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Grave Sins: A Dark Redemption Romance
I was a pawn in a game I didn’t know I was playing. I was sick of the rules—the abuse. I just wanted to be happy. I wanted to be free. He could have left me to fend for myself, but his demons weren’t loud enough to stop him from saving me. Archer became my peace, my reason for breathing. Not just because he saved me when he didn’t even want to save himself, but because he crawled his way out of the depths of hell. He has seen the depravity lurking in the shadows and chose to do better—to be better.
This is BOOK 2 in the Graveyard of Hearts Collection. You must read Grave Kisses first in order to understand this story. This story contains HEAVY TRIGGERS, so reader's discretion is HIGHLY advised.
This is BOOK 2 in the Graveyard of Hearts Collection. You must read Grave Kisses first in order to understand this story. This story contains HEAVY TRIGGERS, so reader's discretion is HIGHLY advised.
- GenresDark Romance
122 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2025
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Emily Klepp
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Emily Klepp is a Western North Carolina native residing in eastern Tennessee with her loving husband and two beautiful children. She has been writing since she was fourteen years old as a way to cope with her anxiety. She hopes to help others be able to speak their truth by writing about topics that are considered too taboo for societal norms.
Emily Klepp is a Western North Carolina native residing in eastern Tennessee with her loving husband and two beautiful children. She has been writing since she was fourteen years old as a way to cope with her anxiety. She hopes to help others be able to speak their truth by writing about topics that are considered too taboo for societal norms.
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September 21, 2025
This book should be read AFTER Reading Grave kisses. You really need to understand who Kendra is and especially who Archer is to understand what this story is for and why it was written. Grave sins is a redemption dark romance.
I don't want to give away too many details. Just know not all villains deserve a chance at redemption, but I think Archer did. This book definitely further improved my feelings towards his character overall. If Kendra can forgive him, who am I of all people to still condemn him.
In this story Archer saves and redeems himself by saving another. It really is quite beautiful.
I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.
I don't want to give away too many details. Just know not all villains deserve a chance at redemption, but I think Archer did. This book definitely further improved my feelings towards his character overall. If Kendra can forgive him, who am I of all people to still condemn him.
In this story Archer saves and redeems himself by saving another. It really is quite beautiful.
I received a copy in exchange for my honest review.
September 8, 2025
Following on from Grave Kisses.
This one we get to know Archer’s background and suffice to say it’s not all sunshine and roses. We may have got a taste in the first book but it doesn’t detract from the worst he went through at the hands of his Uncle.
He saves Maisy from d3ath, but not before she has been abused. The story unfolds and gives us some answers to questions from the previous book.
This led in perfectly, with the spice we are used to from Emily with all the angst to boot!
This one we get to know Archer’s background and suffice to say it’s not all sunshine and roses. We may have got a taste in the first book but it doesn’t detract from the worst he went through at the hands of his Uncle.
He saves Maisy from d3ath, but not before she has been abused. The story unfolds and gives us some answers to questions from the previous book.
This led in perfectly, with the spice we are used to from Emily with all the angst to boot!
September 6, 2025
In this follow up novel to Grave Kisses we get Archer’s story from his time in the basement to present day. If you’ve read “Grave Kisses” then you know Archer was both the villain and the victim. This walks us through Archer’s journey to forgiving himself by helping another heal through their trauma. Maisy, our FMC, is found by Archer after a horrible ordeal and together they piece together a relationship that proves forgiveness is possible.
Please be aware that this story is full of triggers. In no way does the author condone violence of any kind. This story is meant to show that redemption is possible when you are willing to work on yourself and ask for help. If the ones who you’ve hurt can learn to forgive then you can learn to forgive yourself.
Please be aware that this story is full of triggers. In no way does the author condone violence of any kind. This story is meant to show that redemption is possible when you are willing to work on yourself and ask for help. If the ones who you’ve hurt can learn to forgive then you can learn to forgive yourself.
September 6, 2025
Read your trigger warnings before diving in. And make sure that you read Grave Kisses so you understand better.
I know that Archer was a monster in Kendra's life, but he ended up protecting her in the end. Kendra has forgiven Archer, but Archer can't move past what he did to her. So he chooses to live life without letting anyone get too close. He doesn't want to hurt anyone again.
But he ends up saving Maisy. Maisy was hurt in a way no one should. But she didn't expect to be saved by someone like Archer, who sees her broken pieces just like she sees his. They both end up helping each other heal and not understanding why their drawn together.
But there are secrets that both of them don't know, and once they find out. They'll need to lean on each other and Archers family/friends to help them through it.
I know that Archer was a monster in Kendra's life, but he ended up protecting her in the end. Kendra has forgiven Archer, but Archer can't move past what he did to her. So he chooses to live life without letting anyone get too close. He doesn't want to hurt anyone again.
