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Villains & Vices #2
Depraved Desires: The stalker dark romance readers can't get enough of
My monster isn't locked away anymore. He's free. And he's mine.
Every wall I once built between us has been demolished, replaced by Ghost's merciless obsession. He isn't my convicted patient anymore. He's my shadow, my captor, and my addiction. Except it's not my fear he wants anymore. It's my total surrender.
The deeper I fall into Ghost's world of vengeance and destruction, the more I see the He doesn't just crave me. He wants to remake me in his image. And the most terrifying part? Somewhere in the darkness . . . I want it too.
So, when I uncover the brutal truth about my parents' deaths, a fire ignites in me. Revenge. The killers thought they buried their sins with the bodies they left behind. They never expected me to unearth them. Now Ghost and I share a hunger that no justice system can contain. Together, we'll make them bleed. Or die trying.
Depraved Desires is Book 2 in the Villains & Vices duet. It contains explicit sexual content and a morally gray hero that's over the top jealous/possessive, a stalker who falls first, has Touch Her & Die energy, and is willing to do whatever it takes to have her. A complete list of the trigger warnings can be found below.
stalking/obsession, blackmail/coercion, breaking and entering, violence, murder, attempted rape (not by the hero), grief
Every wall I once built between us has been demolished, replaced by Ghost's merciless obsession. He isn't my convicted patient anymore. He's my shadow, my captor, and my addiction. Except it's not my fear he wants anymore. It's my total surrender.
The deeper I fall into Ghost's world of vengeance and destruction, the more I see the He doesn't just crave me. He wants to remake me in his image. And the most terrifying part? Somewhere in the darkness . . . I want it too.
So, when I uncover the brutal truth about my parents' deaths, a fire ignites in me. Revenge. The killers thought they buried their sins with the bodies they left behind. They never expected me to unearth them. Now Ghost and I share a hunger that no justice system can contain. Together, we'll make them bleed. Or die trying.
Depraved Desires is Book 2 in the Villains & Vices duet. It contains explicit sexual content and a morally gray hero that's over the top jealous/possessive, a stalker who falls first, has Touch Her & Die energy, and is willing to do whatever it takes to have her. A complete list of the trigger warnings can be found below.
stalking/obsession, blackmail/coercion, breaking and entering, violence, murder, attempted rape (not by the hero), grief
421 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 23, 2026
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August 30, 2026
GHOST. GHOST. GHOST. GHOST. I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.
the second book wasn't as amazing as the first one but still so addicting. i'm still kinda sad this came to an end but i'm happy regardless of the ending. now onto my favorite quote of the book.
“You’ve always had me, since the first moment I saw you. Now I’m asking for you… to have and to hold, for the better because we’ve already seen the worse. I’m asking for forever and whatever is beyond eternity. Marry me or kill me, Geneva Lynn Andrews, ʼcause I’m not going anywhere.”
˙⋆✮ pre-read
i believe this came out 2 months ago? and i still haven't picked it up yet??? when the first book ended in a cliffhanger?? i'm so excited krefowdcnwkbcfdklnlc
the second book wasn't as amazing as the first one but still so addicting. i'm still kinda sad this came to an end but i'm happy regardless of the ending. now onto my favorite quote of the book.
“You’ve always had me, since the first moment I saw you. Now I’m asking for you… to have and to hold, for the better because we’ve already seen the worse. I’m asking for forever and whatever is beyond eternity. Marry me or kill me, Geneva Lynn Andrews, ʼcause I’m not going anywhere.”
˙⋆✮ pre-read
i believe this came out 2 months ago? and i still haven't picked it up yet??? when the first book ended in a cliffhanger?? i'm so excited krefowdcnwkbcfdklnlc
March 14, 2026
Can a psychopath love someone? This book says they can! But to be honest, I just think he is not truly a psychopath.
Benedetto stole the show for me. I loved his character so much. I would like to see a book about him.
This was a spicy book with a lot of murder mixed in. A good sequel to the first book. Really enjoyed it! Loved all the details and links to her parents and their past.
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Hate cliffhangers, because now I have to wait for this? Absolutely not. Give me this book now! 🤣
Benedetto stole the show for me. I loved his character so much. I would like to see a book about him.
This was a spicy book with a lot of murder mixed in. A good sequel to the first book. Really enjoyed it! Loved all the details and links to her parents and their past.
