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The Lies We Keep #3
Recklessly Damaged
They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I survived, but at what cost?
They aren't going to stop until they get victory and more blood is shed. We're all in danger, fighting to stay on top.
The most unlikely alliances are forming. But I guess that's what happens when you anger the masses. It's a tale as old as time - rivals coming together when war is brewing on the horizon.
A deadly rival club threatens to bring us all down. But that's not the only problem I have. I have to fight to keep us all together.
And that might be the biggest challenge of all.
Recklessly Damaged is a reverse harem taboo romance - meaning the main female character will have more than one love interest, and yes - it's downright dirty and taboo. The characters are morally grey, hot, toxic as hell, and questionable. It contains adult themes, course language and is solely intended for mature audiences over 18. Recklessly Damaged is book 3 in The Lies We Keep series.
They aren't going to stop until they get victory and more blood is shed. We're all in danger, fighting to stay on top.
The most unlikely alliances are forming. But I guess that's what happens when you anger the masses. It's a tale as old as time - rivals coming together when war is brewing on the horizon.
A deadly rival club threatens to bring us all down. But that's not the only problem I have. I have to fight to keep us all together.
And that might be the biggest challenge of all.
Recklessly Damaged is a reverse harem taboo romance - meaning the main female character will have more than one love interest, and yes - it's downright dirty and taboo. The characters are morally grey, hot, toxic as hell, and questionable. It contains adult themes, course language and is solely intended for mature audiences over 18. Recklessly Damaged is book 3 in The Lies We Keep series.
197 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2023
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Steph Macca
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June 15, 2023
No, Nope, Nah, No Way Jose...
I absolutely will NOT accept that ending. If my favorite boy dies I will totally start a riot.
Aside from that heartbreaking cliffhanger, book 3 of The Lies We Keep Series was awesome!
I absolutely will NOT accept that ending. If my favorite boy dies I will totally start a riot.
Aside from that heartbreaking cliffhanger, book 3 of The Lies We Keep Series was awesome!
April 19, 2023
just as i was questioning how they were gonna make everything work, they pull that ending…😀
April 17, 2024
Yeah, should've stopped at book two.
A few things that bothered me:
"The ridiculousness of the current events feels like something from a poorly written book." because it IS.
"Does it suck? Of course it does. I want you all to myself. But I'd rather have any of you that I can get. So if that means dealing with that, I guess I'll learn to live with it." Absolutely not
And the thing that made me put it down:
"I'm not a drama llama" what
A few things that bothered me:
"The ridiculousness of the current events feels like something from a poorly written book." because it IS.
"Does it suck? Of course it does. I want you all to myself. But I'd rather have any of you that I can get. So if that means dealing with that, I guess I'll learn to live with it." Absolutely not
And the thing that made me put it down:
"I'm not a drama llama" what
December 8, 2025
Recklessly damaged is the third book of the series, and if you already have indulge into book two you will know that you are being left on a cliffhanger, good news, book three picks up exactly where book two left us. In this one we get to see a deeper side of Rylee, performed by Michelle Sparks, giving her the vulnerability we were looking for, focusing on her mental health, healing and her relationships. Steph is a master of twists and turns that you don’t see them coming, and this story, will hit when you expect less.
With a full cast duet audiobook, you already get a layer of intimacy like no other, but hearing all this voices in a perfect chemistry is different. Joe Arden playing Asher, binging the battles of raw emotional turmoil to the surface. Sean Master as Zayn, he is just a flirt and absolutely delightful.Aaron Shedlock as Chuck, he is just perfection griddle and warm at the same time. But for me the MVP of this book was Anthony Palmini as Blake, finally cracking and opening up , seeing this gorgeous character unraveling and breaking down his walls, did something special for me.
Steph…. I’m so mad … another cliffhanger??? Really?? I’m going to start think you are a succubus, feeding on emotions and souls.
Thank you Blue Nose Audio, Steph and your teams for this amazing opportunity for an ALC, this review is my own thoughts and opinions.
