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Of Mine #2
Secrets of Mine
She’s not just the daughter of a serial killer, she’s the profiler hunting him down.
Two months ago, Freya had a tracking anklet and four, infuriatingly attractive FBI handlers. Now, she has her own badge and is pretty sure she’s in love with all four of her former handlers.
Settled in Quantico, Freya finally feels like she belongs. River no longer sees her as a criminal. Jude and Oz have her back in a way no one ever has before. And Eli… well Eli’s still complicated. Freya and the guys have bigger problems though, because the Cross-Cut Killer is still at large and he is determined to go after the people Freya cares about most.
To make matters worse, Freya receives a message from an unknown number asking about her mother. She knows she should tell the guys, but old habits die hard, and she finds herself keeping secrets once more. As the team look into Freya’s past to try and catch her father, Freya realizes there may be more to her childhood than she thought, and those secrets she’s keeping threaten to ruin everything.
Secrets of Mine is a full length, New Adult, dark romance with possessive, overprotective MMC's and on the page spice. This book is a why choose romance, meaning the main character has more than one love interest. This is book two of a planned trilogy. Please read the trigger warnings.
Two months ago, Freya had a tracking anklet and four, infuriatingly attractive FBI handlers. Now, she has her own badge and is pretty sure she’s in love with all four of her former handlers.
Settled in Quantico, Freya finally feels like she belongs. River no longer sees her as a criminal. Jude and Oz have her back in a way no one ever has before. And Eli… well Eli’s still complicated. Freya and the guys have bigger problems though, because the Cross-Cut Killer is still at large and he is determined to go after the people Freya cares about most.
To make matters worse, Freya receives a message from an unknown number asking about her mother. She knows she should tell the guys, but old habits die hard, and she finds herself keeping secrets once more. As the team look into Freya’s past to try and catch her father, Freya realizes there may be more to her childhood than she thought, and those secrets she’s keeping threaten to ruin everything.
Secrets of Mine is a full length, New Adult, dark romance with possessive, overprotective MMC's and on the page spice. This book is a why choose romance, meaning the main character has more than one love interest. This is book two of a planned trilogy. Please read the trigger warnings.
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 28, 2025
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February 6, 2026
A short and spicy why-choose will always help me avoid a reading slump!! I did the audio for this and it was very bingable and fast paced! I don't think I enjoyed it as much as book one but still a fun time and I loved getting to know the boys better.
February 3, 2025
Wait what?! You can’t leave us like that! I need the next book now!
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January 23, 2025
THIS SERIESSSSSS. The way I was obsessed with book one and even more obsessed with book two!?! They are still hunting down the serial killer that is her father and the way Alexis Grace develops Freya's relationships with each of the heroes was PERFECTIONNNN. The spice was so on point in this book and I loved how it play such an important role in the plot. This is a why choose and all of the heroes had such distinct personalities and distinct relationships with Freya, which I need when we have so many heroes.
The suspense was SO GOOD and had me on my toes the whole time. AND THE TWISTS!?!?! I was shocked and could not get enough. There was not a dull moment in this book and I love how certain things came together at the end.
I NEED BOOK THREE NOW!!!!! If you want a why choose romance about FBI agents chasing down a twisted serial killer (and that has AMAZING spice), you have to pick this series up!
The suspense was SO GOOD and had me on my toes the whole time. AND THE TWISTS!?!?! I was shocked and could not get enough. There was not a dull moment in this book and I love how certain things came together at the end.
I NEED BOOK THREE NOW!!!!! If you want a why choose romance about FBI agents chasing down a twisted serial killer (and that has AMAZING spice), you have to pick this series up!
February 26, 2025
Oof no this did not work for me. The first book was fun enough but this one was just was a mess all around. This is a why choose with FBI characters and the heroine’s father is a serial killer they’re searching for.
They’re a task force and profilers for the FBI but they’re out here making the rookiest of mistakes and like what even was that case. We’d get moments of looking at victim and crime scene photos and the next breath they’re hot and horny for one another?! Like the whiplash of it all. The scenes and time wasn’t mathing. Which fine but then go allll the way into that and drop the more serious crime solving times. So if you want lots of spice this delivers, but did it add to the characters or move their growth or plot forward? Nawwww, it’s spice for spice’s sake. We do get a lot of family moments in this one for a lot of the characters. And I will say towards the end we did finally get some interesting points with the actual serial killer plot of it all. It leaves off on a cliffhanger but I’m out on this!
