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Bleed the Shadows : A Dark Why Choose Romance
"... a riveting, terrifying, seductive thrill ride!"
I thought I was done.
But there's always another Hunt.
Book two in the Blackwell Butchers series. Details withheld to prevent spoilers.
This is a dark why choose romance
Dark why choose romanceThree morally gray heroesPrimal playMasked menA strong trigger-happy heroineComedic elementsNo cheating or OWDPlease read the trigger warning at the front of the book for more information.
I thought I was done.
But there's always another Hunt.
Book two in the Blackwell Butchers series. Details withheld to prevent spoilers.
This is a dark why choose romance
Dark why choose romanceThree morally gray heroesPrimal playMasked menA strong trigger-happy heroineComedic elementsNo cheating or OWDPlease read the trigger warning at the front of the book for more information.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 18, 2025
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November 18, 2025
*Reverse Harem
*Contemporary
*Multi-1st-PoV
*Dark Themes
*Morally Grey Men
*Would be 💀er FMC
*Avenging storyline
*Forced Proximity
*Established Harem (3)
*Mid Burn
*Book 2 / 3
Second Chances!!
Such a good read this one, there’s a great balance of relationship development, movement within the plot, and the spice 😆
Ahh this has some of the best grovelling scenes in it - I want a Bram seeking redemption! I love the way Maeve reacts at first and then the swoon 🥰 there’s also some really sweet scenes with both Poe and Remy as they were already a few steps ahead but on this one you see them begin to realise the depth of their feelings 😍 there’s some really spicy group scenes dotted frequently throughout this one too 🌶️🔥
This second book is slightly darker in what happens to our FMC and the continuing theme that’s being hinted at in the background 😳 it’s clear to us what our villain is doing and only just hinted at what this means for Maeve making it an interesting plot - found it really good having the villain PoV! Cannot wait for the last book, especially after that cliffhanger 🥺
*Contemporary
*Multi-1st-PoV
*Dark Themes
*Morally Grey Men
*Would be 💀er FMC
*Avenging storyline
*Forced Proximity
*Established Harem (3)
*Mid Burn
*Book 2 / 3
Second Chances!!
Such a good read this one, there’s a great balance of relationship development, movement within the plot, and the spice 😆
Ahh this has some of the best grovelling scenes in it - I want a Bram seeking redemption! I love the way Maeve reacts at first and then the swoon 🥰 there’s also some really sweet scenes with both Poe and Remy as they were already a few steps ahead but on this one you see them begin to realise the depth of their feelings 😍 there’s some really spicy group scenes dotted frequently throughout this one too 🌶️🔥
This second book is slightly darker in what happens to our FMC and the continuing theme that’s being hinted at in the background 😳 it’s clear to us what our villain is doing and only just hinted at what this means for Maeve making it an interesting plot - found it really good having the villain PoV! Cannot wait for the last book, especially after that cliffhanger 🥺
November 23, 2025
When I tell you there is a reason this book is number 1 on the Zon in three categories and has been top 100 in the kindle store!
Are you freaking kidding me?
This book was AH-MAZ-ING
Nothing and I do mean there is NOTHING I love more than a man that knows when he’s f’ed up and gives good GROVEL
CHEF’S FREAKING KISS
So this book centers around Maeve our FMC who is a strong one and willingly goes into the hunt not once but twice for her revenge. Who is there once again to claim her….The Butchers - Remy, Poe and Bram our mmc’s and they were ON FIRE this book!
Ngl I need it to be December already so I can see how this ends I am literally salivating over here and Sadie ….that Black Forest Cake…ma’am ….I can never look at one the same again 😈
Overall this was another 5 ⭐️ read for me and ohhh the heat climbed high this one 5🌶️yes sir!
If this is your first into to Sadie’s books….Hi welcome to the fun but also her books are all interconnected standalones and thus have a recommended reading order. Now you can read them however you like but THIS is my recommended reading order
Kings & Corruption
Kings & Chaos
Kings & Carnage
Gather the Storm
Pay the Price
To the Grave
Into the Fire
Hel! To Pay
Shame the Devil
Rule the Night
Bleed the Shadows
Claim the Dark (coming Dec 2025 up for preorder)
If you like dark why choose masked men romance this is a series for you !
Are you freaking kidding me?
This book was AH-MAZ-ING
Nothing and I do mean there is NOTHING I love more than a man that knows when he’s f’ed up and gives good GROVEL
CHEF’S FREAKING KISS
So this book centers around Maeve our FMC who is a strong one and willingly goes into the hunt not once but twice for her revenge. Who is there once again to claim her….The Butchers - Remy, Poe and Bram our mmc’s and they were ON FIRE this book!
Ngl I need it to be December already so I can see how this ends I am literally salivating over here and Sadie ….that Black Forest Cake…ma’am ….I can never look at one the same again 😈
Overall this was another 5 ⭐️ read for me and ohhh the heat climbed high this one 5🌶️yes sir!
If this is your first into to Sadie’s books….Hi welcome to the fun but also her books are all interconnected standalones and thus have a recommended reading order. Now you can read them however you like but THIS is my recommended reading order
Kings & Corruption
Kings & Chaos
Kings & Carnage
Gather the Storm
Pay the Price
To the Grave
Into the Fire
Hel! To Pay
Shame the Devil
Rule the Night
Bleed the Shadows
Claim the Dark (coming Dec 2025 up for preorder)
If you like dark why choose masked men romance this is a series for you !
November 17, 2025
I love how Sadie integrates past book series characters into her current books. I may have smiled quite a bit with that. The tension was high going into this book, and you could still feel it from the first chapter. I wasn't sure where this book was going to start off from, knowing where the first book ended. But I'm glad to see that my anxiety level has not gone down LOL. Sadie really knows how to write a book and pull the reader in from the very beginning, that proverbial chokehold. Any anger that you may have had for a character from the previous book, that can surely be upended at any moment in the next book! This one is no exception. As always the spice was at the perfect level. At first simmering, then exploding. And because Sadie loves to edge her readers, this one ended on an amazing cliffhanger as always. I have faith she'll bring everything together in the third book like only Sadie can, but until December I'll be biting my nails, wondering how everything will go down, and how many casualties there will be. I need to go take a Valium now. My heart needs to recover from the cacophony of feelings and emotions!