With a full cast duet audiobook, you already get a layer of intimacy like no other, but hearing all this voices in a perfect chemistry is different. Joe Arden playing Asher, binging the battles of raw emotional turmoil to the surface. Sean Master as Zayn, he is just a flirt and absolutely delightful.Aaron Shedlock as Chuck, he is just perfection griddle and warm at the same time. But for me the MVP of this book was Anthony Palmini as Blake, finally cracking and opening up , seeing this gorgeous character unraveling and breaking down his walls, did something special for me.
Steph…. I’m so mad … another cliffhanger??? Really?? I’m going to start think you are a succubus, feeding on emotions and souls.
Thank you Blue Nose Audio, Steph and your teams for this amazing opportunity for an ALC, this review is my own thoughts and opinions.
December 12, 2025
-Audiobook Re-read-
I truly do love these audios! This one went by in a flash, though I do still agree with everything I said in my original review, I think that the audio just adds a little something to an already fun read!
I do wish we got more of Chuck though especially considering that ending!
I did find it hard on re-read to believe that they all took that on their word alone though. Like when had they ever been trustworthy enough to just forget about 🥴
Either way I'm excited for the last audio in this series!
••••••
Chuck better be OK or I'll cry
I'm so tired of Chuck being thrown under the bus, though. Like I get that the step brothers are like the main course or whatever, but I feel like Chuck only gets these tiny parts in these books, and I just really want more of him
Also, the bros all had major personality swaps in this book, which was odd. One second, I was like ugh stop being so whiny, Asher.. next second, he was all magically grown up and accepting? Idk I think that shocked me. It needed to be slightly more gradual for it to feel more natural
Oh, and random side note, but if I ever read the words drama llama in a book again, I will rage.
On to the final book of my binge!
➛ 𝟒 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬
I truly do love these audios! This one went by in a flash, though I do still agree with everything I said in my original review, I think that the audio just adds a little something to an already fun read!
I do wish we got more of Chuck though especially considering that ending!
I did find it hard on re-read to believe that they all took that on their word alone though. Like when had they ever been trustworthy enough to just forget about 🥴
Either way I'm excited for the last audio in this series!
••••••
Chuck better be OK or I'll cry
I'm so tired of Chuck being thrown under the bus, though. Like I get that the step brothers are like the main course or whatever, but I feel like Chuck only gets these tiny parts in these books, and I just really want more of him
Also, the bros all had major personality swaps in this book, which was odd. One second, I was like ugh stop being so whiny, Asher.. next second, he was all magically grown up and accepting? Idk I think that shocked me. It needed to be slightly more gradual for it to feel more natural
Oh, and random side note, but if I ever read the words drama llama in a book again, I will rage.
On to the final book of my binge!
➛ 𝟒 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬
December 8, 2025
Recklessly Damaged is the third book in The Lies We Keep series. Book two left us on a huge cliffhanger, and we dive right into the wreckage in book three.
I feel like this book was a bit of a filler, but we do get to explore Rylee's backstory a bit more, which adds some nice depth to her character and helps us understand why she is the way she is. She still doesn't openly acknowledge her feelings, focusing more on her sexual desires, which she definitely has plenty of.
I do think this book helps build the reverse harem dynamic. Of course, I would've loved more Chuck in the story, but I did appreciate that Asher was no longer a whiny baby as the story went on.
Be ready for another shocking cliffhanger that will leave you needing answers immediately. I should've guessed Steph would end things like this, left us shocked and wanting more.
The multicast narration with Michelle Sparks, Joe Arden, Anthony Palmini, Sean Masters, and Aaron Shedlock makes this already fun story even better. They all work so well together, capturing each character's growth and emotion perfectly.
I feel like this book was a bit of a filler, but we do get to explore Rylee's backstory a bit more, which adds some nice depth to her character and helps us understand why she is the way she is. She still doesn't openly acknowledge her feelings, focusing more on her sexual desires, which she definitely has plenty of.
