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Dear Darkness #1
Fractured
Life has always been a game. I put on an act and wear a mask to hide my deepest desires. But what happens when my mask slips, and I fall in love with my inner darkness? My first kill was an accident—not an accident really, but self-defense more like. The second time I killed was truly an accident. The all-consuming need to feel that rush again, took over me when the opportunity presented itself. My third kill was given to me like a gift; the only thing missing was a bow. Someone’s been watching me, a secret admirer. Instead of leaving me with flowers, they left me photos, a weapon, and a file on someone deserving their end. I shouldn’t be more intrigued with my stalker—with the man who knows my deepest secret. But then again, I’ve never felt things the way normal people do. Not one to wait on my stalker to reveal himself, I find myself obsessing over my new hobby. Lucky for me, that includes a few chiseled men I can't pass up. Maybe letting others in my bed will inspire my stalker to come forward.
This will be a RH novel with plenty of TWs.
This will be a RH novel with plenty of TWs.
376 pages, Paperback
Published February 24, 2022
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Leah Steele
14 books289 followersLeah Steele grew up with sunshine and beaches, but now lives in the Midwest. She’s an awkward introvert who’s better left alone until she’s had her morning cup of coffee. If you can’t find her behind her laptop or a kindle, there’s a good chance she’s on a hiking trail taking scenic photos, or traveling around America.
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March 27, 2022
There should be a very clear list for RHs so we don't waste our time
A list of kinks that are or are not in a book like this. I got this book because a Tik Tok video lied to me. This is a slow, very slow, harem collecting book. Strike One. I hate when it takes several books to get everyone together. The men don't even want to share. Strike Two. There is no group, no threesome, no M/M, they don't even interact with each other. Three Strikes. You're Out. There is blood play, voyeurism/exhibitionism, some D/s, praise kink, and a trigger warning for dub con but I must have missed that scene in the endless vanilla MF sex. There isn't really a story. Each chapter could be from a completely different book. The stalker is the only interesting character but I figured out who he is right off and you will too. Hint- Pay attention to the nicknames. Her father is important so apparently that makes her important but she literally does nothing. She doesn't even have a job. She goes to a funeral, has sex, goes to lunch, has sex, goes to a party, has sex, goes to dinner with someone else, has sex with him too. Oh, and she kills random people, very poorly, but others cover for her. She isn't a mastermind by a long shot. She's a child with a new toy. If she were the killer on a procedural cop show she'd be caught before the opening theme song. Not dark. Not hot. Not interesting.
A list of kinks that are or are not in a book like this. I got this book because a Tik Tok video lied to me. This is a slow, very slow, harem collecting book. Strike One. I hate when it takes several books to get everyone together. The men don't even want to share. Strike Two. There is no group, no threesome, no M/M, they don't even interact with each other. Three Strikes. You're Out. There is blood play, voyeurism/exhibitionism, some D/s, praise kink, and a trigger warning for dub con but I must have missed that scene in the endless vanilla MF sex. There isn't really a story. Each chapter could be from a completely different book. The stalker is the only interesting character but I figured out who he is right off and you will too. Hint- Pay attention to the nicknames. Her father is important so apparently that makes her important but she literally does nothing. She doesn't even have a job. She goes to a funeral, has sex, goes to lunch, has sex, goes to a party, has sex, goes to dinner with someone else, has sex with him too. Oh, and she kills random people, very poorly, but others cover for her. She isn't a mastermind by a long shot. She's a child with a new toy. If she were the killer on a procedural cop show she'd be caught before the opening theme song. Not dark. Not hot. Not interesting.
February 21, 2022
Genre/Tropes: RH, Dark Contemporary, TRIGGERS
POV: 1st, FMC
Series: Dear Darkness, Book 1
STEAM LEVEL: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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I hope y’all are ready for a wild and CRAZY ride full of blood, death, and sexy times! This isn’t a traditional romance. Remi, our FMC, is a wee bit of a psychopath. Killing makes her horny and the bloodier the better.
There’s nothing soft, slow, or sweet about this story. A quick-paced plot, a woman who knows what she wants and she doesn’t hold back from getting it. Her guys: Grayson, Vander, Cole, Jasper, and the Ravenmaster. Each one gives her something she didn’t know she needed. Each one seems shrouded in mystery. This is book 1 so we’re introduced to them all and lemme tell you I cannot WAIT to dive deeper into these relationships!
So much happens in this story. It’s almost impossible to wrap your mind around. Death, stalking, steam, emotions…it has it all. You’ll end up with more questions than answers at the end and that’s okay because you’re going to be as addicted to this story as I am. It’s a whirlwind of darkness in the mind of a woman who seems perfect to the outside world, but who happens to find men that not only feed that inner darkness but nurture it as well.
