Look What You Made Me Do

Legacy of Lies #5

by Evelyn Austin

Twisted Lies.
Psychotic Love.
And campus god intent on punishing me.

In the darkness, he’s always there.
Silently watching. Waiting. My stalker.
The masked figure that looms over my bed and sets my pulse racing.

He showed up after my boyfriend died, and I wonder if it’s his ghost haunting me. But the masked man is all too real, and when he touches me, I crave dark things I’d never admit to anyone...

According to him, I have to pay for what I’ve done. And what have I done, exactly? Your guess is as good as mine. But he’s demanding payment regardless, and that payment is me, on my knees, ready to serve him.

Honestly, I might have been willing, if not for the secret I just uncovered. It’s so shocking that it blows my world apart, and forces me to question everything, especially the ruthless monster in my bed…

About Look What You Made Me Do :

Secret SocietyStalkerOver-the-top heroObsessive/possessive heroStrong female main characterAll the TW
*You can start with this book, but it’s recommended you read the series in Tell Me You Like It (Book #1, Lux & Roman)
Say It Slowly (Book #2, Lux & Roman)
Don’t Look Away (Book #3, Lux & Roman)
Now You’re Mine (Book #4, Lux & Roman)

This is a dark academia college romance, and contains themes that may be triggering to some readers. Please check my site for more detailed content warnings. This is the first book in a duet, following the same couple, and does end on a cliffhanger.

Genres: Dark Romance, Romance, Dark

236 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 30, 2024

About the author

Evelyn has been telling stories in her head for as long as she can remember. She lives on the west coast with her family, and a menagerie of pets. She loves lattes, all things Disney, gaming, and writing dark, wildly sexy stories that give readers all the feels.

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Reviews

[sue_zees_bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️

😈”See you in your nightmares, Pretty Thing.” 😈

🩷Loved It!🩷 And of course Miss Evelyn ended this book again on one of her major cliffhangers lol 😂 but I need answers now! lol 😂

Author Evelyn Austin has a way of writing these morally” pitch black “ MMC’s that are the definition of evil . Geez… I thought Roman Rush was bad , but here comes MMC “Lucas West “this obsessive /antihero / sexy surfer boy 😍 who is one of the “Sacred Sons “ a secret society.

MFC Wyn (who is part of the Sacred Sons circle) is mourning the loss of her boyfriend “Gabriel” (who is Lucas’s cousin) Someone starts stalking her and leaving creepy items like Gardenias and texting her weird messages. She thinks it might be her dead boyfriend “Gabriel “ who she assumes might of faked his death. She starts snooping around to see if she can find out the truth about Gabriel’s death.
But Lucas has other plans for her and becomes obsessed with being with her.
There’s a lot more to this story but I’m not going to spoil it. And I’m so very curious to see where the second part of this story goes between Lucas & Wyn! So I highly recommend you check out this great series! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

*Look What You Made Me Do “ is the fifth book in the “Legacy of Lies” series
I would advise you read those before starting this book because of the backstory and certain characters.❣️

[Amanda LeAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just when I think this series can't get any better, Evelyn Austin is like "hold on tight baby lol".

I knew at the end of book 4 that I wasn't going to be fully ready for mister Lucas, and man oh man, he did not disappoint!!!!! Add a masked stalker in the mix and this book was HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!

If you've read the other 4 books, than you have already met miss Wyn herself. The young lady who not only helped Lux take over control of The Burning Crown but was also in a relationship with the MMCs cousin named Gabriel. And that's where this story starts.

Wyn is being looked at differently after the passing of Gabriel, and the one person blames her and wants to make her life hell.....mister Lucas. He will do anything to make her pay for what he believes she's done. Why Wyn tries her best to avoid Lucas, she will end up needing the Burning Crowns help when a mystery man starts showing up at her apartment to....well....neither of them are leaving unsatisfied, let's say that lol. But weird things start happening, Gabriels's case begins to not make sense, and Lucas is about to make a pretty big decision which will change the WHOLE dynamic (THE WAY I GASPEEEEDDDD).

