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Moniker: A Dark Voices Novel
What’s better than a book boyfriend? The voice actor who narrates him.
Raven Lovelace lives for success – her financial firm at the forefront leaves no room for distractions. Especially not the kind that comes with a voice that could melt steel and awakens desires people didn’t know they had. When everything is going as planned, a new client catches Raven’s attention. He’s everything she isn’t supposed to want – younger, laid back, and sounds exactly like the audiobook narrator she can’t get out of her head.
Ryan Mitchell never expected his online voice content as “Zander Kane” would become his career. One viral romance audiobook later, he’s the hottest in the industry – but he realizes his popularity might not last forever. A search result and a phone call later, he finds himself transfixed on his financial advisor, the one woman who can’t let herself fall apart at the sound of his voice.
What starts as a virtual flirtation spirals into an obsessive passion neither of them expected. Ghosts from Raven’s past lurk in the shadows, threatening to destroy everything she’s built – including her relationship with Ryan. But Ryan isn’t the only one veiled behind a mask, and the truth could cost them everything.
Moniker is a dark voice kink romance, the first in the Dark Voices series. While it is a standalone, it's recommended to read Moniker first. This novel is intended for readers 18 and older. Some content may be disturbing to readers. Please check the beginning of the book or the author's website for warnings.
Voice Kink / Virtual to IRL / Forbidden Romance / Secret Identity / Reverse Age Gap / Opposites Attract
Raven Lovelace lives for success – her financial firm at the forefront leaves no room for distractions. Especially not the kind that comes with a voice that could melt steel and awakens desires people didn’t know they had. When everything is going as planned, a new client catches Raven’s attention. He’s everything she isn’t supposed to want – younger, laid back, and sounds exactly like the audiobook narrator she can’t get out of her head.
Ryan Mitchell never expected his online voice content as “Zander Kane” would become his career. One viral romance audiobook later, he’s the hottest in the industry – but he realizes his popularity might not last forever. A search result and a phone call later, he finds himself transfixed on his financial advisor, the one woman who can’t let herself fall apart at the sound of his voice.
What starts as a virtual flirtation spirals into an obsessive passion neither of them expected. Ghosts from Raven’s past lurk in the shadows, threatening to destroy everything she’s built – including her relationship with Ryan. But Ryan isn’t the only one veiled behind a mask, and the truth could cost them everything.
Moniker is a dark voice kink romance, the first in the Dark Voices series. While it is a standalone, it's recommended to read Moniker first. This novel is intended for readers 18 and older. Some content may be disturbing to readers. Please check the beginning of the book or the author's website for warnings.
Voice Kink / Virtual to IRL / Forbidden Romance / Secret Identity / Reverse Age Gap / Opposites Attract
400 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026
Hrm, this was an interesting read and I'd give this book 3.75 stars.
What I enjoyed:
*The spice was different but a lot of fun - I bet the audiobook would be a lot of fun
*The building suspense of Raven's background
*Domme, get it girl
*I liked the lack of physical contact initially
*Ryan/Zander - I enjoyed his character, great balance of sweetness and stalker tendencies
*Loved the exploration of a voice kink, especially since audiobooks are so popular now
What I didn't enjoy:
*This book felt too insta-lovey at times
*I wished it took Raven a little bit longer to figure out that Ryan and Zander may be the same person
*Parts of the suspense was predictable
*The book felt choppy at times
*Voice kink
*Insta lust
*Secret identity/Hidden past
*Romantic suspense
*Stalker vibes
Format: ebook
Thank you to Wrenna King and Luna Literary for the ARC!
What I enjoyed:
*The spice was different but a lot of fun - I bet the audiobook would be a lot of fun
*The building suspense of Raven's background
*Domme, get it girl
*I liked the lack of physical contact initially
*Ryan/Zander - I enjoyed his character, great balance of sweetness and stalker tendencies
*Loved the exploration of a voice kink, especially since audiobooks are so popular now
What I didn't enjoy:
*This book felt too insta-lovey at times
*I wished it took Raven a little bit longer to figure out that Ryan and Zander may be the same person
*Parts of the suspense was predictable
*The book felt choppy at times
*Voice kink
*Insta lust
*Secret identity/Hidden past
*Romantic suspense
*Stalker vibes
Format: ebook
Thank you to Wrenna King and Luna Literary for the ARC!
Review of advance copy
The cover of this book is what drew me in and I was intrigued by the blurb unfortunately I'm not getting drawn into the story. The book is good but definitely could be better. Everything felt very rushed a few examples instalove ( just no), obsessed with each other by chapter 3, and FMC knew who MMC was right away. Some things felt very over explained which worked in some areas but not others. It was a very nice change from this author to get a voice kink and the MC weren't the usual run of the mill characters that seem to be in every book lately. Both of the main characters are healing from past trauma so they are slightly relatable. The spice in here was absolutely delicious too read. I think for a debut book she did really great. I would read another book by her even though I didn't love this one.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
"There are worse monsters in the world, Ryan. I know a monster when I see one."
I am so grateful to Luna Literary Management and Bookfunnel for the ARC of this book. Thank you to the author for all the time and effort you spent writing and editing this work.
*All reviews are my own opinions*
3.5 stars
Gosh, where to begin. This book was really... good. It can definitely be better. There were a multitude of scenes where I found myself blushing or covering my mouth in excitement. I resonated well with the characters but felt as if their development was very vague and could be touched on a little more. The author does very well at telling a story... but I wanted her to show me.
There is one quote I will never recover from and I thank the author for writing it. It has lived rent free in my mind since.
"F*** baby, you're exquisite."
There were a few times the author said something alluding to the fact that Ryan let on who he was to Raven early in the story- before they met- and I wasn't sure if she was just playing dumb or it was intentional.
I understand the excitement that comes with writing a book and getting ahead of yourself, especially when dealing with character movements. That is one part this author fell short on- on more than one occasion. I found myself rereading multiple emotionally charged, moving scenes and felt quite confused about positions and what was going on.
ALSO- I follow the author on social media and she made a point to post about the correlation between the release date and the book- but the only pattern I am finding is that her office is on the 13th floor- am I right? Please tell me I am right.
Thank you again, I did enjoy it a little bit and I am sure with another round of editing before release- and maybe an audio of this book since it is about VA- that it will be a 5 star read, for sure. I hope you find your readers. <3
I am so grateful to Luna Literary Management and Bookfunnel for the ARC of this book. Thank you to the author for all the time and effort you spent writing and editing this work.
*All reviews are my own opinions*
3.5 stars
Gosh, where to begin. This book was really... good. It can definitely be better. There were a multitude of scenes where I found myself blushing or covering my mouth in excitement. I resonated well with the characters but felt as if their development was very vague and could be touched on a little more. The author does very well at telling a story... but I wanted her to show me.
There is one quote I will never recover from and I thank the author for writing it. It has lived rent free in my mind since.
"F*** baby, you're exquisite."
There were a few times the author said something alluding to the fact that Ryan let on who he was to Raven early in the story- before they met- and I wasn't sure if she was just playing dumb or it was intentional.
I understand the excitement that comes with writing a book and getting ahead of yourself, especially when dealing with character movements. That is one part this author fell short on- on more than one occasion. I found myself rereading multiple emotionally charged, moving scenes and felt quite confused about positions and what was going on.
ALSO- I follow the author on social media and she made a point to post about the correlation between the release date and the book- but the only pattern I am finding is that her office is on the 13th floor- am I right? Please tell me I am right.
Thank you again, I did enjoy it a little bit and I am sure with another round of editing before release- and maybe an audio of this book since it is about VA- that it will be a 5 star read, for sure. I hope you find your readers. <3
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 2, 2026
~ ARC REVIEW ~
was looking forward to this because i have been looking for more reverse age gap dark romance but ultimately, this one didnt do it for me. Dnf at around the 48% mark. the fmc felt really shallow in that it didn't feel like she really had much of a personality. the sub plut felt unnecessary and kinda left me confused? i think the author has potential, and since this is their debut novel, i think theres room for improving. i would be willing to read another book by this author in the future to see how their writing may mature.
was looking forward to this because i have been looking for more reverse age gap dark romance but ultimately, this one didnt do it for me. Dnf at around the 48% mark. the fmc felt really shallow in that it didn't feel like she really had much of a personality. the sub plut felt unnecessary and kinda left me confused? i think the author has potential, and since this is their debut novel, i think theres room for improving. i would be willing to read another book by this author in the future to see how their writing may mature.
March 14, 2026
They were obsessed with each other ... Since chapter three.
By chapter eight, he already wanted to fuck her "until I was branded into her mind and soul" because, ofc, she’s "different from any other woman".
First things first: I originally didn’t want to rate this book. I even messaged the author’s PA with a few questions, but after more than 24 hours without a reply, I can safely say that I tried.
I knew what I was signing up for when I applied for the ARC. I might not listen to many audiobooks since my English listening skills aren’t great, but I do listen to ASMR almost every night before bed. Sometimes even the spicy ones. So I’m not exactly new to the voice acting world.
My problem is ... I didn’t expect the instalove to hit this aggressively. Reading about how insanely horny these two had me physically cringing. Someone pls pls send help. 😭
What’s worse than instalove?
Well ... Instalove before the characters have even met 👁️👄👁️
No, it’s not a penpal situation. That would at least be forgivable. The FMC, Raven, who describes herself as Morticia Addams coded, is a financial advisor. I appreciate that the author wanted to portray an independent career woman, but I have to be honest: Raven’s introduction was painfully dull. She didn’t hook me at all. She’s so devoted to her job she’d probably be Mr. Krabs’ dream employee replacing Squidward. Her only personality trait outside of work seems to be listening to audiobooks narrated by a voice actor named Zander Kane.
And surprise (!!!), her client, Ryan Mitchell, is actually the man behind the Zander Kane pseudonym :)) She recognizes him from their very first conversation, which made me wonder if Raven’s hobby might be a little ... Ughh, unhealthy 😬 But wait!!! It's okay because Ryan also becomes instantly obsessed with her because of her voice. He even admits he got turned on during their first phone call, and I was like, WHAT????
I can somewhat understand Raven (okay, not really 🙂), but Ryan’s obsession felt completely forced. When you break it down, their relationship foundation is basically this: she melts because of his voice, and he loses his mind because of her looks.
That’s it.
That’s the ✨ romance ✨
And before they even meet, before Raven even knows what he looks like, they’re already fantasizing about each other. And yuup, they’re masturbating about it 😰 I'm scared you guys. I’m can't imagine what they’d do if they ever met their favorite celebrities 💀
Even Ryan admits it:
— "I knew little about her and had only seen one photo, and yet I was obsessed with the dark-haired woman."
Yes. Exactly. That’s the problem.