December 3, 2025
What?!? Okay....so food...who needs it? Sleep....what's that?! I could not stop reading this book! We return to the Hunt after the events at the end of book 1, and oh the shenanigans in the tunnels this time will leave you screaming. .not in a good way. Maeve ends up back where she belongs with the guys, and the way things go with Bram could not have been better written. I feel like unlike in so many books, where the FMC barely gets a good grovel before moving on, Bram really did make a real effort. I loved every bit of Bram's journey throughout this book. Poe and Remy are just as sweet and spicy, and I can't wait to see how their relationship continues to grow in the final book. Ethan is much more present at this point, and I am beyond ready to see him meet a very violent end. Ms Sadie has of course left me with so many questions and unstable emotions with that cliffhanger!!
December 4, 2025
Thank you Sadie for the ARC!
This book went by so fast!
I'm already looking forward to the next one.
That cliffhanger!!
Maeve is back, participating in the hunt again. She's ready to win and get her wish. This time, though, she's more prepared.
The butchers thought they lost her forever, but when they see her at the hunt, they're determined to give her more reasons to stay.
Unfortunately, she's also on someone else's radar due to her less than stealthy independent detective work. Someone paranoid, with shady connections, and deep pockets.
I really loved the cameos from the past characters, especially the Kings! You get a little update as to what they've been up to. 💖
There's also plenty of groveling from Bram bc of how badly he hurt Maeve & how he drove her away in the first book.
Poor guy doesn't understand how women work, but he really puts in the work to try to make it up to her.
He's never been good with words, but maybe his actions can show that he's truly sorry.
We also get a new addition to their gang, someone who manages to work his way into everyone's hearts.
They all work together, (previous characters included) to try to figure out how deep the rabbit hole goes, to hopefully find the missing girls and catch whoever is responsible.
This book went by so fast!
I'm already looking forward to the next one.
That cliffhanger!!
Maeve is back, participating in the hunt again. She's ready to win and get her wish. This time, though, she's more prepared.
The butchers thought they lost her forever, but when they see her at the hunt, they're determined to give her more reasons to stay.
Unfortunately, she's also on someone else's radar due to her less than stealthy independent detective work. Someone paranoid, with shady connections, and deep pockets.
I really loved the cameos from the past characters, especially the Kings! You get a little update as to what they've been up to. 💖
There's also plenty of groveling from Bram bc of how badly he hurt Maeve & how he drove her away in the first book.
Poor guy doesn't understand how women work, but he really puts in the work to try to make it up to her.
He's never been good with words, but maybe his actions can show that he's truly sorry.
We also get a new addition to their gang, someone who manages to work his way into everyone's hearts.
They all work together, (previous characters included) to try to figure out how deep the rabbit hole goes, to hopefully find the missing girls and catch whoever is responsible.
December 5, 2025
“Because my body had a mind of its own when it came to Maeve — just like my heart.”
Blackwell Butcher’s
by Sadie Hunt
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵
I have now read every single book Sadie Hunt has published so far and I can say with each series, it just keeps getting better! So far all have been based in Blackwell and each series after Aventine University Series, where the Kings captured my heart. There is so much plot and it seems they are all fighting the same evil in this small seemingly harmless town. Each series featured a badass FMC and three MMC’s with both possessive alpha and golden retriever personalities and of course there is that one man who just seems to be a bit more broken. Don’t worry, they all have HEA.
The latest series is Blackwell Butchers and I have been waiting on the mysteries Bram story and I have to say, I’m so NOT disappointed! The eggs that were left in previous series had me so ready for the MMC’s Bram, Poe, Remy and the badass FMC Maeve! Imagine trauma happening in your life and the person who had a hand in it is still walking a free man that is untouchable. But, you hear about an elusive hunt underground that if you win, the predators that hunted you will grant you one wish, but if you are caught, you are theirs for three months?
I love the plot and the spice. Each character is unique and their personalities standout. There is multi-pov from not only our main characters Maeve, Bram, Poe and Remy, but we also get a peek into our villains mind with pov’s from the evil villain. Which is a really nice twist. Just like the previous series, each are trilogies and the last book in this series comes out on December 30, 2025. I cannot wait!!! At least we won’t have to wait long.
Blackwell Butcher’s
by Sadie Hunt
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵
I have now read every single book Sadie Hunt has published so far and I can say with each series, it just keeps getting better! So far all have been based in Blackwell and each series after Aventine University Series, where the Kings captured my heart. There is so much plot and it seems they are all fighting the same evil in this small seemingly harmless town. Each series featured a badass FMC and three MMC’s with both possessive alpha and golden retriever personalities and of course there is that one man who just seems to be a bit more broken. Don’t worry, they all have HEA.
The latest series is Blackwell Butchers and I have been waiting on the mysteries Bram story and I have to say, I’m so NOT disappointed! The eggs that were left in previous series had me so ready for the MMC’s Bram, Poe, Remy and the badass FMC Maeve! Imagine trauma happening in your life and the person who had a hand in it is still walking a free man that is untouchable. But, you hear about an elusive hunt underground that if you win, the predators that hunted you will grant you one wish, but if you are caught, you are theirs for three months?
I love the plot and the spice. Each character is unique and their personalities standout. There is multi-pov from not only our main characters Maeve, Bram, Poe and Remy, but we also get a peek into our villains mind with pov’s from the evil villain. Which is a really nice twist. Just like the previous series, each are trilogies and the last book in this series comes out on December 30, 2025. I cannot wait!!! At least we won’t have to wait long.
November 30, 2025
Mauve and the butchers are back for another book and it’s more spicy than ever. Mauve enters the hunt again, determined to win this time but another team derails her plan. The Butchers have her back. The chemistry is off the charts and the groveling that Bram has to do in order for Mauve to forgive him is so worth it.
I highly recommend every book in Sadie’s collection. Characters show up from previous books so start with Aventine University’s Kings & Corruption
I highly recommend every book in Sadie’s collection. Characters show up from previous books so start with Aventine University’s Kings & Corruption
November 30, 2025
I’m glad to see Bram finally got his head out his butt.
