Revved Up

Bad Boys of Belmont #1

by Blane Bellamy

Felix (21 years old)
My father is the Mayor of Belmont, and if he finds out I’m working at a diner in the rough part of town, he’ll have me committed. He’d rather I hide in my bedroom than stoop so low as to be a server.
Well, I’d rather be a server than a lying, two-faced politician.
This is so much more than just a job; it’s the first step on the road to independence—discovering who I am, rather than what others want me to be. Plus, I have another mission to accomplish.
I want Torren.
Talking to Torren felt wonderful. Effortless. We bantered—I made him laugh. He has a nice laugh.
Then, he turned into such a jerk...
And I loved it.
I dreamt of him—his strong, calloused hands wrapped around my throat. Do I have a fear fetish, or is it the combination of attraction mixed with the carnal intensity of his anger?
The human mind is wild.
Something clicked on inside me when we started fighting. The fog of despair I’ve lived in since Mother died lifted, and I felt alive again. My body thrummed with adrenaline. Blood rushed through my veins, and I was more aroused than I’ve been in ages.
I don’t want to lose that feeling


Torren (25 years old)
I stare at the blood dripping down my finger, remembering the jubilation I felt when I ended those sick perverts. That moment marked the beginning of my descent into darkness. I let the wicked rage that consumed me morph into something violent and wrong, and I’ve been trying to keep it locked up ever since.
I never wanted to be violent. I never wanted to be a criminal.
I left the Hellcats to end all of that!
All I ever wanted was a family—to be loved.
Instead, the Kays broke my heart and turned me into this. That’s what happens when you put your heart on the line. I thought I’d succeeded in leaving it all behind me.
Until I saw him.
He made me feel those same urges again.
Felix Hargrove doesn’t know it, but he’s in danger. Something inside me isn’t right, and I don’t want him anywhere near it.
I wish I could have him, but I can’t.
It’s not safe for him.

Revved Up is a BDSM dark mm romance. This book is for mature (18+) audiences only. Please read the trigger warnings before deciding to read this book.

Genres: M M Romance, Dark Romance, BDSM, Dark, Romance, Contemporary, Gay

308 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 14, 2026

Reviews

[Alisia alis_reads_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️ and 3 🌶️
He wears fishnet stockings
Hand cuffs
Hurt/comfort
Spitting 🫠
Things that vibrate
Stalking
Rich/poor dynamic



This is Blanes best work!!
And by the time the MMC spit in his mouth I thought yep I’m going to give this book a 5 stars and that’s exactly what happened.
It’s a dark romance with a bratty MMC who’s just obsessed with the rough bad boy that rides a bike. Do I smell a red flag!??. Rich poor dynamic! Dark humor that will have you giggling at topics you shouldn’t be giggling over but at this point you and the MMC’s are already besties!

Cancel your plans because when you start this you will not be able to out this book down. I’m telling you I fell for these characters. Typically in mm books I have a favorite but I couldn’t pick one because they both stood on their own two feet and I loved them both. Don’t make mommy pick favorites

[ashlee ❤ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Felix + Torren

-dark mm romance
-ex mc gang leader
-mayors son
-brat x grump
-obsession/stalking
-hurt/comfort
-touch him & d!e

ohhhh blane doing a dark mc type gang universe is gonna slap SO HARDDDD yall!! felix is such a dirty little hoeeee too for torren & we love that for us😌😌

[Eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc


Blane did it again! 😮‍💨❤️‍🔥


This story follows Felix, the mayor’s son, who is trying to escape his abusive and oppressive father while also grieving the loss of his mother. One day, when it all becomes too much, he finds himself in the poorer part of Belmont.

Torren, one half of the Kay brothers who’s a retired motorcycle gang member who also happens to own a shop on that same rough side of town and who’s haunted by his own demons from his past.

From the moment they meet, there are sparks, explosive tension, banter, and angst that had me swooning. 🫠 No matter how hard they try, they can’t stay away from each other.

This is a dark romance, so check your triggers. These boys go through a lot to earn their hard fought HEA, but it’s so worth it in the end. 🥹


Tropes
Hurt/comfort
Brat x grump
Mental health / trauma rep
Touch him & 💀

[Kiandra 🦋 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not gonna lie.. the public flirting or whatever the hell you wanna call it had me cringing a ton.

[Dasco · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fucking devoured this book!!!
Caution: is is ver very dark in comparison to other dark mm books, but so worth it. The feels…. Wow.

I was rewarded oneof the arc copies of this book by the author Blane Bellamy and I am so happy to be part of this world.