I do think this book helps build the reverse harem dynamic. Of course, I would've loved more Chuck in the story, but I did appreciate that Asher was no longer a whiny baby as the story went on.
Be ready for another shocking cliffhanger that will leave you needing answers immediately. I should've guessed Steph would end things like this, left us shocked and wanting more.
The multicast narration with Michelle Sparks, Joe Arden, Anthony Palmini, Sean Masters, and Aaron Shedlock makes this already fun story even better. They all work so well together, capturing each character's growth and emotion perfectly.
March 4, 2026
Ahhh!!! The way these books end always on a cliffhanger!! I immediately need to start the next one in the series!
This was a quick and easy book to get through. I didn’t want to put it down. I like that all 4 characters finally put their shit aside and came together. Realizing that societal norms of what love should be is completely irrelevant and who cares what the world thinks. The spicy scenes were great! Hot but not too vulgar. I love the “games” they play! The tension is fantastic with anticipation. Each male character has such vastly different personalities but paired with the main females, and the toxicity works just right.
This was a quick and easy book to get through. I didn’t want to put it down. I like that all 4 characters finally put their shit aside and came together. Realizing that societal norms of what love should be is completely irrelevant and who cares what the world thinks. The spicy scenes were great! Hot but not too vulgar. I love the “games” they play! The tension is fantastic with anticipation. Each male character has such vastly different personalities but paired with the main females, and the toxicity works just right.
December 9, 2025
The loud screech of “OH COME ON” yelled out got me in trouble 😅I thought this was the last book so I wasn’t expecting a cliffy and now I’m annoyed at myself.
This one was a lot less chaotically toxic than the last 2 and more streamlined and I enjoyed this one much more. All 4 of them were healing and maturing in the direction that is needed to make their relationship work.
And as previously stated with the last 2 books Joe Arden, Michelle Sparks, Aaron Shedlock, Anthony Palmin bring this series to life in the best way
This one was a lot less chaotically toxic than the last 2 and more streamlined and I enjoyed this one much more. All 4 of them were healing and maturing in the direction that is needed to make their relationship work.
And as previously stated with the last 2 books Joe Arden, Michelle Sparks, Aaron Shedlock, Anthony Palmin bring this series to life in the best way
April 1, 2024
The series is getting better. Now that all the guys are on board and the harem seems set it feels different.
December 2, 2024
November 2024
Kindle edition
Binge read and moved on, so dragging up memories of this one. I think this started after the cliffhanger in the previous book where Lee was chased off the road and the intro to multiple POV. I liked that Lee and B finally got their shit together. Gutted about Chuck and the cliffy.
Kindle edition
Binge read and moved on, so dragging up memories of this one. I think this started after the cliffhanger in the previous book where Lee was chased off the road and the intro to multiple POV. I liked that Lee and B finally got their shit together. Gutted about Chuck and the cliffy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 6, 2025
omg omg omg
Another amazing book. And a huge cliff hanger. I can’t wait to start book 4. This series is by far one of my favorite to date.
Another amazing book. And a huge cliff hanger. I can’t wait to start book 4. This series is by far one of my favorite to date.
October 31, 2025
This was a little slower then the rest of the series, but that ending! They killed Chuck off, seriously! I really really hope he is just injured, but I doubt it. Chuck being dead would push the two motorcycles clubs togather to shut the Norsemen down.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 5, 2026
It’s Steph Macca need I say more lol
January 8, 2026
This was a very spicy 🌶️ taboo read and I loved every single moment of it! 🤭the narrators done a great job. I can’t wait to read/listen to book 4!
January 13, 2026
Idk 3 might be generous bc everyone pmo
February 2, 2026
That ending should be criminal!!! Omg. Absolutely not, I refuse to accept that ending. Brb, on to the next.
December 31, 2025
I’m just bored with this series now, story line is just not it
December 29, 2025
Honestly, this was OK!
It was more smut over plot which would have been fine by me in another point in time.