Did the author genuinely expect readers to root for a couple whose chemistry is built entirely on vibes, hormones, and phone calls???
I’m seriously curious why everything was rushed like this. This isn’t a novella, it’s a 400 page book. So why does Ryan start calling Raven "my sneaky girl" in chapter six? Why is the FMC, a supposedly successful businesswoman, acting like a teenager who uses work as an excuse to call her crush? Attraction can be shown in SO many better ways 😔
Honestly, I got nervous about what would happen once they actually met, which is why I quit around 23%. Also, the writing started feeling bloated. Everything was over explained. The characters’ tragic backstories and family dynamics were mostly told, clearly aiming to make readers feel sympathy. It didn’t work for me.
You know what? I have a favorite ASMR artist whose content I really enjoy. She’s gorgeous and has a voice that could probably rival Orpheus himself. Even her weird alien examination videos make me giggle. But not once have I ever thought about her in a sexual way. And trust me, I love women.
But maybe that’s just me??
Maybe some people, like Raven and Ryan, who are written to be 32/25, simply have such catastrophic hormone levels that hearing a voice immediately short circuits their brains. Who knows 🤔 Perhaps a nice medical professional could help with that.
I wish them both a speedy recovery 👍
By chapter eight, he already wanted to fuck her "until I was branded into her mind and soul" because, ofc, she’s "different from any other woman".
First things first: I originally didn’t want to rate this book. I even messaged the author’s PA with a few questions, but after more than 24 hours without a reply, I can safely say that I tried.
I knew what I was signing up for when I applied for the ARC. I might not listen to many audiobooks since my English listening skills aren’t great, but I do listen to ASMR almost every night before bed. Sometimes even the spicy ones. So I’m not exactly new to the voice acting world.
My problem is ... I didn’t expect the instalove to hit this aggressively. Reading about how insanely horny these two had me physically cringing. Someone pls pls send help. 😭
What’s worse than instalove?
Well ... Instalove before the characters have even met 👁️👄👁️
No, it’s not a penpal situation. That would at least be forgivable. The FMC, Raven, who describes herself as Morticia Addams coded, is a financial advisor. I appreciate that the author wanted to portray an independent career woman, but I have to be honest: Raven’s introduction was painfully dull. She didn’t hook me at all. She’s so devoted to her job she’d probably be Mr. Krabs’ dream employee replacing Squidward. Her only personality trait outside of work seems to be listening to audiobooks narrated by a voice actor named Zander Kane.
And surprise (!!!), her client, Ryan Mitchell, is actually the man behind the Zander Kane pseudonym :)) She recognizes him from their very first conversation, which made me wonder if Raven’s hobby might be a little ... Ughh, unhealthy 😬 But wait!!! It's okay because Ryan also becomes instantly obsessed with her because of her voice. He even admits he got turned on during their first phone call, and I was like, WHAT????
I can somewhat understand Raven (okay, not really 🙂), but Ryan’s obsession felt completely forced. When you break it down, their relationship foundation is basically this: she melts because of his voice, and he loses his mind because of her looks.
That’s it.
That’s the ✨ romance ✨
And before they even meet, before Raven even knows what he looks like, they’re already fantasizing about each other. And yuup, they’re masturbating about it 😰 I'm scared you guys. I’m can't imagine what they’d do if they ever met their favorite celebrities 💀
Even Ryan admits it:
— "I knew little about her and had only seen one photo, and yet I was obsessed with the dark-haired woman."
Yes. Exactly. That’s the problem.
Did the author genuinely expect readers to root for a couple whose chemistry is built entirely on vibes, hormones, and phone calls???
I’m seriously curious why everything was rushed like this. This isn’t a novella, it’s a 400 page book. So why does Ryan start calling Raven "my sneaky girl" in chapter six? Why is the FMC, a supposedly successful businesswoman, acting like a teenager who uses work as an excuse to call her crush? Attraction can be shown in SO many better ways 😔
Honestly, I got nervous about what would happen once they actually met, which is why I quit around 23%. Also, the writing started feeling bloated. Everything was over explained. The characters’ tragic backstories and family dynamics were mostly told, clearly aiming to make readers feel sympathy. It didn’t work for me.
You know what? I have a favorite ASMR artist whose content I really enjoy. She’s gorgeous and has a voice that could probably rival Orpheus himself. Even her weird alien examination videos make me giggle. But not once have I ever thought about her in a sexual way. And trust me, I love women.
But maybe that’s just me??
Maybe some people, like Raven and Ryan, who are written to be 32/25, simply have such catastrophic hormone levels that hearing a voice immediately short circuits their brains. Who knows 🤔 Perhaps a nice medical professional could help with that.
I wish them both a speedy recovery 👍
March 3, 2026
Thank you to Wrenna King and Tales & Teacups for an advanced copy of this book.
Raven Lovelace lives for success – her financial firm at the forefront leaves no room for distractions. Especially not the kind that comes with a voice that could melt steel and awakens desires people didn’t know they had. When everything is going as planned, a new client catches Raven’s attention. He’s everything she isn’t supposed to want – younger, laid back, and sounds exactly like the audiobook narrator she can’t get out of her head. Ryan Mitchell never expected his online voice content as “Zander Kane” would become his career. One viral romance audiobook later, he’s the hottest in the industry – but he realizes his popularity might not last forever. A search result and a phone call later, he finds himself transfixed on his financial advisor, the one woman who can’t let herself fall apart at the sound of his voice. What starts as a virtual flirtation spirals into an obsessive passion neither of them expected. Ghosts from Raven’s past lurk in the shadows, threatening to destroy everything she’s built – including her relationship with Ryan. But Ryan isn’t the only one veiled behind a mask, and the truth could cost them everything.
Raven is such a delightfully sassy woman. I had a lot of fun reading from her perspective and seeing what a boss she was. Running your own company is hard and exhausting but she handles it with such grace. I loved the way she interacted with the two ladies who worked with her, creating meaningful work relationships but also great friendships. Seeing their dynamic was a lot of fun. I really admired how she handled everything that was thrown her way, but I couldn’t resist grinning whenever she was flustered. It helped endear her to me - proving she is just as human as the rest of us!
Ryan was quite the surprise. I expected someone cocky considering his job and the following he has amassed but he was the complete opposite. Sure, he knows his voice is a turn on and uses it to his advantage but he is an incredibly down to earth guy which I loved. Of course, I also thoroughly enjoyed his darker moments and behaviours but he backed everything up with his genuine nature - he deeply cares about Raven and he made that known. What a great character!
I found myself quickly intrigued by the premise of this book. I’m not a big audiobook girlie but there is just something that hits right about a man’s voice reading some of my favourite bookish quotes… This was a delight from start to finish. I loved the emphasis on the lesser spoken about voice kink. I’m sure most of us have it when we find the right voice and I loved how this book took it to new levels. Things felt relatively fast paced, sweeping the reader up in the story. I enjoyed having both of their perspectives as it heightened the mystery shrouding both of them, keeping me guessing about what they were hiding! Character wise, we don’t have many people we’re introduced to beyond the main duo. I was a little cautious about this but it actually works really well. The focus of the story remains on their interactions and how they impact each other instead of others jumping in and stealing the reader’s attention. The romance is fantastic, full of sass and angst and yearning which is just chef’s kiss in my mind. And the spice? Omg, that was HOT from both of them. I was not expecting that! The ending felt so perfect for this story. A big twist after all the build up that answered any questions I had pop up throughout the story. What a brilliant book this is!
Overall, Moniker is definitely a book I’d recommend to any audiobook lover!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you again to Wrenna King and Tales & Teacups for an advanced copy of this book.
Raven Lovelace lives for success – her financial firm at the forefront leaves no room for distractions. Especially not the kind that comes with a voice that could melt steel and awakens desires people didn’t know they had. When everything is going as planned, a new client catches Raven’s attention. He’s everything she isn’t supposed to want – younger, laid back, and sounds exactly like the audiobook narrator she can’t get out of her head. Ryan Mitchell never expected his online voice content as “Zander Kane” would become his career. One viral romance audiobook later, he’s the hottest in the industry – but he realizes his popularity might not last forever. A search result and a phone call later, he finds himself transfixed on his financial advisor, the one woman who can’t let herself fall apart at the sound of his voice. What starts as a virtual flirtation spirals into an obsessive passion neither of them expected. Ghosts from Raven’s past lurk in the shadows, threatening to destroy everything she’s built – including her relationship with Ryan. But Ryan isn’t the only one veiled behind a mask, and the truth could cost them everything.
Raven is such a delightfully sassy woman. I had a lot of fun reading from her perspective and seeing what a boss she was. Running your own company is hard and exhausting but she handles it with such grace. I loved the way she interacted with the two ladies who worked with her, creating meaningful work relationships but also great friendships. Seeing their dynamic was a lot of fun. I really admired how she handled everything that was thrown her way, but I couldn’t resist grinning whenever she was flustered. It helped endear her to me - proving she is just as human as the rest of us!
Ryan was quite the surprise. I expected someone cocky considering his job and the following he has amassed but he was the complete opposite. Sure, he knows his voice is a turn on and uses it to his advantage but he is an incredibly down to earth guy which I loved. Of course, I also thoroughly enjoyed his darker moments and behaviours but he backed everything up with his genuine nature - he deeply cares about Raven and he made that known. What a great character!
I found myself quickly intrigued by the premise of this book. I’m not a big audiobook girlie but there is just something that hits right about a man’s voice reading some of my favourite bookish quotes… This was a delight from start to finish. I loved the emphasis on the lesser spoken about voice kink. I’m sure most of us have it when we find the right voice and I loved how this book took it to new levels. Things felt relatively fast paced, sweeping the reader up in the story. I enjoyed having both of their perspectives as it heightened the mystery shrouding both of them, keeping me guessing about what they were hiding! Character wise, we don’t have many people we’re introduced to beyond the main duo. I was a little cautious about this but it actually works really well. The focus of the story remains on their interactions and how they impact each other instead of others jumping in and stealing the reader’s attention. The romance is fantastic, full of sass and angst and yearning which is just chef’s kiss in my mind. And the spice? Omg, that was HOT from both of them. I was not expecting that! The ending felt so perfect for this story. A big twist after all the build up that answered any questions I had pop up throughout the story. What a brilliant book this is!
Overall, Moniker is definitely a book I’d recommend to any audiobook lover!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you again to Wrenna King and Tales & Teacups for an advanced copy of this book.
March 13, 2026
ARC review!
I thought this was a great first book and had an overall fun time with it + would recommend. Especially if you’re a vibes reader!
The plot was interesting, the scenes fun and spicy, and the twist pretty poignant. Weirdly, the first 50% pacing was both too slow and too fast. We have two characters with trauma who fall into an instant obsession with each other, but don’t know the other’s true identity.
