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Losers: Part I
I was supposed to have it all.
I’d been Prom Queen, Cheer Captain - high school’s most savage Queen Bee. I could have everything I wanted.
Except them. The freaks, the weirdos, the school’s ultimate losers: Manson, Jason, Lucas, and Vincent. Our hatred for each other couldn’t keep us apart, not even when my own mistake got Manson expelled and made me the ultimate villain to the rest of them.
One night was supposed to be enough.
I couldn’t resist forever. For one night I gave myself over to the men I wasn’t supposed to want and satisfied the darkest parts of my soul. But some things are meant to stay in the dark. One night, and it was over.
Nothing more than a game.
Now, with college behind me, our worlds collide yet again. Four men, all willing to share me as their plaything until my debt to them is paid. Another game to satiate my dark cravings, the twisted rules of which bring us all even closer than before. But games aren’t meant to last.
When the debt is paid and the game is done, what if I don’t want to walk away?
Although not required, it is recommended to read the novella, The Dare, prior to reading Losers.
This book is First Person, Multi POV.
This is an 18+ polyamorous bisexual romance between one woman and four men, including MF, MM, and group scenes. Reader discretion is strongly advised, this is a dark read. This book contains graphic sexual scenes, intense scenes of BDSM, graphic violence, and strong language. A full content note can be found in the front matter of the book.
I’d been Prom Queen, Cheer Captain - high school’s most savage Queen Bee. I could have everything I wanted.
Except them. The freaks, the weirdos, the school’s ultimate losers: Manson, Jason, Lucas, and Vincent. Our hatred for each other couldn’t keep us apart, not even when my own mistake got Manson expelled and made me the ultimate villain to the rest of them.
One night was supposed to be enough.
I couldn’t resist forever. For one night I gave myself over to the men I wasn’t supposed to want and satisfied the darkest parts of my soul. But some things are meant to stay in the dark. One night, and it was over.
Nothing more than a game.
Now, with college behind me, our worlds collide yet again. Four men, all willing to share me as their plaything until my debt to them is paid. Another game to satiate my dark cravings, the twisted rules of which bring us all even closer than before. But games aren’t meant to last.
When the debt is paid and the game is done, what if I don’t want to walk away?
Although not required, it is recommended to read the novella, The Dare, prior to reading Losers.
This book is First Person, Multi POV.
This is an 18+ polyamorous bisexual romance between one woman and four men, including MF, MM, and group scenes. Reader discretion is strongly advised, this is a dark read. This book contains graphic sexual scenes, intense scenes of BDSM, graphic violence, and strong language. A full content note can be found in the front matter of the book.
594 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2022
About the author
Harley Laroux
22 books13.2k followersHarley is a writer of Dark Romance and Erotica. They enjoy crafting steamy stories on the dark and kinky side, the creepier the better. Harley lives in Washington with their husband and three cats. They love horror films, dry red wines, and almost always have a candle lit. Most days they can be found at their desk drinking tea with at least one cat on their lap.
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July 14, 2023update : may 2022 me was a little wild it seems 🤡
don't mind me i'm just horny
don't mind me i'm just horny
November 26, 2022
➥ 4.75 Stars *:･ﾟ✧
Thankyou Harley Laroux for the arc in exchange for a review! Ladies and gentlemen, today is the day - the release of this fucking blessing. Harley Laroux never disappoints me. This surrounds and tells the story of characters from The Dare, so that one should be read before this one. I don't quite know what to say other than this was uh, great? I expected for Manson to always be my number 1 and for the others to just be cute additions but let me tell you, my heart is divided equally between them all. The sex was great, as per usual. And the romance? HL aways pulls through on the front of creating dark stories surrounding sex, but always executing the romance. The tenderness and love is something you'll always feel is there, because it is.
For starters, I'd say, be prepared for the beginning of this book to be utter shite ok? We get scenes in highschool from before The Dare and it's terrible. Typical literal teenagers that "run the school" and Jess just had no fucking backbone, it was painful to read. Reminds me of how silly series like "Fall Away" and "Devil's Night" are with the highschool being like the fucking mafia lmao. I just think that the drama notch needed to be aggressively turned down at the beginning.
When we get to after The Dare though? That's when the fun begins. A leads to B and Jess is repaying her debt by becoming their whore. Kinda? But yeah that's the gist and it's entertaining as fuck bye.
The way they're all so in love with eachother is driving me crazy. I haven't really read many other polyamorous books but I feel like that aspect was well-executed. Especially when compared to reverse harems where there's some dicking down for everyone. I feel like you could really see all the dynamics so distinctly and it was excellently, beautifully done.
Like shut the fuck up, the domestic scenes are already driving me crazy. But before I weep about how fucking perfect they all are, let me give you the quotes we're all here for.
Somebody sedate me rn. Lucas and Manson are so inexplicably perfect, it's unbearable.
Let me pick my jaw up off the floor rq.
Yeah, is life even worth living if Manson doesn't carve a heart into my middle finger??? The answer is no.
Okok, now time for substantiality on my part, regardless of the rough beginning, this book exceeded my expectations. The smut was so good (that was expected - dw), and the romance? Hello?? I truly think Harley Laroux is the future of dark romance because she does everything right.
We always get emphatic consent, we get unique, incredibly well fleshed-out characters, and fucking romance . They all have their moments with Jess, and of course, with eachother. The love they have for eachother is palpable, and yet so different and unique to each pair. Like can we talk about Vincent carrying Jess on his shoulders so she could watch a car race better? This shit is so fucking romantic that it's painful.
Of course there was also tear-inducing aftercare. Them all snuggling up trying to fit on one bed together?? Hello?? I forget who but one of them ran a bath for Jess. Then Vincent cooks pancakes. Shut the fuck up, I felt this book in my soul.
The "ily" between Lucas and Manson? I'll never recover.
Still, no book is perfect so here are some of my very few complaints. Like I mentioned, rough cringey beginning. The highschool times were really dramatised and cringey imo, but that was a problem left long in the past once we get to the time set after "The Dare".
Also, at the beginning there was a strong emphasis on the guys being super super mega emo and it just got kinda jarring when it was mentioned every second? But again, that definitely stops happening after The Dare.
I was a little concerned with the romanticisation of drugs because it's something I personally don't appreciate, but in the end it was mentioned that they all want to stop smoking and doing drugs in general so that's really heartwarming <33
And the last thing? I whine about this all the time so it's definitely a me thing, but I could definitely do with fewer dick-in-mouth scenes. It seemed that in every scene they did together, that was absolutely necessary to include? I don't mind if it's a sometimes, but I wish there had been more group scenes that didn't involve her being stuffed in the mouth...lol. Between the guys too I suppose. And the nickname "fucktoy" wasn't my fav...? Years better than "babygirl" though.
Also, the car racing aspect was a tad sappy, I wasn't totally buying it.
That scene between Lucas and Manson with the whole worship thing they had going on...didn't really do it for me either?
Ah, one last thing, the evil dad plot we have going on is kinda cheap, I fear...hopefully it'll just add stakes and change? I guess we'll see but I also don't care.
Also also, I need to see Vincent hang someone from the ceiling rn, all that bark and no bite, it better be in the next book...can't wait <33. AND WE NEED SOME FACE SITTING!! Bye.
Softly, darkly, Manson said, "Lucas, do you want to fuck her?"
The other man's eyes were black as night when he looked at me. "Yes. I want to make her scream."
"Ask nicely."
Lucas bared his teeth for a moment and buries his mouth against Manson's neck as if to keep the words inside.
"Please let me fuck her."
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Thankyou Harley Laroux for the arc in exchange for a review! Ladies and gentlemen, today is the day - the release of this fucking blessing. Harley Laroux never disappoints me. This surrounds and tells the story of characters from The Dare, so that one should be read before this one. I don't quite know what to say other than this was uh, great? I expected for Manson to always be my number 1 and for the others to just be cute additions but let me tell you, my heart is divided equally between them all. The sex was great, as per usual. And the romance? HL aways pulls through on the front of creating dark stories surrounding sex, but always executing the romance. The tenderness and love is something you'll always feel is there, because it is.
➥ Jess (h) was interesting...I'll say. Do I love her nearly as much as I do the boys? No. Do I wish I did? Yes. I always roll my eyes when popular people feel all victimised when they're the ones traumatising people, but she did own up to it in the end and her love for all of them felt very real. Do I like her character? Not really. She reminded me of Ryen from Punk 57 but with a little less substance, really. She was childish and often a pick me girl but I didn't really care? She wasn't as great as Juniper from Her Soul for Revenge but was much better than Rae from Her Soul to Take. To be fair, Harley had to work with the character she had written for The Dare and I think that must've been challenging.
➥ Manson (H) is still my bae. I love him, he's everyone's daddy let's be real. The "Angel" will never get old and he will always be an icon. His daddy issues run deep though...damn.
Manson stepped closer. Before I even realised what was happening, he'd scooped me up, my feet leaving the ground as he easily carried me the rest of the way down the hall.
"What are you doing?" I said, as he shoved open my bedroom door with his foot.
"Getting that sad look off your face," he said, smiling at me crookedly as he stopped next to my bed. He dumped me on the mattress but followed me down, crawling on top of me. He buried his face against me neck, the combination of his mouth and warm breath trailing over my skin making me erupt in a fit of laughter.
➥ Lucas (H) is one I have a real soft spot for. He's the one I disliked the most at first, but his strong relationship with Manson is EVERYTHING and he has his moments when you're like aw. He also liked being called a "good boy"...just saying...
"They're back," I said.
Lucas took my hand again. He lifted it to his lips, kissing my knuckles tenderly. "Let's go see what happened."
➥ Vincent (H) is my man. I mean they all are mine, just to be clear, but he's my favourite I think. He's funny, he's unhinged and I love him, your honour.
He stood suddenly, tucking the umbrella against his shoulder before he extended his hand to me. I stared at his open palm, blinking rapidly in confusion. "What?"
"Doesn't feel right for the Prom Queen to not get her slow dance," he said, a slight smile playing around his lips.
➥ Jason (H) is a cutie patootie. I adore his relationship with Vinc :(, they're so STINKING cute.
Jason's fingers brushed my shoulder. "Come with us," he said softly. "Let's get you out of here."
For starters, I'd say, be prepared for the beginning of this book to be utter shite ok? We get scenes in highschool from before The Dare and it's terrible. Typical literal teenagers that "run the school" and Jess just had no fucking backbone, it was painful to read. Reminds me of how silly series like "Fall Away" and "Devil's Night" are with the highschool being like the fucking mafia lmao. I just think that the drama notch needed to be aggressively turned down at the beginning.
When we get to after The Dare though? That's when the fun begins. A leads to B and Jess is repaying her debt by becoming their whore. Kinda? But yeah that's the gist and it's entertaining as fuck bye.
The way they're all so in love with eachother is driving me crazy. I haven't really read many other polyamorous books but I feel like that aspect was well-executed. Especially when compared to reverse harems where there's some dicking down for everyone. I feel like you could really see all the dynamics so distinctly and it was excellently, beautifully done.
"Breakfast is coming up!" Vincent called from the kitchen as we came back inside. I could smell bacon and hash browns, and when I looked into the kitchen, there were multiple bowls on the counter and pans on the stove. He glanced over his shoulder at me with a grin, his long hair messily tied up as he added another pancake to the stack in front of him.
Like shut the fuck up, the domestic scenes are already driving me crazy. But before I weep about how fucking perfect they all are, let me give you the quotes we're all here for.
"Are you ready to be a good girl for us?" he said as Lucas's arms wrapped around his chest. Lucas rested his chin on Manson's shoulder, tenderly kissing his neck.
Somebody sedate me rn. Lucas and Manson are so inexplicably perfect, it's unbearable.
His hand trailed over my body, rough and hard, when he pulled up my dress and pressed himself against me.
"Terrible taste," he murmured again. "What are you fucking with trash for, huh? Pretty little thing like you."
Let me pick my jaw up off the floor rq.
He tugged the knife out of the tree and grasped my hand. He held my palm up between the two of us, slowly rubbing his thumb over my fingers.
