Bedroom Hymns

by Morgan Reeves

They took me, broke me, remade me in their image. I am branded by their twisted ambitions; martyred by their greed. They ground me down until I was everything they wanted and more, and at the end I thanked them for it.

Jackson.

Dominic.

Cole.

They forced me to love them, and then they cast me aside like yesterday’s trash. But they taught me to be the best. So that’s exactly what they’ll get.

Because in the end…

Revenge is sweeter than love.

And they’ll never see me coming.

Genres: Suspense

195 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 11, 2017

About the author

Morgan Reeves is the author of the Never Ever After series. When she isn’t writing, Morgan chases around two energetic minions and tries to convince her loving husband that a miniature pig would make a great pet. She is also extremely fond of iced tea and hot coffee. You can find her books on all major retail sites, and she always loves to hear from readers so feel free to send her a message through Facebook at www.facebook.com/authormorganreeves. Morgan currently lives in Raleigh, NC.

Reviews

[Louise H's Book Thoughts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt drained; empty. All the energy I'd mustered with Dominic had drained away, leaving me exhausted and sad. I didn't want this to be my life. I didn't want this to be the sum of my parts.
I needed to do something for myself. I needed to escape from this horror show that was my life and find one, shining bit of peace.
I couldn't do this anymore.
The lies, the shame, the rage. I couldn't stand questioning the motives of everyone around me and knowing that the only person who cared for me was me.

Updated - I've just finished a re-read of this book and wow, I loved it as much this time as I did the first time. It's so twisted! And even though I had vague recollections of how it ended I still loved every dark and messed up moment of this.


This is still my favourite quote from the book -

"We're all monsters," I said flatly. "I just don't pretend to be sane to protect your delicate sensibilities. You want to think that you saved me. That you made me this wonderful thing. That the other girls you do this to will benefit in the end. Well, I'm here as your reminder that all you create are lies. Filthy, stinking shit covered in silk and sent out into the world to build your fortune."....
I stepped toward him and satisfaction slid through me when he backed up a step.
.....He played up what they did in his mind until he half-believed he was the shining knight he said he was.

1st Review
This was a one sitting read. It was an "OMG I can't put this book down" read. It was a "can I give this more than 5 stars?" read. It was a "what else has this author written because I need to read them all now" read.

Dark. Twisted. Sick. Broken. Strong. Words are swirling through my head but I just can't put them together in a review that does justice to how amazing this book is.

Sophia is the victim of a despicable crime but throughout it all she strives to be anything but a victim. The world she was dragged into made her behave well outside the bounds of the law and societal norms but my word she is my new favourite bass-ass heroine. She is 'da bomb', with an steel core forged from the trials of both her childhood and her 'training' to be a slave.

"We're all monsters," I said flatly. "I just don't pretend to be sane to protect your delicate sensibilities. You want to think that you saved me. That you made me this wonderful thing. That the other girls you do this to will benefit in the end. Well, I'm here as your reminder that all you create are lies. Filthy, stinking shit covered in silk and sent out into the world to build your fortune."....
I stepped toward him and satisfaction slid through me when he backed up a step.
.....He played up what they did in his mind until he half-believed he was the shining knight he said he was.

I knew then that any HEA would be on her terms and was not going to look like unicorns and rainbows.

There are no heroes in this book, well perhaps one or two hapless ones, where being the hero shortens their lifespan. There is Cole the disturbing and twisted leader of the trio, Jackson who likes to think his actions are actually helping the girls he 'rescues', Dominic with his sadistic inclinations and Detective Aaron Jacobs. I was never really sure if any of these would be the saviour of Sophia. Not that she needed anyone to save her, but what she did need was someone to love her unconditionally.

She does get that someone in the most unexpected and twisty endings to a book that I have read in ages. This plot had me from the start - and no wonder because it kicks straight in with the 'tough stuff'. The author had a good balance between actual described scenes and implied actions. This stopped the book feeling too heavy and dark, whilst allowing it to still be gritty and intense. I also cried.

