*** This book has gone through a round of edits as of March 10th, 2025. The story has stayed the same, just minor adjustments. ***
Everything was going fine until it wasn’t.
Now... I'm a mind your own business kinda girl but watching a beast of a man try to kidnap a small defenseless woman is crossing that line of not caring. Mainly because I know what it feels like to not be able to fight back. So I do something stupid and step in. We fight, I get knocked out and sometime later I'm waking up in the truck of a car.
Then I'm told I have to fight. To survive or die in what they call the hellfire trials. If I survive, I walk out with my life and a shit ton of cash. Sounds easy... I’ve been surviving my whole life. But when I'm cornered, and death comes pounding on my door... they show up.
So, if they want crazy, I'll show them crazy.
Sons of Hellfire is book one of the Hellfire Society series. This is a why choose/reverse harem romance, meaning the FMC does not have to choose a single love interest in the series. This book will end on a cliffhanger. Please read the author note at the beginning of the book for a detailed trigger warning or check out author website.
I wss hooked from the very beginning. Ali was such a bad@$$. I absolutely love her. The guys because instantly obsessed with her the minute they saw her and I don't even blame them.
That cliffhanger was the worst thing that could have happened to me today. I need to know more, I need MORE 😭😭.
I really enjoyed this one. The characters had good crazy chemistry. There was action, blood, fights just everything that could keep you entertained while reading. I can't wait to see how the guys handle their big problem and if they'll be able to convince Ali to stay once they do.
I am sooooo not okay right now! The ending completely blew me away. I was not expecting that at all. I am officially on pins and needles until April 11th, 2025. 😭😭
This book was so good. The spice and the chemistry between the characters was top notch. Loved every second of this book.
Holy hellfire, this is fast paced and action packed. Ali, the fmc is a warrior. I loved her interactions with the guys, Riot, Arsen and Cash. The whole story is bursting with secrets, betrayals and violent outbursts. I loved it, Ali never stops fighting, she holds her own against the guys and all those that they are pitted against. Riot is my absolute favourite, his brand of crazy and hotness just roll off the page, especially in regard to Ali. Cliffhanger of an ending, I wasn’t a happy bunny!!!!
What an amazing story!! I can't believe the way the guys reacted to Ali. That was palpable. I hate their fathers and wanna help burn the world down. You run we chase. You hide we seek
I absolutely love this author but she makes me so mad. HOW DO YOU END THE BOOK LIKE THAT?!?! I said every cuss word known to man when I was done with this book. It was so good like all of her other books. She never cease to amaze me. It’s extremely hard to put what she wrote into words because it’s a straight movie in your head and you don’t want it to stop, but I will try.
Ali is a straight bada**. Doesn’t need a man to fight any battles for her. She had a rough life in the beginning so when she finally got out she made huge changes in her life. This time though she gets kidnapped and put into The Trials, where she meets 3 gorgeous man with amazing names: Riot,(who is my favorite), Arsen and Cash, who all live up to their names. Riot, is a true psychopath and I’m here for it. He’s extremely blunt and will take anything he wants and doesn’t ask for permission. The minute he saw Ali he was done and made sure everybody including Ali knew it. Cash is controlling and runs the group. Last But not least is Arsen, who lives up to his name. The Trials were started a long time ago and now the guys fathers run it. I’m not going to say anymore because I have said too much. If you want to know more read this book because you will never be disappointed when it comes to NOwens. I need the next book ASAP!!!
“The villain is the man who will find a woman, place her on a pedestal, and worship the ground she walks on.”
A CLIFFHANGER?! I’m dyinggg for more!
Let me start off by saying that Ali is such a little badass. I want to be her when I grow up, especially if it comes with 3 hot af guys all wanting 😏
I do feel for Ali though. She’s had a rough life and of course she then gets kidnapped to play in the games. But I feel like she takes everything that’s coming to her in stride. She doesn’t really seem fazed by anything except maybe being married 🤣
I’m in LOVE with Riot. He’s a tried and true psychopath and I’m here for it. His obsession with Ali was immediate and he is so funny! Cash is controlling and is the brains of the group. Then you have Arsen who is a pyro (of course he is with that name) and is equally as obsessed with Ali as Riot is the first time he talks to her. The guys all fell for Ali immediately after speaking with her or in Riot’s case watching her. There was no doubt that they all wanted Ali for themselves and their group, it was all instantaneous.
This book was packed with action, murder, mayhem, and spiceee. I can’t wait to read the next book to find out what happens!
Ali is a phenomenal badass FMC, she has a horrific childhood and took off to save herself. After years of safety she is just in the wrong place at the wrong time and steps up to help a women in need, which in turn throws her life into chaos.
