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West Pine Bullies #2
Make It Stop
**Make It Stop is the second book in the West Pine Bullies Duet. The follow contains spoilers for Make it Hurt**
"I don't mind if I scare you, Saige. I scare myself sometimes. Just know that as long as you're mine, you don't have to be afraid of anything else. And you're always going to be mine."
My name is Saige Ripley, and no one knows I’m a murderer—no one except for my stepbrother, Elias, and his friends, Dax and Nolan.
I should have said "no" when they offered to help me, but I didn’t. Instead, I agreed to do whatever they wanted, thinking it had to be better than going to prison.
I’m not so sure anymore.
What I agreed to was a different kind of prison, and to make things worse, no matter how hard I tried to fight it, I fell for them, and it ended exactly the way I thought it would.
They betrayed me. But they won’t let me go.
And on top of it all, the person who attacked me is still out there, and I don’t know what to believe anymore. I don’t know who to trust.
Not all monsters lurk in the darkness. Some hide in plain sight.
"I don't mind if I scare you, Saige. I scare myself sometimes. Just know that as long as you're mine, you don't have to be afraid of anything else. And you're always going to be mine."
My name is Saige Ripley, and no one knows I’m a murderer—no one except for my stepbrother, Elias, and his friends, Dax and Nolan.
I should have said "no" when they offered to help me, but I didn’t. Instead, I agreed to do whatever they wanted, thinking it had to be better than going to prison.
I’m not so sure anymore.
What I agreed to was a different kind of prison, and to make things worse, no matter how hard I tried to fight it, I fell for them, and it ended exactly the way I thought it would.
They betrayed me. But they won’t let me go.
And on top of it all, the person who attacked me is still out there, and I don’t know what to believe anymore. I don’t know who to trust.
Not all monsters lurk in the darkness. Some hide in plain sight.
481 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 22, 2026
About the author
Elle Mitchell
12 books686 followersKnown as the (mostly benevolent) Queen of Angst, Elle Mitchell writes new adult contemporary romance ranging from shades of grey to morally pitch black with a hint of taboo. A mix of plot and spice, her books follow flawed, relatable characters as they rage against the machine or struggle against the darker parts of humanity and themselves. They’re messy—like real life—and emotional.
She can’t promise that all her books will depict what a healthy relationship should look like at every turn. She rejects purity themes. The best she can do is promise an eventual HEA when it’s all said and done.
When she isn’t reading or writing, it’s unlikely you’ll find her anywhere. She’s probably at home with her family, minding her own business.
Find her on IG and TT: @ellemitchellbooks
She can’t promise that all her books will depict what a healthy relationship should look like at every turn. She rejects purity themes. The best she can do is promise an eventual HEA when it’s all said and done.
When she isn’t reading or writing, it’s unlikely you’ll find her anywhere. She’s probably at home with her family, minding her own business.
Find her on IG and TT: @ellemitchellbooks
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March 5, 2026
I would like it known I felt betrayed twice and I will be sending my trauma bills to Elle. Tyvm. 🥹🖤
April 22, 2026
No grovel
Not so much as an apology. Sage is a doormat. Really unsatisfying. I don't need the mmc to turn into a good person, but I do want to feel like the ending is a hea and I couldn't bc sage stays so dumb
Not so much as an apology. Sage is a doormat. Really unsatisfying. I don't need the mmc to turn into a good person, but I do want to feel like the ending is a hea and I couldn't bc sage stays so dumb
April 29, 2026
No surprise here! I loved this duet about as much as I’ve loved anything written by Elle. Elle has a real talent for writing beautifully messy characters and layered, complicated storylines, and this one absolutely delivered.
I won’t lie… Elias made me want to strangle him about 90% of the time. He’s an incredibly complex character who will genuinely piss you off and he never sugar coats or make you fall in love with him. This is a true bully romance, so if that’s not your thing, this storyline might not work for you. My favorite man will always be Nolan of course, his storyline alone makes this series worth it.
Both books are packed with spice. I’m talking SO MUCH SPICE! especially book two🫢🔥🔥🔥🔥
If you enjoy:
* Bully romance
* Taboo stepbrother dynamics
* Why choose
* MMFM
* Suspenseful storylines
You’re going to love this duet.
I won’t lie… Elias made me want to strangle him about 90% of the time. He’s an incredibly complex character who will genuinely piss you off and he never sugar coats or make you fall in love with him. This is a true bully romance, so if that’s not your thing, this storyline might not work for you. My favorite man will always be Nolan of course, his storyline alone makes this series worth it.
