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Dark Knights #2
Wicked Demands
He’s angry. And he expects me to pay with my innocence.
Declan Heyworth is a star quarterback and the heir to a famous billion-dollar fortune. That means he has more money and power than one man should.
When my family does something they shouldn’t, he demands I make amends. Unfortunately, I've only got one thing of value to him. My body.
And he’s not the only one who wants me. The more time I spend in his world, the more danger I’m in.
Will I survive two weeks with the gorgeous, arrogant superstar? Or will this end as badly as it begins?
Declan Heyworth is a star quarterback and the heir to a famous billion-dollar fortune. That means he has more money and power than one man should.
When my family does something they shouldn’t, he demands I make amends. Unfortunately, I've only got one thing of value to him. My body.
And he’s not the only one who wants me. The more time I spend in his world, the more danger I’m in.
Will I survive two weeks with the gorgeous, arrogant superstar? Or will this end as badly as it begins?
380 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 13, 2023
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September 3, 2024
Fantastic!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: blackmail
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dark, twisted, and super hot! I think this is my favorite FMC of the series with her quick wit and her ability to slice and dice with tongue, lol. The story was well written and super fast paced. Loved all relationship rollercoaster. Camrynn was the only one who could hold her own with Declan. I think they're my fave because it reminds me of me and my hubby, lol. Seriously good read and I have really enjoyed the three books I've read so far. Looking forward to finishing the series!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: blackmail
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dark, twisted, and super hot! I think this is my favorite FMC of the series with her quick wit and her ability to slice and dice with tongue, lol. The story was well written and super fast paced. Loved all relationship rollercoaster. Camrynn was the only one who could hold her own with Declan. I think they're my fave because it reminds me of me and my hubby, lol. Seriously good read and I have really enjoyed the three books I've read so far. Looking forward to finishing the series!
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Wicked Demands is a new adult romantic suspense novel with an indecent proposal that the heroine feels she must accept. Although it has some of the same elements found in the 1st Dark Knights story, there are some big differences, too.
Most of my heroes are self-made men, rather than heirs to vast fortunes. But I am fascinated by the lives of the super rich, and by the fact that fame and fortune can’t protect a person from tragedy and loss.
When I began writing about Declan’s friendship with Shane, I knew one of the things that bound them together as friends was that they both lost their mothers young. In Declan’s case, I imagined a mysterious death for his beautiful, glamorous mother. One that has haunted him all his life. (Her death is somewhat reminiscent of that of actress Natalie Wood.)
But let's face it, at the start of story, Declan has everything going for him, and he's certainly aware of the power he wields. The thing about Camrynn is that she pushes back against his arrogance, which deep down makes him respect her more.
They are from such different backgrounds that they interact with the world in totally divergent ways. And the chemistry and the struggle between them means that the ending involved some pretty powerful emotions. It was really satisfying to see it play out on the page.
I hope you love it!
xoxo, Marlee
★★ A NOTE FROM MARLEE ★★
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Wicked Demands is a new adult romantic suspense novel with an indecent proposal that the heroine feels she must accept. Although it has some of the same elements found in the 1st Dark Knights story, there are some big differences, too.
Most of my heroes are self-made men, rather than heirs to vast fortunes. But I am fascinated by the lives of the super rich, and by the fact that fame and fortune can’t protect a person from tragedy and loss.
When I began writing about Declan’s friendship with Shane, I knew one of the things that bound them together as friends was that they both lost their mothers young. In Declan’s case, I imagined a mysterious death for his beautiful, glamorous mother. One that has haunted him all his life. (Her death is somewhat reminiscent of that of actress Natalie Wood.)
But let's face it, at the start of story, Declan has everything going for him, and he's certainly aware of the power he wields. The thing about Camrynn is that she pushes back against his arrogance, which deep down makes him respect her more.
They are from such different backgrounds that they interact with the world in totally divergent ways. And the chemistry and the struggle between them means that the ending involved some pretty powerful emotions. It was really satisfying to see it play out on the page.
I hope you love it!
xoxo, Marlee
August 17, 2025
This book is just ridiculous.
The writing is amateurish. Thee is no flow to the writing.
The heroine is trying to sound strong but sounds dumb.
The hero is an idiot. A wannabe.
DNF. Good luck. You may like it.
Dual POVs
The writing is amateurish. Thee is no flow to the writing.
The heroine is trying to sound strong but sounds dumb.
The hero is an idiot. A wannabe.
DNF. Good luck. You may like it.
Dual POVs
December 4, 2023
4⭐️
I can’t’ believe I waited so long to read this book 🤦. It was a delicious dark romance and Camrynn and Declan had amazing chemistry 🔥. The dialogue between these characters … especially when she tuned him in was epic.
The mystery of Casanova is ongoing into the 3rd, final book which is Erik’s. Gonna start that right now 😏
I can’t’ believe I waited so long to read this book 🤦. It was a delicious dark romance and Camrynn and Declan had amazing chemistry 🔥. The dialogue between these characters … especially when she tuned him in was epic.
The mystery of Casanova is ongoing into the 3rd, final book which is Erik’s. Gonna start that right now 😏
January 22, 2023
3.5 stars rounded down for GR. College girl has a steamy encounter with the school's rich quarterback, which her conniving family uses to blackmail him behind her back. To settle the debt, she agrees to be "his" for two weeks.
