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Rake and DJ aren’t looking for a third when they meet Shaun, but after one scene together, they can’t stop thinking about the vulnerable sub. They want to see more of Shaun, but his obnoxious, uncaring Dom stands in their way.
When Shaun unexpectedly turns up at their front door, bruised and battered and in need of a refuge, he confesses a secret that will change all of their lives:
Vampires are real, and Shaun is one of them.
Refusing to give up on Shaun despite his inhuman nature, Rake and DJ are dragged into the vampire’s world, caught between Shaun and the vampire who created him.
But what can a quiet Dom and his insecure, sunshiny boyfriend do against a nightmarish monster?
With the help of their friends, they hatch a plan to free Shaun, putting their lives on the line.
But if they survive the fight, is it even possible to have a happily ever after when the third in your relationship is a vampire?
Inhuman Nature is an MMM paranormal romance with an established couple, the vampire third they never expected, and laughs as well as action. Set in Brighton, England, Inhuman Nature features a diverse cast and a sweet love story against a dark and kinky background.
When Shaun unexpectedly turns up at their front door, bruised and battered and in need of a refuge, he confesses a secret that will change all of their lives:
Vampires are real, and Shaun is one of them.
Refusing to give up on Shaun despite his inhuman nature, Rake and DJ are dragged into the vampire’s world, caught between Shaun and the vampire who created him.
But what can a quiet Dom and his insecure, sunshiny boyfriend do against a nightmarish monster?
With the help of their friends, they hatch a plan to free Shaun, putting their lives on the line.
But if they survive the fight, is it even possible to have a happily ever after when the third in your relationship is a vampire?
Inhuman Nature is an MMM paranormal romance with an established couple, the vampire third they never expected, and laughs as well as action. Set in Brighton, England, Inhuman Nature features a diverse cast and a sweet love story against a dark and kinky background.
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Published September 3, 2025
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December 10, 2025
⭐⭐⭐.75
🌶️🌶️
“ You’ve got your blood-covered dick out, ready to fuck me over my own empty grave, and you believe I’m the only one who needs to go to therapy? ”
Tropes:
✨MMM -established couple brings in a third
✨Vampires
✨BDSM - one dom for two subs
✨Traumatic past, non-con
✨Hurt/Comfort
✨Neurodivigent rep (the top is autistic)
✨Struggle with body-image / eating disorder
✨"Who did this to you?"
✨Lots of blood and biting
My review:
Okay… this book was such a ride. Full of romance, spice, and chaos. Honestly, I laughed, swooned, cried a little, and yeah… got ridiculously hot and bothered a few times. The BDSM part was on point! Really well-written, heavy focus on consent, and I loved how that part of the relationships was different with each character (each has different needs/preferences), yet worked perfectly when all three were together. I mean...Three love interests means triple the love, triple the tension, and triple the chaos. I liked it a lot ✨
The vampire world was fun without being complicated. You get just enough lore to know what’s going on, with a few little jokes that made me grin (twilight references). The plot moves fast, the chemistry hits hard.
“ Less than two hundred years. I was busy. ”
“ Wow. You make me feel better about my own procrastination. ”
I really liked how the humans weren’t just there to be saved. They actually stepped up, which gave the whole romance a different twist. The characters are fun and the dynamic between them is… chaotic in the best way. We focus heavily on Shaun's trauma and on why he ended up with his abuser, as well as the reasons he can’t leave or is too scared to. It was very refreshing to see how he changes after meeting his humans, and it shows that sometimes you just need something to fight for in order to save yourself. That side of the plot was very well depicted, and I’m glad it was given the attention it deserved. We go from a lonely, literally dead-inside vampire, to a sweet little bean we want to protect ourselves.
A couple of things weren’t perfect. Most characters can be kinda/feel simple-minded or not very developed, and the villain never really scared me (probably because he wasn't too developed either). But that didn’t ruin the story at all because the characters still worked well together, and it didn't feel like there was no chemistry or attraction between them. It’s still super easy to read, and honestly, a lot of people are going to love it.
Of course, we love the representation of autism! It didn't feel cliché nor like it was added just for the sake of diversity and I appreciate that a lot!
If you’re looking for a spicy, fun, romantic, slightly original vampire story, this one could be a great read for you.
🌶️🌶️
“ You’ve got your blood-covered dick out, ready to fuck me over my own empty grave, and you believe I’m the only one who needs to go to therapy? ”
Tropes:
✨MMM -established couple brings in a third
✨Vampires
✨BDSM - one dom for two subs
✨Traumatic past, non-con
✨Hurt/Comfort
✨Neurodivigent rep (the top is autistic)
✨Struggle with body-image / eating disorder
✨"Who did this to you?"
✨Lots of blood and biting
My review:
Okay… this book was such a ride. Full of romance, spice, and chaos. Honestly, I laughed, swooned, cried a little, and yeah… got ridiculously hot and bothered a few times. The BDSM part was on point! Really well-written, heavy focus on consent, and I loved how that part of the relationships was different with each character (each has different needs/preferences), yet worked perfectly when all three were together. I mean...Three love interests means triple the love, triple the tension, and triple the chaos. I liked it a lot ✨
The vampire world was fun without being complicated. You get just enough lore to know what’s going on, with a few little jokes that made me grin (twilight references). The plot moves fast, the chemistry hits hard.
“ Less than two hundred years. I was busy. ”
“ Wow. You make me feel better about my own procrastination. ”
I really liked how the humans weren’t just there to be saved. They actually stepped up, which gave the whole romance a different twist. The characters are fun and the dynamic between them is… chaotic in the best way. We focus heavily on Shaun's trauma and on why he ended up with his abuser, as well as the reasons he can’t leave or is too scared to. It was very refreshing to see how he changes after meeting his humans, and it shows that sometimes you just need something to fight for in order to save yourself. That side of the plot was very well depicted, and I’m glad it was given the attention it deserved. We go from a lonely, literally dead-inside vampire, to a sweet little bean we want to protect ourselves.
A couple of things weren’t perfect. Most characters can be kinda/feel simple-minded or not very developed, and the villain never really scared me (probably because he wasn't too developed either). But that didn’t ruin the story at all because the characters still worked well together, and it didn't feel like there was no chemistry or attraction between them. It’s still super easy to read, and honestly, a lot of people are going to love it.
Of course, we love the representation of autism! It didn't feel cliché nor like it was added just for the sake of diversity and I appreciate that a lot!
If you’re looking for a spicy, fun, romantic, slightly original vampire story, this one could be a great read for you.
August 16, 2025
I love these characters! Rake, DJ, and Shaun were three delicious men I am so glad I got to know! I want to give each of them a hug but also maybe make out with them a 'lil.
Marra was able to craft such a fun story. Full of romance, spice, action and adventure - what else could you want from a BDSM, MMM, Vampire romance? Because this book has it all. You'll laugh, cry, swoon, be horny, and feel all the loooooove. (And theres a lot of love bc there's three of them!)
I loved how Marra was able to create this vampire world but not make the rules of it too complex that it became a full fantasy story. You got hints to the old world of vampires with some modern twilight jokes that really took me back! The plot gave me everything I needed.
My favorite part? Googling all the BDSM bits because I have no clue about that life. Boy, I learned a lot.
Congrats on your debut Marra Moore! Now hurry up and write that second book because I need more Kit!
I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for a review
Marra was able to craft such a fun story. Full of romance, spice, action and adventure - what else could you want from a BDSM, MMM, Vampire romance? Because this book has it all. You'll laugh, cry, swoon, be horny, and feel all the loooooove. (And theres a lot of love bc there's three of them!)
I loved how Marra was able to create this vampire world but not make the rules of it too complex that it became a full fantasy story. You got hints to the old world of vampires with some modern twilight jokes that really took me back! The plot gave me everything I needed.
