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Rook
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Expected 12 May 26Brimstone house is a dark romance series with morally gray heroes who will stop at nothing to get what they want, and what they want is control.
He’s watching me.
I can feel his gaze on me. Goosebumps rise all over my skin.
I don’t know how I know. I just do. He’s somewhere in this crowded quad, keeping tabs on my every move.
My heart is racing. I should be scared out of my mind.
Instead, I find it thrilling.
There’s something terribly wrong with me.
I have a stalker. I don’t know anything about him except the sound of his deep voice and the feel of his hands on me.
He’s mysterious and dangerous and so dirty.
He consumes me day and night.
Controls me. Because I let him.
If I had any good sense, I would go to the campus police.
I’m living on the edge. Because I’ve never felt more alive.
This is a darker romance than usual for Becca Jameson. It could be disturbing for some readers. Please see my website for triggers. It is a stand-alone with an HEA, but the path is dark.
“Holy shit, this one came out of left field!! Rook made even me uncomfortable at times, and I loved it! Typical Becca-writing, but dark, and I think it's gonna surprise people. A creep at a party, a stalker, a sociopath, Rook is all that, but more. I love the spice, the non-con/dub-con, and the story itself. It's a perfect first in series!”—Tamara, early ARC reader
He’s watching me.
I can feel his gaze on me. Goosebumps rise all over my skin.
I don’t know how I know. I just do. He’s somewhere in this crowded quad, keeping tabs on my every move.
My heart is racing. I should be scared out of my mind.
Instead, I find it thrilling.
There’s something terribly wrong with me.
I have a stalker. I don’t know anything about him except the sound of his deep voice and the feel of his hands on me.
He’s mysterious and dangerous and so dirty.
He consumes me day and night.
Controls me. Because I let him.
If I had any good sense, I would go to the campus police.
I’m living on the edge. Because I’ve never felt more alive.
This is a darker romance than usual for Becca Jameson. It could be disturbing for some readers. Please see my website for triggers. It is a stand-alone with an HEA, but the path is dark.
“Holy shit, this one came out of left field!! Rook made even me uncomfortable at times, and I loved it! Typical Becca-writing, but dark, and I think it's gonna surprise people. A creep at a party, a stalker, a sociopath, Rook is all that, but more. I love the spice, the non-con/dub-con, and the story itself. It's a perfect first in series!”—Tamara, early ARC reader
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication May 12, 2026
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About the author
Becca Jameson
273 books1,009 followersBecca Jameson is a USA Today bestselling author of over 100 books. She is most well-known for her Wolf Masters series and her Fight Club series. She currently lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and Goldendoodle. Two grown kids pop in every once in a while too! She is loving this journey and has dabbled in a variety of genres, including paranormal, sports romance, military, and BDSM.
A total night owl, Becca writes late at night, sequestering herself in her office with a glass of red wine and a bar of dark chocolate, her fingers flying across the keyboard as her characters weave their own stories.
During the day--which never starts before ten in the morning!--she can be found jogging, running errands, or reading in her favorite hammock chair!
A total night owl, Becca writes late at night, sequestering herself in her office with a glass of red wine and a bar of dark chocolate, her fingers flying across the keyboard as her characters weave their own stories.
During the day--which never starts before ten in the morning!--she can be found jogging, running errands, or reading in her favorite hammock chair!
