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Kincaid: Part One
Not every love story is a romance. Some are the beginning of a nightmareBefore there was Seth. Before there was Luke. Before the Kincaid name became something people feared, there was Richard Kincaid.
Samantha Whitmore never imagined Richard Kincaid would change the course of her life. Charming, intelligent, wealthy, and handsome, Richard appears to be the perfect man. By the time Samantha realizes she married a monster, escape is no longer an option. As his obsession spirals into manipulation, violence, and murder, every choice she makes pulls her deeper into a nightmare built on lies, fear, and blood.
This is where it all began. Before the murders that made headlines. Before the sons who would carry his name. Before one man’s darkness destroyed every life it touched.
For fans of American Psycho and The Stepfather, this haunting prequel to the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy explores the devastating consequences of falling in love with a monster.
Samantha Whitmore never imagined Richard Kincaid would change the course of her life. Charming, intelligent, wealthy, and handsome, Richard appears to be the perfect man. By the time Samantha realizes she married a monster, escape is no longer an option. As his obsession spirals into manipulation, violence, and murder, every choice she makes pulls her deeper into a nightmare built on lies, fear, and blood.
This is where it all began. Before the murders that made headlines. Before the sons who would carry his name. Before one man’s darkness destroyed every life it touched.
For fans of American Psycho and The Stepfather, this haunting prequel to the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy explores the devastating consequences of falling in love with a monster.
451 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 18, 2026
About the author
B.W. Lacey
13 books110 followersB.W. Lacey writes dark romance and psychological thrillers that blur the line between love and obsession. Her stories are cinematic, brutal, and unapologetically raw where love bleeds, burns and sometimes kills.
A lifelong storyteller and teacher, Lacey brings emotional realism to her characters, weaving love, trauma, and violence into hauntingly intimate narratives. Her debut novel, All the Ways I’d Kill for You, introduced readers to Brooke and Seth, two lovers bound by darkness, and became a viral favorite among dark romance fans.
Outside of writing, Lacey fuels her creativity through travel, conventions, and horror marathons. Whether she’s exploring eerie new places or watching her favorite slashers, she’s always collecting inspiration for the next nightmare. Somewhere between plotting murder scenes and motherhood, she makes it all work.
A lifelong storyteller and teacher, Lacey brings emotional realism to her characters, weaving love, trauma, and violence into hauntingly intimate narratives. Her debut novel, All the Ways I’d Kill for You, introduced readers to Brooke and Seth, two lovers bound by darkness, and became a viral favorite among dark romance fans.
Outside of writing, Lacey fuels her creativity through travel, conventions, and horror marathons. Whether she’s exploring eerie new places or watching her favorite slashers, she’s always collecting inspiration for the next nightmare. Somewhere between plotting murder scenes and motherhood, she makes it all work.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
My heart is shattered!! I knew Richard was bad, but FUCKKK he is such an awful person. I loved watching the difference in how his persona would change with Sam and Maggie, the spice was TOP TEIR and the gore was 👩🍳💋
PLEASE NOTE: this is a PITCH BLACK book with no HEA!! Make sure to read the psychotic devotion trilogy first!
PLEASE NOTE: this is a PITCH BLACK book with no HEA!! Make sure to read the psychotic devotion trilogy first!
September 17, 2026
Kincaid Part One by B.W. Lacey was MESSED UP—and I mean that as a compliment.
There is no happy ending. No fairytale. And honestly? There’s no romance here either.
Richard Kincaid is cruel, ruthless, controlling, and a killer. He doesn’t care what anyone wants because, in his mind, the people in his life belong to him. His wife. His mistress. Even his sons. He manipulates everyone around him and will stop at absolutely nothing to get exactly what he wants.
If you’re looking for romance—even dark romance—this probably isn’t the book for you.
But if you want a book that leaves you sitting there thinking, “What the hell did I just read…and WHY DON’T I HAVE PART TWO YET?!” then you found it.
B.W. Lacey did it again. This was dark, twisted, uncomfortable, and completely messed up, and somehow I still need to know what happens next.
Part Two cannot come fast enough.
There is no happy ending. No fairytale. And honestly? There’s no romance here either.
Richard Kincaid is cruel, ruthless, controlling, and a killer. He doesn’t care what anyone wants because, in his mind, the people in his life belong to him. His wife. His mistress. Even his sons. He manipulates everyone around him and will stop at absolutely nothing to get exactly what he wants.
If you’re looking for romance—even dark romance—this probably isn’t the book for you.
But if you want a book that leaves you sitting there thinking, “What the hell did I just read…and WHY DON’T I HAVE PART TWO YET?!” then you found it.
B.W. Lacey did it again. This was dark, twisted, uncomfortable, and completely messed up, and somehow I still need to know what happens next.
Part Two cannot come fast enough.
September 26, 2026
Richard Kincaid is an awful man. Kincaid is not a dark romance story. I knew that going into this book but man did BW Lacey deliver.
Richard manipulates people and that crossed the pages because there were times when he was with Samantha that I forgot what I knew and saw why she fell for him.
The rage I feel over the characters of this story, their actions and what they make you feel….
This is dark, bloody and while people fall in love (oh Maggie…) there is no romance in it. It’s a psychological thriller and it maintains that. I cried. I yelled. I wanted to throw the kindle.