The author did a good job of portraying Declan as entitled and arrogant, such as having a personal security team or respecting his servant Briggs while also holding him at arms length. His chemistry with Camrynn was exceptional, and some of their early scenes in particular just about lit my Kindle on fire. 🔥 Declan knows what he likes in bed and expects Camrynn to follow his every order, a dynamic they both really enjoy, but she also gives him plenty of sass along the way. I adored how Camrynn kicked him to the curb without hesitation when he was acting like a complete d*ck near the end of the book.
For cons, some of the dialogue was strange, like it didn't sound like how someone would actually talk. There were also some spots where things were overexplained, or we get details that don't contribute anything noteworthy to the story. And this is perhaps a silly thing to quibble over, but sometimes chapters ended abruptly which made for a weird transition to the next one.
This is #2 in a series and I think it would work ok as a standalone, but reading book #1 first would be a better experience. I'll definitely be reading book #3 when it's out.
The author did a good job of portraying Declan as entitled and arrogant, such as having a personal security team or respecting his servant Briggs while also holding him at arms length. His chemistry with Camrynn was exceptional, and some of their early scenes in particular just about lit my Kindle on fire. 🔥 Declan knows what he likes in bed and expects Camrynn to follow his every order, a dynamic they both really enjoy, but she also gives him plenty of sass along the way. I adored how Camrynn kicked him to the curb without hesitation when he was acting like a complete d*ck near the end of the book.
For cons, some of the dialogue was strange, like it didn't sound like how someone would actually talk. There were also some spots where things were overexplained, or we get details that don't contribute anything noteworthy to the story. And this is perhaps a silly thing to quibble over, but sometimes chapters ended abruptly which made for a weird transition to the next one.
This is #2 in a series and I think it would work ok as a standalone, but reading book #1 first would be a better experience. I'll definitely be reading book #3 when it's out.
December 29, 2022
Absolutely loved this story. Wanted to ignore Christmas TV so I could read it!
Camrynn's got herself mixed up with the Heyworths, a wealthy and influential family at Granthorpe University, and so she agrees to be a 'sex slave' to Declan Heyworth (a friend of Shane Moran, the hero of book 1) for a fortnight. He's the only man she's ever been interested in after a brief encounter at his family home.
Neither expect more from the arrangement. But, the serial killer, Casanova is still a threat at GU, and there are other dangers for them both, especially given that Cami is a journalist.
Cami maybe young and a virgin, but she is strong and feisty and no pushover. A brilliant heroine. Declan is stunned by his feelings for her, and grows as a character during the story.
Book 2 of the Dark Knights does not disappoint. Bring on the next.
Camrynn's got herself mixed up with the Heyworths, a wealthy and influential family at Granthorpe University, and so she agrees to be a 'sex slave' to Declan Heyworth (a friend of Shane Moran, the hero of book 1) for a fortnight. He's the only man she's ever been interested in after a brief encounter at his family home.
Neither expect more from the arrangement. But, the serial killer, Casanova is still a threat at GU, and there are other dangers for them both, especially given that Cami is a journalist.
Cami maybe young and a virgin, but she is strong and feisty and no pushover. A brilliant heroine. Declan is stunned by his feelings for her, and grows as a character during the story.
Book 2 of the Dark Knights does not disappoint. Bring on the next.
September 29, 2024
~ mf virgin h, experienced H
~ debt repayment
~ cnc/free use
~ Dom/brat
~ insta love, he falls first
✅ no ow/cheating/sharing, no pregnancy, no mc death, it’s a pretty safe book other than the free use non con
Cami agrees to be Declan’s sex slave for two weeks in order to pay off a debt. While Declan is an experienced lover, he isn’t a manwhore, having recently finished a one year relationship because they of different bed preferences. Cami is of course a virgin.
I wanted to love this, but I just couldn’t. The writing felt very stiff in places. I understood the kind of domineering energy the author was going for with Declan but for some reason it fell flat for me, and I didn’t understand exactly what he wanted from Cami. Free use? Pain? CNC? Just rough dominant sex? I loved how Cami pushed back against him, loved the banter and sarcasm, plus she booted his ass to the curb when he needed it.
I really enjoyed when Declan was jealous and possessive, we all know I’m a huge fan of other man drama. A drunk Declan is a fun Declan and I wish we had his drunken rant to the other man who never was, Erik. I wish the author had explored more Cami/Erik interactions, but I’m never satisfied 😂
In addition the timeline was too short for me to buy both his insta love or his change of character, the book happens over a matter of days, it lacked details where details were needed, this would have been better as a duet, which I rarely say!
The big emotional scene towards the end also fell flat, with too much plot device, and I didn’t viscerally experience Declan’s feelings or his sense of loss. I should have been crying but my eyes were dry.
It was nice to see Shane and Avery again, one other note we learn that Declan blames his dad for his moms death, and we find out not only is that not true but his Dad loved her despite her many flaws. Some type of reconciliation of family was missing. I will still read Eriks book even though his heroine doesn’t interest me much.