The boys Riot, Cash and Arsen, they each have their own darkness and unique personalities. Just love the possessive alphaness that oozes from them. They are born of wealth and are thrown into the game due to their blood rite, even though their parents are running the games I was fascinated by the brutality of it all and if will they will survive. The unknown sinister enemy that is at play was perfection.
I found the action, blood, gore and lack of value for life was completely fascinating, I was on the edge of my chair the whole time. I swear I could feel my heart beating fast for Ali and the boys.
Love the nick names and banter between them, and those steamy scenes were also hot AF 🥵
That cliffhanger ending was jaw dropping, I’m seriously now in the biggest book slump I’ve ever had. I closed the book and sat there with my mind completely blown 🤯 can’t wait for book 2
Let me start off by saying that Ali is fierce! I want to be her when I grow up, especially if it comes with 3 hot morally bankrupt men who’ll burn the world down for me. When she spots some men trying to grab a woman, she steps in. Well, no good deed goes unpunished. When she comes to she finds herself volunteered for The Trials.
Riot, Arsen, and Cash are the only players who have not been forced into the Trials. They’re heirs to the founders and must survive it to prove their value and ability to lead. But someone, or several someone’s have a different agenda and the rules of the Trials have changed without notice. When they find Ali, they all want her, luckily for them, her crazy matches their crazy. Now all they need to do is get her to trust them and survive the Trials!
Which with the way NOwens loves to play surprise twists so that we want to scream and break our tablets at 3 am. (because I did NOT go to bed till I finished reading, it was so good). Suspense, hot sex, betrayal, violence and blood galore, plus psycho obsessive touch her and die men and one very fierce, angry and determined woman.
This book had me on the edge of my seat reading it, I’ve never related so much to an FMC as I did with Ali. I get really emotionally invested with the books I read, and this one had me guessing everyone’s next moves(you can’t) but the spice, the action, the pure dedication that was put in this book is felt. Then kick in the three MC’s and lord have mercy, if you love the he falls first trope you’ll love this book. Sign me right up! The desire they have for Ali just from seeing her make me want to be her! Seriously on top of having three men that want her, she’s a badass! They don’t see her as a weak woman, or a woman that can’t handle herself or needs their help. They see her as the strong independent woman she is. Cash, Riot, and Arsen are in fact NOT a product of their environment and I love that. I cannot wait for this book to come out and I’m excited to see where this series goes. I’m impatiently/patiently waiting for the next one and I can’t wait for this to be on my shelf. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Loved I couldn’t put it down it’s a dark fast paced spicy why choose filled with tension and chemistry. After running away from a toxic family home Ari has been working as a bartender and fighting in the ring. When she stumbles across a kidnapping she intervenes but ends up getting taken instead and forced into a deadly game with other people including three men who become an integral part in her survival. I absolutely loved the characters Ari is feisty, a force to be reckoned with and it was fun seeing her give guys that underestimated her a run for their money. I enjoyed the guys especially Riot his brand of crazy and his instant infatuation with Ari was so cute to see and seeing Cash and Arsen fall just as fast as they got glimpses of how she handles herself in different situations. I also enjoyed seeing how strong their brotherhood is and how they didn’t let others manipulate them into distrusting each other. That cliffhanger oh man it left me wanting more and I can’t wait to see what happens next and for Ari and the guys to get their revenge on the people who wronged them.
"Sons of Hellfire” by N. Owens is book one of the Hellfire Society series, and I was immediately hooked by the fast-paced, thrilling edge-of-your-seat drama. Ali is our absolutely badass female main character; picture a kickass Cinderella. She is a bartender / underground street fighter trying to make it on her own away from her abusive family when she gets tossed into ‘the trials’ a rigged survival games against her will (“The Purge,” “Panic,” “Hungry Games," and general dystopian survival vibes). Riot, Arsen, and Cash are our lovable mask-wearing psycho male main characters with serious daddy issues. I enjoyed this dark romance with “He Falls First” x 3, instant obsession, possessive, over-the-top reverse harem.
Book One ends on a rough cliffhanger, and I immediately went on to book 2, “Reign of Hellfire!” I can't wait to complete the series, with “Fall of Hellfire” on June 24th.