Seriously, this is unlike anything I’ve ever read. A FMC with questionable morality and the men who not only compliment her darker side but thrive in it just the same. I have more questions than answers and that cliffhanger has me feeling some things: 😳😭🙈👀🤔
I need book 2 now, okay? 😘😉
November 7, 2025
The insta-lust between Jasper and Remi was an ick. He was giving creep, like you just met her two minutes ago, calm the fuck down. And he was so down to share her?? At least put a fight. I like my men jealous and possessive. He offered her up like some group project.
Remi literally said what I was thinking:
"I pull back from him, needing to study his face. It sounds suspiciously like he’s not only willing to share me with someone else but is actually encouraging it.Who the fuck is this man, and what’s wrong with him?"
EXACTLY. I was right there with her.
Remi literally said what I was thinking:
"I pull back from him, needing to study his face. It sounds suspiciously like he’s not only willing to share me with someone else but is actually encouraging it.Who the fuck is this man, and what’s wrong with him?"
EXACTLY. I was right there with her.
March 1, 2022
Ok I don’t even know how to start. I was however hooked from the beginning.
Remi is a different kind of FMC than anything I’ve read before and that just makes me want to read about her that much more. She’s on another level of crazy but it’s not even an out there crazy but a sizzling under the surface kind of crazy. (I wonder how many times I can use the word crazy 😂😂 )
The men in her life well, I just might make a harem out of them myself tbh. Especially Vander 🥵 I love him sooooo much.
This book is on a rollercoaster of a ride from the off and I want to stay on it to see where it leads next. The twists and turns are sooooo good and I really didn’t see what was coming next. The stalker man plays his games to perfection 🖤
Erm.... can we talk about that ending please? How can you do that to my poor defenceless heart 😂
This is a single POV book from Remi’s perspective. It’s seriously twisted and hot 🥵 I can’t wait for the next book!
Remi is a different kind of FMC than anything I’ve read before and that just makes me want to read about her that much more. She’s on another level of crazy but it’s not even an out there crazy but a sizzling under the surface kind of crazy. (I wonder how many times I can use the word crazy 😂😂 )
The men in her life well, I just might make a harem out of them myself tbh. Especially Vander 🥵 I love him sooooo much.
This book is on a rollercoaster of a ride from the off and I want to stay on it to see where it leads next. The twists and turns are sooooo good and I really didn’t see what was coming next. The stalker man plays his games to perfection 🖤
Erm.... can we talk about that ending please? How can you do that to my poor defenceless heart 😂
This is a single POV book from Remi’s perspective. It’s seriously twisted and hot 🥵 I can’t wait for the next book!
March 21, 2024
Całkiem odjechany dark romance. Jakoś szczególnie dużo się nie działo, ale było za to intensywnie 🌶️🔥💀
P.S. jeśli ktoś lubi motyw stalkera to w tej serii, wg mnie jest to ciekawie rozwiązane, bo obsesja staję się obustronna 🖤
P.S. jeśli ktoś lubi motyw stalkera to w tej serii, wg mnie jest to ciekawie rozwiązane, bo obsesja staję się obustronna 🖤
February 17, 2022
I won’t be the prey. I refuse. I’m the hunter.
You are in for a treat my friends!! 🥵 I had no idea what to expect going into this one. This is SO different compared to what this author has released in the past! I absolutely loved this book!!
******
Remington is a shell. She doesn’t feel when she knows she should. She doesn’t love when that’s all she should know…Deep down she knows theirs something lurking underneath her emotionally dead skin. When an attempted rape opens her eyes, she finally sees what has been lurking.
Darkness. Death. Pain. It’s finally opened her eyes and she is able to feel an ecstasy she has never felt before.
“Too bad my special brand of drug comes in the form of murder.”
As she puts on an award winning attitude for her fathers company and those around her, she finds herself craving the darkness. And when she is confronted with a stalker who saw and recorded her first kill, the game has changed.
Now, along with her tempting driver, betrothed man meat, sexy coffee nerd, shooting range mystery man and stealthy stalker, she finds herself enraptured in all of their traps. She craves them all and they all are keeping secrets.
“You were always meant to rule with several men by your side. I just think that throne is wrapped in darkness and blood.”
Secrets are something she knows a few things about. After all, once her darkness awakened, she can’t get enough. She needs it now like it’s her next breath. Could they all be willing to give her what she needs? Can they open up their secrets to her? Who wants her dead?
******
I want to say more but I don’t want to give anything else away. This book was great! A breath of fresh air and man it was sexy AF! 🥵🥵. It was dark, delicious and all the characters are amazing. Plus I just truly enjoy this authors writing. It’s so descriptive, I feel like I’m their living thru whatever Remi is experiencing! I wish we got some of the guys POV but I’m loving everything about Remi and so looking forward to book 2!
