I always thought love at first sight was just a fairytale—until the moment our eyes met. In that instant, I was certain I had fallen in love. Little did I know that this connection would eventually shatter my heart and leave me with a pain I couldn't escape.
I had resigned myself to a fake, heartless relationship in which I was still alone with my daughter. I believed I would spend every day watching the man I loved move on while working side by side in the same office.
I was wrong. And for once, I'm glad I was.
Our lives are then turned upside down when we're kidnapped by a dangerous mob boss—one that my ex-boyfriend owed money to.
Now, we must fight to survive and find a way back to Emily, the one person who keeps us grounded.
Love reunited us, but now it threatens to tear everything apart.
Full review to come after book two, when I’ve had time to process whatever journey this series has apparently decided to take me on 🤣
Andie Eloise and Fred Fox are absolutely phenomenal and have kept me listening even when I’ve been yelling at some parts.
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The audiobook performances by Andie Eloise and Fred Fox were amazing. They were easily the best part of this listen and honestly a big reason I kept going.
The story itself just did not work for me. I usually don’t mind drama in romance, but the miscommunication, secrets, and character choices had me more annoyed than emotionally invested. Instead of rooting for the couple, I kept getting frustrated by how much of the conflict could have been avoided if people had just acted like adults for five minutes.
As the story went on, the drama kept getting bigger, but it didn’t make me care more. It actually pulled me out because I was still stuck on the choices that started everything.
I can see this working better for listeners who enjoy high-drama romance, second chances, secret baby tropes, romantic suspense, and messy characters making messy choices.
I’d recommend it to listeners who enjoy dramatic romance, secret baby tropes, second-chance relationships, romantic suspense, and audiobooks with great narration.
Gave it a 3 because the audio narration was really good. Otherwise 2
This book felt like I straight up got railed without the foreplay ….
By chapter 2 500 things have happened and I was like what?! I kept listening as this was a gifted ALC. now it has a lot of potential . The narration was really good for what it is . I would say this classifies as a dark romantic suspense with a side of erotica? I did enjoy the story line and it kept me wanting to know what happened and of course ended on a cliffhanger for book two . I tho k of it was a longer book we cooks have gotten more out of the backstory and secrets involved
Well, things turned fast with this story. But let this be a lesson: don’t judge a book by its cover. For dark romance fans, don’t be de-swayed by that cover; for others, please read the TW/CWs.
“On the Edge” may have started as a story of love at first sight, broken hearts, and second chances. But it suddenly made a hard left into the dark territory where people get taken away, and horrible things are done to them, specifically women.
I loved the double entendre of “On the Edge,” whether intentional or not. The steamy scenes with Landon and Kesley are good. But most importantly, I appreciated how Landon handled things after Kesley’s return and recovery. Many times, authors gloss over those things or oversimplify them, but Author A.N. Davis goes through the emotional ups and downs of trauma recovery.
A.N. Davis also introduces the supporting characters that will lead into Book 2: Chris and Stacey. I can already tell the next book will be an exciting one.
A huge thank you to High Gravity Audio for providing me with an ALC of On the Edge by A.N. Davis!
First, I have to give a shoutout to the narrators, Andie Eloise and Fred Fox. They both did a fantastic job bringing these characters and their emotions to life.
This story was an absolute wild ride. There were several twists and surprises that genuinely caught me off guard. They definitely earned points for shock value, although I found myself torn at times because some moments felt almost too dramatic or over-the-top for me to fully buy into.
The FMC endures some truly horrific trauma throughout this story, so please take the trigger warnings seriously before diving in. Since these are included in the content warnings, this isn't considered a spoiler: the book contains fade-to-black sexual assault, discussions of rape and assault, violence, manipulation, and controlling behavior.
Trope lovers will find plenty here, including: -Fake dating - Lies and deceit - Kidnapping - Secret pregnancy and hidden child - Second chance romance
And the reason the FMC ends up in the traumatic situation she faces? Absolutely wild.
As for the MMC, I wasn't sold on him at first. But once he re-entered the story, he completely won me over. I loved seeing his devotion, protectiveness, and the care he showed not only for the FMC but also for the child.
While I have mixed feelings about some of the bigger dramatic moments, I'm definitely intrigued enough to continue with book two and see where this story goes next.
