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Visceral #3
Make Me Bleed
The scars we share… make me bleed.
Peris Baxter dissected his way inside Abel Silver’s façade, baring his ugly soul and finding the beauty in it—only it wasn’t enough. Abel needed to leave Peris behind to save himself, and with it, he lost a piece he’d never get back.
But Peris finds him again—like he was always meant to—because Abel couldn’t stay away. He could never leave Peris, still as insane for him as always.
Only… it’s different this time. They both feel too much, have hurt too much, to ever go back.
Can they survive the violence of lies and agony to find the love neither think they deserve?
Make Me Bleed is a dark MM romance and is the third and final book in the Visceral Series. It is not a standalone and needs to be read after both Make Me Pretty and Make Me Scream.
Peris Baxter dissected his way inside Abel Silver’s façade, baring his ugly soul and finding the beauty in it—only it wasn’t enough. Abel needed to leave Peris behind to save himself, and with it, he lost a piece he’d never get back.
But Peris finds him again—like he was always meant to—because Abel couldn’t stay away. He could never leave Peris, still as insane for him as always.
Only… it’s different this time. They both feel too much, have hurt too much, to ever go back.
Can they survive the violence of lies and agony to find the love neither think they deserve?
Make Me Bleed is a dark MM romance and is the third and final book in the Visceral Series. It is not a standalone and needs to be read after both Make Me Pretty and Make Me Scream.
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2025
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Marie Ann
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November 19, 2025
3.5 rounded up
I'm not sure this needed to be 3 books after this finale but I still enjoyed myself.
GABE BOOK WHEN
I'm not sure this needed to be 3 books after this finale but I still enjoyed myself.
GABE BOOK WHEN
November 14, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ARC REVIEW
Make Me Bleed is the third and final book in the Visceral Series, and honestly, I felt every cut of it. I was bleeding through the pages, because I swear this book dragged me through every possible emotion. I wasn’t ready, but I also couldn’t look away.
Closing out this series with Peris and Abel felt like watching two broken worlds try to fit back together. Their story isn’t clean or easy. It’s jagged and tender at the same time. You feel the weight of everything they’ve carried every fear, every wound, every moment they loved too much or not enough. And still, there’s this quiet pull between them, the kind that refuses to break no matter how many storms hit. They’re messy, they’re hurting, and they’re trying so hard to find each other again even when it feels impossible. That’s what makes this book hit so deep. It’s two people choosing each other even when it aches.
Abel stands taller here, sharper in the ways that matter, and when it comes to protecting the only person who ever made him feel seen, he doesn’t hesitate. And Peris… he finally lets himself take what Abel has been offering all along. The way they find their way back is raw and beautiful, and somehow even more intense, more intimate, more them.
This is not a standalone. You need to read the first book and follow their journey in order, trust me, the impact is worth it.
ARC REVIEW
Make Me Bleed is the third and final book in the Visceral Series, and honestly, I felt every cut of it. I was bleeding through the pages, because I swear this book dragged me through every possible emotion. I wasn’t ready, but I also couldn’t look away.
Closing out this series with Peris and Abel felt like watching two broken worlds try to fit back together. Their story isn’t clean or easy. It’s jagged and tender at the same time. You feel the weight of everything they’ve carried every fear, every wound, every moment they loved too much or not enough. And still, there’s this quiet pull between them, the kind that refuses to break no matter how many storms hit. They’re messy, they’re hurting, and they’re trying so hard to find each other again even when it feels impossible. That’s what makes this book hit so deep. It’s two people choosing each other even when it aches.
Abel stands taller here, sharper in the ways that matter, and when it comes to protecting the only person who ever made him feel seen, he doesn’t hesitate. And Peris… he finally lets himself take what Abel has been offering all along. The way they find their way back is raw and beautiful, and somehow even more intense, more intimate, more them.
This is not a standalone. You need to read the first book and follow their journey in order, trust me, the impact is worth it.
November 18, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
We’ve reached the end. I can’t believe I’m even typing these words. The end of what feels like an era. I have lived, loved, breathed Paris and Abel’s story for what feels like years.. and I’m not ready to part with them. I’m not. Someone send help.
‼️ These books must be read in order. Please do not pick up Bleed without reading Pretty and Scream first!
With the cliffy that was Make Me Scream, I had no idea what to expect from this one. I thought I was prepared.. I wasn’t. At all. I was absolutely MISERABLE for about half this book.. like, throw my kindle at a wall and scream miserable.. and then it just got worse.. and then it got much much better.
These two have a LOT to sort out. A lot to talk about. A lot to fight about. And a lot to make up over. And they did so, beautifully. In such a Peris and Abel way. They shared many laughs, full belly laughs. A lot of cigarettes. A couple hate f*cks. Many tears. And finally, one very beautiful HEA. One that had me just wanting moremoremore.
These two have grown up a lot since make me pretty. They’ve grown into men. Men who have twisted pasts, painful memories, and lots of secrets. And it’s been so fun watching them grow. This series really came full circle, and my runt will be my runt.. forever. Beautiful. Delicious. And so bloody.
