'Til You Choke: A Secret Society Stepbrother Romance

by Teresa Wolf

They made me their executioner. And she’s become my prey.

By day, I serve the city from the shadows. By night, I’m the Ghost—a faceless assassin for the organization that controls the city.

I was raised from birth to be cold, obedient, and ruthlessly efficient. Nobody threatens my family’s place at the top. And nobody gets the chance to beg for mercy.

When a deranged cult summons me, I leave their corpses in my wake—all except for the girl they captured to be my victim.



I should have killed her. But as I watch her from the shadows, follow her home every night, something else stirs within me.

Desire. Obsession. The need to make her mine.

But then she starts digging, getting ever-closer to unmasking me. My family demands I take her out. But can I betray my vows to save her from myself?

Genres: Dark Romance, Romance, Secret Society, Action, Steamy, Dark, Contemporary Romance

285 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 11, 2026

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Reviews

[Neia Quaintance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Make sure u read TWs before u read this book

This book is a very good, dark, secret society. With stalking and obsession and masked men. The Veil and the Eye are the two different cults they both stand for different things. Colter has trained to be the Ghost in the Veil his whole life, and after he protected Lilith, he has never 4got bout her and his obsession with her.

Thanks to Booksprout for sendin me an advanced readin copy to read and review.

[Michellelovesreading · Rating 4 out of 5]

⚠️⚠️Check all TW ⚠️⚠️⚠️

This book took me out of my reading slump it was good.

Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[nessa J. · Rating 2 out of 5]

ARC Review – Til You Choke by Teresa Wolfe ⭐️⭐️

This definitely wasn’t my first rodeo with Teresa Wolfe. I’ve genuinely loved several of her past projects, so it honestly makes me a little sad to say this one just didn’t hit the same for me.

There were quite a few moments where I found myself confused about what was happening, and I’ll admit… I came very close to DNF’ing it more than once. The only thing that kept me going was my history with the author and that strong curiosity to see how everything would wrap up.

The story does have its hooks—there’s mystery, violence, and that steady tension of wanting to know how it all ends. But overall, it felt like something was missing. The spice level 🌶️ was pretty low, and the pacing toward the end felt rushed, especially after such a long buildup. I kept thinking, “Okay… we’re getting somewhere,” and then suddenly it was over.

That said, it wasn’t a terrible read—just a disappointing one compared to the author’s other works, which I’ve really enjoyed. If you like darker, suspense-leaning romance with more plot than steam, you might still find something to appreciate here.

For me, this one was more of a “liked the idea, wished for stronger execution” kind of read. Still rooting for her next release though—because when she hits, she really hits.

[Alva Schwung · Rating 2.75 out of 5]

I have no idea what this was? it put the fast in fast paced. didn’t even know they had feelings for each other, like, hate or love, they felt very, passive. oh well! still! i like a guy who kills other guys for touching her (although this was very very justified!!!!!)

[Anna Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this

I really enjoyed reading this. I read it in one day. I could not put it down. If you like secret society books you should check this out.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Til you Choke is book one in Until Ever After Series. A full-length standalone novel with no cheating and complete with a happily-ever-after. A trained assassin becomes obsessed with his intended victim, torn between duty and desire in this dark, erotic romance about secret societies and forbidden attraction. Contains mature themes. This is Colter and Lilith story which is told from a dual point of view. An exquisitely written story with complex individuals and a twisty storyline that captures the reader attention from the beginning and keeps you transfixed and on the edge of your seat and turning the pages. An unputdownable and absorbing addictive read. A fast paced, thrilling and twisted read. Hang on to your seat and brace yourself for this tantalizing rollercoaster ride filled with high-octane adventures, non-stop twists and turns, heart-stopping emotions, angst, pulse-pounding drama and suspense.

