Raven

Dear Darkness #3

by Leah Steele

Secrets are revealed, and I’ve never felt so betrayed.

We had a plan, a good fucking plan, and with one explosion it all went to shit.

Only, it wasn’t the bomb I set off that left destruction in its wake, it was the truth about my men.

They've been hiding details about my life, and until they decide to share every last truth, they're choosing to live life on the edge of my blade.

After all, secrets are dangerous when you're keeping them from me.

At least I can count on one thing never changing—my love of killing.

Genres: Dark, Romance, BDSM, Why Choose, Dark Romance, Contemporary, Forced Proximity

263 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 22, 2022

About the author

Leah 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.

Reviews

[Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy goodness. This book .... this series... is EVERYTHING! And just when we think we know what's happening........BOOM, the author throws us a curveball and now we are left with whiplash at what is happening!!!

"Fu*kin' love. Its a godd*mn plague."

ANSWERS! We are finally privileged to answers about Ravenmaster and I freaking knew it!!!! lol. We are still left not knowing specifically who Ravenmaster is, but I'm wondering if it is just one person at all anymore...The guys are too good at this game but man o man do they make it up to our girl!!!! Remi is unhinged, but its no where near to what her guys have unleashed within themselves. This book is a rollercoaster of emotions and when their future together changes because of someone's past, all hell breaks loose!

Vander, Jasper, Cole and Greyson have all 100% committed themselves to Remi and are ready to walk to the ends of this earth for this girl. They are just enjoying also having their fun too. ;-)

This book was steammmmmmy! Like off the charts. If you thought the shooting range with Jasper was hot, than this book is an inferno! With that - the storyline is still moving and we get more answers and are entered into an entirely new world for Remi. Does she have what it takes to live a life where she may not always be in charge? What happens when she knows 100% of everything, will she handle it well!? Ahhhhhhh - I loved this book! It was amazing and I am already wanting the next book asap! Soo good!!!!

"I can't survive without you. My heart belongs to you even if it doesn't know how to work."

"I'm Raven, MFs. My darkness is here to stay. I've embraced it. There's no me without it anymore."

*Overall 5/5
*Heat? 5/5
*Multiple first person POV
*MFMMM Romance (No MM)
*Answers!!!!!
*Ends on mild cliffhanger

[evelynn kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Plot ⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️

Why does this book exist? Literally nothing happens. It's 263 pages of filler and boring sex and the next book doesn't come out until March of 2023. It starts out where book 2 left off but we find out that Remi caused the explosion on purpose. This accomplished 3 things- 1) plausible cause for faking their deaths 2) kills Grayson's tormentors and 3) badly hurts and possibly even kills an unknown number of innocents. The aftermath of the explosion is literally never discussed about the civilians that were caught in Remi's crosshairs. And this was supposed to fake their deaths yet they literally never even mention her "adoptive" father again, so I guess it worked? Or just lazy writing and the author literally forgot what she had written and just moved on to the next thing. I couldn't stop thinking "WHY is this story being told?" There's nothing here. Like I said for book 2, there's literally no overarching mission, it's all putting out little fires every few chapters and sex with one of the guys thrown in between.

The sex was a little more interesting in this book (blood play, gun play, anal plug, D/s) but they're all singular to one scene each. And there's still literally NO group scenes other than someone stepping in to watch but not join. Why are we 3 books in to a why choose romance and there hasn't been a group scene?

If you're looking for something for just vibes and lots of sex, maybe you'll like this. It's just not for me.

[Jeanny · Rating 2 out of 5]

Please read list of kinks & possible triggers the author provides.

Two stars, one long sex scene, lots of telling no showing, very little, if any plot & absolutely no follow through (ex was the FMC’s spontaneous plan to fake her death successful? What was the fallout of the explosion? Etc.). The FMC shows no growth as a character. She is no mastermind & her “training” amounts to common sense rules & little else. She’s simple, sloppy & egotistical. The smut became a manipulative way for the MMC to maneuver the FMC. All of it grew 😩 tiresome & monotonous. TBH it was a dull book filled with lazy writing. It felt like the author endlessly wrote without an outline. I wouldn’t recommend the series, unless the reader is looking for a story they can just shelf their brain for.