Read the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy first, it’s a must. But seeing this story after reading that was incredible.
Richard manipulates people and that crossed the pages because there were times when he was with Samantha that I forgot what I knew and saw why she fell for him.
The rage I feel over the characters of this story, their actions and what they make you feel….
This is dark, bloody and while people fall in love (oh Maggie…) there is no romance in it. It’s a psychological thriller and it maintains that. I cried. I yelled. I wanted to throw the kindle.
Read the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy first, it’s a must. But seeing this story after reading that was incredible.
November 9, 2026
Well damn… B.W. Lacey!!😂 This man is a whole different level of twisted, and I was hooked from the start. The darkness, the obsession, the mind games, and all the fucked-up chaos Richard played with Sam And Maggie had me eating this story UP. Richard might look all charming on the outside, but don't let that fool you because this man is a whole different kind of twisted evil, but I love that shit🤭 There's some serious darkness hiding underneath that pretty face of Mr. Kincaid😂🖤 I cannot wait for book 2!!🥰
October 31, 2026
Once again in love with a book! The author does such a great job at making me invested the whole time. I find myself crying and staring at the book with my jaw wide open! Can't wait for the next one!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Before anything else: reading the Psychotic Devotion series before Kincaid is an absolute requirement. Not a suggestion. Not an optional reading order.
So much of what makes Kincaid exceptional is discovering the origins of seemingly benign details buried in Seth’s childhood memories, flashbacks, and even the things that surfaced when he was hallucinating and off his medication. Things I noticed before but couldn’t fully understand suddenly clicked into place.
I already knew Seth was capable of horrific violence. Kincaid didn’t change that. What it changed was my understanding of his internal operating system. There is a purpose and a structure behind the way Seth uses violence, and now I understand where pieces of that came from.
And there’s something incredibly complicated about realizing that lessons intended to shape him into one thing, combined with what he later learned in the Army, ultimately gave him skills he could use for an entirely different purpose. By the end of his journey, those skills helped him save Brooke.
That doesn’t sanitize Seth, excuse him, or turn him into something he isn’t. It simply makes him make so much more sense.
Kincaid gave context to things I didn’t even realize were waiting for context.
Additional Summary: This book offers an absolutely horrifying glimpse into the mind of Seth’s father. B. W.’s ability to craft such a complex yet eerily familiar tale is remarkable, especially as the connections to the Psychotic Devotion series begin revealing themselves.
Humanity is seemingly nonexistent for some, while ownership, control, and power are all that truly matter. Richard Kincaid could be a case study in the characteristics of a psychopath.
The stunning architecture of this book cannot be overstated. It is so intricately woven that even seemingly insignificant details carry weight, sometimes long after you first encounter them.
Step into a world that is breathtakingly horrific.
So much of what makes Kincaid exceptional is discovering the origins of seemingly benign details buried in Seth’s childhood memories, flashbacks, and even the things that surfaced when he was hallucinating and off his medication. Things I noticed before but couldn’t fully understand suddenly clicked into place.
I already knew Seth was capable of horrific violence. Kincaid didn’t change that. What it changed was my understanding of his internal operating system. There is a purpose and a structure behind the way Seth uses violence, and now I understand where pieces of that came from.
And there’s something incredibly complicated about realizing that lessons intended to shape him into one thing, combined with what he later learned in the Army, ultimately gave him skills he could use for an entirely different purpose. By the end of his journey, those skills helped him save Brooke.
That doesn’t sanitize Seth, excuse him, or turn him into something he isn’t. It simply makes him make so much more sense.
Kincaid gave context to things I didn’t even realize were waiting for context.
Additional Summary: This book offers an absolutely horrifying glimpse into the mind of Seth’s father. B. W.’s ability to craft such a complex yet eerily familiar tale is remarkable, especially as the connections to the Psychotic Devotion series begin revealing themselves.
Humanity is seemingly nonexistent for some, while ownership, control, and power are all that truly matter. Richard Kincaid could be a case study in the characteristics of a psychopath.
The stunning architecture of this book cannot be overstated. It is so intricately woven that even seemingly insignificant details carry weight, sometimes long after you first encounter them.
Step into a world that is breathtakingly horrific.
October 18, 2026
B.W. Lacey’s Kincaid Part One is a chilling psychological drama that hooks readers from the very first page and refuses to let go.
Rather than offering a traditional love story, this book serves as an unsparing investigation into obsession, power dynamics, and unapologetic villainy.
The narrative revolves around Richard Kincaid, a cruel, controlling, and deeply depraved figure who views the people in his life not as individuals, but as personal possessions.
He uses his charisma as a weapon to blind those around him, exploiting his wife, mistress, and sons while relentlessly pursuing his darkest desires without remorse.
Lacey contrasts Richard’s sociopathy against two distinctly vulnerable women.
Samantha, a down-to-earth artist simply focused on her work, is captivated by Richard’s engaging conversation, only to realize far too late that she has walked right into a trap.
Meanwhile, Maggie suffers devastating blows to her mental health as she clings to the agonizing hope of fixing her home, trapped in a heartbreaking cycle where her desperate wish for a loving family always falls short.