Tropes:

♨️♨️Slow Burn Romance
☠️☠️Dark Mafia Romance
✔️Spicy Romance
✔️Taboo Romance
✔️Step-brother Romance
🏤Secret Society Romance
✔️Contemporary Romance
💸💸Billionaire Romance
💀💀Organize Crime Story
✔️Forbidden Romance
✔️Off-Limits Romance
✔️Protective Alpha Hero Story
✔️Romantic Erotica Story
✔️Gothic Romance Story
✔️Mystery Erotica Story
✔️Virgin Heroine Story
✔️Stalker Romance
✔️Close Proximity Romance
✔️Possessiveness, Obsession
✔️Hidden Secrets, Deception, Lies
🔫🩸Revelations, Danger, Violence
✔️Darkness, Madness, Mystery
Lilith is just trying to survive and carve out a life for herself without depending on her gold digger mom who's always plotting to bag the next wealthy husband. Although she as avoided her mom she finds that she couldn't avoided her forever because her mother was getting married to someone she had never met before. Since her wedding was happening soon she had no choice but to meet her soon to be step-father. It turns out that her mother plotting and scheming as paid off; because she as manager to snag Midnite City most eligible and richest man who also comes with a son who will be her step-brother. She as heard of her step-brother before. Colter was notorious, he's the executioner of a shadow society known as the Veil. By day he serves the city from the shadows. By night, he's the ghost a faceless assassin for the organization that controls the city.
Colter was raised up from birth to be cold, stoic, obedient and ruthlessly efficient. His job was to make sure that no one threatens his family's place at the top. And nobody gets the chance to beg for mercy. Colter dad was a real piece of work who uses brutality to carve the type of son that he wanted without any love or emotion. When he was summon to murder a deranged cult group, he leaves their corpses in his wake all except for the girl they had captured to be his victim. They were planning to sexual assault the young woman name Lilith. He knows that he should've have killed her. But as he watched her from the shadows, and following her home every night something else stirs within him a strange feelings that he shouldn't because of his upbringing. And before you know it desire and obsession overtake him. He had the need to make her his. Things changed ever more when they became step-siblings.
But Lilith doesn’t know that he was the masked man who rescued her three years ago from the cult group. These two are completely polar opposite. He was raised to hunt and execute and she was raised to use her feminine vile into tricking men to get whatever she wanted. She didn't wanted anything to do with him at first but when she lower her guard their chemistry was electrifying. But she wanted to know more about him because she had heard so many stories. Then she started digging and getting ever so closer to unmasking him. His family demands that he take her out because no one can know his identity. But can he betray his vows to save her from himself? The two eventually got their HEA after much wrestling with his duty and love for her.

I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nicanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spicy Secret Society: High Stakes and Dark Secrets!

📚Book = Standalone, Duet 1/2, Interconnecting Standalone
🔥Burn = Slow,
🎭OW/OM Drama = No,
🐺Alpha Men = Yes,
🌶️Heat/spice = 3/10,
😬Angst = Med,
💔Third Act Breakup = No,
🤥Cheating = No,
🌈MM/FF = No,
🔹Writing = 1st Person, MultiPOV,
🔸Genre = Contemporary,
🔹Tropes = MF✨Stepbrother romance✨Assassin MMC✨Stalking & Obsessive MMC✨Secret society✨Masked Vengeance✨Dark & Twisted✨Trauma✨Spicy✨HEA
‼️Triggers = Low/Med - Please double check before reading

I really enjoyed reading this short book and honestly didn’t want it to finish. It features some of my favorite tropes—a masked man, obsession, stalking and a dark secret society—all set in a world that felt gritty and lawless with its "Veil" missions and dark atmosphere. The world-building and character development were superb, and the story kept me in suspense until the very end.

The plot follows Lilith and Colter, who actually met three years prior during his initiation. He was sent as an initiate on a ‘Veil’ mission to eliminate a group and save Lilith, but she only remembers his "Ghost" mask. With their parents set to marry later, the stakes are raised and his obsession kicks in fast. Colter was raised to be an executioner, indoctrinated into unwavering loyalty to the ‘Veil,’ yet he still has a heart despite his father's best efforts to beat it out of him. He still believes in the Veil's ethos, just not in the head of the organisation once things become clearer to him.

Their dynamic was intense; he originally wanted her gone, and she hated him because of how mean he was to her playing on her insecurities. While Colter's obsession took hold as soon as their parents were set to marry at a family meal, Lilith’s journey was a bit different. She resisted him at first, and it wasn’t until a kiss much later in the book that sparks finally flew for her.