🌶️🌶️🌶️
We’ve reached the end. I can’t believe I’m even typing these words. The end of what feels like an era. I have lived, loved, breathed Paris and Abel’s story for what feels like years.. and I’m not ready to part with them. I’m not. Someone send help.
‼️ These books must be read in order. Please do not pick up Bleed without reading Pretty and Scream first!
With the cliffy that was Make Me Scream, I had no idea what to expect from this one. I thought I was prepared.. I wasn’t. At all. I was absolutely MISERABLE for about half this book.. like, throw my kindle at a wall and scream miserable.. and then it just got worse.. and then it got much much better.
These two have a LOT to sort out. A lot to talk about. A lot to fight about. And a lot to make up over. And they did so, beautifully. In such a Peris and Abel way. They shared many laughs, full belly laughs. A lot of cigarettes. A couple hate f*cks. Many tears. And finally, one very beautiful HEA. One that had me just wanting moremoremore.
These two have grown up a lot since make me pretty. They’ve grown into men. Men who have twisted pasts, painful memories, and lots of secrets. And it’s been so fun watching them grow. This series really came full circle, and my runt will be my runt.. forever. Beautiful. Delicious. And so bloody.
December 1, 2025
Make Me Bleed is the third and final book in Marie Ann’s Visceral trilogy, and it has been an emotional ride from page one. I’ve loved these books from start to finish.
Abel and Peris are intense, dark, emotional, toxic, magnetic. Two broken boys who crash into each other in all the wrong ways and somehow still grow into something real, raw and strangely beautiful. Following them through their trauma, their vulnerability and their messy connection has been wild in the best possible way.
Marie Ann’s writing hits that exact balance between grit and beauty that makes every scene feel alive. It cuts deep, but it also gives you something to hold on to.
The ending was strong, honest and completely right for them. I’m going to miss Abel and Peris so much... they’ve stayed with me long after closing the book ❤️
Abel and Peris are intense, dark, emotional, toxic, magnetic. Two broken boys who crash into each other in all the wrong ways and somehow still grow into something real, raw and strangely beautiful. Following them through their trauma, their vulnerability and their messy connection has been wild in the best possible way.
Marie Ann’s writing hits that exact balance between grit and beauty that makes every scene feel alive. It cuts deep, but it also gives you something to hold on to.
The ending was strong, honest and completely right for them. I’m going to miss Abel and Peris so much... they’ve stayed with me long after closing the book ❤️
December 16, 2025
Second chances
Found family
Ex foster brothers
Broken boy x2
I've been hooked on Abel and Peris since the beginning. The growth in their relationship was so fun to read. Their happy ending was hard earned but so worth it. I will say there were some times throughout the Visceral series that I wish I could’ve yelled at Marie because I had no clue how things would be made better after make me scream but I just loved them both too much to stay mad and everything tied in perfectly. Abel and Paris are so different by the end of this book.🥺 But also the fucking ending?! Iykyk, it was so perfect.
Abel and Peris are messy and toxic but damn this series will have you in an absolute chokehold, so read it.
Found family
Ex foster brothers
Broken boy x2
I've been hooked on Abel and Peris since the beginning. The growth in their relationship was so fun to read. Their happy ending was hard earned but so worth it. I will say there were some times throughout the Visceral series that I wish I could’ve yelled at Marie because I had no clue how things would be made better after make me scream but I just loved them both too much to stay mad and everything tied in perfectly. Abel and Paris are so different by the end of this book.🥺 But also the fucking ending?! Iykyk, it was so perfect.
Abel and Peris are messy and toxic but damn this series will have you in an absolute chokehold, so read it.
December 8, 2025
A rollercoaster of emotions that I’d willing ride over and over again. Watching Peris and Abel wither and bloom over the course of this series was gut wrenching, eye watering and an absolute gem of an experience.
December 9, 2025
RTC BUT 😭😭😭😭 this was utter perfection.
The Visceral series is hands down one of my favourite MM series ever. I honestly hold these books so dear to my heart. The emotional reaction MMB dragged out of me gave me life. I love how Marie writes, I love how toxic both Peris and Abel are and I love how fiercely they love each other.
Marie could carry on writing books about them, about their lives, even their damn shopping list and I would still eat them the fuck up.
The Visceral series is hands down one of my favourite MM series ever. I honestly hold these books so dear to my heart. The emotional reaction MMB dragged out of me gave me life. I love how Marie writes, I love how toxic both Peris and Abel are and I love how fiercely they love each other.
Marie could carry on writing books about them, about their lives, even their damn shopping list and I would still eat them the fuck up.
November 15, 2025
🩷❤️I am his for the taking. Now, forever, and always. His runt. His puppy🩷❤️
"We're caught in the visceral whirlwind of destruction we created in one another. There is no escape. Only a fight to the end to see if we can make it out the other side still breathing. And I don't think I care that much if I survive, so long as I die by his side."
"What are you doing?"
"Making you pretty before I make you scream."
"By making me bleed?"
"You are the prettiest when you're bleeding, Abel Silver."
"I'm still as insane for him as I've always been, and now that I know he's just as obsessed with me...there is no going back from this."
"I forgot how pretty you can beg, runt."