But he ends up saving Maisy. Maisy was hurt in a way no one should. But she didn't expect to be saved by someone like Archer, who sees her broken pieces just like she sees his. They both end up helping each other heal and not understanding why their drawn together.
But there are secrets that both of them don't know, and once they find out. They'll need to lean on each other and Archers family/friends to help them through it.
October 4, 2025
Raw and beautiful
Check your triggers first. Anyone who knows Emily knows her books are dark so your mental heal matters.
First off go read book 1, Grave Kisses) if you haven't already.
This book shows us what Arthur has gone through as well as how it still affects him. This book really shows the struggles someone goes through after SA. Everything from nightmares to random triggers to what they need is presented.
Arthur came to Maise's rescue because he saw someone needing help. Arthur was very clear with Maise about who he is/was and does everything he can to make her comfortable. Y'all their connection is immediate, fierce, and beautiful.
This story blends survival, redemption, healing, and love into an unforgettable story.
Check your triggers first. Anyone who knows Emily knows her books are dark so your mental heal matters.
First off go read book 1, Grave Kisses) if you haven't already.
This book shows us what Arthur has gone through as well as how it still affects him. This book really shows the struggles someone goes through after SA. Everything from nightmares to random triggers to what they need is presented.
Arthur came to Maise's rescue because he saw someone needing help. Arthur was very clear with Maise about who he is/was and does everything he can to make her comfortable. Y'all their connection is immediate, fierce, and beautiful.
This story blends survival, redemption, healing, and love into an unforgettable story.
September 21, 2025
If you love a good, short, trauma filled, heart warming story, this one's perfect for you. This story is book two in the Graveyard of Hearts collection, and it follows Archer and Maisy. Getting to see a little more of Archers trauma that we learned about in book one lets you understand him more and he is honestly the sweetest, and most caring person. The way he flipped his life around for the better after all the terrible things that happened to him and he was made to do, him finding Maisy and helping her through her trauma and doing anything he can for her. It was love at first sight and they both deserved it.
September 9, 2025
This is full of triggers so be careful going in. It is a quick read. I read it in under 2 hrs and I’m not the fastest reader in the world but it helped that it held me. I did at one point think about putting it down then realise I only had a chapter left so just finished it.
This definitely wasn’t what I expected going into this book. I actually liked Archer by the end of Grave kisses. Total got what he did to Kendra was wrong but learning about what Jeff did to him and Kimberly made it make sense.
I liked that they had the instant connection even if it was trauma related but it worked for them. I genuinely didn’t see the twist coming with the letter at the wedding or the little revelation at the end with Andre and Alan’s connection.
This definitely wasn’t what I expected going into this book. I actually liked Archer by the end of Grave kisses. Total got what he did to Kendra was wrong but learning about what Jeff did to him and Kimberly made it make sense.
I liked that they had the instant connection even if it was trauma related but it worked for them. I genuinely didn’t see the twist coming with the letter at the wedding or the little revelation at the end with Andre and Alan’s connection.
September 17, 2025
An unexpected redemption story that follows Grave Kisses (previously reviewed)
many would say that his story wasn't needed but actually I think its a brilliant tie up for it all - one that had me crying for both support of the trauma but from shock too!
enjoy! but read the triggers!
many would say that his story wasn't needed but actually I think its a brilliant tie up for it all - one that had me crying for both support of the trauma but from shock too!
enjoy! but read the triggers!
October 4, 2025
Maisy was just a pawn in a game she didn't know she was playing. She was sick of the rules – and the abuse. All Maisy wanted was to be happy and to be free. Archer could have left me to fend for myself, but his demons weren't loud enough to stop him from saving me. Suddenly Maisy found Archer becoming her peace, her very reason for breathing.
And it wasn't just because he saved her when he didn't want or know how to save himself from his own demons. It was because Archer managed to crawl his way out of the depths of hell to help save her. Archer has seen the depravity lurking in the shadows and somehow chose to do better – and to be better.
This is BOOK 2 in the Graveyard of Hearts Collection. You must read Grave Kisses first to understand this story.
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that are not suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times. Reader discretion is HIGHLY advised.
Grave Sins is the 2nd book in the Graveyard of Sins Series by Emily Klepp. It follows Grave Kisses and you HAVE TO have read Grave Kisses to understand the events that have happened before this book to understand this book.
Archer is still blaming himself and believes that he doesn't deserve redemption for what he did to Kendra. But, as we learn more about his history and background, we come to learn that it's not all sunshine and roses as we once might have thought. We got a small glimpse into what he had been subjected to in Grave Kisses, but we never really learned the full depravity he went through at his uncle's hands.
One night, as he's leaving late from the gym, he's walking back to the garage where he's parked his truck in and he hears a woman screaming for help. Knowing the kind of screaming he's hearing, he doesn't hesitate, he just acts and follows the screaming into an alley and finds 2 men abusing a woman whom he later learns is named Maisy. Archer manages to stop the attack, and with Maisy's permission, he picks her up, takes her to his truck, and after calling Kendra to meet him at his place, takes Maisy to his home to try and figure out how best to help her.