November 23, 2025
ARC Review!!
Heck Yess!! This was amazing! Was so glad to be back with the butchers!! However now I am in need of more!! This was spicy and gave us more info on the plot and I was here for it all! Plus Bram need I say more.
And that cliffhanger why did Sadie have to leave us hanging like that…. I can’t wait for book 3!!
Heck Yess!! This was amazing! Was so glad to be back with the butchers!! However now I am in need of more!! This was spicy and gave us more info on the plot and I was here for it all! Plus Bram need I say more.
And that cliffhanger why did Sadie have to leave us hanging like that…. I can’t wait for book 3!!
November 22, 2025
Still looking forward to the conclusion. But this felt like filler with very little happening until the setup for the 3rd book at the very end.
November 19, 2025
I could not wait to read bleed the shadows after reading rule the night, and Sadie did not disappoint and brought all the drama, spice and action in part 2 of the butcher’s story! I am hooked!
This book starts where rule the night ended, with maeve returning for the new hunt. Bram is brooding from her sudden departure from the loft, and Poe and remy are desperate to get her back into the loft and their lives. Unknown maeve and the butchers, she’s in more danger in this hunt than she was before as the focus of her revenge plans, Ethan has found his way into the hunt to get to her. Will the butcher be able to get to her before Ethan and his team will or will maeve win the hunt this time and win her prize and get her avenging butchers to help her?
Sadie has knocked it out of the arena again with this instalment, I was hooked from start to finish and couldn’t put it down! We see a more vulnerable side of Bram, which I loved, in this book when he realises how much he feels for maeve and strives to redeem himself after his actions in book 1. We get cameos from characters in the other Blackwell series’s, without any spoilers for their respective books - I haven’t read the other Blackwell books and didn’t find it confusing or any spoilers from these cameos.
Again it does touch on some darker themes so check the trigger warnings if you have any, though I think these are handled well and not in any great detail in my opinion.
I would 100% recommend this book to any fans of dark romance, reverse harem, primal hunt, morally grey characters, strong fmc tropes. It cannot be read as a standalone, you have to read book 1 first! But full recommend the full series.
And that cliffhanger?!?! I am not ok, it’s going to be torture to wait til the end of December for the final book!
This book starts where rule the night ended, with maeve returning for the new hunt. Bram is brooding from her sudden departure from the loft, and Poe and remy are desperate to get her back into the loft and their lives. Unknown maeve and the butchers, she’s in more danger in this hunt than she was before as the focus of her revenge plans, Ethan has found his way into the hunt to get to her. Will the butcher be able to get to her before Ethan and his team will or will maeve win the hunt this time and win her prize and get her avenging butchers to help her?
Sadie has knocked it out of the arena again with this instalment, I was hooked from start to finish and couldn’t put it down! We see a more vulnerable side of Bram, which I loved, in this book when he realises how much he feels for maeve and strives to redeem himself after his actions in book 1. We get cameos from characters in the other Blackwell series’s, without any spoilers for their respective books - I haven’t read the other Blackwell books and didn’t find it confusing or any spoilers from these cameos.
Again it does touch on some darker themes so check the trigger warnings if you have any, though I think these are handled well and not in any great detail in my opinion.
I would 100% recommend this book to any fans of dark romance, reverse harem, primal hunt, morally grey characters, strong fmc tropes. It cannot be read as a standalone, you have to read book 1 first! But full recommend the full series.
And that cliffhanger?!?! I am not ok, it’s going to be torture to wait til the end of December for the final book!
November 20, 2025
Another Hunt begins and it is no surprise that this is another fantastic story. Bleed the Shadows picks up right where Rule the Night left us. Bram, Poe and Remy are morally grey perfection, and Maeve is a fierce woman who won’t break for anyone. This book is everything a second book in a series should be and the only disappointment I have is that I have to wait until the next book to get off this cruel (in the best way) edge I was left on.
Maeve is as beautiful, fierce, and determined as ever, she has not lost sight of her goal despite leaving the Butchers. The Butchers find themselves at odds as they attempt to return to life as normal, but the absence of Maeve is something none of them seem to be able to ignore. To accomplish what she needs Maeve will return to the Hunt, this time she will be more prepared and ready to succeed, and the Butchers will come face to face with the woman they want to come back to them. The Hunt may be the same, but the Butchers are changing the rules.
The dynamic between these characters truly leaves you with no choice but to become more deeply invested in their story. The hurts of the past will require different avenues of healing for all of them. Making each of the characters and their relationships unique yet still beautifully intertwined with each other.
The book flows at the perfect pace to keep you on the edge of your seat and constantly wanting more. The plot thickens, diving into the relationship between Maeve and her men (with top notch spice), and with new developments coming into play as Maeve still searches for justice. The ending of this book… let’s just say, pouting may or may not have occurred because I am not a patient person and I need resolution immediately!
Maeve is as beautiful, fierce, and determined as ever, she has not lost sight of her goal despite leaving the Butchers. The Butchers find themselves at odds as they attempt to return to life as normal, but the absence of Maeve is something none of them seem to be able to ignore. To accomplish what she needs Maeve will return to the Hunt, this time she will be more prepared and ready to succeed, and the Butchers will come face to face with the woman they want to come back to them. The Hunt may be the same, but the Butchers are changing the rules.
The dynamic between these characters truly leaves you with no choice but to become more deeply invested in their story. The hurts of the past will require different avenues of healing for all of them. Making each of the characters and their relationships unique yet still beautifully intertwined with each other.
The book flows at the perfect pace to keep you on the edge of your seat and constantly wanting more. The plot thickens, diving into the relationship between Maeve and her men (with top notch spice), and with new developments coming into play as Maeve still searches for justice. The ending of this book… let’s just say, pouting may or may not have occurred because I am not a patient person and I need resolution immediately!
