Creep

Vulture Hollow MC

by K.A. Merikan

He’s my dream, my nightmare, my obsession.

Creep. Weirdo. Stalker. Monster under the bed.

Angel. Blond. Pillow Prince. Pisces.



Creep

They call me Creep and they’re not wrong. I crawl under people’s beds to feel close to them.

Tonight, my pick is a pretty blond twink with pink lips and blue eyes. My living fantasy. I meant to enjoy his company in secret, but I can’t just lie there and listen when his boyfriend gets violent.

So I crawl out.

And I kill the bastard.

Now Angel’s a witness to my crime, so… I take him.

I’ve never had a lover. Hell, I’ve never even kissed anyone. I’m twisted. Ugly. Unlovable.

But now that I’ve tasted Angel, I can’t turn back. I need to make him mine.



Angel

I survived a string of shitty exes but didn’t expect a monster in a leather jacket, with hair as black as night, to crawl out from under my bed and slaughter my abuser.

I fear the worst when he abducts me to his creepy den… but he doesn’t hurt me. He’s too shy to even speak to me when I’m awake and watches from the shadows instead.

It’s when I pretend to sleep that he comes closer. The game makes it all the sweeter for him. When he reaches for me, he’s careful but greedy, living out a fantasy he’s too ashamed to ask for.

And I let him.

Because I’m curious. Because it makes my pulse spike. Because I’m starting to want it too.

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“Creep” is a standalone, M/M dark romance where a lonely biker with an unusual kink abducts the object of his forbidden desire and finds salvation in the boy who should’ve run.

This is a book for readers who crave a protective monster with a broken past, twisted obsession, and the kind of love that crawls out from under your bed and refuses to let go.

If you’re drawn to morally gray men, emotional tension, and the thrill of surrendering to danger… this one’s for you.



This story contains scenes of violence, offensive language and morally ambiguous characters.

Genres: M M Romance, Dark Romance, Dark, Romance, Contemporary, Abuse, Found Family

285 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 19, 2025

About the author

(Goodreads profile run by Kat)

K. A. Merikan is a duo of queer writers who don’t believe in following the well-trodden path. In their books you can dip your toe into dangerous romance with mafiosi, outlaw bikers and bad boys, all from the safety of your sofa. They love the weird and wonderful, stepping out of the box, and bending stereotypes both in life and in fiction. Their stories don’t shy away from exploring the darker side of M/M romance, and feature a variety of anti-heroes, rebels, misfits, and underdogs who go against the grain.
Be prepared for shocking twists, dark humor, raw emotions, and sizzling hot scenes.

K.A. Merikan also writes steamy M/M romcoms as Devon Doe.

e-mail: kamerikan@gmail.com

More information about ongoing projects, works in progress and publishing at:
K.A. Merikan’s author page: http://kamerikan.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamerikan

Reviews

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️ 5 stars ⭐️

🎧𝚂𝙾𝙽𝙶 𝙼𝙰𝚃𝙲𝙷 — 𝙲𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚙 𝚋𝚢 𝚁𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚍🎧

//You're just like an angel
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so fuckin' special//

“Would you like to sleep under my bed tonight?”
“There’s nothing I want more.”

This song match might be a little too on the nose but I couldn’t not use it.
Angel has a monster creepin’ under his bed… and he kinda likes it.

Is it weird that I’m getting off on his desire for me? That I enjoy this teasing? If I asked him for help, would he crawl from under the bed and touch me?

I fell in love with Creep the second he was mentioned in book one. And his story did not disappoint.
He’s creepy, he’s dangerous, but he’s also a sweet weirdo that just needs touch and care. And to lick your fingers from under your bed. [Never thought creepy finger-licking could be so erotic.]

It’s as if he’s removing all the cobwebs off my body and replacing them with cotton candy.

Angel and Creep were the perfect match for each other. I loved Angel’s sunshine compared to Creep’s shadows, the outgoing friendly type vs the scarred & shy biker boy. Loved how patient Angel was with Creep’s traumas and his touch-aversion, how protective Creep was of Angel.

He wants this. So bad he’s dripping for me.

The somno/sleep-play was mind-melting, the help, I’m blushing and can’t read this in public kind of hot. For how shy and insecure Creep was, he mastered the dirty talk real quick. Gawd, I lowkey want to reread it already.