Both books are packed with spice. I’m talking SO MUCH SPICE! especially book two🫢🔥🔥🔥🔥
If you enjoy:
* Bully romance
* Taboo stepbrother dynamics
* Why choose
* MMFM
* Suspenseful storylines
You’re going to love this duet.
May 25, 2026
i need therapy
April 24, 2026
I’m gonna be honest here…I liked the first book A LOT better.
Dax: contradicting, alcohol dependent, I liked him one minute then hated him the next. He was alright but eh
Nolan: my sweet, traumatized baby. No bad notes on him. I just want to lay my head on his lap while he pets me. That’s all. 10/10 perfection
Saige 🙄: might as well put “welcome” on her forehead because she’s a doormat. She could have avoided so much by growing the tiniest bit of back bone. Whiny cry baby with no survival skills. I’m so tired of weak, whiny, fmcs. No wonder why I enjoy MM better.
Elias 😒😒: I low key wished he was the crazy k!ller/stalker because I wanted him to go away. I get degrading and humiliating but boy that’s enough. Grow up, get therapy, go away
Also we never figured out how the van got into Elias’s name. And why he ran from the cops. There’s so many unexplained things.
And yes I read the triggers. I have no triggers. But it gets to the point where it’s so repetitive that it’s annoying
I just idk I love Elle’s other books but this fell flat for me.
Dax: contradicting, alcohol dependent, I liked him one minute then hated him the next. He was alright but eh
Nolan: my sweet, traumatized baby. No bad notes on him. I just want to lay my head on his lap while he pets me. That’s all. 10/10 perfection
Saige 🙄: might as well put “welcome” on her forehead because she’s a doormat. She could have avoided so much by growing the tiniest bit of back bone. Whiny cry baby with no survival skills. I’m so tired of weak, whiny, fmcs. No wonder why I enjoy MM better.
Elias 😒😒: I low key wished he was the crazy k!ller/stalker because I wanted him to go away. I get degrading and humiliating but boy that’s enough. Grow up, get therapy, go away
Also we never figured out how the van got into Elias’s name. And why he ran from the cops. There’s so many unexplained things.
And yes I read the triggers. I have no triggers. But it gets to the point where it’s so repetitive that it’s annoying
I just idk I love Elle’s other books but this fell flat for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 26, 2026
Let’s Talk About It
I had such high expectations going into Make It Stop by Elle Mitchell—the first book completely blew me away, and I was honestly nervous this one wouldn’t live up to it. But wow… it absolutely did.
I devoured this book in a single day.
The story picks up right after the traumatic event involving Saige, and from the very beginning, it pulls you right back into the emotional chaos. Elias, Dax, and Nolan are forced to confront just how much Saige means to them—and I loved seeing that shift.
And Saige? She finally gives Elias and Dax a taste of their own medicine. I was so proud of her for that. After everything she put up with in the first book, it was more than deserved. Her growth really shines here.
Of course, Nolan remains the exception to it all—because honestly, how could he not be? He’s just… everything.
The twists and turns had me completely hooked. I was on edge the entire time, constantly questioning what was coming next. And let’s talk about Elias for a second—he’s always been a little unhinged, but this book really pushes you to wonder… how far could he actually go?
The ending gave me exactly what I needed: a satisfying HEA that made the emotional rollercoaster worth every second.
I had such high expectations going into Make It Stop by Elle Mitchell—the first book completely blew me away, and I was honestly nervous this one wouldn’t live up to it. But wow… it absolutely did.
I devoured this book in a single day.
The story picks up right after the traumatic event involving Saige, and from the very beginning, it pulls you right back into the emotional chaos. Elias, Dax, and Nolan are forced to confront just how much Saige means to them—and I loved seeing that shift.
And Saige? She finally gives Elias and Dax a taste of their own medicine. I was so proud of her for that. After everything she put up with in the first book, it was more than deserved. Her growth really shines here.
Of course, Nolan remains the exception to it all—because honestly, how could he not be? He’s just… everything.
The twists and turns had me completely hooked. I was on edge the entire time, constantly questioning what was coming next. And let’s talk about Elias for a second—he’s always been a little unhinged, but this book really pushes you to wonder… how far could he actually go?
The ending gave me exactly what I needed: a satisfying HEA that made the emotional rollercoaster worth every second.
June 26, 2026
I enjoyed the first half but things got real repetitive. I was ready for things to wrap up by the time we hit 60%. The plot wrap up wasn’t my favorite and I actually felt really bad for Elias. I wanted everyone to be more of a cohesive team when dealing with the villain.
