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Twisted Little Dream: Shattered Souls: Book Two

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The darkness is my birthright.

They stole my memories.

Shattered my soul.

Built me into their perfect little weapon.

But they forgot that monsters bite back.

My daughter’s life hangs in the balance, and I’ll burn the world to ash to get her back.

Chimera made me this way, but Cam made me believe I could be more.

He’s my wild card. My fire. And together, we’re unstoppable.

But even fire has limits.

Secrets are clawing from the shadows.

Betrayal is bleeding through every crack.

And this time, it’s not just about survival.

It’s about vengeance.



Touch her & die

Revenge

Religious cult

Dark and gritty

Getting them back

Psychological thriller

Anti-heroes

Dual POV, first person

This is Book 2 in the Shattered Souls Series and ends on another cliffhanger

549 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 28, 2025

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Profile Image for Kacie Mummawh0reads.x.
739 reviews27 followers
March 26, 2025
⭐️4🌶️3💧0

📗 Trigger heavy
📕 Touch her and unalive
📘 Revenge
📙 Cult
📚 Cliff Hanger ending

Book 1 left me wondering what was happening next, well book 2 did not disappoint. The crazy pick up right where we left it lol and incase you were wondering the triggers for this book… yep equally as many! Check them before diving in!!
This one intense dark read that will keep you on the edge of your seat! But girllllll what was with that ending!?!

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101 reviews12 followers
April 30, 2025
Wow.

Just wow. When I thought I was getting a happily ever after at the end of this book, I was bitterly mistaken. What cliffhanger was that!

Lakey, our fierce and blood thirsty FMC picks up from where the last book left off - desperate for vengeance and to get back her daughter who is stuck somewhere in the bowels of Chimera.

She’s joined alongside with the equally fierce and bloodthirsty Cam. Who upon recent findings is a little eager to go and rescue Lilliana.

Follow them on a journey of what is hopefully the end of the Chimera Cult, and all the vile monsters that comes with it. Can Cam and Lake trust those around them?


This author is someone who’s rightfully taken up a spot in my head and I’m mighty glad I found her! Now if you could just release book 3, that’d be awesome 😍

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Cult, touch him/her and 💀
Throats being bitten open
Cliffhanger
1,024 reviews22 followers
May 19, 2025
The darkness is his birthright.

They stole all his memories.

They shattered his soul.

They built him into their perfect little weapon.

The thing is, they forgot one thing, they forgot that monsters bite back.

His daughter's life now hangs in the balance, and he'll burn the world to ash to get her back.

The Chimera made him this way, but Cam made him believe he could be more.

He's his wild card. His fire. And now together, they're unstoppable.

But even fire has its limits.

Now secrets are clawing out of the shadows.

Betrayal is bleeding through every crack.

And this time, it's not just about survival.

This time, it's about vengeance.

Like the tropes in the first book, I love the tropes in this book: Touch Her & Die, Revenge, Religious Cult, Dark and Gritty, Getting Them Back, Psychological Thriller, Anti-Heroes, Dual POV/First Person.

Twisted Little Dreams by Stephanie Swann is the 2nd book in the Shattered Souls series and it does end in another cliffhanger.

YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and know the triggers before you read this book. A few are: Touch Her and Unalive, Revenge, and Cult. Some scenes and triggers can be upsetting for some readers. Please be aware of the triggers before reading this book. Your mental health is most important.

I honestly don't know what to say about this book. I love this series and I adore Stephanie Swann. I don't normally read psychological thriller but I will read anything by Stephanie Swann, I adore her writing. I had honestly hoped that this book was going to give me the HEA that I so craved after the end of the first book, but I was so mistaken.

Lakey is our strong, fierce, and oh-so-very bloodthirsty FMC. She picks this book up from where the last book ended on that cliffhanger, and she remains focused on her own vengeance, fighting to get her own daughter back knowing that she is still bound somewhere in the depths of Chimera.

Next to her stands Cam who is just as determined to get Lakey's daughter back and will spill as much blood as needed to get Lakey's daughter back. He's just as bloodthirsty and fierce as Lakey. He's just a little too eager to put his life on the line to go bounding in and rip Lilliana from the depths of Chimera.

This is the adventure of what we can only hope will be the end of the Chimera Cult, hopefully, sooner than later, and hopefully we will see the end of all the monsters and ghouls that come with the cult.

But, can Lakey and Cam trust all those who have allied themselves to their mission?

I can honestly say that Stephanie Swann has earned her place to live rent-free in my head. I will be honest and say that I came across her first book by accident, and I am happy that I read that first book and jumped on this twisted adventure. Now, I just need book 3 to be released so I can dive into it and find out what happens next.