"We could've really been something. But now, we're nothing more than this disturbing, chaotic mess that neither of us know what to do with."
"He feels like the worst nightmare I've ever had. And I can't let him go. Even if it really does kill me this time."
"The scars we shared made me bleed. And now, this is who I am. An empty vessel of his pain and destruction."
"This is all I am now. Just a sick, masochistic version of the man he made me into. Abel Silver's perfect vision. Broken, lonely, and unworthy. Just as he always wanted."
This series was EVERYTHING! I'm so sad that this series is over and I have to say goodbye to these precious boys 😭😭. This book was a whirlwind of emotions. I was all over the place with my feels. This book broke me apart, and then it put me back together at the end 🖤🖤. Marie is one of my favorite authors and her words really have such a huge impact. The emotional depth and impact she puts into her stories are unmatched.
This story picks up after the last book MMS. There is some time in between where you see the boys trying to live their separate lives. Both of them are extremely broken and lost. My heart broke for Peris. That boy was so heartbroken and lost. His pain bled off the pages. Abel was just trying to survive the only way he knew how but not living at all. Once these boys meet up again by accident, fate has other plans. Can they rekindle their love? Is their too much pain and betrayal between them? How can they move forward when their both still not healed?
I will ship this couple forever. This is probably one of my favorite couples ever written. There is so much intensity, rawness, and toxicity between them. Their love is messy, but oh, so real. You can see the love bleed from them even when they just stare at one another. The first half of this book was rough to get through, but once they started to communicate and lay out their truths, I could finally breathe. These boys deserve their hard af earned HEA and all the happiness. Seeing them finally open up and be vulnerable was everything! The spice and sexy scenes were 🔥🔥🔥🔥. God, their chemistry is everything 🥵🥵. The ending of this book was phenomenal and seeing Abel confront Peris's demons and stand up for him made me scream for joy. Gabe was such an amazing friend. I loved everything he did for his found family and especially Peris. Elise (Ma), God I love this woman. Best mother ever. I loved seeing Mo and Abel together, especially when Peris met her 🥹🥹. I highly recommend this series and everything written by this author. I can't wait to see what's next from Marie Ann 🖤🖤.
"Stay with me."
"Where else would I go?" -Hannibal
"We're caught in the visceral whirlwind of destruction we created in one another. There is no escape. Only a fight to the end to see if we can make it out the other side still breathing. And I don't think I care that much if I survive, so long as I die by his side."
"What are you doing?"
"Making you pretty before I make you scream."
"By making me bleed?"
"You are the prettiest when you're bleeding, Abel Silver."
"I'm still as insane for him as I've always been, and now that I know he's just as obsessed with me...there is no going back from this."
"I forgot how pretty you can beg, runt."
"We could've really been something. But now, we're nothing more than this disturbing, chaotic mess that neither of us know what to do with."
"He feels like the worst nightmare I've ever had. And I can't let him go. Even if it really does kill me this time."
"The scars we shared made me bleed. And now, this is who I am. An empty vessel of his pain and destruction."
"This is all I am now. Just a sick, masochistic version of the man he made me into. Abel Silver's perfect vision. Broken, lonely, and unworthy. Just as he always wanted."
This series was EVERYTHING! I'm so sad that this series is over and I have to say goodbye to these precious boys 😭😭. This book was a whirlwind of emotions. I was all over the place with my feels. This book broke me apart, and then it put me back together at the end 🖤🖤. Marie is one of my favorite authors and her words really have such a huge impact. The emotional depth and impact she puts into her stories are unmatched.
This story picks up after the last book MMS. There is some time in between where you see the boys trying to live their separate lives. Both of them are extremely broken and lost. My heart broke for Peris. That boy was so heartbroken and lost. His pain bled off the pages. Abel was just trying to survive the only way he knew how but not living at all. Once these boys meet up again by accident, fate has other plans. Can they rekindle their love? Is their too much pain and betrayal between them? How can they move forward when their both still not healed?
I will ship this couple forever. This is probably one of my favorite couples ever written. There is so much intensity, rawness, and toxicity between them. Their love is messy, but oh, so real. You can see the love bleed from them even when they just stare at one another. The first half of this book was rough to get through, but once they started to communicate and lay out their truths, I could finally breathe. These boys deserve their hard af earned HEA and all the happiness. Seeing them finally open up and be vulnerable was everything! The spice and sexy scenes were 🔥🔥🔥🔥. God, their chemistry is everything 🥵🥵. The ending of this book was phenomenal and seeing Abel confront Peris's demons and stand up for him made me scream for joy. Gabe was such an amazing friend. I loved everything he did for his found family and especially Peris. Elise (Ma), God I love this woman. Best mother ever. I loved seeing Mo and Abel together, especially when Peris met her 🥹🥹. I highly recommend this series and everything written by this author. I can't wait to see what's next from Marie Ann 🖤🖤.
"Stay with me."