I highly recommend this whole series and especially this book with mister unhinged Lucas and the mystery masked man. Please check TWs before reading.

Rating: 5⭐
Spicy: 3🌶️

[Chelsea Newsome · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic, I can’t wait to continue with this series!

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lucky to get this book as an ARC for an honest review !!

THIS BOOK DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!

from the end of last book I've been so excited about this book and my goodness it lives up to the hype!
This book was dark but god it was amazing in so many way. I sat and read in one sitting I honestly couldn't put it down, it had me in a choke hold the whole time, such amazing read !.

I loved , loved Wyn so much she was just perfect and sometimes the MFC moan or get on my nerves but Wyn I loved in the last book and more in this book , her relationship with lucas was something else and the spice .....wow !!.

Now the cliffhangers from Evelyn are something else and she didn't disappoint with this book !.
Would 1000% recommend this book, actually all her books 😀....enjoy !!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't want to start this, to be honest. I loved Lux and Roman so much that I didn't want to start down the road of another Sacred Son, but boy am I glad I did!! Wyn's back story is similar-ish as Lux's but changes with Gabriel dying. You get a feeling that her and Gabriel aren't doing very good throughout Lux and Roman's story line but... Ooooooh man!! This was just as good and I need more!! I NEED to know what happened at the train tracks!! Why is Gabriel's mom so quick to leave after his death?! What is Wyn...or even Lucas, going to do now that she knows who her stalker is?! What is HE going to do?! And what exactly did Lucas do that Wyn can never find out?!

[Trim · Rating 1 out of 5]

I LOVE THE SERIES, BUT THIS BOOK MAKES NO SENSE.

WARNING BEFORE THE REVIEW: This is not a book for beginners or for people who haven’t read dark romance before — it’s a VERY dark book.

I was so excited to learn Wyn’s story, and instead I found a bunch of initial sex scenes with no explanation and that have nothing to do with the MMC or the main romantic plot. Honestly, I think the author just wanted to write an erotic novel and tried to justify it with the plot of “a stalker breaks into my house and I think I know him.” I’m disappointed, especially since the first four books were so addictive.

[Joanne Barton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted Lies.

Psychotic Love.

And campus god intent on punishing me.

In the darkness, he’s always there.
Silently watching. Waiting. My stalker.
The masked figure that looms over my bed and sets my pulse racing.



He showed up after my boyfriend died, and I wonder if it’s his ghost haunting me. But the masked man is all too real, and when he touches me, I crave dark things I’d never admit to anyone...



According to him, I have to pay for what I’ve done. And what have I done, exactly? Your guess is as good as mine. But he’s demanding payment regardless, and that payment is me, on my knees, ready to serve him.



Honestly, I might have been willing, if not for the secret I just uncovered. It’s so shocking that it blows my world apart, and forces me to question everything, especially the ruthless monster in my bed…

“Look What You Made Me Do” is the fifth installment in the “Legacy of Lies Series”. This is a dark academia college romance and is the first book in the duet. And yes, it does end in cliffhanger! After Roman Rush stepped down as the King of the Sacred Sons, it falls to Lucas West to become the King. The Sacred Sons of The Burning Crown are Lucas, Christian, Jackson and Ash.

Lucas has had is eyes on Wyn for over twelve months and was going to choose her as his consort, that was until she started dating his cousin Gabriel. Two months ago Gabriel committed suicide and Lucas blames Wyn. Recently she has started being stalked, receiving strange emails and Gardenias being left in her bed and her desk. When everything starts to get worse and she feels the police are not taking her seriously, she goes to the Sacred Sons for help, for protection …. Lucas volunteers to be my protector.

The story will captivate you - it is full of drama, sexual tension, passion, danger and a few other twist and turns that you do not expect …. I will not ruin the story for you except to say, it will keep you will be totally engrossed and not able to put the book down! I cannot wait to read the second part of the duet.

