She never believed in monsters- until she became one.
Maeve came to Killgore Falls for a quiet life-college by day, cheap wine with her best friend Cara by night. Simple. Safe. Human.
When one brutal night tears her world apart, something ancient stirs within her. Desire becomes hunger. Fear turns to power. And she discovers what she truly is-a succubus who feeds not just on lust, but on the power she takes from the men who deserve retribution.
But in the shadows, three mysterious figures lurk, drawn to her side, bound by lifetimes of lust and devotion:
Atlas, the sharp-eyed, enigmatic professor who sees her for what she is.
Emory, the debonair owner of The Devil's Playground who tempts her to lose control.
Lennox, the mortal soul who has loved-and died-for her again and again.
Power, however, always demands a price. And Maeve must decide what she's willing to sacrifice-to protect the ones she loves, or to finally embrace the darkness that was always hers.
⚠️ Contains Dark/BDSM themes. Check content warnings before reading.
After a lifetime of abuse, one night changes everything. Following a shocking act of self-preservation, she wakes up transformed, with no understanding of the supernatural world she's been thrust into or the powerful connection she unknowingly shares with three immortal men. As long-buried memories begin resurfacing, she discovers that fate has been bringing them back to each other across multiple lifetimes, and this may finally be their chance to break the cycle for good.
This was my first dive into paranormal romance, and I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. Between the vampire, wolf shifter, genie, reincarnation storyline, and reverse harem dynamics, there was a lot going on, but it all came together surprisingly well. The world-building was easy to follow, and each of the MMCs had their own distinct personality, making it easy to become invested in each relationship rather than feeling like they blurred together.
I also appreciated that the romance wasn't just about instant attraction. Watching her slowly uncover who these men were to her and why they were so fiercely devoted to protecting her added an emotional layer that balanced the darker themes throughout the story. Their loyalty to one another, and to her, was one of my favourite parts of the book.
The spice definitely lives up to the trigger warnings. There are plenty of BDSM elements, blood play, knife play, violence, and some MM content alongside the reverse harem relationship. While MM romance isn't something I usually seek out, I feel it fit naturally within the characters' relationships and is never distracting from the overall plot.
Overall, I flew through this book in a day. The pacing kept me engaged from start to finish, I didn't find myself noticing any major plot holes, and for my first paranormal romance, it was a fantastic introduction to the genre and to this author.
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📚 Recommended for readers who enjoy: • Paranormal romance • Why choose / MMMF • Wolf shifter + Vampire + Djinn + Succubus • Pierced MMC’s • Knife + Blood play • BDSM club / themes • Reincarnation • Fated mates
Devils Playground was one of those books I looked forward to picking up every day.
The trigger warnings are there for a reason, and I appreciated that the story never treated those experiences lightly. Maeve’s trauma isn’t simply a plot device; it’s the foundation of her growth, making every step of her healing feel authentic and earned.
While the chemistry is undeniably hot, the emotional heart of the story never gets lost. The BDSM dynamics were built on communication, trust, and consent, which I really appreciated. Not every intimate scene was meant to move the plot forward, but they consistently felt authentic to the characters, their relationships, and the longing that comes with souls finding each other again after lifetimes apart.
Each love interest brought something different to the story, making every relationship feel unique and meaningful. Emory brought personality, humor, and some of my favorite lines in the entire book. Nox’s scenes were consistently some of the hottest in the story, while Atlas was the glue that held everyone together and gave me some of my biggest swoon-worthy moments.
The paranormal world was another highlight for me. I loved learning about the characters’ past lives and the centuries they’d spent finding each other again and again. Every new glimpse into their shared history made their relationships feel even more meaningful, and Atlas recounting that history became one of my favorite moments in the book.
Beautifully written, Devils Playground is filled with love, loss, surrender, found family, emotional healing, and enough steam to leave your Kindle blushing. It’s easy to write a book with great spice. It’s much harder to make me care about the people behind it. Devils Playground managed to do both, and that’s what made it a five-star read for me.
By the final page, I wasn’t ready to leave these characters behind. The ending left me eager to see what comes next.
Thank you, Cheyenne Dragon, for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!
🐺 Wolf shifter MMC 🧛♂️ Vampire MMC ✨️ Djinn MMC 🌶 Succubus FMC 👀 MMMF 🖤 Reincarnated ⛓️ Primal, knife, blood, and BDSM play 😱 Cliffhanger
I loved the variety of characters the author weaved together. Each one has their own personality and look that is very easy to tell apart. I don't think I had a favorite here for once they all have their moments to shine.
The FMC is shown in the beginning to have trauma and domestic violence. So check trigger warnings. Luckily, Maeve had her friend Cara to help her. So jumping forward we see her friend trying to support and help her understand why she is changing.
The MMCs have so much hurt over missing her and the waiting they endured i could see would be excruciating. They are her men who every life time would wait for her. Nox, Emory, and Atlas are 💯 the fantasy supernatural men you would claim as yours. I will say that there is alot of mystery around that ending.
I am happy I got an ARC and experience this author's writing for the first time.
Oof this was a 🌶🌶🌶🌶 read. If you like your MMCs possessive and territorial of their Queen this book is for you.
The content warnings in the beginning of the book let you know that you are in for an interesting ride, I really enjoyed the world building in this book and the relationships between the main characters were super wholesome considering how kinky they all were.
I really enjoyed the flashbacks throughout the story as well as our FMC Maeve getting her revenge on some of the absolute assholes in her life.
In summary, if you like a why choose style book with lots of supernatural entities, this is the book for you.
I absolutely loved the progression of this book from the depth and variety of characters to the hidden aspect of lost memories. The cliffhanger at the end has me needing book 2 immediately and at any cost. The backstory is not only gripping but also one that would pull on anyone's heartstrings. If you're looking for a paranormal romance that includes a Succubus, Werewolf, Dinji, and Vampire that goes back centuries of lost and found love through death and hardships then this is the read for you. Highly Recommend!
The spice in this book is insane! Cheyenne Dragon far surpassed my expectations with this one. I knew that there would be a lot of spice with a why-choose story with a succubus as the fmc, but the devotion from her guys was EVERYTHING! Hopefully the second book already in the works, because I would love to read more soon!
This storyline is realistic and fantastical. Atlas, Nox and Emory will definitely leave you wishing for your own harem. The book keeps you hooked all the way through, tho the send seems a bit rushed to me. Looking forward to more!
This book was a bit of a struggle to get into, but around 30% in the story started getting interesting. Once I was hooked, it was hard to put down! There are a few plot holes, but if you can look past that… it’s a good book!