"Where else would I go?" -Hannibal
November 18, 2025
Is this what grieving a loved one feels like? Because damn it hurts so much. I feel like I’ve just said goodbye to my best friends, two people who I’ve watched grow up and go through the worst things in life. I’ve seen them suffer, hurt, fight and bleed, and I’ve been there with them as they’ve climbed out of the abyss of darkness to find each other again, and find their happy ending. And now they’re leaving me and I’m saying goodbye to them, knowing they’ll be okay because they’ve got each other, and I’m so happy for them. But it hurts so badly because I don’t get to keep them anymore. They’re not mine anymore, and my heart feels like it’s missing a piece, and I don’t know how to make it stop hurting.
This was such a rough ride, from start to finish it was never easy. For them, and for me. I saw so much of myself in Abel, I felt myself through and through with each moment I spent with him, and watching him suffer so tremendously but find his person, his people, and his happiness, soothed a part of my soul I didn’t realise could be mended. He was such a fighter, something I always wished I could’ve been, and he got what he deserved for it in the end with Peris.
This book especially, and Make Me Scream, made me fall in love with Peris. And it’s understandable how he worked so well for Abel, they were the perfect, messy fit. The other half of their heart and my god I can’t stop crying.
Seeing Peris go through absolute hell was tougher than I thought it would be. Because he was supposed to be the strong one, the rock. He was supposed to fix Abel. But what happened was so much better. Because Abel didn’t need fixing, he needed to be loved. And Peris was strong, because he endured his pain and came out still capable of loving. And I just can’t articulate how beautiful this story was to experience. How it shaped so many different parts of my soul. And I know I will never move on from this series.
Even though it’s over, and they’ve found their place with each other, I don’t think this hole in my heart will ever stop missing them.
If this is grief, then I’ve heard it’s meant to get easier with time, but I know I’m going to be rereading and reliving these two over and over again, and so maybe they won’t truly leave me after all.
Marie, thank you for bringing to life a story so fundamentally heartbreaking but also so poetic and inspiring. Thank you for healing them, and being the vessel for them to find their peace.
Usually these reviews are like love letters to M, and their incredible writing and way of bringing stories and characters to life. But this review feels more for me, for my 15 year old self, for the friends I’ve lost along the way, for the loved ones I didn’t know how to grieve, and for who I am now. Abel and Peris found their happiness, and I know now that I can too.
This was such a rough ride, from start to finish it was never easy. For them, and for me. I saw so much of myself in Abel, I felt myself through and through with each moment I spent with him, and watching him suffer so tremendously but find his person, his people, and his happiness, soothed a part of my soul I didn’t realise could be mended. He was such a fighter, something I always wished I could’ve been, and he got what he deserved for it in the end with Peris.
This book especially, and Make Me Scream, made me fall in love with Peris. And it’s understandable how he worked so well for Abel, they were the perfect, messy fit. The other half of their heart and my god I can’t stop crying.
Seeing Peris go through absolute hell was tougher than I thought it would be. Because he was supposed to be the strong one, the rock. He was supposed to fix Abel. But what happened was so much better. Because Abel didn’t need fixing, he needed to be loved. And Peris was strong, because he endured his pain and came out still capable of loving. And I just can’t articulate how beautiful this story was to experience. How it shaped so many different parts of my soul. And I know I will never move on from this series.
Even though it’s over, and they’ve found their place with each other, I don’t think this hole in my heart will ever stop missing them.
If this is grief, then I’ve heard it’s meant to get easier with time, but I know I’m going to be rereading and reliving these two over and over again, and so maybe they won’t truly leave me after all.
Marie, thank you for bringing to life a story so fundamentally heartbreaking but also so poetic and inspiring. Thank you for healing them, and being the vessel for them to find their peace.
Usually these reviews are like love letters to M, and their incredible writing and way of bringing stories and characters to life. But this review feels more for me, for my 15 year old self, for the friends I’ve lost along the way, for the loved ones I didn’t know how to grieve, and for who I am now. Abel and Peris found their happiness, and I know now that I can too.
November 17, 2025
”What am I going to do with you, runt?”
“Whatever you want, I guess. Because I’m yours.”
I liked this, but the third book was perhaps the weakest in the series. That doesn't mean it was bad at all, but I wasn't as invested in it. It was a good ending to Abel and Peris's story, but I was more drawn into books 1 and 2. Still, I don't know if it could have ended/be written any other way. Maybe the book would have worked better for me if there hadn't been a break between books 2 and 3.
But perhaps the plot of this book was more all over the place: first they were separated, then suddenly they were back together, the book also began with Peris's alcohol problem (which was only mentioned in one sentence later), then Abel's work and clients, Abel’s friend Mo, Peris's father... etc.
In any case, Abel and Peris are one of my favorite couples. Their relationship is so toxic, but that's what makes it so addictive to read. I really like Marie Ann's writing style, and this book was no exception with its toxicity and, ahem, rough scenes. Loved it.
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’Abel Silver wrapped every ugly part of himself around me and made his home within my chest, buried as deep as he could get. And then, he ripped himself out and left a gaping hole where he used to be and left me. The scars we shared made me bleed. And now, this is who I am. An empty vessel of his pain and destruction.’
”So… how is he?”
“He’s… well. He’s good. He’s Abel, and you know how he is. He really hasn’t changed much, believe it or not. He’s just more fiercely independent and stubborn…” “Oh, boy. I can only imagine.”
