Horror and Chill

by Cassie Lein

Agatha thrives on the thrill of the unknown, pushing boundaries for her devoted audience. As a cam girl, fear is just another tool to drive up the tips—dark fantasies, twisted requests, she’ll try anything once. So when an anonymous subscriber asks for a chase scene, she slips into the woods in barely-there lace, ready to put on a show.

But the shadows aren’t empty.

What starts as a game for the screen turns all too real when she realizes someone is hunting her—someone who isn't playing.

I made the request. Now I’m here, waiting to catch my little horror.

She thinks it was just a game. A performance. But I was there, watching, chasing, closer than she ever realized. She doesn’t see me—not yet. After the woods, she went back to her life like nothing happened, like it wasn’t the most thrilling night of our lives.

But what will she think when I finally reveal who was in the woods with her that night?

Genres: Dark Romance, Why Choose, Dark, Romance, Contemporary

420 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 23, 2025

About the author

Cassie resides in Northern Illinois on a farm with her husband and six kids. When not writing she can be found reading or chauffeuring her kids or showing pigs. Cassie is a huge advocate for foster care and adoption. Enjoys a good horror movie, a dark romance, and alcohol. Lots and lots of alcohol. You did just read she has six kids right?

Reviews

[Jenn M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cam Girl & Masked Stalkers  . . . Oh My!!!



Holy hotness! I loved this book so much, After reading it, I fell down a major rabbit hole of masked men and their stalkerish ways. Agatha is FIERCE! Her men - Evander, Corwin and Garron are all growly, swoon worthy and perfect!

I couldn’t put this down. I lapped it up like as if I had a thirst I couldn’t satiate. Highly recommend this read!

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Agatha was a total badass. She had a traumatic childhood and overcame it all. Even after getting a stalker, she fought tooth and nail. Evander, Corwin and Garron were so over the top possessive and unhinged but we love them anyway. This story was not only spicy and dark but about overcoming your past and becoming stronger for it.

[Morally_Gray_Nola · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Horror and Chill’ is a decadent dip into Garron, Corwin, and Evander’s pitch dark world—where they have prepared a throne for their chosen queen, Agatha. Author Cassie Lein draws me in like a Saturday morning cartoon character undulating through the air towards the delicious aroma of a freshly baked pie. Mouthwatering. Irresistible. Seductive.

This is an excellent book, full of thrills, chills, kills, and some of the best sexy-time scenes out there.

*** Recommended ***

MMC:
✨Garron
✨Corwin
✨Evander
FMC:
✨Agatha
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HEA
Epilogue:
🌗yes
Tropes:
👉reverse harem romance
👉dark stalker romance
👉dark cam-girl thriller
👉religious zealotry
Triggers:
💥18+
💥sex
💥profanity
💥violence
💥death
💥abuse
Burn Speed:
✨fast
Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨MF
✨MFM
✨MFM+M

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Leilani Noack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow we get horror and chill at the same time. Every book in this series has been really good. I love the characters especially Evander. But I love the storyline was really different from the others. Can’t see what’s up next!

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot for Horror

Cassie Lein's 'Horror and Chill' is a boldly dark and spicy October episode of ‘Behind the Lens’. It opens powerfully with a bloody Gothic cam girl and deepens with a mysterious stalker while pushing boundaries with a cult backstory. This dark romance captivated me instantly thanks to its complex characters and constant mystery; Lein expertly guides the reader along a tempting path, keeping the story spicy and edgy. Dark, intense, spicy, twisted, and unhinged—I loved every moment!

"𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧, 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫."

[Kira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cassie not only will have you questioning yourself with this one but she will also have you falling in love with these characters. I want to be Agatha when I grow up. She is a queen for all the stuff she had to deal with. Holy hot damn Evander, Garron, and Corwin are a whole other breed let me tell you. woowee. Horror & Chill is an easy 5-star read not only for all the spiciness but also for the plot! You will not wanna put this down once you jump in! But as always check triggers as it does have some perfectly written grotesque scenes.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you enjoy a bit of horror with your romance then this is the book for you. I loved the fact that when we meet Agatha she is living her life split between teaching kindergarten and camming in the evening, and she is unapologetic about it. She is sassy, kooky and running from her past. The guys are exactly the type of monsters she needs and they are determined to make her see that. I loved the banter between them all and the sexual tension was sizzling off the pages. Great read!