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Hate cliffhangers, because now I have to wait for this? Absolutely not. Give me this book now! 🤣
January 26, 2026
hes not just a monster he’s her monster🫦💅🏼
July 22, 2026
Phew! Book 2 really packed the spice 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Overall, I really enjoyed this duet. Ghost is the classic morally grey monster we all love. Geneva is a woman with revenge on the mind and it’s the perfect combination. If you are looking for a lighter dark romance with a great power couple and interesting storyline, this is worth a try.
Overall, I really enjoyed this duet. Ghost is the classic morally grey monster we all love. Geneva is a woman with revenge on the mind and it’s the perfect combination. If you are looking for a lighter dark romance with a great power couple and interesting storyline, this is worth a try.
January 6, 2026
“You have no idea what you do to me. What you mean to me,” I whisper, my voice rough. “You might not think this is love, but I can’t imagine anything greater, or more powerful. The things I would do for you…”
He's her monster 🤭😭🖤💙
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How can I wait for that hmmm??!! 😭😭
He's her monster 🤭😭🖤💙
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How can I wait for that hmmm??!! 😭😭
September 7, 2026
ok, book two. 3 stars.
Dark, unhinged spicy romance. This was read similar to the first book but was more cringey. Book 2 was a little repetitive and could have dropped some spicy scenes for the sake of the plot.
Of course its supposed to be completely unrealistic and spicy....but sometimes it got annoying.
If you want a quick, dark romance that isn't a giant series...then this duology is perfect!
Dark, unhinged spicy romance. This was read similar to the first book but was more cringey. Book 2 was a little repetitive and could have dropped some spicy scenes for the sake of the plot.
Of course its supposed to be completely unrealistic and spicy....but sometimes it got annoying.
If you want a quick, dark romance that isn't a giant series...then this duology is perfect!
August 14, 2026
A satisfying conclusion to a good dark romance duet. We lose a lot of the psychological aspects in this final installment, but the action more than makes up for it. Again, you have to suspend some beliefs if you know anything about criminal psychology and behavior. But it's fiction and we're here for a good time not a long time.
June 5, 2026
4.5 stars! This was the conclusion I needed for this duet!! 🔥🤭
-Dark romance
-Morally grey characters
-He falls first
-Obsessive MMC
-Stalker
-Joker & Harley Quinn Inspired
-Dual POV
-Spice
Holy sardines, Batman! This was just what I needed to ended Geneva and Ghosts story just how I wanted!
Without giving away spoilers to the INSANE ending of book 1- we pick up RIGHT where it left off and it takes you on another wild ride!
We get more emotions and info into both characters back story and why they are the way they are. Lots of spice & revenge!
This is a darker romance so please check the warnings- and you MUST read book 1!
Highly recommend this story and duet to any dark romance lovers!
-Dark romance
-Morally grey characters
-He falls first
-Obsessive MMC
-Stalker
-Joker & Harley Quinn Inspired
-Dual POV
-Spice
Holy sardines, Batman! This was just what I needed to ended Geneva and Ghosts story just how I wanted!
Without giving away spoilers to the INSANE ending of book 1- we pick up RIGHT where it left off and it takes you on another wild ride!
We get more emotions and info into both characters back story and why they are the way they are. Lots of spice & revenge!
This is a darker romance so please check the warnings- and you MUST read book 1!
Highly recommend this story and duet to any dark romance lovers!
July 1, 2026
4.75 ⭐️ WE BACKKKK BITCHESSS !!! what a lovely, great book. honestly i don’t know what could have made it better. it was perfect. i’m so very happy. also ghost is so fuckin funny omfg like his humour with gen z things should cringe me out (sometimes yes) but like he was able to pull most of it off!! so raising my glass to that 🥂
he was such a yearner omfg. idk how she lasted that long without saying ily cuz that would have been confessed by me DAY ONE. 1️⃣ just his constant reassurance and confessions for her. fuck man it was beautiful. beautifully deadly 😛😛
loved the babysitter friend too. the k-pop drama obsession, i’m dead. floored.
love me a good one sitting book!! such easy writing , this dark romance. beautiful ❤️🔥 period ate morgan
he was such a yearner omfg. idk how she lasted that long without saying ily cuz that would have been confessed by me DAY ONE. 1️⃣ just his constant reassurance and confessions for her. fuck man it was beautiful. beautifully deadly 😛😛
loved the babysitter friend too. the k-pop drama obsession, i’m dead. floored.
love me a good one sitting book!! such easy writing , this dark romance. beautiful ❤️🔥 period ate morgan
July 6, 2026
I was sooooooo excited for this book
I hated it as soon as the author rewrote the Folgers jingle as a dick joke.
I actually almost DNF’ed but I stuck it out bc I like the first book.
So many times ghost would make me cringe.