*Overall 5/5
*Heat/Steam? 5/5 🔥
*First person POV (Remi only)
*RH Romance
*Dark/Triggers (blood play, attempted rape)
*Ends on cliffhanger
I received an ARC for my honest review and opinion. Thank you ♥️
You are in for a treat my friends!! 🥵 I had no idea what to expect going into this one. This is SO different compared to what this author has released in the past! I absolutely loved this book!!
******
Remington is a shell. She doesn’t feel when she knows she should. She doesn’t love when that’s all she should know…Deep down she knows theirs something lurking underneath her emotionally dead skin. When an attempted rape opens her eyes, she finally sees what has been lurking.
Darkness. Death. Pain. It’s finally opened her eyes and she is able to feel an ecstasy she has never felt before.
“Too bad my special brand of drug comes in the form of murder.”
As she puts on an award winning attitude for her fathers company and those around her, she finds herself craving the darkness. And when she is confronted with a stalker who saw and recorded her first kill, the game has changed.
Now, along with her tempting driver, betrothed man meat, sexy coffee nerd, shooting range mystery man and stealthy stalker, she finds herself enraptured in all of their traps. She craves them all and they all are keeping secrets.
“You were always meant to rule with several men by your side. I just think that throne is wrapped in darkness and blood.”
Secrets are something she knows a few things about. After all, once her darkness awakened, she can’t get enough. She needs it now like it’s her next breath. Could they all be willing to give her what she needs? Can they open up their secrets to her? Who wants her dead?
******
I want to say more but I don’t want to give anything else away. This book was great! A breath of fresh air and man it was sexy AF! 🥵🥵. It was dark, delicious and all the characters are amazing. Plus I just truly enjoy this authors writing. It’s so descriptive, I feel like I’m their living thru whatever Remi is experiencing! I wish we got some of the guys POV but I’m loving everything about Remi and so looking forward to book 2!
*Overall 5/5
*Heat/Steam? 5/5 🔥
*First person POV (Remi only)
*RH Romance
*Dark/Triggers (blood play, attempted rape)
*Ends on cliffhanger
I received an ARC for my honest review and opinion. Thank you ♥️
February 21, 2022
This book was something else.
From beginning to end I was hooked. I don't think I've ever read a book so quickly.
Raven isn't your typical "I'm such a badass I don't need anyone" woman. She works hard, but lives a very privileged life. There is tons of secrets surrounding her she's completely unaware of. But her own secrets start to emerge. A darkness she wasn't aware she had is unleashed and she's learning how to navigate it. With the help of some beautiful broken men, she just may do it.
Most books give you one MAYBE two broken men, this one's just keeps them coming.
This books is hot hot hot! Just when you think it can't get hotter Leah steps it up and proves you wrong.
I absolutely can't wait for the next book, this book was INCREDIBLE!!!!
From beginning to end I was hooked. I don't think I've ever read a book so quickly.
Raven isn't your typical "I'm such a badass I don't need anyone" woman. She works hard, but lives a very privileged life. There is tons of secrets surrounding her she's completely unaware of. But her own secrets start to emerge. A darkness she wasn't aware she had is unleashed and she's learning how to navigate it. With the help of some beautiful broken men, she just may do it.
Most books give you one MAYBE two broken men, this one's just keeps them coming.
This books is hot hot hot! Just when you think it can't get hotter Leah steps it up and proves you wrong.
I absolutely can't wait for the next book, this book was INCREDIBLE!!!!
February 25, 2022
I had no idea what I was getting myself into with this one, but I am so so happy I found it! I didn’t put it down, I couldn’t. It’s is one of my newest favorite books. It’s dark and deranged; it’s bloody and dangerous, but it’s oh so delicious! Read the trigger warnings beforehand! I enjoyed everything about it. Remi, the FMC, has darkness inside of her that she’s never really let out to play before. She stumbles into a situation where it comes out and once out, she can’t put it back in its box. Remi is, as she calls herself “emotionally dead.” She has no idea why but for as long as she can remember that’s how it’s been. She doesn’t feel emotions like regular people. Her life begins to change as she crosses paths with some very sexy men and gains a stalker. It’s written beautifully. The imagery and descriptions are fantastic and create an incredible world with amazing characters. There is so much mystery surrounding all the new men in her life, including the new stalker. This book really is fantastic! If you are in the mood for a serial killer fmc, a stalker, some sexy as sin men, and some delicious spice (seriously it’s hot!) don't miss out on this one. The end left more questions than when we started. It’s mysterious, intriguing, and the cliffhanger left me wanting so much more. I am so excited for the next book, it can’t come soon enough! 🖤
February 20, 2022
This is so different from Leah's usual, and I am here for it!! This book is dark, dirty and delicious and I can't wait for more!!
Fractured is book 1 in the Dear Darkness series, make sure to read the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book!!
Remington, or Remi, is our FMC. She is numb to the world. She is forced to play the role of dutiful daughter and be her Daddy's perfect little girl. She has a darkness inside of her, and she knows it. When she is almost raped, she let's her darkness out, and she sees that's her monster is strong and it gives her a high she can get addicted to.
