Sinners’ Appetite

by Licia Dawn

Nikki

They tried to destroy me and just when I thought they might have won, I met him.

The moment I set eyes on Malachi White, I knew our paths had crossed for a reason.

He makes me feel safe in a way that I have never felt before.

But…I can’t help but wonder if I’m already too damaged.



Malachi

Women were the last thing on my mind when I packed everything up and moved across state lines.

That was until—I was at the right place at the right time.

Now I can’t stay away from her, even if I tried.

Can she accept who I am and the “wicked” things I’ve done?

446 pages, Paperback

Published September 5, 2025

About the author

Licia Dawn is a Canadian Indie Author that has decided to use books as her daily dose of therapy. She’s an introverted social butterfly who loves to engage online as much as she can.

Reviews

[Neapolitan670 📚🖤 · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️ Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Plot 📝

If you love oodles of smut, a love triangle this story will be right up your street!

We start off with our FMC Nikki, along comes her friends, Sammi and her boyfriend, Jeremy who gets into ‘it’ just as much as the others do. Nikki is introduced to Malachi who then goes on to save her, this leads into a progression of their relationship; combined with a little plot, a little violence, maybe a tad deleting, a smidgen of kidnapping with intent, onto a trip away where we meet Dean.

Genuinely, I read it to the end but I did skip some of the repetitive smut because the whole book is literally just that, every which way, with or without additional inanimate objects 🤭 Featuring FM/MF/FMM/FF. If you do have any triggers at all, you might want to have a look at thos, as I said there is some deleting in a violent way that you may not appreciate.

[Lianna Belle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark and delicious!

Licia never disappoints. Sinners' Appetite is dark, full of spice and has an amazing storyline. Malachi has to be her most delicious character so far and I LOVED the MM scenes far too much. I'm so glad it was full novel length, Nikki and Malachi deserved a longer story.
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Definitely recommend keeping your toys charged for this one!

[WhiskeredInquisition · Rating 3 out of 5]

Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: this book is horny. Like… unapologetically, aggressively, every chapter is a thirst trap horny. And it knows it. 

Keywords & Kinks (you’ve been warned):
 Morally grey MMC 
 • Sleep play 
 • Baby girl / daddy / slut / whore 
 • Play toy labels 
 • Insta-love/lust 
 • Voyeurism 
 • Threesome/throuple 
 • Brat play 

Triggers:
 Sexual assault 
 • Domestic violence 
 • Kidnapping 
 • Torture
 There's a bunch more but I don't want to spoil all of the surprises. 

This is essentially pure smut wrapped in a very dark little bow, starring a man who would burn the world down for his woman, and a woman who (at least initially) leans hard into being controlled by her man. The dynamic is intense, possessive, and extremely not here to ask for consent from your delicate sensibilities. 

Eventually, things shake up into a throuple situation, which honestly felt like the story stretching its legs a bit… before immediately flopping back onto the nearest available surface and getting naked again. 

And listen. If Malachi says “baby girl” one more time, I might scream (and not in a fun way) . There’s only so many times one phrase can be whispered, growled, breathed, moaned, and mentally echoed before it starts to feel like an unwanted earworm. 

There is sex in pretty much every chapter. Not suggestive vibes. Not fade to black. Full commitment. Honestly, the stamina alone deserves an award. We're talking multiple times every day across the span of weeks. 

That said… I kept reading. Not because I was feral (shocking, I know), but because there was an actual plot in there and a dramatically dark one at that. I just wish the author had trusted it more. The story wraps up… and then there’s still over 100 pages of extra smut DLC to power through. At that point I felt like I’d already eaten dessert and someone was insisting I finish the entire bakery. 

Also, random but delightful: if you’re a fan of Chasing Amy or Kevin Smith, the phrase “Chinese finger cuffs” will absolutely pop into your head and refuse to leave. You’re welcome. Or I’m sorry. 

Final thoughts?
This book absolutely knows its audience and I’m not sure I’m it. But I got it for free, read it out of pure curiosity, and walked away entertained, mildly exasperated, and extremely aware of how many times one man can say baby girl in a single novel. 

If you like your romance seriously smutty, dark, dirty, dominant, and dialled up to eleven, you’ll probably have a great time. If you’re here for plot first and smut second then I'd suggest another book. 