Kincaid Part One is unsettling, uncomfortable, and intense, so readers are strongly advised to consult trigger warnings before diving in, and to read the preceding trilogy first to avoid major series spoilers.
Even without a redeemable hero, Lacey delivers a brilliantly disturbing, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that leaves you completely shell-shocked and desperate for the next installment.
Rather than offering a traditional love story, this book serves as an unsparing investigation into obsession, power dynamics, and unapologetic villainy.
The narrative revolves around Richard Kincaid, a cruel, controlling, and deeply depraved figure who views the people in his life not as individuals, but as personal possessions.
He uses his charisma as a weapon to blind those around him, exploiting his wife, mistress, and sons while relentlessly pursuing his darkest desires without remorse.
Lacey contrasts Richard’s sociopathy against two distinctly vulnerable women.
Samantha, a down-to-earth artist simply focused on her work, is captivated by Richard’s engaging conversation, only to realize far too late that she has walked right into a trap.
Meanwhile, Maggie suffers devastating blows to her mental health as she clings to the agonizing hope of fixing her home, trapped in a heartbreaking cycle where her desperate wish for a loving family always falls short.
Kincaid Part One is unsettling, uncomfortable, and intense, so readers are strongly advised to consult trigger warnings before diving in, and to read the preceding trilogy first to avoid major series spoilers.
Even without a redeemable hero, Lacey delivers a brilliantly disturbing, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that leaves you completely shell-shocked and desperate for the next installment.
October 26, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐.✨
🔥🔥🔥
💀💀💀💀
This is the prequel to the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy, but it is recommend to read the trilogy first.
This is not a romance but a story written in darkness and blood. Samantha’s life is turned upside down when Richard Kincaid enters. She finds him charming, handsome, intelligent, and worthy of her love but something lingers beneath the surface, but it’s far too late when she realizes who he truly is.
As someone who read the entire Psychotic Devotion Trilogy and loved it down, I enjoyed getting to learn more about Samantha and everything she endured.
I absolutely despised Richard in the trilogy, and this book only furthered my disdain. He is diabolical, unhinged yet controlled, and pure evil.
Maggie is someone you can’t help but feel bad for while simultaneously not liking her. It was truly sad watching her reach for something she’ll never have.
This is a medium paced story full of blood/gore, tension, betrayal, and heartbreak. The spice is moderate and occurs at a low frequency, at least compared to the trilogy.
I enjoyed getting to see Seth and Luke as kids before everything changed them. This was a hard read, not because of the content, but because I truly do not like Richard. A horrible man through and through, but it was still a good read.
Read If You Enjoy
* Dark Romantic Thrillers
* Hidden Identities/Truths
* Psychotic/Possessive MMCs
* Serial Unalivers
* Unrequited Love
* Secret Societies
I received an advance reader copy via the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
🔥🔥🔥
💀💀💀💀
This is the prequel to the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy, but it is recommend to read the trilogy first.
This is not a romance but a story written in darkness and blood. Samantha’s life is turned upside down when Richard Kincaid enters. She finds him charming, handsome, intelligent, and worthy of her love but something lingers beneath the surface, but it’s far too late when she realizes who he truly is.
As someone who read the entire Psychotic Devotion Trilogy and loved it down, I enjoyed getting to learn more about Samantha and everything she endured.
I absolutely despised Richard in the trilogy, and this book only furthered my disdain. He is diabolical, unhinged yet controlled, and pure evil.
Maggie is someone you can’t help but feel bad for while simultaneously not liking her. It was truly sad watching her reach for something she’ll never have.
This is a medium paced story full of blood/gore, tension, betrayal, and heartbreak. The spice is moderate and occurs at a low frequency, at least compared to the trilogy.
I enjoyed getting to see Seth and Luke as kids before everything changed them. This was a hard read, not because of the content, but because I truly do not like Richard. A horrible man through and through, but it was still a good read.
Read If You Enjoy
* Dark Romantic Thrillers
* Hidden Identities/Truths
* Psychotic/Possessive MMCs
* Serial Unalivers
* Unrequited Love
* Secret Societies
I received an advance reader copy via the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 18, 2026
Well holy shit!!! First of all I’d like to thank B.W. Lacey for the ARC. This was without a doubt a 5 ⭐️ read, spice was 4 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. I will say read The Psychotic Devotion trilogy first and foremost! Reading this after hit so different. I went into this one blind aside from me knowing who Richard was. He is an awful man, with absolutely no redeeming qualities whatsoever!!! Talk about a devil in disguise 😭😭 This book actually is significantly darker than The Psychotic Devotion trilogy!! I’d classify it as a pitch black book. So many horrific things occur in this book and it’s brutal and gruesome. Ughhh poor Maggie 😞 and Sam. You get the more in depthness with this book. Getting in Kincaid’s head and learning who he truly is under that very handsome, masculine yet professional demeanor that he carries so well. He is very meticulous and calculated in the things he does. You also learn where Seth gets these traits from. Kincaid is the real psychopath!!! Please go into this one with an open mind, and please check triggers prior. I had to set my kindle down a few times. This one was did get heavy at times. I absolutely loved it and adored it though! It made me appreciate The Psychotic Devotion trilogy even more. I can’t wait for part. 2!!!!!
