Cum Into the Dark

by Latoya Nicole

We’ve always been told that bad things happen in the dark. The unknown is always lurking in the shadows, so we tend to stay in the light where it’s safe. What do you do when something happens and force you into a place you know you should stay away from?

Solana Divet lived a normal boring life, with her fiancé, Robbie. Even though she knew something was missing, she was content with how things were. Until a car crash in a foreign town led her to the Darklier Mansion. Where more than just his name was Dark.

Amir had been deemed the Prince of Darkness from his unorthodox lifestyle, but most importantly his profession. Embracing all things Dark, he lived his life in the shadows until a stranger ended up on his doorstep with nowhere to go.

Amir invites Solana to cum into the dark world he lived but will the light she carry threaten not only her safety, but her heart. Or will her and her past turn the Darklier mansion upside down?

Genres: Dark Romance

302 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 23, 2025

About the author

Latoya Nicole is an Urban Fiction author. She is currently published and signed to Mz. Lady P presents. She has always had the gift of writing and loved to do so. But she had to put her dream on hold in order to care for her autistic child. Now the 35 year old mother of 1, is ready for the world to share with her as she spins tales of romance, drama, lies and deceit. Born and raised on the mean streets of Chicago, she has witnessed first hand how cold the streets can be. Step into the lives of her characters as they walk you through life as they know it in the windy city.

Reviews

[Anita W · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars ⭐️ The author’s note 1000% made me read this book lmao I was way too intrigued to let this one slip by. Now…sis didn’t lie okay? These folks ain’t wrapped too tight…not one single character in this book lol. BUT it was entertaining. Quite uncomfortable and entirely unhinged but if that’s the vibes you’re looking for, this is a great time. Also…I lowkey didn’t even want y’all to know I read this book 🫣😂 but if you read it/have read it, we’re in the same boat 🤗 especially if you enjoyed it like I did. Judge not. I’d read more from this author. She has quite the imagination and she can write some colorful characters as well as keep you engaged from page one through the epilogue.

[Ashley Hall · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don’t know what to say 😂….I can’t believe I couldn’t stop reading this. They took bdsm to a whole nother level!!! Very bizarre moments. There were also some funny moments. The turn the book took had me mind blown!
The writing felt like I was talking to a relative lol! And there were typos so I got a little irritated a few times lol.
A quick and easy read if you wanna feel distraught for the moment 😂

To sum it up, I often said “wtf am I reading??”

I would say 2.5 (the half because I actually like Lord’s shit talking 😅😂)

[KB’s Book Chronicles · Rating 2 out of 5]

Started it and couldn’t get into it. It’s like the author tried way too hard to make it dark. I DNF’d at 33%. Story was choppy and didn’t flow. I started reading solely bc of the authors note and was a bit disappointed.

[Abigail · Rating 1 out of 5]

Yikes!

[Shandra Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first read by LaToya Nicole and baaaaaby she did her thang with this one! Prince and Solana, Dutch and Shannon, Lord and Brittany. The blend of romance, mystery, and suspense had me hooked. I had my moments when I could not control my laughter. 10/5 stars!!!

[Jacknthebooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Latoya Nicole knows how to write an unhinged, funny book. Amir AKA Prince, Dutch, and Lord were the definition of UNHINGED. The kinks each one had was interesting with Amir taking the cake. My favorite brother was Lord. He was hilarious with his stalking and fire play. I loved Solana. She stuck with Amir and changed him for the better. She did PMO off once she got her memory back, but she redeemed herself. The boys' Nanny was hilarious. She said whatever she wanted to say whenever she wanted to day it. I was intrigued from the trigger warning on.

[Redhead Reads · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wtf did I just read? Editors hated to see this one coming. 🤦

[Sandra Read That · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have zero issues reading 🐝 DSM this would have been a decent read if the author actually took their time with this. Details are everything in a story especially for this genre. The book was rushed and just nasty in a way that doesn’t flow with this genre. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[sobookishdee · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF..

[Ana Elizondo · Rating 4 out of 5]

What the hell did I just read?!
The author's note definitely intrigued me...
This was hard to put down and hard to pick back up! I had to mentally transition back into this darkness! I WTF'd, I LOL'd, I cringed, and GUFFAWED.
I can't get into *other* dark romances by *other* authors, but this is how dark romance is executed. I feel like I lived a whole other life reading this.