On their way to Archer's home, Maisy trauma dumps on him, and after Maisy's honesty, Archer ends up trauma dumping on her, including the truth that he brutally raped Kendra. And he is shocked when after his truth is revealed, Maisy still trusts him and doesn't want to leave him as she says that she feels safe with him.
After arriving back at Archer's home and speaking with Kendra and everyone else, it is decided that to keep Maisy safe, Archer is going to have to marry her. Maisy and Archer do have an instant connection and their chemistry is just sizzling off the page. Yes, they have bonded over their shared trauma, but this is also what helps both of them heal in the end.
I can truly say that I loved all the twists and turns that Emily wrote into this book. And there was the surprise letter that Kendra and Archer's dad wrote to Archer that revealed that Alan was still alive and revealed that he had a connection to Harrison and his trafficking business. (Alan was trying to put a stop to it.)
I loved this book and I loved getting the chance to learn more about Archer's background and everything that he actually went through that brought him to doing what he did to Kendra (not that it excuses it) and I love how Kendra was able to find her way to forgiving her in Grave Kisses. And then in this book Archer was able to find his own kind of redemption and he found his own happiness.
If you have read Grave Kisses then you need to read Grave Sins. I think by the end of this book you will come to actually like if not love Archer like I have come to. You need to add this book if not both these books to your TBR if you haven't read them. And just remember to check your trigger warnings on both books as your mental health always comes first.
And it wasn't just because he saved her when he didn't want or know how to save himself from his own demons. It was because Archer managed to crawl his way out of the depths of hell to help save her. Archer has seen the depravity lurking in the shadows and somehow chose to do better – and to be better.
This is BOOK 2 in the Graveyard of Hearts Collection. You must read Grave Kisses first to understand this story.
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that are not suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times. Reader discretion is HIGHLY advised.
Grave Sins is the 2nd book in the Graveyard of Sins Series by Emily Klepp. It follows Grave Kisses and you HAVE TO have read Grave Kisses to understand the events that have happened before this book to understand this book.
Archer is still blaming himself and believes that he doesn't deserve redemption for what he did to Kendra. But, as we learn more about his history and background, we come to learn that it's not all sunshine and roses as we once might have thought. We got a small glimpse into what he had been subjected to in Grave Kisses, but we never really learned the full depravity he went through at his uncle's hands.
One night, as he's leaving late from the gym, he's walking back to the garage where he's parked his truck in and he hears a woman screaming for help. Knowing the kind of screaming he's hearing, he doesn't hesitate, he just acts and follows the screaming into an alley and finds 2 men abusing a woman whom he later learns is named Maisy. Archer manages to stop the attack, and with Maisy's permission, he picks her up, takes her to his truck, and after calling Kendra to meet him at his place, takes Maisy to his home to try and figure out how best to help her.
On their way to Archer's home, Maisy trauma dumps on him, and after Maisy's honesty, Archer ends up trauma dumping on her, including the truth that he brutally raped Kendra. And he is shocked when after his truth is revealed, Maisy still trusts him and doesn't want to leave him as she says that she feels safe with him.
After arriving back at Archer's home and speaking with Kendra and everyone else, it is decided that to keep Maisy safe, Archer is going to have to marry her. Maisy and Archer do have an instant connection and their chemistry is just sizzling off the page. Yes, they have bonded over their shared trauma, but this is also what helps both of them heal in the end.
I can truly say that I loved all the twists and turns that Emily wrote into this book. And there was the surprise letter that Kendra and Archer's dad wrote to Archer that revealed that Alan was still alive and revealed that he had a connection to Harrison and his trafficking business. (Alan was trying to put a stop to it.)
I loved this book and I loved getting the chance to learn more about Archer's background and everything that he actually went through that brought him to doing what he did to Kendra (not that it excuses it) and I love how Kendra was able to find her way to forgiving her in Grave Kisses. And then in this book Archer was able to find his own kind of redemption and he found his own happiness.
If you have read Grave Kisses then you need to read Grave Sins. I think by the end of this book you will come to actually like if not love Archer like I have come to. You need to add this book if not both these books to your TBR if you haven't read them. And just remember to check your trigger warnings on both books as your mental health always comes first.
October 7, 2025
4.75 Stars
This is the second book in this series and could be read as a standalone, but you really need to read Grave Kisses before you read this book. If you read Grave Kisses, you will be very familiar with the MMC and have probably cursed his name multiple times. I was a little nervous starting this book, as I wasn’t sure I wanted to read a book where Archer was the main character. I had read Grave Kisses, and I knew that things were not as simple as they seemed when it came to Archer, but I had a lot of feelings about him and what he did. But I was very glad I did read this book. I felt so much for all of the characters, but I also found an appreciation and a forgiveness for Archer. No one was harder on him than himself in this book and it really made me connect more with him. This is not an easy book to read but I really enjoyed the story and the emotions of the main characters.