I loved the cult plot and how the characters fit within the group. The ethos of the cult had a great premise, though the first half had so much going on with a large cast that it did get a little confusing at times trying to keep track of how everyone fit as a unit.

My only real complaint is that I wish it were longer! Because it’s a shorter story, the ending felt a bit rushed and disjointed. I would have loved another few hundred pages to really flesh out the plot and characters, and to let the story finish more organically. That said, it is a superbly written, fast-paced dark romance that had me second-guessing everyone's motives.

If you like spicy, high-stakes secret society stories, I highly recommend this one! Step-brother, secret society, obsession, protector, unaliver, and spicy romance—what more could you possibly need?

[Mouse Princess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need to state before getting into this review that I was given this book through Booksprout. Now that has been stated, I can now get into the book review. There are going to be spoilers in this review. This is an ARC copy.
I really enjoyed this book. This book has a few of my favorite tropes: obsession, Stalking, and a secret society. While I read Dark Society, it doesn’t rank highly on my reading list.
The story follows Lilith and Colter. It starts with Colter’s indoctrination into “the Veil.” where Colter is wearing a ghost mask, and stops her from something really bad happening to her. After that night, she becomes obsessed with the ghost face. Later, they learn that their parents are set to marry. Soon, his obsession kicks in fast. While he was raised to be an executioner for the veil. She is raised to trick men into giving her money or doing whatever she wanted.
Colter’s father, if you can call him that, is the head of the Head. He tried to beat Colter’s heart out of him, so that he could have a cold, unquestioning, killing machine. Even through he tried, he failed in do so.
Lilith’s and Colter’s dynamic is very intense. He wanted nothing to do with her and truthfully wanted her gone. She hated him because of how her treated her and would play on her worst insecurities. Colter's obsession with her took hold as soon as their parents were set to marry at a family meal, while Lilith’s journey was different, she resisted him at for most of the book, and it wasn’t until their kiss much later in the book that she felt the sparks fly.
I can say that the cult plot was really good. I will say the fist half of the book had a lot going on. There was a large cast that made it get a little confusing at times for me .
I look forward to reading more about this universe, if the author chose to keep the universe going.

Now for the star ratings I’m giving this book.
I’m giving this book an overall rating of 4.5 of out of 5 stars.
The story is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The writing style is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The spicy level is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The spicy rating would be a 4 according to romance.io stem rating guide. I’m taking a guess on what the rating would be as this book is not out yet.

[Mariel Penney · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was definitely not my favorite book. Honestly, it was quite hard to get into at first. I found there wasn't enough background information on the characters or details about the world the author was trying to create. I think it had a good premise of an unknown world. I actually described it to my husband as something similar to Gotham, since he likes Batman. But the reasoning behind the characters and why they did things from the beginning was very hard to compute. I actually had to search to see if maybe this book had a prequel.

Spoiler alert:
There were competing ideas about how the FMC viewed her mother. At times, it was like she despised her mother and the way she did things. And then other times, she felt guilty about how she talked to her and loved her through all the things going on around her.

The MMC was interesting, a little dark in thought, but we really don't get much beyond little snippets of his world behind the mask. Not much of a backstory in the real world for him as well. I feel like his story left things untold by the end.

There also wasn't much romance for a romance novel. It wasn't until 66% of the book that there was an encounter, and it was mild. And then, really, only one more time at 76%, where they finally go all the way. But it was also kind of an awkward read. In the epilogue, there is one more kind of encounter, but it only lasts a few short paragraphs.

It all culminated in a crescendo at the end of the book after they finally had sex. There was more that needed to be done, and explanations were needed. I liked that there was an HEA, but no real details on where they went or what they were doing now.

Overall, it felt rushed and didn't provide enough explanation to immerse us in the world fully. It was a short read, but it took almost twice as long to read because I had to reread parts a few times to really feel immersed in the story. I would have preferred a longer book with more details, rather than being confused by trying to enter a new reality in this novel.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ozzie Garcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book started with a premise that immediately grabbed my attention: a faceless assassin known as the Ghost, raised to be ruthless and loyal to the powerful family that controls the city, and the woman he should have killed but instead becomes obsessed with. It had all the elements of a dark romance I usually love danger, secrecy, and a morally gray MMC.

