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Dark Whispers
Kidnapped and sold when I was only eighteen years old, I did what I had to do to survive. I was their puppet, doing anything and everything to keep my captors satisfied.
Seven years later, my son Noah and I are freed, and I know exactly what I want to do with my newfound freedom—exact my revenge.
As we settle into our new home in Mystic River, Texas, I find myself in the employ of two alluring protective men—the Montgomery twins, Griffin and Knox. They flip my world upside down and make me feel like I can reclaim what was taken from me. And I want that with them, but I know they’re hiding something.
When old ghosts come back to haunt me, I’m forced to give up some of the control I desperately need.
But no matter what, who I am and what I know need to remain a secret. No one can find out why I’m really here.
Seven years later, my son Noah and I are freed, and I know exactly what I want to do with my newfound freedom—exact my revenge.
As we settle into our new home in Mystic River, Texas, I find myself in the employ of two alluring protective men—the Montgomery twins, Griffin and Knox. They flip my world upside down and make me feel like I can reclaim what was taken from me. And I want that with them, but I know they’re hiding something.
When old ghosts come back to haunt me, I’m forced to give up some of the control I desperately need.
But no matter what, who I am and what I know need to remain a secret. No one can find out why I’m really here.
434 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
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October 10, 2025‧₊˚ ┊💌┊ ೀ୭ 𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝
thank you to love notes PR for allowing me the chance to read and review this book !! 💕
thank you to love notes PR for allowing me the chance to read and review this book !! 💕
October 3, 2025
This book felt like being pulled into something dark but still finding little sparks of light along the way. I loved how the story balanced the heavier moments with scenes that made me smile, giving me warmth when I least expected it. The characters had a kind of messy charm that made me root for them instantly, and the banter gave me those grin-worthy breaks that kept the tension fun. Even with the twists and suspense, there was a sweetness threaded through it that made the whole ride feel comforting as much as thrilling.
September 30, 2025
What can I say!?! Ivy, you have outdone yourself with this one.
Dark Whispers is engaging and gripping from the start. I loved every bit of this story, even the darkest, ugliest parts.
Ivy delivers an emotional why choose dark romance that doesn't let you take a breath once you start. The flow of the story is perfect and the depth of these characters is on-point.
I love the suspense and mystery of it all, but Ivy wraps this up so beautiful.
This is truly a hauntingly beautiful read.
Dark Whispers is engaging and gripping from the start. I loved every bit of this story, even the darkest, ugliest parts.
Ivy delivers an emotional why choose dark romance that doesn't let you take a breath once you start. The flow of the story is perfect and the depth of these characters is on-point.
I love the suspense and mystery of it all, but Ivy wraps this up so beautiful.
This is truly a hauntingly beautiful read.
October 16, 2025
Damn, Ivy, you know how to get us hooked with the first chapter. Raven and her son, Noah are mentioned briefly in Veiled Vengeance, but I’m so glad she got her own story.
Dark Whispers is an emotional book that I devoured. There is so much trauma with each character, that reading their growth and healing made me love them more. The spice and sexual tension between Raven, Knox, and Griffin were next level. Those men know how to dirty talk and take care of Raven and Noah. The way Noah looked up to Griffin and Knox had my heart melting.
Dark Whispers is an emotional book that I devoured. There is so much trauma with each character, that reading their growth and healing made me love them more. The spice and sexual tension between Raven, Knox, and Griffin were next level. Those men know how to dirty talk and take care of Raven and Noah. The way Noah looked up to Griffin and Knox had my heart melting.
September 30, 2025
Dark whispers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Why Choose
2 MMC’s (Twins)
Possession & Obsession
3 1st Person POV’s
Single Mother
Small Town
Mystery
Strong Villan
Strong Plot
Unique storyline
Slow burn
This is absolutely everything you’d want in a dark romance with just enough of literally everything.
Raven is a single mother who moved to a small town after her and her sons’ rescue. Raven ends up getting a job and then finds herself swooning over two men, Griffin and Knox who happen to be twins with a dark past as well as raven.
If you liked Blackwood Institute by J Rose, I feel you would really love this story, it is an after capture story line. This book has your attention from the very first page. The plots this story has, had my jaw on the floor. The connection these men make with her son, Noah, will have your heart in a puddle.
The way Ivy put this story together to make it turn out as it did is truly a work of art. Along with the haunting details of the past sliding the puzzle together to get the whole story.
The way she made you feel alongside these characters is amazing. I hope you all enjoy this story as much as I did! This releases on October 1st this year! Ivy king is now one of my top authors and im so excited to be meeting her in october at spellbound!
A few of my favorite quotes:
“If I’m not allowed to say ‘shit’ then youre not allowed to say ‘fuck”
“Im a gentleman — a damn consent king”
“If we were all the same, then no one would be unique.”
“You don’t have to be fearless to be brave”
“I came close to putting him in the hospital. Because no one else gets to touch you.”
“I’m in awe of you. You’ve been through so much, and yet you still get out of bed everyday and keep going. You’re amazing”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Why Choose
2 MMC’s (Twins)
Possession & Obsession
3 1st Person POV’s
Single Mother
Small Town
Mystery
Strong Villan
Strong Plot
Unique storyline
Slow burn
This is absolutely everything you’d want in a dark romance with just enough of literally everything.
Raven is a single mother who moved to a small town after her and her sons’ rescue. Raven ends up getting a job and then finds herself swooning over two men, Griffin and Knox who happen to be twins with a dark past as well as raven.
If you liked Blackwood Institute by J Rose, I feel you would really love this story, it is an after capture story line. This book has your attention from the very first page. The plots this story has, had my jaw on the floor. The connection these men make with her son, Noah, will have your heart in a puddle.
The way Ivy put this story together to make it turn out as it did is truly a work of art. Along with the haunting details of the past sliding the puzzle together to get the whole story.
The way she made you feel alongside these characters is amazing. I hope you all enjoy this story as much as I did! This releases on October 1st this year! Ivy king is now one of my top authors and im so excited to be meeting her in october at spellbound!
A few of my favorite quotes:
“If I’m not allowed to say ‘shit’ then youre not allowed to say ‘fuck”
“Im a gentleman — a damn consent king”
“If we were all the same, then no one would be unique.”
“You don’t have to be fearless to be brave”
“I came close to putting him in the hospital. Because no one else gets to touch you.”
“I’m in awe of you. You’ve been through so much, and yet you still get out of bed everyday and keep going. You’re amazing”
October 1, 2025
Wow! What an action packed, beautiful story!
Raven, a fiery, no holds barred single mom who is running from a traumatic past. We learn nearly on, she has connections with The Devils of New York.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes include:
Touch her & 💀
Small town
Revenge plot
MFM
Twin brothers
Secrets
Dark romance
Why choose
Age gap
Single mum
Workplace romance
Knox & Griffin have grown up in Mystic River, their lives have not been easy and they also have a troubled past.