~ debt repayment
~ cnc/free use
~ Dom/brat
~ insta love, he falls first
✅ no ow/cheating/sharing, no pregnancy, no mc death, it’s a pretty safe book other than the free use non con
Cami agrees to be Declan’s sex slave for two weeks in order to pay off a debt. While Declan is an experienced lover, he isn’t a manwhore, having recently finished a one year relationship because they of different bed preferences. Cami is of course a virgin.
I wanted to love this, but I just couldn’t. The writing felt very stiff in places. I understood the kind of domineering energy the author was going for with Declan but for some reason it fell flat for me, and I didn’t understand exactly what he wanted from Cami. Free use? Pain? CNC? Just rough dominant sex? I loved how Cami pushed back against him, loved the banter and sarcasm, plus she booted his ass to the curb when he needed it.
I really enjoyed when Declan was jealous and possessive, we all know I’m a huge fan of other man drama. A drunk Declan is a fun Declan and I wish we had his drunken rant to the other man who never was, Erik. I wish the author had explored more Cami/Erik interactions, but I’m never satisfied 😂
In addition the timeline was too short for me to buy both his insta love or his change of character, the book happens over a matter of days, it lacked details where details were needed, this would have been better as a duet, which I rarely say!
The big emotional scene towards the end also fell flat, with too much plot device, and I didn’t viscerally experience Declan’s feelings or his sense of loss. I should have been crying but my eyes were dry.
It was nice to see Shane and Avery again, one other note we learn that Declan blames his dad for his moms death, and we find out not only is that not true but his Dad loved her despite her many flaws. Some type of reconciliation of family was missing. I will still read Eriks book even though his heroine doesn’t interest me much.
January 7, 2023
I am really enjoying this series so far! This is a total standalone romance but it is so much better if you’ve read the first one as it talks about Shane who is Declan’s best friend, In this story, Declan is upset that his family is being extorted by Camrynn’s family. However, he cannot deny that he is attracted to her. These two strike a deal but something more sinister is happening in the background . This book is intense, steamy and so riveting to read. I cannot wait to see what happens next!.
I received a free advance reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.
I received a free advance reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.
February 15, 2023
Amazing!
The author pulls you in from the very 1st chapter. I devoured this book from beginning to end. I loved the characters, the storyline, absolutely everything! I was sad to finish it!
The author pulls you in from the very 1st chapter. I devoured this book from beginning to end. I loved the characters, the storyline, absolutely everything! I was sad to finish it!
February 4, 2023
Don't bother take 2
December 28, 2022
I like Cami. She is an investigative reporter for the campus newspaper and is passionate about her work. He is put into a difficult situation though due to her family, so is forced to spend time with Declan, the campus football QB. I liked her gutsiness and banter, and she wasn’t afraid to call Declan out or let him know her thoughts. She also supports him and lets him get away with a few things, but isn’t afraid to hold him accountable when it comes to her family, her dreams, and eventually her heart.
Declan definitely likes control and dominion. He grew up with a silver spoon and doesn’t allow people to make him wait. I did think his initial treatment of Cami was a bit forceful and over the top, and I’m not saying he should have treated her more gently or a fragile flower, but he should have taken her as a person into consideration. He does treat her like a secret possession, and it takes certain things/events for him to realize his transgressions when it comes to her. Declan does show how much her cares and over the course of the book his character definitely goes through changes.
The pacing of the story was good but seemed to slow down at times. It focuses on the ups and downs of Declan and Cami’s relationship, which at first I wasn’t sure how it was going to work, but by the end it came to a satisfactory conclusion. The book also brings back some threads that started in Indecent Demands with Casanova and the Dark Knights. While there is a HEA for our couple, those threads remain unresolved and I look forward seeing what happens in Twisted Demands.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Declan definitely likes control and dominion. He grew up with a silver spoon and doesn’t allow people to make him wait. I did think his initial treatment of Cami was a bit forceful and over the top, and I’m not saying he should have treated her more gently or a fragile flower, but he should have taken her as a person into consideration. He does treat her like a secret possession, and it takes certain things/events for him to realize his transgressions when it comes to her. Declan does show how much her cares and over the course of the book his character definitely goes through changes.
The pacing of the story was good but seemed to slow down at times. It focuses on the ups and downs of Declan and Cami’s relationship, which at first I wasn’t sure how it was going to work, but by the end it came to a satisfactory conclusion. The book also brings back some threads that started in Indecent Demands with Casanova and the Dark Knights. While there is a HEA for our couple, those threads remain unresolved and I look forward seeing what happens in Twisted Demands.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 11, 2023
I gave the first book 4 stars and really had high hope for this one.
It was a little bit confusing at first. I thought the dialogue was badly written. Some part were a bit cringy and I felt there's barely any plot. It was bland and nothing ever happened. Casanova was just making a cameo in this one. Which was bit disappointing. Nevertheless I'm looking forward for the next book.
It was a little bit confusing at first. I thought the dialogue was badly written. Some part were a bit cringy and I felt there's barely any plot. It was bland and nothing ever happened. Casanova was just making a cameo in this one. Which was bit disappointing. Nevertheless I'm looking forward for the next book.