"You're not afraid?" He watched my face carefully. He'd know if I lied.
I shook my head. "No."
Delicately, he pressed the sharp tip of the blade against the pad of my middle finger. There was a subtle sting as my skin parted, blood welling up. He moved the knife in slow small lines and I was mesmerized by the sight.
What he left behind was a tiny heart, etched into my finger. The pain wasn't even as bad as a papercut, so why did it feel like it sliced so deep?
Yeah, is life even worth living if Manson doesn't carve a heart into my middle finger??? The answer is no.
Okok, now time for substantiality on my part, regardless of the rough beginning, this book exceeded my expectations. The smut was so good (that was expected - dw), and the romance? Hello?? I truly think Harley Laroux is the future of dark romance because she does everything right.
We always get emphatic consent, we get unique, incredibly well fleshed-out characters, and fucking romance . They all have their moments with Jess, and of course, with eachother. The love they have for eachother is palpable, and yet so different and unique to each pair. Like can we talk about Vincent carrying Jess on his shoulders so she could watch a car race better? This shit is so fucking romantic that it's painful.
Of course there was also tear-inducing aftercare. Them all snuggling up trying to fit on one bed together?? Hello?? I forget who but one of them ran a bath for Jess. Then Vincent cooks pancakes. Shut the fuck up, I felt this book in my soul.
The "ily" between Lucas and Manson? I'll never recover.
Still, no book is perfect so here are some of my very few complaints. Like I mentioned, rough cringey beginning. The highschool times were really dramatised and cringey imo, but that was a problem left long in the past once we get to the time set after "The Dare".
Also, at the beginning there was a strong emphasis on the guys being super super mega emo and it just got kinda jarring when it was mentioned every second? But again, that definitely stops happening after The Dare.
I was a little concerned with the romanticisation of drugs because it's something I personally don't appreciate, but in the end it was mentioned that they all want to stop smoking and doing drugs in general so that's really heartwarming <33
And the last thing? I whine about this all the time so it's definitely a me thing, but I could definitely do with fewer dick-in-mouth scenes. It seemed that in every scene they did together, that was absolutely necessary to include? I don't mind if it's a sometimes, but I wish there had been more group scenes that didn't involve her being stuffed in the mouth...lol. Between the guys too I suppose. And the nickname "fucktoy" wasn't my fav...? Years better than "babygirl" though.
Also, the car racing aspect was a tad sappy, I wasn't totally buying it.
That scene between Lucas and Manson with the whole worship thing they had going on...didn't really do it for me either?
Ah, one last thing, the evil dad plot we have going on is kinda cheap, I fear...hopefully it'll just add stakes and change? I guess we'll see but I also don't care.
Also also, I need to see Vincent hang someone from the ceiling rn, all that bark and no bite, it better be in the next book...can't wait <33. AND WE NEED SOME FACE SITTING!! Bye.
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October 5, 2022
Having to wait till November for the next book is cruel and unusual punishment. I never expected to fall so hard for this cast of characters but I’m obsessed and this is the only bully romance that deserves rights
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October 2, 2022
this book changed me… for the better. also didn’t know manson was my dream man until i read this book. had me kicking my feet and giggling forreal.
September 25, 2024
September 2024: Audiobook was AMAZING.
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September 2022:
“God, I loved to watch them with her. How they pleasured her, used her, cared for her. There was something beautiful in trusting them so damn much that we could share this.”
“He was intoxicating, a flawed god I couldn’t resist worshiping. His imperfection made him sacred, his strength made him holy. But the lust he inspired in me made him wicked, and the ease with which he bent me to his will was the closest thing to divinity I could imagine.”
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If I thought The Dare was like a shock to my system, Losers Part I was like a heroin shot straight to my brain. To say I’m utterly obsessed would be an understatement. This book has consumed me for days now, and I can’t find my way out. I want to try and be coherent for this, but please don’t expect much from me right now. I’m having a moment.
Someone may think I'm joking when I say this, but I didn’t think this was dark at all. Sure, the TW list is there for a reason, but the romance was actually pretty damn sweet. All the BDSM scenes were enthusiastically consensual and everyone respected everyone else. These four men treated Jess better than anyone else had ever done in her life. They would constantly check on her during their scenes and make sure she was okay. Men who care about consent are so damn sexy to me. And the way they simped after her was just marvelous. That’s the kind of male character I want in my dark romance. Someone who chokes you a little bit, spits in your mouth and calls you a good girl as he’s giving you the third orgasm in a row.
The found family element melted my heart into a goo. The love these four men had for each other was so precious and tender, I have no words. And I absolutely loved the fact that they identified as polyamorous bisexuals. How fucking amazing is that??? I’m so in love. The fact that they were open about this, the way they discussed relationships, romantic feelings and how each relationship can be different but still equal. Peak polyamorous bisexuality right there.
I have a soft spot for the found family of underdogs and this one was excellent. The way Jess fit into their group, I can’t wait for the second part and all the blissful domesticity, or their version of such thing at least lol
I’ve never cared about cars, but these guys made me get invested. All the elements around their cars, races and such were so interesting and well done, this book made my heart beat faster with some of those speed sequences.
“I was submitting all control to him, but he looked in awe of me. As if I was something to be revered, my endurance admired, my service treasured.”
God bless Jessica Martin and her flawlessly done character development. I thought I was obsessed with her but still, I wasn’t ready for what a force of nature this woman is. I better not see anyone bitching about her on their reviews or I’ll have to defend her with my life. Jess is arguably an unlikeable female character. We know how much this society loves to hate those, imaginary or real. But for me, they are the best kind of female characters. They are allowed to show a range of emotions women in general aren’t allowed to. They are usually angry and bitchy and unapologetic about it. And Jess was all that in the sexiest way possible. The scene where she goes to a party with Manson and kisses him in front of all her ex friends will forever live in my heart. What a legend!
I loved to see her going from reluctant and struggling with what she wanted vs what she knew she should want, to just accepting her feelings and realizing what everyone thought didn’t matter and she just wanted to be happy. It was so beautifully done, Harley Laroux outdid herself with this character. She’s making it into my top favorite female characters of 2022 for sure.
Her relationship with her horrendous mother explained so much about her past behavior. In the end, she was another victim of her circumstances and she did the best she could. This book gave us a lot of backstories and did a fantastic job in explaining why these characters were the way they are.
“It’s beautiful when you suffer for me. When you endure because you know it pleases me. You’re doing well, angel.”
Getting inside Manson’s head was such a rush. I loved how complex he was. All his backstory with his father, and how he tied it up with his desire to inflict pain to his partners was so well done. But Jesus, this man is pure sex. Daddy Manson is always collected and in control, he has the filthiest mouth and he knows how to make you quiver with shame to later on make you fly with his praise. The combination of both was addictive. He was the perfect balance between Dom and caring boyfriend. And his voyeur tendencies made everything ten times better.
“This was how I was going to get myself in trouble. Getting these stupid soft feelings for her. Feeling proud of her. Feeling like I wanted to kiss her every damn time I saw her, or make her laugh, or see her smile. God fucking damn it.”
Lucas was such a delightful surprise for me. There was this unique depth and complex character structure behind his furrowed mask. One of my favorite scenes was the paintball fight between him and Jess. Or when you find out the reason he attacked that jock back in high school was to defend her... His insecurities, the fact that he’s a switch, his begrudgingly vulnerability… Fuck, I have a type and he checks all the boxes. Every time he let his façade slip and showed how much he cared, I would MELT.
“The control I was seeking in self-destruction was something I could find with him. Something I could trust him with.”
Lucas’ relationship with Manson was another of my favorite aspects of this book. Especially their last scene together, and all the little hints at their backstory and how they had supported and loved each other unconditionally for so long. The way he submitted to Manson was so beautiful. His need for punishment and the way Manson made sure he didn’t cross a line, I just loved their dynamic so much.
“I’m going to make you come so many times there won’t be a single thought left in your pretty little head.”
And that’s exactly what he did lol
I found Jason’s confidence and lack of fucks to give so incredibly sexy. His backstory with his conservative parents was so well done and it added so much more to his character. I loved how open and honest he was. His relationship with Vincent was so lovely and domestic, I was utterly obsessed. The scene at the gym and in his room will forever live rent free in my mind.
“Shit, you clench so tight every time I shock you. It feels so fucking good.” He shuddered along with me as he shocked me again, humming with pleasure as if my screams were music to his ears.
Did I go too hard with that quote? I have no chills, I’m practically feral at this point. Bear with me.
Vincent was the glue keeping everyone together and I always love that kind of character. He was funny, charming, a little bit unhinged and sexy as all hell. When he tied Jess to the hood of his car, I needed a whole moment. He better use his hooks and ropes from his room in the next book, that’s all I’m saying.
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At this point in this review, I’m more guttural noises than person. I have no idea how I’m going to survive the wait until the next book. Or how I’ll cope with my life afterwards with no more Losers.
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September 2022:
“God, I loved to watch them with her. How they pleasured her, used her, cared for her. There was something beautiful in trusting them so damn much that we could share this.”
“He was intoxicating, a flawed god I couldn’t resist worshiping. His imperfection made him sacred, his strength made him holy. But the lust he inspired in me made him wicked, and the ease with which he bent me to his will was the closest thing to divinity I could imagine.”
~
If I thought The Dare was like a shock to my system, Losers Part I was like a heroin shot straight to my brain. To say I’m utterly obsessed would be an understatement. This book has consumed me for days now, and I can’t find my way out. I want to try and be coherent for this, but please don’t expect much from me right now. I’m having a moment.
Someone may think I'm joking when I say this, but I didn’t think this was dark at all. Sure, the TW list is there for a reason, but the romance was actually pretty damn sweet. All the BDSM scenes were enthusiastically consensual and everyone respected everyone else. These four men treated Jess better than anyone else had ever done in her life. They would constantly check on her during their scenes and make sure she was okay. Men who care about consent are so damn sexy to me. And the way they simped after her was just marvelous. That’s the kind of male character I want in my dark romance. Someone who chokes you a little bit, spits in your mouth and calls you a good girl as he’s giving you the third orgasm in a row.
The found family element melted my heart into a goo. The love these four men had for each other was so precious and tender, I have no words. And I absolutely loved the fact that they identified as polyamorous bisexuals. How fucking amazing is that??? I’m so in love. The fact that they were open about this, the way they discussed relationships, romantic feelings and how each relationship can be different but still equal. Peak polyamorous bisexuality right there.
I have a soft spot for the found family of underdogs and this one was excellent. The way Jess fit into their group, I can’t wait for the second part and all the blissful domesticity, or their version of such thing at least lol
I’ve never cared about cars, but these guys made me get invested. All the elements around their cars, races and such were so interesting and well done, this book made my heart beat faster with some of those speed sequences.
“I was submitting all control to him, but he looked in awe of me. As if I was something to be revered, my endurance admired, my service treasured.”
God bless Jessica Martin and her flawlessly done character development. I thought I was obsessed with her but still, I wasn’t ready for what a force of nature this woman is. I better not see anyone bitching about her on their reviews or I’ll have to defend her with my life. Jess is arguably an unlikeable female character. We know how much this society loves to hate those, imaginary or real. But for me, they are the best kind of female characters. They are allowed to show a range of emotions women in general aren’t allowed to. They are usually angry and bitchy and unapologetic about it. And Jess was all that in the sexiest way possible. The scene where she goes to a party with Manson and kisses him in front of all her ex friends will forever live in my heart. What a legend!
I loved to see her going from reluctant and struggling with what she wanted vs what she knew she should want, to just accepting her feelings and realizing what everyone thought didn’t matter and she just wanted to be happy. It was so beautifully done, Harley Laroux outdid herself with this character. She’s making it into my top favorite female characters of 2022 for sure.
Her relationship with her horrendous mother explained so much about her past behavior. In the end, she was another victim of her circumstances and she did the best she could. This book gave us a lot of backstories and did a fantastic job in explaining why these characters were the way they are.
“It’s beautiful when you suffer for me. When you endure because you know it pleases me. You’re doing well, angel.”
