False Gods:

by M.J. Corráin

I’m a ghost in a city of millions, but he sees right through me.

BRIGHTON

I didn’t just leave my life behind; I completely ghosted it. With nothing but my dog and a garbage bag full of clothes, I fled to Boston to escape a monster who swore I’d never be free. I have a plan: stay quiet, work hard, and make sure my heart never ruins my life again. I've always loved too deeply, ignored my instincts, and trusted the wrong men. Never again.

But Kier, with his lethal Irish lilt, is a field of red flags I’m tempted to frolic in. He’s dangerous, beautiful, and the exact kind of trouble I should be running from. He’s brutal in the cage when he fights, but the way he looks at me—and the way he treats my dog—is enough to make me want to singe my wings on his fire. Staying is the most dangerous thing I could do, but for the first time in my life, I'm tired of running.

KIER

I don’t have time for a damsel in distress, but Brighton isn’t one. There’s a cage-fighter’s heart buried under those haunted eyes; she just hasn’t realized it yet.

In my world, mercy is a death sentence. I don’t save people, I take them apart piece by piece. My life is dark, gritty, and stained with blood, and it’s no place for a girl like her. But I can't stand to watch her flinch. If she’s going to survive, I’ll have to teach her how to use her fists.

Someone is hunting her. They think they can take her back. They clearly haven't met me yet. I’ll give her my city, my protection, and my heart—but first, I have to make sure the monster she's running from knows that I'm worse.

An escape artist, a lethal cage fighter with too many red flags to count, and the 'touch her and die' energy that will leave you begging for more. Please be sure to check content warnings.

TROPES:
Morally grey cage fighter MMC
Traumatized tattoo artist FMC
He falls first
He falls hardest
Obsessive love
Touch her and die
Found family
Kink friendly

Genres: Dark Romance

481 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2026

Reviews

[lyndsey.jeannette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is it possible to love and be frustrated by a book at the same time? Because that’s where I’m at.

I loved the writing. I could literally feel Brighton’s distress and fear while reading, and I loved that she found community and safety with Indie and the girls. I loved Kier’s intensity. And let’s be honest—the real star was sweet baby boy Boo.

But…I wanted more. I wanted more about Kier. I wanted more of him and Brighton. And that abrupt ending?! C’mon! I know there’s a sequel but this is torture!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my typical read for sure but I was immediately hooked and would have read in one sitting if it weren’t for things like sleep and work 🙃 This was long, almost 500 pages, but it didn’t feel like it dragged. I would definitely read other work from this author. This is one you may want to check for trigger warnings. I almost didn’t read it because of the animal cruelty warning (hard limit for me) but I dove in anyway and don’t regret it!

[DemetraP · Rating 3 out of 5]

The hero was inconsistent. He would hook up with her, then they would ignore each other for days. He ran hot and cold. I was irritated by that behavior.

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But when her dog was attacked he came over and helped her bring the dog to the vet. Then put down 10,000 for the dog's surgery.

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow

I’d like to say I rarely give out 5 stars. It’s really more of a 4.5 because I want to actually know more about kier and what he’s doing. However, I must give a five because as a new writer and how good this was I believe you deserve to be seen more. I hope there is more in the future.

[Dominique · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story

Loved the steady pace of the story. Really got to know the characters and their lives. I wanted more. I wanted more on their lives. To dog deeper into
their story. I’m also upset that it just ended so abruptly. I hope a second book wraps up all the missing pieces