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.
First off, that cliffhanger… Lethal takes off right where book three ended and it doesn’t stop!! We are in a whirlwind of chaos, chasing down Coles kidnapped sister from CA to FL to CO and back.
Remington aka Raven and her guys, Jasper, Greyson, Cole and Vander find themselves in a manhunt for the man behind the video. Killing everyone that crosses their path beforehand, will they find who they are looking for? Will they be able to save Becca before it’s too late?
This book was steamy! Like daaaannnng girl, steamy!!! Aside from that, it had a lot of growth with the characters and their relationship together. They officially drew the line and put everything out their. Love? Obsession? Same thing! I love how they all are just a little side of crazy with a topping of psycho.
”A couple that kills together stays together…”
Raven has fully embraced her dark side and this book officially showcased it all. She’s definitely onboard the crazy train and is not taking any more passengers. lol. We get some fun group killings, some dark games and even some steamy torcher techniques but really I want more secrets!!! Lol
”Killing has become my greatest joy, but killing with my men… nothing compares”
The guys have given up the gig and we know who Ravenmaster was now. But they all haven’t come clean about some things and just when we are about to get answers, boom, the craziest thing happens and the author ends the book. (Talk about a knife to my heart)
I loved this steamy, dark romance. Raven and the guys just continue to get better! I think Jasper might just be my most favorite fictional character ever. I can’t wait for the next book!!
”Family sticks together, no matter what. Through fear, psychotic breaks, and the darkest of temptations.”
*Overall 5/5 *Heat? 5/5 🥵 *Multiple first person POV (Mostly Raven) *Dark!!!! *Fast Burn *Ends on cliffhanger
I didn't think this series could get any better but this book blew all the others out of the water. From the story and how it develops to the spice rising several degrees. The story unfolds so perfectly and gives you little bits of new stuff some you weren't expecting some you were. I absolutely love Raven and her men the dynamic they have is off the charts and the bickering so always fun and sometimes hot as hell. The end killed me and i cant wait for the next book!! I would absolutely recommend this book and this series!
No... lol.... oh, how I love this series. I'm glad we finally learned a few things in this books. It cracked me up the few times some of the guys weren't keen on nearly touching one another while with Raven. I love how they do their best to give her everything she needs. Can't wait for the final book.
Oj dzieje się dzieje! Muszę przyznać, że smut palce lizać 🔥 na plus jest też to, że widać jak bohaterowie się rozwijają i ich relacje się pogłębiają ❤️ I jeszcze jeden z lepszych cytatów - “Only you could think a tale of how he stalked and plotted to murder you is a sweet story.” No urocze jak nic!
(Most of) the guys' secrets are out -- especially the fact that Cole, Jasper, and Vander are all three her Ravenmaster stalker. Raven is surprisingly not as mad about it as she thought she would be. And she's feeling more close to all of them than ever before.
But then Cole takes off without her to look for his long lost twin sister when he gets a hit about her on his tracking program. Raven is hurt, but once they all reunite, they agree that they are a family and will work together -- not against each other -- from here on out.
So this one wasn't bad, but I wasn't as sucked into it as I was with the previous books.
Trying to pinpoint a reason for that is hard because it's not a bad book. I think part of it is that the stalker side story was rather intriguing and with that aspect gone, the story does seem to lose a bit of its sparkle. Another part of it is that I'm kind of just ready to see these guys get their HEA and move on. I've enjoyed their story, but I'm starting to get a little bored now.
Having said that, I did enjoy some parts of the story.
I love how their relationship has grown and developed. All the guys are all-in about sharing and you can just feel the love and connection between all of them -- even if several of them are psychos.
The steam is still pretty good, and I liked that we got some group scenes here. The DVP scene with Jasper and Cole was super hot. There was a little bit of touching between them during it, but not enough to justify marking this as m/m content. But I did enjoy the light sword crossing going on.
I also liked their shootout scene in the bayou. That was a rather fun scene to read.