Reading Dark Whispers, it was such an immersive journey! The emotional rollercoaster, learning through Raven’s experiences of what she had endured and then her learning to trust again, all while going through the relatable struggles of motherhood too!
I liked the fact that as a reader, we didn’t have all the answers, we were learning too who was the puppeteer, what happened in the past, who is really on their side.
Then you have Raven, Knox & Griffin’s relationship. Their chemistry is off the charts scorching! Then you have the emotional maturity of the twins, how they instinctually take care of Raven & Noah. It’s so sweet and understanding.
If you’ve read The Devil’s of New York series, you’d know the extremely high standard of Ivy’s writing! Dark Whispers is no exception!
I absolutely loved this book!
A definite must read!
Happy reading!
😊🐦⬛🤠
Raven, a fiery, no holds barred single mom who is running from a traumatic past. We learn nearly on, she has connections with The Devils of New York.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes include:
Touch her & 💀
Small town
Revenge plot
MFM
Twin brothers
Secrets
Dark romance
Why choose
Age gap
Single mum
Workplace romance
Knox & Griffin have grown up in Mystic River, their lives have not been easy and they also have a troubled past.
Reading Dark Whispers, it was such an immersive journey! The emotional rollercoaster, learning through Raven’s experiences of what she had endured and then her learning to trust again, all while going through the relatable struggles of motherhood too!
I liked the fact that as a reader, we didn’t have all the answers, we were learning too who was the puppeteer, what happened in the past, who is really on their side.
Then you have Raven, Knox & Griffin’s relationship. Their chemistry is off the charts scorching! Then you have the emotional maturity of the twins, how they instinctually take care of Raven & Noah. It’s so sweet and understanding.
If you’ve read The Devil’s of New York series, you’d know the extremely high standard of Ivy’s writing! Dark Whispers is no exception!
I absolutely loved this book!
A definite must read!
Happy reading!
😊🐦⬛🤠
September 27, 2025
Dark Whispers
By Ivy King
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
🖤 Workplace Romance
🪻 Why Choose
🖤 Age Gap
🪻 Morally Gray
🖤 Single Mum FMC
🪻 Small Town
🖤 Revenge
🪻 Suspense
🖤 Heart-warming
Omfg, this book brought out so many emotions in me and managed to bring me comfort in ways I didn't know I needed.
Ivy you have outdone yourself, and thank you so very much for pouring a little bit of your own past into this amazing story, it can be so hard to share, you are an absolutely beautiful warrior woman.
This amazing age gap why choose follows the story of Raven (the FMC) who has recently e$caped and moved with her little king Noah to Mystic Falls a small southern town full of snobby rich folk, well not all of them 😉, she needs to find a job and winds up getting one at the only bar in town run by twins Knox and Griffin 🫠🥵 little does she know they also end up being her neighbours, and the bar is not all they run...but that aside, she didn’t end up in Mystic Falls by mistake, no she went there for a reason, Mystic Falls Psychiactrc Hospital needs to be stopped.
But small towns are always full of secrets, will she manage to succeed before her secrets come out, or will everyone's past come out to play first?
This book was absolutely incredible, filled with tension, spice, secrets, twists and turns and of course a happily Ever After with their beautiful found family 😍
Truly touched by this validating read.
Dark Whispers Releases October 1st 😘🖤
By Ivy King
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶
🖤 Workplace Romance
🪻 Why Choose
🖤 Age Gap
🪻 Morally Gray
🖤 Single Mum FMC
🪻 Small Town
🖤 Revenge
🪻 Suspense
🖤 Heart-warming
Omfg, this book brought out so many emotions in me and managed to bring me comfort in ways I didn't know I needed.
Ivy you have outdone yourself, and thank you so very much for pouring a little bit of your own past into this amazing story, it can be so hard to share, you are an absolutely beautiful warrior woman.
This amazing age gap why choose follows the story of Raven (the FMC) who has recently e$caped and moved with her little king Noah to Mystic Falls a small southern town full of snobby rich folk, well not all of them 😉, she needs to find a job and winds up getting one at the only bar in town run by twins Knox and Griffin 🫠🥵 little does she know they also end up being her neighbours, and the bar is not all they run...but that aside, she didn’t end up in Mystic Falls by mistake, no she went there for a reason, Mystic Falls Psychiactrc Hospital needs to be stopped.
But small towns are always full of secrets, will she manage to succeed before her secrets come out, or will everyone's past come out to play first?
This book was absolutely incredible, filled with tension, spice, secrets, twists and turns and of course a happily Ever After with their beautiful found family 😍
Truly touched by this validating read.
Dark Whispers Releases October 1st 😘🖤
September 30, 2025
30.09.25:
I don’t know what kind of ingredients Ivy King puts in her books, but they grip me every single time. It must be the mix of all the emotions I go through. The drama, the tension, the emotional development, the love and connections. This book had it all, again and I don’t think I’ll ever not love a book by Ivy King.
Griffin and Knox show up for her at all hours of the day, they are an immediate support for Raven and her son Noah. They’ve been through hell and back, what a strong and independent woman. Sometimes I was simply amazed at how she always held her head high, with everything she has endured.
Such a deep and powerful book, the perfect combo of LOTS of smut, and a great plot!!
Hands down one of the best ones (even though I think they’re all the best ones haha). Thank you so much for the arc Ivy King 🖤
“I don’t get attached to women. But I can easily see myself becoming obsessed with this one.”
“Holy shit on a cracker. That smile needs to come with a warning label.”
“We all mask our pain. No one wants the people around them to see beneath the layers. Because under all those layers is where we are most vulnerable. And when we finally find that person or persons who we feel safe enough to show them the pain, it’s scary.”
“I can’t help but to memorize this feeling. This feeling that everything is right with the world. That I’m where I’m supposed to be. That I was meant to find them.”
——
29.09.25:
😮💨😮💨😮💨 Ivy King does it again!! RTC tomorrow 🔥
I don’t know what kind of ingredients Ivy King puts in her books, but they grip me every single time. It must be the mix of all the emotions I go through. The drama, the tension, the emotional development, the love and connections. This book had it all, again and I don’t think I’ll ever not love a book by Ivy King.
Griffin and Knox show up for her at all hours of the day, they are an immediate support for Raven and her son Noah. They’ve been through hell and back, what a strong and independent woman. Sometimes I was simply amazed at how she always held her head high, with everything she has endured.
Such a deep and powerful book, the perfect combo of LOTS of smut, and a great plot!!
Hands down one of the best ones (even though I think they’re all the best ones haha). Thank you so much for the arc Ivy King 🖤
“I don’t get attached to women. But I can easily see myself becoming obsessed with this one.”
“Holy shit on a cracker. That smile needs to come with a warning label.”
“We all mask our pain. No one wants the people around them to see beneath the layers. Because under all those layers is where we are most vulnerable. And when we finally find that person or persons who we feel safe enough to show them the pain, it’s scary.”
“I can’t help but to memorize this feeling. This feeling that everything is right with the world. That I’m where I’m supposed to be. That I was meant to find them.”