They’re a task force and profilers for the FBI but they’re out here making the rookiest of mistakes and like what even was that case. We’d get moments of looking at victim and crime scene photos and the next breath they’re hot and horny for one another?! Like the whiplash of it all. The scenes and time wasn’t mathing. Which fine but then go allll the way into that and drop the more serious crime solving times. So if you want lots of spice this delivers, but did it add to the characters or move their growth or plot forward? Nawwww, it’s spice for spice’s sake. We do get a lot of family moments in this one for a lot of the characters. And I will say towards the end we did finally get some interesting points with the actual serial killer plot of it all. It leaves off on a cliffhanger but I’m out on this!
January 31, 2025
2.5
So frustrating. I honestly don’t feel like Freya even wanted to capture her dad that badly. This woman faked her own death and became a detective under a false identity to catch her serial killer father but keeps so many secrets that it feels like she is actively sabotaging the investigation. A lot of the conflict in the last book was her not being truthful, she promised no more secrets then this starts off with her immediately keeping secrets. She denies she is having nightmares/ flashbacks when it could help if she remembered anything useful. But she gets so defensive when anyone brings it up. She swears she will do anything to find her dad but that anything doesn’t seem to include a 20 minute honest conversation. I just don’t understand her character. I know she had trauma and didn’t want to relive it but instead of being honest about it being too hard to go there she just kept lying.
Lack of communication was a big issue throughout this entire book. None of the characters really talked to each other. If there was a conflict or issue between Freya and her guys instead of having any sort of meaningful conversation there would just be spice. I like spice but not as a substitute for actual emotional progression. You can’t just bang and everything is fine.
I didn’t like the power dynamic. There is a lot of punishment, control and degradation. It didn’t work for me here. Probably because their actual relationship together felt so weak. I need a stronger connection between characters for spice like that.
I don’t buy any of these characters as being capable of being in charge of an FBI task force to hunt a serial killer. EVERYONE is a horny, hot mess. The extent we see of them doing any real police work is pouring over reports or making important phone calls. Occasionally they will check out a crime scene. It felt like a very surface level, generic portrayal of FBI agents.
Despite my obvious frustration I still read this quickly. I wanted to know what would happen next. I did skim a lot. I know myself well enough to know that after that cliffhanger I will probably pick up book 3. I’m nosy.
So frustrating. I honestly don’t feel like Freya even wanted to capture her dad that badly. This woman faked her own death and became a detective under a false identity to catch her serial killer father but keeps so many secrets that it feels like she is actively sabotaging the investigation. A lot of the conflict in the last book was her not being truthful, she promised no more secrets then this starts off with her immediately keeping secrets. She denies she is having nightmares/ flashbacks when it could help if she remembered anything useful. But she gets so defensive when anyone brings it up. She swears she will do anything to find her dad but that anything doesn’t seem to include a 20 minute honest conversation. I just don’t understand her character. I know she had trauma and didn’t want to relive it but instead of being honest about it being too hard to go there she just kept lying.
Lack of communication was a big issue throughout this entire book. None of the characters really talked to each other. If there was a conflict or issue between Freya and her guys instead of having any sort of meaningful conversation there would just be spice. I like spice but not as a substitute for actual emotional progression. You can’t just bang and everything is fine.
I didn’t like the power dynamic. There is a lot of punishment, control and degradation. It didn’t work for me here. Probably because their actual relationship together felt so weak. I need a stronger connection between characters for spice like that.
I don’t buy any of these characters as being capable of being in charge of an FBI task force to hunt a serial killer. EVERYONE is a horny, hot mess. The extent we see of them doing any real police work is pouring over reports or making important phone calls. Occasionally they will check out a crime scene. It felt like a very surface level, generic portrayal of FBI agents.
Despite my obvious frustration I still read this quickly. I wanted to know what would happen next. I did skim a lot. I know myself well enough to know that after that cliffhanger I will probably pick up book 3. I’m nosy.
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April 20, 2025Dnf at 13% — this is a me issue. I think it has just been too long since I read the first book and I’m just confused on who everyone is and why they are there
February 15, 2025
What a major disappointment! I put off writing a review and rating it because I was so sad to have to write my truth.
I absolutely loved the first book (Killer of Mine) so I had very high hopes for the second book in the series. Sadly, the series went from a 5 star to a 1 star. I will not be continuing on with the series as it has been made abundantly clear that this is no longer for me.
Content Spoiler
End of book
In conclusion, major fail.