My favorite part? Googling all the BDSM bits because I have no clue about that life. Boy, I learned a lot.
Congrats on your debut Marra Moore! Now hurry up and write that second book because I need more Kit!
I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for a review
October 5, 2025
Right from the beginning this story hooked me in. This book is so full of emotions, real issues and lots of representation. It felt so well thought out.
We start off with the heartbreaking story of Shaun, our lone baby vampire and how he becomes. Fucking sad. Reading this as a parent, I was gutted. Like, worst nightmare stuff. But fast forward 15 years later and we meet Rake and Dj, a very steady and loving couple that are in the BDSM scene. They are just out there, living their best D/s life and come across a young sub that appears in real distress and they just have to intervene. These guys. They are just amazing. They just feel so real. The body image issues that DJ struggles with just breaks your heart. They are good guys that just want to do the right thing, not realizing it will open up a new world to them with lots of danger.
There are some dark themes and sometimes truly creepy moments with Shaun’s maker, but there are also a lot of funny moments with DJs family and coworkers. Overall just a well balanced, well written story that I enjoyed. Can’t wait for the second book, with grumpy little Kit 💕
Paranormal MMM
Urban Fantasy
Humans x Vampire
Well Placed Humor
Body Positivity
BDSM - D/s
Hurt x Comfort
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
We start off with the heartbreaking story of Shaun, our lone baby vampire and how he becomes. Fucking sad. Reading this as a parent, I was gutted. Like, worst nightmare stuff. But fast forward 15 years later and we meet Rake and Dj, a very steady and loving couple that are in the BDSM scene. They are just out there, living their best D/s life and come across a young sub that appears in real distress and they just have to intervene. These guys. They are just amazing. They just feel so real. The body image issues that DJ struggles with just breaks your heart. They are good guys that just want to do the right thing, not realizing it will open up a new world to them with lots of danger.
There are some dark themes and sometimes truly creepy moments with Shaun’s maker, but there are also a lot of funny moments with DJs family and coworkers. Overall just a well balanced, well written story that I enjoyed. Can’t wait for the second book, with grumpy little Kit 💕
Paranormal MMM
Urban Fantasy
Humans x Vampire
Well Placed Humor
Body Positivity
BDSM - D/s
Hurt x Comfort
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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August 24, 2025DNF @ 22%
The premise of this had me really intrigued and I think the cover's gorgeous, so I was excited when I got an ARC from the author.
Sadly, I didn’t really feel much chemistry between the mcs. The two smut scenes I read made me anxious more than anything because all I could think about was Shaun's incredibly abusive partner watching/finding out. Rake also seemed pretty judgmental for a kinkster in a bdsm club when he doesn't have the same info the reader does.
Maybe I read this at the wrong time but I don't think this one is for me, so I'm bowing out.
The premise of this had me really intrigued and I think the cover's gorgeous, so I was excited when I got an ARC from the author.
Sadly, I didn’t really feel much chemistry between the mcs. The two smut scenes I read made me anxious more than anything because all I could think about was Shaun's incredibly abusive partner watching/finding out. Rake also seemed pretty judgmental for a kinkster in a bdsm club when he doesn't have the same info the reader does.
Maybe I read this at the wrong time but I don't think this one is for me, so I'm bowing out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2025
As a former twihard who skinwalked Bella and was obsessed with Twilight (at an embarrassingly big age), I was intrigued: a twilight fan who pursues a relationship with a real life vampire? This would’ve 100% been me, down to missing every red flag and getting kidnapped.
Despite the story covering some pretty dark and heavy themes, it’s surprisingly light, utilising an irreverent/tongue-in-cheek narrative style that was a good choice, both for pacing and the sake of brevity. Delving too deeply into the emotional aspect would have derailed the plot and weighed the story down. Moore’s comedic timing is on point, and the humour provided ample levity to balance out the heavy themes. The dialogue was funny and engaging, and the action scenes were really well done; tense, gripping and just the right length. I also really enjoyed the exploration of the intersection between kink, vampirism and autism in the story.
The protagonists DJ, Rake and Shaun were diverse, dimensional and memorable; I was never left scratching my head wondering which was which. I clocked Rake as a soul brother when his autistic sense of injustice kicked in and he couldn’t let it go, it was very relatable. I’m usually on the fence about autistic protags in my reading, at least the ones that have similar traits to me (I already annoy myself, I don’t need MORE of me) but Rake’s autism is portrayed really well. Sometimes authors can go overboard, turning their autistic characters into stereotypical caricatures whose entire personality is just a mixed bag of common autistic traits. Autistic people are more than their symptoms/traits, they’re people first, and this is what I loved about Rake. When he got overloaded, he became extra sensitive to his environment, focusing on sensory details like people talking and sounds. It was realistic without being heavy handed.
Shaun’s character absolutely broke my heart. The poor guy just wanted to be loved! 😭 I’m so glad he got his HEA with Rake and DJ, their D/s dynamic was so sweet. There were clear lines, but also a lot of love and mutual respect. BDSM gets such a bad rap in media, it was refreshing to read a positive representation.
In fact, the whole BDSM aspect was done really well, each character’s unique kink preferences made sense for them. I could see BDSM’s structure and rules appealing to Rake, being autistic, and his Dominance allowed him control when so much of an autist’s life is out of their control. Vampires and BDSM actually complement each other well, the vampire/thrall dynamic aligns perfectly with D/s. I also loved the exploration of how Vampirism affected each character differently; DJ’s complicated relationship with food transferred to blood, and Rake’s panic over DJ and need for control led to him abusing his compulsion. And rather than DJ and Rake being cured of their struggles when they were recreated, they retained their individuality. Loved that.
The poly aspect to their relationship was another area Moore handled well. Adding a third to an existing relationship would be tough to navigate, but Moore does a fantastic job of balancing the focus and not leaving anyone out.
I did find some of the sex scene timings a bit bizarre, but you gotta admire the boys’ knack for carving out the time for kinky sex in the face of danger.
Dangerous vampire wants to kill you? It’s fine, he can’t get in without an invite. Sex!
Shaun goes missing for days, could be dead? Sex!
DJ has been kidnapped and there are two vampires you barely know within earshot? More sex!
Plus that ending? Unhinged. Loved the homage to Mary Shelley in that graveyard scene.
This is the kind of book you think about after you put it down. The characters will randomly pop into your head, and you’ll find yourself wanting to get back and see what they get up to next.
Thoroughly enjoyable, a great debut by Marra Moore. I’m really looking forward to Kit’s story.
Follow me on IG @unhingedreaderaunt
Despite the story covering some pretty dark and heavy themes, it’s surprisingly light, utilising an irreverent/tongue-in-cheek narrative style that was a good choice, both for pacing and the sake of brevity. Delving too deeply into the emotional aspect would have derailed the plot and weighed the story down. Moore’s comedic timing is on point, and the humour provided ample levity to balance out the heavy themes. The dialogue was funny and engaging, and the action scenes were really well done; tense, gripping and just the right length. I also really enjoyed the exploration of the intersection between kink, vampirism and autism in the story.
The protagonists DJ, Rake and Shaun were diverse, dimensional and memorable; I was never left scratching my head wondering which was which. I clocked Rake as a soul brother when his autistic sense of injustice kicked in and he couldn’t let it go, it was very relatable. I’m usually on the fence about autistic protags in my reading, at least the ones that have similar traits to me (I already annoy myself, I don’t need MORE of me) but Rake’s autism is portrayed really well. Sometimes authors can go overboard, turning their autistic characters into stereotypical caricatures whose entire personality is just a mixed bag of common autistic traits. Autistic people are more than their symptoms/traits, they’re people first, and this is what I loved about Rake. When he got overloaded, he became extra sensitive to his environment, focusing on sensory details like people talking and sounds. It was realistic without being heavy handed.