Like it was painful. Maybe it was bc it was done on audio but it just wasn’t worth listening too.
I’m sad bc I really was excited but 🤷🏻♀️
I hated it as soon as the author rewrote the Folgers jingle as a dick joke.
I actually almost DNF’ed but I stuck it out bc I like the first book.
So many times ghost would make me cringe.
Like it was painful. Maybe it was bc it was done on audio but it just wasn’t worth listening too.
I’m sad bc I really was excited but 🤷🏻♀️
July 9, 2026
The first book was quite strong—I loved the psychological tension and games between the main characters. Unfortunately, around the halfway point in this book the story lost all its substance, and I just skimmed through to the end. The plot turned into a repetitive cycle of murder and sex, completely lacking the depth of psihological games.
The only saving was Benedeto, he was the only one keeping me engaged. It felt like this book was written just because a sequel was expected, and something felt deeply missing.
The only saving was Benedeto, he was the only one keeping me engaged. It felt like this book was written just because a sequel was expected, and something felt deeply missing.
June 29, 2026
If there’s one thing Morgan Bridges knows how to do, it’s disappoint me with the second book. The same thing happened with the “Once You’re Mine” series.
I feel like Geneva lost sight of who she was in this book. She was like “oooh a deranged man who finally understands me? Let me just drop every aspect of my life to be with him.” I am so disappointed because I LOVED the first book, but the vibes for this one weren’t there for me. Sorry Morgan!
I feel like Geneva lost sight of who she was in this book. She was like “oooh a deranged man who finally understands me? Let me just drop every aspect of my life to be with him.” I am so disappointed because I LOVED the first book, but the vibes for this one weren’t there for me. Sorry Morgan!
June 26, 2026
'My entire existence has always been ruled by anger and violence. It’s the only language I’ve ever known, the only thing that’s ever made sense. But touching her, feeling her warmth beneath my fingertips, it’s like she’s rewriting everything.'
ghost. 🤭😌😫 possessive serial killers do it for me every single time.
i will say, i didn’t enjoy the second book as much as i did the first, but it was still really good. geneva really came out of her shell and embraced her dark side, which was cool to see.😌
it did get a little repetitive towards the end, and there were a few more plot gaps than i would’ve liked. over seventy percent of the book took place in her apartment, which was fine, but i would’ve liked to have seen more of the prison setting. in the first book, they really showed how much geneva loved her job, but in this one she was there maybe once?😗
i loved getting more of ghost and geneva, though. they’re one of my favourite book couples. the passion, the tension, the fact that she’s the only one who truly gets him… 🥹
the kpop drama was a little much 🙃, but all in all i still really enjoyed it. i’d happily read another book about ghost and geneva. 🤭😌🥹🪽🤍
“I don’t understand second chances. But you… you feel like mine.”
“I’m yours. Always was. Always will be.”
“I’ll do anything, kill anyone, to keep you safe.”
“There’s no going back for either of us. That should scare the shit out of you.”
“You don’t understand, Geneva. I’ve always been one. The only difference now is I’m your monster.”
'Geneva isn’t a means to an end. She means everything.'
ghost. 🤭😌😫 possessive serial killers do it for me every single time.
i will say, i didn’t enjoy the second book as much as i did the first, but it was still really good. geneva really came out of her shell and embraced her dark side, which was cool to see.😌
it did get a little repetitive towards the end, and there were a few more plot gaps than i would’ve liked. over seventy percent of the book took place in her apartment, which was fine, but i would’ve liked to have seen more of the prison setting. in the first book, they really showed how much geneva loved her job, but in this one she was there maybe once?😗
i loved getting more of ghost and geneva, though. they’re one of my favourite book couples. the passion, the tension, the fact that she’s the only one who truly gets him… 🥹
the kpop drama was a little much 🙃, but all in all i still really enjoyed it. i’d happily read another book about ghost and geneva. 🤭😌🥹🪽🤍
“I don’t understand second chances. But you… you feel like mine.”
“I’m yours. Always was. Always will be.”
“I’ll do anything, kill anyone, to keep you safe.”
“There’s no going back for either of us. That should scare the shit out of you.”
“You don’t understand, Geneva. I’ve always been one. The only difference now is I’m your monster.”
'Geneva isn’t a means to an end. She means everything.'
August 18, 2026
A fun and unhinged continuation of this story!
The MMC is a psycho but also entertaining lol.
If you want something that allows you to escape reality and is entertaining with lots of spice then you’ve found a quick duet that delivers just that!
The MMC is a psycho but also entertaining lol.
If you want something that allows you to escape reality and is entertaining with lots of spice then you’ve found a quick duet that delivers just that!
