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Darkest Desires #2
Come Inside
Yara runs a company called Darkest Desires. A dating site for those with particular interests.
Because of that she has always received unwanted attention from a vast majority of men.
Including one particularly nasty stalker.
Undeterred by his escalating threats, Yara decides it’s time to delve into her own wants and needs.
She finds the perfect match on her list of new potential clients.
Except she probably should have vetted the man a bit better... There’s something oddly familiar about him...
This is a dark why choose romance novella. This means Yara will not choose between her men. Please check the TWs.
This is book 1 of a planned duet.
Suggested to read after Come to Bed as it does contain some spoilers.
Because of that she has always received unwanted attention from a vast majority of men.
Including one particularly nasty stalker.
Undeterred by his escalating threats, Yara decides it’s time to delve into her own wants and needs.
She finds the perfect match on her list of new potential clients.
Except she probably should have vetted the man a bit better... There’s something oddly familiar about him...
This is a dark why choose romance novella. This means Yara will not choose between her men. Please check the TWs.
This is book 1 of a planned duet.
Suggested to read after Come to Bed as it does contain some spoilers.
156 pages, Paperback
Published October 19, 2024
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December 12, 2025
Dark...?
Uhm, so this is awkward, but can someone tell me what's dark about this?
📌 Past abuse and trauma
➥ Yes, but nothing too specific on page (it even says so in the TWs). She has scars and the novella dances around them in a vague almost reverent manner. She's not bullied for them, or mocked or even rejected. Everyone is at her 'broken' feet, worshiping the ground she walks on.
📌 Violence
➥ Sure, but again, a bloody knife and a bloodless death of a villain? Uhm... I feel like this could happen in any regular romance without anyone losing their minds about the 'darkness' of it.
📌 A stalker
➥ Unless she fucks her stalker, the presence of one doesn't make a book dark.
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Uhm, so this is awkward, but can someone tell me what's dark about this?
📌 Past abuse and trauma
➥ Yes, but nothing too specific on page (it even says so in the TWs). She has scars and the novella dances around them in a vague almost reverent manner. She's not bullied for them, or mocked or even rejected. Everyone is at her 'broken' feet, worshiping the ground she walks on.
📌 Violence
➥ Sure, but again, a bloody knife and a bloodless death of a villain? Uhm... I feel like this could happen in any regular romance without anyone losing their minds about the 'darkness' of it.
📌 A stalker
➥ Unless she fucks her stalker, the presence of one doesn't make a book dark.
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October 25, 2024
I am loving the web of this book series. Short and sweet and spicy novellas that are interconnected. The characters are my favorite. Obsessed and morally grey men. A woman that just needs to be loved... One way or another. I can't wait for the next part!!!
October 20, 2024
The queen did it again. I read it in a day. I swear she puts some kind of drugs in her books. This book was written well. The plot was interesting kept you on your toes. Highly recommend
November 3, 2024
Author: Sage RelleAnne
Book: Come Inside
Series: Yara’s Darkest Desires
Publication: November 16, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Come Inside by Sage RelleAnne is book one of Yara’s Darkest Desires series. I thoroughly enjoyed this why-choose read with Yara and her men, Kazi and Mateo. I highly recommend this if you enjoy reading dark, why-choose reads. I can’t wait until the second book in the series, Come Alive. Is released in October 2025!!
Book: Come Inside
Series: Yara’s Darkest Desires
Publication: November 16, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Come Inside by Sage RelleAnne is book one of Yara’s Darkest Desires series. I thoroughly enjoyed this why-choose read with Yara and her men, Kazi and Mateo. I highly recommend this if you enjoy reading dark, why-choose reads. I can’t wait until the second book in the series, Come Alive. Is released in October 2025!!
November 18, 2024
Whew, this book was absolutely a whirlwind!
This is the first book in Yara's Darkest Desires. There is another one about her best friend Izzy as well. This one follows Yara as the head of Darkest Desires, which is a dating service, and for the first time, she decided she wanted to date one of the applicants. At the same time, she is starting to notice her feelings for her bodyguard, Kazi, and she meets his "cousin" Mateo, and well, why have one when you can have two?
You're probably wondering what is so crazy about 3 love interests, nothing truly (I'm a vet in the why choose department) but it was the plot that had me on the edge of my seat. You find out there is a stalker, ok, that's fine, but then someone else is introduced, and what you think could happened might be happening but also isn't and I can't explain without giving everything away but I will be eagerly awaiting the next book because the ending had so many secrets and things that needed to come to light or will be.
For the spice, it was good! There wasn't any group scenes but there was a mfm scene that was really good. There's some animosity between Kazi and Mateo and it shows up in a fun way when they're playing and I might have seen a nod to a possible mmf in the future but it could also just be wishful thinking on my part.
Thank you to sage relleanne for allowing me to ARC read!
This is the first book in Yara's Darkest Desires. There is another one about her best friend Izzy as well. This one follows Yara as the head of Darkest Desires, which is a dating service, and for the first time, she decided she wanted to date one of the applicants. At the same time, she is starting to notice her feelings for her bodyguard, Kazi, and she meets his "cousin" Mateo, and well, why have one when you can have two?
You're probably wondering what is so crazy about 3 love interests, nothing truly (I'm a vet in the why choose department) but it was the plot that had me on the edge of my seat. You find out there is a stalker, ok, that's fine, but then someone else is introduced, and what you think could happened might be happening but also isn't and I can't explain without giving everything away but I will be eagerly awaiting the next book because the ending had so many secrets and things that needed to come to light or will be.