It’s insta-obsession/attraction not insta-love (which is fine, we’ve all had moments we see someone and go holy shit i want them) BUT the eventual love was still too fast to be believable.
It would’ve been great if there was more tension prior to them guessing each others identities and the mmc face revealing to her - all which took place within days.
There was not enough tension between them with just his voice driving their mutual obsession, which was the whole attraction and plot. If we spent nearly as much time reading about them facelessly interacting and “playing” together over time as much as we spent with setting the scene and reading about her listening to his videos alone, it would be a much better balance.
Their first phone call turns into a sexy scene & she reveals she knows his identity. It’s way too fast let them enjoy the mystery together a liiiiittle more. Then, we get one masked scene and then he’s at her office face revealing.
The scenes themselves were great ideas and well executed, but they happened in extremely quick succession and didn’t give enough anticipation or content for building chemistry.
The characters themselves are great! Interesting, human, and funny; I wanted them to be together and I can see why they started liking each other - they’re a good match. She’s witty, confident, driven, and smart and he’s kind, caring, supportive, and lets her be whoever she wants with him, but I didn’t quite buy into their falling in love so quickly.
Just exchanging life stories and sexual compatibility does not love make.
She keeps saying he makes her feel safe, but neither she nor I can tell why.
The second half of this had much better pacing and was a welcome positive change; I FLEW through it.
Too many chapters in the first half showed the same event or time frame from switched POVs when it did not add to the story - just stagnated the pacing and reader interest with repetition.
We dont always need to know what both parties do in the same moment if it’s properly presented in the first pov. This was sorta fixed in the second half and chapters mostly chronologically started where the other left off.
Showing both povs from the same time period was actually done where it mattered in this half.
Additionally, there was more plot and time progression in the last 50%, the characters came to terms with their feelings, and they took some steps in facing their traumas and realizing what they want for the future. Plus the big stalker conflict happened. It was a good twist, but damn that’s a heavy thing for them both to carry into a relationship. It didn’t seem they were affected too much, which is odd in retrospect.
With this said, it’s still a good read and I do recommend it! Happy to keep an eye out for future works by Wrenna!
Thank you to the author and Luna Literary Management for the ARC!
I thought this was a great first book and had an overall fun time with it + would recommend. Especially if you’re a vibes reader!
The plot was interesting, the scenes fun and spicy, and the twist pretty poignant. Weirdly, the first 50% pacing was both too slow and too fast. We have two characters with trauma who fall into an instant obsession with each other, but don’t know the other’s true identity.
It’s insta-obsession/attraction not insta-love (which is fine, we’ve all had moments we see someone and go holy shit i want them) BUT the eventual love was still too fast to be believable.
It would’ve been great if there was more tension prior to them guessing each others identities and the mmc face revealing to her - all which took place within days.
There was not enough tension between them with just his voice driving their mutual obsession, which was the whole attraction and plot. If we spent nearly as much time reading about them facelessly interacting and “playing” together over time as much as we spent with setting the scene and reading about her listening to his videos alone, it would be a much better balance.
Their first phone call turns into a sexy scene & she reveals she knows his identity. It’s way too fast let them enjoy the mystery together a liiiiittle more. Then, we get one masked scene and then he’s at her office face revealing.
The scenes themselves were great ideas and well executed, but they happened in extremely quick succession and didn’t give enough anticipation or content for building chemistry.
The characters themselves are great! Interesting, human, and funny; I wanted them to be together and I can see why they started liking each other - they’re a good match. She’s witty, confident, driven, and smart and he’s kind, caring, supportive, and lets her be whoever she wants with him, but I didn’t quite buy into their falling in love so quickly.
Just exchanging life stories and sexual compatibility does not love make.
She keeps saying he makes her feel safe, but neither she nor I can tell why.
The second half of this had much better pacing and was a welcome positive change; I FLEW through it.
Too many chapters in the first half showed the same event or time frame from switched POVs when it did not add to the story - just stagnated the pacing and reader interest with repetition.
We dont always need to know what both parties do in the same moment if it’s properly presented in the first pov. This was sorta fixed in the second half and chapters mostly chronologically started where the other left off.
Showing both povs from the same time period was actually done where it mattered in this half.
Additionally, there was more plot and time progression in the last 50%, the characters came to terms with their feelings, and they took some steps in facing their traumas and realizing what they want for the future. Plus the big stalker conflict happened. It was a good twist, but damn that’s a heavy thing for them both to carry into a relationship. It didn’t seem they were affected too much, which is odd in retrospect.
With this said, it’s still a good read and I do recommend it! Happy to keep an eye out for future works by Wrenna!
Thank you to the author and Luna Literary Management for the ARC!
March 12, 2026
Her favorite spicy narrator just became her newest client—and he’s even more obsessed with her voice than she is with his. 🎧🔥
📖 Moniker by Wrenna King
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Dark Romance
Tropes
🎙️ Voice Kink
📱 Virtual to IRL
🚫 Forbidden Relationship
☯️ Opposites Attract
🎭 Secret Identity
🎂 Reverse Age Gap
🕵️♂️ Light Stalking
Raven is a powerhouse focused entirely on her financial firm. Her only escape is the spicy audiobooks she listens to every morning and night. When a new client calls to invest, she recognizes the voice immediately—it belongs to the narrator she's obsessed with. Ryan is equally transfixed by Raven’s voice, and their virtual flirtation quickly spirals into an obsessive passion. But as ghosts from Raven’s past emerge, they realize that both are hiding behind masks, and the truth might destroy everything they’ve built.
I so freaking love this book! The only thing that would make it better is an immersive reading experience with the actual audiobook. That would be so damn sweet!
Raven is a total "boss ass bitch" and I love it. She’s determined, smart, and can absolutely hold her own. However, seeing her melt specifically for Ryan/Zander’s voice was everything, and honestly, girl, SAME. Ryan clearly loves his voice acting work, and his talent shines through. His dirty talk is so sexy I could practically hear it in my ears even while just eyeball-reading the pages.
Their chemistry is off the charts. Whatever Ryan puts down, Raven matches it, and sometimes she even wins. Their banter is funny, flirty, and borderline illegal. I loved the way the plot thickened toward the end; the sense of foreboding was set perfectly from the start, so the payoff made complete sense.
I love, love, love this book. If an audio version exists or comes out, I am definitely rereading it!
Thank you Luna Literary and Wrenna King for this ARC!
📖 Moniker by Wrenna King
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Dark Romance
Tropes
🎙️ Voice Kink
📱 Virtual to IRL
🚫 Forbidden Relationship
☯️ Opposites Attract
🎭 Secret Identity
🎂 Reverse Age Gap
🕵️♂️ Light Stalking
Raven is a powerhouse focused entirely on her financial firm. Her only escape is the spicy audiobooks she listens to every morning and night. When a new client calls to invest, she recognizes the voice immediately—it belongs to the narrator she's obsessed with. Ryan is equally transfixed by Raven’s voice, and their virtual flirtation quickly spirals into an obsessive passion. But as ghosts from Raven’s past emerge, they realize that both are hiding behind masks, and the truth might destroy everything they’ve built.
I so freaking love this book! The only thing that would make it better is an immersive reading experience with the actual audiobook. That would be so damn sweet!
Raven is a total "boss ass bitch" and I love it. She’s determined, smart, and can absolutely hold her own. However, seeing her melt specifically for Ryan/Zander’s voice was everything, and honestly, girl, SAME. Ryan clearly loves his voice acting work, and his talent shines through. His dirty talk is so sexy I could practically hear it in my ears even while just eyeball-reading the pages.
Their chemistry is off the charts. Whatever Ryan puts down, Raven matches it, and sometimes she even wins. Their banter is funny, flirty, and borderline illegal. I loved the way the plot thickened toward the end; the sense of foreboding was set perfectly from the start, so the payoff made complete sense.
I love, love, love this book. If an audio version exists or comes out, I am definitely rereading it!
Thank you Luna Literary and Wrenna King for this ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
4,5 star
Thanks to Luna Literary for providing the eARC. This is my honest opinion.
Whispered Control, Spoken Need
There is something instantly gripping about 'Moniker' by Wrenna King, because it does not rely on the usual sparks to pull the story forward. It leans into an original concept where connection is built through sound, timing, restraint, and the kind of closeness that feels almost private to the reader. From the first chapters, the voice focused tension creates a pulse under every scene, like the story is breathing right against the page.
The pacing is one of the strongest parts. The relationship is not rushed, and that slow burn gives every interaction space to deepen. Conversations carry weight, pauses feel loaded, and the power dynamics shift in small, deliberate ways that make the chemistry feel earned. The voice kink is woven in with intention, not as a gimmick, but as a language between two people who are learning where desire meets trust. It heightens the intimacy while also revealing character, especially in the moments where vulnerability slips through the cracks.
What lingers most is the emotional layer beneath the heat. This story understands that intensity is not just about what happens, but about what it costs to let someone in. The characters feel driven by needs that are not always easy to name, and that psychological edge keeps the tension sharp even when the story turns quiet.
By the end, 'Moniker' leaves behind that delicious feeling of having been completely pulled into a dynamic that is equal parts control and comfort. The kind of romance where one voice can change the air in a room, and the echo stays long after the final page.
Voice Kink | Virtual to IRL | Forbidden Romance | Secret Identity | Reverse Age Gap | Opposites Attract
Thanks to Luna Literary for providing the eARC. This is my honest opinion.
Whispered Control, Spoken Need
There is something instantly gripping about 'Moniker' by Wrenna King, because it does not rely on the usual sparks to pull the story forward. It leans into an original concept where connection is built through sound, timing, restraint, and the kind of closeness that feels almost private to the reader. From the first chapters, the voice focused tension creates a pulse under every scene, like the story is breathing right against the page.
The pacing is one of the strongest parts. The relationship is not rushed, and that slow burn gives every interaction space to deepen. Conversations carry weight, pauses feel loaded, and the power dynamics shift in small, deliberate ways that make the chemistry feel earned. The voice kink is woven in with intention, not as a gimmick, but as a language between two people who are learning where desire meets trust. It heightens the intimacy while also revealing character, especially in the moments where vulnerability slips through the cracks.
What lingers most is the emotional layer beneath the heat. This story understands that intensity is not just about what happens, but about what it costs to let someone in. The characters feel driven by needs that are not always easy to name, and that psychological edge keeps the tension sharp even when the story turns quiet.
By the end, 'Moniker' leaves behind that delicious feeling of having been completely pulled into a dynamic that is equal parts control and comfort. The kind of romance where one voice can change the air in a room, and the echo stays long after the final page.
Voice Kink | Virtual to IRL | Forbidden Romance | Secret Identity | Reverse Age Gap | Opposites Attract
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Review of advanced copy from the Author.
As a voice enjoyer, I genuinely thought this book would be right up my alley. I was excited going in and very ready to fall for a voice kink dark romance.