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Did Not Finish
May 3, 2026DNF @ 41%…. I tried, it’s not for me 🤷♀️
May 4, 2026
Un dark romance bastante diferente a lo que suelo leer y estoy en shock aún 😳 siento que cuando un libro tiene el trope de dominante-sumisa, este libro es básicamente a lo que se refieren. Y a pesar de que no es mi lectura usual lo disfrute bastante🫣🖤
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Thank you Grey’s Promotion for the ARC✨
Tropes:
•dark romance
•dom-sub
•collage romance
•stalker romance
•proximidad forzada
•age gap
•best friend’s brother
Briana☪️:
Su primera fiesta en su primer año de universidad no esperaba ser acorralada por un chico desconocido que le da el susto de su vida. Pero no todo fue terrible, porque también comienza a sentirse atraída por ese tipo de situaciones donde ella no tiene nada que decir al respecto y dejar que otro la controle 🖤😳
Rook💀:
Después a asustar a su víctima, el no esperaba empezar a obsesionarse con ella al punto de no poder dejar de seguirla. Es muy raro para él porque él nunca se queda enganchado con las chicas a las que se dedica a asustar. Así que hace un plan…
Historia 📝:
Luego de que Rook acorralara a Briana en un rincón oscuro en una fiesta para asustarla, Rook comienza a obsesionarse con ella y decide que ella le pertenece. Pero el no es una hombre normal, el no hace relaciones como cualquier otro. El decide que necesita controlar la vida de Briana en todos los sentidos. Así que comienza hacer exactamente eso. Y Briana no le desagrada para nada la idea a tal punto que hará todo lo que ‘Daddy’ le diga que tiene que hacer 😳
Pensamientos 💭:
Disfrute bastante leer una dinámica diferente entre protagonistas a la que hay en otros libros. La forma en la que se describe la relación entre dom-sub es lo que yo me imagino cuando los libros tienen este trope. Eso si me hubiera gustado que tuviera un poco mas de capítulos para ver cómo se desarrollaba la relación de ambos en el futuro y como eran sus dinámicas🥹
English:
A dark romance very different from what I usually read, and I’m still in shock 😳 I feel like when a book has the dominant/submissive trope, this book is basically what people actually mean. And even though it’s not my usual type of read, I enjoyed it a lot 🫣🖤
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Thank you Grey’s Promotion for the ARC✨
Tropes:
• dark romance
• dom/sub
• college romance
• stalker romance
• forced proximity
• age gap
• best friend’s brother
Briana☪️:
Her first party during her freshman year of college was definitely not what she expected—especially when she ends up cornered by a stranger who scares the life out of her. But not everything about that night was terrible, because she also starts feeling drawn to situations where she has no say and can let someone else take control 🖤😳
Rook💀:
After scaring his target, he never expected to become obsessed with her to the point where he couldn’t stop following her. It’s strange for him because he never gets attached to the girls he usually scares. So, he comes up with a plan…
Story 📝:
After Rook corners Briana in a dark corner at a party just to scare her, he becomes obsessed with her and decides she belongs to him. But he’s far from a normal man—he doesn’t do relationships like everyone else. He decides he needs to control every aspect of Briana’s life, so that’s exactly what he does. And Briana doesn’t seem to mind the idea at all—to the point where she’ll do everything “Daddy” tells her to do 😳
Thoughts 💭:
I really enjoyed reading a different type of dynamic between the main characters compared to what I usually see in other books. The way their dom/sub relationship was portrayed is exactly what I imagine when books use that trope. That being said, I do wish there had been a few more chapters so we could see how their relationship developed in the future and what their dynamic looked like later on 🥹
—————
Thank you Grey’s Promotion for the ARC✨
Tropes:
•dark romance
•dom-sub
•collage romance
•stalker romance
•proximidad forzada
•age gap
•best friend’s brother
Briana☪️:
Su primera fiesta en su primer año de universidad no esperaba ser acorralada por un chico desconocido que le da el susto de su vida. Pero no todo fue terrible, porque también comienza a sentirse atraída por ese tipo de situaciones donde ella no tiene nada que decir al respecto y dejar que otro la controle 🖤😳
Rook💀:
Después a asustar a su víctima, el no esperaba empezar a obsesionarse con ella al punto de no poder dejar de seguirla. Es muy raro para él porque él nunca se queda enganchado con las chicas a las que se dedica a asustar. Así que hace un plan…
Historia 📝:
Luego de que Rook acorralara a Briana en un rincón oscuro en una fiesta para asustarla, Rook comienza a obsesionarse con ella y decide que ella le pertenece. Pero el no es una hombre normal, el no hace relaciones como cualquier otro. El decide que necesita controlar la vida de Briana en todos los sentidos. Así que comienza hacer exactamente eso. Y Briana no le desagrada para nada la idea a tal punto que hará todo lo que ‘Daddy’ le diga que tiene que hacer 😳
Pensamientos 💭:
Disfrute bastante leer una dinámica diferente entre protagonistas a la que hay en otros libros. La forma en la que se describe la relación entre dom-sub es lo que yo me imagino cuando los libros tienen este trope. Eso si me hubiera gustado que tuviera un poco mas de capítulos para ver cómo se desarrollaba la relación de ambos en el futuro y como eran sus dinámicas🥹
English:
A dark romance very different from what I usually read, and I’m still in shock 😳 I feel like when a book has the dominant/submissive trope, this book is basically what people actually mean. And even though it’s not my usual type of read, I enjoyed it a lot 🫣🖤
—————
Thank you Grey’s Promotion for the ARC✨
Tropes:
• dark romance
• dom/sub
• college romance
• stalker romance
• forced proximity
• age gap
• best friend’s brother
Briana☪️:
Her first party during her freshman year of college was definitely not what she expected—especially when she ends up cornered by a stranger who scares the life out of her. But not everything about that night was terrible, because she also starts feeling drawn to situations where she has no say and can let someone else take control 🖤😳
Rook💀:
After scaring his target, he never expected to become obsessed with her to the point where he couldn’t stop following her. It’s strange for him because he never gets attached to the girls he usually scares. So, he comes up with a plan…
Story 📝:
After Rook corners Briana in a dark corner at a party just to scare her, he becomes obsessed with her and decides she belongs to him. But he’s far from a normal man—he doesn’t do relationships like everyone else. He decides he needs to control every aspect of Briana’s life, so that’s exactly what he does. And Briana doesn’t seem to mind the idea at all—to the point where she’ll do everything “Daddy” tells her to do 😳
Thoughts 💭:
I really enjoyed reading a different type of dynamic between the main characters compared to what I usually see in other books. The way their dom/sub relationship was portrayed is exactly what I imagine when books use that trope. That being said, I do wish there had been a few more chapters so we could see how their relationship developed in the future and what their dynamic looked like later on 🥹
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I haven’t really read may stalker/prey type of books, but the tags on this one piqued my interest. This is also the first book that I’ve read by this author. I always take notes then write a review. I received an advanced reader copy of this book to review.
