Pretty Little Picture

by M.N. Watson

Lyra
All my life I have been made to feel as if I’m nothing. Just a waste of space used to fill the void people need filled when they want it. Things change when I finally come back home after being away for a handful of years, I thought t would be hard but the only thing that was hard is how quickly I fell for Siloh. Here’s the kicker, he’s my ex boyfriend and tormentor's father. Even after everything, will I finally be able to escape the emotional Hell and be happy? Or will I finally get my happily ever after?
Siloh
Years. I’ve watched Lyra Connory for years. She became an instant obsession the moment I saw her photo in Pins and Needles magazine. But the moment I finally have her in my grasp, everything goes up in smoke. I don’t care what happens, all I know is I’m going to fight tooth and nail for her or I’ll die trying. My Little Vampire is out for blood, time to pay the piper.

84 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 14, 2025

Reviews

[Laynara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book by this extraordinary author! I fell in love with Lyra and Shiloh almost instantly and was not ready for their story to end! I am buckled up and ready to see what next M.N Watson has lined up for us because that epilogue left me shock!

[Nita · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is how a novella should be. There was a good plot. Shiloh was totally swoon worthy from his tattoos, dominant /kinky, and last but certainly not least very he was obsessed and possessive over Lyra. I loved that Lyra got the revenge that she deserved.

[Lyanna Rayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a great short read! I couldn't put it down! Miss Maddie I need the next book please lol. If you're looking for a short dark romance, look no further than M.N. Watson!

[Chaotic Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

One thing I love about M.N. Watson’s books is that the covers always look really innocent, yet the moment you flip the page you are taken on a while ride and Pretty Little Picture is exactly that. For a short read, it’s fast paced and packs a punch, again Watson has done a great job with the character and plot there’s twists and emotions which keep you turning the page.
Mind the TW, but if you are good with those definitely worth the read.

[Erin Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you M.N Watson for a ARC OF Pretty little Picture .This book was a wild ride . I felt for Lyra and all she goes through. I loved Shiloh and that we see characters from M.N.'s other books . The found family in her books are amazing ! I loved the romance and spice! Pretty little picture is a touch her and die ,age gap ,ex/bully's dad dark romance , I loved every second of it . Check trigger warnings !

[Samantha Cross · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely enjoyed this novella! It’s a quick read and spicy. I am a $ucker for age g@p romance! When it s@id when your ex’s d@d does it better… I m3lt3d, swooned and enjoyed the ride. This is a MC romance as well. Again it’s a novella so every thing is fast paced.

If you need a quick, short read and love a good ag3 g@p MC this book has those!!!

[tattooedbooknerdgirl35 (Amanda Lynn) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty Little Picture is a truly amazing short dark romance. It centers on the main characters Lyra & Siloh. This book has it all jammed packed into 80 something pages; love, action, talks about d3ath, s3lf harm, revenge. This book for being short still tells a good story and it isn’t just all spice, there is a good story line. I can’t wait to read more into this series and find out what happens next.

This story centers on Lyra a girl who has always had it hard, she got picked on and hurt by her ex and the things he does is just completely evil. All cause he has to look good in front of his friends and evil mom. She rises above and becomes a bad a33 who doesn’t take any crap.

Then you have Siloh a man who been obsessed with her and her work in a healthy way, he finds out who her ex is and just wow with the lengths he would go to protect her. All after her coming to interview him for the magazine she works for…

This book is truly amazing and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

[Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a surprisingly fun twist on an age gap romance - there were elements of ex's/bully's dad, obsession, revenge, and lots of play. Something that I really liked about this book was that the MCs didn't meet until Lyra was an adult and this book didn't labor the age discrepancy, it just happened to be what is was and felt more natural. The chemistry between Lyra and Siloh was instantaneous and I enjoyed seeing how the dynamics of the relationship evolve. While there was lots of play, I love that both characters helped other heal emotional scars. Plus Lyra's revenge was on the bloody and primal side, really added to the dark undertones. Overall this was a quick, dark, and dirty read that was thoroughly enjoyable.