November 30, 2025
Another, riveting, mesmerizing, terrifying, seductive thrill ride. Blackwell Falls has so many dark secrets it will make your head spin. Maeve enters the hunt once again but it becomes more terrifying than the last time. It was meant to be a f*** with me if you dare to Bram but things took a dark turn when one group of hunters had dark intentions, specifically for Maeve! Bram, Remy and Poe showed up to rescue Maeve when it counted and it was the redemption that Bram needed to get in her good graces. It turns out that her nemesis Ethan has quite the sinister past and what do you know, it leads right back to where the dark secrets of Blackwell Falls underbelly all began. Aventine University! It’s so dark it will make you break out in hives. The Kings and the Bastards make an appearance because, hello! Yes, it’s very much connected to the ongoing disturbing disappearance of girls in Blackwell Falls.
Let me tell you! Sadie did not disappoint with this 2nd installment of the Butchers. The spice level was turned up to boiling and Bram showed up in the most sexy seductive way to sweep Maeve off her feet. Resistance was futile and Remy and Poe were all too happy to make it a hot, filthy delectable and enjoyable sensual affair! They were HOTT!!
The danger was only getting closer though, and the monster in the shadows had Maeve in his sights with dark intentions! The Butchers are on the case with additional help but will it be enough to keep Maeve safe? The clock is ticking and the monster is waiting to terrorize! I was so mesmerized by this story I immediately read it a second time! Yes, I sure did! I can’t wait for the conclusion. IT’S THAT GOOD!!!
Sadie you are phenomenal!!
Let me tell you! Sadie did not disappoint with this 2nd installment of the Butchers. The spice level was turned up to boiling and Bram showed up in the most sexy seductive way to sweep Maeve off her feet. Resistance was futile and Remy and Poe were all too happy to make it a hot, filthy delectable and enjoyable sensual affair! They were HOTT!!
The danger was only getting closer though, and the monster in the shadows had Maeve in his sights with dark intentions! The Butchers are on the case with additional help but will it be enough to keep Maeve safe? The clock is ticking and the monster is waiting to terrorize! I was so mesmerized by this story I immediately read it a second time! Yes, I sure did! I can’t wait for the conclusion. IT’S THAT GOOD!!!
Sadie you are phenomenal!!
December 6, 2025
✨Bleed the Shadows
If you love:
🔹Why Choose
🔹Being Hunted
🔹Touch her and die
🔹Forced proximity
🔹Groveling
🔹Vengeance
The hunt continues… and oh my goodness, this book was even better than the first one. Book one ended on a cliffhanger, and this sequel delivered with plot twists, revelations, and spicy scenes that had me blushing, overheating, and literally kicking my feet. 😳🔥
I loved the groveling from Bram after realizing the error of his ways — the man was down BAD and honestly? He deserved to be. And the best part? Maeve made him work for her forgiveness. That iron will, that stubborn fire, that strength? Chef’s kiss. 👏💋
But even sweeter was watching Maeve be vulnerable with the guys… and them with her. The found-family energy? The emotional support chaos? I was devouring every second of it. ❤️🔥
The way this book ended??? Another MAJOR cliffhanger — and it promises that book three is going to be the most explosive one yet. I cannot wait to see what the Butchers will do to get Maeve back. The world should be scared, because the Butchers aren’t just unhinged… they’re motivated. 💀🔥
If you haven’t read this series yet, I HIGHLY recommend picking it up. Sadie Hunt always delivers the perfect balance of plot, spice, and emotional destruction. 😭❤️🔥
Genre/Type: Dark
APK: Kindle ARC
Pages: 368
Rating: 5🌟
Spice: 5🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Blackwell Butchers, book 2
Tropes or themes: masked mmcs; primal play; why choose; DP; groveling; vengeance
Check Triggers ⚠️ grief; misogny; human trafficking; drugging; kidnapping✨
If you love:
🔹Why Choose
🔹Being Hunted
🔹Touch her and die
🔹Forced proximity
🔹Groveling
🔹Vengeance
The hunt continues… and oh my goodness, this book was even better than the first one. Book one ended on a cliffhanger, and this sequel delivered with plot twists, revelations, and spicy scenes that had me blushing, overheating, and literally kicking my feet. 😳🔥
I loved the groveling from Bram after realizing the error of his ways — the man was down BAD and honestly? He deserved to be. And the best part? Maeve made him work for her forgiveness. That iron will, that stubborn fire, that strength? Chef’s kiss. 👏💋
But even sweeter was watching Maeve be vulnerable with the guys… and them with her. The found-family energy? The emotional support chaos? I was devouring every second of it. ❤️🔥
The way this book ended??? Another MAJOR cliffhanger — and it promises that book three is going to be the most explosive one yet. I cannot wait to see what the Butchers will do to get Maeve back. The world should be scared, because the Butchers aren’t just unhinged… they’re motivated. 💀🔥
If you haven’t read this series yet, I HIGHLY recommend picking it up. Sadie Hunt always delivers the perfect balance of plot, spice, and emotional destruction. 😭❤️🔥
Genre/Type: Dark
APK: Kindle ARC
Pages: 368
Rating: 5🌟
Spice: 5🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Blackwell Butchers, book 2
Tropes or themes: masked mmcs; primal play; why choose; DP; groveling; vengeance
Check Triggers ⚠️ grief; misogny; human trafficking; drugging; kidnapping✨
January 10, 2026
2nd in series
This is the second book, book one ended in a cliffhanger as does this one.
No mm, no cheating, no OWD, spice 3.5/5.
Spicy scenes include multiple men at once, no strong dominating or kink, all holes filled.
No spoilers, Maeve heartbroken they didn't keep her or come after her enters the hunt again determined to win and have the butchers end Ethan Todd.
Ethan Todd finds a way to enter the hunt to hunt Maeve after his cameras detected her at the front of his property. He doesn't know why she entered the hunt.
This book is well balanced with the adrenaline of the Hunt, Ethan has his own chapters so you get his Pov, it's also got the emotional parts of her and the butcher's.
I am hooked on their dynamics and the Ethan Todd aspect.
Cool thing two other groups mentioned and help them
The kings (of Aventine) the high school private academy for the kids of mafia and other rich and corrupt families. Marvel gets to meet them and their woman and baby...She gets to see a foursome in real life functioning and happy even with a baby.
