have plans to make sure she heals from everything if she will let them.
This book is super spicy but also dark and delicious.
FMC has a lot of trauma she is not really working through. Instead she choses to have one time scenes with strangers.
When suddenly two masked me show up at her cabin that she didn't agree to she is going to be facing her traumas because she is out of the loop and isn't in control.
When they break her and she discovers who these men are she will be forced to realize what she lost all those years ago.
The best news though is they have plans to make sure she heals from everything if she will let them.
This book is super spicy but also dark and delicious.
April 7, 2025
Steamy Masked Men adventure
Deviant Secrets is a hot MMF masked men Cnc fantasy filled book. If you dont like things hot, steamy, and absolute filthy then you should put this one down. I assumed this was a standalone but it feels as if these characters may have come from another series or something because at certain points it felt like i was missing bits and pieces. Overall I enjoyed the story. Ím not normally one for a masked man, primal play type of book but the blurb had me interested enough to check it out and Im glad i did. This is a story of release, vengeance, acceptance, and ultimately love. It was a filthy good time.
Deviant Secrets is a hot MMF masked men Cnc fantasy filled book. If you dont like things hot, steamy, and absolute filthy then you should put this one down. I assumed this was a standalone but it feels as if these characters may have come from another series or something because at certain points it felt like i was missing bits and pieces. Overall I enjoyed the story. Ím not normally one for a masked man, primal play type of book but the blurb had me interested enough to check it out and Im glad i did. This is a story of release, vengeance, acceptance, and ultimately love. It was a filthy good time.
November 9, 2024
I wanted to give this a 4.5 starts but the only reason its not 5 for me is because I wanted MORE. I wanted more of the backstory and I want 10x more of Nicholas, Chloe and Angel! This was a MMF DARK romance with ALL the spice and a quick read. The plot was very good and twisted in many ways, like i said, I just wanted soooo much more! I haven't found any triggers for myself but If you have any, I would check the list before diving into this. I personally love when the Epilogue gives us a look into the future and this one did not disappoint.
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