April 23, 2023
⛔️ (in notes)
November 19, 2025
so i kinda hate to admit it, but these are fun. they’re twisty and interesting and despite the irritating characterization, they’re pretty addictive.
i still don’t really get the casanova thing, but obviously that’s because everything is being left in breadcrumbs to presumably cumulate in a more satisfying ending in the third book. i have my guesses, but honestly i thought i had it figured out towards the end of this book and it turned out that i was incorrect, so we’ll see if the real story is similar to what i thought.
cami is a little bit of a confusing character to me. i like that her dream is journalism and i like that she rightly gets very pissed off when she’s asked whether she’ll give it up and do something else. i like that she recognizes that moment as a blatant lack of respect for her agency and her future.
but what i don’t like is the fact that she acts entitled to use everyone’s personal business for the paper with very little respect to what she’s asking. she first does it with declan, and she doesn’t even ask it like a question, she’s basically like “i’m gonna report on anything i find in your house except for our sexual relationship so get over it,” and then she has the audacity to have her feelings hurt when he’s like “well if that’s your plan, then i don’t really want to risk it, thanks anyway.”
and she does the same thing with avery. avery even makes a comment like “this is all i’m sharing, nothing else, but i’d like to hang out and be friends if we can have a normal off-the-record conversation,” and cami’s inner monologue is like “yeah well maybe she’ll say something i can use anyway.”
it’s just very clear that she doesn’t respect the people around her or their ties to the situation at hand, and somehow she manages to believe she’s in the right. i also wish there had been some sort of reckoning or closure or something regarding her mother and her sister. like…apparently these are horrible people who were willing to manipulate and blackmail someone for money, and we never see any sort of end to that part of the plot???
but i will say that what i liked about this book is that it seemed slightly more developed than the first one, especially when it came to declan. you get to see more of him and more of his relationship with shane and what his motivating factors are, whereas in the first book, shane didn’t really get to have friends or a distinct identity outside of avery. so this book manages to bring shane and avery back, and in doing so, makes declan seem more fleshed out because we get to see him interact with these other characters. i also really liked briggs and i wish he got to be a bigger part of the story.
i still don’t really get the casanova thing, but obviously that’s because everything is being left in breadcrumbs to presumably cumulate in a more satisfying ending in the third book. i have my guesses, but honestly i thought i had it figured out towards the end of this book and it turned out that i was incorrect, so we’ll see if the real story is similar to what i thought.
cami is a little bit of a confusing character to me. i like that her dream is journalism and i like that she rightly gets very pissed off when she’s asked whether she’ll give it up and do something else. i like that she recognizes that moment as a blatant lack of respect for her agency and her future.
but what i don’t like is the fact that she acts entitled to use everyone’s personal business for the paper with very little respect to what she’s asking. she first does it with declan, and she doesn’t even ask it like a question, she’s basically like “i’m gonna report on anything i find in your house except for our sexual relationship so get over it,” and then she has the audacity to have her feelings hurt when he’s like “well if that’s your plan, then i don’t really want to risk it, thanks anyway.”
and she does the same thing with avery. avery even makes a comment like “this is all i’m sharing, nothing else, but i’d like to hang out and be friends if we can have a normal off-the-record conversation,” and cami’s inner monologue is like “yeah well maybe she’ll say something i can use anyway.”
it’s just very clear that she doesn’t respect the people around her or their ties to the situation at hand, and somehow she manages to believe she’s in the right. i also wish there had been some sort of reckoning or closure or something regarding her mother and her sister. like…apparently these are horrible people who were willing to manipulate and blackmail someone for money, and we never see any sort of end to that part of the plot???
but i will say that what i liked about this book is that it seemed slightly more developed than the first one, especially when it came to declan. you get to see more of him and more of his relationship with shane and what his motivating factors are, whereas in the first book, shane didn’t really get to have friends or a distinct identity outside of avery. so this book manages to bring shane and avery back, and in doing so, makes declan seem more fleshed out because we get to see him interact with these other characters. i also really liked briggs and i wish he got to be a bigger part of the story.
January 13, 2023
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
As a football superstar, he's worshiped on campus. As the heir to a famous billion-dollar fortune, he has unspeakable power. But when he tried to buy my silence in the past, I made it clear that I'm not for sale. This time, however, he's angry, and his leverage is absolute. This time, there is no way for me to refuse his demands. Now even when being with him could cost me everything. Including my life.
Cami is an investigative reporter at the university she attends. She loves what she does and is very passionate about it. Declan is the school star quarterback and has all the girls and guys at school worshiping the ground he walks on. He is also the heir to a billion-dollar fortune and has so much power that it isn't even funny. However Cami finds herself in a mess because her family is trying to extort his and he can't stand her, but at the same time is super attracted to her. It isn't long until these two strike a deal that could really benefit them both and they both understand that the agreement is exactly that and nothing more is going to come out of the agreement. Being a journalist and with the Casanova serial killer still looming in the background, she is in danger and he has to protect her. There is a lot going on in this book and I really loved everything about it. I loved watching Declan have to deal with the fact that he just might have a heart after all. Cami is one touch character that I really loved too. This book was really good and a great addition to this series.
As a football superstar, he's worshiped on campus. As the heir to a famous billion-dollar fortune, he has unspeakable power. But when he tried to buy my silence in the past, I made it clear that I'm not for sale. This time, however, he's angry, and his leverage is absolute. This time, there is no way for me to refuse his demands. Now even when being with him could cost me everything. Including my life.