Both of the main characters have been through some of the worst things that a person can go through and lived to see another day. Archer was the villain in Grave Kisses. But the man we see in this book is so different and we get to see why he acted the way that he did. He has been through so much and he is the person that is the hardest on himself. He doesn’t believe that that he deserves forgiveness, and his victim has to try to convince him that he deserves more than how he treats himself. Maisy is used as a pawn in a power struggle that involves her own her father. She goes through a horrible SA but is saved by Archer. After he saves her, these two bond and the connection between them so wonderfully powerful.
This book is a short story that gives background and redemption for someone that was a real villain in the previous book. There is suspense and a good plot to the story besides Archer’s background. There is also plenty of wonderfully written spice. These two characters have seen the evil that exists in the world and find each other in the darkness. This is a great second book for this series and even though it deals with some very heavy subject matter, it is definitely worth the read.
This is the second book in this series and could be read as a standalone, but you really need to read Grave Kisses before you read this book. If you read Grave Kisses, you will be very familiar with the MMC and have probably cursed his name multiple times. I was a little nervous starting this book, as I wasn’t sure I wanted to read a book where Archer was the main character. I had read Grave Kisses, and I knew that things were not as simple as they seemed when it came to Archer, but I had a lot of feelings about him and what he did. But I was very glad I did read this book. I felt so much for all of the characters, but I also found an appreciation and a forgiveness for Archer. No one was harder on him than himself in this book and it really made me connect more with him. This is not an easy book to read but I really enjoyed the story and the emotions of the main characters.
Both of the main characters have been through some of the worst things that a person can go through and lived to see another day. Archer was the villain in Grave Kisses. But the man we see in this book is so different and we get to see why he acted the way that he did. He has been through so much and he is the person that is the hardest on himself. He doesn’t believe that that he deserves forgiveness, and his victim has to try to convince him that he deserves more than how he treats himself. Maisy is used as a pawn in a power struggle that involves her own her father. She goes through a horrible SA but is saved by Archer. After he saves her, these two bond and the connection between them so wonderfully powerful.
This book is a short story that gives background and redemption for someone that was a real villain in the previous book. There is suspense and a good plot to the story besides Archer’s background. There is also plenty of wonderfully written spice. These two characters have seen the evil that exists in the world and find each other in the darkness. This is a great second book for this series and even though it deals with some very heavy subject matter, it is definitely worth the read.
September 19, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Grave Sins is brutal, fast, and exactly the redemption story Archer deserved. After surviving years of abuse at the hands of his uncle, he’s not looking for love—he’s looking for silence. But fate doesn’t wait.
Archer never expected that he would be the one to rescue a woman who has just been assaulted. They way the situation is handled is so delicate but with no hesitation from Archer. He knew he needed to be the one to help Maisy.
Maisy has been discarded, manipulated, and used by people who saw her as expendable. When she is rescued by Archer she doesn't run away from the monster he claims he is, she see the man he really is deep down. She doesn’t try to fix Archer. She chooses him. And in doing so, she chooses herself. Their love isn’t soft—it’s survival. It’s two broken people daring to believe they’re worth more than the damage.
Tropes
Damaged protector with a redemption arc
Trauma bonding that doesn’t romanticize pain
“I’m not good, but I’ll be good for you”
Fast-paced dark romance
Monster metaphors that hit too close
Immediate emotional connection
Healing through love, not rescue
Spice 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Quick burn, deep impact. When Archer lets go, it’s not just physical—it’s soul-deep. The scenes are intense, intimate, and laced with emotional.
Grave Sins is brutal, fast, and exactly the redemption story Archer deserved. After surviving years of abuse at the hands of his uncle, he’s not looking for love—he’s looking for silence. But fate doesn’t wait.
Archer never expected that he would be the one to rescue a woman who has just been assaulted. They way the situation is handled is so delicate but with no hesitation from Archer. He knew he needed to be the one to help Maisy.
Maisy has been discarded, manipulated, and used by people who saw her as expendable. When she is rescued by Archer she doesn't run away from the monster he claims he is, she see the man he really is deep down. She doesn’t try to fix Archer. She chooses him. And in doing so, she chooses herself. Their love isn’t soft—it’s survival. It’s two broken people daring to believe they’re worth more than the damage.
Tropes
Damaged protector with a redemption arc
Trauma bonding that doesn’t romanticize pain
“I’m not good, but I’ll be good for you”
Fast-paced dark romance
Monster metaphors that hit too close
Immediate emotional connection
Healing through love, not rescue
Spice 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Quick burn, deep impact. When Archer lets go, it’s not just physical—it’s soul-deep. The scenes are intense, intimate, and laced with emotional.