I was a beta reader for this book. I got to read the raw unfinished version of it. Even though this is not my typical go-to book, I was so drawn in and constantly ready for more. This book was so hard to set down it was too good. She got me with the cliffhanger and now of course I need book 2. What a thrilling ride this was!!
4.5/5 This book completely broke me open in the best way. It’s dark, emotional, and unapologetically raw, a story that dives deep into trauma, fear, love, and the painful process of learning to trust again. I really appreciated how the author opened the book with clear trigger warnings and a reminder that mental health matters. That small touch meant a lot and immediately showed care for her readers. Kelsey’s journey hit close to home. I could personally relate to some of what she was feeling that constant battle between self-blame and healing, between wanting to feel safe again and being terrified of letting someone in. Watching her slowly rebuild control and rediscover her worth was both heart-breaking and empowering. A.N. Davis captured the balance between darkness and healing so beautifully. Landon’s patience and care made the story feel safe, even when it hurt to read. It’s not just a dark romance, it’s a story about reclaiming power, trust, and love on your own terms. And that ending… I actually yelled “nooo!” and started flicking through the pages, convinced there had to be more. It was the perfect mix of shock and heartbreak, and now I need the next book immediately. This one will stick with me for a long time, haunting, healing, and human all at once.
Okay, so seriously, check your triggers.This one has them running rampant. this book has some seriously hard hitting issues in it. not to mention the fact that it does also tout the ability of really good therapy and how it can help in every situation, or after the fact. so he loses the girl because i' of miscommunication, then he gets girl back only for life and her ex to be royal, butt heads and things are going on with their best friends and all kinds of things.Go on. And the twist, at the end, are you freaking kidding me.
Story ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 audiobook narration ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 When I first saw the book, I was expecting a sweet second chance romance. This was so much more. The book swaps between genres several times, and you might want to check your trigger warnings before diving in. As several points I was like, wait a minute, what just happened here. The book contained plenty of spice and dark themes. The duet narration worked perfectly for the story, and the cliffhanger at the end left me craving for book two.
I listened to the audio of this one and I feel like the narrators did a fantastic job. This one was duet narration by Andi Eloise and Fred Fox. Both of them did a great job of bringing the characters to life and all of the emotions into the story.
This story was a bit of a wild ride. While this one is on the shorter side, there's a lot packed into it. You start off thinking you're going into a second chance romance, but that quickly changes and you jump into the chaos and the dark side. And we can't forget the spice!
Our FMC, Kelsey, definitely endures some trauma throughout this one and her story carries a lot of emotional weight. I have mixed feelings about some of the more dramatic events though. The miscommunication at the very beginning was so ridiculous and actually frustrated me. This was a big conflict that could have been so easily avoided and then 4 years later it's almost like nothing happened and things moved super quick. I know this is fiction, but it just didn't work the best for me.
With so many things going on, some of it just didn't seem to fit. Overall, I was looking for some more depth. I wanted to see the build of Kelsey and Landon's relationship as well as more depth into some of the other events.
Overall, I am intrigued enough to continue with the series and want to see where it goes next. If you're looking for a fantastic audiobook that is a quick listen full of chaos, great spice, and darker themes, then this one might be for you! Huge thank you to High Gravity Audio for the copy to listen to!
The entire time I was reading this I was thinking, forget the audiobook I want the movie adaptation ASAP. The story picks up immediately—making it extremely difficult to not devour in one sitting. As other reviews have said, the darkness in the book is PRESENT—so check your TW.
Im personally not rating this book for many reasons, but one of the biggest reasons is I didnt like this book and didnt want to drop this authors ratings.
One of my biggest issues with the story is it felt too long and too short at the same time. At first, it seems like its going to be a sweet second chance story. It quickly develops into the darker side, which I usually love. However, it felt thrown together with no true thought on how it would all work with Kelsey and Landon's relationship, Emily, and the other characters.
Landon and Kelsey are great characters. I can believe they belong together, but the story didnt allow their love and relationship to develop before dropping in some serious trauma and craziness. Only one date and 4 years between the past and present with no communication between them made their relationship feel forced. They were together because its what's supposed to happen.