For the spice, it was good! There wasn't any group scenes but there was a mfm scene that was really good. There's some animosity between Kazi and Mateo and it shows up in a fun way when they're playing and I might have seen a nod to a possible mmf in the future but it could also just be wishful thinking on my part.
Thank you to sage relleanne for allowing me to ARC read!
October 21, 2024
What a great short read this was. I absolutely could not wait for this to come out and I was lucky enough to be able to ARC on this book by Sage RelleAnne - Author . She always writes great books that always leave you CRAVING more. All the books that I have read by her so far usually the series starts off with a cliff hanger but finish up in the next book or two. Come Inside is no different. While I was hoping that I would get more into Izzy's story, we did not ( I wasn't dissapointed after I understood why)but, instead we were introduced to Yara, Izzys best friend, and all her skeletons in this RH romance/thriller. While learning more about Yara we also learned more about some of the quieter characters from Come to Bed as well as introducesome new ones. The character development has been done very well in this series so far. Im sure there will be more characters to meet as this series unfolds. I cant wait for the next book in this series. I read this in about 2 hours. I could not put it down to go to bed when I should have. I highly recommend you immerse yourself in this series starting with Come to Bed. You won't regret it and the storyline is so worth the cliff hanger to come. Sage RelleAnne seems to put these books out fairly quickly so there isn't a terribly long wait for the next in the series. Don't mistake quick meaning low quality or writing. Nu uh! This author has a lot of bang to her punch with her wonderful writing. You don't feel like there are holes or rushed chapters. All that you are left with is the insatiable hunger for more. Enjoy! XOXO 😘
October 20, 2025
She built a business for other people’s fantasies—but never expected to become someone’s obsession. 🖤
📖 Come Inside by Sage Relleanne
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Genre: Dark Why Choose (MFMM) Romance
TW: stalking, violence, sexual content (please check full list before reading)
Yara runs a company called Darkest Desires—a dating site for people with… particular interests. Because of that, she’s used to unwanted attention from men, including one especially dangerous stalker. Still, she refuses to live in fear and decides it’s time to explore her own desires. When she finds the perfect match on her new client list, she dives in—only to realize she probably should’ve vetted him better. There’s something strangely familiar about him…
Yara is such a badass FMC. I love her strength and the way she refuses to let anyone control her life. She knows what she wants, goes after it, and doesn’t take shit from anyone. I ship her with Kazi so bad—he’s so attentive, notices the little things, and genuinely cares for her. Mateo is the aggressive one, but his protectiveness and obsession are chef’s kiss. And James—the older man with the breed kink—has undeniable chemistry with her. Their spice scenes? Yeah, they were spicing.
The stalker subplot adds even more intensity. It’s mysterious, creepy, and kept me guessing the whole way through. It’s such a refreshing twist to see the stalker as a real villain, not the MMC for once.
I devoured this book in one sitting.
BRB reading Yara’s second book now.
Tropes:
💋 Why choose (MFMM)
🔥 Badass FMC
👨👧 Best friend’s dad
🕵️♂️ Stalker (in a bad way)
📖 Come Inside by Sage Relleanne
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Genre: Dark Why Choose (MFMM) Romance
TW: stalking, violence, sexual content (please check full list before reading)
Yara runs a company called Darkest Desires—a dating site for people with… particular interests. Because of that, she’s used to unwanted attention from men, including one especially dangerous stalker. Still, she refuses to live in fear and decides it’s time to explore her own desires. When she finds the perfect match on her new client list, she dives in—only to realize she probably should’ve vetted him better. There’s something strangely familiar about him…
Yara is such a badass FMC. I love her strength and the way she refuses to let anyone control her life. She knows what she wants, goes after it, and doesn’t take shit from anyone. I ship her with Kazi so bad—he’s so attentive, notices the little things, and genuinely cares for her. Mateo is the aggressive one, but his protectiveness and obsession are chef’s kiss. And James—the older man with the breed kink—has undeniable chemistry with her. Their spice scenes? Yeah, they were spicing.
The stalker subplot adds even more intensity. It’s mysterious, creepy, and kept me guessing the whole way through. It’s such a refreshing twist to see the stalker as a real villain, not the MMC for once.
I devoured this book in one sitting.
BRB reading Yara’s second book now.
Tropes:
💋 Why choose (MFMM)
🔥 Badass FMC
👨👧 Best friend’s dad
🕵️♂️ Stalker (in a bad way)
January 4, 2026
I got this book as a blind date with a book. While I love a "why choose" book, this was a bit lack luster for me. In no way was the character able to develop the connection for an authentic why choose. The birth control tampering was also unrealistic - who would be so drunk that they wouldn't feel their arm being sliced into?
Also, small world for her to connect with her friends dad and now may be pregnant with his baby? It all felt way too unrealistic coming. I also was not a fan of back and forth 1st person VS 3rd person (the author did warn of this).
If you're looking for a quick read to get some smut, this author provides. Although, I've read better smut scenes than this too.
All in all, I do applaud the other at bringing light to acceptance of sexual exploration and confidence.
Also, small world for her to connect with her friends dad and now may be pregnant with his baby? It all felt way too unrealistic coming. I also was not a fan of back and forth 1st person VS 3rd person (the author did warn of this).
If you're looking for a quick read to get some smut, this author provides. Although, I've read better smut scenes than this too.
