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Twisted Desires #1
Under Your Care
Lane Bennett has struggled for years due to his childhood trauma. He's tired of feeling broken beyond repair. When Lane's mother begs him to go back to therapy, he doesn't have high hopes. Therapy has never worked for him before, that is until he meets Dr. Cohen.
Greyson Cohen spends his days listening to the mundane issues of his patients. While it's a monotonous life, he doesn't realize something's missing in it until he sets his sights on his new patient, Lane.
Lane refuses to act on his attraction towards his new therapist, excusing their increasingly inappropriate interactions as Dr. Cohen's unique style of therapy. Lane is more than happy to ignore the red flags if it means feeling the affection he so desperately craves.
This is the author's debut work.
Under Your Care is the first book in the Twisted Desires series. This book is a fast-burn dark MM romance (aka smut) featuring a femme twink and his obsessive, immoral therapist. Expect high heat, insta-love (or insta-obsession), lots of lingerie, Daddy kink (no ageplay), hurt/comfort, stalking and forced proximity, a cat, and a HEA. Full CWs inside in the Preface.
Greyson Cohen spends his days listening to the mundane issues of his patients. While it's a monotonous life, he doesn't realize something's missing in it until he sets his sights on his new patient, Lane.
Lane refuses to act on his attraction towards his new therapist, excusing their increasingly inappropriate interactions as Dr. Cohen's unique style of therapy. Lane is more than happy to ignore the red flags if it means feeling the affection he so desperately craves.
This is the author's debut work.
Under Your Care is the first book in the Twisted Desires series. This book is a fast-burn dark MM romance (aka smut) featuring a femme twink and his obsessive, immoral therapist. Expect high heat, insta-love (or insta-obsession), lots of lingerie, Daddy kink (no ageplay), hurt/comfort, stalking and forced proximity, a cat, and a HEA. Full CWs inside in the Preface.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2025
About the author
E. Baileu
17 books205 followersHi!
I’m a new author in the MM romance space. I primarily write dark romance, but like wholesome dark romance? You won’t find any verbal abuse or bullying in my books. I understand some people like that, but some people (me) prefer our morally grey men to dote on us.
My education background is in Criminology and Psychology, but I’ve always had a love for literature. I grew up writing short stories and poetry. As I got older, my creativity seemed to fade away and I became stuck in a monotonous routine. In December 2024, I suddenly decided to write Under Your Care. It felt like I had finally found what I was supposed to be doing with my life. I am so excited to share even more romantic, depraved, and kinky stories with everyone!!
Thank you,
E. (Elizabeth) Baileu
I’m a new author in the MM romance space. I primarily write dark romance, but like wholesome dark romance? You won’t find any verbal abuse or bullying in my books. I understand some people like that, but some people (me) prefer our morally grey men to dote on us.
My education background is in Criminology and Psychology, but I’ve always had a love for literature. I grew up writing short stories and poetry. As I got older, my creativity seemed to fade away and I became stuck in a monotonous routine. In December 2024, I suddenly decided to write Under Your Care. It felt like I had finally found what I was supposed to be doing with my life. I am so excited to share even more romantic, depraved, and kinky stories with everyone!!
Thank you,
E. (Elizabeth) Baileu
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March 28, 2025
DNF @ 32%
This book's so bad that it's actually pretty funny. If it had been written any better, I would've been immediately horrified by some of these scenes but as is, I just felt kind of icky after taking a break from reading and letting my brain kick in.
Specifically, I thought it was a bad choice to have the MC Lane break down while going into detail about
I knew this was a dark/toxic book going in but this one just felt off. Like I mentioned, I thought it was poorly written which in this case was a good thing since it otherwise would've been truly upsetting to read.
This book's so bad that it's actually pretty funny. If it had been written any better, I would've been immediately horrified by some of these scenes but as is, I just felt kind of icky after taking a break from reading and letting my brain kick in.
Specifically, I thought it was a bad choice to have the MC Lane break down while going into detail about
I knew this was a dark/toxic book going in but this one just felt off. Like I mentioned, I thought it was poorly written which in this case was a good thing since it otherwise would've been truly upsetting to read.
May 1, 2026
⭐️ 4.5/5 — Therapist? More like “Daddy with a PhD in obsession and a black belt in ruining me for normal men.” 😩💀
🌶 4/5 — So filthy it needs its own content warning… and I’m still here begging for round two. 🔥🫦
💭 MY RAMBLINGS 💭
Listen, I went into this book like “yes please, give me dark romance with Daddy kink” and E. Baileu said “bet” and served me a morally grey, dark empath service Dom who weaponizes therapy skills like it’s foreplay. Greyson Cohen is that unhinged blend of “I’ll fix you” and making Lane love him and become dependent on him in every aspect. I gobbled him up like Lane’s favorite candy. Deliciously toxic. 10/10 no notes. 🍭🍬 😋
The mutual codependency between Greyson and Lane? 🤌🏻💋✨️ These two are so tangled up in each other it’s less “relationship” and more “emotional hostage situation with benefits.” Greyson uses every psychological trick in the book to make Lane as addicted to him as he is to Lane, and baby… it WORKED. I was screaming, kicking my feet, and yelling “this is so wrong but so right” the entire time. They literally cannot live without each other and I ate every unhinged second of it. 🖤🤭
Don’t get me wrong — this book is packed with unhealthy, questionable, straight-up illegal-in-real-life behavior… 👁👄👁 but it’s fiction, so I turned my brain off, clutched my pearls, and enjoyed the chaos like the unhinged gremlin I am. No moral police here, just vibes and vibrating toys. 🙈💀😂
The feminization, the lingerie, the praise kink, the “good girl” in that deep Daddy voice — lawd have mercy, my standards are now in the Mariana Trench. Greyson dotes so hard while being completely deranged that it somehow feels… wholesome? 🤔🤣 In the most deranged way possible. 🤪 Only in dark romance does kidnapping feel like a love language. 🖤😆💅🏻
This is my second E. Baileu book and she’s fast climbing my auto-buy list. Her writing is addictive and the spice is next-level. I’m skipping book 2 for now because MMM/poly isn’t my jam 🙂↔️🙅🏻♀️, but I’m absolutely circling back for book 3 when the mood hits. 😌
Would I recommend? Hell yes! 🙂↕️ If you like your romance morally bankrupt, ridiculously hot, and wrapped in a pretty pink lingerie bow 🎀. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you when you start side-eyeing your own therapist. 👀😀😂
P.S. READ THE CWs/TWs BEFORE YOU DIVE IN, I’M BEGGING YOU. This ain’t your fluffy Daddy book. It’s dark, it’s intense, and it will live rent-free in your head. You’ve been warned, babes. ⚠️⚠️⚠️
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⚠️ Detailed spoilers below ⛔️
RC and MCs:
🖤🎀 MM, strict roles
🖤🎀 Dr. Greyson Cohen yo and Lane Bennett 21yo
🖤🎀 Greyson: Mental health therapist
🖤🎀 Lane: Greyson's client and a college student
🖤🎀 Greyson: Top, service dom, Daddy, dirty blond hair, honey eyes
🖤🎀 Lane: Bottom, sub, baby boy, blue eyes, shoulder length light red hair, freckles splattered across the cheeks and most of his body, 5ft6/168cm, pale complexion
Genre, tropes, and microtropes:
🖤🎀 MM dark contemporary romance
🖤🎀 Therapist/patient
🖤🎀 Forbidden / taboo romance
🖤🎀 Age gap
🖤🎀 J/P obsessive MC (Greyson)
🖤🎀 Morally gray / immoral MC (Greyson)
🖤🎀 Trauma survivor MC (Lane)
🖤🎀 Hurt/Comfort
🖤🎀 Fast burn
🖤🎀 Insta-obsession / insta-love (Greyson)
🖤🎀 He falls first and harder
🖤🎀 Only soft for him
🖤🎀 Forced proximity
🖤🎀 Codependency
🖤🎀 Stalking
🖤🎀 Captor/Captive elements
🖤🎀 Dominant, protective, caretaker Daddy (Greyson)
🖤🎀 Femme twink boy (Lane)
🖤🎀 Feminization
🖤🎀 Size difference
🖤🎀 Daddy kink (no age play)
🖤🎀 Touch him and die (literally)
🖤🎀 Daddy's lap is the best seat
🖤🎀 Grey moves Lane to his house, makes a special Princess bedroom, and provides financially for Lane complete with a credit card with no limit 😏
🖤🎀 Grey cooks for Lane, bathes Lane, and buys him gifts
🖤🎀 Grey carries Lane to their bedroom while his cock is still inside Lane's ass
🖤🎀 Pet names: Sweet boy, baby, sweetheart, darling, Princess, little fawn, honey, baby boy, baby girl, babydoll
Safety info:
🖤🎀 Angst: Medium-high
🖤🎀 OPD: No
🖤🎀 Cheating/sharing: No
🖤🎀 Third act breakup: Yes (briefly)
🖤🎀 Ending: HEA
🖤🎀 Epilogue: No
🖤🎀 POV: Dual, 1st person
🖤🎀 Series structure: Interconnected standalone
Spice and kinks:
Daddy kink, Daddy/boy dynamics, service Dom, feminization (makeup, pink heart earrings, tennis skirt, lingerie) jerking off, praise kink (good boy, good girl), dub-con, dirty talk, bondage / restraints (handcuffs, silk tie, blind fold, ball gag, nipple clamps), degradation (slut, cockslut, slutty girl, whore), sex toys (vibrator, butt plug, prostate massager), prostate fingering, fingerfucking, handjob, blowjob, rimming, feminine terms usage for male body parts (pussy), mild suckling (nipple), anal sex, bareback, creampie, mild breeding, pushing cum back in (hole), cum play, semi-public sex, dry humping to completion, cumming in pants, overstimulation, mild spanking (one scene), cockwarming (one scene), marking (bruises, hickey), mild somnophilia (briefly, one scene)
CW/TW:
Explicit sexual content, graphic discussion of MC's sexual assaul as minor / CSA (off-page), discussion of mental disorders/conditions (PTSD), BPD, dark empath, psychopathy (APD)), attempted SA of an MC, physical assault of an MC resulting in injuries, dub-con, drugging of an MC, kidnapping and confinement of an SC and MC, graphic violence resulting in the deaths of SCs (broken, mutilation, burned), murder, brief mention of sex trafficking (off-page), discussion of erectile dysfunction and intimacy issues, MCs do not use/follow RACK (risk-aware consensual kink), unhealthy power dynamics, stalking, transference in a therapeutic setting, serious unethical therapy practices, age gap between MCs, brief mention of suicidal ideation (no attempts are made)
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Quotes: ⚠️ Spoilers ⛔️
All I really wanted was someone to love me. Someone strong, caring, and protective. I wanted to feel safe with someone. Someone who could prove to me that I was not destined to be forever alone. To prove to me that it’s possible for someone to love me. To prove that I’m not broken beyond repair. My hopes were getting bleaker by the day, but I tried my best to still put myself out there, no matter how miserable it would make me. I’d do anything for someone who could understand the tangled mess of neurons that was my brain and love me all the same.
