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Scream.
SABRINA WINTERS
I’ve turned into nothing more than a shell of my former self after something happens to me.
Something I can’t face.
but when my father owes the Devil of New York his soul,
he only has one bargaining chip-
me.
I can feel the safe haven I’ve carefully built crashing down around me brick by unforgiving brick as I stand face-to-face with the leader of the criminal underground - my husband.
Now I must navigate this unwanted marriage of convenience while doing my best to never reveal the truth about myself or my past.
Will all my efforts to rebuild myself be eradicated?
Could there be more to the darkness that shrouds my husband than I ever thought possible, or will my past come back to haunt me and tear us apart?
Something I can’t face.
but when my father owes the Devil of New York his soul,
he only has one bargaining chip-
me.
I can feel the safe haven I’ve carefully built crashing down around me brick by unforgiving brick as I stand face-to-face with the leader of the criminal underground - my husband.
Now I must navigate this unwanted marriage of convenience while doing my best to never reveal the truth about myself or my past.
Will all my efforts to rebuild myself be eradicated?
Could there be more to the darkness that shrouds my husband than I ever thought possible, or will my past come back to haunt me and tear us apart?
422 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2025
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Ruby M. Darling
9 books553 followersRuby Darling is a small town Texas Native that reads too much Dark Fantasy Romance and sleeps too little, which has probably caused her to be delusional enough to create a world of her own. She hopes you have a great time under the glamour and in the veil.
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June 5, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Sometimes you finish a book, and sometimes a book finishes you. Sabrina Winters is here to finish you. I’ll tell you why in a minute. First, this book is part 1 of a duet. You don’t have to read Speak & Stutter beforehand if you don’t want to.. (I would, but that’s just me 🤷🏻♀️) but you’ll see a lot of the characters from those books here since Sabrina and Raven are BESTIES. BFFS. And they’re so darn sweet 🥹
ANYWAYS, let’s talk about Sabrina, her new betrothed Maksim, and her bodyguard Parker.. shall we? Did someone say cupcakes? 😂
Sabrina is a survivor of a terrible SA. She is a shell of who she used to be. She’s broken. She has agoraphobia, she hates everyone, and she hates herself for becoming a statistic. So to make matters worse, her father sets up an arranged marriage with the mafia king (big, dumb, mafia idiot) Maks, to pay off his debt.
Maks is NOT interested in being a husband. He just wants his money. He’s never loved anyone. Loving someone makes you weak. NOT HAPPENING.. 👀
Parker is Brinas bodyguard. He’s hopelessly devoted to keeping Sabrina safe at all costs. Even if it means he has to watch her marry the Bratva king. But it’s okay. He’ll be there. She’s always got him.
Now, there’s a LOT of plot here. A lot of side story, backstory, and individual story to unpack. I don’t want to spoil all of that for you here but.. pay attention.
Maks and Savage (Parker) quickly understand that in order for them both to give Sabrina the life and love and support that she needs, they’ll need to work together. And boy oh boy, do they ever WORK together.
The spice? Obviously on point. As usual with Ruby, and MFM books in general, you get some individual scenes with Sabrina and her men, as well as a couple delicious group scenes that will live rent free in my head for years to come. 🥵 (Maksim takes a phone call while getting a BJ at one point and I just CANTTTTT 💀)
So basically, it looks cute, it looks pretty.. but inside? A story about a woman overcoming everything that should have never happened to her, and her two men who want to help her forget. Packed to the brim with lots of “my wife”, “f*ck it”, weighted blankets, PINK EVERYTHING, mafia idiots, sexy workouts, runs in the park, “oh god, actually it’s your HUSBAND”, and lots and lots of baking. All tied up with a pretty Armani bow. 🥰
Sabrina is SMART, and although she wants to SCREAM, she might just SNAP instead 🙂↕️💕
*I am an alpha reader, beta reader, ARC reader, and Rubys PA, and this is STILL my honest review.*
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Sometimes you finish a book, and sometimes a book finishes you. Sabrina Winters is here to finish you. I’ll tell you why in a minute. First, this book is part 1 of a duet. You don’t have to read Speak & Stutter beforehand if you don’t want to.. (I would, but that’s just me 🤷🏻♀️) but you’ll see a lot of the characters from those books here since Sabrina and Raven are BESTIES. BFFS. And they’re so darn sweet 🥹
ANYWAYS, let’s talk about Sabrina, her new betrothed Maksim, and her bodyguard Parker.. shall we? Did someone say cupcakes? 😂
Sabrina is a survivor of a terrible SA. She is a shell of who she used to be. She’s broken. She has agoraphobia, she hates everyone, and she hates herself for becoming a statistic. So to make matters worse, her father sets up an arranged marriage with the mafia king (big, dumb, mafia idiot) Maks, to pay off his debt.
Maks is NOT interested in being a husband. He just wants his money. He’s never loved anyone. Loving someone makes you weak. NOT HAPPENING.. 👀
Parker is Brinas bodyguard. He’s hopelessly devoted to keeping Sabrina safe at all costs. Even if it means he has to watch her marry the Bratva king. But it’s okay. He’ll be there. She’s always got him.
Now, there’s a LOT of plot here. A lot of side story, backstory, and individual story to unpack. I don’t want to spoil all of that for you here but.. pay attention.
Maks and Savage (Parker) quickly understand that in order for them both to give Sabrina the life and love and support that she needs, they’ll need to work together. And boy oh boy, do they ever WORK together.
The spice? Obviously on point. As usual with Ruby, and MFM books in general, you get some individual scenes with Sabrina and her men, as well as a couple delicious group scenes that will live rent free in my head for years to come. 🥵 (Maksim takes a phone call while getting a BJ at one point and I just CANTTTTT 💀)
So basically, it looks cute, it looks pretty.. but inside? A story about a woman overcoming everything that should have never happened to her, and her two men who want to help her forget. Packed to the brim with lots of “my wife”, “f*ck it”, weighted blankets, PINK EVERYTHING, mafia idiots, sexy workouts, runs in the park, “oh god, actually it’s your HUSBAND”, and lots and lots of baking. All tied up with a pretty Armani bow. 🥰
Sabrina is SMART, and although she wants to SCREAM, she might just SNAP instead 🙂↕️💕
*I am an alpha reader, beta reader, ARC reader, and Rubys PA, and this is STILL my honest review.*
November 20, 2025
3.75 ⭐️
MFM
ARRANGED MARRIAGE
MAFIA BOSS
BODYGUARD
AGORAPHOBIA
SOMNOPHILIA
MY WIFE
I loved and I’ve been consumed but this series this week. I have to say that I am not itching to have the second book of this duet since the author was DIABOLICAL in the end.