”Yeah. And he’s… well, he’s… he’s beautiful, Ma.”
“Yes, puppy,” he says softly, and I’ve never heard Peris so sincere before. So soft and demure and… fuck. His pupils are dilated, eyes half-lidded, face so open and exposed and damnit, damnit, damnit. He fucking loves me. He’s still in love with me.
“Whatever you want, I guess. Because I’m yours.”
I liked this, but the third book was perhaps the weakest in the series. That doesn't mean it was bad at all, but I wasn't as invested in it. It was a good ending to Abel and Peris's story, but I was more drawn into books 1 and 2. Still, I don't know if it could have ended/be written any other way. Maybe the book would have worked better for me if there hadn't been a break between books 2 and 3.
But perhaps the plot of this book was more all over the place: first they were separated, then suddenly they were back together, the book also began with Peris's alcohol problem (which was only mentioned in one sentence later), then Abel's work and clients, Abel’s friend Mo, Peris's father... etc.
In any case, Abel and Peris are one of my favorite couples. Their relationship is so toxic, but that's what makes it so addictive to read. I really like Marie Ann's writing style, and this book was no exception with its toxicity and, ahem, rough scenes. Loved it.
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’Abel Silver wrapped every ugly part of himself around me and made his home within my chest, buried as deep as he could get. And then, he ripped himself out and left a gaping hole where he used to be and left me. The scars we shared made me bleed. And now, this is who I am. An empty vessel of his pain and destruction.’
”So… how is he?”
“He’s… well. He’s good. He’s Abel, and you know how he is. He really hasn’t changed much, believe it or not. He’s just more fiercely independent and stubborn…” “Oh, boy. I can only imagine.”
”Yeah. And he’s… well, he’s… he’s beautiful, Ma.”
“Yes, puppy,” he says softly, and I’ve never heard Peris so sincere before. So soft and demure and… fuck. His pupils are dilated, eyes half-lidded, face so open and exposed and damnit, damnit, damnit. He fucking loves me. He’s still in love with me.
November 2, 2025
What an absolutely incredible way to end this series. Peris and Abel have been through so much, and we've gotten to experience their pain, heartache, love, discovery, all of it — and this wraps up everything in a way that leaves you completely satisfied. There has been so much between them that they had to deal with, as well as them both going through things personally that no one should ever have to. And after the way book 2 ended, this one had me sucked in and on the edge of my seat, waiting for answers. The time hurts, but we see the strength they've both come into, and we also see and feel just how lost they are. These two probably shouldn't work. They probably shouldn't be together, but they're perfect for each other in ways others will never understand. Their storms calm when the other is around, and even though the seas are rough at first, they make it into the eye, and they survive. Abel has become stronger in so many ways, but when it comes to standing up for the one person he loves lost in this world, he does so without worry of repercussions. Peris overcomes his own issues because of what Abel gives him. Abel is the key to Peris' success in a way that is so lovely. And to top it all off, they're still as sexy, gritty, and raw as they've always been — maybe even more so.
November 16, 2025
Guy it’s the end
I know nobody is more upset than me.that this wonderful series has come to an end it has brought me endless joy and happiness but more importantly it’s the series that led me to Marie’s amazing work and it’s the series that brought them back to this community and with that they were able to continue to share their amazing craft with the world.
Peris and Abel mean the absolute world to me their story is twisted and complex with so many layers some are scary and painful but all of them are worth it.I’m such a sucker for a love story full of those turmoil ups and downs but somehow by some kind of fate the characters are always brought back to each other it truly brings me endless peace to know that your person can be out there and no matter the circumstances they will come back around.and fiction or not little things like that is what really makes me connect to a story so much deeper. And honestly I can’t imagine reading this series and not feeling truly moved by everything going on.
I’m honestly so grateful Marie was able to come back and give such a brilliant conclusion to this series.when they first announced they were leaving I was of course gutted but I also knew such a raw story like this couldn’t be left and unfinished and even if it was I was okay knowing I got the beginning of a story that truly changed me.
Marie truly does have an incredible talent and I hope everybody is able to be privy to it at some point
Ugh I can’t believe it’s really over but so here to see what’s next
I know nobody is more upset than me.that this wonderful series has come to an end it has brought me endless joy and happiness but more importantly it’s the series that led me to Marie’s amazing work and it’s the series that brought them back to this community and with that they were able to continue to share their amazing craft with the world.
Peris and Abel mean the absolute world to me their story is twisted and complex with so many layers some are scary and painful but all of them are worth it.I’m such a sucker for a love story full of those turmoil ups and downs but somehow by some kind of fate the characters are always brought back to each other it truly brings me endless peace to know that your person can be out there and no matter the circumstances they will come back around.and fiction or not little things like that is what really makes me connect to a story so much deeper. And honestly I can’t imagine reading this series and not feeling truly moved by everything going on.
I’m honestly so grateful Marie was able to come back and give such a brilliant conclusion to this series.when they first announced they were leaving I was of course gutted but I also knew such a raw story like this couldn’t be left and unfinished and even if it was I was okay knowing I got the beginning of a story that truly changed me.