October 27, 2025
This should be read after Grave Kisses in order to understand Kendra and Archer and their background. This review will have some spoilers for Grave Kisses!
Archer was abused and addicted for years, but he is working with a therapist to try to process his trauma. One night after he leaves the gym, he comes across Maisy after she has just been assaulted. He saves her life and brings her home with him, but neither of them realize that they are only pawns in a much bigger game. They have to lean on each other and the people around them in order to make it through. Both have demons though and sometimes the demons don't want to let go.
I am so glad that we got more of Archer's story. He was definitely a monster in Kendra's story at one point, but this definitely provided more context about what he was going through during that time in his life. I like that Kendra and his therapist both see him as a survivor and not just a perpetrator. I loved how gentle and cautious he was with Maisy and I loved how she was never afraid of him. I did feel like the romance was a little bit insta-love for my taste, but I'm so glad that they had each other to help them heal.
Archer was abused and addicted for years, but he is working with a therapist to try to process his trauma. One night after he leaves the gym, he comes across Maisy after she has just been assaulted. He saves her life and brings her home with him, but neither of them realize that they are only pawns in a much bigger game. They have to lean on each other and the people around them in order to make it through. Both have demons though and sometimes the demons don't want to let go.
I am so glad that we got more of Archer's story. He was definitely a monster in Kendra's story at one point, but this definitely provided more context about what he was going through during that time in his life. I like that Kendra and his therapist both see him as a survivor and not just a perpetrator. I loved how gentle and cautious he was with Maisy and I loved how she was never afraid of him. I did feel like the romance was a little bit insta-love for my taste, but I'm so glad that they had each other to help them heal.
October 4, 2025
Maisy & Archer - A Redemption Romance
This is a short read that simply gave me everything I hoped for Archer. Yeah Hé did some bad things. But deep down he was coerced into a person he wasn’t meant to be. All he needed was a second chance to make it right.
For this series it brings a beautiful look at how trauma can twist your mind and make you doubt and belief things that was never true about yourself. There is a reason behind what happened, a horrible one.
But in Archers story the person he abused chose to do something unthinkable in a society driven by false justice and punishment aligning the crime, Kendra chose to forgive Archer and give him a second chance in life. Archer found his second chance with Maisy and with it comes redemption.
Though this is fiction, it sheds light on the torment victims endure, many times from themselves and how it can be that not every villain is a true monster.
Read with caution.
I also recommend reading ‘Grave Kisses’ first so you understand the backstory that led to Archers HEA.
This is a short read that simply gave me everything I hoped for Archer. Yeah Hé did some bad things. But deep down he was coerced into a person he wasn’t meant to be. All he needed was a second chance to make it right.
For this series it brings a beautiful look at how trauma can twist your mind and make you doubt and belief things that was never true about yourself. There is a reason behind what happened, a horrible one.
But in Archers story the person he abused chose to do something unthinkable in a society driven by false justice and punishment aligning the crime, Kendra chose to forgive Archer and give him a second chance in life. Archer found his second chance with Maisy and with it comes redemption.
Though this is fiction, it sheds light on the torment victims endure, many times from themselves and how it can be that not every villain is a true monster.
Read with caution.
I also recommend reading ‘Grave Kisses’ first so you understand the backstory that led to Archers HEA.
September 12, 2025
This is quite dark so I suggest reading the trigger warnings first. I was really looking forward to reading archer's story and Emily definitely did not disappoint. You read about archer in grave kisses and how bad he actually was in that book towards Kendra so this is his story about how he ended up doing the things he done. Archer has turned his life around and now attends Therapy. He is coming home from the gym when he hears screaming so he goes to find out what it is. There he meets Maisy who is in the middle of being attacked. Maisys father has decided to sell her off to be married but things don't go to plan when she goes out for a bit of fresh air. I love the connection archer and Maisy have from the beginning they have both suffered a lot of trauma and they deserve to be Happy. This story has a few surprises in it that I absolutely adored and I honestly couldn't think of a better ending for archer and Maisy
September 21, 2025
O.M.G y'all this story was so fricken Beautiful, Perfection. Emily truly shows the struggles that survivors of SA deal with when getting involved with someone after the incident and the constant worries and overwhelmingness of everything as simple as just talking to the opposite sex can be let alone the pure act of sex itself and the story line of this Book was absolutely amazing and I Loved seeing all the characters from Grave Kisses appear in this book as well. Maisie and Archer and their connection gave me all the warm and fuzzies I absolutely love them they are just so perfect for each other. I hope we get more from them well All of these characters I absolutely love this series so much I don't want it to end yet. Also this should be read AFTER Grave Kisses so you don't get confused on what's happening with Archer
As always y'all make sure you check your triggers before you dive into this story as it does get dark and very heavy and very triggering
As always y'all make sure you check your triggers before you dive into this story as it does get dark and very heavy and very triggering
September 27, 2025
Grave Sins should be read after Grave Kisses. It's a good dark redemption story.