[Daisy Magnolia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alright… first forty pages: me, lost, confused. My brain needed a minute 😅 Had me flipping back just to remember who's who and what is happening 😂

But hey… that's part of the fun, right? Chaos, secrets, and a little bit of danger... Let's see how deep this rabbit hole goes 💀

A new town, a casual invitation, and a chance encounter. He came for a fresh start, but a casual night out pulls him into a web of intrigue and danger. Things are about to get messy in the best way 😏🔥

Just when you think things are settling... comes the secluded cabin, stolen glances, and tension thick enough to cut with a knife. What happens in the cabin doesn't stay quiet - desires ignite, boundaries blur, and sparks fly 🔥😈

Yeah, you would probably think this is just another romance… but you'd be wrong. Everything will surprise you. The mystery, the twists, the who's doing what 😂 F*ck! My brain is still spinning from this one! 🤣

A 4.5☆ read that's creamy, crunchy, and a little wrenchy 😈 (pun intended 🙈). If whipped cream, sprinkles, or even a wrench get you weak in the knees, then congratulations… You've met your match 🙈🫦

⚠️ Warning: heavy, twisted, and sinful. Proceed only if you dare. Your mental health matters 🌼

[Anna Abigail · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Okay… wow. LICIA....LICIA....LICIA‼️‼️‼️I went into this book thinking I was just signing up for some smutty fun, but by the end? Call me a certified smutslut because Licia Dawn ruined me😝😝in the best possible way.

I already love a good smut read, but this one was next level. The tension, the steam, the characters who made me want to scream into my pillow… everything just hit perfectly. I didn’t expect to get so invested in Malachi and Nikki’s chemistry (and chaos), but I was eating it up like it was oxygen. And the spice? Let’s just say my Kindle is still smoking.

What I really appreciated though is that it wasn’t just nonstop filth...there’s an actual story here with enough drama, danger, and heart to keep me hooked even between the steamy chapters. It gave me that perfect mix of “oh no, I need to fan myself” and “oh shit, I need to know what happens next.”

If you love your books filthy, fun, and addictive, Sinners’ Appetite delivers HARD. Definitely a 5⭐️ read for me, and I can already tell this book is about to live rent-free in my head.

[Hannah Bobb · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is my first book by Licia and I would definitely read more from the author. this isn’t very plot heavy and that’s okay because like the dedication says, “you really shouldn’t read this unless your toys are charged or your partner is present.” 🥵🔥 this was extremely spicy and the scenes were so hot from the very beginning.

Malachi and Nikki fall for each other instantly in lust but feelings develop rather quickly when Nikki is faced with problems from her past. The escape from the city to Dean’s property is exactly what the doctor orders to heal and it ends up being so much more. The second half of this book is heavy MMF and Malachi and Dean together are so hot together they’re explosive. I honestly would love another short novella on the three of them and find out more about Sammi and Jeremy - do all of the friends ever get together?

Be prepared to fall in love with these OTT men who would do anything for their princess and a girl who just can’t get enough of their love.

[Marwas.bookss · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by Licia Dawn and I absolutely loved it! Thank you Licia for sharing your amazing work with me, It definitely made me a new fan of yours!

This book had everything I was looking for in a dark romance, It was hot and spicy and had the perfect amount of steamy smut scenes that I love. Despite The book having very little plot and more smut, I still enjoyed reading it! There can never be enough smut in a book.

I did really enjoy the instant spark from Malachi and Nikki and I think they need their story to be longer. Their connection is my favourite from all the pairings.

This book will really spark your 'appetite' and tempt you with a little bit of everything from MM, MMF, MFM, FF and more! I definitely recommend 'Sinner's Appetite' to anyone who's looking for a true why-choose book with plot twists that will keep in you shock till the very end!.

[Lennon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story grabs you by the throat from page one and doesn’t let go! Dark, fast-paced, and unapologetically filthy, it’s the kind of romance that lures you in with spice and then blindsides you with plot twists that make your jaw drop.

Malachi is pure temptation—dangerous, protective, and absolutely delicious. The MM and MMF moments? Perfection. Add in a secluded cabin, stolen glances, and enough tension to shatter glass, and you’ve got a story that’s as unhinged as it is addictive. It’s wicked, it’s wild, and it’s impossible to put down.

If you love why-choose dynamics, taboo spice, and a mystery that keeps you guessing, this book will absolutely wreck you—in the best way!

[Korinna Romere · Rating 4 out of 5]

I blew through reading this one in two days. Licia did so well writing this. I was so invested in the characters and their stories from the beginning. This was the first book I read by her, and it definitely will not be the last.
The spice was written very well, but I love that there's not so much that it takes over the plot.
I really liked both of the main characters. They both were very likeable.