Sabrina is Raven’s friend and she was this bubbly English girl with a lot of sass, spunk and attitude. She has an assigned body guard because of what happened to Raven. She has a tragedy happening to her when she went to a Concert with a friend, after that she changed completely. She became this closed off sad woman, with severe anxiety and many sensory issues. She wear gloves all the time because she can’t stand been touched, she can’t be in crowds, she can’t be in loud places, she can’t even sit on leather, she doesn’t drink alcohol anymore, she has panic attacks and nightmares and she’s been alone ever since. Through it all Parker her trusted amazing and sexy completely in love bodyguard is silently by her side. He knows her every need and they are always in sync. She wears a mask to everyone else and she’s a damn food actress. Then we have Maksim the mafia boss half Italian, half Russian so he controls the Bratva and the Italian mafia. He is this GIANT super mouth watering gorgeous lethal grumpy 34 years old virgin !!! 🥵🔥 virgin by choice and not because he didn’t have offers. He simply think women are a distraction he can’t afford to have it in his line of work. Till he gets Sabrina as a wife in an arranged marriage. He was enchanted by her from the beginning, but she was enraged that she was put in this position specially with all her issues. They are fight like cats and dogs and he is mean to her, with words but we know that words cut deeper than anything else ….. but their chemistry is explosive….. I love him. I like him more than I like Parker and I do also like Parker a lot. But Maksim is so extremely hot. And he is so perfect for her when they finally give in to their feelings. He does many little things to make her happy. It’s so cute. I also loved seem Raven and her harem in this book. This plot here wasn’t as interesting as the first duet but the ending was crazy and I can’t barely wait for the second book ! I have a feeling the second book will have a crazier plot.
MFM
ARRANGED MARRIAGE
MAFIA BOSS
BODYGUARD
AGORAPHOBIA
SOMNOPHILIA
MY WIFE
I loved and I’ve been consumed but this series this week. I have to say that I am not itching to have the second book of this duet since the author was DIABOLICAL in the end.
Sabrina is Raven’s friend and she was this bubbly English girl with a lot of sass, spunk and attitude. She has an assigned body guard because of what happened to Raven. She has a tragedy happening to her when she went to a Concert with a friend, after that she changed completely. She became this closed off sad woman, with severe anxiety and many sensory issues. She wear gloves all the time because she can’t stand been touched, she can’t be in crowds, she can’t be in loud places, she can’t even sit on leather, she doesn’t drink alcohol anymore, she has panic attacks and nightmares and she’s been alone ever since. Through it all Parker her trusted amazing and sexy completely in love bodyguard is silently by her side. He knows her every need and they are always in sync. She wears a mask to everyone else and she’s a damn food actress. Then we have Maksim the mafia boss half Italian, half Russian so he controls the Bratva and the Italian mafia. He is this GIANT super mouth watering gorgeous lethal grumpy 34 years old virgin !!! 🥵🔥 virgin by choice and not because he didn’t have offers. He simply think women are a distraction he can’t afford to have it in his line of work. Till he gets Sabrina as a wife in an arranged marriage. He was enchanted by her from the beginning, but she was enraged that she was put in this position specially with all her issues. They are fight like cats and dogs and he is mean to her, with words but we know that words cut deeper than anything else ….. but their chemistry is explosive….. I love him. I like him more than I like Parker and I do also like Parker a lot. But Maksim is so extremely hot. And he is so perfect for her when they finally give in to their feelings. He does many little things to make her happy. It’s so cute. I also loved seem Raven and her harem in this book. This plot here wasn’t as interesting as the first duet but the ending was crazy and I can’t barely wait for the second book ! I have a feeling the second book will have a crazier plot.
July 20, 2025
✨4 stars✨
June 22, 2025
Another 5 star read from Ruby. This is going to be a duet and you should probably read "Speak" and "Stutter" first as the charters from the first duet will be a part of the story here as well.
Sabrina is Ravens bestie and comes back into her life when Raven finds all of her men. Sabrina is also a patient of Damon's and is in on going treatment with him.
Her past trauma and her drama with her new Mobster husband and her bodyguard Parker will all spill into the influence off Raven and her men's story.
Sabrina is forced to marry Maxim, the mobster boss with a bad reputation and their tendency scam of a marriage unfolds it is so well written and played out between them. I loved the banter and the way Maxim quickly realises how he feels about her. But Sabrina who’s had a crush on her bodyguard and a former soldier, southern statue of a man, she is confused by how he reacts to her being married to Maxim, and its not at all what you'd think.
These three almost seamlessly slide into a ménage à trois when the men agree the best way to care for and protect Sabrina from her trauma is by alining both their passion for her, and also F her at the same time.
This is just as spicy as Ruby's other books but again with such a great balance of giving all the charters a great back story so there's both smut (that will cinche your eye brows off while reading 🔥) but also dive deep into a suspense story about the secrete society and the past trauma that Sabrina is trying to deal with so she can move on in life.
Sabrina is Ravens bestie and comes back into her life when Raven finds all of her men. Sabrina is also a patient of Damon's and is in on going treatment with him.
Her past trauma and her drama with her new Mobster husband and her bodyguard Parker will all spill into the influence off Raven and her men's story.
Sabrina is forced to marry Maxim, the mobster boss with a bad reputation and their tendency scam of a marriage unfolds it is so well written and played out between them. I loved the banter and the way Maxim quickly realises how he feels about her. But Sabrina who’s had a crush on her bodyguard and a former soldier, southern statue of a man, she is confused by how he reacts to her being married to Maxim, and its not at all what you'd think.
These three almost seamlessly slide into a ménage à trois when the men agree the best way to care for and protect Sabrina from her trauma is by alining both their passion for her, and also F her at the same time.
This is just as spicy as Ruby's other books but again with such a great balance of giving all the charters a great back story so there's both smut (that will cinche your eye brows off while reading 🔥) but also dive deep into a suspense story about the secrete society and the past trauma that Sabrina is trying to deal with so she can move on in life.
January 2, 2026
Ruby Darling has solidified herself as one of my favorite dark romance authors. I loved this one. I do think I liked Speak and Stutter (specifically Speak) a tad bit more, but this one still delivered. Sabrina was a great FMC, and the boys of course were amazing. Maksim is probably my favorite. It was so toxic in the beginning with him I ate it up. But I did love Parker as well. And the ending?? I need book 2 now!
October 1, 2025
⭐️5 🌶️5 🎤5
Wow, this audiobook was such a fun experience! I blushed more times than I can count and laughed in unexpected & questionable moments lol but it was so worth it.
This mafia romance feels like walking into a room you had no business being in, yet somehow having the time of your life. Mafia vibes and baking in one story? Didn’t expect that at all, but I’m here for it 😂 Ruby you’ve got me as a forever fangirl I’m truly obsessed with this! And your storytelling
It’s an easy 5 stars from me. The plot, twists, character development, and narration everything worked together perfectly. The audio especially is a masterpiece, I still can’t believe I got to experience it as an ALC 🤯
Ruby gives you everything from spice, found family, banter and more!. The characters MMC & FMC especially will win you over, Joe and Amy’s narration brings it all to life beautifully.
Buckle up, grab a snack, and dive into the deepens with us you won’t be disappointed!
