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Doctor's Little Devil
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Expected 28 Jan 27
Locked away for his crimes, this monster thought he was being caged.
He didn’t realize he was being claimed.
Trapped within the walls of Lakeside Institute, Callum fights Dr. Palmer’s terrifying obsession with every breath, until resistance bleeds into a dark, toxic devotion. Survival becomes infinitely more complex when he realizes someone else has been dragged into the doctor's twisted web. Bound together by jealousy, control, and a sinister fixation, all three are forced into a harrowing battle where the only path forward is absolute submission.
Doctor's Little Devil is a pitch black, MMF romance. It is an interconnected standalone in the Lakeside Institute series and does not end on a cliffhanger.
He didn’t realize he was being claimed.
Trapped within the walls of Lakeside Institute, Callum fights Dr. Palmer’s terrifying obsession with every breath, until resistance bleeds into a dark, toxic devotion. Survival becomes infinitely more complex when he realizes someone else has been dragged into the doctor's twisted web. Bound together by jealousy, control, and a sinister fixation, all three are forced into a harrowing battle where the only path forward is absolute submission.
Doctor's Little Devil is a pitch black, MMF romance. It is an interconnected standalone in the Lakeside Institute series and does not end on a cliffhanger.
247 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 28, 2027
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November 10, 2026
I received an ARC of Dr.’s Little Devil, and when I tell you this book is twisted in the best way, that’s an understatement.
What happens when you take a doctor who wants his patients to be his pets and throw an angel and a devil into the mix, both patients in his psych ward? You get one hell of a twisted mess, and I ate it up.
I kept thinking, “How much worse can this get?” while secretly hoping it would get worse. The dynamic between these three is what made this story for me. Every time I thought I had a handle on who was in control, I had another reason to keep reading.
If you like your dark reads deeply messed up and full of characters who make you question who you’re rooting for, put this one on your TBR. 🖤
What happens when you take a doctor who wants his patients to be his pets and throw an angel and a devil into the mix, both patients in his psych ward? You get one hell of a twisted mess, and I ate it up.
I kept thinking, “How much worse can this get?” while secretly hoping it would get worse. The dynamic between these three is what made this story for me. Every time I thought I had a handle on who was in control, I had another reason to keep reading.
If you like your dark reads deeply messed up and full of characters who make you question who you’re rooting for, put this one on your TBR. 🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
I'm a huge fan of dark medical/asylum stories, so I immediately ran for this one. This one does not disappoint. We have Callum, who is an incredibly wounded individual who is shut away at this asylum who becomes the apple of a certain doctors eye (Damon) and his Angel who he becomes very attached to.
All of these characters are dark, their back stories. The things that happen to them in the asylum.
This author does an amazing job at the progression of the story and the intricate details while painting the world we are reading about.
Great, great job!
All of these characters are dark, their back stories. The things that happen to them in the asylum.
This author does an amazing job at the progression of the story and the intricate details while painting the world we are reading about.
Great, great job!
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ + ♾️
A psychiatrist. A serial killer. A deeply questionable facility. And me, sitting here like this is a completely normal way to spend my time. 🧍♀️
First of all, CALLUM. 😭🩷 My baby. My precious little—yes, okay, he’s a murderer, but have we considered that he is also MY BABY???
He’s vulnerable, he’s dangerous, he’s silently judging everyone around him, and I would like to wrap him in a blanket immediately. Preferably before Damon gets anywhere near him.
Which brings me to…
DAMON. SIR. YOU ARE A DOCTOR. 🚨🚨🚨
This man took one look at Callum and said, “Ah yes, my new obsession,” and then continued to insist he was a good doctor. THE AUDACITY. 💀 His medical license was hanging on by a thread in my mind, and then the thread caught fire.
And yet.
AND YET.
Their dynamic is EVERYTHING I wanted it to be. Damon thinks he can get inside Callum’s head, and Callum is sitting there refusing to give him a single word while mentally insulting him. The power struggle??? The silence??? The fact that Callum is trying SO HARD to remain unaffected while noticing a suspicious amount about Damon’s face??? BABY. 😭
And the “good boy” moment??? I had to put my phone down and stare at the wall for a second. Thank you, Em. My family is concerned.
The facility itself is SO sinister. The difference between what visitors are allowed to see and what happens behind closed doors had me side-eyeing EVERYONE. I don’t trust the staff. I don’t trust the guard.I don’t trust the walls, the floors or the ceiling. That made no sense. 👁️👄👁️
The angel and devil imagery, the questions surrounding Callum’s past, his silence, the way he wants protection while hating the idea of being helpless… I was INVESTED. I had questions. I had theories. I was probably wrong about all of them, but that has never stopped me before. 🕵️♀️
And THE GIRL. As someone who primarily reads MM, I was curious about how the MMF dynamic would come together, and her chapters immediately had my attention. Her relationship with her sister hurt my heart. 😭💔
Em, what have you done to me??? I came here to read an ARC and somehow ended up emotionally attached to a murderous man, cautiously cheering for his extremely unethical psychiatrist, and side-eyeing every person in this facility.