Landon also did a complete character shift without warning. I don't want to give too many spoilers but how does a law abiding lawyer turn into all for torture character? Yes things happen but it wasn't even hinted in his character development. Add on pov changes with other characters, it unfortunately didnt work.
After things sort of get resolved, it moves too quickly imo. If you are going to traumatize a character so badly, then she needs to heal in a way equal to the trauma. Again, there was no build up to what happened with Kelsey and this other character and then Landon. Survivors all heal in different ways and different timelines but the way it was handled cheapened the healing if that makes sense.
I also had certain issues with the way Emily's parentage was handled. Again, no development, no time, no build up. Not only did Landon accept things quickly, Emily did too. Most kids with that big of a change would have some issues and some trepidation. If a man, even it being my child's father, accepted things that quickly with my daughter and had a room for her that he LIED about, I'd be seriously concerned. It genuinely made me uncomfortable. Kelsey seemed to be too frivolous with her daughter's safety.
While there were issues for me, I do want to mention how hot some of the spice scenes were! Even with the relationship issues and concerns I had, the spice scenes were perfect! Super hot and everything a 🔥🔥 scene should be. I may not be continuing this series with these characters but so looking forward to other books. Write all the spicy scenes please!
On The Edge by A.N. Davis is a wild, flawed, and utterly addicting ride, made all the more compelling by the brilliant duet narration of Andi Eloise and Fred Foxx. This is the kind of audiobook that hooks you from the very first chapter, weaving a captivating and emotional story around characters you can't help but care for. The intense chemistry, passion, and pain make for an experience that is truly hard to put down.
The story plunges listeners into the fractured world of Kelsey and Landon. Once united by a love-at-first-sight connection, they now find themselves shattered by heartbreak, forced to work side-by-side while Kelsey endures a fake, heartless relationship. Their lives, already fraught with unspoken feelings, are violently turned upside down when they are kidnapped by a dangerous mob boss. The stakes are terrifyingly high as they must fight not only for their own survival but to find their way back to Emily, the young daughter who grounds their world.
What elevates this gripping story to another level is the phenomenal voice acting that brings it to life. Andi Eloise is perfect as Kelsey, masterfully conveying every nuance of her character’s journey—from profound love and happiness to gut-wrenching angst, fear, and shame. Opposite her, Fred Foxx’s performance as Landon is simply divine. He effortlessly shifts between a commanding, strong lawyer tone and a deep, sultry alpha growl, later softening his voice with a beautiful tenderness for Kelsey and Emily. Together, Eloise and Foxx don’t just read the book; they embody the characters, making their reunion, struggles, and intense connection feel incredibly real.
While listeners should be mindful to check trigger warnings as some scenes are intense, and a few editing hiccups are present, the overall journey is well worth it. On The Edge is a powerful, gripping story of survival and second chances that will leave you breathless and, like me, eagerly anticipating the next book in the series.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
⛓️💥Age Gap ✨Single Mom ⛓️💥Forced Proximity ✨Second Chance ⛓️💥Revenge
MMC: Landon FMC: Kelsey
❌💢 CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS 💢❌
Listened to the audiobook! The story was easy to follow and drew me in right away. It starts off like a sweet romance and takes a hard downhill right into the darkness where it stays for the rest of the book. Kelsey and Landon have a ONS and she ends up pregnant from it. Later on, she sees something in Landon’s office and stops talking to him. She decides to get into a fake relationship and this was a big mistake. He becomes abusive with her. He’s cheating on her and gambling. He racked up a huge debt and now owes a mob boss TONS of money. Landon still holds feelings for her and saves her from the hospital. She moves in with him and they restart their relationship. It’s beautiful to watch. He told her it was no one else for him and he always loved her. I’m assuming he was celibate during their four year separation. The characters were all well written and relatable. This book explores some really heavy themes and trauma. Landon/Kelsey are kidnapped by the mob boss & she’s “used” as his pet. She is raped by him but it’s not on page. She’s broken. It takes awhile for her to come around. The way Landon is with her and how he helps her heal - it’s perfect. It does end on a cliff hanger and I cannot wait for book 2! I’m an audio junkie & I can’t wait for audio on book 2…. This was my first audiobook by Fred Fox.. I haven't heard of him before listening to this book. I love Andi as a FMC narrator. ‼️ ENDS ON A CLIFFHANGER ‼️
Well... this was a wild roller coaster ride! That being said, definitely check the content warnings because some of them are heavy.