Okay I’m rambling on now you guys don’t want that from me anymore lol just add it to your list and listen to it! It’s Fkin amazing!
September 29, 2025
Holy sh*t. This audio is one of the hottest audios I’ve EVER listened to. Amy as a very posh, British lawyer being growled at by Joe Arden as a Mafia Don AND a filthy talking southern boy was 🥵🫠. I was turning down the volume to my AirPods just in case someone around me could hear because my GOD was this audiobook spicy. I have a very good poker face and can easily read or listen to smut in public and this one had me testing ALL my limits. I feel like I could never look Joe Arden in the face again after to listening to this book 🫣.
So anyway, this book was just moving along at a regular pace. Beautiful, successful socialite went through something terribly traumatic. She was arranged to marry a billionaire mafia boss to pay her dad’s debt. She was dealing with her trauma in a very unhealthy way until she was forced to marry. Then there were a lot of pink parts, lots of super spicy healing and then TRAUMA AND A HUGE CLIFFHANGER! This book took such a turn and I’m unwell. I was just enjoying Mak’s and Parker’s praises and then all of a sudden I was crying. So take that as you will. I’m hoping Ruby saves my soul in book 2 🤞🏻
So anyway, this book was just moving along at a regular pace. Beautiful, successful socialite went through something terribly traumatic. She was arranged to marry a billionaire mafia boss to pay her dad’s debt. She was dealing with her trauma in a very unhealthy way until she was forced to marry. Then there were a lot of pink parts, lots of super spicy healing and then TRAUMA AND A HUGE CLIFFHANGER! This book took such a turn and I’m unwell. I was just enjoying Mak’s and Parker’s praises and then all of a sudden I was crying. So take that as you will. I’m hoping Ruby saves my soul in book 2 🤞🏻
October 5, 2025
Absolutely loved this story and duet style audiobook! The performances were fantastic, and I am feral for these characters! This is an MFM, arranged marriage, age gap, mafia vibes dark romance. Their story is beautiful, their relationships are swoon worthy, bringing all the heat and feels. This ends in a cliffhanger. I can’t wait to continue with this duet.
The FMC, Sabrina, in Scream is a side character we meet in Speak and Stutter.
The FMC, Sabrina, in Scream is a side character we meet in Speak and Stutter.
June 27, 2025
needs a better editor
The acknowledgments thank the author’s editor but she needs a better one because there were multiple instances where the wrong word was used or just misspelled.
The acknowledgments thank the author’s editor but she needs a better one because there were multiple instances where the wrong word was used or just misspelled.
January 23, 2026
Scream by Ruby M. Darling was an intense, emotional read, and I loved it.
This story was dark at times, and it doesn’t shy away from difficult themes, but what stood out to me most is how much care Ruby puts into showing the impact of trauma rather than using it as shock value. It doesn’t treat sexual assault like a quick plot device. It focuses on what comes after, the fear, the stress responses, the triggers, the spiral of thoughts, and the way it changes how safe you feel in your own body and in the world.
That part of the book felt especially well written because it wasn’t “neat” or simplified. It showed consequences. It showed survival. It showed how the trauma keeps showing up even when you’re trying to move forward. And honestly, that level of realism and effort really mattered.
And I really loved the way the healing journey was supported by Maksim and Parker, not in a “love fixes everything” way, but in a way that felt grounded and meaningful. Parker brought the care and softness she needed. He was safety, patience, and gentleness when everything felt raw. And then there was Maksim, who challenged her, not cruelly, but firmly, pushing her to break through the fear, take her power back, and stop letting what happened to her define what came next. They each offered something completely different, and together it worked so well for her.
There were moments that were heavy to sit with, and I definitely needed breaks at times, but I appreciated that the story didn’t rush the emotional reality of what the character was going through. Ruby mentions the book is personal to her, and the quality of that growth is reflected.
Overall, this was a powerful first book and it left me excited to see where this series goes next.
Also, that cliffhanger was just really mean 😢😮💨
⭐️ 5 stars
⚠️ Please check trigger warnings before reading.
This story was dark at times, and it doesn’t shy away from difficult themes, but what stood out to me most is how much care Ruby puts into showing the impact of trauma rather than using it as shock value. It doesn’t treat sexual assault like a quick plot device. It focuses on what comes after, the fear, the stress responses, the triggers, the spiral of thoughts, and the way it changes how safe you feel in your own body and in the world.
That part of the book felt especially well written because it wasn’t “neat” or simplified. It showed consequences. It showed survival. It showed how the trauma keeps showing up even when you’re trying to move forward. And honestly, that level of realism and effort really mattered.
And I really loved the way the healing journey was supported by Maksim and Parker, not in a “love fixes everything” way, but in a way that felt grounded and meaningful. Parker brought the care and softness she needed. He was safety, patience, and gentleness when everything felt raw. And then there was Maksim, who challenged her, not cruelly, but firmly, pushing her to break through the fear, take her power back, and stop letting what happened to her define what came next. They each offered something completely different, and together it worked so well for her.
There were moments that were heavy to sit with, and I definitely needed breaks at times, but I appreciated that the story didn’t rush the emotional reality of what the character was going through. Ruby mentions the book is personal to her, and the quality of that growth is reflected.
Overall, this was a powerful first book and it left me excited to see where this series goes next.
Also, that cliffhanger was just really mean 😢😮💨
⭐️ 5 stars
⚠️ Please check trigger warnings before reading.
January 27, 2026
Rating: 5 Stars
Scream is a hauntingly beautiful start to the Duchess & Devil’s series. It explores the heavy reality of life after trauma through the eyes of Sabrina Winters. Two years after a horrific assault, Sabrina is a warrior hiding behind a mask of perfection. Her struggle with agoraphobia and the psychological weight of her past felt incredibly raw and authentic.
The plot kicks into high gear when her father enters an arranged marriage agreement with Maksim Giordano, the Bratva king, to settle his debts. Maksim is the ultimate "touch her and die" MMC, but the addition of Parker, Sabrina’s bodyguard, creates a fascinating triangle of devotion and desire. Parker is a southern soldier who knows her better than anyone, and the way he reacts to her marriage is unexpected and deeply moving. I loved seeing characters from the Tongueless Duet crossover, especially seeing Sabrina as a patient of Damon. The writing is seamless, the banter between Maksim and Sabrina is addictive, and the build up of emotions of their marriage kept me turning pages until the very end. That brutal cliffhanger has me desperate for the next installment.
Tropes:
Why Choose / RH
OTT Possessive MMCs
Mafia / Bratva Romance
Bodyguard / Former Soldier
Arranged Marriage
Mental Illness / Trauma Representation
Scream is a hauntingly beautiful start to the Duchess & Devil’s series. It explores the heavy reality of life after trauma through the eyes of Sabrina Winters. Two years after a horrific assault, Sabrina is a warrior hiding behind a mask of perfection. Her struggle with agoraphobia and the psychological weight of her past felt incredibly raw and authentic.