All in all, I do applaud the other at bringing light to acceptance of sexual exploration and confidence.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 8, 2025
•Dark Romance
•Why Choose
•Traumatic Past
•Age Gap
•BC Tampering
•Br€€ding K!nk
•🌶🌶🌶
If I didn't think it could get any better, it does with Yara's story! Yara is a successful 28 year old that owns her own dating service, Darkest Desires. She's never really thought to use her own service until she comes across this applicant, James, who's much older than her, but finds herself highly attracted to him. So she decides to indulge. Why not! ... BUT the TWISTS in this book!! WHAT?! Dear Lord, let's just keep me flabbergasted! I was LIVING for them. There's no waiting... I already jumped into the next book!
•Why Choose
•Traumatic Past
•Age Gap
•BC Tampering
•Br€€ding K!nk
•🌶🌶🌶
If I didn't think it could get any better, it does with Yara's story! Yara is a successful 28 year old that owns her own dating service, Darkest Desires. She's never really thought to use her own service until she comes across this applicant, James, who's much older than her, but finds herself highly attracted to him. So she decides to indulge. Why not! ... BUT the TWISTS in this book!! WHAT?! Dear Lord, let's just keep me flabbergasted! I was LIVING for them. There's no waiting... I already jumped into the next book!
December 6, 2024
Oh Sage done it again!!! Was I expecting that twist or maybe two at the end? Nope not at all!!! Honestly I need the next book. I need to know what happened! I loved Yara book, it's so good! Did I expect that backstory to be so sad and depressing? No, did it make me want to cry? Yup!!! But man you guys have to read this series. Book one and on!! Because I need to know what happened to both my girls!!
April 10, 2025
Really, it's about a 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ list.
And about a 🌶🌶🌶. It says that it has trigger warnings, and yeah, you might be PTSD triggered on some of the things, but honestly, most people that like the booktalk on TikTok books. You're gonna be perfectly fine, and you're gonna really enjoy this book. It's a little bit twisted and a lot of it.Holy crap really but you'll love it. Oh, and I got this book as an ALC.Listen, so I got the audiobook before it came out and the voices.Those men's voices, oh baby.
And about a 🌶🌶🌶. It says that it has trigger warnings, and yeah, you might be PTSD triggered on some of the things, but honestly, most people that like the booktalk on TikTok books. You're gonna be perfectly fine, and you're gonna really enjoy this book. It's a little bit twisted and a lot of it.Holy crap really but you'll love it. Oh, and I got this book as an ALC.Listen, so I got the audiobook before it came out and the voices.Those men's voices, oh baby.
October 27, 2024
"Come Inside" dives deeper into the world from Come to Bed, focusing on the best friend’s story and revealing more about the characters we met before. It’s spicy, engaging, and leaves you wanting to know even more about this cast. I’m hooked and can’t wait for the next one!!
November 15, 2024
I loved Yara's story!
It was a quick read and it kept me hooked until the end! I needed answers!
Yara was a great FMC. She was intelligent and confident. I loved her as well as Kazi and Mateo.
With, mystery, suspense, spice, and more. This story had everything I could want and more!!
It was a quick read and it kept me hooked until the end! I needed answers!
Yara was a great FMC. She was intelligent and confident. I loved her as well as Kazi and Mateo.
With, mystery, suspense, spice, and more. This story had everything I could want and more!!
November 15, 2025
Why choose at its finest. Yara is 28 and runs her own dating service. Enter the hot older guy that’s got her attention. This book is hot and spicy. It gives some desires to be had. I love the age gap and hot she was attracted to him. This book a great read with some great twists.
October 24, 2024
It's short, it's dark, there's romance, there's smut. What more could you want?! This book was really well written and I would definitely recommend it! Be sure to check the triggers beforehand!
December 9, 2024
Wow I loooved that! Daddy issues and a praise kink? Sign me up
October 15, 2025
Darkest Desires is a dating service that follows Yara.
Short and oh so spicy with a plot
Short and oh so spicy with a plot
November 22, 2025
I read this book out of order and now everything is making more sense definitely a why choose story and finding the right fit for Yarra. I enjoyed this book.
October 22, 2024
She has done it again! I plowed through this one (pun intended😮💨). I read this one in a matter of hours. I couldn’t put it down! This kept my attention and the chapters always left me wanting more. This is short, spicy and addictive. This installment follows Yara and her journey to self discovery within her own business (a sexy, kink positive dating site). Where she takes the plunge into her own sexual desires and gets into a crazy, hot and drama filled situation. Leaves off on a cliffhanger that will have you screaming for more! 100% recommend.
November 5, 2024
Oh my god!!!!! Just oh my freaking god!!!! I just finished this book and I just can’t even!! The way this took me through the motions, the mystery, the spice, the tension, the ball drops, the way I couldn’t even predict what was going to happen when I thought I knew it all is just crazy!! I’m so utterly obsessed with this book and the plot. It starts off super chill and then just engulfs you in a whole world and multiple povs. Mateo is my favorite and my new book boyfriend for sure! Kazi is the sweetest of cinnamon rolls and James is an aged hunk 😍 I love the way we have so many different types of men and I know one will be an absolute favorite for everyone. I cannot wait to read more and the cliffhanger it stops on is pure perfection!
Highly highly recommend diving in! If you haven’t read any of her other books, you can read this is a standalone but it would impact more to read her others. The book is great on its own but after reading this you’ll WANT to read more I promise!!
Highly highly recommend diving in! If you haven’t read any of her other books, you can read this is a standalone but it would impact more to read her others. The book is great on its own but after reading this you’ll WANT to read more I promise!!