Getting inside Manson’s head was such a rush. I loved how complex he was. All his backstory with his father, and how he tied it up with his desire to inflict pain to his partners was so well done. But Jesus, this man is pure sex. Daddy Manson is always collected and in control, he has the filthiest mouth and he knows how to make you quiver with shame to later on make you fly with his praise. The combination of both was addictive. He was the perfect balance between Dom and caring boyfriend. And his voyeur tendencies made everything ten times better.
“This was how I was going to get myself in trouble. Getting these stupid soft feelings for her. Feeling proud of her. Feeling like I wanted to kiss her every damn time I saw her, or make her laugh, or see her smile. God fucking damn it.”
Lucas was such a delightful surprise for me. There was this unique depth and complex character structure behind his furrowed mask. One of my favorite scenes was the paintball fight between him and Jess. Or when you find out the reason he attacked that jock back in high school was to defend her... His insecurities, the fact that he’s a switch, his begrudgingly vulnerability… Fuck, I have a type and he checks all the boxes. Every time he let his façade slip and showed how much he cared, I would MELT.
“The control I was seeking in self-destruction was something I could find with him. Something I could trust him with.”
Lucas’ relationship with Manson was another of my favorite aspects of this book. Especially their last scene together, and all the little hints at their backstory and how they had supported and loved each other unconditionally for so long. The way he submitted to Manson was so beautiful. His need for punishment and the way Manson made sure he didn’t cross a line, I just loved their dynamic so much.
“I’m going to make you come so many times there won’t be a single thought left in your pretty little head.”
And that’s exactly what he did lol
I found Jason’s confidence and lack of fucks to give so incredibly sexy. His backstory with his conservative parents was so well done and it added so much more to his character. I loved how open and honest he was. His relationship with Vincent was so lovely and domestic, I was utterly obsessed. The scene at the gym and in his room will forever live rent free in my mind.
“Shit, you clench so tight every time I shock you. It feels so fucking good.” He shuddered along with me as he shocked me again, humming with pleasure as if my screams were music to his ears.
Did I go too hard with that quote? I have no chills, I’m practically feral at this point. Bear with me.
Vincent was the glue keeping everyone together and I always love that kind of character. He was funny, charming, a little bit unhinged and sexy as all hell. When he tied Jess to the hood of his car, I needed a whole moment. He better use his hooks and ropes from his room in the next book, that’s all I’m saying.
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At this point in this review, I’m more guttural noises than person. I have no idea how I’m going to survive the wait until the next book. Or how I’ll cope with my life afterwards with no more Losers.
September 30, 2022
Losers are what Spice dreams are made of. It's CNC, Bondage, knife play, everything dirty and nice; get ready for more of Manson and the clowns. This time around, we have more of their backstories with multiple POVs. I’m on a Losers high, and I never want to come down.
I have missed Manson and dove into this book for him but ended up loving all of them, especially Lucas. Manson, Lucas, Jason, and Vincent. A self-made family with each so much love to give.
When I turned to page one, I said, “Let the games begin,” and boy, do they. This time around, the games are on steroids. A word of advice, have extra knickers on hand. You will need them.
Jessica and the guys are now out of college and next stage of their life. We read what happened after The Dare and POV back in High School. The past comes back to haunt them all.
Losers is my Top read of the year. The author went into great detail, left nothing out, and delivered a masterpiece. Losers is addicting, captivated, and seductive. The book left me laughing, yelling, and hot under the collar. It’s had me flying my freak flag high and proud. On top of spice, there is a fantastic plot.
With that said. I have zero triggers. I get excited when there is a long list. I know right there it’s a book for me. It’s not a book for everyone, and it’s okay. If you haven't read The Dare, I suggest you do. Then dive into this book. You will not regret it.
I have missed Manson and dove into this book for him but ended up loving all of them, especially Lucas. Manson, Lucas, Jason, and Vincent. A self-made family with each so much love to give.
When I turned to page one, I said, “Let the games begin,” and boy, do they. This time around, the games are on steroids. A word of advice, have extra knickers on hand. You will need them.
Jessica and the guys are now out of college and next stage of their life. We read what happened after The Dare and POV back in High School. The past comes back to haunt them all.
Losers is my Top read of the year. The author went into great detail, left nothing out, and delivered a masterpiece. Losers is addicting, captivated, and seductive. The book left me laughing, yelling, and hot under the collar. It’s had me flying my freak flag high and proud. On top of spice, there is a fantastic plot.
With that said. I have zero triggers. I get excited when there is a long list. I know right there it’s a book for me. It’s not a book for everyone, and it’s okay. If you haven't read The Dare, I suggest you do. Then dive into this book. You will not regret it.
October 2, 2022
5/5.
this is my bible.
this is my bible.
October 21, 2024
3.75!
(I think if I reread this I might round it up to 4)
Oh My god Harley LaRoux what have you done to me!
I’m not gonna lie I was getting into this duet thinking I’ll hate it. Why? I don’t know. Really But don’t worry I ate my own words after that.
I want what they have 😭
♥︎ 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑻𝑹𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑺 ♥︎
❥ MMFMM
❥ polyamorous
❥ bully Romance (girl bully)
❥ found family
❥ Kinky AFFFFF (heavy bdsm)
──── ♥︎ 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝒀 ♥︎ ─────
Losers: part 1. Is about Jess. Blonde, popular, prom queen, cheerleader captain, the mean girl at high school And the four boys she used to bully. But how come that deep down when she bullied them she used it as an excuse to be close to them. She bullied them but the four of them are obsessed with her.
make up by Ariana Grande
Positions by Ariana Grande
Dangerous woman by Ariana Grande
────────────────────── 🎧
Y’all This author changed my view on so many things in books:
➸ This is the first time I read bully Romance but it’s the girl who’s the bully. And I liked it so damn much.
➸ This is my second why choose Romance after the failure of a book heartless heathens . Santana Knox why won’t you learn a thing or two from this queen?. Starting with that both books are why choose, dark Romance that include BDSM. Although I have to admit. It’s heavier in here. But if you add it to your books you have to write it good or just fucking don’t. Even if it’s not heavy.
➸ In heartless heathens the FMC was 18. Fresh out of adolescent. They used her in every way possible. The ppl who were my friends from last year may remember my review and what happened at the book.
But since I deleted my review. This amazing person had a review that was the closest to my opinion In here. So yeah that book was ridiculous with a very young girl who was incredibly unexperienced. And that was a NOOOO from me.
But in here Jess was very experienced. She knew what she liked, she liked it when they pushed her limit and that was a fresh air.
➸ Continuing with what I meant. Is that nowadays authors loveeee to put the word (CNC) in their list of warning at the start without knowing what the fuck it means 💀. Not Just in heartless heathens but many other dark romance books I’ve read. Authors use (CNC) to write a complete non-consensual scene.
Like are you fr right now? You are a writer of this stuff but you don’t know that CNC is actually a role-play!! so yeah I’m happy that Harley knows exactly what she writes. She explored CNC in the best way I’ve ever read.
➸ I have read a lot of books with kinky stuff. But never a book that fully shows BDSM. Harley I love you so much I want to kiss you right now. it’s just frustrating that a lot of authors don’t know the meaning behind it or how to write it from the first place Again just like heartless heathens, or for another example, in Fifty Shades of Grey where the MMC literally manipulated the FMC to like this stuff.
Harley laroux wrote it perfectly. All the characters were experienced. They know what they like. They give in to what the others like. They prioritize communication very damn much I love it.
I also love how the characters don’t just use BDSM to sound hot and cool. They have reasons to use it. they heal their trauma by it. And that’s how it should be done. I always talk to my friends about this. that BDSM is a big deal. You can’t just do these things on passing by ways. recklessly that you might hurt yourself or your partner. So that is one of the many things that made me love this book.
(Please don’t come harassing me. You can do whatever you please with your life. I never judge people. This is just my opinion)
➸ I read a lot of books with gay/ bi. Side characters. But never a book with the main couple.
And let’s just say that my first time was a winner.
So the four guys are into her. But guess what?
They are also into each other 🫦
So yeah I’m not ventured into the genre so maybe I’m not right. But I loved what I read. I saw a well written rep. characters who support each other no matter what. Who’ve been with each other through dark and light. up and down. Them against the world.
My first gay Romance book was supposed to be (GOD OF FURY.) But I let my bestie siffie read it without me when we were supposed to read it together (sorry my love) but I’ve read a lot of reviews about god of fury and a lot of ppl thought that it was bad. A lot of people thought that Rina Kent did a very poor job with it since all of her books were straight couples. But I can guarantee you that you’ll love this one bc This author knows her shit.
Now that I said the important things first Let’s talk about the characters (they all have daddy issues). with fan art 🤭
【 Jessica Martin 】
Did I enjoy her? Yes I had fun But when it comes to loving her or no. I’ll say I’ll get my answer in the next book. I really wished that I’ve loved her like the guys.
I don’t care about what she did to ppl And I don’t care that she don’t feel an ounce of remorse. Bc number one: it’s fiction. Number two: she’s badass. So yeah Jess go off. Get dicked down by four guys who you used to bully and I love that move when you crashed the party with them to say to ppl ✨FUCK OFF✨
She also suffered by her mom who LITERALLY body shamed her own daughter!! So I don’t want to overlook her trauma. She’s fun And I hope I love her more in the next book.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Qa9Fxs7...
【 Manson Reed 】
I’m under the impression that he’s Harley’s favorite.
That’s it 😭 he’s amazing. I lowkey dragged him in my review for the dare but I take it back, I think between the four of them he’s the most explored. His past. His trauma. his character complexes. It was all greatly done.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3S_zC0BT...
【 Lucas bent 】
Agh Lucas!!! yk when you read a why choose and finally the cold hearted one falls for her? That feeling is so great like I’m just giggling in my bed, I LOVED him Omg again just like Manson I’m so sad to hear his story. Fuck all of their families.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3VklCxrv...
【 Vincent Volkov 】
If I open my damn mouth to talk about how much I love this man I’ll never shut up. He’s literally the funniest in the group. He takes all the heavy haze off a heated scene, he’s such a ray of sunshine.
Yeah now you get why he’s funny 😭
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3YJTjPr3...
【 Jason Roth 】
My baby I hate his family for rejecting him, He’s such a cutie. Now listen I really try to forget that he’s 5’7 but I failed 😩
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3auKoav0...
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The characters dynamic y’all! it’s perfect
We have Manson: the voyeur who never bottoms.
Lucas: the stalker who loves to chase.
Vincent: the bondage specialist.
Jason: the one with the wildest kinks. (I’m so scared of that one kink that he mentioned because I know I won’t like it)
The communication. The swoon worthy moments 🥹 they were a million times better than the spice, Vincent’s parents and how he talks about his sisters, i absolutely loved how the author focused so much on exploring the characters. A lot of authors now be just focusing on the romance and the spice forgetting the most important part. She delved and gave each one of them great story. I also love how each on of them have a passion. And then author kept showing them talking about it. Working on it. It’s so good.
Manson and Lucas: fix cars. And do cool’s stuff to them.
Vincent: the multi hobby king, he love to play music instruments and He love to draw.
Jason: is this cool hacker who can blackmail anybody he wants. And he’s a drifter as well.
Jess: is an architectural designer.
They were so refreshing and interesting.
I just don’t know what to write they were out of the world. The longing. The doubt. The fear. That they can’t have her 😫 I want them out of that shitty town together nowww.
❥ Jason and Vincent: their relationship is amazing.
How he taught him and let him speak his mind.
❥ Lucas and Manson: my heart. That last “I love you”? Lemme go cry.
My babies they understand each other without even have to say it.
❥ Lucan & Manson & Vincent & Jason & Jess = absolute damn perfection.
Can we talk about chapter 29? That scene between Vincent and Jess, I’m really heartbroken now.
And the spice? Out of the world and As much as it was very hot in here I know that the second book will contain heavier context it’s about to get wilder.