Marie truly does have an incredible talent and I hope everybody is able to be privy to it at some point
Ugh I can’t believe it’s really over but so here to see what’s next
November 9, 2025
MAKE ME BLEED is the explosive finale to the Visceral Trilogy, and oh my god—what. a. ride. After the cliffhanger in book 2, I was absolutely feral waiting for answers. This one picks up right where we left off, with time having passed between peris and Abel… but let’s be real, neither of them ever truly moved on.
When fate (and a hotel) throws them back together, that obsession reignites—burning hotter than ever. We’ve followed their pain, love, heartbreak, and healing, and this finale ties it all together perfectly.
Also, can we talk about Gabe? Absolute king of comedic relief. 👑
Things to know
Found family, second chance, hate to love, foster brothers, praise & degradation, possessive mc, dark & toxic mm romance, bratty mc, blood play, high angst, pining, sex work, water sports, exhibitionism/public sex, sex under the influence, over the top possessive/obsessive behavior, feminization, jealously, breath play, body image issues, references to self harm, drug use,alcoholism/alcohol abuse, addiction, depression, suicidal ideation, mental health issues, anxiety, reference to internalized homophobia, physical violence, PTSD, non-detailed reference to childhood sexual abuse/rape, dealing with an abuser, past parental abuse, mention of past infidelity.
When fate (and a hotel) throws them back together, that obsession reignites—burning hotter than ever. We’ve followed their pain, love, heartbreak, and healing, and this finale ties it all together perfectly.
Also, can we talk about Gabe? Absolute king of comedic relief. 👑
Things to know
Found family, second chance, hate to love, foster brothers, praise & degradation, possessive mc, dark & toxic mm romance, bratty mc, blood play, high angst, pining, sex work, water sports, exhibitionism/public sex, sex under the influence, over the top possessive/obsessive behavior, feminization, jealously, breath play, body image issues, references to self harm, drug use,alcoholism/alcohol abuse, addiction, depression, suicidal ideation, mental health issues, anxiety, reference to internalized homophobia, physical violence, PTSD, non-detailed reference to childhood sexual abuse/rape, dealing with an abuser, past parental abuse, mention of past infidelity.
November 16, 2025
After reaching the end of Make Me Scream I couldn't wait for more! I immediately started looking forward to this third installment. I dived right back into the Visceral Series. I loved it!
Peris and Abel's journey continues! As these two collide again, could it bring Abel and Peris back together?
Both Abel and Peris had every bit of my attention right from the start! After everything that happened in Make Me Scream I needed more of these two and their story. It's far from an easy journey for these two and once again my heart hurt for them.
Just like in book one and two I went through all kinds of emotions under the sun with Peris and Abel! From being apart and together, I enjoyed getting all of their realness throughout.
With Make Me Bleed, Marie Ann has created such a memorable ending to this series that'll leave it's mark on your heart! This author had me feeling every single bit all throughout all three installments which I so loved! If you haven't checked out the Visceral Series yet, you so should! ❤️🩸
Check out the author's note about the triggers/content warnings.
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from the author*
Peris and Abel's journey continues! As these two collide again, could it bring Abel and Peris back together?
Both Abel and Peris had every bit of my attention right from the start! After everything that happened in Make Me Scream I needed more of these two and their story. It's far from an easy journey for these two and once again my heart hurt for them.
Just like in book one and two I went through all kinds of emotions under the sun with Peris and Abel! From being apart and together, I enjoyed getting all of their realness throughout.
With Make Me Bleed, Marie Ann has created such a memorable ending to this series that'll leave it's mark on your heart! This author had me feeling every single bit all throughout all three installments which I so loved! If you haven't checked out the Visceral Series yet, you so should! ❤️🩸
Check out the author's note about the triggers/content warnings.
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from the author*
November 20, 2025
"𝙷𝚎 𝚏𝚎𝚎𝚕𝚜 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚜𝚝 𝚗𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚖𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝙸’𝚟𝚎 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚑𝚊𝚍. 𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝙸 𝚌𝚊𝚗’𝚝 𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚑𝚒𝚖 𝚐𝚘. 𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚒𝚏 𝚒𝚝 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜 𝚔𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎."
Peris and Abel...still hurting my feelings in Volume 3. Picked the heartbreak right back up where we left off in Make Me Scream.
Peris straight up *ruined* me this time around. He is so very angry and an angry Peris is not a calm, soothing thing. But underneath the anger is the hurt and the loneliness and my god, did I ache for him. And I felt no less for Abel. There's a bit of a time jump and with it, he comes with a different edge to him now but there's still a soft vulnerability that makes me want to squeeze him until he believes he's worthy.
Their story isn't an easy one. I love seeing how different they are from where we started in Make Me Pretty. They're still dirty, a little bit broken, and probably still a little toxic but if ever there were two people made for each other, it's them. They made it 🥹🖤.
Peris and Abel...still hurting my feelings in Volume 3. Picked the heartbreak right back up where we left off in Make Me Scream.
Peris straight up *ruined* me this time around. He is so very angry and an angry Peris is not a calm, soothing thing. But underneath the anger is the hurt and the loneliness and my god, did I ache for him. And I felt no less for Abel. There's a bit of a time jump and with it, he comes with a different edge to him now but there's still a soft vulnerability that makes me want to squeeze him until he believes he's worthy.