“Do you want me to use a rubber? Pull up your pants and keep you in the dark? Or should I come deep inside? Leave you wondering who used you at night?”

Yes this was a sexy romance, but there was also lots of hurt/comfort, some high-stakes drama, typical biker gang violence, found family vibes, themes of acceptance and self-love, a monster learning that he’s actually not all that monstrous.

And when he squeezes my hand, I’m ready to open my ribcage and offer him everything I am.

At this point KA Merikan could literally put a chewed-up piece of gum between two pages and call it a book and I would say ‘Wonderful, five stars, give me ten more’ .
Loved this, love them, I need more already. Give me all the sexy hurt boys.

When he kisses me like this, I believe him. At least in this moment, I do feel beautiful. And good. And loved.

I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.

CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Violence
- Murder
- Assualt & attempted SA (not by MCs)
- Use of f-slur (not MCs)
- Stalking
- Kidnapping
- Discussions of child abuse (past)
- Mentions of sex work/‘sugaring’ (off page, stops once MCs meet)
- Mentions of parental neglect (off page)
- Mentions of homelessness (past)
- Top/bottom
- Voyeurism
- Somnophilia/ ‘sleep-play’ 🔥
- Rimming
- Shower sex
- Toys (bonus short)
- Virgin roleplay (bonus short)

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember how his tar-black gaze lingered on me when he slid under the bed, so full of longing it set my skin on fire. I’ve been with so many guys, but none of them looked at me the way Creep does. As if I was something special. A revelation. A precious thing he’s so very afraid to lose… As if sucking my fingers in the dark could sustain his affection for a lifetime.

The meet cute you never knew you had to read until you did... Angel's boyfriend is being a jerk to him when a mysterious stranger comes out from under his bed and permanently solves the boyfriend problem. Amazing, loved it, no notes! Creep is into hiding under the beds of attractive men and has just settled in under Angel's when he hears Angel and his boyfriend arguing. He steps in to protect Angel and then has to kidnap Angel back to his lair so he won't turn him in to the police. Romance ensues. Creep is a Beauty and the Beast inspired motorcycle club (MC) romance with a protective, murderous puppy dog of an antihero and a beautiful, clever survivor who finds a way to land on his feet no matter what life throws at him.

Creep appreciates every part of me in ways I’ve never experienced before. It’s as if I’m some unusual mushroom he found in his cave, and he’s willing to eat it even if it could kill him.

When I requested this ARC I didn't realize that this was an MC romance. I was initially disappointed when I saw that because I hate withdrawing once I've committed to read a book. MC books are one of the few tropes I really don't like, but I decided to give it a shot anyway. If you're in the same boat as me and usually avoid MC romance like the plague, I suggest you stick around and give it a try like I ended up doing. K.A. Merikan lured me in with the whole 'monster under the bed' thing and I ended up really enjoying the book. Creep was an incredibly compelling, sympathetic character and I fell in love with him. He's compared to a beaten dog many many times throughout the book and it was such an apt description for a character who has coped with profound childhood trauma the only way he knew how. Despite everything he'd been through, he had so much love and loyalty to give Angel 😍😍. Creep and Angel seem like an unlikely Beast/Beauty pairing, but they complemented each other so well. I didn't want the book to end! I give credit to K.A. Merikan's writing- I always love their characters.

My inquisitive nature draws me to Creep. He’s like no one I’ve ever met⸺strangely gentle, yet deadly. I want to unravel the mystery that he is. Why does he sleep under his own bed? Why in a cave?

Although this is book 2 in a series, it can be read as a standalone. I haven't read book 1 and didn't feel as though I was missing anything super important.

Rating: 4.25
Angst: 3.75/5
Steam: 3/5

I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest review

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a surprisingly sweet MC romance. I adored Creep/Creed. Really glad we got to see more of Brigid because she’s awesome.

[⋆｡°✮ Lucy InTheSky ✮°｡⋆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Creep is one of the most intriguing characters these two authors have come up with. His story could’ve been so much more developed, his life and demeanor just beg for that depth in detail. I wanted to experience him way more than what we eventually got. Whoever dreamed up Creep with all his traits, gets 5 stars from me.

...but then they went and gave Creep the most generic twink imaginable as a love interest.