Like the fool I was, I realised that I was crying. The tears were hot as they slid down my face, and I choked on a sob, tightening my grip. The fear was still there. It still hovered around me like a thief in the night. But, for this one moment, I let myself feel that joy. Let myself feel that elusive love.

The book is well written, the characters had depth and I believed in them, even as I didn't like some of them. The pace and plot had me turning pages and unable to put the book down. I definitely need to read the rest of this authors work.

[The Sassy Bookworm · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a huge fan of this cover. It's an OK representation of the heroine and has OK composition. The title work isn't that great though.

This one was just OK. It felt like I was dropped into an already ongoing story. Everything just started so fast with no character development. Why was the heroine on the streets? Who were these guys? What was their backgrounds and history that lead them to do what they do? It was like the plot skimmed the surface without ever going more in-depth. The characters were all one dimensional as well. This book could have been SO much better had the author fleshed out the plot/characters much much more.

[Book Loving Fairy-Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am giving this book 5 stars because this was my first time reading a book by this author, and she blow me away with this story because the way she twists your mind in every turn she takes you on this dark path that I loved. The writer does not hold back she starts off with a bang and finish with a end that you will love. I enjoy reading books that can right away grab you and take you into a different world that takes you to places that cross the line and the author did an amazing job doing that with this book. This book touches on some things that not everyone is comfortable with reading. I personally love all these subjects for me the darker and crazier the better. But what was so delicious was how the woman who was once a victim becomes the strong woman who gets her revenge on the three men who thought they could toss her like yesterday's news. I don't want to give away to much about this book because you need to read it to really understand what makes this book so yummy. It's about a beautiful woman named Sophia who is kidnapped and sold to three hot sexy men who are about to become her world. These men will changed her life in every way they make her into the woman that they want and they also make her fall in love with them, but what they are about to find out is that she a fighter and she will stop at nothing until she gets what she wants which is to watch them suffer. I really loved this book because it was never boring and he didn't drag on the author right away got to the good stuff. And I love books that get you so caught up that even after you're done with the book you're still blown away and that's what this book was for me it was my personal high lol. If you have not read this book I recommend you do.

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 super triggery stars for BEDROOM HYMNS!

Teenage Sophia is terrified. Kidnapped right off the street and bought by 3 men, she can either give in or fight back. There's no question which she'll choose. Cole, Jackson and Dominic are ready to train the little spitfire, glad she's not dead inside like the other girls that come through, and each is unprepared for how much they'll enjoy her defiance and her sensual responses to their touches. They're also unprepared for the monster they turn her into. Because grownup Sophia is hell bent on revenge, and she'll do whatever it takes to take her slavers down, one way or another.

Whew, this was a tough one y'all. Sophia was kidnapped, sold, raped repeatedly by the three male MC's, developing a heavy case of Stockholm Syndrome along the way. There was breath play and cutting and murder and sex trafficking and manipulation and mind games and violence…it was CRAY-ZEE! But it was oh, so good. In a sick, fucked up sort of way. This book sucked me in like a train wreck observer, and kept me enthralled until the last deliciously devious page. 9/10's of me was totally disturbed by every wicked page, but there was that tiny little part that drooled a bit over the imaginative and erotic sex scenes. This is one I highly recommend, but it most definitely will not be for everyone.

Bottom Line: Loads of OM and sharing (Sophia is a prostitute, so…); no condom use; heavy BDSM/kink; massive amounts of sexual assault; violence and murder.

[H.B. Jasick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy! Omg...I loved this book, and all its dark revenge seeking goodness. It has villains, and everyone knows how I feel about villains. They are my absolute favorite. The characters are layered and multidimensional. The story itself is addictive. I want more, and no I find myself trying to hunt all other books by this new to me author. BUY THIS BOOK!

Reviewed by #TheUnratedBookshelf & Sweet Spot Sisterhood

[KDRBCK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bedroom Hymns by Morgan Reeves is a full-length standalone dark romance novel. This book deals with sensitive subjects and is not for the faint of heart.
Jackson, Cole and Dominic took her, forced her to love them and now she wants to take revenge.
Sophia was abducted and sold to the men, they condition her, groom her to be what they want.
But now Sophia plays her own game.