[Ren || Reading What I Want · Rating 5 out of 5]

STEAM LEVEL: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Well, hot freaking damn, Miss Leah!!! I don’t know how you do it, but I’m pretty confident that you topped both Fractured and Reconcile. It started with Vander’s history and I was OBSESSED. I didn’t realize just how much that would bring to the story, but those added layers and connections just made me love him more. Hands down my favorite man. And how in the world were you able to answer the millions of questions we had but still managed to add a million more questions? Hahaha Alas, that’s why I adore your writing.

Remi, once again, went through A LOT. After that cliffhanger from Reconcile, I knew we were in for a wild ride and I wasn’t wrong. So many lies and secrets from those she loves and those she’s trying to figure out. The plot moved so fast but kept me on my toes. Just when you think you have something figured out, BAM, Leah throes another curve ball.

And the guys? Le swoon. Daddy Vander is mine. I love that alphahole. But Cole, Grayson, Jasper, and the Ravenmaster are just as important. The sexy times were 🔥🔥🔥🔥 and I’ve loved watching Leah take leaps and bounds with those scenes.

I absolutely loved her Precarious Shifters Series, but Dear Darkness is shaping up to be one heckuva ride and I don’t want it to ever end!

[booklover1816 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Raven is the 3rd book in the Dear Darkness series. It’s dark reverse harem romance. It does have some questionable things, so please make sure to check trigger warning.

Sooo A LOT happens in this book. Questions are answered, betrayal, a little bit of angst, and so much more. Some I saw coming and some I did not.

“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐋𝐮𝐯. 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤.”

I need my own Vander, Cole, Jasper, and Grayson! They’re super possessive and protective and I LOVE IT!

With that crazy cliffhanger, I need book 4 asap!!!

[Rachel ⭐️🖤💋Dark & Dirty & A Lot Of Smutty Reviews💋🖤⭐️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

ALL THE STARS IN THE UNIVERSE!

Leah Steele, you evil genius, you….you can’t leave me hanging like that!!! But I suspected that’s who the stalker was! Or at least the main one—Ravenmaster. Now I need the next book and it’s not out yet! The wait will kill me!
I’m really sick, and trying to read was killing my head, but there was no way I was putting this book down. So far, this series has kept me guessing, swooning, sighing, smiling, and utterly entranced. I don’t know if I can find any books to read to tide me over till the release of book 4 that could come close to being this good. I guess I will be checking out her other books.

[Britney rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love!!! This is so freaking good!!! I was hooked!!! Definitely recommend!!!

[Pinkitnl · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 🖤😍

[Jackie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have a lot of feels about this. Spoilers……

The first book she felt like a vigilante. Emotionless psychopath righting the wrongs of men type of killer. this book took a twist in her personality and I’m not sure I liked it. Even Vander was more intense.

The explosion was surprising. She had no after thoughts of the innocents she murdered. I mean she killed a pimp to protect the woman yet…. BOOM down goes the building with her employees trapped inside.
Next there was no follow up. It would have been nice to have some kind of understanding of the aftermath. Especially about her adoptive dad.?
This was definitely the authors way of shutting down that part of their life plot and moving things on. I don’t imagine she will give any follow up information in book 4.

I also was disappointed she just fucked up the sex worker because of the woman’s crush on Vander. I get it , I get it she’s “serial killer/ psychopath” Yata yata… I still thought it was fucked up. I do like seeing her become this scary boogie man.

where in the hell are the group scenes? I need sausages flying from all directions, slapping faces , and spraying liquid on the walls. Seriously disappointed!!!

Let’s talk about how The gun scene with Vander.. was very much like in Haunting Adeline. You know? 🧐 He was intense. I liked it. Definitely saw his personality and inner psychopath come out. made me double blink that he said he’s blow her brains.

Also… this is a big one. Deep breath. She’s a super dense bitch to have not figured out who Ravenmaster is. I mean COME OOOOON. All the clues are there! All the hints point directly to who it is. It’s ALL THERE!! 🙄🤦🏼‍♀️ It was absolutely NO surprise. NONE when revealed. I had this shit fucking figured out in book 1.