I do very much miss her stalker moments and kind of wish that reveal had been dragged out a little longer. Having said that, I was curious how Cole made it appear he didn't have dick piercings during their sex scene before the big reveal. Turns out he had Jasper jump in for him during sex while Raven had her head turned away. Kind of a stretch if you ask me, but okay, at least it's an explanation.
Then there's a big cliffy (again). Not surprised, and that's why I always wait to read these types of RH series' until they are complete. That way I can binge them and not be pissed about cliffhangers. lol It's the best way (in my opinion) to read these types of series'.
Overall it was an okay installment. Getting a little bored and ready to move on, but the next book is the last, so I'm looking forward to seeing how everything turns out.
P.S. I love how the book covers have photos along the bottom that represent the kills she did in each book. Such a nice touch.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Phenomenal Addition To The Series!!! Loved It!! ❤️❤️❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review
Leah Steele has absolutely done it again. OMG what a freaking ride and then some. This fourth book in series not only answered sooooooo many questions about Ravenmaster but showed a whole new side to Remi and each of the guys. This book was beyond phenomenal, beyond freaking perfect, and just beyond everything imaginable. I’m not ready, nor do I think I will ever be ready, for this series to end.
This book picks up right where Leah left us in book three and when I tell you that the beginning is life or death intense and to hold on I’m absolutely serious. Oh Cole you naughty naught man. How dare he do what he just did to Raven and the guys. This book is a whirlwind of action and emotion. Raven shows just how deeply she loves Cole and in the process makes him fall even deeper for her. On the hunt for Cole’s sister he will go to the ends of the earth to find her and unalive anyone in his way, and when he gets his head on right and has the help of his made family it becomes easier for him to function and work to find her.
The growth between all these characters in this book was absolutely incredible, the feelings and the emotions they allowed to be expressed will seriously amaze you especially seeing how hard and guarded each and every one of them were at the start. This was definitely my favorite of the series and I love all the books in this series. We do get dangled from a cliffy again but I’m holding out hope that all will be well in the finale to this series. Seriously hope that Cole reunites with his sister. This is a highly recommended series and an absolute must read one too!!!
I CANNOT get enough of this series. I absolutely adore Raven. She's very high up on my list of favorite FMCs ever. But those men of hers... MY GOD. Cole is just... just.. there aren't words for how much I love him. Don't get me wrong, all of her men are amazing, and smokin' hot, but Cole has this 'total psychopath' side that just does it for me. Ps. Grayson is a VERY close second. Yum. Yum.
In this book, we learn more about the guys, and we find out who the mysterious "Ravenmaster" is! I devoured this book. I tried to slow down and make it last longer, but I just couldn't help myself. I can't tell you how much I legitimately laughed out loud while reading it. For real. There's a ton of humor (as I said), suspense, action, mystery, and some seriously S-T-E-A-M-Y scenes. I think one particular scene may be one of the hottest I've ever read. Read the book, and you'll have no doubt to which one I'm referring. ;)
I definitely wasn't prepared for this book to end, and not just because it ends on a cliffhanger. The whole series is so well written, with fantastic characters, the perfect amount of intrigue and suspense, and some of the hottest guys around. I believe the next book will be the final book in the series, and as much as I can't wait to get answers to all of the questions, I know I'm not ready to say goodbye to these characters. Leah Steele is a brilliant writer, and I look forward to reading all of her future works!
Good grief, y’all. Just when you think the Dear Darkness Series can’t get any darker, Leah goes and writes this sexy, twisted fourth book. We know who the RavenMaster is starting this fast-paced book. And even though one of the biggest secrets has been revealed, there’s still plenty of twists and turns to keep you on your toes.
I LOVE the dynamics of this entire group, y’all. Everyone has their specific place. Cole is the mastermind with his techie skills, Jasper is the fun, but deadly marksman, Grayson is the innocent, but determined addition (and personally one of my faves), Vander is the stoic protector, and Raven is the glue that holds them all together. The way these guys support her and adore her crazy side is so refreshing.