They also meet the ex US navy seals and their love Lilith again a happy foursome. They help with recon.
I believe both groups are books Sadie Hunt wrote that take place in Blackwood Falls world before this book, if I'd known that I'd read those first just to feel the connection of those couples and the Aventine school seems important especially when it comes to Ethan Todd.
Five stars love it, reading book three now :-)
This is the second book, book one ended in a cliffhanger as does this one.
No mm, no cheating, no OWD, spice 3.5/5.
Spicy scenes include multiple men at once, no strong dominating or kink, all holes filled.
No spoilers, Maeve heartbroken they didn't keep her or come after her enters the hunt again determined to win and have the butchers end Ethan Todd.
Ethan Todd finds a way to enter the hunt to hunt Maeve after his cameras detected her at the front of his property. He doesn't know why she entered the hunt.
This book is well balanced with the adrenaline of the Hunt, Ethan has his own chapters so you get his Pov, it's also got the emotional parts of her and the butcher's.
I am hooked on their dynamics and the Ethan Todd aspect.
Cool thing two other groups mentioned and help them
The kings (of Aventine) the high school private academy for the kids of mafia and other rich and corrupt families. Marvel gets to meet them and their woman and baby...She gets to see a foursome in real life functioning and happy even with a baby.
They also meet the ex US navy seals and their love Lilith again a happy foursome. They help with recon.
I believe both groups are books Sadie Hunt wrote that take place in Blackwood Falls world before this book, if I'd known that I'd read those first just to feel the connection of those couples and the Aventine school seems important especially when it comes to Ethan Todd.
Five stars love it, reading book three now :-)
December 5, 2025
HOT, DANGEROUS INTENSE AND OBSESSIVE!!! ((CHEF's KISS!!)))
OK!! MISS SADIE!! YOU HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!! BLEED THE SHADOWS IS 🔥🔥🔥.
Sadie Hunt has made me a lover of the reverse harem trope. I mean seriously, Why Choose??? LOL! This book had me with my legs crossed, squirming and unable to put it down. It had me bound from page 1!!!
This is the second book in the trilogy and it picks up right where Rule the Night (Bk1) ended with our FMC, Maeve BACK IN THE HUNT!! Dang, this girl is RELENTLESS and nothing is going to keep her from getting revenge for HER sister. And I am there for her. Bram, Poe and Remy are sooo perfect and they were there for Maeve through it all, trying to protect her and help her get the justice she is sooo determined to get. I am not surprised at all that this book was HOT and steamy and I was definitely left in a state (but I’m not complaining), There is just something about the feral, morally gray way that Sadie writes her characters and I am obsessed with her!!
This book is definitely a phenomenal Dark romance, checks all my favorite boxes and the ENDING! NO F’NG WAY!! CLIFFHANGER FROM HELL!!! So I am going to throw myself back into the Blackwell and Aventine books and re-read them all while I wait for the last book to come out!! 1000% - THIS is definitely a MUST READ!
OK!! MISS SADIE!! YOU HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!! BLEED THE SHADOWS IS 🔥🔥🔥.
Sadie Hunt has made me a lover of the reverse harem trope. I mean seriously, Why Choose??? LOL! This book had me with my legs crossed, squirming and unable to put it down. It had me bound from page 1!!!
This is the second book in the trilogy and it picks up right where Rule the Night (Bk1) ended with our FMC, Maeve BACK IN THE HUNT!! Dang, this girl is RELENTLESS and nothing is going to keep her from getting revenge for HER sister. And I am there for her. Bram, Poe and Remy are sooo perfect and they were there for Maeve through it all, trying to protect her and help her get the justice she is sooo determined to get. I am not surprised at all that this book was HOT and steamy and I was definitely left in a state (but I’m not complaining), There is just something about the feral, morally gray way that Sadie writes her characters and I am obsessed with her!!
This book is definitely a phenomenal Dark romance, checks all my favorite boxes and the ENDING! NO F’NG WAY!! CLIFFHANGER FROM HELL!!! So I am going to throw myself back into the Blackwell and Aventine books and re-read them all while I wait for the last book to come out!! 1000% - THIS is definitely a MUST READ!
November 20, 2025
Everything about this book is MESMERIZING!!
When I say Bleed the Shadows is jaw-dropping entertainment at its finest…I mean it!! It’s UTTERLY UNPUTDOWNABLE.
Maeve, Remy, Bram and Poe story just gets better and more interesting with every book.
There are so many incredibly raw and gripping moments that draw you in and keep you completely immersed and captivated with the strong relationships developing and the deeper intimate connection between all these characters.
BTW: I will never be able to eat Black Forest cake without that scene replaying in my head😉
We are getting to see a more sensitive side of Bram and it’s so endearing.
Adding Ray was simply beautiful!
I was so impressed with all the cameos of the characters from the Kings and Bastards series and how they were weaved through this story.
The second book in the Blackwell Butchers series was EXCEPTIONALLY written to consume you from beginning to end with all the steamy naughty page burning moments, emotional heart-gripping conversations and the imminent danger on the horizon.
A highly ENGROSSING dark Why Choose romance with a thrilling and pulse-pounding cliffhanger!
When I say Bleed the Shadows is jaw-dropping entertainment at its finest…I mean it!! It’s UTTERLY UNPUTDOWNABLE.
Maeve, Remy, Bram and Poe story just gets better and more interesting with every book.
There are so many incredibly raw and gripping moments that draw you in and keep you completely immersed and captivated with the strong relationships developing and the deeper intimate connection between all these characters.
BTW: I will never be able to eat Black Forest cake without that scene replaying in my head😉
We are getting to see a more sensitive side of Bram and it’s so endearing.
Adding Ray was simply beautiful!
I was so impressed with all the cameos of the characters from the Kings and Bastards series and how they were weaved through this story.
The second book in the Blackwell Butchers series was EXCEPTIONALLY written to consume you from beginning to end with all the steamy naughty page burning moments, emotional heart-gripping conversations and the imminent danger on the horizon.
A highly ENGROSSING dark Why Choose romance with a thrilling and pulse-pounding cliffhanger!