We get all the reverse harem vibes with all MMCs being onboard. But Rylee is still a brat that whines about everything for now apparent reason. Look, call me cruel or what not but this girl has no reason whatsoever to rebel against her family. Asher is now tolerable while the twins continue to be their cheeky selves (Zayn and Blake are the main reasons I finished this).
Now, is this book THAT TABOO as promised in the blurb? Three bros sharing a girl and keeping it in the family? IDK, not that wild. Some families are close like that lol. It could be more tabooing.
Anywho, because of HOW this book ended, I will be listening to the fourth one.
It was more smut over plot which would have been fine by me in another point in time.
We get all the reverse harem vibes with all MMCs being onboard. But Rylee is still a brat that whines about everything for now apparent reason. Look, call me cruel or what not but this girl has no reason whatsoever to rebel against her family. Asher is now tolerable while the twins continue to be their cheeky selves (Zayn and Blake are the main reasons I finished this).
Now, is this book THAT TABOO as promised in the blurb? Three bros sharing a girl and keeping it in the family? IDK, not that wild. Some families are close like that lol. It could be more tabooing.
Anywho, because of HOW this book ended, I will be listening to the fourth one.
January 7, 2026
I thought this series was completed!
Okay so things are going crazily! She ends up in the hospital and her “brothers” are all there. Then her biker friends show up. Even though things are a little uneasy, everyone has decided to get along, just for her. She’s able to clean some things up, figure out where some things went wrong and maybe, just maybe, things will be better. Then bam! Cliffhanger. Someone is shot. There’s a lot of blood. Are they alive? They can’t be dead right? Please don’t be dead!!!
Okay so things are going crazily! She ends up in the hospital and her “brothers” are all there. Then her biker friends show up. Even though things are a little uneasy, everyone has decided to get along, just for her. She’s able to clean some things up, figure out where some things went wrong and maybe, just maybe, things will be better. Then bam! Cliffhanger. Someone is shot. There’s a lot of blood. Are they alive? They can’t be dead right? Please don’t be dead!!!
January 7, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ 4 🌶️
🎧Release: 12.09.25
⏳5hrs 24mins
💭 this immediately picks up from the last scene in book 2. & i know i should feel bad for rylee... but thank f*cc its fiction coz i kinda dont. lookn back at my thoughts regarding the previous books in this series, im NOT a fan of her character!! but hey!! the series is not over & i havent completely lost hope on seeing some growth from her. especially now that blake had a change of heart (not u too😭)
🎧 i can honestly say... im here for the smvt !! i may not like rylee much but the narrators kept me coming back🤭 michelle sparks voices her character so effin well!! & her men?! sean masters, joe arden, anthony palmini, & aaron shedlock turn me to goo juz listening to them as chuck, asher, zayn, & blake♥️ so ofc ill be back for the nxt book!!
✨ thankU Steph Macca & Blue Nose Audio for this ALC🔥
‼️ ur mental health matters. ✔️🆃🆆/🅲🆆
🎧Release: 12.09.25
⏳5hrs 24mins
💭 this immediately picks up from the last scene in book 2. & i know i should feel bad for rylee... but thank f*cc its fiction coz i kinda dont. lookn back at my thoughts regarding the previous books in this series, im NOT a fan of her character!! but hey!! the series is not over & i havent completely lost hope on seeing some growth from her. especially now that blake had a change of heart (not u too😭)
🎧 i can honestly say... im here for the smvt !! i may not like rylee much but the narrators kept me coming back🤭 michelle sparks voices her character so effin well!! & her men?! sean masters, joe arden, anthony palmini, & aaron shedlock turn me to goo juz listening to them as chuck, asher, zayn, & blake♥️ so ofc ill be back for the nxt book!!
✨ thankU Steph Macca & Blue Nose Audio for this ALC🔥
‼️ ur mental health matters. ✔️🆃🆆/🅲🆆
October 22, 2024
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
😈😈
🥵🥵
Action packed and full of steam , great read
😈😈
🥵🥵
Action packed and full of steam , great read
October 7, 2025
I didn’t enjoy this one as much as it’s just “padding out” the relationship with the brother (lots of sex) however it does reference important points about the book, her trauma and Chuck.