Colter, the MMC, was intriguing from the start. His life as the Ghost and the pressure of living under his family’s control created a lot of potential for internal conflict. His growing obsession with Lilith added an interesting layer, especially with the tension of her unknowingly getting closer to discovering his identity.

Lilith was also a strong enough character to keep the story moving, particularly with her curiosity and determination to uncover the truth around her. The dynamic between her and Colter had moments that were intense and suspenseful.

That said, while the story hooked me early on, it didn’t fully deliver on the buildup. I kept waiting for a bigger emotional or plot climax that never quite came. The tension was there throughout the book, but when the story reached its peak, it felt a bit rushed and less impactful than I expected.

Overall, it was a decent read with an interesting concept and characters, but it left me wanting more depth and a stronger payoff at the end. I’d give it 3 stars enjoyable, but not as powerful as the premise suggested it could be.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jessica OBryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Til You Choke by Teresa Wolf was an incredible dark, secret society, stepbrother romance. It was chocked full of drama, twists and turns, obsession, stalking and spice. Let me tell you, this was a rollercoaster of a ride to read, and I enjoyed every single second.

The story centers on Lilith and Colter. Colter wearing a ghost mask, is being inducted into The Veil, a secret society, for which he was raised and trained to be the executioner of when he prevents Lilith from being assaulted. From that point, Lilith forms an obsession with the man in the ghost mask, unaware of the identity of the man behind the mask. Shortly after, Lilith and Colter learn of their parents' intention to marry. Colter, not long after, forms his own obsession with Lilith. He was raised to be cold and unfeeling, but Lilith is the light to his darkness, bringing out emotions within him that his father tried to eradicate. And though Lilith fought against feeling anything for Colter, they were inevitable. The chemistry between them is off-the-charts intense. Their journey is one that captivates and lives rent free in your head long after you finish reading.

Let me tell you, this was such a unique, incredible read. Though on the short side in length, I devoured this gem. It was, honestly, unputdownable. I truly hope Ms. Wolf continues with this storyline because it's phenomenal! Very, very highly recommend!!

[Anne Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

The veil holds the secrets
Lilith was not happy. Her mother was remarrying a man that she had never met before so one week before the wedding her mother decides it’s time that she should meet her new stepfather.
Lilith had been put through hell a few years before that not many people believed what had happened to her. So trusting somebody else would not come easy.
Colter held secrets he was the ghost of the Veil. And that meant he was given missions to make sure that the veil stayed hidden from the public. Years ago he had been given a mission to rescue the girl and make sure the others were dead. And now years later she was to become his stepsister. The ghost was always on point he had no distractions that was until. Lilith And her mum came to live at the mansion.
I’ve been really vague with that because I think you need to read it to understand it all. My heart really went out to Lilith, she had a plan growing up. She had watched her mother and thought she knew how to act to get what she wanted, but I’m glad she still had a backbone. She didn’t just take everything that Colter said to her. It was fun to watch Colter to become more human to have feelings,to want someone. And who he would protect.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Read.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[SanLynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC reader review: I wasn't sure what to expect with this book but I really enjoyed it. Colter and Lilith spent perhaps a little too much of their time apart for my taste but I understand why it had to be that way.

Colter is a member of a secret society and saves Lilith (after a fashion) in the first chapter of this book. Then they become step siblings but Lilith doesn't know that Colter saved her because he was wearing a mask at the time.

I especially enjoyed the way Teresa set up the relationship between Colter and Lilith after Chapter one and the story ended in a way I really really liked. However I only give four stars because I think some of the secondary characters would have benefitted from being fleshed out a bit more and the secret society aspect of things was left somewhat unresolved.

That looks like it might be because this is book one in a series but it did take me out of Colter/Lilith's story just a bit.

Still overall I really enjoyed this book and Colter and Lilith. And I really really liked how they got their happily ever after.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[SubconsciousShelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark, Addictive, and Impossible to Put Down

The cover and title hooked me instantly, and the story absolutely lived up to the promise. ’Til You Choke is a fast‑moving, shadow‑soaked romance that blends obsession, danger, and forbidden tension in a way that kept me glued to the pages.