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

O…M…G… this book was everything! Horror movie meets camming meets messed up religious cults meets stalking! Agatha, schoolteacher by day, cammer by night, has a stalker who isn’t afraid to claim what’s supposedly his and kill those that touch her. But when worlds collide and the stalker becomes something so much more, helping her seek revenge against the cult that destroyed her, things aren’t always as they seem.

[Dani-Lynn Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
🩸🩸 - 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮

🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Agatha & Him (Garron, Evander, & Corwin)

🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
camgirl fmc
piercing kink
stalker romance
violence/unaliving
reverse harem

🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
“Only we hurt you. Only we degrade you. You’re ours, Agatha. Every scream. Every gasp. Every drop of blood.”

Whoa! This is a great combination of horror and romance in the best way possible. Cassie Lein gives us an independent and strong female lead alongside a trio from her past that will have you feeling like you need to take a shower afterwards from the spice lodged in its pages. The banter. The intense scenes with the triplets. This book is one you need to add to your TBR pile if you haven’t added it already.

*spoilers*
Agatha is a sweet kindergarten teacher by day but a not so innocent by night cam girl, with an insatiable love for horror, who loves to tease guys behind a computer screen. Having coming from a highly religious family that prevented her from having a real life, she now feels free to be herself. But she gets an eerie feeling after she gets a message that makes her feel as though someone has been watching her, closer than behind the screen.

A planned night in the woods for her viewers becomes a horrifying experience when the man she was supposed to be chased by is actually someone else. The stalker that’s been watching her. Thinking it’s just her co-star, she acts out the scene for her viewers, but it’s not until they finish that the masked man lets her know he’s not who she thinks he is. And it’s not until she finds her costar dead until she realizes what really happened to her.

From the perspective of ‘Him,’ who keeps referencing themselves as we, the reader discovers that there’s not one. Not two. But three men who have been lurking over her. Reading the hateful comments when she goes live and then erasing them from existence. They get the thrill of the hunt when they see that Agatha has purchased her own mask and pierced her most intimate area in order to claim herself back. But it’s going to take a lot more than one attempt to bring this trio down. Especially ones that have a past with her.

As an avid reader of stalker romances and why choose storylines where the spice gets heavy, Horror & Chill is full of chaos you’ll want to absorb yourself into with characters you’ll absolutely love. After reading this title, I’m looking forward to adding another by Lein to my TBR list.

[Mars Rads · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75 Stars

I am always here for anyone that is able to claim their power, and I am 100% here for anyone that accomplishes that by being a cam girl or guy. I also have a weird obsession with crazy extreme religious cults or religious extremists, so this book was an absolutely perfect theme. I was in love when I read Up in Smoke and Lorna’s story so when I started to read this one and saw that it was the story of one of the girls that works at Behind the Lens, I was so excited. To find that this was the story about a woman that had found her strength in front of the camera after suffering through abusive religious trauma her entire childhood, I was immediately sucked in. But then you add in the stalker/ obsessive MMCs that are watching her content and deciding that she is theirs, and this was a great dark romance with a strong FMC and MMCs that are just slightly psychotic. And honestly, that’s exactly what I crave.

Agatha is a slightly different kindergarten teacher, with her silver hair and dark wardrobe. But the kids love her. And when she is on her own time, she works as a cam girl for Behind the Lens. Having grown up in an extremely religious household, she is taking back her strength and her life by running her channel. When a masked man that she thought she knew turned out to be an obsessive stalker, her life is completely altered. Corwin, Evander, and Garron are triplets that are just slightly off. These three are very close but very different. Corwin is extra crazy, Evander tends to be the voice of reason, and Garron is somewhere in between. They are all obsessed with Agatha and the way this all plays out makes for a great read.