I had been really enjoying the sex scenes in the series too but it just got to be too much and I was over it. I feel like these all the same complaints I have with all RH duets though. I did still like all the relationship dynamics and the degradation kink. Loved that the h didn’t fight them but still stood up for what she needed. We rarely get unapologetic asshole Hs anymore so this duet is a win for me even if the author couldn’t really land the plane well.
I had been really enjoying the sex scenes in the series too but it just got to be too much and I was over it. I feel like these all the same complaints I have with all RH duets though. I did still like all the relationship dynamics and the degradation kink. Loved that the h didn’t fight them but still stood up for what she needed. We rarely get unapologetic asshole Hs anymore so this duet is a win for me even if the author couldn’t really land the plane well.
May 9, 2026
I knew i was going to love Elias even more then I did. There is just something about a broken man that is a simp for you but always wants to dominate you 🥵🥵🥵 Nolan is still my favorite especially when the climax of the book happens, I won't say what but lord that means protectiveness with Saige and his unfaulted loyalty to his family. I knew i knew if you know what im saying I just knew I'm like ain't no way and then in the library I was like oh shit here it comes then it came and lord I wish i could say more. Dax is still my least favorite yes he lives her but burning her twice now because of how she was trying to protect her peace my dude no has bottom on my list. The spice was spicing hard in this one is swear it was a spice scene every other or couple chapters but they aren't long or dragged out and with my adhd brain i appreciate the smaller chapters. Elle has yet again written another masterpiece and she continues to prove why she's my favorite author. The way she feels a story and delivers it are phenomenal. The ending to this book i was about to be mad at but then it did something else and im like that's right it better then the epilogue was so cute with how everything happened. Can't wait for whatever Elle writes next.
April 12, 2026
Roman Empire
What can I say, I like romance that hurts a little bit, okay, a lot. Make It Stop was the perfect blend of hurt, tension, spice, love, betrayal, revenge, and forgiveness. All wrapped up into a perfectly HEA.
The real villain of Make It Stop is 1000% the author, for making me cry so much. Just kidding, sort of ;).
What can I say, I like romance that hurts a little bit, okay, a lot. Make It Stop was the perfect blend of hurt, tension, spice, love, betrayal, revenge, and forgiveness. All wrapped up into a perfectly HEA.
The real villain of Make It Stop is 1000% the author, for making me cry so much. Just kidding, sort of ;).
May 13, 2026
They all need therapy, especially Saige.
April 22, 2026
"My whole life people warned me about the monsters hiding in the dark—the ones like him. They don't tell you about the ones who hide in plain sight. The ones who lure you in, one gentle touch and stolen moment at a time. You don't find out about them—not really—until it's too late."
I really am unsure how I feel about this read - I ate it up, but at the same time I'm not sure I fully enjoyed the degradation throughout this time around.
The MMCs each had their part to continue playing ... Dax - the epic fuck up of a bestie, full of bad influence, kindness & the golden retriever of the group. Nolan who I still wholeheartedly loved 🖤 he was super supportive & FMC Saiges rock/safe space throughout this one ... always there when she needed him - his vulnerability & adoration when it came to her also shined through and was beautiful at times ✨️
Then we come to Step Brother Elias - the true monster & manipulator of the group 💀 His obsession with FMC Saige really does run deep ... he was vunerable, overbearing & harsh when it came to their relationship and her feelings. At times it was hard to read - and their dynamic had my moral compass in a chokehold throughout ... as they were so wrong it had to be/was so right at times ❤️🔥
It was nice to see how the dynamic between the 4 of them shifted through the read - but again in places the manipulation & degradation was heavy and a seriously tough read for me.
FMC Saige grew throughout/was on a rollercoaster from the off, from needy to headstrong & back again ... although by the end it was nice to her to find comfort in all the relationships, instead of fear & heartbreak! ❤️🩹
The stalker on the sidelines was a great plot, that kept you guessing & questioning what you believed - right up until all was revealed ... keep your wits about you as theres some severe whiplash moments 💥
Overall it was a nice wrap up to the story ... chocked full of HOT spice, character growth & enough wrongfully right moments to have you questioning your own morals 🙈 Thanks for the ride Elle it really was a dark & twisted one ❤️
I really am unsure how I feel about this read - I ate it up, but at the same time I'm not sure I fully enjoyed the degradation throughout this time around.