November 13, 2024
This book was so good. Meeting Yara, a woman who has had a traumatic and rough upbringing. The difficulties she deals with internally hit me a bit harder than I thought they would. She’s extremely relatable. Yara is strong,sweet and is a boss b*tch that encourages others to explore their darkest desires! …..and she’s also one VERY lucky girl! Kazi…….Mateo……James…..my goodness!🥵 I love why choose stories! Cause I don’t know how I could choose between these men! Each is a different strength she needs. But one of them…..is definitely not who she ever expected them to be! And man…..what a shock!
Come inside is a short and spicy book yet still somehow the progression feels smooth, Not rushed in anyway. There twists, mystery and spice! I highly recommend reading this one! But as always babies…..check your triggers!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
🌼 Dark why choose
🌼 Short and spicy
🌼 Breeding
🌼 Pl-gs
🌼 Praise
🌼 Body Rep
🌼 Age Gap
🌼 Friends to Lovers
🌼 BC tampering
🌼 touch her and 💀
Come inside is a short and spicy book yet still somehow the progression feels smooth, Not rushed in anyway. There twists, mystery and spice! I highly recommend reading this one! But as always babies…..check your triggers!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
🌼 Dark why choose
🌼 Short and spicy
🌼 Breeding
🌼 Pl-gs
🌼 Praise
🌼 Body Rep
🌼 Age Gap
🌼 Friends to Lovers
🌼 BC tampering
🌼 touch her and 💀
November 19, 2024
𝑻𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆 : Come Inside: A Dark Why Choose Romance
𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓 : Sage RelleAnne
𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 : 𝟱/𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😮💨
𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 : 𝟏𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
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A big thank you to Sage RelleAnne for generously providing me with an ARC for an honest review.
Okay omg this book, has left me in awe, As I flipped through each page, my desire for more grew stronger. The characters, storyline and the spice captivated me to the point where I couldn't stop reading; I was fully engrossed in the book. Additionally, it was my first experience reading a book from both first-person and third-person perspectives, adding an intriguing element to the format.
I started reading the book with no preconceived notions, only drawn in by the breeding kink aspect that fascinated me. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of content and unexpected twists that the book contained. I had only gotten halfway through the book when I started rooting for Yara to end up with Mateo and Kazi, but then James entered the scene and everything in the plot escalated to a thrilling new level.
Yara's character exudes a great deal of power and determination, making her portrayal authentic and convincing. Her journey to embrace her beauty and self-worth is compelling and worth exploring. I loved how unapologetic Yara is about her desires, even though society may not accept or understand her love and attraction. Yara, a strong and capable woman, refused to be confined by societal expectations and limitations. She adored all three men in her life who provided her with a sense of security, made her feel attractive, and filled her with a sense of wholeness, just as she enriched their lives and gave purpose to each of them.
I was impressed by the way the author portrayed the challenges faced by individuals who struggle to appreciate themselves and see their own worth. The raw and relatable emotions and feelings conveyed in the writing make it easy to connect with and fall in love with the character of Yara.
I recognize that a book with this storyline and themes may not resonate with everyone. However, Sage RelleAnne thank you for sharing Yara's darkest desires with us; It turned out to be a story we didn't even know we were yearning for. In the meantime, I can't guarantee that I'll move on from James, Mataeo, and Kazi; my heart has truly been captured.
I absolutely adored this book and strongly recommend it, as it hits all the right chords. Take your time while reading; it might just leave you craving for more.
𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓 : Sage RelleAnne
𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 : 𝟱/𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 😮💨
𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 : 𝟏𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
༞༞༞
A big thank you to Sage RelleAnne for generously providing me with an ARC for an honest review.
Okay omg this book, has left me in awe, As I flipped through each page, my desire for more grew stronger. The characters, storyline and the spice captivated me to the point where I couldn't stop reading; I was fully engrossed in the book. Additionally, it was my first experience reading a book from both first-person and third-person perspectives, adding an intriguing element to the format.
I started reading the book with no preconceived notions, only drawn in by the breeding kink aspect that fascinated me. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of content and unexpected twists that the book contained. I had only gotten halfway through the book when I started rooting for Yara to end up with Mateo and Kazi, but then James entered the scene and everything in the plot escalated to a thrilling new level.
Yara's character exudes a great deal of power and determination, making her portrayal authentic and convincing. Her journey to embrace her beauty and self-worth is compelling and worth exploring. I loved how unapologetic Yara is about her desires, even though society may not accept or understand her love and attraction. Yara, a strong and capable woman, refused to be confined by societal expectations and limitations. She adored all three men in her life who provided her with a sense of security, made her feel attractive, and filled her with a sense of wholeness, just as she enriched their lives and gave purpose to each of them.
I was impressed by the way the author portrayed the challenges faced by individuals who struggle to appreciate themselves and see their own worth. The raw and relatable emotions and feelings conveyed in the writing make it easy to connect with and fall in love with the character of Yara.
I recognize that a book with this storyline and themes may not resonate with everyone. However, Sage RelleAnne thank you for sharing Yara's darkest desires with us; It turned out to be a story we didn't even know we were yearning for. In the meantime, I can't guarantee that I'll move on from James, Mataeo, and Kazi; my heart has truly been captured.
I absolutely adored this book and strongly recommend it, as it hits all the right chords. Take your time while reading; it might just leave you craving for more.
November 16, 2024
Her eyes were beautiful, but it was the pain, the evidence of a lifetime of struggle reflected in their depth that had him clenching his fists.
