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Vengeance #1
Upon Blooded Lips
**PLEASE NOTE: THIS BOOK HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REWRITTEN. REVIEWS PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 2025 ARE FOR THE PREVIOUS VERSION**
Caged by monsters. Betrayed by blood. Sold like property.
I’ve never been anything but the pawn used by my family in their sick games. They thought they’d ruined me. Broken me. Shattered me.
Instead, I burned.
Freedom dangles within my grasp with promises of a future, only to be ripped away at the last second with news of an arranged marriage. There’s no way out, no hope, no escape—until two mysterious men with ties from my past liberate me from the clutches of my so-called family.
Now I’m coming for what’s owed me. The girl they tried to destroy is gone, replaced by something far more dangerous. Something sinister. Something vengeful. Something bloodthirsty.
Presley. Robert. David. Grange. Kendrick. Their names are carved into my soul, etched upon the ashes of betrayal, and whispered upon blooded lips.
I’ll drown them in the ruin they created while dancing in their blood.
Run, little piggy. Run.
** Upon Blooded Lips (book 1 of the Vengeance Series) is a dark forbidden ménage romance (MMF) that contains very dark themes some readers may find distressing. Please read the Author's Note and Content Guide before reading. Not suitable for under 18s.
This is the second version of the book, which has been completely rewritten, re-edited, and reformatted.
The Vengeance Series must be read in order due to interconnecting characters and timelines. Each book contains different female main characters and the man/men who love them.
Caged by monsters. Betrayed by blood. Sold like property.
I’ve never been anything but the pawn used by my family in their sick games. They thought they’d ruined me. Broken me. Shattered me.
Instead, I burned.
Freedom dangles within my grasp with promises of a future, only to be ripped away at the last second with news of an arranged marriage. There’s no way out, no hope, no escape—until two mysterious men with ties from my past liberate me from the clutches of my so-called family.
Now I’m coming for what’s owed me. The girl they tried to destroy is gone, replaced by something far more dangerous. Something sinister. Something vengeful. Something bloodthirsty.
Presley. Robert. David. Grange. Kendrick. Their names are carved into my soul, etched upon the ashes of betrayal, and whispered upon blooded lips.
I’ll drown them in the ruin they created while dancing in their blood.
Run, little piggy. Run.
** Upon Blooded Lips (book 1 of the Vengeance Series) is a dark forbidden ménage romance (MMF) that contains very dark themes some readers may find distressing. Please read the Author's Note and Content Guide before reading. Not suitable for under 18s.
This is the second version of the book, which has been completely rewritten, re-edited, and reformatted.
The Vengeance Series must be read in order due to interconnecting characters and timelines. Each book contains different female main characters and the man/men who love them.
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About the author
Michaella Dieter
13 books236 followersA former American, Michaella now calls Scotland home. When she isn't checking out men in kilts or chasing the wild haggis through the glens, you can usually find her skulking about the online bookish community.
Michaella has always been fascinated with the darker, more macabre facets of the human psyche and doesn't shy away from controversial, taboo, and dark themes in her writing.
A self-proclaimed book nerd, she's happiest curled up on the sofa with a good book and a margarita or two, while merrily adding more book boyfriends to her already overflowing harem.
Michaella has always been fascinated with the darker, more macabre facets of the human psyche and doesn't shy away from controversial, taboo, and dark themes in her writing.
A self-proclaimed book nerd, she's happiest curled up on the sofa with a good book and a margarita or two, while merrily adding more book boyfriends to her already overflowing harem.
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July 2, 2021
Upon Blooded Lips pretty much gave me everything I love; an MMF, beautiful vividly depicted vengeance, bdsm and taboo in all its forbidden glory.
And it kicks you right in the face right outta the gate and I’m certainly not complaining.
This is so reminiscent of RIP by Charity B, so I know I’m gonna fucking love it!
Tessa is my kinda girl. They expected a victim and instead got a girl that wants to play.
The three of them certainly are three fucked up peas in a violently vengeful pod.
There’s just something so wonderful to me when the most horrific violent craze is combined with adorably sappy love. It’s definitely a guilty pleasure but not just that, it’s a happy place.
"Don't you be a brat and roll your eyes at me, little girl. Or I'll put you over my knee and spank you." I bat my eyelashes at him. "Promise?" I sass back. He growls at me and I shriek, jumping off the stool and running over to Eric, hiding behind him. I peek out and stick my tongue out at Nate, then bury my head in Eric's back, shaking with laughter. Eric turns his head towards me and says, "What makes you think I'm any safer?"-Best thing ever!!!
I wonder if she, especially pertaining to David’s revenge, got her ideas from Delphine LaLaurie? 🤔 And really using lube on the pear was an act of kindness. But all in all I’m pretty sure Michaella wins for most creative torture/death. 🙌👏
What a thoroughly enjoyable read. Never a dull moment, incredibly steamy, twists and turns I never saw coming and some of the best revenge tactics I’ve never imagined.
And I am going to really miss those three, especially their demons.
And it kicks you right in the face right outta the gate and I’m certainly not complaining.
This is so reminiscent of RIP by Charity B, so I know I’m gonna fucking love it!
Tessa is my kinda girl. They expected a victim and instead got a girl that wants to play.
The three of them certainly are three fucked up peas in a violently vengeful pod.
There’s just something so wonderful to me when the most horrific violent craze is combined with adorably sappy love. It’s definitely a guilty pleasure but not just that, it’s a happy place.
"Don't you be a brat and roll your eyes at me, little girl. Or I'll put you over my knee and spank you." I bat my eyelashes at him. "Promise?" I sass back. He growls at me and I shriek, jumping off the stool and running over to Eric, hiding behind him. I peek out and stick my tongue out at Nate, then bury my head in Eric's back, shaking with laughter. Eric turns his head towards me and says, "What makes you think I'm any safer?"-Best thing ever!!!