I absolutely loved the first book (Killer of Mine) so I had very high hopes for the second book in the series. Sadly, the series went from a 5 star to a 1 star. I will not be continuing on with the series as it has been made abundantly clear that this is no longer for me.
Content Spoiler
End of book
In conclusion, major fail.
May 5, 2025
Maybe the sexy cowboy IS my favorite after all😚 Ik it’s not that serious but these character dynamics are just so fucked. The way they think sex fixes every obstacle😩😩 Homegirl gets passed around like a basketball😔God forbid she takes a breather! Also that girl is NOT good at her job wtf is everyone talking about!! She’s messed up so much like how do you still have a badge?? A third book is kinda ridiculous but imma read it anyway I already know
August 22, 2025
4.5 stars.
February 12, 2025
god just when I thought things couldn’t get worse… I just had to read this the week it released and now I have to wait for the next book AGAIN
*spoiler*
On another note i just think it’s funny that at this point this is just them chasing a different family member every book
*spoiler*
On another note i just think it’s funny that at this point this is just them chasing a different family member every book
March 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5 stars)
I was lucky enough to receive Secrets of Mine by Alexis Grace as an ARC, just like I did with book 1, and let me tell you… I was looking forward to this book SO MUCH! This series is a trilogy and so far it has been such an incredible ride, and while book 1 didn’t end on a cliffhanger, the story was far from over, and I just had to know what happened next.
And wow, book 2 did not disappoint. The twists, the turns, the sheer chaos of the plots… It was all so masterfully done. There were moments where I was literally chirping and screaming, DMing Alexis about my theories and reactions because I couldn’t hold it in.
The FMC completely stole my heart in this book. I felt so much sympathy for her. There were moments where I just wanted to wrap her in a hug because of everything she was going through.
As for the ending… wow. Somewhere toward the last few chapters, I had a sense of where things might be going, but somehow it still managed to surprise me? I’m not even sure how to put it into words, but it was such a mind-blowing conclusion to this part of the story. All I know is: I NEED BOOK 3 NOW.
I was lucky enough to receive Secrets of Mine by Alexis Grace as an ARC, just like I did with book 1, and let me tell you… I was looking forward to this book SO MUCH! This series is a trilogy and so far it has been such an incredible ride, and while book 1 didn’t end on a cliffhanger, the story was far from over, and I just had to know what happened next.
And wow, book 2 did not disappoint. The twists, the turns, the sheer chaos of the plots… It was all so masterfully done. There were moments where I was literally chirping and screaming, DMing Alexis about my theories and reactions because I couldn’t hold it in.
The FMC completely stole my heart in this book. I felt so much sympathy for her. There were moments where I just wanted to wrap her in a hug because of everything she was going through.
As for the ending… wow. Somewhere toward the last few chapters, I had a sense of where things might be going, but somehow it still managed to surprise me? I’m not even sure how to put it into words, but it was such a mind-blowing conclusion to this part of the story. All I know is: I NEED BOOK 3 NOW.
October 5, 2025
I have never said this before in my life, but in this series, the smut actually took away from the plot. At times it made the story feel a bit lost, and I even caught myself getting annoyed when a spicy scene started. Some of them made sense for the moment, but others felt random and forced, like they were just thrown in for the sake of it.
However, in the first book, I remember thinking Freya’s connection with some of the guys, especially Oz and Eli, felt a little forced. Her chemistry with River was a 10/10, and Jude wasn’t far behind. Thankfully, the author really fixed that here, her relationships with Eli and Oz were much more developed and believable this time around, which made the whole why-choose dynamic that much better.
This book was also so twisty. Some of the reveals completely blindsided me in the best way. It made the pacing feel fast and fun, and I honestly flew through it in just a few hours.
Overall: 3.5⭐️ / 2.5🌶️
• Why Choose
• Serial Killer
• FBI Romance
• Multi POV
• Badass FMC
• ⚠️ Check Trigger Warnings
However, in the first book, I remember thinking Freya’s connection with some of the guys, especially Oz and Eli, felt a little forced. Her chemistry with River was a 10/10, and Jude wasn’t far behind. Thankfully, the author really fixed that here, her relationships with Eli and Oz were much more developed and believable this time around, which made the whole why-choose dynamic that much better.
This book was also so twisty. Some of the reveals completely blindsided me in the best way. It made the pacing feel fast and fun, and I honestly flew through it in just a few hours.