-
But it was these kinds of nights: the nights that I craved someone else’s warmth, their smiles and playful jabs, my head on their shoulder - that broke my heart. Sure, I didn’t really care about having a big group of friends or anything, but I craved having a boyfriend. I desperately wanted the comfort that comes from fingers lovingly brushing through hair, the weight of a hug drowning out my sorrows, the intensity and heat rewriting memories. I just wanted to be loved. To be needed.
-
Your needs for a potential partner aren’t unusual, but since you haven’t experienced a healthy romantic relationship before, you’re going to feel attached to anyone showing you attention, even if it’s toxic.
-
I watched from half-closed eyes as he sucked on each finger that had been inside me, looking incredibly pleased. He caught me looking and smirked.
-
I wasn’t sure what love was supposed to feel like, but I was sure that I loved Lane with the entirety of my being. My love wasn’t a sweet pining, the passing of a love note in school. My love was an all-consuming thing - full of obsession, possession, manipulation. Lane’s diagnoses only made him more than perfect to be my partner. The first time I had laid my eyes upon him, I knew he was meant to be mine. But once the words borderline personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder left his lips, I knew just how easy it would be to make him need me. To make him unable to survive without me. After all, we were a perfect match. Our brains fit together as two halves of a whole. His fear of abandonment and my need to possess him. His trauma and my emotional intelligence. His struggle with self-control and my need to control him.
-
“You were just defending yourself, my love.” I felt as Lane’s body tensed in my arms.
“Your love?” He shakily whispered, pushing back a little so that he could see my face. “You really love me?”
“Of course I do. You could destroy the entire world and I would still love you. You could murder my brothers and I would still love you. You can run away over and over again, but I will keep finding you. You are my heart. I knew from the second I saw you that I wouldn’t be able to continue life without you in it. Baby, I will follow you to the edge of every abyss just to be able to pull you back into my arms. I have never once felt affection for someone, let alone love. You, my little fawn, were made just for me.”
-
“Are you all wet for me, baby girl? Get that pussy nice and ready for Daddy,” I purred, leading his face to my neck. He immediately latched on and began sucking, causing a groan to rumble out of me. “Such a good girl. My good girl.”
-
I unloaded deep inside of him, wishing that I could get him pregnant. He whimpered as I slowly slid my softening cock out of him. I lowered him onto the bed, staring at his puffy, red rim. I groaned as I watched my cum begin to drip out. I gathered some of the escaped creamy fluid on my finger, pushing it back in his well-fucked hole. Satisfied, I laid down next to him on my side, taking in his cum-drunk expression and mused hair.
God, I loved him.
-
Greyson and I’s relationship was textbook toxic. We were codependent. We were obsessed. He handpicked all of my clothes, fed me meals that he had chosen, and he’d now drugged me twice. But was it really so bad if I wanted him to be in control? I would be more than grateful if he made my choices for me. I didn’t want that responsibility. His control made me feel wanted. Needed. Owned. We were both dangerously addicted to each other. He’d already killed for me. He was devoted completely to worshipping the ground I walked on. I wanted to be on his mind every second of every day. I wanted to haunt his dreams and inhabit the deepest caverns of his soul.
-
I briefly wondered if there was such a thing as a service Dom. I didn’t want Lane to ever have to lift a finger - that was my job. Lane’s only concerns should be looking pretty and loving me. He belonged to me, and I was incredibly protective of my belongings. I provided Lane with the best care I could, relishing in him becoming completely dependent on me.
-
Greyson sighed, thinking over his words. “My love is an all-consuming feeling that you belong to me. Your place is by my side, in my bed. What’s that saying… Oh, if you love someone, let them go, and so on. I would never set you free, little fawn. Even if you despised me, I would never let you go. I’d make you love me. I’d make you need me. I’d make it so that you couldn’t live without me. If I was forced to make a choice between killing you or letting you go, I would slit that pretty throat of yours. I would burn your body and tattoo the ashes into my skin.”
-
“Ask me to make you come. Beg me to fuck you. And then after I fill your tight cunt with my cum, you’re going to be a good little girl and warm my cock for me.”
-
He breathed, “Thank you.”
“For what, baby?”
His eyelids fluttered open, long auburn lashes framing his ocean eyes. He spoke, his gaze not leaving mine, “For letting me really live again.” I brushed my thumb over his cheek.
I murmured curiously, “What do you mean, sweetheart?”
“Before we met, I was just going through the motions. I felt so broken, Grey. I was alive, but I wasn’t living. You didn’t need to give me his life for me to feel alive. I’m glad he’s gone, but right now, I don’t feel any different from how I felt before his heart stopped. He didn’t need to be dead for me to feel complete. You complete me, Grey.”
-
“Are you ready to go home and be my slut? Look at how your clit is twitching, begging for attention.” I moaned, squirming on the bench. “Poor baby. You’ll feel better once I flood your cunt with my cum. Isn’t that right, little one?”
-
“This round will be quick, baby. Just needed– Fuck– I just needed to be inside you,” Greyson groaned, continuing to fuck into me brutally. “Ah, fuck, babydoll! Need to breed you.”
-
As I surrendered to sleep, I heard Greyson speak.
“Forever and always, little fawn.”
---
🌶 4/5 — So filthy it needs its own content warning… and I’m still here begging for round two. 🔥🫦
💭 MY RAMBLINGS 💭
Listen, I went into this book like “yes please, give me dark romance with Daddy kink” and E. Baileu said “bet” and served me a morally grey, dark empath service Dom who weaponizes therapy skills like it’s foreplay. Greyson Cohen is that unhinged blend of “I’ll fix you” and making Lane love him and become dependent on him in every aspect. I gobbled him up like Lane’s favorite candy. Deliciously toxic. 10/10 no notes. 🍭🍬 😋
The mutual codependency between Greyson and Lane? 🤌🏻💋✨️ These two are so tangled up in each other it’s less “relationship” and more “emotional hostage situation with benefits.” Greyson uses every psychological trick in the book to make Lane as addicted to him as he is to Lane, and baby… it WORKED. I was screaming, kicking my feet, and yelling “this is so wrong but so right” the entire time. They literally cannot live without each other and I ate every unhinged second of it. 🖤🤭
Don’t get me wrong — this book is packed with unhealthy, questionable, straight-up illegal-in-real-life behavior… 👁👄👁 but it’s fiction, so I turned my brain off, clutched my pearls, and enjoyed the chaos like the unhinged gremlin I am. No moral police here, just vibes and vibrating toys. 🙈💀😂
The feminization, the lingerie, the praise kink, the “good girl” in that deep Daddy voice — lawd have mercy, my standards are now in the Mariana Trench. Greyson dotes so hard while being completely deranged that it somehow feels… wholesome? 🤔🤣 In the most deranged way possible. 🤪 Only in dark romance does kidnapping feel like a love language. 🖤😆💅🏻
This is my second E. Baileu book and she’s fast climbing my auto-buy list. Her writing is addictive and the spice is next-level. I’m skipping book 2 for now because MMM/poly isn’t my jam 🙂↔️🙅🏻♀️, but I’m absolutely circling back for book 3 when the mood hits. 😌
Would I recommend? Hell yes! 🙂↕️ If you like your romance morally bankrupt, ridiculously hot, and wrapped in a pretty pink lingerie bow 🎀. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you when you start side-eyeing your own therapist. 👀😀😂
P.S. READ THE CWs/TWs BEFORE YOU DIVE IN, I’M BEGGING YOU. This ain’t your fluffy Daddy book. It’s dark, it’s intense, and it will live rent-free in your head. You’ve been warned, babes. ⚠️⚠️⚠️
---
⚠️ Detailed spoilers below ⛔️
RC and MCs:
🖤🎀 MM, strict roles
🖤🎀 Dr. Greyson Cohen yo and Lane Bennett 21yo
🖤🎀 Greyson: Mental health therapist
🖤🎀 Lane: Greyson's client and a college student
🖤🎀 Greyson: Top, service dom, Daddy, dirty blond hair, honey eyes
🖤🎀 Lane: Bottom, sub, baby boy, blue eyes, shoulder length light red hair, freckles splattered across the cheeks and most of his body, 5ft6/168cm, pale complexion
Genre, tropes, and microtropes:
🖤🎀 MM dark contemporary romance
🖤🎀 Therapist/patient
🖤🎀 Forbidden / taboo romance
🖤🎀 Age gap
🖤🎀 J/P obsessive MC (Greyson)
🖤🎀 Morally gray / immoral MC (Greyson)
🖤🎀 Trauma survivor MC (Lane)
🖤🎀 Hurt/Comfort
🖤🎀 Fast burn
🖤🎀 Insta-obsession / insta-love (Greyson)
🖤🎀 He falls first and harder
🖤🎀 Only soft for him
🖤🎀 Forced proximity
🖤🎀 Codependency
🖤🎀 Stalking
🖤🎀 Captor/Captive elements
🖤🎀 Dominant, protective, caretaker Daddy (Greyson)
🖤🎀 Femme twink boy (Lane)
🖤🎀 Feminization
🖤🎀 Size difference
🖤🎀 Daddy kink (no age play)
🖤🎀 Touch him and die (literally)
🖤🎀 Daddy's lap is the best seat
🖤🎀 Grey moves Lane to his house, makes a special Princess bedroom, and provides financially for Lane complete with a credit card with no limit 😏
🖤🎀 Grey cooks for Lane, bathes Lane, and buys him gifts
🖤🎀 Grey carries Lane to their bedroom while his cock is still inside Lane's ass
🖤🎀 Pet names: Sweet boy, baby, sweetheart, darling, Princess, little fawn, honey, baby boy, baby girl, babydoll
Safety info:
🖤🎀 Angst: Medium-high
🖤🎀 OPD: No
🖤🎀 Cheating/sharing: No
🖤🎀 Third act breakup: Yes (briefly)
🖤🎀 Ending: HEA
🖤🎀 Epilogue: No
🖤🎀 POV: Dual, 1st person
🖤🎀 Series structure: Interconnected standalone
Spice and kinks:
Daddy kink, Daddy/boy dynamics, service Dom, feminization (makeup, pink heart earrings, tennis skirt, lingerie) jerking off, praise kink (good boy, good girl), dub-con, dirty talk, bondage / restraints (handcuffs, silk tie, blind fold, ball gag, nipple clamps), degradation (slut, cockslut, slutty girl, whore), sex toys (vibrator, butt plug, prostate massager), prostate fingering, fingerfucking, handjob, blowjob, rimming, feminine terms usage for male body parts (pussy), mild suckling (nipple), anal sex, bareback, creampie, mild breeding, pushing cum back in (hole), cum play, semi-public sex, dry humping to completion, cumming in pants, overstimulation, mild spanking (one scene), cockwarming (one scene), marking (bruises, hickey), mild somnophilia (briefly, one scene)
CW/TW:
Explicit sexual content, graphic discussion of MC's sexual assaul as minor / CSA (off-page), discussion of mental disorders/conditions (PTSD), BPD, dark empath, psychopathy (APD)), attempted SA of an MC, physical assault of an MC resulting in injuries, dub-con, drugging of an MC, kidnapping and confinement of an SC and MC, graphic violence resulting in the deaths of SCs (broken, mutilation, burned), murder, brief mention of sex trafficking (off-page), discussion of erectile dysfunction and intimacy issues, MCs do not use/follow RACK (risk-aware consensual kink), unhealthy power dynamics, stalking, transference in a therapeutic setting, serious unethical therapy practices, age gap between MCs, brief mention of suicidal ideation (no attempts are made)
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Quotes: ⚠️ Spoilers ⛔️
All I really wanted was someone to love me. Someone strong, caring, and protective. I wanted to feel safe with someone. Someone who could prove to me that I was not destined to be forever alone. To prove to me that it’s possible for someone to love me. To prove that I’m not broken beyond repair. My hopes were getting bleaker by the day, but I tried my best to still put myself out there, no matter how miserable it would make me. I’d do anything for someone who could understand the tangled mess of neurons that was my brain and love me all the same.