The plot kicks into high gear when her father enters an arranged marriage agreement with Maksim Giordano, the Bratva king, to settle his debts. Maksim is the ultimate "touch her and die" MMC, but the addition of Parker, Sabrina’s bodyguard, creates a fascinating triangle of devotion and desire. Parker is a southern soldier who knows her better than anyone, and the way he reacts to her marriage is unexpected and deeply moving. I loved seeing characters from the Tongueless Duet crossover, especially seeing Sabrina as a patient of Damon. The writing is seamless, the banter between Maksim and Sabrina is addictive, and the build up of emotions of their marriage kept me turning pages until the very end. That brutal cliffhanger has me desperate for the next installment.
Tropes:
Why Choose / RH
OTT Possessive MMCs
Mafia / Bratva Romance
Bodyguard / Former Soldier
Arranged Marriage
Mental Illness / Trauma Representation
January 7, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐-> ♾️🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶.5
💕 Arranged Marriage 💍
✨️ Italian Mafia
💕 Secret Society
✨️ "My Wife"
💕 Why Choose MFM
✨️ Slight Age Gap
💕 Bodyguard
✨️ Bodyguard
✨️ 📚 ARC 📖 / 🎧 ALC 🎧 REVIEW ✨️
🎙Narrators: Amy Hall & Joe Arden 🎙
⚠️ Check Your Content/Trigger Warnings ⚠️
Sabrina is thrust into an arranged marriage that her dad setup because he owed Maksim $3.3M. Yep you read that right. Even though Sabrina had a career as an attorney her father knew that if he arranged her to be married, he could satisfy the debt and offer something that Maksim wouldn't get unnless he married Sabrina.
What Sabrina doesn't want is for Parker to leave her side anytime soon. He has been by her side from the worst time in her life. She has some trauma from her past that she tries to so hard to navigate but barely scrapes by. With the way that she tries to do everything to keep her mental health on the precipace is a huge undertaking. She has gloves and certain fabrics she can't touch. Throughout the book you see how this affects her. When she gets overwhelmed she breaks out in hives and shuts down. I felt sooo much while reading this part of her life. She had been through something so traumatic that it was decimating her bit by bit.
Parker, or Savage, as he is referred to freuqently is the one that has been by her side in order to keep her not only safe but also help her navigate the world that she walks. I love that there is a relationship like theirs, because you are able to see a love that so many people will never experience. It wasn't an out loud love. Parker didn't require that of Sabrina.
Once Sabrina and Maksim are married it becomes a terrain that she hasn't treversed. But once they are all able to see that they could make their triangle work, it is on and popping!! I loved seeing their dynamic work and how happy she was! They were able to help her bring her true self out with the help of her therapist! I love that she went to therapy in order to help her mental health and embrace the woman that she is. Like so many women she struggles to loook at herself and love what she sees! Her trauma threatens her daily but she refuses to let it win!
I loved this dark and enticing romance that brings soo much more to the table! This does end in a cliffhanger, but will continue in book 2! I cannot wait to get my ears and eyes the conclusion!
🔥 Let's Talk About Sex Baby 🥵:
🌶️🌶🌶️.75 /5
🌶 CNC
🔥 Dub-Con
🌶 Enjoyable Group Scenes
🔥 MFM
🌶 Somnophilia
🔥 Breath Play/Choking
🌶 Voyeurism
🔥 Exhibitionism
🌶 Pain Play
🔥 Orgasm Denial/Forced
🌶 Bondage/Restraint
🔥 Cum Play/Swallowing
🌶 Humiliation/Degradation
🔥 Spanking/Impact Play
🌶 Raw Sex/No Condom
🔥 Breeding Kink
🌶 Throat Fucking
🔥 Primal Play
Sabrina, Maksim and Parker were a trio that truly worshipped each other! They were so willing to bend and try everything they could together. These were some of the hottest group scenes I have ever read! I loved hearing them together and the banter that they kept going. I didn't think the spice could be this spicy, but it was soooo good!
Thank you 🫶🏻 to ✨️ Ruby M. Darling & Blue Nose Audio ✨️ for the complimentary 🎧 ALC 🎧 copy. ✨️ All opinions are my own, honest and voluntary✨️.
🌶️🌶️🌶.5
💕 Arranged Marriage 💍
✨️ Italian Mafia
💕 Secret Society
✨️ "My Wife"
💕 Why Choose MFM
✨️ Slight Age Gap
💕 Bodyguard
✨️ Bodyguard
✨️ 📚 ARC 📖 / 🎧 ALC 🎧 REVIEW ✨️
🎙Narrators: Amy Hall & Joe Arden 🎙
⚠️ Check Your Content/Trigger Warnings ⚠️
Sabrina is thrust into an arranged marriage that her dad setup because he owed Maksim $3.3M. Yep you read that right. Even though Sabrina had a career as an attorney her father knew that if he arranged her to be married, he could satisfy the debt and offer something that Maksim wouldn't get unnless he married Sabrina.
What Sabrina doesn't want is for Parker to leave her side anytime soon. He has been by her side from the worst time in her life. She has some trauma from her past that she tries to so hard to navigate but barely scrapes by. With the way that she tries to do everything to keep her mental health on the precipace is a huge undertaking. She has gloves and certain fabrics she can't touch. Throughout the book you see how this affects her. When she gets overwhelmed she breaks out in hives and shuts down. I felt sooo much while reading this part of her life. She had been through something so traumatic that it was decimating her bit by bit.
Parker, or Savage, as he is referred to freuqently is the one that has been by her side in order to keep her not only safe but also help her navigate the world that she walks. I love that there is a relationship like theirs, because you are able to see a love that so many people will never experience. It wasn't an out loud love. Parker didn't require that of Sabrina.
Once Sabrina and Maksim are married it becomes a terrain that she hasn't treversed. But once they are all able to see that they could make their triangle work, it is on and popping!! I loved seeing their dynamic work and how happy she was! They were able to help her bring her true self out with the help of her therapist! I love that she went to therapy in order to help her mental health and embrace the woman that she is. Like so many women she struggles to loook at herself and love what she sees! Her trauma threatens her daily but she refuses to let it win!
I loved this dark and enticing romance that brings soo much more to the table! This does end in a cliffhanger, but will continue in book 2! I cannot wait to get my ears and eyes the conclusion!
🔥 Let's Talk About Sex Baby 🥵:
🌶️🌶🌶️.75 /5
🌶 CNC
🔥 Dub-Con
🌶 Enjoyable Group Scenes
🔥 MFM
🌶 Somnophilia
🔥 Breath Play/Choking
🌶 Voyeurism
🔥 Exhibitionism
🌶 Pain Play
🔥 Orgasm Denial/Forced
🌶 Bondage/Restraint
🔥 Cum Play/Swallowing
🌶 Humiliation/Degradation
🔥 Spanking/Impact Play
🌶 Raw Sex/No Condom
🔥 Breeding Kink
🌶 Throat Fucking
🔥 Primal Play
Sabrina, Maksim and Parker were a trio that truly worshipped each other! They were so willing to bend and try everything they could together. These were some of the hottest group scenes I have ever read! I loved hearing them together and the banter that they kept going. I didn't think the spice could be this spicy, but it was soooo good!