I will not be finished this series. Ravenmaster revealed and it’s now uninteresting. Im over it.

[♥ I’d Rather Be Reading ♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

- FMC: Remington (aka Remi; aka Raven)
- MMC's: Grayson, Jasper, Vander, Cole
- POVs Included: Multiple POVs (Vander, Remi/Raven, Ravenmaster, Grayson, Cole)

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SUMMARY: (SPOILER WARNING)

Having executed their plan to escape and run away from their old lives, Remi and her guys are excited to start their new lives together.

But then Vander drops the bomb that he's been working for Remi's real father -- the Don of the New York Italian Mafia -- all these years. And now with all the threats on her life, her real father wants her to come home.

Remi also finds out that several of the guys haven't exactly been honest about their knowledge of her stalker, Ravenmaster.

As secrets come out and Remi tries to adapt to this new family of hers, tensions are high. Can they all stick it out and make it through together?

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REVIEW:

So this one was a little emotionally tense. Remi (who now officially goes by Raven as her new name since killing themselves off from their old lives) is quite angry with all the guys (except Grayson) because the other three have been keeping big secrets from her. I totally get her frustrations and why they are in the dog house. But it's a bit more of a stressful environment with her being pissed at them.

Although the tension was fun and hot at times, especially the angry sex. lol And sometimes it's just amusing. Like when Vander pulls Grayson off of Raven while they're cuddling after sex because he's jealous of him. It was like he was acting like a kid who didn't want to share his toy. Sometimes I hate this kind of bickering between guys in an RH, but this scene was actually pretty funny and adorable. Poor Vander.

Aside from the tension in the RH, the story was interesting and the steam is still really hot. I love Raven and I love how she has these big bad men wrapped around her fingers.

I also loved the introduction of her brother Enzo! He's so fun. I really hope he is actually a good guy and doesn't turn on them for some reason because I liked him. And I loved his curiosity about sharing a girl, because it's something he thinks might be nice with his best friends (Matteo and Luca). Would love a book for them and their (future) girl!

I will say I'm not sure what to make of her dad though. At first he comes across as wanting to control her, but he seems to give in rather easily to her demands. Made him seem a little soft. Or maybe there's more going on that we don't know about? I don't know.

The big reveal though is that Ravenmaster is the guys. We get a fairly good confirmation that he is Vander, Cole, and Jasper working together (Grayson wasn't in on it). I'm not sure how I feel about this. Back in book one I was sure it was one (or more than one) of the guys. But then in book two we find out he has a pierced cock, which none of the four guys had (because she's had sex with all of them).

But in this one Vander admits to being the man who fucked her in the warehouse with the knife. And then later Cole's towel falls down after a shower and reveals he actually does have a pierced cock. Turns out he was removing the piercings when he was with her as Cole.

So that solves that mystery. And I'm a little bummmed. Because I was warming up to the idea of there being a fifth guy. It makes so much sense that it's them though, but I had just gotten used to the idea that it was another guy too (even if he was working alongside them).

Still, I just need to get re-used to it. I'm okay with it, but just kind of thrown for a loop since it's what I thought at first, before the evidence seemed to say otherwise.

I still love all her guys though. Vander is so intense and adorably obsessed. Cole is her serial killer soul mate. Grayson is such a goofball with his endless stream of cheesy pet names. And Jasper. He's a bit more of a mystery to me. I do hope we learn more about him in the next book because we still don't know everything. And he's never gotten a POV! WTH! He's still sexy and like the peacemaker of the group. But I definitely wouldn't mind getting to know him better.

I do very much hope for some group scenes in the next one too! I'm so ready for it! :)

Overall I'm still loving this series. I'm a TAD disappointed about the Ravenmaster reveal, but not angry about it per se. Can't wait to see what happens next!

