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Shadows of Sin #2
The Masks She Wore
Jack Ashrin is the son of Malachi Adler, one of the most prolific criminal masterminds in the world.
His rules were get an assignment, get it done, move on.
That was until a manilla envelope from an anonymous source fell on Malachi’s desk with a new name.
No details.
No reason.
Just a name.
It should have been easy, but when Jack found out the truth about his new target, his interest grew.
Suddenly, there was mystery, intrigue, and murder. How could he resist?
Rae Bennett lost her mother 8 months ago, and a man claiming to be her half brother showed up at her mother’s memorial a week later claiming he wanted a relationship only to try and take total control of her life.
Obsessed with anything that gives her a thrill, she and her friends head to a Halloween Carnival where she finds herself followed and cornered by a stranger in a mask, no help in sight.
Will she run? Or give in to her deepest darkest desires just for one night?
He was supposed to kill her.
She was supposed to be terrified.
Both are falling into a dangerous game neither will escape.
His rules were get an assignment, get it done, move on.
That was until a manilla envelope from an anonymous source fell on Malachi’s desk with a new name.
No details.
No reason.
Just a name.
It should have been easy, but when Jack found out the truth about his new target, his interest grew.
Suddenly, there was mystery, intrigue, and murder. How could he resist?
Rae Bennett lost her mother 8 months ago, and a man claiming to be her half brother showed up at her mother’s memorial a week later claiming he wanted a relationship only to try and take total control of her life.
Obsessed with anything that gives her a thrill, she and her friends head to a Halloween Carnival where she finds herself followed and cornered by a stranger in a mask, no help in sight.
Will she run? Or give in to her deepest darkest desires just for one night?
He was supposed to kill her.
She was supposed to be terrified.
Both are falling into a dangerous game neither will escape.
- GenresDark RomanceDark
614 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2024
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August 30, 2024
“Oh, my little siren-eyed, Princess. You can’t hide what your body craves.”
This book was amazing! There was so much mystery and it kept me engaged into this story page after page just wanting to find out all these answers. I haven’t read the first book in this series and now I have to. I can’t wait for more because this series if far from over and I’m here for every single bit of it!!!! I’m completely obsessed now. The spicy scenes were so hot and the mouth Jack had on him, shewwww 🥵🥵🥵 I swear those scenes got better and better each new time they happened. Rae was a bada$$ and I just loved her so much. I wish I could give this book more than 5⭐️’s because it deserves it.
This book was amazing! There was so much mystery and it kept me engaged into this story page after page just wanting to find out all these answers. I haven’t read the first book in this series and now I have to. I can’t wait for more because this series if far from over and I’m here for every single bit of it!!!! I’m completely obsessed now. The spicy scenes were so hot and the mouth Jack had on him, shewwww 🥵🥵🥵 I swear those scenes got better and better each new time they happened. Rae was a bada$$ and I just loved her so much. I wish I could give this book more than 5⭐️’s because it deserves it.
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November 29, 2025hero was fucking other woman on page looking at heroine. there was nothing between them yet but still it gave me ick like wtf on page sex with other women just eww. DNF!
October 11, 2024
I gave this book 4 stars, but it’s really 3.5
The general plot and idea were great. Lot’s of twists, intrigues, making you playing detective while reading it.
My general problem were never ending monologues which made about 90% of time until the last 30% of book. Sometimes they were quite repetitive without giving any meanings to plot. I wasn’t a fan of FMC till the last chapters of book. But the thing that was most interesting was one of the MMC’s brothers- you’ll see when you read it. I hope we’ll get more of him in upcoming book.
Thank you dear author for oportunity to reading this as ARC.
The general plot and idea were great. Lot’s of twists, intrigues, making you playing detective while reading it.
My general problem were never ending monologues which made about 90% of time until the last 30% of book. Sometimes they were quite repetitive without giving any meanings to plot. I wasn’t a fan of FMC till the last chapters of book. But the thing that was most interesting was one of the MMC’s brothers- you’ll see when you read it. I hope we’ll get more of him in upcoming book.
Thank you dear author for oportunity to reading this as ARC.
August 27, 2024
‘To the women who crave to be the ones stalked on Halloween night, and the women who have the toys they never want the world to know about, this one's for you.’
"You're mine now. You won't ever escape me. Not even in death."
I am amazed with all the plot twists in this story. Rae is such a unique woman and somehow Jack is able to tell right away.
I want more. As warned, there is a cliffhanger but, it’s a satisfying enough ending if you’re like me and prefer to always have an HEA.
I received an early copy and this is my honest review.
Side note, I cannot wait for Azrael’s book.
"You're mine now. You won't ever escape me. Not even in death."
I am amazed with all the plot twists in this story. Rae is such a unique woman and somehow Jack is able to tell right away.
I want more. As warned, there is a cliffhanger but, it’s a satisfying enough ending if you’re like me and prefer to always have an HEA.
I received an early copy and this is my honest review.
Side note, I cannot wait for Azrael’s book.
September 16, 2024
3.5⭐️ So I would first like to thank this author for giving me this opportunity to read this ARC before release! The story itself was well done and it’s the perfect mix of mystery and dark romance for spooky season. 👻
That being said this book started off as a strong 4 star but ended up falling off for me. 😔 I had a really hard time pushing through it. My only problem was I felt like there was a lot of rambling and repetition throughout this book. There was little dialogue at times and mostly just a lot “filler”? There was also a lot of internal dialogue, which I can’t say I’m a fan of, especially when they repeat themselves multiple times. It was driving me a little crazy. 🥴 For me this made it hard for me to read or want to continue reading.
With this all being said I still recommend checking it out for yourself. I still feel like the story itself was well done and worth checking out. So if you’re looking for a mysterious mafia dark romance its release date is October 8th. ♡
🥀 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
☪︎ Stalker
☪︎ Masked Men
☪︎ Secret Society
☪︎ Obsessive
☪︎ Mystery
☪︎ Found Family
☪︎ Mafia Dark Romance
☪︎ Murder
That being said this book started off as a strong 4 star but ended up falling off for me. 😔 I had a really hard time pushing through it. My only problem was I felt like there was a lot of rambling and repetition throughout this book. There was little dialogue at times and mostly just a lot “filler”? There was also a lot of internal dialogue, which I can’t say I’m a fan of, especially when they repeat themselves multiple times. It was driving me a little crazy. 🥴 For me this made it hard for me to read or want to continue reading.