1. Okay, only one chapter in and it’s confusing. “I told him…” but also “never seen him” and “don’t know his name” or “what he looks like”?! 🤦🏻♀️ How can she tell him if she doesn’t know who he is? This should be interesting!
2. Ahh yes! Jungle Juice! Oh to be in my twenties again! 😂😭🫣 “The other main beverage in this kitchen is a giant trash can of something red.” (pg. 12)
3. Ooh we get a pov from Rook. I wasn’t expecting that!
4. Oh snap 🥵 I didn’t realize this is a Daddy Dom book. Yes, please!!
5. Ah okay, my first bullet is answered. Ofc his name is “Daddy” in her phone. I’m not hating it. 🤷🏻♀️🤭
6. A DD kink is hot, but the lifestyle he’s describing about is borderline psycho. Let’s see how everything plays out though. I’m definitely not judgmental, but this is WILD!
7. I’m not sure if this book is an accurate representation of a bdsm lifestyle, but Rook is beyond controlling to the point it’s scary!
8. I really hope no one is living such a degrading life like this!
🖤🫶🏻🖤🫶🏻🖤🫶🏻🖤🫶🏻🖤🫶🏻🖤
Well, wow! I most definitely didn’t expect **this** type of book based on the hashtags it fell in. I did finish it on my own, like I didn’t have to force myself to finish it. So, I found it interesting and informative, in a way.
The hashtags definitely need upgraded! I assumed this was a stalker/prey book but **clutch my pearls** was I wrong!! This is absolutely a bdsm, DD/lg, abusive type of book.
As I mentioned above, I love the bdsm and DD kink, but a lifestyle 24/7 is something I’m not very familiar with. So, if this book is a representative of that…holy moly run for the hills!
I would like a book about the psyche of Rook. Bri..oops..Briana definitely has some daddy issues so she loves the attention and affection, as twisted as it may be.
I was hoping that Silver would step up to help his sister, but he “grew up” with Rook and the others, so they may have the same mentality. I’m curious about Silver, so I plan to read book two about Silver and his new lady.
The story flows rather smoothly, I could play out the scenes in my mind easily…even the intense scenes. Some scenes were very hot…other scenes I wanted to reach in to save Bri. I don’t even know what to say about Rook, except he needs love and deep psychological help. I see the good in folks, under the many disturbing layers…even in characters!
I’ve never read anything by Becca Jameson before, but I noticed she was a top seller, so this book shocked me for sure. She took me to a deep place with this book and I love when an author can shock me, keep me entertained, and leave me wanting more.
I highly recommend having trigger warnings for assault, psychological abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and trauma.
Overall, this was one hell of a book. Very intense and hits many categories like…stalker, DD/lg, bdsm, erotica. Becca Jameson seems to be a great writer. I plan to check out her other books and as disturbing as it may be, I really want to read Silvers book. She’s added to my “tbr authors” list! While this may not be something I want to read all the time, I enjoyed the book and the way Becca Jameson writes is incredible!
4 ⭐️ for the genre and topic of this book. It’s not something I would dive into normally..maybe..actually I did like it. 🤷🏻♀️
5 ⭐️ for how the author writes and how kept me interested wanting to know more.
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5 to 4 stars - I go back and forth (sorry)
I thought I had an idea of what to expect, but I was very wrong.
