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Hellbent #3
Quiet Ones
For lovers of the Fall Away series, this is the third installment of the next generation!
Quinn and Lucas are finally home...
𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧
I’ve always had too many men in my life. My overbearing father. My domineering older brothers. My invasive nephews. The Trents and Caruthers run this town, and although I’ve never given them a reason to worry, they treat me like I’m made of glass.
They’re wrong, though. At twenty-one, I finished college in record time, I own my own business, I pay taxes, I don’t party, and I’ve never broken a law.
But I have one I raced to grow up in case he ever came back home.
Lucas Morrow grew up with my brothers and my family, but he left when I was thirteen. I’ve waited to see him again, making sure everything is perfect.
But I’ve realized I’m waiting my life away. It’s time to move on. Maybe get my own place.
And I think I’m going to make some new friends, too.
It’s summer. Cookouts, Fourth of July, the Night Ride… I want freedom.
I mean, I am my brothers’ sister. Did they really think the apple fell that far?
𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐬
She thinks her family are the only men watching her. So innocent.
And I want to keep her that way. Even though I’m twelve years older, we were always the odd ones out around her family. She gravitated to me, and I always made sure she wasn’t alone. When I left, I told myself she’d be fine without me. They all would.
But really, it was just an excuse to escape the guilt.
I only meant to come back for a few days, but I never entertained the thought that she’d grown up. Her brothers are distracted, and one bad decision after another is circling her.
A motocross racer who can’t stop whispering in her ear.
A criminal from across the tracks who can’t stop looking.
Old ghosts.
And old enemies.
She doesn't want a babysitter anymore, and if she ever finds out why I left town, she'll know why I'm not the best role model.
But I'm still the older one.
And she still needs supervision.
*Quiet Ones is suitable for readers 18+.
Quinn and Lucas are finally home...
𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧
I’ve always had too many men in my life. My overbearing father. My domineering older brothers. My invasive nephews. The Trents and Caruthers run this town, and although I’ve never given them a reason to worry, they treat me like I’m made of glass.
They’re wrong, though. At twenty-one, I finished college in record time, I own my own business, I pay taxes, I don’t party, and I’ve never broken a law.
But I have one I raced to grow up in case he ever came back home.
Lucas Morrow grew up with my brothers and my family, but he left when I was thirteen. I’ve waited to see him again, making sure everything is perfect.
But I’ve realized I’m waiting my life away. It’s time to move on. Maybe get my own place.
And I think I’m going to make some new friends, too.
It’s summer. Cookouts, Fourth of July, the Night Ride… I want freedom.
I mean, I am my brothers’ sister. Did they really think the apple fell that far?
𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐬
She thinks her family are the only men watching her. So innocent.
And I want to keep her that way. Even though I’m twelve years older, we were always the odd ones out around her family. She gravitated to me, and I always made sure she wasn’t alone. When I left, I told myself she’d be fine without me. They all would.
But really, it was just an excuse to escape the guilt.
I only meant to come back for a few days, but I never entertained the thought that she’d grown up. Her brothers are distracted, and one bad decision after another is circling her.
A motocross racer who can’t stop whispering in her ear.
A criminal from across the tracks who can’t stop looking.
Old ghosts.
And old enemies.
She doesn't want a babysitter anymore, and if she ever finds out why I left town, she'll know why I'm not the best role model.
But I'm still the older one.
And she still needs supervision.
*Quiet Ones is suitable for readers 18+.
643 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 24, 2026
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Penelope Douglas
42 books112k followersPenelope Douglas is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Their books have been translated into more than twenty languages and include The Fall Away Series, The Devil’s Night Series, and the stand-alones, Misconduct, Punk 57, Birthday Girl, Credence, Tryst Six Venom, and Five Brothers. Please look for The Hellbent Series, coming next.
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February 20, 2026🔥𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🔥
𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝!
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𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧
I’ve always had too many men in my life. My overbearing father. My domineering older brothers. My invasive nephews. The Trents and Caruthers run this town, and although I’ve never given them a reason to worry, they treat me like I’m made of glass.
They’re wrong, though. At twenty-one, I finished college in record time, I own my own business, I pay taxes, I don’t party, and I’ve never broken a law.
But I have one secret: I raced to grow up in case he ever came back home.
Lucas Morrow grew up with my brothers and my family, but he left when I was thirteen. I’ve waited to see him again, making sure everything is perfect.
But I’ve realized I’m waiting my life away. It’s time to move on. Maybe get my own place.
And I think I’m going to make some new friends, too.