I love her for that 😭
Moral of the story the characters relationship with each other is 100% worth reading. But please check all trigger warnings. I swear with everything I wrote I feel like I didn’t give them justice 🥲 I really really really tried to choose a favorite but I couldn’t.
things I didn’t like:
1) umm.. is it really necessary to put blow jobs in every sex scene? I don’t think it is. I feel bad for her throat.
2) the “psycho dad” plot. It’s sounds stupid Please just let the books be character driven without plots bc not every book needs a plot.
3) I said I had fun with Jess. She was alright but why did she lowkey started victimizing herself? You’re no innocent.
4) Jason being 5’7.
𝑳𝑶𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑫𝑼𝑬𝑻 𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮:
• The Dare ➸ 2 ✰
• Losers: Part I ➸ 3.75 ✰
• Losers: Part II ➸ 1 ✰
❝but love is a little different with every person you share it with. Sometimes it's passionate and romantic, or deep and platonic, or any combination in between. A lot of people don't understand it, but I don't need anyone's understanding. I accepted that a long time ago❞
Oh My god Harley LaRoux what have you done to me!
I’m not gonna lie I was getting into this duet thinking I’ll hate it. Why? I don’t know. Really But don’t worry I ate my own words after that.
I want what they have 😭
♥︎ 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑻𝑹𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑺 ♥︎
❥ MMFMM
❥ polyamorous
❥ bully Romance (girl bully)
❥ found family
❥ Kinky AFFFFF (heavy bdsm)
──── ♥︎ 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝒀 ♥︎ ─────
Losers: part 1. Is about Jess. Blonde, popular, prom queen, cheerleader captain, the mean girl at high school And the four boys she used to bully. But how come that deep down when she bullied them she used it as an excuse to be close to them. She bullied them but the four of them are obsessed with her.
make up by Ariana Grande
Positions by Ariana Grande
Dangerous woman by Ariana Grande
────────────────────── 🎧
Y’all This author changed my view on so many things in books:
➸ This is the first time I read bully Romance but it’s the girl who’s the bully. And I liked it so damn much.
➸ This is my second why choose Romance after the failure of a book heartless heathens . Santana Knox why won’t you learn a thing or two from this queen?. Starting with that both books are why choose, dark Romance that include BDSM. Although I have to admit. It’s heavier in here. But if you add it to your books you have to write it good or just fucking don’t. Even if it’s not heavy.
➸ In heartless heathens the FMC was 18. Fresh out of adolescent. They used her in every way possible. The ppl who were my friends from last year may remember my review and what happened at the book.
But since I deleted my review. This amazing person had a review that was the closest to my opinion In here. So yeah that book was ridiculous with a very young girl who was incredibly unexperienced. And that was a NOOOO from me.
But in here Jess was very experienced. She knew what she liked, she liked it when they pushed her limit and that was a fresh air.
➸ Continuing with what I meant. Is that nowadays authors loveeee to put the word (CNC) in their list of warning at the start without knowing what the fuck it means 💀. Not Just in heartless heathens but many other dark romance books I’ve read. Authors use (CNC) to write a complete non-consensual scene.
Like are you fr right now? You are a writer of this stuff but you don’t know that CNC is actually a role-play!! so yeah I’m happy that Harley knows exactly what she writes. She explored CNC in the best way I’ve ever read.
➸ I have read a lot of books with kinky stuff. But never a book that fully shows BDSM. Harley I love you so much I want to kiss you right now. it’s just frustrating that a lot of authors don’t know the meaning behind it or how to write it from the first place Again just like heartless heathens, or for another example, in Fifty Shades of Grey where the MMC literally manipulated the FMC to like this stuff.
Harley laroux wrote it perfectly. All the characters were experienced. They know what they like. They give in to what the others like. They prioritize communication very damn much I love it.
I also love how the characters don’t just use BDSM to sound hot and cool. They have reasons to use it. they heal their trauma by it. And that’s how it should be done. I always talk to my friends about this. that BDSM is a big deal. You can’t just do these things on passing by ways. recklessly that you might hurt yourself or your partner. So that is one of the many things that made me love this book.
(Please don’t come harassing me. You can do whatever you please with your life. I never judge people. This is just my opinion)
➸ I read a lot of books with gay/ bi. Side characters. But never a book with the main couple.
And let’s just say that my first time was a winner.
So the four guys are into her. But guess what?
They are also into each other 🫦
So yeah I’m not ventured into the genre so maybe I’m not right. But I loved what I read. I saw a well written rep. characters who support each other no matter what. Who’ve been with each other through dark and light. up and down. Them against the world.
My first gay Romance book was supposed to be (GOD OF FURY.) But I let my bestie siffie read it without me when we were supposed to read it together (sorry my love) but I’ve read a lot of reviews about god of fury and a lot of ppl thought that it was bad. A lot of people thought that Rina Kent did a very poor job with it since all of her books were straight couples. But I can guarantee you that you’ll love this one bc This author knows her shit.
Now that I said the important things first Let’s talk about the characters (they all have daddy issues). with fan art 🤭
【 Jessica Martin 】
Did I enjoy her? Yes I had fun But when it comes to loving her or no. I’ll say I’ll get my answer in the next book. I really wished that I’ve loved her like the guys.
I don’t care about what she did to ppl And I don’t care that she don’t feel an ounce of remorse. Bc number one: it’s fiction. Number two: she’s badass. So yeah Jess go off. Get dicked down by four guys who you used to bully and I love that move when you crashed the party with them to say to ppl ✨FUCK OFF✨
❝staring at the woman I couldn't have. She was so fucking beautiful. Heartlessly perfect. The cruelest joke life had ever played on me.❞
She also suffered by her mom who LITERALLY body shamed her own daughter!! So I don’t want to overlook her trauma. She’s fun And I hope I love her more in the next book.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Qa9Fxs7...
♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎
【 Manson Reed 】
I’m under the impression that he’s Harley’s favorite.
That’s it 😭 he’s amazing. I lowkey dragged him in my review for the dare but I take it back, I think between the four of them he’s the most explored. His past. His trauma. his character complexes. It was all greatly done.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3S_zC0BT...
♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎
【 Lucas bent 】
Agh Lucas!!! yk when you read a why choose and finally the cold hearted one falls for her? That feeling is so great like I’m just giggling in my bed, I LOVED him Omg again just like Manson I’m so sad to hear his story. Fuck all of their families.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3VklCxrv...
♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎
【 Vincent Volkov 】
If I open my damn mouth to talk about how much I love this man I’ll never shut up. He’s literally the funniest in the group. He takes all the heavy haze off a heated scene, he’s such a ray of sunshine.
❝I was just a skinny stoner with a fried egg for a brain❞
❝Paranoid? What do you have to be paranoid about? I'm with you. I'll make sure you don't go running off naked into the woods. At least not without me❞
Yeah now you get why he’s funny 😭
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3YJTjPr3...
♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎
【 Jason Roth 】
My baby I hate his family for rejecting him, He’s such a cutie. Now listen I really try to forget that he’s 5’7 but I failed 😩
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3auKoav0...
—————————
❝I wanted to ride this man like a goddamn rollercoaster and then take his friends for a spin too❞
The characters dynamic y’all! it’s perfect
We have Manson: the voyeur who never bottoms.
Lucas: the stalker who loves to chase.
Vincent: the bondage specialist.
Jason: the one with the wildest kinks. (I’m so scared of that one kink that he mentioned because I know I won’t like it)
❝Is it really that hard to give an inch, Jess?"
"Yeah, Jess. Can't even give an inch when Manson gave you eight?❞
The communication. The swoon worthy moments 🥹 they were a million times better than the spice, Vincent’s parents and how he talks about his sisters, i absolutely loved how the author focused so much on exploring the characters. A lot of authors now be just focusing on the romance and the spice forgetting the most important part. She delved and gave each one of them great story. I also love how each on of them have a passion. And then author kept showing them talking about it. Working on it. It’s so good.
Manson and Lucas: fix cars. And do cool’s stuff to them.
Vincent: the multi hobby king, he love to play music instruments and He love to draw.
Jason: is this cool hacker who can blackmail anybody he wants. And he’s a drifter as well.
Jess: is an architectural designer.
They were so refreshing and interesting.
I just don’t know what to write they were out of the world. The longing. The doubt. The fear. That they can’t have her 😫 I want them out of that shitty town together nowww.
❥ Jason and Vincent: their relationship is amazing.
How he taught him and let him speak his mind.
❥ Lucas and Manson: my heart. That last “I love you”? Lemme go cry.
❝Because I can't stand to see you so fucking torn up over it, You can't let it go. It's been years of this shit, and you still can't stop❞
My babies they understand each other without even have to say it.
❥ Lucan & Manson & Vincent & Jason & Jess = absolute damn perfection.
❝I'm not some delicate little flower, okay? We made a deal. I'm yours until my debt is paid and I meant that. Yours. But if I'm yours, then you're all mine too. I'm not on the outside anymore. I'm part of this, all of it - even the scary fucked-up parts. I need to talk to him. Please❞
Can we talk about chapter 29? That scene between Vincent and Jess, I’m really heartbroken now.
And the spice? Out of the world and As much as it was very hot in here I know that the second book will contain heavier context it’s about to get wilder.
❝I'm joking. Come on, Jess. Do I really look like I'd murder someone?"
"Well.. You look like you could murder this pussy, so yeah, you do look like a killer❞
I love her for that 😭
Moral of the story the characters relationship with each other is 100% worth reading. But please check all trigger warnings. I swear with everything I wrote I feel like I didn’t give them justice 🥲 I really really really tried to choose a favorite but I couldn’t.
things I didn’t like:
1) umm.. is it really necessary to put blow jobs in every sex scene? I don’t think it is. I feel bad for her throat.
2) the “psycho dad” plot. It’s sounds stupid Please just let the books be character driven without plots bc not every book needs a plot.
3) I said I had fun with Jess. She was alright but why did she lowkey started victimizing herself? You’re no innocent.
4) Jason being 5’7.
𝑳𝑶𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑫𝑼𝑬𝑻 𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮:
• The Dare ➸ 2 ✰
• Losers: Part I ➸ 3.75 ✰
• Losers: Part II ➸ 1 ✰
October 17, 2022
currently wishing i was jess🧍🏾♀️no further questions please
May 18, 2023
i dnf-ed this but no amount of holy water is going to save me now. also why the fuck does manson have a mohawk haircut??? my life was sm better before knowing what that was 😭🙏🏻
lila, i should've picked the contemporary one 😭 also if you see the rating change, blame lulu 💘
ps, if you see the consistent 1 star reviews, believe me I'm not that much of a hater, i read this a while ago 💀
lila, i should've picked the contemporary one 😭 also if you see the rating change, blame lulu 💘
ps, if you see the consistent 1 star reviews, believe me I'm not that much of a hater, i read this a while ago 💀
June 19, 2023
0.5.) The Dare ★★★★
friends, i am sad because i wanted to love this so badly. especially because i loved the prequel novella so very much! But please believe that i really do love these characters, and the writing, and i love everything that this author is doing in the book world and i really respect and adore them a lot. sadly, i just didn't love the plot of this one, which i know is a funny thing to say with a book like this, and maybe my rating just has to be with the timing in which i picked this book up. but I really did enjoy a lot about this, and it is a high three star from me that i totally still recommend if you are in the right headspace and interested in the story! also, the found family and polyamory in this is very beautiful and truly some of the best (and most healing + hopeful) in the romance genre.
author content warnings at the start of the book (which i really appreciate):
Subjects include mental illness, trauma, childhood abuse (physical and emotional), body shaming (by a parent to their adult child), parental rejection, bullying, instances of homophobia/biphobia, and discussions of suicide. This book contains graphic sexual scenes, intense sequences of BDSM, graphic violence, and strong language. This book should not be used as a reference or guide for safe BDSM practices. Some activities depicted herein contain significant risk of injury and bodily harm. While all sexual scenes depicted are consensual, some scenes depict consensual non-consent (CNC) roleplaying. Other kinks include erotic degradation and humiliation, bondage, electrostimulation, domestic discipline, impact play, knife play, bodily fluids (including blood), public play, pain play, voyeurism, and pet play. Please be aware that this list is non-exhaustive. If you have any questions pertaining to these warnings, please contact the author, Harley Laroux.
cw/tw i found while reading (i am sure some repeat from the author's):
bullying, infidelity in past mentions, child abuse in past mentions, child abandonment in past mentions, abuse, homophobia (always negative), homophobic parents, mention of outing in past, drinking, drugs, anxiety depiction, ptsd depiction, a lot of trauma depiction - both past and present, loss of a parent mention, sick parent in past mention, panic attacks, blood, fighting, unwanted pictures/videos being shared, mention of murder, unwanted touching, talk of parent monitoring child’s food intake that i think could potentially be triggering, and cutting/self harm in sexual situations (this a hard tw to write, i'm sure the author + other reviews have done a better job than me, but please know something like this is in this book and use caution!)