With this all being said I still recommend checking it out for yourself. I still feel like the story itself was well done and worth checking out. So if you’re looking for a mysterious mafia dark romance its release date is October 8th. ♡
🥀 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
☪︎ Stalker
☪︎ Masked Men
☪︎ Secret Society
☪︎ Obsessive
☪︎ Mystery
☪︎ Found Family
☪︎ Mafia Dark Romance
☪︎ Murder
September 7, 2024
The Masks She Wore
H.G. Johnston
Tropes:
💀Masked Men
🖤Secret Society
💀Obsessive
🖤Found Family
💀Mafia Romance
🖤Stalker Romance
💀Mystery
🖤Murder
This book has me pulling my hair out. I’m going to need The Ghost and The Sinner ASAP. This was a phenomenal read, the plot, characters and the spice were all fantastic! I cannot sing the praises of this book high enough. If you like controlling and obsessive MMCs this is a book for you. This book went in a direction I would have never thought it would. I’m going to have a book hangover from this. 😭 This book releases on October 8, 2024 do not hesitate run and pre-order it now or wait until it comes out to buy it but this is definitely a good book to pick up for this years spooky season!
TWs:
- Rope bondage
- Torture
- Edging
- Memory loss
- Sexual assault
H.G. Johnston
Tropes:
💀Masked Men
🖤Secret Society
💀Obsessive
🖤Found Family
💀Mafia Romance
🖤Stalker Romance
💀Mystery
🖤Murder
This book has me pulling my hair out. I’m going to need The Ghost and The Sinner ASAP. This was a phenomenal read, the plot, characters and the spice were all fantastic! I cannot sing the praises of this book high enough. If you like controlling and obsessive MMCs this is a book for you. This book went in a direction I would have never thought it would. I’m going to have a book hangover from this. 😭 This book releases on October 8, 2024 do not hesitate run and pre-order it now or wait until it comes out to buy it but this is definitely a good book to pick up for this years spooky season!
TWs:
- Rope bondage
- Torture
- Edging
- Memory loss
- Sexual assault
September 1, 2024
3.5 stars. This book was very hard for me to rate as I loved the first 50% then wasn’t super into it and got a tad bored but then got swooped into the end again. Obviously I don’t think this was love as I just couldn’t see Jack actually feeling love and I just couldn’t see it actually being love all things considered. I also didn’t like some aspects of their relationship but that’s to be expected. Overall this was a pretty good read considering this isn’t my usual genre. I loved the mystery though and wanted to see more of it.
August 11, 2024
Another incredible book by H.G. Johnston.. This is dark so check the triggers.. sucked in by the secrets, lies, betrayals and of course the spice!! Absolute masterpiece!! Can't wait for more!!
October 4, 2024
ARC Review
Wow is all I can say
Did I know this would be greatness? Yes absolutely.
However, experiencing it , stunned.
God h.g. Your writing is incredible. The way I’m instantly invested as soon as the story begins. My brain goes blank only for this movie production of your words. I love Jack and Rae so much .
Also appreciate the little appearances from az daddy , I need his book please and thank you
😩
5/5⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Wow is all I can say
Did I know this would be greatness? Yes absolutely.
However, experiencing it , stunned.
God h.g. Your writing is incredible. The way I’m instantly invested as soon as the story begins. My brain goes blank only for this movie production of your words. I love Jack and Rae so much .
Also appreciate the little appearances from az daddy , I need his book please and thank you
😩
5/5⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
September 9, 2024
If you liked Haunting Adeleine or The Devil’s Night series, prepare to fall in love with a story that’s even better. The Masks She Wore by H.G. Johnston's uses all of our favorite dark romance tropes and yet somehow manages to feel thoroughly original. When I say that every smut scene was done to perfection, I mean it. If you don’t mind your romance on the darker side and if you're a reader who will pick up a book based on the trigger warnings, this is the novel for you.
Rae is a party girl who loves nothing more than feeling beautiful. Eight months after her mother mysteriously passed away, she’s grappling with grief and filling the high society role she’s suddenly inherited. She has her life under control until Jack Ashrin is sent to kill her.
Jack has never failed an assignment. When a name shows up on his radar, that person dies, no questions asked. So when he starts to follow Rae with the intention of fulfilling his mission, he expects it to be easy. The only problem? He can’t get her out of his head.
Sounds intriguing? I promise you that the book itself is even better.
What really stood out to me about this novel is Rae’s unflinching girliness. It’s so exciting to read about a female romance heroine who is happy in her sexuality and sense of self worth. Rae enjoyed getting dressed up, feeling sexy, and showing off. I loved that she was unabashedly feminine and never allowed herself to be forced into any particular role. Romance (even dark romance) usually shows female characters who are just a little bit afraid to be feminine, so I loved that Rae could be girly without ever being seen as weak.
Jack is what most dark romance heroes think they are. Broody, hot, and unspeakably unhinged, it was both terrifying and fascinating to get a glimpse inside his head. Watching Rae interact with him was so much fun. Their dynamic developed naturally despite the fast timeline, and I could feel their tension steaming off the page.
My one issue with this book was that it felt a bit directionless. The plot was sometimes there and sometimes not, but then again, the internal conflict and romance mattered more than the external storyline. The ending feels rushed, which is fine since the series will continue (hopefully soon). All in all, I loved the time I spent reading this story and can’t wait to see what the rest of the series has in store.
Read if you like…
🔪Masked men done RIGHT
❤️Weaponized femininity
🔪“Touch her and you die”
❤️ “Only I am allowed to hurt her”
🔪REVENGE (dun dun duh)
❤️Creepy secret societies that will keep you up at night
🔪Halloween mazes and dangerous chases
❤️Chemistry that’s off the charts
🔪Stalking but I promise it’s fine
❤️Everything a dark romance reader could want in a book
An e-ARC was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions remain my own.
Also, PLEASE check the trigger warnings ahead. Your comfort matters.
Rae is a party girl who loves nothing more than feeling beautiful. Eight months after her mother mysteriously passed away, she’s grappling with grief and filling the high society role she’s suddenly inherited. She has her life under control until Jack Ashrin is sent to kill her.
Jack has never failed an assignment. When a name shows up on his radar, that person dies, no questions asked. So when he starts to follow Rae with the intention of fulfilling his mission, he expects it to be easy. The only problem? He can’t get her out of his head.
Sounds intriguing? I promise you that the book itself is even better.
What really stood out to me about this novel is Rae’s unflinching girliness. It’s so exciting to read about a female romance heroine who is happy in her sexuality and sense of self worth. Rae enjoyed getting dressed up, feeling sexy, and showing off. I loved that she was unabashedly feminine and never allowed herself to be forced into any particular role. Romance (even dark romance) usually shows female characters who are just a little bit afraid to be feminine, so I loved that Rae could be girly without ever being seen as weak.
Jack is what most dark romance heroes think they are. Broody, hot, and unspeakably unhinged, it was both terrifying and fascinating to get a glimpse inside his head. Watching Rae interact with him was so much fun. Their dynamic developed naturally despite the fast timeline, and I could feel their tension steaming off the page.
