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All the red flags
She doesn't run from red flags—she makes a game out of them. Working a soul-crushing routine in a dead-end town, Taylor knows all about surviving monsters. Her past is a littered graveyard of manipulation, gaslighting, and betrayal by the people who were supposed to keep her safe. She’s built a fortress of emotional numbness to keep the world out, staying single because her brain no longer trusts anything that feels good.
Then she finds @FlaggedAndFatal.
Some men break you to destroy you. He’s here to make sure no one else ever touches you again.
Then she finds @FlaggedAndFatal.
Some men break you to destroy you. He’s here to make sure no one else ever touches you again.
- GenresDark Romance
536 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
It was amazing I loved it!! It is dark so please check your trigger warnings, it has dark mental health in it as well. It is a dual POV so you are able to see the stand point of both the FMC Taylor and the MMC Nick.
Taylor is the FMC who has had a traumatic past, when one day she stumbled upon Nicks live stream, Taylor can see he’s toxic act, and she called him out on it. That was the beginning of it all. Taylor who built walls to protect herself from trauma and the history or repeating.
Nick a morally grey man who took his trauma and turn them into red flags. And he wore them proudly. In his defense he did warn her many times not to poke the bear. But Taylor did.
They story shows the depths the some people will go emotional to protect themselves from past trauma. It also shows the self destructive actions they will take to make sure they aren’t the ones being burned in the end.
This story was written amazingly. And I thank the Author for allowing me to read this as a ARC
Taylor is the FMC who has had a traumatic past, when one day she stumbled upon Nicks live stream, Taylor can see he’s toxic act, and she called him out on it. That was the beginning of it all. Taylor who built walls to protect herself from trauma and the history or repeating.
Nick a morally grey man who took his trauma and turn them into red flags. And he wore them proudly. In his defense he did warn her many times not to poke the bear. But Taylor did.
They story shows the depths the some people will go emotional to protect themselves from past trauma. It also shows the self destructive actions they will take to make sure they aren’t the ones being burned in the end.
This story was written amazingly. And I thank the Author for allowing me to read this as a ARC
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book left me speechless. The dynamic between the two characters left me wanting more. This book will take you on an emotional journey. I absolutely would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a new dark romance to read
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for providing an Advanced Reader Copy via Google Play Books in exchange for an honest review..
All the Red Flags is a high-stakes cyber thriller/stalker romance with tropes such as vigilante justice and trauma survival. The FMC (Female Main Character) named Taylor is carrying huge baggage containing past assaults, both physical and emotional. Her life was filled with betrayal from both men and a supposed close friend. Taylor has a huge seemingly unbreakable wall that’s her security blanket.
The MMC and is named Nick is a recluse cyber stalker. He has a website where random women co-host and drool over him and the mysterious half mask he wears. His desire for women consists of him getting to know them and then ghosting them when they want something serious. Nick toys with them and moves on to the rest not caring about the emotional damage that he causes.
When Taylor stumbles upon Nick’s website, they have a back and forth that intrigues both of them. Taylor sees him as a challenge while Nick starts to believe that she isn’t a toy to play with. This brings on a dark cat and mouse game that promises that neither one will finish unscathed.
What I liked about it:
The Vigilante Tension: Nick goes full scorched earth to destroy Taylor’s past abusers and to protect her. Nick breaches Taylor’s space by cyber stalking her by using high tech surveillance. Every move Taylor made Nick could see. Whether she was having coffee at her favorite coffee shop or lying on her couch at home. Nick went to unbelievable lengths.
An Unexpected Twist: There’s a reveal about 2/3 of the way through the book that was dark romance gold.
The Shift in Emotions: During the last quarter of the book Taylor began to be unhinged and was trying to be in Nick’s life in an unhealthy way. After being pushed away too many times, Nick backed off and Taylor went on a frenzy to get him back into her life.
What I didn’t Like:
Pacing and Bloat: At over 400 pages, the story began to drag. Things were repetitive and long periods of time stretched. There was dialogue where Nick constantly insisting that he was too dangerous and Taylor wondering if she should run.
Overlapping POV: Instead of moving the narrative forward, alternative chapters sometimes hit rewind to show the same conversation or scenes from the other character’s perspective.
The Ending: While the buildup toward their final confrontation was intense, there was an abrupt fade-to-black. Things didn’t seem to be resolved.
My final thoughts: This book was gritty and intense. There were flashes of brilliance, the stalker theme was electrifying, and the twist was one you wouldn’t see coming. Trim to the story would have smoothed things out. The replays and middle act hesitation made this a 4* out of 5. This book is great for those who love a dark vigilante hero who would burn down the world for his woman.
All the Red Flags is a high-stakes cyber thriller/stalker romance with tropes such as vigilante justice and trauma survival. The FMC (Female Main Character) named Taylor is carrying huge baggage containing past assaults, both physical and emotional. Her life was filled with betrayal from both men and a supposed close friend. Taylor has a huge seemingly unbreakable wall that’s her security blanket.