——
29.09.25:
😮💨😮💨😮💨 Ivy King does it again!! RTC tomorrow 🔥
September 26, 2025
I really enjoyed this book I stayed up to finish it releases on 1st October.
Blurb
Kidnapped and sold when I was only eighteen years old, I did what I had to do to survive. I was their puppet, doing anything and everything to keep my captors satisfied.
Seven years later, my son Noah and I are freed, and I know exactly what I want to do with my newfound freedom—exact my revenge.
As we settle into our new home in Mystic River, Texas, I find myself in the employ of two alluring protective men—the Montgomery twins, Griffin and Knox. They flip my world upside down and make me feel like I can reclaim what was taken from me. And I want that with them, but I know they’re hiding something.
When old ghosts come back to haunt me, I’m forced to give up some of the control I desperately need.
But no matter what, who I am and what I know need to remain a secret. No one can find out why I’m really here.
Blurb
Kidnapped and sold when I was only eighteen years old, I did what I had to do to survive. I was their puppet, doing anything and everything to keep my captors satisfied.
Seven years later, my son Noah and I are freed, and I know exactly what I want to do with my newfound freedom—exact my revenge.
As we settle into our new home in Mystic River, Texas, I find myself in the employ of two alluring protective men—the Montgomery twins, Griffin and Knox. They flip my world upside down and make me feel like I can reclaim what was taken from me. And I want that with them, but I know they’re hiding something.
When old ghosts come back to haunt me, I’m forced to give up some of the control I desperately need.
But no matter what, who I am and what I know need to remain a secret. No one can find out why I’m really here.
September 24, 2025
Gripping storyline, gorgeous men, tons of spice and will emotionally wreck you. Ivy King does not disappoint with her writing. I can guarantee that you will cry for Raven and everything she’s been through and be grinning and crying happy tears by the end of this story. And while I loved all the main characters in this story, one of the side characters, Benny, was my absolute favorite.
October 9, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I said it before and I’ll say it again, if Ivy King writes it, I’m reading it. Whatever she puts in her writing has me addicted.
Dark Whispers was darker than her previous books and I am HERE for it. So much drama, secrets, and revenge.
Plus, twin brothers?!? How could you go wrong?!?
Some of the delicious tropes you will find in Dark Whispers are:
🖤Great banter
🖤Funny text messages
🖤MFM (twin brothers)
🖤Revenge
🖤Small Town
🖤Neighbours
🖤Workplace romance
This is standalone and is perfect for Halloween. It’s out now, so don’t walk… RUN.
I said it before and I’ll say it again, if Ivy King writes it, I’m reading it. Whatever she puts in her writing has me addicted.
Dark Whispers was darker than her previous books and I am HERE for it. So much drama, secrets, and revenge.
Plus, twin brothers?!? How could you go wrong?!?
Some of the delicious tropes you will find in Dark Whispers are:
🖤Great banter
🖤Funny text messages
🖤MFM (twin brothers)
🖤Revenge
🖤Small Town
🖤Neighbours
🖤Workplace romance
This is standalone and is perfect for Halloween. It’s out now, so don’t walk… RUN.
October 1, 2025
Reading about Raven and Knox ,Griffin was exactly what I needed. The trauma and sadness with it had me relating to raven in different levels .
everything Raven has been through had me crying so much, and Noah, my heart, that sweet boy didn't deserve any of that .
the flashbacks for raven had me on the edge cause remembering those painful memories is emotional af and the fear of being stuck in those flashbacks .
I hate Dr. Lewis whitlock so much he is evil and disgusting. Men like that are what I truly hate cause. Sadly, they exist in real life . Knox and Griffin is everything a man should be.the town they lived in only saw them as trouble, which they weren't at all . they been through hard stuff which they never deserved. that town owes them huge apology I stand by that.
these are the kind of men you want and wished for , they never judged and never pushed her . kat, I love that woman so much. I had amazing feelings about from the beginning. I was so happy I was right .
dahlia as well she been through so much , and Raven knew she understood what she was going through and feeling.
the ending is exactly what I hoped for and more .
this part : Is this what it’s like to have people in your corner? Is this how it feels when someone does something for you because they want to and not because they expect something in return?
yes, i was crying
this is exactly what I needed after struggling so much. I was in slump and didn't have any interest reading, but this book spoke to me, and im happy I got a chance to read it
everything Raven has been through had me crying so much, and Noah, my heart, that sweet boy didn't deserve any of that .
the flashbacks for raven had me on the edge cause remembering those painful memories is emotional af and the fear of being stuck in those flashbacks .
I hate Dr. Lewis whitlock so much he is evil and disgusting. Men like that are what I truly hate cause. Sadly, they exist in real life . Knox and Griffin is everything a man should be.the town they lived in only saw them as trouble, which they weren't at all . they been through hard stuff which they never deserved. that town owes them huge apology I stand by that.
these are the kind of men you want and wished for , they never judged and never pushed her . kat, I love that woman so much. I had amazing feelings about from the beginning. I was so happy I was right .
dahlia as well she been through so much , and Raven knew she understood what she was going through and feeling.
the ending is exactly what I hoped for and more .
this part : Is this what it’s like to have people in your corner? Is this how it feels when someone does something for you because they want to and not because they expect something in return?
yes, i was crying
this is exactly what I needed after struggling so much. I was in slump and didn't have any interest reading, but this book spoke to me, and im happy I got a chance to read it
September 23, 2025
Dark Whispers by Ivy King
Umm hello? This was another fantastic read from Ivy King! There is so much wrapped up into a single read that it’s hard to sum it all up in one post! I was hooked, shook, and honestly at some points wanted to throw my reader across the room!
There is so much trauma and sadness in this read, you will see the characters understanding eachother on a deeper level due to the understanding that Griffen, Knox, and Raven have all suffered through trauma.
Ultimately this read was an absolute roller coaster on my emotions…you will dive into this one and be attached to the main characters start to finish.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Releases: October 1st
Umm hello? This was another fantastic read from Ivy King! There is so much wrapped up into a single read that it’s hard to sum it all up in one post! I was hooked, shook, and honestly at some points wanted to throw my reader across the room!
There is so much trauma and sadness in this read, you will see the characters understanding eachother on a deeper level due to the understanding that Griffen, Knox, and Raven have all suffered through trauma.
Ultimately this read was an absolute roller coaster on my emotions…you will dive into this one and be attached to the main characters start to finish.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Releases: October 1st
September 22, 2025
Another amazing book by Ivy, and I love that it's a standalone book, Don't get me wrong I love series books but waiting for the next one when I'm obsessed is torture. This book has a lot of my favourite tropes and is just a genuinely great read. Love the fact that it's intertwined with the Devils of New York series too. The guys are just how I like my MMCs.
September 24, 2025
I would like to thank LoveNotes PR and Ivy King for choosing me to receive an ARC copy of Dark Whispers - this book was INCREDIBLE and I am so thankful 🖤
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I finally did it!