I don’t typically read reverse age gap, but that element didn’t bother me. What ultimately made me DNF at 40% were a few consistency and characterization issues.
Raven unfortunately felt underdeveloped and one dimensional. Her entire identity seems to revolve around work. She works A LOT, just listens to said Xander's audiobooks, and that’s about it. I understand she grew up with financial instability, though the book also notes her parents weren’t necessarily destitute. Still, she has no hobbies, no distinct quirks, and felt like a workaholic. I struggled to connect with her except that she's a goth queen.
The insta-lust during the very first phone call also lost me. Truly. But the level of immediate intensity felt exaggerated. It went from professional call to overwhelming desire in seconds, and it didn’t feel earned.
The stalker subplot added more confusion. Raven suspects her ex from ten years ago and is clearly in fight-or-flight mode, even carrying a knife. Completely understandable. But then she briefly suspects Ryan and becomes instantly aroused at the thought. I couldn’t tell if the story wanted me to feel tension, fear, attraction, or all three. The emotional throughline felt muddled and predictable.
There were also some phrasing choices that pulled me out, such as referring to anatomy as “lady bits.” That one nearly made me launch my Kindle across the room.
Additionally, there’s a contradiction where Raven states she hasn’t been with anyone or touched herself in ten years, but later says she “takes care of herself if needed.” Small detail, but my brain is unable to overlook inconsistencies in books.
For a debut novel, there’s potential here. I really did try to push through because the premise appealed to me. But at 40%, it started to feel like I was forcing myself to read rather than enjoying it, and that’s usually my sign to put it down.
Wishing the author the best in future projects.
As a voice enjoyer, I genuinely thought this book would be right up my alley. I was excited going in and very ready to fall for a voice kink dark romance.
I don’t typically read reverse age gap, but that element didn’t bother me. What ultimately made me DNF at 40% were a few consistency and characterization issues.
Raven unfortunately felt underdeveloped and one dimensional. Her entire identity seems to revolve around work. She works A LOT, just listens to said Xander's audiobooks, and that’s about it. I understand she grew up with financial instability, though the book also notes her parents weren’t necessarily destitute. Still, she has no hobbies, no distinct quirks, and felt like a workaholic. I struggled to connect with her except that she's a goth queen.
The insta-lust during the very first phone call also lost me. Truly. But the level of immediate intensity felt exaggerated. It went from professional call to overwhelming desire in seconds, and it didn’t feel earned.
The stalker subplot added more confusion. Raven suspects her ex from ten years ago and is clearly in fight-or-flight mode, even carrying a knife. Completely understandable. But then she briefly suspects Ryan and becomes instantly aroused at the thought. I couldn’t tell if the story wanted me to feel tension, fear, attraction, or all three. The emotional throughline felt muddled and predictable.
There were also some phrasing choices that pulled me out, such as referring to anatomy as “lady bits.” That one nearly made me launch my Kindle across the room.
Additionally, there’s a contradiction where Raven states she hasn’t been with anyone or touched herself in ten years, but later says she “takes care of herself if needed.” Small detail, but my brain is unable to overlook inconsistencies in books.
For a debut novel, there’s potential here. I really did try to push through because the premise appealed to me. But at 40%, it started to feel like I was forcing myself to read rather than enjoying it, and that’s usually my sign to put it down.
Wishing the author the best in future projects.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 7, 2026
This is a secret identity, reverse age gap, dark romance with an Audiobook Voice Actor for an MMC & A goth queen, business owner FMC. It’s also much more than that. There’s stalking, suspense, shock factor, a great twist ending, satisfying epilogue and a lot of spice throughout!
Raven was a bada*s to say the least. For a majority of the book you are trying to unravel her past and who has been stalking her since she was eighteen. You know she went through something tramatic and get to see the life she fought for and built for herself despite whatever she had gone through. She’s tough because she had to be, hardening herself and throwing everything into her work. Her only true respite is audiobooks with the alluring narrator, Zander Kane.
Ryan, aka Zander, has always been short on love. His parents disowned him and although he had his fair share of women, none of them lasted. His moniker & alter ego was created to remedy just that. “Zander” gave him what he craved, an outlet, a place to feel desired. And it worked just fine, until he met Raven. The woman who consumed his entire being. He is a man obsessed 😍
The spice in this was Dom/Sub, kink filled, very spicy and their chemistry was 🔥 Their dynamic was entrancing and made me want to both finish AND savor the story.
There was a nice balance in the storyline between the plot and the main dark romance theme. Making this a great debut for sure! I’m excited to see what Wrenna writes next!🖤
Raven was a bada*s to say the least. For a majority of the book you are trying to unravel her past and who has been stalking her since she was eighteen. You know she went through something tramatic and get to see the life she fought for and built for herself despite whatever she had gone through. She’s tough because she had to be, hardening herself and throwing everything into her work. Her only true respite is audiobooks with the alluring narrator, Zander Kane.
Ryan, aka Zander, has always been short on love. His parents disowned him and although he had his fair share of women, none of them lasted. His moniker & alter ego was created to remedy just that. “Zander” gave him what he craved, an outlet, a place to feel desired. And it worked just fine, until he met Raven. The woman who consumed his entire being. He is a man obsessed 😍
The spice in this was Dom/Sub, kink filled, very spicy and their chemistry was 🔥 Their dynamic was entrancing and made me want to both finish AND savor the story.
There was a nice balance in the storyline between the plot and the main dark romance theme. Making this a great debut for sure! I’m excited to see what Wrenna writes next!🖤
March 13, 2026
Wrenna, Wrenna, WRENNA!!!
Y’all, let’s talk about this book 😮💨
Picture this- you’re a 32 year old bad a$$ B who owns their own financial investment firm. In your free time you listen to spicy audiobooks (I for one can relate to this leisure activity) and one day a new perspective client calls in to set up an investment account and he sounds oddly familiar 👀
To add fuel to the spicy spicy fire, you are not the only one with a voice kink and you turn into your new clients obsession.
Spicy book dreams are a reality.
And a dark past threatens to destroy everything.
Tropes you can expect:
🎙️ Voice Kink
💻 Virtual to IRL
🚫 Forbidden Relationship
⚡ Opposites Attract
🎭 Secret Identity
⏳ Reverse Age Gap
🖤 Dark Romance
I read this book in one day. As an avid audiobook lover- I was instantly hooked. There is tons of spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ and lots of plot, let’s not forget the little twists Wrenna throws in there for us just when we think we have everything all figured out.
Wrenna- we need to talk- listennnnn I read your email- and all I have to say is I NEED an audiobook for this asap. I would read this again, I would listen to this an audiobook, and I would read and listen to this book at the same time.
Y’all, let’s talk about this book 😮💨
Picture this- you’re a 32 year old bad a$$ B who owns their own financial investment firm. In your free time you listen to spicy audiobooks (I for one can relate to this leisure activity) and one day a new perspective client calls in to set up an investment account and he sounds oddly familiar 👀
To add fuel to the spicy spicy fire, you are not the only one with a voice kink and you turn into your new clients obsession.
Spicy book dreams are a reality.
And a dark past threatens to destroy everything.
Tropes you can expect:
🎙️ Voice Kink
💻 Virtual to IRL
🚫 Forbidden Relationship
⚡ Opposites Attract
🎭 Secret Identity
⏳ Reverse Age Gap
🖤 Dark Romance
I read this book in one day. As an avid audiobook lover- I was instantly hooked. There is tons of spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ and lots of plot, let’s not forget the little twists Wrenna throws in there for us just when we think we have everything all figured out.
Wrenna- we need to talk- listennnnn I read your email- and all I have to say is I NEED an audiobook for this asap. I would read this again, I would listen to this an audiobook, and I would read and listen to this book at the same time.
March 15, 2026
***ARC REVIEW***
*Voice Kink
*Forbidden Romance
*Reversed Age gap
Firstly, thank you to the author for letting me get an ARC copy.
Overview:
We follow along with Ryan a young man in his 20s who had a bit of a rough past. Leaving his home and estranged from his parents he set himself up for success when he realized that he had a voice that made people crazy. After some decisions he did a little research and decided to call to make some investments.
With one simple phone call he was hooked by the sound of HER voice, Raven a financial businesswoman who is all work and no play. But liked to indulge in spicy audio books. When she learned that her new client was one of her favorite voice actors, she was not able to stop the connection they were soon about to share.
Thoughts:
What first interested me in this book was the fact that it was different. I personally had never read a book that involved a voice actor as a MM and I didn't mind it. It wasn't for me. It still had a good story line really good spice and equally obsessed main character. The last few pages of the book felt a little rushed, but I did enjoy the little plot twist. I do however think that if this was turned into an audio book it would be more fitting.
Overall:
3.5⭐
3.75🌶️
*Voice Kink
*Forbidden Romance
*Reversed Age gap
Firstly, thank you to the author for letting me get an ARC copy.
Overview:
We follow along with Ryan a young man in his 20s who had a bit of a rough past. Leaving his home and estranged from his parents he set himself up for success when he realized that he had a voice that made people crazy. After some decisions he did a little research and decided to call to make some investments.
With one simple phone call he was hooked by the sound of HER voice, Raven a financial businesswoman who is all work and no play. But liked to indulge in spicy audio books. When she learned that her new client was one of her favorite voice actors, she was not able to stop the connection they were soon about to share.
Thoughts:
What first interested me in this book was the fact that it was different. I personally had never read a book that involved a voice actor as a MM and I didn't mind it. It wasn't for me. It still had a good story line really good spice and equally obsessed main character. The last few pages of the book felt a little rushed, but I did enjoy the little plot twist. I do however think that if this was turned into an audio book it would be more fitting.
Overall:
3.5⭐
3.75🌶️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 12, 2026
I had the pleasure of receiving this as an e-ARC and voluntarily will be giving my honest review. This was a great debut novel. To me it felt a little rushed but it was all in all a great read! Both FMC & MMC came from a trouble past and were dealing with trauma. The spice was spicing!! I would definitely love to read another book by this author!!
“Moniker is a dark voice kink romance, the first in the Dark Voices series. While it is a standalone, it's recommended to read Moniker first. This novel is intended for readers 18 and older. Some content may be disturbing to readers. Please check the beginning of the book or the author's website for warnings.
Tropes: Voice Kink / Virtual to IRL / Forbidden Romance / Secret Identity / Reverse Age Gap / Opposites Attract”
“Moniker is a dark voice kink romance, the first in the Dark Voices series. While it is a standalone, it's recommended to read Moniker first. This novel is intended for readers 18 and older. Some content may be disturbing to readers. Please check the beginning of the book or the author's website for warnings.