Rook is a menacing dark romance. I loved the suspense and how intensely the story unfolded. Rook the character is not the type I normally read. His actions were extreme and controlling, but to him it was warranted. It took me back a bit but once I got around to his ways, I found him more intriguing.
Rook grew up in a boy’s home where he meets four boys in the same situation. They band together and become family. Now that they are adults and living on their own, they live by hard and fast rules never to be broken. That is until Rook breaks the ultimate rule that begins an unavoidable chain of events leading to a disconnect with his brothers. But that isn’t even the biggest issue, the twist with him breaking this rule is so unexpected and just added that much more to the story.
Briana on the other hand is as innocent as they come. Growing up in foster care, she learns to be helpful but not seen. Once she arrives at college her plan is to change that. She wants to live for once. At her first party, her wants and needs get thrown out the door with one little prank. That prank eventually changes her entire world in a way she didn’t know she needed.
Both characters were touch and go for me. Some things I just couldn’t fully get into. Personally – the overuse of certain words and the back-and-forth inner monologues were a bit distracting. I would have liked more conversation between the two without other things getting in the way, like hot perverted freaky sex that is. But all of this is not enough to end my reading of this series or this author; I will finish the series and indulge in her other books. Please remember, this review is a result of my personal taste. I have absolutely no doubt dark readers will love every inch of this book.
Although it was a bit difficult for me, I am looking forward to the rest of the series. The writing is great and kept me reading.
Also – it’s best to check trigger warnings with this book. When I say this book is dark – its pitch black!!
I thought I had an idea of what to expect, but I was very wrong.
Rook is a menacing dark romance. I loved the suspense and how intensely the story unfolded. Rook the character is not the type I normally read. His actions were extreme and controlling, but to him it was warranted. It took me back a bit but once I got around to his ways, I found him more intriguing.
Rook grew up in a boy’s home where he meets four boys in the same situation. They band together and become family. Now that they are adults and living on their own, they live by hard and fast rules never to be broken. That is until Rook breaks the ultimate rule that begins an unavoidable chain of events leading to a disconnect with his brothers. But that isn’t even the biggest issue, the twist with him breaking this rule is so unexpected and just added that much more to the story.
Briana on the other hand is as innocent as they come. Growing up in foster care, she learns to be helpful but not seen. Once she arrives at college her plan is to change that. She wants to live for once. At her first party, her wants and needs get thrown out the door with one little prank. That prank eventually changes her entire world in a way she didn’t know she needed.
Both characters were touch and go for me. Some things I just couldn’t fully get into. Personally – the overuse of certain words and the back-and-forth inner monologues were a bit distracting. I would have liked more conversation between the two without other things getting in the way, like hot perverted freaky sex that is. But all of this is not enough to end my reading of this series or this author; I will finish the series and indulge in her other books. Please remember, this review is a result of my personal taste. I have absolutely no doubt dark readers will love every inch of this book.
Although it was a bit difficult for me, I am looking forward to the rest of the series. The writing is great and kept me reading.
Also – it’s best to check trigger warnings with this book. When I say this book is dark – its pitch black!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
If you’ve been waiting to see a darker, edgier side of Becca Jameson… this is it—and I was completely hooked.
Briana’s story pulls you in fast. A foster kid finally stepping into independence, college, and something resembling a fresh start… except that “fresh start” takes a sharp turn the moment she’s dragged into a situation that rattles her to her core. What starts as confusion quickly spirals into something far more consuming when that same presence follows her beyond the party.
This book leans hard into darker romance territory with a heavy dose of tension, power dynamics, and psychological pull. The mystery surrounding Briana’s “stalker Daddy” is what kept me flipping pages—there’s this constant push and pull between fear, curiosity, and undeniable attraction. You feel her internal conflict, and it makes every interaction that much more intense.
Becca does a fantastic job layering intrigue with taboo-adjacent themes without losing the emotional thread. It’s not just about control—it’s about Briana’s awakening, her choices, and whether she’ll bend… or break.
If you love:
✨ Dark, suspenseful romance
✨ Secret identities & stalking tension
✨ Power dynamics with emotional depth
✨ “I shouldn’t want this… but I do” vibes
…then Rook absolutely delivers.
I’m already bracing myself for what Brimstone House has in store next—because if this is just book one, we’re in for a wild ride. 🖤🔥
Briana’s story pulls you in fast. A foster kid finally stepping into independence, college, and something resembling a fresh start… except that “fresh start” takes a sharp turn the moment she’s dragged into a situation that rattles her to her core. What starts as confusion quickly spirals into something far more consuming when that same presence follows her beyond the party.