What you get....
♡Fast Paced
♡Dark Romance
♡Damaged Protector
♡Redemption
♡Instant Connection
♡Mental Health Rep
♡Found Family
♡Great Banter
♡Dark Humor
♡Heavy Triggers
♡Trauma
♡Trauma Healing
♡Trauma Bonding
♡Rough $*×
♡Spicy Scenes
♡Antagonist Redemption
This is Archer's story after all that happened in Grave Kisses. He is struggling with being seen as a good guy due to his past.
Not all bad guys deserve redemption but I do believe Archer does.
He saves Maisy after 2 men did horrible things to her. They helped each other heal and work through their trauma.
I'm happy that Kendra is healing and is pushing for Archer to heal and help Maisy. Their story is quick but we get answers and some twists thrown in there too!
I hope we get another book. I feel like their stories are not done.
Emily is so good at sucking us into her stories and making us love most of her characters.
What you get....
♡Fast Paced
♡Dark Romance
♡Damaged Protector
♡Redemption
♡Instant Connection
♡Mental Health Rep
♡Found Family
♡Great Banter
♡Dark Humor
♡Heavy Triggers
♡Trauma
♡Trauma Healing
♡Trauma Bonding
♡Rough $*×
♡Spicy Scenes
♡Antagonist Redemption
This is Archer's story after all that happened in Grave Kisses. He is struggling with being seen as a good guy due to his past.
Not all bad guys deserve redemption but I do believe Archer does.
He saves Maisy after 2 men did horrible things to her. They helped each other heal and work through their trauma.
I'm happy that Kendra is healing and is pushing for Archer to heal and help Maisy. Their story is quick but we get answers and some twists thrown in there too!
I hope we get another book. I feel like their stories are not done.
Emily is so good at sucking us into her stories and making us love most of her characters.
October 4, 2025
Omg . I seriously was not prepared for the emotional toll that Archers journey would end up having on my heart . To say that it was heartbreaking and tragic would be an be hugest understatement. Please read the triggers because this is without a doubt dark , raw and gritty and definitely may not be for everyone. That being said , if your feeling brave and looking to try something new , something that will grab onto you , that you will find yourself completely intrigued amd Basically not able to stop reading, that will make you feel like you just got off the wildest emotional rollercoaster.Emilys books are exactly what your looking for . Archer and Maisy both have endured so much . Both have so many layers and complexities . To see them help each other heal to support one another . The way Ardhsr especially turned his entire life around for the better . Omg . I was just sobbing and cheering from beginning to end
October 27, 2025
Let me start by saying please go read Grave kisses by Emily klepp to truly understand this series. Second, Please Please read the trigger warnings cause your mental health matters. If you understand Emily’s books they are dark, and hit you hard mentally sometimes so just be prepared. Now to the good part i say read the first book cause it is Kendra and archers story. Archer yes was a complete monster to Kendra. Yet he protects her in the end, they worked through it and she forgives him. Now to grave sins this to me feels like Archers Redemption story in a way. It helps explain his past and kinda what made him the way he was and is. I don’t Anna give anything a way but it’s an amazing book. To see Archer in a better light in a way. No i don’t think some monster needs redemption but Archer i think does. I cant wait for what else happens in this series cause so far so good. Emily is an amazing author an cant wait for what she realizes next.
September 11, 2025
An interesting read as we get more background on Archer and maybe the reason he turned out as he did. His trauma ran deep and he found self forgiveness difficult
Abusive behaviour leads to abusive behaviour and when all is revealed as to why Archer raped a 15 year old Kendra, things begin to click into place.
But Maisy did not ask to be sold off to a Mafia King Pin, nor did she ask to be chased and raped by said Mafia hench men.
And when Archer stumbles on Maisy being assaulted, he steps in and saves her from certain death.
As they form a bond, feeling begin to evolve as they both are able to connect through healing from past trauma.
I loved Archers story and if 2 shattered souls could help each other to heal, it was Maisy and Archer.
Hidden secrets are revealed as Maisy and Archer find forgiveness and the love they both deserve.
Abusive behaviour leads to abusive behaviour and when all is revealed as to why Archer raped a 15 year old Kendra, things begin to click into place.
But Maisy did not ask to be sold off to a Mafia King Pin, nor did she ask to be chased and raped by said Mafia hench men.
And when Archer stumbles on Maisy being assaulted, he steps in and saves her from certain death.
As they form a bond, feeling begin to evolve as they both are able to connect through healing from past trauma.
I loved Archers story and if 2 shattered souls could help each other to heal, it was Maisy and Archer.
Hidden secrets are revealed as Maisy and Archer find forgiveness and the love they both deserve.