Thank you 🫶🏻 to ✨️ Ruby M. Darling & Blue Nose Audio ✨️ for the complimentary 🎧 ALC 🎧 copy. ✨️ All opinions are my own, honest and voluntary✨️.
January 27, 2026
Rating: 5 Stars
Scream is a hauntingly beautiful start to the Duchess & Devil’s series. It explores the heavy reality of life after trauma through the eyes of Sabrina Winters. Two years after a horrific assault, Sabrina is a warrior hiding behind a mask of perfection. Her struggle with agoraphobia and the psychological weight of her past felt incredibly raw and authentic.
The plot kicks into high gear when her father enters an arranged marriage agreement with Maksim Giordano, the Bratva king, to settle his debts. Maksim is the ultimate "touch her and die" MMC, but the addition of Parker, Sabrina’s bodyguard, creates a fascinating triangle of devotion and desire. Parker is a southern soldier who knows her better than anyone, and the way he reacts to her marriage is unexpected and deeply moving. I loved seeing characters from the Tongueless Duet crossover, especially seeing Sabrina as a patient of Damon. The writing is seamless, the banter between Maksim and Sabrina is addictive, and their marriage kept me turning pages until the very end. That brutal cliffhanger has me desperate for the next installment.
Tropes:
Why Choose / RH
OTT Possessive MMCs
Mafia / Bratva Romance
Bodyguard / Former Soldier
Arranged Marriage
Mental Illness / Trauma Representation
Scream is a hauntingly beautiful start to the Duchess & Devil’s series. It explores the heavy reality of life after trauma through the eyes of Sabrina Winters. Two years after a horrific assault, Sabrina is a warrior hiding behind a mask of perfection. Her struggle with agoraphobia and the psychological weight of her past felt incredibly raw and authentic.
The plot kicks into high gear when her father enters an arranged marriage agreement with Maksim Giordano, the Bratva king, to settle his debts. Maksim is the ultimate "touch her and die" MMC, but the addition of Parker, Sabrina’s bodyguard, creates a fascinating triangle of devotion and desire. Parker is a southern soldier who knows her better than anyone, and the way he reacts to her marriage is unexpected and deeply moving. I loved seeing characters from the Tongueless Duet crossover, especially seeing Sabrina as a patient of Damon. The writing is seamless, the banter between Maksim and Sabrina is addictive, and their marriage kept me turning pages until the very end. That brutal cliffhanger has me desperate for the next installment.
Tropes:
Why Choose / RH
OTT Possessive MMCs
Mafia / Bratva Romance
Bodyguard / Former Soldier
Arranged Marriage
Mental Illness / Trauma Representation
February 10, 2026
Alright, 2 reasons to listen to the audiobook:
#1) Joe Arden. and #2) *Refer back to #1*
Yes mam I’ll take another helping!
#1) Joe Arden. and #2) *Refer back to #1*
Yes mam I’ll take another helping!
September 30, 2025
Arranged marriages and bodyguards? Sign me uppp. On top of that you tell me there’s an audiobook with great narrators in it too? Yes I’m absolutely sold 🤣 this book was great and had a really good plot, I loved that we got to see characters from speak in this and loved both the fmc and our mmcs. I also thought it got quite emotional and shed a tear or two while listening to the audiobook too 😪
September 24, 2025
I listened to the audiobook version of this story and I am so pleasantly surprised. This is my first read by Ruby Darling and I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. I love a good why choose and the blurb caught my attention so I dove in, and I am so glad I did. I felt for Sabrina from the very beginning. Made to marry a man she does not love, dealing with the trauma of the horrible even she survived. There was a moment where Maksim described seeing Sabrina screaming underwater while in the bathtub and my heart broke for her. I had a bit of a hard time warming up to Maksim because he was such a jerk to her in the beginning. I'm not bully romance kind of girl, but he worked so hard to be better for her, to love her and to give her everything she needed, including Parker, that I kinda fell for him too. Parker was pure delicious sweetness and I couldn't get enough of him. The chemistry between these three was magic, and the relationship development was phenomenal. The spice was so freaking good, I think it was some of the best I've read in a MFM story. Even though there was so much spice, the story itself was so interesting, emotional, suspenseful. There was lots of conflict both individually and collectively, which made this story so much more interesting. The narration by Joe Arden and Amy Hall was masterful. I loved every second of it, including that darn cliffhanger. I can't wait for the next installment.
September 30, 2025
Fantastic follow up from speak & stutter 😭 I loveeee how amazing & strong Sabrina is even in her weakest moments. I also loved seeing Raven & her boys 😭 so precious
Thank you Ruby & Blue nose for the ALC!
Thank you Ruby & Blue nose for the ALC!
September 30, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐-> ♾️🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶.5
💕 Arranged Marriage 💍
✨️ Italian Mafia
💕 Secret Society
✨️ "My Wife"
💕 Why Choose MFM
✨️ Slight Age Gap
💕 Bodyguard
✨️ Bodyguard
✨️ 📚 ARC 📖 / 🎧 ALC 🎧 REVIEW ✨️
🎙Narrators: Amy Hall & Joe Arden 🎙
⚠️ Check Your Content/Trigger Warnings ⚠️
Sabrina is thrust into an arranged marriage that her dad arranged because he owed Maksim $3.3M. Yep, you read that right. Even though Sabrina had a career as an attorney, her father knew that if he arranged her to be married, he could satisfy the debt and offer something that Maksim wouldn't get unnless he married Sabrina.
What Sabrina doesn't want is for Parker to leave her side anytime soon. He has been by her side from the worst time in her life. She has some trauma from her past that she tries to so hard to navigate but barely scrapes by. With the way that she tries to do everything to keep her mental health on the precipace is a huge undertaking. She has gloves and certain fabrics she can't touch. Throughout the book you see how this affects her. When she gets overwhelmed she breaks out in hives and shuts down. I felt sooo much while reading this part of her life. She had been through something so traumatic that it was decimating her bit by bit.
Parker, or Savage, as he is referred to frequently is the one that has been by her side in order to keep her not only safe but also help her navigate the world that she walks. I love that there is a relationship like theirs, because you are able to see a love that so many people will never experience. It wasn't an out loud love. Parker didn't require that of Sabrina.
Once Sabrina and Maksim are married, it becomes a terrain that she hasn't treversed. But once they are all able to see that they could make their triangle work, it is on and popping!! I loved seeing their dynamic work and how happy she was! They were able to help her bring her true self out with the help of her therapist! I love that she went to therapy in order to help her mental health and embrace the woman that she is. Like so many women, she struggles to look at herself and love what she sees! Her trauma threatens her daily, but she refuses to let it win!
I loved this dark and enticing romance that brings soo much more to the table! This does end in a cliffhanger, but will continue in book 2! I cannot wait to get my ears and eyes on the conclusion!