The MMC and is named Nick is a recluse cyber stalker. He has a website where random women co-host and drool over him and the mysterious half mask he wears. His desire for women consists of him getting to know them and then ghosting them when they want something serious. Nick toys with them and moves on to the rest not caring about the emotional damage that he causes.
When Taylor stumbles upon Nick’s website, they have a back and forth that intrigues both of them. Taylor sees him as a challenge while Nick starts to believe that she isn’t a toy to play with. This brings on a dark cat and mouse game that promises that neither one will finish unscathed.
What I liked about it:
The Vigilante Tension: Nick goes full scorched earth to destroy Taylor’s past abusers and to protect her. Nick breaches Taylor’s space by cyber stalking her by using high tech surveillance. Every move Taylor made Nick could see. Whether she was having coffee at her favorite coffee shop or lying on her couch at home. Nick went to unbelievable lengths.
An Unexpected Twist: There’s a reveal about 2/3 of the way through the book that was dark romance gold.
The Shift in Emotions: During the last quarter of the book Taylor began to be unhinged and was trying to be in Nick’s life in an unhealthy way. After being pushed away too many times, Nick backed off and Taylor went on a frenzy to get him back into her life.
What I didn’t Like:
Pacing and Bloat: At over 400 pages, the story began to drag. Things were repetitive and long periods of time stretched. There was dialogue where Nick constantly insisting that he was too dangerous and Taylor wondering if she should run.
Overlapping POV: Instead of moving the narrative forward, alternative chapters sometimes hit rewind to show the same conversation or scenes from the other character’s perspective.
The Ending: While the buildup toward their final confrontation was intense, there was an abrupt fade-to-black. Things didn’t seem to be resolved.
My final thoughts: This book was gritty and intense. There were flashes of brilliance, the stalker theme was electrifying, and the twist was one you wouldn’t see coming. Trim to the story would have smoothed things out. The replays and middle act hesitation made this a 4* out of 5. This book is great for those who love a dark vigilante hero who would burn down the world for his woman.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My first ever 6-star read!
I did not want to put this book down.
The chemistry between the two main characters is so wrong, it’s right! The toxicity of it all? I ate it up. I’m not sure if that now makes me a walking red flag, but here we are. 🚩😂
Taylor, the FMC — This girl has been abused and broken so many times, yet she still gets back up. Her unfortunate life has definitely shaped who she has become, and all she wants to do is blend into the background and go unnoticed.
Then she catches the eye of Nick, and that’s where everything changes. One simple comment on a livestream completely changes her life.
Nick, the MMC — I don’t know about morally grey… this man is morally red, black—you name it, and he’s every morally questionable shade of it. 🚩
Abandoned at the start of his life and growing up in foster care, it’s clear Nick has plenty of issues of his own. Despite everything, he does incredibly well for himself thanks to his insane tech skills. But online, he has an alter ego, hiding behind a mask where no one knows who he really is.
When @FlaggedAndFatal comes across @DamagedNotDead, their worlds collide.
They’re exactly the opposite of what each other needs—but what you want and what you need are two very different things.
This truly is an excellent book. It’s so well written, and I was completely immersed in their world from beginning to end.
The toxicity. The obsession. The chemistry. The red flags. 🚩
I ate up every single second of it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I did not want to put this book down.
The chemistry between the two main characters is so wrong, it’s right! The toxicity of it all? I ate it up. I’m not sure if that now makes me a walking red flag, but here we are. 🚩😂
Taylor, the FMC — This girl has been abused and broken so many times, yet she still gets back up. Her unfortunate life has definitely shaped who she has become, and all she wants to do is blend into the background and go unnoticed.
Then she catches the eye of Nick, and that’s where everything changes. One simple comment on a livestream completely changes her life.
Nick, the MMC — I don’t know about morally grey… this man is morally red, black—you name it, and he’s every morally questionable shade of it. 🚩
Abandoned at the start of his life and growing up in foster care, it’s clear Nick has plenty of issues of his own. Despite everything, he does incredibly well for himself thanks to his insane tech skills. But online, he has an alter ego, hiding behind a mask where no one knows who he really is.
When @FlaggedAndFatal comes across @DamagedNotDead, their worlds collide.
They’re exactly the opposite of what each other needs—but what you want and what you need are two very different things.
This truly is an excellent book. It’s so well written, and I was completely immersed in their world from beginning to end.
The toxicity. The obsession. The chemistry. The red flags. 🚩
I ate up every single second of it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Author
All the red flags
CJ CHILDS
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book was SO good! Dark, twisted, and filled with enough red flags to make you question my own judgment for enjoying it 😂. Definitely check the trigger warnings before reading.
I loved getting both Taylor and Nick’s POV. Taylor has been through so much, and you can really see how her past has shaped the walls she’s built around herself. She wants to stay unnoticed and protect herself from ever being hurt again… until one comment on Nick’s livestream changes everything.
And then there’s Nick. 🫣 This man is the definition of morally gray. He wears his red flags proudly. His past clearly shaped him too, and seeing the two of them collide made for one seriously toxic and addictive story.