It’s summer. Cookouts, Fourth of July, the Night Ride… I want freedom.
I mean, I am my brothers’ sister. Did they really think the apple fell that far?
𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐬
She thinks her family are the only men watching her. So innocent.
And I want to keep her that way. Even though I’m twelve years older, we were always the odd ones out around her family. She gravitated to me, and I always made sure she wasn’t alone. When I left, I told myself she’d be fine without me. They all would.
But really, it was just an excuse to escape the guilt.
I only meant to come back for a few days, but I never entertained the thought that she’d grown up. Her brothers are distracted, and one bad decision after another is circling her.
A motocross racer who can’t stop whispering in her ear.
A criminal from across the tracks who can’t stop looking.
Old ghosts.
And old enemies.
She doesn't want a babysitter anymore, and if she ever finds out why I left town, she'll know why I'm not the best role model.
But I'm still the older one.
And she still needs supervision.
*Quiet Ones is suitable for readers 18.
***
What to read before this: https://bit.ly/45F5TKy
Read the already released *unedited* excerpts and first chapter: https://pendouglas.com/2026/01/06/qui...
Mood board: https://bit.ly/3Lr4UqB
Playlist: Quinn and Lucas’s closeness to Jared, Jax, and Madoc (not only in their history but in the way these men shaped the adults they became) made this a very nostalgic experience for me, and I was heavily inspired by some of the playlists from the original series. You’ll notice some new additions but lots of throwbacks too! https://bit.ly/3L0RykR
Paperback will be released on Tuesday on Amazon!
Signed copies will be available in my store around the end of the month!
🏴☠️Under a black flag we sail!🏴☠️
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𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧
I’ve always had too many men in my life. My overbearing father. My domineering older brothers. My invasive nephews. The Trents and Caruthers run this town, and although I’ve never given them a reason to worry, they treat me like I’m made of glass.
They’re wrong, though. At twenty-one, I finished college in record time, I own my own business, I pay taxes, I don’t party, and I’ve never broken a law.
But I have one secret: I raced to grow up in case he ever came back home.
Lucas Morrow grew up with my brothers and my family, but he left when I was thirteen. I’ve waited to see him again, making sure everything is perfect.
But I’ve realized I’m waiting my life away. It’s time to move on. Maybe get my own place.
And I think I’m going to make some new friends, too.
It’s summer. Cookouts, Fourth of July, the Night Ride… I want freedom.
I mean, I am my brothers’ sister. Did they really think the apple fell that far?
𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐬
She thinks her family are the only men watching her. So innocent.
And I want to keep her that way. Even though I’m twelve years older, we were always the odd ones out around her family. She gravitated to me, and I always made sure she wasn’t alone. When I left, I told myself she’d be fine without me. They all would.
But really, it was just an excuse to escape the guilt.
I only meant to come back for a few days, but I never entertained the thought that she’d grown up. Her brothers are distracted, and one bad decision after another is circling her.
A motocross racer who can’t stop whispering in her ear.
A criminal from across the tracks who can’t stop looking.
Old ghosts.
And old enemies.
She doesn't want a babysitter anymore, and if she ever finds out why I left town, she'll know why I'm not the best role model.
But I'm still the older one.
And she still needs supervision.
*Quiet Ones is suitable for readers 18.
***
What to read before this: https://bit.ly/45F5TKy
Read the already released *unedited* excerpts and first chapter: https://pendouglas.com/2026/01/06/qui...
Mood board: https://bit.ly/3Lr4UqB
Playlist: Quinn and Lucas’s closeness to Jared, Jax, and Madoc (not only in their history but in the way these men shaped the adults they became) made this a very nostalgic experience for me, and I was heavily inspired by some of the playlists from the original series. You’ll notice some new additions but lots of throwbacks too! https://bit.ly/3L0RykR
Paperback will be released on Tuesday on Amazon!
Signed copies will be available in my store around the end of the month!
🏴☠️Under a black flag we sail!🏴☠️
Preorder Today!
US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMT1RLVD
UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GMT1RLVD
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Review of advance copy
loved these two lots 🤧 the tension, the slow burn, the emotional attachment, how possessive and jealous he was….cant wait to rr..feel like I haven’t fully processed what I read.
Want to read
September 11, 2021I HAVE A SERIOUS FEELING THAT THIS IS HUNTER'S BOOK. IF DYLAN DOESN'T END UP WITH HUNTER WE ARE GONNA HAVE SOME BAD BLOOD PENELOPE. HE DESERVES HER AND YOU KNOW IT TOO.