Colter is the kind of morally gray MMC I fall for every time, raised in darkness, shaped by loyalty, and torn between the life he was built for and the girl he can’t stay away from. Lilith brings the perfect contrast: light, curiosity, and a quiet resilience that draws him in even when he knows he shouldn’t want her.

Their chemistry hits hard from the start, and the secret‑society backdrop adds a layer of intrigue that makes the whole world feel bigger, darker, and full of hidden motives. I loved the push‑pull between them, the tension simmering under every interaction, and the way their connection builds into something explosive.

This book didn’t disappoint for a second, dark, steamy, and exactly the kind of secret‑society romance I love sinking into.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mary Forster · Rating 5 out of 5]

You will need to read the TW's before reading this book. They didn't bother me even though I've been through some things but it's a caution for anyone who may need it.

This is a dark read that is really good but also about a secret society. A boy who was raised in the society on one side while another side was still out there. You have the Veil & Eye that are two different cults that hold different things. Colter was that boy who was raised and trained in the Veil his whole life and he saved Lilith and he never forgot about her.

Now, Colter has an obsession with Lilith and must choose which side along with what is right. He has to do what's best for him and stay firm. Lilith is trying to not be like her mother and wants to do things on her own. Lilith was taken and a savior came to her rescue in a mask and she has no idea who it was.

This book is filled with a lot of different things that happen inside of it. It keeps you wondering and also sometimes you want to throw your book or reading device because of what happens.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the author through Booksprout and this is my honest review.

[Paper.Flower.Books · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ehhhh I just wanted more from this whole story. The concept was good. The dystopian city and secret society grabbed my interest and kept it through most of it, probably because I kept hoping it'd get better and pay off, but the ending fell so flat. I don't regret finishing it, but I was very underwhelmed.

The tension building between Colter and Lilith was initially good, although I feel like the stepbrother label on this as an attempt to be edgy was a bit of a stretch because they didn't even know each other until they were introduced as adults, by their parents. If you're looking for taboo on that front, this really wasn't it.

Unfortunately not even the spice could save this one. Colter was having all these filthy thoughts leading up to the reveal, he's got the goods and dark emotionless upbringing to deliver. I thought for sure his punishment of Lilith was promise of more to come, but then felt absolutely cheated by a lackluster romp and very whiplash HEA. There was zero emotional payoff at any point and whatever was there between them at the beginning had completely fizzled out for me by the end.

[Katiebug · Rating 4 out of 5]

**** 3.5 Stars ****

I enjoyed a lot of things about the book, but the setting and the secret societies were a bit hard to understand and to follow.

I did love Lilith and Colter, although their slow burn went from zero to a million very quickly! Destiny absolutely came into play with the relationship that builds between them.

Years earlier, Colter actually saved Lilith's life when she was put into a sticky situation with a secret organization of college boys. Colter had just moved into the position of "The Ghost" within the society that he served, and he was sent to make their secret organization "disappear". And for some reason, Lilith is spared. Destiny steps in when her mother becomes engaged to Colter's father, placing Colter and Lilith into close proximity, making it difficult to deny their growing attraction to one another.

Ultimately, once it is all said and done, love wins. The last chapter....definitely my favorite!!!

I received a copy of this book in order to give a review!

[Vikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much. It took me on a complete emotional rollercoaster from start to finish.

Colter is one of those characters you both love and hate, and that push and pull made him incredibly compelling. His intensity, his obsession, and the way his character evolves kept me completely hooked. Lilith was just as strong in her own way—torn between who she’s expected to be and what she actually wants. Watching her growth and internal conflict added so much depth to the story.

Their dynamic was written so well. It starts off tense and uncomfortable, with a lot of resistance and emotional friction, and slowly builds into something much more intense. The shift in their relationship felt earned, especially as Lilith begins to open up more as the story progresses.

This book blends dark themes, obsession, and romance in a way that feels immersive and emotionally charged. Definitely not a light read, but if you enjoy darker romance with complex characters and high tension, this one is absolutely worth it.