They are complete opposites in so many ways, yet somehow they bring out exactly what the other needs. Their story is messy, emotional, and filled with moments that had me wondering what the heck I was reading—in the best way possible.
I loved the way the author showed the lengths they’ll go to protect themselves from being hurt again. There were plenty of red flags, emotional moments, and twists that kept me invested.
This was such a well-written dark romance, and I absolutely loved it. I definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy morally gray characters, complicated relationships, dual POV, and a story that keeps you turning the pages.
Thank you to the author for allowing me to read this as an ARC! ❤️
CJ CHILDS
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book was SO good! Dark, twisted, and filled with enough red flags to make you question my own judgment for enjoying it 😂. Definitely check the trigger warnings before reading.
I loved getting both Taylor and Nick’s POV. Taylor has been through so much, and you can really see how her past has shaped the walls she’s built around herself. She wants to stay unnoticed and protect herself from ever being hurt again… until one comment on Nick’s livestream changes everything.
And then there’s Nick. 🫣 This man is the definition of morally gray. He wears his red flags proudly. His past clearly shaped him too, and seeing the two of them collide made for one seriously toxic and addictive story.
They are complete opposites in so many ways, yet somehow they bring out exactly what the other needs. Their story is messy, emotional, and filled with moments that had me wondering what the heck I was reading—in the best way possible.
I loved the way the author showed the lengths they’ll go to protect themselves from being hurt again. There were plenty of red flags, emotional moments, and twists that kept me invested.
This was such a well-written dark romance, and I absolutely loved it. I definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy morally gray characters, complicated relationships, dual POV, and a story that keeps you turning the pages.
Thank you to the author for allowing me to read this as an ARC! ❤️
September 22, 2026
What a mind f***.
Obsessed with the way this relationship developed. It was totally psychotic, completely creepy and obsessive, and 100% inevitable. It was PERFECT!!!
Favorite Tropes:
*Masked Man
*Stalking
*He Rides a Motorcycle
*Dual POV
*Can’t Stay Away
Both main characters are completely damaged and completely meant to be together. Getting to know their backgrounds individually before knowing them together was so important. We don’t just dive into the action, we get a build-up.
Both Taylor and Nick couldn’t help but be drawn together. It’s magnetic! It really strengthened their connection to get to know each other through a screen and keyboard before ever getting to know each other in person. AND THE BANTER!!!!
“She would call it predatory stalking. I would call it paying meticulous attention to a woman who had spent her entire life invisible to the people who were supposed to cherish her.” -Nick
She made him feel something real… something protective and instinctual. He made her feel empowered and safe. I highly recommend it to fans of books like “Haunting Adeline”.
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read their work. I received this book as an ARC and this is my true and honest review.
Obsessed with the way this relationship developed. It was totally psychotic, completely creepy and obsessive, and 100% inevitable. It was PERFECT!!!
Favorite Tropes:
*Masked Man
*Stalking
*He Rides a Motorcycle
*Dual POV
*Can’t Stay Away
Both main characters are completely damaged and completely meant to be together. Getting to know their backgrounds individually before knowing them together was so important. We don’t just dive into the action, we get a build-up.
Both Taylor and Nick couldn’t help but be drawn together. It’s magnetic! It really strengthened their connection to get to know each other through a screen and keyboard before ever getting to know each other in person. AND THE BANTER!!!!
“She would call it predatory stalking. I would call it paying meticulous attention to a woman who had spent her entire life invisible to the people who were supposed to cherish her.” -Nick
She made him feel something real… something protective and instinctual. He made her feel empowered and safe. I highly recommend it to fans of books like “Haunting Adeline”.
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read their work. I received this book as an ARC and this is my true and honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
🖤 ARC REVIEW 🖤
All The Red Flags by CJ Childs
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars
🌶️🌶️ 2 Chili Peppers for Spice
This is definitely not your average Dark Romance.
All The Red Flags is a slow-burn, digital psychological game of hide-and-seek, with tension that creeps in one message at a time. 🖤📱
Taylor has survived emotionally toxic relationships, but her world changes when she clicks on a livestream featuring a mysterious masked man.
One click. One livestream.
And then the game begins.
She can try to hide, but hiding from him isn't going to be that easy.
The masked MMC wants to know everything about Taylor, and the deeper the game goes, the harder it becomes to look away.
🖤 Favorite Quotes — Taylor:
“It starts with one moment. One comment. One live stream.”
"If betrayal had a Scent it would be strawberry lip gloss and lies."
This book is an emotional roller coaster that will suck you in, twist you around, and keep its grip on you until the end.
If you like your Dark Romance with a slow burn, a mysterious masked MMC, psychological tension, and a dangerous digital game of hide-and-seek, All The Red Flags delivers. 🚩🖤
⚠️ Please read the Trigger Warnings before reading.
All The Red Flags by CJ Childs
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars
🌶️🌶️ 2 Chili Peppers for Spice
This is definitely not your average Dark Romance.