[Carol Rupprecht · Rating 5 out of 5]

I swear, the Dear Darkness series just keeps getting better the more books you get into it. Book two ended with a huge and literal bang, and I thought it was so appropriate to have the beginning of book three begin as a flashback from Vander, focusing on his memories with Remi when they were younger, as he believes her to be going up in flames with the building. The flashbacks added such a nice touch to the story and I loved seeing them pop up throughout the book. Up until this point, we knew very little about Vander's past, his connection to Remi, even though it hinted that he knew her from before, and why Remi has mentally blocked some of her past. This book blows things wide open and we finally get some answers as to what happened to Remi in her past and how she got to the point she is at now.

Remi's past isn't the only new information given in this book. Secrets and betrayals have started to build up and are coming to a head. Remi's past is meeting her present and now there's a new meaning for daddy issues. I'm not quite sure how to feel about Remi's bio family forcing themselves back into the picture, more so her father. I don't really care for the entitlement he thinks he has to Remi after being out of her life for so long. The brother on the other hand, is someone I'm really looking forward to learning more about. The way he and Remi clicked almost instantly is what I've been missing with her. There have been no friends, no actual support besides her guys, and I think he is just the type of person she needs in her life.

Remi has had so much thrown at her in this book. It's surprising how well she handled it all to be honest, and I can't wait to see how she deals with the whole Ravenmaster discovery in the next book. I have a feeling after that whopper of a cliffhanger, the pierced elephant in the room won't even be able to be addressed right away because something else is taking priority. The readers will have to wait it out right along with Remi. But I'm not quite sure this reveal is as cut and dry as it seems to be. I think Leah probably has a lot more up her sleeve to make us second guess what we think we know.

[bookaddict2021 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just when you think things can't get any darker they do! Raven is deliciously darker allowing all of us to experience the darkest sins through Remi as she indulges and embraces her inner darkness. I really enjoyed how she manages to find 3 gorgeous men that rather than fear her and her dark need they stoke it, building it up into a fire before joining in themselves. Cole, Vander, Jasper, and Grayson fit Remi's personality so well.

As the blurb suggested secrets were revealed, specifically Vander's secrets and some of Ravenmaster's. Unfortunately, the unveiling of these secrets only causes Remi to distrust the men she has given everything too, sharing her darkest secret only for them to keep their own wounds her terribly. And as her men have called her emotions to the surface, proving she is not emotionally dead as she has always proclaimed, so she can love them.

However, now that she can feel those emotions she finds herself unable to control and think past her most volatile ones, missing that crucial growing up phase of her childhood. The lies her men have kept from her ignites a fiery rage inside that leaves them feeling bereft and alone.

I really enjoyed the look we got into Remi's past, into the childhood she herself can't remember and it was so cute at times but mostly tragic that had my sobbing for her. There isn't as much of Remi killing in this book as information is dumped, major secrets are revealed and it's mostly about Remi coming to terms with them and how it fits into her life now. That doesn't mean there isn't any as everything she has to deal with piles up and the emotions begin to overwhelm her to the point she can't think she needs an outlet and killing bad people was and always will be Remi's.

Not sure how Remi will take the sudden reveal at the end of the book but no doubt the author will keep us in suspense for as long as she can before making us second guess everything we know as she reveals something else. It will be interesting to see if my theory on Ravenmaster is confirmed or destroyed in the next book and I can't wait for it!

[Rebecca Carsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Love This Series ❤️❤️❤️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review

OMG this third book was simply phenomenal!!! I absolutely loved it just as much well maybe a bit more than the first two. Especially since Vander finally straightens up and stops fighting himself. That guy….just no words on how absolutely stubborn he’s been but of course he had his reasons and we finally find out why. Remi struggles really hard to not unalive all her guys in this one due to their secrets the refuse to confess but she eventually forgives…..some.

Leah picks up this third book in series right where she left us burning in the flames of that bombdrop of a cliffy in book two and to say how that played out is nothing short of absolute perfection. It’s really hard to say to much about circumstances and not give it all away so I will leave it at that. We get to meet Remi’s real father and her brother in this book and that’s a reunion that’s very interesting. We still don’t know exactly who the stalker is but you get a general idea of who it is….the mystery Leah throws into this series with the stalker situation is awesome it keeps not just Remi on her toes but the reader as well.