While attending a funeral and putting on a show, the darkness keeps calling for her. When she is suddenly approached by a stalker that saw and even recorded what happened after her almost rape, things change pretty quick.
Remi also meets some freaking hot guys along the way. She is attracted to her stalker, she is tempted by her bodyguard Vander, she is betrothed to Grayson, the hot nerd Cole from the coffee shop makes her feel normal and Jasper from the shooting range with his hot alphaness.She wants them all, but she knows they are all hiding secrets, which is something she knows a lot about.
And that cliffhanger ending!?!?! I cant wait for more of this series!!!
Fractured is book 1 in the Dear Darkness series, make sure to read the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book!!
Remington, or Remi, is our FMC. She is numb to the world. She is forced to play the role of dutiful daughter and be her Daddy's perfect little girl. She has a darkness inside of her, and she knows it. When she is almost raped, she let's her darkness out, and she sees that's her monster is strong and it gives her a high she can get addicted to.
While attending a funeral and putting on a show, the darkness keeps calling for her. When she is suddenly approached by a stalker that saw and even recorded what happened after her almost rape, things change pretty quick.
Remi also meets some freaking hot guys along the way. She is attracted to her stalker, she is tempted by her bodyguard Vander, she is betrothed to Grayson, the hot nerd Cole from the coffee shop makes her feel normal and Jasper from the shooting range with his hot alphaness.She wants them all, but she knows they are all hiding secrets, which is something she knows a lot about.
And that cliffhanger ending!?!?! I cant wait for more of this series!!!
February 25, 2022
I CLAIM THE STALKER!!!!
Okay. One word. Ravenmaster. When Leah first introduced us to the characters on Instagram, I thought for sure Grayson would be my favorite because he was the mystery guy...and he kinda is, but not my absolute favorite. No. That would be Ravenmaster. 🤤🤤 I absolutely loved everything about this book. The way it was written, the inside look into Remi's head, the clues, and connectios to the mystery that is sadly still unsolved. I. Need. More. 🥵🥵
Thanks, Leah, for doing it to me yet again. 😭😭
You definitely need to read Fractured if you haven't yet. 💯💯 I promise you don't want to miss out. I have so many theories, but I will not disclose them here. 🤐🤐
Okay. One word. Ravenmaster. When Leah first introduced us to the characters on Instagram, I thought for sure Grayson would be my favorite because he was the mystery guy...and he kinda is, but not my absolute favorite. No. That would be Ravenmaster. 🤤🤤 I absolutely loved everything about this book. The way it was written, the inside look into Remi's head, the clues, and connectios to the mystery that is sadly still unsolved. I. Need. More. 🥵🥵
Thanks, Leah, for doing it to me yet again. 😭😭
You definitely need to read Fractured if you haven't yet. 💯💯 I promise you don't want to miss out. I have so many theories, but I will not disclose them here. 🤐🤐
June 8, 2024
This is a very slow burn RH but it's 🤌 The tension between Vander and Remington is 🥵🥵🥵 I cannot wait to read the rest of this series.
January 14, 2025
Good scenes overall, just felt like all this book did was set up for the next one. I'm all for why choose but I can't keep these guys straight lol
February 24, 2022
I have to say that this book is one of my new favorites, it has action, hot guys and steamy sex scenes, A fmc that gets put in a dangerous situation but is like a boss bitch and doesn't take it and fall apart, tho her being "emotionally dead" probably helps that but it also makes her an even better boss bitch, this book gives you so many questions and theories. I couldn't put it down and I'm going to die waiting for the answers and probably even more questions in the next book.
June 12, 2022
okay this is like in between 3-4 stars!
tropes! 👇👇
-stalker romance
-RH
-🔪 play
-🩸 play
-dark romance
-bodyguard romance
-rich and slightly bitchy heroine
-serial k!ller heroine
‼️slight spoilers‼️
okay whatttt was this book! like i knew it was RH, but it was one of those RH where you literally don’t know who the guys are. you have someone she’s supposed to be in an arranged marriage with someone, but then he fucks and we all cringe, but then there’s a different side to him?
then she has a bodyguard that i think she met years ago and doesn’t remember, who is clearly in love and the tension omg!!!
then you have the nerdy one, he’s cute. giving tortured vibes. then the gun range dude? how the HELL does he fit in here??
not to mention the whole stalker aspect. i’m sitting over here trying to guess the stalker but my opinion changes every minute. definitely jumping into the second one right now.
confusion is not the reason why i deducted a star, it’s a bit of the messy writing and clique parts! but this was fun
3.75⭐️
4/5🔥
tropes! 👇👇
-stalker romance
-RH
-🔪 play
-🩸 play
-dark romance
-bodyguard romance
-rich and slightly bitchy heroine
-serial k!ller heroine
‼️slight spoilers‼️
okay whatttt was this book! like i knew it was RH, but it was one of those RH where you literally don’t know who the guys are. you have someone she’s supposed to be in an arranged marriage with someone, but then he fucks and we all cringe, but then there’s a different side to him?