Cami is an investigative reporter at the university she attends. She loves what she does and is very passionate about it. Declan is the school star quarterback and has all the girls and guys at school worshiping the ground he walks on. He is also the heir to a billion-dollar fortune and has so much power that it isn't even funny. However Cami finds herself in a mess because her family is trying to extort his and he can't stand her, but at the same time is super attracted to her. It isn't long until these two strike a deal that could really benefit them both and they both understand that the agreement is exactly that and nothing more is going to come out of the agreement. Being a journalist and with the Casanova serial killer still looming in the background, she is in danger and he has to protect her. There is a lot going on in this book and I really loved everything about it. I loved watching Declan have to deal with the fact that he just might have a heart after all. Cami is one touch character that I really loved too. This book was really good and a great addition to this series.
January 17, 2023
Thanks to Booksprout for a copy of this book.
This was a wickedly angsty book with loads of misunderstanding, plot twists, and steaming sex scenes that will leave you breathless and wanting more. Declan and Camrynn's relationship is not at all conventional, but by the end of the book, the reader can easily see that these two definitely have a connection with sparks between them that could burn down a building.
I haven't read the first book in the series yet, but Declan's friendship with Shane in this book was enough to show me that these two young men would kill for each other, no questions asked. I can't imagine any kind of rift between Declan and Shane; there is no way anyone can keep the two best friends apart.
On the other hand, we don't have enough information about Camrynn's relationship with her sister Taylor. We know that they look a lot alike, enough that Declan mistakenly assumed Camrynn was Taylor, but we don't know how this relates to Camrynn's relationship with Taylor. Does she resent looking like her older sister? Does Taylor resent Camrynn for what happened that fateful day? Is that why Taylor did what she did? (Obviously, not giving any spoilers here). And what about their mother? What made her go through with her plan in the first place? Did she do it from a place of love, or was it something more sinister? Camrynn's family remains a mystery even by the end of the story.
I am really looking forward to reading the next standalone book in this series. The author has done a wonderful job at writing both suspense/action and romance.
This was a wickedly angsty book with loads of misunderstanding, plot twists, and steaming sex scenes that will leave you breathless and wanting more. Declan and Camrynn's relationship is not at all conventional, but by the end of the book, the reader can easily see that these two definitely have a connection with sparks between them that could burn down a building.
I haven't read the first book in the series yet, but Declan's friendship with Shane in this book was enough to show me that these two young men would kill for each other, no questions asked. I can't imagine any kind of rift between Declan and Shane; there is no way anyone can keep the two best friends apart.
On the other hand, we don't have enough information about Camrynn's relationship with her sister Taylor. We know that they look a lot alike, enough that Declan mistakenly assumed Camrynn was Taylor, but we don't know how this relates to Camrynn's relationship with Taylor. Does she resent looking like her older sister? Does Taylor resent Camrynn for what happened that fateful day? Is that why Taylor did what she did? (Obviously, not giving any spoilers here). And what about their mother? What made her go through with her plan in the first place? Did she do it from a place of love, or was it something more sinister? Camrynn's family remains a mystery even by the end of the story.
I am really looking forward to reading the next standalone book in this series. The author has done a wonderful job at writing both suspense/action and romance.
March 21, 2023
I gave the first book in this series 4⭐️ and it's great to be back in this universe again, BUT:
The casanova-plot is good and there is a lot of funny and cute moments in this book. But I have to deduct a whole point because some of the dialogue is so cringeworthy I almost DNFed it many times! Also, from a book about a 🌶-slave, you'd think there would be more spice.
Some spoilers below:
Cami is a petit girl, which is fine. But when the author always describes who tiny and vulnerable she is, it's giving me the ick.
Her fist is as small as a plum??? And HIS hand is so big it wraps around to her neck?? How goddamn small is Cami??
The author also describes the spicy-scenes in a weird way. His 🍆 is so big it's tapping against her womb?? Tapping.Agains.Her.Womb. *shudders* I'm sorry, I just can't. It's giving major ailien/monster-vibe and I'm not here for it. It also makes me believe the author is a male and not a female writer.
And seriously, I have a problem with the whole beginning of the book. Who would sell their body for that? The mum and sister would lose the house? Okay, let them??? Lol, stay safe, y'all.
The chemistry between Cami&Dec is so good, so I'm very disappointed with the weirdness of it all. I hope Sørensen's book doesn't let me down! 🙏
2,75/5⭐️
2,5/5📝
1/5🌶
The casanova-plot is good and there is a lot of funny and cute moments in this book. But I have to deduct a whole point because some of the dialogue is so cringeworthy I almost DNFed it many times! Also, from a book about a 🌶-slave, you'd think there would be more spice.
Some spoilers below:
Cami is a petit girl, which is fine. But when the author always describes who tiny and vulnerable she is, it's giving me the ick.
Her fist is as small as a plum??? And HIS hand is so big it wraps around to her neck?? How goddamn small is Cami??