The MMCs each had their part to continue playing ... Dax - the epic fuck up of a bestie, full of bad influence, kindness & the golden retriever of the group. Nolan who I still wholeheartedly loved 🖤 he was super supportive & FMC Saiges rock/safe space throughout this one ... always there when she needed him - his vulnerability & adoration when it came to her also shined through and was beautiful at times ✨️
Then we come to Step Brother Elias - the true monster & manipulator of the group 💀 His obsession with FMC Saige really does run deep ... he was vunerable, overbearing & harsh when it came to their relationship and her feelings. At times it was hard to read - and their dynamic had my moral compass in a chokehold throughout ... as they were so wrong it had to be/was so right at times ❤️🔥
It was nice to see how the dynamic between the 4 of them shifted through the read - but again in places the manipulation & degradation was heavy and a seriously tough read for me.
FMC Saige grew throughout/was on a rollercoaster from the off, from needy to headstrong & back again ... although by the end it was nice to her to find comfort in all the relationships, instead of fear & heartbreak! ❤️🩹
The stalker on the sidelines was a great plot, that kept you guessing & questioning what you believed - right up until all was revealed ... keep your wits about you as theres some severe whiplash moments 💥
Overall it was a nice wrap up to the story ... chocked full of HOT spice, character growth & enough wrongfully right moments to have you questioning your own morals 🙈 Thanks for the ride Elle it really was a dark & twisted one ❤️
April 23, 2026
Plot: 4/5 • Spice: 5/5 ➡️➡️➡️ The continuation of Dax, Nolan, Elias and Saige. This picks off where book one ends. Did Elias hurt Saige? Saige knows in her bones that it wasn’t him. Parts of her mind may be fuzzy, she does have a concussion after all, but she knows he was there, but it wasn’t him.
They try to get her to come back to the house, but she refuses. She patches things up with Nolan first. Elias “second?” and last Dax. Elias and her never really make up lol. They’re step siblings. Can they ever really be together?
Elias gets accused of the “murder/missing girl” and of assaulting Saige. Even Saige gets blinded by everyone and their words. So when it comes down for Miles to strike… let’s just say if it wasn’t for Dax and his over protectiveness they wouldn’t have been able to save Saige in the end.
The climax happens maybe 80ish pages before the book ends. So I was wondering where this was going for a while. I’m glad Elias came to his senses.
there’s plenty of spice in this. Just like in the first one. We do get a HEA. There is kind of an epilogue - there’s a “5 years later” chapter at the end. This was fun. I absolutely devoured this duet. And I really loved that it was a duet and not a series.
They try to get her to come back to the house, but she refuses. She patches things up with Nolan first. Elias “second?” and last Dax. Elias and her never really make up lol. They’re step siblings. Can they ever really be together?
Elias gets accused of the “murder/missing girl” and of assaulting Saige. Even Saige gets blinded by everyone and their words. So when it comes down for Miles to strike… let’s just say if it wasn’t for Dax and his over protectiveness they wouldn’t have been able to save Saige in the end.
The climax happens maybe 80ish pages before the book ends. So I was wondering where this was going for a while. I’m glad Elias came to his senses.
there’s plenty of spice in this. Just like in the first one. We do get a HEA. There is kind of an epilogue - there’s a “5 years later” chapter at the end. This was fun. I absolutely devoured this duet. And I really loved that it was a duet and not a series.
June 15, 2026
3.75 stars
Elle Mitchell is one of my favorite authors, so obviously I went into Make It Stop ready to be emotionally bullied by fictional men with questionable morals.
And while I did enjoy parts of it, this one fell a little flat for me compared to her others. The setup had all the messy dark romance ingredients I usually eat up: secrets, tension, bad decisions, complicated dynamics, and characters who absolutely need therapy but will probably choose chaos instead.
That said, the pacing felt slow in places, and I had a harder time staying fully locked in. I wanted a little more pull, a little more punch, and maybe a little less waiting for things to really hit.
Still, it’s Elle Mitchell, so the angst is there, the toxic little “why am I rooting for this?” moments are there, and I’ll still be seated for whatever she writes next.
Final vibe: messy, dark, dramatic, but not my favorite Elle.
Elle Mitchell is one of my favorite authors, so obviously I went into Make It Stop ready to be emotionally bullied by fictional men with questionable morals.
And while I did enjoy parts of it, this one fell a little flat for me compared to her others. The setup had all the messy dark romance ingredients I usually eat up: secrets, tension, bad decisions, complicated dynamics, and characters who absolutely need therapy but will probably choose chaos instead.
That said, the pacing felt slow in places, and I had a harder time staying fully locked in. I wanted a little more pull, a little more punch, and maybe a little less waiting for things to really hit.