Want to read
March 19, 2022
What I'm excited for in this series:
1. Quinn and Lucas' love story
2. Dylan choosing Hunter ♥️ (ugh FOR ONCE, let the intense, quiet, broody guy (aka Hunter) get the girl! And not the mean, overbearing, bullying asshole dude (aka Kade) because quite frankly, that would just be like a remake of Bully and I've already read that book and tons more like it so I would pass if so. It would be so damn boring, predictable, and done-so-many-times if Dylan ended up with Kade 🙄 Besides, Hunter has that intensity and broodiness about him that you can’t help but find so damn hot! 🥵🔥 I totally fell for him in Next to Never and I am hella excited for him and Dylan to get it onnnn (and I would bet my curvy white ass it would be e.x.p.l.o.s.i.v.e. considering all of Hunter’s pent up energy 😏) and get their HEA 😍.
-- Yes, I will only read Dylan's/Hunter's book if they do end up together. If Dylan ends up with someone else (aka Kade) then sorry, but I shall pull an Ari and say, "thank u, next!". I've read a thousand other books wherein the heroine chooses the alphahole and this gal is looking for somethin' new k? thanks bye.
3. Hawke. He is a very interesting man and I want more of him. And I mean… a VIRGIN HERO who actually CARES about who he’s bangin’ and is oh so picky on where he’s sticking his patootie in?? UGH COME TO MAMA! My ovaries are so ready to explode for this man 🥵🔥
4. Someone who will knock Kade off his spoiled, arrogant ass -- NOT Dylan though; Dylan belongs to Hunter in my most humble opinion. Lol
5. The awesome family/friends dynamics that PD always seem to nail.
1. Quinn and Lucas' love story
2. Dylan choosing Hunter ♥️ (ugh FOR ONCE, let the intense, quiet, broody guy (aka Hunter) get the girl! And not the mean, overbearing, bullying asshole dude (aka Kade) because quite frankly, that would just be like a remake of Bully and I've already read that book and tons more like it so I would pass if so. It would be so damn boring, predictable, and done-so-many-times if Dylan ended up with Kade 🙄 Besides, Hunter has that intensity and broodiness about him that you can’t help but find so damn hot! 🥵🔥 I totally fell for him in Next to Never and I am hella excited for him and Dylan to get it onnnn (and I would bet my curvy white ass it would be e.x.p.l.o.s.i.v.e. considering all of Hunter’s pent up energy 😏) and get their HEA 😍.
-- Yes, I will only read Dylan's/Hunter's book if they do end up together. If Dylan ends up with someone else (aka Kade) then sorry, but I shall pull an Ari and say, "thank u, next!". I've read a thousand other books wherein the heroine chooses the alphahole and this gal is looking for somethin' new k? thanks bye.
3. Hawke. He is a very interesting man and I want more of him. And I mean… a VIRGIN HERO who actually CARES about who he’s bangin’ and is oh so picky on where he’s sticking his patootie in?? UGH COME TO MAMA! My ovaries are so ready to explode for this man 🥵🔥
4. Someone who will knock Kade off his spoiled, arrogant ass -- NOT Dylan though; Dylan belongs to Hunter in my most humble opinion. Lol
5. The awesome family/friends dynamics that PD always seem to nail.
February 24, 2026
And nine years waiting … for bland predictable dog shit??
What I wanted “ forbidden romance high chemistry with character growth secret relationship Quinn family being against it”
What I got “ very high fantasy play with a corny back drop of Lucas being a owner of the lame ass green street group no one gave a single fuck abt and this taking up half the plot more than Quinn & Lucas relationship”
Look, I’m not surprised I didn’t like this book since I really hated the first two I didn’t really have high hopes for this one. I actually went in with a really low expectations. So I’m not to bummed
Look when an author constantly post in her Facebook group that she has to bleed every ounce of brain power or she is not that excited to write or that it’s taking all her energy to write a book that you’re waiting almost 9 years for …. Yeah your expectations go down some.
This just wasn’t what I was looking forward to tbh the entire series has been a let down so I’m not too surprised this one bummed me out sm bc I was so excited for it … but when the author isn’t excited or doesn’t like what they’re writing… yeah it’s gonna suck”
Did this need the girl obsessed trope since Quinn was obsessed all her life and didn’t seem to have a personality ? No
Did Quinn need to be a virgin waiting for Lucas her whole life and pen making that her entire personality? … no
Should the author have worked more on Quinn and Lucas relationship and build chemistry & tension between them instead of her ridiculous green street plotline??? Yeah probably alas like I’ve said before when the author isn’t excited or doesn’t care, it shows in the writing.