My one issue with this book was that it felt a bit directionless. The plot was sometimes there and sometimes not, but then again, the internal conflict and romance mattered more than the external storyline. The ending feels rushed, which is fine since the series will continue (hopefully soon). All in all, I loved the time I spent reading this story and can’t wait to see what the rest of the series has in store.
Read if you like…
🔪Masked men done RIGHT
❤️Weaponized femininity
🔪“Touch her and you die”
❤️ “Only I am allowed to hurt her”
🔪REVENGE (dun dun duh)
❤️Creepy secret societies that will keep you up at night
🔪Halloween mazes and dangerous chases
❤️Chemistry that’s off the charts
🔪Stalking but I promise it’s fine
❤️Everything a dark romance reader could want in a book
An e-ARC was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions remain my own.
Also, PLEASE check the trigger warnings ahead. Your comfort matters.
September 5, 2024
I loved this book. The suspense and spice was amazing. I was so hooked to the book but unfortunately, it ended up on a cliff-hanger. I'll recommend you guys this book. Do give it a try but check the trigger warnings before you proceed with it.
Book Review:
What happens when you kill people but only to protect your family from those who threaten you? What happens when one day, someone drops a letter to your door with a name and transfers the money for the same? What happens when it shook your family because one, someone broke into your secured property, which is nearly impossible, and second, they transferred money without leaving a trace? What happens when you have been assigned to kill this girl? What happens when you visit the city to complete the assignment but turns out, the girl doesn't have much to her name online? What happens when the events and situations leaves you curious? What's so special about a girl with normal schedule that someone wishes to kill her? What happens when you keep delaying her kill because of your curiosity? Why do you think someone wishes to kill her especially when all she does is click pics for her Instagram, watch horror movies and drink tons of coffee?
Tropes & T/Ws:
>> Dark romance
>> Suspense / Mystery
>> Secret-identity
>> Secret society
>> Secrets / Horror junkie
>> Org*sm den!al / Edg!ng
>> Fierce & Strong FMC
>> Possessive / Murderous MMC
>> Obsessive MMC
>> Claimed her
>> MINE / St@lker
>> Found family
>> Murder / t*rture / Past trauma
>> Mention of r@pe (Off-page)
>> BDSM play / Pain kink / Fear kink
>> M@sked MMC
>> Dr*gging / Hallucinations
>> Dub-con
>> Ends on a cliff-hanger
Read this book if you like a suspenseful dark romance book.
Book Review:
What happens when you kill people but only to protect your family from those who threaten you? What happens when one day, someone drops a letter to your door with a name and transfers the money for the same? What happens when it shook your family because one, someone broke into your secured property, which is nearly impossible, and second, they transferred money without leaving a trace? What happens when you have been assigned to kill this girl? What happens when you visit the city to complete the assignment but turns out, the girl doesn't have much to her name online? What happens when the events and situations leaves you curious? What's so special about a girl with normal schedule that someone wishes to kill her? What happens when you keep delaying her kill because of your curiosity? Why do you think someone wishes to kill her especially when all she does is click pics for her Instagram, watch horror movies and drink tons of coffee?
Tropes & T/Ws:
>> Dark romance
>> Suspense / Mystery
>> Secret-identity
>> Secret society
>> Secrets / Horror junkie
>> Org*sm den!al / Edg!ng
>> Fierce & Strong FMC
>> Possessive / Murderous MMC
>> Obsessive MMC
>> Claimed her
>> MINE / St@lker
>> Found family
>> Murder / t*rture / Past trauma
>> Mention of r@pe (Off-page)
>> BDSM play / Pain kink / Fear kink
>> M@sked MMC
>> Dr*gging / Hallucinations
>> Dub-con
>> Ends on a cliff-hanger
Read this book if you like a suspenseful dark romance book.
October 2, 2024
The Masks She Wore
(Shadows Of Sin book 2)
By H.G. Johnston
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
🔪 Dark Romance
🥀 Secret Society
🔪 Possessive/Obsessive MMC
🥀 Brainwashed FMC
🔪 Masks
🥀 Stalk,ing
"To the women who crave to be the ones stalked on Halloween night, and the women who have the toys they never want the world to know about, this one's for you"
And with a dedication like that it definitely lived up to the hype!
The Masks She Wore is book two in the Shadows of Sin series and it welcomes Rae into the fold, Rae is the FMC who lives her high end life quietly but has a twisted love for all things horror to give her the adrenalin she feels her life is lacking, that is until she is stalked at a spooky Halloween carnival and ends up doing the deed with her masked stalker 😍🤤 said masked stalker is actually Jack the MMC, part of 'The Family' a secret organisation that do a large amount of jobs from heists, to unaliving people all over the world.
As this incredible book goes on and Rae gets more entangled with J more and more secrets and truths unfold, shattering Rae's reality turning everything she has known to be true, upside down.
This book was an incredible read, it had so many plot twists, that you never really knew what was going to happen next!
It was filled with spice and lust, men in masks, unhinged men, the list goes on, it was seriously everything you could ask for in a delicious dark romance and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book! 😍🤤
The Masks She Wore releases on the 8th of October on Amazon and KU 🖤🥀
(Shadows Of Sin book 2)
By H.G. Johnston
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
🔪 Dark Romance
🥀 Secret Society
🔪 Possessive/Obsessive MMC
🥀 Brainwashed FMC
🔪 Masks
🥀 Stalk,ing
"To the women who crave to be the ones stalked on Halloween night, and the women who have the toys they never want the world to know about, this one's for you"
And with a dedication like that it definitely lived up to the hype!
The Masks She Wore is book two in the Shadows of Sin series and it welcomes Rae into the fold, Rae is the FMC who lives her high end life quietly but has a twisted love for all things horror to give her the adrenalin she feels her life is lacking, that is until she is stalked at a spooky Halloween carnival and ends up doing the deed with her masked stalker 😍🤤 said masked stalker is actually Jack the MMC, part of 'The Family' a secret organisation that do a large amount of jobs from heists, to unaliving people all over the world.
As this incredible book goes on and Rae gets more entangled with J more and more secrets and truths unfold, shattering Rae's reality turning everything she has known to be true, upside down.
This book was an incredible read, it had so many plot twists, that you never really knew what was going to happen next!
It was filled with spice and lust, men in masks, unhinged men, the list goes on, it was seriously everything you could ask for in a delicious dark romance and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book! 😍🤤
The Masks She Wore releases on the 8th of October on Amazon and KU 🖤🥀
September 11, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
“You’re mine now. You won’t ever escape me. Not even in death.” - Jack Ashrin
**CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS**
From the first page I was hooked and couldn’t put this book down! Rae loves the simple things in life looking good, horror movies, and going out with her best friend Vivian. Life was going well until her mother was murdered. With no help from the police she takes it upon herself to solve her case.