I read my first dark romance novel (as well as my first Ivy King read) and it has unlocked a side of my reading taste I didn’t know I had 🫣
This book was everything I anticipated and more.
I knew after seeing the book listed on the LoveNotes website that I had to get my hands on a copy and I am so happy I did.
Everything about it drew me in. The cover, the synopsis, the tropes, I was in awe! ✨
Dark Whispers gives us suspense, horror vibes, a story of redemption, some insanely hot spice (the spiciest I have read so far), twist and turns, a plot twist I did not see coming and so much more!
There are a few trigger warnings which include: abuse/child abuse, assault, death, disturbing imagery, SA, violence, kidnapping and a few others.
These are all clearly stated and listed in the beginning pages (before you get into the story) so if these subjects are not for you, I don’t recommend this book.
Raven fled her previous life for a fresh start with her son, Noah. She left behind the awful memories, heartache, and suffering of her past in the hopes to create a future for her family. But not without seeking revenge first.
Raven’s mission? To hold them accountable. They ruined her life and she was going to make them pay, no matter the cost.
The Montgomery twins, Griffen and Konx, have had a troubled life. Nothing has been easy for them and when their father is accused and charged for the murder of their high school ex-girlfriend, Scarlett, even without a body ever being recovered, their life gets even more complicated. Everyone in their small town despises them, turns away from them, they are banished for their fathers wrong doing.
But nothing is at it seems and all of that changes the day Raven walks into their bar, looking for work.
Knox and Griffen know one thing for sure, Raven is theirs. And they will do everything and anything to protect her.
The looming questions of the past creep their way up to the surface and when things boil over, the truth that threatens to expose everything is almost too much to bear.
Tropes:
🌹 | Twin MMC’s
🤱🏼 | Singe mum
🏡 | Small town
🖤 | Dark romance
↔️ | Age gap
💀 | Touch her and die
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I finally did it!
I read my first dark romance novel (as well as my first Ivy King read) and it has unlocked a side of my reading taste I didn’t know I had 🫣
This book was everything I anticipated and more.
I knew after seeing the book listed on the LoveNotes website that I had to get my hands on a copy and I am so happy I did.
Everything about it drew me in. The cover, the synopsis, the tropes, I was in awe! ✨
Dark Whispers gives us suspense, horror vibes, a story of redemption, some insanely hot spice (the spiciest I have read so far), twist and turns, a plot twist I did not see coming and so much more!
There are a few trigger warnings which include: abuse/child abuse, assault, death, disturbing imagery, SA, violence, kidnapping and a few others.
These are all clearly stated and listed in the beginning pages (before you get into the story) so if these subjects are not for you, I don’t recommend this book.
Raven fled her previous life for a fresh start with her son, Noah. She left behind the awful memories, heartache, and suffering of her past in the hopes to create a future for her family. But not without seeking revenge first.
Raven’s mission? To hold them accountable. They ruined her life and she was going to make them pay, no matter the cost.
The Montgomery twins, Griffen and Konx, have had a troubled life. Nothing has been easy for them and when their father is accused and charged for the murder of their high school ex-girlfriend, Scarlett, even without a body ever being recovered, their life gets even more complicated. Everyone in their small town despises them, turns away from them, they are banished for their fathers wrong doing.
But nothing is at it seems and all of that changes the day Raven walks into their bar, looking for work.
Knox and Griffen know one thing for sure, Raven is theirs. And they will do everything and anything to protect her.
The looming questions of the past creep their way up to the surface and when things boil over, the truth that threatens to expose everything is almost too much to bear.
Tropes:
🌹 | Twin MMC’s
🤱🏼 | Singe mum
🏡 | Small town
🖤 | Dark romance
↔️ | Age gap
💀 | Touch her and die
October 1, 2025
I received this book from Love Notes PR as an ARC in exchange for an honest review...
And I am so glad that I did! It has been a minute since I got out of the romantasy genre to read just a straight up dark romance. This book was like the perfect combination of genres - mystery/thriller, dark romance, and cowboy/small-town romance.
I'm going to be honest that as much as I usually love all our FMCs, I generally find something or other annoying about them..but I didn't feel that way with Raven. Maybe it eas her trauma that let me give her a pass on any bad choices but she just seemed like a really good mom doing her best to get herself and her son out of bad situations. One could argue that trying to take down the hospital isn't the case...but she was doing so out of not just revenge but to save so many other people. It took a lot of bravery I felt; most of her choices did.
The guys. They were amazing. I loved the dynamic that what one brother may have a little more trouble with, the other made up for. I don't think a relationship with just 1 would work, she needed the dynamic of both as the guys had different strengths in certain areas that filled what Raven needed. They also were SUCH golden retrievers for both Raven AND Noah and I loved that. There was absolutely no questioning for them it seemed, it was like by the time they realized Noah was part of it, they just accepted him too and moved on.
Noah was the cutest little thing. I adored and hated at the same time the careful line he walked between childhood innocence and needing to be strong to hide the hurt and trauma that he had gone through. It was also the sweetest thing and I felt entirely telling of childhood innocence (the way kids are brought up into certain beliefs) that he didn't really question his mom being with both guys; it was basically like "oh I get 2 dad figures? 1 of you come play with me now." It felt like he knew that they were all meant to be a family.
Even the side characters like Benny, Kat, and Florence were incredible and had such personalities to them instead of being kind of static as seems to happen in many stories. Benny may be my favorite character to be honest. The dynamic between him and the other townspeople and seeing the change even with him throughout the book was fantastic.
I will say that the relationship between Raven and the brothers felt a bit rushed, especially given her history, but that's to be expected from a story that's contained to just 1 book. It also got a little confusing with some of the other characters to figure out who was really who plus the dynamics between them and the main characters, especially with most of the "bad" characters having cover stories. I think putting this into 2 books would have given the opportunity to better flesh out some of the characters and the history that made parts of the story a little confusing or rushed
Overall, I adored this book and will probably read it again sometime :) I give it 4.5/5
And I am so glad that I did! It has been a minute since I got out of the romantasy genre to read just a straight up dark romance. This book was like the perfect combination of genres - mystery/thriller, dark romance, and cowboy/small-town romance.
I'm going to be honest that as much as I usually love all our FMCs, I generally find something or other annoying about them..but I didn't feel that way with Raven. Maybe it eas her trauma that let me give her a pass on any bad choices but she just seemed like a really good mom doing her best to get herself and her son out of bad situations. One could argue that trying to take down the hospital isn't the case...but she was doing so out of not just revenge but to save so many other people. It took a lot of bravery I felt; most of her choices did.
The guys. They were amazing. I loved the dynamic that what one brother may have a little more trouble with, the other made up for. I don't think a relationship with just 1 would work, she needed the dynamic of both as the guys had different strengths in certain areas that filled what Raven needed. They also were SUCH golden retrievers for both Raven AND Noah and I loved that. There was absolutely no questioning for them it seemed, it was like by the time they realized Noah was part of it, they just accepted him too and moved on.