This was exactly the kind of book I want to read. It is a dark romance with crazy masked stalkers, but the FMC is no fragile flower. She is a force to be reckoned with, and she will not be bowled over by anyone. Of course, there was plenty of spicy spicy times in this book, whether alone or with them all, and I am totally here for it. This is a great dark romance that checks all of my boxes.

[Keri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like all the best dark romances, Cassie Lein's books tend to feature some combination of heart, heat, horror, and humor. Horror and Chill, which has all four of those in spades, is one of her best. As an engaging dark revenge romance, the story is full of blood, gore, intrigue, murder, stalking, steam, torture, and violence, not to mention sick and twisted but interesting and lovable characters who ultimately fall in love while exacting retribution for the horrible abuse one of them suffered at the hands of disgusting human monsters with god complexes.

Agatha, whose incredible resilience, strength, and vulnerability I admire, is not only a memorable character but also a total badass. I love her understandable desire to control her own body and fate, her love of all things horror, her refusal to be at anyone's mercy ever again, and her unwillingness to be shamed for her...let's call them "coping mechanisms." I also love how morally conflicted and forgiving she is compared to Corwin, Evander, and Garron, the dangerous but devoted triplets who don't corrupt her so much as show her who she is, what she needs to find freedom and happiness, and why she belongs with them. The banter and chemistry between these dynamic characters is off the charts, and I had so much fun "watching" them learn to trust and eventually love each other on their way to a satisfying, if unconventional, HEA.

Overall, Horror and Chill is an action-packed book with all the beloved tropes of a thrilling dark romance. Cassie's longtime readers will love the adorably unhinged characters, the original story, and all the references to Up In Smoke, another amazing dark revenge romance that introduced us to Lorna, Kylo, and Behind the Lens. Her brand of darkness may not be for everyone, but I, for one, am so excited to see what comes next in this series.

[Manuela Molteni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cassie Lein once again proves she’s the reigning queen of the unholy trinity: heart, heat, horror, and humor. Horror and Chill isn’t just a book—it’s a fever dream stitched together with equal parts rage, lust, and razor-edged wit. It’s a dark revenge romance that doesn’t flinch, doesn’t apologize, and definitely doesn’t ask for your moral approval.

At its blood-soaked core is Agatha, a woman forged in trauma and fire, whose strength is as mesmerizing as her fragility. She’s a horror fan turned real-life survivor, clawing her way out from under the boots of the kind of men who mistake cruelty for divinity. What follows is her brutal, cathartic reclamation of power—and yes, her heart—alongside Corwin, Evander, and Garron, the dangerously devoted triplets who redefine the word unhinged. These men don’t save her; they unravel her, lovingly, obsessively, and without a shred of remorse.

Imagine the tension of a gothic cathedral collapsing under the weight of sin, only sexier. The banter crackles, the chemistry scorches, and amidst all the gore and retribution, Lein somehow weaves in moments so tender they almost hurt to read.

Beyond the steam and savagery, Horror and Chill strikes a nerve with its commentary on control, religion, and the centuries-old audacity of men claiming divine right over women’s bodies. It’s dark, it’s confrontational, and it hits harder than it has any right to.

If you like your romance sane and polite, go read something else. If, however, you crave chaos, catharsis, and characters who bleed as beautifully as they love—welcome home.

Cassie Lein’s world isn’t for the faint of heart, but for those who dare… it’s an unforgettable, gloriously twisted ride.

[Kai · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're searching for the perfect book to kick off this spooky season, look no further than Horror and Chill by Cassie Lien. This book has everything you could possibly want in a Halloween romance—and then some. Don’t let Agatha’s day job as a schoolteacher fool you—she’s a no-nonsense woman who unapologetically embraces who she is. By night, she transforms into a horror cam girl, a role she absolutely rocks. Her unique brand of camming reels in fans with ease, but things take a dark turn when a message from someone who knows her past threatens to unravel everything. After escaping a troubled history, Agatha finds herself face-to-face with three masked stalkers who are determined to claim her. And let’s be real: three masked psychos during spooky season wanting to worship the ground you walk on? That’s a fantasy worth reading about.