then she has a bodyguard that i think she met years ago and doesn’t remember, who is clearly in love and the tension omg!!!
then you have the nerdy one, he’s cute. giving tortured vibes. then the gun range dude? how the HELL does he fit in here??
not to mention the whole stalker aspect. i’m sitting over here trying to guess the stalker but my opinion changes every minute. definitely jumping into the second one right now.
confusion is not the reason why i deducted a star, it’s a bit of the messy writing and clique parts! but this was fun
3.75⭐️
4/5🔥
January 25, 2023
Be still my heart….
I bow down to Leah Steele!!! This book…my god, this book was a written masterpiece! I had never heard of this author and now she is at the top of my list! This book is being put into my favorites and book boyfriends shelf. All the guys in this book….swooning here! And man can this author write some spice!
From the prologue I was caught in a web of suspense and needing answers! The darkness in this book spoke to my soul! The wit and banter, the hot scenes, the stalking, the killing….this book is full of everything I look for in a book and I can’t wait to jump right into the next one. Where has this author been all my life?! If you love dark romance you need to read this book! I’m enthralled and need more!
I bow down to Leah Steele!!! This book…my god, this book was a written masterpiece! I had never heard of this author and now she is at the top of my list! This book is being put into my favorites and book boyfriends shelf. All the guys in this book….swooning here! And man can this author write some spice!
From the prologue I was caught in a web of suspense and needing answers! The darkness in this book spoke to my soul! The wit and banter, the hot scenes, the stalking, the killing….this book is full of everything I look for in a book and I can’t wait to jump right into the next one. Where has this author been all my life?! If you love dark romance you need to read this book! I’m enthralled and need more!
February 25, 2022
Fractured is the darkest book that this author has ever written. It follows our FMC Remington Halston as the heiress to a highly successful weapons company she's not like the usual FMC. She has extensive knowledge of weapons even designing her own. But what makes her super different is that Remi a.k.a Raven has an inner darkness inside her that is desperate to get out. In truth, she's a complete psychopath which is different as I've never read anything where the FMC is the main villain/psychopath in the relationship.
Remi is also emotionally detached, she doesn't feel emotions like the normal person but can fake them like a pro. This has to have something to do with things that happened in her past, something that the author doesn't really go into just alludes too.
I really enjoyed the dynamic between her harem of men. Everywhere she turns this sinfully hot men are appearing that make her feel more than she ever has in her life. I really enjoyed that the harem of men seem to instantly realise from the second they meet her that she has more than one guy on the go. Rather than the usual upset or arguments about only belonging to one of them all the guys pretty much know straight away she needs multiple men to handle her. Mostly, none of them care that she's with anyone else and it was a refreshing change to have such instant acceptance to the amorous relationship this will no doubt turn into.
I am super excited for the next book in the series Reconcile to find out more about her men. The hot, rich boy Grayson she's being forced to marry, the dangerous unknown stalker who hates him touching her and is always watching known only as the Ravenmaster, the cute, nerd with darker secrets than first assumed named Cole, the loyal, protective guard, Vander, who has watched over her and was the first to see the darkness in her soul, or Jasper the gun prodigy who wants to break Vander's control as much as she does who pushes her outside her comfort zone. Highly recommended dark read!
Remi is also emotionally detached, she doesn't feel emotions like the normal person but can fake them like a pro. This has to have something to do with things that happened in her past, something that the author doesn't really go into just alludes too.
I really enjoyed the dynamic between her harem of men. Everywhere she turns this sinfully hot men are appearing that make her feel more than she ever has in her life. I really enjoyed that the harem of men seem to instantly realise from the second they meet her that she has more than one guy on the go. Rather than the usual upset or arguments about only belonging to one of them all the guys pretty much know straight away she needs multiple men to handle her. Mostly, none of them care that she's with anyone else and it was a refreshing change to have such instant acceptance to the amorous relationship this will no doubt turn into.
I am super excited for the next book in the series Reconcile to find out more about her men. The hot, rich boy Grayson she's being forced to marry, the dangerous unknown stalker who hates him touching her and is always watching known only as the Ravenmaster, the cute, nerd with darker secrets than first assumed named Cole, the loyal, protective guard, Vander, who has watched over her and was the first to see the darkness in her soul, or Jasper the gun prodigy who wants to break Vander's control as much as she does who pushes her outside her comfort zone. Highly recommended dark read!
February 21, 2022
I’m so grateful to get a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I’ve been itching for a good dark romance reverse harem lately and GIRLLLLL Ms. Steele delivered!