A thoroughly enjoyable read from page to page, one chapter to the next - at times you are metaphorical “on the edge of your chair” wondering what will happen next. Overall, I would highly recommend this book and you will not be disappointed 😊

[FavoriteSaintReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

📖 Look What You Made Me Do by Evelyn Austin (@evelynaustinauthor)

Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ / 5

Do you love an OBSESSED MMC??? Evelyn Austin is the master of morally gray, obsessed men who couldn’t express themselves in a healthy way if their lives depended on it.

This is Book Five in the Legacy of Lies series. If you haven’t read books 1-4, you can start here (but I recommend reading 1-4 because, you know, back story).

Allow me introduce you to Lucas West. This man is NOT a hero. Check your triggers before reading. Lucas is one of four Sacred Sons of the Burning Crown, a secret society with power, wealth, and influence. His cousin, Gabriel, committed suicide at the end of Book 4 and Lucas thinks Gabriel’s girlfriend (Wyn) has something to do with it.

Wyn is just trying to survive after Gabriel’s death. Lucas was a jerk to her the entire time she dated his cousin and it’s only got worse since then. Then to top off her crap sandwich, people are blaming her for Gabriel’s death and she’s been getting creepy notes.

She goes to the Sacred Sons for help when the police blow her off. Now she and Lucas have to combat their mutual disdain (and attraction) to find out why Wyn is being targeted.

Evelyn Austin knows exactly how to toy with my emotions. This is part of a duet and ends on a brutal cliffhanger. Thankfully the next book is coming out soon 😅

TLDR: OMG! This series is my crack!

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[Leisel · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the fifth book in the "Legacy of Lies" series it is highly advised to have read the previous four to get the bigger image of this series but it has the ability to be able to read on its own, but believe me you don't want to miss out on the early toe curling adventures from this series.
So this instalment carries on from the earlier books with new leadership in the form of Lucas taking on the role of the head of a secret society situated within a college environment. The return of many of the characters previously explored now centres on Lucas and Wyn and their volatile and rather sensuous yet dark relationship with each other. Just know that there are triggers that should be addressed by readers to ensure you enjoy this creative and deliciously dark college romance. A great balance in the plot of emotional tensions, dramas that include noncon sex, rape, drugging, mention of death and suicide but all wrapped into a dark envelope of mystery. Lucas and Wyn are such great characters and it is so great to learn more about them after the earlier books.
Literally from the moment I started reading this book I was so drawn into the plot not just because of the heat that these two majors characters exude but the whole 'dirty' sense of power plays that goes on as well. Let's just say this is no vanilla sweet romance but one that gets your blood boiling in the most tantalising way possible. Readers are given enough direction to develop their own ideas to whom is behind the mystery but one can never assume what looks clear cut evidence is always the answer, which leaves you desperately needing the next instalment.

[Becky Dreyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Look What You Made Me Do is the 5th book in the Legacy of Lies series. This is a dark stalker, enemies to lovers romance. This is Wyn and Lucas’s story. It’s been 2 months since Wyn’s boyfriend, and Lucas’s cousin, died and Wyn is starting to move on with her life. Unfortunately Wyn finds herself the victim of a stalker, who makes her do things she shouldn’t want to do. When Wyn starts piecing little things together about her stalker, she seeks help from the Sacred Sons. Lucas becomes Wyn’s shadow and struggles with his emotions as he has been obsessed with Wyn for over a year, but never acted on anything out of loyalty to his cousin, Gabriel. Now all bets are off but is it too late when Wyn comes face to face with a dead man? This book is filled with sass, attraction, secrets, tons of spice and ends with one wicked cliffhanger. Can’t wait to see what comes next for Lucas and Wyn. I received this directly from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.