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➽ 1.) Her Soul to Take ★★★★★
➽ 2.) Her Soul for Revenge ★★★
"His imperfection made him sacred, his strength made him holy. But the lust he inspired in me made him wicked, and the ease with which he bent me to his will was the closest thing to divinity I could imagine."
friends, i am sad because i wanted to love this so badly. especially because i loved the prequel novella so very much! But please believe that i really do love these characters, and the writing, and i love everything that this author is doing in the book world and i really respect and adore them a lot. sadly, i just didn't love the plot of this one, which i know is a funny thing to say with a book like this, and maybe my rating just has to be with the timing in which i picked this book up. but I really did enjoy a lot about this, and it is a high three star from me that i totally still recommend if you are in the right headspace and interested in the story! also, the found family and polyamory in this is very beautiful and truly some of the best (and most healing + hopeful) in the romance genre.
author content warnings at the start of the book (which i really appreciate):
Subjects include mental illness, trauma, childhood abuse (physical and emotional), body shaming (by a parent to their adult child), parental rejection, bullying, instances of homophobia/biphobia, and discussions of suicide. This book contains graphic sexual scenes, intense sequences of BDSM, graphic violence, and strong language. This book should not be used as a reference or guide for safe BDSM practices. Some activities depicted herein contain significant risk of injury and bodily harm. While all sexual scenes depicted are consensual, some scenes depict consensual non-consent (CNC) roleplaying. Other kinks include erotic degradation and humiliation, bondage, electrostimulation, domestic discipline, impact play, knife play, bodily fluids (including blood), public play, pain play, voyeurism, and pet play. Please be aware that this list is non-exhaustive. If you have any questions pertaining to these warnings, please contact the author, Harley Laroux.
cw/tw i found while reading (i am sure some repeat from the author's):
bullying, infidelity in past mentions, child abuse in past mentions, child abandonment in past mentions, abuse, homophobia (always negative), homophobic parents, mention of outing in past, drinking, drugs, anxiety depiction, ptsd depiction, a lot of trauma depiction - both past and present, loss of a parent mention, sick parent in past mention, panic attacks, blood, fighting, unwanted pictures/videos being shared, mention of murder, unwanted touching, talk of parent monitoring child’s food intake that i think could potentially be triggering, and cutting/self harm in sexual situations (this a hard tw to write, i'm sure the author + other reviews have done a better job than me, but please know something like this is in this book and use caution!)
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➽ 1.) Her Soul to Take ★★★★★
➽ 2.) Her Soul for Revenge ★★★
August 14, 2023
5⭐️
I loved this! Full review coming — going to do a reread when both audiobooks become available (July 18th) and then produce a thorough review / possibly essay on this series
I loved this! Full review coming — going to do a reread when both audiobooks become available (July 18th) and then produce a thorough review / possibly essay on this series
October 1, 2022
i’m a very religious person i pray to manson reed, jason roth, lucas bent & vincent volkov every night… sorry but i cant help that i like my men a little fruity & insane.
4.75 stars
4.75 stars
January 7, 2023
🅻🅾🆂🅴🆁🆂: 🅿🅰🆁🆃 1 Continues after 'The Dare' is a full length Reverse Harem book by author Harley Laroux. Spoken in multiple POV's. Back in this sexy world where Manson, Jason, Lucas, Vincent and Jessica reside.
So after coming right off The Dare I jumped into this, I must enjoy this one because I woke up at 3.am and picked it up to read another chapter.
Even though 'The dare' was vital to their story I kind of wish I hadn't read it because I'm kind of eating my words...I didn't connect with our heroine at all in 'The Dare' but this book gives us more depth into their characters and I understand where she's coming from.
Poor Jess, like why choose one when you can have all four!?! Yes Please!!
This jumps after the previous book in years, (two years, eight months later) after that unforgettable halloween party, Jessica ghosted them. Even though they were out of sight, they were never far from her mind and vice versa.
𝑵𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒖𝒆𝒅 𝑱𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂 𝒘𝒆 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆.
𝑰𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒓𝒆, 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒎. 𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏'𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒔. 𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅; 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕, 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒚 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒇𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒓.
𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆, 𝒏𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒕. - 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒏
Now she's moved from Nashville back home to Wickeston temporarily. One night hanging out with her so called friends whose hated for these men go back to highschool leave her stranded on their property alone to face their wrath.
These men concoct a plan when her car needs a whole new motor and with no money to her name these men step in and she becomes their property to do with as they please.
𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒙. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑵𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒏𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒏𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒕. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒖𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕, 𝒘𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅. 𝒀𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒃𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒅, 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 - 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒏
These men had come along way since she'd known them, all four live together in a somewhat run down home and build fast cars for competition, for the power and speed hoping to do the house up, flick it off and move away from this small minded town.
This book exceeded all my expectations, I came away not really having a crowd favourite but loving them all, though Mason is an inch in front of the others. I’ve also gotta say that this is one of the best RH books I’ve read! Plus I loved how that wasn’t the sole focus, I enjoyed all their backgrounds, and their connections, the love they share towards each other. I can’t fault this book at all.
So thank you for giving me a solid 5 star read! I can’t wait to dive into the next book!
June 11, 2024
“For those people who bothered to care, I hoped it pissed them off. They could all die mad about it if they thought they could dictate who I kissed or who was at my side.”
Wow. Um. Just WOW.
First of all 5/5 spice and it’s all incredible and ✨enlightening✨
Second of all, each character in this poly relationship is so well rounded and written, I love them all.
Just go read this series. Seriously. Run don’t walk.
Wow. Um. Just WOW.
First of all 5/5 spice and it’s all incredible and ✨enlightening✨
Second of all, each character in this poly relationship is so well rounded and written, I love them all.
Just go read this series. Seriously. Run don’t walk.
November 23, 2022
✧ ↝ 2.5 stars
i haven’t written a review in a while and it’s funny to me that this is going to be my first.
also, disclaimer. i didn’t dislike this book. feel free to
proceed if you loved this book and rated it infinite stars, we’re here at a 2-star rating because i’m harsh asf. 😭
anyway.
i’m looking now and i took more than a month to read this…? it really did not feel that long LMAO hello reading slump.
Losers was certainly enjoyable in some ways, but it was also very silly. the writing was silly, the dialogue was silly (“I’m ready for it,” I said. “You’ll see. You guys aren’t the only ones who want payback.” ??? ), the descriptions of the characters were almost unbearably silly.
which is fine. which could be enjoyable in itself, in some cases, but after very unironically loving The Dare… i expected better.
disclaimer (again), i hadn’t actually read any other Harley LaRoux books besides The Dare, so i had no other previous experience with their full-length romances, and didn’t ~actually~ know what to expect.
it was probably unfair to compare this so harshly to The Dare. i think The Dare is just a different breed.
it’s made different. nothing will ever compare.
the writing was probably the biggest letdown for me as in comparison to The Dare, and even though i—for the most part—ignored it, it made scenes that should’ve been emotional and deeply sincere instead ridiculous and laughable.
the dialogue was especially hard to ignore, and maybe i’m wrong about this, but shouldn’t a book that has little to no other plot be able to contain realistic or, at the very least, passable dialogue?
maybe i shouldn’t be so harsh. trashy romances are not exactly known for their stellar writing. but why can i not have both?
and you know what? i was going to stop comparing the two, but The Dare gave me both. or it very nearly did.
regardless, actually, of whether it did or not, it had Manson. Manson in The Dare was absolutely incomparable, superior, magnificent, unmatched.
here? it’s like he’s the same as the other three boys. when the point of view shifts, i can’t tell who is talking to me through the little pages on my phone.
i firmly stand by the rule that authors should not be writing multiple pov in first person if they cannot use a distinct-enough voice for each character.
Lucas was really the only character out of the four guys who seemed like his own separate character. which, you know, good for him.
this blurring of separate character identities also affected the romance.
the polyamorous aspect was so appealing and seemed to fit so perfectly with the story and even the original set-up from The Dare. it was executed well, for the most part, but i would’ve preferred there to have been more scenes with everybody together and less one-on-one time with Jessica.
because the four guys were so similar, none of their relationships with jessica felt very authentic or distinct from each other. they all had the same thoughts about jessica (except for lucas) and mostly treated her in the same way.
another thing:
i don’t care for jessica.
she worked in The Dare, but here her character development was extremely cliched and lacking any sort of nuance. before, she was unapologetically defiant and rude. here, she is bitchy but simultaneously spineless.
i don’t even care to read a whole book about her, much less one filled with a constant stream of undeserved praise towards her. i got that the boys are head-over-heels for her and can’t let her go. i got that the first time it was mentioned, thank you very much.
now, i’m being so harsh, but this book is as if The Dare was taken and shook up a couple of times and then twisted around a couple of times and stretched out to the power of 3 and punched a couple of times for good measure.
LUCKILY the smut came out the other side unscathed.
not many things did.
one other thing, that didn’t so much come out the other side unscathed but was shaken into the book for better, was the relationships between lucas & manson and jason & vincent.
their admiration and love towards jessica makes no damn sense to me, which makes me laugh a little annoyed laugh at each of their relationships with her, but i can see how they could authentically love each other.
it makes logical sense to me.
also, that ending with lucas and manson fucked me up.
i think that’s all i have to say for now. i need to stop being so critical of literal trashy romance books goddammit.
(but one last thing i miss the other Manson this new washed-out watered-down version of him isn’t doing shit for me; he will be deeply missed)
it probably now seems odd for someone complaining this much to put a disclaimer at the beginning saying “i didn’t dislike this book”. anyways. ignore my shit please.
i haven’t written a review in a while and it’s funny to me that this is going to be my first.
also, disclaimer. i didn’t dislike this book. feel free to
proceed if you loved this book and rated it infinite stars, we’re here at a 2-star rating because i’m harsh asf. 😭
anyway.
i’m looking now and i took more than a month to read this…? it really did not feel that long LMAO hello reading slump.
Losers was certainly enjoyable in some ways, but it was also very silly. the writing was silly, the dialogue was silly (“I’m ready for it,” I said. “You’ll see. You guys aren’t the only ones who want payback.” ??? ), the descriptions of the characters were almost unbearably silly.
which is fine. which could be enjoyable in itself, in some cases, but after very unironically loving The Dare… i expected better.
disclaimer (again), i hadn’t actually read any other Harley LaRoux books besides The Dare, so i had no other previous experience with their full-length romances, and didn’t ~actually~ know what to expect.
it was probably unfair to compare this so harshly to The Dare. i think The Dare is just a different breed.
it’s made different. nothing will ever compare.
the writing was probably the biggest letdown for me as in comparison to The Dare, and even though i—for the most part—ignored it, it made scenes that should’ve been emotional and deeply sincere instead ridiculous and laughable.
the dialogue was especially hard to ignore, and maybe i’m wrong about this, but shouldn’t a book that has little to no other plot be able to contain realistic or, at the very least, passable dialogue?
maybe i shouldn’t be so harsh. trashy romances are not exactly known for their stellar writing. but why can i not have both?
and you know what? i was going to stop comparing the two, but The Dare gave me both. or it very nearly did.
regardless, actually, of whether it did or not, it had Manson. Manson in The Dare was absolutely incomparable, superior, magnificent, unmatched.
here? it’s like he’s the same as the other three boys. when the point of view shifts, i can’t tell who is talking to me through the little pages on my phone.
i firmly stand by the rule that authors should not be writing multiple pov in first person if they cannot use a distinct-enough voice for each character.