Insert Jack his dad drops a paper on his desk for his next assignment with only a name and no other details to go off of Jack soon finds himself attempting to solve a mystery he never expected.
This book will be a perfect edition to your spooky TBR this fall. From the horror loving Rae who is anything but the girl next door, to unhinged Jack trying to figure out the mystery that is Rae. I was hooked from the first page and couldn’t put it down! The unexpected plot twist, and ending has me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book in The Shadows of Sin Series!
I can’t thank the author enough for letting me have an advanced copy, and I can’t wait for the next one!
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
“You’re mine now. You won’t ever escape me. Not even in death.” - Jack Ashrin
**CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS**
From the first page I was hooked and couldn’t put this book down! Rae loves the simple things in life looking good, horror movies, and going out with her best friend Vivian. Life was going well until her mother was murdered. With no help from the police she takes it upon herself to solve her case.
Insert Jack his dad drops a paper on his desk for his next assignment with only a name and no other details to go off of Jack soon finds himself attempting to solve a mystery he never expected.
This book will be a perfect edition to your spooky TBR this fall. From the horror loving Rae who is anything but the girl next door, to unhinged Jack trying to figure out the mystery that is Rae. I was hooked from the first page and couldn’t put it down! The unexpected plot twist, and ending has me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book in The Shadows of Sin Series!
I can’t thank the author enough for letting me have an advanced copy, and I can’t wait for the next one!
January 4, 2025
Hmmmmm. 3.5 rounded up for the spice and sadism. The plot wassss a lot. There was a lot going on, a lot of names and aliases thrown around, a lot of open ended fill in the blanks type stuff. It ends on a kind-of cliffhanger, definitely not resolved but not necessarily a chomping at the bits for the next part type cliffhanger. I’m looking forward to the next book because I really like Jack and Rae’s relationship and I can’t wait to learn more about Azrael 🤪 once it picked up, it was good but it sort of drug at the beginning, partially because I was so confused about all the different weird shit about Rae’s life that wasn’t adding up. I am super intrigued to see how all of this is going to be tied together and the roles that Azrael and Malachi have in all this. I low key feel like Azrael is running the show, like I think he’s the big boss that nobody can figure out. Rae is kind of a vibe, traumatized as hell, but trauma gives character. I like how she definitely seems to notice more than Jack after she’s partially deprogrammed. Like it seemed like she was trained to see details and put shit together, while the Shadows were trained to track and kill. Jack is hot, and the spice was spicy for sure. I love a good, morally grey, sadistic SOB tbh.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Where do I begin? This read had drama, suspense, drama, spice and so much more! I didn’t want it to end and unfortunately it ended on a cliffhanger 😭
I loved the writing style and the flow of it quite easy to read. The character and world building is amazing and I felt like I was there.
“Just open up for me, Rae. Be a good girl and open up for me.”
“Rape their minds like they raped yours. Don’t live with it, become what they turned you into and use it to destroy them.”
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Where do I begin? This read had drama, suspense, drama, spice and so much more! I didn’t want it to end and unfortunately it ended on a cliffhanger 😭
I loved the writing style and the flow of it quite easy to read. The character and world building is amazing and I felt like I was there.
“Just open up for me, Rae. Be a good girl and open up for me.”
“Rape their minds like they raped yours. Don’t live with it, become what they turned you into and use it to destroy them.”
October 11, 2024
This was a great mix of dark romance, crime mystery, and secret society. My mind has been spinning with theories of whodunnit, fortunately this is the second book in a series, so we’ll get those answers eventually. I also look forward to getting to know more of The Family, especially Azriel, for some reason I adore that guy and need him to find his peace. This was a great read and I’d definitely recommend it.
As awlways, make sure this is the right book for you as a reader. Mental health matters!
As awlways, make sure this is the right book for you as a reader. Mental health matters!
September 4, 2024
✨Arc Review✨
Please read the triggers before diving into this one!! I love a good dark, brooding and possessive MMC 🤗 Hot and Spicy and just the read I needed!!🔥I instantly loved these characters.
I’ve never been so angry in my life that a book has ended! I literally said “wtf” why did she do this to me?! Now I need to wait?! Girl no I need more now like NOW now!!
Please read the triggers before diving into this one!! I love a good dark, brooding and possessive MMC 🤗 Hot and Spicy and just the read I needed!!🔥I instantly loved these characters.
I’ve never been so angry in my life that a book has ended! I literally said “wtf” why did she do this to me?! Now I need to wait?! Girl no I need more now like NOW now!!
September 5, 2024
Super grateful to have been chosen to read this ARC.
There are so many levels to this story with many plot twists! The FMC seems to be just a rich socialite and the MMC a trained killer, but as the character development continues, you’re able to see just how similar these people from seemingly different worlds really are! Super spicy 🥵 It ends on a cliffhanger, so I will be impatiently waiting to read the next book in this series!
There are so many levels to this story with many plot twists! The FMC seems to be just a rich socialite and the MMC a trained killer, but as the character development continues, you’re able to see just how similar these people from seemingly different worlds really are! Super spicy 🥵 It ends on a cliffhanger, so I will be impatiently waiting to read the next book in this series!
August 30, 2024
Hannah seriously never disappoints! And here she put out yet another masterpiece! 🙌🏻
I was sucked in from the start and didn’t want to put it down. The plot, the spice, the character development! ❤️🔥 And with the glimpses of Azrael?! I can’t wait for the next one!!
I don’t want to give away too much so please excuse me while I go obsess over Rae and Jack for a couple months or till I die! 🥵
I was sucked in from the start and didn’t want to put it down. The plot, the spice, the character development! ❤️🔥 And with the glimpses of Azrael?! I can’t wait for the next one!!
I don’t want to give away too much so please excuse me while I go obsess over Rae and Jack for a couple months or till I die! 🥵
September 14, 2024
No spoilers until the section marked at the bottom
“We call ourselves The Family. We each have a part to play, but we also do our own thing.
Jack, the Hunter.
Everett, the Heir.
Azrael, the Ghost.
Greyson, the Teacher.
Beckett, the Uncle
Malachi, our Father.”
“If I were you, I’d stay off my radar, but if you do happen to find yourself feeling the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end, well, it’s already too late. I’ve found you. You’re mine. Welcome to The Family.”
First off, I’m a huge fan of “the family” opening, prior to the prologue. I think it really sets the tone.