This book left me breathless and with a book hangover.
I started reading Bedroom Hymns and was hooked from page one. I read it in one sitting, I couldn´t put it down. The characters are not lovable, but they captivate you, just like the words and the story.
I give 5 dark stars and say thank you, Morgan Reeves.

[Cécile Smits · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! What i just read....it’s darkness,it’s beauty,it’s twisted and i loved it! I loved how strong Sophia was,even though her future looked grim. Taken and sold to Cole,Dominic and Jackson as a sexslave,she doesn’t stand a chance.....or does she? Can she find a way out? Get her revenge and bring them down? Most of all Cole? Because i truelly hate that man!!!

[Kate_mrs539 · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING!  

This story was fantastic.  Take a girl off the streets and put her in the worst situation ever and what do you get?  One very mad woman!  And she never backs down!

Bedroom Hymns, despite having its main character a victim of the sex trade, is actually pretty hot!  Sophia made the most of her very unfortunate situation and man did she kick butt and take names!

A lot of emotions were pulled out of me for this book and I loved every minute of it.  Any time a book can have me on that kind of roller coaster it is a complete win for me.

There are so many things I thought were great in this book, but I can't really tell you because I don't want to give any of the good stuff away!  And just when the book was ending and I thought I had everything wrapped up in a nice little bow, the author dropped one more fun little nugget in the end...and I didn't see it coming!  But man was I happy!

This is the first time reading anything by Morgan Reeves, but it won't be my last!  I am truly intrigued after reading Bedroom Hymns and can't wait to see what else she has out there.  Looking forward to more reads!

Reading time was a little over 3 hours...which I binged.

Really happy with this read and looking forward to more!

I am giving Bedroom Hymns 5 stars.

Review by Corrie H for Lamplight Review and Promotion

**I received an ARC for an honest review

[michelle Shelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A dark thrilling read.....

Really conflicted about Bedroom Hymns, don't get me wrong it is really a great book. It's sexy, dark and troubling. My issue with it was I really wished I knew the characters better, I feel like it started in the middle of the story and so much was left out. But putting that aside, it is actually a fantastic book.
Sophia is a runaway when she is kidnapped and sold to three monsters. Their mission to is to break her, demolish her and turn her into a monster herself. Only problem she has so much hate in her heart that all she wants is revenge and what sweet revenge it will be.
This is one of those books that has a bunch of wow moments with surprises and turns. I really enjoyed and look for more from this author. I'm totally intrigued.

[Maria Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bedroom Hymns is a dark and thrilling read. Runaway Sophia is kidnapped and sold to three sexy and dark monsters. Jackson, Dominic, and Cole are determined to bend Sophia to their will and mold her into their perfect little slave. Sophia learns to seek pleasure, embrace pain, and what it is to both hate and love her captors. Her greatest lesson teaches her patience and how sweet the taste of revenge is. I felt drawn into this world where I wanted to get to know these characters better. Bedroom Hymns is a great read and a definite if you enjoy dark reads that will hook you and perhaps push a button or two.

[Morgan Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Check out an excerpt from Bedroom Hymns! <3

His kiss was hungry. Hot, and sinful, and a whole lot of wicked. It sank down to my soul and tarnished it with every pass of his tongue. And God, how I loved it.

He killed me with every kiss, every caress, and I always begged for more. He was my drug of choice, my deadly addiction, and I’d die happy if he just kept touching me.

I leaned in closer, forgoing breath for another taste, but he broke the kiss and stepped back. “Get some sleep, Sophia,” he said quietly.

He always made it a point to say my name. I was sure it tasted like victory on his lips. My final fall into his arms, his life. My ultimate submission.

I wanted to claw my name onto his skin and brand him as mine. Take that name and reclaim it as a weapon of destruction and power. We’d see how it felt on him then. F*ck but I loved this man.

It would make the pain that much sweeter when I destroyed him.

