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Burn
Burn is a Dark, Stalker x Stalker, Enemies-to-Lovers romance, featuring a psychopath cop hunting the vigilante who's eliminating criminals from his city.
Knox
Being a lieutenant is the perfect profession that sates the never-ending hunger in my soul to hunt. To chase. To destroy.
But somebody is stealing my prey. Somebody is cleaning up my streets and having the fun that I am supposed to have. But no more.
When I finally come face-to-face with the vigilantes who call themselves the Wildcats, I know I’ll ruin them. Especially the 5’3” little criminal in the panther mask who makes the mistake of saving my life.
I am going to hunt her down and show her what happens when she steals from me.
And she only adds fuel to the fire when she fights back.
It's game on, little criminal.
Tara
Code name: Shadow Panther
Five years ago, I survived a brutal acid attack that left half my face covered in scars. Day after day, I picked myself up until I became vengeance personified. Until I became a Wildcat. The Wildcats are my ride or die. My partners in crime. My best friends.
And if Lieutenant Knox thinks he can catch us, he is wrong. I will destroy him before he can even think about arresting any of the Wildcats.
He decided to start this game with me, but I will be the one to end it.
He stalks me; I stalk back. He breaks into my apartment; I break into his precinct. He thinks he can intimidate me? Joke’s on him because his games excite me.
So what if he's the first man after the attack who looks at me with a burning desire in his eyes?
So what if his obsession with me breaks down every wall I’ve erected around my heart?
How can I ever love somebody who is destined to be my ruin?
Knox
Being a lieutenant is the perfect profession that sates the never-ending hunger in my soul to hunt. To chase. To destroy.
But somebody is stealing my prey. Somebody is cleaning up my streets and having the fun that I am supposed to have. But no more.
When I finally come face-to-face with the vigilantes who call themselves the Wildcats, I know I’ll ruin them. Especially the 5’3” little criminal in the panther mask who makes the mistake of saving my life.
I am going to hunt her down and show her what happens when she steals from me.
And she only adds fuel to the fire when she fights back.
It's game on, little criminal.
Tara
Code name: Shadow Panther
Five years ago, I survived a brutal acid attack that left half my face covered in scars. Day after day, I picked myself up until I became vengeance personified. Until I became a Wildcat. The Wildcats are my ride or die. My partners in crime. My best friends.
And if Lieutenant Knox thinks he can catch us, he is wrong. I will destroy him before he can even think about arresting any of the Wildcats.
He decided to start this game with me, but I will be the one to end it.
He stalks me; I stalk back. He breaks into my apartment; I break into his precinct. He thinks he can intimidate me? Joke’s on him because his games excite me.
So what if he's the first man after the attack who looks at me with a burning desire in his eyes?
So what if his obsession with me breaks down every wall I’ve erected around my heart?
How can I ever love somebody who is destined to be my ruin?
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Nia Myst
2 books133 followersNia Myst is a dark romance author, living in Canada. She loves writing strong, powerful heroines and alpha heroes who are obsessed with them. Her books are full of spice, action, humor, and heart-melting, swoon-worthy romance.
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July 6, 2026
Tara, like all of the wildcats, had a past. A history. Knox? He was no better. A diagnosed psychopath. Together? They were certifiably insane. And I was kinda into it.
The mutual stalking, the back and forth — it was toxic yet addictive. I loved it. Some things were so fun yet weird and I was so down for it 🤣
My favorite character? Definitely Shadow. He was THE MAIN EVENT. We love him.
Here is where I explain my 3 stars.
Burn’s writing was a little different from Rage, let me explain.
While Rage seemed to have been smooth, seamless, edited, etc. — Burn had a lot of kinks that needed to be worked out. And I’m not talking grammatical errors. The sentence structures were different than those in Rage, so it threw me off (almost as if written by a completely different person). There were repetitive adjective use in the same sentence, or the same odd phrase used multiple times on the same page. I’m not sure if it was intentional but it felt off to me.
The writing for Tara felt different from Knox — Knox’s tone was off, almost dumbed down, like he was incompetent and only had a simple mind (which shouldn’t be the case for a lead detective AND psychopath, as they statistically usually have a really high IQ).
There were some odd terms used in the book (I.e. squirty pussy) that made me cringe in the middle of a scene, but again, it was usually Knox’s POV so his tone was always off.
The excessive use of calling someone a “fucker” definitely got old. And I mean, like, multiple times a page.
I loved the story, truly. I love the Wildcats and their team and the chemistry and everything. I think the writing just threw me for a loop, hence the 3 stars! Please take this opinion with a grain of salt! Everyone has a different perspective. I hope this is taken as constructive and not in a rude way!
OVERALL
3 ⭐️
3.5 🌶️
Thank you so much to Nia and Swipe The Book for allowing me to read an advanced copy!
The mutual stalking, the back and forth — it was toxic yet addictive. I loved it. Some things were so fun yet weird and I was so down for it 🤣
My favorite character? Definitely Shadow. He was THE MAIN EVENT. We love him.
Here is where I explain my 3 stars.
Burn’s writing was a little different from Rage, let me explain.
While Rage seemed to have been smooth, seamless, edited, etc. — Burn had a lot of kinks that needed to be worked out. And I’m not talking grammatical errors. The sentence structures were different than those in Rage, so it threw me off (almost as if written by a completely different person). There were repetitive adjective use in the same sentence, or the same odd phrase used multiple times on the same page. I’m not sure if it was intentional but it felt off to me.
The writing for Tara felt different from Knox — Knox’s tone was off, almost dumbed down, like he was incompetent and only had a simple mind (which shouldn’t be the case for a lead detective AND psychopath, as they statistically usually have a really high IQ).
There were some odd terms used in the book (I.e. squirty pussy) that made me cringe in the middle of a scene, but again, it was usually Knox’s POV so his tone was always off.
The excessive use of calling someone a “fucker” definitely got old. And I mean, like, multiple times a page.
I loved the story, truly. I love the Wildcats and their team and the chemistry and everything. I think the writing just threw me for a loop, hence the 3 stars! Please take this opinion with a grain of salt! Everyone has a different perspective. I hope this is taken as constructive and not in a rude way!
OVERALL
3 ⭐️
3.5 🌶️
Thank you so much to Nia and Swipe The Book for allowing me to read an advanced copy!
July 4, 2026
my 100th read of the year.
insane!! (ik im 30 books behind ... oh well!)
𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ ── pre-read
a dark romance where she's in a vigilante group?? oh hell yes!! and he's a psycho cop?!! this sounds AMAZING!!!! and wdym they stalk each other 🙂↕️
check tw & add to ur tbr <3
↪ started june 21
thank you nia myst & swipe the book pr for the eARC
insane!! (ik im 30 books behind ... oh well!)
𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ ── pre-read
a dark romance where she's in a vigilante group?? oh hell yes!! and he's a psycho cop?!! this sounds AMAZING!!!! and wdym they stalk each other 🙂↕️
check tw & add to ur tbr <3
↪ started june 21
thank you nia myst & swipe the book pr for the eARC
July 16, 2026
Thank you Nia Myst, for giving me a free copy of this book to read. My review is honest and only my opinion.
I found the MCs torture of each other VERY entertaining. I found this entire book to be fun and sexy while still full of good old fashioned revenge for the crimes performed against women every single day. Anyone who enjoys humorous grey romance should definitely read this book!
The only downside were that the term "little criminal" was used over 100 times in the book, and typically several times within a page or two. Also, the police procedures and wishy washy way the cop was allowed to do his job was pretty unbelievable, even beyond the normal suspension of belief.
I found the MCs torture of each other VERY entertaining. I found this entire book to be fun and sexy while still full of good old fashioned revenge for the crimes performed against women every single day. Anyone who enjoys humorous grey romance should definitely read this book!
The only downside were that the term "little criminal" was used over 100 times in the book, and typically several times within a page or two. Also, the police procedures and wishy washy way the cop was allowed to do his job was pretty unbelievable, even beyond the normal suspension of belief.
