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Dark Confessions #3.25
Reckless
He was wrapped in danger and I recklessly believed I could tame him.
My mother once told me the smartest thing a woman could do was hide her intelligence. I never understood why a woman would want to do that.
I’d chosen to live my life to the fullest, not wanting to hiding any part of me. And I’d mostly succeeded at that… until him.
Turned out I wasn’t as bright as my mother believed me to be. If anything, I was brilliantly reckless, which was a dangerous combination.
Book 3.25 in the Dark Confessions series.
Reckless is best read after Dangerous Vows in the Dark Confessions series for the details to make linear sense. This book contains a FF and FMF relationship. While not required to read before book 4 in the series, it will provide information that will be excluded in the final book. Triggers include dubcon/violence/kidnapping/trauma. This book is intended for 18+ due to language and content.
My mother once told me the smartest thing a woman could do was hide her intelligence. I never understood why a woman would want to do that.
I’d chosen to live my life to the fullest, not wanting to hiding any part of me. And I’d mostly succeeded at that… until him.
Turned out I wasn’t as bright as my mother believed me to be. If anything, I was brilliantly reckless, which was a dangerous combination.
Book 3.25 in the Dark Confessions series.
Reckless is best read after Dangerous Vows in the Dark Confessions series for the details to make linear sense. This book contains a FF and FMF relationship. While not required to read before book 4 in the series, it will provide information that will be excluded in the final book. Triggers include dubcon/violence/kidnapping/trauma. This book is intended for 18+ due to language and content.
- GenresContemporary
102 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2022
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About the author
Kris Butler
48 books400 followersKris Butler writes under a pen name to have some separation from her everyday life. Writing has become her second love, providing a safe place to normalize mental health through her characters. Kris enjoys writing emotional books with flawed characters, sassy heroines, and all the book boyfriends she loves to drool over. You can find her at home most nights reading with her husband and furbaby, trying to maintain her nerdy sock collection, or playing tabletop games with her friends. Kris loves to talk with readers about her books, even if it’s just them yelling at her for that cliffhanger. If you enjoyed her book, please consider leaving a review. You can find her in her reader group or on social media.
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March 15, 2022
OOOOOOOOO THIS WAS GOOOOOOOD!
YOU’RE ALWAYS LEAVING ME WANTING MORE KRIS BUTLER!
THIS NOVELLA WOULD BE CONSIDERED BOOK 3.25. THE POV OF AN IMPORTANT SIDE CHARACHTER, THOUGH I HATE CALLING HER THAT! ALONG THE SAME TIME LINE OF BOOK 3. DEF NEED MORE OF HER STORY AND CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT NOVELLA ( NATS STORY) BEFORE THE FINAL BOOK (4) OF THE DARK CONFESSIONS SERIES COMES OUT IN MAY! IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY, THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO START READING THIS SERIES!
YOU’RE ALWAYS LEAVING ME WANTING MORE KRIS BUTLER!
THIS NOVELLA WOULD BE CONSIDERED BOOK 3.25. THE POV OF AN IMPORTANT SIDE CHARACHTER, THOUGH I HATE CALLING HER THAT! ALONG THE SAME TIME LINE OF BOOK 3. DEF NEED MORE OF HER STORY AND CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT NOVELLA ( NATS STORY) BEFORE THE FINAL BOOK (4) OF THE DARK CONFESSIONS SERIES COMES OUT IN MAY! IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY, THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO START READING THIS SERIES!
March 16, 2022
Cami is a beautiful bad ass. Even in times of despair, where she has to put up a front she may have cried but somehow someway she was able to take a hit and smile at her captor.
Kris Butler did it again with leaving me hanging and wanting more! I mean it’s not a huge cliffy, it’s just enough that I hope we get more. I was still very happy to have that ending, some closure, and some background information from when Cami was taken.
I hope we get to see her in her relationships more with Seb and Lark. What they have is so beautiful. And I think they all have some healing to do.
Mr. green eyes guardian angel guard added so much to this novella. The way he silently protected her caught up to her at the very end. I am dying for more, because their attraction and the things he did for her, the little bit of banter brought Cami to life.
Kris Butler did it again with leaving me hanging and wanting more! I mean it’s not a huge cliffy, it’s just enough that I hope we get more. I was still very happy to have that ending, some closure, and some background information from when Cami was taken.