All The Red Flags is a slow-burn, digital psychological game of hide-and-seek, with tension that creeps in one message at a time. 🖤📱
Taylor has survived emotionally toxic relationships, but her world changes when she clicks on a livestream featuring a mysterious masked man.
One click. One livestream.
And then the game begins.
She can try to hide, but hiding from him isn't going to be that easy.
The masked MMC wants to know everything about Taylor, and the deeper the game goes, the harder it becomes to look away.
🖤 Favorite Quotes — Taylor:
“It starts with one moment. One comment. One live stream.”
"If betrayal had a Scent it would be strawberry lip gloss and lies."
This book is an emotional roller coaster that will suck you in, twist you around, and keep its grip on you until the end.
If you like your Dark Romance with a slow burn, a mysterious masked MMC, psychological tension, and a dangerous digital game of hide-and-seek, All The Red Flags delivers. 🚩🖤
⚠️ Please read the Trigger Warnings before reading.
October 4, 2026
This book was so beautifully written, loved the characters and everything they brought to the table. There was not a lot of spice, but you didn’t need it because of the intensity of it all. This book will have you captivated from the beginning to the end. This book is also a dual POV and it makes it all so much better to see the stand points from the FMC and the MMC.
Taylor is the FMC, she has a very traumatic past from, physical abuse, to sexual abuse as well as mental abuse. She has put up walls to keep her self safe until she met @Flagged and Fatal.
Nick is the MMC, he was abandoned from the beginning of life and has been put through the ringer. He has done pretty well for himself. Nick has an alter ego, masked cyber stalker, morally gray man, touch her and die and wears all his red flags as armor. He has put up walls as well until he met @Damaged not Dead.
The chemistry, the obsession, the red flags loved all of it from beginning to end. If this is the type of book you love to read this book is made exactly for you. Please check your trigger warnings if you have any, as this does deal with a lot of mental health.
I do want to thank the author for giving me the opportunity to read your book, it was definitely amazing and i will continue to let people know about it.
Taylor is the FMC, she has a very traumatic past from, physical abuse, to sexual abuse as well as mental abuse. She has put up walls to keep her self safe until she met @Flagged and Fatal.
Nick is the MMC, he was abandoned from the beginning of life and has been put through the ringer. He has done pretty well for himself. Nick has an alter ego, masked cyber stalker, morally gray man, touch her and die and wears all his red flags as armor. He has put up walls as well until he met @Damaged not Dead.
The chemistry, the obsession, the red flags loved all of it from beginning to end. If this is the type of book you love to read this book is made exactly for you. Please check your trigger warnings if you have any, as this does deal with a lot of mental health.
I do want to thank the author for giving me the opportunity to read your book, it was definitely amazing and i will continue to let people know about it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book had me hooked from start to finish! Taylor’s story, the trauma she’s endured, and the way she crosses paths with a man who becomes obsessed with her had me completely captivated. There was something so gripping about the way this story unfolded that made it impossible not to get lost in it.
But honestly, the WORDING. The phrases. The way the author puts things into words. Some of the writing just hits differently, and that was hands down my favorite part of this book. The way emotions, tension, and obsession were written made the entire story feel so much more intense. I found myself appreciating not just what was happening, but how beautifully it was written.
This was one of those books that reminds you how much the writing itself can make a story unforgettable. Amazing from the very first page to the very last, and without a doubt, a five-star read for me!
So thankful to have been an ARC reader for this book. Thank you, CJChilds, for letting me be part of this experience and for giving us a story that completely pulled me in!
If you love dark romance, obsession, and writing that makes you stop and reread a sentence just because it hits THAT hard, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.
But honestly, the WORDING. The phrases. The way the author puts things into words. Some of the writing just hits differently, and that was hands down my favorite part of this book. The way emotions, tension, and obsession were written made the entire story feel so much more intense. I found myself appreciating not just what was happening, but how beautifully it was written.
This was one of those books that reminds you how much the writing itself can make a story unforgettable. Amazing from the very first page to the very last, and without a doubt, a five-star read for me!
So thankful to have been an ARC reader for this book. Thank you, CJChilds, for letting me be part of this experience and for giving us a story that completely pulled me in!
If you love dark romance, obsession, and writing that makes you stop and reread a sentence just because it hits THAT hard, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a trauma heavy dark romance that males you question your sanity and heals something in you at the same time.
I will try to make this spoiler free.
I absolutely loved this book. Both Taylor and Nick have a lot of trauma to deal with and when they clash, there’s fire. There’s a lot of back and forth between them and at one point Nick tries to give Taylor space and she doesn’t react like ine would think. She starts poking the bear and it backfires. Nick goes on to hide in the shadows after a fall out in her house, but he’s playing a game. Then Taylor’s former friend comes crawling back with fake apologies. This is where things go bad because Nick saves Taylor from herself, but then hides and tries to stay permanently away. Then Taylor meets a guy at a bar and because she wants to bait Nick out of the shadows, which doesn’t work so she starts dating him, and he’s attentive and respectful and everything she wished for but alarm bells are ringing because her trauma can’t leave her alone. Only other thing I can say is that it has a happy ending.