Shaun’s character absolutely broke my heart. The poor guy just wanted to be loved! 😭 I’m so glad he got his HEA with Rake and DJ, their D/s dynamic was so sweet. There were clear lines, but also a lot of love and mutual respect. BDSM gets such a bad rap in media, it was refreshing to read a positive representation.
In fact, the whole BDSM aspect was done really well, each character’s unique kink preferences made sense for them. I could see BDSM’s structure and rules appealing to Rake, being autistic, and his Dominance allowed him control when so much of an autist’s life is out of their control. Vampires and BDSM actually complement each other well, the vampire/thrall dynamic aligns perfectly with D/s. I also loved the exploration of how Vampirism affected each character differently; DJ’s complicated relationship with food transferred to blood, and Rake’s panic over DJ and need for control led to him abusing his compulsion. And rather than DJ and Rake being cured of their struggles when they were recreated, they retained their individuality. Loved that.
The poly aspect to their relationship was another area Moore handled well. Adding a third to an existing relationship would be tough to navigate, but Moore does a fantastic job of balancing the focus and not leaving anyone out.
I did find some of the sex scene timings a bit bizarre, but you gotta admire the boys’ knack for carving out the time for kinky sex in the face of danger.
Dangerous vampire wants to kill you? It’s fine, he can’t get in without an invite. Sex!
Shaun goes missing for days, could be dead? Sex!
DJ has been kidnapped and there are two vampires you barely know within earshot? More sex!
Plus that ending? Unhinged. Loved the homage to Mary Shelley in that graveyard scene.
This is the kind of book you think about after you put it down. The characters will randomly pop into your head, and you’ll find yourself wanting to get back and see what they get up to next.
Thoroughly enjoyable, a great debut by Marra Moore. I’m really looking forward to Kit’s story.
Follow me on IG @unhingedreaderaunt
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 3, 2025
Incredible debut. Beautifully written with three amazing characters. I loved how they all took care of each other, recognising what each individual needed and when.
Rake was a standout character to me. Such an attentive, loving Dom.
Adored this book.
Rake was a standout character to me. Such an attentive, loving Dom.
Adored this book.
August 16, 2025
I received this as a free ebook ARC. All my opinions are my own.
A vampire walks into a BDSM club in Brighton and catches the eyes of two humans…
I loooved this book. It’s such a good mix of angst and humour, so while it does get quite dark at times for baby Shaun, Deej comes along like sunshine incarnate, with his little rain cloud Rake to put out the fires.
The characters are well rounded, you got the broken one who masks his trauma with jokes and sarcasm. The self conscious one who struggles with his weight, and the autistic one who has to be in control at all times, and has a meltdown if he’s overstimulated.
And there are all sorts of ethnicities, body sizes and sexualities throughout the book, which felt natural rather than feeling overdone. 👌
This was full on action so I didn’t get bored at all, it made me feel nostalgia for my teenage years when Vampires were the sh!t.
Now I wait patiently for little b!tch Kit 👉🏻👈🏻
A vampire walks into a BDSM club in Brighton and catches the eyes of two humans…
I loooved this book. It’s such a good mix of angst and humour, so while it does get quite dark at times for baby Shaun, Deej comes along like sunshine incarnate, with his little rain cloud Rake to put out the fires.
The characters are well rounded, you got the broken one who masks his trauma with jokes and sarcasm. The self conscious one who struggles with his weight, and the autistic one who has to be in control at all times, and has a meltdown if he’s overstimulated.
And there are all sorts of ethnicities, body sizes and sexualities throughout the book, which felt natural rather than feeling overdone. 👌
This was full on action so I didn’t get bored at all, it made me feel nostalgia for my teenage years when Vampires were the sh!t.
Now I wait patiently for little b!tch Kit 👉🏻👈🏻
January 26, 2026
MMM/Poly Romance | Paranormal: vampires | BDSM (one dom for two subs) | non-con (no between mmcs) | Hurt/Comfort | Neurodivigent rep (the top is autistic) | Eating Disorder | Who did this to you?" | Stalking
Tengo muchísimas cosas que decir sobre este libro!
1. Las escenas de pelea: Qué maravilla cómo escribe esta mujer! 🔥 No podía despegar los ojos de la página; los nervios, la tensión y la anticipación me tenían al borde del colapso en cada ocasión.
2. Shaun: Lo amé demasiado. Es un verdadero rayito de sol en un mundo tan oscuro liderado por el imbécil de Lawrence😭❤️
3. Rake y DJ: Me encantaron. Las ocurrencias de DJ me hacían reír a carcajadas en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Con Rake me pasó algo especial: me identifiqué muchísimo con él. Su representación autista es tan acertada que me sorprendía encontrar mis propias reacciones reflejadas en su perspectiva.
4. Lawrence: Una sola palabra: odio. Hacía mucho tiempo que un personaje no me hacía sentir tanta rabia y rechazo. No puedo explicar cuántas veces quise llorar de frustración cuando algo le salía bien; es un villano verdaderamente repulsivo, y lo odié (y amé) por eso. Sus escenas finales con Kit y Shaun me hicieron gritar de pura bronca y luego de alivio🤭
5. La sorpresa: Al principio no sabía qué esperar, ya que mi interés real era el segundo libro de la serie. ¡Pero qué bueno que decidí leer este primero! No tenía idea de la joya que me estaba perdiendo. El giro de los vampiros y los elementos sobrenaturales me dejaron intrigadísima. Siento que aún hay mucho por descubrir sobre las leyes de este mundo, así que muero por leer el siguiente para obtener respuestas.
PD: Kit, ¡espero tu historia con ansias! Sos el personaje que más curiosidad me genera y muero por conocerte más (y saber quiénes serán tus parejas... guiño, guiño).
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I have SO much to say about this book!!
1. The fight scenes: The author writes combat so beautifully! 🔥 I literally couldn’t stop reading; the nerves, the tension, and the anticipation had me on edge every single time.
2. Shaun: I absolutely adored him. He is a literal ray of sunshine in a wicked world led by that jerk, Lawrence. 😭❤️
3. Rake and DJ: I loved them too. DJ’s nonsense had me cracking up constantly. As for Rake, I related to him so much. His autistic representation is so spot-on that I was constantly surprised to see my own reactions mirrored in his perspective.
4. Lawrence: One word: hate. It’s been a long time since a character made me feel this much rage. I can’t explain how many times I wanted to cry out of frustration whenever something went his way. He is truly repulsive—I hated him, and I loved the author for that. His final scenes with Kit and Shaun made me scream with both anger and relief! 🤭
5. The Twist: I didn’t know what to expect at first since I mainly wanted to read the second book, but I’m so glad I started here. I had no idea what a gem I was missing out on! The introduction of vampires and the world-building caught me completely off guard. I’m dying to learn more about the lore and the laws of this world in the next installment.
PS: Kit, I’m looking forward to your story! You’re the character that intrigues me the most, and I can’t wait to see who your partners will be... wink, wink.
Tengo muchísimas cosas que decir sobre este libro!
1. Las escenas de pelea: Qué maravilla cómo escribe esta mujer! 🔥 No podía despegar los ojos de la página; los nervios, la tensión y la anticipación me tenían al borde del colapso en cada ocasión.
2. Shaun: Lo amé demasiado. Es un verdadero rayito de sol en un mundo tan oscuro liderado por el imbécil de Lawrence😭❤️
3. Rake y DJ: Me encantaron. Las ocurrencias de DJ me hacían reír a carcajadas en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Con Rake me pasó algo especial: me identifiqué muchísimo con él. Su representación autista es tan acertada que me sorprendía encontrar mis propias reacciones reflejadas en su perspectiva.