🟣 A hairdresser (rocks, tarot cards, hippy) / a killer for the VH MC
🔵 Both gay
🟢 Both in their early 20's
🟡 Size difference
🔵 Only one bed, but it doesn't matter, because Creep sleeps under the bed
🟠 Love the cover, yum
🌶️ Sex is about the only thing that worked for me and only Creep's part - his kinks are fantastically written, he's sensual, lustful, hot, sexy; 'somnophilia', first times, oral, rimming, penetrative; t/b

The book starts off really strong. I was hooked right away, even though the whole astrology thing doesn't really work for me, but I already knew about the elusive, lethal guy lurking in the dark corners and getting things done for Vulture Hollow MC was going to be someone to really pull me in.

Creep was such an interesting character in the previous book and with the very promising start here I was sure we were in for a real treat, especially after the first scene, where we find out Creep is a virgin, but he's following pretty boys that catch his eye and he's sleeping under their beds, breathing them in and enjoying their presence and that's how he meets Angel, his latest obsession

"I shouldn’t. I can’t. I’m an unwelcome guest. But before my brain can be the force of reason, I move just as a droplet of his cum is about to drip to the floor. I catch it on my tongue then arch up to suck his beautiful digits into my mouth. They’re hot, salty, and absolute perfection."

Creep was a fantastic morally grey character. Creep's story, his history, the complexity of who he is and the way he presents himself to the world along with all the trauma he carries just begged for a multilayered story full of depth and angst.

But Creep didn't get any of that.

Immediately after meeting Angel, the local twink obsessed with crystals, tarot cards and having a bunch of sugar daddies that wanted to hurt him, Creep was completely out of his element.
Somehow, in just two weeks, he overcomes his crazy traumatic past, leaves his fascinating cave with vultures (which I thought was so original), and does all the things he didn’t dare to do for ages, things he was mentally held back from, even basic stuff like showering, taking his clothes off, touching another person, kissing, being seen.

And what makes it happen? A regular guy who’s got nothing going for him except his ass that's readily available 24/7. That's it, that's what Creep gets. Angel's not interesting nor special, he doesn’t have meaningful conversations with Creep and his long dull monologues and dialogues with Creep don’t really connect with who Creep is. At least I didn't see it. Creep needed a different love interest.

“I c- can’t. I’m where I belong.”
“Of course you can. Don’t be obtuse…”
“It doesn’t feel right. I don’t deserve to be there. This is fine. We can talk.”
“No!” Angel protests shifting over me in a quick roll. “I want to see you. And what is this talk about deserving, huh? Who gets to decide that if not the owner of the bed, me?”
I groan, because how can I even start communicating all of it? “I don’t know. You don’t actually want me there, but that’s fine—”
“What gave you that idea? Don’t put words in my mouth!”



That’s exactly how it felt while reading this letdown of a story.

Everything was laid out for a really good, meaningful one, but it all just boils down to a few sex scenes (even those lost their initial spark), Angel getting rid of his sugar daddies, and then them living together in a cabin on the compound. The cave with the vultures? Forgotten. Just like that.

We’re told Creep is this lethal, dangerous killer, yet almost nothing actually happens in the book. He's just hovering around Angel's house, sitting on his roof and hanging off trees! And he's paying for this boring crap of a love story too, he's paying for Angel's stay on the compound. No real angst, no jobs for us to see the guys and Creep in action, he just takes out a couple of Angel’s sugar daddies and that’s it.

Compared to the previous book, this one was really not that good. Road and Clyde were great, even if their epilogue wasn’t spectacular, but Creep got totally cheated out of a fantastic story. Creep's character is anything but mundane, and Angel is very much mundane. In the end, they make a boring couple, and all of Creep’s traits and characteristics are completely forgotten, he turns into this lovesick puppy with no edge whatsoever and for me this was just a complete waste of an amazing character.

[martina (the life of a chaotic reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh my god this is the third book by ka merikan that i absolutely love i don’t know how to act

i need to protect creep forever. like physically protect him from everything. wrap him up in a bubble and keep him there so nothing bad will happen to him again.

like i’m literally so arachnophobic but i would make an effort to learn how to love his spider friend for creep. i would literally love and pet that awful spider.
that’s how much i love him.

[Ninni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite being a "stalking weirdo" I would describe Creep as a sweetheart. I liked his story with supercutie Angel much more than I expected. I'm a specially pleased that it was no unessecary drama or third act breakups, I have no patience with those any more. I'm sooo curious of Prophet, hopefully he gets a story as well! 3.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Dani (Daniiireads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who knew a book about a stalker could be so romantic and sweet?