Still, it’s Elle Mitchell, so the angst is there, the toxic little “why am I rooting for this?” moments are there, and I’ll still be seated for whatever she writes next.
Final vibe: messy, dark, dramatic, but not my favorite Elle.
April 23, 2026
What a hell of an ending! I once again loved the dynamic between Nolan, Dax and Saige the way they care for her is absolutely unmatched! I especially love the care the two give Nolan and cater to his needs and boundaries. I also really enjoyed the dynamic between Saige and Elias. Is it toxic? Absolutely. Do I care? Absolutely not. I loved the push and pull between the two and them ultimately overcoming what was separating them. I also really loved the overall relationship dynamic between the group and the healthy separation between them.
Elle seriously knocked it out of the park with this one and I am 100% not ready to leave my babies! The plot and ending kept me absolutely hooked the entire time and the spice was top tier! For my bully romance and why choose readers, this duo is 100% for you! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did because we are in the reading slump trenches! (In the best way obvi!)
Elle seriously knocked it out of the park with this one and I am 100% not ready to leave my babies! The plot and ending kept me absolutely hooked the entire time and the spice was top tier! For my bully romance and why choose readers, this duo is 100% for you! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did because we are in the reading slump trenches! (In the best way obvi!)
April 22, 2026
Whew! This concluded to the West Pones Bullies duet was everything I had hoped it would be!
In book 1, Elias, Dax, and Nolan made Saige's life a living nightmare. It was a true bully romance where I was left wondering if 2 out of the 3 Mmc's could come back from the torment they caused. In book 2, Make It Stop, I was happy to see they had to work hard for it! Saige did not come to play around this time. The twists and turns throughout this book kept me second guessing everything I thought I knew but is a book duet I would definitely recommend and read again! Please make sure you check the trigger warnings because only you can protect your mental health.
Thank you so much for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book! This review is mine alone and voluntarily given.
In book 1, Elias, Dax, and Nolan made Saige's life a living nightmare. It was a true bully romance where I was left wondering if 2 out of the 3 Mmc's could come back from the torment they caused. In book 2, Make It Stop, I was happy to see they had to work hard for it! Saige did not come to play around this time. The twists and turns throughout this book kept me second guessing everything I thought I knew but is a book duet I would definitely recommend and read again! Please make sure you check the trigger warnings because only you can protect your mental health.
Thank you so much for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book! This review is mine alone and voluntarily given.
April 26, 2026
I received an ARC from the author & this is my honest review ✨️📖
Wow! Just wow!
This duet was everything I wanted it to be. And book 2 wrapped everything up perfectly!
I love the characters and their dynamics/connections with each other. The perfect amount of angst, drama, and sexual tension. The chemistry between Saige and the guys is hot and spicy, and well written. The spice in this duet is top tier, in my opinion! Mmm, mmm! 🔥🔥🔥
The story/plot was good, too. The author has that writing style that blends spice and plot perfectly together!
Definitely check your triggers. This one deals with some dark subject matter. But I would 10/10 recommend this one to any and all avid dark romance readers!
Wow! Just wow!
This duet was everything I wanted it to be. And book 2 wrapped everything up perfectly!
I love the characters and their dynamics/connections with each other. The perfect amount of angst, drama, and sexual tension. The chemistry between Saige and the guys is hot and spicy, and well written. The spice in this duet is top tier, in my opinion! Mmm, mmm! 🔥🔥🔥
The story/plot was good, too. The author has that writing style that blends spice and plot perfectly together!
Definitely check your triggers. This one deals with some dark subject matter. But I would 10/10 recommend this one to any and all avid dark romance readers!
April 23, 2026
The wait for this book nearly took me out but oh what sweet relief when I got to dive in! Make it Stop is the second book in the West Pine Bullies Duet. Elle wasted no time picking up right where she left us begging for more! Saige is still dealing with the deranged stalker all while trying to navigate Elias,Dax and Nolan and I love that this isn’t your typical love story! I was definitely team Nolan but after everything Elias did to prove his love for Saige I couldn’t help but love him in the end! If you’re looking for a dark why choose bully romance this is definitely the one! Elle thanks for getting me hooked I can’t wait to see what’s next!
April 9, 2026
4✨ 5🌶️
I mean… holy hell. This duet is anxiety inducing, packed full of mystery, and it is so dang messy. I loved every second of it. I plowed through each book so quickly because I couldn’t put them down. Every person in this book has trauma of some degree and the one of the MMC’s may even be the reason for the FMC’s trauma🫣 DO NOT read this duet if dark romance is not your thing, or if a why-choose bothers you. Check your triggers. If you do love these things? Dive in, you will not regret it. Especially if you like when the boyfriends are also boyfriends🥵.