November 22, 2025
Okay, so seeing Ethan's name in the chapters list instantly pissed me off haha 😆 I was very much "He doesn't deserve to have his own chapters or a voice." It worked out though. Knowing he had power in having a voice, fueled my ire and helpwe me feel like I was in the woods too or on the couch with Maeve, waiting for his karma to be served. We all have a common enemy. It's a bag of Richards named Ethan 🙄
I loved the continuation of their story. Some parts picked right back up as I'd hoped and the others needed some TLC to get on the right path. From snickers to self reflection and chopping down trees I think you can't not love Bram.
Seeing Willa and her guys, Rafe and his crew is one of my favorite parts of stepping into Blackwell Falls. I love the layering of storylines and feeling like I'm doing a 360° spin inside a 3D model every time I open one of these books.
I knew something was coming and the closer I got to the end of the book the more anxious I felt. He's (E.T.) such a slimyball creepo. I CANNOT WAIT for the wrath that is coming for him in a hulk-sized package named Bram. It's going to be so good!!
I loved the continuation of their story. Some parts picked right back up as I'd hoped and the others needed some TLC to get on the right path. From snickers to self reflection and chopping down trees I think you can't not love Bram.
Seeing Willa and her guys, Rafe and his crew is one of my favorite parts of stepping into Blackwell Falls. I love the layering of storylines and feeling like I'm doing a 360° spin inside a 3D model every time I open one of these books.
I knew something was coming and the closer I got to the end of the book the more anxious I felt. He's (E.T.) such a slimyball creepo. I CANNOT WAIT for the wrath that is coming for him in a hulk-sized package named Bram. It's going to be so good!!
November 19, 2025
Sadie Hunt delivers another addictive installment in The Blackwell Butchers trilogy. This dark, reverse harem romance pulls you in from the first page and refuses to let go. Maeve’s journey continues with intensity, danger, and unexpected tenderness, and the dynamic between her and Poe, Remy, and Bram is as compelling as ever.
What makes this book shine is the balance: it’s dark and gritty, yet threaded with humor, sweetness, and just the right amount of spice. The characters feel layered and real, each bringing their own complexity to Maeve’s story. Bram especially steals the spotlight here, showing a vulnerable side that adds depth and heart to the darkness.
Sadie's writing is sharp, immersive, and perfectly paced. The cliffhanger ending will leave you desperate for the final book, but the ride is worth every second. Bleed the Shadows is captivating, emotional, and unforgettable — a perfect continuation of a series that proves why dark romance can be both brutal and beautiful.
What makes this book shine is the balance: it’s dark and gritty, yet threaded with humor, sweetness, and just the right amount of spice. The characters feel layered and real, each bringing their own complexity to Maeve’s story. Bram especially steals the spotlight here, showing a vulnerable side that adds depth and heart to the darkness.
Sadie's writing is sharp, immersive, and perfectly paced. The cliffhanger ending will leave you desperate for the final book, but the ride is worth every second. Bleed the Shadows is captivating, emotional, and unforgettable — a perfect continuation of a series that proves why dark romance can be both brutal and beautiful.
November 22, 2025
Back for another hunt. Maeve may not have won the last hunt, but she is determined to try again and get her "wish". She has trained and now knows what to expect, but the hunt is full of twists and turns. Will the Butchers object to her running in the hunt again and will she be successful this time?
The butchers are surprised to see Maeve back for another hunt, but they are determined to win her again. She may fight it, but she belongs to them. Will the other hunter respect their claim or will they have to fight to keep what is theirs?
Now that Maeve is back Bram is determined to win her over and ensure that Maeve knows he wants her. Can she forgive him for his past transgressions? Can they make this relationship work for all of them? And will they succeed in granting Maeve's "wish" or will the danger lurking in the shadows defeat them?
I could not put this book down and cannot wait for the 3rd book in the trilogy? This book ends on a cliff hanger so be warned it that bothers you. Personally, I am just so excited to read the conclusion for this story.
The butchers are surprised to see Maeve back for another hunt, but they are determined to win her again. She may fight it, but she belongs to them. Will the other hunter respect their claim or will they have to fight to keep what is theirs?
Now that Maeve is back Bram is determined to win her over and ensure that Maeve knows he wants her. Can she forgive him for his past transgressions? Can they make this relationship work for all of them? And will they succeed in granting Maeve's "wish" or will the danger lurking in the shadows defeat them?
I could not put this book down and cannot wait for the 3rd book in the trilogy? This book ends on a cliff hanger so be warned it that bothers you. Personally, I am just so excited to read the conclusion for this story.
November 30, 2025
OH…MY…GOD! My cheeks have been flushed since I began reading this book. Sadie Hunt brings a new meaning to spice with the second installment to the Blackwell Butchers series.
Sadie has the ability to make you feel like you are apart of this story. You are actually navigating the underground tunnels with Maeve, meditating with Poe, slow dancing with Remy and feeling the snow crunch against your boots with Bram.
Some of my favorite quotes from Bleed the Shadows:
“But that was the thing about Maeve: she saw me. I’d never minded that other people looked right through me. It had made me feel powerful, even invincible, until Maeve had stared into my soul. She didn’t look away. She f**ing saw me, and f**k me if I didn’t want to be seen by her.”
“Once upon a time, pathetic would have been the worst possible outcome, but somehow I found that I didn’t care. I was willing to be pathetic for Maeve if it meant there was even the slightest possibility of making her happy.”
“We bleed for you.”
“I bleed for you too.” ❤️
Sadie has the ability to make you feel like you are apart of this story. You are actually navigating the underground tunnels with Maeve, meditating with Poe, slow dancing with Remy and feeling the snow crunch against your boots with Bram.
Some of my favorite quotes from Bleed the Shadows:
“But that was the thing about Maeve: she saw me. I’d never minded that other people looked right through me. It had made me feel powerful, even invincible, until Maeve had stared into my soul. She didn’t look away. She f**ing saw me, and f**k me if I didn’t want to be seen by her.”
“Once upon a time, pathetic would have been the worst possible outcome, but somehow I found that I didn’t care. I was willing to be pathetic for Maeve if it meant there was even the slightest possibility of making her happy.”