[Tiara Fuqua · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now THIS is dark romance. Not a single character in this book has all their marbles and I’m here for it!! The author took BDSM to another level and gave a clear warning in the beginning of the book, which is why I read it all in one sitting 😂 I’m currently waiting on her to drop a book telling more of Lord and Brittany’s story.

@ReadTheBookHeaux

[Tea Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️4.25/5

Whew, what a ride.

When I say dark romance, this is dark romance. I will say this book was written in a way where it was understood why some embrace darkness.

The MMC had strong character development.

I ate this book up. Can’t wait to read more.

[Lo✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m sitting here like WTF DID I JUST READ? 👀 and why would I read it again? 🤣🤣🤣
That was an interesting novella!
Prince of Darkness… 🤯YIKES!

That was a good read!

[She Reads What She Wants · Rating 4 out of 5]

READ YOUR TRIGGERS! READ THE AUTHOR NOTES!

Babes, listen. When I tell y'all that I was hooked from the first page, but im telling you, I mean it! What starts off as a regular, slightly boring life for Solana turns real dark, real quick—literally. After a car accident drops her into the mysterious Darklier Mansion, babyyyy the story takes off. Amir, aka Prince of Darkness, ain’t just a name—he’s the whole vibe. Dark, mysterious, emotionally shut off... until Solana shows up and shakes his whole world.

Now, I’m not gonna spoil all the details, but whew—there’s steam, tension, secrets, and some unexpected laughs too! Lord (Adonai) had me cracking up and gave just the right amount of comedic relief. I loved how the author made room for a different kind of love story. One that explores how healing looks different for everyone and how choosing your own lifestyle doesn’t mean you’re broken.

Solana gave Amir something he didn’t even know he needed—and the man who swore he didn’t do love? Chile, he was falling hard.

Definitely a spicy, emotional, and slightly eerie ride. If you like romance dipped in mystery with a touch of kink and a lot of growth, go ahead and hit "Buy Now." You won’t regret it!

[Readingizmytherapy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is what I am talking about!

Man listen if you are going to write dark romance then let it be this way. Latoya is a master at writing MMC’s and showing the growth in the from page 1. The storytelling in this book had me from page 1. I loved how she showed Prince in a light that allowed the reader to understand how he came to be how he was.

There were so many funny moments reading this book which helped balance the dark ones. I thought Lord setting Brittany butt on fire was funny but baby when Solana decked Prince that ish took me out!!!

I’m hoping to see more from Latoya Nicole when it comes to dark romance because this was truly enjoyable!!!!

[DeLaina Smith · Rating 1 out of 5]

Trash Bag, BDSM, human beings who kill for thrill a crazy as dad who traumatized his sons😖 you can see where this train wreck is heading.

[TheReaderVert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steamy Dark Erotica BDSM Does the Body Good

This is one of those times I'm happy to round up. I would say this is a solid 3 star read but honestly the author gives exactly what was promised and did so with joy, aplomb and audaciousness. This entire book was a riot, wild ride I was happy to take head first into their foolishness.

#UrbanErotica #DarkRomance
Firstly heed those warnings. The author gives several before diving in and they all are necessary. Notice the vernacular and notice the author's writing style, unseriousness and content warnings should be the tip off if this will be your jam our not. My only thing is that this book is less of a romance and more of Dark Urban Erotica (not mad at it!).

😝Erotica vs Romance because the character growth, relationship insight, and even major conflicts were all filtered through sex. The sex was nas-tay and steamy. Definitely see dangerous BDSM represented on page by all 3 of the brothers, let me count he ways: chocking on dick, passing out, hand necklaces galore, rough face fucking, public fingering, and finger licking, burnt booty holes, 🥷🏾 swimming in the ocean, vibe panties, eletronic shock collars, latex dog outfit (I think) and many many more. The story is focused on Solana and Prince aka Amir and I'm glad it kept that energy because they were the most intriguing to me.

#WantaKnowWhatLoveIs
😋Amir exudes all the characteristics of dark MMC psycho energy. He is OTT and extreme to the max but it's definitely entertaining. If you are a fan of Dark Romance you know what I mean when I say Dark Romance MMC traits. My guy had them all but I was willing to ride it out. Oftentimes Dark Romance can be bland and boring or can feel real paint by the numbers but that was not the case here. Amir keeps us on our toes.