September 15, 2025
Emily did Archer redemeption arc very well. I know he did some horrible things but if you think about human nature, hurt people hurt people and this book is a living testiment to that sentiment. Archer felt so guilty for what he did and tried to make up for his past mistakes. He did not make excuses for his past bad behavior but he was open and honest about what he was going through. I feel like Emily did a fantastic job of giving him a story that he could be proud of. I am not excusing bad behavior but you also have to see the other side of life to get to the understanding of this story. If you do not have an open mind or you just cannot grasp human nature this book is not for you. I cannot wait to see what else Emily has instore for us on this series. We learned so many crazy details and still have so much more to uncover in this series.
September 22, 2025
Archer's redemption story!!
This is a short, quick and Dark novella. It gives us a look at what happened to Archer at the hands of his POS Uncle Jeff. All the years of trauma, torture, addiction and abuse Archer was put through.
We also see how Archer as changed since Grave Kisses. How he now has relationships with Kendra and everyone. He is in support groups, going to therapy, and surviving, yet he is still also suffering in silence.
That is until he meets Maisy, who brings with her exactly what Archer needs. A body and outlet for his rage and trauma. These 2 are made for each other. They are both survivors and victims of such pain.
Not only do we see Archer save Maisy and everyone help, but we get answers to things we didn't even know we were missing!!!!!
A quick, HOT, dark read of redemption, acceptance, and secrets revealed.
This is a short, quick and Dark novella. It gives us a look at what happened to Archer at the hands of his POS Uncle Jeff. All the years of trauma, torture, addiction and abuse Archer was put through.
We also see how Archer as changed since Grave Kisses. How he now has relationships with Kendra and everyone. He is in support groups, going to therapy, and surviving, yet he is still also suffering in silence.
That is until he meets Maisy, who brings with her exactly what Archer needs. A body and outlet for his rage and trauma. These 2 are made for each other. They are both survivors and victims of such pain.
Not only do we see Archer save Maisy and everyone help, but we get answers to things we didn't even know we were missing!!!!!
A quick, HOT, dark read of redemption, acceptance, and secrets revealed.
September 28, 2025
ARC REVIEW:
Grave sins is the sequel to Grave kisses, its Archer’s redemption story and honestly after what he did to Kendra in book 1, I never in a million years believed I would feel sorry for him and root for him.. but I did. He’s living with remorse and regret as well as past trauma and because of this he doesn’t believe he deserves to be loved so keeps himself to himself. Yet when he happens upon a woman in need he still wants to take care of her. Poor Maisy suffers but she’s able to heal with the help of Archer and in return she can be his peace. I loved this story, it’s was bittersweet having them come together after so much pain. Also I can usually guess a twist but i definitely didn’t see that one coming 😱 great writing again!
Check your triggers first, it may be a short book but it’s dark too.
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Grave sins is the sequel to Grave kisses, its Archer’s redemption story and honestly after what he did to Kendra in book 1, I never in a million years believed I would feel sorry for him and root for him.. but I did. He’s living with remorse and regret as well as past trauma and because of this he doesn’t believe he deserves to be loved so keeps himself to himself. Yet when he happens upon a woman in need he still wants to take care of her. Poor Maisy suffers but she’s able to heal with the help of Archer and in return she can be his peace. I loved this story, it’s was bittersweet having them come together after so much pain. Also I can usually guess a twist but i definitely didn’t see that one coming 😱 great writing again!
Check your triggers first, it may be a short book but it’s dark too.
🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
September 7, 2025
Read trigger warnings before starting this book it not the usual Emily write and this one contains heavy triggers.
To understand better about Archer’s story in this book I would recommend to read Grave Kisses which is following next by this one Grave Sins. Archer is a villain/victim/hero. He became the person he’s today because of his broken past. Everything changed when he meet Maisy and helped her. They both have secrets for which they need to trust each other and get through it. They also healed each other. This book will show you that not everyone is born villain. Society and people made them one. I just loved this one as I’ve said my fav trope is dark romance. Can’t wait for future ones
To understand better about Archer’s story in this book I would recommend to read Grave Kisses which is following next by this one Grave Sins. Archer is a villain/victim/hero. He became the person he’s today because of his broken past. Everything changed when he meet Maisy and helped her. They both have secrets for which they need to trust each other and get through it. They also healed each other. This book will show you that not everyone is born villain. Society and people made them one. I just loved this one as I’ve said my fav trope is dark romance. Can’t wait for future ones
September 10, 2025
Definitely reading trigger warnings, and you need to read the first book which is grave kisses, this book is about Archer, the brother of Kendra. This book is where we learn what happened to Archer and what made him do all the horrific things to his sister and Kendra, but this book is amazing in its own story, it makes you feel all the feels. It talks about why he thinks he did what he did and he sits there and open every single conversation up with what he has done in his past. He meets a girl that he ends up falling for and says everything that he did wrong and he trauma dumps on her because she did the same thing to him. They get trauma-bonded but then it changes to love within days of meeting.