[Kathleen R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 amazing stars



I hadn't heard of Morgan Reeves until i picked up Bedroom Hymns. Considering that dark romances have been my go to book lately, i had hoped that the story would keep my attention once i got into it and boy was i happy that it did that and so much more. Sophia may have been the girl taken off the streets to continue the empire that Cole, Dominic and John took from their own owners, but she's absolutely a force to be reckoned with when it comes to revenge. One thing i can say about her - she won't be going down easy nor without a fight.

4 breath taking dreams



It was dark, yes, but what captivated me was the suspense - how would Sophia pay back her captors? How far would Cole go to make sure he'd be the only one to own this girl who even surprised me. This was one book that even i couldn't guess what would happen next but connected with me in more ways than one. I whole heartedly loved this book and can only hope that i'll be able to read more from this author in the future.

*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Kathleen, The Small Girl from A small girl, her man and her books

 

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[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was almost completely blown away by Bedroom Hymns. I loved every second of what I read, I just The intense taboo was done quite well. However, I did feel there were several storylines that were started and never fleshed out.

Bedroom Hymns passed all boundaries of polite society. Morgan Reeves set the tone of the book from the first sentence and continued to build one that darkness throughout the entirety of the book. Even the lighter moments, the scenes where love and understanding were the pinnacle, were shrouded in immorality. There nary a scene that wasn’t full of wickedness and foreboding.

The character development in this book was a little lacking, for me. Beyond knowing Sophia’s immediate motivations, it was hard to tell what drove any of the characters. Perhaps that mystery was what Ms. Reeves was going for in this novel, something more plot than character driven, but I prefer to have a better understanding of the characters about whom I'm reading. When I was finished I realized that I had no idea how any of the characters would have reacted outside of the intense situation they lived in during the book.

While I completely understood that this book and everything in it was designed to be secretive and full of misdirection, some of the storylines felt either unnecessary or unfinished. I wish that I had more closure regarding most of the secondary storylines in part two. I can appreciate what was included for how it was used to manipulate the antagonist, yet I’d have loved to have seen those threads used more effectively. I felt as if huge parts of Sophia’s persona were forgotten entirely and discarded by the time we reached the end of the book.

Overall, I was quite impressed with Morgan Reeves writing. She drew me into this world thoroughly and made me care about characters I knew quite little about. This story had the potential to blow me away completely, yet ultimately left me somewhat unsatisfied. Had the character development been a little deeper and those few storylines that seemed to have been forgotten fleshed out this could have easily been one of the best taboo books I’ve read in ages.

[Ramblings of a Bibliomaniac · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book. I felt there could have a been a little more background in the beginning about the characters especially Sofia but the more I read the better the book got. it started off fast and kept me intrigued. Sofia was kidnapped and sold to 3 dark and twisted men. They break her and mold her into exactly what they want but what Sophia wants is revenge. she has never forgiven any of them for taking her. but she also loves them in her own way. and as the story unfolds that thin line between love and hate begin to blur. Sophia thought she wanted revenge but now, she's not so sure.

[Dina Maio · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not sure where to start……This book was dark, sexy, twisted, and definitely not for the faint of heart. I have not read a book like this in a long time, if ever. It is the story of Sophia, taken against her will by Cole, Dominic and Jackson. They take her from the streets and remade her. Sophia yields to them, but is never without her own agenda and, as the blurb, says “Revenge is sweeter than love and they’ll never see me coming”. I know I certainly did not see it coming I will not say anymore, because I do not want to ruin it for you. I was just hoping for a little more backstory on everyone, maybe she plans to write their stories – hint hint – wink wink…..

I finished this book a few days ago, but I am still processing it all. Wow!!

[Kim BookJunkie ~ Editor & Proofreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sophia had been living on the streets when she is kidnapped by Cole, Jackson and Dominic. Jackson teaches her to accept pleasure, Dominic pain and Cole gives her lessons in, “deportment”. If this book was predictable Sophia would have entered a ménage relationship with these men yet Reeves is way too clever for that! BEDROOM HYMNS is full of unexpected curveballs, craziness and hot sex! Unfortunately though, the beginning half is extremely unrealistic (Sophia is a way, way, way too willing a captive) and despite the brevity of this book, the first half drags on quite a bit. The second half is +5 star material though! I was extremely impressed by Reeve’s ingenuity, eager to see what each sentence would reveal!