4. Lawrence: Una sola palabra: odio. Hacía mucho tiempo que un personaje no me hacía sentir tanta rabia y rechazo. No puedo explicar cuántas veces quise llorar de frustración cuando algo le salía bien; es un villano verdaderamente repulsivo, y lo odié (y amé) por eso. Sus escenas finales con Kit y Shaun me hicieron gritar de pura bronca y luego de alivio🤭
5. La sorpresa: Al principio no sabía qué esperar, ya que mi interés real era el segundo libro de la serie. ¡Pero qué bueno que decidí leer este primero! No tenía idea de la joya que me estaba perdiendo. El giro de los vampiros y los elementos sobrenaturales me dejaron intrigadísima. Siento que aún hay mucho por descubrir sobre las leyes de este mundo, así que muero por leer el siguiente para obtener respuestas.
PD: Kit, ¡espero tu historia con ansias! Sos el personaje que más curiosidad me genera y muero por conocerte más (y saber quiénes serán tus parejas... guiño, guiño).
〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️
I have SO much to say about this book!!
1. The fight scenes: The author writes combat so beautifully! 🔥 I literally couldn’t stop reading; the nerves, the tension, and the anticipation had me on edge every single time.
2. Shaun: I absolutely adored him. He is a literal ray of sunshine in a wicked world led by that jerk, Lawrence. 😭❤️
3. Rake and DJ: I loved them too. DJ’s nonsense had me cracking up constantly. As for Rake, I related to him so much. His autistic representation is so spot-on that I was constantly surprised to see my own reactions mirrored in his perspective.
4. Lawrence: One word: hate. It’s been a long time since a character made me feel this much rage. I can’t explain how many times I wanted to cry out of frustration whenever something went his way. He is truly repulsive—I hated him, and I loved the author for that. His final scenes with Kit and Shaun made me scream with both anger and relief! 🤭
5. The Twist: I didn’t know what to expect at first since I mainly wanted to read the second book, but I’m so glad I started here. I had no idea what a gem I was missing out on! The introduction of vampires and the world-building caught me completely off guard. I’m dying to learn more about the lore and the laws of this world in the next installment.
PS: Kit, I’m looking forward to your story! You’re the character that intrigues me the most, and I can’t wait to see who your partners will be... wink, wink.
November 11, 2025
3.25⭐️
Rake and DJ are boyfriends that frequent a BDSM club. That’s where they meet Shaun, who doesn’t seem to be in a safe situation with his dom. Little do they know, that Lawerence isn’t actually Shaun’s dom, but his evil vampire sire who has him under his control. This book follows DJ, Rake and Shaun as they help free Shaun from Lawrence’s grasp and build a relationship with him.
You’ll get:
-MMM (human couple + subby vampire) relationship
-BDSM themes
-balance between action and spicy content
-a lighter tone, despite some dark themes
If you know me, you’ll know I absolutely love vampire books. I did enjoy this book for the most part, and thought the premise itself was quite unique and fun. I loved that the humans were the ones saving the vampire in this situation, whereas the vampire is usually portrayed as the protector in most vampire romance books. The cast was diverse, and the story was easy to follow. There were definitely a couple moments in the book I REALLY enjoyed. I loved this spin on vampire romance!
That being said, I found the characters in this book to be a little simple-minded and quite one-dimensional. Their lack of common sense and depth took away from the reading experience for me a little bit. The villain was also very underwhelming, unfortunately. Other than that though, I still really liked the story, and thought the concept was really cool. The book is still fun and easy to read, and I think a lot of people will enjoy it even more than I did!
Definitely a good read for spooky season!
Rake and DJ are boyfriends that frequent a BDSM club. That’s where they meet Shaun, who doesn’t seem to be in a safe situation with his dom. Little do they know, that Lawerence isn’t actually Shaun’s dom, but his evil vampire sire who has him under his control. This book follows DJ, Rake and Shaun as they help free Shaun from Lawrence’s grasp and build a relationship with him.
You’ll get:
-MMM (human couple + subby vampire) relationship
-BDSM themes
-balance between action and spicy content
-a lighter tone, despite some dark themes
If you know me, you’ll know I absolutely love vampire books. I did enjoy this book for the most part, and thought the premise itself was quite unique and fun. I loved that the humans were the ones saving the vampire in this situation, whereas the vampire is usually portrayed as the protector in most vampire romance books. The cast was diverse, and the story was easy to follow. There were definitely a couple moments in the book I REALLY enjoyed. I loved this spin on vampire romance!
That being said, I found the characters in this book to be a little simple-minded and quite one-dimensional. Their lack of common sense and depth took away from the reading experience for me a little bit. The villain was also very underwhelming, unfortunately. Other than that though, I still really liked the story, and thought the concept was really cool. The book is still fun and easy to read, and I think a lot of people will enjoy it even more than I did!
Definitely a good read for spooky season!
August 26, 2025
Ok, this book was just fun! It had everything I could want in a novel.
The story revolves around an 18 yo man named Shaun, who ventures out on his birthday to meet up with his “Edward Cullen” love interest that he met online. Things don’t go quite as planned…
Shane collides into the other two main characters DJ and Rake at a BDSM club and their lives are all changed forever.
DJ, a Sub who’s slightly over weight,and has a mild eating disorder and pop culture obsession, especially with Buffy; and Rakesh, or Rake for short, a Dom who is slightly on the spectrum but has a big heart and loves to be a caretaker and video game enthusiast, were both fully realized and fleshed out characters. I really enjoyed how everyone was so distinct and unique. Everyone had a purpose and role to play and I found myself rooting for them to find their happy ending!
I don’t ready many MMM so this was fun and I loved the dynamic between the three leads.
The story was very intriguing, funny, heartfelt, dramatic, and erotic! This book really did have it all for me, and I look forward to the next installment in this duology.
There are some very dark themes explored here, so as always, check the trigger warnings before reading if you know you have triggers. Otherwise, dive in as blind as possible and you will enjoy this wild ride.
The author is clearly a vampire lore expert; the lore presented here was very on par with most vampire lore in pop culture, but there were a few things changed to make this universe its own special place, and I appreciated that!
4.5/5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Rounded up to 5 Stars for Goodreads.
Thank you to Marra Moore and her team for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. 🩸🧛🏻♂️🧛🏻♂️🧛🏻♂️🩸
The story revolves around an 18 yo man named Shaun, who ventures out on his birthday to meet up with his “Edward Cullen” love interest that he met online. Things don’t go quite as planned…
Shane collides into the other two main characters DJ and Rake at a BDSM club and their lives are all changed forever.
DJ, a Sub who’s slightly over weight,and has a mild eating disorder and pop culture obsession, especially with Buffy; and Rakesh, or Rake for short, a Dom who is slightly on the spectrum but has a big heart and loves to be a caretaker and video game enthusiast, were both fully realized and fleshed out characters. I really enjoyed how everyone was so distinct and unique. Everyone had a purpose and role to play and I found myself rooting for them to find their happy ending!
I don’t ready many MMM so this was fun and I loved the dynamic between the three leads.
The story was very intriguing, funny, heartfelt, dramatic, and erotic! This book really did have it all for me, and I look forward to the next installment in this duology.
There are some very dark themes explored here, so as always, check the trigger warnings before reading if you know you have triggers. Otherwise, dive in as blind as possible and you will enjoy this wild ride.
The author is clearly a vampire lore expert; the lore presented here was very on par with most vampire lore in pop culture, but there were a few things changed to make this universe its own special place, and I appreciated that!