Lucas was really the only character out of the four guys who seemed like his own separate character. which, you know, good for him.
this blurring of separate character identities also affected the romance.
the polyamorous aspect was so appealing and seemed to fit so perfectly with the story and even the original set-up from The Dare. it was executed well, for the most part, but i would’ve preferred there to have been more scenes with everybody together and less one-on-one time with Jessica.
because the four guys were so similar, none of their relationships with jessica felt very authentic or distinct from each other. they all had the same thoughts about jessica (except for lucas) and mostly treated her in the same way.
another thing:
i don’t care for jessica.
she worked in The Dare, but here her character development was extremely cliched and lacking any sort of nuance. before, she was unapologetically defiant and rude. here, she is bitchy but simultaneously spineless.
i don’t even care to read a whole book about her, much less one filled with a constant stream of undeserved praise towards her. i got that the boys are head-over-heels for her and can’t let her go. i got that the first time it was mentioned, thank you very much.
now, i’m being so harsh, but this book is as if The Dare was taken and shook up a couple of times and then twisted around a couple of times and stretched out to the power of 3 and punched a couple of times for good measure.
LUCKILY the smut came out the other side unscathed.
not many things did.
one other thing, that didn’t so much come out the other side unscathed but was shaken into the book for better, was the relationships between lucas & manson and jason & vincent.
their admiration and love towards jessica makes no damn sense to me, which makes me laugh a little annoyed laugh at each of their relationships with her, but i can see how they could authentically love each other.
it makes logical sense to me.
also, that ending with lucas and manson fucked me up.
i think that’s all i have to say for now. i need to stop being so critical of literal trashy romance books goddammit.
(but one last thing i miss the other Manson this new washed-out watered-down version of him isn’t doing shit for me; he will be deeply missed)
it probably now seems odd for someone complaining this much to put a disclaimer at the beginning saying “i didn’t dislike this book”. anyways. ignore my shit please.
December 10, 2023
"Sometimes, no matter what you did, you couldn't change the way people perceived you."
It was supposed to be one night, one party, one dare.
We couldn't be anything more.
I made sure of that.
I ghosted them and didn't look back.
That was until I came back to my hometown.
And our paths couldn't help but cross.
The question is, how will I come out of it?
"They intended to make me regret what I'd done, and they had the power to do it."
This book is what I pray to every night.
I have no words that could do this book the justice it deserves but I will definitely try.
Harley Laroux can have anything she wants from me.
My house, my money, my kindle.
Literally anything I will give to her and I will not regret it one second.
"You give us what we want, we give you what you need. You're ours until your debt is paid, simple as that."
This book makes me so happy, I have no words to desribe it but just know I am smiling throughout writing this whole review. No joke. No cap. If I could attach a picture I would.
For the first time I found myself making a playlist in my head and I said why not, so here is the playlist that fits for me:
🎶🎶🎶
Bubblegum Bitch - Marina
She Thinks of Me - Landon Tewers
Freak - Sub Urban
Vroom Vroom - Charli XCX
Speed Drive - Charli XCX
BRAT - Chrissy Chlapecka
Anatomy - kenzie
Angry - Paravi
AMERICAN HORROR SHOW - SNOW WIFE
Parents - YUNGBLUD
Freak - Demi Lovato (feat. YUNGBLUD)
Family Line - Conan Gray
What Was I Made For? - Billie Eilish
Do it for me - Rosenfeld
She's So Nice - Pink Guy
🎶🎶🎶
And if you needed any more convincing to read this book, here are some of my favorite quotes but I am not saying who said what… So enjoy, believe me I definitely did.
"Somehow, out of all the paths of destiny she could be drawn toward, this was where she ended up yet again. She's pushed away but been pulled back."
"My obsession with them felt like an illness, an addiction I couldn't shake."
"When you call to your God, you'd better look at him."
"You'll be doing whatever pops into our sick heads. We can't schedule ahead of time, princess. We're busy, you know. But if you're walking around town and one of us happens to snatch you up, you'd better be ready for it."
"I couldn't help thinking about them, wanting them, longing for things I wasn't supposed to want."
"Be a good girl and don't try to keep yourself quiet, understand? I think the boys deserve to be able to hear you."
"You want to be owned so badly, don't you? You want someone to take control, you need it. You don't want any more frustrating choices, you don't want to have to think about being judged or rejected. You just want to be a beautiful toy we use as we please."
"If you can get through the night, you'll see the sun again. Keep chasing the next sunrise."
🖤Tropes🖤
Why Choose/Poly romance
Found Family
Enemies-to-Lovers
Paying a debt
Popular girl x "losers"
🔥Kinks🔥
Degradation
Praise
Dirty Talk (🥵🥵🥵)
CNC
Candle Wax Play
Knife Play
Ice Cube
Snowballing
Bondage/Restraints
January 2023 Review - First Read
You know Halloween Horror Nights?
You know those people that skid on the ground wearing suspenders and metal?
This is their love story and I have no words.
I loved this!
Song that fits the vibe - "She's So Nice" by Pink Guy
It was supposed to be one night, one party, one dare.
We couldn't be anything more.
I made sure of that.
I ghosted them and didn't look back.
That was until I came back to my hometown.
And our paths couldn't help but cross.
The question is, how will I come out of it?
"They intended to make me regret what I'd done, and they had the power to do it."
This book is what I pray to every night.
I have no words that could do this book the justice it deserves but I will definitely try.
Harley Laroux can have anything she wants from me.
My house, my money, my kindle.
Literally anything I will give to her and I will not regret it one second.
"You give us what we want, we give you what you need. You're ours until your debt is paid, simple as that."
This book makes me so happy, I have no words to desribe it but just know I am smiling throughout writing this whole review. No joke. No cap. If I could attach a picture I would.
For the first time I found myself making a playlist in my head and I said why not, so here is the playlist that fits for me:
🎶🎶🎶
Bubblegum Bitch - Marina
She Thinks of Me - Landon Tewers
Freak - Sub Urban
Vroom Vroom - Charli XCX
Speed Drive - Charli XCX
BRAT - Chrissy Chlapecka
Anatomy - kenzie
Angry - Paravi
AMERICAN HORROR SHOW - SNOW WIFE
Parents - YUNGBLUD
Freak - Demi Lovato (feat. YUNGBLUD)
Family Line - Conan Gray
What Was I Made For? - Billie Eilish
Do it for me - Rosenfeld
She's So Nice - Pink Guy
🎶🎶🎶
And if you needed any more convincing to read this book, here are some of my favorite quotes but I am not saying who said what… So enjoy, believe me I definitely did.
"Somehow, out of all the paths of destiny she could be drawn toward, this was where she ended up yet again. She's pushed away but been pulled back."
"My obsession with them felt like an illness, an addiction I couldn't shake."
"When you call to your God, you'd better look at him."
"You'll be doing whatever pops into our sick heads. We can't schedule ahead of time, princess. We're busy, you know. But if you're walking around town and one of us happens to snatch you up, you'd better be ready for it."
"I couldn't help thinking about them, wanting them, longing for things I wasn't supposed to want."
"Be a good girl and don't try to keep yourself quiet, understand? I think the boys deserve to be able to hear you."
"You want to be owned so badly, don't you? You want someone to take control, you need it. You don't want any more frustrating choices, you don't want to have to think about being judged or rejected. You just want to be a beautiful toy we use as we please."
"If you can get through the night, you'll see the sun again. Keep chasing the next sunrise."
🖤Tropes🖤
Why Choose/Poly romance
Found Family
Enemies-to-Lovers
Paying a debt
Popular girl x "losers"
🔥Kinks🔥
Degradation
Praise
Dirty Talk (🥵🥵🥵)
CNC
Candle Wax Play
Knife Play
Ice Cube
Snowballing
Bondage/Restraints
January 2023 Review - First Read
You know Halloween Horror Nights?
You know those people that skid on the ground wearing suspenders and metal?
This is their love story and I have no words.
I loved this!
Song that fits the vibe - "She's So Nice" by Pink Guy
January 22, 2023
THERE IS A MAID OUTFIT GAMING SMUT SCENE?! I DIDNT KNOW HOW BAD I NEEDED THAT TILL I READ IT AND I WILL FOREVER BE CHANGED AND OBSESSED. (Jason is my fave brat)
This is one of my all time favourite books and I would tattoo Manson’s name on my body if it wasn’t weird. Like for real. I really adore Jessica as a character and she is someone i really relate and connect to. She made me feel seen and I would reread this book a million times for that. Plus, the way she used learning about k¡nk as a way to learn about herself and embrace who she wants to be is super important and meaningful.
Now, this book has all, and i mean all, the spicy scenes you could ever want. And if you’ve never read electrostimation, well…you are in for a treat.
Mason, Jason, Lucas, and Vincent are all so amazing. I loved that we didn’t just get to see their relationship with Jessica grow and how they changed from loving her…but we also got to see how their relationships with each other grew (especially Jason and Lucas!!!). This is a god-tier poly romance.
Basically, you need this book in your life.
If you like kinda dark, hella smutty, poly romance? Read this.
(But tbh don’t worry there is a quote in this book i plan to get as a tattoo lol)
This is one of my all time favourite books and I would tattoo Manson’s name on my body if it wasn’t weird. Like for real. I really adore Jessica as a character and she is someone i really relate and connect to. She made me feel seen and I would reread this book a million times for that. Plus, the way she used learning about k¡nk as a way to learn about herself and embrace who she wants to be is super important and meaningful.
Now, this book has all, and i mean all, the spicy scenes you could ever want. And if you’ve never read electrostimation, well…you are in for a treat.
Mason, Jason, Lucas, and Vincent are all so amazing. I loved that we didn’t just get to see their relationship with Jessica grow and how they changed from loving her…but we also got to see how their relationships with each other grew (especially Jason and Lucas!!!). This is a god-tier poly romance.
Basically, you need this book in your life.
If you like kinda dark, hella smutty, poly romance? Read this.
(But tbh don’t worry there is a quote in this book i plan to get as a tattoo lol)
October 8, 2024
i like my men submissive and breedable
June 18, 2024
Kiedy minęło te prawie 600 stron? Ja tak się mocno wkręciłam, to się tak dobrze czytało!
W ogóle nie nudziłam się na tej książce, co uważam za wielki sukces bo uważam, że romanse najlepiej jakby się zamykały w 400 stronach. A tu jeszcze wiadomo, typowy smut no to co ja tu dostanę?
Ale ludzie kochani! To był smut pierwsza klasa, mega ciekawe sceny zbliżeń, każda inna, każda na swój sposób intrygująca i wzbudzająca emocje.
Ogromnym zaskoczeniem dla mnie jest tu przedstawienie relacji, bo są pogłębione, są ważne i nie dzieją się tylko między Jess i każdym z chłopaków z osobna, tylko pomiędzy samymi chłopakami jest dużo zażyłości i historii. Ta ich lojalność, zażyłość, wspieranie się.
W ogóle zaryzykowałabym danie tutaj motywu found family.
Poboczny wątek z ojcem też ciekawy i wyzwala w Masonie dużo emocji, wątek Jess i jej wahań pomiędzy tym jak została wychowana, a czego chce też mi się podoba.
Ogólnie ja serio nie mam się do czego dowalić, smut pierwsza klasa, bohaterowie świetnie wykreowani, każdy z czwórki chłopaków ma swój charakter, to nie jest kopiuj-wklej, czyta się bardzo płynnie. 5/5 dla świetnego smuta 💗🛐
W ogóle nie nudziłam się na tej książce, co uważam za wielki sukces bo uważam, że romanse najlepiej jakby się zamykały w 400 stronach. A tu jeszcze wiadomo, typowy smut no to co ja tu dostanę?
Ale ludzie kochani! To był smut pierwsza klasa, mega ciekawe sceny zbliżeń, każda inna, każda na swój sposób intrygująca i wzbudzająca emocje.