I mean… holy hell. This duet is anxiety inducing, packed full of mystery, and it is so dang messy. I loved every second of it. I plowed through each book so quickly because I couldn’t put them down. Every person in this book has trauma of some degree and the one of the MMC’s may even be the reason for the FMC’s trauma🫣 DO NOT read this duet if dark romance is not your thing, or if a why-choose bothers you. Check your triggers. If you do love these things? Dive in, you will not regret it. Especially if you like when the boyfriends are also boyfriends🥵.
April 26, 2026
4⭐️ this duet was such a wild ride and just like book 1, it gagged me over and over again. I love how we jump right back in from where book one ended, and goodness gracious this was an emotional roller coaster with the way the plot went and the spice??? this was spicy af. The guys? Just as diabolical (if not a little more lol). But also i do like how the relationships progressed in this one especially between Saige & Nolan! I do wish we got just a little more grovel and more answers towards the end, but i was sat.
April 7, 2026
The emotional roller coaster Elle takes you on with these characters really makes you question your own sanity. The twists and turns, the psychological mind fuck, the emotional brutality is everything i love about her books. The closure i needed for these 4 and a love that only they will ever understand.
April 24, 2026
I really enjoyed being back in West Pine again but I will say I felt like the first half of this was just mostly filler. Once we got to the half way mark, it was intense so I think that really bumped it up from a 3.5 to a 4 star.
Ps. I know Elias had done some vile shit to Saige but the whole time I was like come onnnnnn Saige just love him. Very happy that twist didn’t end up twisting!
Ps. I know Elias had done some vile shit to Saige but the whole time I was like come onnnnnn Saige just love him. Very happy that twist didn’t end up twisting!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 6, 2026
A duet worth reading
This was truly a Rollercoaster. I gasped for more than plot twist reasons. I cried at parts. I fell for the bad boys and I am not sorry about it. Truly scorching, devastating and worth the read !
This was truly a Rollercoaster. I gasped for more than plot twist reasons. I cried at parts. I fell for the bad boys and I am not sorry about it. Truly scorching, devastating and worth the read !
April 26, 2026
I need to unlearn being able to read.
June 9, 2026
Lo amo!. Yo estoy mal, ellos están mal, pero los amo. Amé este libro
April 25, 2026
god this duet was so fucking good!!
April 17, 2026
How did this story get even more angsty?! I need more of this world and these characters because I wasn’t ready for it to end!
The drama, the tension, the romance was all phenomenal!
𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳
➵ step brother and his best friends
➵ why choose
➵ swords crossing
➵ degradation
➵ DP
➵ “good girl”
➵ men obsessed
➵ dry humping
➵ hand necklaces
➵ spanking
➵ group activities
➵ face fucking
➵ knife play
➵ breath play
➵ touch her and ☠️
➵ spit roasting
➵ dirty talk
➵ men obsessed
𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 5/5⭐️ | 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 4/5🌶️ | 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 5/5🔥
The drama, the tension, the romance was all phenomenal!
𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳
➵ step brother and his best friends
➵ why choose
➵ swords crossing
➵ degradation
➵ DP
➵ “good girl”
➵ men obsessed
➵ dry humping
➵ hand necklaces
➵ spanking
➵ group activities
➵ face fucking
➵ knife play
➵ breath play
➵ touch her and ☠️
➵ spit roasting
➵ dirty talk
➵ men obsessed
𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 5/5⭐️ | 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 4/5🌶️ | 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 5/5🔥
June 20, 2026
♾️⭐️
OBSESSED with this duet, it had me by the balls the entire time. I don’t even have balls but it did, this needs to be read by every dark romance lover. The characters were so messed up and perfect, I love the little family they all make together. The plot really had me second guessing myself especially near the end, I didn’t want to believe what was happening! This has been the best duet I’ve read this year and I’m so sad it came to an end I could have just kept reading more. The spice was superb and had me sweattinggg!
OBSESSED with this duet, it had me by the balls the entire time. I don’t even have balls but it did, this needs to be read by every dark romance lover. The characters were so messed up and perfect, I love the little family they all make together. The plot really had me second guessing myself especially near the end, I didn’t want to believe what was happening! This has been the best duet I’ve read this year and I’m so sad it came to an end I could have just kept reading more. The spice was superb and had me sweattinggg!