Evander, Corwin, and Garron are absolute fire—each one bringing a different, sizzling chemistry with Agatha that had me squirming more than once. The back-and-forth banter between them is effortless and only adds to the heat of their connection. Trust me, this book will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Before diving in, be sure to check the trigger warnings, but if they’re not a concern, don’t miss this one. Horror and Chill is another hit from Cassie Lien, and it's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the spooky vibes before Halloween is over.

[Mikaela (risqué.romance) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Horror & Chill - Cassie Lein
5/5

I started this book and I didn’t know how much I was going to like it. At first, it was a 4 start and then rounded up to a 4.5, but it wasn’t until I hit about 65% that it instantly became a 5 star. I don’t know why it always surprises me with Cassie’s book because this book had me at the edge of my seat, wanting to know what was happening next.

Corwin, Garron and Evander were absolutely perfect for this school teacher/cam girl. I love that Agatha is unapologetically enjoying her best life with both jobs. After what she went through, she deserves it.

These guys are completely obsessed with her and anyone that touches her, they better run for their lives. I laughed when Agatha had to send a text of the guys not touching Kylo. Perfect. And when they go on a revenge plot, I was here for all of it because these guys would burn the world for her.

This had me giggling to some of these crazy moments but I was here for it because these men were seriously unhinged. I will say when you pick this book please do read your trigger warnings. I will say out of all the guys that Corwin was my favorite. Super jealous but would do anything for his girl.

And the ending was perfect. I wanted more of this book but what a way to end this perfect book.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for the perfect book for this spooky season, look no further. Horror and Chill by Cassie Lien is perfect and has everything and more that you could possibly want in a Halloween romance. Don’t let the school teacher profession of Agatha trip you up- Agatha is a no nonsense woman who would never apologize for being who she is, which includes being a horror cam girl by night, a job which by the way, she ROCKS at. She hooks ‘em and reels ‘em in with her unique brand of camming. Unfortunately, she has a dark past that she escaped from, so a message from someone claiming to know her throws her for a loop. Too bad for her, her stalkers have every desire to claim her, and come on, three masked psychos this time of year wanting to worship the ground you walk on? Sign me up. Evander, Corwin and Garron were all fantastic and the chemistry they all have with Agatha is off the charts hot in so many different ways that I was squirming more than once. Throw in the back and forth banter that comes naturally between all of them and you are seriously going to be done for. I recommend reading the trigger warnings before jumping in, but if you don’t have any, I highly suggest you pick this up and get your reading on before spooky season ends because this one is another hit for Cassie Lien you won’t want to miss!

[Amber Hoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Horror and Chill is the ninth book in The Behind The Lens shared world series. This is a Dark Why Choose Romance with a grocery list of possible triggers. This can be read as a standalone without any confusion or spoilers.

The first word that comes to mind when I think of this book is unapologetic. The four main characters live their lives as the see fit with zero apologies, and I loved every minute of it. From the very first page the main female character commands attention for not only her sex appeal, but for her strong and loud personality. The main male characters are intense times three, dark, and absolutely dream worthy. I appreciated how all the characters had multiple layers to their personalities, even though dark and twisted was the main theme.
As far as The Behind The Lens books go, Horror and Chill was the darkest, and longest yet. This is October's calendar shoot, dark was not only expected, but I was grateful for. There is a lot of details given in the storyline, along with several plot twists. I love a detailed storyline, but at times I felt as if there was a little too much detail, or maybe overlapping details. This caused a couple areas of the book to drag on a bit. Not enough to quit reading, but enough to slow down my reading.
Overall I found this to be a fabulous dark romance read with a good amount of spice, gore, and plot. It is a longer read for this series, but well worth the time.