-
But it was these kinds of nights: the nights that I craved someone else’s warmth, their smiles and playful jabs, my head on their shoulder - that broke my heart. Sure, I didn’t really care about having a big group of friends or anything, but I craved having a boyfriend. I desperately wanted the comfort that comes from fingers lovingly brushing through hair, the weight of a hug drowning out my sorrows, the intensity and heat rewriting memories. I just wanted to be loved. To be needed.
-
Your needs for a potential partner aren’t unusual, but since you haven’t experienced a healthy romantic relationship before, you’re going to feel attached to anyone showing you attention, even if it’s toxic.
-
I watched from half-closed eyes as he sucked on each finger that had been inside me, looking incredibly pleased. He caught me looking and smirked.
-
I wasn’t sure what love was supposed to feel like, but I was sure that I loved Lane with the entirety of my being. My love wasn’t a sweet pining, the passing of a love note in school. My love was an all-consuming thing - full of obsession, possession, manipulation. Lane’s diagnoses only made him more than perfect to be my partner. The first time I had laid my eyes upon him, I knew he was meant to be mine. But once the words borderline personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder left his lips, I knew just how easy it would be to make him need me. To make him unable to survive without me. After all, we were a perfect match. Our brains fit together as two halves of a whole. His fear of abandonment and my need to possess him. His trauma and my emotional intelligence. His struggle with self-control and my need to control him.
-
“You were just defending yourself, my love.” I felt as Lane’s body tensed in my arms.
“Your love?” He shakily whispered, pushing back a little so that he could see my face. “You really love me?”
“Of course I do. You could destroy the entire world and I would still love you. You could murder my brothers and I would still love you. You can run away over and over again, but I will keep finding you. You are my heart. I knew from the second I saw you that I wouldn’t be able to continue life without you in it. Baby, I will follow you to the edge of every abyss just to be able to pull you back into my arms. I have never once felt affection for someone, let alone love. You, my little fawn, were made just for me.”
-
“Are you all wet for me, baby girl? Get that pussy nice and ready for Daddy,” I purred, leading his face to my neck. He immediately latched on and began sucking, causing a groan to rumble out of me. “Such a good girl. My good girl.”
-
I unloaded deep inside of him, wishing that I could get him pregnant. He whimpered as I slowly slid my softening cock out of him. I lowered him onto the bed, staring at his puffy, red rim. I groaned as I watched my cum begin to drip out. I gathered some of the escaped creamy fluid on my finger, pushing it back in his well-fucked hole. Satisfied, I laid down next to him on my side, taking in his cum-drunk expression and mused hair.
God, I loved him.
-
Greyson and I’s relationship was textbook toxic. We were codependent. We were obsessed. He handpicked all of my clothes, fed me meals that he had chosen, and he’d now drugged me twice. But was it really so bad if I wanted him to be in control? I would be more than grateful if he made my choices for me. I didn’t want that responsibility. His control made me feel wanted. Needed. Owned. We were both dangerously addicted to each other. He’d already killed for me. He was devoted completely to worshipping the ground I walked on. I wanted to be on his mind every second of every day. I wanted to haunt his dreams and inhabit the deepest caverns of his soul.
-
I briefly wondered if there was such a thing as a service Dom. I didn’t want Lane to ever have to lift a finger - that was my job. Lane’s only concerns should be looking pretty and loving me. He belonged to me, and I was incredibly protective of my belongings. I provided Lane with the best care I could, relishing in him becoming completely dependent on me.
-
Greyson sighed, thinking over his words. “My love is an all-consuming feeling that you belong to me. Your place is by my side, in my bed. What’s that saying… Oh, if you love someone, let them go, and so on. I would never set you free, little fawn. Even if you despised me, I would never let you go. I’d make you love me. I’d make you need me. I’d make it so that you couldn’t live without me. If I was forced to make a choice between killing you or letting you go, I would slit that pretty throat of yours. I would burn your body and tattoo the ashes into my skin.”
-
“Ask me to make you come. Beg me to fuck you. And then after I fill your tight cunt with my cum, you’re going to be a good little girl and warm my cock for me.”
-
He breathed, “Thank you.”
“For what, baby?”
His eyelids fluttered open, long auburn lashes framing his ocean eyes. He spoke, his gaze not leaving mine, “For letting me really live again.” I brushed my thumb over his cheek.
I murmured curiously, “What do you mean, sweetheart?”
“Before we met, I was just going through the motions. I felt so broken, Grey. I was alive, but I wasn’t living. You didn’t need to give me his life for me to feel alive. I’m glad he’s gone, but right now, I don’t feel any different from how I felt before his heart stopped. He didn’t need to be dead for me to feel complete. You complete me, Grey.”
-
“Are you ready to go home and be my slut? Look at how your clit is twitching, begging for attention.” I moaned, squirming on the bench. “Poor baby. You’ll feel better once I flood your cunt with my cum. Isn’t that right, little one?”
-
“This round will be quick, baby. Just needed– Fuck– I just needed to be inside you,” Greyson groaned, continuing to fuck into me brutally. “Ah, fuck, babydoll! Need to breed you.”
-
As I surrendered to sleep, I heard Greyson speak.
“Forever and always, little fawn.”
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April 13, 2025
Being blind would be a mercy.
March 20, 2025
⭐️ 3 stars ⭐️
TROPES:
🖤 Forbidden romance
🖤 Age gap
🖤 Hurt/comfort
🖤 Insta-love
🖤 Praise
🖤 Size difference
A toxic and dark therapist/client romance. The romance was very insta, the MCs a bit unhinged, the plot kind of all over the place. I’m still figuring out if I liked it or not. {I’ve also read way too many dark romances lately and should probably step away from them for a bit for my own sanity...}
Spoilers ahead
Bear with me as I figure out my feelings as I go, starting with the positives.
The premise was perfect for a twisted forbidden romance and Greyson was both hot and scary as our manipulative therapist. I loved pretty Lane, their dynamic, the initial tension. The kinks were also mostly yummy, hot Daddy and a cute femme princess.
I’m also curious about Greyson’s twin brothers and their new ‘toy’.
Lane’s trauma and the graphic descriptions was when I started to struggle with this. It was too heavy for me, not exactly triggering but close enough. I definitely mentally checked out for most of that.
And Greyson using that trauma to manipulate Lane into a ‘relationship’ was a bit too unhinged.
The romance was very insta, and I kind of wanted more of that push and pull from the beginning, more of that forbidden aspect, because once they get together that vanishes and it’s just fucking and fucking some more. And a bit of murder. And then more fucking. Their story felt finished around the 70% mark, and I was thinking ‘wtf we gonna do for the next 30%?’. Spoiler, more fucking and more murder.
The writing style was a bit over the top, the inner monologues and love declarations very flowery but also cringey. It fit with the whole insta-love/soulmates thing, but it was more eye-rolling than it was romantic. I can appreciate the effort, but it was trying to do too much. Between the forbidden aspect, the heavy traumas, the extensive kinks, the crazy third-act drama (two dramas, actually) — maybe it didn’t really need all of that crammed into 200 pages.
So, after writing down all my thoughts and taking everyone for a ride on my brain train (hi, hope you enjoyed) I guess I liked the idea of Under Your Care more than I liked its execution. It had some very good elements, but it fell a little short for me. I’m still here for the rest of the ride though ‘cause I still somewhat enjoyed it, so I’m sticking around for the twins book.
Bonus points for Chloe the pretty kitty, ‘cause cute pets always make a book better.
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Graphic discussions of past sexual abuse as a minor
- Attempted SA
- Discussions of mental disorders (PTSD, BPD, ASPD, dark empath)
- Murder
- Dub-con
- Drugging
- Kidnapping and confinement
- Graphic violence
- Assault
- ED & intimacy issues
- Unhealthy power dynamics
- Stalking
- Transference
- Suicidal ideation
- Daddy kink (no ageplay)
- Top/bottom
- Feminization
- Lingerie
- Toys (vibrator, nipple clamps, blindfold, ball gag)
- Rimming
- Overstimulation
- Bondage
- Service Dom
- Semi-public sex
- Orgasm control
- Brief breath play
- Spanking
- Cock-warming
- Fisting (epilogue)
- Somnophilia (epilogue)
“Are you going to kill me?” My question caused the soothing rhythm of his hands to abruptly stop. “Oh sweetheart, no. How could you be mine if you’re dead?”
TROPES:
🖤 Forbidden romance
🖤 Age gap
🖤 Hurt/comfort
🖤 Insta-love
🖤 Praise
🖤 Size difference
A toxic and dark therapist/client romance. The romance was very insta, the MCs a bit unhinged, the plot kind of all over the place. I’m still figuring out if I liked it or not. {I’ve also read way too many dark romances lately and should probably step away from them for a bit for my own sanity...}
Spoilers ahead
I wondered if he could also feel that he was mine.
Bear with me as I figure out my feelings as I go, starting with the positives.
The premise was perfect for a twisted forbidden romance and Greyson was both hot and scary as our manipulative therapist. I loved pretty Lane, their dynamic, the initial tension. The kinks were also mostly yummy, hot Daddy and a cute femme princess.
I’m also curious about Greyson’s twin brothers and their new ‘toy’.
“It’s easier having hardly any feelings at all rather than being crushed under their weight.”
Lane’s trauma and the graphic descriptions was when I started to struggle with this. It was too heavy for me, not exactly triggering but close enough. I definitely mentally checked out for most of that.