Overall: 3.5⭐️ / 2.5🌶️
• Why Choose
• Serial Killer
• FBI Romance
• Multi POV
• Badass FMC
• ⚠️ Check Trigger Warnings
February 27, 2025
4.5⭐️
I DIDN’T KNOW IT WAS AN UNFINISHED SERIES
I NEED THE NEXT BOOK NOW
review:
now that i’ve calmed down, i can start. Honestly i loved it ! it was even better than the first book and there was so much more information and stuff i really hadn’t seen coming i really loved it ! it was a bit fast paced (in my opinion) and i’m usually more into slow-paced stories but i surprisingly loved it. (also liked how the spicy scenes didn’t last too long!)
I DIDN’T KNOW IT WAS AN UNFINISHED SERIES
I NEED THE NEXT BOOK NOW
review:
now that i’ve calmed down, i can start. Honestly i loved it ! it was even better than the first book and there was so much more information and stuff i really hadn’t seen coming i really loved it ! it was a bit fast paced (in my opinion) and i’m usually more into slow-paced stories but i surprisingly loved it. (also liked how the spicy scenes didn’t last too long!)
December 4, 2025
I love the growth of the entire group throughout this Book, I cant wait too see where the next book is heading. <3
Tropes:
Reverse harem
Forced Proximity
Overprotective MMC'S
Suspense/thriller
You run we chase
Intense relationship
Serial Killer/Murder
Tropes:
Reverse harem
Forced Proximity
Overprotective MMC'S
Suspense/thriller
You run we chase
Intense relationship
Serial Killer/Murder
January 12, 2025
And the plot thickens!!
Book two was steamy and full of twists and turns. Freya has more secrets to come to terms with, facing repressed memories. While she does that, we get to see more of Oz and Jude's families. The former we love, the latter...not so much.
Finally, Freya gets squared away with all the fellas, and they solve one problem, but then that dang cliffie! The chase is on in book 3. Can't wait!!
Book two was steamy and full of twists and turns. Freya has more secrets to come to terms with, facing repressed memories. While she does that, we get to see more of Oz and Jude's families. The former we love, the latter...not so much.
Finally, Freya gets squared away with all the fellas, and they solve one problem, but then that dang cliffie! The chase is on in book 3. Can't wait!!
August 8, 2025
1.5 ⭐️
Same old story that unfortunately only had more spice and less thriller. I got it, he is scary serial killer but come on that guy isn’t on Zodiac level. Whole book we have family drama that only add extra family members (I’m trying not to spoiler everything)
In the end we have what? We have sex as way of communicating. We have BDSM as way of maintaining trust. And of course we have emotionally narrow characters who only think about sex.
Sometimes I think they so stupid as agents cause their blood instead of brain send to their D
I had trust that book develop. But not in more obscure spice
Sorry not sorry
Same old story that unfortunately only had more spice and less thriller. I got it, he is scary serial killer but come on that guy isn’t on Zodiac level. Whole book we have family drama that only add extra family members (I’m trying not to spoiler everything)
In the end we have what? We have sex as way of communicating. We have BDSM as way of maintaining trust. And of course we have emotionally narrow characters who only think about sex.
Sometimes I think they so stupid as agents cause their blood instead of brain send to their D
I had trust that book develop. But not in more obscure spice
Sorry not sorry
March 11, 2025
Honestly…this book was absurd. They had no sense of urgency even when people were actively being murdered. I don’t care how traumatized Freya is, keeping secrets when lives are on the line is ridiculous and inexcusable. These ill timed sexual encounters were even worse! I don’t recall if the first book was like this but it was so glaring here. The way the author just keeps trying to add to her trauma seems really lazy and poorly done too
March 19, 2025
Look, I DNFed it at 25%. The bossiness of the guys was annoying me. She was clearly uncomfortable with their mother hen-ing and they overstepped. I don't care if she helps the case. The police have more care and I hate the police.
I really wanted to read this. I was so excited for it. But I just couldn't. Maybe I'll try again later, but I can't right now.
Edit: I can't read about annoying men. And this book has VEEEERY annoying men.
I really wanted to read this. I was so excited for it. But I just couldn't. Maybe I'll try again later, but I can't right now.
Edit: I can't read about annoying men. And this book has VEEEERY annoying men.
dnf
January 31, 2025DNF at 18%.
The characters seemed like they grew and made some promises at the end of book 1 but it's like nothing has changed?? Eli has decided he doesn't want to be with Freya (again), Freya is keeping secrets and avoiding them (again), and it's already obvious why Maxwell chooses his victims and the book has hardly started.