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March 14, 2026ᥫ᭡.ִֶָ𓂃
╰┈> 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞:-
Yeahhhh!! The cover got reveal!!! And I love it!!🫶🏻😍
I am so excited to read this book...
And after seeing a little teaser about knox ? It's hard to wait till June...🫣🤭
(It's a little questionable... 😉🫢)
︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ︶ ⏝ ︶
╰┈> 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞:-
Yeahhhh!! The cover got reveal!!! And I love it!!🫶🏻😍
I am so excited to read this book...
And after seeing a little teaser about knox ? It's hard to wait till June...🫣🤭
(It's a little questionable... 😉🫢)
︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ︶ ⏝ ︶
July 2, 2026
I enjoyed reading this book. I couldn’t put it down and even when I did I still thought about the book.
Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
June 30, 2026
I absolutely loved this book! I didn't realize there was a previous one in the series, but it didn't impact my ability to jump in at book two.
I loved that both of the leads were unhinged, messed up stalkers. The juxtaposition of Tara being a ruthless killer who was pushed into it after severe trauma, and Knox being a sociopath who was guided into putting his obsession into putting away criminals away instead of becoming a killer, made it SO interesting.
Together they became a duo for absolute chaos, ruthlessness and protection and omg the spiiiiiice! I loved how obsessed Knox was and how that led to pure desperation to consume Tara - and how Tara's kinks aligned with wanting someone who filled that need to feel pure obsession. They were such a good pairing, and the rest of the team alongside them - along with the suspense plot - was so great, I absolutely burned through this one.
*****
I was sent a complimentary advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to Swipe The Book PR for sending this my way!
I loved that both of the leads were unhinged, messed up stalkers. The juxtaposition of Tara being a ruthless killer who was pushed into it after severe trauma, and Knox being a sociopath who was guided into putting his obsession into putting away criminals away instead of becoming a killer, made it SO interesting.
Together they became a duo for absolute chaos, ruthlessness and protection and omg the spiiiiiice! I loved how obsessed Knox was and how that led to pure desperation to consume Tara - and how Tara's kinks aligned with wanting someone who filled that need to feel pure obsession. They were such a good pairing, and the rest of the team alongside them - along with the suspense plot - was so great, I absolutely burned through this one.
*****
I was sent a complimentary advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to Swipe The Book PR for sending this my way!
July 6, 2026
“It’s like he’s obsessed with me or something”
I’ve thought about how to start this review for a hot second, and have decided honesty is the best policy. Nia Myst delivered one of the best dark romances I have ever read, balancing plot and spice, for a well-deserved 5 ⭐️ “Burn” combined some of my favorite tropes while also serving up a mesmerizing high-stakes plot. delicious spicy scenes, and an adorable Doberman sidekick.
Tara is a scarred survivor on a mission. As a member of the Wildcats, a female-led vigilante justice group, she strikes fear into the heart of the very same men who hurt her. However, police lieutenant Knox is hot on her trail - determined to reclaim the pool of criminals he uses for his own form of justice. As the two engage in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, something begins to lurk under the surface. Is it just excitement from their game, obsession, or something else?
I loved Tara so much! She is the epitome of a strong female character by both physical ability and resilience. Her growth, her vulnerability, and her capacity for love despite her past trauma is a HUGE testament to her. Similarly, our author wrote a beautiful note at the end of the book to highlight the truth behind acid attacks, like the one Tara suffered from, and the structural obstacles or inequities women face when trying to report their abusers. To have an author acknowledge these hard topics with so much compassion and understanding, is truly heartwarming and speaks to the quality of both Nia Myst’s research and writing behind her novels.
And let’s not get me started on Mr. Lieutenant Knox Steele. We LOVE a man who is obsessed AND yearns. It was giving a more unhinged Josh from “Lights Out” and I was captivated. The push and pull of Knox’s character with Tara’s builds so much tension amidst a fast-paced plot, I kept reading waiting for the release of when they finally got together (and stayed for everything after). Not to mention, Knox is so down bad for Tara (literally his photo next to the term in the dictionary) that he not only kills for her, but makes her breakfast!
The rest of the Wildcats and the extended family, including Shadow our little (giant), sweet (terrifying) Doberman baby, had my heart from the first page. I highly recommend this book, and any others to come, for fans of dark romance and badass FMCs!
🚨 Dark Romance
🚨 Stalker x Stalker
🚨 Dual POV
🚨 Vigilante Justice
🚨 Found Family
A million thank you’s to swipebook PR and the author, Nia Myst, for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinions! I loved the characters and plot so much that I not only bought hard copies, but I am impatiently waiting for the next installment. My pitch: Sloane and Hugh 😉
I’ve thought about how to start this review for a hot second, and have decided honesty is the best policy. Nia Myst delivered one of the best dark romances I have ever read, balancing plot and spice, for a well-deserved 5 ⭐️ “Burn” combined some of my favorite tropes while also serving up a mesmerizing high-stakes plot. delicious spicy scenes, and an adorable Doberman sidekick.
Tara is a scarred survivor on a mission. As a member of the Wildcats, a female-led vigilante justice group, she strikes fear into the heart of the very same men who hurt her. However, police lieutenant Knox is hot on her trail - determined to reclaim the pool of criminals he uses for his own form of justice. As the two engage in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, something begins to lurk under the surface. Is it just excitement from their game, obsession, or something else?
I loved Tara so much! She is the epitome of a strong female character by both physical ability and resilience. Her growth, her vulnerability, and her capacity for love despite her past trauma is a HUGE testament to her. Similarly, our author wrote a beautiful note at the end of the book to highlight the truth behind acid attacks, like the one Tara suffered from, and the structural obstacles or inequities women face when trying to report their abusers. To have an author acknowledge these hard topics with so much compassion and understanding, is truly heartwarming and speaks to the quality of both Nia Myst’s research and writing behind her novels.
And let’s not get me started on Mr. Lieutenant Knox Steele. We LOVE a man who is obsessed AND yearns. It was giving a more unhinged Josh from “Lights Out” and I was captivated. The push and pull of Knox’s character with Tara’s builds so much tension amidst a fast-paced plot, I kept reading waiting for the release of when they finally got together (and stayed for everything after). Not to mention, Knox is so down bad for Tara (literally his photo next to the term in the dictionary) that he not only kills for her, but makes her breakfast!
The rest of the Wildcats and the extended family, including Shadow our little (giant), sweet (terrifying) Doberman baby, had my heart from the first page. I highly recommend this book, and any others to come, for fans of dark romance and badass FMCs!
🚨 Dark Romance
🚨 Stalker x Stalker
🚨 Dual POV
🚨 Vigilante Justice
🚨 Found Family
A million thank you’s to swipebook PR and the author, Nia Myst, for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinions! I loved the characters and plot so much that I not only bought hard copies, but I am impatiently waiting for the next installment. My pitch: Sloane and Hugh 😉
August 6, 2026
4 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★ Burn☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★
🌹₊˚ෆ❤️ෆ˚₊✨ ♡ THOUGHTS ♡ ✨₊˚ෆ❤️ෆ˚₊🌹
He was obsessed with her, and he made her feel desired. The level of his obsession was so perfect. Tara and Knox matched each other's energy and attempted to outdo each other with the stalking. Who did it better? My girl Tara, honestly. She played Baby Shark to annoy him, planted roaches on his couch, and messed with the thermostat! I love a menace and that is exactly what she was…he loved it. Especially when women get revenge 😁😮💨. Both of them were obsessed with watching each other and listening to each other through secret camera devices… they were compatible freaks!! I have no complaints. Get someone who matches your energy! Never settle!
I love the Wildcats and Dominic. This is family!! Knox had intended to hunt them down and arrest them because he hated that they had so much freedom to get their own justice, meanwhile he was restricted as a cop with obligations to the law. That went out the window once Tara came into the picture and he was OBSESSED and down bad. He forgot his purpose. Arresting her slipped his mind, and he lowkey just wanted to slip into HER. I supported it. The equal level of obsession and desirability… oh yeah, they served 😮💨🤭. I love that he was pathetic about it. He would spill his guts about how he felt and made it known that he was obsessed with her and wasn't going anywhere. Yes, he was stalking her, but he would never harm her like her other stalker had. Knox was protective and would hurt himself and others before letting anything happen to Tara. That is his woman!!