I hope we get to see her in her relationships more with Seb and Lark. What they have is so beautiful. And I think they all have some healing to do.
Mr. green eyes guardian angel guard added so much to this novella. The way he silently protected her caught up to her at the very end. I am dying for more, because their attraction and the things he did for her, the little bit of banter brought Cami to life.
March 16, 2022
As always Kris Butler leaves you on the edge of wanting more, that ending.
At the last chapter I was wondering what was going to happen to the guardian angel.
This give us a peak in Cami her story and I am so here for it.
We see her side of being captive. The process that she went through, but also how she got there.
But we see more than that (and to not spoil the story I cannot tell you what).
We see where Dangerous Vows ended.
And again that ending, I cannot wait for Relentless (it can not come fast enough).
Amazing work Kris Butler.
At the last chapter I was wondering what was going to happen to the guardian angel.
This give us a peak in Cami her story and I am so here for it.
We see her side of being captive. The process that she went through, but also how she got there.
But we see more than that (and to not spoil the story I cannot tell you what).
We see where Dangerous Vows ended.
And again that ending, I cannot wait for Relentless (it can not come fast enough).
Amazing work Kris Butler.
March 11, 2022
This book gives that little extra insight into Cami and her story. We knew she went through it while being held captive and Reckless not only gives us those details but helps us to understand her thought process and how she landed in such a predicament in the first place. Cami’s character is beautiful and bold and I loved seeing her find her way back to Seb & Lark as well as super excited for future potential??? Ekk! The ending was on par with the others and left me wanting more, more MORE! This was just the little snack we needed and I can not wait for Relentless and of course Dangerous Love!
March 11, 2022
I am so in love with Cami's story!
Reckless shows us what Cami went through with Darren, and we get to see some of what was going on behind the scenes in Dangerous Vows. This really shows how strong Cami is and I love her even more!!!
Kris Butler never disappoints, and this book was no different. You will feel all the emotions right along with the characters and you will be rooting for them. Cami, Seb and Lark are perfect and i cant wait to see how Stocke fits with them.
I cant wait for Relentless! That ending has me ready for it!!
I love this series so much, if you haven't started yet, you really should!
Reckless shows us what Cami went through with Darren, and we get to see some of what was going on behind the scenes in Dangerous Vows. This really shows how strong Cami is and I love her even more!!!
Kris Butler never disappoints, and this book was no different. You will feel all the emotions right along with the characters and you will be rooting for them. Cami, Seb and Lark are perfect and i cant wait to see how Stocke fits with them.
I cant wait for Relentless! That ending has me ready for it!!
I love this series so much, if you haven't started yet, you really should!
March 10, 2022
I loved reading Cami's story!!! It gave you so much insight to things that happened in the background of Dangerous Vows and it was amazing!! You will fall in love with Cami and her story so hard. Plus that end!!!! I can't wait for Relentless. I truly loved the story and how you could feel the emotions as if you were there. It will grip at your heart strings and yes the end will have you screaming but I have no doubt that it will be worth the wait. The characters are amazing and I fell in love with the added character Stocke and can't wait to find out more about that guardian angel!! Truly an amazing read. This entire series is phenomenal!!!
March 12, 2022
Wow! Reckless she was and I really started to feel the pain and fear that Cami was going through with Darren. I wouldn't have any man calling me a Pet, oh there's more, but I can't tell you. The story was well written like always and it kept you on the the edge of your seat. I am not one who likes to give away any parts of the story, so you will just have to get Kris Butler's books and read them.
March 13, 2022
Loved this short story about Cami. It gave us a deeper dive into her story and her headspace allowing us to see why she made the decisions she did, and have a first-hand account of her pain and suffering.
I really enjoyed Stocke's POV and I think he will end up giving Cami that bit of danger she was looking for in the long run.
Can't wait to see what happens next!!!
I really enjoyed Stocke's POV and I think he will end up giving Cami that bit of danger she was looking for in the long run.
Can't wait to see what happens next!!!
March 14, 2022
Poor Cami. The things that poor girl went through. I loved how we get to see between the pages and learn more about Cami’s situation and how it parallels to the story. Still breaks my heart Jude was taken. Make sure you read these in order to make sense. Can’t wait for more from this series.