October 3, 2026
BW Lacey you have done it again! You will be hooked from the very first page.
Richard Kincaid is a devil in disguise. He uses his charm to get your attention. He knows just how to get your attention and hold onto it. You don’t know what you walk into until it’s too late. He has a dark drive that he can keep hidden before he needs to feed it.
Samantha is a humble artist who doesn’t have an interest in men. She wants to live her life and paint. She meets a charming Richard who can hold an actual conversation. Their relationship is suppose to be slow but goes off with a bang. She realizes it’s not what she seems when it’s too late.
Maggie wants nothing more than to be loved by Richard. Her mental health takes massive hits from Richard hoping to one day be the loving family everyone dreams of. She always comes up short while still holding onto hope she can have it all. The man, the family. The love.
Richard Kincaid is a devil in disguise. He uses his charm to get your attention. He knows just how to get your attention and hold onto it. You don’t know what you walk into until it’s too late. He has a dark drive that he can keep hidden before he needs to feed it.
Samantha is a humble artist who doesn’t have an interest in men. She wants to live her life and paint. She meets a charming Richard who can hold an actual conversation. Their relationship is suppose to be slow but goes off with a bang. She realizes it’s not what she seems when it’s too late.
Maggie wants nothing more than to be loved by Richard. Her mental health takes massive hits from Richard hoping to one day be the loving family everyone dreams of. She always comes up short while still holding onto hope she can have it all. The man, the family. The love.
September 26, 2026
Arc Read Review:
This is not a Romantic book this has some very difficult scenes readers please be advised and read the trigger warnings. (Also read the trilogy before reading this book to avoid spoilers in series)
Richard Kincaid is not a nice guy. He isn’t even a dark romance guy girls want yet I didn’t want to put the book down. He is controlling, depraved, mean but also good at hiding his true self to fool Samantha.
He manipulates everyone around him (including his wife , his mistress and his sons) and he will stop at absolutely nothing to get exactly what he wants when he wants it.
B.W. Lacey did it again. This was definitely a dark , twisted and unsettling story yet somehow I still need/want to know what happens next. Impatiently waiting for the next installment.
This is not a Romantic book this has some very difficult scenes readers please be advised and read the trigger warnings. (Also read the trilogy before reading this book to avoid spoilers in series)
Richard Kincaid is not a nice guy. He isn’t even a dark romance guy girls want yet I didn’t want to put the book down. He is controlling, depraved, mean but also good at hiding his true self to fool Samantha.
He manipulates everyone around him (including his wife , his mistress and his sons) and he will stop at absolutely nothing to get exactly what he wants when he wants it.
B.W. Lacey did it again. This was definitely a dark , twisted and unsettling story yet somehow I still need/want to know what happens next. Impatiently waiting for the next installment.
Review of advance copy received from Author
After reading the Psychotic Devotion trilogy, I knew Kincaid would be heavy, but this was devastating. 😭 Poor Samantha-my heart is broken for her. This “man” swoops in as this knight in shining armor just ready to save the day at every turn, and by the time she realizes that he’s the villain to her story, she’s already lost everything. Reading this, I could FEEL the desperation of Sam as every ounce of safety she grasped at was ripped away from her. As much as I despise Richard, I loved being able to get inside his deranged head and see where it allllll began. Poor little Seth!😭 The anticipation for Kincaid part 2 is killing me because I know we will see things from young Seth’s POV and that is devastating.
August 25, 2026
** ARC READER REVIEW **
- No Spoilers
I was lucky enough to receive a BETA/ARC copy of this book.
This book jumps right in to darkness and is a completely different read then I anticipated it to be (not in a bad way - if your in to that type of thing ;) )
Richard is completely diabolical in every sense and BW Lacey did a fantastic job of writing this villain.
Being a huge fan of the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy You really get a great backstory & a greater understanding of how Seth ended up the way he did in that series.
I am very excited to receive the final copy of this book and even more excited for the continuation of the trilogy.
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- No Spoilers
I was lucky enough to receive a BETA/ARC copy of this book.
This book jumps right in to darkness and is a completely different read then I anticipated it to be (not in a bad way - if your in to that type of thing ;) )
Richard is completely diabolical in every sense and BW Lacey did a fantastic job of writing this villain.
Being a huge fan of the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy You really get a great backstory & a greater understanding of how Seth ended up the way he did in that series.
I am very excited to receive the final copy of this book and even more excited for the continuation of the trilogy.
🖤🖤🖤
October 18, 2026
B.W. Lacey is back with the dark and horrifically gruesome vibes readers loved in the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy but now add in sinister manipulation that started it all and Kincaid (part one) will be at the top of your TBR this fall!
Richard Kincaid is charming, attentive, the shelter you seek when your world is crumbling, but a monster is hidden behind that perfection, held back by a tattered and fraying leash. He is ruthless, a true psychopath who wlill make his victims smile before they take their last breath and he has his eyes set on Samantha Whitmore...
Kincaid (part one) will have readers on the edge of their seats with every twist and turn feeling the paralyzing fear of knowing no matter what choice is made there is no way out.
Richard Kincaid is charming, attentive, the shelter you seek when your world is crumbling, but a monster is hidden behind that perfection, held back by a tattered and fraying leash. He is ruthless, a true psychopath who wlill make his victims smile before they take their last breath and he has his eyes set on Samantha Whitmore...