4.5/5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Rounded up to 5 Stars for Goodreads.
Thank you to Marra Moore and her team for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. 🩸🧛🏻♂️🧛🏻♂️🧛🏻♂️🩸
August 6, 2025
I received this as a free ebook ARC. All my opinions are my own.
Oh my God, this book was chef's kiss!! From the story to the characters, I was enthralled from page 1. Shaun, Rake, and DJ burrowed their way into my heart from their first appearances and have never left! I appreciated seeing DJ's insecurity on the page. I think it added a perspective I haven't personally read a lot of, and I also appreciated how Rake and Shaun made him feel loved.
The relationship between the three of them was a nice balm for all the harrowing things that happen in this book. I won't go into spoilers, but Lawrence when I catch you!!
I loved Shaun's journey through the book. When we meet him, he's at a very low place, and it's just nice to see how he got through it.
Anyways! 5 stars for excellent characters, an excellent story, and an overall incredible book!!
Oh my God, this book was chef's kiss!! From the story to the characters, I was enthralled from page 1. Shaun, Rake, and DJ burrowed their way into my heart from their first appearances and have never left! I appreciated seeing DJ's insecurity on the page. I think it added a perspective I haven't personally read a lot of, and I also appreciated how Rake and Shaun made him feel loved.
The relationship between the three of them was a nice balm for all the harrowing things that happen in this book. I won't go into spoilers, but Lawrence when I catch you!!
I loved Shaun's journey through the book. When we meet him, he's at a very low place, and it's just nice to see how he got through it.
Anyways! 5 stars for excellent characters, an excellent story, and an overall incredible book!!
August 6, 2025
Thanks SO MUCH to the author for sending me an ARC for this wonderful book!!
I wasn't even planning on finishing this tonight but my brain couldn't even think of sleeping until i finished this because Rake, DJ and Shaun had me in a deathgrip until i made sure they would be okay.
This book brought me a lot of joy while still having darker side (that i think were handled very well). I cant wait to get my hands on the next one in the series and find out more about Kit because I already love him as well.
I wasn't even planning on finishing this tonight but my brain couldn't even think of sleeping until i finished this because Rake, DJ and Shaun had me in a deathgrip until i made sure they would be okay.
This book brought me a lot of joy while still having darker side (that i think were handled very well). I cant wait to get my hands on the next one in the series and find out more about Kit because I already love him as well.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 4, 2025
4.25 stars. A story that kept me interested throughout. Very interesting vampire world building and a great emphasis on consent. Shaun deserved so much better than Lawrence, and Rake and DJ really delivered. All three struggled with a variety of different issues that the others could support. I hope that there will be something about werewolves in the future, as I'm very curious how the author would write those. I look forward to reading about Kit next.
July 25, 2025
I was sent an ARC to review. But all opinions are my own.
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May contain spoilers. I don't personally read trigger warnings. But the book has them. So read them. This book has dark themes.
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I actually really liked this story. I think it was different. I read so many supernatural MMs, so sometimes they can blur together. But I felt this one stood its ground.
I do question myself at the beginning whether I was that naive at 18? 🤔 I was like oh come on, you can't be that dumb." I also had to message my bestie and send her a screenshot of a highlight in regards to her previous Twilight obsession when we were younger 🤣 She wasn't very nice with her response. F and Off were used several times, haha. I'm glad she grew out of it.
Anyways, I digress. I really liked the characters. They all had issues. And I think it was written well. Especially because they all didn't suddenly get better. These kinds of issues. Human or Vampire, haha, last a lifetime. You just build on doing your best.
Feck Lawrence, though. Absolute vile creature.
Can we also praise this author? For writing the fact he needed more blood to get hard! Because usually Vamps are all walking around with hard ons. It was nice to have this in a story.
“You’re still of the belief that this isn’t an evil plan?”
Lawrence harrumphed. “I will accept that it is, perhaps, nefarious.”
“That’s just evil with extra syllables.” ⬅️ 🤣
Nefarious is my favourite word. This made me LOL for no reason.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. And so look forward to Kits story. Although gotta wait a while 🫠🙄 rude. Haha.
🌶🌶🌶 on the old spicy scale. But I'm a freak, so nothing is ever spicy enough for me.
🌟🌟🌟🌟 I think it was a good story. Well written. Overall, I enjoyed the book.
Plus, I love a UK setting. I lived in Brighton myself for a few years.
🔞 NSFW Print 🔞
May contain spoilers. I don't personally read trigger warnings. But the book has them. So read them. This book has dark themes.
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I actually really liked this story. I think it was different. I read so many supernatural MMs, so sometimes they can blur together. But I felt this one stood its ground.
I do question myself at the beginning whether I was that naive at 18? 🤔 I was like oh come on, you can't be that dumb." I also had to message my bestie and send her a screenshot of a highlight in regards to her previous Twilight obsession when we were younger 🤣 She wasn't very nice with her response. F and Off were used several times, haha. I'm glad she grew out of it.
Anyways, I digress. I really liked the characters. They all had issues. And I think it was written well. Especially because they all didn't suddenly get better. These kinds of issues. Human or Vampire, haha, last a lifetime. You just build on doing your best.
Feck Lawrence, though. Absolute vile creature.
Can we also praise this author? For writing the fact he needed more blood to get hard! Because usually Vamps are all walking around with hard ons. It was nice to have this in a story.
“You’re still of the belief that this isn’t an evil plan?”
Lawrence harrumphed. “I will accept that it is, perhaps, nefarious.”
“That’s just evil with extra syllables.” ⬅️ 🤣
Nefarious is my favourite word. This made me LOL for no reason.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. And so look forward to Kits story. Although gotta wait a while 🫠🙄 rude. Haha.
🌶🌶🌶 on the old spicy scale. But I'm a freak, so nothing is ever spicy enough for me.
🌟🌟🌟🌟 I think it was a good story. Well written. Overall, I enjoyed the book.
Plus, I love a UK setting. I lived in Brighton myself for a few years.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 14, 2026
Wow! DJ is so very quirky! Rake is SOOO autistic!! They’re the most very in love!!! And so much good at bdsm!!
—except they have zero chemistry with each other and have infuriatingly terrible bdsm practice, especially when you take into account how obviously traumatized Shaun is. The sex was both boring and cringey, because I cared zero percent about Rake and DJ’s relationship with each other, which is not where you want a reader to be with an MMM romance featuring an established couple. I wanted Shaun to get his freedom and ability and room to heal, but DJ and Rake were the most mediocre possible characters to aid him in that. It usually takes me 2-3 days to finish a book. I started this one mid January and literally a month later I’ve finally gotten to this point.
BIG note: I didn’t trust Rake as a dom at all, even if he was soooo neurodivergent (but in case you forgot, let’s make sure to remind you every other page by mentioning how bad he is at recognizing emotions, or that he likes paperwork, or that he can’t stand loud crowds by the way did the author MENTION he’s AUTISTIC ). Rake practices bad etiquette, period, with how he treated Shaun, including PUTTING SHAUN IN DANGER by having a scene with him in front of Lawrence, a man Rake at the very least SUSPECTS is abusive. You now what you’re NOT supposed to do if you believe someone is being abused? You don’t ANTAGONIZE THE ABUSER.
I looked at some of other reviews and I genuinely don’t know if we somehow read different books, but I promise I’ll stop yelling now.
—except they have zero chemistry with each other and have infuriatingly terrible bdsm practice, especially when you take into account how obviously traumatized Shaun is. The sex was both boring and cringey, because I cared zero percent about Rake and DJ’s relationship with each other, which is not where you want a reader to be with an MMM romance featuring an established couple. I wanted Shaun to get his freedom and ability and room to heal, but DJ and Rake were the most mediocre possible characters to aid him in that. It usually takes me 2-3 days to finish a book. I started this one mid January and literally a month later I’ve finally gotten to this point.