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Content warning [not a complete list]
Murder, mention of childhood abuse and dv (not graphic or detailed), alcohol use and heavy self depreciation.
S3xual content [not a complete list]
Breeding k!nk, mfm scene, and bc tampering.
For more information, check out the content warning in the book.
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About the book
Book 1 of duet. Contains spoilers for Come to Bed.
FMC's POV is written in 1st person, and the other characters are in 3rd person POV.
Ending: *spoiler* cliffhanger
Spice: 3
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Come Inside is the story of a woman affected by her painful past and the men in her life that are obsessed with her. It's a dark why choose where everyone has their secrets. Danger, love and desire lurk in the background. If you're looking for a short and spicy book that has some darkness consider reading this.
Yara runs her own company, Darkest Desires, that sets up cilents in a safe manner where they can indulge in their ultimate fantasies. I liked Yara and was interested in her story. Yara's thoughts about herself were heartbreaking. She's a woman carrying a lot of pain, but she's quite strong. There will be readers that will be able to relate to her.
I liked the different relationship dynamics Yara had with each men. Friends to lovers. Instalove. Strangers to something more. And they all had a passion that was sizzling. I usually have a favorite man in why choose books, but I liked Mateo and Kazi. And I'm quite excited to see her relationship with JW develop. Yara deserves all the love.
I enjoyed reading this. I'm interested in seeing all the secrets around or regarding Yara slowly unravel. And to see how it affects her relationship her men and her friend Izzy. I look forward to reading the next book.
This is an ARC read and review. I'm grateful to the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
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Content warning [not a complete list]
Murder, mention of childhood abuse and dv (not graphic or detailed), alcohol use and heavy self depreciation.
S3xual content [not a complete list]
Breeding k!nk, mfm scene, and bc tampering.
For more information, check out the content warning in the book.
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About the book
Book 1 of duet. Contains spoilers for Come to Bed.
FMC's POV is written in 1st person, and the other characters are in 3rd person POV.
Ending: *spoiler* cliffhanger
Spice: 3
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Come Inside is the story of a woman affected by her painful past and the men in her life that are obsessed with her. It's a dark why choose where everyone has their secrets. Danger, love and desire lurk in the background. If you're looking for a short and spicy book that has some darkness consider reading this.
Yara runs her own company, Darkest Desires, that sets up cilents in a safe manner where they can indulge in their ultimate fantasies. I liked Yara and was interested in her story. Yara's thoughts about herself were heartbreaking. She's a woman carrying a lot of pain, but she's quite strong. There will be readers that will be able to relate to her.
I liked the different relationship dynamics Yara had with each men. Friends to lovers. Instalove. Strangers to something more. And they all had a passion that was sizzling. I usually have a favorite man in why choose books, but I liked Mateo and Kazi. And I'm quite excited to see her relationship with JW develop. Yara deserves all the love.
I enjoyed reading this. I'm interested in seeing all the secrets around or regarding Yara slowly unravel. And to see how it affects her relationship her men and her friend Izzy. I look forward to reading the next book.
This is an ARC read and review. I'm grateful to the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
November 6, 2025
Wow, what to say about this book. I’ll be honest, I always struggle to start ARCs (ADHD problems✨), and this one was no different. Time crunch really had me by the throat 😅 but once I finally sat down to read Come Inside, I got hooked pretty quickly.
The story grabbed me from the first chapter. The way Yara’s body dysmorphia is portrayed hit hard. As someone who also struggles with body image, it felt like a slap (in a good, eye-opening way). It really shows how deep and painful those thoughts can go, to the point of feeling physically sick at your own reflection.
The book switches between multiple POVs, and that was a bit tricky for me. Yara’s chapters are written in first person, while the others are in third, and that shift threw me off a little. It’s not necessarily bad, it just made it harder for me to stay immersed at times. Totally a “me” thing, but worth mentioning.
Once I hit about 20%, though, I couldn’t stop. I read the rest in a couple of hours. I really liked Yara as the FMC, she’s strong, clever, and real. The way she tricked Kazi into leaving the restaurant? Loved that scene. Some moments did feel a little rushed or not fully developed, but overall, the story kept me engaged.
The spice was chef’s kiss 🔥 steamy, well written, and it fit the story instead of feeling forced. And the twist with the stalker? I totally fell for the misdirection. The author did a great job making me think it was one person only to pull the rug out from under me.
I also appreciated that it didn’t end on a huge cliffhanger. I get so frustrated with books that do that, so it was nice to close this one feeling satisfied (though maybe that’s helped by the fact that I already have book two as an ARC ready to go 👀).
Overall, Come Inside was a solid 3⭐ read for me, enjoyable, emotional, and with some strong moments that stuck with me. It didn’t completely blow me away, but I’m glad I read it and I’m definitely curious to see where the next book goes.
The story grabbed me from the first chapter. The way Yara’s body dysmorphia is portrayed hit hard. As someone who also struggles with body image, it felt like a slap (in a good, eye-opening way). It really shows how deep and painful those thoughts can go, to the point of feeling physically sick at your own reflection.
The book switches between multiple POVs, and that was a bit tricky for me. Yara’s chapters are written in first person, while the others are in third, and that shift threw me off a little. It’s not necessarily bad, it just made it harder for me to stay immersed at times. Totally a “me” thing, but worth mentioning.
Once I hit about 20%, though, I couldn’t stop. I read the rest in a couple of hours. I really liked Yara as the FMC, she’s strong, clever, and real. The way she tricked Kazi into leaving the restaurant? Loved that scene. Some moments did feel a little rushed or not fully developed, but overall, the story kept me engaged.