Kincaid (part one) will have readers on the edge of their seats with every twist and turn feeling the paralyzing fear of knowing no matter what choice is made there is no way out.
September 18, 2026
BW Lacey has done it AGAIN 😭🖤
I was SO happy to be back in this universe and getting a whole new piece of this dark and absolutely devastating story.
And holy shit 😳 watching Samantha realize the man she thought was perfect was actually a complete monster had me STRESSED. The obsession, manipulation, lies, and violence just kept pulling me deeper and deeper into this nightmare.
I already knew where this story was heading and somehow that made it hurt even MORE.
BW Lacey really said let me emotionally destroy you all over again and I was READY. 🖤
I was SO happy to be back in this universe and getting a whole new piece of this dark and absolutely devastating story.
And holy shit 😳 watching Samantha realize the man she thought was perfect was actually a complete monster had me STRESSED. The obsession, manipulation, lies, and violence just kept pulling me deeper and deeper into this nightmare.
I already knew where this story was heading and somehow that made it hurt even MORE.
BW Lacey really said let me emotionally destroy you all over again and I was READY. 🖤
October 24, 2026
I absolutely love a good backstory, especially when it’s tied to a book and characters I’ve loved from the very beginning. I sat myself down and completely devoured this one!
In the All the Ways trilogy, we only get a glimpse of who Richard Kincaid truly is, but this story takes you straight into the depths of his character and doesn’t let go. It was everything I wanted from a backstory and more. B.W. Lacey has an incredible way of bringing words to life, making you feel completely immersed in the story.
An absolute no-brainer 5 star for me! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you’ve read the All the Ways trilogy and found yourself wanting to know more about Richard Kincaid, this is an absolute must-read!
In the All the Ways trilogy, we only get a glimpse of who Richard Kincaid truly is, but this story takes you straight into the depths of his character and doesn’t let go. It was everything I wanted from a backstory and more. B.W. Lacey has an incredible way of bringing words to life, making you feel completely immersed in the story.
An absolute no-brainer 5 star for me! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you’ve read the All the Ways trilogy and found yourself wanting to know more about Richard Kincaid, this is an absolute must-read!
October 25, 2026
Holy shit this was EFFED UP AND I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT
Review of advance copy received from Author
“Most people walk by and just see the destruction.”
When you think love story, romance comes to mind. Some are beginnings to a nightmare, enstilled with fear. All tying back to before Seth and Luke were born. Prior to people being fearful of the name Kincaid. Richard Kincaid, devilish handsome, charmastic, weathly and smart, he sounds like a great guy.... You see the thing is, there's so much hiding, deep within his core that you'd never see coming... It's gut wrenching to the bone.
Samantha Witmore has no idea, her life is going to shatter into a million pieces. All because of yours truly, Richard Kincaid. Samantha starts to piece together an interact puzzle, soon realizing she married a demon.
Richard Kincaid becomes engrossly obsessed, plumenting to manipulation, grotesque violence and rampaging murders. Samantha has choices, that are on a foundation of betrayal, blood and terror. This all began before a powerful man caused destruction that caused havoc to every life he touched....Richard is cold-hearted and calculated, anything goes when your fate lies in the hands of a dangerous villainous killer.
I went straight from the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy, right into this and let me tell you it was one hell of a ride! The way everything tied in was seamless and was a full circle moment, my jaw dropped! This book is darker, nightmarish, spine chilling leaving no room for after thoughts, just pure discomfort and a psychological warfare. Richard has a sauve pokerface interchangeable with the people around him, controlling with power gripped so tightly you'll suffocate. He doesn't belong to anyone, everyone belongs to him, with a good forecast of death, if you cross his path. The way Samantha and Maggie's stories intertwine, is complicated, complex filled with secrets and lies that slowly unfold, the tables have turned and so does Richard. This book is filled with unpredictable chaos with blood galore, there's no happy endings in site, but your mind full of endless thoughts and questions. I'm ready for part 2!
"Some bonds were forged in fire. Others in quiet manipulation."
When you think love story, romance comes to mind. Some are beginnings to a nightmare, enstilled with fear. All tying back to before Seth and Luke were born. Prior to people being fearful of the name Kincaid. Richard Kincaid, devilish handsome, charmastic, weathly and smart, he sounds like a great guy.... You see the thing is, there's so much hiding, deep within his core that you'd never see coming... It's gut wrenching to the bone.
Samantha Witmore has no idea, her life is going to shatter into a million pieces. All because of yours truly, Richard Kincaid. Samantha starts to piece together an interact puzzle, soon realizing she married a demon.
Richard Kincaid becomes engrossly obsessed, plumenting to manipulation, grotesque violence and rampaging murders. Samantha has choices, that are on a foundation of betrayal, blood and terror. This all began before a powerful man caused destruction that caused havoc to every life he touched....Richard is cold-hearted and calculated, anything goes when your fate lies in the hands of a dangerous villainous killer.