Poor Rylee does deal with a lot and you can see how she struggles I wish Phoebe was a more involved character so you can see some balance
October 25reread
I enjoyed this more on the reread their trip to Rosevale was cute and out of all the brother's I like Blake the best the ending with Chuck though you don't see coming
Poor Rylee does deal with a lot and you can see how she struggles I wish Phoebe was a more involved character so you can see some balance
October 25reread
I enjoyed this more on the reread their trip to Rosevale was cute and out of all the brother's I like Blake the best the ending with Chuck though you don't see coming
March 28, 2023
We pick up right where we were left and I am not disappointed at all! Rylee’s grown so much from the start, even if she still has a ways to go and the growth of the guys is amazing to watch too! I enjoy seeing how realistic their interactions with each other are and all the uncertainties that come with anxiety and depression and it not be sugar coated. The spice is top notch as is the progress until we got kicked by that cliffhanger. August is too far away but at least I’ve already preordered!
January 24, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 - Stepbrother / Taboo Why Choose
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4 - The honeymoon suite...
CHUCK!!! 😭😭
Also, holy smut. The living room with Zayn and Chuck...the bike with Blake...the honeymoon suite with all three brothers?! Jesus Christ the amount of face fanning. 🥵🫠
Definitely my favorite book so far in the series.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4 - The honeymoon suite...
CHUCK!!! 😭😭
Also, holy smut. The living room with Zayn and Chuck...the bike with Blake...the honeymoon suite with all three brothers?! Jesus Christ the amount of face fanning. 🥵🫠
Definitely my favorite book so far in the series.
April 11, 2023
This felt short and did little to advance the plot or characters. Chuck was not really in this book and it leaves a lot to fix in future book. Hope I don't have to wait too long...I'll forget about it
December 16, 2025
Sadly this will probably be the last Steph Macca book I'll read, and won't be bothering with the 4th instalment of this series. I'll try be constructive but this book has left a sour taste, which has been growing through the last 2 series. For lack of better explanation this book particularly feels lazy, and is very lack lustre. More and more it appears Maccas books get shorter and shorter, and get left of predictable "cliff hangers" with very little plot in the book. This 3rd book for example is nothing but a few spicey scenes (that's actually the only thing in this 3rd book at all), and one blindingly obviously 'cliff hanger' at the end. Lately, all Maccas books feel like the author just chopped 1 book into 3. They are VERY short, erring almost on short story side if they get any shorter. And are becoming more repetitive. It feels like a cash grab, sorry. Considering my average read/listen list the books are anywhere from 80,000-130,000 (some 145 000) and from 8-16 hours audio, it's a let down getting 50,000 and 4 hours and paying full price. i listened to in fast forward due to slow pace and lack lustre plot and it took just on 3 hours. I love the male voice actors, they are the ONLY reason I finished it, I purposefully look for their books irrespective of author. Unfortunately I think this book will make me permanently shelf Macca, which is sad as I like to support local authors, but my money and time is better invested elsewhere. I can get 1 book of almost any other author and enjoy it for days/hours reading or listening, with this author it's lucky to be a few hours and 4x times the price having to fork out for 4 books that easily could be 1.
PROS
-the male voice actors are great (female I had to listen in 1.3x speed due to terribly slow pacing)
- good if you need something to fall asleep to
CONS
-Repetitive, far too much repetition on Rylee trying to make it seem deep but was the same thing over and over (and this character I've had many same life experiences so I tried to relate but got bored)
- way too short, first 3 books could be 1 book EASILY
- terminology and spice scenes also repetitive
- "cliff hangers" are predictable and honestly seem like lazy chopping to get 2 books instead of 1
- MMC book 1 seems to fade away with limited role in this book until end
- I hate saying this but it was boring (so sorry), I fell asleep so so many times, then just skipped parts as it droned on
- the only thing in this book is spice scenes (1 star), and a thin weak "twist" at end.