Tropes: Voice Kink / Virtual to IRL / Forbidden Romance / Secret Identity / Reverse Age Gap / Opposites Attract”
March 9, 2026
The dark romance, voice narrator obsession story I never knew I needed!
• Voice Kink
• Virtual to IRL
• Forbidden Relationship
• Opposites Attract
• Secret Identity
• Reverse age gap
Microtropes:
• “Crawl”
• St&lking
• Talks her through it
• Banter
• Mask Play
• Switch Energy
Ravens new client just happens to be her favorite romance/dark romance book narrator.
Filled with dark themes, voice kink, suspense, spice - I was completely obsessed!
Both our Mc’s have past trauma, that neither are wanting to dig up- but their pasts soon come back around to haunt them.
Highly recommend for any dark romance lovers!
• Voice Kink
• Virtual to IRL
• Forbidden Relationship
• Opposites Attract
• Secret Identity
• Reverse age gap
Microtropes:
• “Crawl”
• St&lking
• Talks her through it
• Banter
• Mask Play
• Switch Energy
Ravens new client just happens to be her favorite romance/dark romance book narrator.
Filled with dark themes, voice kink, suspense, spice - I was completely obsessed!
Both our Mc’s have past trauma, that neither are wanting to dig up- but their pasts soon come back around to haunt them.
Highly recommend for any dark romance lovers!
March 13, 2026
star rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
spice rating: 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
Male voice narrator ☑️
Switch vibes ☑️
Chain play ☑️
Spicy Spice Spice ☑️
I absolutely devoured this book, it was phenomenally beautiful in every single way! It had the perfect amount of Spice, Banter, and Emotional aspects to really make for one perfect story.
Raven is one of those bad a$$ FMCS that we all love! because even in her weakest moments, she finds strength and power! she is that woman! and she's a elder goth queen?! absolutely yes yes yes!!
do me a favor and go and grab this book like now! you won't regret it.
spice rating: 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
Male voice narrator ☑️
Switch vibes ☑️
Chain play ☑️
Spicy Spice Spice ☑️
I absolutely devoured this book, it was phenomenally beautiful in every single way! It had the perfect amount of Spice, Banter, and Emotional aspects to really make for one perfect story.
Raven is one of those bad a$$ FMCS that we all love! because even in her weakest moments, she finds strength and power! she is that woman! and she's a elder goth queen?! absolutely yes yes yes!!
do me a favor and go and grab this book like now! you won't regret it.
March 15, 2026
Oh man!!!! Wrenna King!!! This book was HAWT!!! Ryan and Raven’s chemistry is phenomenal!!! Give me a dark voice any day. Tropes include:
1. Voice Kink
2. Forbidden romance
3. Reverse age gap
4. Secret Identity
That’s just a few of the tropes in this book that will have you BEGGING for more. Online flirting to real life interactions!!!! I LOVED this book and the characters that Wrenna built for us.
It is a book made for 18 years and up and please check the triggers just in case you might not enjoy the darker side of reading. If you do then prepare for a crazy good ride !!!!
1. Voice Kink
2. Forbidden romance
3. Reverse age gap
4. Secret Identity
That’s just a few of the tropes in this book that will have you BEGGING for more. Online flirting to real life interactions!!!! I LOVED this book and the characters that Wrenna built for us.
It is a book made for 18 years and up and please check the triggers just in case you might not enjoy the darker side of reading. If you do then prepare for a crazy good ride !!!!
March 14, 2026
ARC REVIEW
*Secret Identity
*Reverse Age Gap
*Dark Romance
The FMC, Raven, went through something traumatic and you are working to figure out what happened in her past.
Ryan, the MMC, or his moniker/alter-ego Zander which gave him an outlet. He is obsessed with Raven.
I enjoyed the storyline, the plot, and the dark romance theme.
I loved the cover of this book.
*Secret Identity
*Reverse Age Gap
*Dark Romance
The FMC, Raven, went through something traumatic and you are working to figure out what happened in her past.
Ryan, the MMC, or his moniker/alter-ego Zander which gave him an outlet. He is obsessed with Raven.
I enjoyed the storyline, the plot, and the dark romance theme.
I loved the cover of this book.
March 1, 2026
This concept was so cool!!!!
Voice kinks? Hell yeah man
A book narrator who favors dark romance and fantasy? Obsessed
Also the twist at the end? I did NOT see that coming, wowza
Ryan? Zander? I love him
Voice kinks? Hell yeah man
A book narrator who favors dark romance and fantasy? Obsessed
Also the twist at the end? I did NOT see that coming, wowza
Ryan? Zander? I love him
October 14, 2025
I had the chance to beta read this book and it is fresh in the dark romance book world. I loved that the characters were not starry eyed and fresh in their respective professions, they supported each other’s work, and respected each other. The kink level was done just right and though the plot twist was pretty obvious in the end, it was necessary, and I think made the characters that much more believable and their stories that more complex and intertwined. I will revisit this review once the book releases and I am able to reread its finished state
Review of advance copy received from Author
Content Warnings; Check your triggers (detailed list on author's website).
~Thank you to the author, Wrenna King, and Tales & Teacups for an advanced copy of this book. I'm leaving a voluntary review.~
Tropes;
၊၊||၊🖤𝑫𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝑶𝑽
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆
၊၊||၊🖤𝑯𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑶𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒚 & 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑭𝑴𝑪
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒀𝒆𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝑴𝑪
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒉𝒆'𝒔 𝑨 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑯𝒆'𝒔 𝑨 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚
၊၊||၊🖤𝑽𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒐 𝑰𝑹𝑳
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕 𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒚
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆
၊၊||၊🖤𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑨𝒈𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒑
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑯𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒓
၊၊||၊🖤𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒚 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒕
၊၊||၊🖤𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑫𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝑽𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒔
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑵𝒐 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒇-𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓
၊၊||၊🖤𝑯𝑬𝑨
𝓥𝓸𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓴, 𝓪𝓷𝔂𝓸𝓷𝓮? 𝓨𝓮𝓼, 𝓹𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓮.
" Moniker " is the first installment in the " Dark Voices " series.
Raven is the successful owner of her financial firm, Lovelace, and is a workaholic. Her work overwhelms her every day with no time with no social life, but she does have one guilty pleasure: listening to audiobooks narrated by one voice in particular. Zander Kane (aka Ryan). He's a forbidden fruit, something she shouldn't be craving because he's her client! Ryan is one of the most popular, sought-after voice actors but fears it may not last forever. After a phone call with her, his financial adviser, his interest peeks in a way that it shouldn't. Meanwhile, she recognises him immediately. His own obsession sparking for her isn't helping. And when something from her past threatens to turn her world upside down, how will she deal with it? What happens when the lines between professionalism and improper blur?
Raven is our FMC. A career driven and smart, sassy, and independent woman. I appreciate discovering that she's an approachable boss, someone who actually gets to know her employees. Also, the way she handles what life throws at her is admirable, knows her worth, and goes for it. She does have some raw and vulnerable moments as well, which proves that in the end, no matter how strong and unbreakable she tries to appear, she is still flawed and it's OK to let go. A very kind, sweet, generous person, as she also supports her parents, but is guarded because of past experiences with other people.
Ryan/Zander is our MMC. He's a recluse/homebody who works from home instead of having a social life like most 25 year olds. Despite how well many women throw themselves at him online, he does have insecurities. His background tugs at your heart, especially regarding his upbringing with his parents. Hence, he believes that he's unlovable and unworthy. My heart! Using the talent of his voice acting, he uses it to his advantage to make some money. A simple and ordinary guy really, yet also has a unhinged, playful side under those carefully concealed layers that come out with Raven.
Now, the reverse age gap is refreshing, and the way their connection evolves from the virtual world to the real world feels organic (Psst! And not before he does some cyber-stalking of his own!) The character growth is brilliant shown over time. Their romance and spice are addictive, full of chemistry, and relentlessly daring. A relationship doesn't feel forced or rushed either. I love them as a couple.
I've been dying to get my hands on this book because I haven't read a concept like this! Needless to say, I enjoyed it so much. It's written very well: it's smooth and easy to follow with page-turner intrigue. Although it does start off a little slowly for the first couple of chapters before it becomes fast-paced. Of course, the world building is described wonderfully: it's immersive and exciting. Now, the plot-twist at the end made me gasp. What a fantastic debut by Wrenna King. I LOVED IT. (I wonder if Mia - Raven's work colleague - and her controlling boyfriend might make a return in a future installment...)
This book will keep you on the edge of your seat! If you like a dark, forbidden romance that goes from virtual-to-IRL, emotional moments and angst, yearning and mutual obsession, mystery and suspense, secret pasts and mystery, strong spice and mask play, and more, then this one is for you. Releasing on the 13th of March! TBR it!
ﾒ૦ﾒ૦💋
Out of Fives;
၊၊||၊🖤𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓:✨✨✨✨✨
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆:🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
၊၊||၊🖤𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔:🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒇𝒖𝒍:🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭
၊၊||၊🖤𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒔𝒕:💔💔💔💔
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑴𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒚:🔎🔎🔎🔎🔎
၊၊||၊🖤𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈:💋💋💋💋💋
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔:🖤🖤🖤🖤
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆:⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆:🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀
၊၊||၊🖤𝑼𝒏𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒅:⛓️💥⛓️💥⛓️💥⛓️💥⛓️💥
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚:⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
၊၊||၊🖤𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔:🎲🎲🎲🎲
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑹𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑭𝑴𝑪:❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
၊၊||၊🖤𝑹𝒚𝒂𝒏/𝒁𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝑴𝑪:🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑷𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆:✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️
၊၊||၊🖤𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈:⌛⏳⌛⏳⌛
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕:🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
၊၊||၊🖤𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈:🌏🌎🌍🌏🌎
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅: 𝒆𝑨𝑹𝑪/𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆.
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑶𝒏𝒆.
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔: 330.
၊၊||၊🖤𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔: 40 (𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆).
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: 𝑭𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆.
၊၊||၊🖤𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 13 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 2026.
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑰 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅: 𝒀𝒆𝒔.
၊၊||၊🖤𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
~Thank you to the author, Wrenna King, and Tales & Teacups for an advanced copy of this book. I'm leaving a voluntary review.~
Tropes;
၊၊||၊🖤𝑫𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝑶𝑽
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆
၊၊||၊🖤𝑯𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑶𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒚 & 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑭𝑴𝑪
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒀𝒆𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝑴𝑪
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒉𝒆'𝒔 𝑨 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑯𝒆'𝒔 𝑨 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚
၊၊||၊🖤𝑽𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒐 𝑰𝑹𝑳
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕 𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒚
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆
၊၊||၊🖤𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑨𝒈𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒑
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑯𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒓
၊၊||၊🖤𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒚 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒕
၊၊||၊🖤𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑫𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝑽𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒔
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑵𝒐 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒇-𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓
၊၊||၊🖤𝑯𝑬𝑨
𝓥𝓸𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓴, 𝓪𝓷𝔂𝓸𝓷𝓮? 𝓨𝓮𝓼, 𝓹𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓮.