Creep is so precious, yall 🥹

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧:
- MC romance
- some under the bed stalking
- murder + abduction
- opposites attract
- obsessive + protective
- somno
- pet spider

[taylor :)]

dnf @ 38%

dude idk what it is about ka merikan’s books but they do not hold my interest at alllllll. like the blurb is good, the book starts out good, but then my attention on it tanks. another one bites the dust

[Lola · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my first KA Merikan (I previously dnf'd another) and it didn't quite work for me. I feel bad because I just had the same reaction to another author but, I don't think they're for me. The writing didn't connect for me- lots of things were awkwardly phrased, some of the dialogue felt stilted, and there were moments where I was confused about physical movements (where character's bodies were in relation to a space and each other). This might be rude to say but it had me wondering if English is perhaps not the author's native language (not American English, at least). Nothing wrong with that, of course, but it might account for my personal disconnect.

I mostly liked both MCs but I think Creep's trauma needed to be outlined better. Lots of it was left vague (or I missed it). I'm not sure I understood why he grew up with an aunt and cousins in the first place and exactly when/how the abuse started. I also didn't understand the timeline. How old was he when he, let's say "escaped", his family? And is that what he went to juvie for? Because I believe, depending on his age, the sentence for that would've been a long time - and it's stated at the start that he's only 25 and has been with the Vultures for a while. Also, where the fuck were the cousins? Idk, without details it felt like the trauma was thrown in for the sake of it, without a lot of thought.

I liked Angel - though he sure accepted a lot of things real fuckin quick that a typical person might have given a little more thought to. But I do love when an unhinged, protective MC is paired with a "regular" person and that person totally leans in to the power they have over the dangerous MC. Like, they're not trying to make the other "better", they're like, "yes you're going to be to my weapon and nobody will fuck me with ever again". Love to see it. And it was cute how much he accepted Creep's absolute creep behavior, helped him to accept himself, and called him by his real name (and made sure everyone else did, too). They were a cute fit. Plus, the somnophilia was hot.

I realize I'm not actually the biggest fan of motorcycle club books so that was working against it. And there was randomly a whole lot of tarot, tea reading, crystals, star sign business that I was definitely not expecting here and it threw me a little.

Overall I was a bit underwhelmed and the writing was awkward for me. It could totally be a case of me not being in the right headspace but I think the author is probably not a good fit for me.

Nicknames: precious, baby

It was easier to swallow that I’m an unfuckable virgin at twenty-five due to homophobia rather than my own social ineptitude.

“I… I’m a monster, Angel. So this is where I belong. Monsters don’t sleep in beds.”

You will be good. For me.” “I will.”

Point out a target, and he’s dead. Someone bothering you? Sic me on them. I don’t think you understand how I feel about you. I’d put you in my rib cage just to keep you safe.”

He’s mine. My protector. And anyone who gives me shit will have to go through him first. Which they won’t, because Creep is a goddamn machine with no qualms about dispensing violence.

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Safety (may contain spoilers)

SA/rape: There are scenes with each of Angel's 3 sugar daddies where they hit him and threaten that he needs to "service" them because he "owes" them. The first two hit him but nothing else happens. The third guy gets as far as getting Angel naked in a bed while looming over him naked but Creep gets there in time every time.

Other person drama: Angel starts the book with 3 sugar daddies who he doesn't actually want to be with and they're all scum who he feels trapped with. Once he meets Creep he is never with anyone else again.

[haletostilinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, I didn't love this as much as the first installment, but I still enjoyed it overall.

Perhaps my problem - and why this took me so long to get through - was that it took awhile for it to feel like Angel was truly in it with Creep. Creep is a lot to take and is quite weird but he's also surprisingly sweet and gentle - with Angel and those he cares about - and bashful and earnest.

But Creep was almost instantly obsessed and into Angel, while Angel is more...normal. And he took a bit for it to feel like he was as enamored by Creep as Creep was by Angel.

Once he did, well into the book, this really picked up for me and I was into these two, for sure. But Creep is a bit offputting and Angel realistically is a bit sceptical for a bit even as he is attracted to Creep and into the stuff they're doing together.