This book leans hard into darker romance territory with a heavy dose of tension, power dynamics, and psychological pull. The mystery surrounding Briana’s “stalker Daddy” is what kept me flipping pages—there’s this constant push and pull between fear, curiosity, and undeniable attraction. You feel her internal conflict, and it makes every interaction that much more intense.
Becca does a fantastic job layering intrigue with taboo-adjacent themes without losing the emotional thread. It’s not just about control—it’s about Briana’s awakening, her choices, and whether she’ll bend… or break.
If you love:
✨ Dark, suspenseful romance
✨ Secret identities & stalking tension
✨ Power dynamics with emotional depth
✨ “I shouldn’t want this… but I do” vibes
…then Rook absolutely delivers.
I’m already bracing myself for what Brimstone House has in store next—because if this is just book one, we’re in for a wild ride. 🖤🔥
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rook was a solid dark suspense romance for me — very spicy, intense, and definitely intriguing. The plot itself wasn’t bad, and Becca Jameson’s writing kept me hooked enough to keep turning the pages.
I really wanted to love this one, but unfortunately it just didn’t fully click for me. I enjoyed parts of it, but overall it felt like something was missing from the story. The suspense and darker elements kept things interesting, and I can absolutely see why other readers will love this book.
Rook is obsessive, controlling, possessive, and completely unhinged in the best way — definitely fitting the morally gray stalker MMC vibe. On the other hand, Briana came across as a little too innocent for me at times, which made it harder for me to fully connect with her character.
What also threw me off personally was the excessive use of “Daddy,” which became repetitive after a while and pulled me out of the story a bit. Even though this one wasn’t a perfect fit for me, I still think it has a lot of appeal for dark romance readers, and I’m definitely interested in continuing the series to see where it goes next.
Perfect for readers who love:
🖤 Dark Romance
🔥 College Romance
🖤 Morally Gray MMC
🔥 He’s following her… but she kinda likes it
🖤 Best Friend’s Little Sister
🔥 Dom/Sub Dynamics
🖤 Stalker MMC
⚠️ Check trigger warnings before diving in — this one is dark, gripping, and doesn’t hold back.
Thank you to Becca Jameson and Greys Promo for the ARC.
I really wanted to love this one, but unfortunately it just didn’t fully click for me. I enjoyed parts of it, but overall it felt like something was missing from the story. The suspense and darker elements kept things interesting, and I can absolutely see why other readers will love this book.
Rook is obsessive, controlling, possessive, and completely unhinged in the best way — definitely fitting the morally gray stalker MMC vibe. On the other hand, Briana came across as a little too innocent for me at times, which made it harder for me to fully connect with her character.
What also threw me off personally was the excessive use of “Daddy,” which became repetitive after a while and pulled me out of the story a bit. Even though this one wasn’t a perfect fit for me, I still think it has a lot of appeal for dark romance readers, and I’m definitely interested in continuing the series to see where it goes next.
Perfect for readers who love:
🖤 Dark Romance
🔥 College Romance
🖤 Morally Gray MMC
🔥 He’s following her… but she kinda likes it
🖤 Best Friend’s Little Sister
🔥 Dom/Sub Dynamics
🖤 Stalker MMC
⚠️ Check trigger warnings before diving in — this one is dark, gripping, and doesn’t hold back.
Thank you to Becca Jameson and Greys Promo for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5….I really enjoyed this dark read. Briana is a freshman in college…when she goes to her first college party…everything changes. Briana meets a stranger who decides that she is his. Rook and his roommates are best friends…they are brothers. They have been through a lot together…things that haunt them all. So they all live together and they have pacts…they have rules…they are dangerously connected. When Rook falls hard for Briana he could not be more surprised….but he knows he can’t let her go. But things are about to get complicated…because it turns out she is one of his best friends sisters…yep things could get ugly. This is a well layered story with a dark tone and a morally grey character that I truly Adored. Rook was dark and mysterious…but boy did he care for her. This was a fast paced story with strong characters. Characters that had great background stories and steamy hot chemistry. Like holy cow hot chemistry. This was definitely a great start to a new series…I can’t wait to see what happens next.
May 2, 2026
I received this ARC from Greys Promotions.
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This one is dark, obsessive, and not here to play nice. The tension grabs you immediately and never really lets go—think constant edge-of-your-seat energy mixed with a relationship that’s as intense as it is unsettling.
Rook is the kind of character you don’t “love”… you fall into. Controlling, consuming, and completely unapologetic. And somehow, the pull between him and the FMC keeps you turning pages even when you’re questioning everything.
It’s heavy on power dynamics, blurred lines, and that addictive “should I be enjoying this?” feeling. Definitely not a soft romance—this leans fully into the dark side.