I wonder if she, especially pertaining to David’s revenge, got her ideas from Delphine LaLaurie? 🤔 And really using lube on the pear was an act of kindness. But all in all I’m pretty sure Michaella wins for most creative torture/death. 🙌👏
What a thoroughly enjoyable read. Never a dull moment, incredibly steamy, twists and turns I never saw coming and some of the best revenge tactics I’ve never imagined.
And I am going to really miss those three, especially their demons.
April 24, 2021
Dnf at 24%
I am feeling really bad about dnf'ing it cuz the author was nice enough to send it to me and the writing style is really pretty good. I just couldn't make myself continue. Cuz one particular scene irked me a lot.
Now, I specifically wanna specify in the start that I don't have a trigger problem with non-con, incest, psychosis,( altered love map due to trauma which explains the relationship between Eric and Nate) ....and everything else that was in this book. I prefer to read dark stuff actually.
But I had a major problem with the non-con scene at the start and not in a "I don't wanna see a rape scene, that's awful" kinda way. Let me explain.
So, Tessa justifies her liking a sexual assault ....because she wants violent sex and gets turned on by rape fantasies and lack of consent. That's such an obliteration of so many consent and kink lines, i can't even.
Now, most people don't know it ....but there's actually a Bdsm kink called "primal" where a person wants to be chased, manhandled, restrained and fucked....in simple words, it's, in a way, a rape fantasy but with actual consent in the background (safewords work, even though words like no and stop don't). Essentially, Tessa wanted that.
But what she got was real-honest-to-god rape. And a 'Primal scene' and 'actual rape' are two vastly different things. This book tried to shatter that line between them and I am not okay with that.
We embrace different kinks but there's still kink shaming around a "primal fantasy". And getting it mixed with sexual assault really defeats the purpose all around
....and also defeats this paragraph in this very book.
I sometimes feel a bit guilty having the sort of fantasies that I do. I can just hear people judging me. But you’ve been abused! How can you fantasize about rough sex? I roll my eyes so hard they feel like they’re going to pop out and roll across the room.
Although I dream about violent sex, watch the hardcore stuff on Pornhub and fantasize about knife and blood play – it doesn’t necessarily mean that when the time comes, that I’ll actually like it.
Maybe I’ll love it.
Maybe I just want to reclaim my body and sexuality. How I choose to do that isn’t anyone’s business.
I was really proud of that paragraph until I read the non-con scene and saw that Tessa confused/ overlapped "sexual assault" and "reclaiming sexuality and kinks in a safe environment". Then, I was just disappointed.
After that, I still continued the book cuz i wanted to see how it progressed despite that one particular scene being a bad factor.
And in the very next scene, the guys' decided that it is not good to torture and rape Tessa anymore and they should just talk to her and get the information out. And I am sitting there on my bed with an incredulous expression on my face thinking "you morons should have tried that before you raped her!"
That was my biggest WTF moment and I decided to dnf it.
I am feeling really bad about dnf'ing it cuz the author was nice enough to send it to me and the writing style is really pretty good. I just couldn't make myself continue. Cuz one particular scene irked me a lot.
Now, I specifically wanna specify in the start that I don't have a trigger problem with non-con, incest, psychosis,( altered love map due to trauma which explains the relationship between Eric and Nate) ....and everything else that was in this book. I prefer to read dark stuff actually.
But I had a major problem with the non-con scene at the start and not in a "I don't wanna see a rape scene, that's awful" kinda way. Let me explain.
So, Tessa justifies her liking a sexual assault ....because she wants violent sex and gets turned on by rape fantasies and lack of consent. That's such an obliteration of so many consent and kink lines, i can't even.
Now, most people don't know it ....but there's actually a Bdsm kink called "primal" where a person wants to be chased, manhandled, restrained and fucked....in simple words, it's, in a way, a rape fantasy but with actual consent in the background (safewords work, even though words like no and stop don't). Essentially, Tessa wanted that.
But what she got was real-honest-to-god rape. And a 'Primal scene' and 'actual rape' are two vastly different things. This book tried to shatter that line between them and I am not okay with that.
We embrace different kinks but there's still kink shaming around a "primal fantasy". And getting it mixed with sexual assault really defeats the purpose all around
....and also defeats this paragraph in this very book.
I sometimes feel a bit guilty having the sort of fantasies that I do. I can just hear people judging me. But you’ve been abused! How can you fantasize about rough sex? I roll my eyes so hard they feel like they’re going to pop out and roll across the room.
Although I dream about violent sex, watch the hardcore stuff on Pornhub and fantasize about knife and blood play – it doesn’t necessarily mean that when the time comes, that I’ll actually like it.
Maybe I’ll love it.
Maybe I just want to reclaim my body and sexuality. How I choose to do that isn’t anyone’s business.
I was really proud of that paragraph until I read the non-con scene and saw that Tessa confused/ overlapped "sexual assault" and "reclaiming sexuality and kinks in a safe environment". Then, I was just disappointed.
After that, I still continued the book cuz i wanted to see how it progressed despite that one particular scene being a bad factor.
And in the very next scene, the guys' decided that it is not good to torture and rape Tessa anymore and they should just talk to her and get the information out. And I am sitting there on my bed with an incredulous expression on my face thinking "you morons should have tried that before you raped her!"
That was my biggest WTF moment and I decided to dnf it.
June 27, 2021
“Upon blooded lips do I make this vow…”
All the stars!! I don't read much dark romance but This just became my fav MMF in it!
"Upon Blooded Lips" is a highly Dark erotic forbidden MMF Action-Packed romantic suspense is edgy, had Heart-racing Surprises & Twists, Our MCs' Pain & suffering tore me, the crazy was right up my alley, The steam blazing🔥, The Revenge scenes so in detail *Dark chuckle*, & the HEA so sweet😍. Enter this at your own risk ;-)
Michaella wrote a fantastic Debut Novel, I LOVED Nate, Eric, Tessa so much! I read this in 8hrs, I'm so happy to have finally gotten around to read it, as HOLY SHIT, What a story!!