September 7, 2026
the elephant was a wild twist 🫣
September 10, 2026
3.5/4 ⭐️
This duet was so amazing!! I was much more captivated in book 1 and found myself dragging with this one but all around it was so good and Ghost is worth it 🤪
This duet was so amazing!! I was much more captivated in book 1 and found myself dragging with this one but all around it was so good and Ghost is worth it 🤪
July 9, 2026
I fear I am in love with a psychopath 💅👀 this was such a fun dark romance duet!! The vibes were perfect
July 8, 2026
“Welcome to hell. We trust you’ll enjoy your stay.” 🤣🤣🤣
They deserved to have a happy ending 💜 Geneva didn't fathom that she needed Ghost to help her avenge her parents. It was a strong switch from her character in the first volume to this one where she embraced the dark side within her.
“And some light arson, when the mood strikes.”
“You know. Candles, matches, corpses. It’s all about ambiance.”
They deserved to have a happy ending 💜 Geneva didn't fathom that she needed Ghost to help her avenge her parents. It was a strong switch from her character in the first volume to this one where she embraced the dark side within her.
“And some light arson, when the mood strikes.”
“You know. Candles, matches, corpses. It’s all about ambiance.”
July 6, 2026
4.25⭐️
Charlies angels meet a psychopath… I adored this duet so much! Psychopath gets arrested to meet the clinical psychologist and fall in love! The way they hunted down these people was so entertaining I was literally locked into this book and loved that Geneva took matters into her own hands and Ghost was always her shadow. You don’t think a psychopath can love but Ghost was made into the man he was, not born and that makes this book so much more intriguing.
Charlies angels meet a psychopath… I adored this duet so much! Psychopath gets arrested to meet the clinical psychologist and fall in love! The way they hunted down these people was so entertaining I was literally locked into this book and loved that Geneva took matters into her own hands and Ghost was always her shadow. You don’t think a psychopath can love but Ghost was made into the man he was, not born and that makes this book so much more intriguing.
July 1, 2026
3.25 ⭐️
This book felt so long and kinda dragged. Also the fmc seemed to change real quick and it wasnt quite believable. Overall it was an ok read with some entertaining moments.
This book felt so long and kinda dragged. Also the fmc seemed to change real quick and it wasnt quite believable. Overall it was an ok read with some entertaining moments.
August 15, 2026
1.5 stars ⭐️
Soooo that was a bummer. I skimread and was somehow still disappointed. I don’t know why I expected more after the first book but the entire mystery and revenge scheme reveals were just so… obvious. I’d thought there’d be more be to it because of the entire lead-up, specially Ghost’s obsession with Geneva, but nope. It was all very anti-climactic and dragged out.
Soooo that was a bummer. I skimread and was somehow still disappointed. I don’t know why I expected more after the first book but the entire mystery and revenge scheme reveals were just so… obvious. I’d thought there’d be more be to it because of the entire lead-up, specially Ghost’s obsession with Geneva, but nope. It was all very anti-climactic and dragged out.
July 2, 2026
I absolutely loved this duet! I would have finished it sooner if real life didn't demand my time 😂.
I loved how Gen and Ghost's story picked right up where book 2 ended, and how Gen became a bada$$ FMC. Ghost will always be one of my top MMC bfs! This book is going to live in my had rent free for a very long time and I'm not even a little upset about it 😂
I highly recommend reading this duet!
I loved how Gen and Ghost's story picked right up where book 2 ended, and how Gen became a bada$$ FMC. Ghost will always be one of my top MMC bfs! This book is going to live in my had rent free for a very long time and I'm not even a little upset about it 😂
I highly recommend reading this duet!
July 7, 2026
Man, I don’t know how to express my love for this series
I loved everything about this series,i love the chemistry between the characters, the author gives me everything in this series
Geneva&ghost they always in my heart
I loved everything about this series,i love the chemistry between the characters, the author gives me everything in this series
Geneva&ghost they always in my heart
June 29, 2026
the tension, the yearning, they belong together in body and soul. such a badass duo mind you. i’m going to miss ghost and geneva so much. my poor babies.
July 5, 2026
5⭐️
3🌶️
This book was so good I had goosebumps 🖤🖤
3🌶️
This book was so good I had goosebumps 🖤🖤
June 30, 2026
So normally I would have had my review posted for this right away upon finishing the book but I really needed to sit and digest this before typing my words out… this duet is going to go down in my top 5 faves for probably the rest of my life… and that might sound dramatic but I’m serious. This duet was done so beautifully from the storyline, to the characters, the relationship b/t the 2 main characters and even the side characters. I will say the first book of this duet is my preferred compared to the second but that doesn’t change the fact that overall this story was devastatingly brilliant, spicy and down right dark.