✨ Perfect for readers who love:
– obsessive MMCs
– morally gray (or darker) characters
– high tension + high spice
– stories that push boundaries
⚠️ Check trigger warnings before diving in.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) — dark, gripping, and wildly addictive… but not for the faint of heart.
#bookstagram #darkromance #spicybooks #morallygrey #bookreview #kindleunlimited #romancer
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This one is dark, obsessive, and not here to play nice. The tension grabs you immediately and never really lets go—think constant edge-of-your-seat energy mixed with a relationship that’s as intense as it is unsettling.
Rook is the kind of character you don’t “love”… you fall into. Controlling, consuming, and completely unapologetic. And somehow, the pull between him and the FMC keeps you turning pages even when you’re questioning everything.
It’s heavy on power dynamics, blurred lines, and that addictive “should I be enjoying this?” feeling. Definitely not a soft romance—this leans fully into the dark side.
✨ Perfect for readers who love:
– obsessive MMCs
– morally gray (or darker) characters
– high tension + high spice
– stories that push boundaries
⚠️ Check trigger warnings before diving in.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) — dark, gripping, and wildly addictive… but not for the faint of heart.
#bookstagram #darkromance #spicybooks #morallygrey #bookreview #kindleunlimited #romancer
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
If you love dark romance with obsessive, protective energy, this one absolutely delivers. It hits all the tropes: touch her and die, best friend’s sister, and a possessive MMC who crosses every line—but in a way that fits the tone of the story.
The dynamic between the characters is intense from the start. The heroine’s innocence contrasts heavily with the darker elements surrounding her, which raises the stakes and makes her vulnerability feel real. Meanwhile, the hero’s fixation borders on unsettling at times—especially with the stalker element woven in—but that tension is what drives the story forward.
The “best friend’s sister” trope adds another layer of conflict, giving the relationship a sense of inevitability mixed with risk. There’s a constant push and pull between protection and control, and whether you enjoy that will really depend on your taste in dark romance.
Overall, it’s gripping, emotional, and just the right amount of chaotic.
The dynamic between the characters is intense from the start. The heroine’s innocence contrasts heavily with the darker elements surrounding her, which raises the stakes and makes her vulnerability feel real. Meanwhile, the hero’s fixation borders on unsettling at times—especially with the stalker element woven in—but that tension is what drives the story forward.
The “best friend’s sister” trope adds another layer of conflict, giving the relationship a sense of inevitability mixed with risk. There’s a constant push and pull between protection and control, and whether you enjoy that will really depend on your taste in dark romance.
Overall, it’s gripping, emotional, and just the right amount of chaotic.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️ 3.5 / 5
🌶️ 3.5–4 / 5
I really wanted to get into this one, and I kind of did, but not fully.
The vibe is definitely dark, intense, and heavy on power dynamics. The tension is there, the spice is there, and I can see why people would eat this up. But for me? It didn’t fully click.
Rook is very much that controlling, obsessive type, and while I usually like morally gray
something about the constant “good girl, innocence thing just didn’t sit right with me. It pulled me out of the story more than it pulled me in. Some parts honestly felt a little cringe for my taste. That being said, the overall plot wasn’t bad. It had moments that kept me reading, and the darker themes and psychological tension were interesting enough. And the spice? Yeah… it delivers. No complaints there.
It’s not a bad book at all it’s just not my book.
If you’re into darker romance, control dynamics, and that I shouldn’t want this but I do energy, you’ll probably like this way more than I did.
🌶️ 3.5–4 / 5
I really wanted to get into this one, and I kind of did, but not fully.
The vibe is definitely dark, intense, and heavy on power dynamics. The tension is there, the spice is there, and I can see why people would eat this up. But for me? It didn’t fully click.
Rook is very much that controlling, obsessive type, and while I usually like morally gray
something about the constant “good girl, innocence thing just didn’t sit right with me. It pulled me out of the story more than it pulled me in. Some parts honestly felt a little cringe for my taste. That being said, the overall plot wasn’t bad. It had moments that kept me reading, and the darker themes and psychological tension were interesting enough. And the spice? Yeah… it delivers. No complaints there.
It’s not a bad book at all it’s just not my book.
If you’re into darker romance, control dynamics, and that I shouldn’t want this but I do energy, you’ll probably like this way more than I did.
Review of advance copy
Briana’s story was definitely different & was for sure spicy.
A freshman at college, Briana is coming to terms with being out of the system & on her own completely. And after meeting her new roommates, they go to their first college party. And that is where Briana meets her stalker.
What she initially thought was just a onetime prank turned into this person following her & demanding her to do things he requests. Very Daddy Dom.