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

***Please be aware this book has extreme adult content, is very sexually graphic, at times violent, and it is based in the world of sex trade and human trafficking. Please be mindful of the subject matter and content prior to reading.***

“Bedroom Hymns” was the first book I had ever read of Morgan Reeves’s. It was my first, but it most definitely will NOT be my last. I was super impressed with Morgan Reeves’s writing, and this book blew me away! I was totally wrapped up in it as soon as I read the first sentence of the Prologue. It grabbed my attention, and I was completely engrossed from them on. It was extremely intense, with a very hard, raw, sexual, power struggle and deep, gaping emotions, and it definitely ripped my heart wide open, set my mind and soul in a hellish black, dark, disgusting and horrific spot. I felt so much of EVERYTHING in this book; my senses were on overdrive and full throttle. The choice of storyline, the gripping intensity from the first sentence to the last, and the author’s ability to drive such depth into the material and emotional subject was absolutely phenomenal. This was absolutely masterful, and I don’t say that lightly. This was a book with especially complex context, subject matter, extreme taboo sexual encounters, yet also extremely relevant matters of the world we live on today. While this was a work of fiction, the storyline was so relevant in the societal dilemmas facing our world today with human and arc trafficking. Kudos to Morgan Reeves for broaching the subject and making this an outstanding piece of literary work. I was thoroughly impressed.

I was engaged with the situation and characters immediately, and Sophia, the main female character, is in a precarious situation, one in which most children, women and/or men very rarely can get out of and turn it on its head. Sophia, though, definitely bared down hard, gritted her teeth, and was determined to switch this into her power. She was plain and simply, AMAZING! Being taken against your will by complete and utter evil is a situation very few can tackle physically, socially, emotionally, and/or mentally. The bravery and sheer determination to flip the switch on the situation and the strength and power of domination Sophia ultimately garners is awesome. She is one of the strongest heroines I have ever read in a book. And although, as I’ve said, the main crux of this storyline is centered around the very disgusting and dark existence of those involved in human/sex trafficking, I genuinely appreciated how Morgan Reeves chose to deal with it in this book. It wasn’t pretty, it wasn’t easy to wrap my mind around at times, it was disgusting, dark, horrific and vile...BUT...she made it bearable, completely readable, and a read you can absolutely NOT put down until you read from cover to cover. The other main characters, those who were immersed economically and otherwise in the sex trade and took Sophia, are written just how I wanted. The characters, their character development, and the dynamics amongst them were interesting and so critical in every step of this storyline. They were perfectly written, detailed, situated, understood, and they just gave this the perfect disturbance.

Morgan Reeves is an expertly gifted writer who drove this book at me with such force, an intense and unwavering perfection, it yanked me right out of my “normal” sanity and into the depths and layers of destruction, terror, and the devil-infused black, sexual hole that surrounds the unthinkable, human/sex trafficking. I didn’t know if I would pull myself together and make it out with the characters or not. The dimension, impact, layers, believability, reality, and every other possible emotion wracked my mind throughout this book, and Reeves not only made it abundantly clear why I not only want to read more of her work, but why I HAVE to read more. Morgan, you blew me away! This was expertly and perfectly crafted, and I will not soon forget this book. Thank you!

[Tami czenkus · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first time I have read Morgan Reeves and to say that I was blown away would be a serious understatement!!!
Sophia was a victim of circumstance and being at the wrong place and the wrong time!!
She finds herself in the clutches of men that have a plan for her and her future that she couldn't fathom until that choice was taken away from her and she found herself bound to Cole, Dom and Jackson..... But not is all as it seams as time goes on..
The swan becomes the hunter and the unthinkable happens after a series of well thought out angst!!!
I Loved this series and am looking forward to reading more from this author and praying this isn't the last we see off Sophia and the Trio!!!
I caught myself throughout the story thinking I had EVERYTHING figured out, then BAM!!! another twist that knocks me on my a$$!!
Moral of this story is.... Keep your friends close, and your enemies even closer!!!!!

[Kaitlyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Amazing Stars!!!! *****

Morgan Reeves is a great writer, she can create webs of detail while also engaging her readers into sexy tale of forbidden love.

Bedroom Hymns follows Sophia, Cole,Dominic, and Jackson. All 4 of these people are messed up in some way, Sophia void of emotion, Jackson is a sex addict, Dominic loves giving pain, and Cole loves to mentally manipulate people, Sophia exspecially.

Bedrooms Hymns is such a hot and spicy novel, Reeves sexy scenes are super hot and steamy. The author definitely can write sex.

My only desire was to have more, I wish we could of gotten a bit more of a back story on the hot sexy trio. I wish we had more insight into Sophia while she works for the trio.

Overall, Bedroom Hymns is definitely a sexy dark read that is definitely deserving of your read...

I hope to read more of Morgan Reeves in the future!!!

[Colleen Oppenheim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a DARK book. If you are faint of heart or just don't like dark romances, move along. Bedroom Hymns made me pause more then once. It was heavy. It was bold. It made me feel some kind of way (I am not sure what that is lol). Honestly, I am still questioning how I feel about this story. I know that the writing was amazing. Morgan Reeves is a new author to me and the girl can write. This was one twisted story though. I am still trying to process the ending. You know what? I am leaving my review at that. I  liked it. A lot. Bedroom Hymns was seriously difficult subject matter that spoke to me in some weird, obtuse way. Fans of dark romance, read it!

* Sorry for the strange review, but I am afraid to give something away. There are so many plot twists that I could seriously ruin the book for you. Take my opinion for what it is and make your own decision :-)

[Laurie Beemer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I am still sitting here in shock. This book was something that was so unexpected, but oh so darn amazing. When something happens that makes you question Everything, will you be a survivor or a victim? Sophia is a character that readers can actually relate to, her strength is hidden and as the book continues her strength grows. Three men Jackson, Cole, and Dominic each with their own agendas each wanting something specific from her, does one of them deserve her, deserve her forgiveness? This book is not the typical read, this book has scenes not for the timid reader. This is a story that grips from the start and entraps the reader. Thank you for allowing me to read this and write a honest review.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was definitely on the perimeter of my comfort zone. I didn't realize going in that it dealt with kidnapping and sex slaves. However, I will say the author's telling of the story was well done and Sophia was, despite her situation, strong and determined. Although there was definitely some Stockholm Syndrome going on between her and her "captives", you see her fighting to get a normal life back. The author also did a really good job of showing us the backstory of each of the characters that let us know how they ended up where they are (and possibly where they might be headed).

Once I got past the subject matter, the book was good and the author's telling of the story was well done!

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't sure how to rate this book. the beginning was definitely uncomfortable reading, as Sophie is taken from the streets and 'trained' into her role for pleasing men. If you are looking for steam and don't have any trigger points you may have found your next read.

I felt the book began slow, but picked up, I liked that Sophie maintained her inner strength throughout the story and I liked the way things turned around in the end. I felt the portrayal of her mixed feelings was honest and believable.

I would have liked to learn more about the other 3 main characters as I felt it would have given more depth to the situation and would have given the reader more connection to these characters.

In all a good first read from this author.

[Behind Closed Doors Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amount of Sex 4 / 5
How Explicit 4 / 5
Amount of BDSM/Fetish 3 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
OVERALL 4.5 / 5 (Rounded up to 5 / 5)



Wow!

Bedroom Hymns is an amazing suspenseful romance from author Morgan Reeves. I read a lot and I always love finding stories that are different from the norm. Bedroom Hymns is just that! It is full of twists and misdirection as well as blazing hot! The characters are so complex and have so much depth. I was absolutely glued to my Kindle and read late into the night!

This is another story that I believe is best read with no hints or spoilers. It does touch on some taboo subject matter, so just be aware. The sex scenes were off the charts and oh so panty melting! So, have an extra pair handy!