😋The FMC on the surface may seem like a dingbat but she isn't. She's just as unserious as our MMC and I sorta of loved how chaotic their energy was together. It made the read unputdownable. When the FMC's introduction includes her bemoaning not getting fucked by a hammer by her boring boyfriend who doesn't haunch right, you already know it's going to be on by the time they meet. Here it was actual energy that popped. Now again it was OTT but I loved how the author dished it out. If you think Lauren Biel's brand of "Dark Romance" unseriousness is kind of cool check it in in Latoya Nicole font. It's the bestest.

#OhNos
😔My biggest gripe is that some scenes didn't breathe and that included the sex scenes. By breathe I mean allowing the scene to extend. A lot of stuff felt like it was happening too quickly. Some sentences I had to reread several times because I was trying to figure out how we got there from the previous sentence.

😔Another small minor thing is I like reading MF and there is FF and MFF in this book, it's not the mains but the brother in a side storyline but it was already the couple I was kind of over in their dynamic fairly quickly so it was easy for me to just let it ride and the scene itself wasn't long.

😔Another issue is with the format. It just didn't come across as professional. The chapters were set up like those wattapdad or pay-for-chapter stories and I hated that for the book. Even if I'm getting it on loan through KU I want the book to feel polished. It stops me from wanting to own a copy.

Overall
Besides those few stumbles, the story really was erotic and exciting. It will have you clutching your pearls and reconsidering a first date. I mean if he isn't abducting you from your hotel room, tying you to to a bed, whipping you, licking the blood off your skin, cackling manically, and fucking you with a whip handle is it truly a first date?

[NeiNey.ThaReadinDoula · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
You Are My Sunshine was NOT what I expected—and that’s exactly why it slapped.

This story came in like a storm. One minute I’m chilling, thinking I know where it's going, and the next? Boom. Flames. Secrets. Vibes. And baby, when Brittany got LIT UP—literally—and the family sat at the table clowning her like it was Sunday dinner? I damn near dropped my Kindle. Petty and perfect.

Let’s talk about the Darklier crew. The brothers? Fine, dangerous, and emotionally damaged—just how I like ‘em in fiction. But these women? Oh, they didn’t just pull up looking cute—they claimed space. Solana walked into that haunted-ass mansion and flipped the whole dynamic. Prince swore he was ice-cold... until she hit him with that warmth. Didn’t even put up a fight. That man folded like a fitted sheet and loved every minute of it.

And Nanny?? Please. That woman calling Solana “Salami” had me screaming. She was shady, senile, and sharp—all at once. Honestly? Icon behavior.

Now let’s get into the heart of it. This wasn’t just chaos and chemistry. It was about choosing love on your own terms. Healing in ways that don’t always look picture-perfect. Solana and Amir weren’t tryna be anybody’s fairytale—they built something real out of pain, pleasure, and trust. She gave him a reason to feel again. And when I say the man fell? He plummeted.

Adonai (aka Lord) deserves a whole novella on his own. That man stayed reckless, hilarious, and ready to throw hands. A wild card with just enough softness to make you pause.

This book was bold, dark, sexy, and smart. The kind of story that knows how to play with your emotions, crack you up, and still make a point. Don’t let the title fool you—this ain’t sunshine and butterflies. It’s healing in the shadows, love with teeth, and fire where you least expect it.

Read the triggers. Don’t skip the author’s notes. And if you’re not ready for characters who love hard, fight dirty, and burn it all down if they have to—this ain’t for you.

But if you are? Buckle up. You’re in for a ride.

[That Girl’s Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ // Unhinged men, healing arcs, filthy spice, and the softest kind of love

Whew. Bestie.

Back when I was still reading white primarily authors, dark romance used to have me in a chokehold. The twisted plots, the wild men, the morally gray everything—I lived for it. So imagine my JOY when Cum Into The Dark came through with that same intensity but wrapped in Blackness, Black love, Black kink, and Black healing. This is a dark romance, no question. It touches trauma, control, grief, and the things we hide under the surface. And these men? They’re not just unhinged. They were raised in chaos. But baybee…this book is about what happens when the right woman walks into the wrong man's world and refuses to run.

Let’s talk characters.