Also can I just pls say that’s it’s glaringly obvious deacon and his brother work for Jared and madoc & jax .. the author literally posted that spoiler by accident when she released falls boys … gee I wonder how they can be around all the time .. 🙄
What I wanted “ forbidden romance high chemistry with character growth secret relationship Quinn family being against it”
What I got “ very high fantasy play with a corny back drop of Lucas being a owner of the lame ass green street group no one gave a single fuck abt and this taking up half the plot more than Quinn & Lucas relationship”
Look, I’m not surprised I didn’t like this book since I really hated the first two I didn’t really have high hopes for this one. I actually went in with a really low expectations. So I’m not to bummed
Look when an author constantly post in her Facebook group that she has to bleed every ounce of brain power or she is not that excited to write or that it’s taking all her energy to write a book that you’re waiting almost 9 years for …. Yeah your expectations go down some.
This just wasn’t what I was looking forward to tbh the entire series has been a let down so I’m not too surprised this one bummed me out sm bc I was so excited for it … but when the author isn’t excited or doesn’t like what they’re writing… yeah it’s gonna suck”
Did this need the girl obsessed trope since Quinn was obsessed all her life and didn’t seem to have a personality ? No
Did Quinn need to be a virgin waiting for Lucas her whole life and pen making that her entire personality? … no
Should the author have worked more on Quinn and Lucas relationship and build chemistry & tension between them instead of her ridiculous green street plotline??? Yeah probably alas like I’ve said before when the author isn’t excited or doesn’t care, it shows in the writing.
Also can I just pls say that’s it’s glaringly obvious deacon and his brother work for Jared and madoc & jax .. the author literally posted that spoiler by accident when she released falls boys … gee I wonder how they can be around all the time .. 🙄
Review of advance copy received from Author
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October 30, 2021
QUINNLUCAS BEST SHIP IN EXISTENCE
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April 15, 2024Apr 15, 2024 Update:
So, I mentioned in my comment in Pen's fb group about Farrow and Noah looking at Quinn and MOTHER just replied with "@Jackie Neither one of them were looking at Quinn.😉 But that's all I'm saying for now." Now color me goddamn surprised and speechless. I MEAN, WHAT THE HELL?!
Apr 13, 2024 Update:
QUINN AND LUCAS! It's age gap so that makes me even more excited. There's also that scene with Farrow and Noah looking at Quinn—for the love of God, please let us have Noah's book (Yes, that Noah from Credence) without him being in a love triangle or rectangle, or whatever really. Ugh.
So, I mentioned in my comment in Pen's fb group about Farrow and Noah looking at Quinn and MOTHER just replied with "@Jackie Neither one of them were looking at Quinn.😉 But that's all I'm saying for now." Now color me goddamn surprised and speechless. I MEAN, WHAT THE HELL?!
Apr 13, 2024 Update:
QUINN AND LUCAS! It's age gap so that makes me even more excited. There's also that scene with Farrow and Noah looking at Quinn—for the love of God, please let us have Noah's book (Yes, that Noah from Credence) without him being in a love triangle or rectangle, or whatever really. Ugh.
April 15, 2024
Praying PD doesn’t make Quinn a lovesick inexperienced girl that waited for Lucas all this time 🥲
Anywayyyy, LUCASQUINN COME HOME TO ME!!
Anywayyyy, LUCASQUINN COME HOME TO ME!!
Want to read
April 12, 2024"Sorry. It’s just… I used to have a cap like that."
i died guys 😭🫶
i died guys 😭🫶
February 24, 2026
This book being the definition of “I JUST MADE SOME BULLLLSHITTTT.”
Quinn you’re a grown fucking woman with a rich family I’m not falling for your sob story. We don’t care. The woe is me shit look even more tone deaf and attention seeking next to Codi who has nothing.
Lucas you’re pathetic. Your whole schtick is entirely unmoving and boring. Even your possible murder plot didn’t make you interesting. LOOK WITHIN!
All this my brothers will be so angry shit only for Madoc to be the only one with a real reaction. Jase too but nobody cares what grandpa has to say (ily still 🫂)
They told me I was wrong about the noahfarrowcodi throuple and yet? I was fucking right. As Always. Highlight of the book btw. 10/10 no notes. Gay people we love you.
The one star is for them and for tommykade. Though small in appearance but fab nonetheless.