The story starts with the main character Remington at a boring political function playing the perfect Barbie doll and in the makings trophy wife. However, as Remington continues to play this Barbie, she plays almost too well in a way that no normal girl would. She feels nothing and only feels obligated to fake this routine for her father and her father only. Sooooo basically Remington is a bit of a sociopath and I loved it.... What a way to start a dark romance!
I’ve never really read a dark romance when the FMC is the villain and is a serial killer in the making. I mean I have read about two, but this book gripped me in a way that those other books didn’t. Remington has just a nonchalant way about her actions that stole the show for me and I needed to know more. This book started off with such an amazing bang and didn’t stop until the very end.
ALSO....
The smut was glorious. I freaking love Remington and her badass attitude in and out of the bedroom. She will get hers in any way possible and I loved it!
The boys; however, were super confusing.... Like yes, Remington can get it from anyone and anything that has an eggplant in his pantalones, but there were so many boys that were not connected to each other approaching her and she wasn't suspicious of it happening all of the sudden....
I mean after that encounter in the beginning, you would think she would be a little more on the defense, but... whatever...
I know that this is the first installment in the series and more will be revealed about her random men in the next book, but I’m impatient and need to know as soon as possible. So Ms. Steele can I have Reconcile ASAP please?
The story starts with the main character Remington at a boring political function playing the perfect Barbie doll and in the makings trophy wife. However, as Remington continues to play this Barbie, she plays almost too well in a way that no normal girl would. She feels nothing and only feels obligated to fake this routine for her father and her father only. Sooooo basically Remington is a bit of a sociopath and I loved it.... What a way to start a dark romance!
I’ve never really read a dark romance when the FMC is the villain and is a serial killer in the making. I mean I have read about two, but this book gripped me in a way that those other books didn’t. Remington has just a nonchalant way about her actions that stole the show for me and I needed to know more. This book started off with such an amazing bang and didn’t stop until the very end.
ALSO....
The smut was glorious. I freaking love Remington and her badass attitude in and out of the bedroom. She will get hers in any way possible and I loved it!
The boys; however, were super confusing.... Like yes, Remington can get it from anyone and anything that has an eggplant in his pantalones, but there were so many boys that were not connected to each other approaching her and she wasn't suspicious of it happening all of the sudden....
I mean after that encounter in the beginning, you would think she would be a little more on the defense, but... whatever...
I know that this is the first installment in the series and more will be revealed about her random men in the next book, but I’m impatient and need to know as soon as possible. So Ms. Steele can I have Reconcile ASAP please?
February 27, 2022
Wow this book was just wow. From page 1 to the end it had me turning page after page I couldn't stop there was always something happening on the next page. There are triggers so heed the warnings.
Remi doesn't feel the emotions like normal people do until she's nearly raped and realizes there's been a darkness that's been living dorment inside and as she deals with her would be attacker she comes alive for the first time and realizes she loves it and maybe she's not dead inside after all.
That's all I'm saying this book man was just so damn good I can't wait for the next. This is Rh and the guy's in here are some sexy alpha motherf*kers they each bring something different to the party and I have a feeling they definitely know more than they're saying.
I would absolutely recommend this book for those lovers of RH, dark, alphaholes, suspense, and some hot af kinky sexy scenes. Phew talk about hot🥵
Remi doesn't feel the emotions like normal people do until she's nearly raped and realizes there's been a darkness that's been living dorment inside and as she deals with her would be attacker she comes alive for the first time and realizes she loves it and maybe she's not dead inside after all.
That's all I'm saying this book man was just so damn good I can't wait for the next. This is Rh and the guy's in here are some sexy alpha motherf*kers they each bring something different to the party and I have a feeling they definitely know more than they're saying.
I would absolutely recommend this book for those lovers of RH, dark, alphaholes, suspense, and some hot af kinky sexy scenes. Phew talk about hot🥵
February 24, 2022
"A little baby psychopath, taking its first wobbling steps into figuring out who I am..." Fractured by Leah Steele.
A true psychopath…fractured by society’s standards yet flourishing in her sharp little fragments…forming a dark mosaic with her men.
What does it say about me that I absolutely loved our Remi? She’s powerful and totally unapologetic. She’s a breath of fresh air being intrigued by her stalker rather than petrified…attempting to seek him out and learn his lessons instead of running and hiding. Notably, this specific type of character is difficult to write well, with it usually feeling forced into this “edgy” context. Leah Steele said absolutely not, and wrote a badass FMC who acknowledges her general numbness and lack of feeling, while also recognising new and unknown sensations as a result of extreme violence and her men.
With a unique, well-developed plot, you’re pulled into this story of a budding psychopathic killer, her enticing stalker, and four men with a shared darkness of their own: an intriguing bodyguard, a mysterious shooting instructor, a flirtatious tech genius, and a misleading betrothed. I loved the contrasting lifestyles she lives, this shift from bored socialite to unleashed serial killer, with her own darkness which is only further fostered by her guys. And at the end…just when you think you’ve found what you’ve been seeking…think again. You’ll be left with more questions than at any other point in the book.