I’d say that everybody could use a Nick in their life sometimes because some if his lines helped me see things differently and I learned a new perspective. Definitely a 5 star read, I couldn’t get enough.
I will try to make this spoiler free.
I absolutely loved this book. Both Taylor and Nick have a lot of trauma to deal with and when they clash, there’s fire. There’s a lot of back and forth between them and at one point Nick tries to give Taylor space and she doesn’t react like ine would think. She starts poking the bear and it backfires. Nick goes on to hide in the shadows after a fall out in her house, but he’s playing a game. Then Taylor’s former friend comes crawling back with fake apologies. This is where things go bad because Nick saves Taylor from herself, but then hides and tries to stay permanently away. Then Taylor meets a guy at a bar and because she wants to bait Nick out of the shadows, which doesn’t work so she starts dating him, and he’s attentive and respectful and everything she wished for but alarm bells are ringing because her trauma can’t leave her alone. Only other thing I can say is that it has a happy ending.
I’d say that everybody could use a Nick in their life sometimes because some if his lines helped me see things differently and I learned a new perspective. Definitely a 5 star read, I couldn’t get enough.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had the opportunity to read this book as an ARC from the author herself. The more I read the book the more anticipation I had to know what was gonna happen next. The tension between the characters and the intensity of the emotion between the was there. The more you read the more you understand about @FlaggedAndFatal and @DamagedNotDead/Taylor.
The way both characters had been through so much that lead up to who they have become and the way they can see straight through the psychological walls they built and can break each other down and read each other like a book is so intense.
They're wasn't much spice in All the Red Flags but truthfully it wasn't even needed, the was the most intimate book I've read that wasn't really physically intimate at all.
The way C.J Childs transitioned between the two characters between conversations and thought truthfully had me hooked and never let me turn away.
If you want a book that'll keep you hooked with every page you turn m, this would be one I recommend!! All The Red Flags truthfully is a 5⭐
The way both characters had been through so much that lead up to who they have become and the way they can see straight through the psychological walls they built and can break each other down and read each other like a book is so intense.
They're wasn't much spice in All the Red Flags but truthfully it wasn't even needed, the was the most intimate book I've read that wasn't really physically intimate at all.
The way C.J Childs transitioned between the two characters between conversations and thought truthfully had me hooked and never let me turn away.
If you want a book that'll keep you hooked with every page you turn m, this would be one I recommend!! All The Red Flags truthfully is a 5⭐
October 31, 2026
Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. This book had me in an absolute chokehold ! It pulled me in from the very beginning.
Both Taylor and Nick have been burned by people in their past, leaving them guarded and carrying trauma that shapes how they navigate relationships. Taylor stumbles across Nick’s alter ego and thirst-trap content online, and with her own past baggage, she wastes no time calling him out for being a walking red flag.
This sucks Nick in. He’s intrigued by Taylor, especially her quick wit, sharp tongue, and refusal to fall for his traps. Banter and back-and-forth hard truths are exchanged and that’s when Nick's obsession starts. Taylor finds herself unable to walk away.
I was locked in and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next with them. Their chemistry, the tension, and the way their past traumas unfold throughout the story kept me hooked. Nick and Taylor both have a lot of past trauma to unpack so definitely read the trigger warnings. I gave it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Thank you @Author Cjchilds for giving me the opportunity to ARC read this book. I absolutely loved it.
Both Taylor and Nick have been burned by people in their past, leaving them guarded and carrying trauma that shapes how they navigate relationships. Taylor stumbles across Nick’s alter ego and thirst-trap content online, and with her own past baggage, she wastes no time calling him out for being a walking red flag.
This sucks Nick in. He’s intrigued by Taylor, especially her quick wit, sharp tongue, and refusal to fall for his traps. Banter and back-and-forth hard truths are exchanged and that’s when Nick's obsession starts. Taylor finds herself unable to walk away.
I was locked in and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next with them. Their chemistry, the tension, and the way their past traumas unfold throughout the story kept me hooked. Nick and Taylor both have a lot of past trauma to unpack so definitely read the trigger warnings. I gave it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Thank you @Author Cjchilds for giving me the opportunity to ARC read this book. I absolutely loved it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I finally finished All the Red Flags and I really enjoyed this one. The back and forth between the two main characters was probably my favorite part. Their conversations pulled me in so quickly and always had me wanting to know what was going to happen next.
I liked how we slowly got more of their backstories throughout the book because it made me understand the characters more. There were so many secrets, tension, and definitely some red flags, but honestly that’s what made it so good.
This book was dark, messy, intense, and so addictive. I kept telling myself I was going to read one more chapter and then ended up reading way more than I planned.
I really liked the darker feel of the romance and how unpredictable everything was. It definitely kept me interested all the way through.