[Emmi (bookish_redpanda) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Format: 📱 eBook 📱 (ARC)
Check TWs before reading

I'd like to say that this is the darkest book in the series thus far (it's kind of in the title), so heed those warnings before jumping in.

But what a read! Something Lein is always amazing at is creating strong, badass FMCs that rise from the ashes of their past to own their future - and Agatha is no different. I love the juxtaposition between her day job (schoolteacher), and her nighttime profiting - goes to show people aren't always what they appear on surface level.

These men. The triplets. Corwin, Evander and Garron. I love that they don't try to change Agatha through the course of the story, but guide her to her true potential, her true self. Strength (and props) to MMCs who don't change the FMC to suit them, but to help them grow. These three are the epitome of J/P/O, "burn the world down for her", but it works - as with all MMCs Lein writes with this archetype.

This is a great blend of dark and spicy, romance and revenge plots. Another great read from Lein and the shared universe!

Thank you to the author and the Behind the Lens shared world team for the eARC opportunity. These are my honest thoughts that I have provided voluntarily.

[Misty Vaughn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Wow! Wow!

This was my first book by Cassie Lein but it will not be my least!

The story of Agatha, Evander, Corwin, and Garron is far from any traditional love story or romance. The MMC’s are raw, unapologetic, and terrifying. The FMC is herself raw and unapologetic and that leads them into a push and pull relationship that starts out uncertain but builds into a relationship that many would love to have.

Agatha’s past trauma and upbringing have molded her into a strong and independent woman. Even though her past tried to break her they only succeeded in making her a force to be reckoned with. She is in complete control of her life or atleast she thinks she is until she meets the trio!

The triplets are a force of their own. Psychotic tendencies aside, they love fiercely and protect what’s theirs. Even though they take over Agatha’s life without her permission at first, their devotion and love builds into a love like no other.

If you love a dark romance with a little gore and a little border then you will love Horror and Chill! The plot is amazing and the 🌶️ is on point! You won’t be sorry you read this one!!!!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily,

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful horror and chill story. We have Agatha, who has escaped her past, where nurture was not on the cards for her from her parents, but abuse in the name of the bible. A cult run by a Pastor who thought women and girls were there to serve the men in the community. That women were led by the devil unless kept under a firm hand. She thankfully escaped when she came of age, and she was determined from that day forward, she would be in control of her own destiny. She embraced life with open arms and did what she wanted, and took pleasure, in more ways than one, in doing so.

While doing her second job, she comes to the attention of someone from her past. Someone who sees the darkness in her, the same that's in them. She is perfect for them, and they are determined to make her theirs. Will Agatha come willingly, or will she have to be hunted down like prey? Can their obsession let her choose her path? Can they let her have her control, something she desperately needs, and if so, will she flee the moment she gets it?

A story that had me hooked from the very start, and had my nose glued to it until the end. Definitely worth the read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Brandi Augustine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow. This book is dark. Be sure to check all the triggers before reading. Horror and Chill is the type of book that if anyone that knows me picked this up they would probably have me commited...but I say have me committed because it is so good.

Agatha is a cam girl by night and does horror movie type themes. Her subscribers absolutely go feral of her stuff. She is also a teacher and all her little students and parents love her. Agatha also had a horrible childhood and when turned eighteen she got away from everyone and never looked back. When she gets a message from someone saying they remember her from when she was a teen, she freaks out some. Also, when she notices she's being stalked and things get heated, she wonders who they are and why she seems to enjoy it.

They are obsessed with her and just want her and possibly break her. They also do some dark things and definitely get jealous at others watching her.

What happens when they catch her? Also who are they and is there more than one? Will they avenge her for what happened to her? Such a dark read and oh so good. Read to find out who they are and what happens next!

[Mache · Rating 5 out of 5]

Horror & Chill is a dark, erotic horror romance that leans fully into obsession, fear, and power — and it does not hold back. Cassie Lein delivers a standalone reverse harem that’s unsettling in the best way, blending kink, suspense, and psychological tension into a story that keeps you on edge from start to finish.