I loved the storyline for this and the mystery behind everything really sucked me in. I really liked Rae. At first, some of her behavior annoyed me a little, but it makes a lot of sense later in the story and fits perfectly. Overall, I liked Jack, but I definitely didn’t like chunks of his behavior in this story. I also think he went from “I don’t care if I humiliate you in front of anyone and everyone (not a quote)” to “I love you so much and will defend you against the world! (Also not a quote)”, way too quickly. It was literally a couple pages in between each, so it was a little jarring. He was very back and forth in my head until around 75%. I would say this would have been a 5 star read if Jack wasn’t such a POS for large parts of the book. And to clarify, I like MMCs that give a little degradation and such in the bedroom. This was not that. It was in front of others and I don’t like the disrespect of it. Funny enough, Azrael was my favorite in this and I’m so excited for his book. I love me a good psychopath with religious trauma. That ghost can haunt me anytime.
Heads up it ends in a cliff hanger in regards to the underlying mystery, but not in regards to the HFN between the MCs, in case you’re the type that wants to wait for the full series to come out.
Random notes from my read: CAUTION, THESE CAN BE CONSIDERED SPOILERY⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️
- I know we haven’t heard much about him yet, but I’m stoked for Azrael’s book. I get the feeling he’s going to be my kind of crazy. He just screams “I’ve got religious trauma and I’m not afraid to use it”.
- I LOVE that she likes monster toys. That’s amazing and I don’t think I’ve ever seen an FMC that does.
- Am I the only one who is ridiculously excited for Azeael’s eventual book? We’ve seen like 2.5 seconds of him in this one and in Greyson’s book, but holy shit I can just feel the crazy ooze off him. It’s hot
- Malachi feels very shady to me. I can’t really put my finger on it, but I felt the same way in greyson’s book. I was 100% expecting him to do something f*cked up in that book
- Man, I’m so fascinated as to wtf is going on. Also, the carnival tent scene was HOT
- Scars???
- What. The. F.
- Dang, is she Salt?
- Jesus, Zo is kind of a c*nt. I was hoping to like the sisters. Her comment was just catty mean girl behavior. She’s the one being rude to Rae in her own home
- Also, I find it a little f*cked that he and Zo had sex. Seems very conflict of interesty, since the sisters’ role is to kind of keep the brothers in line. Can’t really do that if you’re sleeping with, essentially, your assignment
- He just has Zo waiting out there for him to force Rae into going back out to be humiliated again? wtf. And Zo has the audacity to side eye her? Let me repeat, THEY are in RAE’S home. Girl, GTFO
- What the actual f, Zo?
- I kind of hate Jack. The under the table scene? Zero respect for her at all. He says not to disrespect him in front of his family? Again, THEY ARE IN HER HOME.
- Back door stuff with no prep work??
- Azrael….honey….ill support all your rights and alllll your wrongs
ARC was provided by the author in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
“We call ourselves The Family. We each have a part to play, but we also do our own thing.
Jack, the Hunter.
Everett, the Heir.
Azrael, the Ghost.
Greyson, the Teacher.
Beckett, the Uncle
Malachi, our Father.”
“If I were you, I’d stay off my radar, but if you do happen to find yourself feeling the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end, well, it’s already too late. I’ve found you. You’re mine. Welcome to The Family.”
First off, I’m a huge fan of “the family” opening, prior to the prologue. I think it really sets the tone.
I loved the storyline for this and the mystery behind everything really sucked me in. I really liked Rae. At first, some of her behavior annoyed me a little, but it makes a lot of sense later in the story and fits perfectly. Overall, I liked Jack, but I definitely didn’t like chunks of his behavior in this story. I also think he went from “I don’t care if I humiliate you in front of anyone and everyone (not a quote)” to “I love you so much and will defend you against the world! (Also not a quote)”, way too quickly. It was literally a couple pages in between each, so it was a little jarring. He was very back and forth in my head until around 75%. I would say this would have been a 5 star read if Jack wasn’t such a POS for large parts of the book. And to clarify, I like MMCs that give a little degradation and such in the bedroom. This was not that. It was in front of others and I don’t like the disrespect of it. Funny enough, Azrael was my favorite in this and I’m so excited for his book. I love me a good psychopath with religious trauma. That ghost can haunt me anytime.
Heads up it ends in a cliff hanger in regards to the underlying mystery, but not in regards to the HFN between the MCs, in case you’re the type that wants to wait for the full series to come out.
Random notes from my read: CAUTION, THESE CAN BE CONSIDERED SPOILERY⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️
- I know we haven’t heard much about him yet, but I’m stoked for Azrael’s book. I get the feeling he’s going to be my kind of crazy. He just screams “I’ve got religious trauma and I’m not afraid to use it”.
- I LOVE that she likes monster toys. That’s amazing and I don’t think I’ve ever seen an FMC that does.
- Am I the only one who is ridiculously excited for Azeael’s eventual book? We’ve seen like 2.5 seconds of him in this one and in Greyson’s book, but holy shit I can just feel the crazy ooze off him. It’s hot
- Malachi feels very shady to me. I can’t really put my finger on it, but I felt the same way in greyson’s book. I was 100% expecting him to do something f*cked up in that book
- Man, I’m so fascinated as to wtf is going on. Also, the carnival tent scene was HOT
- Scars???
- What. The. F.
- Dang, is she Salt?
- Jesus, Zo is kind of a c*nt. I was hoping to like the sisters. Her comment was just catty mean girl behavior. She’s the one being rude to Rae in her own home
- Also, I find it a little f*cked that he and Zo had sex. Seems very conflict of interesty, since the sisters’ role is to kind of keep the brothers in line. Can’t really do that if you’re sleeping with, essentially, your assignment
- He just has Zo waiting out there for him to force Rae into going back out to be humiliated again? wtf. And Zo has the audacity to side eye her? Let me repeat, THEY are in RAE’S home. Girl, GTFO
- What the actual f, Zo?
- I kind of hate Jack. The under the table scene? Zero respect for her at all. He says not to disrespect him in front of his family? Again, THEY ARE IN HER HOME.
- Back door stuff with no prep work??
- Azrael….honey….ill support all your rights and alllll your wrongs
ARC was provided by the author in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 2, 2024
Thank you to the author for providing me with an arc of this book!
4.5/5 ⭐
What a devilishly fun read! You know I love a secret society moment so this was basically made for me. Specifically when the author referred to Rae as a "horror junkie who drinks too much coffee, not enough water" something, something, "stubborn as hell..." Yeah that pretty much sums me up perfectly. So thank you, H.G. Johnston, for seeing me and understanding me. I absolutely adored everything that Rae was, from page 1 to the last one. What a phenomenal FMC.
Now onto Jack.. yeah no one is surprised I'm obsessed with him. He's just so fun in every way and I was so happy to get so many chapters from his POV. I felt like this helped bring me more understanding of his secret society and what exactly was going on beyond the steamy romance. His firmness throughout was much appreciated compared to other MMCs who appear firm on the surface but as soon as the FMC is introduced they turn into jell-o. Jack stayed true to his personality and we only saw a peek at how he can attempt to be sweet for Rae, which IMO is how it should be.