The author also describes the spicy-scenes in a weird way. His 🍆 is so big it's tapping against her womb?? Tapping.Agains.Her.Womb. *shudders* I'm sorry, I just can't. It's giving major ailien/monster-vibe and I'm not here for it. It also makes me believe the author is a male and not a female writer.
And seriously, I have a problem with the whole beginning of the book. Who would sell their body for that? The mum and sister would lose the house? Okay, let them??? Lol, stay safe, y'all.
The chemistry between Cami&Dec is so good, so I'm very disappointed with the weirdness of it all. I hope Sørensen's book doesn't let me down! 🙏
2,75/5⭐️
2,5/5📝
1/5🌶
May 19, 2025
Marlee Wray’s Dark Knights series just keeps getting better! Each book flows right into the next, following the hunt for a serial killer known as Casanova, who’s been targeting female college students. The series reveals all sorts of secrets about the main characters, which makes the books even better. The love that slowly builds between the main characters is so sweet in a sometimes unhinged way.
A little bit about the main characters:
Declan is the big football star on campus. He is supposed to inherit a billion-dollar family business, so he tends to come off as pretty arrogant, and Camrynn is an enthusiastic investigative reporter at the university. Her determination is evident from the very beginning.
Camrynn's family is blackmailing Declan without her knowledge. To settle the debt, she agrees to give herself to Declan for two weeks. He’s in control, and she is expected to comply with his sexy demands. This includes giving him her virginity. The scenes that happen next are some of the best spicy scenes because he's dominant, and sometimes she tries to challenge him in bed. This time together eventually leads to a physical and emotional connection, despite what it could cost Declan.
His gaze fixes on me and holds. “There must be something
extraordinary about the girl.”
I incline my head slowly. “She draws out a version of me that was
buried for a long time. A better, less cynical version. One I missed.”
As a journalist, Camrynn knows that the Casanova serial killer is still a serious threat, which puts her life at risk because she is determined to uncover who he is. Declan realizes this and feels that he must protect her, which leads to some seriously violent scenes. There was an incident that made me angry, then sad, then touched, and I may have ugly cried. I think I went through all the emotions reading this book, and I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Dark romance
College romance
Sports romance
Mafia romance
Virgin FMC
obsessed MMC
possessive MMC
Found family
BDSM
Trigger Warnings: violence, drugging, blackmail, kidnapping, death, attempted murder
A little bit about the main characters:
Declan is the big football star on campus. He is supposed to inherit a billion-dollar family business, so he tends to come off as pretty arrogant, and Camrynn is an enthusiastic investigative reporter at the university. Her determination is evident from the very beginning.
Camrynn's family is blackmailing Declan without her knowledge. To settle the debt, she agrees to give herself to Declan for two weeks. He’s in control, and she is expected to comply with his sexy demands. This includes giving him her virginity. The scenes that happen next are some of the best spicy scenes because he's dominant, and sometimes she tries to challenge him in bed. This time together eventually leads to a physical and emotional connection, despite what it could cost Declan.
His gaze fixes on me and holds. “There must be something
extraordinary about the girl.”
I incline my head slowly. “She draws out a version of me that was
buried for a long time. A better, less cynical version. One I missed.”
As a journalist, Camrynn knows that the Casanova serial killer is still a serious threat, which puts her life at risk because she is determined to uncover who he is. Declan realizes this and feels that he must protect her, which leads to some seriously violent scenes. There was an incident that made me angry, then sad, then touched, and I may have ugly cried. I think I went through all the emotions reading this book, and I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Dark romance
College romance
Sports romance
Mafia romance
Virgin FMC
obsessed MMC
possessive MMC
Found family
BDSM
Trigger Warnings: violence, drugging, blackmail, kidnapping, death, attempted murder
December 22, 2024
The first roughly 60% of this book is an uncomfortable snooze fest.
Nothing is happening except smut, which is not particularly good, because it’s a result of a purely physical arrangement, with no emotional development. An arrangement, into which a girl is pretty much coerced.
The last 40% is where the story picks up and we get an actual plot. It’s good and has a couple nice plot twists, but then it sort of ends abruptly.
We never get to see the main couple having an actual relationship, their misunderstanding after the biggest plot twist is never fully explained (it doesn’t seem like they realized they were on two different pages for a while there and what pages those were).
It’s almost like an author was running out of ink and had to quickly wrap it up, so she just left all those loose ends for the readers to tie them up themselves.
Considering how little was going on in the better half of the book, that’s simply annoying.
Nevertheless, I really wanna know how the story ends and if we could get some actual romance with an emotional connection for longer than half a page somewhere in there, it would be a nice touch, too.
Nothing is happening except smut, which is not particularly good, because it’s a result of a purely physical arrangement, with no emotional development. An arrangement, into which a girl is pretty much coerced.
The last 40% is where the story picks up and we get an actual plot. It’s good and has a couple nice plot twists, but then it sort of ends abruptly.
We never get to see the main couple having an actual relationship, their misunderstanding after the biggest plot twist is never fully explained (it doesn’t seem like they realized they were on two different pages for a while there and what pages those were).
It’s almost like an author was running out of ink and had to quickly wrap it up, so she just left all those loose ends for the readers to tie them up themselves.
Considering how little was going on in the better half of the book, that’s simply annoying.