A true psychopath…fractured by society’s standards yet flourishing in her sharp little fragments…forming a dark mosaic with her men.
What does it say about me that I absolutely loved our Remi? She’s powerful and totally unapologetic. She’s a breath of fresh air being intrigued by her stalker rather than petrified…attempting to seek him out and learn his lessons instead of running and hiding. Notably, this specific type of character is difficult to write well, with it usually feeling forced into this “edgy” context. Leah Steele said absolutely not, and wrote a badass FMC who acknowledges her general numbness and lack of feeling, while also recognising new and unknown sensations as a result of extreme violence and her men.
With a unique, well-developed plot, you’re pulled into this story of a budding psychopathic killer, her enticing stalker, and four men with a shared darkness of their own: an intriguing bodyguard, a mysterious shooting instructor, a flirtatious tech genius, and a misleading betrothed. I loved the contrasting lifestyles she lives, this shift from bored socialite to unleashed serial killer, with her own darkness which is only further fostered by her guys. And at the end…just when you think you’ve found what you’ve been seeking…think again. You’ll be left with more questions than at any other point in the book.
March 6, 2022
This book captured me right away and I love the journey that it took me on. I feel like this dark romance had a bit of everything from a serial killer, to a stalker to more mysteries and, of course, plenty of steam.
I found myself wondering what exactly was going on with numerous aspects of the story, which I absolutely adored. Mysteries galore whether it be who the stalker was, parts of pasts and motives of some characters, the mystery person(s) in the final scenes… I feel like it was never ending.
When it came to the ending, there were even more questions that needed to be answered and a bit of a cliffhanger. I was not impressed that we were left like that, especially when I thought we might actually be getting some clues….Just kidding.
Leah Steele has made a flawless transition from paranormal romance to a dark contemporary romance and I cannot wait to see what she tackles next.
I found myself wondering what exactly was going on with numerous aspects of the story, which I absolutely adored. Mysteries galore whether it be who the stalker was, parts of pasts and motives of some characters, the mystery person(s) in the final scenes… I feel like it was never ending.
When it came to the ending, there were even more questions that needed to be answered and a bit of a cliffhanger. I was not impressed that we were left like that, especially when I thought we might actually be getting some clues….Just kidding.
Leah Steele has made a flawless transition from paranormal romance to a dark contemporary romance and I cannot wait to see what she tackles next.
February 27, 2022
I WAS NOT READY!!! I don’t care how many times I read the blurb or told myself let’s dive in I was not prepared for everything we got within the pages of this book! While I wasn’t sure where we were headed when I first started reading I trusted this author completely she has never steered me wrong! This book was freaking amazing and one epically wolf AF ride and I am here for it! This book is dark a gritty so please for the love of all things holy Check the TW and take them seriously!!! Now with that being said this baby is an absolute must and with an ending like that I am dying for the next book! Ma’am how you gonna do us like that!!!
March 10, 2022
This is actually my very first book by Leah Steele and I am absolutely blown away! This has literally all of the triggers, so please be advised!
Remington, "Remi", is a cold hearted, bad@ss psychopath (quite honestly, my favorite type of FMC). She knows what she wants and willing to do anything to get it...and I mean anything. Her guys are almost as crazy as she is. And boy, does it get steamy!
Loved everything about this story. It's such an insane, wild ride and that ending seriously left me wanting so much more. I was hooked from the very beginning and did not want to put this down! I seriously need more!!!
Remington, "Remi", is a cold hearted, bad@ss psychopath (quite honestly, my favorite type of FMC). She knows what she wants and willing to do anything to get it...and I mean anything. Her guys are almost as crazy as she is. And boy, does it get steamy!
Loved everything about this story. It's such an insane, wild ride and that ending seriously left me wanting so much more. I was hooked from the very beginning and did not want to put this down! I seriously need more!!!
January 3, 2024
Very mixed opinion about this book🧐
It took me a bit long to finish this book...which is never a good sign😅
I didn't find any connection with the FMC, Remi, and the different guys. They were all so morally grey or completely twisted that it was impossible to connect with them. Remi is a psychopath, unable to have any feelings. She was cold, twisted, and full of contradiction. Impossible to be empathetic with her neither understand her!
The storyline wasn't what I was expecting reading the blurb. In fact, we got to know how Remi became a serious killer...which wasn't really interesting.
The cliffhanger could have made me reading the next book but I definitely won't.
It took me a bit long to finish this book...which is never a good sign😅
I didn't find any connection with the FMC, Remi, and the different guys. They were all so morally grey or completely twisted that it was impossible to connect with them. Remi is a psychopath, unable to have any feelings. She was cold, twisted, and full of contradiction. Impossible to be empathetic with her neither understand her!