[Mirra Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty Little Picture is an amazing short dark romance featuring Lyra and Siloh. Packed into just over 80 pages, it offers love, action, and themes of death, self-harm, and revenge. Despite its brevity, the story is strong and engaging, not just focused on spice. Lyra, who has faced bullying and cruelty from her evil ex, rises above her struggles to become a strong, assertive character. I can't wait to read more in this series! Then you have Siloh a man who has been obsessed with her and her work in a healthy way, he finds out who her ex is and just wow with the lengths he would go to protect her. All after her coming to interview him for the magazine she works for…
This book is truly amazing and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

[Brandi Augustine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Quick read that you just don't want to put down. Be sure to read the triggers before reading it.

This is Lyra and Siloh's book and really enjoyed their characters.

Lyra was bullied in school and even made to believe one of the boys liked her. After some horrible things happen to her, she needs to make a choice on what to go with her life.

A few years later, Lyra is sent to do an interview with a man who tattoos and does piercings. The kicker is its back in her hometown.

Siloh has been obsessed with Lyra after seeing her articles and her pictures. When he hears she's doing an interview with him, he is thrilled and determined to make her his. The problem is her coming back to where her bullies are. Will Lyra be able to face her past and find happiness? Read this to find out!

[Angel Webster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty little picture 

I love in the tw it says threats of castration 

And the next page there is castration!

The spice happens pretty quickly.

I was a little surprised by how it happened but i think weve all been there with a piercer or artist...well i know i have been lol.

I loved how she approached kamden like fuck yes get it girl!


So no real surprise kamden is completely the psycho (cant say villian)


Its a cute little tale


Has brief mentions of a mc


The next book in the series man im just excited for that one too!

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an absolute amazing novella! The fact that both leads were so relatable made the book so much better. I always dislike the ex boyfriend’s dad trope because one of the leads is like I can’t choose you because of the ex. This one was nothing like that. Shiloh was prepared to lose his son for his girl. She was such a badass in her own right. She may have been weak at the beginning of this book but she for sure came into her own when she came back. I can’t wait for the rest of this series!!

[Meana Faerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice surprise. As innocent as the cover looks, the story inside is a bit darker. However, any negative bits are swiftly followed with much nicer things. This story flows quickly from one scene to another, and was a quick read for me. The MMC is a gruff, older man, who falls first. The FMC is a damaged, strong young woman, who finds it hard to trust. The two make for a feisty couple, and I very much enjoyed it. Good book, if you like things a little dark, and want a quick read.

[♥︎Obsidian°Scorpio°Reads♥︎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fast-paced read for me, and i devoured this in absolutely no time!!.

This is a great palet cleanser when you just want something sweet but also spicy and maybe a little unhinged FMC 💕. I feel in love with Siloh he's just a beast and knows just how to treat a woman. Lyra is a gem and has definitely been through some shît, she's one lucky girl to have a Hunk of a ( dare, I say), dad body 😉.

✔️please check triggers ✔️

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[Jocelyn Delarosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Rating: ⭐️ 5/5
Spice Rating: 🌶️ 2/5

This was everything! Lyra and Shiloh had me kicking my feet and giggling like a schoolgirl! I couldn’t get enough of these two.

A little twisted, possessive, dominant, and slightly kinky MMC? Yes, please. All day, every day! If you’re into dark romance and need a quick fix, this novella is it. And that epilogue?! I wasn’t expecting one in a novella, but wow…my eyes were bulging!

I need more ASAP!

[Caitlynn Gilles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hit me all the feels, with the trauma & how she gets through it and finds herself hit home💜🫶 it was absolutely perfect. Love how Obsessed Siloh is with Lyra and she never knew it until that day, what a unique twist?!?! NEVER saw that coming very clever! Also the way Lyra gets her revenge "best severed over hellfire" will be a quote I'll be using! Go check this out if you like MC romance, fast burn, he's obsessed, revenge, story!

[Heather McGrath · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so honored to have had the chance to ARC read this book.

MC
age Gap
Bully
Obsession

Dark trigger!