Noah was the cutest little thing. I adored and hated at the same time the careful line he walked between childhood innocence and needing to be strong to hide the hurt and trauma that he had gone through. It was also the sweetest thing and I felt entirely telling of childhood innocence (the way kids are brought up into certain beliefs) that he didn't really question his mom being with both guys; it was basically like "oh I get 2 dad figures? 1 of you come play with me now." It felt like he knew that they were all meant to be a family.
Even the side characters like Benny, Kat, and Florence were incredible and had such personalities to them instead of being kind of static as seems to happen in many stories. Benny may be my favorite character to be honest. The dynamic between him and the other townspeople and seeing the change even with him throughout the book was fantastic.
I will say that the relationship between Raven and the brothers felt a bit rushed, especially given her history, but that's to be expected from a story that's contained to just 1 book. It also got a little confusing with some of the other characters to figure out who was really who plus the dynamics between them and the main characters, especially with most of the "bad" characters having cover stories. I think putting this into 2 books would have given the opportunity to better flesh out some of the characters and the history that made parts of the story a little confusing or rushed
Overall, I adored this book and will probably read it again sometime :) I give it 4.5/5
September 30, 2025
Oh my GOODNESS. I have no idea where to even begin with this one. As a member of Ivy’s ARC team each book she has written and I have been able to review has easily glided into my favorites.
We enter on Raven. An independent, do it myself kind of strong FMC. She is a single mom who has moved back to Mystic River to create a fresh start for herself and her six year old son Noah, but Raven is hiding some secrets that she isn’t so sure she wants to reveal. Moving from New York to small town Texas is a huge change for her. Looking for jobs so she can continue to support herself and Noah she stumbles into The Wandering Raven, enter the very sexy, very brooding and yes ladies VERY morally grey Griffin and Knox. Twin brothers who are hiding some of their own secrets, and when they see Raven? They know she is theirs no matter the cost. Will all three of them be able reveal theirs secrets? Or will the truth stay hidden? You’ll just have to read Dark Whispers for yourself to find out ;) (and with two morally grey MMC’S who just so happen to be twins?! What dark romance lover wouldn’t want to read it.)
I absolutely LOVED this book. The small town vibe, during the fall?! Makes this the absolute best book to read this time of year. The many plot twists at the end have you on the edge of your seat, really “just one more chaptering” it until they very last page. I think my jaw genuinely hit the floor when some of those plot twists were revealed. Griff and Knox are so easy to find a connection with, Raven is a great example of sometimes doing it yourself doesn’t have to be the only option and that it is perfectly okay to not be okay and little Noah will have you giggling to no end.
Once you start reading Dark Whispers you genuinely won’t stop. (And with Griff and Knox in your view? Who would want to.)
I cannot wait to see what wonderful book Ivy will have for us next!
We enter on Raven. An independent, do it myself kind of strong FMC. She is a single mom who has moved back to Mystic River to create a fresh start for herself and her six year old son Noah, but Raven is hiding some secrets that she isn’t so sure she wants to reveal. Moving from New York to small town Texas is a huge change for her. Looking for jobs so she can continue to support herself and Noah she stumbles into The Wandering Raven, enter the very sexy, very brooding and yes ladies VERY morally grey Griffin and Knox. Twin brothers who are hiding some of their own secrets, and when they see Raven? They know she is theirs no matter the cost. Will all three of them be able reveal theirs secrets? Or will the truth stay hidden? You’ll just have to read Dark Whispers for yourself to find out ;) (and with two morally grey MMC’S who just so happen to be twins?! What dark romance lover wouldn’t want to read it.)
I absolutely LOVED this book. The small town vibe, during the fall?! Makes this the absolute best book to read this time of year. The many plot twists at the end have you on the edge of your seat, really “just one more chaptering” it until they very last page. I think my jaw genuinely hit the floor when some of those plot twists were revealed. Griff and Knox are so easy to find a connection with, Raven is a great example of sometimes doing it yourself doesn’t have to be the only option and that it is perfectly okay to not be okay and little Noah will have you giggling to no end.
Once you start reading Dark Whispers you genuinely won’t stop. (And with Griff and Knox in your view? Who would want to.)
I cannot wait to see what wonderful book Ivy will have for us next!
September 24, 2025
*Menage (MFM)
*Contemporary
*Multi-1st-PoV
*Dark Elements
*Abused FMC
*Morally Grey Men
*Brother MMCs
*Revenge Plot
*Mid Burn
*Standalone
*Wider World
Dark, dirty and soo damn good!
This standalone focused on our FMC Raven whom we met very briefly in the final book of the Kings of NYC trilogy, and it’s a powerful story in its own right! Raven is a single mum who was traficked and forced into prostitution when she was rescued and given a chance to start over….we begin to learn throughout this book that there’s a higher purpose and motive as to why she’s chosen Mystic River 😅 and oh boy does she deserve the revenge she is after! The plot is cleverly written as more ‘villains’ are introduced so you truly begin to wonder who’s behind the attacks she faces in the small town 😳 thankfully she seems to have caught the eye of her next door neighbours/bosses brothers Knox and Griffin 😍 Griffin is the jokester of the two but also more level headed, Knox has his own damage to contend with but has a sweet nature, both are protective and fall absolutely head over heels for Raven and Noah 🥰 they have some questionable side hustles going on but to the core they are good men and will support Raven on her healing journey as she also brings them a peace and family they deserve 💕 dark things have happened to these characters, and they face danger throughout this book (enough to keep you on your toes) but it is a sweet love story for them with a solid HEA 😃
*Contemporary
*Multi-1st-PoV
*Dark Elements
*Abused FMC
*Morally Grey Men
*Brother MMCs
*Revenge Plot
*Mid Burn
*Standalone
*Wider World
Dark, dirty and soo damn good!
This standalone focused on our FMC Raven whom we met very briefly in the final book of the Kings of NYC trilogy, and it’s a powerful story in its own right! Raven is a single mum who was traficked and forced into prostitution when she was rescued and given a chance to start over….we begin to learn throughout this book that there’s a higher purpose and motive as to why she’s chosen Mystic River 😅 and oh boy does she deserve the revenge she is after! The plot is cleverly written as more ‘villains’ are introduced so you truly begin to wonder who’s behind the attacks she faces in the small town 😳 thankfully she seems to have caught the eye of her next door neighbours/bosses brothers Knox and Griffin 😍 Griffin is the jokester of the two but also more level headed, Knox has his own damage to contend with but has a sweet nature, both are protective and fall absolutely head over heels for Raven and Noah 🥰 they have some questionable side hustles going on but to the core they are good men and will support Raven on her healing journey as she also brings them a peace and family they deserve 💕 dark things have happened to these characters, and they face danger throughout this book (enough to keep you on your toes) but it is a sweet love story for them with a solid HEA 😃
October 5, 2025
EN:
I'm a bit unsure about my rating, but for now, I'll leave it at that.