I went straight from the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy, right into this and let me tell you it was one hell of a ride! The way everything tied in was seamless and was a full circle moment, my jaw dropped! This book is darker, nightmarish, spine chilling leaving no room for after thoughts, just pure discomfort and a psychological warfare. Richard has a sauve pokerface interchangeable with the people around him, controlling with power gripped so tightly you'll suffocate. He doesn't belong to anyone, everyone belongs to him, with a good forecast of death, if you cross his path. The way Samantha and Maggie's stories intertwine, is complicated, complex filled with secrets and lies that slowly unfold, the tables have turned and so does Richard. This book is filled with unpredictable chaos with blood galore, there's no happy endings in site, but your mind full of endless thoughts and questions. I'm ready for part 2!
"Some bonds were forged in fire. Others in quiet manipulation."
Review of advance copy received from Author
I don't know what to say. This book was something else. I tell you that. I read dark romances before, but none had made me question my sanity as this one did. Richard is one evil, manipulative, psychopathic, cheating, possessive, looks can be deceiving man. The way he was playing psychological games with Samantha, this whole book has to be studied for real, because I couldn't believe this man could straight-face lie and act in Samantha's face with all the bull he was pulling. Then the fact that he had a side chick too, and she was just as crazy as he was, was a double whammy because I thought this man loved Samantha, but when I read that scene where ole girl was introduced, I was fully aware that this man can't love anyone for real. He is one crazy mofo, and the people he hangs around, and I was warned in the beginning of the triggers in the book (I clearly underestimated the graphics), and was still in shock that all this happened. My girl Samantha has been through the wringer with this man, and for what she did toward the end of the book, I don't fully blame her, but in my opinion, there were other ways she could have gone for real. And yet I get why she chose that route; it must have been the hardest thing she has ever done, but it was the right one for her.
Furthermore, by choosing that route, Samantha is unaware of what actually happened on the day she lost it all. Richard is one selfish man, I tell you once again, and I can't believe he did that to Samantha, like who in their right mind (clearly not him) will do that. I can't wait for Part Two to come out because maybe we will get some light shed on the last few years of what Richard has been doing. (ARC Reviewer)
Furthermore, by choosing that route, Samantha is unaware of what actually happened on the day she lost it all. Richard is one selfish man, I tell you once again, and I can't believe he did that to Samantha, like who in their right mind (clearly not him) will do that. I can't wait for Part Two to come out because maybe we will get some light shed on the last few years of what Richard has been doing. (ARC Reviewer)
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October 17, 2026🖤 Kincaid by B.W. Lacey — 5 Stars 🖤
Some men are red flags. Richard Kincaid is the entire damn storm, and somehow, you still can't look away. 🖤🔪
Richard Kincaid is dark, manipulative, calculating, and a full-blown narcissist. He's the kind of MMC who knows exactly how to control the people around him, twist situations to his advantage, and keep you questioning everything. He's infuriating, disturbing, and absolutely unforgettable.
Then there's Maggie, twisted in her own way but completely and utterly devoted to him. Their dynamic is dark, obsessive, and complicated in all the ways that make this story impossible to put down.
And Samantha? Watching her remain so blind to what's happening around her is almost maddening. The truth can be right in front of you, and somehow, you still don't see it.
What I loved most is how beautifully Kincaid ties together the All the Ways I'd Kill for You trilogy. The connections and bigger picture come together in a way that makes the entire series feel even more impactful, while still leaving me desperate for more.
And now I NEED Kincaid Part 2! I am absolutely not ready to leave this twisted world behind.
If you love dark romance, manipulation, obsession, twisted devotion, and morally complicated characters, put this one on your TBR.
Richard Kincaid is a character you won't forget anytime soon. 🖤🔪
Disclosure: I received an advance reader copy (ARC) of this book. All opinions expressed are my own and honest.
Some men are red flags. Richard Kincaid is the entire damn storm, and somehow, you still can't look away. 🖤🔪
Richard Kincaid is dark, manipulative, calculating, and a full-blown narcissist. He's the kind of MMC who knows exactly how to control the people around him, twist situations to his advantage, and keep you questioning everything. He's infuriating, disturbing, and absolutely unforgettable.
Then there's Maggie, twisted in her own way but completely and utterly devoted to him. Their dynamic is dark, obsessive, and complicated in all the ways that make this story impossible to put down.
And Samantha? Watching her remain so blind to what's happening around her is almost maddening. The truth can be right in front of you, and somehow, you still don't see it.
What I loved most is how beautifully Kincaid ties together the All the Ways I'd Kill for You trilogy. The connections and bigger picture come together in a way that makes the entire series feel even more impactful, while still leaving me desperate for more.
And now I NEED Kincaid Part 2! I am absolutely not ready to leave this twisted world behind.
If you love dark romance, manipulation, obsession, twisted devotion, and morally complicated characters, put this one on your TBR.
Richard Kincaid is a character you won't forget anytime soon. 🖤🔪
Disclosure: I received an advance reader copy (ARC) of this book. All opinions expressed are my own and honest.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Where do I start…?
I received this ARC of “Kincaid” by B.W. Lacey, and I’ll be starting at the wall for the time being.
Richard Kincaid is psychotic, manipulative, ruthless and at times I wanted to scream and crashout while I was ARC reading. I read the Psychotic Devotion trilogy before I ARC read “Kincaid”, and it was starting to make more sense to me about the kind of man Richard Kincaid was and who he was known for, and why people feared him and what he did.