“We bleed for you.”
“I bleed for you too.” ❤️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 6, 2025
"All of you"
I can't express how much I loathe Ethan Todd, even more than the cliffhanger, haha.
This 2nd installment of the trilogy brings us back to the hunt where Maeve is trying to win justice for her sister. Will the butchers step up and help her or will the other hunters swoop in first.
I loved seeing Bram open up and grow as the story progresses. This book brings back many of our favorite characters from the other Blackwell Falls trilogies. If you haven't read them yet, I definitely recommend it. The storyline is woven throughout all the trilogies and continues to develop in each new installment. Sadie once said that she has to remind herself that this is at heart a romance. That's because she has created this complex and detailed world of Blackwell Falls that delivers far more than just a romance.
The spice levels are insane. Please make sure to read the trigger warnings, there are bad people and things that happen in these books.
Now I think I'm going to bake a black forest cake while I wait for Claim the Dark.
I can't express how much I loathe Ethan Todd, even more than the cliffhanger, haha.
This 2nd installment of the trilogy brings us back to the hunt where Maeve is trying to win justice for her sister. Will the butchers step up and help her or will the other hunters swoop in first.
I loved seeing Bram open up and grow as the story progresses. This book brings back many of our favorite characters from the other Blackwell Falls trilogies. If you haven't read them yet, I definitely recommend it. The storyline is woven throughout all the trilogies and continues to develop in each new installment. Sadie once said that she has to remind herself that this is at heart a romance. That's because she has created this complex and detailed world of Blackwell Falls that delivers far more than just a romance.
The spice levels are insane. Please make sure to read the trigger warnings, there are bad people and things that happen in these books.
Now I think I'm going to bake a black forest cake while I wait for Claim the Dark.
November 19, 2025
HOT STEAMY PAGE TURNER SERIES!!!!! A MUST READ!
I loved this latest book and have to say it is my favorite of all the books set in the small town of Blackwell Falls! Prepare to lose sleep because you won't be able to put this intriguing book down!
This book picks up right at the cliffhanger from book 1, Rule the Night, and doesn't slow down at all! This ends on a jaw dropping cliffhanger and I cannot wait to find out what happens next!
In this book, Maeve is not only ensnared in the web of the Blackwell Falls Butchers but also hunted by the one responsible for the death of her sister.
This series grabs your attention right out of the gate and pulls you right in! I really love the first person narrative. Makes you feel you are right there in the story. This is a MUST read series if you love mystery, intrigue, and hot steamy scenes with not just one but three hot af guys! You won't be disappointed!
I loved this latest book and have to say it is my favorite of all the books set in the small town of Blackwell Falls! Prepare to lose sleep because you won't be able to put this intriguing book down!
This book picks up right at the cliffhanger from book 1, Rule the Night, and doesn't slow down at all! This ends on a jaw dropping cliffhanger and I cannot wait to find out what happens next!
In this book, Maeve is not only ensnared in the web of the Blackwell Falls Butchers but also hunted by the one responsible for the death of her sister.
This series grabs your attention right out of the gate and pulls you right in! I really love the first person narrative. Makes you feel you are right there in the story. This is a MUST read series if you love mystery, intrigue, and hot steamy scenes with not just one but three hot af guys! You won't be disappointed!
November 25, 2025
Ok so Sadie Hunt has a way with writing these why choose books that have me in a complete chokehold. This 2nd book had me laughing at times of course because of Remy and his clumsiness and had me irate at others. In between I felt many other emotions. This book is spicy. Like got me sweating need to put the ac on type spicy. I love how I can connect with all of these personalities. Maeve is of course a strong fmc but she’s also relatable and I want to be her friend. The guys are all gorgeous and while their personalities are drastically different they all have that one thing in common which is Maeve is theirs. The relationships she has with each of them is so beautiful to watch unfold. I will say Sadie has a wicked soul though with these cliffhangers. I just about chucked my phone with this one. I am biting my nails waiting for the next book but thankfully I don’t have to wait too long. Book 3 is coming in December.
December 3, 2025
Bleed the Shadows by Sadie Hunt
Why choose, masked men, primal, they fall first death of a sister, women rights challenged
An Even Better Sequel!
Overall, this installment was an absolute triumph—a rare Book 2 that managed to be just as gripping and masterful as the first. The momentum never falters.
I am still completely invested in the core family, the setup for Maeve's character arc is thrilling; I am genuinely ready for her to step into her own as a truly badass and formidable force in Book 3.
The scene detailing Christmas was magical and utterly transportive, especially the description of the towering, magnificent tree. It provided a perfect moment of warmth amidst the tension.
While the major plot trajectory was hinted at from the beginning, the author executed the final revelation with such skillful pacing and emotional payoff that it still felt earned and absolutely breathtaking upon arrival.
Highly recommended. I am counting down the days for Book 3!
Why choose, masked men, primal, they fall first death of a sister, women rights challenged
An Even Better Sequel!
Overall, this installment was an absolute triumph—a rare Book 2 that managed to be just as gripping and masterful as the first. The momentum never falters.
I am still completely invested in the core family, the setup for Maeve's character arc is thrilling; I am genuinely ready for her to step into her own as a truly badass and formidable force in Book 3.
The scene detailing Christmas was magical and utterly transportive, especially the description of the towering, magnificent tree. It provided a perfect moment of warmth amidst the tension.
While the major plot trajectory was hinted at from the beginning, the author executed the final revelation with such skillful pacing and emotional payoff that it still felt earned and absolutely breathtaking upon arrival.
Highly recommended. I am counting down the days for Book 3!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 17, 2025
I joined Sadie Hunt fan club when a friend highly recommended the Blackwell Beasts series. I couldn’t get enough. I saw Rule the Night (1st in this series aka Blackwell Butchers) and I was heartbroken. So I eagerly jumped at doing the ARC for Bleed the Shadows. Boy, am I glad and mad I did all at the same time.
I laughed so hard and loved every minute of this book until the cliffhanger. Now I have to wait an entire month!? 😭 However Bram's groveling was totally worth it. Seeing his "tender" side (as tender as a man like Bram could be) was breathtaking. He truly let his actions speak for themselves before he gave her the words as well.
