Hymns of the Broken

by S. Alexander

She didn’t come here to fall apart.

She came to work—to stay hidden behind the lens and out of reach.


But the moment Sawyer Morrigan steps backstage, something shifts.



The band’s lead singer sees her—like he’s been waiting. Jasper Reign is sharp smiles, inked skin, and obsession with no intention of hiding.



And he’s not the only one watching. There’s another shadow, softer but no less intense.

Another heartbeat that skips for her when it shouldn’t.



And soon, Sawyer’s not just caught between two men. She’s caught between obsessions she never saw coming and something far darker that refuses to let her go.



Some devils don’t fall in love.

They just make sure no one else can have you.

Genres: Dark Romance

594 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2025

Reviews

[hitynka]

silent dnf

[Noelle Ousley · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️
At first I was like “how in the world will this super possessive man (Jasper) be open to sharing- isn’t this supposed to be a why choose book?” Then we met Riot, also a possessive man, and they put their differences aside to give Sawyer everything she wants and that included the both of them. After being with a controlling and narcissistic ex who controlled her mind and body and made her feel unwanted and unloved, she is now loved by two men who make her feel things she never had before. The throuple was slow burn because it took a while for them to come together without animosity or jealousy. The addition of the stalker and the kidnapping gave a bit of excitement to the book that had the potential to be all smut. I did enjoy this and the ending was cute- seeing the character development throughout the book was great! The spice was yummy too🌶️🥵

[Jessica White (Garcia) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark, Spicy and very entertaining

I really enjoyed this book overall. It has some of the best spicy scenes I've read personally as well as a plot that stayed entertaining and made me laugh more than a few times while also getting quite dark at times. Will be recommending this book.

[Allie Crutcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved EVERY. SINGLE. SECOND. Of this book. I literally could not put it down. I read it when any and all availability. I want so much more! Finishing this book, I had no questions. This book left me knowing what I needed about each character! (Except macee, part 2? Lol) this will definitely be a book I read again!!!

[Molly Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Reader Review

Overall-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (though I don’t feel like 5 accurately describes the spice in this book 🥵)

Umm hmm, how to describe this book? It’s a lot. It’s light and heavy (just like my new favorite rockstars). It’s smut, thrill, emotionally heavy, and so much fun all rolled into 1 book. Also, has a great BFF story mixed in amongst the chaos. There’s so much to love about this book!

I laughed, a lot (thanks Ash, Riot, and Macee). The banter throughout the entire book is everything! Have a BFF or group of friends? You’ll totally relate to the fun!!

I also got tapped into my own feelings by understanding and connecting with Sawyer on a personal level in many ways. Some parts hit like a dagger in my soul, but ahh the strength gained from it. I love her growth through the story! Hell, I love her period! She’s fun, she’s sometimes timid but a total badass, and she’s beautifully broken. (Something any woman with an age old enough to have a past can relate to).

As a true crime lover, mystery/thrill/suspense book junkie I loved the little bit of added tension and worry. It was an easy read on how it may play out, but I was SHOCKED at the inevitable ending on that. Like ok, you go girl!!!!

The spice is SPICY. This book will have you HOT, and I’m talking about the temperature. X rating doesn’t quite touch what happens in here. It’s a little different than your usual smut though! You would NEVER guess it plays out quite like it does, at least I didn’t (cough cough JASPER).

I definitely recommend this. And now I need to know more about Silas 😍😍😍

[Natalie Lanners · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought about not finishing this book but I struggled to put it down even though the minimal plot/twists were just not doing it for me. A lot of repetitive phrases and I really didn’t understand Sawyer. For how long this book is, there wasn’t enough character building/backstory/plot building for them all. I was left wanting more on that end but def not left wanting more on the spice haha that shit was abundant and wild! There was just a lottttt going on trying to get a lot of dark romance stuff in.

[Barbora Jakubcikova · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok. This was fucked up, very. But HOT AF 😮‍💨😅 I loved the first part, wasn’t sure about the second, the 🩸🩸 was too much I gues 🫣💀

[V Brown LetsBeRealBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hymns of the Broken, written by S. Alexander, is an enthralling dark romance novel that will captivate readers. The story revolves around Sawyer, a young woman with a penchant for remaining inconspicuous. Her affinity for photography allows her to blend into the background while still capturing life's moments. However, she finds herself trapped in an abusive relationship until she secures a new position photographing a band on tour. The narrative unfolds as Sawyer embarks on this journey, and readers are encouraged to join her, you won't want to miss a second of this ride. This debut novel was an exhilarating experience, with each moment being utterly captivating. As a must-read for enthusiasts of steamy and suspenseful novels.
So much fun! You won't want to miss a single word!
#s.alexander #hymnsofthebroken #darkromance #rockstarromance #fyp

I gave this 5 stars but if I could i would give it more!

[Blair Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

10 out of fracking 10 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[AshLee Penney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark. Spicy and a lot of fun!! If you’re a fan of any band frontman, this is a good one for you!

[Brittany Neeley · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF
I love dark romance. Caught this early. Loved the idea of rockstar dark romance. Spicy, sure, but not enough to keep me going. Stopped at 70%.

[Coralee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Amazing read