A.N. Davis really said, "Hold on!" You get miscommunication, accidental pregnancy, fake dating, second-chance romance, and so much more. It was nonstop from the very beginning. Kelsey and Landon are put through the wringer, taken, abused, and broken in different ways, but somehow they come out the other side stronger.
Kelsey is resilient, strong, and will do anything for her daughter. Landon is self-sacrificing, fiercely protective, and knows exactly when Kelsey needs his gentler side. There's plenty of suspense and intense moments some a little over the top but they kept me entertained. I also loved the found family aspect. They're fiercely loyal and determined to keep everyone together.
The writing felt a little formal at times, so some of the dialogue didn't always sound natural, but overall I really enjoyed the story and I'm looking forward to book two. 4⭐️
🎧 Narration: Andi Eloise and Fred Fox did an amazing job bringing the characters and all of the emotional moments to life. Andi, as always, delivered the perfect mix of sass and heart. This was my first Fred Fox narration, and he was excellent as Landon tough when he needed to be, but incredibly gentle during Kelsey's more vulnerable moments. If you enjoy suspense, action, banter, and found family, definitely give this one a try!
On the Edge Secrets Hidden #1 BY AN Davis Narrated by Andi Eloise, Fred Fox
Are you ready? This starts out like a fun romance, fall for your co-worker Landon, accidentally get pregnant and work on a new relationship beneficial for both. That is what Kelsey was dealing with. Little did she know what she was in for. Several years go by, and she has done her best avoid Landon and make the best of her loveless relationship with Devon. Until things went so wrong. And from there the darkness and danger began. AN Davis weaves a phenomenal romantic suspense, leading to forgiveness, undying love, extreme danger and an adorable daughter. I started this in the morning and could not put it down. As the story unfolded, the excitement was building and I needed to know what was going to happen next. Fantastic story, amazing couple and the kind of book that I love to hear.
Andi Eloise and Fred Fox are so good together. Their chemistry comes through from the first chapter and goes straight through. Eloise makes Kelsey a strong woman, one who will do anything for her daughter. Her passion is huge and her love for Landon shines through. Fox as Landon had me from the start. He has a charisma in his projection that won me over from the start. Then he pops in as Chris and he is so good at the leader of the group and finding the way out. Loved these two and would love to hear more of them together.
“Tell me what you need, baby, because it’s yours. But don’t run. That’s the only thing I ask of you. Do not run.”
Talk about a wild roller coaster ride!! This book starts off with a bang & ends with an even bigger bang!💥
It starts out as a swoony workplace romance, but quickly turns into anything but that. Plot twit after plot twist, with a sprinkle of some 🌶️ scenes. One of those spicy scenes in particular, involves best friends, both males and females, and it was written so good!
The workplace romance is short lived when something happens abruptly & Kelsey starts to “fake date” a new guy for reasons that seem to benefit the both at the time. That situation-ship turns very ugly a few years later & Landon (the co-worker) is there to try & save her.
They both get mixed up in some mafia type dealings with a man that Kelsey’s fake boyfriend owed money too. That led Kelsey and her young daughter to be put in danger. Landon tries to protect them both, but lands himself and Kelsey in the hands of the bad guy.
Fast forward to when they escape him, things finally start looking up for them. Until they don’t. 🫣
This story is filled with jaw-dropping moments & some very dark and sinister ones as well. It ends on the biggest cliff hanger possible, & will have you running to read the next book in the series!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
On the Edge pulled me in right away with the tension between Kelsey and Landon. You can feel from the start that there’s history there. It’s unfinished, messy, and still very much alive. Kelsey is pretty much a single mom just trying to keep her life together, and I really connected with how much every decision she makes is filtered through protecting her child. That alone gave the story some emotional weight early on.
Once the plot takes its darker turn, things escalate fast. The kidnapping storyline cranks the tension way up and shifts the book into full romantic suspense mode. I liked how the danger never felt random - it was tied directly to Kelsey’s past and the choices she didn’t ask to be stuck with. And Landon? Very much in his protective era. His dynamic with Kelsey leans into that hurt/comfort, “I’ve got you no matter what” energy that I tend to eat up in darker romances.