And Greyson using that trauma to manipulate Lane into a ‘relationship’ was a bit too unhinged.
The romance was very insta, and I kind of wanted more of that push and pull from the beginning, more of that forbidden aspect, because once they get together that vanishes and it’s just fucking and fucking some more. And a bit of murder. And then more fucking. Their story felt finished around the 70% mark, and I was thinking ‘wtf we gonna do for the next 30%?’. Spoiler, more fucking and more murder.
The moment I laid my eyes on him, my stitched-together heart knew that I’d never survive without his love. He was my oxygen.
Baby, I will follow you to the edge of every abyss just to be able to pull you back into my arms.
The writing style was a bit over the top, the inner monologues and love declarations very flowery but also cringey. It fit with the whole insta-love/soulmates thing, but it was more eye-rolling than it was romantic. I can appreciate the effort, but it was trying to do too much. Between the forbidden aspect, the heavy traumas, the extensive kinks, the crazy third-act drama (two dramas, actually) — maybe it didn’t really need all of that crammed into 200 pages.
So, after writing down all my thoughts and taking everyone for a ride on my brain train (hi, hope you enjoyed) I guess I liked the idea of Under Your Care more than I liked its execution. It had some very good elements, but it fell a little short for me. I’m still here for the rest of the ride though ‘cause I still somewhat enjoyed it, so I’m sticking around for the twins book.
Bonus points for Chloe the pretty kitty, ‘cause cute pets always make a book better.
“I will gladly be your marionette as long as you’re the one to control my strings.”
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Graphic discussions of past sexual abuse as a minor
- Attempted SA
- Discussions of mental disorders (PTSD, BPD, ASPD, dark empath)
- Murder
- Dub-con
- Drugging
- Kidnapping and confinement
- Graphic violence
- Assault
- ED & intimacy issues
- Unhealthy power dynamics
- Stalking
- Transference
- Suicidal ideation
- Daddy kink (no ageplay)
- Top/bottom
- Feminization
- Lingerie
- Toys (vibrator, nipple clamps, blindfold, ball gag)
- Rimming
- Overstimulation
- Bondage
- Service Dom
- Semi-public sex
- Orgasm control
- Brief breath play
- Spanking
- Cock-warming
- Fisting (epilogue)
- Somnophilia (epilogue)
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March 22, 2025ARC REVIEW
This romance was quite wholesome for all the toxicity it had in the relationship 😆. Therapist (Greyson) manipulates and "kidnaps" patient (Lane) with a huge deal of trauma but instead of the treating the patient like a captive, he daddies him to the extreme. They are both codependent and a bit unhinged. There's a bit of murder, psycho twin brothers with an obsession for Lane's best friend. And there's also graphic descriptions of SA of Lane when he was a minor, which it's a big part of the plot so take care of yourselves, and there's a whole revenge thing going on that is super satisfying.
It's the authors first novel and you can tell it could have been a bit more rounded, but I had a lot of fun reading it, an besides some minor continuity errors and such, it was the perfect mix of dark and fluffy.
This romance was quite wholesome for all the toxicity it had in the relationship 😆. Therapist (Greyson) manipulates and "kidnaps" patient (Lane) with a huge deal of trauma but instead of the treating the patient like a captive, he daddies him to the extreme. They are both codependent and a bit unhinged. There's a bit of murder, psycho twin brothers with an obsession for Lane's best friend. And there's also graphic descriptions of SA of Lane when he was a minor, which it's a big part of the plot so take care of yourselves, and there's a whole revenge thing going on that is super satisfying.
It's the authors first novel and you can tell it could have been a bit more rounded, but I had a lot of fun reading it, an besides some minor continuity errors and such, it was the perfect mix of dark and fluffy.
Did Not Finish
April 9, 2025dnf @ 43%
i’m sorry but the daddy kink will ruin it for me every single time :/
i’m sorry but the daddy kink will ruin it for me every single time :/
March 27, 2025
Well, this was a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect I would like this so much. I surprised myself by how little I minded that their relationship progressed fast and that this had instalove/instalust (which isn't my preference), but honestly I just really had a great time. This was a fun ride with dark elements and a very self-aware book, which is the reason it worked really well for me. I was very into the dynamic and the story, thrilling from beginning to end.
The plot is about Lane, a young guy that has been living with trauma since his childhood despite trying therapy for some years. He's starting to believe there is no one who would accept him as he is and take care of him as he wants. One day, he's convinced to try therapy again and he meets Dr. Cohen. Lane feels attraction toward the man since the start, but tries not to act on it due to their patient and therapist dynamic. He doesn't realize Dr. Cohen wants him back, and he'll start showing his interest in unconventional and not morally accepted ways.
I loved Lane from the beginning, it's not usual that we get femme MCs in MM books so this was a great element, his personality was great and his experiences - while some of them are very painful, told a lot about his current self. Then there's Greyson, his therapist, that wants to take care of Lane's needs, even if he resists them at first. I really liked how there was a big emphasis on Greyson not being a good person and that the book kept reminded the reader he won't stop at anything to get what he desires.
These two fit really well, I was fascinated by the dynamic. Not only there's an imbalance because of the therapist and patient link, but in experiences as well. I found interesting that he doesn't hide the fact that he's using this and his knowledge. This makes their situation more beliavable, because both MCs take decisions based on the truth and are very conscious of their actions.
Another thing I really enjoyed was that the book is very self-aware, not only in the narrative but through side characters too, in this case with Oliver, because he reacted like an usual person would if their best friend tells the situation he is in. It added some realism to the story, something important for me to make this type of story work. I really liked Oliver and I'm very interested in reading his POV in the next book with the twins, which were the other two characters that intrigued me.
Lastly, another thing to highlight is the background storyline about Lane and his trauma. While it wasn't in a healthy way, I really liked how Lane received care and comfort. Even when he still has a lot to work on about that since trauma isn't something that is easily solved, I appreciated that the book gives Lane space to finish his revenge. It's refreshing to see a MC that isn't forgiving but the total opposite and craves to hurt his abuser.
Onto the few details that weren't fully to my liking, I'd say that at times I felt the writting became a bit cheesy, but honestly I didn't mind this at all because of how much fun I had with these two and how the story turning eerily comforting.
Ultimately, this was a solid book that tells that story of two people that find in each other what they want, not really in the healthiest way, a freak4freak dynamic with a very engaging storyline of crossing boundaries and avenging oneself.
-I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
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-POV: first person
-Content warnings:
-Elements:
-Kinks:
-Sexual act(s):
-Dynamic:
The plot is about Lane, a young guy that has been living with trauma since his childhood despite trying therapy for some years. He's starting to believe there is no one who would accept him as he is and take care of him as he wants. One day, he's convinced to try therapy again and he meets Dr. Cohen. Lane feels attraction toward the man since the start, but tries not to act on it due to their patient and therapist dynamic. He doesn't realize Dr. Cohen wants him back, and he'll start showing his interest in unconventional and not morally accepted ways.
I loved Lane from the beginning, it's not usual that we get femme MCs in MM books so this was a great element, his personality was great and his experiences - while some of them are very painful, told a lot about his current self. Then there's Greyson, his therapist, that wants to take care of Lane's needs, even if he resists them at first. I really liked how there was a big emphasis on Greyson not being a good person and that the book kept reminded the reader he won't stop at anything to get what he desires.
These two fit really well, I was fascinated by the dynamic. Not only there's an imbalance because of the therapist and patient link, but in experiences as well. I found interesting that he doesn't hide the fact that he's using this and his knowledge. This makes their situation more beliavable, because both MCs take decisions based on the truth and are very conscious of their actions.
Another thing I really enjoyed was that the book is very self-aware, not only in the narrative but through side characters too, in this case with Oliver, because he reacted like an usual person would if their best friend tells the situation he is in. It added some realism to the story, something important for me to make this type of story work. I really liked Oliver and I'm very interested in reading his POV in the next book with the twins, which were the other two characters that intrigued me.
Lastly, another thing to highlight is the background storyline about Lane and his trauma. While it wasn't in a healthy way, I really liked how Lane received care and comfort. Even when he still has a lot to work on about that since trauma isn't something that is easily solved, I appreciated that the book gives Lane space to finish his revenge. It's refreshing to see a MC that isn't forgiving but the total opposite and craves to hurt his abuser.
Onto the few details that weren't fully to my liking, I'd say that at times I felt the writting became a bit cheesy, but honestly I didn't mind this at all because of how much fun I had with these two and how the story turning eerily comforting.
Ultimately, this was a solid book that tells that story of two people that find in each other what they want, not really in the healthiest way, a freak4freak dynamic with a very engaging storyline of crossing boundaries and avenging oneself.
-I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
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May 23, 2025
Okay so after I read the second book first, I had to read this one since it's been on my tbr since forever and I had to know about Lane & Greyson 😏
This is a dark romance, since Greyson is Lane's therapist and there is
k!dnapping involved, so please check the tw-list before you read it.
This book was unhinged since Greyson is a morally grey guy, doing morally grey things 🤭
Lane is such a cutie and they really fitted together.
I really enjoyed this book 🥰
This is a dark romance, since Greyson is Lane's therapist and there is
k!dnapping involved, so please check the tw-list before you read it.
This book was unhinged since Greyson is a morally grey guy, doing morally grey things 🤭
Lane is such a cutie and they really fitted together.
I really enjoyed this book 🥰
April 2, 2025
This book is
Insta-love✅
A lot of sexy times and orgasms and “Daddy!”✅
No cheating ✅
Kidnapping ✅
Obsession✅
Taboo relationship ✅
Dark romance ✅
Happy ever after ✅
This book is like how you can’t advert your eyes when crazy shit is happening in front of you. These two are definitely made for each other, no question.
21 year old Lane just wants to be loved and needed. His fucked up cousin sexually abused Lane when he was younger and it obviously has effected him.
‘you had killed my motherfucking soul and then thrown away the husk of my body.’
That’s where Dr. Greyson Cohen come in.
Therapy red flags
🚩 Greyson calls Lane sweet boy and hugs him in their first session
🚩 Second session Greyson calls Lane cute, seems to get jealous of Lanes friend Oliver, blushes, and does not seem particularly alarmed Lane may have a stalker
🚩Greyson sees Lane and Oliver at a coffee shop and introduces himself as Lanes therapist.
🚩 Third session Greyson seems to get jealous over the thought of Lane having male sexual attention.
‘He very lightly placed a hand on my lower thigh as he said, “You’re so young… I understand no longer entertaining casual encounters but… you shouldn’t give up on having a long-term partner.”
Same session Greyson is calling him baby and
‘Dr. Cohen slid towards me on the couch, wrapping his arms around me, hushing and cooing at me. I leaned into his embrace, placing my head on his chest, hands clenching his shirt.’
Greyson also asks Lane to describe is ideal partner.