Winslet plot. I’ve seen enough. We can’t keep doing this, it’s stupid. Deacon and Manas you’re both nonces.
Quinn you’re a grown fucking woman with a rich family I’m not falling for your sob story. We don’t care. The woe is me shit look even more tone deaf and attention seeking next to Codi who has nothing.
Lucas you’re pathetic. Your whole schtick is entirely unmoving and boring. Even your possible murder plot didn’t make you interesting. LOOK WITHIN!
All this my brothers will be so angry shit only for Madoc to be the only one with a real reaction. Jase too but nobody cares what grandpa has to say (ily still 🫂)
They told me I was wrong about the noahfarrowcodi throuple and yet? I was fucking right. As Always. Highlight of the book btw. 10/10 no notes. Gay people we love you.
The one star is for them and for tommykade. Though small in appearance but fab nonetheless.
Winslet plot. I’ve seen enough. We can’t keep doing this, it’s stupid. Deacon and Manas you’re both nonces.
February 25, 2026
so disappointing i’m mad asf now
February 25, 2026
Don’t get me wrong, I like the family atmosphere. I love Lucas’s jealousy and how provocative Quinn is with Noah and Farrow.
However, the suspense is boring (which is sad because I love suspense). I could skip all of that and still rate it well if it weren’t for the fact that Quinn is a virgin and has basically shaped her whole life since she was thirteen waiting for Lucas to come back. That’s so pathetic, and FMCs who crawl like that will always make me cringe. She admits several times that her life has revolved around getting Lucas. Okay, get him… but please don’t save yourself for him… Of course, he’s not a virgin. But that was already obvious; there’s a big age gap.
I also don’t like that she’s been wearing his hat all these years. Silly girl, seriously. Because of Lucas’s jealousy scenes I could give it 2 stars, but even then, he wasn’t as volatile as I’d expect from a jealous man.
———
“Make who nervous?” I ask, still keeping up the charade that every decision I’ve made since I was thirteen hasn’t been with Lucas Morrow in mind.
girllll stoppp 💀
However, the suspense is boring (which is sad because I love suspense). I could skip all of that and still rate it well if it weren’t for the fact that Quinn is a virgin and has basically shaped her whole life since she was thirteen waiting for Lucas to come back. That’s so pathetic, and FMCs who crawl like that will always make me cringe. She admits several times that her life has revolved around getting Lucas. Okay, get him… but please don’t save yourself for him… Of course, he’s not a virgin. But that was already obvious; there’s a big age gap.
I also don’t like that she’s been wearing his hat all these years. Silly girl, seriously. Because of Lucas’s jealousy scenes I could give it 2 stars, but even then, he wasn’t as volatile as I’d expect from a jealous man.
———
“Make who nervous?” I ask, still keeping up the charade that every decision I’ve made since I was thirteen hasn’t been with Lucas Morrow in mind.
girllll stoppp 💀
Want to read
April 15, 2024Not loving the 8-years long crush and total lack of experience (Quinn’s words, not mine!) from the teaser but I’m holding out hope. I did like that Lucas didn’t recognize her right away and he’s clearly gonna have competition from Deacon (but apparently not Farrow or Noah, as Pen recently confirmed). If you know PD, then you already know the heroine will use that to her advantage at some point lol.
All we know is: PD still has no plans for Noah’s own story, Farrow won’t be a main lead in any of the 6 books, and this book will NOT be releasing in 2024. However, I’m excited that it will be a summer romance AND age-gap! Also something about a “night ride” maybe because Quinn likes to run at night but her brothers don’t like that 👀
All we know is: PD still has no plans for Noah’s own story, Farrow won’t be a main lead in any of the 6 books, and this book will NOT be releasing in 2024. However, I’m excited that it will be a summer romance AND age-gap! Also something about a “night ride” maybe because Quinn likes to run at night but her brothers don’t like that 👀
February 25, 2026
some ships are just better off as a concept
Want to read
October 27, 2024him giving her his dad’s cap before he left intrigued me. him coming back years later & not recognizing her sold me. #needthat
March 29, 2025
pd let them out of your basement please🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
February 25, 2026
I’ve waited all this long for a wtf-is-this-book is about?
it’s currently 3AM when I’m writing this down, so bear with me. below are some of the scenes that made me annoyed:
- Idk how many times Quinn is describing herself as “quiet” - spoiler, a lot.
- book 1 & 2 was so bad I’ve forgotten the extra characters, so who exactly Noah and Farrow are?