If you enjoy dark, obsessive, messy dynamics and characters who make you go “absolutely not”… followed immediately by “okay, but MORE,” add this to your TBR. 🩷🔪👼😈
I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
A psychiatrist. A serial killer. A deeply questionable facility. And me, sitting here like this is a completely normal way to spend my time. 🧍♀️
First of all, CALLUM. 😭🩷 My baby. My precious little—yes, okay, he’s a murderer, but have we considered that he is also MY BABY???
He’s vulnerable, he’s dangerous, he’s silently judging everyone around him, and I would like to wrap him in a blanket immediately. Preferably before Damon gets anywhere near him.
Which brings me to…
DAMON. SIR. YOU ARE A DOCTOR. 🚨🚨🚨
This man took one look at Callum and said, “Ah yes, my new obsession,” and then continued to insist he was a good doctor. THE AUDACITY. 💀 His medical license was hanging on by a thread in my mind, and then the thread caught fire.
And yet.
AND YET.
Their dynamic is EVERYTHING I wanted it to be. Damon thinks he can get inside Callum’s head, and Callum is sitting there refusing to give him a single word while mentally insulting him. The power struggle??? The silence??? The fact that Callum is trying SO HARD to remain unaffected while noticing a suspicious amount about Damon’s face??? BABY. 😭
And the “good boy” moment??? I had to put my phone down and stare at the wall for a second. Thank you, Em. My family is concerned.
The facility itself is SO sinister. The difference between what visitors are allowed to see and what happens behind closed doors had me side-eyeing EVERYONE. I don’t trust the staff. I don’t trust the guard.
The angel and devil imagery, the questions surrounding Callum’s past, his silence, the way he wants protection while hating the idea of being helpless… I was INVESTED. I had questions. I had theories. I was probably wrong about all of them, but that has never stopped me before. 🕵️♀️
And THE GIRL. As someone who primarily reads MM, I was curious about how the MMF dynamic would come together, and her chapters immediately had my attention. Her relationship with her sister hurt my heart. 😭💔
Em, what have you done to me??? I came here to read an ARC and somehow ended up emotionally attached to a murderous man, cautiously cheering for his extremely unethical psychiatrist, and side-eyeing every person in this facility.
If you enjoy dark, obsessive, messy dynamics and characters who make you go “absolutely not”… followed immediately by “okay, but MORE,” add this to your TBR. 🩷🔪👼😈
I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I finished this book in UNDER 24 HOURS, and I haven’t done that in MONTHS! This was my very first ARC read, and saying I’m beyond grateful this book popped my ARC cherry would be an understatement.
When I tell you E.G. Lawrence wrote a MASTERPIECE, I am NOT exaggerating! This book had me hooked from beginning to end. It was fun, exciting, packed with twists, and delivered some of the BEST smut I’ve read in a hot minute!
PLEASE CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS! This book explores several extremely dark and disturbing themes, so go in prepared.
Let’s talk characters…
Callum has spent his life being abused, discarded, and failed by the very people who were supposed to protect him. After years in the foster system, he finally gives in to the dark desires encouraged by his Devil and Angel and begins taking revenge. But eventually, he gets caught and finds himself locked away in Lakeside Institute.
Enter Dr. Damon Palmer.
Callum absolutely despises his new doctor, but what he doesn’t realize is that Damon has plans of his own. And those plans involve making Callum want him just as badly as he wants to break him.
Damon Palmer is a whole different level of unhinged. He loves to experiment, and he’s just found his newest toy. Callum is mute and refuses to speak, but Damon sees that as a challenge. His solution? Make his little Devil scream in ways he never imagined. He knows his methods are unethical, twisted, and completely deranged, but he couldn’t care less. He wants Callum to be HIS, and he’s not about to let anything stand in his way.
And then there’s Evie. After experiencing abuse in more ways than one at the hands of multiple men, she finds herself at Lakeside Institute, only to discover that escaping one nightmare doesn’t mean the next one won’t be worse. But eventually, two men step into her life as her saviors, and to them, she’s their perfect Angel.
If you’re a fan of dark and depraved MMCs, morally gray FMCs, twisted character dynamics, and absolutely UNHINGED smut, this one needs to be on your radar!
The character development throughout this book was phenomenal. The way these characters were written, their complexities, and the darkness woven into their stories made this such an unforgettable read.