He didn't care about anyone but her until he realized that the people Tara cared about meant something to her, so his protection extended to them too. He still didn't care for them the way he cared for Tara. This man said he didn't have to talk to his brother now that he had Tara in his life (she reeled him in and told him he can't discard people that easily) 😭. Men need to get with the program and be as loyal and obsessed as Knox. He lived and breathed Tara, and that was his only concern. He just wanted to be with her every second of the day, even if it meant ignoring his obligations. He really stopped caring about work, to be honest (he still wanted to get justice, but he enjoyed working with the Wildcats more). His captain just approved working with vigilantes 🙂↕️ Okay, sir. That entire station needed their help badly either way. The Wildcats were putting in the work like the badass women they are 😮💨👏. Love those icons.
I love how integral they were to Tara's healing journey despite not even realizing it. She mentioned how they were there for the darkest parts of her life and her healing. No doubt that's her family. You can tell by the way they show up for her. They were supportive but still concerned about her relationship with Knox. Not because they could have been arrested, but because they didn't want him to hurt Tara. They are all very diehard and would go to great lengths to protect each other, and I love that! They show up when they need each other the most, and the found family was such a big component of this book. They are all iconic.
🌹₊˚ෆ❤️ෆ˚₊✨ ♡ OVERALL ♡ ✨₊˚ෆ❤️ෆ˚₊🌹
This book was genuinely so good. My heart hurts for what Tara went through, but I also love that she acknowledges that she loves attention and loves to feel desired. She knows she's beautiful, and I love that she is simply confident. Even when she was insecure, her friends were in her corner and made her feel loved and valued for more than her physical appearance because it isn't tied to her worth. Knox loved her scars, and they made her even more beautiful to him. He saw everything she went through and respected her more.
☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★ Burn☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★
🌹₊˚ෆ❤️ෆ˚₊✨ ♡ THOUGHTS ♡ ✨₊˚ෆ❤️ෆ˚₊🌹
“I walked into my house to find four recording devices hidden in my bedroom. Shadow was fed, my dirty dishes were clean, my bed was made, and my fucking room was tidied up.”
He was obsessed with her, and he made her feel desired. The level of his obsession was so perfect. Tara and Knox matched each other's energy and attempted to outdo each other with the stalking. Who did it better? My girl Tara, honestly. She played Baby Shark to annoy him, planted roaches on his couch, and messed with the thermostat! I love a menace and that is exactly what she was…he loved it. Especially when women get revenge 😁😮💨. Both of them were obsessed with watching each other and listening to each other through secret camera devices… they were compatible freaks!! I have no complaints. Get someone who matches your energy! Never settle!
“Stop fucking staring at my scars.”
I was just as entranced by her as I was by the fairy tale when I’d first heard it.
I love the Wildcats and Dominic. This is family!! Knox had intended to hunt them down and arrest them because he hated that they had so much freedom to get their own justice, meanwhile he was restricted as a cop with obligations to the law. That went out the window once Tara came into the picture and he was OBSESSED and down bad. He forgot his purpose. Arresting her slipped his mind, and he lowkey just wanted to slip into HER. I supported it. The equal level of obsession and desirability… oh yeah, they served 😮💨🤭. I love that he was pathetic about it. He would spill his guts about how he felt and made it known that he was obsessed with her and wasn't going anywhere. Yes, he was stalking her, but he would never harm her like her other stalker had. Knox was protective and would hurt himself and others before letting anything happen to Tara. That is his woman!!
I couldn’t help but lean against the door and watch the woman who held all my attention.
He didn't care about anyone but her until he realized that the people Tara cared about meant something to her, so his protection extended to them too. He still didn't care for them the way he cared for Tara. This man said he didn't have to talk to his brother now that he had Tara in his life (she reeled him in and told him he can't discard people that easily) 😭. Men need to get with the program and be as loyal and obsessed as Knox. He lived and breathed Tara, and that was his only concern. He just wanted to be with her every second of the day, even if it meant ignoring his obligations. He really stopped caring about work, to be honest (he still wanted to get justice, but he enjoyed working with the Wildcats more). His captain just approved working with vigilantes 🙂↕️ Okay, sir. That entire station needed their help badly either way. The Wildcats were putting in the work like the badass women they are 😮💨👏. Love those icons.
“If you betray us, I’ll shoot you.” That was the Cherry Cheetah. “But if you don’t, and treat Tara right, I’ll ship you guys so hard.”
“Why will she ship us off?”
“Ignore her.”
I love how integral they were to Tara's healing journey despite not even realizing it. She mentioned how they were there for the darkest parts of her life and her healing. No doubt that's her family. You can tell by the way they show up for her. They were supportive but still concerned about her relationship with Knox. Not because they could have been arrested, but because they didn't want him to hurt Tara. They are all very diehard and would go to great lengths to protect each other, and I love that! They show up when they need each other the most, and the found family was such a big component of this book. They are all iconic.
🌹₊˚ෆ❤️ෆ˚₊✨ ♡ OVERALL ♡ ✨₊˚ෆ❤️ෆ˚₊🌹
This book was genuinely so good. My heart hurts for what Tara went through, but I also love that she acknowledges that she loves attention and loves to feel desired. She knows she's beautiful, and I love that she is simply confident. Even when she was insecure, her friends were in her corner and made her feel loved and valued for more than her physical appearance because it isn't tied to her worth. Knox loved her scars, and they made her even more beautiful to him. He saw everything she went through and respected her more.
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July 2, 2026
4 stars for me.
Knox is on the hunt,the vigilante he saw and can't forget about is Tara,and she's for sure will not make it easy to get her.Stalker and stalker,who's hunting who?
Great and very dark romance with suspense.Tara had her share of suferring,and she really don't look for love,her scars had her pull out of any romantic interest,and it's not shocking that she is not one to play with.Knox surprised me,I'm not sure what I expected but it was not a psychopath that is wearing a cop mask.Both are perfect for each other,and the sheer joy they get from killing the bad guys is really disturbing ,creepy and fun at the same time.The chemistry between them was mind blowing,and the sex parts really naughty,something while reading I need to get my fan out;).The added suspense and catching the bad guys was satisfying and got my revenge thirsty mind at ease and happy of the outcome.
My favorite line-
'For me,love is an undying obsession,heart-stopping adoration,maddening lust,and a willingness to sacrifice yourself to protect the person you love."
If you looking for a very dark romance,with dark main characters and lots of lust between them,I would recommend this one.
Thank you swipethebook-pr-connect and author for my arc,my review is honest and my own.
Knox is on the hunt,the vigilante he saw and can't forget about is Tara,and she's for sure will not make it easy to get her.Stalker and stalker,who's hunting who?
Great and very dark romance with suspense.Tara had her share of suferring,and she really don't look for love,her scars had her pull out of any romantic interest,and it's not shocking that she is not one to play with.Knox surprised me,I'm not sure what I expected but it was not a psychopath that is wearing a cop mask.Both are perfect for each other,and the sheer joy they get from killing the bad guys is really disturbing ,creepy and fun at the same time.The chemistry between them was mind blowing,and the sex parts really naughty,something while reading I need to get my fan out;).The added suspense and catching the bad guys was satisfying and got my revenge thirsty mind at ease and happy of the outcome.
My favorite line-
'For me,love is an undying obsession,heart-stopping adoration,maddening lust,and a willingness to sacrifice yourself to protect the person you love."
If you looking for a very dark romance,with dark main characters and lots of lust between them,I would recommend this one.
Thank you swipethebook-pr-connect and author for my arc,my review is honest and my own.