The spice was chef’s kiss 🔥 steamy, well written, and it fit the story instead of feeling forced. And the twist with the stalker? I totally fell for the misdirection. The author did a great job making me think it was one person only to pull the rug out from under me.
I also appreciated that it didn’t end on a huge cliffhanger. I get so frustrated with books that do that, so it was nice to close this one feeling satisfied (though maybe that’s helped by the fact that I already have book two as an ARC ready to go 👀).
Overall, Come Inside was a solid 3⭐ read for me, enjoyable, emotional, and with some strong moments that stuck with me. It didn’t completely blow me away, but I’m glad I read it and I’m definitely curious to see where the next book goes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 22, 2024
This is indeed such a quick yet enjoyable read for me! I might be bias since the author, Sage RelleAnne, is one of my favorites and definitely are my instant read whenever I see her books, yet that’s only because she always nailed it in each of her books!
As for this one, at first I thought it’ll be a continuation from her previous Come To Bed, which I’m eager to know in regards of what happens next for Izzy, yet I was wrong since this book is about Izzy’s bestie, Yara, yet still interconnected with the previous book that I mentioned. I think it’s best if you have read Come To Bed before Come Inside, but it doesn’t affected much if you read this book first too since this is book 1 of Yara’s darkest desires, while the other is book 1 of Izzy’s darkest desires. Both ended in a cliffhanger after some reveals but totally worth it!
I love the characters (especially the fmc), especially because even though they’re presented with flaws / insecurities, they still appears as badass and doesn’t easily succumb to their negativity. In addition to that, there are always some sort of motivation included here and there throughout the story while the flaws and insecurities being laid out, as in it’s acted like some kind of hook for us too to not dwell much on negativity.
The plot growth is good too, there’s mystery, thrill, as well as spices being thrown in the mix for such an entertaining and glued till the end kinda reading. Most of our questions and guesses while reading will be answered towards the end yet still we’ll be served with another kind of question for the cliffhanger as tease for us for the next book, and indeed, I’m looking forward for both book 2 of these two besties journeys! The wait usually isn’t that long too so yes feel free to start your reading now! 🫶🏻🫶🏻
As for this one, at first I thought it’ll be a continuation from her previous Come To Bed, which I’m eager to know in regards of what happens next for Izzy, yet I was wrong since this book is about Izzy’s bestie, Yara, yet still interconnected with the previous book that I mentioned. I think it’s best if you have read Come To Bed before Come Inside, but it doesn’t affected much if you read this book first too since this is book 1 of Yara’s darkest desires, while the other is book 1 of Izzy’s darkest desires. Both ended in a cliffhanger after some reveals but totally worth it!
I love the characters (especially the fmc), especially because even though they’re presented with flaws / insecurities, they still appears as badass and doesn’t easily succumb to their negativity. In addition to that, there are always some sort of motivation included here and there throughout the story while the flaws and insecurities being laid out, as in it’s acted like some kind of hook for us too to not dwell much on negativity.
The plot growth is good too, there’s mystery, thrill, as well as spices being thrown in the mix for such an entertaining and glued till the end kinda reading. Most of our questions and guesses while reading will be answered towards the end yet still we’ll be served with another kind of question for the cliffhanger as tease for us for the next book, and indeed, I’m looking forward for both book 2 of these two besties journeys! The wait usually isn’t that long too so yes feel free to start your reading now! 🫶🏻🫶🏻
November 2, 2024
🖤Troupes 🖤
🖤Breeding
🖤Age-Gap
🖤Dark Why Choose
🖤Friends to Lovers
🖤Praise
🖤Short and Spicy
Sage RelleAnne strikes again with "Come Inside," the latest suspenseful addition to the Sinners Dark series. Though this novella is shorter, it brims with an enthralling mix of reverse harem romance and suspense that holds you from page one. This novella grabs you right away, I was hooked from the start.
I initially hoped to see more of Izzy's development, but introducing Yara, Izzy's best friend, as the protagonist was a great twist. We dive into Yara's past, uncovering her secrets and vulnerabilities, which enriches her character and the overall plot. RelleAnne seamlessly weaves Yara's tale into the existing narrative, keeping the series fresh and dynamic.
One consistent strength of this series, showcased again in "Come Inside," is the exceptional character development. RelleAnne excels at creating multi-dimensional characters that feel tangible and relatable, with their imperfections and intricacies. The addition of new characters further deepens the already rich world of Sinners Dark. I'm excited to see how these new elements will shape the story moving forward.
Despite the cliffhanger ending leaving me eager for more, it's a testament to RelleAnne's storytelling prowess. She knows how to keep readers hooked, and I'm eagerly anticipating the next installment. If you're a fan of the Sinners Dark series or enjoy reverse harem romance with a suspenseful twist, "Come Inside" is a must-read.
Highly recommended, including every other book she has written..
🖤Breeding
🖤Age-Gap
🖤Dark Why Choose
🖤Friends to Lovers
🖤Praise
🖤Short and Spicy
Sage RelleAnne strikes again with "Come Inside," the latest suspenseful addition to the Sinners Dark series. Though this novella is shorter, it brims with an enthralling mix of reverse harem romance and suspense that holds you from page one. This novella grabs you right away, I was hooked from the start.
I initially hoped to see more of Izzy's development, but introducing Yara, Izzy's best friend, as the protagonist was a great twist. We dive into Yara's past, uncovering her secrets and vulnerabilities, which enriches her character and the overall plot. RelleAnne seamlessly weaves Yara's tale into the existing narrative, keeping the series fresh and dynamic.