🚩 Fourth session. Greyson sits close to Lane and asks him if he wants to sit on his lap!! Wtf. Calls him sweet boy. More jealousy
“What if I’ve not been having that issue around someone?” He stilled, and when he looked at me, his eyes were devoid of any of his usual warmth. “Who?” He gritted out.’
🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩mother fucker of all red flags 🚩 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
GREYSON IS LANES STALKER!!!
Outside of therapy :-
A single red tulip and a book on Victorian flower language is left beside Lanes bed as he sleeps. Tulip, Red: Perfect love, passion, declaration of love, rebirth, wealth.
More red tulips and a gift card.
Lane has a stalker.
Tate, the rapist cousin, is missing with his place all torched.
Even Oliver is suss about Lanes therapist.
Lane wake up one night to find both of his wrists were stretched above his head and handcuffed to the headboard.
Hmm yeah maybe you should’ve called the police about your stalker 🤷🏻♀️
‘I was fucking terrified to hear the response, but still, I managed to cautiously ask, “Are you going to kill me?” My question caused the soothing rhythm of his hands to abruptly stop. “Oh sweetheart, no. How could you be mine if you’re dead?” That isn’t terrifying at all.’
“You need this. You need me to help you relax.” “You’re the fucking reason I’m not relaxed, you motherfucker!”
Sooo… turns out Greyson is Lanes stalker and has pretty much obsessed from the moment they met.
Oh and killed Tate so green flag I guess…
Lanes been horny for Greyson since they met so now he knows who is stalker is, he is ok having orgasms and calling him daddy. 🤦🏻♀️
Greyson kidnaps Lane and his cat. Lane wakes up in a strange bedroom, although styled to suit his preferences, sees Greyson and its more orgasms , no questions.
‘What the fuck was wrong with me? God. I hadn’t even tried to resist. I wanted it. He could’ve been coming into the room to kill me, and I fucking begged him to finger me?’
Lane is experiencing all the emotions.
‘I held back my laughter as I realized this man had practically made a school report on “How to Care for Your Captive Boyfriend.”Why was this kidnapping so wholesome?’
They way Greyson talks about this whole new life after kidnapping Lane sounds so scarily reasonable.
Lane is being all accepting and playful. Apparently Greyson is a dark empath with high emotional intelligence.
After a few days Lane has Oliver over to his new place with Greyson, while Grayson’s out. Oliver is the sane one in this book and attempts to drag Lane away but Lane doesn’t want to leave cos he’s been brainwashed to think this is all ok. Stalking and Drugging and kidnapping by your therapist is a perfectly good start to falling in love. 🤦🏻♀️
I get it Lane, the bedroom sounds so princessy and pretty and pink. And the sex is fire 🔥 And the handbook is a very handy reference, so reasonable.
‘Oliver whipped around, latching onto one of my wrists. “We’re getting you out of here right now!” He tugged me towards the door as I dug my feet into the floor.’
I’m not sure if Oliver is talking to Lane or me 🤣
“Fuck. Lane, do you even hear yourself? He literally told you point blank that he manipulates you. You haven’t been outside in like two weeks! He controls everything from your diet, your hygiene, your clothes. I’m your best friend, Lane. Please, I’m begging you to think for yourself and realize how fucked up this all is. He was your fucking therapist, Laney. None of this is okay!”
Ooh Oliver plays dirty, gets in Lanes head and says some really mean shit.
Lane runs away, Greyson finds him. It’s all good.
But wait- PLOT TWIST.
Seriously how much trauma does one guy have to endure in a book?
“I love you,” he murmured. I pulled him to my chest. “I love you too, little fawn.” “Forever?” “Always.”
Insta-love✅
A lot of sexy times and orgasms and “Daddy!”✅
No cheating ✅
Kidnapping ✅
Obsession✅
Taboo relationship ✅
Dark romance ✅
Happy ever after ✅
This book is like how you can’t advert your eyes when crazy shit is happening in front of you. These two are definitely made for each other, no question.
21 year old Lane just wants to be loved and needed. His fucked up cousin sexually abused Lane when he was younger and it obviously has effected him.
‘you had killed my motherfucking soul and then thrown away the husk of my body.’
That’s where Dr. Greyson Cohen come in.
Therapy red flags
🚩 Greyson calls Lane sweet boy and hugs him in their first session
🚩 Second session Greyson calls Lane cute, seems to get jealous of Lanes friend Oliver, blushes, and does not seem particularly alarmed Lane may have a stalker
🚩Greyson sees Lane and Oliver at a coffee shop and introduces himself as Lanes therapist.
🚩 Third session Greyson seems to get jealous over the thought of Lane having male sexual attention.
‘He very lightly placed a hand on my lower thigh as he said, “You’re so young… I understand no longer entertaining casual encounters but… you shouldn’t give up on having a long-term partner.”
Same session Greyson is calling him baby and
‘Dr. Cohen slid towards me on the couch, wrapping his arms around me, hushing and cooing at me. I leaned into his embrace, placing my head on his chest, hands clenching his shirt.’
Greyson also asks Lane to describe is ideal partner.
🚩 Fourth session. Greyson sits close to Lane and asks him if he wants to sit on his lap!! Wtf. Calls him sweet boy. More jealousy
“What if I’ve not been having that issue around someone?” He stilled, and when he looked at me, his eyes were devoid of any of his usual warmth. “Who?” He gritted out.’
🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩mother fucker of all red flags 🚩 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
GREYSON IS LANES STALKER!!!
Outside of therapy :-
A single red tulip and a book on Victorian flower language is left beside Lanes bed as he sleeps. Tulip, Red: Perfect love, passion, declaration of love, rebirth, wealth.
More red tulips and a gift card.
Lane has a stalker.
Tate, the rapist cousin, is missing with his place all torched.
Even Oliver is suss about Lanes therapist.
Lane wake up one night to find both of his wrists were stretched above his head and handcuffed to the headboard.
Hmm yeah maybe you should’ve called the police about your stalker 🤷🏻♀️
‘I was fucking terrified to hear the response, but still, I managed to cautiously ask, “Are you going to kill me?” My question caused the soothing rhythm of his hands to abruptly stop. “Oh sweetheart, no. How could you be mine if you’re dead?” That isn’t terrifying at all.’
“You need this. You need me to help you relax.” “You’re the fucking reason I’m not relaxed, you motherfucker!”
Sooo… turns out Greyson is Lanes stalker and has pretty much obsessed from the moment they met.
Oh and killed Tate so green flag I guess…
Lanes been horny for Greyson since they met so now he knows who is stalker is, he is ok having orgasms and calling him daddy. 🤦🏻♀️
Greyson kidnaps Lane and his cat. Lane wakes up in a strange bedroom, although styled to suit his preferences, sees Greyson and its more orgasms , no questions.
‘What the fuck was wrong with me? God. I hadn’t even tried to resist. I wanted it. He could’ve been coming into the room to kill me, and I fucking begged him to finger me?’
Lane is experiencing all the emotions.
‘I held back my laughter as I realized this man had practically made a school report on “How to Care for Your Captive Boyfriend.”Why was this kidnapping so wholesome?’
They way Greyson talks about this whole new life after kidnapping Lane sounds so scarily reasonable.
Lane is being all accepting and playful. Apparently Greyson is a dark empath with high emotional intelligence.
After a few days Lane has Oliver over to his new place with Greyson, while Grayson’s out. Oliver is the sane one in this book and attempts to drag Lane away but Lane doesn’t want to leave cos he’s been brainwashed to think this is all ok. Stalking and Drugging and kidnapping by your therapist is a perfectly good start to falling in love. 🤦🏻♀️
I get it Lane, the bedroom sounds so princessy and pretty and pink. And the sex is fire 🔥 And the handbook is a very handy reference, so reasonable.
‘Oliver whipped around, latching onto one of my wrists. “We’re getting you out of here right now!” He tugged me towards the door as I dug my feet into the floor.’
I’m not sure if Oliver is talking to Lane or me 🤣
“Fuck. Lane, do you even hear yourself? He literally told you point blank that he manipulates you. You haven’t been outside in like two weeks! He controls everything from your diet, your hygiene, your clothes. I’m your best friend, Lane. Please, I’m begging you to think for yourself and realize how fucked up this all is. He was your fucking therapist, Laney. None of this is okay!”
Ooh Oliver plays dirty, gets in Lanes head and says some really mean shit.
Lane runs away, Greyson finds him. It’s all good.
But wait- PLOT TWIST.
Seriously how much trauma does one guy have to endure in a book?
“I love you,” he murmured. I pulled him to my chest. “I love you too, little fawn.” “Forever?” “Always.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 9, 2026
4 ⭐️
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
format: ebook
i’m traumatized. more please.
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
format: ebook
i’m traumatized. more please.
March 9, 2025
I honestly don’t know how to rate this book. I think I am going to go with four ⭐️ because of the complete surprise/ for catching me off guard and because of the potential~ but overall feeling is maybe more of a 3 stars bc…I don’t know… there were certain moments where I was very annoyed with the ‘plot’
The last scene was hot but also a little bit cringed and I don’t know, maybe I would’ve preferred if it had ended on a different scene or page time for the same characters instead of on HEA smutty scene. Also, is this book in anyway realistic? I don’t think so, but is that the reason why we read books? Not me ig 😂
April 5, 2025
5.25 ⭐️
C. R. A. Z. Y. Truly had to stop and ask myself “what the hell did I just read?” This relationship is extremely toxic, disturbingly manipulative, and unbelievably unhealthy. And yet.. I loved every single second of it.
As a minor, Lane is sexually abused by a family member, and as a result, struggles heavily with his mental wellbeing. After stopping therapy for years, Lane decides to go back at age 21 to try and get the help he needs. That’s where he meets Grey, and where the plot truly and throughly picks up.
Let me just preface this by saying that this book truly might not be for everyone, and I get why. Lane and Grey are a very dangerous combination, but surprisingly, very entertaining to read. I definitely think that the introductory scenes of Lane in therapy.. and the stalking scenes.. were unbelievably crazy and kept me on the edge of my seat. And I don’t mean crazy like “wow this plot is so shocking” no I mean “Greyson is a walking red flag.. he is quite possibly deranged.. and I fear for Lanes mental wellbeing.” But here we are… This book was insta-love and insta-obsession and damn if I was not eating it up. For this being such a short book, the plot truly plots. I can’t believe half the shit that goes down in the book in such a short time span… it was really hard to put it down.
I will say, the only thing that didn’t do it for me was the EXTREME feminization in this book. That just isn’t my particular cup of tea when it comes to kinks— but it also wasn’t like a deterrent for me that made me not want to read this book or potentially DNF it. I definitely do prefer my plots be without it, but for those that do like this kink, I think it is done super well by the author!
Anyways, this book was definitely quite the ride. I can’t wait for the second one to come out about Oliver and Grey’s twin brothers.