Their story isn't an easy one. I love seeing how different they are from where we started in Make Me Pretty. They're still dirty, a little bit broken, and probably still a little toxic but if ever there were two people made for each other, it's them. They made it 🥹🖤.
November 27, 2025
Make Me Bleed
🩸Broken Boys
🖤Second Chance
🩸Ex Foster Brothers
🖤Found Family
I’m so sad that this series is finally coming to a finish, Make Me Bleed is the third book in Visceral series, and boy oh boy was it ever an emotional roller coaster to get here.
I love Abel and Peris. These two broken boys went through so much to get to their ending. They both will forever hold a place in my heart.
I’ve always loved Marie’s writing. They just know how to make you feel everything. They have a talent for writing dark, toxic stories that leave you wanting more. And creating characters that will forever stick with you.
This book and series as a whole is dark and may be triggering to some! I highly recommend looking into them before reading!
🩸Broken Boys
🖤Second Chance
🩸Ex Foster Brothers
🖤Found Family
I’m so sad that this series is finally coming to a finish, Make Me Bleed is the third book in Visceral series, and boy oh boy was it ever an emotional roller coaster to get here.
I love Abel and Peris. These two broken boys went through so much to get to their ending. They both will forever hold a place in my heart.
I’ve always loved Marie’s writing. They just know how to make you feel everything. They have a talent for writing dark, toxic stories that leave you wanting more. And creating characters that will forever stick with you.
This book and series as a whole is dark and may be triggering to some! I highly recommend looking into them before reading!
November 28, 2025
The end is here, and I’m so happy for my boys. After that crazy cliffhanger in Make Me Scream, it’s been one year since that night, and Abel and Peris are navigating their new reality. Abel was able to jump back into what he knows and focus on what he needs to do for himself. Peris, on the other hand, is spiraling out of control, and Gabe is doing everything he can to keep him afloat.
Peris was so broken in this book…making rash decisions and being reckless and, honestly, a little stupid. This story had me on edge because I truly didn’t know how they ca mend what was broken between them, but they finally got their happy ending!
Now… I just need to know: when are we getting Gabe’s book? Bestie definitely deserves his happy ending!
Peris was so broken in this book…making rash decisions and being reckless and, honestly, a little stupid. This story had me on edge because I truly didn’t know how they ca mend what was broken between them, but they finally got their happy ending!
Now… I just need to know: when are we getting Gabe’s book? Bestie definitely deserves his happy ending!
December 7, 2025
I can't tell you how many emotions I felt, STILL feel knowing this series is finished. I read Make Me Pretty shortly after it came out. The model for Abel was so dang PRETTY!!! I fell in love instantly, I was hooked on them.
I devoured Make Me Scream immediately when it laded on my kindle! I was CRUSHED!!!! MMS ripped me apart!
This final book put them back together in ways I wasn't sure could happen! The family they NEEDED and deserved!!! A lot of want to say is pretty spoilerish. M gave them EVERYTHING!!! They are devastatingly beautiful and raw. So broken, thinking they didn't deserve to be loved, so they just loved each other harder. I'll never recover from this series, honestly it holds a piece of my soul with it always!!!
I devoured Make Me Scream immediately when it laded on my kindle! I was CRUSHED!!!! MMS ripped me apart!
This final book put them back together in ways I wasn't sure could happen! The family they NEEDED and deserved!!! A lot of want to say is pretty spoilerish. M gave them EVERYTHING!!! They are devastatingly beautiful and raw. So broken, thinking they didn't deserve to be loved, so they just loved each other harder. I'll never recover from this series, honestly it holds a piece of my soul with it always!!!
November 9, 2025
Just like I knew, an absolute 5/5 just like the rest of the series! Have I mentioned this series has me in an absolute chokehold? The toxic, hate to love relationship Peris and Abel have had for years is raw, and emotional, and so uniquely them. They may be toxic for each other in some ways, but their toxicity is what makes them perfect for each other. I was really upset with how things ended in Make Me Scream, and wanting to fight Abel still in Make Me Bleed, but Abel got his shit together, Peris is still an ass but that's him, and god I'm so happy things ended the way they did. Minus Luke, fuck Luke. I couldn't have asked for a better series to take precedence in my brain.
November 11, 2025
Ugh, I could read about these two forever!
After the cliffhanger from book 2 I was desperate to get my hands on this and it did not disappoint. I loved seeing these two find their way back to each other again. They both grew so much and it showed. They may be a bit toxic but they’re also so perfect for each other and finally seeing them happy just warmed my heart.
Also just want to say that Gabe is the best best friend ever. How he puts up with Peris and his moodiness I’ll never know.
And I absolutely ADORE Elise. #1 mom right there.
Their little found family is everything! 🥹
I’m so sad this series is over, but it couldn’t have ended any better, and I will definitely be rereading these at some point.
After the cliffhanger from book 2 I was desperate to get my hands on this and it did not disappoint. I loved seeing these two find their way back to each other again. They both grew so much and it showed. They may be a bit toxic but they’re also so perfect for each other and finally seeing them happy just warmed my heart.