Nevertheless, I really wanna know how the story ends and if we could get some actual romance with an emotional connection for longer than half a page somewhere in there, it would be a nice touch, too.
January 13, 2023
Declan is the football star around campus with a kicker of being an heir to a billionaire dollar fortune, so to say he's arrogant is putting it mildly LOL! Camrynn is an investigative reporter for the college paper who is passionate about it. These two find themselves with issues when her family is doing something to his family, and now he's going to take it out on her despite the fact she's not her family. The problem becomes his attraction for her as they have serious chemistry, so he pretty much blackmails her into being his for a length of time, and now things get really dicey & sexy. I wasn't a big fan of our hero for a cool minute because of his questionable decision making, but there's no doubt when you get down to it, they're perfect for each other. On top of all this going on, there's still the serial killer on the loose that provided some twists coming in hot, and I'm dying to see how the situation with Casanova is going to play out. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this series, so I CANNOT WAIT for the next book & HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
May 14, 2025
“You’ll be mine, and I’ll do what I want with you.”
Oh. My. Yessss! Marlee Wray’s Dark Knights series continues to wow me. Wicked Demands blew me away! This heady mix of smolder, suspense, and soulmates was my addiction. I burned for this book! My heart raced the whole time reading.
Sports, secret society, forced proximity, and college romance collide in this deliciously dark delight with Pretty Woman vibes. And let’s not forget campus serial killer, Casonova. Who doesn’t love a little murder and mystery with your romance?
I’ve been dying for Declan’s story and he didn’t disappoint! Football quarterback and captain, heir to an empire, broody, dominating, all alpha perfection. Aspiring journalist and college student, Camrynn, is Declan’s perfect match: beauty, brains, and someone who sees the man behind the mask. Declan and Camrynn were phenomenal together with explosive chemistry, fun banter, an undeniable connection, and soulmate love.
Wicked Demands seduced me ... word by word … feel by feel … weaving me into its scintillating spell where my body and mind were on fire. With its heart-pounding plot and moving parts, it played like a movie in my head while reading. Intense. Intoxicating. Incredible. I was a goner for Declan and his Wicked Demands, held captive the whole time reading.
💋💋💋💋💋 wicked kisses
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Reviewed on behalf of Bookalicious Babes Blog
Oh. My. Yessss! Marlee Wray’s Dark Knights series continues to wow me. Wicked Demands blew me away! This heady mix of smolder, suspense, and soulmates was my addiction. I burned for this book! My heart raced the whole time reading.
Sports, secret society, forced proximity, and college romance collide in this deliciously dark delight with Pretty Woman vibes. And let’s not forget campus serial killer, Casonova. Who doesn’t love a little murder and mystery with your romance?
I’ve been dying for Declan’s story and he didn’t disappoint! Football quarterback and captain, heir to an empire, broody, dominating, all alpha perfection. Aspiring journalist and college student, Camrynn, is Declan’s perfect match: beauty, brains, and someone who sees the man behind the mask. Declan and Camrynn were phenomenal together with explosive chemistry, fun banter, an undeniable connection, and soulmate love.
Wicked Demands seduced me ... word by word … feel by feel … weaving me into its scintillating spell where my body and mind were on fire. With its heart-pounding plot and moving parts, it played like a movie in my head while reading. Intense. Intoxicating. Incredible. I was a goner for Declan and his Wicked Demands, held captive the whole time reading.
💋💋💋💋💋 wicked kisses
➡️ https://amzn.to/3GNC9BD
Reviewed on behalf of Bookalicious Babes Blog
December 30, 2022
Because of illegal and basically deceitful family interference, two young, college students become innocently involved in family revenge. Camrynn will be the virgin sacrifice, while Declan will reap the rewards. Will Camrynn be able to comply with the wealthy football heroes’ demands? Will Declan be able to rein in his desires in order to be gentle with her? Will she find pleasure along with the pain?
This is an exciting, intriguing, mysterious, erotically enticing story filled with a young woman’s desire to save her family from bankruptcy and a wealthy young alpha who feels entitled to own her. Will these two diverse personalities find a way to stay alive while they satisfy their needs and desires?
I highly recommend this extremely hot, erotically stimulating story that caught me from the very first page, and then never let me go. As I have come to learn, Marlee Wray is an excellent writer, and I cannot wait to read more of her work.
This is an exciting, intriguing, mysterious, erotically enticing story filled with a young woman’s desire to save her family from bankruptcy and a wealthy young alpha who feels entitled to own her. Will these two diverse personalities find a way to stay alive while they satisfy their needs and desires?
I highly recommend this extremely hot, erotically stimulating story that caught me from the very first page, and then never let me go. As I have come to learn, Marlee Wray is an excellent writer, and I cannot wait to read more of her work.
February 14, 2025
What took me so long??
I totally loved book one so I’m not sure what took me so long to finally read book too. I gobbled this book down so quickly. I don’t know what hit me. I absolutely love Marlee Wrays riding style. She has a perfect blend of OTT alpha male, steam, possessive, aggressive, dark romance H. Declan definitely delivered as always.
Then we have our h. She was super cute and I wanted to put her in my pocket. I loved your little show of strength and vulnerability. She had a perfect blend. The story picked up some from the book one and we found out a little bit more about Casanova, but still did not determine who he was. I’m hoping that we can find out an Eric’s book which is next.