Having gone from Dance with my Demons series to this, I wish I'd just not read this series at all. Total waste :(
PROS
-the male voice actors are great (female I had to listen in 1.3x speed due to terribly slow pacing)
- good if you need something to fall asleep to
CONS
-Repetitive, far too much repetition on Rylee trying to make it seem deep but was the same thing over and over (and this character I've had many same life experiences so I tried to relate but got bored)
- way too short, first 3 books could be 1 book EASILY
- terminology and spice scenes also repetitive
- "cliff hangers" are predictable and honestly seem like lazy chopping to get 2 books instead of 1
- MMC book 1 seems to fade away with limited role in this book until end
- I hate saying this but it was boring (so sorry), I fell asleep so so many times, then just skipped parts as it droned on
- the only thing in this book is spice scenes (1 star), and a thin weak "twist" at end.
Having gone from Dance with my Demons series to this, I wish I'd just not read this series at all. Total waste :(
March 11, 2026
📚 Recklessly Damaged by Steph Macca
Series: The Lies We Keep #3
Genre: Dark college romance | Why choose
Vibes: rival clubs, messy loyalties, jealous tension, found family chaos, brutal cliffhanger
This book throws you straight back into the chaos exactly where Pretty Savages left off, and Steph Macca wastes no time raising the stakes.
Everything is getting more dangerous.
Rival clubs are closing in.
And the fragile alliances holding this group together are starting to crack under pressure.
What makes this installment so intense:
🖤 Morally gray characters navigating jealousy, loyalty, and power
🔥 Rylee trying to hold her chaotic world together
⚡ Rival club tensions building toward all out war
💬 Sharp banter mixed with emotional vulnerability
🧩 Secrets and shifting alliances that keep the story unpredictable
The relationships continue to evolve in messy, complicated ways.
Asher is struggling with jealousy and the reality that loving Rylee might mean accepting things he never thought he could. Watching him wrestle with that emotional conflict adds a lot of tension.
Zayn, on the other hand, is completely thriving in the chaos. Confident, bold, and unapologetic about what he wants, he brings a playful but intense energy to every scene.
And Blake, the stoic wall of the group, finally cracks in this book. That quiet moment of emotional surrender is easily one of the most satisfying character shifts in the series so far.
Meanwhile the outside pressure keeps building. Rival clubs are threatening everything, forcing unlikely alliances and dragging everyone deeper into a fight that is only getting more dangerous.
Even with all the jealousy, tension, and unresolved feelings, this group keeps gravitating back toward each other and toward Rylee.
And just when it feels like they might finally stabilize…
That ending hits.
Steph Macca absolutely does not hold back with this cliffhanger.
💬 Are you the type of reader who loves messy, toxic, morally gray characters… or do they drive you completely insane?
#StephMacca #RecklesslyDamaged #DarkCollegeRomance #WhyChooseRomance #TheLiesWeKeep
Series: The Lies We Keep #3
Genre: Dark college romance | Why choose
Vibes: rival clubs, messy loyalties, jealous tension, found family chaos, brutal cliffhanger
This book throws you straight back into the chaos exactly where Pretty Savages left off, and Steph Macca wastes no time raising the stakes.
Everything is getting more dangerous.
Rival clubs are closing in.
And the fragile alliances holding this group together are starting to crack under pressure.
What makes this installment so intense:
🖤 Morally gray characters navigating jealousy, loyalty, and power
🔥 Rylee trying to hold her chaotic world together
⚡ Rival club tensions building toward all out war
💬 Sharp banter mixed with emotional vulnerability
🧩 Secrets and shifting alliances that keep the story unpredictable
The relationships continue to evolve in messy, complicated ways.
Asher is struggling with jealousy and the reality that loving Rylee might mean accepting things he never thought he could. Watching him wrestle with that emotional conflict adds a lot of tension.
Zayn, on the other hand, is completely thriving in the chaos. Confident, bold, and unapologetic about what he wants, he brings a playful but intense energy to every scene.