The characters seemed like they grew and made some promises at the end of book 1 but it's like nothing has changed?? Eli has decided he doesn't want to be with Freya (again), Freya is keeping secrets and avoiding them (again), and it's already obvious why Maxwell chooses his victims and the book has hardly started.
August 26, 2025
That was such a fun solid ride. Really liked where the story developed with this one as we explored more of Freya’s past and unlocked more into what happened to her as a child.
I found some bits quite surprising with the story. My fav aspect of it was getting a look into Oz’s family life. This book felt focused more on him and I enjoyed it as he is my fav of the 4 MMCs. But also we got a good look into Eli’s issues and how that got sorted throughout the book.
Freya made some questionable decisions especially at the beginning of the story but it was a really satisfactory ending/cliffanger which should make the third book super interesting. Such quick and easy reads.
The kink stuff in this series is daaaaamn but it’s done in such a good way. Doesn’t feel too much feels just right for the dynamic of the RH group. And still really love how each character feels unique and have their own traits and storylines.
I found some bits quite surprising with the story. My fav aspect of it was getting a look into Oz’s family life. This book felt focused more on him and I enjoyed it as he is my fav of the 4 MMCs. But also we got a good look into Eli’s issues and how that got sorted throughout the book.
Freya made some questionable decisions especially at the beginning of the story but it was a really satisfactory ending/cliffanger which should make the third book super interesting. Such quick and easy reads.
The kink stuff in this series is daaaaamn but it’s done in such a good way. Doesn’t feel too much feels just right for the dynamic of the RH group. And still really love how each character feels unique and have their own traits and storylines.
August 21, 2025
★4/5! oh that ending was so cruel. cliffhangers will be the death of me one day for sure. y’all don’t come for me but i lowkey enjoyed this book more than the first (ᵕ—ᴗ—) the romance, character development and plots were just so much more enjoyable! especially all the family moments with Oz’s family 🥹💗
'𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫.' River Park the man that you are (੭ ˊ^ˋ)੭ still my favourite man
i’m so invested in this series, definitely one of the best why choose i’ve read in a loooong time!
'𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤. "𝑰𝒇 𝑰 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕," 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬, "𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒘." defending Freya till my last dying breath, my girl deserves all the happiness in the world.
'𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫.' River Park the man that you are (੭ ˊ^ˋ)੭ still my favourite man
i’m so invested in this series, definitely one of the best why choose i’ve read in a loooong time!
'𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤. "𝑰𝒇 𝑰 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕," 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬, "𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒘." defending Freya till my last dying breath, my girl deserves all the happiness in the world.
September 10, 2025
They all pissed me off more times than not in this book. They're supposed to be so smart but they sure do act like idiots half of the time. I was already used to the fast pace of their romance but god did they make me cringe. The spice was still good though so at least that part was consistent, but I needed them to lock in a little more and stop worrying about fucking all the time.
The conclusion with her dad was a bit anticlimactic but I did like the twist so this wasn't a total waste of my time. I can't say I'm having the best time with these but they are helping me with my slump so???
The conclusion with her dad was a bit anticlimactic but I did like the twist so this wasn't a total waste of my time. I can't say I'm having the best time with these but they are helping me with my slump so???
August 18, 2025
Con lo bien que empezamos y lo mal que me da que va a acabar esta trilogía…
Simplemente no soy capaz ya ni de leer las escenas +18 porque me dan una vergüenza absoluta. Incomodidad diría incluso. Entre los traumas que tiene la prota y que la “castiguen” por “portarse mal” usando el sexo, tengo que decir ya basta jajajaj.
Simplemente no soy capaz ya ni de leer las escenas +18 porque me dan una vergüenza absoluta. Incomodidad diría incluso. Entre los traumas que tiene la prota y que la “castiguen” por “portarse mal” usando el sexo, tengo que decir ya basta jajajaj.
February 8, 2025
i’m gnawing at the bars of my enclosure.
there’s no way i’m supposed to survive while waiting for the next book, im losing my mind over the cliffhanger.
i love these boys and freya, i’m in way too deep now
this series is just pure vibes, the writing isn’t anything phenomenal but i’m eating it up anyways
there’s no way i’m supposed to survive while waiting for the next book, im losing my mind over the cliffhanger.
i love these boys and freya, i’m in way too deep now
this series is just pure vibes, the writing isn’t anything phenomenal but i’m eating it up anyways
August 3, 2025
So good! Really dark though, check the trigger warnings.
January 19, 2026
Liked the overall plot, disliked the romance/relationships
May 25, 2025
no sorry. this book gave me whiplash.
