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The Doll People #1
Fixing Her
Karter:The more I fight it, the harder I succumb to it — to him. I would do anything for him. He’s my best friend. Yet, I’m denying myself. Why? Because he doesn’t exist anymore. Never mine from the start. A dead man. That was last month’s news, but now he’s back. Collecting. Fixing. Demanding. He’s given me a choice: follow him into his madness … or lose him forever.
Casey:Struggling to pay bills was the least of my problems. When I failed a job interview at a rich teaching hospital, things spiraled. I owe this rich doctor money, but I can’t pay him. So I sell him the next best thing–my body. Never did I expect to end up as his latest fixation...
Lucas:My Fair Lady. She arrived just when I needed her most. Fragile. Provocative. Perfect. And Karter? He notices her too. The way he falters, the way he’s drawn to her–it’s intoxicating. I will claim her, shape her, fix her … and watch us all unravel. She will be mine, ours, everything I crave, everything I cannot let go. Nothing less is acceptable.
Two men. One woman. Desire devours. Obsession twist. Fixing her will leave them all forever changed…
Author note: Fixing Her is a pitch black steamy MMF Horror Tragedy, with detailed graphic content that may be disturbing for some read. Fixing Her is a Standalone.
Casey:Struggling to pay bills was the least of my problems. When I failed a job interview at a rich teaching hospital, things spiraled. I owe this rich doctor money, but I can’t pay him. So I sell him the next best thing–my body. Never did I expect to end up as his latest fixation...
Lucas:My Fair Lady. She arrived just when I needed her most. Fragile. Provocative. Perfect. And Karter? He notices her too. The way he falters, the way he’s drawn to her–it’s intoxicating. I will claim her, shape her, fix her … and watch us all unravel. She will be mine, ours, everything I crave, everything I cannot let go. Nothing less is acceptable.
Two men. One woman. Desire devours. Obsession twist. Fixing her will leave them all forever changed…
Author note: Fixing Her is a pitch black steamy MMF Horror Tragedy, with detailed graphic content that may be disturbing for some read. Fixing Her is a Standalone.
362 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2026
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F. King Hayes
3 books49 followersI am a writer, I write dark romance that sometimes ends up as horror er0tic whooops
Reader of basically everything fiction might see some wild things come out of me.
Reader of basically everything fiction might see some wild things come out of me.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
First off, I want to preface this by explaining that this book is pitch black DARK. The FMC is graped multiple times in this book after she is essentially coerced into becoming a prisoner of our two MMCs. There are a lot of triggers in this story so if you have any, be sure to check them before you pick this one up. Dark books and triggers dont bother me, but this book could be triggering for people if they go into it blind.
This was quite a ride! The first 40% of the book is really setting up the story and our characters. I was wondering when all the dark stuff was going to happen and thought maybe this wasn't as dark as I was lead to believe that it would be... well let me tell you, just be patient - It definitely gets dark!
I absolutely devoured this! This was different from any other books that I have read in quite a while. It's got a bit of a human trafficking feel, with some dark medical procedures, deranged MMCs, and an FMC that has been caught up in a web that she cannot escape. And though there is a connection between some of the characters, I sure wouldn't call this a dark romance. There is no HEA. This is a pitch black horror novel full of depravity, evil and triggers that most authors would be too scared to put in their stories
If you like pitch black horror stories with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, well then buckle-up buttercup, check your triggers and pick up Fixing Her by F. King Hayes. It won't disappoint! It's a dark horror tragedy story that will keep you engaged and turning the page trying to figure out how it's all going to play out and wondering what is going to happen to the FMC next.
Thank you to F. King Hayes for an ARC of this book.
First off, I want to preface this by explaining that this book is pitch black DARK. The FMC is graped multiple times in this book after she is essentially coerced into becoming a prisoner of our two MMCs. There are a lot of triggers in this story so if you have any, be sure to check them before you pick this one up. Dark books and triggers dont bother me, but this book could be triggering for people if they go into it blind.
This was quite a ride! The first 40% of the book is really setting up the story and our characters. I was wondering when all the dark stuff was going to happen and thought maybe this wasn't as dark as I was lead to believe that it would be... well let me tell you, just be patient - It definitely gets dark!
I absolutely devoured this! This was different from any other books that I have read in quite a while. It's got a bit of a human trafficking feel, with some dark medical procedures, deranged MMCs, and an FMC that has been caught up in a web that she cannot escape. And though there is a connection between some of the characters, I sure wouldn't call this a dark romance. There is no HEA. This is a pitch black horror novel full of depravity, evil and triggers that most authors would be too scared to put in their stories
If you like pitch black horror stories with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, well then buckle-up buttercup, check your triggers and pick up Fixing Her by F. King Hayes. It won't disappoint! It's a dark horror tragedy story that will keep you engaged and turning the page trying to figure out how it's all going to play out and wondering what is going to happen to the FMC next.
Thank you to F. King Hayes for an ARC of this book.
February 6, 2026
Um I need a day or two to mentally recover 🥴 It is dark depraved and f*cked up. I just … I am at a loss for words!!! Poor Casey was expecting pretty woman and ended up in smutty saw. This book is on the shorter side it is under 300 pages(depending on your font size) . F. King Hayes I hate to see your search history. Read this with caution I have little to no triggers and this book had me walking away multiple times
Review of advance copy received from Author
F. King Hayes...more like F*cking Hayes...holy wow...
I didn't want to like it, really. It made me question myself-giving it a 5-Star.(I mean this in the best way possible)🤣 But the emotional roller coaster I just went through reading this book...? lol Yeah, I might need a day to daze over this one.
sick, disturbing, chaotic, f*cked up
Bravo👏
I didn't want to like it, really. It made me question myself-giving it a 5-Star.(I mean this in the best way possible)🤣 But the emotional roller coaster I just went through reading this book...? lol Yeah, I might need a day to daze over this one.
sick, disturbing, chaotic, f*cked up
Bravo👏
Review of advance copy received from Author
Let me be clear from the start, this is not dark romance. This is a MMF pitch-black horror tragedy with no happy ending.
From the opening pages, the FMC, Casey, is coerced into her own captivity, and what follows is an escalating descent into psychological, physiological, and emotional annihilation. The violence does not soften. The abuse does not resolve. It only grows more extreme, more isolating, more devastating.
Casey is subjected to repeated sexual assault, invasive medical procedures, and prolonged torture, both physical and psychological. What makes this book so disturbing isn’t just what happens to her, but how honestly it’s written. There is no glamor, no absolution, no rescue fantasy waiting in the wings.
And yet this is where the book becomes extraordinary. F. King Hayes writes this tragedy with such precision, care, and immersion that it feels terrifyingly real. Not distant. Not exaggerated. But possible. Like something you could read about in the news. Like something that could be adapted into a film and haunt you long after the credits rolled.
I felt Casey’s pain. Her sadness. Her determination to survive moment to moment even as her fate sealed tighter around her. The writing is so lived-in and cinematic that you don’t just observe her suffering, you inhabit it.
This book doesn’t comfort the reader. It confronts them. It asks you to witness horror without turning away. I have a very high tolerance for dark content, and this still forced me to pause. Read only if you are prepared.
This is horror in its purest, most uncompromising form.
Strong Content Warning
From the opening pages, the FMC, Casey, is coerced into her own captivity, and what follows is an escalating descent into psychological, physiological, and emotional annihilation. The violence does not soften. The abuse does not resolve. It only grows more extreme, more isolating, more devastating.
Casey is subjected to repeated sexual assault, invasive medical procedures, and prolonged torture, both physical and psychological. What makes this book so disturbing isn’t just what happens to her, but how honestly it’s written. There is no glamor, no absolution, no rescue fantasy waiting in the wings.
And yet this is where the book becomes extraordinary. F. King Hayes writes this tragedy with such precision, care, and immersion that it feels terrifyingly real. Not distant. Not exaggerated. But possible. Like something you could read about in the news. Like something that could be adapted into a film and haunt you long after the credits rolled.
I felt Casey’s pain. Her sadness. Her determination to survive moment to moment even as her fate sealed tighter around her. The writing is so lived-in and cinematic that you don’t just observe her suffering, you inhabit it.
This book doesn’t comfort the reader. It confronts them. It asks you to witness horror without turning away. I have a very high tolerance for dark content, and this still forced me to pause. Read only if you are prepared.
This is horror in its purest, most uncompromising form.
Strong Content Warning
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 25, 2026
ARC : Deranged doctors Sociopaths & plain sick in the head
TRIGGER WARNINGS ‼️ I need some therapy now 🤣This book was all kinds of F’d up but so good!
TRIGGER WARNINGS ‼️ I need some therapy now 🤣This book was all kinds of F’d up but so good!
February 8, 2026
Yea so, just when you think you’ve read it all…
This was DARK. I will say it didn’t really get to pitch black territory until a little over the 40% mark. But from then on it really picked up.
F King Hayes has a way of making you feel like you are actually in the room as things are happening on page. So well done.
The only reason I didn’t rate this one higher is because so much was unclear and so many questions are left unanswered. I know that was intentional but I want to scream! I need clarity! Hopefully we’ll get some answers in the future. Can’t wait to continue with any of these characters!
This was DARK. I will say it didn’t really get to pitch black territory until a little over the 40% mark. But from then on it really picked up.
F King Hayes has a way of making you feel like you are actually in the room as things are happening on page. So well done.
The only reason I didn’t rate this one higher is because so much was unclear and so many questions are left unanswered. I know that was intentional but I want to scream! I need clarity! Hopefully we’ll get some answers in the future. Can’t wait to continue with any of these characters!