" Moniker " is the first installment in the " Dark Voices " series.
Raven is the successful owner of her financial firm, Lovelace, and is a workaholic. Her work overwhelms her every day with no time with no social life, but she does have one guilty pleasure: listening to audiobooks narrated by one voice in particular. Zander Kane (aka Ryan). He's a forbidden fruit, something she shouldn't be craving because he's her client! Ryan is one of the most popular, sought-after voice actors but fears it may not last forever. After a phone call with her, his financial adviser, his interest peeks in a way that it shouldn't. Meanwhile, she recognises him immediately. His own obsession sparking for her isn't helping. And when something from her past threatens to turn her world upside down, how will she deal with it? What happens when the lines between professionalism and improper blur?
Raven is our FMC. A career driven and smart, sassy, and independent woman. I appreciate discovering that she's an approachable boss, someone who actually gets to know her employees. Also, the way she handles what life throws at her is admirable, knows her worth, and goes for it. She does have some raw and vulnerable moments as well, which proves that in the end, no matter how strong and unbreakable she tries to appear, she is still flawed and it's OK to let go. A very kind, sweet, generous person, as she also supports her parents, but is guarded because of past experiences with other people.
Ryan/Zander is our MMC. He's a recluse/homebody who works from home instead of having a social life like most 25 year olds. Despite how well many women throw themselves at him online, he does have insecurities. His background tugs at your heart, especially regarding his upbringing with his parents. Hence, he believes that he's unlovable and unworthy. My heart! Using the talent of his voice acting, he uses it to his advantage to make some money. A simple and ordinary guy really, yet also has a unhinged, playful side under those carefully concealed layers that come out with Raven.
Now, the reverse age gap is refreshing, and the way their connection evolves from the virtual world to the real world feels organic (Psst! And not before he does some cyber-stalking of his own!) The character growth is brilliant shown over time. Their romance and spice are addictive, full of chemistry, and relentlessly daring. A relationship doesn't feel forced or rushed either. I love them as a couple.
I've been dying to get my hands on this book because I haven't read a concept like this! Needless to say, I enjoyed it so much. It's written very well: it's smooth and easy to follow with page-turner intrigue. Although it does start off a little slowly for the first couple of chapters before it becomes fast-paced. Of course, the world building is described wonderfully: it's immersive and exciting. Now, the plot-twist at the end made me gasp. What a fantastic debut by Wrenna King. I LOVED IT. (I wonder if Mia - Raven's work colleague - and her controlling boyfriend might make a return in a future installment...)
This book will keep you on the edge of your seat! If you like a dark, forbidden romance that goes from virtual-to-IRL, emotional moments and angst, yearning and mutual obsession, mystery and suspense, secret pasts and mystery, strong spice and mask play, and more, then this one is for you. Releasing on the 13th of March! TBR it!
ﾒ૦ﾒ૦💋
Out of Fives;
၊၊||၊🖤𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓:✨✨✨✨✨
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆:🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
၊၊||၊🖤𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔:🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒇𝒖𝒍:🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭
၊၊||၊🖤𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒔𝒕:💔💔💔💔
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑴𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒚:🔎🔎🔎🔎🔎
၊၊||၊🖤𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈:💋💋💋💋💋
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔:🖤🖤🖤🖤
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆:⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆:🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀
၊၊||၊🖤𝑼𝒏𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒅:⛓️💥⛓️💥⛓️💥⛓️💥⛓️💥
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚:⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
၊၊||၊🖤𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔:🎲🎲🎲🎲
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑹𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑭𝑴𝑪:❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
၊၊||၊🖤𝑹𝒚𝒂𝒏/𝒁𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝑴𝑪:🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑷𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆:✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️
၊၊||၊🖤𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈:⌛⏳⌛⏳⌛
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕:🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
၊၊||၊🖤𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈:🌏🌎🌍🌏🌎
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅: 𝒆𝑨𝑹𝑪/𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆.
၊၊||၊🖤𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑶𝒏𝒆.
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔: 330.
၊၊||၊🖤𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔: 40 (𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆).
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: 𝑭𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆.
၊၊||၊🖤𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 13 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 2026.
၊၊||၊🎙️𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑰 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅: 𝒀𝒆𝒔.
၊၊||၊🖤𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review of advance copy received from Author
"𝒀𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇*𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒆. 𝑰 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈."
Wrenna King truly made an entrance with this debut. From the first chapter, I was completely hooked—and I stayed that way until the very last page.
Raven Lovelace is the powerhouse behind Lovelace Financial, confident, sharp, and fully in control of her career. When a new client reaches out about investing the growing income from his rising narration career, she recognizes something instantly—his voice. Ryan Mitchell, better known to listeners as Zander Kane, is a dark romance audiobook narrator whose tone alone could melt headphones. What neither of them expects is that a simple professional call will spiral into something intensely personal.
It doesn’t take long for Raven to connect the dots and realize her new client is the very narrator whose work she devours. And Ryan? He quickly discovers that his newest online follower—the one clearly affected by his voice—is none other than his financial advisor. From there, the tension snaps tight.
Ryan leans into the dynamic, sending private voice notes that blur every professional boundary. There’s a commanding edge to his messages that Raven finds impossible to ignore. What starts as playful temptation escalates into something far more consuming. The chemistry ignites early, and the heat does not let up. If you love a story where the spice is bold and unapologetic, this one absolutely delivers.
Beyond the steam, though, there’s substance. Both Ryan and Raven carry baggage they’d rather keep buried. Ryan’s guarded nature and tendency toward isolation make sense as layers begin to peel back. Raven, for all her boss energy and composure, has shadows from her past creeping closer. When Ryan makes a decision to dig into her history by hiring a PI, the fallout threatens to dismantle everything they’ve built. The emotional stakes rise fast, and the domino effect that follows keeps the pages turning.
I especially loved the reverse age gap element—it added an extra spark to their already electric dynamic. Watching their connection shift from virtual fascination to real-world intensity felt organic and deliberate. The teasing, the power play, the vulnerability that slowly surfaces beneath it all—it was layered in a way that made their relationship feel earned rather than rushed.
And I have to mention the playlist. I’m usually someone who skips those at the beginning of a book, but this one pulled me in. The song choices mirrored the emotional beats of the story so well that it genuinely enhanced the experience.
Ryan might start off distant and carefully contained, but once Raven becomes his focus, his attention is unwavering. And Raven? She’s ambitious, intelligent, and fully aware of what she wants—even if that includes a slight obsession with a certain voice. Their push and pull felt intentional, charged, and addictive.
Between the forbidden professional connection, mask play, virtual-to-IRL tension, unexpected twists, and emotionally charged backstory reveals, this book checks a lot of boxes. It’s a fresh spin on familiar tropes, packed with heat and heart.
If this is what Wrenna King can do in a first novel, I can’t wait to see where she goes next.
Wrenna King truly made an entrance with this debut. From the first chapter, I was completely hooked—and I stayed that way until the very last page.
Raven Lovelace is the powerhouse behind Lovelace Financial, confident, sharp, and fully in control of her career. When a new client reaches out about investing the growing income from his rising narration career, she recognizes something instantly—his voice. Ryan Mitchell, better known to listeners as Zander Kane, is a dark romance audiobook narrator whose tone alone could melt headphones. What neither of them expects is that a simple professional call will spiral into something intensely personal.
It doesn’t take long for Raven to connect the dots and realize her new client is the very narrator whose work she devours. And Ryan? He quickly discovers that his newest online follower—the one clearly affected by his voice—is none other than his financial advisor. From there, the tension snaps tight.
Ryan leans into the dynamic, sending private voice notes that blur every professional boundary. There’s a commanding edge to his messages that Raven finds impossible to ignore. What starts as playful temptation escalates into something far more consuming. The chemistry ignites early, and the heat does not let up. If you love a story where the spice is bold and unapologetic, this one absolutely delivers.
Beyond the steam, though, there’s substance. Both Ryan and Raven carry baggage they’d rather keep buried. Ryan’s guarded nature and tendency toward isolation make sense as layers begin to peel back. Raven, for all her boss energy and composure, has shadows from her past creeping closer. When Ryan makes a decision to dig into her history by hiring a PI, the fallout threatens to dismantle everything they’ve built. The emotional stakes rise fast, and the domino effect that follows keeps the pages turning.
I especially loved the reverse age gap element—it added an extra spark to their already electric dynamic. Watching their connection shift from virtual fascination to real-world intensity felt organic and deliberate. The teasing, the power play, the vulnerability that slowly surfaces beneath it all—it was layered in a way that made their relationship feel earned rather than rushed.
And I have to mention the playlist. I’m usually someone who skips those at the beginning of a book, but this one pulled me in. The song choices mirrored the emotional beats of the story so well that it genuinely enhanced the experience.
Ryan might start off distant and carefully contained, but once Raven becomes his focus, his attention is unwavering. And Raven? She’s ambitious, intelligent, and fully aware of what she wants—even if that includes a slight obsession with a certain voice. Their push and pull felt intentional, charged, and addictive.
Between the forbidden professional connection, mask play, virtual-to-IRL tension, unexpected twists, and emotionally charged backstory reveals, this book checks a lot of boxes. It’s a fresh spin on familiar tropes, packed with heat and heart.
If this is what Wrenna King can do in a first novel, I can’t wait to see where she goes next.
March 10, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
First, thank you so much to R&R book tours and author Wrenna King for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Now let’s start the review… WHOLY FUCKIN BALL!!!!! This book was soooo sexy 😂 it was my first time reading a book where the voice kink is a thing and damn, I was not expecting it to be this hot!! But also, who never thought about what some voice authors look like in real life…. I know I have hihi (kingfisher voice actor hello??)
So the book is about a business woman (Raven)who is obsessed with audiobooks, particularly audiobooks with a certain voice actor (Zander). One day, she gets a call about a new client wanting to hire her services, but when she hears his voice through the phone, she is almost certain it’s one of her favorite voice actors! Then she goes on a hunt to find out more about him and he does the same to her hihi and so the story keeps going and their obsession with each other just keeps growing. However, there is a slight issue, Raven holds a secret that could break them apart or bring them even closer.
I absolutely loved both characters, Raven is not just a brilliant business woman, but also knows what she wants and that is super important to me (honestly, no one likes a wishy washy FMC). I also loved how supportive she was towards her coworkers, I wish I had a boss like that haha. Also, shoutout to chapter 29, my jaw was ON THE FLOOR besties!!!!
Zander was the perfect balance between fuck boy and gentleman. Non consensual stuff was not his thing and is not mine either, so this was a match made in heaven in my eyes lol. The way he would move heaven and earth for my girl Raven was just so sweet. And pleeease, if there is an audiobook coming, may it be kingfisher’s voice actor!!! He would be perfect!!