I just absolutely love the ending and I have to say... I didn't expect it!

A definite add to your TBR list!

*Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Copy*

[Reads & Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

At just 195 pages, Bedroom Hymns from Morgan Reeves is laden with unfulfilled potential. I went in with high hopes for a dark, psychological romance. While Bedroom Hymns did keep me on my toes and introduced a fascinating character in Sophia, it just never reached down and grabbed me.

Sophia is stolen off the streets and purchased by Cole, Dominic, and Jackson. The three men run a successful prostitution ring, buying their girls from human traffickers and training them to be high quality sex slaves. When she ends up in their house for her “training” all three men find themselves drawn to her in ways they’ve never experienced. Jackson is the good, old boy who likes his sex fairly traditional and makes Sophia crave him. Dominic is sweet and caring and gets off by using knives in the bedroom, leading Sophia to recognize how much she loves pain. Cole… I don’t really know what Cole is and that’s where the disconnect started for me with Bedroom Hymns.

The story is told mostly from Sophia’s first person POV, but occasionally drifts to one of the men. Cole starts the book with a visceral reaction to Sophia when he first meets her. This insight into the cold, dangerous Cole is all we really see beyond the cruel, calculating man he shows the world. I was actually saddened by this because I wanted to know more about Cole and his background as a sex slave. I was desperate to know what drove him. Why it was Sophia that finally broke through his wall that he kept firmly in place. Why she loved him as much as she hated him.

We get the same ambiguous snap shots of Jackson and Dominic but, quite frankly, they didn’t seem as important to the story for me. When I turned the final page of Bedroom Hymns, I realized that this was actually a big deal because I had clearly not followed the path that author Reeves had intended. I think this happened for me because there’s a whole part of the story that’s not told between Sophia yielding to her captors and her being their “queen”.

Sophia was a decent anti-heroine. Reeves does a good job of portraying a woman who has risen from the ashes of a crappy life. She’s easy to relate to and, quite frankly, I’d hope that I’d have her strength if I were in her situation. I loved the internal battle she fought as the men pushed her to accept her deviant sexual nature as it felt honest.

If you picked up Bedroom Hymns for the erotica, I do think you’ll be satisfied (ha, pun intended!). Reeves wrote some wicked hot scenes that left me a bit breathless. Be warned that these scenes are NOT for the faint of heart and can easily be triggers.

2.75 stars for Bedroom Hymns. Heat level: 5

I received a copy of this book from InkSlingerPR.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark, raw and edgy. Bedroom Hymns explores the dark underbelly of what has been thrust upon Sophia. She was twisted and changed to meet his whims. Cole a man, no monster bent on seeing her fall to him as both possession and conquest. However, Sophia listening to her inner demons waits patiently for vengeance and revenge but until then falls deeply for her bedroom hymns.

The writing flows and ensnares the reader. Characters are gloriously flawed and penned to life in a way that sucks you in leaving you loving, loathing, and hating them in a viscous riveting cycle.

[Christina Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first read by Morgan. What an incredible story. It had my favorite elements in the story. Dark. Twisted. Completed unexpected. I was completely drawn to the characters. Dominic, Cole, and Jackson want Sophie to be they're little slave, and little did they know that Sophie was seeking sweet revenge. This story was well written and I can't wait to read by this author.

[Heather Tobin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I have read by this author and I am glad that I had thr opportunuty. it was a fantastic story with the main character Sophia rising up from the horrible life she was thrown into with Cole, Dom and Jackson. This book had it all, hot sex, plot twists and Sophia's struggle to rise up and take back her life. I can't wait to read more of her work.

[CK · Rating 4 out of 5]

What’s angreaf read! What I intially thought would be your typically bdsm read was completely different as I inhaled the book! Talk about a kick-ass female role model! Loved it! Great job on the HEA too!!

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bedroom Hymns by Morgan Reeves is an exciting and dark story about Sophia and her captors. I wish the story was more fleshed out because it is a good storyline with tons of potential.