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.25⭐️
I got an arc, but my rating/review are my own!
omg what the hell was this???!!!😮😮😮
how does one move after this??!!!! dollmaker makes so much sense now🤯 my mind is blown away
dedication:
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𝓕𝓸𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓸𝓷𝓮𝓼 𝔀𝓱𝓸 𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓭 𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓲𝓽, 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓲𝔃𝓮𝓭 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓽 𝓶𝓮𝓪𝓷𝓽. 𝓛𝓮𝓽’𝓼 𝓭𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓵𝔂. 𝓣𝓾𝓻𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓪𝓰𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓶𝓮, 𝓫𝓪𝓫𝔂. 𝓝𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓼𝓵𝓸𝔀.
𝓒𝓸𝓶𝓹𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓭𝓸𝓮𝓼𝓷’𝓽 𝓶𝓮𝓪𝓷 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓼𝓮𝓷𝓽. 𝓓𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓵𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓵𝓮 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓻? 𝓖𝓸𝓸𝓭, 𝓷𝓸𝔀 𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓫 𝓪 𝓬𝓸𝔃𝔂 𝓼𝓮𝓪𝓽, 𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓹 𝓲𝓷, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝔀𝓪𝓽𝓬𝓱 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓾𝓪𝓰𝓮.
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“𝕹𝖔𝖜 𝖆𝖗𝖊 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖞 𝖙𝖔 𝖙𝖆𝖑𝖐 𝖔𝖗 𝖉𝖔 𝕴 𝖓𝖊𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖔 𝖋𝖚𝖈𝖐 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖆𝖙𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖉𝖊 𝖔𝖚𝖙 𝖔𝖋 𝖞𝖔𝖚?”
“𝕷𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖓, 𝕴 𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖓𝖔𝖙 𝖘𝖚𝖌𝖆𝖗𝖈𝖔𝖆𝖙 𝖜𝖍𝖔 𝕴 𝖆𝖒 𝖙𝖔 𝖞𝖔𝖚, 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝕴 𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖓𝖔𝖙 𝖕𝖗𝖊𝖙𝖊𝖓𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝕴 𝖑𝖔𝖛𝖊 𝖞𝖔𝖚. 𝖄𝖔𝖚 𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝖊𝖎𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗 𝖏𝖔𝖎𝖓 𝖒𝖊 𝖔𝖗 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝖋𝖚𝖈𝖐 𝖔𝖋𝖋.”
“𝕯𝖚𝖈𝖐 𝖙𝖆𝖕𝖊?”
𝖖𝖚𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖊𝖉 𝖆𝖘 𝖍𝖊 𝖙𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖉 𝖆𝖗𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖉 𝖙𝖔 𝖋𝖆𝖈𝖊 𝖒𝖊. 𝕰𝖝𝖈𝖎𝖙𝖊𝖒𝖊𝖓𝖙 𝖗𝖔𝖘𝖊 𝖎𝖓 𝖒𝖞 𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖘𝖙 𝖑𝖎𝖐𝖊 𝖆 𝖐𝖎𝖉 𝖕𝖗𝖊𝖘𝖊𝖓𝖙𝖊𝖉 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖎𝖗 𝖋𝖆𝖛𝖔𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖊 𝖙𝖔𝖞. 𝕴 𝖜𝖆𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖙𝖔𝖞 𝖎𝖓 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘 𝖘𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓, 𝖊𝖆𝖌𝖊𝖗 𝖙𝖔 𝖘𝖊𝖊 𝖜𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖒𝖞 𝖉𝖔𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖗 𝖍𝖆𝖉 𝖕𝖑𝖆𝖓𝖓𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖔𝖓𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙.
“𝕯𝖚𝖈𝖙 𝖙𝖆𝖕𝖊. 𝕺𝖓 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖋𝖑𝖔𝖔𝖗. 𝕺𝖓 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗 𝖇𝖆𝖈𝖐.𝕹𝖔𝖜.”
“𝕿𝖊𝖑𝖑 𝖒𝖊, 𝖉𝖎𝖉 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖙𝖎𝖊 𝖒𝖊 𝖚𝖕 𝖏𝖚𝖘𝖙 𝖙𝖔 𝖉𝖊𝖓𝖞 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖘𝖊𝖑𝖋? 𝕴 𝖙𝖍𝖔𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙 𝖉𝖔𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖗’𝖘 𝖉𝖎𝖉𝖓’𝖙 𝖌𝖊𝖙 𝖈𝖔𝖑𝖉 𝖋𝖊𝖊𝖙.”
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“𝓓𝓸𝓷’𝓽 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓯𝓾𝓼𝓮 𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓶𝓲𝓼𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓸𝔀𝓷𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓹,”
“𝓐𝓷𝓭 𝓭𝓸𝓷’𝓽 𝓶𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓽 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝔀𝓮𝓪𝓴𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓼.”
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“𝕾𝖍𝖊 𝖎𝖘 𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖉𝖑𝖞 𝖇𝖗𝖔𝖐𝖊𝖓, 𝖜𝖊 𝖘𝖍𝖔𝖚𝖑𝖉 𝖒𝖆𝖐𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘 𝖆 𝖓𝖊𝖜 𝖕𝖗𝖔𝖏𝖊𝖈𝖙, 𝖜𝖍𝖔𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗 𝖒𝖆𝖐𝖊𝖘 𝖍𝖊𝖗 𝖕𝖆𝖘𝖘 𝖔𝖚𝖙 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖒𝖔𝖘𝖙 𝖜𝖎𝖓𝖘… 𝕳𝖔𝖜 𝖉𝖔𝖊𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖉?”
“𝕹𝖔. 𝕿𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖎𝖘 𝖙𝖔𝖔 𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖞. 𝕭𝖊𝖘𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖘 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖆𝖗𝖊 𝖆𝖑𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖞 𝖚𝖕 𝖙𝖜𝖎𝖈𝖊, 𝖘𝖔 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊’𝖘 𝖓𝖔 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖑 𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖊𝖓𝖌𝖊 𝖎𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊?”
“𝕬𝖙 𝖑𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖙 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖜𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖆 𝖌𝖔𝖔𝖉 𝖌𝖎𝖗𝖑 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖘𝖜𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖉 𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝖔𝖋 𝖎𝖙. 𝕯𝖔𝖈 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖜𝖔𝖚𝖑𝖉 𝖍𝖆𝖛𝖊 𝖑𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖔 𝖋𝖔𝖗𝖈𝖊 𝖋𝖊𝖊𝖉 𝖞𝖔𝖚, 𝖍𝖊’𝖘 𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞 𝖙𝖍𝖗𝖔𝖚𝖌𝖍.”
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tropes:
☆🍁erotic psychological horror
☆🍁why choose
☆🍁doctor x professor
☆🍁dollmaker
☆🍁gore
☆🍁age gap
☆🍁blood play
☆🍁stockholm syndrome
☆🍁non hea
I got an arc, but my rating/review are my own!
omg what the hell was this???!!!😮😮😮
how does one move after this??!!!! dollmaker makes so much sense now🤯 my mind is blown away
dedication:
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𝓕𝓸𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓸𝓷𝓮𝓼 𝔀𝓱𝓸 𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓭 𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓲𝓽, 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓲𝔃𝓮𝓭 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓽 𝓶𝓮𝓪𝓷𝓽. 𝓛𝓮𝓽’𝓼 𝓭𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓵𝔂. 𝓣𝓾𝓻𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓪𝓰𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓶𝓮, 𝓫𝓪𝓫𝔂. 𝓝𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓼𝓵𝓸𝔀.
𝓒𝓸𝓶𝓹𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓭𝓸𝓮𝓼𝓷’𝓽 𝓶𝓮𝓪𝓷 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓼𝓮𝓷𝓽. 𝓓𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓵𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓵𝓮 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓻? 𝓖𝓸𝓸𝓭, 𝓷𝓸𝔀 𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓫 𝓪 𝓬𝓸𝔃𝔂 𝓼𝓮𝓪𝓽, 𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓹 𝓲𝓷, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝔀𝓪𝓽𝓬𝓱 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓾𝓪𝓰𝓮.
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“𝕹𝖔𝖜 𝖆𝖗𝖊 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖞 𝖙𝖔 𝖙𝖆𝖑𝖐 𝖔𝖗 𝖉𝖔 𝕴 𝖓𝖊𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖔 𝖋𝖚𝖈𝖐 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖆𝖙𝖙𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖉𝖊 𝖔𝖚𝖙 𝖔𝖋 𝖞𝖔𝖚?”
“𝕷𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖓, 𝕴 𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖓𝖔𝖙 𝖘𝖚𝖌𝖆𝖗𝖈𝖔𝖆𝖙 𝖜𝖍𝖔 𝕴 𝖆𝖒 𝖙𝖔 𝖞𝖔𝖚, 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝕴 𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖓𝖔𝖙 𝖕𝖗𝖊𝖙𝖊𝖓𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝕴 𝖑𝖔𝖛𝖊 𝖞𝖔𝖚. 𝖄𝖔𝖚 𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝖊𝖎𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗 𝖏𝖔𝖎𝖓 𝖒𝖊 𝖔𝖗 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝖋𝖚𝖈𝖐 𝖔𝖋𝖋.”
“𝕯𝖚𝖈𝖐 𝖙𝖆𝖕𝖊?”
𝖖𝖚𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖊𝖉 𝖆𝖘 𝖍𝖊 𝖙𝖚𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖉 𝖆𝖗𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖉 𝖙𝖔 𝖋𝖆𝖈𝖊 𝖒𝖊. 𝕰𝖝𝖈𝖎𝖙𝖊𝖒𝖊𝖓𝖙 𝖗𝖔𝖘𝖊 𝖎𝖓 𝖒𝖞 𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖘𝖙 𝖑𝖎𝖐𝖊 𝖆 𝖐𝖎𝖉 𝖕𝖗𝖊𝖘𝖊𝖓𝖙𝖊𝖉 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖎𝖗 𝖋𝖆𝖛𝖔𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖊 𝖙𝖔𝖞. 𝕴 𝖜𝖆𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖙𝖔𝖞 𝖎𝖓 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘 𝖘𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓, 𝖊𝖆𝖌𝖊𝖗 𝖙𝖔 𝖘𝖊𝖊 𝖜𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖒𝖞 𝖉𝖔𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖗 𝖍𝖆𝖉 𝖕𝖑𝖆𝖓𝖓𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖔𝖓𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙.