It was so good! Plot twists, emotions I went through, the spice was spicing !!!!! I don’t like to give spoilers in my reviews, so just know that this book here is AMAZING and I ate it up in a day ❤️❤️❤️

[Deana · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a quick wild ride this book was! I love how Lyra became a badass as well as found the love she deserves! It's a quick read but pulls you in from the beginning. I would have finished it in a couple of hours if I didn't have to work. I kept wanting to read more but adulting gets in the way. Siloh is so sweet but also a badass so it's perfect

[Amanda LaFollette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty Little Picture has it ALL packed into a novella!!! Lyra and Siloh are perfection! Please mind your triggers!!

If you want a read that is fast and dirty WITH plot this is the one is for you! Don't let the fact that this is a novella shy you away from reading! I couldn't put it down once I started!!!

[Sineadelizabethx · Rating 5 out of 5]

I utterly DEVOURED this book the way Siloh does Lyra. From the hot daddy aura to the villain made era, this book is absolutely delicious.

Lyra gets a job that requires her to go back to her home town for a month. When she’s met with her exs handsomely possessive father and the ghosts of her past. Will their relationship break or will it change Lyras world completely

[Victoria Wyatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unexpected read, Siloh and Lyra were an unlikely pair. It started off with her finding out her, she was part of a bet. Fast forward she has evolved into an independent and fierce not afraid to stand up for herself type FMC. And does she but she is also the object of Siloh's obsession who happens to have ties to her ex-boyfriend. It was a heck of a read.

[Frankie Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miss Ma’am!!!! Ugh this book was soo dang good!!!! I totally devoured it twice!!!! Ugh you know how to make a girls knees weak!!!! Check them triggers!!! But holy smokes, I went from omg!!! To holy smokes I need a cold shower to rage to bawling my eyes out back to yes!!!! This book is amazing and perfect and I can’t get enough!!! I can’t wait to see what is coming next 😉

[Amanda Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely devoured this book. The walk on the dark side the author took was everything!!!! The age gap with her exs father....... lordt was that hott as hell. The book was extremely well written and gave so much inside to each character as she told the story. I loved and cannot wait to see what the next story holds.

[Kerrie Porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please check trigger warnings. Do you like a book with a baddie fmc who wants to take revenge in her own hands? Well this one is for you. Layla overcomes the trauma she was put through in high school and meets the mmc who has been completely head over heels for her even before she knew he existed. Great plot and the perfect amount of spice. Can’t wait to read the next one.

[Dalia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very fast paced, it is a good book, but a little bit of background would have made it better. Both FMC and MMC are unhinged, and it gets a little dark. It is also action packed and has plot twist that you do not see coming. Check you trigger warnings, if you are looking for unhinged characters, fast paced, minimal plot and background then this is for you.

[Dezireè · Rating 5 out of 5]

IF YALL ARE LOOKING FOR AN AGE GAP ROMANCE WITH KINK YALL I MELTED OVER THIS ONE! GIRL LOSES EVERYONE BUT HER BROTHER AND HER EX DATES HER FOR A BET! FAST FOWARD SHE HAS TO RETURN TO HER HOMETOWN TO DO AN INTERVIEW FOR THE MAGAZINE SHE WORKS FOR THEN THINGS HEAT UP!
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[Ricki S · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great book . it is about a girl who dated a duchbag in high school and was traumatized by it. After that relationship, she didn't date anyone else as she didn't want to be miss lead again. She becomes a tattoo journalist and meets man who has followed her career and is obsessed with her. i dont want to spoil anything, so go read it.

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah, I love when the FMC gets an unhinged moment. Every part of this book was just beautiful. From the love interests being absolutely taken with each other at first sight to the antagonist getting exactly what was deserved. This fast-paced dark romance was just what I needed to add to my list of books this year.

[Hollie Lamb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story. Slow burn, wish the action would’ve started a little earlier though, didn’t really get super interesting till about 75% in. But loved the storyline and characters. Hoping there’s another book after that epilogue!

[Melissa Lamon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this! Lyra’s life has not been easy but she is finally moving on. When she meets Siloh, it all clicks together. This is a spicy, age gap novella that will have everything that you are looking for in a book. It was absolutely a Pretty Little Picture.