July 5, 2026
Sometimes you just need a psycho stalker cop to break into your home, plant cameras and audio listening devices, clean your apartment, and leave food in the fridge for you… among other things🤷🏻♀️🤣
The cop being obsessed with “his little criminal” and the cat and mouse game between Tara and Knox in the beginning was so addictive! I couldn’t wait to see what they would do next and holy moly was I not disappointed🫠
I loved the underlying theme of self acceptance and letting the people who love and care about you in fully. This is another one where the TW’s are heavy and the spice was spicing😅
Stalker x Stalker
Vigilante Assassin x Psychopath Cop
Enemies to lovers
Protective Doberman
Spicy 🌶️
Thank you to Swipe the PR and Nia for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts and opinions are my own🤗
The cop being obsessed with “his little criminal” and the cat and mouse game between Tara and Knox in the beginning was so addictive! I couldn’t wait to see what they would do next and holy moly was I not disappointed🫠
I loved the underlying theme of self acceptance and letting the people who love and care about you in fully. This is another one where the TW’s are heavy and the spice was spicing😅
Stalker x Stalker
Vigilante Assassin x Psychopath Cop
Enemies to lovers
Protective Doberman
Spicy 🌶️
Thank you to Swipe the PR and Nia for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts and opinions are my own🤗
July 2, 2026
Thank you to Nia for the Arc opportunity!
Oh, I absolutely loved this one. Knox is officially in my favorite red flag boyfriends list. The story, the plot, the characters, everything about this was great and well executed. I was hooked right from the beginning and didn't stop until I was completely finished. I absolutely LOVED the relationship between Tara and Knox and definitely one of my favorite book couples.
Tara was a great fmc and I think she was written so well and portrayed as such a great, bad 🍑 protector. Knox was just, ugh. Love him so much.
A great dark romance and definitely not one you want to miss!
Oh, I absolutely loved this one. Knox is officially in my favorite red flag boyfriends list. The story, the plot, the characters, everything about this was great and well executed. I was hooked right from the beginning and didn't stop until I was completely finished. I absolutely LOVED the relationship between Tara and Knox and definitely one of my favorite book couples.
Tara was a great fmc and I think she was written so well and portrayed as such a great, bad 🍑 protector. Knox was just, ugh. Love him so much.
A great dark romance and definitely not one you want to miss!
July 1, 2026
“You are the beauty to my beast.”
Burn was EVERYTHING I wanted and MORE. If Rage introduced us to the badass world of the Wildcats, this book showed us the HEART behind it. This story was not just about revenge, obsession, or justice—it was about healing, learning to love yourself again, and finding someone who sees you exactly as you are.
Tara was honestly something SPECIAL.
If Samaira was the definition of unstoppable, Tara was the definition of RESILIENCE. Because it takes a different kind of strength to look at the version of yourself that the world tried to label as broken and choose to love her anyway.
After surviving a brutal acid attack, Tara carried scars that went far beyond what people could see. She became Shadow Panther, a member of the Wildcats, fighting for women who were failed by the system. But beneath the lethal fighter was someone who still struggled with seeing herself as beautiful and worthy of love.
And honestly? THAT BROKE ME. 😭(Especially the mirror scene. I was not okay.)
I loved that she had the Wildcats, Shadow, and eventually Knox beside her—but the Wildcats’ sisterhood was EVERYTHING. They weren’t just teammates; they were family. The way they protected her, supported her, and stood beside her through everything genuinely made my heart ache.
“Only Knox Steele looked at me with that kind of unflinching obsession.”
And then came Knox Steele.
Oh, KNOX. This man was absolutely UNHINGED, obsessive, and terrifying in the best possible way. But underneath all that intensity was someone who saw Tara—not her scars, not her past, not what happened to her—but HER.
When everyone else saw what she had lost, Knox saw everything she still was.
Their first meeting was literally a cat-and-mouse chase, and their entire relationship carried that same chaotic energy. The stalking, the banter, the pranks, the constant challenge between them—it was hilarious, intense, and completely addictive.
LIKE THESE TWO WERE BOTH INSANE AND SOMEHOW PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER. 😭
“The beautiful little criminal was mine.”
Can we PLEASE talk about Knox calling her his little criminal? Because that nickname was EVERYTHING.
The way this completely unhinged man who was supposed to hunt her became the person who would burn the entire world down for her??? I WAS OBSESSED.
“Only you. I belong to no one. I answer to no one, only you.”
What I loved most was that Knox wasn’t there to save Tara. She didn’t need saving. She was already strong, already capable, already fighting her own battles. He was there to remind her that she didn’t have to fight alone.
“You are mine, and I will take care of everything and everyone that is yours.”
Tara needed someone who would look at every part of her—the beautiful parts and the painful ones—and never hesitate. Someone who would see her scars and never make her feel like they changed her worth.
And Knox was EXACTLY that person.
“You are, and always will be, my North Star. My Tara. My little fairy tale goddess who kills the monsters of this pathetic world.”
EXCUSE ME??? 😭😭
Their relationship was chaotic, obsessive, and completely THEM. They were both a little crazy, both stubborn, and both willing to burn the world down for the people they loved.
Also, can we talk about Shadow? Because Tara’s Doberman absolutely stole every scene.
The relationship between Shadow and Knox had me laughing so much. Watching these two stubborn men basically compete for Tara’s attention was honestly one of my favourite things.
The plot was also incredible. The Wildcats investigating the trafficking ring, the action sequences, the revenge, and the emotional moments all came together so well. I genuinely could not put this book down.
(Also, please check trigger warnings before reading this one. Burn is darker and more graphic than Rage.)
Nia Myst has created something truly special with the Wildcats, and I am officially OBSESSED with this world.
A huge thank you to Nia Myst and Swipe the Book PR for allowing me to read this ARC. I’m so grateful because this book was an absolute masterpiece. 💜
July 1, 2026
There are books you enjoy, books you obsess over, and then there are books that completely take over your brain long after you've turned the final page. Burn is that kind of book for me 😌❤️🔥
Going in, I expected a fun STALKER × STALKER dark romance. What I got instead was an ADDICTIVE blend of obsession, action, emotional healing, found family, humor, suspense, and a romance that somehow felt both completely unhinged and incredibly beautiful 🤌🏻✨
Tara Soni is hands down one of my favorite FMCs I've ever read. She isn't just strong because the story tells you she is, she has earned every bit of that strength. As an acid attack survivor, she's forced to live with scars that constantly remind her of the worst day of her life yet she refuses to let them define her. Watching her reclaim her confidence piece by piece made my heart ache and heal alongside hers. She's intelligent, fearless, sarcastic, emotionally complex, and absolutely capable of holding her own against a man like Knox 💅🏻
And then there's Knox Steele...
This man is absolutely INSANE ❤️🔥
A psychopath. A cop. Possessive. Obsessive. Morally questionable. Completely gone for one woman 🫠💋
Normally those traits would terrify me, but Knox somehow manages to be intimidating, hilarious, protective, and ridiculously lovable all at once. His obsession never felt like it erased Tara's strength, it amplified it. He didn't want to change her; he admired every dangerous, stubborn, chaotic part of her. Even the parts she struggled to love herself.
That's what made their relationship stand out to me.
This isn't just enemies to lovers.
It's hunter versus hunter.
Stalker versus stalker.
Two people constantly trying to outsmart each other, breaking into each other's spaces, playing mind games, challenging one another at every opportunity, and somehow falling hopelessly in love in the middle of all that madness. Their banter had me laughing, their chemistry had me kicking my feet, and their emotional moments genuinely caught me off guard.
The WILDCATS aren't just side characters, they're FAMILY. Their loyalty, love & unwavering support for one another gave this story so much warmth amidst all the darkness. Every interaction between the girls reminded me that healing doesn't always begin with romance; sometimes it begins with finding people who refuse to let you face the world alone.
And can we please talk about Shadow?
That dog completely stole every scene he walked into. His dynamic with Knox had me laughing so many times that I honestly started looking forward to their interactions almost as much as the romance itself.