“𝕯𝖚𝖈𝖙 𝖙𝖆𝖕𝖊. 𝕺𝖓 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖋𝖑𝖔𝖔𝖗. 𝕺𝖓 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗 𝖇𝖆𝖈𝖐.𝕹𝖔𝖜.”
“𝕿𝖊𝖑𝖑 𝖒𝖊, 𝖉𝖎𝖉 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖙𝖎𝖊 𝖒𝖊 𝖚𝖕 𝖏𝖚𝖘𝖙 𝖙𝖔 𝖉𝖊𝖓𝖞 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖘𝖊𝖑𝖋? 𝕴 𝖙𝖍𝖔𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙 𝖉𝖔𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖗’𝖘 𝖉𝖎𝖉𝖓’𝖙 𝖌𝖊𝖙 𝖈𝖔𝖑𝖉 𝖋𝖊𝖊𝖙.”
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“𝓓𝓸𝓷’𝓽 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓯𝓾𝓼𝓮 𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓶𝓲𝓼𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓸𝔀𝓷𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓹,”
“𝓐𝓷𝓭 𝓭𝓸𝓷’𝓽 𝓶𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓽 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝔀𝓮𝓪𝓴𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓼.”
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“𝕾𝖍𝖊 𝖎𝖘 𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖉𝖑𝖞 𝖇𝖗𝖔𝖐𝖊𝖓, 𝖜𝖊 𝖘𝖍𝖔𝖚𝖑𝖉 𝖒𝖆𝖐𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘 𝖆 𝖓𝖊𝖜 𝖕𝖗𝖔𝖏𝖊𝖈𝖙, 𝖜𝖍𝖔𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗 𝖒𝖆𝖐𝖊𝖘 𝖍𝖊𝖗 𝖕𝖆𝖘𝖘 𝖔𝖚𝖙 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖒𝖔𝖘𝖙 𝖜𝖎𝖓𝖘… 𝕳𝖔𝖜 𝖉𝖔𝖊𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖉?”
“𝕹𝖔. 𝕿𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖎𝖘 𝖙𝖔𝖔 𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖞. 𝕭𝖊𝖘𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖘 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖆𝖗𝖊 𝖆𝖑𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖞 𝖚𝖕 𝖙𝖜𝖎𝖈𝖊, 𝖘𝖔 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊’𝖘 𝖓𝖔 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖑 𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖊𝖓𝖌𝖊 𝖎𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊?”
“𝕬𝖙 𝖑𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖙 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖜𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖆 𝖌𝖔𝖔𝖉 𝖌𝖎𝖗𝖑 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖘𝖜𝖆𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖉 𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝖔𝖋 𝖎𝖙. 𝕯𝖔𝖈 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖜𝖔𝖚𝖑𝖉 𝖍𝖆𝖛𝖊 𝖑𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖔 𝖋𝖔𝖗𝖈𝖊 𝖋𝖊𝖊𝖉 𝖞𝖔𝖚, 𝖍𝖊’𝖘 𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖞 𝖙𝖍𝖗𝖔𝖚𝖌𝖍.”
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tropes:
☆🍁erotic psychological horror
☆🍁why choose
☆🍁doctor x professor
☆🍁dollmaker
☆🍁gore
☆🍁age gap
☆🍁blood play
☆🍁stockholm syndrome
☆🍁non hea
February 11, 2026
4-4.5.
The only reason it is not higher is because there was confusion. And the writing made me frustrated at times.
But besides that this book definitely delivers on this TW and that horror erotic front. It takes a while for anything to truly happen that makes your jaw drop. But once it starts it doesn’t let up. Each chapter brings a new handful of TW.
I felt for the FMC and there were times this gave me May vibes. Which if you’ve ever seen that movie 🎥 go watch it! Other times it reminded me of the way Hostel made me feel. Stuck. Claustrophobic. Sick. Terrified. And that was the point. You are living in that horror movie right along with the FMC.
The two MMC were complex and I would have liked more. Maybe a prequel at some point with the two of them.
The author was also able to weave the story together with the long list of TW without creating shock value or parts that just didn’t make sense. I appreciate that.
The only reason it is not higher is because there was confusion. And the writing made me frustrated at times.
But besides that this book definitely delivers on this TW and that horror erotic front. It takes a while for anything to truly happen that makes your jaw drop. But once it starts it doesn’t let up. Each chapter brings a new handful of TW.
I felt for the FMC and there were times this gave me May vibes. Which if you’ve ever seen that movie 🎥 go watch it! Other times it reminded me of the way Hostel made me feel. Stuck. Claustrophobic. Sick. Terrified. And that was the point. You are living in that horror movie right along with the FMC.
The two MMC were complex and I would have liked more. Maybe a prequel at some point with the two of them.
The author was also able to weave the story together with the long list of TW without creating shock value or parts that just didn’t make sense. I appreciate that.
January 25, 2026
Fixing Her is a dark, unsettling descent into obsession, grief, and control that fully earns its “pitch black” warning. Told through multiple POVs, the story pulls you into a twisted MMF dynamic where desire blurs with possession and love curdles into something dangerous. Karter’s emotional torment, Casey’s desperation, and Lucas’s chilling fixation create a volatile triangle that’s equal parts mesmerizing and horrifying. The atmosphere is heavy, the themes are intense, and the characters are deeply flawed in ways that feel intentional and effective. While the brutality and tragedy won’t be for everyone—and at times felt emotionally exhausting—that discomfort is clearly the point. This is not a feel-good romance, but if you’re a reader who appreciates dark horror romance that lingers long after the last page, Fixing Her delivers an unforgettable, disturbing experience.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The horror 😳😳😳
I thought that I knew where this was going when I started this. Even at 35% through, I was so sure that I knew. I was wrong. So very VERY wrong. I finished that and still have questions. I am both floored by the events that occurred and content not asking any more questions.
The way this started with Casey falling into the laps of Lucas and Karter, I was relieved that she was getting help. Then they became something entirely different. I know it's horror but the author actually succeeded in making me cringe and read this through my fingers so many times. This was DARK, brutal, terrifying, and so heartbreaking. No HEA in sight.
I have to know more about Karter and Lucas after this though.
I. HAVE. TO. KNOW!!!!
Also, all the medical terminology must've been crazy to have to look up. I guarantee the authors search history was worrisome 😅
I thought that I knew where this was going when I started this. Even at 35% through, I was so sure that I knew. I was wrong. So very VERY wrong. I finished that and still have questions. I am both floored by the events that occurred and content not asking any more questions.
The way this started with Casey falling into the laps of Lucas and Karter, I was relieved that she was getting help. Then they became something entirely different. I know it's horror but the author actually succeeded in making me cringe and read this through my fingers so many times. This was DARK, brutal, terrifying, and so heartbreaking. No HEA in sight.
I have to know more about Karter and Lucas after this though.
I. HAVE. TO. KNOW!!!!
Also, all the medical terminology must've been crazy to have to look up. I guarantee the authors search history was worrisome 😅
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved every second of this book. Even the deranged parts making me think WTF.
As always, please check your triggers. This tests ones you wouldn't think you had.
This does not have a HEA. It's far from one to be exact.
I can't imagine what all Casey endures. From her thinking she's in her own Pretty Woman movie, to being made into a doll for someone else to play with, to the point she cuts out her own tongue. Lucas and Karter are so deranged. I can't tell if they're bisexual or only gay for each other. Would love to know how they met each other.
Can't wait to see what else in store for these characters.
As always, please check your triggers. This tests ones you wouldn't think you had.
This does not have a HEA. It's far from one to be exact.
I can't imagine what all Casey endures. From her thinking she's in her own Pretty Woman movie, to being made into a doll for someone else to play with, to the point she cuts out her own tongue. Lucas and Karter are so deranged. I can't tell if they're bisexual or only gay for each other. Would love to know how they met each other.
Can't wait to see what else in store for these characters.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 8, 2026
Hooked. Need more. Now??
Wow. 40% in is it. The 100% pitch black has entered the chat and doesn’t go anywhere.
Some people see that and they’re like 40%??? The first half of this book is set up so perfect. Learning the characters and placements. I will say while I had an inkling of how this would go the depths and the descriptions were SPOT ON and had me mouth wide open sitting here like give me more?? Am I okay?? Yeah I’m where I should be😂 anyways
This is a pitch black horror novel. There is no redeemable MMCs. There is NO HEA. It is worth every single second. I need more. Check your triggers and buckle up for the most gore-ified ride of your life.
Wow. 40% in is it. The 100% pitch black has entered the chat and doesn’t go anywhere.
Some people see that and they’re like 40%??? The first half of this book is set up so perfect. Learning the characters and placements. I will say while I had an inkling of how this would go the depths and the descriptions were SPOT ON and had me mouth wide open sitting here like give me more?? Am I okay?? Yeah I’m where I should be😂 anyways
This is a pitch black horror novel. There is no redeemable MMCs. There is NO HEA. It is worth every single second. I need more. Check your triggers and buckle up for the most gore-ified ride of your life.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I am having a hard time finding words, let alone trying to put them into sentences. This book was soo deliciously dark, depraved, and just f♤€kd up I loved it!! You know when you are so sucked into a book and as soon as you finish it you know once you wrap your head around it, you'll have to read it again just to make sure you didnt miss anything? That is me right now.