And Blake, the stoic wall of the group, finally cracks in this book. That quiet moment of emotional surrender is easily one of the most satisfying character shifts in the series so far.
Meanwhile the outside pressure keeps building. Rival clubs are threatening everything, forcing unlikely alliances and dragging everyone deeper into a fight that is only getting more dangerous.
Even with all the jealousy, tension, and unresolved feelings, this group keeps gravitating back toward each other and toward Rylee.
And just when it feels like they might finally stabilize…
That ending hits.
Steph Macca absolutely does not hold back with this cliffhanger.
💬 Are you the type of reader who loves messy, toxic, morally gray characters… or do they drive you completely insane?
#StephMacca #RecklesslyDamaged #DarkCollegeRomance #WhyChooseRomance #TheLiesWeKeep
December 5, 2025
Recklessly Damaged by Steph Macca throws us right back into the chaos the exact second book two ends, and Steph does not ease up for a moment. The tension between Rylee and the guys is sharper than ever. Asher is battling jealousy while trying to accept that wanting her might mean sharing her. Zayn is fully thriving in the mess… flirty, bold, and very clear about what (and who) he wants. And Blake, the last stoic wall standing, finally cracks. His quiet surrender is one of the most satisfying emotional moments in the entire series.
The MC drama tightens around them, loyalties shift, and old connections resurface. The twins step up, Chuck is dragged back into the mess, triggering Asher in all the best ways and suddenly this chaotic group finds themselves united around Rylee even as they’re still stumbling through jealousy, hurt, and their own morally gray decisions. And that cliffhanger? Steph Macca really looked at us and said, “Let’s hurt them again.” I was stunned.
The audiobook is phenomenal.
Michelle Sparks is Rylee… bratty, vulnerable, chaotic, and painfully human.
Joe Arden gives Asher a raw, emotional edge that makes every scene hit.
Sean Masters nails Zayn’s flirty, fearless spark like he was born for the role.
Anthony Palmini brings Blake’s stoicism and eventual emotional unraveling to life with perfect restraint.
Aaron Shedlock gives Chuck that gritty, rough-edged warmth that makes every moment with him stand out.
This isn’t just narration, it’s a full-cast experience that breathes life into every second.
Recklessly Damaged is messy, emotional, addictive, and absolutely wild. I could not stop listening, and with that ending? I need the next audiobook immediately.
The MC drama tightens around them, loyalties shift, and old connections resurface. The twins step up, Chuck is dragged back into the mess, triggering Asher in all the best ways and suddenly this chaotic group finds themselves united around Rylee even as they’re still stumbling through jealousy, hurt, and their own morally gray decisions. And that cliffhanger? Steph Macca really looked at us and said, “Let’s hurt them again.” I was stunned.
The audiobook is phenomenal.
Michelle Sparks is Rylee… bratty, vulnerable, chaotic, and painfully human.
Joe Arden gives Asher a raw, emotional edge that makes every scene hit.
Sean Masters nails Zayn’s flirty, fearless spark like he was born for the role.
Anthony Palmini brings Blake’s stoicism and eventual emotional unraveling to life with perfect restraint.
Aaron Shedlock gives Chuck that gritty, rough-edged warmth that makes every moment with him stand out.
This isn’t just narration, it’s a full-cast experience that breathes life into every second.
Recklessly Damaged is messy, emotional, addictive, and absolutely wild. I could not stop listening, and with that ending? I need the next audiobook immediately.
December 8, 2025
Recklessly Damaged by Steph Macca
The Lies We Keep, Book 3 (this is a true series and must be read in order)
Performed in full cast duet by Michelle Sparks, Aaron Shedlock, Anthony Palmini, Joe Arden & Sean Masters
Approximate listening time: 5 hours and 15 minutes
This series is an addiction....A bit of a warning..... It is a bit taboo, the characters are toxic and completely unhinged, but I love it all the same. Please check the content before diving in as this will become your next obsession by the amazing Steph Macca. As this is a true series I cannot give away too much because I think you will love it without the spoilers. I will tell you that I am on the edge of my seat the entire story. You never know what is going to happen. The characters do things that are CRAZY and keep you guessing. This is dark but I love it all the same... That ENDING.......WTH????? I need book 4 IMMEDIATELY! Yes I am screaming with my capitalized letters but trust me when I say that you will feel the same. Luckily for me, I know Steph loves an HEA so I am hoping for the next book to give me that! I swear, I will riot if something bad happens to you know who!