Which is all well and good, for him to be sceptical at first, but it just made him seem not as into Creep when Creep clearly was so into him, and so the dynamic was a bit unequal for a bit. While I understood Angel, I kept wanting him to get to that obsessed stage with Creep. Which he eventually did, but it took awhile.

Plot wise, not a lot happened beyond their relationship either after the beginning. Like Creep kills this asshole Angel is with and of course Creep has to take Angel since he witnessed him murdering someone, but that resolves quickly and Angel accepts it somewhat easily. So the rest of the book outside of their relationship is him just basically settling into the Vulture Hollows compound and getting to know everyone there and endearing himself to them.

The is a plot with one of the men he'd been with in the past, a dangerous man in the other MC, but that is brought into the equation a bit late and while it is an exciting climax, with Creep having to save his man and everything, I don't feel there quite enough build up to it. Like the guy wasn't threatening enough for long enough. And then Angel just gets taken, which we don't even see, the next chapter is him just taken outta nowhere. So it felt a tad rushed in my opinion.

But all that to say, I enjoyed these two still and they were sweet, in their own way, with Creep being who he is. He's overall a sweet, kind man who has been through a lot of trauma, but his trauma has made him a bit...strange, overall. But Angel learns to love that about him, to love how devoted Creep is to him.

They also partake in somnophillia, completely consensually of course, and it is hot.

So yeah, definitely recommend, especially if you enjoyed the first book, but this one just didn't quite hit the same as the first, in my opinion. Still a solid story overall, but just not quite 5 stars for me.

But I still can't wait for more in this series, I'm loving this Vulture Hollow MC community. I wonder if Prophet will get a book next. I'm still curious about the guy who will blow him on occasion. He was only with women in this one, so I wonder if he'll get a book, and if so, who his LI will be. He seems like the one who makes sense to get a story next, so I guess we'll see.

Can't wait! 😘

I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.

My Ratings for the Vulture Hollow MC Series:

⭐️ Enemy: 5 stars (my review)
⭐️ Creep: 4 stars

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who knew a stalking romance by a self-acknowledged creep who kidnaps his stalking object (well, after killing the sugar daddy who was abusing him) and sticks him in a cave could be so sweet and wholesome? Seriously, it should not be possible, but if anybody can do it is this duo of authors. And it is, the dynamics so good, and so clear why the stalkee would fall for his stalker and why they are both oh so good for each other.

I liked the plot a lot more, so organic, so natural, and them talking to each other telling each other things ends up being what saves them from third party conflict. I love that.

As with the previous book, I love the setting. I am not much into MC settings, but like with the stalker romances, nevermind what i think I like, these authors make it work, and there are cozy cottagecore witchy vibes (yes, cave full of vultures, but cozy!) and a kind of historical feel. I guess there will be books about Rooster and Prophet? I am in for that for sure. But this book just feels special, different, kind of unique.

[Jen (Fae_Princess_in_Space) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Red flags galore! If you’re looking for a healthy non-toxic relationship, with well-adjusted characters and nice normal romance and dates, this one isn’t for you. But boy ohhhh boy it was 100% for me!

Angel has a history of dating red flag guys; he’s just a sweetheart who makes terrible choices, especially when it comes to men. When he’s kidnapped by the monster under his bed, Angel thinks it’s the end for him. But his captor turns out to be socially awkward outcast Creep, who we met in book one of the series, Enemy.

Creep is an antisocial abuse survivor with very ingrained PTSD and trauma. When he kidnaps a man who saw him commit a murder he’s not sure what to do… Angel is beautiful and Creep wants nothing more than to love him. But he’s not sure how to go about wooing the man he’s keeping locked in a cave.

Ugh everything about this pair was unhealthy but oh my godddd I loved it. Creep overcoming his touch-based trauma, Angel breaking free from his abusive relationship, the cameos from the rest of the Vulture Hollow gang. Perfection!

Read Creep for:
✨ Kidnapping as foreplay
✨ Forced proximity
✨ Somnophilia kink
✨ Overcoming trauma around touch and affection
✨ Red flags galore
✨ Lil pet spider
✨ Touch him and 💀
✨ Virgin MC

[warhawke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: MM Romance
Type: Standalone Book 2 of Vulture Hollow MC
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:
4.25 Stars



Luck never seemed to be on Angel’s side when it came to the men in his life. When one of them crossed the line, a mysterious stranger came to his rescue. But Creep was far from a knight in shining armor, and the unfortunate situation could push both of them into unfamiliar territory.