One thing I appreciated was that the spice never overshadowed the story. The action sequences were cinematic, the suspense kept me glued to the pages & the final stretch of the book was impossible to put down. Every chapter raised the stakes until I was flying through the last hundred pages because I desperately needed to know how everything would unfold.
Another aspect that truly stood out to me was the way Tara's trauma was portrayed with such care and sensitivity. Her scars are never treated as something that needs to disappear before she's worthy of love. Instead, the story beautifully shows that healing isn't about becoming who you were before, it's about learning to embrace who you've become.
If you're looking for a dark romance that's more than just spice, this is absolutely worth picking up. It has morally gray characters, obsessive love, incredible banter, thrilling action, emotional depth, found family, a badass heroine, an unforgettable hero, and enough plot twists to keep you hooked until the very last page.
By the time I turned the last page, I was left with a full heart, a massive book hangover, and an unhealthy obsession with Tara, Knox, and the Wildcats. I wasn't ready to leave this world behind. Their story made me laugh, shattered my heart, put it back together again, and left me counting down the days until the next book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (∞ if Goodreads allowed it ❤️🔥)
Safe to say, this book is going to live rent-free in my mind for a very long time.
Going in, I expected a fun STALKER × STALKER dark romance. What I got instead was an ADDICTIVE blend of obsession, action, emotional healing, found family, humor, suspense, and a romance that somehow felt both completely unhinged and incredibly beautiful 🤌🏻✨
Tara Soni is hands down one of my favorite FMCs I've ever read. She isn't just strong because the story tells you she is, she has earned every bit of that strength. As an acid attack survivor, she's forced to live with scars that constantly remind her of the worst day of her life yet she refuses to let them define her. Watching her reclaim her confidence piece by piece made my heart ache and heal alongside hers. She's intelligent, fearless, sarcastic, emotionally complex, and absolutely capable of holding her own against a man like Knox 💅🏻
And then there's Knox Steele...
This man is absolutely INSANE ❤️🔥
A psychopath. A cop. Possessive. Obsessive. Morally questionable. Completely gone for one woman 🫠💋
Normally those traits would terrify me, but Knox somehow manages to be intimidating, hilarious, protective, and ridiculously lovable all at once. His obsession never felt like it erased Tara's strength, it amplified it. He didn't want to change her; he admired every dangerous, stubborn, chaotic part of her. Even the parts she struggled to love herself.
That's what made their relationship stand out to me.
This isn't just enemies to lovers.
It's hunter versus hunter.
Stalker versus stalker.
Two people constantly trying to outsmart each other, breaking into each other's spaces, playing mind games, challenging one another at every opportunity, and somehow falling hopelessly in love in the middle of all that madness. Their banter had me laughing, their chemistry had me kicking my feet, and their emotional moments genuinely caught me off guard.
The WILDCATS aren't just side characters, they're FAMILY. Their loyalty, love & unwavering support for one another gave this story so much warmth amidst all the darkness. Every interaction between the girls reminded me that healing doesn't always begin with romance; sometimes it begins with finding people who refuse to let you face the world alone.
And can we please talk about Shadow?
That dog completely stole every scene he walked into. His dynamic with Knox had me laughing so many times that I honestly started looking forward to their interactions almost as much as the romance itself.
One thing I appreciated was that the spice never overshadowed the story. The action sequences were cinematic, the suspense kept me glued to the pages & the final stretch of the book was impossible to put down. Every chapter raised the stakes until I was flying through the last hundred pages because I desperately needed to know how everything would unfold.
Another aspect that truly stood out to me was the way Tara's trauma was portrayed with such care and sensitivity. Her scars are never treated as something that needs to disappear before she's worthy of love. Instead, the story beautifully shows that healing isn't about becoming who you were before, it's about learning to embrace who you've become.
If you're looking for a dark romance that's more than just spice, this is absolutely worth picking up. It has morally gray characters, obsessive love, incredible banter, thrilling action, emotional depth, found family, a badass heroine, an unforgettable hero, and enough plot twists to keep you hooked until the very last page.
By the time I turned the last page, I was left with a full heart, a massive book hangover, and an unhealthy obsession with Tara, Knox, and the Wildcats. I wasn't ready to leave this world behind. Their story made me laugh, shattered my heart, put it back together again, and left me counting down the days until the next book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (∞ if Goodreads allowed it ❤️🔥)
Safe to say, this book is going to live rent-free in my mind for a very long time.
July 9, 2026
Burn by Nia Myst, the second installment in the Wildcats series, is a dark enemies-to-lovers romance built around a vigilante and the police lieutenant determined to catch her. With a stalker-versus-stalker dynamic, morally questionable characters, and plenty of danger, it delivers an intense story where obsession and attraction become impossible to separate.
I went into Burn expecting chaos, and it absolutely delivered. From the very beginning, the relationship between Tara and Knox felt like a battle of equals. Neither of them backs down, and their constant attempts to outsmart, provoke, and challenge each other created a tension that kept me fully invested. Every interaction felt unpredictable, making it difficult to put the book down.
What stood out most to me was Tara’s journey. After surviving a horrific acid attack, she has spent years rebuilding herself and finding strength in the Wildcat crew. Watching her slowly accept herself and recognize that she is still worthy of love and desire added an emotional layer to a story otherwise filled with violence, revenge, and obsession.
Knox was equally captivating in a very different way. He is morally twisted, obsessive, and unquestionably dangerous, yet he never felt one-dimensional. Beneath his relentless pursuit of Tara is a man drawn to her strength and ferocity, making his obsession feel as fascinating as it is unsettling.
The chemistry between them was intense and undeniable. Their cat-and-mouse game never felt repetitive because both characters were equally ruthless and equally obsessed. Her resilience made her easy to admire, while Knox’s relentless pursuit made him fascinating despite his many flaws. I also loved the Wildcat team, whose loyalty and friendship brought moments of warmth and humor to an otherwise dark story.
A special mention has to go to Shadow, Tara’s dog. His fierce loyalty, protectiveness, and gradual acceptance of Knox were some of my favorite parts of the book. And that final showdown (iykyk) was incredibly satisfying and worth the build-up.
Overall, Burn is a thrilling, fast-paced dark romance filled with obsession, danger, and unforgettable characters. If you enjoy morally grey leads, high-stakes tension, and intense psychological chemistry, this book is well worth picking up.
I went into Burn expecting chaos, and it absolutely delivered. From the very beginning, the relationship between Tara and Knox felt like a battle of equals. Neither of them backs down, and their constant attempts to outsmart, provoke, and challenge each other created a tension that kept me fully invested. Every interaction felt unpredictable, making it difficult to put the book down.
What stood out most to me was Tara’s journey. After surviving a horrific acid attack, she has spent years rebuilding herself and finding strength in the Wildcat crew. Watching her slowly accept herself and recognize that she is still worthy of love and desire added an emotional layer to a story otherwise filled with violence, revenge, and obsession.
Knox was equally captivating in a very different way. He is morally twisted, obsessive, and unquestionably dangerous, yet he never felt one-dimensional. Beneath his relentless pursuit of Tara is a man drawn to her strength and ferocity, making his obsession feel as fascinating as it is unsettling.
The chemistry between them was intense and undeniable. Their cat-and-mouse game never felt repetitive because both characters were equally ruthless and equally obsessed. Her resilience made her easy to admire, while Knox’s relentless pursuit made him fascinating despite his many flaws. I also loved the Wildcat team, whose loyalty and friendship brought moments of warmth and humor to an otherwise dark story.
A special mention has to go to Shadow, Tara’s dog. His fierce loyalty, protectiveness, and gradual acceptance of Knox were some of my favorite parts of the book. And that final showdown (iykyk) was incredibly satisfying and worth the build-up.
Overall, Burn is a thrilling, fast-paced dark romance filled with obsession, danger, and unforgettable characters. If you enjoy morally grey leads, high-stakes tension, and intense psychological chemistry, this book is well worth picking up.