We finally get Remi and Vander’s history in this part and pre-warning it will literally gut you especially when her condition is revealed about what happened and why her father did what he did. Tissues may be needed. I just love absolutely everything about this series and can’t wait for the next book especially after what we find out about Cole and the cliffy we are left with regarding him and his sister. I really hope Remi’s family is not involved in that. Absolutely heartbreaking. Highly recommend this series!! An absolute must read!!

[Amanda Quarles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raven

Finally book 3 is here, and I couldn't be happier with how things went. Remi is still bad as ever. I love her no s#!t$ given when it comes to making sure the guys and her father know how she feels. I love that this book was about Vander and his backstory with Remi. I was so not expecting that change of character he let loose on her towards the end 😍. We definitely get to know more of Vander's true self and I love it. We still get plenty of Cole, Jasper, and Grayson in this book. Lots of things are revealed, and some of it had me go back to books one and two already to read the scenes again, now knowing who was behind them. Like the 🗡 scene from book 1. Also major alert we finally accidentally learn who the real ravenmaster is. So you are gonna definitely want to read this asap. I can't wait for book 4. If you did read Raven and still aren't quite sure who the actual Ravenmaster is, then you definitely want to go back and read Fractured again. Honestly I'll probably read all 3 books right before the release of Lethal, so it's all nice and fresh in my mind. I don't really ever do that, but I find myself making an exception to do that for this series.

[Kyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I keep thinking there’s no way these books can get better, but with each new one, I’m proven wrong. Raven is amazing, it’ll keep you on your toes! I absolutely love Remi and watching her navigate this new dark side of herself. Her men are everything; I am so glad this is a why choose because I could never pick a favorite. They all offer her something different, and together they fit perfectly. The guys’ dark sides come out to play some more and it’s awesome. We learn a lot about Vander in this book, and he reveals some secrets he’s been keeping under wraps for a long time. Turns out all the guys are keeping secrets… que the groveling. There are twists and turns you won’t see coming which just keeps you on the edge of your seat and turning the page to find out more. There are new characters introduced, and without spoiling it let me just say I LOVE the direction this book takes. It’s different from the first two in some ways, and I am so here for it! The characters, the worldbuilding, and the relationship growth are all fantastic. The author has a way with words that will pull you in from the first word all the way until the very end. If you’re like me, you’ll be trying to flip the page for more after that cliffhanger! I loved everything about this book, if you’re on the fence, give it a shot. You won’t be disappointed. I am already dying for the next one! This series is incredible; I highly recommend it!

[Becca Sabala · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every book in this series has me thinking “she can’t top this” then she goes and does it!

I absolutely loved this book. I loved that we got to see the history with Vander, and got to really learn some truths about Vander and Remi. Learning about both of their pasts and what really cemented their connection together. It helps really show who Vander is, and why he is the broken man that he has become.

Of course all the rest of her men are not forgotten. We learn quite a few secrets that involve everyone including some ravenmaster truths. Every single character has tons of growth especially Remi. I love seeing her find herself and really start to discover that it’s okay to feel emotions and it’s not a weakness. No she doesn’t become a sniveling damsel or anything remotely close, because let she real Remi is the star of this series in all her badass glory. But she does show bits of emotion here and there towards the guys and figuring out how she feels towards them and also towards situations happening to her. Instead of approaching everything immediately with anger and murder, she considers things a teensy bit before she goes and gets stabby!

Every book in this series leaves me wanting, I always have 9 million new questions after all my previous questions are answered. Then I’m desperate for the next book to find out what’s next!
The spice is all kinda of delicious! Every scene gets better and better.

Leah is so good at keeping the suspense of who “ravenmaster” is and also all the details about the guys, just when I think I really know the guys she throws a wrench in it and uncovers a secret or a new detail about the guys that leaves me in shock.


I’m so incredibly ready for the next book! I can’t wait for more of My favorite little psychopath and her harem of deliciousness.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damn…this book was delicious! Remi and her men have definitely amped things up in their relationships, and in their unaliving skills! I have loved this series from book 1, and every book since has me more obsessed and anxious to get the next book in my hands.