Creep intrigued me in the previous book, and I’m glad his character shone in this one. His innocence, protectiveness, and difficult past made him incredibly lovable and sweet in his own way. Angel was the complete opposite in personality and self-expression. Together, they helped each other see the world from a different perspective.

He’s gonna drive me crazy. I never thought it could be hot to have my armpit fucked, but here I am, my cock twitching every time he slides his dick into a crevice that was never meant for pleasure.

I enjoyed the push and pull between them, though it did feel a bit repetitive at times. I also felt the changes in the characters happened too fast. The highlight of the story for me was Creep’s secret kink, which made the story more interesting.

Creep is a story of transformation and reevaluating one’s life. It would appeal to readers who enjoy MM motorcycle club romance.



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[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

1st person POV Dual
Plot 4.5/5
Spice 2.75/5
Adorableness 5/5( not in a light and fluffy kind of way though)
Stalker
somno
Past trauma

I would completely overlook the kidnapping, the sleeping under the bed, the social awkwardness, even the freaking spider as a damn pet ( which is horrifying by the way) for Creep! I just wanna wrap him up in a bubble so nothing can ever hurt him again! Is he a strong, slightly terrifying, murder biker man? yes, yes he is. Do I still wanna wrap him in a bubble? yes, yes I do.

This book was freaking amazing! Just read it! and fall in love with Creep just like I did!

[Sudsana Reads (mostly smut)]

So, someone gave me some more info regarding Angel which was not presented in the beginning at all. And certainly not 4% in. He didn't lead with the info that he's a sex worker. Had he done so outright, i would've gladly read on and never doubted him. So, now with that foresight, i'll be picking this up again. :)

Dnf at 4% on 3rd Dec, 2025. i loved Creep's character (i dunno what that says about me). But the fact that Angel is fucking 3 men and sharing his week between them (each gets a day dedicated to them) and all these men abuse him? None of this sit right with me. Not a book for me.

To clarify, within the 4% we have these info: One sicko gives him bruises on his hip, this other sicko (who Creep kills hence the story) had once choked Angel till he fainted. Maybe we find out what the 3rd sicko does later on in the book, but by this time Creep had somehow saved him but ain't no way am i finding it out.

It's makes me sad cuz if only that one issue wasn't there, then it would've been an awesome read. Cuz up until that point, i loved Creep and liked Angel too, he seemed just like the petit femme MC i've been searching for. But daaaamnn why does he just has to be like that, like... why??? :(

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re lindos 🥰

[Kier · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.

This might be the most surprising dark romance book I have ever read and I don't think the blurb does it justice, but I'm almost glad because what you read will surprise you. This book elicited emotions from me that I wouldn't typically expect from the genre.

I'm hesitant to call this "entry level" dark romance, but if you're someone who has wanted to get into the genre before but you're not too sure where to start, this is the perfect book for you.

This book takes two stereotypes and both fleshes them out and turns them on their head in a way I didn't expect. We follow Creep, a biker who is the dark, brooding, socially awkward type whose every every word is difficult for him, and we also follow Angel, a young man whose appearance matches his name and who has a bad habit of getting involved with bad men, until he meets one bad man who is everything but.

Creep has a kink for hiding under people’s beds at night while they sleep but never doing anything to them. When he follows Angel home one day with the intention of doing the same, it doesn't turn out quite as he imagined when Angel is being physically abused by a man that enters his home, so he crawls out and kills him. I'm sure you can imagine where the rest goes.

Creep is such a beautifully written character with so many layers that I just want to wrap him up and protect him from the world because he deserves nothing but the best, despite his shady ways, and seeing Angel strip back the walls he's put up piece by piece genuinely made me cry multiple times.

It also feels weird to describe a dark romance as low-angst, but this book very much is that for the most part. It's a lot of feelings and a lot of two men who are perceived by the world as being one way but longing for someone to see the real them, and when they meet each other, it's a story of patience and love and understanding that really settles in your heart.

But most of all, it's a story about seeking acceptance for just being your pure, unbridled self and not having to change to fit anyone else's comfort zones, and it achieves that beautifully. I really, really enjoyed this book and I can't wait to check out more of the author’s work.