Zo, Azrael, Greyson, etc.: I just know I'm going to love all of the other Family members once I get to know them better. Zo's spark and Azrael's crazy are just so fun, I can only imagine how everyone else's personalities will add into this dynamic.
I'm so excited to go back and read Lessons in Grey and get another perspective into this shadowy, secret society!!
Troped I loved:
🖤 Dark
🖤 Secret society
🖤 Horror junkie
🖤 Fierce FMC
🖤 Found family
🖤 Murderous MMC
4.5/5 ⭐
What a devilishly fun read! You know I love a secret society moment so this was basically made for me. Specifically when the author referred to Rae as a "horror junkie who drinks too much coffee, not enough water" something, something, "stubborn as hell..." Yeah that pretty much sums me up perfectly. So thank you, H.G. Johnston, for seeing me and understanding me. I absolutely adored everything that Rae was, from page 1 to the last one. What a phenomenal FMC.
Now onto Jack.. yeah no one is surprised I'm obsessed with him. He's just so fun in every way and I was so happy to get so many chapters from his POV. I felt like this helped bring me more understanding of his secret society and what exactly was going on beyond the steamy romance. His firmness throughout was much appreciated compared to other MMCs who appear firm on the surface but as soon as the FMC is introduced they turn into jell-o. Jack stayed true to his personality and we only saw a peek at how he can attempt to be sweet for Rae, which IMO is how it should be.
Zo, Azrael, Greyson, etc.: I just know I'm going to love all of the other Family members once I get to know them better. Zo's spark and Azrael's crazy are just so fun, I can only imagine how everyone else's personalities will add into this dynamic.
I'm so excited to go back and read Lessons in Grey and get another perspective into this shadowy, secret society!!
Troped I loved:
🖤 Dark
🖤 Secret society
🖤 Horror junkie
🖤 Fierce FMC
🖤 Found family
🖤 Murderous MMC
October 7, 2024
ARC Review
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.5
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
First and foremost Thank You H.G. Johnston for the opportunity to be a part of your ARC team!
If your vibe is “touch her and you die”, unhinged MMC, possessive, stalker romance then this is the book for you!
This book follows Rae and Jack. Jack is an unhinged MMC that is part of a secret society that is programmed to un-alive his intended targets. His next target happens to be Rae a strong, independent FMC that is really going through it. From dealing with an overly protective, controlling and uber annoying half brother, and dealing with the loss of her mother from an unsolved homicide that she is desperately seeking answers for, along with a secret love for all things horror. Rae is a complex yet easy to love FMC. Let’s just say Jack wasn’t ready when he thought this target would be an easy one for him.
I absolutely loved watching their relationship unfold no matter the unhinged and crazy stuff that her and Jack get into. It made it that much more enjoyable and fun to read. Their dynamic is 🔥 and extra 🥵 🌶️!
The twists, the turns, the lies, the betrayals, the mystery, the spice, it all was 🤌🏼! (*chefs kiss) H.G. you killed me with that cliffhanger but it only made me anticipate even more what’s to come! H.G. you do not disappoint and I’m counting the days until the next one!
**Be sure to read the trigger warnings. Your mental health matters.**
Tropes:
🥀 Dark Romance
🥀 Stalker
🥀 Secret Society
🥀 Murder/Mystery
🥀 Possessive MMC
🥀 Obsessive MMC
🥀 Masked Men
The Masks She Wore releases October 8th, 2024. Available on Amazon and KU.
October 10, 2024
The Mask She Wore by HG Johnson managed to pull me into its depths and kept me entranced until the very last page. Longer books often lose their grip on me, but this one? It held me captive with its plot and spice.
Rae, our kicka$$ FMC, is a complicated character who navigates her grief and the haunting memories of loss throughout the book. I found myself reflecting on my own struggles, resonating with her stubbornness and her quest for acceptance in a world that often feels suffocating. The mask she wears is more than a mere disguise; it’s a shield against both her past and present reality, yet I admired her for it. I understood her need to escape and her draw to our MMC’s dangerous allure.
Jack’s perspective added a delicious intensity to the narrative. As the son of a notorious criminal, he’s trapped in a world of shadows and moral ambiguity. His assignment takes a vicious turn, leading him into a web of obsession, mystery, and lies that drew me in deeper. I couldn’t help but appreciate the complexity of his character, and he quickly climbed into my top ten book boyfriends. There’s something alluring about his darkness, and his thought processes are both captivating and unsettling. Morally grey is definitely my favorite color!
The plot twists and turns are filled with tension and unexpected revelations. The spice was on point and the chemistry between Rae and Jack is electric.
HG Johnson has ensnared me in her web of dark romance, and I’m now firmly hooked. I’ve already grabbed Lessons in Grey on Kindle Unlimited, seriously craving more. If you’re drawn to books that explore the darker sides of love, The Mask She Wore is a must-read.
Rae, our kicka$$ FMC, is a complicated character who navigates her grief and the haunting memories of loss throughout the book. I found myself reflecting on my own struggles, resonating with her stubbornness and her quest for acceptance in a world that often feels suffocating. The mask she wears is more than a mere disguise; it’s a shield against both her past and present reality, yet I admired her for it. I understood her need to escape and her draw to our MMC’s dangerous allure.
Jack’s perspective added a delicious intensity to the narrative. As the son of a notorious criminal, he’s trapped in a world of shadows and moral ambiguity. His assignment takes a vicious turn, leading him into a web of obsession, mystery, and lies that drew me in deeper. I couldn’t help but appreciate the complexity of his character, and he quickly climbed into my top ten book boyfriends. There’s something alluring about his darkness, and his thought processes are both captivating and unsettling. Morally grey is definitely my favorite color!
The plot twists and turns are filled with tension and unexpected revelations. The spice was on point and the chemistry between Rae and Jack is electric.
HG Johnson has ensnared me in her web of dark romance, and I’m now firmly hooked. I’ve already grabbed Lessons in Grey on Kindle Unlimited, seriously craving more. If you’re drawn to books that explore the darker sides of love, The Mask She Wore is a must-read.
October 8, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 /5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
•ARC review•
Release date: October 8th
Book 2 of Shadows of Sin series (interconnected, can be read standalones)
Now, this is how you do the Secret Society trope, everyone. It was SO good. I was hearing some good things from arc readers since we got it (it’s been sent for quite some time already) and it did not disappoint. I’m honestly pretty impressed. It kept me on the edge of my seat for multiple reasons, one being the need for answers and another being the sheer hotness of Rae and Jack together.
I’m always on the fence about missing memories/amnesia (although in this case brainwashing), but the more I think about it, the more the books I thoroughly enjoyed have that trope. It was perfectly executed in The Masks She Wore and Jack complimented Rae’s personnality so well. He did want to own her, yet he didn’t squash her and even helped her in her quest for clarity, their respective path being intertwined more deeply than they initially thought. I loved their couple, they’re just perfect for each other, their dynamic was fun to witness.