September 23, 2025
2.5⭐️
I had a lot of hopes and dreams for this series, but man, they've been crushed. I think the premise is good. I'm very interested in the plot, but the execution isn't it for me. Maybe this is a me problem though!
Listen, I said in my review for book 1 that the romance was the problem here and I stand by that. So much of this gave me the actual ick. And look, I like spicy books, I like a well-done dark romance, and I like reading kink, but you can't throw a "this book is full of red flag behavior" warning at the front of the book to justify that it's actually just a mess. It's not that it's red flag so much as it's stupid and poor character development.
I am frustrated by this whole story now, even though I am actually still interested in our plot! I DO want to find out how this ends and I'm annoyed at myself because of it. I know I'm going to be an idiot and read the final book in this series and I know I'm going to have to cringe through a hundred spicy scenes that make no gosh darn sense and started to feel yucky ages ago. So anyway, I'm mostly annoyed with myself here now.
Also, are you actually telling me that I'm still supposed to believe that these 5 people are trained FBI agents? Because what? Siiiiiigh.
My recommendation? If you really want to read this, just lower those expectations and then push them just a tad lower. That's how I'll plan to finish the series.
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After some reflection and a quick browse through some of the reviews for Book #3, I've decided NOT to continue this series. Sooooo that's that!
I had a lot of hopes and dreams for this series, but man, they've been crushed. I think the premise is good. I'm very interested in the plot, but the execution isn't it for me. Maybe this is a me problem though!
Listen, I said in my review for book 1 that the romance was the problem here and I stand by that. So much of this gave me the actual ick. And look, I like spicy books, I like a well-done dark romance, and I like reading kink, but you can't throw a "this book is full of red flag behavior" warning at the front of the book to justify that it's actually just a mess. It's not that it's red flag so much as it's stupid and poor character development.
I am frustrated by this whole story now, even though I am actually still interested in our plot! I DO want to find out how this ends and I'm annoyed at myself because of it. I know I'm going to be an idiot and read the final book in this series and I know I'm going to have to cringe through a hundred spicy scenes that make no gosh darn sense and started to feel yucky ages ago. So anyway, I'm mostly annoyed with myself here now.
Also, are you actually telling me that I'm still supposed to believe that these 5 people are trained FBI agents? Because what? Siiiiiigh.
My recommendation? If you really want to read this, just lower those expectations and then push them just a tad lower. That's how I'll plan to finish the series.
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After some reflection and a quick browse through some of the reviews for Book #3, I've decided NOT to continue this series. Sooooo that's that!
August 20, 2025
3.25 stars ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★ Secrets of Mine☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★
⁺₊★·.´🎧✩°｡ 0:56 ──♡───── 3:32 ⁺₊🎧★·.·´
🎶 "I think he did it but I just can't prove it. I think he did it but I just can't prove it. I think he did it but I just can't prove it 🎶
Two months ago, Freya wore a tracking anklet and lived under the watch of four relentless FBI agents. Now, she’s earned her own badge at Quantico… and the complicated love of the very men who once guarded her every move. River trusts her. Jude and Oz stand unshakably at her side. And Eli? He’s still the one who makes her heart ache the most. But the Cross-Cut Killer hasn’t disappeared—and this time, he’s targeting the people Freya loves. When a mysterious message about her mother appears, Freya knows she should come clean. Instead, she hides the truth, falling back into old habits just as the team digs into her past.
─── .¸✿¸.•❤•.❀• THOUGHTS¸•❀.•❤•.¸✿¸.⋆ ───
[Oz]
I didn’t know Oz had this side to him, but it WORKED💌💗😭🤍. Every single second of it served. He’s quiet, but underneath that calm exterior he’s completely unhinged and a total freak. OKAY OZ!!! She stayed with Oz at his parents’ house because she knew he needed her the most—and the others recognized that. He was there for her, and she was there for him. Their connection is gradually building because he’s starting to need her presence as a sense of solace. They feel safe and protected around each other, and at the same time they’re pushing the boundaries of what their relationship can be.
[Jude]
How can you not like Jude? 💌💗😭🤍He’s easily the most likable character in the series. He’s supportive, and he doesn’t push Freya away even when she breaks the rules. He’s endlessly understanding - compassionate, gentle, and soft with her which is exactly what she needs when the others tend to be more harsh or upfront. She knows she can always count on Jude 💓💌❤️. He’s reliable and will always pick her at the end of the day, no matter what. He’s also the one who isn’t afraid to call the others out when they cross the line. At the same time, he still cares for them, which sometimes leaves him conflicted. But no matter what, he always wants what’s best for Freya. That’s why her connection to Jude runs so deep - because she feels safe with him, and she knows his heart is in the right place.