[Becky Dreyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Til You Choke is the first book in the Until Ever After series. Lilith is doing everything she can to try to make a life for herself without having to rely on her mother,and her mother’s scheming ways. Unfortunately for Lilith she finds herself at the mercy of her mother’s upcoming wedding to a man Lilith has never met. When she finally does, she discovers her soon to be step-dad is one of the wealthiest men in Midnite City, and his son, Colter, is definitely someone she has heard about plenty of times but never thought she would ever meet. Not realizing that Colter is the man that saved her a few years earlier, she is drawn to him and despite her cold attitude towards him she can’t help but feel rejected when she does not have his attention. Colter finds himself struggling to be the entity he is supposed to be within the Veil feeling no emotions to feeling things he has never felt before and having an undeniable craving to be around Lilith. This book is full of twists, turns, secrets, truths and danger. Great start to a new series and can’t wait to see what comes next!!

[Bells]

I was really looking forward to this one because I love a good step-sibling, masked-man romance. Colter was raised to become an executioner, but everything shifted on his initiation day when he met Lilith, who was supposed to be his task. The first half had me hooked. It was fast-paced, their parents’ marriage raised the stakes, and watching him fall for her was compelling. The plot felt solid and engaging at the start.

The second half, though, didn’t hit the same. Teresa usually delivers strong plot with great spice, but this time the heat felt toned down. The pacing also became rushed, with several time skips that left me a bit disoriented. I found myself wondering what was happening and why certain things weren’t fully explored. Even though I flew through it in a couple of hours, I was left with quite a few unanswered questions.

This is my honest feedback for the ARC I received. Thank you, Teresa and Booksprout, for the opportunity.

[Charlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

A new author for me, so I wasn't really sure what to expect really but this book had me a little confused thinking I was missing something, and it took me a few tries before I could actually get into the book. The story follows Lilith Whitaker and Colter Crawford.
Colter is Ghost, an assassin who works for the organization that controls Midnite City. Raised to be cold and emotionless, on Colter’s first assignment as Ghost, he is sent to kill a small cult, but save the girl they captured, Lilith. When Ghost rescues Lilith, something shifts, and for one he begins to feel something other than the urge to follow out orders.
The story itself is alright, and there is enough happening that you want to keep reading, but I wouldn’t specify it as a romance since there is very little romantic happening and literally only one spicy scene and then.. the book was ending and I was left wondering what I just read since I was still trying to figure out what happened.

[Janessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Til You Choke—is a dark, taboo romance by Teresa Wolf. If you like masked men and secret societies then you’ll enjoy this quick read! Colter is a masked enforcer for a secret society of privileged individuals fortunate enough to live within a wealthy city. Colter begins to open his eyes to the corruption within this secret society, but he isn’t sure what to do about it at first. The situation is made even more complicated when his father decides to remarry adding a stepmother and stepsister to the equation. Not only that, but the obvious intrigue and fascination between Colter and his stepsister Lilith certainly doesn’t help matters.

This book doesn’t spend a lot of time on the romance aspect but focuses more on the development of the plot. It actually gets pretty graphic on the violence as well so check the CW. Overall, it was a good read, and I say I can always make time for a Teresa Wolf read!

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

[CJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

So first off I want to say I really enjoy this author but this book fell below the mark for me. There was a nice start leading into what could’ve been a very dark cat and mouse feel but then it kinda sizzled and flamed out. The lead up had me looking forward to the sizzle but then once they came together I felt like it just rushed through to the end and left me with a ‘this can’t be it’ vibe. The hidden society and its members intrigued, but then I was a bit lost on the Spirits job and meaning. Then it flew through to moms so great and finally broke but Ghost is all in with Lilith and then they are happily and easily together. Even the spice felt lackluster after the darkness I was expecting. But if you are looking for a quick thrill read to get your heart pumping a bit and like less spice with more implied darkness I say give it a go. This author still does it for me so looking forward to what’s next for her.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mary Gallitano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Colter is the Ghost (or enforcer) for the Secret Society of the Veil that is formed of the big corporations who control everything. He's not supposed to have emotions or human connections.
He is tasked to murder a cult like group of men who are planning to SA a young woman Lilith. Of course he begins to grow feelings for Lilith
The plot is good - although I could have used a little more backstory on The Veil and how it was formed.
When Colter does finally let go and let his "emotions" out well let's just say they come out in the best of ways.
Lilith has been having dream for 3 years of the man who rescued her, and to find out it's her Step brother. Wow.
This was a quick and enjoyable read. I genuinely liked the characters and their arc.