Review of advance copy received from Author
very dark sick and depraved but I couldn't put it down..read as an arc yesterday and finished today..check your trigger warnings
Review of advance copy received from Author
omg this story hurt so much!!! it was amazing and that ending had me going!! I def wanted more to this amazing dark story!!!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Fixing Her is a DARK HORROR TRAGEDY!! There is no Happy Ever After!! Please read the Trigger warnings ⚠️
ARC Review
Now that I've warned everyone, I devoured this book!! It had me hooked from the first chapter.The MMC's are definitely on another level of unhinged and i loved their dynamic!! Casey (FMC) is strong. Shes a fighter. What this woman goes through in this book is horrific. Shes held captive, raped, drugged, and the list goes on.
I still dont know how to write this review. im still processing. :) oh, the M/M sex was 🫦🔥
thank you F.King Hayes for letting me be a part of your ARC team.
ARC Review
Now that I've warned everyone, I devoured this book!! It had me hooked from the first chapter.The MMC's are definitely on another level of unhinged and i loved their dynamic!! Casey (FMC) is strong. Shes a fighter. What this woman goes through in this book is horrific. Shes held captive, raped, drugged, and the list goes on.
I still dont know how to write this review. im still processing. :) oh, the M/M sex was 🫦🔥
thank you F.King Hayes for letting me be a part of your ARC team.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow, so let me take a moment to gather my thoughts. I finished reading this book late last night, and as I sit here watching the gentle snowfall, I'm inspired to share my thoughts. The story was intense and unhinged, filled with depravity in all the right ways that kept me captivated. Before I started, I already knew there would be no hea, but I found myself rooting for Casey nonetheless. Thank you for giving me the opportunity. I feel truly honored to have been part of this dark and twisted journey, and I look forward to delving into more stories of this nature, full of raw, unsettling depravity. I don't know what that says about me?!.
February 9, 2026
The more Karter fights it, the harder he succumbs to it — to her. Karter would do anything for her. He’s her best friend. Yet, she’s denying herself. Why? Because he doesn’t exist anymore. Never hers from the start. A dead man. That was last month’s news, but now he’s back. Collecting. Fixing. Demanding. He’s given her a choice: follow him into his madness … or lose him forever.
Struggling to pay bills was the least of Caseys problems. When she failed a job interview at a rich teaching hospital, things spiraled. Casey owes this rich doctor money, but she can’t pay him. So, she sells him the next best thing–her body. Never did she expect to end up as his latest fixation...
My Fair Lady. She arrived just when Lucas needed her most. Fragile. Provocative. Perfect. And Karter? He notices her too. The way he falters, the way he’s drawn to her–it’s intoxicating. He will claim her, shape her, fix her … and watch us all unravel. She will be his, theirs, everything he craves, everything he cannot let go. Nothing less is acceptable.
Two men. One woman. Desire devours. Obsession twist. Fixing her will leave them all forever changed…
Author note: Fixing Her is a pitch black steamy MMF Horror Tragedy, with detailed graphic content that may be disturbing for some read. Fixing Her is a Standalone.
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that are not suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times. Reader discretion is advised. Intended for readers 18+.
Tropes: Erotic Psychological Horror, Why Choose, Doctor x Professor, Dollmaker, Gore, Age Gap, Blood Play, Stockholm Syndrome, No HEA, Crazy OTT, Unhinged MMCs, Erotic Horror Tragedy, Multiple Smexy Scenes (Including Group) Non-Con, Intense/Graphic Ending, MMF with Sword Crossing, MMC Loves but is never Loved, Pitch Black Horror, Spicy.
Fixing Her is the 1st book in the Doll People Series by F. King Hayes.
Dedication:
For the ones who said I want it but never realized what it meant.
Let’s do this properly.
Turn the page for me, baby.
Nice and slow.
Compliance doesn’t mean consent.
Do you understand this little reader?
Good, now grab a cozy seat, strap in, and watch the language.
Man is that dedication one for the ages and it really sets this book up. And I am going to set this book up for you by saying that this book is blacker than pitch black, it is so DARK that you can’t see you’re hand in front of your face. Our FMC Casey was compelled into becoming a prisoner of Karter and Lucas our MMCs who proceed to grape her several times after that.
Please I can’t warn you enough, this book has A LOT of triggers, if you have any triggers, please ensure that you read the entire trigger list at the end of this book before you start reading this book. Personally Dark Romances, dark horrors don’t bother me but I know that other people have triggers and some books could be damaging to their mental health if they don’t go into a book prepared.
I found that the first 40% of this book was really all a set up for the storyline and our characters. This part of the book really isn’t all that dark. Please, be patient, it gets dark as you get deeper into the book.
I really did devour this book, it felt as though once I got started reading, I just couldn’t put it down. This was such a different book from anything else that I have read recently. I got the feeling that there was an under current of human trafficking, some dark medical procedures, of course we have our deranged MMCs Lucas and Karter, and our poor FMC Casey who’s gotten herself caught up in Lucas and Karter’s web and no matter what she does she can’t get herself out of it.
Casey is someone who has already been living her life on the edge when she finds herself suddenly pulled into Lucas and Karter’s trajectory. Lucas and Karter – two men who are bound together by their shared history, their cruelty, and their warped sense of ownership.
Fixing Her is told the multiple POVs, we get to see through Casey’s eyes and what happens to her and what she goes through. And yet, at the same time, we get to see things through the eyes of Lucas and Karter and how each of them justifies, desires, and reshapes Casey’s suffering.
We get to learn that Lucas is this cold, methodical, and a terrifying detachment. We realize that he doesn’t rage and yet he observes, dissects, and even tries to rationalizes. He has this obsession and pure fixation on “fixing” Casey by stripping her of her own autonomy one piece at a time. Sadly, we see Lucas turning Casey into a project rather than seeing her as a person. And for me what made Lucas truly horrifying wasn’t just what he does – it’s just how calmly he believes he’s right and refuses to see any other point of view.
I found Karter to be chaos wrapped up in charm. He was volatile, sadism, and he was emotionally fractured, and he seems to be constantly craving a reaction and pain – he both give’s pain and receives it though. I found his dynamic with Casey to be not only violent and destabilizing but at the same time it was also disturbingly intimate. Karter was the perfect embodiment of both temptation and destruction and when he disappears later in the story you feel like there’s this emotional void – not only for Casey but you feel the emotional void as well.
It’s Casey’s POVs were Fixing Her truly cuts you the deepest. Casey’s internal struggle – one between resistance, numbness, survival, and then the moments of unwanted attachment – and F. King has written this story in such a way that’s raw and honestly exhausting in only the best and worst ways possible.
One of the things that F. King did right in this story is that she didn’t try to romanticize Casey’s trauma, and she didn’t try and offer Casey at the same time. She made Casey live with it, she forced the reader to sit in the reality of the ceaseless abuse, the fear and control and made us the readers face what that can do to a person’s sense of self.
Yes, there is a form of spice, a bit of chemistry between Karter, Lucas, and Casey, I can’t say that this is a romance or even a dark romance and there’s no such thing as a HEA in this book. This book is truly the definition of a pitch-black horror novel, it’s full of depravity, evil, and so many triggers that a lot of authors that most authors would be far to scared to even consider putting in their own stories.
I can promise you though, if you enjoy pitch black horror stories that have twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then buckle-up buttercup, you’ll want to pick up Fixing Her by F. King Hayes, as long as you check your trigger warnings first.
I promise you that Fixing Her is not going to disappoint. While it’s a dark horror tragedy that will keep you enthralled, keep you turning the pages, and it’s going to keep you guessing on what’s going to happen next and how everything is going to play out and what is going to happen to Casey next.
I do recommend this book. BUT, I also have to reiterate that you HAVE TO read the trigger warnings and I also understand that this book is not going to be for everyone, it is extremely dark, it’s psychologically intense, and it’s emotionally draining and yet it’s such a compelling book that is enthralling.
If you are looking for a Pitch-Black book, one about control, obsession, moral decay, and trying to survive under the most impossible circumstance then I can promise you that Fixing Her is going to be the fix you’re looking for and yet at the same time, I promise you, it’s going to be a book that’s going to challenge you.
And before you even ask, yes, this book deficiently needs a sequel and book 2 is needed and I can’t wait to get my hands on it.
Some of my favorite quotes are:
“Now are you ready to talk ot do I need to f*ck that attitude out of you?”
“Listen, I will not sugarcoat who I am to you, and I will pretend that I love you. You can either join me or you can f*ck off.”
“Duct tape?” Questioned as he turned around to face me. Excitement rose in my chest like a kid presented with their favorite toy.
I was the toy in this situation, eager to see what my Doctor had planned tonight.
“Duct tape. On the floor. On your back. Now.”
“Tell me, did you tie me up just to deny yourself? I thought Doctor’s didn’t get cold feet.”
“Don’t confuse permission with ownership,”
“And don’t mistake restraint for weakness.”
“She is hardly broken, we should make this a new project, whoever makes her pass out the most wins…how does that sound?”
“No. That is too easy. Besides you are already up twice, so there’s no real challenge is there?”
“At least you were a good girl and swallowed all of it. Doc here would have loved to force feed you, he’s very through.”
Struggling to pay bills was the least of Caseys problems. When she failed a job interview at a rich teaching hospital, things spiraled. Casey owes this rich doctor money, but she can’t pay him. So, she sells him the next best thing–her body. Never did she expect to end up as his latest fixation...
My Fair Lady. She arrived just when Lucas needed her most. Fragile. Provocative. Perfect. And Karter? He notices her too. The way he falters, the way he’s drawn to her–it’s intoxicating. He will claim her, shape her, fix her … and watch us all unravel. She will be his, theirs, everything he craves, everything he cannot let go. Nothing less is acceptable.