July 2, 2026
4.5/5⭐️
this story follows tara, who after a brutal acid attack that left her face covered with scars, decided to get vengeance to those who had attacked her. however, in her journey to vengeance, she became a part of the wildcats, a vigilante group focused on helping women through trauma and giving them a way to heal and escape from their pasts. they have been doing this for years, and no cop has ever thought to catch them, until a certain lieutenant comes along. here enters knox, who is a psychopath cop that is hunting down the vigilante who is eliminating criminals from his city, but while discovering what he now knows as the wildcats, he comes face to face with a criminal in a panther mask and becomes addicted to stalking her, and she decides to stalk him back…
i really enjoyed this one!!! this is my first book by this author, and wow this was INCREDIBLE! i really enjoyed the whole aspect of them stalking each other, it was so much fun reading about what the other person would do in revenge for each other’s actions! i honestly was laughing out loud at some of the scenes the reactions were so funny! i also really loved the romance between knox and tara, and how they were able to communicate and understand each other’s pasts and build up each other’s confidence and trust through their love. also i MUST talk about shadow because he was so so cute the entire story i love him. i also really loved the entire wildcats aspect, the friends between all the girls and the found family through the organization, and really enjoyed the entire mission plotline throughout the book! something i really loved about this book was that it showed that healing from trauma is never just a one-sided journey, but rather it goes in layers and takes a while to not only trust others but yourself as well. overall an incredible read definitely recommend!
thank you nia myst and swipe the book PR for the eARC!
this story follows tara, who after a brutal acid attack that left her face covered with scars, decided to get vengeance to those who had attacked her. however, in her journey to vengeance, she became a part of the wildcats, a vigilante group focused on helping women through trauma and giving them a way to heal and escape from their pasts. they have been doing this for years, and no cop has ever thought to catch them, until a certain lieutenant comes along. here enters knox, who is a psychopath cop that is hunting down the vigilante who is eliminating criminals from his city, but while discovering what he now knows as the wildcats, he comes face to face with a criminal in a panther mask and becomes addicted to stalking her, and she decides to stalk him back…
i really enjoyed this one!!! this is my first book by this author, and wow this was INCREDIBLE! i really enjoyed the whole aspect of them stalking each other, it was so much fun reading about what the other person would do in revenge for each other’s actions! i honestly was laughing out loud at some of the scenes the reactions were so funny! i also really loved the romance between knox and tara, and how they were able to communicate and understand each other’s pasts and build up each other’s confidence and trust through their love. also i MUST talk about shadow because he was so so cute the entire story i love him. i also really loved the entire wildcats aspect, the friends between all the girls and the found family through the organization, and really enjoyed the entire mission plotline throughout the book! something i really loved about this book was that it showed that healing from trauma is never just a one-sided journey, but rather it goes in layers and takes a while to not only trust others but yourself as well. overall an incredible read definitely recommend!
thank you nia myst and swipe the book PR for the eARC!
July 2, 2026
Rating: Loved It 🖤
Okay, this may be Book 2, but I hadn't read Book 1 yet (don't worry, I grabbed it on sale 😏). The tropes on this one were just too good to pass up.
🖤 Dark Romance
🩸 Enemies to Lovers
🚔 Cop MMC x Vigilante FMC
🐈 Cat & Mouse Games
🔪 Stalker x Stalker
❤️ Found Family
💪 Women Helping Women
✨ Self Acceptance/Love
⚠️ Suspense Subplot
Let's be honest—the Stalker x Stalker trope is what sold me on this ARC, and it absolutely delivered. Tara and Knox constantly messing with each other felt like a flirting masked as a prank war between two unhinged people, and I was eating it up.
What really made this story stand out, though, was the contrast between them. Tara was created by trauma and failed by the justice system, while Knox was born a psychopath but raised to channel those instincts into upholding the law. Watching those two perspectives collide made this so much more than your average dark romance.
I'm convinced Knox fell for Tara almost immediately. Not just because she is beautiful, but because she was everything he'd secretly wanted to be. She showed him that even someone without a moral compass could choose to do good. And once he fell for 𝘩𝘦𝘳? It was game over. If Tara loves you, Knox will burn the world down for you. End of discussion. That level of obsessive devotion is my catnip.
Can we also talk about Shadow the Doberman? That dog stole every scene he was in. Knox's first meeting with Shadow had literal tears rolling down my face. Absolute comedy gold.
One of my favorite parts, though, was how Knox loved Tara 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 of her scars, not in spite of them. He saw strength, survival, and resilience where she only saw pain and loss. Watching Tara slowly learn to accept that kind of love was one of the most beautiful parts of the book.
Now excuse me while I immediately go read Book 1 because I'm not ready to leave this universe. And with Knox's partners wanting to meet the Wildcats...I'm going to need several more books, please.
Thank you, Nia and Swipe the Book, for the ARC! 🖤
Okay, this may be Book 2, but I hadn't read Book 1 yet (don't worry, I grabbed it on sale 😏). The tropes on this one were just too good to pass up.
🖤 Dark Romance
🩸 Enemies to Lovers
🚔 Cop MMC x Vigilante FMC
🐈 Cat & Mouse Games
🔪 Stalker x Stalker
❤️ Found Family
💪 Women Helping Women
✨ Self Acceptance/Love
⚠️ Suspense Subplot
Let's be honest—the Stalker x Stalker trope is what sold me on this ARC, and it absolutely delivered. Tara and Knox constantly messing with each other felt like a flirting masked as a prank war between two unhinged people, and I was eating it up.
What really made this story stand out, though, was the contrast between them. Tara was created by trauma and failed by the justice system, while Knox was born a psychopath but raised to channel those instincts into upholding the law. Watching those two perspectives collide made this so much more than your average dark romance.
I'm convinced Knox fell for Tara almost immediately. Not just because she is beautiful, but because she was everything he'd secretly wanted to be. She showed him that even someone without a moral compass could choose to do good. And once he fell for 𝘩𝘦𝘳? It was game over. If Tara loves you, Knox will burn the world down for you. End of discussion. That level of obsessive devotion is my catnip.
Can we also talk about Shadow the Doberman? That dog stole every scene he was in. Knox's first meeting with Shadow had literal tears rolling down my face. Absolute comedy gold.
One of my favorite parts, though, was how Knox loved Tara 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 of her scars, not in spite of them. He saw strength, survival, and resilience where she only saw pain and loss. Watching Tara slowly learn to accept that kind of love was one of the most beautiful parts of the book.
Now excuse me while I immediately go read Book 1 because I'm not ready to leave this universe. And with Knox's partners wanting to meet the Wildcats...I'm going to need several more books, please.
Thank you, Nia and Swipe the Book, for the ARC! 🖤
July 14, 2026
If you thought Rage was intense, Burn seriously levels everything up. More action, more chaos, higher stakes, and a romance that’s messy, addictive, and honestly impossible to look away from.
The storyfollows Tara, an acid attack survivor and a member of the Wildcats—a vigilante group taking down criminals the system fails. Her path collides with Knox, a police lieutenant with some very unhinged tendencies, who’s determined to track down the vigilante causing chaos in his city. What follows is basically a high-stakes game of cat and mouse where obsession, attraction, and revenge all blur together.
Tara was easily my favorite part of this book. She’s one of the strongest FMCs I’ve read in dark romance. Her scars are part of her story, but they don’t define her. She’s fierce, capable, and refuses to let her past take her power away. Watching her go toe-to-toe with Knox and match his energy every single time? So satisfying.
The stalker × stalker trope was done so well here. It’s not just one person chasing the other they’re constantly pushing, provoking, and trying to outplay each other, which makes their chemistry feel chaotic in the best way. And getting more of the Wildcats? Loved it. Their found-family vibe adds just enough warmth to balance out all the darkness, and every character brings something to the table.
Even with the heavy themes, the book doesn’t feel emotionally draining the whole time. The banter, action, and softer moments are balanced really well.
Definitely check the trigger warnings before diving in because it does deal with graphic violence and trauma. But if you’re into morally grey characters, vigilante justice, obsessive love interests, and FMCs who are just as dangerous as the MMC, Burn is 100% worth adding to your TBR.