B.W. Lacey loves to make us crashout and leave us shook in the head and making us question what we just read.
If you were expecting this book to have a happily ever after, this book is not for you. This book is dark and twisted and please make sure to READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS & read the Psychotic Devotion trilogy before reading “Kincaid: Part One”. I’m patiently waiting for part two and for the time being I’ll be starting at the wall.
I received this ARC of “Kincaid” by B.W. Lacey, and I’ll be starting at the wall for the time being.
Richard Kincaid is psychotic, manipulative, ruthless and at times I wanted to scream and crashout while I was ARC reading. I read the Psychotic Devotion trilogy before I ARC read “Kincaid”, and it was starting to make more sense to me about the kind of man Richard Kincaid was and who he was known for, and why people feared him and what he did.
B.W. Lacey loves to make us crashout and leave us shook in the head and making us question what we just read.
If you were expecting this book to have a happily ever after, this book is not for you. This book is dark and twisted and please make sure to READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS & read the Psychotic Devotion trilogy before reading “Kincaid: Part One”. I’m patiently waiting for part two and for the time being I’ll be starting at the wall.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
B.W. Has again exceeded my expectations with Kincaid. I fell in love with her writing style and characters in the Psychotic Devotions Trilogy and knew that this book would be amazing but I am speechless.
I knew going into this book what Richard Kincaid was like. A terrible, dark, brutal, abusive man. And I still found myself liking his character. I mean how? Thats how good B.W. is!
This is definitely not a live story. This is dark, ugly and may cause me to need therapy. But wow!
Seeing how Sam and Richard started helps you understand how Seth and Luke turned out. And as much as I despised Maggie, it explains a lot about Luke!
I cannot express enough how much I was disturbed by this book. But I also couldn’t put it down.
If you like dark, twisted books you definitely need to read this but I would suggest you read the Psychotic Devotions Trilogy first!
Great job B.W. ! Can’t wait for part 2!!!!!!
I knew going into this book what Richard Kincaid was like. A terrible, dark, brutal, abusive man. And I still found myself liking his character. I mean how? Thats how good B.W. is!
This is definitely not a live story. This is dark, ugly and may cause me to need therapy. But wow!
Seeing how Sam and Richard started helps you understand how Seth and Luke turned out. And as much as I despised Maggie, it explains a lot about Luke!
I cannot express enough how much I was disturbed by this book. But I also couldn’t put it down.
If you like dark, twisted books you definitely need to read this but I would suggest you read the Psychotic Devotions Trilogy first!
Great job B.W. ! Can’t wait for part 2!!!!!!
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October 5, 2026B.W. Lacey is one of my favorite authors, and when I say this woman knows how to grab you from the damn PROLOGUE, I am not exaggerating.
Kincaid: Part One… WOW. Dark. Unhinged. Calculated. Manipulative. Richard Kincaid somehow managed to be even more twisted than I was prepared for.
If you’ve read the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy, you already know the monster. Kincaid Part One takes us back to the beginning. Before everything we thought we knew. Getting inside Richard’s world and watching the pieces begin to fall into place? Absolutely WILD.
No spoilers because you need to experience this one exactly the way I did—questioning what the hell I was reading while being completely unable to put it down. 😂
B.W. Lacey laughed and said, “You thought you knew this story?”
I NEED PART TWO IMMEDIATELY. 🖤🔪
This is not romance it’s a psychological thriller, it’s dark … put this one on your radar, and reading The Psychotic Devotion trilogy is a must before diving into Kincaid
Kincaid: Part One… WOW. Dark. Unhinged. Calculated. Manipulative. Richard Kincaid somehow managed to be even more twisted than I was prepared for.
If you’ve read the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy, you already know the monster. Kincaid Part One takes us back to the beginning. Before everything we thought we knew. Getting inside Richard’s world and watching the pieces begin to fall into place? Absolutely WILD.
No spoilers because you need to experience this one exactly the way I did—questioning what the hell I was reading while being completely unable to put it down. 😂
B.W. Lacey laughed and said, “You thought you knew this story?”
I NEED PART TWO IMMEDIATELY. 🖤🔪
This is not romance it’s a psychological thriller, it’s dark … put this one on your radar, and reading The Psychotic Devotion trilogy is a must before diving into Kincaid
September 17, 2026
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author.
My mind is still in a tailspin after finishing this absolutely dark and twisted tale. Was there spice? Of course, this was dark and brutal spice because this isn't a dark romance. This is an unhinged thriller. Were there triggers? A TON, please check your triggers if that is something that you need, because there were a LOT.
With all of that being said. If you have read the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy, you ABSOLUTELY need to read this origin story. If you have NOT read that trilogy, you will NEED to before you read this, as there are spoilers within Richard and Samantha's tale. The deep dark atrocious psyche that represents the man that is Richard Kincaid is not one to take lightly. HOWEVER, if you are brave enough, I would DEFINITELY recommend.
My mind is still in a tailspin after finishing this absolutely dark and twisted tale. Was there spice? Of course, this was dark and brutal spice because this isn't a dark romance. This is an unhinged thriller. Were there triggers? A TON, please check your triggers if that is something that you need, because there were a LOT.