One consistent strength of this series, showcased again in "Come Inside," is the exceptional character development. RelleAnne excels at creating multi-dimensional characters that feel tangible and relatable, with their imperfections and intricacies. The addition of new characters further deepens the already rich world of Sinners Dark. I'm excited to see how these new elements will shape the story moving forward.
Despite the cliffhanger ending leaving me eager for more, it's a testament to RelleAnne's storytelling prowess. She knows how to keep readers hooked, and I'm eagerly anticipating the next installment. If you're a fan of the Sinners Dark series or enjoy reverse harem romance with a suspenseful twist, "Come Inside" is a must-read.
Highly recommended, including every other book she has written..
November 7, 2024
Sage has quickly become one of my favorite authors and this new addition did not disappoint.
This story follows Yara, Izzy’s best friend from ‘Come To Bed’. While on the outside Yara is a confident and determined FMC, she is also trying to hide from things from her past that no one, not even Izzy know. She’s navigating being the face of her adult dating site while keeping her past life as private as possible.
To help her along the way we are introduced to her assistant Kazi. To Yara, Kazi is more than her assistant, he’s her right hand. She depends on him for more than keeping her schedule. Kazi knows there are threats against Yara and he enlists Mateo to help keep her safe.
To add to the everyday stresses of running a successful business, Yara has a stalker. Throughout the story we get glimpses of who the stalker is and his motivation. It’s not until the very end of the story the stalker’s identity is revealed and it’s definitely a shocker!
I loved these characters! Yara is a fierce FMC with an almost in-your-face attitude. She’s confident and doesn’t backdown. Kazi is protective of Yara but at the same time he possesses a gentleness with her. And Mateo has that deliciously dominant personality that we love in our book boyfriends. And then there is JW. Don’t want to give to much about him away but I think he might end up being my favorite! YUM!
There are also many twists and secrets along the way with so many questions left unanswered. I can’t wait for the next installment in this series!
This story follows Yara, Izzy’s best friend from ‘Come To Bed’. While on the outside Yara is a confident and determined FMC, she is also trying to hide from things from her past that no one, not even Izzy know. She’s navigating being the face of her adult dating site while keeping her past life as private as possible.
To help her along the way we are introduced to her assistant Kazi. To Yara, Kazi is more than her assistant, he’s her right hand. She depends on him for more than keeping her schedule. Kazi knows there are threats against Yara and he enlists Mateo to help keep her safe.
To add to the everyday stresses of running a successful business, Yara has a stalker. Throughout the story we get glimpses of who the stalker is and his motivation. It’s not until the very end of the story the stalker’s identity is revealed and it’s definitely a shocker!
I loved these characters! Yara is a fierce FMC with an almost in-your-face attitude. She’s confident and doesn’t backdown. Kazi is protective of Yara but at the same time he possesses a gentleness with her. And Mateo has that deliciously dominant personality that we love in our book boyfriends. And then there is JW. Don’t want to give to much about him away but I think he might end up being my favorite! YUM!
There are also many twists and secrets along the way with so many questions left unanswered. I can’t wait for the next installment in this series!
November 18, 2024
Sage RelleAnne, what an amazing read you wrote!!! You left me wanting more...
Come Inside is a why choose dark romance about Yara, her assistant Kazi, and his "cousin" Mateo. Yara has had a past that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy, from being abused from her father to an ex that was no better, she ran from. She wanted to help others not be embarrassed of the sexual wants, so she created and runs her own dating site. She uses it to find her own date to end up going on a date with J.W. You learn that this date brings to light a secret that involves her best friend Izzy.
There are no spoilers here, so let's just say the twist and turns throughout this book kept me on edge. Now her assistant Kazi has been by her side and protecting her for 10 years. I fell in love with him. His feelings for her were so genuine, yes, he is not who he said he was, and he wasn't supposed to develop feelings for her, but things happen. I was pulling for him. Mateo can be unhinged, but his protectiveness over Yara comes from a good place. He fell hard for her. Kazi and Mateo don't mind sharing her with each other, but no one else. Their protectiveness reallying gets strong when Yara is stalked and threatened.
This read was definitely full of spice, with age gap, breeding kinks, dark twists and turns, secrets unraveling, and touch her and 💀 vibes.
Now Sage RelleAnne reads have amazing cliffhangers, and Come Inside is no different. I can't wait to find out what happens next. Sage will leave you craving for more. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and the spice, oh, we know Sage can write spicy scenes 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
Come Inside is a why choose dark romance about Yara, her assistant Kazi, and his "cousin" Mateo. Yara has had a past that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy, from being abused from her father to an ex that was no better, she ran from. She wanted to help others not be embarrassed of the sexual wants, so she created and runs her own dating site. She uses it to find her own date to end up going on a date with J.W. You learn that this date brings to light a secret that involves her best friend Izzy.
There are no spoilers here, so let's just say the twist and turns throughout this book kept me on edge. Now her assistant Kazi has been by her side and protecting her for 10 years. I fell in love with him. His feelings for her were so genuine, yes, he is not who he said he was, and he wasn't supposed to develop feelings for her, but things happen. I was pulling for him. Mateo can be unhinged, but his protectiveness over Yara comes from a good place. He fell hard for her. Kazi and Mateo don't mind sharing her with each other, but no one else. Their protectiveness reallying gets strong when Yara is stalked and threatened.