All in all, another great addition to the storyline and I can’t wait to start the next one. Cheers!!
I totally loved book one so I’m not sure what took me so long to finally read book too. I gobbled this book down so quickly. I don’t know what hit me. I absolutely love Marlee Wrays riding style. She has a perfect blend of OTT alpha male, steam, possessive, aggressive, dark romance H. Declan definitely delivered as always.
Then we have our h. She was super cute and I wanted to put her in my pocket. I loved your little show of strength and vulnerability. She had a perfect blend. The story picked up some from the book one and we found out a little bit more about Casanova, but still did not determine who he was. I’m hoping that we can find out an Eric’s book which is next.
All in all, another great addition to the storyline and I can’t wait to start the next one. Cheers!!
January 13, 2023
This is the second book in this intriguing series, and this is Declan and Cami’s story. Declan is the campus star quarterback, as well as being the heir to a billion-dollar fortune, while Cami is sassy and feisty, and is the university’s investigative journalist. Declan is furious when he finds out that his family is being extorted by Cami’s family, and they manage to strike a mutually beneficial deal between them. This is a well written story which is a dark college romance, with humor, witty banter, family, friendships, emotions, suspense, danger, intrigue, mystery, vengeance, and is a steamy and thrilling page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
February 6, 2023
This book is told by 1st person point of view between Declan and Camrynn. This book has a little bit of everything in it has extortion, shady characters, plenty of sumt, and characters from previous books. I enjoy the growth of Declan in this book as well as Camrynn’s growth. This is a great love story. I will like to warn anyone before the read this book there is a lot of of spicy scenes. There’s also a few kinks in this book spanking, domination, and as well forced proximity. Overall I did enjoy reading this book and I do recommend it again please be aware there are a lot of spicy scenes if you are not comfortable with that please refrain from reading as the author worked hard to give a good story.
December 30, 2022
If the world is a prize, the wealthy, powerful Declan is used to having it handed to him as if it’s his by right. Granthorpe University’s star quarterback has decided that fellow student and investigative reporter Cami owes him and she agrees to a short-term relationship with him. What Declan expected to be a transitory physical affair turns into something much more complicated as he’s blindsided by deepening feelings for Cami. Add in a serial killer who is targeting campus women and you have an intriguing mix of plot and character development.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 18, 2023
This is a very addictive dark college romance!! I was hooked until the very end and cannot wait for the next one. This is the second story in the "Dark Knights" series and it can be read as a stand alone read. However, the first one "Indecent Demands" is just as good. This one is about Declan and Cami. He is a star football player and worshipped on campus. Cami is a reporter on campus. They both come from different worlds that are about to collide. I loved the characters and how their story develops. Sparks fly between them and these two are combustible together. Throw in a serial killer and danger you get an incredible story!
February 7, 2023
Book 2 in the Dark Knights series was simply superb. The character development, first of all, was the best I have ever read from this author. Camryn is my favorite so far…she never wavered from her dreams or ethics but always told Declan exactly what she thought. Declan’s started off as an really unlikable character but definitely grew on me. The storyline had a really good mix of spice, plot and suspense to keep the reader engaged throughout the whole book. The next book features Erik, the Viking and I am so excited to read it!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 29, 2024
Felt like I was reading two different books
The flow of the story was off for nearly the entire book. The investigative journalist part of Cami’s character took over the last quarter of the book along with the character growth Declan experienced. Up until then it was nothing but spankings and sex between the two. It was a decent story with the Casanova & Secret Society side plots. I liked both Declan and Cami, but I feel the book showed Declan falling in love while it told us the Cami was falling as well. I did like the set up to the next book with Sorenson, the groundwork was laid out but will have to see about Arya.
The flow of the story was off for nearly the entire book. The investigative journalist part of Cami’s character took over the last quarter of the book along with the character growth Declan experienced. Up until then it was nothing but spankings and sex between the two. It was a decent story with the Casanova & Secret Society side plots. I liked both Declan and Cami, but I feel the book showed Declan falling in love while it told us the Cami was falling as well. I did like the set up to the next book with Sorenson, the groundwork was laid out but will have to see about Arya.
November 16, 2025
Jesus Christ Marlee Wray this wrecked me.
I loved this even more than the first book. Cami really stands up for herself and I love the growth we see in Dec by the end of it.
I rarely quite but this resonated:
“So don’t you dare ask me to give up my dreams for the chance to be your dirty little secret again. While you decide if I’m worth it. Because your family doesn’t approve of me. I’ve got news for you. The feelings of disapproval are mutual. And, frankly, you would’ve been lucky to fucking have me. I would’ve cared about you in ways you and your cold-blooded family can’t even comprehend.”
I loved this even more than the first book. Cami really stands up for herself and I love the growth we see in Dec by the end of it.
I rarely quite but this resonated:
“So don’t you dare ask me to give up my dreams for the chance to be your dirty little secret again. While you decide if I’m worth it. Because your family doesn’t approve of me. I’ve got news for you. The feelings of disapproval are mutual. And, frankly, you would’ve been lucky to fucking have me. I would’ve cared about you in ways you and your cold-blooded family can’t even comprehend.”
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