5/5 stars for me. If you like dark romance with obsession, secrets, tension, complicated characters, and a relationship that is definitely not healthy and sweet, I’d recommend giving this one a try
I liked how we slowly got more of their backstories throughout the book because it made me understand the characters more. There were so many secrets, tension, and definitely some red flags, but honestly that’s what made it so good.
This book was dark, messy, intense, and so addictive. I kept telling myself I was going to read one more chapter and then ended up reading way more than I planned.
I really liked the darker feel of the romance and how unpredictable everything was. It definitely kept me interested all the way through.
5/5 stars for me. If you like dark romance with obsession, secrets, tension, complicated characters, and a relationship that is definitely not healthy and sweet, I’d recommend giving this one a try
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had the pleasure of reading this as an ARC and was immediately hooked!
This is a dark romance with a masked man, cyber-stalking, he-falls-first, enemies-to-lovers, touch-her-and-d!e, and so much more.
There was plenty of tension and banter between the two main characters, and I found myself eating it up and itching to see how it would end!
I thought the story did a perfect job of slowly building the obsession, making it feel more realistic and believable.
There was an abundance of past trauma, pain, and heartbreak, forcing you to ignore any red flags and see them as green.
Two souls afraid to trust again, feeling as though they are both irrevocably broken and destined for a life without being someone's choice—to hold and to love without being shattered and torn into pieces.
This book wasn't heavy on the spice, but I felt that it wasn't needed and that the story definitely delivered on the plot!
Would highly recommend this!
This is a dark romance with a masked man, cyber-stalking, he-falls-first, enemies-to-lovers, touch-her-and-d!e, and so much more.
There was plenty of tension and banter between the two main characters, and I found myself eating it up and itching to see how it would end!
I thought the story did a perfect job of slowly building the obsession, making it feel more realistic and believable.
There was an abundance of past trauma, pain, and heartbreak, forcing you to ignore any red flags and see them as green.
Two souls afraid to trust again, feeling as though they are both irrevocably broken and destined for a life without being someone's choice—to hold and to love without being shattered and torn into pieces.
This book wasn't heavy on the spice, but I felt that it wasn't needed and that the story definitely delivered on the plot!
Would highly recommend this!
October 30, 2026
Good heavens what a rollercoaster of a book.
Taylor has gone through so much mental, physical pain through the hands of those who were meant to be friends, partners family that she has built up walls to protect herself, isolated herself and hidden herself away, until one day she joins a live and provokes a masked man.
Nick is a walking red flag and he is not ashamed to admit it, but he is a walking red flag that loves deeply, is possessive without controlling, he is the man who will take all your hurt and make it his own, he will burn the world down for the person he loves.
Yes, many of the chapters had some repetition in, allowing you to see the same moment through each POV's eyes. How they process things, experience things and their inner thoughts. Overall it was a very good read. I was grumbling about Taylor's reactions but also understanding her need to protect herself, her mindset and what her past brought with her. I can understand deeply the fear of trusting again.
Taylor has gone through so much mental, physical pain through the hands of those who were meant to be friends, partners family that she has built up walls to protect herself, isolated herself and hidden herself away, until one day she joins a live and provokes a masked man.
Nick is a walking red flag and he is not ashamed to admit it, but he is a walking red flag that loves deeply, is possessive without controlling, he is the man who will take all your hurt and make it his own, he will burn the world down for the person he loves.
Yes, many of the chapters had some repetition in, allowing you to see the same moment through each POV's eyes. How they process things, experience things and their inner thoughts. Overall it was a very good read. I was grumbling about Taylor's reactions but also understanding her need to protect herself, her mindset and what her past brought with her. I can understand deeply the fear of trusting again.
October 31, 2026
ARC Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
A good book always makes you question your morals lol. And this did exactly that.
This was a cyber thriller stalker romance. Starring Taylor and Nick. Taylor was guarded because of trauma and Nick was pretty much the typical boy looking for fun. I love how protective Nick was of her once he realized it was more than his usual game. There were a lot of twists and turns. Dual POV.
I loved the exploration of childhood trauma and past relationships. My favorite parts were the sharp, brutally honest, and occasionally witty conversations between the main characters. They were obviously toxic, they pushed each other away and then got back together about 50 times lol. That I didn’t like.. i need some character development!
Overall, it was an intense plot, if you love a good stalker romance this is for you.
Another thing I didn’t like was the length. I’m already not a fan of ebooks so it being long really tore me upppp.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
A good book always makes you question your morals lol. And this did exactly that.
This was a cyber thriller stalker romance. Starring Taylor and Nick. Taylor was guarded because of trauma and Nick was pretty much the typical boy looking for fun. I love how protective Nick was of her once he realized it was more than his usual game. There were a lot of twists and turns. Dual POV.
I loved the exploration of childhood trauma and past relationships. My favorite parts were the sharp, brutally honest, and occasionally witty conversations between the main characters. They were obviously toxic, they pushed each other away and then got back together about 50 times lol. That I didn’t like.. i need some character development!