🔥 Let's Talk About Sex Baby 🥵:
🌶️🌶🌶️.75 /5
🌶 CNC
🔥 Dub-Con
🌶 Enjoyable Group Scenes
🔥 MFM
🌶 Somnophilia
🔥 Breath Play/Choking
🌶 Voyeurism
🔥 Exhibitionism
🌶 Pain Play
🔥 Orgasm Denial/Forced
🌶 Bondage/Restraint
🔥 Cum Play/Swallowing
🌶 Humiliation/Degradation
🔥 Spanking/Impact Play
🌶 Raw Sex/No Condom
🔥 Breeding Kink
🌶 Throat Fucking
🔥 Primal Play
Sabrina, Maksim and Parker were a trio that truly worshipped each other! They were so willing to bend and try everything they could together. These were some of the hottest group scenes I have ever read! I loved hearing them together and the banter that they kept going. I didn't think the spice could be this spicy, but it was soooo good!
Thank you 🫶🏻 to ✨️ Ruby M. Darling & Blue Nose Audio ✨️ for the complimentary 🎧 ALC 🎧 copy. ✨️ All opinions are my own, honest and voluntary✨️.
🌶️🌶️🌶.5
💕 Arranged Marriage 💍
✨️ Italian Mafia
💕 Secret Society
✨️ "My Wife"
💕 Why Choose MFM
✨️ Slight Age Gap
💕 Bodyguard
✨️ Bodyguard
✨️ 📚 ARC 📖 / 🎧 ALC 🎧 REVIEW ✨️
🎙Narrators: Amy Hall & Joe Arden 🎙
⚠️ Check Your Content/Trigger Warnings ⚠️
Sabrina is thrust into an arranged marriage that her dad arranged because he owed Maksim $3.3M. Yep, you read that right. Even though Sabrina had a career as an attorney, her father knew that if he arranged her to be married, he could satisfy the debt and offer something that Maksim wouldn't get unnless he married Sabrina.
What Sabrina doesn't want is for Parker to leave her side anytime soon. He has been by her side from the worst time in her life. She has some trauma from her past that she tries to so hard to navigate but barely scrapes by. With the way that she tries to do everything to keep her mental health on the precipace is a huge undertaking. She has gloves and certain fabrics she can't touch. Throughout the book you see how this affects her. When she gets overwhelmed she breaks out in hives and shuts down. I felt sooo much while reading this part of her life. She had been through something so traumatic that it was decimating her bit by bit.
Parker, or Savage, as he is referred to frequently is the one that has been by her side in order to keep her not only safe but also help her navigate the world that she walks. I love that there is a relationship like theirs, because you are able to see a love that so many people will never experience. It wasn't an out loud love. Parker didn't require that of Sabrina.
Once Sabrina and Maksim are married, it becomes a terrain that she hasn't treversed. But once they are all able to see that they could make their triangle work, it is on and popping!! I loved seeing their dynamic work and how happy she was! They were able to help her bring her true self out with the help of her therapist! I love that she went to therapy in order to help her mental health and embrace the woman that she is. Like so many women, she struggles to look at herself and love what she sees! Her trauma threatens her daily, but she refuses to let it win!
I loved this dark and enticing romance that brings soo much more to the table! This does end in a cliffhanger, but will continue in book 2! I cannot wait to get my ears and eyes on the conclusion!
🔥 Let's Talk About Sex Baby 🥵:
🌶️🌶🌶️.75 /5
🌶 CNC
🔥 Dub-Con
🌶 Enjoyable Group Scenes
🔥 MFM
🌶 Somnophilia
🔥 Breath Play/Choking
🌶 Voyeurism
🔥 Exhibitionism
🌶 Pain Play
🔥 Orgasm Denial/Forced
🌶 Bondage/Restraint
🔥 Cum Play/Swallowing
🌶 Humiliation/Degradation
🔥 Spanking/Impact Play
🌶 Raw Sex/No Condom
🔥 Breeding Kink
🌶 Throat Fucking
🔥 Primal Play
Sabrina, Maksim and Parker were a trio that truly worshipped each other! They were so willing to bend and try everything they could together. These were some of the hottest group scenes I have ever read! I loved hearing them together and the banter that they kept going. I didn't think the spice could be this spicy, but it was soooo good!
Thank you 🫶🏻 to ✨️ Ruby M. Darling & Blue Nose Audio ✨️ for the complimentary 🎧 ALC 🎧 copy. ✨️ All opinions are my own, honest and voluntary✨️.
January 27, 2026
ALC REREAD - ALPHA READ - ARC REREAD
The Duchess has arrived✨✨✨
The anticipation of Sabrina’s story was so strong throughout the Tongueless duet that I just knew it was going to absolutely rock me in the very best of ways.
Sabrina Winters is, for all accounts, an image of impeccable perfection. But behind that frosty exterior a warrior who has survived and had to claw her way back out hangs in the balance. Only her bodyguard, Parker Savage Hayes, knows a fraction of what lies beneath the veneer she shows. When her dad must make a deal basically for his life, she agrees to marry ✨the devil of New York✨ Maksim Giordano. Maksim has ruled over his empire and has never felt the need or desire to be married- until it benefits him. Once Sabrina is within his grasp he realizes he’ll stop at nothing to truly make her his- in all ways. As Sabrina navigates her marriage and feelings towards Maksim, she must also face the desire and longstanding attraction she’s avoided for Parker. But the three of these tortured souls must fight for their love- and for one another.
After alpha reading this book I knew reading it all together was going to be a wild ride and whewww do you need a seatbelt for this one! I absolutely love the marriage of convenience trope and its done so well with the begrudging Maksi baby who finally falls in love with his betrothed. And Parker, her bodyguard and quite honestly her PERSON. The trio just completes each other in all of the very best ways.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The cliffhanger ending on this one could send you into a grippy sock vacation tbh. Thank everything that is holy that my girl Ruby loves me enough to let me continue alpha reading for her and this story is continuing for me in snippets and chapters. These three are such special characters and I can’t wait for everyone to love them as much as I did.
Thank you so much to Ruby for allowing me to be a part of your journey 🖤
SCREAM- OUT NOW!!
The Duchess has arrived✨✨✨
The anticipation of Sabrina’s story was so strong throughout the Tongueless duet that I just knew it was going to absolutely rock me in the very best of ways.
Sabrina Winters is, for all accounts, an image of impeccable perfection. But behind that frosty exterior a warrior who has survived and had to claw her way back out hangs in the balance. Only her bodyguard, Parker Savage Hayes, knows a fraction of what lies beneath the veneer she shows. When her dad must make a deal basically for his life, she agrees to marry ✨the devil of New York✨ Maksim Giordano. Maksim has ruled over his empire and has never felt the need or desire to be married- until it benefits him. Once Sabrina is within his grasp he realizes he’ll stop at nothing to truly make her his- in all ways. As Sabrina navigates her marriage and feelings towards Maksim, she must also face the desire and longstanding attraction she’s avoided for Parker. But the three of these tortured souls must fight for their love- and for one another.