And man, what can I say about that cliffhanger? I am still reeling over it.
Profile Image for Tara.
315 reviews21 followers
April 3, 2025
This second book in the series picks up right where the first one left off, and it definitely throws you straight back into the thick of things. If you read the first book, you'll remember the intense situations the characters were in, and this one continues in that same vein. There's a lot happening right from the start, so it keeps you pretty engaged.
The story continues to follow Cam and Lakey, and you really get a sense of their determination to overcome the obstacles they are facing. They've both been through a lot, and their focus is clearly on getting through their current challenges together. You can see the strength in their connection as they navigate some pretty dark and unsettling circumstances.
As the story unfolds, you learn more about the organization they are up against, Chimera, and the extent of their influence. The book delves into some disturbing themes and actions, highlighting the difficult and dangerous world these characters are living in. It definitely makes you think about the lengths people will go to for what they believe in or what they want.
There are also other characters from the first book who continue to play a role, and it's interesting to see how their stories intertwine and how they all try to navigate this complex and dangerous situation. The author introduces some new elements and secrets that keep the story moving forward and leave you wondering what will happen next.
Overall, this book feels like a solid continuation of the series, further exploring the dark and gritty world established in the first book. It focuses on the resilience of Cam and Lakey and their unwavering determination in the face of overwhelming odds, while also raising questions about the nature of power and control.
Profile Image for Amber.
281 reviews18 followers
March 31, 2025
4 stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟

Ahhhhhhh !!!!!!! I just finished this book and I have so many questions!!!!! I am not going to be able to wait for the next one !!!

Book two of the shattered souls series picks right up after the ending of the first. I love cam and lakey's relationship so much. Cam and his touch her and die and protective personality are top notch. But lakey is a b.a. all on hwr own too . I absolutely love their chemistry and woo baby the spicy scenes..Their sparks when they are together is so good... 🥵 this book was packed with action and suspense... never a dull moment!!! you see more anout who and what makes up chimera in this book which i found interesting... CHECK YOUR TRIGGERS BC THEIR ARE SOME DARK SITUATIONS AND ELEMENTS TO THIS ONE !! Take the journey to find CHIMERA AND SAVE THEIR LITTLE GIRL !!! OR NOT...
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807 reviews17 followers
March 29, 2025
Ugh.. The cliffhanger gets me every time. This is book 2 in the series and you have to read book 1 to know what's going on. Book 2 picks up right where book 1 left off. Cam and Lakey are in search for their daughter and to take down Chimera. This whole story was intense and had me at the edge of my seat, though, I was getting slightly annoyed at the amount of times Cam and Lakey were on top of each other. Like... come on guys.. really important things are happening right now, can you save it for later??? Aside from that, they are both their usual twisted, dark selves. My heart is still hearting for Rose and I either need her to be fixed or seriously avenged! Definitely check this series out. It's soooo worth the read!
Profile Image for Chasity Trimble.
466 reviews20 followers
March 29, 2025
Mind blown! I didn’t think I could love a book more than the first in the series but I freaking do!! And I keep wanting more!!

This is an intense dark read that seamlessly picks up from Twisted Little Nightmare. I recommend starting with book 1 first. Cam and Lakey’s journey continues full of secrets, danger, twists and surprises as Cam and Lakey take on Chimera.

The author's writing of the storyline for this book was exceptionally impressive and noteworthy, exceeding expectations and demonstrating a high level of skill and creativity. I was with bated breath, on pins and needles, and utterly consumed…I just could not put the book down. I had to know!! And then there was the cliffhanger!! I was like OMFG …. Noooo! Book 3 can’t come fast enough!!!
Profile Image for Rachel Berosik.
87 reviews1 follower
March 31, 2025
OMG when I said that Wicked Little Nightmare what amazing you haven't seen anything yet! Starts right where WLN leaves off, where our faithful team of Lakey, Cam, Rose, Kyle, and Sarah are on the run. Chimera is on their tails the whole time. The passion and heat between Lakey and Cam is hot. While reading this I felt like I was asking a question and my answer was nowhere near where I thought it was. It was better. The loops and hoops this story is taking have me on a ride I never want to get off of. I hope that Stephine keeps Lakey and Cam around for a while. They are gold. Now I do demand book 3 come out asap because that cliffhanger is one for the books!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Tamarra Lynch.
895 reviews36 followers
June 13, 2025
Book two picks up where book one ended and boy you’ll be in for a wild ride.

Our fierce FMC Lakey is blood thirsty and in desperate need of vengeance. Because this mamna bear is coming for her daughter who is stuck in the bowels of Chimera and she’s taking no prisoners

Cam, who is like-minded like our Lakey, joins her as they go to rescue Lilliana.

Will this be the end of the Chimera Cult? Or will the viles monsters that still have claim over them take them down to the depths of a hell they’re both desperate to escape.

And will Lakey and Cam trust those around them?