I really liked the characters. I fell in love with Raven and her strength, Noah and his cuteness, Griffin and his protective nature, and Knox and his affection.
I loved the whole mystery of what was happening at the hospital, who was behind Raven's attacks, what happened to Scarlett.
The reason this book isn't a favorite is simple: the smut. I mean, I'm a smut lover all the way, but there were too many situations here that I found unnecessary. I think I wish there had been more action and mystery, rather than them getting involved in every single thing that happened.
Other than that, I loved it. A good why choose, with two twins who were wronged, and a woman who suffered a lot in life (and who deserved her happy ending, without a doubt).
PT:
Estou meio que na dúvida da avaliação, mas por enquanto vou deixar assim.
Eu gostei muito das personagens, de verdade. Apaixonei-me pela Raven e a sua força, o Noah e a sua fofura, o Griffin e o seu jeito protetor, e pelo Knox e o seu carinho.
Adorei todo o mistério de o que se passava no hospital, quem estava por trás dos ataques à Raven, o que aconteceu à Scarlett.
O motivo deste livro não ser um favorito é simples: o smut. I mean, eu sou uma smut girlie all the way, no entanto aqui houveram muitas situações em que achei desnecessário. Acho que gostava que tivesse havido mais da ação e do mistério, do que a cada coisa que acontecia eles se envolverem.
De resto, adorei. Um bom why choose, com dois gémeos injustiçados, e uma mulher que sofreu muito na vida (e que mereceu o seu final feliz, sem dúvida).
I'm a bit unsure about my rating, but for now, I'll leave it at that.
I really liked the characters. I fell in love with Raven and her strength, Noah and his cuteness, Griffin and his protective nature, and Knox and his affection.
I loved the whole mystery of what was happening at the hospital, who was behind Raven's attacks, what happened to Scarlett.
The reason this book isn't a favorite is simple: the smut. I mean, I'm a smut lover all the way, but there were too many situations here that I found unnecessary. I think I wish there had been more action and mystery, rather than them getting involved in every single thing that happened.
Other than that, I loved it. A good why choose, with two twins who were wronged, and a woman who suffered a lot in life (and who deserved her happy ending, without a doubt).
PT:
Estou meio que na dúvida da avaliação, mas por enquanto vou deixar assim.
Eu gostei muito das personagens, de verdade. Apaixonei-me pela Raven e a sua força, o Noah e a sua fofura, o Griffin e o seu jeito protetor, e pelo Knox e o seu carinho.
Adorei todo o mistério de o que se passava no hospital, quem estava por trás dos ataques à Raven, o que aconteceu à Scarlett.
O motivo deste livro não ser um favorito é simples: o smut. I mean, eu sou uma smut girlie all the way, no entanto aqui houveram muitas situações em que achei desnecessário. Acho que gostava que tivesse havido mais da ação e do mistério, do que a cada coisa que acontecia eles se envolverem.
De resto, adorei. Um bom why choose, com dois gémeos injustiçados, e uma mulher que sofreu muito na vida (e que mereceu o seu final feliz, sem dúvida).
September 27, 2025
This book was dark, delicious, and absolutely addictive. It kept me on edge with thrilling twists and turns, and I loved that I could never fully “guess” what was coming next.
The spice? Chef’s kiss. 🔥 Sometimes in romance I don’t feel a true connection during those scenes, but Ivy’s writing made every moment feel real and meaningful. The verbiage, the descriptions, the emotions—it all landed perfectly. Some of those scenes will live rent free in my head indefinitely😏
I adored Raven as a main character. She was strong, independent, and carried her painful past with resilience, but what really stood out was how she learned to trust and open up again. Griffin and Knox (the MMC twins) were incredible—they didn’t try to control her, they let her be herself, and the way they cared for both her and her son melted my heart. The found-family element was beautiful, and Raven’s journey from guarded to vulnerable felt so genuine.
The side characters also caught my attention (Benny especially!), and I’d love to see more from them if Ivy decides to expand this world. That said, it still works beautifully as a standalone.
The pacing was spot on—action-packed almost to the very end—and the happy ending was the perfect length. Not dragged out, just satisfying and sweet.
This was only my second reverse harem read, and I have to say I loved it. Raven, Griffin, and Knox had amazing chemistry, and their relationship was balanced in such a refreshing way.
I can’t wait to read more of Ivy King’s future releases—this book hooked me from start to finish and It’ll be on my mind for a while
The spice? Chef’s kiss. 🔥 Sometimes in romance I don’t feel a true connection during those scenes, but Ivy’s writing made every moment feel real and meaningful. The verbiage, the descriptions, the emotions—it all landed perfectly. Some of those scenes will live rent free in my head indefinitely😏
I adored Raven as a main character. She was strong, independent, and carried her painful past with resilience, but what really stood out was how she learned to trust and open up again. Griffin and Knox (the MMC twins) were incredible—they didn’t try to control her, they let her be herself, and the way they cared for both her and her son melted my heart. The found-family element was beautiful, and Raven’s journey from guarded to vulnerable felt so genuine.
The side characters also caught my attention (Benny especially!), and I’d love to see more from them if Ivy decides to expand this world. That said, it still works beautifully as a standalone.
The pacing was spot on—action-packed almost to the very end—and the happy ending was the perfect length. Not dragged out, just satisfying and sweet.
This was only my second reverse harem read, and I have to say I loved it. Raven, Griffin, and Knox had amazing chemistry, and their relationship was balanced in such a refreshing way.
I can’t wait to read more of Ivy King’s future releases—this book hooked me from start to finish and It’ll be on my mind for a while
September 28, 2025
Another phenomenal read from Ivy King! I went in blind on this one not knowing a thing going in and I was so surprised, so hooked from beginning to end. The story was emotional, vengeful, and romantic all at once. Take a bow once again Ivy King on writing yet again another masterpiece!
I can't even begin to describe the complexity of the story but I was truly blown away with this one. I really liked everyone's backstory and the buildup and suspense of it all. I knew there was a twist but I was totally wrong on who! You totally got me there!
The twin brothers Knox and Griffin were downright amazing. I loved their personalities, backstories, trauma and how they each fell in love with Raven, plus her little boy Noah. They will be in my top ten favourite book boyfriend level to me. Raven went through so much and still was there holding on. Such a fierce and feisty character that was easy to connect to. The scenes with Raven, Knox and Griffin; oh boy the spice! Delicious. There was sweetness, spice and heat, a little bit of everything that made it so good.
Let me tell you I was never a dark romance reader until I picked up an Ivy King book. I will forever read anything she writes coming out as she is a fantastic writer and I've never been disappointed, they always exceed my expectations. Be prepared to be deliciously wrecked with this one.
I can't even begin to describe the complexity of the story but I was truly blown away with this one. I really liked everyone's backstory and the buildup and suspense of it all. I knew there was a twist but I was totally wrong on who! You totally got me there!