After alpha reading this book I knew reading it all together was going to be a wild ride and whewww do you need a seatbelt for this one! I absolutely love the marriage of convenience trope and its done so well with the begrudging Maksi baby who finally falls in love with his betrothed. And Parker, her bodyguard and quite honestly her PERSON. The trio just completes each other in all of the very best ways.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The cliffhanger ending on this one could send you into a grippy sock vacation tbh. Thank everything that is holy that my girl Ruby loves me enough to let me continue alpha reading for her and this story is continuing for me in snippets and chapters. These three are such special characters and I can’t wait for everyone to love them as much as I did.
Thank you so much to Ruby for allowing me to be a part of your journey 🖤
SCREAM- OUT NOW!!
July 1, 2025
“Only in death will you ever get away from me, Duchess. Even then, be prepared for me to find you in the ether, or heaven or hell, where you go, I will find you. And you will forever be my bride.”
SCREAM
by Ruby M. Darling
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁
First book in the Duchess & Devils series with multi-pov from the FMC Sabrina and her MMC’s Parker the bodyguard and Maksim husband & Mafia Don makes for a dark spicy why choose suspense romance.
If you read Speak and Stutter then you may remember Raven’s best friend Sabrina and caught snippets of Sabrina, Parker and Maksim throughout the duet. If you have not read this duet, then I highly recommend reading it first, though not necessary.
One of the things I love about Ruby M. Darling books is that there is so much suspense action going on and it’s always fast paced all the way through the end, but she is able to work in lots of spice that will have you melting! Of course, with any dark romance if you have triggers, you may want to check those, if not happy reading!
Sabrina is a beautiful strong curvy woman who is working to overcome trauma. Baking cupcakes is relaxing and her men love to eat them, but there is so much more to her persona. I love the banter and the moments of humor just as much as the spice, suspense and action. There were even times I was in tears. Sabrina is relatable and I think that is one of the reasons I love her and Raven so much. The men, however are hot and the spice is chef kiss! You can’t help but fall for both Maksim and Parker!
Scream has age gap, mafia, syndicate secret society, bodyguard, arranged marriage, why choose MMF, just to name a few. It’s too good to miss and I can’t wait for the next release!
SCREAM
by Ruby M. Darling
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁
First book in the Duchess & Devils series with multi-pov from the FMC Sabrina and her MMC’s Parker the bodyguard and Maksim husband & Mafia Don makes for a dark spicy why choose suspense romance.
If you read Speak and Stutter then you may remember Raven’s best friend Sabrina and caught snippets of Sabrina, Parker and Maksim throughout the duet. If you have not read this duet, then I highly recommend reading it first, though not necessary.
One of the things I love about Ruby M. Darling books is that there is so much suspense action going on and it’s always fast paced all the way through the end, but she is able to work in lots of spice that will have you melting! Of course, with any dark romance if you have triggers, you may want to check those, if not happy reading!
Sabrina is a beautiful strong curvy woman who is working to overcome trauma. Baking cupcakes is relaxing and her men love to eat them, but there is so much more to her persona. I love the banter and the moments of humor just as much as the spice, suspense and action. There were even times I was in tears. Sabrina is relatable and I think that is one of the reasons I love her and Raven so much. The men, however are hot and the spice is chef kiss! You can’t help but fall for both Maksim and Parker!
Scream has age gap, mafia, syndicate secret society, bodyguard, arranged marriage, why choose MMF, just to name a few. It’s too good to miss and I can’t wait for the next release!
January 26, 2026
When her world is turned upside down, Sabrina completely loses herself and hides behind a facade… but when an arranged marriage is forced upon her she decides this could be her path to escape- a means to an end.. but her new husband takes his vows quite seriously, especially the whole “til death do us part”- part and he has no intention of letting Sabrina go.
Her baggage doesn’t scare him, in fact he’s eager to unpack it, even if it includes her first love/bodyguard coming along for the ride. With the two of them by her side, she will start to live again, finding that girl she buried long ago and maybe even replacing her grave with someone who deserved it all along…
Why choose x somno x mafia x bodyguard x arranged marriage
Her baggage doesn’t scare him, in fact he’s eager to unpack it, even if it includes her first love/bodyguard coming along for the ride. With the two of them by her side, she will start to live again, finding that girl she buried long ago and maybe even replacing her grave with someone who deserved it all along…
Why choose x somno x mafia x bodyguard x arranged marriage
September 28, 2025
After a devastating tragedy, Sabrina leans on her bodyguard, Parker, to survive the darkness threatening to consume her. But when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with Maksim, the ruthless mafia and Bratva boss, her world becomes even more complicated. Neither Sabrina nor Maksim wanted this union, yet both must confront their demons while navigating an unexpected bond. Amy Hall and Joe Arden deliver a flawless performance, capturing every layer of Sabrina and Maksim’s turbulent relationship. This story grips you from beginning until the end, and I can't wait for the next installment.
Thank you, Ruby M. Darling and Blue Nose Audio for the ALC.
Thank you, Ruby M. Darling and Blue Nose Audio for the ALC.
September 6, 2025
This story really dragged for a whole lot of not a lot happening. The grammatical errors were awful, and if I had to read the terms mix-matched one more time I would not have finished.
November 15, 2025
Rude.
RUDE
I CANT EMOTIONALLY HANDLE A CLIFFHANGER OF THIS MAGNITUDE
RUDE
I CANT EMOTIONALLY HANDLE A CLIFFHANGER OF THIS MAGNITUDE
June 13, 2025
This book ruined me—in the best, most soul-melting way.
Why Choose? ✔️
Arranged Marriage? ✔️
Mafia ties and deadly secrets? ✔️
Obsessed bodyguard who worships from the shadows? Double ✔️
Smut that made me question my moral compass? Screaming.
Sabrina, our broken but fiery Duchess, is thrown into a forced marriage with Maksim—the cold, calculating heir of power. He’s danger in a tailored suit. But then there’s Parker. Oh, Parker. The loyal bodyguard who sees through every crack in her armor. His love is silent, obsessive, and achingly tender. He doesn't shout his love—he bleeds it. And I bled right alongside him. 🖤💔🔥
Chapter 23.
CHAPTER. TWENTY. THREE.
I’m still not over it. The gym scene? I needed holy water, a fan, and a moment of silence for my sanity.
Mental health rep? Beautifully handled with honesty and raw vulnerability.
The writing? Addictive. Gritty. Poetic.
The ending? RUDE, uncalled for, and perfect.
If you love your romance dark, your men morally grey, and your emotions annihilated—this book delivers. I’m not okay. And honestly? I don’t want to be. 🖤
Why Choose? ✔️
Arranged Marriage? ✔️
Mafia ties and deadly secrets? ✔️
Obsessed bodyguard who worships from the shadows? Double ✔️
Smut that made me question my moral compass? Screaming.