I know this is a vague review but this is one of those stories you just have to read without any details. Anything can be a spoiler so I’m keeping my mouth shut. Just know you’ll find out some answers and you’ll be so much closer to the truth. And that ending! Leah and her freaking cliffies!!!! One more book to go, my friends!
Picking up right where we left off, Leah has once again worked her magic! At the end of the last book, Cole had gotten an alert on his computer from a search he had running in the background that he’d forgotten about. Jumping right back into the chaos, we watch as Cole takes off, leaving Raven and the other guys behind. Raven, as I’m sure you can guess, is having NONE of that. I love what happens next! This book is another amazing continuation of a series that sucked me in and has yet to let me go. I love Remi and her newfound freedom as Raven. There’s a ton that happens in this book; some good, some bad. But it’s filled with delicious spice, action, unaliving, and so much more. Raven and the guys’ relationships continue to grow and change. I love seeing each character come into their own and own who they are. Let me back up to the spice… I don’t think I can clearly explain how spicy it is without you reading it; it’s scorching 🥵. Raven is one lucky girl, and her guys—whew—smex on sticks I tell you. The end left me completely shocked. I wasn’t expecting the cliffy—it came out of nowhere. I am now DYING for the final book. I’ve been with this series since the beginning, and if you haven’t started it, I HIGHLY recommend it. It’s a dark why choose with a serial unaliver—well, more than one really—and it will keep you on your toes. I loved this book and can’t wait to see what happens next!
Amazing!! Leah Steele has some of the best cliffhangers. These past four books have ended in such dramatic and anticipatory ways, that I am always longing for the next book release.
I think my favorite thing about this book is the lack of secrets and the relationship development between Remi and her guys. In the earlier books Remi was such an emotionless void, but she really blossomed in this book. Some walls were dropped and she really started to show her love and care, albeit in some out of the ordinary ways most of the time. I feel like Remi and her guys learned to lean on one another and provide support to each other more openly, even if it was uncomfortable at times. Throughout the blood and action, you get a mixture of high steam as well as some pretty intensely sweet moments of connection between some of the characters. This group has grown so much over the series and they are just getting closer and closer, really proving that those that slay together, stay together.
I cannot wait to see what happens to Remi and her guys next! Everything is out on the table, the group is closer than ever, and that cliffhanger has me thinking that there is going to be a lot of danger and unexpected surprises coming their way. Some things cannot always be prepared for.
I loved getting back into Raven’s dark twisted world of serial killers! The way book three ended on such a cliffhanger I was so anxious to see what was going to happen, also, my need to know who Ravenmaster was consumed me! This has to be one of my favorite reverse harems ever. Each of the four guys is so distinctly different, but all with psycho or sociopathic tendencies and the need to possess her. The jealousy is so over the top and perfect…it’s a “touch her and get skinned” kinda jealousy! 🥵🥵
This author has such a way of hooking you in and making you obsess over the characters, no matter how twisted and dark they are. This book was so action packed it’s hard to find a place to stop when real life comes calling. This book ended on a dark and steep cliffhanger that will live in my head taunting me until book five comes out! 😳😳
I absolutely recommend this book to those that love serial killer reverse harems with triggering situations that will have you on the edge of your seat!! Start with book one, Fractured, and find out what all the hype is about! It’s sooo worth it!
One word. Growth. The personal growth in this book for Remi and her guys, Cole especially..I loved every minute of it. This is the first book I'm reviewing since my health took a nose dive a while back, and I couldn't be happier with Lethal unless it was the final book, but it isn't and that cliffhanger was highly irritating in how it left off for Entwined instead, so 5 stars, but now I am waiting rather impatiently for the final book, and Leah it is all your fault. Loved getting the answers for the majority of Ravenmaster's identity and actions from the tart of the first book to now, too!! I no longer have a favorite. They're all equally delicious to me now. If you haven't read this series, please start with book one so it all makes sense!! Trust me. You'll love it and be begging Leah for more, just like the rest of us are!!