Overall, it was an intense plot, if you love a good stalker romance this is for you.
Another thing I didn’t like was the length. I’m already not a fan of ebooks so it being long really tore me upppp.
October 31, 2026
ALL THE RED FLAGS by CJ Childs 🚩
Funny? ✔️
Intense? ✔️
Twists? ✔️
Sexy? ✔️
Spicy? ✔️
Red Flags? ✔️✔️✔️
CJ Childs DELIVERS with this suspenseful romance!
I am in love with the characters. I'm in love with the plot. I'm just in LOVE. Seriously, where do I even begin?!
The slow burn? TRUST THE PROCESS. Because when it pays off, it PAYS OFF. 🔥
This book had me living life on the edge, holding my breath, questioning everything, and loving every second of it.
The twists, the chemistry, the tension, the spice... this book knows exactly what it's doing.
And those red flags? Honey, we're not ignoring them. We're admiring the view. 🚩😂
If you love your romance with a healthy dose of suspense, chaos, spice, and characters you can't help but fall for, put this one on your TBR!
CJ Childs, you understood the assignment. ❤️🔥
Funny? ✔️
Intense? ✔️
Twists? ✔️
Sexy? ✔️
Spicy? ✔️
Red Flags? ✔️✔️✔️
CJ Childs DELIVERS with this suspenseful romance!
I am in love with the characters. I'm in love with the plot. I'm just in LOVE. Seriously, where do I even begin?!
The slow burn? TRUST THE PROCESS. Because when it pays off, it PAYS OFF. 🔥
This book had me living life on the edge, holding my breath, questioning everything, and loving every second of it.
The twists, the chemistry, the tension, the spice... this book knows exactly what it's doing.
And those red flags? Honey, we're not ignoring them. We're admiring the view. 🚩😂
If you love your romance with a healthy dose of suspense, chaos, spice, and characters you can't help but fall for, put this one on your TBR!
CJ Childs, you understood the assignment. ❤️🔥
Review of advance copy received from Author
*ARC review*
I loved this stalker dark romance! It was a 4 star read with only about a ⅖ for spice, but the dynamic between the two really makes the book. If you’re looking for something not too spicy, but centered around something way deeper this is it. The connection between the FMC and MMC was unique and passionate. You really unpack both of their emotions, histories, and red flags. The tropes (obsession, motorcycle, stalking, masked MMC) drew me in, but their connection and individual personalities hooked me. Lots of banter, suspense, tension, and red flags. I recommend checking trigger warnings.
I loved this stalker dark romance! It was a 4 star read with only about a ⅖ for spice, but the dynamic between the two really makes the book. If you’re looking for something not too spicy, but centered around something way deeper this is it. The connection between the FMC and MMC was unique and passionate. You really unpack both of their emotions, histories, and red flags. The tropes (obsession, motorcycle, stalking, masked MMC) drew me in, but their connection and individual personalities hooked me. Lots of banter, suspense, tension, and red flags. I recommend checking trigger warnings.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Dark, obsessive, twisted, and full of red flags! 🚩🖤
Nick and Taylor’s story is filled with stalking, possession, trauma, and an intense connection that blurs the lines between love and control.
This isn’t your typical love story, and it definitely isn’t for everyone. But if you enjoy morally gray characters, psychological tension, and dark romance that makes you question everything, this one is worth checking out!
Can someone who has survived abuse find safety with a man who’s obsessed with controlling her?
You’ll have to read it to find out. 👀
Please check content warnings before reading.
Dark, obsessive, twisted, and full of red flags! 🚩🖤
Nick and Taylor’s story is filled with stalking, possession, trauma, and an intense connection that blurs the lines between love and control.
This isn’t your typical love story, and it definitely isn’t for everyone. But if you enjoy morally gray characters, psychological tension, and dark romance that makes you question everything, this one is worth checking out!
Can someone who has survived abuse find safety with a man who’s obsessed with controlling her?
You’ll have to read it to find out. 👀
Please check content warnings before reading.
November 2, 2026
✨ARC review - At first it seemed like a lot was going on. The timeline was a little too hard to follow because of how “Little Ghost” is. She’s been through a lot and you can tell that she truly believes she deserves what happened to her. After Nick was introduced, it started to really paint the story for me. However, when the cyber tension started…THAT is when I really got hooked. There was so much push and pull, it was beautifully toxic🥵
I am so grateful to be an ARC for this book. Thank you CJ Childs, for letting me be part of your journey! The stories you write are captivating 😍
If you love…. dark romance and obsession….THIS book deserves to be on your TBR🩷
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this book and am so thankful I was able to be an arc reader for all the red flags.
I couldn’t put this book down, right from the beginning it pulls you in.
Basically nick is a masked media creator. Taylor drops in on his lives and responds with smart comments and it gets nicks attention.
They both have trauma. Taylor was abused and nick can be obsessive.
Watching the banter and their story unfold was a rollercoaster for sure but so worth the read. I highly recommend this book. This book is one for the shelves for sure. 🖤
I couldn’t put this book down, right from the beginning it pulls you in.