I HIGHLY recommend adding this one to your JANUARY 2027 TBR!
And if you simply cannot wait that long (because trust me, I get it), the ARC application is STILL OPEN! Go get yourself a spot!
When I tell you E.G. Lawrence wrote a MASTERPIECE, I am NOT exaggerating! This book had me hooked from beginning to end. It was fun, exciting, packed with twists, and delivered some of the BEST smut I’ve read in a hot minute!
PLEASE CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS! This book explores several extremely dark and disturbing themes, so go in prepared.
Let’s talk characters…
Callum has spent his life being abused, discarded, and failed by the very people who were supposed to protect him. After years in the foster system, he finally gives in to the dark desires encouraged by his Devil and Angel and begins taking revenge. But eventually, he gets caught and finds himself locked away in Lakeside Institute.
Enter Dr. Damon Palmer.
Callum absolutely despises his new doctor, but what he doesn’t realize is that Damon has plans of his own. And those plans involve making Callum want him just as badly as he wants to break him.
Damon Palmer is a whole different level of unhinged. He loves to experiment, and he’s just found his newest toy. Callum is mute and refuses to speak, but Damon sees that as a challenge. His solution? Make his little Devil scream in ways he never imagined. He knows his methods are unethical, twisted, and completely deranged, but he couldn’t care less. He wants Callum to be HIS, and he’s not about to let anything stand in his way.
And then there’s Evie. After experiencing abuse in more ways than one at the hands of multiple men, she finds herself at Lakeside Institute, only to discover that escaping one nightmare doesn’t mean the next one won’t be worse. But eventually, two men step into her life as her saviors, and to them, she’s their perfect Angel.
If you’re a fan of dark and depraved MMCs, morally gray FMCs, twisted character dynamics, and absolutely UNHINGED smut, this one needs to be on your radar!
The character development throughout this book was phenomenal. The way these characters were written, their complexities, and the darkness woven into their stories made this such an unforgettable read.
I HIGHLY recommend adding this one to your JANUARY 2027 TBR!
And if you simply cannot wait that long (because trust me, I get it), the ARC application is STILL OPEN! Go get yourself a spot!
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November 11, 2026First, I have to thank the author for allowing me to be an ARC reader.
Honestly, where do I even begin? I absolutely loved this book. Yes, it is pitch-black dark, and I ate it up. That being said, there is also so much beauty woven into these characters and the way their stories and lives become intertwined. We’re taken through trauma and abuse, but somehow, amidst all the darkness, there are moments that give you those unexpected warm fuzzies.
My one minor critique is that I would have loved a little more backstory on one of our MMCs. I’m curious to understand more about his reasoning, thought process, and what drives his methods. Selfishly, I just wanted more!
Along those same lines, I’m really hoping we get to see these three again and that their story isn’t completely closed just yet. There is still so much I would love to explore with them.
Make no mistake, this is a dark setting with some incredibly heavy themes. But at the heart of it all, I simply cannot help loving our MMCs and FMC. They are flawed, morally corrupt, complicated, and yet so full of love in their own ways.
Knowing this is only book one makes me even more excited for what’s ahead. I can’t wait to see where we go as the series continues.
Honestly, where do I even begin? I absolutely loved this book. Yes, it is pitch-black dark, and I ate it up. That being said, there is also so much beauty woven into these characters and the way their stories and lives become intertwined. We’re taken through trauma and abuse, but somehow, amidst all the darkness, there are moments that give you those unexpected warm fuzzies.
My one minor critique is that I would have loved a little more backstory on one of our MMCs. I’m curious to understand more about his reasoning, thought process, and what drives his methods. Selfishly, I just wanted more!
Along those same lines, I’m really hoping we get to see these three again and that their story isn’t completely closed just yet. There is still so much I would love to explore with them.
Make no mistake, this is a dark setting with some incredibly heavy themes. But at the heart of it all, I simply cannot help loving our MMCs and FMC. They are flawed, morally corrupt, complicated, and yet so full of love in their own ways.
Knowing this is only book one makes me even more excited for what’s ahead. I can’t wait to see where we go as the series continues.
Review of advance copy
review of an ARC cope received from Book Sirens in exchange for my honest review:
I was pleasantly surprised with this very dark romance (though i’m not sure how romantic it is in the start). this story is so deliciously twisted that it had me questioning myself for wanting them to be together in their own fucked up happy ending. the duel/multi pov really added to this story and helped understand the characters at a deeper level. from early on I was hooked and wanted answers even if the answers hurt and made me sympathize with a murderer and his demented doctor. If you aren’t easily triggered by dark content like this I highly suggest giving this book a chance!
Thank you to Book Sirens and the author for allowing me to read this ARC.