BIG note: I didn’t trust Rake as a dom at all, even if he was soooo neurodivergent (but in case you forgot, let’s make sure to remind you every other page by mentioning how bad he is at recognizing emotions, or that he likes paperwork, or that he can’t stand loud crowds by the way did the author MENTION he’s AUTISTIC ). Rake practices bad etiquette, period, with how he treated Shaun, including PUTTING SHAUN IN DANGER by having a scene with him in front of Lawrence, a man Rake at the very least SUSPECTS is abusive. You now what you’re NOT supposed to do if you believe someone is being abused? You don’t ANTAGONIZE THE ABUSER.
I looked at some of other reviews and I genuinely don’t know if we somehow read different books, but I promise I’ll stop yelling now.
did-not-finish
January 10, 2026DNF @ 32%
I loved the idea behind INHUMAN NATURE but the execution of it just wasnt there. The POV "voices" all sounded exactly the same so it was hard to remember which character we were in the head of for each chapter. I liked the characters themselves and Rake and DJ were really cute together, but Shaun was pretty flat.
This book dealt with some extremely heavy themes of grooming and extensive abuse but it felt like those issues were not given the care they deserved. Shaun has just been tortured and starved for days, manages to defy his vampire master, and barely gets to safety before the sun comes out and yet he says he's completely fine and he's jumping into a BDSM scene in the next chapter? And mind you his vampire master has been using BDSM and a Dom/sub dynamic to control, manipulate, and abuse him for 15 years? Maybe if I kept reading the trauma would be re-addressed and acknowledged but it gave me so much whiplash that I couldn't keep reading.
Content Warning: grooming, abuse, torture, neglect, BDSM used as abuse
I loved the idea behind INHUMAN NATURE but the execution of it just wasnt there. The POV "voices" all sounded exactly the same so it was hard to remember which character we were in the head of for each chapter. I liked the characters themselves and Rake and DJ were really cute together, but Shaun was pretty flat.
This book dealt with some extremely heavy themes of grooming and extensive abuse but it felt like those issues were not given the care they deserved. Shaun has just been tortured and starved for days, manages to defy his vampire master, and barely gets to safety before the sun comes out and yet he says he's completely fine and he's jumping into a BDSM scene in the next chapter? And mind you his vampire master has been using BDSM and a Dom/sub dynamic to control, manipulate, and abuse him for 15 years? Maybe if I kept reading the trauma would be re-addressed and acknowledged but it gave me so much whiplash that I couldn't keep reading.
Content Warning: grooming, abuse, torture, neglect, BDSM used as abuse
January 16, 2026
ALL. OF. THE. STARS.
I am obsessed with this series. I couldn’t put it down for a second! It’s everything I crave in a paranormal romance: vampires, werewolves, witches, kink clubs, and a whole lot of heart. The moment I started reading, I was hooked. I’m talking up all night, can’t put my kindle down..
If you love your pnr with a generous dose of hurt/comfort, beautifully tender relationships, high-stakes action, and surprisingly sweet and tender kink, this series delivers on every front. The characters are gorgeously complex.. broken boys with haunted pasts who find healing in the arms of the gentlest, most loving partners. Watching them fall for each other absolutely wrecked me in the best way.
This is the kind of story that wraps around your heart and doesn’t let go. It’s dark, sweet, sexy, funny, and full of moments I already know I’ll be rereading again and again.
Because I read these books back to back- I’m leaving the same review for both. But they’re both such great stories, and I can’t wait to see what Marra does next!
I am obsessed with this series. I couldn’t put it down for a second! It’s everything I crave in a paranormal romance: vampires, werewolves, witches, kink clubs, and a whole lot of heart. The moment I started reading, I was hooked. I’m talking up all night, can’t put my kindle down..
If you love your pnr with a generous dose of hurt/comfort, beautifully tender relationships, high-stakes action, and surprisingly sweet and tender kink, this series delivers on every front. The characters are gorgeously complex.. broken boys with haunted pasts who find healing in the arms of the gentlest, most loving partners. Watching them fall for each other absolutely wrecked me in the best way.
This is the kind of story that wraps around your heart and doesn’t let go. It’s dark, sweet, sexy, funny, and full of moments I already know I’ll be rereading again and again.
Because I read these books back to back- I’m leaving the same review for both. But they’re both such great stories, and I can’t wait to see what Marra does next!
January 23, 2026
Iiish the trauma… mama, the beginning was hard to swallow. First I hate that bitch awful, despicable pedo Lawrence. He deserved much much worse. To the story, we meet cute boyo Shoun just before the turns 18, he is enthralled with Twilight… and that gets him in a years long abusive “relationship” with no way out. Then we meet the sweetest, loveliest couple Rake and DJ. They are part of kink club. The couple non the wiser of vampires existence. When that changes, things start to unravel quite fast. It’s fast paced and it’s done really good. I couldn’t put this book down. This book truly has it all the drama, the very traumatic events, the joy and elation of meeting someone new. It has melancholy for their lost lives. But also hope and the knowledge they had each other. I am very curious about Kit.
December 22, 2025
Shaun, sweet baby Shaun 🥺🥺 I was not prepared for his story! The pain and horrors he had to go through was hard to read. To see his sweetness come through when he was safe was amazing! He deserves all the happiness.
Rake and DJ had each other from the beginning, they are solid in their love towards each other even though they have their own demons and hard times. I loved seeing how they fought for Shaun and showed him what real love, care and security was like.
I loved Kit and can’t wait for his story!!
Rake and DJ had each other from the beginning, they are solid in their love towards each other even though they have their own demons and hard times. I loved seeing how they fought for Shaun and showed him what real love, care and security was like.
I loved Kit and can’t wait for his story!!
February 18, 2026
Good
This was pretty unique
Action and plot packed
Lots of kink D/s
Secret Vampires living amongst humans
These 3 were hot though.
Their dynamic definitely worked for them. They fit well together.
I enjoyed this story
Looming forward to the next book
This was pretty unique
Action and plot packed
Lots of kink D/s
Secret Vampires living amongst humans
These 3 were hot though.
Their dynamic definitely worked for them. They fit well together.
I enjoyed this story
Looming forward to the next book
August 12, 2025
Merci à l’auteure pour cet ARC et sa confiance.
Ça faisait longtemps que je n’avais pas lu un roman de vampires dans lequel les personnages humains découvrent l’existence du paranormal.
🩸MMM Romance
🥹Vampire twink/Deux humains dévoués et aimants
🩸Fast burn
🥹HEA durement gagnée
🩸BDSM
🥹Heavy hurt/comfort
Rake est un Dom autiste qui aime le cadre strict et les règles qui régissent le club BDSM auquel DJ et lui se rendent avec assiduité.
Cette discipline est d’ailleurs très présente tout au long du roman, c’est un style de vie à part entière pour les personnages, pas juste un kink de temps en temps. C’est d’ailleurs grâce à ce club qu’ils font la connaissance de Shaun (bien que le traitement que ce dernier subit de la part de son "dom" tienne plus de la torture que d’un quelconque échange consensuel).
Shaun est un vampire figé pour toujours comme un twink de 18 ans alors qu’il est plus vieux que ses partenaires humains.🥲Et même s’il est le plus fort d’entre eux, il a désespérément besoin d’aide. Heureusement pour lui Rake et DJ ont assez de solidité et de stabilité dans leur relation pour l’accepter et l’accueillir. Quitte à basculer dans un monde qu’ils ignoraient exister.