- at the gym scene with those 2 guys, Quinn started as annoyed that Dylan set her up and then straight to lying on his back while him doing push ups. I thought they were just introducing themselves? Quiet/shy one much?
- Mace and Codi coming to the bakery and Codi started working for her was unnecessary…? I think?
- the bakery scene where Quinn found the mirror was opened and her phone call with Lucas was a bit bland and she suddenly chasing his car with her bike. like why do we even need this scene?
- the whole Green Street was just confusing to me.
- at the party, the bounce house thing, what even is that? and what even happened there? Lucas giving her the pep talk how she’s better than going out with Noah and Farrow.
- and why suddenly Noah and Farrow is everywhere? who are they?? and Quinn suddenly ride on Farrow’s motorbike? uhh since when you’re so bold oh quiet ones?
- the whole carnival tower things and the journal/diary was just blearghhh. who wrote in their diary like that?
>>>>
Six days later… I’d read.
I lower my eyes to the pages again.
-free
-swimming
-air
I breathe out the faintest…weakest…laugh.
She didn’t die. At least not there. She made it out.
Has Hawke seen this diary?
-alone, she writes again.
-alone
-alone
-alone
<<<<
- Quinn masturbated on his bed. um huh what??? and Lucas was already in the closet? and she said Noah’s name at first? and then saying I wish it was Noah or Farrow or anyone else but ✨ it was you ✨ err lol ok.
- Lucas staying at Quinn’s parent’s house. just like that? so easy.
- the whole phone call with Quinn and Deacon.
- the whole house viewing and neighbouring with Farrow.
- Farrow needing Lucas to help him and saying he needs his too to win her trust back. when did Quinn lost his trust to Lucas?
- the birthday list and the block party.
- Lucas ripped her panties and the phone sex was so bland, no flavour at all.
- at another party, no I don’t know why Noah stopped Lucas from helping Quinn out
- and the rest of the book….
whyy Penelope….whyyyyyy……
you could’ve make this story simpler by just focusing on Quinn and Lucas love story but why adding up the unnecessary “legends” stuff that is not making sense to the story 😫😫😫
the 1&2 books are already bad, now even the 3rd??
it’s currently 3AM when I’m writing this down, so bear with me. below are some of the scenes that made me annoyed:
- Idk how many times Quinn is describing herself as “quiet” - spoiler, a lot.
- book 1 & 2 was so bad I’ve forgotten the extra characters, so who exactly Noah and Farrow are?
- at the gym scene with those 2 guys, Quinn started as annoyed that Dylan set her up and then straight to lying on his back while him doing push ups. I thought they were just introducing themselves? Quiet/shy one much?
- Mace and Codi coming to the bakery and Codi started working for her was unnecessary…? I think?
- the bakery scene where Quinn found the mirror was opened and her phone call with Lucas was a bit bland and she suddenly chasing his car with her bike. like why do we even need this scene?
- the whole Green Street was just confusing to me.
- at the party, the bounce house thing, what even is that? and what even happened there? Lucas giving her the pep talk how she’s better than going out with Noah and Farrow.
- and why suddenly Noah and Farrow is everywhere? who are they?? and Quinn suddenly ride on Farrow’s motorbike? uhh since when you’re so bold oh quiet ones?
- the whole carnival tower things and the journal/diary was just blearghhh. who wrote in their diary like that?
>>>>
Six days later… I’d read.
I lower my eyes to the pages again.
-free
-swimming
-air
I breathe out the faintest…weakest…laugh.
She didn’t die. At least not there. She made it out.
Has Hawke seen this diary?
-alone, she writes again.
-alone
-alone
-alone
<<<<
- Quinn masturbated on his bed. um huh what??? and Lucas was already in the closet? and she said Noah’s name at first? and then saying I wish it was Noah or Farrow or anyone else but ✨ it was you ✨ err lol ok.
- Lucas staying at Quinn’s parent’s house. just like that? so easy.
- the whole phone call with Quinn and Deacon.
- the whole house viewing and neighbouring with Farrow.
- Farrow needing Lucas to help him and saying he needs his too to win her trust back. when did Quinn lost his trust to Lucas?
- the birthday list and the block party.
- Lucas ripped her panties and the phone sex was so bland, no flavour at all.
- at another party, no I don’t know why Noah stopped Lucas from helping Quinn out
- and the rest of the book….
whyy Penelope….whyyyyyy……
you could’ve make this story simpler by just focusing on Quinn and Lucas love story but why adding up the unnecessary “legends” stuff that is not making sense to the story 😫😫😫
the 1&2 books are already bad, now even the 3rd??