The story centers around Amir aka Prince—the most broken, most guarded, and most intense of three brothers. Prince lives in both literal and emotional darkness. He doesn’t speak unless necessary. He doesn’t do softness. But then Solana shows up (and by shows up, I mean she crashes her car in front of his home and wakes up with memory loss 💀). She’s light, she’s warmth, she’s the sunshine he did not ask for. But she’s exactly what he needs. Watching their dynamic shift—from fear to fire to full-blown obsession? Whew. I felt everything.

And then there’s Dutch and Shannon, already married, already kinky, and already living like two people who know exactly how to keep things filthy and functional. Their scenes are wild in the best way, but also hilarious. The banter?? A1.

And finally, we have Lord, the youngest brother, who had me CRACKING UP from the jump. He’s chaos with a gold chain and a dimple. And when he connects with Brittany, Solana’s best friend? Oh baby, it’s over. Their dynamic is a mix of laughs, tension, and Lord’s very specific preferences that had me laughing way too loud.

But under all the spice and madness, this book carries heart. Each brother was shaped by their trauma—raised by a father who did unimaginable damage and a grandmother, Nanny, who tried her best to guide them out of it. This book is about what happens when those same boys, now grown men, finally decide to break free from that cycle. It’s about choosing love. Choosing vulnerability. Choosing something more.

And let me be very clear: This book is dark. These men are not soft. They are possessive, obsessive, kinky, and not always okay. But that’s what makes the love hit even harder. Watching Solana, Brittany, and Shannon love them without trying to fix them—but simply by seeing them fully? Whew. That’s the good stuff.

Now don’t get me wrong. This ain’t your sign to go find an unhealed man and play therapist. PLEASE don’t. Just read this book, live that fantasy in the pages, and go on about your day, bestie 😭

Because this story? It gave me:
✨ Spice that spiced
✨ Banter that actually made me laugh out loud
✨ Sibling dynamics that felt real
✨ Found family healing
✨ Grown-ass women loving deeply and choosing themselves

Final verdict? 5/5 stars. If you love unhinged men, heart-wrecking backstories, wild kinks, and the soft kind of love that still bites—you need this on your Kindle immediately.

[MOmo Reads · Rating 2 out of 5]

What the helly… I’m sorry, but what the actual helly?

I went into this book expecting a dark, intense, maybe even twisted ride — and I got that, sure — but I also got a pounding headache from the constant cursing. It was non-stop. And let’s talk about the use of the B-word to refer to women — I couldn’t stomach it. It felt so unnecessary, so frequent, and honestly just nauseating. There’s dark and gritty, and then there’s just lazy language. I was exhausted.

And don’t even get me started on the plot holes. Tell me how, one minute, they’re in the Maldives… and then someone says they swam to go meet them? Like what? Swim? To the Maldives? These are human beings, right? So explain to me how that’s logistically or physically possible? That was the moment I fully checked out. i mean are these characters supposed to be paranormal? Vampires, superhumans?

And no, this is not even about the BDSM elements. I’ve read plenty in that genre. My issue here is about the lack of logic, the weak transitions, and how everything felt like it was thrown together for shock value without proper plotting.

This was a tough read for me. The only thing I came out with was irritation. Heavy on the irritation and occasionally liking when prince transforms into husband material

[Just D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark, Wild, and Unforgettable

This was my first time reading LaToya Nicole, and wow, I get why this one comes so highly recommended. From the first page, it’s a fast-paced, wild ride that isn’t for the faint of heart. The Darklier Mansion and the tension between Solana and Amir pulled me in immediately, and I devoured it in one sitting. Amir is that kind of villain you love to hate, broken, mysterious, private, and I couldn’t get enough of the pain he brings. The characters are fully realized and likeable, even amid the twists and turns. The kink, the BDSM, the “romance”...worked. I didn’t know what dark romance was until this.
The ending wrapping up as an HEA threw me a bit, it felt sudden after such a bumpy, intense journey, but it didn’t ruin the experience. This story is bold, provocative, and thrilling, with triggers that are real and heavy, so read wisely. Overall, it’s a conceptually brilliant, dark, and spicy romance that will keep you hooked and thinking long after the last page.

[YuannaReads · Rating 3 out of 5]

torn in a good way!