[Eli]
Eli was frustrating in this book. He kept pushing her away, and his terrible communication skills only made things worse. He never said what he actually wanted, or if he truly intended to break things off. Instead, he left her stuck in the middle, feeling like he was leading her on while also shutting her out. It was confusing until about halfway through, when he finally got jealous seeing her talk to another man outside their group. That jealousy was what pushed him to act on his feelings. His main issue was that he wanted to get rid of her father, but he didn’t know how Freya would react to that - or if she would end up hating him for it. So instead of communicating openly, he avoided her like the plague because he thought that would be better for her. On one hand, I think it was valid and even considerate of Eli to keep his distance if he felt his choices would hurt her. On the other hand, he should have been more transparent about why he was doing it. Keeping his distance only hurt Freya, and his mixed signals were unclear and unfair.
[River]
When River pushed her away and told her he was done after she broke one rule, I was furious. Yes, she can’t keep making mistakes, but she has trust issues and so much trauma. For him to give up on her that quickly was unbelievable to me. At least by the end of the book, he corrected that mistake. Now I don’t think we’ll have to deal with more drama between them turning on each other. The others might still be upset, but River understands her better now and I feel like he’s going to be the one pushing the others to see her side of things and fight to get her back, no matter the cost. River doesn’t have any limits and constantly pushes people’s boundaries to get what he wants. Sometimes I hate that about him, because he is willing to be an outright asshole for the sake of getting answers instead of simply asking. Freya keeps everything locked inside - she hasn’t learned to trust freely yet - but River takes things to the extreme, and it ends up being hurtful. His actions can feel belittling, especially when you consider Freya’s abandonment issues. He had no regard for that until the others finally pointed it out. Love Jude for calling that out, because Freya needed someone to defend her.
─── .¸✿¸.•❤•.❀• OVERALL¸•❀.•❤•.¸✿¸.⋆ ───
In terms of plot, I do think Freya’s father being caught and killed so quickly was anti-climactic. We were made to believe he was the main villain all along, but it turned out he wasn’t. The real antagonist was Zachary - her brother—and his father, the cult leader. So the story redirects and shifts the focus to a new villain in the third book. I don’t really like that idea, but I guess it happens. So I’ll just go with the flow.
☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★ Secrets of Mine☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★
⁺₊★·.´🎧✩°｡ 0:56 ──♡───── 3:32 ⁺₊🎧★·.·´
🎶 "I think he did it but I just can't prove it. I think he did it but I just can't prove it. I think he did it but I just can't prove it 🎶
Two months ago, Freya wore a tracking anklet and lived under the watch of four relentless FBI agents. Now, she’s earned her own badge at Quantico… and the complicated love of the very men who once guarded her every move. River trusts her. Jude and Oz stand unshakably at her side. And Eli? He’s still the one who makes her heart ache the most. But the Cross-Cut Killer hasn’t disappeared—and this time, he’s targeting the people Freya loves. When a mysterious message about her mother appears, Freya knows she should come clean. Instead, she hides the truth, falling back into old habits just as the team digs into her past.
─── .¸✿¸.•❤•.❀• THOUGHTS¸•❀.•❤•.¸✿¸.⋆ ───
[Oz]
“Oz?”
“I’m here, Mo Leannan. You’re alright.”
“What happened?”
“You tell me, sweetheart.”
I didn’t know Oz had this side to him, but it WORKED💌💗😭🤍. Every single second of it served. He’s quiet, but underneath that calm exterior he’s completely unhinged and a total freak. OKAY OZ!!! She stayed with Oz at his parents’ house because she knew he needed her the most—and the others recognized that. He was there for her, and she was there for him. Their connection is gradually building because he’s starting to need her presence as a sense of solace. They feel safe and protected around each other, and at the same time they’re pushing the boundaries of what their relationship can be.
[Jude]
“I could watch you draw all day long Jude Elroy and this better not be the only time you draw for me.”
“You like it?”
“I could become addicted to your pen on my skin.”