[valley_girl_36 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Spicy read! This book is HOT! MMF this will fire your engine, the heat is fast hot and frequent through this whole story. Nikki and Malachi spark instantly but Dean and Malachi Boom. Now I haven’t read from this author before but she has certainly landed squarely in my radar now … check it out

[Hazel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first Book i had read from licia dawn although I do own others, I was e extremely grateful to recoeve this as an ARC.

This book is probaly one of the spiciest books I read with very little plot not that im complaining, I was hooked and thourouly enjoyed reading this book will definatly be reading more of her books

[Vivien R · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really dark romance with a shopping list of potential tr!ggers. But that's why we read dark romance! This is a very spicy, instalove MMF book that gets the plot rolling from the very start. Nikki and Malachi are a fantastic couple and super spicy. When Dean enters the mix, fireworks go off. Lots of surprising plot twists that keep you on your toes. Great story.

[Jessica Ritzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me hooked from the very beginning. The instant attraction didn't seem forced and I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline. I love when I find an author that I haven't read before that I enjoy and plan on reading any future releases as well. Too often, stories can be predictable and this one kept me on the edge of my seat and wondering what would happen next.

[Teija Hemphill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is absolutely amazing it's absolutely melting pantie. I read this book in one go!!! It comes out August 30th and I can't wait to see all the other smut readers fall in love with the characters like I did.

[Bessy Mejia · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/⭐️
5/🌶️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

If you are looking for hot, steamy smut scenes....you are in the right place 🥵🥵

This is a fast burn read. Loved how this book gets you hooked from the beginning. Poor Nikki has had some crazy shit happen to her BUT Malachi is there for her in EVERY way 😏😏

[Kristina Schurmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. This book is so hot and spicy. Licia Dawn knows how to write spice. Nikki and Malachi have so much chemistry that it is off the charts. The dynamic between all the characters are amazing. I could not put it down! I definitely recommend this book and author!

[Terri Leigh Cope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely devoured this book from start to finish! Best book I've read this year. Licia is a dark romance genius! The spice is SPICY!! & the plot is amazing! It's hard to come by a perfect mix of both. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Mandi medlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who needs panties, just go commando while reading this! Fast paced. All kinds of kinks are in this little book! I’m not going to say why choose, but a triangle of spice and heated scenes is in store for you. Makes the “bean tingle” !

[Cindy Palmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a minute to get into this one but once I did it did not disappoint. So many twists and turns. Nikki and Malachi are on fire they're so spicy and the cabin...wow. First time read of this author and I'll definitely one of her books again.

[Nyx Hollow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book, it’s dark, it’s extra spicy and got a good plot line. Loved Malachi and Nikki’s growth together. The spicy scenes were 🔥🔥 I love me a good why choose book. This was my first book by licia but definitely won’t be my last.

[Dee Layton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was blown away with this book. I absolutely love it and recommend it to anyone. Malachi and Nikki story was breath taking and i love it. I was hooked from the very beginning and could not put it down. Hats of to Lilia dawn you did it again.

[Nancy Pollock · Rating 4 out of 5]

5 Starts and ALL the spice!!

This was my first read of Licia's and it wont be my last! Malachi was instantly great for me, and I loved everything about his and Nikki's storyline!
The MM elements of this were really great and I was not expecting to love it as much as I did!

[Jessica Crome · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my! This is a whole story that drags you in and brings the dark and steamy to life! I love how it sucks you in and leaves you wanting more! Loved all the dark woven through the book!

[Cindy Kail · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books is so good the spice is spicy and the love between these okay okay just such an amazing read

[Storm · Rating 3 out of 5]

I went into this ARC not really knowing what to expect, and wow, this book is 90% smut, 10% plot. But if you’re in it for the spice, it delivers. You get a little bit of everything: MM, MMF, MFM, FF. And yes, it’s a true why choose book.

There is a slight side plot that gives a bit of depth and helps move things along, but honestly, it mostly serves as a bridge to get to the next round of steamy scenes. Personally, I like my smut with a little more story, so this wasn’t a top read for me.

That said, the spice was spicing. Very good. If you’re looking for a book that’s all about the spice in every combination, with two very hot male leads, this one is 100% for you.

[Miss S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, wow, this is a fast paced story of survival and new experiences. Great plot and full on smut full of why choose and 'mine' vibes. Amazing characters that go through a wealth of emotions and form strong relationships. Loved it, cannot wait for more.