She tries to resist at first but soon realizes she likes his brand of structure & discipline even if she’s not completely sure of him just yet.
There were for sure spicy scenes that had me shook but it was well done.
I really enjoyed this book, it was definitely a bit different but I was here for it.
Great job!
A freshman at college, Briana is coming to terms with being out of the system & on her own completely. And after meeting her new roommates, they go to their first college party. And that is where Briana meets her stalker.
What she initially thought was just a onetime prank turned into this person following her & demanding her to do things he requests. Very Daddy Dom.
She tries to resist at first but soon realizes she likes his brand of structure & discipline even if she’s not completely sure of him just yet.
There were for sure spicy scenes that had me shook but it was well done.
I really enjoyed this book, it was definitely a bit different but I was here for it.
Great job!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was definitely interesting and different than anything I’ve read. Briana is a freshman in college and just moved in when gets herself a little stalker. He’s taken over her life and she doesn’t even know who he is. They both have issues from how they’ve grown up and they soon learn that they need each other. He starts training her to be his obedient good girl and she is very happy to please her “Daddy.”
I enjoyed the concept of their relationship, I’ve read plenty of BDSM, but I feel like we are missing something because I didn’t really connect with either of them. It felt more like an instruction manual between two people. There wasn’t much emotion in connecting with the reader. I liked it and enjoyed it, but just felt like something was missing in the story.
I enjoyed the concept of their relationship, I’ve read plenty of BDSM, but I feel like we are missing something because I didn’t really connect with either of them. It felt more like an instruction manual between two people. There wasn’t much emotion in connecting with the reader. I liked it and enjoyed it, but just felt like something was missing in the story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow.. all I can say is WOW.
This is the 1st time that I have read a book that was this wow.. I don't know what to say. LOL
Now the reason that I did not give this a full 5 stars is because the MF was kind of swishy washy on do I want this do I not want this. However, I do understand why she was feeling this.
The MM, well he was kind of a DOM. Which is what this book is about. So if you are not into the whole Dom/Sub stories. This is not for you.
I do wish that there was a little bit more back ground of both characters back ground story but that may come with other books to come.
This was spicy.. yes spicy and it did keep in interested. It is not your normal fairy take romance. :)
This is the 1st time that I have read a book that was this wow.. I don't know what to say. LOL
Now the reason that I did not give this a full 5 stars is because the MF was kind of swishy washy on do I want this do I not want this. However, I do understand why she was feeling this.
The MM, well he was kind of a DOM. Which is what this book is about. So if you are not into the whole Dom/Sub stories. This is not for you.
I do wish that there was a little bit more back ground of both characters back ground story but that may come with other books to come.
This was spicy.. yes spicy and it did keep in interested. It is not your normal fairy take romance. :)
Review of advance copy received from Author
This one was not for me.
The nicknames were wildly overused—“good girl,” “yes sir,” “no sir,” and especially “princess”… which is said 192 times (and it definitely feels like it). It quickly became repetitive instead of adding anything to the dynamic.
The characters leaned hard into stereotypes: the innocent virgin FMC and a stalker frat boy MMC, with very little depth or originality. It felt like a weaker take on a LORDS-style setup without the same execution.
I ultimately DNF’d at 20%—the moment she started looking up what a “daddy dom” was and the age play elements came in, I was completely out. Just not my vibe.
The nicknames were wildly overused—“good girl,” “yes sir,” “no sir,” and especially “princess”… which is said 192 times (and it definitely feels like it). It quickly became repetitive instead of adding anything to the dynamic.
The characters leaned hard into stereotypes: the innocent virgin FMC and a stalker frat boy MMC, with very little depth or originality. It felt like a weaker take on a LORDS-style setup without the same execution.
I ultimately DNF’d at 20%—the moment she started looking up what a “daddy dom” was and the age play elements came in, I was completely out. Just not my vibe.
Review of advance copy
This book is being added to my 2026 favorite reads list. I devoured and didn't want to quit reading..... The book is dark, intense, tragic, spicy, and oh so good. I mean give me stalker, completely obsessed and tragic MMC. This book is a guilty pleasure and it had me with all the triggers. I loved the dynamic of the characters and am ready to read the rest of this series. A few of the things I loved was the unconventionalness of it, the intesity you felt come off the pages, watching both Rook and Briana learn who they are and what they crave and their complete devotion to each other. Please do check the triggers before reading...but if you are like me and don't have them...enjoy!