Basically nick is a masked media creator. Taylor drops in on his lives and responds with smart comments and it gets nicks attention.
They both have trauma. Taylor was abused and nick can be obsessive.
Watching the banter and their story unfold was a rollercoaster for sure but so worth the read. I highly recommend this book. This book is one for the shelves for sure. 🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a darkly beautiful love story where the FMC and the MMC are both damaged beyond belief. She is terrified of being seen because of all she has been through (not that i blame her). He has been abandoned by everyone Which in turn makes him hold on tighter. She finds him on a live feed one
day and she Verbally spars with him. This catches his attention which could possibly turn deadly. I enjoyed the short chapters and fast pace. The only thing I didn't like was some repetitive descriptions, but overall
I enjoyed the book.
day and she Verbally spars with him. This catches his attention which could possibly turn deadly. I enjoyed the short chapters and fast pace. The only thing I didn't like was some repetitive descriptions, but overall
I enjoyed the book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Good read. I didn’t mind the triggers but please make sure you read those!
My biggest struggle was that everything they said in their convos was so profound. This sounds insane, but hear me out. In books and movies I love those OH MY GOSH THAT NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED AND PUT IN MY NOTES NOW statements. I just feel like it was unrealistic just how many of those moments existed, making them not moments. I struggled to connected based on that, even though I lived some similars traumas.
That was my only struggle. Other than that I enjoyed the read.
My biggest struggle was that everything they said in their convos was so profound. This sounds insane, but hear me out. In books and movies I love those OH MY GOSH THAT NEEDS HIGHLIGHTED AND PUT IN MY NOTES NOW statements. I just feel like it was unrealistic just how many of those moments existed, making them not moments. I struggled to connected based on that, even though I lived some similars traumas.
That was my only struggle. Other than that I enjoyed the read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
*Review of an ARC*
I absolutely loved this book! Fatal/Nick is my new book boyfriend and I adore him and his energy around the FMC. I would give it about 1.5-2/5 on the spice level but it is 5/5 on emotional intensity. I would say definitely check your trigger warnings because some things even if they aren’t on the page and mentioned can be intense. You will definitely end up rooting for Fatal and his stalker tendencies and all of his red flags.
I absolutely loved this book! Fatal/Nick is my new book boyfriend and I adore him and his energy around the FMC. I would give it about 1.5-2/5 on the spice level but it is 5/5 on emotional intensity. I would say definitely check your trigger warnings because some things even if they aren’t on the page and mentioned can be intense. You will definitely end up rooting for Fatal and his stalker tendencies and all of his red flags.
Review of advance copy received from Author
All the Red Flags was a dark, addictive read filled with tension, suspense, and two beautifully damaged characters who find each other in the most unconventional way. The opening took a little time to build, but the slower pace perfectly set up the story that followed. I loved the character growth, the masked protector, and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic. If you enjoy dark romance, cyber-stalker themes, forced proximity, and touch-her-and-die energy, this one is definitely worth reading!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Jaw dropping!! Heart stopping!! All The Red Flags sucks you in right away. You cant get enough of the chase between Taylor and Nick and wonder how it will end. The story pulls you in and hits all the feelings.
Definitely read the trigger warnings before starting. This books dives deep into Taylor's past trauma but she survives it all and Nick helps her in the best way.
5 out 5. I will recommend All The Red Flags to everyone. I cant wait to read more from CJ. Childs.
Definitely read the trigger warnings before starting. This books dives deep into Taylor's past trauma but she survives it all and Nick helps her in the best way.
5 out 5. I will recommend All The Red Flags to everyone. I cant wait to read more from CJ. Childs.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Such an amazing stalker romance! Building up walls just to have them come crashing down by someone who’s built walls just as high. FMC Damaged Not Dead sees right through MMC Flagged Not Fatal’s steel walls and visa versa. He’d burn the world down for the one he loves and she’s not sure it’s real or a red flag which has her horrified and enthralled all at the same time. There’s a small twist in the end which was perfect w the narrative! This book did not disappoint!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC copy review
I enjoyed this dual POV romance book. Take 2 psychologically damaged people, put them in each other's paths, and watch the fireworks happen. The banter back and forth between these two was fun to read. I liked how the author would show the same event from each character's perspective. This is not a spicy romance, but it is a good read.
I enjoyed this dual POV romance book. Take 2 psychologically damaged people, put them in each other's paths, and watch the fireworks happen. The banter back and forth between these two was fun to read. I liked how the author would show the same event from each character's perspective. This is not a spicy romance, but it is a good read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this book. From the very beginning, I was pulled in, wanting to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next. And the emotional tension! 🔥 If you love dark romance with beautifully broken characters who just want to be seen and loved for who they are, red flags and all, give this one a try.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a great read for a low spice high plot level dark romance book. While it started a little slow, it reaches into you and drags you into the shadows of the broken with these two characters with a bit more realistic aspects of how people may react in certain cases...and why...
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