March 12, 2022
Wonderful novella for Cami!
I loved seeing the aspect of what happened from her point of view during Dangerous Vows. Cami was always a favorite character, and I am happy that she got a somewhat resolution. Although, the mini cliffhanger, well that was a trip. I want more!!
Great writing and connection with the characters. Kris is an absolutely amazing writer!
I loved seeing the aspect of what happened from her point of view during Dangerous Vows. Cami was always a favorite character, and I am happy that she got a somewhat resolution. Although, the mini cliffhanger, well that was a trip. I want more!!
Great writing and connection with the characters. Kris is an absolutely amazing writer!
March 12, 2022
Cami 💔
A short novella all about Cami and what she endures during her time with Darren.
These chapters give us insight, not only on Cami, but also the rest of the Mascro family during the Dangerous Vows period.
I'm looking forward to meeting the new characters in more detail in later books! What I’ve read so far has me intrigued.
A short novella all about Cami and what she endures during her time with Darren.
These chapters give us insight, not only on Cami, but also the rest of the Mascro family during the Dangerous Vows period.
I'm looking forward to meeting the new characters in more detail in later books! What I’ve read so far has me intrigued.
May 1, 2023
I really liked this short novella and it was good to see what really happened to her.
March 12, 2022
This short novella gives us Cami’s story and some insight into when Darren was holding her captive. It was a great short read and had some familiar characters and we were introduced to a new one who helped Cami. Can’t wait for Nat’s book next!
March 21, 2022
I absolutely love Cami!! Getting to know her throughout this story has been wonderful. I enjoyed getting to fill in what was happening more in the background of Dangerous Vows that I had only caught glimpses of before. The best part is seeing Cami not give up her fight and realize new things about herself!!! I love the new characters as well as getting to know some familiar ones better...I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series!!!
March 10, 2022
I liked that this book gave us more details about Cami's life and what she went through being under Darren's control. Cami is so strong and glad she has people who cared to help her get out. I'm glad for cami that she found her way back to lark and seb. I'm also excited to see how Stocke will fit into everything. Can't wait for the next book.
March 20, 2022
Perfection!! This was way too short, I needed more Malek and Cami🥰🥰. As much as ai loved it, it’s sad to know it's almost over😔😍. This was a great way to rest while preparing my heart for the end of an amazing series.
April 6, 2022
Reckless by Kris Butler is Cami's story in the Dark Confessions series. We get to learn more about just what happened to Cami during the events of Dangerous Vows.
Kris has done a fantastic job with this novella. Its brilliantly written and you will be hooked from the start. I really enjoyed Cami's story.
Kris has done a fantastic job with this novella. Its brilliantly written and you will be hooked from the start. I really enjoyed Cami's story.
March 20, 2022
If you have not started the Dark Confessions series you are seriously missing out on something amazing. In this novella we get to see into Cami’s side of things and let me tell you she may be a side character but man does she pack a punch. I honestly can’t see her as a side character at all she is such a baddie. This story is what we don’t get to see when Cami was kidnapped. How she got here, what happens and all of her thoughts and feelings. She may have lost her way a bit but watching her dig herself out and hold onto to get back with Seb and Lark was fantastic we are also introduced to Stocke and I soooo need more and where he will fit into all of this. In true Kris fashion we are left with that bomb she drops and has you begging for more and I cannot wait to dive into Nat’s story because she is another one I freaking love so hard!!
April 4, 2022
Honestly Kris, just let me live in your head already.
This is a Dark Confessions Novella and let me tell you, theses characters walked in and refused to leave. Cami as a character is a lot of things I am not, she is strong, powerful and just overall a character that leaves a lasting impression. I love the fact that she has made decisions in her life that are just reckless and knows that there are consequences for her actions but maybe not to the extent to what they actually turned out to be. This story is dark and captivating from the moment I had it in my hand. These characters kinda just went I'm here now let me tell you my story and I wouldn't have it any other way. Highly recommend if you haven't started already!