Triggers: Rape of the FMC as a kid (not graphic), Severe Child abuse of all 3 MCs, Graphic Killing & Revenge (that was actually very satisfying to see, those bastards deserved to die!!). There are some BDSM Kinks in sex (Like Blood & Knife Play). While there's the obvious Incest (or is it? Well, see the surprises & twists on your own!).
——(Hehe, I finally got the courage after 2 months to write a review that shows how great this book is!)——
The book has Flashback chapters along with the present happening story & More than just 3 (Our MCs) POVs, so that we can get the full picture! I'm putting it out that the "Unseen" isn't really THE bad guy here (He'd quite bad though😂). You'll be surprised who he really is!
Tessa has finally graduated school & will be 18 soon, so close to freedom from her filthy rich parents after years of enduring abuse. She's resilient, loves kinky books & is waiting to get her revenge.
While her (Secret?!) cousins have stalked & protected her as much as they can from afar... Nat is the older, protective Alpha male. Eric is computer savvy & Kinky. Both bros are 10yrs older than Tessa. N+E are a couple, Taboo as it may, they don't care.
After seeing their dad murder & experiencing years of abuse themselves, N+E deserve to be happy which they are. After getting their own revenge, their need for blood & darkness is fulfilled by their assassin work, it also pays well.
In the few years of their stalking, N+E saw Tessa become a beautiful, Quiet, Fierce woman, They want her, They kidnap her! Take her to their mansion. Wow, Tessa takes it as an adventure, even more as those who took her are hot & did a favor by kidnapping her from the hellhole. But will she ever really be free? Get her revenge?
I liked how what Nat & ERIC wanted, they took...Her Virginity😅. But then when she saw the love b/w Nat & Eric, she wanted that for herself too.
"I want to be a part of this. Of them. To feel a love like they share. I don't care if they're brothers. Nothing that looks like that could be wrong."
These 3 are epic hot together, Later when they finally talk...Truths & past realities are found. Fuck, someone has put a hit on Tessa, that's why they'd kidnapped her..To keep her safe!
They'll keep her safe, & they'll help to get her revenge too. But She wants to be side by side with them through all, so they start her training!
Days pass, The 2 grow closer to Tessa, Some angst, lots of care, Fiery times, Various Kinks, fun training, Planning, A Gore work, Her test (Pass!)...But they also get to be the kids they never had the chance to be & those scenes were so heartwarmingly sweet. Her 18th birthday dinner & The I love yous so swoony!
Their smart Revenge plan for her was already underway. Quite graphic, I felt so happy for her! I fell harder for these 3❤. So many to torture & Kill, hell ya. Their plan though good, her Safety is more important. And when they'd to leave her with Bodyguards to do another job, She's attacked—Kidnapped.
These were very Heart-racing & Twisty scenes! I'm glad that the bros had a tracker on her *Whew* (I Liked their friend!). That Action-Packed showdown, We found lots! At last & after quite a scare, Our good (bad😏) guys won, Villains' identities are found...& Tessa gets her justice!
What I liked even more is that the story doesn't just ends there. We get to see the "Total Closure" (You'll be surprised by what I mean!) & our 3 settling into their new normal, Having a beautiful life together & fighting paedophile criminals!
The ending & Epilogue are lovely, I'm so excited for Unseen's book next!
All the stars!! I don't read much dark romance but This just became my fav MMF in it!
"Upon Blooded Lips" is a highly Dark erotic forbidden MMF Action-Packed romantic suspense is edgy, had Heart-racing Surprises & Twists, Our MCs' Pain & suffering tore me, the crazy was right up my alley, The steam blazing🔥, The Revenge scenes so in detail *Dark chuckle*, & the HEA so sweet😍. Enter this at your own risk ;-)
Michaella wrote a fantastic Debut Novel, I LOVED Nate, Eric, Tessa so much! I read this in 8hrs, I'm so happy to have finally gotten around to read it, as HOLY SHIT, What a story!!
Triggers: Rape of the FMC as a kid (not graphic), Severe Child abuse of all 3 MCs, Graphic Killing & Revenge (that was actually very satisfying to see, those bastards deserved to die!!). There are some BDSM Kinks in sex (Like Blood & Knife Play). While there's the obvious Incest (or is it? Well, see the surprises & twists on your own!).
——(Hehe, I finally got the courage after 2 months to write a review that shows how great this book is!)——
The book has Flashback chapters along with the present happening story & More than just 3 (Our MCs) POVs, so that we can get the full picture! I'm putting it out that the "Unseen" isn't really THE bad guy here (He'd quite bad though😂). You'll be surprised who he really is!
Tessa has finally graduated school & will be 18 soon, so close to freedom from her filthy rich parents after years of enduring abuse. She's resilient, loves kinky books & is waiting to get her revenge.
While her (Secret?!) cousins have stalked & protected her as much as they can from afar... Nat is the older, protective Alpha male. Eric is computer savvy & Kinky. Both bros are 10yrs older than Tessa. N+E are a couple, Taboo as it may, they don't care.
After seeing their dad murder & experiencing years of abuse themselves, N+E deserve to be happy which they are. After getting their own revenge, their need for blood & darkness is fulfilled by their assassin work, it also pays well.
In the few years of their stalking, N+E saw Tessa become a beautiful, Quiet, Fierce woman, They want her, They kidnap her! Take her to their mansion. Wow, Tessa takes it as an adventure, even more as those who took her are hot & did a favor by kidnapping her from the hellhole. But will she ever really be free? Get her revenge?
I liked how what Nat & ERIC wanted, they took...Her Virginity😅. But then when she saw the love b/w Nat & Eric, she wanted that for herself too.
"I want to be a part of this. Of them. To feel a love like they share. I don't care if they're brothers. Nothing that looks like that could be wrong."