The storyline wasn't what I was expecting reading the blurb. In fact, we got to know how Remi became a serious killer...which wasn't really interesting.
The cliffhanger could have made me reading the next book but I definitely won't.
February 24, 2022
Psychos, serial killers and stalkers oh my!! This book brings that darkness that I absolutely adore from the emotional detachment that Remi our FMC has to the growth throughout I absolutely love her! She’s really not your typical lovable fmc, she’s strong yes, psycho certainly but her lack of emotion yet knowing how to play a part is just so intriguing. I really enjoyed seeing her struggling to understand what certain things she was feeling were and it really brought that growth to the forefront. I also loved that we don’t exactly know who her guys/stalker will be. There’s a real air of mystery and a drip feeding of information throughout that I can’t wait to see revealed. After that ending I’m sooo looking forward to book two! Dang that was an evil ending!
February 27, 2022
WTH, That cliffy!
I'm all over the place, this book gave me an emotional rollercoaster ride and I want, no neeed more like now! How dare you leave me with that cliffy that was so not fair! All I can say is wow, I frickin loved this book and devoured it instantly! Remi is strong but just trying to figure out who she really is and what she likes! If your into hot guys, hot stalkers and dangerous dark situations then this is the book for you! Just remember to read the trigger warnings before reading! Leah I need book 2 like now please!
I'm all over the place, this book gave me an emotional rollercoaster ride and I want, no neeed more like now! How dare you leave me with that cliffy that was so not fair! All I can say is wow, I frickin loved this book and devoured it instantly! Remi is strong but just trying to figure out who she really is and what she likes! If your into hot guys, hot stalkers and dangerous dark situations then this is the book for you! Just remember to read the trigger warnings before reading! Leah I need book 2 like now please!
February 27, 2022
I don't know how long it's going to take me to recover from this book. It has been a while since I have been so entirely captivated by a story and engrossed in devouring every word.
There is so much depth to these characters and so many 180 spins on what you think of them. I am so intrigued and have a thousand questions and theories spinning in my head. I am so excited to find out what happens and who these people really are. There is a lot going on that our dark yet naive at times fmc doesn't know. I love her strength and fight. I'm just stunned by this book.
There is so much depth to these characters and so many 180 spins on what you think of them. I am so intrigued and have a thousand questions and theories spinning in my head. I am so excited to find out what happens and who these people really are. There is a lot going on that our dark yet naive at times fmc doesn't know. I love her strength and fight. I'm just stunned by this book.
February 24, 2022
Remi is like no other FMC I’ve read recently. I’m her own words she’s dead inside and lacks even a hint of empathy.
Her carefully guarded life is about ready to crumble when a person called the Ravenmaster stalks her. She may have this threat but she has some seriously hot guys in her corner who can help distract her.
Love Remi and her whole entire persona. Very refreshing she’s not a cookie cutter and unpredictable. The guys - Vander, Jasper, Grayson, and Cole - are intriguing though a couple are annoying and I’ll have to give a second chance. These four give her some steamy trysts that scratches her itch.
Like the stalker element and that ending is a great lead in to the next book.
* I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
Her carefully guarded life is about ready to crumble when a person called the Ravenmaster stalks her. She may have this threat but she has some seriously hot guys in her corner who can help distract her.
Love Remi and her whole entire persona. Very refreshing she’s not a cookie cutter and unpredictable. The guys - Vander, Jasper, Grayson, and Cole - are intriguing though a couple are annoying and I’ll have to give a second chance. These four give her some steamy trysts that scratches her itch.
Like the stalker element and that ending is a great lead in to the next book.
* I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
March 4, 2022
Holy moly! Thissss book….Remi is like no other FMC, I’ve ever read. She’s the perfect wolf in sheep’s clothing. Leah Steele takes you on a crazy ride of stalkers, serial killers, and OMG moments. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, the story takes a turn and your left with a freaking cliffhanger…
I bow down to you Leah Steele, this book was freakin amazing and I’m anxiously awaiting the next book.
I bow down to you Leah Steele, this book was freakin amazing and I’m anxiously awaiting the next book.
February 26, 2022
I can safely say that this book entirely blew my mind, like there are absolutely no words to describe how much of a mindf*** this book is! Remi is probably one of the strangest fmcs that I have ever read about but in the best way possible, it is so interesting to read from the point of view of someone who doesn’t feel emotions the same way that everyone else does. I can tell that this series is going to continue to blow my mind and I absolutely cannot wait!
February 26, 2022
This book. Well, let's start off with the first few chapters. They have you saying wtf the entire time, from then on it just becomes a normal part of your vocabulary. WTF. Then the end. Ughhhh. I need more. Like yesterday. I just need.... (no spoilers for you! Haha) Just read it. That's all you need to know. It's an "on the edge of your seat" type of book.
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