These characters are truly unique and so intriguing in how they react to each other and the rest of the world. True psychopaths. These men are so over the top jealous, possessive and willing to kill anyone who touches what’s theirs. Ugghhh…I love it! This book brought some new characters in and a few surprises I didn’t see coming! I’m still on the fence if they’re good or not. I can’t wait to see how she handles her newfound identity. AND how about that cliffhanger?! I was flipping pages through the new situation and all of a sudden it’s “continue Remington’s story in Lethal!” Noooo!!! I need to know now! This book is so good. So the wait for the next book is absolutely worth it!

If you haven’t read this Dear Darkness series yet, what are you waiting for? Start with book 1, Fractured, and you can see why this series is easy to obsess over! Heed the authors trigger warnings.

[literaryobsessed_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a book

So much happens in this book it's hard to review it without giving away any spoilers. With that said this review will be shorter and extremely vague.
1. Did you like the first 2 books - then you'll love this book.
2. We start to uncover the truth behind Ravenmaster. For better or for worst.
3. We uncover some serious secrets that spark significant infighting.
4. That final chapter revelation!!!!

I love that Steele was able to keep the Ravenmaster a secret until this book without any major clues and whenever you think you know the answer something happens that proves you wrong. I also enjoy how developed her characters are and how she balances each member in the harem. She is an amazing author. Unexpected plot twist in this book (spoilers) that leave the characters fighting for their relationship and for their sanity. Cant wait for the next installment in this series.

Overall - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Characters - 💜💜💜💜💜
Plot - 💙💙💙💙💙
Spice - 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

[Krissystinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I can't survive without you. My heart belongs to you even if it doesn't know how to work."


I’m beginning to believe that Leah Steele enjoys keeping everyone on their seats and frustrated with wonder on who the mystery person is behind the Ravenmaster but also enjoys leaving Cliffhangers that blow a persons mind. Fantastic writing and extremely not disappointing whatsoever. You get to learn more about Remin and Vander’s past and how their relationship started but you also get to see a darker side of Cole along with changes in Grayson. Cole is definitely my favourite out of the males, especially after this book. Thankfully we do get some answers within the book however we’re left with a dynamite cliffhanger. I cannot wait for the next book!!


“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐋𝐮𝐯. 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤.”

[Sam O'Neill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

I am so in love with this series. Everything about it is amazing.

The secret of the Ravenmaster has me totally stumped and I can’t wait to find out who he actually is or if it is a they???

The storyline is brilliant you are totally sucked in and not wanting to leave, I loved learning more about Remi and Vander’s past and how they were drawn together.

You get to see more of Cole’s dark side which Remi is undoubtedly in love with and totally for. 🤣

Each guy totally brings something different for Remi which she definitely needs. I love the change in Grayson as well that we see coming through in this book, cementing himself in with the others.

Ahhh I loved it so much and I am desperate for the next one.!!!!

[Natasha Wynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

O. M. G! Remi's men are in trouble! Well not "baby batter," he is not in trouble. Lies are found out, secrets are revealed, and Remi is NOT happy. This is the book that tells us about Remi's past and everything (maybe everything) we want to know about the sexy body guard that is Vander!! Ice cold one moment and scalding hot the next. Other secrets are revealed that lead us into yet another treacherous cliffhanger. I am certain that Leah loves torturing her characters AND her readers! She succeeds! But she makes up for it with those spicy moments!!!

Please read your trigger warnings, this is dark, RH mafia story.

I have sped through books 1-3 in prep for Lethal!!! I cannot wait to find out more about a certain one of Remi's men...

[Shawna Jimenez more.books.forever · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those series that gets freaking better and better with each book and you think to yourself dang what the heck could possible happen next. This book is still filled with secrets and will have you guessing at every single page. The mystery aspect of who the ravenmaster is will have you loving and hating our amazing author because on one hand you are dying to know and or try to figure out who it is but on the other hand I am in awe of how I still have no freaking clue. I love Remi and all of her guys I love that we got some more history for everyone. I just love this who freaking series and need the next book like I need air to breath.

[thenerdybookworm_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Raven, we delve into Vander’s past—I love that we get this, it adds so much to the story. We find out more about him and what makes his connection to Remi so strong. Don’t worry the other men are not forgotten, how could they be. Cole, Jasper, Greyson, & Vander are Remi’s 💯.