These 3 are epic hot together, Later when they finally talk...Truths & past realities are found. Fuck, someone has put a hit on Tessa, that's why they'd kidnapped her..To keep her safe!
They'll keep her safe, & they'll help to get her revenge too. But She wants to be side by side with them through all, so they start her training!
Days pass, The 2 grow closer to Tessa, Some angst, lots of care, Fiery times, Various Kinks, fun training, Planning, A Gore work, Her test (Pass!)...But they also get to be the kids they never had the chance to be & those scenes were so heartwarmingly sweet. Her 18th birthday dinner & The I love yous so swoony!
Their smart Revenge plan for her was already underway. Quite graphic, I felt so happy for her! I fell harder for these 3❤. So many to torture & Kill, hell ya. Their plan though good, her Safety is more important. And when they'd to leave her with Bodyguards to do another job, She's attacked—Kidnapped.
These were very Heart-racing & Twisty scenes! I'm glad that the bros had a tracker on her *Whew* (I Liked their friend!). That Action-Packed showdown, We found lots! At last & after quite a scare, Our good (bad😏) guys won, Villains' identities are found...& Tessa gets her justice!
What I liked even more is that the story doesn't just ends there. We get to see the "Total Closure" (You'll be surprised by what I mean!) & our 3 settling into their new normal, Having a beautiful life together & fighting paedophile criminals!
The ending & Epilogue are lovely, I'm so excited for Unseen's book next!
April 4, 2021
Shut the front door.
I read across all genres, A LOT.
This has made it to my TOP READS OF THIS YEAR.
The author had me at "ticket to Cambodia".
Ever wonder what it would be like to have all your favorite flavors/themes in one place. Well, you've come to the right place.
Do your shadows follow you? the darkness that sucked you into its black hole, spits you out even darker.
Familial sins. Familial cycles. Crimson circles.
It all comes full circle.
For a debut novel, this book knocked me off my socks. I haven't had a book to make me regret sleeping in a long time. I wanted to forgo sleep (but alas, I had to entertain guests the next day!)
Highly recommended. This has got to be my most fav trio of all times (up there with Tryst).
*5+ stars. I rank this book pitch black on my darkness scale.*
I read across all genres, A LOT.
This has made it to my TOP READS OF THIS YEAR.
The author had me at "ticket to Cambodia".
Ever wonder what it would be like to have all your favorite flavors/themes in one place. Well, you've come to the right place.
Do your shadows follow you? the darkness that sucked you into its black hole, spits you out even darker.
Familial sins. Familial cycles. Crimson circles.
It all comes full circle.
For a debut novel, this book knocked me off my socks. I haven't had a book to make me regret sleeping in a long time. I wanted to forgo sleep (but alas, I had to entertain guests the next day!)
Highly recommended. This has got to be my most fav trio of all times (up there with Tryst).
*5+ stars. I rank this book pitch black on my darkness scale.*
June 1, 2021
Ehhhhh
The content itself didn't bother me, but more of the storyline and how everything and everyone was written. Nothing too interesting or entertaining, unfortunately.
The content itself didn't bother me, but more of the storyline and how everything and everyone was written. Nothing too interesting or entertaining, unfortunately.
June 19, 2021
I absolutely loved this book!
It took me a couple days to digest what I read, I had to let it simmer and percolate and settle in my mind. There is a lot going on this story.
Was it dark? 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Was it shocking? 😲😮😲😮😲
But on top of all that it was so well written, the unbelievable story line from page 1 to the end kept me glued and enthralled.
I could not put it down!
Bravo Michaella! 👏
It took me a couple days to digest what I read, I had to let it simmer and percolate and settle in my mind. There is a lot going on this story.
Was it dark? 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Was it shocking? 😲😮😲😮😲
But on top of all that it was so well written, the unbelievable story line from page 1 to the end kept me glued and enthralled.
I could not put it down!
Bravo Michaella! 👏
June 22, 2021
Debut novel by fellow bookstagrammer Michaella Dieter was a ride!!!
First, let me say this, READ THE WARNING!!!!! This book is full of triggers and dark themes.
I would describe this a step or 10 beyond your ordinary dark romance. This might be more along the lines of a horror dark romance because it is *that* dark.
Well written and edited. Michaella gives us a story of forbidden love, revenge, taboo encounters and there’s even a stalker (I love stalkers). I feel like Michaella went in my brain and pulled out all the horrific things I love in books and added awesome characters and a phenomenal storyline and produced this book. It’s more than romance, it’s more than dark themes. You will root for Tessa and her boys while they take care of business, while they do what needs to be done to avenge those who hurt them.
The book is written in multiple POVs, and by multiple I don’t just mean Tessa and her boys, we are given POVs of some of the side characters and that really lends to the story. Often we are stuck wondering what’s going on in the minds of some of the not so MCs but Michaella made sure we wouldn’t be left wondering what’s going on.
And let’s not forget the steam!!!! Holy burn my kindle down batman. The sexy times are so hawt!!!! If you like Menages you are going to love this trio. When they get together they will “burn down the world for each other”.
I absolutely look forward to anything else Michaella writes. I’d like to say she is a reader first so when she writes she knows what we are looking for. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
First, let me say this, READ THE WARNING!!!!! This book is full of triggers and dark themes.
I would describe this a step or 10 beyond your ordinary dark romance. This might be more along the lines of a horror dark romance because it is *that* dark.
Well written and edited. Michaella gives us a story of forbidden love, revenge, taboo encounters and there’s even a stalker (I love stalkers). I feel like Michaella went in my brain and pulled out all the horrific things I love in books and added awesome characters and a phenomenal storyline and produced this book. It’s more than romance, it’s more than dark themes. You will root for Tessa and her boys while they take care of business, while they do what needs to be done to avenge those who hurt them.
