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My Favorite Deviant: Rivals to Lovers Gothic Romance Duet
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Expected 14 Feb 26Tamx – You know what they never meet your idols. Because if you do, you might end up working for them, caught in a death trap you can never escape. It would’ve been great if mine were a rock band or a movie cast, but unfortunately for all of us, they’re an organization of vigilante serial killers. And among them, I work with the one woman who’s made it her life’s mission to make mine hell. I just started earning my place in the group, and suddenly, they leave me on my own, instructing me to watch over her. I can only wonder... what could possibly go wrong?
Jessie – I'm no stranger to danger. I crave it and chase it wherever I go. Usually, it leads me to crazy adventures, but this time I'm not convinced I’ll survive the ride. One thing’s for I'll do my best to win, and no one can stop me.
My Favorite Deviant is a rivals-to-lovers gothic romance standalone, part of The Brutes Series. The book can be enjoyed on its own. Readers will be drawn into the kiss-or-kill dynamic between the main characters and the unexpected twists of their relationship.
Jessie – I'm no stranger to danger. I crave it and chase it wherever I go. Usually, it leads me to crazy adventures, but this time I'm not convinced I’ll survive the ride. One thing’s for I'll do my best to win, and no one can stop me.
My Favorite Deviant is a rivals-to-lovers gothic romance standalone, part of The Brutes Series. The book can be enjoyed on its own. Readers will be drawn into the kiss-or-kill dynamic between the main characters and the unexpected twists of their relationship.
279 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 14, 2026
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K.V.K.
11 books12 followersHey there! I’m K. V. K., a writer who’s just as addicted to storytelling as I am to coffee. I write whatever my heart desires, but you’ll mostly find me blending dark stories with humor, romance, and tension. My tales mix action-packed adventures with emotional twists, and I love sneaking a little bit of my own weirdness into every character. Thanks for stopping by, and I can't wait to share more stories with you!
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Socials: @author.kvk
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Firstly, this is a dark romance so read the trigger/content warnings first.
So, I fucking love The Brutes series and everything about the characters we have already met. I truly adore how K.V.K's books interconnect and how there is always so many small stories going on in the background of the main plotline.
Very fortunate to have be given an ARC of this one by K.V.K and I cannot wait to read everything this woman puts on pages.
I love how Tamx and Jessie start off their 'relationship', 4 years of arguing and 'hating' each other. She thinks it's because he thinks she isn't worth it but damn is she wrong. Tamx has never really stopped wanting Jessie, despite Marlo's warning of death if he touches her. Their whole dynamic is brilliant in creating the suspense of will they, wont they? and building their story together. I love the Kiss or Kill trope, never really knowing if they are going to just give in to pleasure or actually murder each other.
But by god, when they finally say Fuck It!, they devour each other, mind, body and soul and you see the truly beautiful connection they have despite the odds, despite the warnings and the doubt of others.
The way trauma bonding forms the most wonderful friendships and relationships in these stories actually gives out so much positivity to those of us who read to heal from our own demons, that things will change and can be better, we just have to be able to be open to it and maybe look at it in less conventional ways.
The spice is spicy but doesn't detract from the plot and I love that (don't get me wrong, I still read books that all spice and minimal plot, but I do appreciate good balance where necessary). I enjoy the brutal tenderness needed between Tamx and Jessie to knock down some walls and rebuild trust enough to realise that maybe there is more to this than you think.
Loved every minute of it, couldn't put it down, would give it more than 5 stars if I could to be honest.
Bring on more from The Brutes!
So, I fucking love The Brutes series and everything about the characters we have already met. I truly adore how K.V.K's books interconnect and how there is always so many small stories going on in the background of the main plotline.
Very fortunate to have be given an ARC of this one by K.V.K and I cannot wait to read everything this woman puts on pages.
I love how Tamx and Jessie start off their 'relationship', 4 years of arguing and 'hating' each other. She thinks it's because he thinks she isn't worth it but damn is she wrong. Tamx has never really stopped wanting Jessie, despite Marlo's warning of death if he touches her. Their whole dynamic is brilliant in creating the suspense of will they, wont they? and building their story together. I love the Kiss or Kill trope, never really knowing if they are going to just give in to pleasure or actually murder each other.
But by god, when they finally say Fuck It!, they devour each other, mind, body and soul and you see the truly beautiful connection they have despite the odds, despite the warnings and the doubt of others.
The way trauma bonding forms the most wonderful friendships and relationships in these stories actually gives out so much positivity to those of us who read to heal from our own demons, that things will change and can be better, we just have to be able to be open to it and maybe look at it in less conventional ways.
The spice is spicy but doesn't detract from the plot and I love that (don't get me wrong, I still read books that all spice and minimal plot, but I do appreciate good balance where necessary). I enjoy the brutal tenderness needed between Tamx and Jessie to knock down some walls and rebuild trust enough to realise that maybe there is more to this than you think.
Loved every minute of it, couldn't put it down, would give it more than 5 stars if I could to be honest.
Bring on more from The Brutes!
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