This read was definitely full of spice, with age gap, breeding kinks, dark twists and turns, secrets unraveling, and touch her and 💀 vibes.
Now Sage RelleAnne reads have amazing cliffhangers, and Come Inside is no different. I can't wait to find out what happens next. Sage will leave you craving for more. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and the spice, oh, we know Sage can write spicy scenes 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
November 8, 2025
Scars
The first book about Yara — a dark “Why Choose” story.
If you’re already familiar with Sage’s books, you can dive straight into the action. But if you’re new to this rollercoaster, I’d recommend checking the trigger warnings first.
This story is packed with secrets and surprises — constant “Wait, what?!” and “How?!” moments. But the most frequent (and nail-biting) one was definitely “Who?!”
And the steam level? Out of this world. So many delicious kinks!
We have:
- A stalker tied to our FMC’s traumatic past.
- A FMC with deep scars — a survivor who must accept how strong and beautiful she truly is. A fierce, successful businesswoman running a taboo dating site for people with particular interests.
- MMCs who are all complex and full of secrets:
- The “assistant” — a friend she’s attracted to but afraid to lose. Calm and protective.
- The security — another protector, but also a punisher for those who hurt her.
- The older man she meets for a night of desire — meant to be a gift to herself, but it ends up being a night full of surprises.
Sage’s books always explore strong, important themes. One line really stuck with me:
“Men never quite listened when a woman said no. They had to wait for a man to back her up.”
So true, so often.
And just when you think you’ve figured out the plot? BOOM! A twist hits and leaves you screaming. Simply wonderful.
Sage delivers dark, emotional, and ethereal reads that I devour as fast as I can.
That cliffhanger destroyed me — I need book 2 right now!
The first book about Yara — a dark “Why Choose” story.
If you’re already familiar with Sage’s books, you can dive straight into the action. But if you’re new to this rollercoaster, I’d recommend checking the trigger warnings first.
This story is packed with secrets and surprises — constant “Wait, what?!” and “How?!” moments. But the most frequent (and nail-biting) one was definitely “Who?!”
And the steam level? Out of this world. So many delicious kinks!
We have:
- A stalker tied to our FMC’s traumatic past.
- A FMC with deep scars — a survivor who must accept how strong and beautiful she truly is. A fierce, successful businesswoman running a taboo dating site for people with particular interests.
- MMCs who are all complex and full of secrets:
- The “assistant” — a friend she’s attracted to but afraid to lose. Calm and protective.
- The security — another protector, but also a punisher for those who hurt her.
- The older man she meets for a night of desire — meant to be a gift to herself, but it ends up being a night full of surprises.
Sage’s books always explore strong, important themes. One line really stuck with me:
“Men never quite listened when a woman said no. They had to wait for a man to back her up.”
So true, so often.
And just when you think you’ve figured out the plot? BOOM! A twist hits and leaves you screaming. Simply wonderful.
Sage delivers dark, emotional, and ethereal reads that I devour as fast as I can.
That cliffhanger destroyed me — I need book 2 right now!
November 20, 2024
ARC Review: Come Inside by Sage RelleAnne
Rating 5⭐️and Spice 3🌶️
As always *Chefs Kiss* to Sage for a wonderful novella and hot men. This book however was too short for me haha I need lore. I need to know more about these men with Yara and the cliffhanger she left us on. The stalker identity was a HUGE shock to me and idk how to take it. I need more haha. The plot twist are definitely twisting. And I devoured this novella in about an hour and a half tops, I just couldn’t put it down.
YARA- She has scars inside and out. She owns her own company that she built with blood, sweat, and tears. She is fierce and gives no sh!+s about how people pet rat her company “Dark Desires”, everyone needs a safe place to have their kinks and darkest fantasies experienced. She has secrets and a stalker that just won’t leave her alone…
KAZI- He is her assistant but he has secrets that she has no clue about. However he wants her but he sees her scars and even though he doesn’t know her full story he will do anything to protect her even if it means sharing her…( MISS YAYA/ JAGIYA)
MATEO— he is an associate of Kazi’s but when he sees her he understands everything but has this urge to protect her at all costs. He won’t let her get away even if that means sharing… (HIS LITTLE BEE)
STALKER— his DOLL, she got away but when he found her again it’s only a matter of time before he reclaims her, she has no idea who he truly is. No one will come between them being together again….
Rating 5⭐️and Spice 3🌶️
As always *Chefs Kiss* to Sage for a wonderful novella and hot men. This book however was too short for me haha I need lore. I need to know more about these men with Yara and the cliffhanger she left us on. The stalker identity was a HUGE shock to me and idk how to take it. I need more haha. The plot twist are definitely twisting. And I devoured this novella in about an hour and a half tops, I just couldn’t put it down.
YARA- She has scars inside and out. She owns her own company that she built with blood, sweat, and tears. She is fierce and gives no sh!+s about how people pet rat her company “Dark Desires”, everyone needs a safe place to have their kinks and darkest fantasies experienced. She has secrets and a stalker that just won’t leave her alone…
KAZI- He is her assistant but he has secrets that she has no clue about. However he wants her but he sees her scars and even though he doesn’t know her full story he will do anything to protect her even if it means sharing her…( MISS YAYA/ JAGIYA)
MATEO— he is an associate of Kazi’s but when he sees her he understands everything but has this urge to protect her at all costs. He won’t let her get away even if that means sharing… (HIS LITTLE BEE)
STALKER— his DOLL, she got away but when he found her again it’s only a matter of time before he reclaims her, she has no idea who he truly is. No one will come between them being together again….
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