As always our brilliant narrators nailed this performance. Each one is brilliant in their own ways but together they are a force to be reckoned with. This voice actings is so good and I cannot recommend this series to those who love dark and sometimes disturbing romance.....dont say I didn't warn you, this will be your next infatuation!
The Lies We Keep, Book 3 (this is a true series and must be read in order)
Performed in full cast duet by Michelle Sparks, Aaron Shedlock, Anthony Palmini, Joe Arden & Sean Masters
Approximate listening time: 5 hours and 15 minutes
This series is an addiction....A bit of a warning..... It is a bit taboo, the characters are toxic and completely unhinged, but I love it all the same. Please check the content before diving in as this will become your next obsession by the amazing Steph Macca. As this is a true series I cannot give away too much because I think you will love it without the spoilers. I will tell you that I am on the edge of my seat the entire story. You never know what is going to happen. The characters do things that are CRAZY and keep you guessing. This is dark but I love it all the same... That ENDING.......WTH????? I need book 4 IMMEDIATELY! Yes I am screaming with my capitalized letters but trust me when I say that you will feel the same. Luckily for me, I know Steph loves an HEA so I am hoping for the next book to give me that! I swear, I will riot if something bad happens to you know who!
As always our brilliant narrators nailed this performance. Each one is brilliant in their own ways but together they are a force to be reckoned with. This voice actings is so good and I cannot recommend this series to those who love dark and sometimes disturbing romance.....dont say I didn't warn you, this will be your next infatuation!
December 12, 2025
Recklessly Damaged picks up right where the second book in The Lies We Keep series leaves off, dropping us back into the turmoil without a moment’s pause. While this installment feels quieter in terms of plot (and at time places feels more like filler to the finale), it gives the story some needed emotional weight. Much of the focus falls on Rylee as she confronts her mental and physical recovery, and we finally get a fuller picture of the history that shaped her. These moments help explain her guarded nature and the complicated way she approaches intimacy.
Even with the slower pacing, the relationships between Rylee and the men continue to deepen. The reverse harem dynamic gains more nuance, and each character has space to grow. Blake’s emotional unraveling is especially memorable, while Asher feels far more grounded. Zayn brings charm, and Chuck remains a scene stealer even in limited moments. (AND OMG STEPH DON'T HURT OUR FAV!)
The audiobook truly enhances the narrative. The full cast performance by Michelle Sparks, Joe Arden, Anthony Palmini, Sean Masters and Aaron Shedlock adds a lot of energy to the story. Chemistry is great, and each narrator captures the emotional shifts of their characters with real care. (but Sean Masters remains my favorite to listen to)
Of course, Steph drops another cliffhanger that hits hard, leaving you frustrated in the best possible way and immediately hungry for the final book. On to the finale!
Even with the slower pacing, the relationships between Rylee and the men continue to deepen. The reverse harem dynamic gains more nuance, and each character has space to grow. Blake’s emotional unraveling is especially memorable, while Asher feels far more grounded. Zayn brings charm, and Chuck remains a scene stealer even in limited moments. (AND OMG STEPH DON'T HURT OUR FAV!)
The audiobook truly enhances the narrative. The full cast performance by Michelle Sparks, Joe Arden, Anthony Palmini, Sean Masters and Aaron Shedlock adds a lot of energy to the story. Chemistry is great, and each narrator captures the emotional shifts of their characters with real care. (but Sean Masters remains my favorite to listen to)
Of course, Steph drops another cliffhanger that hits hard, leaving you frustrated in the best possible way and immediately hungry for the final book. On to the finale!
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