The storyfollows Tara, an acid attack survivor and a member of the Wildcats—a vigilante group taking down criminals the system fails. Her path collides with Knox, a police lieutenant with some very unhinged tendencies, who’s determined to track down the vigilante causing chaos in his city. What follows is basically a high-stakes game of cat and mouse where obsession, attraction, and revenge all blur together.
Tara was easily my favorite part of this book. She’s one of the strongest FMCs I’ve read in dark romance. Her scars are part of her story, but they don’t define her. She’s fierce, capable, and refuses to let her past take her power away. Watching her go toe-to-toe with Knox and match his energy every single time? So satisfying.
The stalker × stalker trope was done so well here. It’s not just one person chasing the other they’re constantly pushing, provoking, and trying to outplay each other, which makes their chemistry feel chaotic in the best way. And getting more of the Wildcats? Loved it. Their found-family vibe adds just enough warmth to balance out all the darkness, and every character brings something to the table.
Even with the heavy themes, the book doesn’t feel emotionally draining the whole time. The banter, action, and softer moments are balanced really well.
Definitely check the trigger warnings before diving in because it does deal with graphic violence and trauma. But if you’re into morally grey characters, vigilante justice, obsessive love interests, and FMCs who are just as dangerous as the MMC, Burn is 100% worth adding to your TBR.
July 1, 2026
4,5⭐️ OMG. She did it again!!
This one is AMAZING.
It's darker than Rage, so check the TW.
I’m a huge fan whenever a cop is involved even better when he is obsessed with the “criminal” he has to deal with.
The banter between the is really hilarious, it gives me so much fun. Their pranks are unbelievable and super enjoyable!!! As the book goes we can witness both characters develop in their better version.
Knox is a GOOD PSYCHO! He wants to deal with criminals to satisfy his hunger for blood, and she is stealing his “good time”🫠🫠🫠 he stalks her and she stalks him back!!!
The spice??? TOP TIER!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
"Do you also steal all your other suspects' underwear? Come on them?"
Tara has a traumatic past that left her with scars, she is so ashamed of them and he worshipped them:
“Scars aren't meant to be sexy. Scars are evidence of the battles you've conquered. The monsters you've slayed. They're proof of your hero-ism. I was already addicted to you before I saw your scars.”
PAINT ME IN PUDDLE. 🫠🫠🫠
Shadows only lacks of words, my big boy, MY SCARY DOG PRIVILEGE.
THIS ISN'T ONLY A STEMAY ROMANCE, THIS BOOK IS ALSO ABOUT SELF ACCEPTANCE, COURAGE TO OVERCOME A TRAUMATIC PAST and as all the books of the serie, about the FAMILY you choose.
thank you Nia Myst & swipe the book pr for the eARC
This one is AMAZING.
It's darker than Rage, so check the TW.
I’m a huge fan whenever a cop is involved even better when he is obsessed with the “criminal” he has to deal with.
The banter between the is really hilarious, it gives me so much fun. Their pranks are unbelievable and super enjoyable!!! As the book goes we can witness both characters develop in their better version.
Knox is a GOOD PSYCHO! He wants to deal with criminals to satisfy his hunger for blood, and she is stealing his “good time”🫠🫠🫠 he stalks her and she stalks him back!!!
The spice??? TOP TIER!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
"Do you also steal all your other suspects' underwear? Come on them?"
Tara has a traumatic past that left her with scars, she is so ashamed of them and he worshipped them:
“Scars aren't meant to be sexy. Scars are evidence of the battles you've conquered. The monsters you've slayed. They're proof of your hero-ism. I was already addicted to you before I saw your scars.”
PAINT ME IN PUDDLE. 🫠🫠🫠
Shadows only lacks of words, my big boy, MY SCARY DOG PRIVILEGE.
THIS ISN'T ONLY A STEMAY ROMANCE, THIS BOOK IS ALSO ABOUT SELF ACCEPTANCE, COURAGE TO OVERCOME A TRAUMATIC PAST and as all the books of the serie, about the FAMILY you choose.
thank you Nia Myst & swipe the book pr for the eARC
July 5, 2026
**3.5 Stars **he first half of this book was so good! Female rage and vigilantism, a detective who is a psychopath and then said detective and one of the female vigilantes are now stalking each other and messing with each other! The chemistry and banter was really good.Tara has been through so much and I loved how strong and brave her character is. Knox is a true psychopath and I loved how obsessed he became over Tara, how he loved seeing her scars and how he just saw how beautiful and strong she was.
But after about 50% the book got a little boring and all of the different little nicknames started getting a little annoying, it did pick up the last 15% of the book with all the action that was going on.
The book has great family vibes and I love that all of these women who have been abused in some way have come together and found a little community for themselves. Overall, I did enjoy the book.
Thank you to Swipe the Book PR and Nia Myst for the opportunity to read this ARC.
But after about 50% the book got a little boring and all of the different little nicknames started getting a little annoying, it did pick up the last 15% of the book with all the action that was going on.
The book has great family vibes and I love that all of these women who have been abused in some way have come together and found a little community for themselves. Overall, I did enjoy the book.
Thank you to Swipe the Book PR and Nia Myst for the opportunity to read this ARC.
July 3, 2026
absolutely obsessed with the world that Nia Arthurs has created, and I adore all of my Wildcat girls. One of my favorite parts was seeing how much their organization has grown since the previous books
After Samaira's story, we finally get Tara's. Seeing everything these women have been through and watching them still stand tall, stronger than ever, makes it impossible not to admire them. I am both nervous and excited for the other girls.
Knox and Tara stole my heart right from the start.
You can feel the obsession, possessiveness from the start. I really love the stalker x stalker trope. I love her lover her for her and looked beyond the scars. He obsessed with his little criminal from the start. He always put her first and would go to any length.
And shadow stole the show I love him so much!!
So excited for the other books in the series.
After Samaira's story, we finally get Tara's. Seeing everything these women have been through and watching them still stand tall, stronger than ever, makes it impossible not to admire them. I am both nervous and excited for the other girls.
Knox and Tara stole my heart right from the start.
You can feel the obsession, possessiveness from the start. I really love the stalker x stalker trope. I love her lover her for her and looked beyond the scars. He obsessed with his little criminal from the start. He always put her first and would go to any length.
And shadow stole the show I love him so much!!
So excited for the other books in the series.
July 4, 2026
Thank you Nia & swipethebook PR for the ARC of Burn
3.75⭐️
While overall I enjoyed Burn something about Knox just didn't call to me as an unhinged MMC. I love an unhinged MMC as much as the next dark romance girly but Knox just didn't do it for me. He was hard to vibe with because of his antisocial personality disorder and it just kinda kept pulling me out of the story.
I however LOVED Tara and all the Wildcat ladies! They were such badass individuals and even more badass as a team of vigilantes. The Wildcat's mission of getting justice for women that the justice system has failed is such a wonderful mission and one that so many women that read romance can support. I love that Nia decided to use such an important cause as the mission for the Wildcats. The friendships/bounds between the Wildcats make my heart happy and I really look forward to seeing each of them have their own novel but especially Sloane.
3.75⭐️
While overall I enjoyed Burn something about Knox just didn't call to me as an unhinged MMC. I love an unhinged MMC as much as the next dark romance girly but Knox just didn't do it for me. He was hard to vibe with because of his antisocial personality disorder and it just kinda kept pulling me out of the story.
I however LOVED Tara and all the Wildcat ladies! They were such badass individuals and even more badass as a team of vigilantes. The Wildcat's mission of getting justice for women that the justice system has failed is such a wonderful mission and one that so many women that read romance can support. I love that Nia decided to use such an important cause as the mission for the Wildcats. The friendships/bounds between the Wildcats make my heart happy and I really look forward to seeing each of them have their own novel but especially Sloane.
July 3, 2026
This book was amazing, I jumped into book two without book one but it didn't affect my read.