October 14, 2025
First off, you must read Grave Kisses before this book to understand Archer and his situation. This is Archer’s redemption arc, and it is fantastic. Emily did such a fabulous job of showing how tortured he was over the events and trauma of his past, and how that shaped his interactions with Maisy. And the trauma Maisy went through was unspeakable. Together, they helped each other through, and were there for each other. I loved the fact that Kendra was back in this story, and that she was so supportive of not only Archer, but of him finding happiness with Maisy after everything that had happened. Definitely read the TW before reading this one, as with all of her books, they deal with some heavy, potentially triggering subjects.
September 6, 2025
Read your trigger warnings!
Oof there is so much past trauma that Archer has gone through that it broke my heart. The fact that I actually feel this character has redeemed himself says something. In Grave Kisses I wanted to punch his lights out. In this one, I wanted to hold him and tell him it would be okay while I spoon fed him ice cream. The trauma bond between Archer and Maisy is incredible. Shit they met in the most traumatic way, so she was coming straight from trauma. There was a lot of banter between the characters and it had me cackling lol. Amazing read and I can’t wait for the next!
Oof there is so much past trauma that Archer has gone through that it broke my heart. The fact that I actually feel this character has redeemed himself says something. In Grave Kisses I wanted to punch his lights out. In this one, I wanted to hold him and tell him it would be okay while I spoon fed him ice cream. The trauma bond between Archer and Maisy is incredible. Shit they met in the most traumatic way, so she was coming straight from trauma. There was a lot of banter between the characters and it had me cackling lol. Amazing read and I can’t wait for the next!
September 20, 2025
The story picks up a year after Grave Kisses left off, except now we are following Asher, Kendra’s brother, and his journey to healing.
Archer finds himself stumbling up on a grave situation featuring our traumatized Maisy, our bold and brave as ever FMC.
But like Grave Kisses, I cannot say to much about anything without giving the story away there is so that happens, and Emily Klepps books move quickly and it feels like they go by in no time at all.
Key points in no particular order:
- SA & PA
- Trauma dumping
- Trauma Bonding & Healing
- Consent
- Second Chances
- redemption ARC
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Archer finds himself stumbling up on a grave situation featuring our traumatized Maisy, our bold and brave as ever FMC.
But like Grave Kisses, I cannot say to much about anything without giving the story away there is so that happens, and Emily Klepps books move quickly and it feels like they go by in no time at all.
Key points in no particular order:
- SA & PA
- Trauma dumping
- Trauma Bonding & Healing
- Consent
- Second Chances
- redemption ARC
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September 26, 2025
This is the second book in the Graveyard of Hearts Collection. It is not read as a standalone and you very much need to read book 1 first. It is heavy on possible triggers that should be taken seriously so make sure you read the warnings first. Like all of Emily Klepp's books, the characters have tragic backstories, but there is an emphasis on healing, especially that healing looks different for everyone. Grave Sins is told from Archer's and the new character, Maisy's point of view. This is a quick read but it comes with some twists for the series that come out of nowhere. I was floored.
October 6, 2025
This is the second and last book in the Graveyard of Hearts Collection. I loved the first book so of course I had to read the next and last book in this series!
To be honest, I was a little leery about reading this story, knowing who the MMC was. I was worried I would be biased against him after reading the first book. I am happy to claim that I was wrong! While I don’t love him, he has redeemed himself in my eyes. I wasn’t sure the FMC deserved to be “stuck” with him at first. It was such a sad and heartbreaking story, to know the full extent of the backstory.
Thank you, Emily Klepp, for such a traumatic yet beautiful story. I always look forward to your book releases!
To be honest, I was a little leery about reading this story, knowing who the MMC was. I was worried I would be biased against him after reading the first book. I am happy to claim that I was wrong! While I don’t love him, he has redeemed himself in my eyes. I wasn’t sure the FMC deserved to be “stuck” with him at first. It was such a sad and heartbreaking story, to know the full extent of the backstory.
Thank you, Emily Klepp, for such a traumatic yet beautiful story. I always look forward to your book releases!
September 6, 2025
Archer needed a redemption arc and I'm so happy for him. Like I 100% hated him while reading Grave Kisses and at the end of it we find out more about him and I didn't completely hate him. I'll admit it made me very curious about where Emily would take this one.
We learn more about his past and what happened. How he ended up in the basement and we learn about his history, coping mechanisms, and what he still struggles with. But also, Emily knocked me on my ass with that plot twist!!! I was in SHOCK!!!
Needless to say, I need more books in this series!
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We learn more about his past and what happened. How he ended up in the basement and we learn about his history, coping mechanisms, and what he still struggles with. But also, Emily knocked me on my ass with that plot twist!!! I was in SHOCK!!!
Needless to say, I need more books in this series!
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SPICE 🌶🌶🌶
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