Agatha is a bold, unapologetic FMC who refuses to be controlled or silenced. Her love of horror and boundary-pushing isn’t reckless — it’s intentional, a reclaiming of power after surviving a deeply damaging past. Watching her own her identity without compromise was one of the strongest parts of the book.

The men are dark, obsessive, and dangerously devoted, turning what begins as a game into something far more intense. The tension is thick, the dynamic is twisted, and the line between fear and desire is constantly blurred.

This story doesn’t just explore fantasy — it confronts real-world monsters and delivers a form of justice that feels hauntingly earned. Dark, disturbing, and addictive, Horror & Chill is perfect for readers who like their romance laced with fear and their horror with heat.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars)

[Susan McWhinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I am now officially in a book slump! This Book!! Cassie Lein has knocked me for a six. It is dark, devious, depraved and so so sick in such a good way. Oops does that make me as dark as Evander, Garron or Corwin? Or maybe just as dark as Agatha. She is truly their one and only as she stands up for what is right in her world and takes no prisoners...unless you count the triplets who turn her world up side down only to realise that they have had their sights set on her for a long long time! And they are soon p*ssy whipped, or are they, or is she d*ck whipped? Who knows! LOL.
Men in masks are scary mother f....ckers, but Agatha revels in the darkness and mystery surrounding their trysts.
She is the Dark Queen of BHL and she owns it!
Loved every dark scary scene that was written in blood!
A story you won't want to miss out on as Agatha finally frees the chains that were holding her back, with the help of her 3 masked men.
Read all TW before embarking on this amazing story.
A Holier than thou 5 stars from me!

[TheheartofBrigid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Horror & Chill is a dark contemporary romance and is written by Cassie Lein.

💜 past hurts
💜 cam girl
💜 why choose
💜 horror lover
💜 🌶🌶🌶🌶 spicy spice

Agatha loves what she does. By day, she’s a teacher. By night, she’s a cam girl. She’s not just any cam girl, no. She leans into her love of horror movies and tries to theme herself and her videos that way. But, sometimes her past creeps in and memories stun her. Her childhood was terrible and canning is her way of reclaiming herself. But what happens when she notices she has an obsessive fan? Will she keep getting notes left for her? Will the fan escalate? Will she be safe?

This is a fun, dark book. There are so many moving pieces to this. I like how Agatha has tried to reclaim herself in her own way. I also love how we have reference and see characters from a previous book. No you don’t have to read that one, but if you haven’t you should. I liked all of the main characters as they were so different and each weren’t afraid to say what they wanted.

[sycokittykat - Stefanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet by day dark and naughty by night

Let me tell you Agatha is the sweet teacher by day but underneath she loves all things horror. She does her cam shows in a way that feels like scenes out of horror movies. So of course she was perfect for October with the behind the lenses calendar.

Agatha has some stalkers and they plan to make her theirs no matter who might die. These guys are unhinged, masked psychos who love a good chase.

This story has it all. Three obsessed MMCs that will unalive anyone who touches their woman. We have a FMC with a tragic religious cultish past. We have good movies vibes. We have the cam girl who is also a teacher. We have a revenge plot that rocks an entire town.

This entire series has been fantastic. I'm so glad Cassie did October because she is amazing at bringing those erotic horror vibes and mixing them up to give you something new.

[Booksbystarlightandshadows · Rating 4 out of 5]

This took me a minute to get into as horror isn't really a genre I gravitate to but I am always here for a revenge plot and this was pretty epic. Agatha is a teacher by day and a cam girl by night; I liked how everyone already knew that Agatha was a cam girl and that wasn't used as plot device later as she revels in both jobs. Evander, Corwin, and Garron bring out a side of Agatha which was always there, but just needed a little nudging to come out. Evander was probably my favourite of the three MMCs although Corwin has his moments. Garron was lost a little in the mix for me until later. I felt sorry for Jay though, that was rough and I'm glad Kylo didn't suffer the same fate!