That book was such a nice surprise, I didn’t expect to be left that satisfied (I just didn’t have any expectations because lately the Secret Society books I’ve read didn’t deliver for my personal tastes). Well, HG Johnston floored me with The Masks She Wore. I cannot wait to read Azrael’s book. I’m sold. I should be afraid. I kinda am.
Thanks so much to HG Johnston for the arc🖤
🪢Secret Society
🪢Obsessive mmc
🪢Masked man
🪢Brainwashed fmc
🪢Searching for answers
🪢Ser1al unal1vers
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
•ARC review•
Release date: October 8th
Book 2 of Shadows of Sin series (interconnected, can be read standalones)
Now, this is how you do the Secret Society trope, everyone. It was SO good. I was hearing some good things from arc readers since we got it (it’s been sent for quite some time already) and it did not disappoint. I’m honestly pretty impressed. It kept me on the edge of my seat for multiple reasons, one being the need for answers and another being the sheer hotness of Rae and Jack together.
I’m always on the fence about missing memories/amnesia (although in this case brainwashing), but the more I think about it, the more the books I thoroughly enjoyed have that trope. It was perfectly executed in The Masks She Wore and Jack complimented Rae’s personnality so well. He did want to own her, yet he didn’t squash her and even helped her in her quest for clarity, their respective path being intertwined more deeply than they initially thought. I loved their couple, they’re just perfect for each other, their dynamic was fun to witness.
That book was such a nice surprise, I didn’t expect to be left that satisfied (I just didn’t have any expectations because lately the Secret Society books I’ve read didn’t deliver for my personal tastes). Well, HG Johnston floored me with The Masks She Wore. I cannot wait to read Azrael’s book. I’m sold. I should be afraid. I kinda am.
Thanks so much to HG Johnston for the arc🖤
🪢Secret Society
🪢Obsessive mmc
🪢Masked man
🪢Brainwashed fmc
🪢Searching for answers
🪢Ser1al unal1vers
August 30, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
TW: St@lking, R0pe B0ndage, T0rture, E*ging, Memory loss, S.@.
"I was obsessed. I was completely taken by her. Completely and utterly taken."
Jack Ashrin is the King Of Good Girl! He gives out praise like he's getting paid to do it. 🥵
Rae was supposed to be just another assignment. Get the job done, and leave. Except, Jack didn't anticipate Rae and her past being so intoxicating.
Rae feels like something is missing from her life, and on top of her mother’s murder going cold and her weird half-brother, things can't get any worse, right?
Wrong. Next thing she knows, she's being chased by her st@lker and her k!ll=r at a haunted carnival. 🤭🫣
"Look at you, opening up just for me. For a stranger in a mask.”
That doesn't include new, and disturbing information that's slowly coming to light about her mother and her past.
Can Rae and Jack weather the storm and find out the truth, while also discovering each other?
The Masks She Wore is book 2 in the Shadows Of Sin. This book ends on a cliffhanger of sorts. Like a HFN. Some of the information that is relevant to Rae and Jack won't be revealed until the later books. I highly recommend this series, because the author will keep you on your toes and keep you engaged.
Welcome to The Family 😈
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
TW: St@lking, R0pe B0ndage, T0rture, E*ging, Memory loss, S.@.
"I was obsessed. I was completely taken by her. Completely and utterly taken."
Jack Ashrin is the King Of Good Girl! He gives out praise like he's getting paid to do it. 🥵
Rae was supposed to be just another assignment. Get the job done, and leave. Except, Jack didn't anticipate Rae and her past being so intoxicating.
Rae feels like something is missing from her life, and on top of her mother’s murder going cold and her weird half-brother, things can't get any worse, right?
Wrong. Next thing she knows, she's being chased by her st@lker and her k!ll=r at a haunted carnival. 🤭🫣
"Look at you, opening up just for me. For a stranger in a mask.”
That doesn't include new, and disturbing information that's slowly coming to light about her mother and her past.
Can Rae and Jack weather the storm and find out the truth, while also discovering each other?
The Masks She Wore is book 2 in the Shadows Of Sin. This book ends on a cliffhanger of sorts. Like a HFN. Some of the information that is relevant to Rae and Jack won't be revealed until the later books. I highly recommend this series, because the author will keep you on your toes and keep you engaged.
Welcome to The Family 😈
September 2, 2024
So Delicious 🤤
Jack is EVERYTHING Rae was needing and more. The darkness feeding what she wanted but the softer side after everything made my heart SWOON.
Rae’s life was so confusing and kept me guessing on the edge of my seat. I wanted to be running around trying to help figure it out as well. We got to see more from Azrael in this story and I loved every bit he gave. Always a step ahead.
Jack, The Hunter, he lived up to that name soooo well. Every time he would start the hunt I could feel myself getting excited. Can I be the one being hunted? Am I right? 😂
Zo made me so mad at the beginning of meeting her but I quickly understood why she was like that and that it was never anything against anyone. She came around and is such a fierce person.
I still don’t trust Viv. I don’t think I’ll trust her until she has PROVEN herself!
I couldn’t put this book down and I don’t think you’ll be able to either. The spice was amazing and everything dark romance readers are looking for.
Favorite Quotes:
“Jealousy isn’t your color, baby.”
“Some of us are born with monstrous dispositions. Levels of which we hate and brood.”
An e-ARC was provided by the author in exchange for and honest review. All thoughts and opinions remain my own
Jack is EVERYTHING Rae was needing and more. The darkness feeding what she wanted but the softer side after everything made my heart SWOON.
Rae’s life was so confusing and kept me guessing on the edge of my seat. I wanted to be running around trying to help figure it out as well. We got to see more from Azrael in this story and I loved every bit he gave. Always a step ahead.
Jack, The Hunter, he lived up to that name soooo well. Every time he would start the hunt I could feel myself getting excited. Can I be the one being hunted? Am I right? 😂
Zo made me so mad at the beginning of meeting her but I quickly understood why she was like that and that it was never anything against anyone. She came around and is such a fierce person.
I still don’t trust Viv. I don’t think I’ll trust her until she has PROVEN herself!
I couldn’t put this book down and I don’t think you’ll be able to either. The spice was amazing and everything dark romance readers are looking for.
Favorite Quotes:
“Jealousy isn’t your color, baby.”
“Some of us are born with monstrous dispositions. Levels of which we hate and brood.”