Sabrina, our broken but fiery Duchess, is thrown into a forced marriage with Maksim—the cold, calculating heir of power. He’s danger in a tailored suit. But then there’s Parker. Oh, Parker. The loyal bodyguard who sees through every crack in her armor. His love is silent, obsessive, and achingly tender. He doesn't shout his love—he bleeds it. And I bled right alongside him. 🖤💔🔥
Chapter 23.
CHAPTER. TWENTY. THREE.
I’m still not over it. The gym scene? I needed holy water, a fan, and a moment of silence for my sanity.
Mental health rep? Beautifully handled with honesty and raw vulnerability.
The writing? Addictive. Gritty. Poetic.
The ending? RUDE, uncalled for, and perfect.
If you love your romance dark, your men morally grey, and your emotions annihilated—this book delivers. I’m not okay. And honestly? I don’t want to be. 🖤
December 14, 2025
Oh. My. Goodness. I cannot believe it ended like that. I went into this book completely unprepared for the emotional damage and absolutely did not expect a major cliffhanger. I am not okay.
I loved the way Sabrina’s story unfolded alongside Parker and Maxim. Their dynamic was so well done, and it truly showed how the relationship was stronger with all of them together. They worked better as a unit than they ever could apart, and watching that bond deepen was incredibly satisfying.
My heart broke for Sabrina and everything she endured. Trauma is so often misunderstood, and Ruby Darling did an amazing job portraying how deeply it can affect someone both mentally and physically. The way Maxim and Parker supported Sabrina—each in completely different but equally meaningful ways—was beautiful. They loved her in ways that allowed her to slowly find herself again, and that growth felt raw, real, and earned.
I can’t say much more without spoilers, but that ending… absolutely criminal. I need the next book immediately because there is no way I can recover from this cliffhanger on my own.
I loved the way Sabrina’s story unfolded alongside Parker and Maxim. Their dynamic was so well done, and it truly showed how the relationship was stronger with all of them together. They worked better as a unit than they ever could apart, and watching that bond deepen was incredibly satisfying.
My heart broke for Sabrina and everything she endured. Trauma is so often misunderstood, and Ruby Darling did an amazing job portraying how deeply it can affect someone both mentally and physically. The way Maxim and Parker supported Sabrina—each in completely different but equally meaningful ways—was beautiful. They loved her in ways that allowed her to slowly find herself again, and that growth felt raw, real, and earned.
I can’t say much more without spoilers, but that ending… absolutely criminal. I need the next book immediately because there is no way I can recover from this cliffhanger on my own.
November 17, 2025
After devouring the Tongueless duet, I was itching for more about Sabrina and I devoured this book as well! I knew I’d be left on a cliffhanger, but let’s just say I am going to be not so patiently waiting for the next book! The suspense might actually kill me! The audio for this is performed in duet by Amy Hall & Joe Arden - they were both so perfect for this book!
I loved seeing Sabrina’s growth throughout this book and I cannot wait to see that continue. Despite everything that she’s been through, she is surviving the only way she knows how. And both Maksim and Parker are so obsessed with keeping her safe and happy. And I’m utterly obsessed with them! Plus I loved seeing Raven and her men, because I’m still not over how much I love them!
Read if you enjoy:
🧁MFM
🩷arranged marriage
🧁mafia
🩷secret society
🧁possessive/obsessed mmcs
🩷bodyguard
I loved seeing Sabrina’s growth throughout this book and I cannot wait to see that continue. Despite everything that she’s been through, she is surviving the only way she knows how. And both Maksim and Parker are so obsessed with keeping her safe and happy. And I’m utterly obsessed with them! Plus I loved seeing Raven and her men, because I’m still not over how much I love them!
Read if you enjoy:
🧁MFM
🩷arranged marriage
🧁mafia
🩷secret society
🧁possessive/obsessed mmcs
🩷bodyguard
July 29, 2025
The plot and spice just grab you! The embedded stories and watching the unfolding... I looooved this book and the duet before it. The banter and angst were there with enemies to lovers to marriage of convenience vibes, and I'm here for it! Oh, and her body guard “She was right to keep him on as her detail. And I'm sorry to say this, but you could see how much he cares for her from the moon. That guy has the literal map to your wife's heart. His only soft spot is her. But his need to protect her is stronger."
The cliffhanger(s)..... I don't think I will be okay for some time....
The cliffhanger(s)..... I don't think I will be okay for some time....
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 17, 2025
Ohhh this was so good. I absolutely loved their dynamic — the group scenes and overall relationship chemistry were chef’s kiss. Everything did come together a little too easily for my taste, but honestly? I was having way too much fun to care. The connections, the tension, the way they all worked together… totally amazing. I’m already desperate for the next book, but I don’t see another title listed yet. Does anyone know what it’s called or when it’s dropping? Because I need it immediately. 😅📚
May 31, 2025
Scream by Ruby M. Darling is the third book in the Rayne-Moore university series. Following the Tongueless duet this is the first book in the Duchess & Devils Duet. We not only step back into the secret society world, but we are adding the element of mafia into the mix. Ruby is hitting us with some major trauma right from the beginning and we will navigate and heal. From an arranged marriage to a why choose, we come into some of the most delicious tropes, as virgin MMC, bodyguard, Mafia Dom/ Pakan , Brat FMC, Smart.
Let’s get to Sabrina, she is a brilliant lawyer, smart, forced into this marriage that makes her journey interesting, emotional and bring out how much a lot of people can relate to personal issues. In the perfection you can see the perfect, imperfect woman that learns to live and heal with her flaws.
Raven is the pillar of friendship that made us already fall in love with her and the man but now seeing her with Sabrina is just beautiful and I aspire to be her when I grow up!
The men of this book…. Oh Ruby you outdid yourself! Can we have them in real life! I’m so ready for them to be real! Parker has the best emotional intelligence a character should have, and on the other hand we have Maksim that surprises you at every turn and brings so much to the table!
There is suspense, mystery and secrets that will keep you at the edge of your seat and put you right up on a cliffhanger. Oh man that cliffhanger, it feels like Ruby wanted to kill us by hanging there!! ( pun intended)
For the spice all I’ll say get your toys ready and charged! You will definitely need those!
Let’s get to Sabrina, she is a brilliant lawyer, smart, forced into this marriage that makes her journey interesting, emotional and bring out how much a lot of people can relate to personal issues. In the perfection you can see the perfect, imperfect woman that learns to live and heal with her flaws.
Raven is the pillar of friendship that made us already fall in love with her and the man but now seeing her with Sabrina is just beautiful and I aspire to be her when I grow up!
The men of this book…. Oh Ruby you outdid yourself! Can we have them in real life! I’m so ready for them to be real! Parker has the best emotional intelligence a character should have, and on the other hand we have Maksim that surprises you at every turn and brings so much to the table!
There is suspense, mystery and secrets that will keep you at the edge of your seat and put you right up on a cliffhanger. Oh man that cliffhanger, it feels like Ruby wanted to kill us by hanging there!! ( pun intended)
For the spice all I’ll say get your toys ready and charged! You will definitely need those!
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