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 24, 2026
4.5 stars
Ever since reading the part when Lucas said goodbye to Quinn, I was rooting for them as a couple and I patiently waited for their story. And ever since Penelope Douglas started publishing the Hellbent series, I waited some more. Until I finally got their story now in Quiet Ones.
This book is a slow-burn romance par excellence. Penelope Douglas perfectly intertwined Lucas' story, Quinn's story, their love story and the ongoing suspense story (which started in book one and will continue throughout this series). It's like four different stories become a unique unit.
Quiet Ones starts very slow and only slowly picks up some speed. So don't get discouraged from its pace. Because once you've reached the third part of the book you'll be surprised by the speed you didn't realize it reached. I didn't wanted this book to end.
Lucas and Quinn's story is written in typical Penelope Douglas style, catching you from the first page to the last. Beside being suspenseful and thrilling, it deals with topics I didn't fully see coming. I loved Lucas part of the story and how he finally grew a pair and stood up for his mistakes in the past. I loved how I got to experience Quinn, how she feels around her family. It made my heart ache for her. And the way Penelope Douglas brought her to life in this book, I absolutely understood Quinn and I loved how she found a turnaround, standing up for herself, taking matters in her own hand.
The only thing I wished more for was more quality time between Lucas and Quinn. More of getting to know each other after being apart for 8 years. It seems like every time they are together something happens which interrupts their time together. I wished to see more of them growing together as a couple.
Nevertheless, Quiet Ones is the perfect next installment in the Hellbent series. If you've read the first two books in this series, you probably are addicted already and will get your next satisfying fix with this book.
I promise you, if I wasn't on a business trip, not having enough time to read, I would have read this book in 1 day. ;-)
Ever since reading the part when Lucas said goodbye to Quinn, I was rooting for them as a couple and I patiently waited for their story. And ever since Penelope Douglas started publishing the Hellbent series, I waited some more. Until I finally got their story now in Quiet Ones.
This book is a slow-burn romance par excellence. Penelope Douglas perfectly intertwined Lucas' story, Quinn's story, their love story and the ongoing suspense story (which started in book one and will continue throughout this series). It's like four different stories become a unique unit.
Quiet Ones starts very slow and only slowly picks up some speed. So don't get discouraged from its pace. Because once you've reached the third part of the book you'll be surprised by the speed you didn't realize it reached. I didn't wanted this book to end.
Lucas and Quinn's story is written in typical Penelope Douglas style, catching you from the first page to the last. Beside being suspenseful and thrilling, it deals with topics I didn't fully see coming. I loved Lucas part of the story and how he finally grew a pair and stood up for his mistakes in the past. I loved how I got to experience Quinn, how she feels around her family. It made my heart ache for her. And the way Penelope Douglas brought her to life in this book, I absolutely understood Quinn and I loved how she found a turnaround, standing up for herself, taking matters in her own hand.
The only thing I wished more for was more quality time between Lucas and Quinn. More of getting to know each other after being apart for 8 years. It seems like every time they are together something happens which interrupts their time together. I wished to see more of them growing together as a couple.
Nevertheless, Quiet Ones is the perfect next installment in the Hellbent series. If you've read the first two books in this series, you probably are addicted already and will get your next satisfying fix with this book.
I promise you, if I wasn't on a business trip, not having enough time to read, I would have read this book in 1 day. ;-)
February 25, 2026
I have thought plenty on whether I should be writing this review or not. I love Fall Away and I’ve been utterly excited for Quinn’s story ever since I’ve read Next to Never. This book, however, has been a total let down.
From the lackluster mystery and repetitive plot, to the almost-annoying amount of group scenes(which were necessary, I must admit, since I found the main characters to be subdued and rather dull), beginning to end, this book just kept on disappointing me.
Quinn’s character was completely unrealistic and contradictory. Our SELF-SUFFICIENT, SELF-RELIANT, SELF-SUSTANING heroine had her entire life dictated by her older brothers. Though her biggest(and only) tragedy was her lack of a love life and generally missing out on the fun activities that her friends and family were partaking in(which, of course, was entirely caused by voluntary self-exclusion), we don’t get to see Quinn making any real effort towards standing up to her brothers.
The only thing worse than an unlikeable character is a boring one. I wish I had something of significance to say about Lucas, but he has unfortunately been one of the most uninteresting characters I have ever read about. Not even the “murder” plot could save him from his utter dullness.