Let me start by saying this, when I started this series I started not realizing book four was just released and there is book five being released😱 this was the first series I’ve ever gobbled up in less than 3 days and now I have to patiently wait for book five -_-
Anywhooooo, Leah knocked this one out of the park just like all the others and I couldn’t be more tickled!
Raven and her men are 🥵 and I couldn’t help but notice the extra 🔥🔥🔥 in this book (I was so there for it& so was the hubs😉🤣) I guess I should talk about the ravenmaster but I don’t want to be a spoil sport, so just know you may not be as surprised as you thought you might be…. But that’s okay the ending still makes you want to scream and rant…. So now we wait for the final book….
Which each book I read in this series the more I fall in love with these character's you can't help but fall. I just thought after Raven Book 3 this series couldn't get any darker ha this is book 4 and it took a far left into "Darker" I mean what was I thinking? Have I not read this arthur's book's lately🤣🤣. Welp the unveiling of the Raven Master is upon us and yep didn't see it coming, but you'd think after that thing's would settle down a lil ha that's a no there were still plenty of twists and turns in this book that had me flipping pages to find out what was happening next. One thing about it though the next book is the final one and it's going to be hard to say goodbye to Raven and her guy's, so I'm ready for the next book.
Every single time I jump back into this series it engrosses me so much I can’t do anything but finish it.
Lethal absolutely didn’t disappoint! I love that we know all about the Ravenmaster and who was behind everything each step of the way. I love how they each have a thing with Raven and their own ways of loving each other.
I am obsessed with this series and the characters and absolutely love the storyline behind them.
After this ending though, I was definitely not expecting it and I am super excited to see where the next book goes and whether they find what they are looking for.
I swear, the crazier the guys in the harem, the 💦 the panties 🤣🤣
Lethal is book #4 in the Dear Darkness series. This is a dark why choose. Make sure to check the trigger warning.
I NEED THE NEXT BOOK SO BAD!!!
Leah, this series is a masterpiece!! I freaking love Raven so much!! This girl fully embraces her dark side and I love it! Greyson, Jasper, Cole and Vander, ugh I love them!! The way they love Raven and are basically obsessed with her! I love these guys so much. Don't even get me started on the spice, top tier!! I am so invested in this story and these characters.
That cliffhanger has me wanting to cry, I can't wait for the next book!!!
I have been waiting for this book. Cole has been my favorite from the start and I couldn’t wait to find out more about him. Leah didn’t disappoint! The glimpse into Cole’s brain and how he works was perfect. How Raven has changed him in ways he never imagined possible, but still stays true to who he is. Which is mt favorite kind of p$ych0. His way of showing love is with obsession and I can’t get enough of it. He loves Raven in the only way he knows how, which is by obsession and possession and it is DELICIOUS! Raven of course is continuously changing and her men are unearthing parts of her she didn’t know existed. Each of her men brings out something different in her, whether it’s her humanity, her crazy, or her k!nks she didn’t realize she had. Her men do it. Each of them is so different aside from their love for her, they all love her so fiercely yet so differently.
This book gave us a bit more of Jasper but only enough to leave us wanting for his book. I’m glad I finally got my answers to my laundry list of questions, but of course as always she leaves me with more to be answered in Jaspers book.
I could not put this book down! I couldn’t get enough of raven and her men and all the crazy thsy get up too!
Impatiently waiting for Jaspers book. I’m going to be sad to see this series end in the next book.
Cole is on the hunt for his sister and thinking that he must do it alone, Raven and the others show him that they’re a family and they’re not alone. I absolutely loved how Leah wrote this. While not your typical characters (iykyk) Steele shows a softer + vulnerable side of each character and I all about swooned when reading those scenes.