My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read

[Elise Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a story that starts knocked the wind out of me right from the start! It’s about three masked men and a women that has lived through a horrific childhood cult where her parents ruled and tortured her but instead of giving in or giving up she hauled a** out of there and made a new life! She has her normal life and then there’s her very hot and smut filled life on camera! Her followers are a hoot with their comments and their undying loyalty to their girl. Then enters these three stalkers that are as unhinged and hot as sin and she doesn’t know whether to love them F*** them or turn them in! It’s all a tense filled story with a lot of horror and gore to make this book one you’ll want to read. Very well written and the story is filled with details and themes like a great smut book should be. This has a heartbreaking story but don’t worry our girl is never one to quit or give up! Loved this ride and so will you 🖤🥵🔥

[inkstainedblood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was right up my alley and perfect for spooky season! I'm not gonna lie, I spent the first part of it confused because the way that it was written, very well mind you, made me think the MMC(s) were one person and multiple personalities.

While dark and delicious in every way possible it still kept it's humor and kept the balance throughout the entire book. I hate that Agatha went through what she did but I am so in love with the person she became due to her trauma. With trauma you either succumb to it or thrive because of it. Boy did she thrive.

I also love a revenge story. The gory details are exactly what I look for. I don't ever want to see "Oops, they're dead, I killed them." I want every juicy detail of every slice and cut you made 🤭 she accomplished that very well.

The spice was spicing and the angst, push and pull was also *chef's kiss* couldn't have asked for better with it.

[Sabrina Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Dark, Seductive, and Utterly Unputdownable

Horror and Chill by Cassie Lein is the perfect mix of fear, suspense, and slow-burn heat. Agatha, a bold cam-girl who thrives on danger, sets up a fake “chase” for her audience—but when the line between fantasy and reality shatters, the story spirals into something genuinely terrifying.

Lein’s writing is sharp, cinematic, and unapologetically raw. She balances horror and desire with an intensity that keeps your heart racing from start to finish. The atmosphere is thick with dread and tension, but there’s also a strange beauty in the vulnerability and power of Agatha’s journey.

Trigger Warnings: stalking, violence, non-consensual situations, sexual content, psychological manipulation.

If you love horror that blurs into dark romance, with chills, spice, and an unforgettable twist—this one deserves a spot on your TBR. Cassie Lein delivers a story that lingers long after the last page.

[TarynLA · Rating 5 out of 5]

RH Dark ….Romance? 😏

Well that was quite the ride 😂 it was depraved, kinky and so so wrong in all the right ways. The spice was 🔥🔥
The MMCs were incredibly unhinged and really all they wanted was someone that fit in with their crazy…… and Agatha was who they wanted to take a chance on.
Then they helped her with the demons that still, unknowingly, plagued her…. In a very 🩸and gory way.

Meeting the parents was a cute touch and so was joining the family… 😉

Check the triggers for this….. there’s quite a few.

No cheating, no OWD, no third act breakup with a of HEA

* Horror Cam Girl/ Kindergarten teacher
* Unhinged Anti-Hero MMCs
* Obsessive / Possessive MMCs
* St@lkerish Vibes
* Touch Her & ☠️……Actually…Look at Her Wrong & ☠️
* Primal Play
* Dub Con
* New Piercings 😉
* ‘Justice’ served

[SJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kinder teacher by day, camgirl by night...

If you're looking for a completely twisted and unhinged AF reverse harem look no further. I couldn't stop reading completely enthralled from start to finish. This was an intense, heart-pounding, thrilling, bone-chilling story. With characters that take morally-gray to new levels, Cassie Lein doesn't disappoint in delivering an excellent fierce FMC and possessive/protective triplet MMCs who take "touch her and ☠️" quite literally.

This book is not for the faint of heart or weak stomach. It's extremely explicit, graphic, and addictive. I loved it!

Tropes:
Reverse harem
Stalker
Cam girl
Unalivers
Dubcon
Found family
Triplet brothers
Revenge

Check TW

This story may take an extremely unconventional route to an HEA but it was satisfying nonetheless.

Thank you BookSirens and Cassie Lein for the opportunity to read this eARC.