This is a Dark Confessions Novella and let me tell you, theses characters walked in and refused to leave. Cami as a character is a lot of things I am not, she is strong, powerful and just overall a character that leaves a lasting impression. I love the fact that she has made decisions in her life that are just reckless and knows that there are consequences for her actions but maybe not to the extent to what they actually turned out to be. This story is dark and captivating from the moment I had it in my hand. These characters kinda just went I'm here now let me tell you my story and I wouldn't have it any other way. Highly recommend if you haven't started already!
March 17, 2022
Reckless by Kris Butler is a Dark Confessions Novella. This is book 3.25 in the Dark Confessions series and needs to be read in order.
I was so excited when Kris announced she was releasing novellas for Cami and Nat. This novella follows Cami from the time she was taken by Darren. I really enjoyed getting more Cami's story and can't wait to find out more about Malek as the series progresses.
I can't wait for Nat's novella to be released on April 10, 2022.
I would highly recommend this series if you like dark romances, contemporary romance, reverse harem romances, or mafia romances.
I was so excited when Kris announced she was releasing novellas for Cami and Nat. This novella follows Cami from the time she was taken by Darren. I really enjoyed getting more Cami's story and can't wait to find out more about Malek as the series progresses.
I can't wait for Nat's novella to be released on April 10, 2022.
I would highly recommend this series if you like dark romances, contemporary romance, reverse harem romances, or mafia romances.
March 20, 2022
Gripping Short Tale of Survival!
Loved this Novella set in the Dark Confessions world. One of the things I love about the series are the amazing “side” characters that give the story so much depth. I can’t get enough of all of them and this Novella gave me a chance to learn more about a different side of Cami. Girl was way stronger than I gave her credit for. Kris Butler is killing it with the world she has created. I can’t get enough period. I don’t want to give anything away, but there’s definitely more to come with Cami, at least I hope so! This is dark romance! Read the trigger warnings.
5/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶
3/5 🖤
Loved this Novella set in the Dark Confessions world. One of the things I love about the series are the amazing “side” characters that give the story so much depth. I can’t get enough of all of them and this Novella gave me a chance to learn more about a different side of Cami. Girl was way stronger than I gave her credit for. Kris Butler is killing it with the world she has created. I can’t get enough period. I don’t want to give anything away, but there’s definitely more to come with Cami, at least I hope so! This is dark romance! Read the trigger warnings.
5/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶
3/5 🖤
March 20, 2022
Having read the previous books in this series i've been looking so forward to more! As soon as this novella was announced i wanted to pick it up. I started reading and got back into the Dark Confessions world. I enjoyed this novella!
I was so glad to get Cami's story! I enjoyed getting to dig deeper with her and how i felt many things throughout reading. I wasn't sure what all to expect and i really liked that.
With Reckless, Ms.Butler has created a good read! I am so looking forward to diving back into the Dark Confessions world with Nat's story in the next novella, Relentless!
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this story from the author*
I was so glad to get Cami's story! I enjoyed getting to dig deeper with her and how i felt many things throughout reading. I wasn't sure what all to expect and i really liked that.
With Reckless, Ms.Butler has created a good read! I am so looking forward to diving back into the Dark Confessions world with Nat's story in the next novella, Relentless!
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this story from the author*
March 21, 2022
What a great novella in this series to learn more about Cami's story.
Reckless shows us what Cami went through with Darren, and we get to see some of what was going on behind the scenes in Dangerous Vows. You learn even more about Cami's backstory and about the Sirens (anyone else hoping for a Siren spinoff??)
Kris Butler never disappoints, and this book was no different. My only gripe was how short it was, though it is a novella, so it is not a real gripe! I hope we get to see more of Cami's relationships and the interesting character Stocke as the series continues.
Definitely can't read this short without the rest of the series, so dig in to the whole series if you haven't already!
Reckless shows us what Cami went through with Darren, and we get to see some of what was going on behind the scenes in Dangerous Vows. You learn even more about Cami's backstory and about the Sirens (anyone else hoping for a Siren spinoff??)
Kris Butler never disappoints, and this book was no different. My only gripe was how short it was, though it is a novella, so it is not a real gripe! I hope we get to see more of Cami's relationships and the interesting character Stocke as the series continues.
Definitely can't read this short without the rest of the series, so dig in to the whole series if you haven't already!
