Twisted Intentions

by B.M. Hardin

We all want something. Are you willing to do whatever it takes to get it? Ms. Merci Miller is. And after surviving her worst nightmare, finally, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. She sees something she isn't supposed to see; a crime. But she finds a way to use pain to her advantage this time. Her intentions are pure. And just a little bit twisted. And for a while, things are just as sweet as forehead kisses. And then, suddenly, Merci is reminded of her past, and forced to face her biggest fear. "He's back, Merci. Your worst nightmare is here." But the man who hurt her is supposed to be dead. Or is it all in Merci's head?

Genres: Suspense

233 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 23, 2020

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Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing

Whew! This was a very intriguing read. Kept me interested with all of the twist and turns! The secrets that people have and the need to keep them hidden is a mutha.....‼️

[Shanelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT READ

Very well written, interesting read that I couldn't stop reading. Twists, turns, and the suspense of whose behind it all is enough to keep any readers attention. I love the way B.M. Hardin tells a story in her books. Her creativity is amazing and I will continue to read her books.

[Dee Cherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced suspenseful story that kept me reading as the twists and turns appeared on every other page. Merci was definitely surrounded by drama. Great story

[antionette Cannimore · Rating 4 out of 5]

merci merci merci

I first came across this book in a reader group I’m part of—someone posted a snippet and I devoured it in minutes. That short glimpse was enough to send me straight to Kindle to grab the full thing. The cover didn’t initially match what I expected from the excerpt, but once I got deeper into the story, it all started to make sense.

The plot centers around Merci, who finds herself held hostage and forced to fight for her life. The twists and turns in this story are wild—I never saw the serial killer angle coming, but once it hit, it hit hard. And honestly? I was here for it. The people she went after? They had it coming. Merci may have blood on her hands, but in this story, she was the innocent one, and justice had a different face.

That said, there were moments where the pacing dragged a bit. I caught myself thinking, “Okay, let’s get to the good stuff already.” But once it picked up? I couldn’t put it down. This book takes you for a ride, and if you’re into morally gray characters and stories with dark twists, this one’s worth the time.

Would’ve been five stars if not for the slow build-up—but still a strong and satisfying read.

[Erin Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted Intentions is worth the read.

Twisted Intentions is the second book that I read so far in 2026. BM Hardin is an author who I discovered while doomscrolling on TikTok. A video popped up with a picture of the cover. The cover intrigued me but the caption convinced me to give this book a try. Yes, booktok can be hit or miss when it comes to their recommendations but the algorithm was spot on for me this time. The story is about a woman named Merci who was kidnapped , held captive in the woods by a deranged man named Mitch who also assaulted her. Luck is on her side when she eventually escapes. Years later she is still dealing with the aftermath of what happened and finds one way to deal with the pain by returning to the very place she was kept. One night on her way back to her she witnesses an accident and that’s pretty much the gist of it without giving away the entire story. This book is a five star read for me. It has a handful of typos but not enough to throw you off of the story. I’m glad that I chose to read this book and that BM Hardin is the first Black author I have read so far in 2026.

[Monique · Rating 3 out of 5]

When reading a B.M. Hardin book, be prepared for an over the top outrageous ride. Twisted Intentions was fast-paced and suspenseful but was a little all over the place. This book was in desperate need of better editing. There were some points when the author would have characters talking and instead of saying someone handed something or gave me something she used the word reached me. Like he reached me a robe. Huh? Who speaks this way? It DROVE ME CRAZY!!!!!

Merci Miller was a killer but a reluctant one. She was in desperate need of some inpatient therapy from all the trauma she experienced. There were so many story plots that could have and probably should have been their own books. Plus why were the chapter so abnormally long? I see a lot of four and five star reviews and I guess they didn't mind the typos and plot irregularities. Nevertheless, it was an entertaining read.

My book club selected this book for discussion. We will definitely have a lot to discuss.

[Arlena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Twisted Intentions
Author: B.M. Hardin
Publisher: Hardin Book Company
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Twisted Intentions" by B. M. Hardin

My Speculation:

If you are looking for a great read, with twists and turns, lies, kidnapped, deceit, humor, blackmail, murder, love, suspense, mystery, and lots of family drama that will keep you turning the pages to see what is coming next in this story of "Twisted Intentions." With Merci and her three sisters with all of there secrets they were hiding, along with some so-called friends [Raven & Jamison], and then there is Titus that will put the icing on the cake to name a few. The story had there fair share of crazy dysfunctional characters that will keep you on the edge of your seat. All in all, we are given a well-written tale where you will have to pick up this read to see if love wins in the end for Merci and Titus. The ending will give the reader 'Twisted Intentions' when it's all said and done.

[Yolanda Knight- Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dying to be loved

Another great book by B.M Hardin
I was hooked from the very first page all the way to the end, Merci was kidnapped by a lunatic crazy scientist, and from than on the story gets better and twists pulls you deeper into the wanting to know more about the characters, some secrets will be revealed.