The twin brothers Knox and Griffin were downright amazing. I loved their personalities, backstories, trauma and how they each fell in love with Raven, plus her little boy Noah. They will be in my top ten favourite book boyfriend level to me. Raven went through so much and still was there holding on. Such a fierce and feisty character that was easy to connect to. The scenes with Raven, Knox and Griffin; oh boy the spice! Delicious. There was sweetness, spice and heat, a little bit of everything that made it so good.
Let me tell you I was never a dark romance reader until I picked up an Ivy King book. I will forever read anything she writes coming out as she is a fantastic writer and I've never been disappointed, they always exceed my expectations. Be prepared to be deliciously wrecked with this one.
September 18, 2025
Thank you Love Notes PR for this ARC!
WOW this could be my best read of the month so far!! I was hooked from the very start of this!
The story starts straight away and is very fast paced which I love! But also it felt like it wasn’t rushed either so it was the perfect balance! Love it when the plot starts straight from the get go! 👏🏼
Raven & her son Noah move to a small town and soon find themselves in the centre of twins Griffin and Knox’s world! But both parties aren’t as innocent as it seems 🤫
Yous know how much I appreciate a why choose but twin why chooses?! SIGN. ME. UP!!
The thriller aspect of this book was phenomenal and I was pin pointing everyone! And god lord those nursery rhymes had me coming out in goose bumps!
The connection between the twins and both Raven and Noah is amazing! I loved that Knox met Noah and already had that bond! It was adorable.
Hoping this is the first in a series because I would love more on Camden!!
WOW this could be my best read of the month so far!! I was hooked from the very start of this!
The story starts straight away and is very fast paced which I love! But also it felt like it wasn’t rushed either so it was the perfect balance! Love it when the plot starts straight from the get go! 👏🏼
Raven & her son Noah move to a small town and soon find themselves in the centre of twins Griffin and Knox’s world! But both parties aren’t as innocent as it seems 🤫
Yous know how much I appreciate a why choose but twin why chooses?! SIGN. ME. UP!!
The thriller aspect of this book was phenomenal and I was pin pointing everyone! And god lord those nursery rhymes had me coming out in goose bumps!
The connection between the twins and both Raven and Noah is amazing! I loved that Knox met Noah and already had that bond! It was adorable.
Hoping this is the first in a series because I would love more on Camden!!
September 30, 2025
Dark Whispers By Ivy King ARC Review
Raven was everything I wanted in a female main character her energy and how much she was a boss and how she was so strong. I loved her character because she gave confidence and strong vibes. I think she’s the main character and also the best mom.
I love the whychoose trope and this was what I liked in the story with how the characters connected and how they communicated with each other. I thought they were all strong and went through so much in their time together I discovered the chemistry between them and I have this story 5 stars because of the amount of times I divulged everything was out of this world.
I liked the twins and their dynamics and how they handled Raven I loved how efficient they were and how they supported her and helped through challenges she faced while being they for them. I was very impressed by how Ivy King wrote this masterpiece because it was so beautiful and well written that I loved and will re read again and again because I was loving this masterpiece so much.
Raven was everything I wanted in a female main character her energy and how much she was a boss and how she was so strong. I loved her character because she gave confidence and strong vibes. I think she’s the main character and also the best mom.
I love the whychoose trope and this was what I liked in the story with how the characters connected and how they communicated with each other. I thought they were all strong and went through so much in their time together I discovered the chemistry between them and I have this story 5 stars because of the amount of times I divulged everything was out of this world.
I liked the twins and their dynamics and how they handled Raven I loved how efficient they were and how they supported her and helped through challenges she faced while being they for them. I was very impressed by how Ivy King wrote this masterpiece because it was so beautiful and well written that I loved and will re read again and again because I was loving this masterpiece so much.
October 9, 2025
“𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐧, 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧’. 𝐈’𝐦 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞,”
“𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐮𝐠𝐥𝐲. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲.”
This was SO GOOD!!
I’ve read Ivy’s TDONY trilogy and was so excited when the announcement came that she had so many wips coming out.
This was just divine. The twin MMC’s with their morals, and *Sharing*. The small town mindset of other characters in the story, and how this shapes people.
The cameo from one of the MC’s in the devils of New York trilogy?!!! Adore a good lil’ crossover.
This was spicy, mystery filled and even heartfelt.
I’ve been reading books with a lot of elements of ‘childhood trauma’ and this definitely touched on the subject, but ever so lightly that it didn’t consume me. (I’m actually still wrecked from a certain book).
I loved it so much. Knew it was gonna be brilliant since I’ve been following the author’s journey.
Thank you for arc Ivy + Love Notes PR 🖤
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“𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐮𝐠𝐥𝐲. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲.”
This was SO GOOD!!
I’ve read Ivy’s TDONY trilogy and was so excited when the announcement came that she had so many wips coming out.
This was just divine. The twin MMC’s with their morals, and *Sharing*. The small town mindset of other characters in the story, and how this shapes people.
The cameo from one of the MC’s in the devils of New York trilogy?!!! Adore a good lil’ crossover.
This was spicy, mystery filled and even heartfelt.
I’ve been reading books with a lot of elements of ‘childhood trauma’ and this definitely touched on the subject, but ever so lightly that it didn’t consume me. (I’m actually still wrecked from a certain book).
I loved it so much. Knew it was gonna be brilliant since I’ve been following the author’s journey.
Thank you for arc Ivy + Love Notes PR 🖤
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September 20, 2025
Seriously what does this incredible author put in her books? They’re addictive!
I destroyed this book in one sitting! It drew me in from the beginning with Raven being rescued and reunited with her son. She starts over in a small town in Texas and gets herself a couple of jobs. One bar owned by two large and obsessive brothers. But Ravens intentions in moving to Mystic River are far from innocent.
Ivy manages to incorporate an incredibly disturbing, harrowing story into one filled with healing, trust, revenge and some awfully spicy activities 🥵
I loved how even though Raven tried to keep her past a secret, Knox and Griffin didn’t push her to tell all. They let her soften over time and let her walls down for them (she let her panties down a lot too hehehehe). I absolutely resonated with her protectiveness over her son and how she brought focus onto things that we take for granted that others may not get to experience like playing outside with a ball or eating burgers and s’mores. It made the story all that more emotional.
The revenge plot was very satisfying and it felt so gratifying when Raven went all female rage on the men who hurt her!
Absolutely loved this book!
I destroyed this book in one sitting! It drew me in from the beginning with Raven being rescued and reunited with her son. She starts over in a small town in Texas and gets herself a couple of jobs. One bar owned by two large and obsessive brothers. But Ravens intentions in moving to Mystic River are far from innocent.
Ivy manages to incorporate an incredibly disturbing, harrowing story into one filled with healing, trust, revenge and some awfully spicy activities 🥵
I loved how even though Raven tried to keep her past a secret, Knox and Griffin didn’t push her to tell all. They let her soften over time and let her walls down for them (she let her panties down a lot too hehehehe). I absolutely resonated with her protectiveness over her son and how she brought focus onto things that we take for granted that others may not get to experience like playing outside with a ball or eating burgers and s’mores. It made the story all that more emotional.