Ogromnym zaskoczeniem dla mnie jest tu przedstawienie relacji, bo są pogłębione, są ważne i nie dzieją się tylko między Jess i każdym z chłopaków z osobna, tylko pomiędzy samymi chłopakami jest dużo zażyłości i historii. Ta ich lojalność, zażyłość, wspieranie się.
W ogóle zaryzykowałabym danie tutaj motywu found family.
Poboczny wątek z ojcem też ciekawy i wyzwala w Masonie dużo emocji, wątek Jess i jej wahań pomiędzy tym jak została wychowana, a czego chce też mi się podoba.
Ogólnie ja serio nie mam się do czego dowalić, smut pierwsza klasa, bohaterowie świetnie wykreowani, każdy z czwórki chłopaków ma swój charakter, to nie jest kopiuj-wklej, czyta się bardzo płynnie. 5/5 dla świetnego smuta 💗🛐
June 26, 2024
5/5
To było jak zestaw powiększony z McDonalda: 4 facetów w związku poliamorycznym + 1 laska gratis.
Oferta limitowana bo takiej książki jeszcze nie czytaliście.
Jessica ma całe zaplanowane życie przez swoją matkę: ma urodzić bogatego męża, urodzić dzieci i żyć życiem typowej matki klasy wyższej. Ona jednak nie widzi się w tym obrazku, który odgrywała całe życie. Teraz gdy przyszło jej spłacić dług czterem szkolnym przegrywom, zrozumiała, że jej miejsce jest właśnie wśród nich.
Jest to zdecydowanie najlepsza książka z motywem odwróconego haremu jaką przyszło mi czytać bo nie trafiłam nigdy wcześniej na relacje w której panowie także darzą siebie uczuciami. Zazwyczaj to kobieta jest punktem styku męskich postaci, a tutaj ku mojemu pozytywnemu zdziwieniu mamy pięcioramienną gwiazdkę i nitki uczuć pomiędzy każdym bohaterem przez co ten tytuł przełamuje schematy.
Nie szukajcie tu większej fabuły, sekretów czy motywacji. Fabułą jest sama ta relacja. Odkrywanie swoich pragnień głęboko schowanych pod powłoką zachowań, które nie są akceptowalne przez społeczeństwo.
Każda scena erotyczna (a jest ich sporo) w tej książce jest mistrzostwem pod kątem napięcia, opisu oraz emocji, które towarzyszom bohaterom ale ostrzegam - chłopaki mają bardzo szalone pomysły, niekonwencjonalne używanie przeróżnych przedmiotów sprawiających ból oraz specyficzne fetysze. Niektóre sceny pobudzą waszą wyobraźnie, inne sprawią, że nie spojrzycie na okno w samochodzie tak samo. I to w tej książce uwielbiam bo wiem, że żadna książka nie dorówna wypiekom na twarzy gdy czytałam "Dług".
Co bardziej zachwyciło mnie w tym tytule to męskie postacie - dopracowane, zróżnicowane pod kątem zainteresowań i problemów ale przede wszystkim, że są dziwni. Inni, niż typowi, książkowy mężowie, chłopacy na których zazwyczaj się unika.
Nie znajdziecie tu przemocowych zachowań (wszystko odbywa się za zgodą) z szacunkiem do drugiej osoby. Chłopacy dbają o Jess bardziej niż jej rodzina, oczywiście poza sypialnią, tam kierują nimi inne, przyjęte zasady.
To było jak zestaw powiększony z McDonalda: 4 facetów w związku poliamorycznym + 1 laska gratis.
Oferta limitowana bo takiej książki jeszcze nie czytaliście.
Jessica ma całe zaplanowane życie przez swoją matkę: ma urodzić bogatego męża, urodzić dzieci i żyć życiem typowej matki klasy wyższej. Ona jednak nie widzi się w tym obrazku, który odgrywała całe życie. Teraz gdy przyszło jej spłacić dług czterem szkolnym przegrywom, zrozumiała, że jej miejsce jest właśnie wśród nich.
Jest to zdecydowanie najlepsza książka z motywem odwróconego haremu jaką przyszło mi czytać bo nie trafiłam nigdy wcześniej na relacje w której panowie także darzą siebie uczuciami. Zazwyczaj to kobieta jest punktem styku męskich postaci, a tutaj ku mojemu pozytywnemu zdziwieniu mamy pięcioramienną gwiazdkę i nitki uczuć pomiędzy każdym bohaterem przez co ten tytuł przełamuje schematy.
Nie szukajcie tu większej fabuły, sekretów czy motywacji. Fabułą jest sama ta relacja. Odkrywanie swoich pragnień głęboko schowanych pod powłoką zachowań, które nie są akceptowalne przez społeczeństwo.
Każda scena erotyczna (a jest ich sporo) w tej książce jest mistrzostwem pod kątem napięcia, opisu oraz emocji, które towarzyszom bohaterom ale ostrzegam - chłopaki mają bardzo szalone pomysły, niekonwencjonalne używanie przeróżnych przedmiotów sprawiających ból oraz specyficzne fetysze. Niektóre sceny pobudzą waszą wyobraźnie, inne sprawią, że nie spojrzycie na okno w samochodzie tak samo. I to w tej książce uwielbiam bo wiem, że żadna książka nie dorówna wypiekom na twarzy gdy czytałam "Dług".
Co bardziej zachwyciło mnie w tym tytule to męskie postacie - dopracowane, zróżnicowane pod kątem zainteresowań i problemów ale przede wszystkim, że są dziwni. Inni, niż typowi, książkowy mężowie, chłopacy na których zazwyczaj się unika.
Nie znajdziecie tu przemocowych zachowań (wszystko odbywa się za zgodą) z szacunkiem do drugiej osoby. Chłopacy dbają o Jess bardziej niż jej rodzina, oczywiście poza sypialnią, tam kierują nimi inne, przyjęte zasady.
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July 23, 2022i confess i'm mostly here bc manson 😌
February 1, 2024
reread 2024
i didn't know i could appreciate this book even more after the first time reading this but boy oh boy was i wrong.
I've read a lot of rh's, poly, kink, etc etc books the past year, and to this day Losers is still the best one I've read.
the character dynamics, the depth of their personalities and their problems... they just feel incredibly real to me, as if i could grab their names off the page and make them reality.
it's incredibly healing to read about it and i see myself rereading this once a year just to feel something.
anyway, enough of my sappy review. if you want to read the original sap fest, it's bellow.
imma roll myself up in a small little ball and cry <3
original review
This book very much healed something in me.
I don’t know if it’s just the content itself or Harley Laroux being a fantastic writer.
It’s very much a story about how one has to present themselves in society or how you can make a place for yourself that society deems unworthy.
The “losers”; Manson, Lucas, Vincent and Jason all come from different backgrounds. All of them insanely driven and caring towards each other. I quite literally teared up in the first 30 pages over their interactions because you can just feel the love these guys have.
And then there is Jess. A character you should not like because she was (is) the popular girl and we as a society hate on people who get all the attention.
But she’s so much more. Her character development was already amazingly done and can’t wait for her to fully get adopted into this group.
Anyway, enough of me rambling. If you want to read a book with:
-Amazingly written deep and caring men who are just trying to make a life together
-spicy kink scenes (read the content warning, it’s not for everyone)
-lots of car racing (which i actually really enjoyed)
-not really a dark romance, because although the topics that are discussed are dark, the relationship between everyone is incredibly caring and sweet
-a bisexual poly relationship
-and lots more because you should just read this book🫶
6/5
——————
this healed a part of me that i didn’t know needed healing.
Anyway, review will come when i munched on this
i didn't know i could appreciate this book even more after the first time reading this but boy oh boy was i wrong.
I've read a lot of rh's, poly, kink, etc etc books the past year, and to this day Losers is still the best one I've read.
the character dynamics, the depth of their personalities and their problems... they just feel incredibly real to me, as if i could grab their names off the page and make them reality.
it's incredibly healing to read about it and i see myself rereading this once a year just to feel something.
anyway, enough of my sappy review. if you want to read the original sap fest, it's bellow.
imma roll myself up in a small little ball and cry <3
original review
This book very much healed something in me.
I don’t know if it’s just the content itself or Harley Laroux being a fantastic writer.
It’s very much a story about how one has to present themselves in society or how you can make a place for yourself that society deems unworthy.
The “losers”; Manson, Lucas, Vincent and Jason all come from different backgrounds. All of them insanely driven and caring towards each other. I quite literally teared up in the first 30 pages over their interactions because you can just feel the love these guys have.
And then there is Jess. A character you should not like because she was (is) the popular girl and we as a society hate on people who get all the attention.
But she’s so much more. Her character development was already amazingly done and can’t wait for her to fully get adopted into this group.
Anyway, enough of me rambling. If you want to read a book with:
-Amazingly written deep and caring men who are just trying to make a life together
-spicy kink scenes (read the content warning, it’s not for everyone)
-lots of car racing (which i actually really enjoyed)
-not really a dark romance, because although the topics that are discussed are dark, the relationship between everyone is incredibly caring and sweet
-a bisexual poly relationship
-and lots more because you should just read this book🫶
6/5
——————
this healed a part of me that i didn’t know needed healing.
Anyway, review will come when i munched on this
June 1, 2023
3.75
Tbh I thought it would be better. The fmc was very bland. The guys were all in love with her even when she bullied them. That doesn’t make sense. The spice was just okay. All I felt was lust and no real connection. But I did enjoy the plot. I was also very invested the whole time.
Random kinks or things in the book⬇️
- Binding and blindfolding
- Knife play
- Licking blood
- They beat her ass with a bat…literally 💀
- Spanking
- Snowballing
- Breaking in / stalking
- Ice cube play ? Ice cubes up the ass
- Hair pulling
- Light stinging slaps on the face
- Facials
- Candle wax play
- Tied to the hood of a car
- Electric shock play
- Pet play
- Spit
Tbh I thought it would be better. The fmc was very bland. The guys were all in love with her even when she bullied them. That doesn’t make sense. The spice was just okay. All I felt was lust and no real connection. But I did enjoy the plot. I was also very invested the whole time.
Random kinks or things in the book⬇️
- Binding and blindfolding
- Knife play
- Licking blood
- They beat her ass with a bat…literally 💀
- Spanking
- Snowballing
- Breaking in / stalking
- Ice cube play ? Ice cubes up the ass
- Hair pulling
- Light stinging slaps on the face
- Facials
- Candle wax play
- Tied to the hood of a car
- Electric shock play
- Pet play
- Spit
October 18, 2022
Moving home from Nashville, Jessica returns to Wickeston to find the boys she ghosted after high school have become men.
Drawn to one another despite the disparity and underlying anger, when the engine blows in Jess’ car, she takes the opportunity to work out a trade.
I’ll be honest, I was fully expecting a storyline, similar to what we had in The Dare. Losers was just as scorching hot. Actually, that’s a woefully inadequate description. I mean, it’s one of the hottest books I’ve ever read. However, it was so much more than that. There were intense emotions, character insight, and a beguiling plot.
Truthfully, lengthy books don’t usually hold my attention. By a couple hundred pages in, I’m usually ready to throw in the towel. I desperately wish Losers hadn’t come to an end though. I’m enamored with each guy and their unique personality. I have a girl crush on Jess. And I am on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens with Reagan.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🤍
Heat: 🌶🌶️🌶️🌶️
Range of Emotions: 😔🥵🤬🥵🙃
Ending: 🧗🏻♀️ {Cliffy}
POV: 👨🏽🤝👨🏼🧍🏻♂️👫🏻 {Multiple}
🗂 Genre: Contemporary Romance
✨ Tropes: Band of Brothers/Found Family, Debt Payment, Enemies-to-Lovers, Why Choose
🫦 Kinks: ⚔️, Degradation, Dirty Talk, Domination, Bondage/Restraints, Blood Play, Breath Play, Impact Play, Punishment, Orgäsm Denial, Primal, CNC, Ice Play, Electro-Stimulation, Spit, Forced Os, Edging, 🔪 Play
⛔️ Warning: This book may cause blushing, squirming, combusting panties, and/or self-care. It’s definitely NSFW or with a kiddo by your side. In fact, I would highly recommend you read this one after dark to avoid side eye or awkward conversations.