Two men. One woman. Desire devours. Obsession twist. Fixing her will leave them all forever changed…
Author note: Fixing Her is a pitch black steamy MMF Horror Tragedy, with detailed graphic content that may be disturbing for some read. Fixing Her is a Standalone.
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that are not suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times. Reader discretion is advised. Intended for readers 18+.
Tropes: Erotic Psychological Horror, Why Choose, Doctor x Professor, Dollmaker, Gore, Age Gap, Blood Play, Stockholm Syndrome, No HEA, Crazy OTT, Unhinged MMCs, Erotic Horror Tragedy, Multiple Smexy Scenes (Including Group) Non-Con, Intense/Graphic Ending, MMF with Sword Crossing, MMC Loves but is never Loved, Pitch Black Horror, Spicy.
Fixing Her is the 1st book in the Doll People Series by F. King Hayes.
Dedication:
For the ones who said I want it but never realized what it meant.
Let’s do this properly.
Turn the page for me, baby.
Nice and slow.
Compliance doesn’t mean consent.
Do you understand this little reader?
Good, now grab a cozy seat, strap in, and watch the language.
Man is that dedication one for the ages and it really sets this book up. And I am going to set this book up for you by saying that this book is blacker than pitch black, it is so DARK that you can’t see you’re hand in front of your face. Our FMC Casey was compelled into becoming a prisoner of Karter and Lucas our MMCs who proceed to grape her several times after that.
Please I can’t warn you enough, this book has A LOT of triggers, if you have any triggers, please ensure that you read the entire trigger list at the end of this book before you start reading this book. Personally Dark Romances, dark horrors don’t bother me but I know that other people have triggers and some books could be damaging to their mental health if they don’t go into a book prepared.
I found that the first 40% of this book was really all a set up for the storyline and our characters. This part of the book really isn’t all that dark. Please, be patient, it gets dark as you get deeper into the book.
I really did devour this book, it felt as though once I got started reading, I just couldn’t put it down. This was such a different book from anything else that I have read recently. I got the feeling that there was an under current of human trafficking, some dark medical procedures, of course we have our deranged MMCs Lucas and Karter, and our poor FMC Casey who’s gotten herself caught up in Lucas and Karter’s web and no matter what she does she can’t get herself out of it.
Casey is someone who has already been living her life on the edge when she finds herself suddenly pulled into Lucas and Karter’s trajectory. Lucas and Karter – two men who are bound together by their shared history, their cruelty, and their warped sense of ownership.
Fixing Her is told the multiple POVs, we get to see through Casey’s eyes and what happens to her and what she goes through. And yet, at the same time, we get to see things through the eyes of Lucas and Karter and how each of them justifies, desires, and reshapes Casey’s suffering.
We get to learn that Lucas is this cold, methodical, and a terrifying detachment. We realize that he doesn’t rage and yet he observes, dissects, and even tries to rationalizes. He has this obsession and pure fixation on “fixing” Casey by stripping her of her own autonomy one piece at a time. Sadly, we see Lucas turning Casey into a project rather than seeing her as a person. And for me what made Lucas truly horrifying wasn’t just what he does – it’s just how calmly he believes he’s right and refuses to see any other point of view.
I found Karter to be chaos wrapped up in charm. He was volatile, sadism, and he was emotionally fractured, and he seems to be constantly craving a reaction and pain – he both give’s pain and receives it though. I found his dynamic with Casey to be not only violent and destabilizing but at the same time it was also disturbingly intimate. Karter was the perfect embodiment of both temptation and destruction and when he disappears later in the story you feel like there’s this emotional void – not only for Casey but you feel the emotional void as well.
It’s Casey’s POVs were Fixing Her truly cuts you the deepest. Casey’s internal struggle – one between resistance, numbness, survival, and then the moments of unwanted attachment – and F. King has written this story in such a way that’s raw and honestly exhausting in only the best and worst ways possible.
One of the things that F. King did right in this story is that she didn’t try to romanticize Casey’s trauma, and she didn’t try and offer Casey at the same time. She made Casey live with it, she forced the reader to sit in the reality of the ceaseless abuse, the fear and control and made us the readers face what that can do to a person’s sense of self.
Yes, there is a form of spice, a bit of chemistry between Karter, Lucas, and Casey, I can’t say that this is a romance or even a dark romance and there’s no such thing as a HEA in this book. This book is truly the definition of a pitch-black horror novel, it’s full of depravity, evil, and so many triggers that a lot of authors that most authors would be far to scared to even consider putting in their own stories.
I can promise you though, if you enjoy pitch black horror stories that have twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then buckle-up buttercup, you’ll want to pick up Fixing Her by F. King Hayes, as long as you check your trigger warnings first.
I promise you that Fixing Her is not going to disappoint. While it’s a dark horror tragedy that will keep you enthralled, keep you turning the pages, and it’s going to keep you guessing on what’s going to happen next and how everything is going to play out and what is going to happen to Casey next.
I do recommend this book. BUT, I also have to reiterate that you HAVE TO read the trigger warnings and I also understand that this book is not going to be for everyone, it is extremely dark, it’s psychologically intense, and it’s emotionally draining and yet it’s such a compelling book that is enthralling.
If you are looking for a Pitch-Black book, one about control, obsession, moral decay, and trying to survive under the most impossible circumstance then I can promise you that Fixing Her is going to be the fix you’re looking for and yet at the same time, I promise you, it’s going to be a book that’s going to challenge you.
And before you even ask, yes, this book deficiently needs a sequel and book 2 is needed and I can’t wait to get my hands on it.
Some of my favorite quotes are:
“Now are you ready to talk ot do I need to f*ck that attitude out of you?”
“Listen, I will not sugarcoat who I am to you, and I will pretend that I love you. You can either join me or you can f*ck off.”
“Duct tape?” Questioned as he turned around to face me. Excitement rose in my chest like a kid presented with their favorite toy.
I was the toy in this situation, eager to see what my Doctor had planned tonight.
“Duct tape. On the floor. On your back. Now.”
“Tell me, did you tie me up just to deny yourself? I thought Doctor’s didn’t get cold feet.”
“Don’t confuse permission with ownership,”
“And don’t mistake restraint for weakness.”
“She is hardly broken, we should make this a new project, whoever makes her pass out the most wins…how does that sound?”
“No. That is too easy. Besides you are already up twice, so there’s no real challenge is there?”
“At least you were a good girl and swallowed all of it. Doc here would have loved to force feed you, he’s very through.”
January 26, 2026
Book Review: Fixing Her by F. King Hayes
Fixing Her is not a dark romance you ease into — it throws you headfirst into violence, obsession, and psychological control and never lets up. This is a book that lives in the uncomfortable space where survival, trauma bonding, and moral collapse blur together.
The story follows Casey, a woman already living on the edge, who is pulled into the orbit of Lucas and Karter — two men bound by shared history, cruelty, and a deeply warped sense of ownership. Told through multiple POVs, the narrative exposes not just what happens to Casey, but how each man justifies, desires, and reshapes her suffering.
Lucas is cold, methodical, and terrifying in his detachment.
He doesn’t rage — he observes, dissects, and rationalizes. His fixation on “fixing” Casey strips her of autonomy piece by piece, turning her into a project rather than a person. What makes him horrifying isn’t just what he does — it’s how calmly he believes he’s right.
Karter is chaos wrapped in charm.
Volatile, sadistic, and emotionally fractured, he craves reaction and pain — both giving and receiving it. His dynamic with Casey is violent and destabilizing, yet disturbingly intimate. He is the embodiment of temptation and destruction, and his absence later in the story leaves a noticeable emotional void — for Casey and the reader alike.
Casey’s POV is where the book truly cuts deepest. Her internal struggle — between resistance, numbness, survival, and moments of unwanted attachment — is written in a way that’s raw and exhausting in the best (and worst) ways. The story does not romanticize her trauma, but it also doesn’t offer comfort. Instead, it forces the reader to sit in the reality of what prolonged abuse, fear, and control can do to a person’s sense of self.
As the story progresses, the power dynamics shift from overt violence to psychological domination, conditioning, and enforced dependency. Casey’s intelligence and resilience keep her alive, but survival comes at a cost — one that becomes harder to measure as time passes.
The later chapters deepen the horror by stripping away any illusion of rescue or safety. Trust becomes a weapon. Compassion is manipulated. Even moments of quiet or domestic normalcy feel sinister, like the calm before another fracture.
The ending delivers no clean resolution — instead, it leaves you unsettled, questioning, and very aware that Casey’s story is far from over. The cliffhanger isn’t explosive; it’s quietly devastating, the kind that lingers long after you close the book.
Final Thoughts
This book is:
❌ Not for everyone
✔️ Extremely dark
✔️ Psychologically intense
✔️ Emotionally draining but compelling
If you’re looking for a story about control, obsession, moral decay, and survival under impossible circumstances, Fixing Her will hook you — but it will also challenge you.
And yes…
Book two is absolutely necessary.
Fixing Her is not a dark romance you ease into — it throws you headfirst into violence, obsession, and psychological control and never lets up. This is a book that lives in the uncomfortable space where survival, trauma bonding, and moral collapse blur together.
The story follows Casey, a woman already living on the edge, who is pulled into the orbit of Lucas and Karter — two men bound by shared history, cruelty, and a deeply warped sense of ownership. Told through multiple POVs, the narrative exposes not just what happens to Casey, but how each man justifies, desires, and reshapes her suffering.
Lucas is cold, methodical, and terrifying in his detachment.
He doesn’t rage — he observes, dissects, and rationalizes. His fixation on “fixing” Casey strips her of autonomy piece by piece, turning her into a project rather than a person. What makes him horrifying isn’t just what he does — it’s how calmly he believes he’s right.