[Miriam_Reads94 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book pulled me out of my reading Slump. I haven't been able to read through a book in like a week. I thought catching up on reviews would make me feel better, but it didn't. I was looking through my Kindle when i remembered I had this Arc read to do and boy am I glad I read it. I didn't think it got better than Lux and Roman but BOY OH BOY, Lucas and Wyn are WAY BETTER so far. I want to say I wasn't expecting that cliffhanger, but I'd be lying, I just wasn't expecting it to be that drastic and dramatic. I NEED ANSWERS!!!!! I was pretty certain I knew who the Ghost was, but that ending obviously proved me wrong. I was WAY off. Shocked, Bamboozled, Thrown for a loop. Like I have no words. If Dark Romance, Secret Societies are your thing start at the beginning of this series. You will not be disappointed.

[Marina Garnica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excuse me miss Austin but WHAT IS THAT CLIFFHANGER IN THE END?

Now that I took that out of my chest, let's try to analize the things, starting by the characters. I love Wyn. She can't relay on people for different reasoms in different situations and she is very coherent with that. She is smart but her curiosity gets the best of her.

Lucas is a walking snack, he doesn't give a damn about anything and he is used to get it his way, no matter how. He also knows what he wants and don't hesitate to take it.

The story hooks you up from the very first page, super fast. It has small plots during it and makes an overall very interesting story. Of course the f***ing cliffhanger in the end has me already hooked for the next one. Which I need. Like right now.

[Half.sassed.books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a feeling this book would dial up the darkness a notch after seeing Lucas's volcanic fury at Wyn at the end of Now You're Mine—and boy, was I right.

Lucas has been feeling an electric connection with Wyn for over a year, but out of cousinly loyalty to Gabriel, he kept his distance. Now, the gloves are off, and Lucas is ready to make his move. But let me tell you, this book had me spinning in circles. Seriously, I still don’t have a clue what’s going on, but that’s clearly the plan: confuse, deflect, and keep us guessing. Just when you think you've got a handle on the situation—bam! Think again.

I’m hooked once more. The writing is refreshingly direct, focusing on building the story and characters without the unnecessary fluff.

I need the next book like yesterday. Cliffhanger? Kind of. More like a big, “Oh Em Gee, I need more!”

Heads up: this is a dark college romance, so make sure to check the trigger warnings!


Story ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Darkness 🖤🖤

[Heather Alene Salter · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10 I highly recommend this book and would eagerly read it again. The story was deliciously spicy 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶, with nearly every character exhibiting an unhinged, asshole-ish quality. Lucas, in particular, is my favorite type of unhinged asshole. The shocking cliffhanger at the end had me doing a double take, leaving me in a state of internal screaming during the burning crown's final meeting. Keep the books flowing. This dark romance series is my favorite of all the ones I've read. The author also has a commendable habit of releasing new books in the series without lengthy delays.

[Katelynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book picks up the series with two familiar characters Wyn and Lucas. I definitely felt these two had both the chemistry and enemies vibes down. Wyn is trying to move forward after her boyfriend's death and Lucas has some serious hostility towards her. While we get no answers and only more questions, that's what has drawn me to this series. I'm intrigued why Lucas seemingly dislikes Wyn, who is her mysterious stalker and what happened to her boyfriend. Nothing is seemingly as it appears and I can't wait to unwrap more.

[Dawn Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Evelyn . You . Really . Did .that . Again !!!!
Freaking wow when you think the sons story couldn't get any more crazy you just came in here like boom take this , and I love every twisted minute of this ride and I'm dying for the next one hopefully we don't have to wait too long . Follow wyn and Lucas twisted story , full of revenge , stalking lots of spice and secrets you won't see coming with of course one of the worst cliffhangers ever but we know Evelyn is the best in the business for those .

[Caffeinated.Booktrovert.Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC copy, and I am truly honored to be a part of the ARC team!

The way Evelyn writes. The spice. The mystery in the series is always coming up with different ideas on what will happen and who is the mystery person.

Wyn is my favourite side character from reading about Lux and Roman's story. She is a bada$$, and you can not cross her. But Lucas?! Yes, please. Give me 10 of these dark unhinged men.