This definitely isn’t a light read. It’s emotional, intense, and leans into darker themes and spice, so checking trigger warnings is a must. Overall, if you like second-chance vibes, forced proximity, protective MMCs, and romance wrapped in danger, this one hits that lane pretty well and kept me turning pages to see how far things were going to go.
First things first on this one. Please read the triggers because there are a lot of them and they are significant.
On the Edge started out completely different than it finished and I did not expect the abrupt turn it took, but I did enjoy the story. It starts off like a sweet romance and takes a hard turn right over in into the dark where it stays for the rest of the book. I really liked Landon and Kelsey initially, but I loved Landon when he rescued Kelsey the first time. I was so happy that he stepped up and stepped in and took control of a bad situation to save her.
This book explores some really heavy themes and trauma and I enjoyed the mental health rep, Landon's understanding, and the things Kelsey did to try to overcome what had happened to her.
This was my first audiobook by both Andi Eloise and Fred Fox and I thought they did a great job bringing out the dark, traumatic and emotional experiences of this story as well as the soft and sweet parts.
TROPES: Age Gap Single Mom Forced Proximity Second Chance Revenge
Thank you to A.N. Davis and High Gravity Audio for the ALC.
The cover is deceiving.. this looks like a contemporary romance but this is a dark romance and the TWs are provided for a reason.
Landon and Kelsey are love at first sight....office romance....and after their first night together (damn that man knew how to bring about pleasure), Kelsey thinks he is entertaining another woman in the office and will not "hear him out". She is pregnant and winds up in a different "fake relationship" where he needs to look like a family man and she needs help raising the child.
Fast forward three years and it has gotten bad and become abusive. She winds up in the hospital and Landon comes to her rescue. However, this is just the beginning. The Fake boyfriend is in debt with the mafia and he can't pay but he can offer her and her daughter in lieu of payment.
A.N. Davis does a great job of presenting PTSD and the trauma healing process not just glossing over and heading to the HEA.
I listened to the audio from High Gravity Productions and Andi Eloise and Fred Fox truly bring this story to life. Their performance elevated the emotions and trauma written on the page.
Please review the trigger warnings as your mental health matters.
🎧 ALC Review On The Edge by A.N. Davis 🎙️ Narrated by Andi Eloise & Fred Fox 💥 Thank you to A.N. Davis and High Gravity Productions for the ALC!
Whew! This one came in sweet and swerved HARD into dark and dangerous territory and I was strapped in for the ride.
Let’s talk audio, because this duo DELIVERED. Andi Eloise embodied Kelsey with so much vulnerability, strength, and raw emotion that I felt every cracked breath and whispered hope. Fred Fox? Oh honey… that man’s voice deserves a whole damn series. From alpha growls to gentle, broken-hearted whispers, he gave Landon so much depth it hurt... in the best way. Their chemistry? 🔥🔥🔥
This one hits heavy, there’s trauma, pain, survival, and one seriously twisted mob plot. But it’s also about resilience, second chances, and a love that refuses to die quietly. I loved the layered emotions, the high stakes, and the realness of healing.
This book hurts, but it heals too.
Tropes: 👨👩👧 Single Mom ⏳ Second Chance 🔥 Forced Proximity 👨⚖️ Age Gap 👊 Revenge 💔 Love After Trauma 🖤 Dark Romance
On The Edge is the first book in the Secrets Hidden series. Please read all trigger warnings and beware of the cliffhanger for the next book. The story starts out very sweet and then the darkness arrives. Kelsey and Landon are in love. However, due to a misunderstanding they break up. Kelsey begins dating someone else who is not nice after a while. Fast forward a few years and things are much worse for Kelsey. Can Kelsey and Landon survive their ordeal and make it back to Emily? Listen for your answers. The duet narration by Andi Eloise and Fred Fox was brilliant. Andi Eloise was perfect as Kelsey. She voiced all of Kelsey’s love, happiness, angst, uncertainty, fear, terror and shame beautifully. Fred Fox as Landon was divine. He had his strong lawyer tone and his deep, dark, sultry alpha tone. Later on, he had a softer, sweeter, calmer voice for Kelsey and Emily. These two phenomenal voice actors brought this story to life masterfully. I highly recommend listening to this audiobook.