Karter is chaos wrapped in charm.
Volatile, sadistic, and emotionally fractured, he craves reaction and pain — both giving and receiving it. His dynamic with Casey is violent and destabilizing, yet disturbingly intimate. He is the embodiment of temptation and destruction, and his absence later in the story leaves a noticeable emotional void — for Casey and the reader alike.
Casey’s POV is where the book truly cuts deepest. Her internal struggle — between resistance, numbness, survival, and moments of unwanted attachment — is written in a way that’s raw and exhausting in the best (and worst) ways. The story does not romanticize her trauma, but it also doesn’t offer comfort. Instead, it forces the reader to sit in the reality of what prolonged abuse, fear, and control can do to a person’s sense of self.
As the story progresses, the power dynamics shift from overt violence to psychological domination, conditioning, and enforced dependency. Casey’s intelligence and resilience keep her alive, but survival comes at a cost — one that becomes harder to measure as time passes.
The later chapters deepen the horror by stripping away any illusion of rescue or safety. Trust becomes a weapon. Compassion is manipulated. Even moments of quiet or domestic normalcy feel sinister, like the calm before another fracture.
The ending delivers no clean resolution — instead, it leaves you unsettled, questioning, and very aware that Casey’s story is far from over. The cliffhanger isn’t explosive; it’s quietly devastating, the kind that lingers long after you close the book.
Final Thoughts
This book is:
❌ Not for everyone
✔️ Extremely dark
✔️ Psychologically intense
✔️ Emotionally draining but compelling
If you’re looking for a story about control, obsession, moral decay, and survival under impossible circumstances, Fixing Her will hook you — but it will also challenge you.
And yes…
Book two is absolutely necessary.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the darkest book I’ve ever read, by FAR. I genuinely don’t know how to describe how I feel about this book. I feel like it’s incorrect to say I liked this book. Both legally and morally I don’t think I can say I enjoy this book. It does not capture how this book made me feel or how I feel about it. Do you ever just witness something and have to sit with yourself for a bit to process it? That’s how I feel right now.
This is hands down the most absolutely depraved book I’ve ever read. Truly, if you want to witness evil, it is between these pages. I’ve read disturbing content in books before, but this one really did have me wondering if maybe I shouldn’t be witnessing those events. Please check your TW before reading this. Mind your mental health and read carefully. There is NO HEA. Not even remotely. Not even one that will make you feel “well at least it’s over”.
For those reasons, it is a great horror novel. There is no shred of romance. Lucas and Karter both are genuinely vile individuals. There is absolutely no redemption even remotely possible for either of these two, and there rightfully shouldn’t be. Both characters know what they are, and the reader has no choice but to bear witness to it.
I appreciate that F. King Hayes knew exactly what this book was. The horror that is between these pages leaves absolutely no room for mistaking it. No gray area, no uncertainty. Just pure, unapologetic depravity. There was no shred of trying to romanticize the darkness in this and no room for anyone else to either, which I highly, highly respect. There was zero attempt to humanize the villains. It was just pure terror.
The 4 out of 5 stars is primarily because there was some of the beginning that was difficult to follow for me, primarily the intertangling of the three main characters. How and why Casey came about or ended up in their paths was a bit bumpy at times and had me going back to re-read who knew who from where. But honestly, as I read farther it didn’t even matter. The questions left my head entirely, which almost feels like it could have been intentional. My grasp on Casey’s origin slipped as Casey herself did. Beyond that, I almost wish there were more answers as to why, how, when, etc. I do also wish there was more insight into the breakdown in relationships overall that I’m left questioning.
However, I’m thoroughly horrified and don’t quite know what to do with what I just forced my brain to witness (in a good way. This is how horror is supposed to make you feel).
This is hands down the most absolutely depraved book I’ve ever read. Truly, if you want to witness evil, it is between these pages. I’ve read disturbing content in books before, but this one really did have me wondering if maybe I shouldn’t be witnessing those events. Please check your TW before reading this. Mind your mental health and read carefully. There is NO HEA. Not even remotely. Not even one that will make you feel “well at least it’s over”.
For those reasons, it is a great horror novel. There is no shred of romance. Lucas and Karter both are genuinely vile individuals. There is absolutely no redemption even remotely possible for either of these two, and there rightfully shouldn’t be. Both characters know what they are, and the reader has no choice but to bear witness to it.
I appreciate that F. King Hayes knew exactly what this book was. The horror that is between these pages leaves absolutely no room for mistaking it. No gray area, no uncertainty. Just pure, unapologetic depravity. There was no shred of trying to romanticize the darkness in this and no room for anyone else to either, which I highly, highly respect. There was zero attempt to humanize the villains. It was just pure terror.
The 4 out of 5 stars is primarily because there was some of the beginning that was difficult to follow for me, primarily the intertangling of the three main characters. How and why Casey came about or ended up in their paths was a bit bumpy at times and had me going back to re-read who knew who from where. But honestly, as I read farther it didn’t even matter. The questions left my head entirely, which almost feels like it could have been intentional. My grasp on Casey’s origin slipped as Casey herself did. Beyond that, I almost wish there were more answers as to why, how, when, etc. I do also wish there was more insight into the breakdown in relationships overall that I’m left questioning.
However, I’m thoroughly horrified and don’t quite know what to do with what I just forced my brain to witness (in a good way. This is how horror is supposed to make you feel).
Review of advance copy received from Author
⚠️ This book is 100% pitch-black and an erotic horror tragedy. It is NOT a romance book at all. If you're used to dark romance, this is NOT that. If you're okay with that and the warnings, then I suggest you read it! ⚠️
Wow... not sure how to put this book into words!! It was well written and will def push your limits!!
The book caught my attention from page 1 by the way F. King Hayes introduces the MCs - you can tell that the two MMCs are not your typical guys but are going to be very interesting!
We have Dr. Karter Reed, a professor at the teaching hospital, and Dr. Lucas Avery, a clinical researcher who is involved with a pharmaceutical company, and is always in need of subjects/volunteers. The moment these two were introduced, you could feel the intense connection between them jump off the pages, making it evident they have a shared history. They are not gentle with each other, and they love that.
Casey is swimming in debt and didn't get the job she applied for at a teaching hospital, so when the two MMCs make her an offer to "help" her with her situation, she accepts.
Don't confuse compliance for consent.
Oh my poor poor Casey 😭😭😭. She was so sweet and caring, but never had a chance. I loved how strong she was and that she fought back with everything she had. If she only knew 💔.
Karter is a little bit of a mystery as he isn't around as much in the last half of the book (but it doesn't ruin the book at all; it makes sense). And just when I think I have a grasp on him, he does something that makes me change my thoughts of him. At first I thought Karter was the "sweeter" of the two, but.... I'm not sure if I got that right. 👀 You can tell that he truly loved Lucas 💔, but there's something off with him (Lucas) now.
Lucas is precise and orderly, and becomes obsessed with those he finds interesting (and not necessarily in a good way); oh.... and he loves inflicting pain and the sight of blood 😶. He loves his 'dolls' and the art of creating them, and Casey is next on his list.
You'll have some unanswered questions by the end, which may be answered at some point (either in this series or another book of F. King Hayes), but I don't know for sure. But it does make for an interesting read!
Random Note: Love how the dates and times are listed on the first page of each chapter (Doctors are very precise!). Also, really enjoy that this book connects a little bit to her other books.
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐5
Spice/Heat Intensity: ?? (I would say 5* but.... It's not really your typical spice in this case, so I'm not sure how to rate it). There are some very messed-up scenes, so be ready for that (it is erotic horror after all 😉)!
Main Characters: Karter, Lucas & Casey
Darkness: 10 out of 5 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️
Type of book: 3 MCs, Multiple 1st Person POVs
Reading Order: Standalone Novel
Title: The Doll People Series- Fixing Her: Book 1
Audiobook: n/a as of Jan 2026
Ending Type: There is NO HEA!!
*Crazy OTT Unhinged MMCs
*Erotic Horror Tragedy
*Multiple 🍇 scenes (including a group)
*Non Con
*The ending is very intense and graphic
*MMF with ⚔️
Possible Spoilers (Huge list of TW/CWs → please do read these from the author):
🛑⚠️ This book has pitch-black themes; there are descriptive parts that may be extremely offensive or triggering to some. Please check all the authors' TW/CW before reading! 18+ ⚠️🛑
*I received an early copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving this review.
Wow... not sure how to put this book into words!! It was well written and will def push your limits!!
The book caught my attention from page 1 by the way F. King Hayes introduces the MCs - you can tell that the two MMCs are not your typical guys but are going to be very interesting!
We have Dr. Karter Reed, a professor at the teaching hospital, and Dr. Lucas Avery, a clinical researcher who is involved with a pharmaceutical company, and is always in need of subjects/volunteers. The moment these two were introduced, you could feel the intense connection between them jump off the pages, making it evident they have a shared history. They are not gentle with each other, and they love that.
Casey is swimming in debt and didn't get the job she applied for at a teaching hospital, so when the two MMCs make her an offer to "help" her with her situation, she accepts.
Don't confuse compliance for consent.
Oh my poor poor Casey 😭😭😭. She was so sweet and caring, but never had a chance. I loved how strong she was and that she fought back with everything she had. If she only knew 💔.
Karter is a little bit of a mystery as he isn't around as much in the last half of the book (but it doesn't ruin the book at all; it makes sense). And just when I think I have a grasp on him, he does something that makes me change my thoughts of him. At first I thought Karter was the "sweeter" of the two, but.... I'm not sure if I got that right. 👀 You can tell that he truly loved Lucas 💔, but there's something off with him (Lucas) now.