Une chose que j’aurais bien aimé aurait été que Shaun profite un peu de sa liberté au lieu de directement passer de son esclavage à "appartenir" si rapidement à quelqu’un d’autre (même si pour une fois c’est consensuel), et que sa guérison des traumatismes et abus qu’il a subit soit d’avantage abordée. Je trouve qu’il saute trop rapidement d’une relation à une autre sans passer par la case de déconstruction de la dynamique toxique précédente.
Je recommande à tous ceux qui sont fans de vampires et de Kora Knight, avec histoire fortement axée sur le monde du BDSM.
⚠️Attention, Shaun a vraiment des débuts difficiles et certaines scènes d’abus sont explicitement décrites alors pensez bien à lire les TWs/CWs si vous n’êtes pas à l’aise.
Ça faisait longtemps que je n’avais pas lu un roman de vampires dans lequel les personnages humains découvrent l’existence du paranormal.
🩸MMM Romance
🥹Vampire twink/Deux humains dévoués et aimants
🩸Fast burn
🥹HEA durement gagnée
🩸BDSM
🥹Heavy hurt/comfort
Rake est un Dom autiste qui aime le cadre strict et les règles qui régissent le club BDSM auquel DJ et lui se rendent avec assiduité.
Cette discipline est d’ailleurs très présente tout au long du roman, c’est un style de vie à part entière pour les personnages, pas juste un kink de temps en temps. C’est d’ailleurs grâce à ce club qu’ils font la connaissance de Shaun (bien que le traitement que ce dernier subit de la part de son "dom" tienne plus de la torture que d’un quelconque échange consensuel).
Shaun est un vampire figé pour toujours comme un twink de 18 ans alors qu’il est plus vieux que ses partenaires humains.🥲Et même s’il est le plus fort d’entre eux, il a désespérément besoin d’aide. Heureusement pour lui Rake et DJ ont assez de solidité et de stabilité dans leur relation pour l’accepter et l’accueillir. Quitte à basculer dans un monde qu’ils ignoraient exister.
Une chose que j’aurais bien aimé aurait été que Shaun profite un peu de sa liberté au lieu de directement passer de son esclavage à "appartenir" si rapidement à quelqu’un d’autre (même si pour une fois c’est consensuel), et que sa guérison des traumatismes et abus qu’il a subit soit d’avantage abordée. Je trouve qu’il saute trop rapidement d’une relation à une autre sans passer par la case de déconstruction de la dynamique toxique précédente.
Je recommande à tous ceux qui sont fans de vampires et de Kora Knight, avec histoire fortement axée sur le monde du BDSM.
⚠️Attention, Shaun a vraiment des débuts difficiles et certaines scènes d’abus sont explicitement décrites alors pensez bien à lire les TWs/CWs si vous n’êtes pas à l’aise.
September 13, 2025
Maybe 2.5 stars, but I can't really give it that.
Look, I really think this is more of a *me* and not the story kind of thing, but I also don't think that.
The thing is, the premise is super cool. Super, super cool. The execution is... Mediocre. Not even at best. More at worst.
The prologue was very good.
And then the rest of the book just went downhill from there. How exactly does one make a BDSM threesome involving vampires boring? *waves hands* pretty much like this book does it.
The issue, I believe, is in the minutiae that doesn't concern the actual plot line and also the ridiculousness of the plot line itself.
But. Like. Things that took me out of the writing were:
* pointed mentions of everyone in DJs and his Dom’s circle of colleagues being all sorts of LGBTQ+. It's okay, we can tell you're inclusive, there's no need to do it so heavy handedly.
* mentions of their jobs in such a context. This book isn't a society fresco, there's no need for detailed descriptions of what one does in an app to mobile or console gaming company. It also doesn't serve the plot in any way.
* all the Twilight references.
*Whatever Shaun's deal is. Also, a red headed character called Shaun.
* the BDSM scenes were boring. How. How do you make BDSM boring. Also. The logistics of the scenes were. Dubious. At best. AT BEST. I scratched my head like a thousand times over the scene in the club with the X cross. How exactly did the Dom open up his sub?
* the thousand and one mentions of neurodivergence. There's no need to hold a psychology lesson. Showing and not telling is an amazing tool which lacks completely here.
*Just. Man. Boring.
Look, I really think this is more of a *me* and not the story kind of thing, but I also don't think that.
The thing is, the premise is super cool. Super, super cool. The execution is... Mediocre. Not even at best. More at worst.
The prologue was very good.
And then the rest of the book just went downhill from there. How exactly does one make a BDSM threesome involving vampires boring? *waves hands* pretty much like this book does it.
The issue, I believe, is in the minutiae that doesn't concern the actual plot line and also the ridiculousness of the plot line itself.
But. Like. Things that took me out of the writing were:
* pointed mentions of everyone in DJs and his Dom’s circle of colleagues being all sorts of LGBTQ+. It's okay, we can tell you're inclusive, there's no need to do it so heavy handedly.
* mentions of their jobs in such a context. This book isn't a society fresco, there's no need for detailed descriptions of what one does in an app to mobile or console gaming company. It also doesn't serve the plot in any way.
* all the Twilight references.
*Whatever Shaun's deal is. Also, a red headed character called Shaun.
* the BDSM scenes were boring. How. How do you make BDSM boring. Also. The logistics of the scenes were. Dubious. At best. AT BEST. I scratched my head like a thousand times over the scene in the club with the X cross. How exactly did the Dom open up his sub?
* the thousand and one mentions of neurodivergence. There's no need to hold a psychology lesson. Showing and not telling is an amazing tool which lacks completely here.
*Just. Man. Boring.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2025
This story kept me captivated. It was dark and gritty and packed full of emotion and action. Add in the paranormal element, BDSM, and the MMM relationship and it was a total winner for me. I would definitely recommend checking trigger warnings because it does get pretty dark and a bit graphic. But those details needed to be in the story
The book had a great storyline, detailed world-building, and fantastic characters. I was truly impressed to see this was a debut. I'm excited to see what she does with Kit's book next
I received an ARC of this book from the author and this is my honest review
The book had a great storyline, detailed world-building, and fantastic characters. I was truly impressed to see this was a debut. I'm excited to see what she does with Kit's book next
I received an ARC of this book from the author and this is my honest review
July 20, 2025
I loved this. I felt fully immersed in the story from start to end. There was a perfect blend of backstory, character development, spice, drama and the conclusion brought everything to a wonderful close. I can't wait to read more by Marra Moore. I received an advanced reader copy and I am reviewing this voluntarily.
August 22, 2025
I was not expecting this story from the book cover! This book was intense, hilarious, and full of emotion. I loved how it never got too heavy though. Absolutely loved the characters they were amazing.
September 4, 2025
Loved this!! The inclusivity, body positivity, and detailing were absolutely incredible. I loved the depth and individuality of each character. When Shaun went to see his parents absolutely demolished me emotionally. I can't wait to see what Kit's story brings!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 24, 2025
rtc but OMFG that was VERY GOOD. scrumptious, even
September 5, 2025
MMM Paranormal Romance 🔥
When a couple needs a third?
Did I mention they're vampires and that this is a dark hurt comfort romance?
Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Passion: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
BDSM:🍆🍆🍆🍆
When a couple needs a third?
Did I mention they're vampires and that this is a dark hurt comfort romance?
Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Passion: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
BDSM:🍆🍆🍆🍆
September 17, 2025
“You’re still of the belief that this isn’t an evil plan?”
Lawrence harrumphed. “I will accept that it is, perhaps, nefarious.”
“That’s just evil with extra syllables.”
I was unsure to what degree I would enjoy this, as I find BDSM romances vary wildly in how they grip me. This worked beautifully and had a great balance of sweet romance, sex, and plot. Each element was well written in and of itself, but the story really shone when all three elements came into play at once.