The book is written in multiple POVs, and by multiple I don’t just mean Tessa and her boys, we are given POVs of some of the side characters and that really lends to the story. Often we are stuck wondering what’s going on in the minds of some of the not so MCs but Michaella made sure we wouldn’t be left wondering what’s going on.
And let’s not forget the steam!!!! Holy burn my kindle down batman. The sexy times are so hawt!!!! If you like Menages you are going to love this trio. When they get together they will “burn down the world for each other”.
I absolutely look forward to anything else Michaella writes. I’d like to say she is a reader first so when she writes she knows what we are looking for. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
August 19, 2021
3.5
If you are not into Taboo books, then just scroll past. Do not download this book and then rant and complain.
Also this has triggers a plenty. Including but not limited to Dub con, kidnapping, torture, child abuse, kink play and a lot of sex. Including MM and MMF. If any of that affects you, then time to leave also.
Now, who is with me?
This is a dark romance and this book was pretty good.
It's a debut and the author didn't hold back.
There are 3 main characters and each one is dark and fucked up from their own trauma stemming from the ones who were supposed to protect them.
Together their bond and steam is off the charts. Everything is not what it seems and there is abit of intrigue and twists in the mix. Also blood.... in different contexts 😉
If you are not into Taboo books, then just scroll past. Do not download this book and then rant and complain.
Also this has triggers a plenty. Including but not limited to Dub con, kidnapping, torture, child abuse, kink play and a lot of sex. Including MM and MMF. If any of that affects you, then time to leave also.
Now, who is with me?
This is a dark romance and this book was pretty good.
It's a debut and the author didn't hold back.
There are 3 main characters and each one is dark and fucked up from their own trauma stemming from the ones who were supposed to protect them.
Together their bond and steam is off the charts. Everything is not what it seems and there is abit of intrigue and twists in the mix. Also blood.... in different contexts 😉
April 11, 2021
Impressive debut novel. Dark, sinful, delicious, and full of vigilante justice. Unforgettable characters, intriguing story, and quite a page turner. Definitely looking forward to seeing what the author writes next. Highly recommend for fans of dark romance.
August 25, 2021
Ok, so disclaimer: while I am a fan of taboo and ménage, I don't normally go as dark as this. But Michaella Dieter made me doubt my own usual tastes with how good this was. The story was perfectly crafted, and I adored the multiple PoV narrative style. It gave a fuller picture and a richer reading experience. Dying for the sequel.
March 7, 2021
I will admit that Michaella introduced me to some taboo elements that I had never read before. I had always shied away from them because I didn't know if I would like it or not.
Pretty sure this is the darkest story I've read, and I loved it! I was pushed to my limits, but not so much to where I wanted to quit reading.
The characters' story is so well written and Tessa, Eric and Nathan are made for each other. Their story is a tale of heartbreak and finding love in the darkest of places.
I would recommend this book to everyone who is looking for that taboo element, but heed the warnings. This book is not for the faint of heart and be prepared to be pushed to your limits.
Great job on your debut Michaella! I cannot wait to read more of your work!
Pretty sure this is the darkest story I've read, and I loved it! I was pushed to my limits, but not so much to where I wanted to quit reading.
The characters' story is so well written and Tessa, Eric and Nathan are made for each other. Their story is a tale of heartbreak and finding love in the darkest of places.
I would recommend this book to everyone who is looking for that taboo element, but heed the warnings. This book is not for the faint of heart and be prepared to be pushed to your limits.
Great job on your debut Michaella! I cannot wait to read more of your work!
April 2, 2021
Let me tell you something. There are those that conform to the "rules" of debut novels and then there are those that straight up spits in the face of the rules. This book rubbed that shit in for good measure.
It's fucking crazy. It is absolutely dark and infuckingsane. The trigger warnings should be taken into serious consideration and if it's not for you, don't fucking read it.
This book follows three individuals who have blood thirsty demons waiting to be let loose. And. They. Fucking. LET. LOOSE. The book is super fast. You are thrust into a storyline you didn't even know had to be written. It takes taboo to levels that would make most uncomfortable. And by uncomfortable, I mean, you should not be enjoying some scenes and yet...
It defintely pushed a ton of boundaries as a debut novel. But fuck it, go big or go the fuck home, right? It was full of some imaganitive torture scenes, dub-con, abuse (mental, physical, sexual) and blood. Lots of fucking blood.
This is not for the faint at heart. Take. That. Comment. Seriously. Don't proceed, thinking you can handle it and fail like your dads condom. No one wants that.
It's fucking crazy. It is absolutely dark and infuckingsane. The trigger warnings should be taken into serious consideration and if it's not for you, don't fucking read it.
This book follows three individuals who have blood thirsty demons waiting to be let loose. And. They. Fucking. LET. LOOSE. The book is super fast. You are thrust into a storyline you didn't even know had to be written. It takes taboo to levels that would make most uncomfortable. And by uncomfortable, I mean, you should not be enjoying some scenes and yet...
It defintely pushed a ton of boundaries as a debut novel. But fuck it, go big or go the fuck home, right? It was full of some imaganitive torture scenes, dub-con, abuse (mental, physical, sexual) and blood. Lots of fucking blood.
This is not for the faint at heart. Take. That. Comment. Seriously. Don't proceed, thinking you can handle it and fail like your dads condom. No one wants that.
February 5, 2025
DNF 55%
This dark tale told from various POV’s, brothers Nate and Eric and also their cousin Tessa. All three of these have horrific childhoods resulting in there eventual choices and in there own words the birth of there demons. It’s a MMF set-up and an extremely unconventional read, which I’ll be honest didn’t bother me and is the main reason I picked this one up. Nate and Eric have only ever had each other to rely on. Their whole life it’s just been the two of them so naturally they bonded and not in a way society would approve of either. A one off encounter with Tessa as a child brings her onto there radar and they recognise in her the signs of her torment. so years later when they are able they continue watch out for her from the shadows. An unexpected and extreme hit placed on Tessa when she turns eighteen sees them taking her and almost instantly they recognise her as the same and also discover the missing piece of their unconventional family.