Lucas is precise and orderly, and becomes obsessed with those he finds interesting (and not necessarily in a good way); oh.... and he loves inflicting pain and the sight of blood 😶. He loves his 'dolls' and the art of creating them, and Casey is next on his list.
You'll have some unanswered questions by the end, which may be answered at some point (either in this series or another book of F. King Hayes), but I don't know for sure. But it does make for an interesting read!
Random Note: Love how the dates and times are listed on the first page of each chapter (Doctors are very precise!). Also, really enjoy that this book connects a little bit to her other books.
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐5
Spice/Heat Intensity: ?? (I would say 5* but.... It's not really your typical spice in this case, so I'm not sure how to rate it). There are some very messed-up scenes, so be ready for that (it is erotic horror after all 😉)!
Main Characters: Karter, Lucas & Casey
Darkness: 10 out of 5 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️
Type of book: 3 MCs, Multiple 1st Person POVs
Reading Order: Standalone Novel
Title: The Doll People Series- Fixing Her: Book 1
Audiobook: n/a as of Jan 2026
Ending Type: There is NO HEA!!
*Crazy OTT Unhinged MMCs
*Erotic Horror Tragedy
*Multiple 🍇 scenes (including a group)
*Non Con
*The ending is very intense and graphic
*MMF with ⚔️
Possible Spoilers (Huge list of TW/CWs → please do read these from the author):
🛑⚠️ This book has pitch-black themes; there are descriptive parts that may be extremely offensive or triggering to some. Please check all the authors' TW/CW before reading! 18+ ⚠️🛑
*I received an early copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving this review.
February 6, 2026
This book was hands down one of the best pitch-black reads I’ve read in a while. The story centers on Lucas and Karter, who exist in a twisted situationship. The author did an excellent job developing their dynamic together. That relationship was easily one of the strongest parts of the book.
Casey, the FMC, was exactly what she needed to be for a horror story like this. I often want female leads to be more strategic..especially after reading so many captive romances. But this isn’t a romance. It really is a tragedy. Casey’s decision-making was not her strong suit. Although she was described as a fighter, I didn’t fully see that reflected in her actions. She made reckless, frustrating choices that ultimately made her the perfect prey. She walked straight into the danger. Still, by the end of the book, I found myself emotionally bonded to her, and what she endured was genuinely heartbreaking.
At its core, this is a captivating story about two human traffickers and their bond over a shared human doll fetish. The way Lucas and Karter fed off each other was the most thrilling and unsettling aspect of the novel. I loved the nuance between them. Lucas was emotionally unavailable and felt as though he was meant to be the dictator of the pair… yet he didn’t function nearly as well without Karter. That dynamic made me question who the true dominant force really was. Lucas was leading, but his power was clearly dependent on their bond.
There were noticeable grammatical errors, and it didn’t feel fully edited. Normally that would bother me more, but the story was strong enough that it didn’t significantly detract from my enjoyment. I loved every second of reading this book.
Casey, the FMC, was exactly what she needed to be for a horror story like this. I often want female leads to be more strategic..especially after reading so many captive romances. But this isn’t a romance. It really is a tragedy. Casey’s decision-making was not her strong suit. Although she was described as a fighter, I didn’t fully see that reflected in her actions. She made reckless, frustrating choices that ultimately made her the perfect prey. She walked straight into the danger. Still, by the end of the book, I found myself emotionally bonded to her, and what she endured was genuinely heartbreaking.
At its core, this is a captivating story about two human traffickers and their bond over a shared human doll fetish. The way Lucas and Karter fed off each other was the most thrilling and unsettling aspect of the novel. I loved the nuance between them. Lucas was emotionally unavailable and felt as though he was meant to be the dictator of the pair… yet he didn’t function nearly as well without Karter. That dynamic made me question who the true dominant force really was. Lucas was leading, but his power was clearly dependent on their bond.
There were noticeable grammatical errors, and it didn’t feel fully edited. Normally that would bother me more, but the story was strong enough that it didn’t significantly detract from my enjoyment. I loved every second of reading this book.
February 13, 2026
ARC Review
**** Read the TW and please understand that this is not a HEA and per the author this is not a romance. Now on to my review.
To begin with ...I would not describe this book as a romance of any kind. Although other outlets may describe as an erotic horror, I would describe this more of an unhinged horror with sub plot that includes MM relations. This book is very gory and has a high amount of focus and detail on D/SV. SO reader be warned, and know these characters have NO redeeming qualities and are pitch dark black in their behaviors and tendencies.
While reading....the beginning drew me in slightly, but I found myself reading paragraphs and chapters over again because it just didn't flow to me. Certain chapter were difficult to know who was actually speaking and the plot was somewhat all over the place for me as well. This is the first book from this author I have read and I appreciate the author allowing me to be an ARC reader. I see potential in this ...but I don't think it pulled my interest in like I had hoped.
I am def not a reader that has to have a HEA, or even a full romance....but this just felt more like "shock value" to me. I am sure others will disagree and I am ok with that. I gave this 3 stars, because I do think it had an original concept...but just too many questions for me and just didn't draw me in.
Again, thank you FKH for the ARC and I do appreciate your passion and creativity.
Happy Reading all!
**** Read the TW and please understand that this is not a HEA and per the author this is not a romance. Now on to my review.
To begin with ...I would not describe this book as a romance of any kind. Although other outlets may describe as an erotic horror, I would describe this more of an unhinged horror with sub plot that includes MM relations. This book is very gory and has a high amount of focus and detail on D/SV. SO reader be warned, and know these characters have NO redeeming qualities and are pitch dark black in their behaviors and tendencies.
While reading....the beginning drew me in slightly, but I found myself reading paragraphs and chapters over again because it just didn't flow to me. Certain chapter were difficult to know who was actually speaking and the plot was somewhat all over the place for me as well. This is the first book from this author I have read and I appreciate the author allowing me to be an ARC reader. I see potential in this ...but I don't think it pulled my interest in like I had hoped.
I am def not a reader that has to have a HEA, or even a full romance....but this just felt more like "shock value" to me. I am sure others will disagree and I am ok with that. I gave this 3 stars, because I do think it had an original concept...but just too many questions for me and just didn't draw me in.
Again, thank you FKH for the ARC and I do appreciate your passion and creativity.
Happy Reading all!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 15, 2026
If you’re picking up Fixing Her expecting a dark romance… understand this first: this isn’t just dark. It’s pitch-black, psychologically brutal, and emotionally wrecking.
This is a MMF horror tragedy that leans hard into obsession, control, grief, and possession — and it does not pull its punches.
F.King Hayes is fast becoming one of my favourite authors 🖤
What stood out most for me was the atmosphere. There’s a constant sense of dread threading through every chapter, like something terrible is always about to happen — and usually does. The writing pulls you deep into their heads, especially Lucas’s, and it’s uncomfortable in the best possible way if you enjoy morally corrupt characters.
This isn’t a love story. It’s a descent.
The spice is explicit, but it’s never there just for titillation — it’s used as another tool of control and obsession, which honestly makes it even darker. The horror elements blend seamlessly with the erotic tension, and by the end, you’re left feeling hollowed out in that way only tragic stories manage.
Read the author note and trigger warnings. Take it seriously.
If you like your books twisted, emotionally heavy, and unapologetically disturbing — this will absolutely hit. But if you need soft endings or healthy relationships, this one isn’t for you.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dark. Damaging. Unforgettable.
This is a MMF horror tragedy that leans hard into obsession, control, grief, and possession — and it does not pull its punches.
F.King Hayes is fast becoming one of my favourite authors 🖤
What stood out most for me was the atmosphere. There’s a constant sense of dread threading through every chapter, like something terrible is always about to happen — and usually does. The writing pulls you deep into their heads, especially Lucas’s, and it’s uncomfortable in the best possible way if you enjoy morally corrupt characters.
This isn’t a love story. It’s a descent.
The spice is explicit, but it’s never there just for titillation — it’s used as another tool of control and obsession, which honestly makes it even darker. The horror elements blend seamlessly with the erotic tension, and by the end, you’re left feeling hollowed out in that way only tragic stories manage.
Read the author note and trigger warnings. Take it seriously.
If you like your books twisted, emotionally heavy, and unapologetically disturbing — this will absolutely hit. But if you need soft endings or healthy relationships, this one isn’t for you.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dark. Damaging. Unforgettable.
February 18, 2026
This Book Is Unhinged
Ohhhhh Besties… those dedication pages alone of "Fixing Her" told me I was about to enter a pitch-black, no-safety-net kind of ride... and BABY, was I right. This book does not ease you in. It hits you straight out the gate with spice so sudden I had to blink twice like, “Oh… we’re starting like THIS?!” 😳 No warning. Just BAM.
Casey is drowning, Karter is spiraling, Lucas is calculating… and the tension between them? Suffocating in the best, most nerve-wracking way. The buildup in this story is unreal. The author drags you deeper and deeper into obsession, madness, and control until you’re clutching your Kindle and refusing to sleep. I devoured this in one sitting. I had emotional whiplash the entire time. One minute I’m whispering “WTF,” the next I’m giggling at the sharp banter, then I’m fanning myself… and then? Right back to “WHAT IS HAPPENING!?!” 👀
MMF... Dollmaker vibes... Gore... Doctor vibes... Late 40s chaos. This is extremely dark, twisted, and wildly intense! Ohhh Besties... read the TWs due to the graphic content and deeply unsettling themes. And just know: there is NO HEA. This is tragedy. Now, if you're still hardheaded like me... then make sure to add it to your TBR!😉
My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 5/5
🥀 For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤
Ohhhhh Besties… those dedication pages alone of "Fixing Her" told me I was about to enter a pitch-black, no-safety-net kind of ride... and BABY, was I right. This book does not ease you in. It hits you straight out the gate with spice so sudden I had to blink twice like, “Oh… we’re starting like THIS?!” 😳 No warning. Just BAM.