I can’t forget to mention the steamy scenes, lord they were so well written (chefs kiss) and hot!!! I don’t blame Raven, I would have fallen head over heels for Zander too 😂😂
The plot itself was well paced and kept me intrigued. I was dying to know what happened to Raven, and when it was finally revealed, I was shocked!! I wish, however, that a detail was a bit different (I will put it under the spoiler alert).
‼️ This is a very steamy book, so for my spice girls, this book is for you my loves!! Also, chapter 29!! That’s all I’m gonna say 😂
🚨 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
SPOILER AREA
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WARN 1
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
WARN 2
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
WARN 3 AND LAST
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
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If you haven’t left yet, im assuming you read the book or is just nosy like me 😂 but here we go…
My only thing for not giving this book 5 starts was because the ending was a bit anticlimactic! Why did Ravens ab**er have to be Ryan’s uncle and father???? Like, what are the odds… I think it would have been a lot more interesting if it was someone else.
There’s a scene where she bumps into a guy on the street and she was thrown aback by something odd he said. I didn’t think for a second that it could have been Ryan’s dad following her, because to me, she would have recognized him, no??
That was my only pet peeve with the story tho, I loved the rest 🫶🏻
First, thank you so much to R&R book tours and author Wrenna King for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Now let’s start the review… WHOLY FUCKIN BALL!!!!! This book was soooo sexy 😂 it was my first time reading a book where the voice kink is a thing and damn, I was not expecting it to be this hot!! But also, who never thought about what some voice authors look like in real life…. I know I have hihi (kingfisher voice actor hello??)
So the book is about a business woman (Raven)who is obsessed with audiobooks, particularly audiobooks with a certain voice actor (Zander). One day, she gets a call about a new client wanting to hire her services, but when she hears his voice through the phone, she is almost certain it’s one of her favorite voice actors! Then she goes on a hunt to find out more about him and he does the same to her hihi and so the story keeps going and their obsession with each other just keeps growing. However, there is a slight issue, Raven holds a secret that could break them apart or bring them even closer.
I absolutely loved both characters, Raven is not just a brilliant business woman, but also knows what she wants and that is super important to me (honestly, no one likes a wishy washy FMC). I also loved how supportive she was towards her coworkers, I wish I had a boss like that haha. Also, shoutout to chapter 29, my jaw was ON THE FLOOR besties!!!!
Zander was the perfect balance between fuck boy and gentleman. Non consensual stuff was not his thing and is not mine either, so this was a match made in heaven in my eyes lol. The way he would move heaven and earth for my girl Raven was just so sweet. And pleeease, if there is an audiobook coming, may it be kingfisher’s voice actor!!! He would be perfect!!
I can’t forget to mention the steamy scenes, lord they were so well written (chefs kiss) and hot!!! I don’t blame Raven, I would have fallen head over heels for Zander too 😂😂
The plot itself was well paced and kept me intrigued. I was dying to know what happened to Raven, and when it was finally revealed, I was shocked!! I wish, however, that a detail was a bit different (I will put it under the spoiler alert).
‼️ This is a very steamy book, so for my spice girls, this book is for you my loves!! Also, chapter 29!! That’s all I’m gonna say 😂
🚨 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
SPOILER AREA
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
WARN 1
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
WARN 2
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
WARN 3 AND LAST
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
🚨
🚨
🚨
🚨
If you haven’t left yet, im assuming you read the book or is just nosy like me 😂 but here we go…
My only thing for not giving this book 5 starts was because the ending was a bit anticlimactic! Why did Ravens ab**er have to be Ryan’s uncle and father???? Like, what are the odds… I think it would have been a lot more interesting if it was someone else.
There’s a scene where she bumps into a guy on the street and she was thrown aback by something odd he said. I didn’t think for a second that it could have been Ryan’s dad following her, because to me, she would have recognized him, no??
That was my only pet peeve with the story tho, I loved the rest 🫶🏻
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review Rating
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
I read Moniker by Wrenna King as an ARC and overall gave it 3 stars, with about a 4/5 on the spice scale.
One of the strongest aspects of this book is the author’s ability to capture the characters’ emotions. The story is told through multiple POVs, and the internal thoughts and feelings of the characters were written in a way that really made me feel like I was inside their heads. For a debut novel, the writing itself was very strong, and the opening chapters pulled me in immediately.
The story follows a reverse age gap romance between a 33-year-old FMC and a 25-year-old MMC, and the MMC develops an almost instant obsession after their first interaction. The beginning of the book was very page-turning, and I found myself wanting to keep reading to see where the story would go.
Readers should know going in that this book is definitely spice-forward, with several detailed and explicit scenes throughout the story.
Where the book started to lose me a bit was around the middle. As the story progressed, the relationship felt more focused on physical attraction and sexual tension rather than continued emotional development. Because of that, the character growth felt somewhat stagnant, and at times the connection between the characters came across more as obsession than fully developed love. Some of the banter between the FMC and MMC also felt a little cheesy to me during their early interactions.
There is a twist toward the end that I didn’t fully see coming, which I appreciated, but it did feel a bit rushed. Once the twist happens, the story wraps up fairly quickly within the last couple of chapters.
Overall, this is a spicy standalone romance with a HEA and a very promising debut from the author. While I wish there had been more character growth and relationship development in the second half, the writing itself was engaging, and I’m interested to see how Wrenna King continues to grow as an author.
Tropes & Elements:
• Reverse age gap
• Insta-love / instant obsession
• Secret identity
• Virtual connection → real life
• Dual POV
• Spice-forward romance
• Standalone with HEA
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
I read Moniker by Wrenna King as an ARC and overall gave it 3 stars, with about a 4/5 on the spice scale.
One of the strongest aspects of this book is the author’s ability to capture the characters’ emotions. The story is told through multiple POVs, and the internal thoughts and feelings of the characters were written in a way that really made me feel like I was inside their heads. For a debut novel, the writing itself was very strong, and the opening chapters pulled me in immediately.
The story follows a reverse age gap romance between a 33-year-old FMC and a 25-year-old MMC, and the MMC develops an almost instant obsession after their first interaction. The beginning of the book was very page-turning, and I found myself wanting to keep reading to see where the story would go.
Readers should know going in that this book is definitely spice-forward, with several detailed and explicit scenes throughout the story.
Where the book started to lose me a bit was around the middle. As the story progressed, the relationship felt more focused on physical attraction and sexual tension rather than continued emotional development. Because of that, the character growth felt somewhat stagnant, and at times the connection between the characters came across more as obsession than fully developed love. Some of the banter between the FMC and MMC also felt a little cheesy to me during their early interactions.
There is a twist toward the end that I didn’t fully see coming, which I appreciated, but it did feel a bit rushed. Once the twist happens, the story wraps up fairly quickly within the last couple of chapters.
Overall, this is a spicy standalone romance with a HEA and a very promising debut from the author. While I wish there had been more character growth and relationship development in the second half, the writing itself was engaging, and I’m interested to see how Wrenna King continues to grow as an author.
Tropes & Elements:
• Reverse age gap
• Insta-love / instant obsession
• Secret identity
• Virtual connection → real life
• Dual POV
• Spice-forward romance
• Standalone with HEA
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book opened my eyes to the people who give us the voices to the characters in the books we love. I'm not an audio book person but after reading this book I am more than willing to try!
I have to applaud Wrenna on her debut book.
This book was more than I could have hoped for from the little snippets we got from her teasers.
I was hooked from the first paragraph and could not put this book down.
There were moments of light, dark, angsty, funny, emotional, and some spicy scenes.
Raven is healing from a traumatic past and making sure that her business is successful so she can support herself as well as her parents. She is a kind and caring person who wants to see the best in people, but has seen a darker side of them that makes her cautious.
Ryan, now he is a reclusive person with hints of darkness in him. He makes his money from his voice acting and a side hustle he isn't ashamed of. He is troubled from the way his parents treated him and feeling that no one can love him because of it.
When Raven and Ryan's worlds collide they are both instantly attracted to one another based on their voices alone. Raven knows exactly who is on the phone but she has no clue what he looks like. Ryan on the other hand starts to cyber stalk her and finds out he is not only attracted to her voice but to her looks as well.
Both cross lines that shouldn't be crossed but the pull is too much to resist.
There was some hidden intrigue in this story that gave it that extra push to be an extra hook. I for one am a huge fan of who done it books and this one not only had the push and pull from the main couple but had some turns you would never expect the book to take.
I hope there are more books like this from Wrenna so I can dive back into the written worlds she creates.
Thank you so much Wrenna King and Luna Literary Management for letting me read an early copy of this book.
I have to applaud Wrenna on her debut book.
This book was more than I could have hoped for from the little snippets we got from her teasers.
I was hooked from the first paragraph and could not put this book down.
There were moments of light, dark, angsty, funny, emotional, and some spicy scenes.
Raven is healing from a traumatic past and making sure that her business is successful so she can support herself as well as her parents. She is a kind and caring person who wants to see the best in people, but has seen a darker side of them that makes her cautious.
Ryan, now he is a reclusive person with hints of darkness in him. He makes his money from his voice acting and a side hustle he isn't ashamed of. He is troubled from the way his parents treated him and feeling that no one can love him because of it.
When Raven and Ryan's worlds collide they are both instantly attracted to one another based on their voices alone. Raven knows exactly who is on the phone but she has no clue what he looks like. Ryan on the other hand starts to cyber stalk her and finds out he is not only attracted to her voice but to her looks as well.
Both cross lines that shouldn't be crossed but the pull is too much to resist.
There was some hidden intrigue in this story that gave it that extra push to be an extra hook. I for one am a huge fan of who done it books and this one not only had the push and pull from the main couple but had some turns you would never expect the book to take.
I hope there are more books like this from Wrenna so I can dive back into the written worlds she creates.
Thank you so much Wrenna King and Luna Literary Management for letting me read an early copy of this book.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Rating: 3.5/5 Penguins
Quick Reasons: fast paced, steamy read; believably flawed characters with mostly believable reactions; the ending seemed a bit jarring
Huge thanks to Wrenna King, Ink Feather Books LLC, and Luna Literary Management for the ARC! This review is voluntarily written and in no way impacted by this gesture.
“I think you have the wrong number.”
-- Come on, babe, take the bait.--
I rushed to text back. “I know I have the right one. I’ll be anyone you need me to be.”
Her response was immediate this time. “Hmm…can you be a serial killer because I need someone to kill this conversation.”
This read was atmospheric, dark, and gritty in all the right ways. The characters are believably flawed, and most of their reactions and actions make sense for the plot being built in these pages... though there were a few moments that made me question them. The ending, also, felt a bit jarring-- after so much build up and anticipation, it all came to a close almost too easily for me to fully be able to suspend my disbelief.