Ok…so that happened…that book was non-stop action from page one right up until the very bottom of the deep cavernous cliffhanger!!! I mean, seriously, I felt like it dang near ended in the middle of a sentence. It didn’t, but way to keep me on the edge of my seat for the next 4.5 months! 😂 I am pretty sure that N Owens is sitting at her place somewhere laughing maniacally at what she just did to us!! But I’m not bitter…I swear! 🤣
But as for the rest of the book, it was out-freaking-standing!! Like I said, non stop action, loved the characters and the story was EPIC! I absolutely cannot wait to read more! I need to know what happens to Aly, Riot, Arsen & Cash! BTW, Riot is my favorite and he is 100% crazy! N Owens, keep writing these amazing books and I will be your never ending fan! 🥰 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Spicy, Unhinged, & Absolutely An Action-Packed, Edge Of Your Seat Story”
By day, Ali works behind the bar at a hole in the wall club. By night, she’s a badass fighter known as Black Widow. But when she hears one of her coworkers fighting off two men trying to kidnap her, she soon becomes the replacement. Ali is brought in to participate in trial games that have been around for years. There she meets the men whose father runs the entire games, Riot, Arsen, & Cash, who all have a little unhinged backstory.
This story is fast paced. Sexy. Psychotic. Unhinged. Literally everything you would want to satisfy your Why Choose dark romance. It’s like the spicer version of The Purge. But… that cliffhanger is going to leave you with your jaw dropped, waiting for the next chapter! I was left gagged!!
I was given the arc and this review is my own!!! Wow this book was so damn good!!! Ali grew up with a very bag child hood her mom didn’t want her , she was delivered to her “spe*m” donor door who doesn’t want her either . Her step mother had step brother are so mean and hurt her .when she finds out about them wanted to sell her she flees and hides. Years later she becomes a fighter and is kicking some serious butt while also working at club. She tries to save a stripper from getting kidnapped and actually gets kidnapped in her place. She is then put in cell and is told to be prepared to fight in the trial games .. Holy cow that’s when she meets Riot , Arsen and Cash all whose father run the trial.
IM NOT GIVING ANYMORE AWAY.. But oh my god so damn good . This is a must read!!!!
I loved everything about this book. It featured a strong FMC, plus 3 hot as sin protective guys. There was plenty of action, spice, and an intriguing plot.
I enjoyed that the FMC Ali, was so resilient. Her strength stemmed from a traumatic childhood. I appreciated that a short Prequel gave so much insight on Ali and the guys.
I'm not always a fan of insta- love, but the dynamic of the characters plus the situation they found themselves in defiantly made it work. Plus, the guys were swoon worthy in that fun depraved kind of way us dark romance girlies love! Their names definitely fit their personalities. Cash, Arsen, and Riot are my new favorite trio!
Extremely fun read that led to a heart pounding cliffhanger that has me salivating for book 2! Cannot wait!!!!
Action-packed, intense, and hot! I was hooked from the very beginning. I absolutely loved Ali. She is a beast (beasty if you ask Riot)! Ali grew up in an awful household, where she was abused and treated like a maid. She overhears a conversation about selling her and she sneaks out and never looks back. She overcomes her past trauma and becomes a fighter. Literally, as a means of income she fights and defeats fully grown men in the ring. She also bartends. Ali is leaving the club one night and a fellow co-worker is being kidnapped. So, of course Ali steps in but she was overpowered and taken instead. Ali ends up being forced to participate in the games but her fierceness is displayed throughout the whole book.
Participants in the games normally consist of "volunteers" (forced to do it because they owe a debt) and the sons of the society who must prove themselves in order to take over. Ali's fight and fire draws the attention of the sons. Three sexy deranged men, Riot, Arsen, and Cash who will do anything and everything to protect their girl and prove that they are not the enemy! Typically, participants are taken to an area and forced to try to survive for three days while being hunted by each other. The more unaliving you do the bigger the reward. But this time those controlling the games have changed the rules! Will Ali and our boys make it out alive?
That cliffhanger is freaking epic! I feel totally gutted! I can't stop obsessing over this book! I don't know how I'm going to make it until April!
This book was fire!! So good! I loved the trials & how bad*ss Ali is. I love me a fierce FMC! Ali has been through so much bc of her family. Once she runs away because they wanted to sell her she stops being the victim. She beats up grown men to make money & has made a name for herself. Until she’s in the wrong place at the wrong time & is taking to compete in deadly games. Where she meets her men & lord they all sound sexy as sin. I love how obsessive Riot it. Highly recommended!! If you love a bad*ss FMC look no further! The guys families are the ones running the games it’s generational. But this year they are up to something, and the the guys don’t know anything about it. & that cliffy!! 😭
Sons of Hellfire is Book 1 in the Hellfire Society. Ali - our FMC- stepped into a disturbance to help a perfect stranger- that moment changed everything for her. She wakes up in an unknown place, kidnapped and put through what the men are calling “the trials”. The men are Riot, Cash and Arden. The 3 men are so different , Riot is completely obsessed with Ali- immediately- full blown stalker type obsession. Cash is my favorite of the 3. He’s the most level headed and the smartest . He’s definately the brains of the operation. And then there is Arsen who is a plain out pyromaniac. I absolutely Loved the aspect of the trials . Highly recommend!