May 14, 2026
So much spice and I loved every filthy second of it. We get to see another side of Elias in this book all while still keeping that bit of deviance to him. I liked how some parts had me second guessing who was responsible for the stuff happening, it added a bit edge to it.
April 23, 2026
The perfect ending to the duet. The twists after 60% in kept me on edge the entire time. I loved how the relationship between Saige, Nolan, Dax and Elias progressed. After the cliffhanger in the first book I was really tensed 😭. The enemies to lovers dynamic between Saige and Elias was 🔥 However, I will have to say that I do have a real soft spot for Nolan 🥹
May 12, 2026
⭐️ Rating: 3.5
💫 MMC: Nolan – Still my favourite 🥺 He’s so broken, protective, and emotionally layered compared to the others. His trauma feels raw, and the way he cares for Saige—quietly, gently, without demanding anything from her—just worked for me. His softer moments hit the hardest emotionally, and I found myself most invested in his storyline throughout the book.
💫 MMC: Dax – Still the playboy of the group, but this book gives him a lot more emotional depth. Seeing how much losing Saige affects him really changed the way I saw his character. Beneath all the flirting and cockiness, there’s genuine hurt there, and it made his dynamic with Saige feel more meaningful this time around.
💫 MMC: Elias – Still very much a psychopath — but this is where it finally starts feeling like his love for Saige is real rather than just obsession and control. He’s trying—questionably—to do better, and learning more about his past and his mother adds depth to why he is the way he is. He still crosses lines, but he feels more human in this one.
✨ FMC: Saige – She’s still carrying so much trauma, but this book shows her becoming a little stronger emotionally. She’s still struggling, still overwhelmed by everything happening around her, but she’s no longer just surviving it all—she’s starting to actively choose the people she wants around her and what she wants her future to look like.
🔥 Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ – Still heavy on the spice, but it felt much more balanced in this one. The scenes actually added to the relationships and tension rather than feeling like filler every few chapters.
💘 Tropes:
• Why choose / reverse harem
• Forbidden stepbrother
• Bully romance
• Stalker / revenge plot
• Trauma / mental health themes
• Possessive MMCs
• Found family
• HEA
🎭 Vibe / Overall Feel:
This felt very similar to book one, but overall I enjoyed it more. The writing flowed better, the relationships felt more developed, and the spice no longer completely overtook the plot. The storyline itself was still pretty predictable, especially with Miles and the reveals surrounding him, but it was entertaining enough to keep me invested the whole way through. The emotional side of the relationships—particularly with Nolan and Dax—felt stronger this time, which helped balance out the chaos and drama.
⭐ Standout moments and reactions:
• Elias stopping Saige’s abduction
• MILES IS ALIVE?!?!
• Poor Dax — absolutely heartbroken
• Nolan and Saige 🫣🥵 — the softness + tension combo
• Miles casually showing up to psych class
• Elias — West Pine Batman 🤣
• Dax seeing Saige for the first time again — HE SET HER ON FIRE?! 😨
• Dax and Elias confronting Miles — and realising he remembers everything
• Dax and Saige reconnecting 🥺🫣
• The spice is SPICING — Dax, Saige and Nolan 🫣🥵
• Elias opening up about his mother and his past — finally more depth
• Kira confronting Saige — knowing about her and Elias 😬
• Elias’ hockey game — his dad showing up, Saige leaving, them winning
• Dax’s car getting vandalised — Nolan fully ready to kill Miles
• Elias and Saige nearly getting caught by her mum 😅
• ALL FOUR OF THEM 🫣🥵😮💨
• Nolan showing Saige his scars 😭
• Saige getting Dax’s tattoo design — hidden initials 🥺
• Saige seeing her dad and his new family
• Elias and Saige at the hotel — Elias wanting to leave everything behind
• Dax’s dad calling at the worst possible moment
• Nolan calling Saige at the airport — the police, the gun in Elias’ room 😨
• Elias on the run — THE HAIR — he was absolutely set up
• Elias letting Saige go 🥺
• Elias showing up and saige calling 911
• Saige getting kidnapped 😨
• ISLA IS STILL ALIVE?!?!
• Of course Miles has both of them 😬
• Miles revealing the truth — Isla started the fire 😨
• Elias hiding in Nolan’s car
• Nolan finally getting revenge on Miles 👏
• Dax and Elias saving Saige — both getting injured
• Elias choosing Toronto 😭
• ELIAS COMING BACK 🥺
• Awww HEA
💬 Final Thoughts:
This was definitely an improvement from book one for me. The writing felt smoother, the relationships had more emotional depth, and the spice felt more integrated into the actual story rather than replacing it. The plot was still fairly predictable, but I stayed entertained the whole way through, and the dynamics between Saige and the guys—especially Nolan—were strong enough to keep me invested. It’s chaotic, dramatic, messy, and over-the-top at times… but overall it was a fun read with a satisfying ending.