⚠️ Safety Squad: There are some triggering elements. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📣 Type: Losers is book one of the Losers duet and ends on a cliffhanger.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
Drawn to one another despite the disparity and underlying anger, when the engine blows in Jess’ car, she takes the opportunity to work out a trade.
I’ll be honest, I was fully expecting a storyline, similar to what we had in The Dare. Losers was just as scorching hot. Actually, that’s a woefully inadequate description. I mean, it’s one of the hottest books I’ve ever read. However, it was so much more than that. There were intense emotions, character insight, and a beguiling plot.
Truthfully, lengthy books don’t usually hold my attention. By a couple hundred pages in, I’m usually ready to throw in the towel. I desperately wish Losers hadn’t come to an end though. I’m enamored with each guy and their unique personality. I have a girl crush on Jess. And I am on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens with Reagan.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🤍
Heat: 🌶🌶️🌶️🌶️
Range of Emotions: 😔🥵🤬🥵🙃
Ending: 🧗🏻♀️ {Cliffy}
POV: 👨🏽🤝👨🏼🧍🏻♂️👫🏻 {Multiple}
🗂 Genre: Contemporary Romance
✨ Tropes: Band of Brothers/Found Family, Debt Payment, Enemies-to-Lovers, Why Choose
🫦 Kinks: ⚔️, Degradation, Dirty Talk, Domination, Bondage/Restraints, Blood Play, Breath Play, Impact Play, Punishment, Orgäsm Denial, Primal, CNC, Ice Play, Electro-Stimulation, Spit, Forced Os, Edging, 🔪 Play
⛔️ Warning: This book may cause blushing, squirming, combusting panties, and/or self-care. It’s definitely NSFW or with a kiddo by your side. In fact, I would highly recommend you read this one after dark to avoid side eye or awkward conversations.
⚠️ Safety Squad: There are some triggering elements. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📣 Type: Losers is book one of the Losers duet and ends on a cliffhanger.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
December 8, 2023
4.5
QUE WEA MAS SEXY, ESTOY SINTIENDO COSAS EN TODO EL CUERPO.
QUE WEA MAS SEXY, ESTOY SINTIENDO COSAS EN TODO EL CUERPO.
April 6, 2023
5/5⭐️ 5/5🌶️
Wow I cannot tell you how much I love this book and omg can Harley WRITE 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
First things first yes the spice is INSANE, it’s deliciously smutty, there’s so much spice and it’s not your bog standard scenes this book opened my eyes up to a whole worlddddd of kinks 👀 (and it’s written so damn well)
But that aside this book is actually deeper on so many levels
It covers so many topics I feel people can really relate too-
Being ‘misfits’
The pressure of parents who expect the world of you and you think you’re not good enough
Discovering who you are, and dealing with bias when it doesn’t follow societal norms
Traumatic upbringings
She spends the time developing the characters and the story without rushing it, it’s dark, it’s spicy, but it’s also heart warming and exciting and fun 🥰
The FOUND FAMILY IN THIS ❤️🫶🏽 was everything I was literally tearing up by very last few chapters seeing them all together and finally giving in to this pull they’ve all had since high school
Jess’ character development too throughout this book was perfect, I was nervous by the last third of the book she was gonna fuck it up lol but I was so proud of her
This book was just everything and I can’t wait to read the second one but I’m gonna save it I’m not ready to let go of them just yet haha
P.s. Manson and Lucas are just everythinggggg I love them
and I don’t know what it is about boys in books with their classic cars and workshops but I. Eat. It. Up. 🏎️
Wow I cannot tell you how much I love this book and omg can Harley WRITE 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
First things first yes the spice is INSANE, it’s deliciously smutty, there’s so much spice and it’s not your bog standard scenes this book opened my eyes up to a whole worlddddd of kinks 👀 (and it’s written so damn well)
But that aside this book is actually deeper on so many levels
It covers so many topics I feel people can really relate too-
Being ‘misfits’
The pressure of parents who expect the world of you and you think you’re not good enough
Discovering who you are, and dealing with bias when it doesn’t follow societal norms
Traumatic upbringings
She spends the time developing the characters and the story without rushing it, it’s dark, it’s spicy, but it’s also heart warming and exciting and fun 🥰
The FOUND FAMILY IN THIS ❤️🫶🏽 was everything I was literally tearing up by very last few chapters seeing them all together and finally giving in to this pull they’ve all had since high school
Jess’ character development too throughout this book was perfect, I was nervous by the last third of the book she was gonna fuck it up lol but I was so proud of her
This book was just everything and I can’t wait to read the second one but I’m gonna save it I’m not ready to let go of them just yet haha
P.s. Manson and Lucas are just everythinggggg I love them
and I don’t know what it is about boys in books with their classic cars and workshops but I. Eat. It. Up. 🏎️
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November 7, 2022
⤅ Wow, this book was SOMETHING ELSE.
A while back I read Harley Laroux's short story about Jessica, a former cheerleader and prom queen who's reunited on Halloween with her onetime victim, Manson. They have a tangled history - she bullied him in school, though he didn't exactly lie down and take it - and he sees the opportunity to take his revenge on her by daring her to do whatever he wants... for the whole night.
That story ended after the one night, and I'd pretty much resigned myself to not holding my breath for a sequel. So imagine my joy when I saw that not only has Laroux followed up, she's turned the story of Jess and Manson into a full-scale RH, with the addition of Jason, Lucas, and Vincent. I don't remember them from the original novella, but they've now appeared as fellow former victims of Jess who are all too keen to get their revenge.
You may be surprised to hear that despite the setup, it really doesn't feel too dark at all. There's a sense of dubcon overlaying the characters' interactions - Jess here winds up in a relationship with them in exchange for them fixing her car - but it's just enough to lend spice to the book, rather than pushing it over the line into being a dark romance. I really liked how Laroux held it here, trapping Jess with guys who are simultaneously mean and vengeful but also sweet and devoted to her.
The writing is superb, the characters are well-developed, and the sex scenes are scorching. I've definitely learnt a couple new words...
Also, I've mentioned before that I'm not too keen on M/M if I feel that it detracts from the heroine, but I think it's handled well here; it's quite clear that Jess means something special to all the boys even when they have personal relationships with each other. (Also, Manson is just with Jason and Lucas is just with Vincent, so it's not quite as messy as it could've been).
Can't wait for the sequel.
A while back I read Harley Laroux's short story about Jessica, a former cheerleader and prom queen who's reunited on Halloween with her onetime victim, Manson. They have a tangled history - she bullied him in school, though he didn't exactly lie down and take it - and he sees the opportunity to take his revenge on her by daring her to do whatever he wants... for the whole night.
That story ended after the one night, and I'd pretty much resigned myself to not holding my breath for a sequel. So imagine my joy when I saw that not only has Laroux followed up, she's turned the story of Jess and Manson into a full-scale RH, with the addition of Jason, Lucas, and Vincent. I don't remember them from the original novella, but they've now appeared as fellow former victims of Jess who are all too keen to get their revenge.
You may be surprised to hear that despite the setup, it really doesn't feel too dark at all. There's a sense of dubcon overlaying the characters' interactions - Jess here winds up in a relationship with them in exchange for them fixing her car - but it's just enough to lend spice to the book, rather than pushing it over the line into being a dark romance. I really liked how Laroux held it here, trapping Jess with guys who are simultaneously mean and vengeful but also sweet and devoted to her.
The writing is superb, the characters are well-developed, and the sex scenes are scorching. I've definitely learnt a couple new words...
Also, I've mentioned before that I'm not too keen on M/M if I feel that it detracts from the heroine, but I think it's handled well here; it's quite clear that Jess means something special to all the boys even when they have personal relationships with each other. (Also, Manson is just with Jason and Lucas is just with Vincent, so it's not quite as messy as it could've been).
Can't wait for the sequel.
February 25, 2024
As much as I enjoyed this, I think this book would’ve been better/ made more sense with a high school setting….but that just me 🤷🏽♀️
September 28, 2022
*Thank you to the author for an ARC of this title.*
Harley Laroux packs a big emotional punch with Losers: Part 1. I was not prepared for the feels that this evoked in me and it wasn't just the tingly kind. I felt so deeply for all of these characters and Laroux brings her A-game to this romance.
So.. I'm kind of at a loss for how to review this one. This book is outside my normal comfort zone, and not for the steamy content. I tend to shy away from books with more than 3 love interests, as I find that characters tend to get left behind in the narrative and only brought forward when their body parts are necessary for a steamy group scene. That is far from the case here.
I also am not usually a fan when an author decides to break up a story to release in multiple parts. As I was already signed up to read this book, I decided to just keep going and see what was going to happen. I am pleased to say that I felt every emotional hit and I know each of these characters as an individual and their relationships are deep and real to me. That's not to say I know everything yet, there is definitely still more to go, but I look forward to learning more nuance and watching them fall deeper in love.
I never thought that there would be more to these characters after the Dare, and I am so pleased to see what the author had planned. I love how she can take some pretty intense k!nk and make it emotional and beautiful. Because any true lover of these themes knows that the more degrading a steamy situation might get, the more trust and devotion that needs to be present. And while the Dare had some pretty intense things happen.. it was just the beginning, just the tip (bad pun, i know) of what these characters are capable of.
I don't know if I've convinced anyone to read this, you probably already have an idea based on the tropes if you'll be into it or not. I would also add that though the category for this maybe RH or "why choose", this is one of the truest representations of an equal polyamourous relationship I have read in a long time. I feel the love, devotion, connection, and romance between everyone... It hits in different ways but no 2 relationships are the same and that's what I am always looking for and often missing when I attempt them.
So yeah, the bargain Jessica enters into with Manson, Lucas, Jason, and Vincent may seem like a punishment or payback, but that is just the surface reason... I can't wait to see what it brings them in the next part.
5 stars
4.5 on the spice scale
TW/CW: intense BDSM situations, CNC, MF, MM, and group scenes, toys, spanking, edging, degradation, and more.
Harley Laroux packs a big emotional punch with Losers: Part 1. I was not prepared for the feels that this evoked in me and it wasn't just the tingly kind. I felt so deeply for all of these characters and Laroux brings her A-game to this romance.
So.. I'm kind of at a loss for how to review this one. This book is outside my normal comfort zone, and not for the steamy content. I tend to shy away from books with more than 3 love interests, as I find that characters tend to get left behind in the narrative and only brought forward when their body parts are necessary for a steamy group scene. That is far from the case here.
I also am not usually a fan when an author decides to break up a story to release in multiple parts. As I was already signed up to read this book, I decided to just keep going and see what was going to happen. I am pleased to say that I felt every emotional hit and I know each of these characters as an individual and their relationships are deep and real to me. That's not to say I know everything yet, there is definitely still more to go, but I look forward to learning more nuance and watching them fall deeper in love.
I never thought that there would be more to these characters after the Dare, and I am so pleased to see what the author had planned. I love how she can take some pretty intense k!nk and make it emotional and beautiful. Because any true lover of these themes knows that the more degrading a steamy situation might get, the more trust and devotion that needs to be present. And while the Dare had some pretty intense things happen.. it was just the beginning, just the tip (bad pun, i know) of what these characters are capable of.
I don't know if I've convinced anyone to read this, you probably already have an idea based on the tropes if you'll be into it or not. I would also add that though the category for this maybe RH or "why choose", this is one of the truest representations of an equal polyamourous relationship I have read in a long time. I feel the love, devotion, connection, and romance between everyone... It hits in different ways but no 2 relationships are the same and that's what I am always looking for and often missing when I attempt them.
So yeah, the bargain Jessica enters into with Manson, Lucas, Jason, and Vincent may seem like a punishment or payback, but that is just the surface reason... I can't wait to see what it brings them in the next part.
5 stars
4.5 on the spice scale
TW/CW: intense BDSM situations, CNC, MF, MM, and group scenes, toys, spanking, edging, degradation, and more.
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