This is the first book in The Hellfire Society duet. This book had me from the first page, I loved every second of it. You will fall in love with the characters in this book! I love the FMC in this story! She is the type of person who inspires women to be more than they are. She doesn’t back down, she stands up for herself and anyone in trouble which is how she gets involved in this mess. This story also includes some unhinged, morally-gray, touch her and die alphaholes. I call dibs on the craziest one!! Thank you, N.Owens for another amazing read! I look forward to the last book in this duet. Especially since this book ended in a cliffhanger!
This was my first book by this author & I could not put it down. I mean I flew through it because I was having such a fun time with these characters. Yes there is a lot of killing & sex but I felt no matter what I was still interested in the overall plot & the cliffhanger left me dying for the next book! Loved every main character so far, like they made me laugh so much 🤣 & I just never got bored with this bunch. Anyway this is an author I'm definitely going to be checking her other works out & of course will be continuing with this series.
I loved this book! Ali is a strong FMC who decided at 16 she was taking her life into her own hands. She becomes the "Black Widow" in the underground circuit and a bartender for her day job. She ends up being at the wrong place and ends up part of a game. Arsen, Cash, and Riot enter the story, and they all end up entangled in the game. I love the guys, but Riot is my favorite! I loved this story, and I need more, especially after that cliffhanger.
Unhinged, intense, insane, psychopathic, smex and more smex. Ms. N Ownes always gives me what I want and she did not disappoint with this one. Having to overcome some trauma in her life, Ali becomes a bad@$$ force. Along the way we get 3 really hot guys you won’t want to take your eyes off. This is a rollercoaster of a ride and I am not getting off. This book definitely earns a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book and get off this ride.
Holly smokes this was a great arc read I love the boys and our fmc she strong and don’t take no shit from others she a true baddie who don’t need a man to help her. I love the guys cash riot and arson so much riot is like nope that my wife even gets a marriage certificate 🥰🥰🥰🥰 and who don’t want a sexy hot 3 Pycos to be obsessed with you for sure cant wait for book 2 it dose leave on a cliffhanger so be careful hahahaha
Plot: 4/5 • Smut 3/5 ———> I loved how fast paced this was. Ali has a rough start from the go of it, but I like that as a character she doesn’t back down or crawl over and wither away. She fights. After being taken, the three guys all have insta-love. (another one of my favorite troupes). Fighting to survive in the games these four somewhat stick together. Ends on a huge cliffy. Smut was good. Good group scene. Lots of passion in the little scenes that there were.
I absolutely loved reading this book. It had me hanging onto every word. It never has a dull moment. If you love why choose this is the perfect book. Also, if you love psychopath, this has the perfect amount of psychopath energy. I would recommend this, book to everyone I know. It sort of had hunger game energy, but way more spice and psychopath energy.
If you want a fast-paced, action, and lots of spice book, then this is for you. Ali is put in a predicament where she saves a young girl from being kidnaped, and now Ali is thrown into a purge world. Now Cash, Arsen, Riot, and Ali are stuck together. What they don't know s that the boys' fathers are planning their downfall. Will all of them survive? Read Sons of Hellfire to find out.
I loved this! It's Ali & her guys' story & it was awesome!! This was a quick read; some things happen & she ends up at their house & getting ready to fight others for her life. There's a lot going on here, there's some secrets that still need to come out & some info that needs to be shared. But I loved this storyline & spice!! Highly recommend this book & author!
Ali, you warrior. I love her fire and wit. She stays true to herself and its amazing. Sons... you are the best bad boys! I don't want to give anything away but man next year can't come fast enough!
Owens has a way of pulling you into her stories where you never want to leave.
Anything written by N. Owens is a must-read, and Sons of Hellfire should be your next read.
N Owens is a mastermind. A dirty dirty mastermind. She pulls you in. Gets you invested. Writes amazing characters. Writes an amazing story. And a phenomenal twist or two. And then... just ends the story...like THAT! Even if I was prepared for it, no, I wasn't. So now I sit here....unsatisfied. But it was amazing and you should definitely read it.
Ali is a bada**. She doesn’t need a man to fight her battles. She ends up getting kidnapped and put into The Trials, where she meets 3 sexy men: Riot, Arsen and Cash, who all live up to their names. The only thing I have an issue with is how NOWENS ends the book!! Now you better be writing another book cause AGHHH!!! I love everything NOWENS writes but man was I mad at that ending!!