💫 MMC: Nolan – Still my favourite 🥺 He’s so broken, protective, and emotionally layered compared to the others. His trauma feels raw, and the way he cares for Saige—quietly, gently, without demanding anything from her—just worked for me. His softer moments hit the hardest emotionally, and I found myself most invested in his storyline throughout the book.
💫 MMC: Dax – Still the playboy of the group, but this book gives him a lot more emotional depth. Seeing how much losing Saige affects him really changed the way I saw his character. Beneath all the flirting and cockiness, there’s genuine hurt there, and it made his dynamic with Saige feel more meaningful this time around.
💫 MMC: Elias – Still very much a psychopath — but this is where it finally starts feeling like his love for Saige is real rather than just obsession and control. He’s trying—questionably—to do better, and learning more about his past and his mother adds depth to why he is the way he is. He still crosses lines, but he feels more human in this one.
✨ FMC: Saige – She’s still carrying so much trauma, but this book shows her becoming a little stronger emotionally. She’s still struggling, still overwhelmed by everything happening around her, but she’s no longer just surviving it all—she’s starting to actively choose the people she wants around her and what she wants her future to look like.
🔥 Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ – Still heavy on the spice, but it felt much more balanced in this one. The scenes actually added to the relationships and tension rather than feeling like filler every few chapters.
💘 Tropes:
• Why choose / reverse harem
• Forbidden stepbrother
• Bully romance
• Stalker / revenge plot
• Trauma / mental health themes
• Possessive MMCs
• Found family
• HEA
🎭 Vibe / Overall Feel:
This felt very similar to book one, but overall I enjoyed it more. The writing flowed better, the relationships felt more developed, and the spice no longer completely overtook the plot. The storyline itself was still pretty predictable, especially with Miles and the reveals surrounding him, but it was entertaining enough to keep me invested the whole way through. The emotional side of the relationships—particularly with Nolan and Dax—felt stronger this time, which helped balance out the chaos and drama.
⭐ Standout moments and reactions:
• Elias stopping Saige’s abduction
• MILES IS ALIVE?!?!
• Poor Dax — absolutely heartbroken
• Nolan and Saige 🫣🥵 — the softness + tension combo
• Miles casually showing up to psych class
• Elias — West Pine Batman 🤣
• Dax seeing Saige for the first time again — HE SET HER ON FIRE?! 😨
• Dax and Elias confronting Miles — and realising he remembers everything
• Dax and Saige reconnecting 🥺🫣
• The spice is SPICING — Dax, Saige and Nolan 🫣🥵
• Elias opening up about his mother and his past — finally more depth
• Kira confronting Saige — knowing about her and Elias 😬
• Elias’ hockey game — his dad showing up, Saige leaving, them winning
• Dax’s car getting vandalised — Nolan fully ready to kill Miles
• Elias and Saige nearly getting caught by her mum 😅
• ALL FOUR OF THEM 🫣🥵😮💨
• Nolan showing Saige his scars 😭
• Saige getting Dax’s tattoo design — hidden initials 🥺
• Saige seeing her dad and his new family
• Elias and Saige at the hotel — Elias wanting to leave everything behind
• Dax’s dad calling at the worst possible moment
• Nolan calling Saige at the airport — the police, the gun in Elias’ room 😨
• Elias on the run — THE HAIR — he was absolutely set up
• Elias letting Saige go 🥺
• Elias showing up and saige calling 911
• Saige getting kidnapped 😨
• ISLA IS STILL ALIVE?!?!
• Of course Miles has both of them 😬
• Miles revealing the truth — Isla started the fire 😨
• Elias hiding in Nolan’s car
• Nolan finally getting revenge on Miles 👏
• Dax and Elias saving Saige — both getting injured
• Elias choosing Toronto 😭
• ELIAS COMING BACK 🥺
• Awww HEA
💬 Final Thoughts:
This was definitely an improvement from book one for me. The writing felt smoother, the relationships had more emotional depth, and the spice felt more integrated into the actual story rather than replacing it. The plot was still fairly predictable, but I stayed entertained the whole way through, and the dynamics between Saige and the guys—especially Nolan—were strong enough to keep me invested. It’s chaotic, dramatic, messy, and over-the-top at times… but overall it was a fun read with a satisfying ending.
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