C. R. A. Z. Y. Truly had to stop and ask myself “what the hell did I just read?” This relationship is extremely toxic, disturbingly manipulative, and unbelievably unhealthy. And yet.. I loved every single second of it.
As a minor, Lane is sexually abused by a family member, and as a result, struggles heavily with his mental wellbeing. After stopping therapy for years, Lane decides to go back at age 21 to try and get the help he needs. That’s where he meets Grey, and where the plot truly and throughly picks up.
Let me just preface this by saying that this book truly might not be for everyone, and I get why. Lane and Grey are a very dangerous combination, but surprisingly, very entertaining to read. I definitely think that the introductory scenes of Lane in therapy.. and the stalking scenes.. were unbelievably crazy and kept me on the edge of my seat. And I don’t mean crazy like “wow this plot is so shocking” no I mean “Greyson is a walking red flag.. he is quite possibly deranged.. and I fear for Lanes mental wellbeing.” But here we are… This book was insta-love and insta-obsession and damn if I was not eating it up. For this being such a short book, the plot truly plots. I can’t believe half the shit that goes down in the book in such a short time span… it was really hard to put it down.
I will say, the only thing that didn’t do it for me was the EXTREME feminization in this book. That just isn’t my particular cup of tea when it comes to kinks— but it also wasn’t like a deterrent for me that made me not want to read this book or potentially DNF it. I definitely do prefer my plots be without it, but for those that do like this kink, I think it is done super well by the author!
Anyways, this book was definitely quite the ride. I can’t wait for the second one to come out about Oliver and Grey’s twin brothers.
March 12, 2025
4/5. Highlights may contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.
Content Warnings for book: Explicit detail of CSA and incest, sexual assault, mental health struggles, physical assault, rape, dubious consent, unsafe BDSM, nonconsensual drugging, kidnapping, unethical power dynamics (therapist/client), violence, murder, death, stalking, suicidal ideation, f-slur, torture, gun violence, human trafficking, vomit
Kink: Feminization, lingerie, somnophilia, sex toys, overstimulation, bondage, daddy kink, public sex, praise kink, spanking, suckling, choking, fisting
This was a fun dark romance romp. We’ve got an obsessive killer daddy Greyson and the sweet boy Lane. Is it ethical? Hell no! He’s a stalker and using therapy language to manipulate someone. It’s obviously very fucked up, but I knew it going in because the author’s content warnings are very clear so you can turn back if you don’t wanna read it.
These are the sort of dark romances I enjoy. The obsessive and codependent MCs where it is very “us versus the world” instead of hatred between them. Lots of hurt/comfort with the reality the situation is fucked, too. The sex was enjoyable, with a lot of fun kinks I liked reading. I also related to Lane being like “well … it could be worse. He did get me a gift card and stuff I liked.” Honestly, some days, I feel like I’d accept that deal too. Obviously in real life this is all very fucked up and not acceptable though.
In terms of criticisms, “dark empath” had me cringing in my soul, but it is unfortunately a very real term so that’s just the life of it. I feel the author’s writing was enjoyable but could be cleaned up in places with some better formatting concerning when they split paragraphs. Either way, I did feel connected to the characters. I think the writer’s actual writing can do with some brush up on skill — sometimes it was a bit juvenile in places, a touch repetitive. All of which can be improved with time!
I am so hype for Oliver’s book. More dark trans romance, let’s fucking go!!! Super excited for that, though I do hope there’s some love shared too and not all hatred.
Content Warnings for book: Explicit detail of CSA and incest, sexual assault, mental health struggles, physical assault, rape, dubious consent, unsafe BDSM, nonconsensual drugging, kidnapping, unethical power dynamics (therapist/client), violence, murder, death, stalking, suicidal ideation, f-slur, torture, gun violence, human trafficking, vomit
Kink: Feminization, lingerie, somnophilia, sex toys, overstimulation, bondage, daddy kink, public sex, praise kink, spanking, suckling, choking, fisting
This was a fun dark romance romp. We’ve got an obsessive killer daddy Greyson and the sweet boy Lane. Is it ethical? Hell no! He’s a stalker and using therapy language to manipulate someone. It’s obviously very fucked up, but I knew it going in because the author’s content warnings are very clear so you can turn back if you don’t wanna read it.
These are the sort of dark romances I enjoy. The obsessive and codependent MCs where it is very “us versus the world” instead of hatred between them. Lots of hurt/comfort with the reality the situation is fucked, too. The sex was enjoyable, with a lot of fun kinks I liked reading. I also related to Lane being like “well … it could be worse. He did get me a gift card and stuff I liked.” Honestly, some days, I feel like I’d accept that deal too. Obviously in real life this is all very fucked up and not acceptable though.
In terms of criticisms, “dark empath” had me cringing in my soul, but it is unfortunately a very real term so that’s just the life of it. I feel the author’s writing was enjoyable but could be cleaned up in places with some better formatting concerning when they split paragraphs. Either way, I did feel connected to the characters. I think the writer’s actual writing can do with some brush up on skill — sometimes it was a bit juvenile in places, a touch repetitive. All of which can be improved with time!
I am so hype for Oliver’s book. More dark trans romance, let’s fucking go!!! Super excited for that, though I do hope there’s some love shared too and not all hatred.
March 22, 2025
I saw the tropes, read the blurb and was sold!
I loved how it started out and enjoyed the interactions between Lane and his therapist. When Lane informed his therapist he had a stalker I was like okay, I know where this is going and it's a bit fast but okay, okay. Still in it. Suddenly we’re like less than 10 chapters in, and Lane has been kidnapped and is happily living in his therapists house.
We weren’t even at 50% and I felt like all the drama was over. Like if this had been more of a slow burn? Hell YEAH I'd have been all over this but it felt just SO rushed and are needing to create drama because this book is not even halfway done and they’re already living in bliss. Ofc he has to run away once and has to be saved though. Because, ofc he does.
I felt like all of his diagnoses, his need for therapy and his medications just… disappear the first time they have sex and holy fuck I hate that shit so much. Like, getting dicked down suddenly cures all ailments?
As a person with diagnosed PTSD, depression and anxiety, I feel that this is so incredibly insulting honestly. It felt the same as "you just need to go outside and you'll be fine."
I will not be reading Oliver’s book because of the disgusting things he said in this book. Idc if they were said in panic or fear, you do not tell a person who was raped by family that perhaps you DID seduce them.
Fuck.
That.
Then we magically had to bring back the rapist because jk, the therapist who stalked him, learned his random ass house code, knew every single thing about him despite the fact that we never hear much about his house or his likes/dislikes, somehow grabbed the WRONG PERSON?!?! And that wrong person was just his FRIEND? Are. You. KIDDING ME?! His brothers are apparently trained hit men and he knows the same shit but couldn’t be bothered to get a photo? Check the dudes ID? Just assumed it was him and killed him? Blajedgfijfgij.
Lane is ofc rescued, but was found beaten and broken and is rushed to surgery for his shattered ankle, was informed he'd most likely lose sight in one eye, and then two days later he’s just… fine? Dude had broken bones all over, damage to his eye, shattered ankle and two days later he’s fucking in a car?
Hmmm no.
I loved how it started out and enjoyed the interactions between Lane and his therapist. When Lane informed his therapist he had a stalker I was like okay, I know where this is going and it's a bit fast but okay, okay. Still in it. Suddenly we’re like less than 10 chapters in, and Lane has been kidnapped and is happily living in his therapists house.
We weren’t even at 50% and I felt like all the drama was over. Like if this had been more of a slow burn? Hell YEAH I'd have been all over this but it felt just SO rushed and are needing to create drama because this book is not even halfway done and they’re already living in bliss. Ofc he has to run away once and has to be saved though. Because, ofc he does.
I felt like all of his diagnoses, his need for therapy and his medications just… disappear the first time they have sex and holy fuck I hate that shit so much. Like, getting dicked down suddenly cures all ailments?
As a person with diagnosed PTSD, depression and anxiety, I feel that this is so incredibly insulting honestly. It felt the same as "you just need to go outside and you'll be fine."
I will not be reading Oliver’s book because of the disgusting things he said in this book. Idc if they were said in panic or fear, you do not tell a person who was raped by family that perhaps you DID seduce them.
Fuck.
That.
Then we magically had to bring back the rapist because jk, the therapist who stalked him, learned his random ass house code, knew every single thing about him despite the fact that we never hear much about his house or his likes/dislikes, somehow grabbed the WRONG PERSON?!?! And that wrong person was just his FRIEND? Are. You. KIDDING ME?! His brothers are apparently trained hit men and he knows the same shit but couldn’t be bothered to get a photo? Check the dudes ID? Just assumed it was him and killed him? Blajedgfijfgij.
Lane is ofc rescued, but was found beaten and broken and is rushed to surgery for his shattered ankle, was informed he'd most likely lose sight in one eye, and then two days later he’s just… fine? Dude had broken bones all over, damage to his eye, shattered ankle and two days later he’s fucking in a car?
Hmmm no.
June 20, 2026
What I’ve noticed about most of this author’s books is that they’re all marketed as dark romance, and I do agree that they have dark elements. But at the same time, the book still feel too safe, controlled, and somewhat tame for my taste. Like, you can’t really criticize some of the things the characters do because the other main character is into it or completely accepts it. So even when the situation is supposed to be dark, it doesn’t feel that disturbing or morally questionable to me.
March 18, 2025
Freak for freak and honestly I was so into it 😆 Very insta, very toxic, very yum.
September 26, 2025
Una sola palabra para definir este libro sería: TURBIO!
Y eso es mucho viniendo de mi, porque no tengo muchos límites a la hora de leer pero yo no iba mentalmente preparada para leer lo que me encontré en esta historia, cuando leí algunas reseñas vi que el libro era un dark romance entre dos chicos (un psicólogo y su paciente) claramente muy poco ético pero me encanta esta temática, sin embargo pensé que el mayor obstáculo para la pareja sería ese, que su relación era impropia por ese motivo, pero no, eso es solo un detalle mínimo y tonto en toda esta historia tan tóxica 😂
Me encontré un libro con psicopatas, muertes violentas, mucha feminización (se que a muchas les encanta este detalle en los MM pero no es de mis cosas favoritas), secuestros, consentimiento super dudoso, una relación que definen como amor pero que es a base de problemas mentales graves por ambas partes, y cosas peores..
Aqui no hay nada que no sea cuestionable.
Y pues yo iba buscando una relación prohibida por su dinámica de doctor-paciente pero nada más, no me esperaba semejante cosa.
Y debo aclarar, yo leo de todo y hasta cosas más problemáticas pero es cuando estoy en busca de tropos así, en esta ocasión yo no buscaba esto y tambien está el hecho de que tiene elementos que del todo no me gustan, principalmente la feminización.
El protagonista activo suele hablarle al otro como si fuera una mujer, incluso nombra las partes del cuerpo del pasivo como las de una mujer y llegó el punto en que yo juraba que estaba leyendo un libro hetero.