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[J.p · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gripping book if not a little confusing at times particularly the beginning, Lilith has plans but they’re thwarted by a dangerous turn of events, shes rescued by a masked man and for 3 yrs shes plagued by him and shes left wondering who he was. When her mother announces she is to marry she meets Colter who will soon be her stepbrother. The dislike is obvious but their attraction is far stronger. Colter is cold, dangerous and lacking in love due to a rather nasty excuse of a father but when he meets Lilith his cold heart is slowly melting. There’s danger close to home and Colter has to do whatever it takes to protect and save his love. I enjoyed following the MCs journey to being better people particularly the mmc and the sacrifice he made to be together. A darkish romance with a little steam but a good read.

[Books Magically Appear · Rating 2 out of 5]

I come here sadly and disappointed. I usually thoroughly enjoy Teresa' s works of art woven cleverly to pull me into her tales and imagination, but this one just didn't. It felt forced by both Lilith and Colter at times. It was a bit confusing in some parts, like what is happening here, but then at other parts they were enjoyable. I really wanted to DNF, but I was hoping it would all tie together and it just didn't for me.

I have read many of her books and they are usually extraordinarily intoxicating, but this was a "rushed feel" to it that didn't either pull me in or meet my expectations of her talent. I do look forward to reading more from her because like I said it she is usually very good at hooking me, but not this time, sadly. This one took me longer because I kept putting it down and i was not drawn to pick up again.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Lilith lost her dad as a kid and her mom has been dating man after man for one reason…power

She found Alister Crawford…. Turns out they were both using each other.

Alister was the head of a secret society cult “The Veil”. Where Colter his son had taken over the role of an enforcer.

“The Veil” saved Lilith once before and saving her a second time made the public aware the rumors were true. Which woke Colter up in realizing what his dad was doing, he was supposed to put “The Veil” first but was actually putting himself first by bringing in an outsider, Lilith’s mom, as a member of the leadership. “The Veil” doesn’t put up with that and he had to make a move.

While I did devoured the book:
In the end, I wish it explored Lilith and Colter was explored more. It seemed to have gone from him asking questions to get answers to her wishing he was around more to them in love?

[Leisel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Teresa Wolf is one of the writers that loves to take her readers off into those dark and hidden crevices of society that makes you question the complexities of life and society in general. Once upon a time I was able to simply read this type of genre, no questions asked but times have changed, my reading experiences have deepened and now start to question if these secret societies could be real.

A well defined plot, interesting characters and the whole rattle your emotional psyche and see how dark and twisted things can be makes for an interesting read. Not quite the taboo inspired step brother scenario where characters have a more complex relationship built over time but still one that entices you into the whole moral question of relationships within marriage.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Aggie Worth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have nothing but praise for this book. I absolutely loved it. Superbly written, it kept me in suspense until the end. One does expect a happy ending, at least for the main characters, but there are numerous ways it could have happened here. I was waiting wondering how the intrigue would be solved and I was not disappointed.
The world imagined reminded me a little of the Cyberpunk video game - artificially created city, mega corporations, body replacement parts, dangers and secrets on every corner.
The only complaint I had - it wasn't long enough. If I could ask for 400 pages in the next revision, please? 🥰.

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[Morally_Gray_Nola · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Til You Choke is dark, seductive, dramatic, gripping, and eerie. Theresa Wolf has written a quality secret society romance, with well fleshed characters, and a nicely laid out plot line.

*** Recommended ***

MMC:
✨Colter
FMC:
✨Lilith
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HEA
Series:
✨Book 1 of Until Ever After
Epilogue:
🌗yes
Tropes:
👉secret society romance
👉spicy stepbrother romance
👉assassin mmc
👉obsessive mmc
👉masked vengeance
Triggers:
💥18+
💥sex
💥profanity
💥death
💥stalking
Burn Speed:
✨medium-ish
Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨MF.

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