March 22, 2022
I received an Advanced Reader Copy for an honest and voluntary review
I was so excited to read this novella, set in the Dark Confessions series 🖤 It’s a branch off of the series tree. I was so excited that this novella focused on Cami!! We got so much information about this fantastic character, in this side story. I’m so happy Kris decided to write this deeper look into Cami’s story, and I very much can’t wait for Natalie’s story, in Relentless ♥️ Poor Cami’s journey is very dark, and she’s really been through so much, but her fight and determination was amazing!! I can’t wait for more. This was definitely one hell of a story and emotional ride
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS NOVELLA 💙🖤
I was so excited to read this novella, set in the Dark Confessions series 🖤 It’s a branch off of the series tree. I was so excited that this novella focused on Cami!! We got so much information about this fantastic character, in this side story. I’m so happy Kris decided to write this deeper look into Cami’s story, and I very much can’t wait for Natalie’s story, in Relentless ♥️ Poor Cami’s journey is very dark, and she’s really been through so much, but her fight and determination was amazing!! I can’t wait for more. This was definitely one hell of a story and emotional ride
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS NOVELLA 💙🖤
April 1, 2022
PHENOMENAL! Kris Butler has done it again. 👏
The novella takes us in Cami's world and we learn just what she went through. I absolutely LOVE Cami! I knew she was strong, but this shows you just how strong.
Kris has a way with words and she has quickly went to the top of my favorite one click authors. Her stories are so beautifully written! The perfect amount plot and world building and character development. When I can picture the story as I'm reading like a movie, I know it's good. And I KNOW I am going to love every thing she ever writes! 💕
This short story will leave you wanting more and I can't wait for the next in the series!
The novella takes us in Cami's world and we learn just what she went through. I absolutely LOVE Cami! I knew she was strong, but this shows you just how strong.
Kris has a way with words and she has quickly went to the top of my favorite one click authors. Her stories are so beautifully written! The perfect amount plot and world building and character development. When I can picture the story as I'm reading like a movie, I know it's good. And I KNOW I am going to love every thing she ever writes! 💕
This short story will leave you wanting more and I can't wait for the next in the series!
August 2, 2022
I adore the Dark Confessions series. Cami is one of my favorite side characters from the series and I was super happy to find out she was getting a novella. We knew that she went through a lot, though we didn't know exactly what. This novella tells us exactly what. I always appreciated her relationship with Lark and Seb, but now I definitely want more. The introduction of Malek and Olivia is everything that I didn't know I needed. In a note from the author, Kris said that this novella was supposed to be the end of Cami's story, but then Malek happened. I can totally see that, and I look forward to finding out where Cami's story goes in the future.
March 18, 2022
This was one trip down an emotional rollercoaster that had you biting your nails at one point then crushing your heart at another. It was so darkly delicious that you devoured it. I absolutely loved Cami, and she was most definitely a bad-a$$ in my books, her perseverance and strength had me in her corner. Then we have this un-sung hero-type, Malek, and wow, I scream-you scream-we all scream Yummy! Yes, this story was a *chef's kiss* and also short, dark and absolutely a must read!! If you haven't grab it yet, do it now!!
March 19, 2022
Reckless, a novella in Kris Butler's Dark Confessions series, tells the story of Cami's plight. This is a dark tale that will grip you right away, and hold you in it's grasp throughout. Filled with sadistic drama, torture, sex, greed, hope and love, this tragic story has it all. The storyline is fast-paced and very well written. The characters are well developed and engaging. Cami's fight for freedom, and her battle to maintain her self respect is amazing. Overall, an excellent addition to a wonderful collection!
December 12, 2023
A decent novella and obviously is needed to understand some of the things in book 4. I’m not sure why this and Nat’s book needed to be separated as in the other books we saw POV’s from Dayton, Jude, Imogen etc so these could have easily been in the other books rather than us going back in time and over the same things again and again. I suppose it sets up a good base for their own stories but I feel like these were unnecessary. I’d of enjoyed them more if they were included in the right time line alongside the other books.
March 18, 2022
I absolutely love Cami! This book offers you a lot of insight into things that happened in Dangerous Vows. This read will definitely pull at your heartstrings as you see what she went through. I definitely enjoyed Cami’s strength and how she didn't give up instead she grew. I fell in love with Stocke and am interested to know more. The end wow, I can’t wait for Relentless. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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