As we anticipate book 3 only then will we get the justly answers were waiting for after that shocking cliff-hanger.
Profile Image for Nicole Lobato.
315 reviews2 followers
March 9, 2025
This book blows my mind...I've read quite a few dark books in my life however some of the crazy things Chimera does just has me cringing. I really enjoyed this book it really kept me on the edge and I just love Cam and Lakey. That ending really left me hanging though it's going to be hard to wait until the next book to see what happens! One of my favorite Lakey quotes :"Monster, a small voice whispered in the back of my mind. I held onto that word because that’s what I was. What we were. Beautiful little monsters. Twisted little dreams. The kiss of death. I'd made my peace with what I was a long time ago."
Profile Image for Kendra Klapheke.
74 reviews1 follower
March 28, 2025
More than they were designed for!

I don’t even know what to say, that was insane. Horrifying the things done to women and babies. The things they did to Rose and were doing to Lakey. Gut wrenching. The devotion and determination in this book to save the people they love and take down this crazy cult. A spicy adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Talk about a cliffhanger though. Can’t wait to see what happens next. I need to know what happens. My mind is still processing everything I just read.

Favorite quotes: “Sugar and spice and everything not so nice.” And “Overwhelming urge to grab a gun and make like Rambo.”
1 review
March 28, 2025
ARC Review:

Where to begin with this? This book is such a good follow up to Wicked Little Nightmare. I didn't think it could get darker, but it did, in such delicious ways. Reading Cam and Lakey's growth as characters was so good. The spicy scenes were PLENTY spicy and HOT. This book is darker, grittier, and expands the world of the Shattered Souls series so well. I CANNOT wait for book three!

Favorite quote: Cam: "There were only a couple of things that kept him at bay. Lakey. And enough of a f*ck not to gut anyone who looked at me wrong. But I was fresh outta f*cks and my girl wasn’t here."
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62 reviews4 followers
April 30, 2025
I can't say enough about this book, Lakey and Cam love chaos and unhinged things, but this time things are out of their control as Cam tries to save Lakey and Lillianna from the clutches of Father Christopher and his lab goons as I call them. Lakey and Cam are on a mission to save their daughter from a group who restructures people's brains in to their own molding. Lakey and Cam would burn down the world to save eachother and to save their daughter. Please read the trigger warnings before hand. This book turned me upside down with my feelings but I love how Lakey and Cam would go through any length to take down Chimera.
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4,272 reviews70 followers
March 3, 2025
We're back with Cam and Lakey's twisted, angsty, dark journey. As with Wicked Little Nightmare, this story is intense and dark so please make sure you check trigger warnings before you start reading Twisted Little Dream. This story definitely keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The characters are fantastic! Their story is completely consuming and it's full of drama, chaos, danger, twists, turns and surprises that you won't see coming. It also ends on a cliffhanger (*^#^^#*^) BUT, not too much longer and we'll have Tainted Little Sin.
Profile Image for Leigh.
163 reviews
April 1, 2025
holy cow, and i thought the first books was amazing! and this cliffhanger…dammit!

we are back with lakey and cam, the dream couple. they want to infiltrate chimera and get their daughter back as well as rose, but the tables turn quickly. with lilli under close watch because she is The Vessel, patient Y has his hands full with a crazy rescue mission. will cam get their in time to save everyone? ugh…gotta wait for book 3. this knocked it out of the park for me…kudos! highly recommend this series!
Profile Image for Amber Kirk.
478 reviews2 followers
April 8, 2025
I absolutely loved this dark twisted read! It took off right were book one left off! Thankful I had book 2 to dive into right away! Continuing to follow Cam and Lakey, both having been through a lot, you really see their determination overcoming their obstacles. The book really dives into some dark themes so check the trigger warnings before reading. Really left me hanging there gahhh can’t wait for book 3, Tainted little sin!! Oh and need the novellas too 😍
“Monster…beautiful little monsters. Twisted dreams. The kiss of death.”
Profile Image for Brae Bauer.
134 reviews4 followers
April 12, 2025
OMFG!
This was so freaking wonderful! Second book in the Shattered Souls series and omg I need more!

Stephanie is fantastic at making you get absorbed into her books!

At the end of book 1, everyone finds out that the girl Lakes is looking for is her daughter. Not even Cam knew that. But now they all know and he knows she’s his.

The plot though?!? Omg!
There’s the normal spice between Cam and Lakey but the action and drama is fantastic!

I can’t wait for book 3! Ends on a cliffhanger though!
Profile Image for Rebecca Unsworth.
160 reviews3 followers
March 22, 2025
Twisted Little Dream is book 2 in the Shattered Souls series. After the cliffhanger ending of book one, this story continues the story of Cam and Lakey. We see them try to take on Chimera again and get to the bottom of discovering exactly what has been done to them.