This started out so good then devolved into the realms of the ridiculous and it’s such a shame as the bones of this were so good. I’m usually a sucker for the dark and depraved. On a side-note my deciding to DNF this had absolutely nothing to do with the content which I had zero issue with and more to do with everything else.
The cringy sex talk and just how much of it there was it well overpowered the story. The stuff I did want to see was lost to all of that. Amongst all of this there were parts that really stood out like when they tested Tessa to see if she could follow through that part was so good then this would once again regress back to all of the sexual shenanigans. Also some of the plot-points were verging on the pure ridiculous but i kind of gave that a free pass just because of how out there this story already was.
This was a tale of two parts and the dark hard hitting stuff really did hit the mark. Unfortunately at least for me it was all overshadowed by the large amounts of smut that largely dominated this story. I had no problem with the actual content and that is not the reason for my DNF. I just found myself largely skimming to get past another sex scene and get to the good parts.
As for the writing for the most part I had no issues it was a tad disjointed but easy enough to follow but it did leave me feeling unattached to the characters which when your dealing with such intense subject matter is an issue as it really shouldn’t. I hate to rate this so low and usually with a DNF where I’ve consumed at least half I’d one star it. This is getting two as there were glimmers of brilliance spattered about that could have made this so good. I also skipped to the end just to find out who put the hit on Tessa and this also confirmed my DNF choices as it was just more of the same. If you’re going to pick this one up though please check your triggers as there’s a whole lot.
This dark tale told from various POV’s, brothers Nate and Eric and also their cousin Tessa. All three of these have horrific childhoods resulting in there eventual choices and in there own words the birth of there demons. It’s a MMF set-up and an extremely unconventional read, which I’ll be honest didn’t bother me and is the main reason I picked this one up. Nate and Eric have only ever had each other to rely on. Their whole life it’s just been the two of them so naturally they bonded and not in a way society would approve of either. A one off encounter with Tessa as a child brings her onto there radar and they recognise in her the signs of her torment. so years later when they are able they continue watch out for her from the shadows. An unexpected and extreme hit placed on Tessa when she turns eighteen sees them taking her and almost instantly they recognise her as the same and also discover the missing piece of their unconventional family.
This started out so good then devolved into the realms of the ridiculous and it’s such a shame as the bones of this were so good. I’m usually a sucker for the dark and depraved. On a side-note my deciding to DNF this had absolutely nothing to do with the content which I had zero issue with and more to do with everything else.
The cringy sex talk and just how much of it there was it well overpowered the story. The stuff I did want to see was lost to all of that. Amongst all of this there were parts that really stood out like when they tested Tessa to see if she could follow through that part was so good then this would once again regress back to all of the sexual shenanigans. Also some of the plot-points were verging on the pure ridiculous but i kind of gave that a free pass just because of how out there this story already was.
This was a tale of two parts and the dark hard hitting stuff really did hit the mark. Unfortunately at least for me it was all overshadowed by the large amounts of smut that largely dominated this story. I had no problem with the actual content and that is not the reason for my DNF. I just found myself largely skimming to get past another sex scene and get to the good parts.
As for the writing for the most part I had no issues it was a tad disjointed but easy enough to follow but it did leave me feeling unattached to the characters which when your dealing with such intense subject matter is an issue as it really shouldn’t. I hate to rate this so low and usually with a DNF where I’ve consumed at least half I’d one star it. This is getting two as there were glimmers of brilliance spattered about that could have made this so good. I also skipped to the end just to find out who put the hit on Tessa and this also confirmed my DNF choices as it was just more of the same. If you’re going to pick this one up though please check your triggers as there’s a whole lot.
April 11, 2021
Yes yes & more yes! If you’re down with the dark taboo and want smut everywhere - this is definitely for you. I really liked this book and loved the back stories. I look forward to more of Michaella’s work!!! Well done, girl!!!
May 28, 2021
If you love dark and twisted reads with taboo themes and enough triggers to end up in a straight jacket then THIS is the book for you! Upon Blooded Lios HAS IT ALL! Torture ✅ Abuse ✅ stalker✅ revenge murder ✅ hot alpha males ✅✅ smokin sexy times ✅✅✅ ughhhh and all the rest of the naughty feels! Do yourself a favour and get this book it moves at a great pace with lots of twists and turns and my dark self loved every second!
May 11, 2021
Dark, really dark, spicy so spicy.. good. I read it in a few hours and I enjoyed it. I also had a final surprise!
June 8, 2021
Looking for a dark ménage with revenge? Well this book is for you. Beware, this book has some very dark themes and if you aren’t into VERY dark material, you probably won’t find it pleasing. I think you’ll know if you can handle it before the first chapter is even over with 😉
February 21, 2022
It took me 4 days to read this, but it feels like forever. Until about 65% it was sex scene after sex scene and I got bored. I picked up this book for the revenge but it took too much time to actually get to that. I did like how the revenge turned out, but I think Presley deserved more.
What I didn't like or didn't make sense to me: .
There are more things I didn't like but I can't remember them all. I only liked the revenge execution.
What I didn't like or didn't make sense to me: .
There are more things I didn't like but I can't remember them all. I only liked the revenge execution.
August 8, 2021
Oh my, I am absolutely gobsmacked! I devoured this book from start to finish. I just couldn't put it down and read it in one day. Absolutely love, love, LOVE it!
I absolutely cannot believe this is a debut novel. It was bloody brilliant.
The book starts with a few flashbacks of the 3 main characters. And my that was dark. My heart broke instantly. And from the get go you understand why those three people are damaged, have needs that need only darkness can fulfill and why they need the connection that fuses them together.
Tessa gets taken by Nate and Eric. But taken is a big word. They soon fess up who and what she is to them. And she stays there willingly. Their connection is instant.
Tessa is a victim and survival of immense physical and sexual abuse. Her mother beats her constantly. Fucked with her mentally. And lets her brother rape and abuse her.