Casey is drowning, Karter is spiraling, Lucas is calculating… and the tension between them? Suffocating in the best, most nerve-wracking way. The buildup in this story is unreal. The author drags you deeper and deeper into obsession, madness, and control until you’re clutching your Kindle and refusing to sleep. I devoured this in one sitting. I had emotional whiplash the entire time. One minute I’m whispering “WTF,” the next I’m giggling at the sharp banter, then I’m fanning myself… and then? Right back to “WHAT IS HAPPENING!?!” 👀
MMF... Dollmaker vibes... Gore... Doctor vibes... Late 40s chaos. This is extremely dark, twisted, and wildly intense! Ohhh Besties... read the TWs due to the graphic content and deeply unsettling themes. And just know: there is NO HEA. This is tragedy. Now, if you're still hardheaded like me... then make sure to add it to your TBR!😉
My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 5/5
🥀 For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤
February 15, 2026
Fixing Her by F. King Hayes is not for the faint of heart, and I mean that in the best way possible. This is Pitch Black, grotesque, depraved storytelling that completely commits to the darkness without apology! The trigger warnings are there for a reason, so please do NOT let this be your first Pitch Black read!! There is NO HEA!! If you love horror psychological erotica, that pushes boundaries, this one will absolutely pull you in. Are you ready for Lucas and Karter??
What stood out most to me was how immersive and psychologically heavy it felt. The things that happen to Casey are disturbing, brutal, and at times hard to process, but I couldn’t stop reading. The characters are complex in a way that makes you uncomfortable yet deeply invested, especially with the dynamic between them.
This story is dark, twisted, and unapologetically raw, but that’s exactly what makes it compelling. I found myself both unsettled and captivated, which is honestly the mark of a well-written dark read. If you’re someone who appreciates irredeemable MMCs, and aren’t afraid of something truly disturbing, this is the read for you!!
What stood out most to me was how immersive and psychologically heavy it felt. The things that happen to Casey are disturbing, brutal, and at times hard to process, but I couldn’t stop reading. The characters are complex in a way that makes you uncomfortable yet deeply invested, especially with the dynamic between them.
This story is dark, twisted, and unapologetically raw, but that’s exactly what makes it compelling. I found myself both unsettled and captivated, which is honestly the mark of a well-written dark read. If you’re someone who appreciates irredeemable MMCs, and aren’t afraid of something truly disturbing, this is the read for you!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
From the very beginning I kept saying oh sh!t
This is unhinged, dark, depraved, toxic. If you're looking for the feel good you won't find that here. Its tragic and left me staring at the wall with my jaw on the floor blinking rapidly trying to collect myself.
With that being said I devoured this. It was sooo good. Sad, horrifying, but man it was good! I couldn't put this one down. I was hooked the entire time!
This is all about obsession and control. Our FMC Casey finds herself trapped in the web of Lucas and Karter. Who are just plain psychotic. Even though I knew there was no HEA in sight I was still shocked by the ending 😭. It was just a giant rollercoaster of damn, wtf, noooo (repeat) this one definitely lingers long after the last page is done.
I personally don't have triggers but there is a list. A long one. Please check them. Your mental health matters.
✔️MMF
✔️Doctor x Professor
✔️He loves but is never loved
✔️Doll maker
✔️Age gap
✔️Gore
✔️ St0ckholm syndrome
✔️Pitch black horror non HEA
✔️Spicy
Thank you for my ARC! I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
This is unhinged, dark, depraved, toxic. If you're looking for the feel good you won't find that here. Its tragic and left me staring at the wall with my jaw on the floor blinking rapidly trying to collect myself.
With that being said I devoured this. It was sooo good. Sad, horrifying, but man it was good! I couldn't put this one down. I was hooked the entire time!
This is all about obsession and control. Our FMC Casey finds herself trapped in the web of Lucas and Karter. Who are just plain psychotic. Even though I knew there was no HEA in sight I was still shocked by the ending 😭. It was just a giant rollercoaster of damn, wtf, noooo (repeat) this one definitely lingers long after the last page is done.
I personally don't have triggers but there is a list. A long one. Please check them. Your mental health matters.
✔️MMF
✔️Doctor x Professor
✔️He loves but is never loved
✔️Doll maker
✔️Age gap
✔️Gore
✔️ St0ckholm syndrome
✔️Pitch black horror non HEA
✔️Spicy
Thank you for my ARC! I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
February 6, 2026
It has been a long time since I’ve been this genuinely repulsed by not one, but two MMCs and yet, here I am, begging for more. If Bookish Stockholm Syndrome is a real thing, I’ve got a terminal case. And I don’t know if I want help.
I’ll be honest that some of the scenes were a lot. There were moments where I almost had to close the book and walk away because the ick factor and the intensity were so high, not in a bad way but sometimes just overwhelming. But there is something so addictive about the writing that you just have to keep going. It’s a dark, twisted fight between being absolutely disgusted and completely obsessed in the worst way.
Fair warning: This is a dark ride. Please, please read the trigger warnings before diving in. The author doesn't hold back, and these two MMCs are walking red flags that I somehow can’t stop sprinting toward. There is nothing happy ever after about this, in fact it’s the complete opposite.
If you love a read that makes you feel a little bit crazy and a lot bit disturbed this is it, just know you’ve been warned.
I’ll be honest that some of the scenes were a lot. There were moments where I almost had to close the book and walk away because the ick factor and the intensity were so high, not in a bad way but sometimes just overwhelming. But there is something so addictive about the writing that you just have to keep going. It’s a dark, twisted fight between being absolutely disgusted and completely obsessed in the worst way.
Fair warning: This is a dark ride. Please, please read the trigger warnings before diving in. The author doesn't hold back, and these two MMCs are walking red flags that I somehow can’t stop sprinting toward. There is nothing happy ever after about this, in fact it’s the complete opposite.
If you love a read that makes you feel a little bit crazy and a lot bit disturbed this is it, just know you’ve been warned.
February 7, 2026
Rating: 5/5⭐️
Spice: 4.5/5 🌶️
Darkness: 6/5 (Read at your own risk) 🆘
Tension: 5/5 🫦
Plot: 5/5 🙌
Before I go into my review I need you to understand that his book is pitch black. There is no redemption. There is no HEA. The characters are not morally grey. Please read the triggers and author message before diving into this book.
On to my review:
This book was so dark, depraved, and fu*ked up that I could not put it down.
I love my books dark, but this was *chef's kiss*
This book sinks it's hooks into you and does not let go. You are in for a twisted ride with all the twists, the dynamics, the emotion torment. The three MCs fed off each other, creating a cocktail of moving parts that no one was going to walk away from unscathed.
This is not one of those "feel-good" or "things-get-better" romances. No. The horror lingers on the pages and slowly eats away at your emotions and mental state. Casey, Lucas, and Karter delivers an unforgettable, disturbing story that makes you question your own life choices.
Spice: 4.5/5 🌶️
Darkness: 6/5 (Read at your own risk) 🆘
Tension: 5/5 🫦
Plot: 5/5 🙌
Before I go into my review I need you to understand that his book is pitch black. There is no redemption. There is no HEA. The characters are not morally grey. Please read the triggers and author message before diving into this book.
On to my review:
This book was so dark, depraved, and fu*ked up that I could not put it down.
I love my books dark, but this was *chef's kiss*
This book sinks it's hooks into you and does not let go. You are in for a twisted ride with all the twists, the dynamics, the emotion torment. The three MCs fed off each other, creating a cocktail of moving parts that no one was going to walk away from unscathed.
This is not one of those "feel-good" or "things-get-better" romances. No. The horror lingers on the pages and slowly eats away at your emotions and mental state. Casey, Lucas, and Karter delivers an unforgettable, disturbing story that makes you question your own life choices.
February 9, 2026
Check your trigger warnings
This book is UNHINGED! Wow!🤩 I don't know what I was expecting but it's was not that. It left me with some questions and I can't wait for the next standalone book in the series!
Definitely add it to your TBR if you like a long triggers list.
"He was my angel, the complete opposite of my being, and yet he worshiped me like a god. A better man would have told him off. Sent him on his way and never crossed paths again. But I was no better a man. He was my project, my plaything, and slowly he sank deeper into the darkness with me."
Karter is a medical professor with a fascination for eyes and would do anything for Lucas.
Lucas is a doctor in clinical research who doesn't like repeating himself. He likes to break things and reconstruct them... and is fixated on Casey.
Casey is just a girl trying to turn her life around and get by. She bumps into both MCs and she captivates them. She is strong willed and she fights to keep herself grounded and not to lose herself in the world that she has been thrown into.
This book is UNHINGED! Wow!🤩 I don't know what I was expecting but it's was not that. It left me with some questions and I can't wait for the next standalone book in the series!
Definitely add it to your TBR if you like a long triggers list.
"He was my angel, the complete opposite of my being, and yet he worshiped me like a god. A better man would have told him off. Sent him on his way and never crossed paths again. But I was no better a man. He was my project, my plaything, and slowly he sank deeper into the darkness with me."
Karter is a medical professor with a fascination for eyes and would do anything for Lucas.
Lucas is a doctor in clinical research who doesn't like repeating himself. He likes to break things and reconstruct them... and is fixated on Casey.
Casey is just a girl trying to turn her life around and get by. She bumps into both MCs and she captivates them. She is strong willed and she fights to keep herself grounded and not to lose herself in the world that she has been thrown into.
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