Content Safety Warnings
Cheating: No
Other Person Drama: One of Angel's hookups makes an appearance but he isn't remotely interested.
Breakup: No
HEA: Yes

I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.

[CC · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25★



Though being a member of the Vulture Hollow motorcycle club, Creep is a solitary person who easily avoids detection. After admiring Angel from afar, Creep can’t get close enough, but when it counts, he jumps at taking action.

“You can take me under and I’ll just ask how long to hold my breath for. If you say ‘forever’, so be it.”

Narrated in dual POV, Creep is such a unique character with charmingly sweet and disturbing traits. When it comes to Angel, Creep is utterly smitten and wholly inexperienced when it comes to relationships. Though the circumstances of their meeting were traumatic, together they are such a memorable pair with Angel being so patient with Creep. I absolutely loved Creep and how Angel navigated their relationship.


*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey*


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[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

Just as good, if not better, than the first book. It’s outside the box, questions your character, and yet still provides you with the love story and HEA you’re after.

Creep certainly lives up to his name in the beginning. The way they meet would be straight out of anyone’s nightmares, but Creep’s way of showing he wants Angel actually feeds into a longing that Angel has to be wanted, to be adored, even if that isn’t in a conventional way. Because of this, Angel sees past the ‘weirdo’ to the man behind it all. The person who had a traumatic childhood and still lives with the consequences of it. Creep is anything but the monster he sees himself as, and I love how Angel slowly but surely brings the monster out from under the bed to join the world again. Their story is actually very endearing if you can separate how you’re expected to think with how much they suit and, in the end, love each other.

I love the whole biker scene; one of my all-time favourites is the Rebel Kings series, and this gives off the same vibes, maybe just a tad more murderous. I love the found family aspect of these types of books and getting to check in with all of the characters along the way. I love the message behind the obvious story, one of hope and love, and that everyone can find someone who matches them perfectly; it might just take some time.

Really good follow up to the first book and I can’t wait for more.

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I received an ARC from GRR, and this is my honest review.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, how I loved Creep! I found him so intriguing in Enemy with his strange ways & how he would just pop up out of no where making me laugh.I was beyond excited when I learned he was getting his own story. I wasn't expecting to love his character as much as i did.
Creep is such a unique character, he is romantic, sweet,strange and yes, a pervert, but underneath it all, he has a heart of gold. Did I question my sanity when I found myself giddy by a man who lives in a cave, has killed people and hides under peoples beds? Absolutely!!! Creep has a charm about him that wins you over.I found myself laughing at his antics because he was just so darn sweet.Yes, again I questioned my Sanity!
His relationship with Angel was so sweet, obsessive,but sweet with a kink that suited them perfectly.Both of them accepted each other without jugdement. I adored how Angel gave Creep the time and space to open up about his past & even though he didn't fully understand some of creeps behaviour, he accepted it & saw beyond the strangeness.Their bond was unexpectedly beautiful.I just loved the little community of Vulture Hollows MC that K.A MERIKAN has created.

[❥ Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg Creep 🥺🥺 He is the saddest, most awkward boi and he deserves the softest love ever 😭😭 I fell in love with him almost immediately and it broke my heart how he felt like he didn’t deserve a sweet, pretty boy of his own. The closest he could get was under their bed, like a monster

On one hand, this is a super sweet romance. Angel sees Creep as he is and wants to make him feel loved. Creep is totally devoted to Angel, even to the point of destroying any threat against him and keeping a stalker is collection of hair and used bandaids..

On the other hand, this is kinky and so hot it made me feel lightheaded. Creep is a pent up horny little virgin and a total simp for Angel. The consensual somnophilia scenes gave him the freedom to play out his desires and he couldn’t help but voice all his dirty little thoughts

The combo of kinky hot & sweet hurt/comfort lands this one on my list of fave reads this year and is a new K.A. Merikan favorite. I am sat for the next book, maybe it will be Prophet’s? 👀

[Alastair H · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is going to sound a little odd, but I used to play this idle game called the longing, based on this cute little shadow creature that was buried with its king and tasked to watch over the underground kingdom while the king slept for 400 years.  The game is really cute and also a bit creepy and sad, and while I was reading i was like wow, creep is the shade in the longing 😂

I went into this expecting it to be a little dark, but actually on the scale of fluffy to dark romance I'd put it much more on the fluffy side. Definitely a lot lighter than some of the other books I've read by this author. There really actually isn't a lot of angst at all which I loved because Creep and Angel already have an unusual start to their relationship so the low outside angst made you able to just really get wrapped up in the entire vibe of the romance. Like, I didn't want any distractions from Creep and Angel, because they were so freaking cute together.