Poe still at it with naked meditation even in dead of winter. 🙄 Seriously dude.
Remy... how's that macro count going? 😂
I cannot wait to see the ending for these 4❤️
I laughed so hard and loved every minute of this book until the cliffhanger. Now I have to wait an entire month!? 😭 However Bram's groveling was totally worth it. Seeing his "tender" side (as tender as a man like Bram could be) was breathtaking. He truly let his actions speak for themselves before he gave her the words as well.
Poe still at it with naked meditation even in dead of winter. 🙄 Seriously dude.
Remy... how's that macro count going? 😂
I cannot wait to see the ending for these 4❤️
November 18, 2025
A pulse-pounding read in more ways than one 😉
Bleed the Shadows continues to follow the nightmare of the manosphere and the heinous debauchery that has led to women being kidnapped and trafficked right out of Blackwell Falls. Sadie does an excellent job of narrating the putrid human being that is Ethan Todd.
Situationships become relationships and my goodness, the angst, the grovel, the anticipation, the inferno that this book was...
I'm always easily engrossed in Sadie's work, it captivates you from start to finish, and always takes you on a journey with twists and turns that you're never quite expecting.
The Hunt is this enticing living, breathing entity that you just can't help but stumble into. In a game where survival and desire mix, you can't help but wonder, do you even want to win?
Plot ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶
Bleed the Shadows continues to follow the nightmare of the manosphere and the heinous debauchery that has led to women being kidnapped and trafficked right out of Blackwell Falls. Sadie does an excellent job of narrating the putrid human being that is Ethan Todd.
Situationships become relationships and my goodness, the angst, the grovel, the anticipation, the inferno that this book was...
I'm always easily engrossed in Sadie's work, it captivates you from start to finish, and always takes you on a journey with twists and turns that you're never quite expecting.
The Hunt is this enticing living, breathing entity that you just can't help but stumble into. In a game where survival and desire mix, you can't help but wonder, do you even want to win?
Plot ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶
November 23, 2025
We are in for another Hunt! Back down into the tunnels under Blackwell Falls we find Maeve, Bram, Poe and Remy. This time Maeve isn't only being hunted by the Butchers, Ethan has snaked his way into the Hunt but do the Butchers find her first? Maeve is determined to get her wish and to outlast the 24hrs however she gets marked again by the Butchers and has to "suffer" another 3 months with the men she has fallen for. We get some amazing groveling by Bram, a delicious shower scene and a cake scene that makes the apple orchard from Rule the Night look like amateur hour. Not to mention a cute and furry Christmas present. If you like masked men, a hot as sin possessive alpha man who is learning to let out his soft marshmallow side for his girl and the two wing men who are trying to help him while getting there themselves, then follow me into the tunnels and sign your consent form. Please check the trigger warnings and know that these are the wide open doors that may as well not be hanging on hinges. I received a copy of this for my honest opinion and honestly I'd be reading it anyway and have since the start of the Blackwell Falls series. Enjoy the Hunt!
November 20, 2025
Where do I even begin? 🤷🏻♀️ I’ve been a Sadie fan since her Kings series, and I own all four of her trilogies in the Blackwell world — but The Butchers? Yeah… this one is my absolute favorite (sorry, Neo).
From chapter one you’re strapped into an emotional rollercoaster you cannot get off. You laugh, you cry, and the spicy scenes? TOP. NOTCH. 🔥🔥
I went into this book a Poe girly through and through, but Bram? BRAM. This man who terrifies literally everyone in town turning into a giant, protective, soft-for-her teddy bear? I swooned so hard I had to sit down 😍
Sadie delivers darkness, emotion, brotherhood, banter, and heat in perfect balance. If you love intense chemistry, morally gray men, and stories that grab you by the throat and don’t let go, this is a must-read.
Run — don’t walk — to grab Bleed the Shadows. You’re not ready, but you’ll thank me later. 🖤
From chapter one you’re strapped into an emotional rollercoaster you cannot get off. You laugh, you cry, and the spicy scenes? TOP. NOTCH. 🔥🔥
I went into this book a Poe girly through and through, but Bram? BRAM. This man who terrifies literally everyone in town turning into a giant, protective, soft-for-her teddy bear? I swooned so hard I had to sit down 😍
Sadie delivers darkness, emotion, brotherhood, banter, and heat in perfect balance. If you love intense chemistry, morally gray men, and stories that grab you by the throat and don’t let go, this is a must-read.
Run — don’t walk — to grab Bleed the Shadows. You’re not ready, but you’ll thank me later. 🖤
November 21, 2025
ARC review
I received my copy of BTS as an ARC. There may be spoilers but I will do my best not to leave any. In Rule The Night (book 1) Bram was a complete jerk. In Book 2 we get his story and why he is the way he is but more importantly we get his redemption. He pulls out all of the stops to show Maeve how he cares about her and how sorry he is. I’m here for all of it! The ending of Book 1 wasn’t as stressful of a cliffhanger as we are used to with Sadie’s books; don’t worry. She made up for that in Bleed The Shadows. I’m already extremely stressed waiting for the next book and I finished this one less than 2 minutes ago. Usually when I read Sadie’s books I like all the guy but my favorites usually aren’t the group leaders. I think this trilogy may have changed that. Bram might be my favorite now. I would probably go reread them all just to be sure!
I received my copy of BTS as an ARC. There may be spoilers but I will do my best not to leave any. In Rule The Night (book 1) Bram was a complete jerk. In Book 2 we get his story and why he is the way he is but more importantly we get his redemption. He pulls out all of the stops to show Maeve how he cares about her and how sorry he is. I’m here for all of it! The ending of Book 1 wasn’t as stressful of a cliffhanger as we are used to with Sadie’s books; don’t worry. She made up for that in Bleed The Shadows. I’m already extremely stressed waiting for the next book and I finished this one less than 2 minutes ago. Usually when I read Sadie’s books I like all the guy but my favorites usually aren’t the group leaders. I think this trilogy may have changed that. Bram might be my favorite now. I would probably go reread them all just to be sure!
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