Nate and Eric have grown up in a violent environment as well. They get beaten. Are damagened irrevocably from a young age. And all those two boys and later on man have is each other. I absolutely LOVED their relationship. I loved how they take care of each other. What an immense support system they are to each other.
I loved Eric's jealousy when Tessa first enters their home. Three beyond damages souls. Trying to find love and compassion in each other.
I liked how they are strong and vunerable together. And damn I a rooted for them, for Tessa, to get her revenge on those 5 bastards that failed her her entire life.
I don't want to spoil to much. This is fantastic story about revenge. About being damanged and healing together. About true love and connection beyond just mere bodies, but through souls.
If you are able to open yourself up to true love. Without borders and limitations. If you can handle heartbreaking grief, abuse and pain. If you can handle true darkness. This book is for you. I loved every second and every word from it. One of the best books I have read this year!
Can't wait to dive into the sequel!
I absolutely cannot believe this is a debut novel. It was bloody brilliant.
The book starts with a few flashbacks of the 3 main characters. And my that was dark. My heart broke instantly. And from the get go you understand why those three people are damaged, have needs that need only darkness can fulfill and why they need the connection that fuses them together.
Tessa gets taken by Nate and Eric. But taken is a big word. They soon fess up who and what she is to them. And she stays there willingly. Their connection is instant.
Tessa is a victim and survival of immense physical and sexual abuse. Her mother beats her constantly. Fucked with her mentally. And lets her brother rape and abuse her.
Nate and Eric have grown up in a violent environment as well. They get beaten. Are damagened irrevocably from a young age. And all those two boys and later on man have is each other. I absolutely LOVED their relationship. I loved how they take care of each other. What an immense support system they are to each other.
I loved Eric's jealousy when Tessa first enters their home. Three beyond damages souls. Trying to find love and compassion in each other.
I liked how they are strong and vunerable together. And damn I a rooted for them, for Tessa, to get her revenge on those 5 bastards that failed her her entire life.
I don't want to spoil to much. This is fantastic story about revenge. About being damanged and healing together. About true love and connection beyond just mere bodies, but through souls.
If you are able to open yourself up to true love. Without borders and limitations. If you can handle heartbreaking grief, abuse and pain. If you can handle true darkness. This book is for you. I loved every second and every word from it. One of the best books I have read this year!
Can't wait to dive into the sequel!
June 27, 2021
Wow! It literally blew my mind. I can't even compose a review because I'm completely speechless. I can't believe that it is a debut novel. This is my first dark taboo romance book because it's a genre I don't really like to read, but this book I could not put down. It's so deliciously addictive. I felt like a drug addict in a need of a fix. I was that desperate to read through the chapters.
It's one of the best books that I have read in a long, long time. The story is extremely well written, original, full of dark twists and turns, feels that will punch in your gut and rip your heart out. So, get yourself some wine, a pack of tissues, and something to break because I promise you there will be many times when you will feel murderous.
Michaella created a dark, rich, twisted but very realistic world. The major characters, Tessa, Eric, and Nate are complex, darker than a winter's night, deep, and love each other savagely. Despite their darkness, I could not help myself but fall in love with them, root and cheer them on. The steam in this book is off the charts. I placed an ad looking for my libido but boy, oh boy this book definitely helped me find it again! 😊 I would not be surprised if this book becomes the major reason for the next baby boom across the world.
If you like reading dark taboo, menage romance books, then get your hands on this baby. If you have any triggers, please proceed with caution.
Michaella, thank you for trusting me to be part of your writing journey. I cannot wait to read your next book
It's one of the best books that I have read in a long, long time. The story is extremely well written, original, full of dark twists and turns, feels that will punch in your gut and rip your heart out. So, get yourself some wine, a pack of tissues, and something to break because I promise you there will be many times when you will feel murderous.
Michaella created a dark, rich, twisted but very realistic world. The major characters, Tessa, Eric, and Nate are complex, darker than a winter's night, deep, and love each other savagely. Despite their darkness, I could not help myself but fall in love with them, root and cheer them on. The steam in this book is off the charts. I placed an ad looking for my libido but boy, oh boy this book definitely helped me find it again! 😊 I would not be surprised if this book becomes the major reason for the next baby boom across the world.
If you like reading dark taboo, menage romance books, then get your hands on this baby. If you have any triggers, please proceed with caution.
Michaella, thank you for trusting me to be part of your writing journey. I cannot wait to read your next book
March 7, 2021
Outstanding. No other words for it. I’ve been looking forward to this ever since I found out she was writing it and it has honestly surpassed any expectation I had. The writing is flawless and the story is incredibly dark but heartbreaking. The relationship between Tessa and Eric and Nathan is beautifully interwoven and their story of revenge is cleverly written. There’s moments when it is incredibly dark but you can’t help but root for them and fall in love with their story. Incredible debut and I’m beyond excited for the next story.
December 28, 2022
Just did a reread. I swear I could read this book over and over!
OMG!!! I absolutely loved this book!! Dark, taboo, revenge and an awesome twist! Looking for more from this author.
OMG!!! I absolutely loved this book!! Dark, taboo, revenge and an awesome twist! Looking for more from this author.
April 7, 2021
If your looking for a light, sweet read then this book is definitely not for you. Read the blurb and trust me when i say its dark, very dark. The content will not be for everyone and some of it will most certainly upset some folks.