En fin, fue un balde de agua fría todo en este libro, si les gusta leer sobre todo lo antes mencionado entonces seguro les gusta. Pero no es amor, es algo enfermizo desde la página 1 y hasta llegar al final.
Mi puntuación es de 2.5/5 ⭐️
Y eso es mucho viniendo de mi, porque no tengo muchos límites a la hora de leer pero yo no iba mentalmente preparada para leer lo que me encontré en esta historia, cuando leí algunas reseñas vi que el libro era un dark romance entre dos chicos (un psicólogo y su paciente) claramente muy poco ético pero me encanta esta temática, sin embargo pensé que el mayor obstáculo para la pareja sería ese, que su relación era impropia por ese motivo, pero no, eso es solo un detalle mínimo y tonto en toda esta historia tan tóxica 😂
Me encontré un libro con psicopatas, muertes violentas, mucha feminización (se que a muchas les encanta este detalle en los MM pero no es de mis cosas favoritas), secuestros, consentimiento super dudoso, una relación que definen como amor pero que es a base de problemas mentales graves por ambas partes, y cosas peores..
Aqui no hay nada que no sea cuestionable.
Y pues yo iba buscando una relación prohibida por su dinámica de doctor-paciente pero nada más, no me esperaba semejante cosa.
Y debo aclarar, yo leo de todo y hasta cosas más problemáticas pero es cuando estoy en busca de tropos así, en esta ocasión yo no buscaba esto y tambien está el hecho de que tiene elementos que del todo no me gustan, principalmente la feminización.
El protagonista activo suele hablarle al otro como si fuera una mujer, incluso nombra las partes del cuerpo del pasivo como las de una mujer y llegó el punto en que yo juraba que estaba leyendo un libro hetero.
En fin, fue un balde de agua fría todo en este libro, si les gusta leer sobre todo lo antes mencionado entonces seguro les gusta. Pero no es amor, es algo enfermizo desde la página 1 y hasta llegar al final.
Mi puntuación es de 2.5/5 ⭐️
September 1, 2026
(2.5)
я вочевидь не за моральне начиння знесла тут половину зірочок (через це саму книжку власне й обирала) — всі мої зауваження стосуються виключно виконання. тут був потенціал на дійсно солідну історію, але накінець вона виявилась трошки занадто cheesy в тоні, а моментами відчувалась недопрацьованою. втім, це не було аж відверто крінжово чи ба навіть жахливо — я спокійно дослухала її до кінця, а деякі моменти мені взагалі дуже навіть полюбились. так, оповіді забракло органічності, але в цілому можна було миритись.
я часто скаржусь на вкрай рандомне включення дедді кінку, коли він абсолютно зненацька з'являється в історії, а потім настільки цупко й безглуздо чіпляється за сюжет, що взаємодії гг врешті нагадують циркову виставу. так от тут з цим не було жодних проблем! я аж в шоці з того, наскільки доладно це пасувало стосункам гг.
зокрема мені також вкрай іспонували міркування ґрейсона, лол. гайда більше таких безсоромних персонажів! докупи з невимушеним прийняттям ситуації з боку лейна вийшла напрочуд прикольна динаміка. майже freak4freak, бляха!
p.s. мені не надто симпатичний олівер, але як же кортить плигнути і до його книжечки... на щастя, у неї (поки?) немає аудіо, але який же там делектабл набір тропів й кінків, матір божа ✋😔
я вочевидь не за моральне начиння знесла тут половину зірочок (через це саму книжку власне й обирала) — всі мої зауваження стосуються виключно виконання. тут був потенціал на дійсно солідну історію, але накінець вона виявилась трошки занадто cheesy в тоні, а моментами відчувалась недопрацьованою. втім, це не було аж відверто крінжово чи ба навіть жахливо — я спокійно дослухала її до кінця, а деякі моменти мені взагалі дуже навіть полюбились. так, оповіді забракло органічності, але в цілому можна було миритись.
я часто скаржусь на вкрай рандомне включення дедді кінку, коли він абсолютно зненацька з'являється в історії, а потім настільки цупко й безглуздо чіпляється за сюжет, що взаємодії гг врешті нагадують циркову виставу. так от тут з цим не було жодних проблем! я аж в шоці з того, наскільки доладно це пасувало стосункам гг.
зокрема мені також вкрай іспонували міркування ґрейсона, лол. гайда більше таких безсоромних персонажів! докупи з невимушеним прийняттям ситуації з боку лейна вийшла напрочуд прикольна динаміка. майже freak4freak, бляха!
p.s. мені не надто симпатичний олівер, але як же кортить плигнути і до його книжечки... на щастя, у неї (поки?) немає аудіо, але який же там делектабл набір тропів й кінків, матір божа ✋😔
February 3, 2026
[2.5 estrellas]. Oigan, me perturbé un montón porque yo no sabía dónde me estaba metiendo. Nomás andaba de curiosa.
ESTÁ INTENSO. Igual disfruté varias partes pero todo es SÚPER cuestionable y funable. Así que no esperen un libro bonito.
Mi reacción constante: Estaba paralizado con mucho miedo y no me podía mover.
Que conste que NO ROMANTIZO nada de lo que está pasando en este libro.
ESTÁ INTENSO. Igual disfruté varias partes pero todo es SÚPER cuestionable y funable. Así que no esperen un libro bonito.
Mi reacción constante: Estaba paralizado con mucho miedo y no me podía mover.
Que conste que NO ROMANTIZO nada de lo que está pasando en este libro.
March 2, 2025
Dark, definitely messed up, but really good.
October 15, 2026
this is everything wrong with dark romance, it’s not dark babe it’s assault.
there is nothing dubious here. it’s just trauma porn for the sake of trauma.
“From the first time I saw you, I’ve wanted to see you impaled on my cock.”
You mean right after the MC recounts in denial his horrific assault from the ages 10-12 that ruined his life?? yeah no.
Keeping trauma in mind, AFTER SESSION ONE, said therapist breaks into MCs apartment to leave a red tulip and we later find out “it was so difficult for me to hold back from fucking you each time I walked in here and saw you so defenseless in bed. I had to settle for coming on your sleeping body from my own hand”
WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU MEAN YOU JUST VIOLATED HIM AGAIN AFTER HE JUST SHARED HOW HE HAS ONLY EVER BEEN VIOLATED IN LIFE?? make it make sense.
“But once the words borderline personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder left his lips, I knew just how easy it would be to make him need me.”
Cherry on top is that the therapists and his brothers are all hitmen? Mentioned causally. No one has a problem with it not even the MC, he jokes abt it. It just doesn’t make sense to the ‘plot’. Like we’re aiming for a bingo with all these dark romance tropes.
This is not what anyone has ever meant by morally grey, honestly as an author you have some responsibility of what you put out in the world and this ain’t it. Like damn, we cant even have charming and complex morally grey characters.
there is nothing dubious here. it’s just trauma porn for the sake of trauma.
“From the first time I saw you, I’ve wanted to see you impaled on my cock.”
You mean right after the MC recounts in denial his horrific assault from the ages 10-12 that ruined his life?? yeah no.
Keeping trauma in mind, AFTER SESSION ONE, said therapist breaks into MCs apartment to leave a red tulip and we later find out “it was so difficult for me to hold back from fucking you each time I walked in here and saw you so defenseless in bed. I had to settle for coming on your sleeping body from my own hand”
WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU MEAN YOU JUST VIOLATED HIM AGAIN AFTER HE JUST SHARED HOW HE HAS ONLY EVER BEEN VIOLATED IN LIFE?? make it make sense.
“But once the words borderline personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder left his lips, I knew just how easy it would be to make him need me.”
Cherry on top is that the therapists and his brothers are all hitmen? Mentioned causally. No one has a problem with it not even the MC, he jokes abt it. It just doesn’t make sense to the ‘plot’. Like we’re aiming for a bingo with all these dark romance tropes.
This is not what anyone has ever meant by morally grey, honestly as an author you have some responsibility of what you put out in the world and this ain’t it. Like damn, we cant even have charming and complex morally grey characters.
October 18, 2026
“Hate me all you want, little fawn. But know that I will never stop loving you, never stop needing you. If you need to push me away for your own sanity, I will pull you back every time. I will spend every second of every day of the rest of our lives proving that to you.”
^ Page 73.
This one was dark, like we have a mysterious therapist serial killer x traumatised college student. Throw in some kidnapping and a lot of mentioned rape in the past (nothing on page).
I mean Greyson is that mysterious, we find out he's loaded and the therapist job doesn't even pay for most of his income. Do we learn his age or anything really? Noooo.
Meanwhile, Lane was raped and assaulted by his cousin for two years as a pre-teen. He's in college but never actually does college work? And he loves his pet cat, Chloe.
I will admit that I was a bit uncomfortable reading the scene when Greyson breaks into Lane's room in the middle of the night to handcuff him to the bed and jerk him off before kidnapping him.
Before anyone comes for me (in case anyone reads these), I'd like to start by saying that Greyson had spent 6 weeks listening to Lane confess what he's been through. And yes, Greyson might be a "dark empath" and not a psychopath, so he "understands deeply he just doesn't care" (the book actually said that) - but my point still stands he understands what Lane went through and he doesn't care enough to traumatise the poor guy?!
You then expect me to believe this is some kind of romance? It's lust. It's dark.
The thing is, I'm usually okay reading that kind of thing. I'm not so sure anymore.
I just think if he'd been there to send him back to sleep before kidnapping him rather than adding a bit of sexual stuff, it would've been better? Yeah I'm not sure what I'm trying to say I hate explaining things.
Also the whole 12 year old girl aesthetic made no sense? Greyson gives Lane a "girly" bedroom and Lane calls it his dream bedroom (it's only seen like once or twice) but then Greyson says Lane is a boy unless they're in bed when he becomes a slutty girl?? That had me uncomfortable, I don't feel like an explanation is needed for that part.
^ Page 73.
This one was dark, like we have a mysterious therapist serial killer x traumatised college student. Throw in some kidnapping and a lot of mentioned rape in the past (nothing on page).
I mean Greyson is that mysterious, we find out he's loaded and the therapist job doesn't even pay for most of his income. Do we learn his age or anything really? Noooo.
Meanwhile, Lane was raped and assaulted by his cousin for two years as a pre-teen. He's in college but never actually does college work? And he loves his pet cat, Chloe.
I will admit that I was a bit uncomfortable reading the scene when Greyson breaks into Lane's room in the middle of the night to handcuff him to the bed and jerk him off before kidnapping him.
Before anyone comes for me (in case anyone reads these), I'd like to start by saying that Greyson had spent 6 weeks listening to Lane confess what he's been through. And yes, Greyson might be a "dark empath" and not a psychopath, so he "understands deeply he just doesn't care" (the book actually said that) - but my point still stands he understands what Lane went through and he doesn't care enough to traumatise the poor guy?!