You feel the pain, the longing and the hurt of the characters in every sentence of the book.

As I said to the author: this is Nutella with salted butter on a Brezel 🥨, scrumptious and painful at the same time.

Love it. ❤️

[readingwithmiaa · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️
4🌶️


Beta Review

Y’all, Blane Has Done It Again. And Yes I Read It Fast Cause I Couldn’t Put It Down And It Was Short. He Never Misses With His Books And I’m Just So In Love With Them. Torren And Felix Were Such A Interesting Yet A Really Fun Couple To Read About. I’m Saying The Slow Burn And Pinning Are 100% Worth The Wait For Sure. Now Blane Told Me What The Next Book Will Be About And OMG!!!!! I Need That Book Like Air. Like GIMME!!!!! Definitely Read This Book When It Coles On April 14th If Y’all Love Dark Romance That Gets Crazy And Spicy At The Same Time. I Just Need More Blane Books Y’all I Cannot Get Enough 💕

[Mikaela (risqué.romance) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Revved Up - Blane Bellamy
4.25/5✨🌟

* SPOILERS *

I really liked this book, especially it being my first book by Blane. He definitely knows what he’s doing to catch your attention.

I laughed quite a few times, especially with Felix’s shenanigans when he was playing with Torren’s food order. The salt one had to be the one that took the cake.

These broken boys definitely needed each other. I was so proud of Torren when he told Felix what happened to him and his brother.

Also, I need Tobias’s story because I just loved Tobias and Torren’s brotherly bond. The found family in this book was everything I didn’t need I needed.

Torren’s protectiveness over Felix was so beautiful. Felix finally had someone that cared about him.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.

[ML · Rating 3 out of 5]

First time reading this author. It was a very fast read a had a good pace but definitely would not categorize it as erotica. There’s really not that much sex in it and it takes us awhile to even get to sex which is fine. The connection between these 2 characters was better for it… the delay.

Felix and Torren both have serious baggage. They really were perfect for each other. The chemistry was hot and believable.

The end was a bit rushed which is why I gave 3 stars ⭐️

[Misty's Book Space · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. Last year a friend of mine recommended me a book by this author called Step in the Zone. It's the first book in the Heart of a Viper series. I got it from KU and read it on my own time. I ended up loving that book so much like it was a favorite of last year. I immediately reached out to the author asking what I needed to do to be considered for an ARC of the second book in that series called Break the Ice. From then on, I've been on his ARC team and his street team. This doesn't sway my thoughts on the book. If I love a book I will tell and I would do the same if I ended up hating the book. The first 2 books I read by Blane were hockey romances. Revved Up is a Dark MM Romance and it's the first dark romance he has written. I was very interested to see what Blane would do with a dark romance. This book follows Felix and Torren. Felix is the mayor's son, and Torren is and ex motorcycle gang leader with a dark past. When these two first meet there's an immediate attraction that just builds and builds until it explodes. The chemistry between these two jumps off the page at you, the banter is top tier and the angst, OMG!! As much as Torren tries to stay away Felix isn't having it. Did I mention Felix is a bit of a brat. These two were just meant to be together. This book definitely deals with some heavy topics like the loss of a loved one, abuse both physical and sexual abuse and the mental toll all of that can have on someone among other things so please be mindful of that going in. Blane knows how to write a romance that leaves you feeling giddy even if it is a dark romance. I'm still trying to decide if this one is my new favorite book by Blane or if Step in the Zone still holds that role.

[Daje1968 · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t enjoy this book. The only reason I finished it is that the writer has shown up on my instagram reels which made it feel personal enough that I wanted him to get his Kindle Unlimited payout. Don’t say I don’t have a big heart.

[Aly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was hooooooot! It felt like it went by so quick! I almost wish it would have gone slower and taken its time more so we could have relished in these two more.

[Olivia Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️

🖤DARK MM ROMANCE
🖤 EX-MOTORCYLE GANG LEADER
🖤 MAYOR'S SON
🖤 STALKING

I’m absolutely obsessed with this book!!! This is definitely my favorite book from Blane!! I finished this book in one sitting that how good it was!! I loved the forbidden relationship between Felix and Torren the tension was everything!!!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,25 ⭐
I ate this book up in a couple of hours, this was everything I needed at the moment. The spice was peeeerfect 👌🥵 Can't wait to read more from this universe!

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

a quick read while one a flight, and thus I appreciated the quick pacing of the plot. But man was the actual plot itself so disjointed. So many things felt very abrupt or just inserted to tick off a tropes list, without them actually being fully connected into the story

[Gems · Rating 2 out of 5]

A damn mess.