An e-ARC was provided by the author in exchange for and honest review. All thoughts and opinions remain my own
October 8, 2024
For full transparency I did receive an arc of this book 😊
I was not prepared for the mystery aspect in this book but it immediately captured my attention and held it. So we follow our girl Rae who is pretty much numb to life since her mom’s unsolved murder and Jack a guy that’s been trained to be lethal since he was a child along side his 3 brothers. While at a party Rae becomes intrigued by a masked man, later running into him again (and hooking up with him) at a haunted house not realizing it’s our boy Jack, who was originally tasked with killing her but is now a man obsessed (we love to see it). But all is not what it seems or they seem. As it appears that Rae’s mom lead a secret life, one that Rae also (unbeknownst to her) lived. But now with a mystery man claiming to be her brother and a friend that might not be a friend, time is ticking down to solve the mystery as to who Rae really is and what really happened to her mother. Overall, I really enjoyed this story. It held my interest the entire time. I definitely am looking forward to eventually getting Azreal’s story.
TW: there is an on page sexual assault, the fmc is drugged numerous times by various people, and there is graphic violence.
I was not prepared for the mystery aspect in this book but it immediately captured my attention and held it. So we follow our girl Rae who is pretty much numb to life since her mom’s unsolved murder and Jack a guy that’s been trained to be lethal since he was a child along side his 3 brothers. While at a party Rae becomes intrigued by a masked man, later running into him again (and hooking up with him) at a haunted house not realizing it’s our boy Jack, who was originally tasked with killing her but is now a man obsessed (we love to see it). But all is not what it seems or they seem. As it appears that Rae’s mom lead a secret life, one that Rae also (unbeknownst to her) lived. But now with a mystery man claiming to be her brother and a friend that might not be a friend, time is ticking down to solve the mystery as to who Rae really is and what really happened to her mother. Overall, I really enjoyed this story. It held my interest the entire time. I definitely am looking forward to eventually getting Azreal’s story.
TW: there is an on page sexual assault, the fmc is drugged numerous times by various people, and there is graphic violence.
September 9, 2024
THIS BOOK BLEW MY MIND!!!!
Not only did it provide all the dark and smutty scenes we loooove, but the mystery upon mystery had me in a chokehold all the way, just to have me drop my jaw at the end!! WHAT THE ACTUAL F*CK!!
It's not often I stumble upon a book with high plot AND a high spice level, but somehow the author managed to fit it all into this fast-paced, thrilling and sooo well written masterpiece 🤌⭐️
This book gives you
• Secret society
• Secret identity
• Memory loss
• A memorable Halloween carnival 😏
• St@lking
• Touch her and 💀
• Mindgames
• T0rturë
• A LOT of different k!nks, Jack is a bondage guy 😏
• AND SO MUCH MORE, SO PLEASE CHECK TWs!!!
Also.. there's an explicit claiming + marking scene you don't wanna miss out on! Jack Ashrin may be a man in human form, but his mind is more primal and animalistic when it comes to Rae Bennet, and it all makes you 🫠🫠🫠💦
h.g.johnstonauthor thank you a million times for having me on your ARC-team! This was one h3ll of an adventure and I cannot wait to read your next book in the series 😍😍😍
Not only did it provide all the dark and smutty scenes we loooove, but the mystery upon mystery had me in a chokehold all the way, just to have me drop my jaw at the end!! WHAT THE ACTUAL F*CK!!
It's not often I stumble upon a book with high plot AND a high spice level, but somehow the author managed to fit it all into this fast-paced, thrilling and sooo well written masterpiece 🤌⭐️
This book gives you
• Secret society
• Secret identity
• Memory loss
• A memorable Halloween carnival 😏
• St@lking
• Touch her and 💀
• Mindgames
• T0rturë
• A LOT of different k!nks, Jack is a bondage guy 😏
• AND SO MUCH MORE, SO PLEASE CHECK TWs!!!
Also.. there's an explicit claiming + marking scene you don't wanna miss out on! Jack Ashrin may be a man in human form, but his mind is more primal and animalistic when it comes to Rae Bennet, and it all makes you 🫠🫠🫠💦
h.g.johnstonauthor thank you a million times for having me on your ARC-team! This was one h3ll of an adventure and I cannot wait to read your next book in the series 😍😍😍
October 9, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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The Masks She Wore
By H. G. Johnston
In this installment of the series we have Jack and Rae.
The plot twist and turns kept me throughly engaged. Also the spice was next level. Jack, Sir, just wow.
The way these two grew as people throughout the storyline. This was perfect as far as I’m concerned. It had equal parts spice and plot development. There is a larger ongoing plot arc that we get more and more pieces to in each book.
With the way that their personalities are, we get lots of inner monologue and not so much open communication. They are growing as people and they may find a balance that works perfectly for them. I loved how much Rae challenged him. I think that was good for both of them. For Rae to grow her confidence and for Jack to have someone push him in areas no one else can. They both had their boundaries tested.
Azreal makes his presence felt a bit more in this book than the first. He definitely gives me trickster god vibes. I can’t wait for his book!
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The Masks She Wore
By H. G. Johnston
In this installment of the series we have Jack and Rae.
The plot twist and turns kept me throughly engaged. Also the spice was next level. Jack, Sir, just wow.
The way these two grew as people throughout the storyline. This was perfect as far as I’m concerned. It had equal parts spice and plot development. There is a larger ongoing plot arc that we get more and more pieces to in each book.
With the way that their personalities are, we get lots of inner monologue and not so much open communication. They are growing as people and they may find a balance that works perfectly for them. I loved how much Rae challenged him. I think that was good for both of them. For Rae to grow her confidence and for Jack to have someone push him in areas no one else can. They both had their boundaries tested.
Azreal makes his presence felt a bit more in this book than the first. He definitely gives me trickster god vibes. I can’t wait for his book!
September 5, 2024
H.G. Johnston does it again, with characters you can relate to, who do a great job representing different mental health diagnoses, who you fall in love with, and a storyline that keeps you hooked from the very beginning.
This story has so many layers and kept me guessing the whole time. Every time I felt like I thought I had figured out who dunit, I was surprised yet again!
And the spice… don’t even get me started 🥵🫠 this author never misses with the spice!!
This story is the second in a series and does end on a cliff hanger to set up for the next book in the series, and I’m on the edge of my seat waiting!!! I cannot wait for Azraels story 😍
This is a dark romance and has some very intense themes of torture, memory loss, stalking, SA, and rope bondage so check your trigger warnings!
This story has so many layers and kept me guessing the whole time. Every time I felt like I thought I had figured out who dunit, I was surprised yet again!
And the spice… don’t even get me started 🥵🫠 this author never misses with the spice!!
This story is the second in a series and does end on a cliff hanger to set up for the next book in the series, and I’m on the edge of my seat waiting!!! I cannot wait for Azraels story 😍
This is a dark romance and has some very intense themes of torture, memory loss, stalking, SA, and rope bondage so check your trigger warnings!
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