Also just want to say that Gabe is the best best friend ever. How he puts up with Peris and his moodiness I’ll never know.
And I absolutely ADORE Elise. #1 mom right there.
Their little found family is everything! 🥹
I’m so sad this series is over, but it couldn’t have ended any better, and I will definitely be rereading these at some point.
November 14, 2025
This series has been an absolute whirlwind of emotions, and Marie Ann wrapped everything up perfectly in Make Me Bleed.
Abel Silver is such an interesting character and I’ve had such a great time trying to figure him out. It’s no wonder that Peris was so drawn to him. This little runt has me glued to the pages. But I felt Peris, and his silent struggles, had some of the biggest character growth throughout.
The last book, Make Me Scream, left us on a huge cliffhanger, and I was delighted to find out where this one picks up. Marie Ann is such an incredible writer, and weaves an emotionally charged, super spicy, swoon-worthy tale and I couldn’t love her more.
Abel Silver is such an interesting character and I’ve had such a great time trying to figure him out. It’s no wonder that Peris was so drawn to him. This little runt has me glued to the pages. But I felt Peris, and his silent struggles, had some of the biggest character growth throughout.
The last book, Make Me Scream, left us on a huge cliffhanger, and I was delighted to find out where this one picks up. Marie Ann is such an incredible writer, and weaves an emotionally charged, super spicy, swoon-worthy tale and I couldn’t love her more.
November 13, 2025
these boys made us fucking work for their hea but boy was it satisfying when they finally got it. this book fucking hurt but in the best way. after the cliffhanger in book two then the way this book starts off, fuck but marie just said “let them suffer” and gave us this.
i don’t think i’ll ever get over how much these boys grew together and on their own, and i’m just obsessed with everything about them. soft peris kills me every fucking time. this book was the perfect ending to their story and i’m so sad it it’s over but what a journey. abel and peris 4evaaaaa.
i don’t think i’ll ever get over how much these boys grew together and on their own, and i’m just obsessed with everything about them. soft peris kills me every fucking time. this book was the perfect ending to their story and i’m so sad it it’s over but what a journey. abel and peris 4evaaaaa.
November 24, 2025
The last book in the Visceral Series, will absolutely put you thru it.
This entire series does.
The journey back to one another for Peris and Abel is emotionally draining.
The growth of the characters we witness in this book is where they need to be to finally be with each other.
This series is one of my all time favorites.
This entire series does.
The journey back to one another for Peris and Abel is emotionally draining.
The growth of the characters we witness in this book is where they need to be to finally be with each other.
This series is one of my all time favorites.
November 28, 2025
great ending of an amazing series
Loved this whole series, even if it took me a long bit to even start it (I was scared!). But I loved these boys so much and cried with them, hurt with them, healed with them. They so deserved peace and they got it. In their own way, even if it was messy. It was a long road to it but we got there!
Loved this whole series, even if it took me a long bit to even start it (I was scared!). But I loved these boys so much and cried with them, hurt with them, healed with them. They so deserved peace and they got it. In their own way, even if it was messy. It was a long road to it but we got there!
November 16, 2025
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At last my beloved Peris and Abel finally get their happy ending. I love these characters so much. This book hurt; it was so raw and honest that it was hard to read at times. Peris frustrated me so much; i wanted to ring his neck, but still i loved watching him and his relationships with the people closest to him. I loved Abel the moment he showed up in the first book and this book is no different; he also stressed me out to no end but i love that in the end, he made it; he survived and as hard as it was to get here, he got his family and his happy ending. I cannot wait to see what comes next for this author.
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At last my beloved Peris and Abel finally get their happy ending. I love these characters so much. This book hurt; it was so raw and honest that it was hard to read at times. Peris frustrated me so much; i wanted to ring his neck, but still i loved watching him and his relationships with the people closest to him. I loved Abel the moment he showed up in the first book and this book is no different; he also stressed me out to no end but i love that in the end, he made it; he survived and as hard as it was to get here, he got his family and his happy ending. I cannot wait to see what comes next for this author.
November 20, 2025
My boys! Peris and Abel, these two put us through it but I just love them soooo much. That cliffhanger from Make Me Scream was horrible - my heart hurt, and these two were so lost without each other for quite a while during Make Me Bleed but goodness did they grow separately and together! Abel really was trying to do the best for himself, and poor Peris he just didn't quite know how to be without Abel. Abel had never been put first until Peris. These two deserved their HEA! Marie Ann - you are phenomenal!
November 16, 2025
Wow what an epic ending for this series. I enjoyed this book and loved this series
November 23, 2025
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November 25, 2025
I can’t believe Abel and Peris’ story has come to an end. I just love them so much, and am so happy that they got a happy ending - they deserved it! Easy 5 stars🌟🌟
November 15, 2025
I had the pleasure of getting this as an arc. There’s just something about Abel and Peris that makes my brain go insane 🤣 This is one of my favorite series of all time. I was sad when the book ended but wow what a journey. I laughed and cried. What a wonderful end to a series I’ll never forget
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