If on the other hand you like your books violent, bloody with sex and revenge then this book will be right up your street. Tessa (FMC), brothers Eric and Nate are essentially a product of their upbringing. All three have suffered from different degrees of child abuse. Some of which were pretty hard reading. Their childhoods made them bloodthirsty and seeking retribution for what they went through. It also puts them in an incestuous/taboo sexual relationship with all three of them. MFM & MM which all leads to plenty of steamy scenarios - Dub Con, kidnapping and all sorts of kinkiness. As well as a stalker thats a background story to this one
Tessa, her other personality - Mirrorgirl, Nate and Eric turn into vigilantes to get their revenge on the all those that have hurt Tessa. In all honesty most of the time i was actually willing her on to do that even if some of which shocked the hell out of me. Revenge is sweet or in this case violent. A difficult read in parts but for the revenge and the ending alone it was a bloody good read
If on the other hand you like your books violent, bloody with sex and revenge then this book will be right up your street. Tessa (FMC), brothers Eric and Nate are essentially a product of their upbringing. All three have suffered from different degrees of child abuse. Some of which were pretty hard reading. Their childhoods made them bloodthirsty and seeking retribution for what they went through. It also puts them in an incestuous/taboo sexual relationship with all three of them. MFM & MM which all leads to plenty of steamy scenarios - Dub Con, kidnapping and all sorts of kinkiness. As well as a stalker thats a background story to this one
Tessa, her other personality - Mirrorgirl, Nate and Eric turn into vigilantes to get their revenge on the all those that have hurt Tessa. In all honesty most of the time i was actually willing her on to do that even if some of which shocked the hell out of me. Revenge is sweet or in this case violent. A difficult read in parts but for the revenge and the ending alone it was a bloody good read
March 14, 2021
The story is dark, intense, twisted, tabooed, erotic with suspense and a lot of jaw dropping plot twists. The author warns her readers at the beginning with the trigger warnings and if the readers are okay with that, they will be hooked to this story. It is narrated in multiple POVs that will give the readers each character's perspective. Some scenes are emotional and some really dark but the HEA will leave the readers well pleased. A highly recommended book for readers who like this genre.
This book was really dark and intense but worth the read. There were so many twists that I didn't see coming and I loved the development of all the characters. I was completely hooked to this story and I am looking forward to read more of this author's books.
This book was really dark and intense but worth the read. There were so many twists that I didn't see coming and I loved the development of all the characters. I was completely hooked to this story and I am looking forward to read more of this author's books.
March 31, 2021
Wow. This book was incredible from new author Michaella Dieter. I was a little wary about the dark and taboo of it all, but it flows with the story and suits it.
The writing was superb with nary an error in sight. The descriptions make you feel as if you are living in this world and the twists and turns keep you hooked throughout.
Heed the trigger warnings at the beginning, but if you’re aching for a good story with revenge and comeuppance for the bad guys, this is definitely the book for you.
Amazing work, Michaella. Anxiously waiting for your next book.
The writing was superb with nary an error in sight. The descriptions make you feel as if you are living in this world and the twists and turns keep you hooked throughout.
Heed the trigger warnings at the beginning, but if you’re aching for a good story with revenge and comeuppance for the bad guys, this is definitely the book for you.
Amazing work, Michaella. Anxiously waiting for your next book.
May 18, 2021
Great book but I have two questions:
- Who is Nate’s biological father?
This could have been a really great way to bring the story full circle. Most of this story was pretty far fetched, but in a good way, so maybe Nate’s dad could have been related to Tessa’s biological mother? Up that same alley, Eric and Tessa could have had the same mother. Everyone in this book was skilled at long-cons and secrets so this could have been another way to pool the bloodlines.
- What did the tarot card reader tell Tessa?
This was made out to be important but was glazed over.
- Who is Nate’s biological father?
This could have been a really great way to bring the story full circle. Most of this story was pretty far fetched, but in a good way, so maybe Nate’s dad could have been related to Tessa’s biological mother? Up that same alley, Eric and Tessa could have had the same mother. Everyone in this book was skilled at long-cons and secrets so this could have been another way to pool the bloodlines.
- What did the tarot card reader tell Tessa?
This was made out to be important but was glazed over.
March 8, 2021
They all lived a cruel life that started at their young age. Just before tessas 18th birthday they kidnapped her but soon they realize that they had actually saved her. They all have demons living inside them and I their twisted way they find comfort in each other as they grow together as a family
Michaella, you started with book reviews just like so many of us and you absorbed that and got enough courage to write your own book. I have to say that I am amazed by it and that I absolutely loved this book. It is dark, twisted and emotional and so so well written!!! Amazing work Michaella 🙌🙌🙌
Michaella, you started with book reviews just like so many of us and you absorbed that and got enough courage to write your own book. I have to say that I am amazed by it and that I absolutely loved this book. It is dark, twisted and emotional and so so well written!!! Amazing work Michaella 🙌🙌🙌
May 2, 2021
It was really good everything I needed and more. The charcters are so crazy but God they were very well written. They all have dark/abusive past. They came together and make the perfect family. I LOVED IT.
Sick/Twisted/Taboo/Bloodplay/Psyco/Dark
It was amazing. 🖤
Sick/Twisted/Taboo/Bloodplay/Psyco/Dark
It was amazing. 🖤
May 11, 2021
Wow, I really didn't know what to expect with this... but it definitely did NOT disappoint! Fast paced and extremely in-depth characters. Granted, some of the topics are not for everyone. However, if you like your books dark, devious and explicit... then this is the book for you! I'd love to have a physical copy to add to my book shelves. 🖤🖤🖤
May 19, 2021
This was the right amount of darkness that I needed just when I needed it. Heed the trigger warnings. This isn’t your run of the mill age gap romance. This dark and twisted and has triggers galore. I mean, for the ones that do have triggers. It features dub-con, kink play, child rape and abuse and just a whole lot of sexy times. Now, the characters. Tessa is an 18 year old girl who reunites with these sexy as F men in the most unusual way. She was captured. When I say, she reunites, I mean she knows them from her past from when she was a child. Read the book to find out all about their dark pasts and their very taboo relationship. Tessa has a demon inside her that stirs restlessly. Eric and Nate are both just super fucked up men with a past that can’t be described lightly. This is the debut novel but it didn’t feel like debut novel. Everything flowed well and the Multi POV was enjoyable.
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