With all of that being said. If you have read the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy, you ABSOLUTELY need to read this origin story. If you have NOT read that trilogy, you will NEED to before you read this, as there are spoilers within Richard and Samantha's tale. The deep dark atrocious psyche that represents the man that is Richard Kincaid is not one to take lightly. HOWEVER, if you are brave enough, I would DEFINITELY recommend.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Well well well... Welcome to the world of Richard kincad..... This story is amazing..before you read this I Must tell y'all you need to read the trilogy first .... All the ways id....
Bw lacey has done it again with the 4th book here and she made it a dark twisted desire.....awaiting part 2...
Anywho.. this story is the tale of Richard kincad and Sam.. it's is a prequel and the story here is amazing... All the dark twisty turns.. I don't want to give any information away cause for those who know they know and we were waiting to hear this story...after reading the trilogy and then this story I see where a lot of the dark came from... It's a page turner for sure... And there tons of triggers... But hey I live for them!!!
I definitely recommend this book .. and I will be getting it as a book trophy to go with my other by her!!
Bw lacey has done it again with the 4th book here and she made it a dark twisted desire.....awaiting part 2...
Anywho.. this story is the tale of Richard kincad and Sam.. it's is a prequel and the story here is amazing... All the dark twisty turns.. I don't want to give any information away cause for those who know they know and we were waiting to hear this story...after reading the trilogy and then this story I see where a lot of the dark came from... It's a page turner for sure... And there tons of triggers... But hey I live for them!!!
I definitely recommend this book .. and I will be getting it as a book trophy to go with my other by her!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Kincaid: Part 1, the prequel to the Psychotic Devotion trilogy, was definitely a dark read—and I absolutely loved it!
This book begins to uncover the childhood and upbringing of Seth and Luke Kincaid, giving us a deeper look into the experiences that shaped them into the men they become. It adds so much context to their characters and makes their stories even more intriguing.
I would definitely recommend reading the Psychotic Devotion trilogy before starting this book and the one that follows, as there are quite a few spoilers that could take away from the experience if you read the prequels first.
If you love dark romance with a good dose of horror, I have no doubt you’ll eat this series right up!
This book begins to uncover the childhood and upbringing of Seth and Luke Kincaid, giving us a deeper look into the experiences that shaped them into the men they become. It adds so much context to their characters and makes their stories even more intriguing.
I would definitely recommend reading the Psychotic Devotion trilogy before starting this book and the one that follows, as there are quite a few spoilers that could take away from the experience if you read the prequels first.
If you love dark romance with a good dose of horror, I have no doubt you’ll eat this series right up!
October 24, 2026
I need to start this off by saying check your trigger warnings, this is not a dark romance, this is dark, horror + tragic.
I LOVED this book + you 100% need to read the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy before you read this book.
It gives you SO much insight on why Seth + Luke are the way they are, and it gives you another view into Samanthas POV which i feel we desperately need after the trilogy. I cried a few times, and this was the first book where ive actually experienced a trigger (i am okay i just put the book down for a bit and took a breather before i came back to it) B.W. Lacey never ceases to amaze me and i cannot wait for part two!!
I LOVED this book + you 100% need to read the Psychotic Devotion Trilogy before you read this book.
It gives you SO much insight on why Seth + Luke are the way they are, and it gives you another view into Samanthas POV which i feel we desperately need after the trilogy. I cried a few times, and this was the first book where ive actually experienced a trigger (i am okay i just put the book down for a bit and took a breather before i came back to it) B.W. Lacey never ceases to amaze me and i cannot wait for part two!!
September 11, 2026
** BETA READER **
It took me awhile to get in to this book. Richard is evil, Samantha is naive. This book definitely helped clear some things from the trilogy for me. Maggie… holy crap was she wild to put it mildly, lol.
I thought this was a great book to keep the story from the trilogy going. Learning about Seth & Luke & how they were growing up was great. Getting the inside scoop on how messed up Richard is was awesome!!
I will always recommend this story to anyone that will listen to me. And I will always read anything written by B.W. Lacey 🖤
It took me awhile to get in to this book. Richard is evil, Samantha is naive. This book definitely helped clear some things from the trilogy for me. Maggie… holy crap was she wild to put it mildly, lol.
I thought this was a great book to keep the story from the trilogy going. Learning about Seth & Luke & how they were growing up was great. Getting the inside scoop on how messed up Richard is was awesome!!
I will always recommend this story to anyone that will listen to me. And I will always read anything written by B.W. Lacey 🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is not a dark romance like the psychotic devotion trilogy! This is strictly a psychological thriller with a touch of spice. Richard Kincaid will have you saying “what the fuck?!” Almost every chapter. He’s the most handsome bad guy ever. And I don’t mean like aw he’s morally gray and he can do “some” good. No. Richard is pure fucking evil. If you don’t have a therapist, get one. You’ll need it after reading this one. But I still recommend reading 😂
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Richard Kincaid is the definition of a walking red flag disguised as the perfect man. The manipulation, obsession, and absolute insanity behind this story are exactly what make dark psychological thrillers so intriguing. There’s something terrifying about realizing the person you trusted most is the monster you should’ve been running from. B.W. Lacey really said forget the fairy tale, we’re going straight to hell.
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