Another thing that I have noticed is that Penelope Douglas seems to have a fixed formula when writing age gap romances. And though similitudes are bound to exist, I found Quinn and Lucas’ dynamic to be a little too similar to Krisjen and Macon’s.
Unfortunately there’s not much to say about the plot either, the mystery sub-plots were far too uninteresting for me to keep up with them, despite my best efforts to stay invested.
Kade and Tommy, ESPECIALLY Tommy, have been the most fun and entertaining part of the book. I couldn’t(and still can’t) stop smiling at their crumbs. Whenever PD decides that it’s their time to shine, I’ll be here waiting.
From the lackluster mystery and repetitive plot, to the almost-annoying amount of group scenes(which were necessary, I must admit, since I found the main characters to be subdued and rather dull), beginning to end, this book just kept on disappointing me.
Quinn’s character was completely unrealistic and contradictory. Our SELF-SUFFICIENT, SELF-RELIANT, SELF-SUSTANING heroine had her entire life dictated by her older brothers. Though her biggest(and only) tragedy was her lack of a love life and generally missing out on the fun activities that her friends and family were partaking in(which, of course, was entirely caused by voluntary self-exclusion), we don’t get to see Quinn making any real effort towards standing up to her brothers.
The only thing worse than an unlikeable character is a boring one. I wish I had something of significance to say about Lucas, but he has unfortunately been one of the most uninteresting characters I have ever read about. Not even the “murder” plot could save him from his utter dullness.
Another thing that I have noticed is that Penelope Douglas seems to have a fixed formula when writing age gap romances. And though similitudes are bound to exist, I found Quinn and Lucas’ dynamic to be a little too similar to Krisjen and Macon’s.
Unfortunately there’s not much to say about the plot either, the mystery sub-plots were far too uninteresting for me to keep up with them, despite my best efforts to stay invested.
Kade and Tommy, ESPECIALLY Tommy, have been the most fun and entertaining part of the book. I couldn’t(and still can’t) stop smiling at their crumbs. Whenever PD decides that it’s their time to shine, I’ll be here waiting.
February 24, 2026
waited ten years to just inhale this in one sitting.
February 24, 2026
QuinnLucas came home after almost 10 years. It was cute but I was so embarrassed many times. Still quite good by pd standards.
AJs mention was enjoyable and the same goes for TommyKade - I see potential here. What pmo the most is how they treated Quinn, like she’s some stupid kid (both 1gen and 2gen).
It’s definitely something, the plot of Winslet is somewhat interesting in that series but I see everyone hating it (it’ll always be better than devil nights plot and most things that pd writes)
AJs mention was enjoyable and the same goes for TommyKade - I see potential here. What pmo the most is how they treated Quinn, like she’s some stupid kid (both 1gen and 2gen).
It’s definitely something, the plot of Winslet is somewhat interesting in that series but I see everyone hating it (it’ll always be better than devil nights plot and most things that pd writes)
February 24, 2026
“but deep down inside, he would give you anything you wanted and do anything you asked.”
when i say quinnlucas is my life i’m not lying. this book could feed families. I LOVED QUINN AND LUCAS SMM 🫶🏼🫶🏼 i cried, i laughed, i danced.. i had many epiphanies. my babies came back home to me 🤍
when i say quinnlucas is my life i’m not lying. this book could feed families. I LOVED QUINN AND LUCAS SMM 🫶🏼🫶🏼 i cried, i laughed, i danced.. i had many epiphanies. my babies came back home to me 🤍
February 24, 2026
CRUMBS WERE DROPPED AND I ATE THEM UP
I fear this series has me in a chokehold at this point
I fear this series has me in a chokehold at this point
February 24, 2026
Penelope Douglas I never doubted you btw now if you can remove that fuck ass mystery plot that nobody cares about
February 24, 2026
ql buzzy asf but this isn’t scooby doo.
February 24, 2026
niños ricos aburridos, esa es la trama
February 24, 2026
My insane family.
February 25, 2026
Това не беше четене, това беше похищение с реална опасност за живота и психичното ми здраве с Пенелъпи Дъглас в ролята на главно действащ терорист. Оцелях... някак си... Въпреки, че е прекалено рано да се каже каквото и да било. Те първа ми предстои абстиненция. Усещам, че положението ще е тежко. Ще си оставя няколко човека на бързо набиране. От сега се извинявам за нетърпимото ми поведение на божия напаст в следващите няколко седмици. Просто не, че нещо, ама имам нужда от Night Thieves сега, веднага! Въпрос на живот и смърт е!
Финална оценка: 4,65⭐
Финална оценка: 4,65⭐
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