*thanks to GRR for an ARC!

[Kelsey Rhodes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was spicy as heck and I absolutely devoured it. I loved the first entry in this series, but I think I actualy liked this one more. The idea of a sexy, shy, almost mute man crawling out from under my bed to protect me for a bad realtionship has an enticing appeal. Highly recommend this book.

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Character stats
main character name[s]
Creep/Creed and Angel
type
Creep
Killer instincts, overprotective
Angel
Sex worker, gorgeous, submissive
Overall stats
heat level [4.5 of 5]
There is lots of descriptive, open door scenes where the characters engage in various and usual [for me] kinks, anal sex and shower sex. There is a certain plot formula I've noticed the authors pretty much stick by. Initial engagement is something close to heavy petting or oral. The characters are built up emotionally, obsess a bit then finally do it. There is a conflict and separation which is quickly resolved.

smut scenes
Most memorable for me was the first somnophilia scene, normally considered abnormal due to the fact the person is sleeping and cannot consent. Depicted here as a consensual scene and told in duel POV. This is certainly a scene I’ve never read about but found interesting.

Tropes
-touch him and die
-motorcycle club
-closeted gay
Setting
-MC club set in woods
-deep dark cave
kinks
-somnophilia
-voyeurism
Oddity
-vultures

Smut stats, 4.5
1.Sweet, no sex, hand holding hands, chaste kissing
2.More intimate details of touching but still closed door for anything where the characters engage in sex
3.A bit more revealing when it comes to touch, sensations, some nudity may be described
4. Open door, very detailed, meant to titillate and invoke feelings of arousal
5. X rated- the details of sex are explicit, open door, highly descriptive and meant to be a one handed read

[Caroline Forrester · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐️

🏍️ MC Club
🔮 Kidnapping
🏍️ Found Family
🔮 Biker/Hairdresser
🏍️ Acts of Service/Self-Care
🔮 Somno Kink (staged)

🖤 No breakup
🩶 No OM drama other than an evil ex
🤍 Strict Roles

Not sure why, but this just didn’t hold my attention. It took me a while to get through and I just didn’t get a ton of enjoyment out of it. I am very curious to get a story about Prophet though, so I hope that’s in store for the series.

Side note: I feel if you have attempted r*pe on page, that should probably be a trigger warning, no? Did I miss that?

[mar · Rating 3 out of 5]

no es lo que esperaba, honestamente. desde el inicio reconozco que tiene elementos muy interesantes, sobre todo porque no suelo leer libros con protagonistas de este tipo. sin embargo, sentí que la escritura no estuvo a la altura de mis expectativas, lo que terminó afectando mi experiencia de lectura. aun así, este libro venía especialmente recomendado por mi mamá, así que admito que eso pudo haber influido positivamente en la calificación. en definitiva, es una novela curiosa, con ideas que llaman la atención, pero que no terminó de convencerme del todo.

[Dayana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it!! I fell in love with Creep, he's weird but so adorable, I also really liked Angel, he loves Creep so much and from the beginning he wanted to take care of him, in the sense of plot, action and connection I do feel that Enemy is still my favorite, I can't wait to read the next book and more about this family❤️‍🔥

[Cynthia M Brow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Creep is the second book in the new Vulture Hollow MC series by K.A. Merikan. This is the story of Creep and Angel. Angel is sweet and sunshine, Creep is dark, awkward, and touch adverse but they are perfect for each other. This dark romance is done to perfection. K.A. Merikan has a way of making you root for the morally gray characters. I loved this book more than I thought I would. The blurb doesn't do the story justice. I can't wait for the next book by K.A. Merikan. I would definitely recommend this book.
received a free review copy

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oddly very sweet…

This is why I love KA. Merikan’s books…they always have such an edge to them that you don’t expect. Creep is…well…creepy and strange but he’s perfect for Angel, who’s a little odd himself. I love morally grey characters and Creep is the perfect MC!

[Hanna Oks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Як це було мило 🥰