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The Dark Necessities #1-3

The Dark Necessities Trilogy

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Read all three books in the trilogy, available for the first time in one discounted collection. Find out why readers are so compelled by this gripping dark romance.

One obsessed fan. One captive author.

Lost on the streets of a foreign city, Molly Clary is attacked after a book signing. An unknown hero steps in to protect her, but her relief turns to terror when her savior’s true intentions are revealed.

Connor Reilly doesn’t just want to save her. He wants to take her for himself.

976 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 15, 2019

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Felicity Brandon

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50k reviews127 followers
Want to read
June 4, 2021
🎁 FREE on Amazon today (6/4/2021)! 🎁
760 reviews7 followers
August 14, 2019
Felicity Brandon has a way with words and creating scenes that absolutely entice the reader to eagerly begin a story and then frantically continue until the very end---and then wish it could have continued forever. These three prequels are stunning, enticing and erotic.
We begin by watching a shy young girl fall in love with an experienced older man. Their love was full of Dominance and submission and satisfaction for both. Lily craves what Ethan so willingly demands. And, Ethan thrives in her love.
This is a beautifully written dark romance that was impossible for me to put down.
603 reviews1 follower
October 15, 2020
Not sure

I am not to sure about this series. Conner is one sick a**hole. I don't care how good looking you are, he is f**ked up. Makes me wonder what the authors are into, to come up with books like this. Molly has a few screws loose also. I almost stopped reading not long after he kidnapped Molly. Sorry I just didn't think the story would be this sick. To each their own I guess.
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249 reviews4 followers
May 8, 2020
I really wanted to like this story. I like dark romance. It starts out with a nice scene of the H kidnapping the h. But then it goes into major forced pet play. And not a little bit. It is the major plot of the book. Not my thing.
I thought the writing was quite slow and repetitive. I am not reading past the first book, and I forced myself to skim that, hoping it would get better. It didn't.
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2,056 reviews41 followers
October 10, 2021
Not a romance book - DNF

While this author has given the reader a lot of explicit physical scenes, none of them are rooted in traditional like, lust or love. I did not get anything close to a romance read.

In my opinion, this is a dark, psychological story that contains torture, terrifying mental abuse and physical denigrating at the hands of a damaged man. To me, this should not be considered a BDSM read.

While the writing is competent and the readability is good, the descriptions and situations made me cringe and squirm, and I did not enjoy the read. I pushed to get done with the first book, and did not finish the other two. I can only hope she gets a HEA, but I could not make myself find out, and may not have believed it anyway.

Someone else may enjoy this series. It is just not me.
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492 reviews
February 9, 2021
The trilogy is dark, sensual, and deliciously intense, leaving my heart pounding, wondering what will be next. The storyline is riveting, suspenseful, unpredictable, gritty, hot, and utterly gratifying. Felicity Brandon has broken boundaries with her phenomenal character development. Conner is highly complex, to some degree, psychopathic, and the definition of anti-hero. Molly is the perfect woman for him, ultimately taming the untamable.

Peter Kenyon did an excellent job with the narration, capturing the nuances of the characters' personalities along with the chemistry. The Dark Necessities is a well-written and riveting dark romance, one I highly recommend.
760 reviews7 followers
June 4, 2021
OMG! This series starts off by grabbing my attention and luring me into a sensual BDSM capture fantasy. How will Molly react to being chained and powerless, to experiencing humiliation and degradation? Will she resist, or will she capitulate? This series is way more than a roller coaster ride; it is a tornado from which I may never recover!

If you enjoy deep, dark, devious romance, READ this series! You will not be sorry!

125 reviews3 followers
December 10, 2019
Absolutely loved this!

I absolutely loved this boxed trilogy! All the dark depravity, the suspense, the hotness and wickedness, I loved it all! It came together in one hot , juicy trilogy! Please be aware of the trigger warnings before starting this one! If you love dark kidnapping bdsm novels, then this trilogy is definitely for you!
134 reviews1 follower
June 12, 2020
This is a great trilogy, you do have to read in order. This is a dark romance and does contain stalker/obsession, kidnapping, dominance/submission. I really enjoyed this book, it sucks you in like you are there! I loved the characters and their story.
8 reviews
February 25, 2021
Nail biter!!

This series is more than the 5 stars allotted! She pulls you in, and at times you want to hide from this story. Fantastic storyline and writing! I look forward to the next series from this author! Take a bow Felicity Brandon!!!!
254 reviews3 followers
June 14, 2021
Dark trilogy.