Always a twist to B M Hardin books

[Pat Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, yes, yes!

Deliciously twisted. Heart pounding. Jaw dropping. My new favorite by Ms Hardin - how many times have I said that? Just an awesome plot with awesome writing that sucks you in right away. Oh yeah, I highly recommend this gem.

[Diana Kellett · Rating 5 out of 5]

These was a great book

It was a page turner from the start. She don't know who was her friend or who was again her. One person help her find all she need in the end. I'm so glad she was able to find love at the end of the book.

[Lala Rochelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!

This author knows how to tell a story! This book was so good. It moved along nicely. No boring, slow, dragging parts at all. The twists and turns were great. I loved this book. And I love this author. Read her! You will not be disappointed.

[Samyra Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book kept me engaged from beginning until the end. No fillers. Just drama and suspense. Although the M.C. had little empathy, I liked her and wanted the best for her. The twists and the ending satisfied me.

[Michelle Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Of course BM Hardin has done it again with this drama filled story. From every angle it has drama and every character has their own drama. She never disappoints in her writings.

[Burgundy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was soo good. BM hardin definitely knows how to craft a book. This book had so many twists and turns and it kept me on the edge of my seat. I love Merci. She had so many sides to her and I loved it. I will continue to be a fan of BM Hardin.

[Trish Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yasss! Loved it!

I've never read anything like this. And I absolutely loved it! The twists and turns it took were unexpected. And what a way for it to end. Great read!

[LADY DAWSON · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend! Very Interesting. Definitely will keep you interested. Twisted. Indeed.

[Shonta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just ok!

I to say this but for me, the book was just ok. The beginning was good but by chapter 8 I lost interest. I had to skip through to finish the book. I like this author so I will continue to support.

[Dione Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder

I must say BM you knocked this book out of the park. I still wanna know what happened with Pauline.. Murder was just everywhere.

[Khara Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woooow

This was soooo good! This book was perfectly twisted! The lies and drama, the twists and turns - wow. Merci played her role.

[Avid Reader · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought I would scratch my eyes out if the author wrote how beautiful someone was because the we "light skinned." Should we produce a paper bag for the old paper bag test: if you are darker than a paper bag you are too dark and therefore less attractive.

[Destenie Mayo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only giving a 4⭐️ for the weak ending. But 5⭐️ for everything else

[Jocelyn Boffman green · Rating 3 out of 5]

Killer

I’ve read several books by this author. This one I had trouble getting thru. The storyline just didn’t keep me interested. It started off good, but started to drag towards the middle. The Main character Merci was the perfect victim, but the other characters Meh... just didn’t have the twist I was looking for.

[Regina Farris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Talk about twisted intentions... this book was not a book that had me on the edge of my seat... But it definitely had me wanting to read more... It kept me guessing and entertained all the way through... The only problem I had was with how much things were being repeated... other than that it was definitely a good read...
Merci... What can I say about her... She was traumatized by what happened to her... and for a while she let it hold her back from living her true life... She had secrets that was really holding her back from things... But one night out on the country road changed things for her... In a good way and unfortunately also in a bad way because it started and event of things that changed so many relationship that she had with those around her... Especially the ones closest to her...
Titus what can I say about him... In the beginning I was shaking my head at him... But as time went on and I got to know him I can see he was not as bad I original thought... He was the one that helped Merci finally find herself and her happiness again... Even though originally he wanted no part of it... Now Titus dad was what kept me laughing... The off the wall things he said was hilarious...
Ava was Merci's sister... She was pretty much doing all she can to protect her little sister and trying to help her live her life again... But Ava had her own little sections going on... She was destroying her own little family... And for what... but like they say... what is done in the dark will definitely come to the light and when you least expect it...
Then we have Raven which is Merci's best friend and Rvaen's husband Jamison... They were the rock for Merci through all of her hard times that she was going through... It was just something about Jamison that was not fitting right... Slowly things started to change and people's hands were being revealed... But I didnt expect it to be like this...
Man I guess you can't trust everyone...
Merci quickly learned how to lie very well and she became very manipulative... She kind of became a different person... But in the end she got what she deserved... And that is happiness...
Overall it was a pretty good read and I enjoyed it...