You then expect me to believe this is some kind of romance? It's lust. It's dark.
The thing is, I'm usually okay reading that kind of thing. I'm not so sure anymore.
I just think if he'd been there to send him back to sleep before kidnapping him rather than adding a bit of sexual stuff, it would've been better? Yeah I'm not sure what I'm trying to say I hate explaining things.
Also the whole 12 year old girl aesthetic made no sense? Greyson gives Lane a "girly" bedroom and Lane calls it his dream bedroom (it's only seen like once or twice) but then Greyson says Lane is a boy unless they're in bed when he becomes a slutty girl?? That had me uncomfortable, I don't feel like an explanation is needed for that part.
June 2, 2026
This was so very fucked up …. I adored every seconds of it.
I started this book and there was nothing that could have pulled me away from it, I was so very deeply invested from the first page.
I loved the set up of Lane being stalked and being so love starved that he was just appreciating the attention and hoping he could get a boyfriend out of it. And I loved Greyson (a therapist) meeting Lane as a client once and then being so obsessed with him that he does everything in his power to get him, no matter how illegal it is. It was my exact kind of unhinged x unhinged romance and I was so into it.
This might be the case of right book right time, but oh boy was it everything I wanted at this exact moment in my life.
I started this book and there was nothing that could have pulled me away from it, I was so very deeply invested from the first page.
I loved the set up of Lane being stalked and being so love starved that he was just appreciating the attention and hoping he could get a boyfriend out of it. And I loved Greyson (a therapist) meeting Lane as a client once and then being so obsessed with him that he does everything in his power to get him, no matter how illegal it is. It was my exact kind of unhinged x unhinged romance and I was so into it.
This might be the case of right book right time, but oh boy was it everything I wanted at this exact moment in my life.
July 20, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Claramente las personas que lo descalifican solo leen romcoms, porque a mí no me pareció taaaan turbio. Es un libro polémico por su relación prohibida (terapeuta/paciente), pero ese ni siquiera es el foco más pesado. Hay bastante daddy play y puedo entender que eso llegue a incomodar. Yo creo que no es un libro para cualquier persona; es un MM que me gustó mucho, pero, como dije, no es para todo el mundo.
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Claramente las personas que lo descalifican solo leen romcoms, porque a mí no me pareció taaaan turbio. Es un libro polémico por su relación prohibida (terapeuta/paciente), pero ese ni siquiera es el foco más pesado. Hay bastante daddy play y puedo entender que eso llegue a incomodar. Yo creo que no es un libro para cualquier persona; es un MM que me gustó mucho, pero, como dije, no es para todo el mundo.
September 18, 2026
⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎ Mild spoilers ahead ⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎⚠︎
I live by the motto that I can't, and have no interest in, putting people's emotions and experiences into neat little boxes. But this was new.
These thoughts are jumbled, but how is a rape victim who broke down at being called “fag” because it reminded him of his rapist supposed to be okay with being held down in the middle of the night, suddenly, out of nowhere, being called other names that have come out of the rapist's mouth, and being forced not only physically but emotionally to adapt that fast, be reasonable?
So yeah, it was enjoyable, but that's it. Reading that this was based on the author's own experience did broaden my horizons, I think. But I felt like it lacked depth. It moved too fast, not allowing the emotions to really taint me. When he broke down the first time, when he went into a psychotic episode, it really did touch my heart. So I judge: Lost Potential.
But I am really, really, reallyyyy excited for the twins' story.
I live by the motto that I can't, and have no interest in, putting people's emotions and experiences into neat little boxes. But this was new.
These thoughts are jumbled, but how is a rape victim who broke down at being called “fag” because it reminded him of his rapist supposed to be okay with being held down in the middle of the night, suddenly, out of nowhere, being called other names that have come out of the rapist's mouth, and being forced not only physically but emotionally to adapt that fast, be reasonable?
So yeah, it was enjoyable, but that's it. Reading that this was based on the author's own experience did broaden my horizons, I think. But I felt like it lacked depth. It moved too fast, not allowing the emotions to really taint me. When he broke down the first time, when he went into a psychotic episode, it really did touch my heart. So I judge: Lost Potential.
But I am really, really, reallyyyy excited for the twins' story.
Did Not Finish
January 3, 2026DNF at 74%. Can’t tell u what happens nor what i can remember. It couldn’t keep my attention 😞
February 7, 2026
₊˚⊹ | 2 ★ read .ᐟ
If I was fifteen and spent my nights on wattpad devouring fanfics, this would have probably been a solid 4 stars read for me. But unfortunately, I’m not and this wasn’t my cup of tea. Too much DDLB with each chapter and when the author said it was fast-paced, they meant it. It would have probably been much better if the background idea was explored some more, but plain obsession leading to straight up smut doesn’t do the trick for me.
If I was fifteen and spent my nights on wattpad devouring fanfics, this would have probably been a solid 4 stars read for me. But unfortunately, I’m not and this wasn’t my cup of tea. Too much DDLB with each chapter and when the author said it was fast-paced, they meant it. It would have probably been much better if the background idea was explored some more, but plain obsession leading to straight up smut doesn’t do the trick for me.
May 5, 2026
"He was a renaissance painting come to life. He was everything that I hadn't realized I was missing. I was convinced that he was born to be mine, forged in the womb to be my other half."
August 17, 2026
I don’t know what it is about this author, but their books are like crack to me 😅
I can’t get enough of them, and I certainly can’t stop reading them.
So this was their debut novel, and it’s very apparent. This book is pretty half baked, and doesn’t have much going on in it besides what their typical route is with romance. Which is: soft, feminine boy with a rough life gets rescued by a rich, powerful, psychotic man. This is very by the numbers for this author, and this book didn’t really work for me the way that the others were able to.
Lane started out as a character that I thought was going to be stronger and different than some of this author’s other protagonists, but he ended up falling into the helpless, sort of waifish category as the others. He was a bit more outspoken, and he had some moments of fighting back, but I do feel like halfway through the book, he just kind of became a shadow of the character that I thought he was becoming. He became completely reliant on Greyson and kind of adopted this childish personality, even though this book wasn’t a Daddy/little dynamic, and it felt a little out of place.
And Greyson was your typical powerful, touch him and die, rich psychopath that this author really loves to write, and yet he was almost entirely devoid of an actual personality beyond this persona. His whole personality was that he was a “dark empath” and that he was obsessed with Lane. Most of these books by this author are very instalove, and this one was definitely no exception. Greyson sees Lane once and decides that he’s going to marry him.
I will say, there was definitely a certain humor that went into Greyson’s personality, and how he just decided that Lane was going to be his. I found it very funny that he continually called himself Lane’s boyfriend, then fiancé, then husband without even being with Lane at one point. I also like that we got a deep insight into just how insane this dude is. Like, there was a one point he was talking about carving into Lane because that’s how obsessed he was. He was unhinged, and I wish we had seen more parts of that personality besides him being rich and powerful.
Their romance was pretty much nothing. It was very much so a manipulated, trauma bonded relationship, and there wasn’t much to it. I will always give this author credit: they do not shy away from their protagonists being fucked up. Greyson fully admits to manipulating and assaulting Lane at every turn in their relationship and he has no qualms about doing it more. He’s very upfront with Lane and literally tells him that he would rather kill Lane and tattoo his ashes onto his skin then let Lane ever leave him 😭😭😭 and Lane was just as insane as Greyson!
This dude was getting stalked and instead of calling the police, he uses the gift card that his stalker was leaving him and goes out for breakfast with his best friend. He liked the attention even before he knew it was Greyson and even though he fully knows that he has been drugged, assaulted, and manipulated by Greyson, Lane stays with him and stays fully committed to him. So at least their crazy matches one another!
This book, like all of this author’s books, is very dark and it’s not gonna be for everyone. And though I am intrigued by Greyson’s brothers, I will not be reading their book. I have no interest in MMM, nor do I enjoy pain play or pet play and I think that that book has a lot of that in it. But I’ll probably end up reading the third book in the series because I cannot get myself away from this author😅
I can’t get enough of them, and I certainly can’t stop reading them.
So this was their debut novel, and it’s very apparent. This book is pretty half baked, and doesn’t have much going on in it besides what their typical route is with romance. Which is: soft, feminine boy with a rough life gets rescued by a rich, powerful, psychotic man. This is very by the numbers for this author, and this book didn’t really work for me the way that the others were able to.
Lane started out as a character that I thought was going to be stronger and different than some of this author’s other protagonists, but he ended up falling into the helpless, sort of waifish category as the others. He was a bit more outspoken, and he had some moments of fighting back, but I do feel like halfway through the book, he just kind of became a shadow of the character that I thought he was becoming. He became completely reliant on Greyson and kind of adopted this childish personality, even though this book wasn’t a Daddy/little dynamic, and it felt a little out of place.
And Greyson was your typical powerful, touch him and die, rich psychopath that this author really loves to write, and yet he was almost entirely devoid of an actual personality beyond this persona. His whole personality was that he was a “dark empath” and that he was obsessed with Lane. Most of these books by this author are very instalove, and this one was definitely no exception. Greyson sees Lane once and decides that he’s going to marry him.
I will say, there was definitely a certain humor that went into Greyson’s personality, and how he just decided that Lane was going to be his. I found it very funny that he continually called himself Lane’s boyfriend, then fiancé, then husband without even being with Lane at one point. I also like that we got a deep insight into just how insane this dude is. Like, there was a one point he was talking about carving into Lane because that’s how obsessed he was. He was unhinged, and I wish we had seen more parts of that personality besides him being rich and powerful.
Their romance was pretty much nothing. It was very much so a manipulated, trauma bonded relationship, and there wasn’t much to it. I will always give this author credit: they do not shy away from their protagonists being fucked up. Greyson fully admits to manipulating and assaulting Lane at every turn in their relationship and he has no qualms about doing it more. He’s very upfront with Lane and literally tells him that he would rather kill Lane and tattoo his ashes onto his skin then let Lane ever leave him 😭😭😭 and Lane was just as insane as Greyson!
This dude was getting stalked and instead of calling the police, he uses the gift card that his stalker was leaving him and goes out for breakfast with his best friend. He liked the attention even before he knew it was Greyson and even though he fully knows that he has been drugged, assaulted, and manipulated by Greyson, Lane stays with him and stays fully committed to him. So at least their crazy matches one another!
This book, like all of this author’s books, is very dark and it’s not gonna be for everyone. And though I am intrigued by Greyson’s brothers, I will not be reading their book. I have no interest in MMM, nor do I enjoy pain play or pet play and I think that that book has a lot of that in it. But I’ll probably end up reading the third book in the series because I cannot get myself away from this author😅
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 16, 2025
Entertaining and kept me engaged but I felt it was oversaturated with too many wow-factors
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