July 4, 2026
Mentally? I’m concerned.
Emotionally? Obsessed.
I had way too much fun with this duology. The chemistry, the banter, and the chaotic Joker and Harley Quinn energy had me completely hooked.
Emotionally? Obsessed.
I had way too much fun with this duology. The chemistry, the banter, and the chaotic Joker and Harley Quinn energy had me completely hooked.
June 27, 2026
I loved the first book. I reread it right before this one came out. I’ve been looking forward to this for months.
And I’m so disappointed. This book really drags along. It’s taken me days to finish it. I just couldn’t get into it. Honestly 3 stars is seeming too high at the moment.
The whole reason behind her parents murders is flimsy as fuck. And the elephant? It’s been 21 years. She never noticed a blood stain on it? She never felt something hard inside of it? Come on!
And then when it comes to her getting revenge on the final bad guy, it’s over just like that? What a let down.
And I’m so disappointed. This book really drags along. It’s taken me days to finish it. I just couldn’t get into it. Honestly 3 stars is seeming too high at the moment.
The whole reason behind her parents murders is flimsy as fuck. And the elephant? It’s been 21 years. She never noticed a blood stain on it? She never felt something hard inside of it? Come on!
And then when it comes to her getting revenge on the final bad guy, it’s over just like that? What a let down.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 7, 2026
I was really looking forward to this book after the cliffhanger ending of the first book and I found myself disappointed. At about halfway through I just found myself not caring. A high profile serial killer escapes prison and the psychologist he was obsessed with gets attacked and somehow the police are not watching Geneva like a hawk hoping Ghost would show up? The revenge for her parents was kind of boring and the spice was so vanilla and poorly placed I couldn't be bothered after the third mention. I don't mind an obsessive man but this was just repetitive and I didn't care care for it. The additional story could have been added to the first book and been a good stand alone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 22, 2026
✨ ARC REVIEW ✨
⭐️ 3/5
📅 June 23, 2026
❤️ Dark Romance
❤️ Morally Gray Hero
❤️ Stalker Romance
❤️ Touch Her & Die
❤️ Obsessive MMC
❤️ Revenge
After loving book one, I was really excited for this one. And while I still enjoyed Ghost and Geneva, this one just didn’t hit quite as hard for me overall.
Ghost is still absolutely unhinged 🤣 Like terrifying, obsessive, possessive… but somehow also funny? The man is a complete psycho and I kind of loved that about him.
I also liked seeing Geneva step more into Ghost’s world in this one. Once everything surrounding her parents started unraveling and she started going after answers, I found myself way more invested.
That said, the first half felt a little slow for me. I was definitely interested in figuring out who was after Geneva and what was really going on, but it took a bit to fully pull me in.
I will say the second half was much stronger for me. Once the pacing picked up and everything started coming together, I was locked back in. The revenge aspect, the added tension, and Geneva fully embracing the chaos? Loved that.
Also Benedetto cracked me up every time he was on page 😂
Overall, I liked the ending of this one a lot more than the beginning. I still enjoyed Ghost and Geneva, but book one was definitely the stronger read for me.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC opportunity. As always, all thoughts are my own.
⭐️ 3/5
📅 June 23, 2026
❤️ Dark Romance
❤️ Morally Gray Hero
❤️ Stalker Romance
❤️ Touch Her & Die
❤️ Obsessive MMC
❤️ Revenge
After loving book one, I was really excited for this one. And while I still enjoyed Ghost and Geneva, this one just didn’t hit quite as hard for me overall.
Ghost is still absolutely unhinged 🤣 Like terrifying, obsessive, possessive… but somehow also funny? The man is a complete psycho and I kind of loved that about him.
I also liked seeing Geneva step more into Ghost’s world in this one. Once everything surrounding her parents started unraveling and she started going after answers, I found myself way more invested.
That said, the first half felt a little slow for me. I was definitely interested in figuring out who was after Geneva and what was really going on, but it took a bit to fully pull me in.
I will say the second half was much stronger for me. Once the pacing picked up and everything started coming together, I was locked back in. The revenge aspect, the added tension, and Geneva fully embracing the chaos? Loved that.
Also Benedetto cracked me up every time he was on page 😂
Overall, I liked the ending of this one a lot more than the beginning. I still enjoyed Ghost and Geneva, but book one was definitely the stronger read for me.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC opportunity. As always, all thoughts are my own.
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