[Shawnita · Rating 3 out of 5]

***SPOILER ALERT***

According to Merci Miller, she tends to kill sometimes. "Once by mistake. Once by request. Once by Alibi. And once for love." Each time she had to, or at least, that's what she keeps telling herself. She's introduced as a victim who eventually becomes thirsty for love. After the horror she's been through, all Merci wants is to be loved, but the way she attempts to achieve it is twisted, which makes the story unique. However, I was turned me off a bit when she said things, such as, "I am beautiful. We all are. All of us girls are light-skinned, and we favored each other." The way it was worded made me side-eye the author. It seems like Merci thinks her and her sisters are beautiful because they have a lighter skin tone. I was already turned off a bit when the author described Merci with strawberry blonde curly hair at the beginning, but it just makes me cringe that the author chose to make her look exotic, which is an annoying cliché. I probably wouldn't be so bothered by it if the author didn't make it seem like her beauty was defined by her physical attributes. And there were other things in the story that made me cringe even more, such as, when Titus says to Merci, "And you do know black people don't do sh*t like this, right?" Seriously?! I am certain that no RATIONAL person would do that, and Merci isn't rational. It's NOT normal for anyone to do, regardless if they're white, black, or indigo. So, why have your character make an ignorant comment like that?

In the end, I just couldn't relate to any of the characters, especially not Merci. She was too cold-hearted; not remorseful at all. I understand that she was victim, and her experience changed her, but that doesn't give her an excuse to leave someone dying in the middle of the road. And all of the characters, especially the protagonist seemed under developed. Merci didn't seem much different by the end the story. Also, the story seems to drag a bit, and was a tad bit boring at times. Overall, it was okay. I did enjoy Mr. Earl (he's a funny character), but the story wasn't good or bad. It was just okay.

[lexi · Rating 3 out of 5]

twisted intentions by b.m. hardin
rating: 3/5

twisted intentions centers on merci miller, a woman who has survived trauma and is finally starting to see light at the end of a very dark tunnel. just when she begins rebuilding, she witnesses a crime she was never supposed to see and instead of shrinking, she decides to use it. her motives felt un-pure to me and her methods even worse. then just as things start feeling soft and safe again, cue the forehead kisses, her past resurfaces with a chilling reminder that the man who destroyed her life might not be as gone as she thought.

the storyline had the potential to feel darker and more intense than it actually did. i wanted more depth in the psychological unraveling, more tension, more edge, more “wait… what is really happening?” instead, some of the twists felt predictable and the emotional weight didn’t hit as hard as i expected it to.

merci was an interesting character, but i didn’t always feel fully connected to her decisions. i understood her motivations, but i wanted more layering, especially given everything she endured. the idea of using pain to your advantage is powerful, i just wanted it executed with more punch and more emotional grit.

it wasn’t bad at all, it just didn’t gag me the way i thought it would. overall, it’s a solid read with an intriguing premise and moments of suspense, but it didn’t completely pull me under. i’d still be open to trying more from b.m. hardin because the ideas are there, i just wanted this one to go deeper and darker.

[Toni H · Rating 4 out of 5]

A young lady is kidnapped one evening while out running. She is kept in an abandoned cabin in the woods for weeks. When an opportunity arises to escape she jumps at it, struggling with the kidnapper and killing him. She runs into the woods to get away and eventually connects with the police. They question her and put out a search for the kidnapper. She knows they will never find him because he is dead. As months past, she returns to the abandoned cabin frequently as a way to deal with the trauma. After one particular visit, she witnessed an accident when a motorist hits a man. She hears him on the phone talking and when he decides to leave, she realizes she is a witness to hit and run. She leaves the crime scene not wanting to get involved. Things take a dramatic turn when she finds out the victim is her sister’s father in law and the man that hit him is a famous actor. She has a decision to make, either she helps her family or helps the person responsible get away with the crime.

[Tierra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whole Fam crazy

I wasn't sure where the author was going with this story at first, some parts were long winded which made me sit it down a few times. After getting back comfy I was able finish and found that it was quiet interesting as it went. To me it should have been called twisted mental, because all of them need to be in an insane asylum. Open marriages, hitting the old man, crazy wives, trader friend, they were all a mess. They say money is the root of all evil, and per usual it be your own people. With all the craziness a weird and unorthodox love story was takin place. Who knew that blood on the hands would spread love in the air. I guess there's a psychotic love out there for all.

[Loretta Johnson]

I deserve happiness too!

That's all I can say about the main character in this book. She suffered at the hands of a deranged person who stalked her for months just because, now her whole world is turned upside down. It's a shame so many people lost their lives but at the end of the day their own actions caused the outcome. I believe her mother asked her to do what she did because out of all of her dysfunctional children, she felt Merci would be ok. Good story kept me guessing?

[Shanta Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted

Wow! B.M. has done it again. Twisted Intentions was a nail biter but definitely a page turner. Merci and her family definitely went through a lot of trials but the unconventional triumph was worth it in the end. All three sisters had a secret that they had been hiding until they couldn't anymore. Having friends like Raven and Jamison could have proved disastrous but in the end Merci was the bigger person.

[Shaunrick McGee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read multiple books from this author and this one just didn't do "it" for me. I can only give this book 3 stars because of the plot twists at the end--there were a few. Merci just wasn't likable. On one hand one could possibly sympathize with her due to what she'd been through, but ultimately she didn't need love, she needed a therapist. This was a quick read and at times unrealistic but everyone has secrets--I guess.