I can't wait to continue this series to find out what happens, like true fashion. This book ends on a cliffhanger! And I need more 😂

[Kellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need the next book as soon as possible! Just like all of the other books, the mystery woven into this story is so intriguing I have to know what happens next. I was on the edge of my seat, trying to figure out where the story was going to go, just to be left with an ending like that! This author definitely knows how to keep a reader invested in a story and I will be counting down the days for book 6!

[🦉Maggie Whitworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋

Absolutely brilliant new book from Evelyn.
A continuation of the series, but this time a new couple, Lucas and Wyn.

These two are dynamite, they literally have an explosive chemistry,
From the arguments to the bedroom.

The story contains lots of triggers, so check those beforehand, also there is a cliffhanger, but wow, this is epic.
I highly recommend this series if you love Dark Romance.

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

[Candy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I tried but I could not finish this book. This isn't hot, it's not sexy. This is r@pe fantasy. If that's your thing, that's good for you. But I think it should be made clear what this is. I was expecting more of a stalker type story like You. This is r@pe and there is no other word for it. I tried to keep reading because yes, I wanted to know who Ghost was. But I just can't make myself finish it.

[Natalie (Novels__&__Needles) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received as an ARC.

💜 Secret society
💜 Stalker
💜 Possessive MMC x Strong FMC

Yeah I ate this one up! Do I love a cliffhanger? No. Do I still continue to read Evelyn’s books knowing I’m going to get one? You damn well know I will. I just can’t help myself at this point.

This was the perfect addition to the Legacy Of Lies series and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

[Amy Acree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy. Crap. (Which is not what I actually said out loud after finishing this book in one sitting.) Evelyn has once again taken me into this world of suspense that only she can write. Lucas is just as messed up as Roman and I am not mad about it. No spoilers because I wouldn’t dare, but Oh. My. God! Cliffhanger! I need the second part immediately!

[Alla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another cliffhanger? You’re killing me!!
So happy to continue Legacy of lies series, in this book we get to know Wyn and Lucas a little better.
Before you dive in, definitely read the trigger warnings because this is definitely not for everyone.
I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait for the next one. Who is stalking Wyn? Is it who we think it is?!?

[Natalie Yanez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Masked man

Lucas and Wyn's story has me hooked! Who's the masked man that comes to visit her at night? I was thinking for sure Lucas, but is Gabriel really still alive? Is he part of the other secret society? Especially after he was tossed aside by his family. Wow! Reading the next book now.

[isab3lla avi1a · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is all about wyn,lux's friend. like we only see lux 3 times? In the WHOLE ENTIRE BOOK. but its very...red flag energy. It ain't spoilers cause we've delt with this before ahem roman- WHO SAID THAT. But in all seriousness,the sex is very different in this one its giving grape vibes. ad idk Abt you but grape is NOT a spicy scene that I enjoy.

[Victoria Faust · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can we just have a moment of silence for the cliff hanger queen?! I mean seriously 😅 this entire series has been easy 5 star reads for me. I couldn't wait to hear more of their story and I'm so glad I've been able to be apart of this crazy dark delicious ride!

[lena RuiZ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the beginning of a beautiful story. I have loved this series from the beginning and the rollercoaster of emotions was exactly what I was wanting to read. Can’t wait for the next book in this couples series

[Esmee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wauw ik heb er eigenlijk wel van genoten. Ondanks dat er dingen gebeuren die echt niet kunnen... Ze worden hier echt in geromantiseerd... Jammer dat het met een cliffhanger eindigt. Had best in 1x gekund. En ik vrees dat er bs komt hierna. Het is al aangeraakt

[Emily-Rose Brlevich · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Everything about you is for me,"

Another 5 out of 5 for me!
I was so excited to hear Wyn getting her own story, and it surely didn't disappoint!
Although it did end on a cliffhanger, I am excited to continue their story!
I'm looking forward to the next in the series!

[Rhea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving this series and the way this book continues on from the previous, but with different people from the group! This book has definitely left me wanting to know more about Gabriel and Wyn. I’m sure there will be more secrets along the way!