I loved how unhinged they both were, the fact they were both stalkers from completly diffrent reasons. Tara a Killer who was pushed into it after trauma and Knox a sociopath guided into chaneling his obsession into putting killers away instead of being one.
Burn was everything I needed and more, the dynamic between Knox and Tara, the resilience she had was truly amazing. this read broke me and put me back together all in one. The SPICE was spicy, the banter was perfect, honestly I don't think I could say anything I didn't enjoy about this read
Thank you to the author and Swipe the Book Pr for the eARC
I loved how unhinged they both were, the fact they were both stalkers from completly diffrent reasons. Tara a Killer who was pushed into it after trauma and Knox a sociopath guided into chaneling his obsession into putting killers away instead of being one.
Burn was everything I needed and more, the dynamic between Knox and Tara, the resilience she had was truly amazing. this read broke me and put me back together all in one. The SPICE was spicy, the banter was perfect, honestly I don't think I could say anything I didn't enjoy about this read
Thank you to the author and Swipe the Book Pr for the eARC
July 4, 2026
Nia Myst is such a phenomenal author. I'm such a fan of all of her books. First of all, how she explains how she came up with idea of Tara is so enlightening. It's how she's teaching us so many things about her culture and shows how fiction books are not just fluff.
The whole concept of the Wildcats is astonishing. It shows how strong woman can be even though we've been through adversity. I was surprised to see how Knox would infiltrate the group being a cop but it was interesting how she wrote it in.
Thanks to swipe pr and Nia Myst for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review as always, all words are my own.
The whole concept of the Wildcats is astonishing. It shows how strong woman can be even though we've been through adversity. I was surprised to see how Knox would infiltrate the group being a cop but it was interesting how she wrote it in.
Thanks to swipe pr and Nia Myst for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review as always, all words are my own.
July 7, 2026
When I saw this story was about two stalkers, one being a psycho cop I immediately was intrigued. I haven't read book 1 yet and didn't feel confused or have any issues following the story.
Tara is a baddie with some serious trauma and seeing her own it and grow made my lil heart so happy. She's also terrifying lol in the best way possible.
Knox is our loco lil coco but he hit me with a WHO DID THIS TO YOU and immediately won me over.
Add to your TBR if you like:
- dark romance
- stalker x stalker
- enemies to lovers
- OTT possessive man
- baddie FMC who can hold her own
Thanks to the author and swipethebook pr for the advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.
Tara is a baddie with some serious trauma and seeing her own it and grow made my lil heart so happy. She's also terrifying lol in the best way possible.
Knox is our loco lil coco but he hit me with a WHO DID THIS TO YOU and immediately won me over.
Add to your TBR if you like:
- dark romance
- stalker x stalker
- enemies to lovers
- OTT possessive man
- baddie FMC who can hold her own
Thanks to the author and swipethebook pr for the advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.
August 7, 2026
7⭐️ !!!!!!
Omgggggggg dare I say this author is gonna be one of my top favorite EVER ???
The last book I ate it up leaving zero crumbs behind , but this oneeee no baby this consumed me in the.
most delicious way everrrrr.
In this book your gonna find :
Dark romance ✅
Stalker X stalker ✅
Scarred fmc ✅
Enemies to lovers ✅
Who did this to you ?✅
Psycho cop ✅
Found family ✅
Agghhhhhh seeing a psychopath turning to a pathetic man will never fail to amaze me, utttt seeing both the fmc and Mmc stalking and beating the hell out of each other and falling for each other madly is hot damnnnnn.
Omgggggggg dare I say this author is gonna be one of my top favorite EVER ???
The last book I ate it up leaving zero crumbs behind , but this oneeee no baby this consumed me in the.
most delicious way everrrrr.
In this book your gonna find :
Dark romance ✅
Stalker X stalker ✅
Scarred fmc ✅
Enemies to lovers ✅
Who did this to you ?✅
Psycho cop ✅
Found family ✅
Agghhhhhh seeing a psychopath turning to a pathetic man will never fail to amaze me, utttt seeing both the fmc and Mmc stalking and beating the hell out of each other and falling for each other madly is hot damnnnnn.
July 3, 2026
I LIVE for the feminine rage in this series!!! The balance between romance, revenge, and found family is so beautiful to read and I absolutely love this cast of characters! Tara and Knox are my petty horn dogs and the spice in this one is 🥵 I really can’t wait to dive deeper into the Wildcats crew!!!
July 7, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
eARC Review
This one hit in the best way possible when it came to the dark romance spice I freaking LIVE FOR.
The chemistry between the FMC and MMC was unmatched. Their personalities complemented each other so well, and every interaction just worked. The spice was spicy, the plot was fun and engaging, and I genuinely had such a great time reading this from beginning to end.
If you’re looking for a dark romance with incredible chemistry, plenty of heat, and a story that keeps you hooked, this one is definitely worth picking up. Oh and did I mention it's an interconnected series? Well. It is.
eARC Review
This one hit in the best way possible when it came to the dark romance spice I freaking LIVE FOR.
The chemistry between the FMC and MMC was unmatched. Their personalities complemented each other so well, and every interaction just worked. The spice was spicy, the plot was fun and engaging, and I genuinely had such a great time reading this from beginning to end.
If you’re looking for a dark romance with incredible chemistry, plenty of heat, and a story that keeps you hooked, this one is definitely worth picking up. Oh and did I mention it's an interconnected series? Well. It is.
July 8, 2026
thank you to swipethebooks pr for an arc of this book. once I got invested in the story, I couldn’t put this book down,the awareness that was mentioned in reference to burn attacks on females was really nice to see brought to light. I was conflicted with the mmc being a cop (mention and important to his character a lot) while the fmc and the wildcats team doing what they’re doing because of the system not holding people accountable and the system failing victims time and time again and I think because of that it was a disconnect for me to really get attached to the characters.
overall this book has such great potential, and for the most part I enjoyed my time reading it and I would love to see this series through to know the other characters backstories and relationships.
overall this book has such great potential, and for the most part I enjoyed my time reading it and I would love to see this series through to know the other characters backstories and relationships.
July 18, 2026
4.7
I enjoyed reading this story. I love Baddie FMC and I like the fact that you get a group of them in this book
I enjoyed reading this story. I love Baddie FMC and I like the fact that you get a group of them in this book
July 14, 2026
Vigilantes & female rage....sign me up!
Highly suggest that you read the first book in the series, Rage, before jumping into this one!
This is Tara and Knox's story. Tara is left with huge self-esteem issues after a run in with an obsessed stalker and Knox is the police chief, this makes the story quite interesting to say the least. ENEMIES TO LOVERS!!
My favorite part is the banter back and forth between the two. They play these little pranks on each other, which tended to be a little unhinged but hilarious, nonetheless. Both of these characters grow so much over the course of the book. Knox learns what love is and how it feels while Tara lets her guard down and realizes that she is fierce and capable of being loved by someone.
The star of the show is Tara's dog Shadow! We get to see more of him in this book, and I adored every minute of it. I am such a sucker for a book with a pet!
The ending wrapped up nicely and I am curious which of the ladies will have a book next?
Please check your triggers! I feel like this book is darker and more graphic than the first.
Highly suggest that you read the first book in the series, Rage, before jumping into this one!
This is Tara and Knox's story. Tara is left with huge self-esteem issues after a run in with an obsessed stalker and Knox is the police chief, this makes the story quite interesting to say the least. ENEMIES TO LOVERS!!
My favorite part is the banter back and forth between the two. They play these little pranks on each other, which tended to be a little unhinged but hilarious, nonetheless. Both of these characters grow so much over the course of the book. Knox learns what love is and how it feels while Tara lets her guard down and realizes that she is fierce and capable of being loved by someone.
The star of the show is Tara's dog Shadow! We get to see more of him in this book, and I adored every minute of it. I am such a sucker for a book with a pet!
The ending wrapped up nicely and I am curious which of the ladies will have a book next?
Please check your triggers! I feel like this book is darker and more graphic than the first.
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