This Book scared me at first with some of the Trigger warnings but, all in all I was able to get through it without a lot of stress or anxiety over those things. I thought some of the Trigger warnings would have me closing the book, but I also wanted to see where the author would take us.
The story and the plot was well organized, with just enough suspense and spicy heat scenes! You can’t help but fall in love with the characters and oh little Emily, love her cute sass!!
The book ends on a cliff hanger, I am gonna have to bite my finger nails until we find out what happens next.
The story takes you on a journey of nail biting concern for the FMC and then happy redemption love and some sweet hot sexy spice. 🌶️🌶️🌶️.
The character building and story are well written, easy to follow and invest yourself in wanting to know what is gonna happen next.
On the Edge is a dark romance that follows Kelsey, who finds herself stuck in a fake relationship while watching the man she actually loves move on—and to make things worse, she still has to work with him every day. But everything changes when the two of them are kidnapped by a dangerous mob boss… one her ex happens to owe money to.
This book has it all: love at first sight, drama, action, spice, and kinks. Definitely check the trigger warnings before diving in.
At first, I wasn’t a fan of the love interest—he gave off major golden retriever vibes—but let’s just say my opinion definitely changed as the story went on 👀
Fast-paced, addictive, and full of twists that keep you flipping pages. A solid 4.5 stars from me!
I finished On the Edge and felt pretty mixed about it. Kesley’s story had a lot of emotional weight, and I liked seeing how determined she was to start over after everything she had been through. Landon was protective and clearly cared, which gave the story some nice moments.
I just didn’t click with some of the things that were happening. I don’t like to give spoilers in my reviews so let’s just say stuff was thrown in there out of left field. Like how did we get from this point to where we are at. The whole kitchen scene, though hot, was wild. Stuff like that was even hinted at in the book at all until then.
Overall, it was fine. Not a favorite, but I can see why some readers love it.
I absolutely DEVOURED this book. BUT, make sure to check your TW's. There are some dark rooted things in this book.
I loved reading the love story develop from a second chance that needed to be a first chance. While all love stories aren't fairytales, Kelsey and Landon's relationship grows strong while being faced with unthinkable events happening. It was amazing seeing the growth of their relationship after such traumatic events.
The build up, the plot twists, the cliffhanger. Everything. Phenomenal. Personal, some of the spiciest scenes I have read lately. I ate it up! Great job A.N Davis! I loved it!
This as an audiobook was amazing. Andie Eloise and Fred Fox were fantastic at narrating this book. They brought all the emotions out in the characters and gave life to this story. And as far as the story goes it was a wild ride from start to finish. It's definitely dark and that is very evident throughout the book. There were even some twists that I didn't see coming as well as a few surprises that caught me off guard. And of course that ending wasn't something that I saw coming. I can't wait to find out what's next. Thank you to High Gravity Productions and the author for a copy of this. All thoughts are my own and freely expressed.
Wild, flawed, and totally addicting. This book had me hooked from the start. I'm talking the first chapter had me wanting to read more. The story was captivating and emotional with characters I genuinely cared about. With intense chemistry, passion, and pain this book was hard to put down. While a few scenes weren’t quite my style (trigger warnings) and there were some editing hiccups, the overall journey was well worth it. A gripping story that I am glad to have had the privilege of reading. I definitely cannot wait for book #2!
This book is a yes yes yes from me !!!!!! Just finished ON THE EDGE by:@A.N. Davis | Author What a unexpected turn this book took at first it seems like a romance with a second chance but the writing takes a dark turn it was a dark thrilling spicy fast paced read with a lot of TRIGGER moments so if you get triggered easily read them before going ahead I can not wait for book two as the story ends with book two in mind Pick it up if you want age gap,revenge,spicy,single mum and second chances
Honestly don’t have much to say other than I loved it!! This book will hold me in a chokehold for a while.❣️ Landon’s love is something treasured. While being a dark, spicy story, I also felt giddy and whole while simultaneously being torn apart🤣. This DOES end on a cliffhanger and well… I ain’t too happy🤣❣️ Other than that two scenes will live rent free in my head forever❣️ Thank you A.N. Davis for giving me the opportunity to listen the this incredibly done audio book❣️