Each book in the Dear Darkness series has been better than the last. Raven is full of secrets, that will have you turning the page to find out more. The mystery of the Ravenmaster has you sucked in trying to figure out who the heck it is.

The author has done an amazing job with the story so far and I can’t wait for the next book.

[Samantha Hickey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cant get enough of this series!!!

Raven is book #3 in the Dear Darkness series. Its a Dark reverse harem. Make sure to check the trigger warnings.

Holy crap!!!! This was EPIC!!!

We get some of our questions answered, learn more about Remi and Vanders past, theres some drama between Remi and her guys, and we still dont get a definitive answer on who Ravenmaster is, but we get some more clues.

I love this whole series so much!!! The story keeps you guessing, the characters keep you hooked, the spice is 🔥🔥🔥 and that cliffhanger has me so excited for the next book!!!

This series is everything you want in a reverse harem and I cant wait to see what happens next!!!

[Marisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

After the cliffhanger in book 2 I was dying to see what was going to happen next. This isn’t my favorite book of the series but I still enjoyed it. Some secrets were revealed and, so far, a lot of my theories have been fairly accurate. However, it’s not decreasing my enjoyment of the series.

It’s interesting to see how the FMC is changing with each book. I also enjoy that we are becoming more familiar with the guys. I’m expecting a little bit more of the Why Choose aspects, so I’m hoping the next book will have more of that.

A decent amount happened in this book and I’m looking forward to seeing more of these characters and getting some answers to many of the secrets and mysteries.

[Alysha · Rating 2 out of 5]

The dirty talk from Vander is literally ruining these books. The Ravenmaster reveal wasn’t done in a good way. And nothing happens in this book really, besides she has sex with vander a lot and then he gets all crazy when she doesn’t have sex with him for like a day. And Cole who she has had sex with like one time freaks out when he is away from her for a day and turns all bloodthirsty. It’s like these guys are different now than they were before and we’re just supposed to accept it without any understanding as to why. I’m not going to finish the series. I literally can’t handle the writing anymore

[Lottie’s · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another one beats the dust…I am so enthralled by these books.

Everything about it is left you feeling stupidly twisted, especially about who and what going on, and I can’t wait to see how it will end up.

The storyline is multilayered full of steam, pain and lots of intriguing moments, essentially sucking us in.

Watching it all going on with Remi, leaves you feeling emotionally invested especially with her and Vander’s past and how they are tugged together like a thin string.

Looking forward to see what else is going to happen next.

XOXO Lottie.

[JAYNE BURNS · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need to lie diwn to recover. How is it possible to make me love this series more with each book?? It's soooooo good!!!
Dark and deadly. Yes, secrets revealed and I love seeing Remi opening up. Not as emotionally dead as she thought.
Oh how badly those guys messed up by holding back. We get to see more of Remi and Vander and their story.
I am OBSESSED with the question of who is the Ravenmaster!!! I'm almost scared yo find out because the intrigue is just do freaking good!!!
Another triumph Leah!!

[Vivid1106 · Rating 4 out of 5]

For the love of Pete!

The cliffhangers in this series are killing me lol I really enjoyed this book and the insight into the characters it brought. Although I did guess a lot of the "twists" mainly because I am really good at picking up on subtle things. I very much enjoyed this. It was fast paced the characters haven't lost their depth and it was suspense filled. I'm very much looking forward to the next book. Cole is one of my favourite characters, I'm a fan of the shockingly twisted characters and he fits the bill for me. so I cannot wait to get into his character more.

[bookchronic · Rating 4 out of 5]

I fucking knew it from the very start but I want answers they are situations which are very questionable and let's not start with all those times they fucked he was not pierced like wtf...the dynamic of remi with cole , Grayson,Jasper and vander separately was off the charts hot now all of them coming together (if you catch my draft😉) to make her sing and wither dear god I was simultaneously combusting...remi has raven is my favourite so unhinged and her true self without having to hide behind a mask anymore...I love how the storyline and their relationship grows parallely