It was really is a dark read but the spice it’s what make it as dark as it is. The spicy scenes are the extreme and as an erotic/spicy reader the spice in this book was my least favorite. The writing about the spice explained the extremes they went but lacked the detail of the spice (dialogue to really build the scene and showcase their connection). For example, in breath play it simply told us what he did and that she woke up. There was nothing in between. HOWEVER, the storyline I loved and thought it was cute. It’s your typical Urban HEA … really reminds me On us by Nina which I loved. Some of the banter was funny and I loved that each brother was different and each brother had their own character development and had women that were perfect for them in their most natural form. Overall I’m not mad at it all, I loved Lord he brought lightness and typical baby brother energy to the book that it needed to provide an outlet for the humor.

[Ieshia Shephard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cum Into The Dark

Toya!!!! I’m not surprised at the darkness I’m surprised I liked it! Lol! Hunny the way Prince had our girl Lana going through the motions had me laughing, mad, & wanting to cry with her! Then you got Dutch who is not as bad but I love what he & Shannon had going on in the house. Mr. Lord had me ready to light it up! Hunny you have taken me on one. I was skeptical about Brit but that went out the window. I have a few question: did the girl leave after a few days? Also in some crazy way, did Lana leave to get THIS reaction out of Prince? Iykyk. Man I enjoyed the is one!

[Holly Dolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Embrace the dark Prince


Prince. Lord. Dutch. Brothers who will k!ll without blinking. Don’t get caught looking at their chosen woman if you prefer to stay alive.

Darkness and darker is their life and death is their profession. Unhinged isn’t close to this red flag family.

Please read the warnings. The author has done a great job spelling it out for the intrigued reader. I almost DNFed at 5% but knew what was coming and dug deep in my soul to get over the scene…skipped it over to then go back! I’m hooked at the bat sheet crazy! Better than cat and mouse dark romance. You need to embrace this darkness.

[Lexi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whewww this dark romance was WILD and I was into it 😭🖤 Latoya gave us plenty of warnings and wasn’t lying—this book is unhinged in the best way.
Amir aka the Prince of Darkness met his match in Solana (her name means sunshine… the irony 😭).
He was Certified crazy but I couldn’t stop reading!

She showed up at his doorstep after a car accident and flipped his whole world upside down. When Solana saying her life was the Fresh Prince theme song after losing her memory?? I was HOLLERING 😂
The banter between Prince and his brothers had me rolling.

If you love dark romance with humor and wild twists, this one is for you.

[Nix · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wish it was longer

There were a few editing errors, the book could have used tighter editing.

But the first part of the book had so much lead up I was expecting so much more, then suddenly the conflict and resolution all within a few minutes of reading

This could have easily been a much longer book. The author kept her voice through the book which I really appreciate. The manner of the dialogue stayed consistent which can be really hard with these darker romance and tough themes.

[Latesha Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is good BUT my edges are GONE!😬

Baby Latoya wrote the hell out of this book and got me sitting here wondering where has dark romance been all my life. This is my second dark romance read but definitely not the last! Prince and “Salami” had me pulling at these edges and I still can’t seem to understand WHY I LOVED THE CRAZY SHIT HE WAS DOING JUST AS MUCH AS SHE DID! Lol Brittany was by far one of my favorite characters too. This was a 5 star read and left me without edges.😬🤣🔥

[Tyrena Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprised

So this was wayyy better than I thought it was going to be. It’s also not what I would consider dark. I loved the banter between the characters the most. It made them relatable and had me cracking up, especially Lord. He was a hot mess! I appreciated how Solana accepted Amir from the beginning. She would not let him fall into his old way of being. The author did a great job of humanizing the brothers despite their issues. This is my first book by her but definitely not the last. Fingers crossed for more on Britt and Lord.

[Ashley B-S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who laughs during Dark Romance!?

This book had me cracking up in the best way. This romance was definitely a dark one, but the author came in and broke up the dark scenes with plenty of hilarity. I hope this continues into more books. This was my introduction to this author and I can’t wait to deep dive into her catalog. Prince had the best character development not only because he had the furthest to go, but he had the biggest opportunity for growth. Latoya succeeded in growing his character within the story.

[Pam Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Captivating

To be honest, I had no real expectations when I began reading this book. But right away I was hooked. I am basically an audio book girlie, so it takes me a minute to actually read a book. I had to force myself to put this down. To me, the characters were very well written. Even though Prince was an unlovable individual, the more you learned about him, the more you were able to empathize. Was he twisted? Yes!! Was he nasty? Yes! But I loved him! I would love for this book to become an audio. I would buy it and re-read it.