The revenge plot was very satisfying and it felt so gratifying when Raven went all female rage on the men who hurt her!
Absolutely loved this book!
September 24, 2025
This book is fenomenal, incredible, amazing, really good, fantastic and all the other words that exist to describe something that’s great. I looked through my notes and highlights before writing this review and it brought me back to the emotions I had while reading it. Because it is an emotional roller coaster and you get sucked in very easily.
It is in my opinion Ivy King’s spiciest book to date and I love that! I especially love that the book had a great plot and storylines with the spice blending in beautifully. And it’s good spice as well! I had to stare at my wall for a few seconds to collect myself at some parts of it because my jaw was on the floor 😂
The last 10-15% of the book was so freaking good that at one point I made a note that said “WTF IS GOING ON?!”. If that doesn’t make you want to read it, I don’t know what will! This is one of those books I wish I could read again for the first time.
It is in my opinion Ivy King’s spiciest book to date and I love that! I especially love that the book had a great plot and storylines with the spice blending in beautifully. And it’s good spice as well! I had to stare at my wall for a few seconds to collect myself at some parts of it because my jaw was on the floor 😂
The last 10-15% of the book was so freaking good that at one point I made a note that said “WTF IS GOING ON?!”. If that doesn’t make you want to read it, I don’t know what will! This is one of those books I wish I could read again for the first time.
September 23, 2025
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
🖤 Twin MMCs
🖤 why choose
🖤 single mom
🖤 small town
🖤 revenge
🖤 trauma
check your triggers. Your mental health matters. ♥️
Dark Whispers grabbed my attention immediately. The suspense, the trauma, and of course the romance 🤩. There are twist and turns that I didn’t see coming. It was perfect . 😍
Raven is starting over with her adorable son after a lot of really traumatic things happened to both of them. She is a single mom just out here trying to heal, take her power back, and heal and care for her son. Enter her new bosses twin heartthrobs who are immediately obsessed.
Knox and Griffin are everything you can want for MMCs.
It’s heart breaking and healing at the same time. I resonated with Raven in a few things and even Noah too. The characters are easy to relate to. They are raw and real.
This is a perfect fast read for when you want to hurt a little but also kick your feet too. 🖤
Thank you Ivy King and Love Notes PR for this ARC
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
🖤 Twin MMCs
🖤 why choose
🖤 single mom
🖤 small town
🖤 revenge
🖤 trauma
check your triggers. Your mental health matters. ♥️
Dark Whispers grabbed my attention immediately. The suspense, the trauma, and of course the romance 🤩. There are twist and turns that I didn’t see coming. It was perfect . 😍
Raven is starting over with her adorable son after a lot of really traumatic things happened to both of them. She is a single mom just out here trying to heal, take her power back, and heal and care for her son. Enter her new bosses twin heartthrobs who are immediately obsessed.
Knox and Griffin are everything you can want for MMCs.
It’s heart breaking and healing at the same time. I resonated with Raven in a few things and even Noah too. The characters are easy to relate to. They are raw and real.
This is a perfect fast read for when you want to hurt a little but also kick your feet too. 🖤
Thank you Ivy King and Love Notes PR for this ARC
September 30, 2025
Once again, Ivy hit it out of the park for me. Having been introduced to her work by reading the arc copies for The Devils of New York series, when the chance to arc this book came along, I pounced quicker than Noah on one of Kat’s pastries. Having that initial connection to papá Rio and the boys (yeah, Spencer too) sucked me in quickly but this standalone stood all on its own two legs. The dynamic created between Griff, Knox, and Raven was outstanding. The care and love they showed her and Noah was beautiful, the found family within The Wandering Raven and The Mystic Bean was healing, and finding out that Benny looked the way he did? Icing on the cake. Seriously, did anyone else see that coming?!! Watching Raven heal, watching her face her past before New York, and watching her help others in their healing was a joy to see unfold on the page. I really cannot wait for the other standalone books featuring some of these new favorites of mine to release!!
October 9, 2025
I do love myself a why choose.
Make it brothers and I'm even more sold.
Make it twins, and I'll throw my money at you.
The premise of this story reminded me of Graves (probably because I had just finished it a few days before starting this one), but the execution was SO MUCH BETTER.
I love a good revenge arc.
I love a layered FMC.
I'm usually not one for a single mom trope, but it was so well done.
What you get
- a strong momma lion escaping years of abuse
- a small town full of prejudices and secrets
- outcast twin brothers
- insta lust, but they don't get to it immediately (which I liked) - they did give is glimpses, but still made us wait
- a murder mystery (kind of)
- a dark past that's catching up
📖 Dark Whispers by Ivy King
Rating 4.5⭐
#reading #bookstagram #booktok #darkromance #whychoose #twinbrothers #mmf #singlemom #morallygray #revenge
Make it brothers and I'm even more sold.
Make it twins, and I'll throw my money at you.
The premise of this story reminded me of Graves (probably because I had just finished it a few days before starting this one), but the execution was SO MUCH BETTER.
I love a good revenge arc.
I love a layered FMC.
I'm usually not one for a single mom trope, but it was so well done.
What you get
- a strong momma lion escaping years of abuse
- a small town full of prejudices and secrets
- outcast twin brothers
- insta lust, but they don't get to it immediately (which I liked) - they did give is glimpses, but still made us wait
- a murder mystery (kind of)
- a dark past that's catching up
📖 Dark Whispers by Ivy King
Rating 4.5⭐
#reading #bookstagram #booktok #darkromance #whychoose #twinbrothers #mmf #singlemom #morallygray #revenge
September 29, 2025
This book hooked me from the start! Theres so much in this story that it's hard to sum up without spoiling anything, but trust me, it's well worth the read! I couldn't put it down, I was dying to know how the story would end.
The story follows Raven, a woman who after living in a trafficking situation for 8 years is finally free to live her life. She moves to a small town with her son and gets a job at the local bar where she meets Griffin and Knox the owners...who happen to be extremely hot twins 😉
As well as starting fresh and finally being able to be a parent to her son, Raven has a hidden agenda, taking down the local physiatric hospital and the doctor that started it all.
*Small town
*Age gap
*Touch her and die
*Halloween standalone
*Why choose
*Workplace romance
*Found family
*Twin morally grey heroes
*Single mum
The story follows Raven, a woman who after living in a trafficking situation for 8 years is finally free to live her life. She moves to a small town with her son and gets a job at the local bar where she meets Griffin and Knox the owners...who happen to be extremely hot twins 😉
As well as starting fresh and finally being able to be a parent to her son, Raven has a hidden agenda, taking down the local physiatric hospital and the doctor that started it all.
*Small town
*Age gap
*Touch her and die
*Halloween standalone
*Why choose
*Workplace romance
*Found family
*Twin morally grey heroes
*Single mum
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