Opening with Shaun’s beginning, as the outsider, helped me as the reader to connect with him. Seeing Shaun at 17 – human – also made it more jarring to see how he’d changed when we meet him later. It makes Lawrence so much worse, especially when we meet Kit and learn more about Lawrence’s past.
There was a strong focus on BDSM throughout – indeed we meet DJ and Rake for the first time mid-scene in a club – and the burgeoning relationship between Rake, DJ and Shaun but equally so was there a strong focus on plot. The intimate scenes were a lovely balance between gentle strength with a fun little twist of Shaun being a vampire.
It tipped along nicely before suddenly plunging into chaos and the tension was high until the last moment. My heart was hammering in fear for the characters for most of the latter half of the book! The author also took time to let the characters check in with each other despite the imminent danger they were all facing.
Contrary to what some people might believe, showing Rake’s vulnerabilities made it make more sense that he would be a Dom. Interestingly, all three men struggle with control but manage it very differently and this was reflected in what they got out of the BDSM, which I thought was well done. Rake has issues with touch so him being the one in charge of how and when he gets touched fits well, DJ struggles with food and body image so being the one focused on and worshipped helps, and Shaun struggles with boundaries and vocalising what he does and doesn’t want so Rake being so black and white, outside scenes also, brings Shaun closer to healing. I think the author dealt with the amount of trauma that Shaun (and…others…) experienced very well.
The characters were all quite distinct and although the story is quite insulated to the trio, Lawrence and only a couple of other characters, we very firmly feel the world that they inhabit. Seeing DJ���s family and how warm and loved they were there was a great contrast to Shaun’s isolation from both family and friends.
Lynnette was a powerful force, and I enjoyed how she contrasted from the other main characters all being men, especially as she then becomes so pivotal to their plan to take Lawrence down. I would’ve loved to have seen more of her and her ventures.
It’s difficult to know what to say as much of the story hinges on secrets being revealed and I don’t want to give too much away but I really enjoyed this whole book and will definitely be keeping an eye out for Marra More in the future!
(The ending was touching – a little sad, a little sweet, with both glances back to the past and hope for the future.)
Lawrence harrumphed. “I will accept that it is, perhaps, nefarious.”
“That’s just evil with extra syllables.”
I was unsure to what degree I would enjoy this, as I find BDSM romances vary wildly in how they grip me. This worked beautifully and had a great balance of sweet romance, sex, and plot. Each element was well written in and of itself, but the story really shone when all three elements came into play at once.
Opening with Shaun’s beginning, as the outsider, helped me as the reader to connect with him. Seeing Shaun at 17 – human – also made it more jarring to see how he’d changed when we meet him later. It makes Lawrence so much worse, especially when we meet Kit and learn more about Lawrence’s past.
There was a strong focus on BDSM throughout – indeed we meet DJ and Rake for the first time mid-scene in a club – and the burgeoning relationship between Rake, DJ and Shaun but equally so was there a strong focus on plot. The intimate scenes were a lovely balance between gentle strength with a fun little twist of Shaun being a vampire.
It tipped along nicely before suddenly plunging into chaos and the tension was high until the last moment. My heart was hammering in fear for the characters for most of the latter half of the book! The author also took time to let the characters check in with each other despite the imminent danger they were all facing.
Contrary to what some people might believe, showing Rake’s vulnerabilities made it make more sense that he would be a Dom. Interestingly, all three men struggle with control but manage it very differently and this was reflected in what they got out of the BDSM, which I thought was well done. Rake has issues with touch so him being the one in charge of how and when he gets touched fits well, DJ struggles with food and body image so being the one focused on and worshipped helps, and Shaun struggles with boundaries and vocalising what he does and doesn’t want so Rake being so black and white, outside scenes also, brings Shaun closer to healing. I think the author dealt with the amount of trauma that Shaun (and…others…) experienced very well.
The characters were all quite distinct and although the story is quite insulated to the trio, Lawrence and only a couple of other characters, we very firmly feel the world that they inhabit. Seeing DJ���s family and how warm and loved they were there was a great contrast to Shaun’s isolation from both family and friends.
Lynnette was a powerful force, and I enjoyed how she contrasted from the other main characters all being men, especially as she then becomes so pivotal to their plan to take Lawrence down. I would’ve loved to have seen more of her and her ventures.
It’s difficult to know what to say as much of the story hinges on secrets being revealed and I don’t want to give too much away but I really enjoyed this whole book and will definitely be keeping an eye out for Marra More in the future!
(The ending was touching – a little sad, a little sweet, with both glances back to the past and hope for the future.)
January 13, 2026
"Nobody had ever come to his defence like Rake and DJ had." - Shaun
"Discomfort never affected Rake when touching Shaun. Not even from the very first time." - Rake
"DJ never wanted Shaun to be on the outside any more. He wanted it to be the three of them." - DJ
DJ & Rake went to the BD$M club together and saw a situation with Shaun that didn't seem safe or enjoyable, so they made sure to pay extra attention to Shaun every time that they were there. Shaun was turned into a vampire and is stuck with the one that made him a vampire for more than a decade. Shaun is amazed by DJ & Rake and their relationship. He has lost so much and is very closed off from other people and just wants to feel loved and cared for. I really love how their romance started. DJ & Rake were willing to help and love Shaun from the start; they did everything to show him true love, and they all tried to protect each other in every situation.
Rafe has autism, and I love that DJ & Shaun were very mindful of his needs. DJ has a difficult relationship with his own body, and his men help him with that while they also make room for his emotions. Shaun has been treated horribly and also wanted to explore k!nky BD$M things. DJ and Rake made sure to always check in and comfort him. They listened to what he wanted and didn't want to do. Rake is a fantastic Dom for both of them. The relationship that they built up was very beautiful to read about, especially in all the circumstances that were going on. Shaun is a vampire, and he wasn't safe most of the time, which also resulted in the two humans not being safe because they are committed to each other.
I don't read about vampires a lot, but I definitely want to change that this year. This book has mental health, with a lot of action, an established couple, and the vampire lifestyle that was also explained. Which was fascinating because everyone writes it differently, and this world is very interesting. The next book is about Kit, and I'm very interested in this story because it gives another side of the situation.
"Discomfort never affected Rake when touching Shaun. Not even from the very first time." - Rake
"DJ never wanted Shaun to be on the outside any more. He wanted it to be the three of them." - DJ
DJ & Rake went to the BD$M club together and saw a situation with Shaun that didn't seem safe or enjoyable, so they made sure to pay extra attention to Shaun every time that they were there. Shaun was turned into a vampire and is stuck with the one that made him a vampire for more than a decade. Shaun is amazed by DJ & Rake and their relationship. He has lost so much and is very closed off from other people and just wants to feel loved and cared for. I really love how their romance started. DJ & Rake were willing to help and love Shaun from the start; they did everything to show him true love, and they all tried to protect each other in every situation.
Rafe has autism, and I love that DJ & Shaun were very mindful of his needs. DJ has a difficult relationship with his own body, and his men help him with that while they also make room for his emotions. Shaun has been treated horribly and also wanted to explore k!nky BD$M things. DJ and Rake made sure to always check in and comfort him. They listened to what he wanted and didn't want to do. Rake is a fantastic Dom for both of them. The relationship that they built up was very beautiful to read about, especially in all the circumstances that were going on. Shaun is a vampire, and he wasn't safe most of the time, which also resulted in the two humans not being safe because they are committed to each other.
I don't read about vampires a lot, but I definitely want to change that this year. This book has mental health, with a lot of action, an established couple, and the vampire lifestyle that was also explained. Which was fascinating because everyone writes it differently, and this world is very interesting. The next book is about Kit, and I'm very interested in this story because it gives another side of the situation.
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