How can you not like Jude? 💌💗😭🤍He’s easily the most likable character in the series. He’s supportive, and he doesn’t push Freya away even when she breaks the rules. He’s endlessly understanding - compassionate, gentle, and soft with her which is exactly what she needs when the others tend to be more harsh or upfront. She knows she can always count on Jude 💓💌❤️. He’s reliable and will always pick her at the end of the day, no matter what. He’s also the one who isn’t afraid to call the others out when they cross the line. At the same time, he still cares for them, which sometimes leaves him conflicted. But no matter what, he always wants what’s best for Freya. That’s why her connection to Jude runs so deep - because she feels safe with him, and she knows his heart is in the right place.
[Eli]
“What happened to ‘I love her’, River? What happened to ‘we need her’? I get you’re pissed, but Oz is with Freya because she’s upset. Because you fucked up. Rule number one of dating, Riv, you don’t walk out on your girl. Especially one with abandonment issues.”
Eli was frustrating in this book. He kept pushing her away, and his terrible communication skills only made things worse. He never said what he actually wanted, or if he truly intended to break things off. Instead, he left her stuck in the middle, feeling like he was leading her on while also shutting her out. It was confusing until about halfway through, when he finally got jealous seeing her talk to another man outside their group. That jealousy was what pushed him to act on his feelings. His main issue was that he wanted to get rid of her father, but he didn’t know how Freya would react to that - or if she would end up hating him for it. So instead of communicating openly, he avoided her like the plague because he thought that would be better for her. On one hand, I think it was valid and even considerate of Eli to keep his distance if he felt his choices would hurt her. On the other hand, he should have been more transparent about why he was doing it. Keeping his distance only hurt Freya, and his mixed signals were unclear and unfair.
[River]
“You’ll do it because you know you need this as much as I do. You’ll do it because you’re fighting for control right now and I can change that. But most importantly, you’ll do it because. I. Said. So.”
“Pants off.”
“You may proceed.”
When River pushed her away and told her he was done after she broke one rule, I was furious. Yes, she can’t keep making mistakes, but she has trust issues and so much trauma. For him to give up on her that quickly was unbelievable to me. At least by the end of the book, he corrected that mistake. Now I don’t think we’ll have to deal with more drama between them turning on each other. The others might still be upset, but River understands her better now and I feel like he’s going to be the one pushing the others to see her side of things and fight to get her back, no matter the cost. River doesn’t have any limits and constantly pushes people’s boundaries to get what he wants. Sometimes I hate that about him, because he is willing to be an outright asshole for the sake of getting answers instead of simply asking. Freya keeps everything locked inside - she hasn’t learned to trust freely yet - but River takes things to the extreme, and it ends up being hurtful. His actions can feel belittling, especially when you consider Freya’s abandonment issues. He had no regard for that until the others finally pointed it out. Love Jude for calling that out, because Freya needed someone to defend her.
─── .¸✿¸.•❤•.❀• OVERALL¸•❀.•❤•.¸✿¸.⋆ ───
In terms of plot, I do think Freya’s father being caught and killed so quickly was anti-climactic. We were made to believe he was the main villain all along, but it turned out he wasn’t. The real antagonist was Zachary - her brother—and his father, the cult leader. So the story redirects and shifts the focus to a new villain in the third book. I don’t really like that idea, but I guess it happens. So I’ll just go with the flow.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 31, 2025
5 ⭐️
4 🌶
When I say I need these books like I need air, I would be exaggerating - but not a lot.
This book had me at the edge of my seat the ENTIRE time! The plot of this book was amazing, but the spice... Shit it was hot! This book is honestly the bedst of both plot and smut.
Everything that happened it this book was so wild and twisted, and let me be the first to tell you, I'm here for it.
If i could, I would be injecting these books into my veins.
The way I will not rest til I have found my self 4 steaming hot FBI agents... is probably unhealthy, but none the less.
Wauw. Just wauw. I absolutely enjoyed this book, and I was not aware there would be more books, but I NEED the third book now. I must say I will be missing everything, the story, the characters, the relationships, the spice, until I get to read the third book.
4 🌶
When I say I need these books like I need air, I would be exaggerating - but not a lot.
This book had me at the edge of my seat the ENTIRE time! The plot of this book was amazing, but the spice... Shit it was hot! This book is honestly the bedst of both plot and smut.
Everything that happened it this book was so wild and twisted, and let me be the first to tell you, I'm here for it.
If i could, I would be injecting these books into my veins.
The way I will not rest til I have found my self 4 steaming hot FBI agents... is probably unhealthy, but none the less.
Wauw. Just wauw. I absolutely enjoyed this book, and I was not aware there would be more books, but I NEED the third book now. I must say I will be missing everything, the story, the characters, the relationships, the spice, until I get to read the third book.
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