[AB · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF at 61%. I thought it would get better, but it never did. It made absolutely no sense for these two to even talk/run into each other. The tropes got me to pick up the book, but the plot and writing was awful. This book has some fake reviews.

[theshadyivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🫦🫦🫦🫦

I have to admit — Blane's social media presence and his teasing, playful way of promoting his work hooked me immediately 📱✨. The way he builds anticipation is an art form in itself, and combined with my favourite tropes, I didn't stand a chance.

And let me tell you, this story did not disappoint. Not even a little 🩷.

Felix and Torren caught my attention from the very first page and simply refused to let me go. These are characters that live — complex, layered, and so deeply human that you forget you're reading fiction. When I turned the last page, I felt that bittersweet mix of happiness and sadness that only the best stories leave behind 🥺. Happy because of where they ended up. Sad because I wasn't ready to leave their world yet. I wanted to stay just a little while longer.

I won't spoil anything — but I will say this: both Felix and Torren carry a lot of pain, from their past and their present, and the way the story handles that is raw and honest. There were moments where I was absolutely furious at certain side characters 😤. The audacity. You'll know exactly which ones I mean when you get there.

I genuinely hope the next story comes soon, because I need to return to this world 🙏.
Go read this — you will love it just as much as I did 💙.

🏍️ Rich x poor
🏍️ Past trauma
🏍️ Healing & Comfort
🏍️ Kidnapping
🏍️ Banter & Sass
🏍️ BDSM, kinky, rimming, choking

84/26

[Kazzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐️ still tossing whether this is a 3 rounded up or 4 down.
I was hooked after the first few chapters, thinking this is a 5⭐️ read.
Loved both characters, Felix the mayors son, a total brat and Torren the bad boy from the rough side of town. From their first meet there is a connection but Torren has inner demons and keeps Felix at arms length.
I liked their banter and how Felix helped bring down Torren’s walls - Torren’s childhood was horrific!
Overall I enjoyed this book, I liked the plot, the second half let me down a little hence my rating, I would have liked a longer ending, hell maybe I wanted more angst, drama and or touch him and die vibes more …

[Daphne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so hot 🥵 I loved Felix and Torren!! This book is very fast-paced and I almost wish there were more pages so we could've dragged out some scenes and spend more time with these characters. I enjoyed the writing, the book has a good plot that kept me entertained, some hot spice and like I said; I loved the MMC's! Can't wait for the next book!!

[Lori Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved Felix and Torren so much but of there stories were so heartbreaking, especially Torren's. I thought Felix was pretty funny and he had quite the fashion style. I loved Torren's brother, even if it wasn't by birth. And Torren's friend group and I can't wait for more stories with the rest of the guys. I really hated Felix's dad, with 1000 million suns.

[Honey · Rating 2 out of 5]

dnf 55%
good gods, torren is insufferable. make up your stupid mind

[Ali · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just no.

[Jennie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good read! I like complicated characters and Torren def. Was one of

I really hope there’s a book coming for Tobias

[Nikki]

this book was a fucking trainwreck. it was cringey, pacing was awful and the plot was just oh my god. to whoever rated this shit 4+ stars i’ll never trust a review on your page 😭

[Amy Clarke · Rating 2 out of 5]

The sheer amount of exclamation marks in this book is insane

[Dreyyy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 ⭐️

Plot was okay, it's an easy read (kinky also)

[Teigan · Rating 3 out of 5]

“I love you, babe. So, so much.”
“I love you, too, stud.”
^ Page 294.

I enjoyed this book but it also felt a bit cringe/corny in some areas and that ruined the vibe. I'm not going to go into too much detail but that ending?! It was one thing after another. However, finding out about the mother, I can't say I'm the slightest bit surprised and saw that coming from a mile away.

Side note: might want to go over this and check out punctuation as there were random and missing quotation marks where they should/shouldn't be.

Also the daddy kink? I'm not tagging this book as that on my profile because Felix calling Torren Daddy every so many chapters out of the blue just didn't feel right?

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

[Michael Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been thinking of this book ever since I read it. Seeing it a lot on Tiktok has made me realize it was absolutely a 5 star read for my taste. Had to up it from 4.5

[Ashley H · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review:

My god 😮‍💨🥵🫠 Lingerie in a book will literally get me sat so fast and Blane let me tell you knows how to write it.
The banter and the sexual tension between Torren & Fleix was absolute 🔥 I had moments where i was sweating. But these two grew so much as people with the help of each other it was BEAUTIFUL to read.
Ughh 5 ⭐️ no notes just LOVE 🖤