And that ending?! WOAH. I need to know what happens next!!
Raven and her men are back and they are taking no prisoners! We spent a lot of this book really discovering who the men are at their core, and we learned a lot in particular about Cole. Some stuff was definitely surprising! As usual, the continuation of this story is deliciously dark. The main focus in this part of the story is an attempt to find Cole's sister. In doing so, we uncover a lot of secrets and elements that we were not aware of. I'm excited for what's to come but also nervous after that cliffhanger!
Holy Smokes, this is a story! Even though, we know Ravenmaster’s identity, the action still does not stop in this book! Raven and her men go thru some serious bonding and even personal growth, all while keeping true to their assassin lifestyle. It’s so easy to lose yourself into this storyline, because of its intensity and fabulous cast of characters; makes it hard to put down once you start it. I can’t even start on that cliffhanger, it’s a gut punch!! I am already inpatient to read the next one.
Finally, the identity of the RavenMaster has been unmasked!!
The cliffhanger at the end of book 3 had me on my toes and each book in this series keeps getting better and better.
I love delving into this dark and twisted world of psychotic serial killers. Each guy is different in their psychotic tendencies and fit Raven’s darkness perfectly. Their need to possess her is 🥵🥵🥵.
This series will reel you in and take you on a dark & twisted ride. And trust me you’ll happily ride it until the end. Lethal is an action packed twisted story with a cliffhanger so good, you’ll be dying for more.
I have been dying for this book, it's been a long time coming and as always Leah didn’t fail in doing it justice.
Cole is my favourite kind of sociopath and his inner brain workings and the sexy way he shows it is deliciously naughty and defiantly made the book a steamy naughty read, his obsessive behaviour towards raven is so intense yet for him perfect.
I've said this before Raven revolves around her men and becomes what they need and they intern bring out her in different ways.
The cliffhangers in this series are supremely not nice at all! Answers on the who Ravenmaster is have been given and I hate to say that I was right, but I was right as to who it was mostly. Cole has a special place in my heart and it was kind of fun to see the other guys tear him a new one for leaving as he did. He definitely deserved it. Raven, as always, is fierce and fights hard for those she loves. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
Loved it! Another great book in this series. This kept me interested from the start. We get a few twists, action, humor, steam and more!! I continue to love Raven. She is tough, confident and crazy. I love her men too. I think they each serve a unique purpose in her life. The banter and steam between them all is so good and hot as hell! After that ending, I need the next book as soon as possible!!
Ugh! That ending was brutal. This was a great addition to the series. I was so pissed at Cole but somehow he is still my favorite. I just have to say that whoever came up with electrocuting someone in their armpits is not someone I would ever want to have as an enemy. I cannot believe I’m going to say this but there is so much sex in this book I had to skip some of it. I may go back and read it later though. I will definitely pick up the next one. I have to know what happens.
Ooooh that ending!!! Leah what are you doing to me??!!! Also, Ravenmaster ... called it! But loved the reveal nonetheless and pterodactyl squealed when it happened. I just love this book and the dynamic between them all. The way the guys get a bit weirded out during spicy times when they have to get a bit close never fails to make me giggle. I'm off to re-read all the books while I impatiently wait for the next one!
Wow! Leah just keeps delivering with this series. I absolutely love Raven and her men.
This book is just as dark, twisted, and steamy as the rest of the series. I feel like with each book we are getting to know the guys more and more. The way that they have all bonded together and love Raven I’m their own unique ways will make you swoon.
So many questions were answered, but like y each book…I now have more questions. I cannot wait for the next book.
First...what was that ending?! Leahhhh...that was evil!
Anyways...what a fantastic read! 👏🏻 Leah Steele really outdone herself! I didn't think her books could get any better and then she goes and does this! I NEED the next one, like yesterday!
Cole is absolutely amazing! I love how his character comes out of his shell. Gahhh! He's crazy and I love him. I love them all! I felt so many emotions with this one.