Very dark read, from abduction to finding each other, a man ‘s journey moves from psychopath status to a dark man with some empathy. The love of a women will bring a man far
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802 reviews1 follower
July 2, 2021
Dark and twisted

This story is not for everyone. It's dark, twisted with a happily ever after. Conner kidnapped and humiliated Molly but in the darker times Molly learned about her self and saw light in Conner.
401 reviews3 followers
July 4, 2021
An Extremely Twisted Love Story

Internet stalking progresses to face to face meeting followed by kidnapping. All undertaken by a man who somehow knew the woman he wanted would eventually want him too. After lots of bondage, kink and debasement. Quite a tale.
183 reviews1 follower
January 15, 2021
Sooo good

I loved the story, characters and all the debauchery. One of the most titillating books I’ve read in some time. I fully intend to read all of Ms Brandon’s books.
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93 reviews
January 15, 2021
Man or monster

Another brilliant dark series from Felicity that had me binging away. I couldn't get enough of Connor and Molly. I can't wait to read Dalton's series.
983 reviews9 followers
December 11, 2021
All the books together one great read from start to finish Felicity knows how to keep you reading until the early hours
846 reviews3 followers
January 4, 2025
Wow! Just Wow!

This trilogy by Lana Sky hits all the buttons and all the deep, dark secrets that we enjoy. It will keep you up reading so you can devour every moment, every word.
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176 reviews
October 6, 2021
This one is really DARK! Definitely not for the faint of hearts!!!
But if you’re into dark and twisted…. You’d enjoy it. Not going to lie some parts were really hard to read! Specifically the degradation…. Kind of hard to stomach.
But I find myself going back to this Audible anytime I’m in the mood for something really dark.
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693 reviews4 followers
November 17, 2019
I loved reading this thrilling dark romance. My reviews are for each part of the trilogy.
Taken-An interesting dark romance that is the start of Connor and Molly's long journey. This tale is only for readers who enjoy very dark thriller romances as Connor trains Molly to be his captive pet. This tale is well written with a story line that captures your attention and keeps you reading. As this tale ends on a cliffhanger I can't wait for the next part of their story. This is my honest opinion
Tamed-A surprising dark romance that is advancing Connor and Molly's developing relationship. Molly is starting to have feelings for her captor even though he is a sadistic monster. There are lots of emotions and surprises in this second part of the trilogy and I recommend it as great for readers who enjoy dark romances. This is my honest opinion of this story and I can't wait to read the final installment.
Entwined-A fascinating and compelling conclusion to Molly and Connor's dark romance. It is well written with great characters that leap off the page and capture your attention immediately. I found the entire book and trilogy very entertaining. I highly recommend these stories if you like to read dark erotic romances. This is my honest opinion
100 reviews2 followers
October 17, 2020
Stopped up all night to finish this boxed set 1st book was best of 3
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1,798 reviews7 followers
November 16, 2019
You have all three in one book now! Just a warning, this isn’t for the faint of heart. It is dark dark. If your easily offended or not into pet play and dark Dominant things, go read something else. This is fiction and is an exciting read that will keep you flipping those pages.

These books tell the story of Ethan and Lily. Ethan is a serial killer who fixated on beautiful sweet and innocent Lily. He then goes about corrupting her and introducing her to a whole new lifestyle even if he has to kidnap her and hold her hostage.
3,242 reviews27 followers
November 16, 2019
This is so so good and prepare yourself for darkness and complete submission Ethan is not an easy man to please he's a sexy serial killer and then we have sweet innocent Lily who craves his dominance and gives her submission as she enters into his world and he thrives of all things Lily. This consumes you and you might not agree with all things Ethan but he is who he is and maybe you can accept him or not he's not an easy man and will push all boundries.
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2,044 reviews23 followers
December 14, 2020
Audio review 🎧


This audio of all three books in Dark Necessities series, is an intense rendition of a long, compelling series. With Connor and Molly on a long, incredible journey to find themselves, and each other, we travel with them via the narration of Peter Kenyon. Their 'love' affair has faced so much, not least of which was Connor's past and Molly's impulse to please. Both need to be more, if there is to be any hope of a future.
I enjoyed this audio very much, though there were times, especially at the start, that I was not totally convinced by the narrator who could be a bit 'shouty' for me. I settled in as I got deeper into the story and was heartened to see Molly become stronger. A good listen 💖💖💖💖
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