Like book one this is a dark story, it features medical experiments, secrets, drama twists and turns and one heck of a cliffhanger. Another great story, can't wait to read book 3.
Profile Image for Wilmalys.
434 reviews9 followers
March 28, 2025
ARC REVIEW

That damn cliffhanger 😩

So many things happening in this book. I need the rest, I need to know Lakey will be OK. My baby Cam needs his girl ❤️‍🩹

I hate Chimera so much.

I need more Lakey & Cam, I need them to be happy for once without chimera and anything in their way. Their family complete and safe.

Rose!! 😭 that poor girl. I have my suspicions and I hope I'm right about her parents 🤞🏼

I can't wait for the 3rd book!!! I need Cam's revenge for what they did to Lakey.

Ugh, they've all lost so much. Chimera needs to burn in hell...
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194 reviews16 followers
July 18, 2025
Oh My Goodness Holy Cliffhanger.... Lakey, FMC, feisty, ruthless, and fierce continues the journey to get her daughter back from Chimera. Cam, MMC, is just as fierce and ruthless. Together with others along the way they want to End Chimera, but who can they trust and will their ruthlessness be enough?
I was hoping to get some closure, maybe not happily ever after but something. Nope now I will continue with book 3.
Profile Image for Taryn Eskra.
174 reviews2 followers
September 29, 2025
Ok I thought one came out the gate swinging it had nothing on 2!!! This one had me on the edge of my seat the entire time!!! The twists and revelations in this one OMG!!! Absolutely fantastic!!! That cliffy was NOT NICE!!! Diving into book 3 now bc I can’t stop!! I have to know what happens!! Love Cam & Lakey!!! They are so awesome!! The banter was perfection!!! The plot was captivating and I just couldn’t out it down!!
8,773 reviews63 followers
March 5, 2025
Cam and Lakey story continues, the dark twisting depth that people wil lgp to tear their family apart, and nothing will stop Cam from getting his girls back. Well written engaging steamy action drama and more ends on another cliffy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,542 reviews12 followers
March 11, 2025
I don't think my heart rate slowed down even for a minute reading this book.The characters in this book are so twisted they will never be able to live a normal life again and damn if that doesn't make you want to read more. I can't wait to see if the group are able to wipe out the Chimera and the willing participants in the next book.
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183 reviews3 followers
March 15, 2025
We are back for book two so if you enjoyed the first book you be loving the second book. The story had my heart racing while reading it the plot was written so well. cam and Lakey story continue in this story, and it had my heart in a chokehold. As always make sure to the read the trigger warnings before reading the story.
2,327 reviews9 followers
March 16, 2025
Twisted Little Dream by Stephanie Swann is the continuation of the story of Cam and Lakey. Cam is determined to find Lakey and her daughter…his two girls. Chimera will stop at nothing to prevent their success.

So many things happen with all of them….and Chimera is relentless. But, Cam refuses to give up…ends in MAJOR cliffhanger!!!
Profile Image for Sarah.
164 reviews10 followers
March 16, 2025
Finding out you have a child that has been hidden from you for so many years. That would bring out the rage in anyone.. but someone like Lakey, that means you're going to die very slowly.

She's on a mission to find and bring her daughter home.

With a whole lot of smexy in the middle. This is book 2 and has more twists and turns than the Carolina parkway.
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1,540 reviews9 followers
March 17, 2025
Love these characters. No matter what they go through they depend and love each other. No questions asked. Can not wait for the next part of their story! If you like dark, not the norm and intense this one is for you!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
328 reviews8 followers
March 17, 2025
Whew!! Please read the trigger warnings for sure because this book starts off high stakes and doesn’t let up. It’s a ride that had me needing more. I’ll leave it at that. Any more and I’ll spoil it. I absolutely recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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4,795 reviews39 followers
March 17, 2025
Lakey and Cam, forged into weapons by a shadowy organization, will burn the world down to protect their family. With betrayal and bloodshed at every turn, they’ll stop at nothing to reclaim what was stolen.

This is a dark, action-packed thriller about survival and revenge.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Chante Heaven.
865 reviews20 followers
March 28, 2025
After the cliffhanger ending of book one, Wicked Little Nightmare, we are back with  Cam and Lakey as they try to take on Chimera and figure out exactly what has been done to them.

Cam and Lakey are the perfect sociopathic couple; those who slay together stay together.

My favourite quote is from Cam to Lakey, which highlights their devotion to each other.

"You keep me from splitting open and devouring demons who walk inside human flesh. You reign in the darkness if you ever .... leave me, the world will not know peace ".

This book is a fantastic read Well written, the characters come alive, the good, the bad and the monsters.  This is a book filled with medical experiments  cults, bloodshed and mayhem, secrets and the undying love of two sociopaths.


That ending  I need book three now!
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