Review of advance copy
I wanted to like this one, but the dialogue was extremely stilted and cringy. I thought this would be more fleshed out and darker but with "princess" being used incessantly, and the rapid jump to Daddy Dom the second time they meet I was slightly weirded out. From there, the awkward and immature conversation style and internal monologues for both of them were really uncomfortable, and it went pretty far into a sadistic, nonconsensual abusive relationship pretty fast. This definitely isn't the writing style nor the book for me, even with the intimate scenes being high spice.
*****
I was provided with a complimentary advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
*****
I was provided with a complimentary advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow! Definitely dark! This had my brain twisted. One minute I'm thinking no way and the next I'm cheering the action. Rook and boys had a rough life and forged dark bonds to each other. They did rotten things to release their darkness. Where Bri grew up lonely and craved what Rook handed out. The dominant/submissive relationship was gripping with suspenseful scenes.
Becca is a terrific writer. She has taken a story of illegal activity and turned it into a fantastic love story. I'm still processing.
Becca is a terrific writer. She has taken a story of illegal activity and turned it into a fantastic love story. I'm still processing.
Review of advance copy received from Author
WHOA!
Dark!
Disturbing!
Twisted!
Completely unhinged, but you can't put it down!
Intense!
Steamy!
And yes, even romantic!
Rook what are you doing man?
Will Briana discover who her stalker is?
The world-building, the characters, EVERYTHING..."Chef's kiss!"
Delicious!
Cannot wait to read Silver!
Dark!
Disturbing!
Twisted!
Completely unhinged, but you can't put it down!
Intense!
Steamy!
And yes, even romantic!
Rook what are you doing man?
Will Briana discover who her stalker is?
The world-building, the characters, EVERYTHING..."Chef's kiss!"
Delicious!
Cannot wait to read Silver!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Unfortunately for me, the overuse of the word daddy made me DNF, I got to 50% but I just couldn't read anymore as much as I tried, it's a shame as it was an interesting story line but maybe a little bit too much for my liking with how much she had to change herself for him. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.
May 6, 2026
Dark & Hot
Wow. I wasn’t prepared for the level of darkness in this book…but it was *chef’s kiss*. It definitely sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down. If you are a fan of Navessa Allen’s Lights Out, this is right up your alley. I can’t wait to read the future books in this series!! I do not have any triggers, but I would absolutely recommend reviewing the ones for this book, if you do.
Wow. I wasn’t prepared for the level of darkness in this book…but it was *chef’s kiss*. It definitely sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down. If you are a fan of Navessa Allen’s Lights Out, this is right up your alley. I can’t wait to read the future books in this series!! I do not have any triggers, but I would absolutely recommend reviewing the ones for this book, if you do.
May 7, 2026
Normally I enjoy dark romance and stalker books and I have this my best shot however the main female character was weak and no kind I didn’t enjoy how belittled she was it didn’t seem they connected he controlled her but no connection other than insta lust and he wouldn’t even let her make any choices.
Writing was ok but not the book for me
Writing was ok but not the book for me
Review of advance copy
Definitely a dark and disturbing book. Pitch dark, and there is a HEA, and I'm curious to see how they fare in the rest of the series as this is book one. Intriguing, kept me on the edge of my chair, I had to find out what Rook was going to do next, and if Briana would comply. "A matched pair." I want to know more about these five brothers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the most fantastic, *intense* book I've read in ages! The writing was outstanding, which made for an excellent read despite being so stressful LOL Ohmygosh, those characters!
I read a beta copy of this book.
I read a beta copy of this book.
Review of advance copy
What in the world did I just read?! I was so intrigued, a little disturbed, but I could not put this book down! Please, please, please tell me the rest of the “brothers” are getting their stories told!! This series is going to take me places I’ve never been before and I cannot wait!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is not at all what I thought it would be and I’ll absolutely advise that you check your trigger warnings. However, Becca’s story telling and writing kept me hooked and invested in the story. The ending seemed abrupt too but it was certainly an intriguing story
Review of advance copy received from Author
Although well-written, this one was just not my cup of tea.
Full review to follow.
Full review to follow.
May 4, 2026
Never again
Review of advance copy received from Author
Loved the storyline and the intense chemistry between Briana and Rook—it definitely keeps you hooked 👀
⚠️ Dark romance with heavy themes, so check warnings first.
⚠️ Dark romance with heavy themes, so check warnings first.
Review of advance copy
If excessive use of "Daddy" is an ick definitely don't venture into this one. It just wasnt for me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I have read many books by Becca Jameson and this was a darker romance than she has written in the past. I have not read a dark romance in quite some time but was glad that I did read it. This book does not fail to keep your attention. Please make sure you read the trigger warnings as well.
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