I was pleasantly surprised with this very dark romance (though i’m not sure how romantic it is in the start). this story is so deliciously twisted that it had me questioning myself for wanting them to be together in their own fucked up happy ending. the duel/multi pov really added to this story and helped understand the characters at a deeper level. from early on I was hooked and wanted answers even if the answers hurt and made me sympathize with a murderer and his demented doctor. If you aren’t easily triggered by dark content like this I highly suggest giving this book a chance!
Thank you to Book Sirens and the author for allowing me to read this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Holy shit! Doctor’s Little Devil wasn’t ~just another pitch black dark romance~ for me, this genuinely healed a part of my soul I didn’t know I needed (two words for you: ice cream). Delicious, spicy, and so painfully insightful. Story line? Impeccable. Characters? Quite questionable. Spice? Piping fucking hot!
The main characters of this book had so much depth and unique ways of thinking and seeing the world. The variety of rage, motivations, and perspectives were ‘icing’ to the fcked up ‘cake’ of predatory and animalistic carceral systems.
If you love your MCs morally black, making you wince, and making you cry- you’ll love this.
(ARC Reader+Review)
The main characters of this book had so much depth and unique ways of thinking and seeing the world. The variety of rage, motivations, and perspectives were ‘icing’ to the fcked up ‘cake’ of predatory and animalistic carceral systems.
If you love your MCs morally black, making you wince, and making you cry- you’ll love this.
(ARC Reader+Review)
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow! I started this book and did not move from my chair until it was finished. This is the debut book for this author and it reads like a well seasoned writer. The dynamic between the men is delicious. The world building is absolutely perfect! I was fully immersed without feeling bogged down. At somebody who reads one to two books a day this book is one of a kind and I cannot wait for the second one! Ahhh soooo freaking good!!!!
*Thank you to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for my very honest review*
*Thank you to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for my very honest review*
Review of advance copy received from Author
THE UNHINGED DOCTOR AND HIS PATIENTS!!!
Let me just say… for a debut author, Em writes like she's been doing this forever! The writing, the storyline, the characters, and the plot were EVERYTHING! I was hooked from beginning to end. And let's not forget the smut… because WOW!
This book had me completely invested, and I absolutely loved every minute of it. If this is what Em is bringing to the table with her first book, I can only imagine what's coming next!
I CANNOT WAIT for Book 2! Em has officially gained a forever reader in me. I will be reading anything and everything she releases! ❤️
Let me just say… for a debut author, Em writes like she's been doing this forever! The writing, the storyline, the characters, and the plot were EVERYTHING! I was hooked from beginning to end. And let's not forget the smut… because WOW!
This book had me completely invested, and I absolutely loved every minute of it. If this is what Em is bringing to the table with her first book, I can only imagine what's coming next!
I CANNOT WAIT for Book 2! Em has officially gained a forever reader in me. I will be reading anything and everything she releases! ❤️
Review of advance copy received from Author
Love this book it is soooo good. Definitely worth a read if you are into pitch black romance🫶 but definitely check the trigger warnings before reading. 🫣
Review of advance copy received from Author
Depraved. Sick and twisted. Horrifically messed up.
*Also read* Addicting. Fast paced. Could not put it down.
E.G. Lawrence absolutely wrecked my life in the most depraved and addicting way in this psychiatric institution pitch black romance! While it is most certainly NOT for everyone, it was most definitely for me. I loved every second of it.
In this MMF you get a corrupted psychiatrist that you’ll hate to love, and two horrifically tortured patients who hate to love him just as much.
This book is most definitely full of very dark topics (see content warnings if you think you could be affected!) and even darker antagonists that will have you absolutely fuming and disgusted.
That said, it also is filled with a perfectly twisted dynamic of three people finding their perfect matches. However toxic it may start out as.
This is Lawrence’s debut book, and I cannot wait to see what’s to come!!!
*Received arc copy from author, these are my honest opinions*
November 10, 2026
I received an ARC from the author.
So I really enjoyed the writing style and for a debut … 👏👏👏 Whilst dialogue felt sparse, the internal monologues didn’t drag. And I really liked the early flash backs.
However I wish more time had been spent building the characters individually, and I really didn’t buy the third act redemption.
Would definitely read more from Em in the future. Just be prepared. They did not lie about the triggers! And I want to say that the content warning was one of the best handled I’ve read in an age. ❤️
So I really enjoyed the writing style and for a debut … 👏👏👏 Whilst dialogue felt sparse, the internal monologues didn’t drag. And I really liked the early flash backs.
However I wish more time had been spent building the characters individually, and I really didn’t buy the third act redemption.
Would definitely read more from Em in the future. Just be prepared. They did not lie about the triggers! And I want to say that the content warning was one of the best handled I’ve read in an age. ❤️
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