The idea of a Gothic happily ever after between an avid reader and their favorite voice actor is one I've not stumbled across in books before, and was super entertaining. The snark written throughout is on point ESPECIALLY for the dynamic these characters have, and several times I found myself snickering.
I understood why women were obsessed with these books. They were f*cking hot, but they were more than that. They were raw and beautiful in a way that easy romances weren’t. Real life wasn’t a fairy tale, and sometimes the path to your happy ending wasn’t always something from a Disney movie.
I highly enjoyed this read and would definitely recommend it to lovers of dark romance, gritty atmosphere, and snarky relationship dynamics. Do you have a voice kink, Penguins? If so, this read is for you.
Quick Reasons: fast paced, steamy read; believably flawed characters with mostly believable reactions; the ending seemed a bit jarring
Huge thanks to Wrenna King, Ink Feather Books LLC, and Luna Literary Management for the ARC! This review is voluntarily written and in no way impacted by this gesture.
“I think you have the wrong number.”
-- Come on, babe, take the bait.--
I rushed to text back. “I know I have the right one. I’ll be anyone you need me to be.”
Her response was immediate this time. “Hmm…can you be a serial killer because I need someone to kill this conversation.”
This read was atmospheric, dark, and gritty in all the right ways. The characters are believably flawed, and most of their reactions and actions make sense for the plot being built in these pages... though there were a few moments that made me question them. The ending, also, felt a bit jarring-- after so much build up and anticipation, it all came to a close almost too easily for me to fully be able to suspend my disbelief.
The idea of a Gothic happily ever after between an avid reader and their favorite voice actor is one I've not stumbled across in books before, and was super entertaining. The snark written throughout is on point ESPECIALLY for the dynamic these characters have, and several times I found myself snickering.
I understood why women were obsessed with these books. They were f*cking hot, but they were more than that. They were raw and beautiful in a way that easy romances weren’t. Real life wasn’t a fairy tale, and sometimes the path to your happy ending wasn’t always something from a Disney movie.
I highly enjoyed this read and would definitely recommend it to lovers of dark romance, gritty atmosphere, and snarky relationship dynamics. Do you have a voice kink, Penguins? If so, this read is for you.
Review of advance copy
I was given an ARC for an honest review. I can say right away, I loved this!
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What to expect:
🎙 Voice Kink
😏 Reverse Age Gap
🚫 Forbidden Relationship
🤳 Virtual to IRL
🙊 Secret Identity
🧲 Opposites Attract
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Check the trigger warnings. Your mental health matters! 🫶
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Raven Lovelace is the owner of her own finance company. She puts work first, and takes care of her parents. She has secrets from her past that traumatized her. She's a goth baddie.
Ryan Mitchell is a successful voice actor. He narrates romance and spicy books. He has a social media presence, posting spicy voice recordings. His childhood causes him to not feel good enough.
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I loved the story. I found the premise unique. I never realized there was a thing such as a voice Kink! Makes total sense to me.
I liked Raven’s character. You do find out pretty quickly that she has gone through something traumatic. Yet through that she was able to survive and build herself up.
Raven owns her own finance company, and when Ryan uses her company to try and invest his money earned through voice acting, Raven quickly guesses he is the popular voice narrator by the name of Zander Kane.
Ryan is such a fun character. I just know if we hear his voice, we probably would all swoon! Just like Raven.
Their relationship starts off secretively, they talk on the phone. They don't even meet right away. Honestly I found that part kind of exciting for the characters because when they finally meet it's like BOOM!
The other part of this story, which is darker, pertains to stalking. I genuinely felt scared for Raven throughout the book. Every time she felt goosebumps and eyes on the back of her head, I was screaming at her to run!
I loved this book, and honestly the plot twist, I did not see it coming! I can't wait to see what else this Wrenna has in store!
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What to expect:
🎙 Voice Kink
😏 Reverse Age Gap
🚫 Forbidden Relationship
🤳 Virtual to IRL
🙊 Secret Identity
🧲 Opposites Attract
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Check the trigger warnings. Your mental health matters! 🫶
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Raven Lovelace is the owner of her own finance company. She puts work first, and takes care of her parents. She has secrets from her past that traumatized her. She's a goth baddie.
Ryan Mitchell is a successful voice actor. He narrates romance and spicy books. He has a social media presence, posting spicy voice recordings. His childhood causes him to not feel good enough.
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I loved the story. I found the premise unique. I never realized there was a thing such as a voice Kink! Makes total sense to me.
I liked Raven’s character. You do find out pretty quickly that she has gone through something traumatic. Yet through that she was able to survive and build herself up.
Raven owns her own finance company, and when Ryan uses her company to try and invest his money earned through voice acting, Raven quickly guesses he is the popular voice narrator by the name of Zander Kane.
Ryan is such a fun character. I just know if we hear his voice, we probably would all swoon! Just like Raven.
Their relationship starts off secretively, they talk on the phone. They don't even meet right away. Honestly I found that part kind of exciting for the characters because when they finally meet it's like BOOM!
The other part of this story, which is darker, pertains to stalking. I genuinely felt scared for Raven throughout the book. Every time she felt goosebumps and eyes on the back of her head, I was screaming at her to run!
I loved this book, and honestly the plot twist, I did not see it coming! I can't wait to see what else this Wrenna has in store!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I knew from the premise and the tropes that I needed to read this book as soon as possible—and it absolutely did not disappoint.
I mean… he’s a popular male voice actor who narrates romantasy and spicy books. Already obsessed. But the fact that he also happens to be her favorite narrator? I knew early on in the book that this was going to be a five-star read for me.
And Raven? She’s an absolute boss babe who owns her own financial investment firm, and I loved seeing such a confident and successful FMC paired with Ryan.
I was highlighting so much throughout this book because there were just so many moments that made me swoon. And let me just say—Ryan Mitchell is officially my newest book boyfriend. 🥰
“A text popped up underneath the dim photo of a veined hand adorned with rings on almost every finger, resting seductively on a chest in a black button-up dress shirt. I think this necklace would look great on you, Raven.”
“I’d run through fire for you, Raven. Convincing you to have a day of self-care is the least I can do.”
The mystery woven into this story added just the right amount of suspense, and I did not see that plot twist coming toward the end. I loved that element because it gave the romance an extra layer of tension and intrigue.
This is easily one of my favorite reads of the year. I’m counting down the days until my physical copy arrives because I absolutely need this as a book trophy on my shelves. Honestly, I’m already ready for a reread.
And can we please get a duet-narrated audiobook for this story? Because that would be absolute 🔥.
If you loved Lights Out by Navessa Allen, you will definitely enjoy this book.
✨ Secret identity
🔥 Virtual to IRL
✨ Opposites attract
🔥 Reverse age gap
✨ Dark / forbidden relationship
🔥 Voice kink
If this isn’t already on your TBR, go add it immediately—and then move it straight to the top of your list.
Thank you to the author for the e-ARC! 🫶🏼
I mean… he’s a popular male voice actor who narrates romantasy and spicy books. Already obsessed. But the fact that he also happens to be her favorite narrator? I knew early on in the book that this was going to be a five-star read for me.
And Raven? She’s an absolute boss babe who owns her own financial investment firm, and I loved seeing such a confident and successful FMC paired with Ryan.
I was highlighting so much throughout this book because there were just so many moments that made me swoon. And let me just say—Ryan Mitchell is officially my newest book boyfriend. 🥰
“A text popped up underneath the dim photo of a veined hand adorned with rings on almost every finger, resting seductively on a chest in a black button-up dress shirt. I think this necklace would look great on you, Raven.”
“I’d run through fire for you, Raven. Convincing you to have a day of self-care is the least I can do.”
The mystery woven into this story added just the right amount of suspense, and I did not see that plot twist coming toward the end. I loved that element because it gave the romance an extra layer of tension and intrigue.
This is easily one of my favorite reads of the year. I’m counting down the days until my physical copy arrives because I absolutely need this as a book trophy on my shelves. Honestly, I’m already ready for a reread.
And can we please get a duet-narrated audiobook for this story? Because that would be absolute 🔥.
If you loved Lights Out by Navessa Allen, you will definitely enjoy this book.
✨ Secret identity
🔥 Virtual to IRL
✨ Opposites attract
🔥 Reverse age gap
✨ Dark / forbidden relationship
🔥 Voice kink
If this isn’t already on your TBR, go add it immediately—and then move it straight to the top of your list.
Thank you to the author for the e-ARC! 🫶🏼
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rating
5/5
Spice
4.5/5
This was one of my most anticipated reads for the year, and it did not disappoint. If you are looking for a dark romance with a voice actor with a secret identity and a reverse age gap, this is the book for you. I would firstly like to thank the author, Wrenna King, for the ARC. Importantly , this book does contain dark topics; please check trigger warnings before reading.
I was hooked from the start and could not put it down. This is very much a character-driven; the more we find out about the characters, the more it reveals about the plot. Reading through the book, there was so much that I did not expect to happen, and it added depth not just to the story but to the characters. I did not expect the ending to unfold the way it had; it had me thinking that it was a certain person, but I was wrong ( very wrong) . I was in shock; it had revealed so much about both the main characters' stories and made me question what I was thinking would occur at the start of the book. Overall, the story and the plot were amazing, and there were so many things I did not expect to happen.
Ryan and Raven were written amazingly; their story and each individual character were suited to the story, but showed how they each had their own struggles that they had to overcome. As we learned more about these characters, Ryan's addiction ( past), and the events Raven has been through and how they came together and healed each other. I loved seeing how Ryan would do things for Raven, and make it a safe space for her and showed that sometimes people heal in different ways. I do have to say my favourite part was when Ryan spoiled Raven the whole day after certain events. Overall, I highly recommend you read this book and pick it up on release day. Happy reading.
5/5
Spice
4.5/5
This was one of my most anticipated reads for the year, and it did not disappoint. If you are looking for a dark romance with a voice actor with a secret identity and a reverse age gap, this is the book for you. I would firstly like to thank the author, Wrenna King, for the ARC. Importantly , this book does contain dark topics; please check trigger warnings before reading.
I was hooked from the start and could not put it down. This is very much a character-driven; the more we find out about the characters, the more it reveals about the plot. Reading through the book, there was so much that I did not expect to happen, and it added depth not just to the story but to the characters. I did not expect the ending to unfold the way it had; it had me thinking that it was a certain person, but I was wrong ( very wrong) . I was in shock; it had revealed so much about both the main characters' stories and made me question what I was thinking would occur at the start of the book. Overall, the story and the plot were amazing, and there were so many things I did not expect to happen.
Ryan and Raven were written amazingly; their story and each individual character were suited to the story, but showed how they each had their own struggles that they had to overcome. As we learned more about these characters, Ryan's addiction ( past), and the events Raven has been through and how they came together and healed each other. I loved seeing how Ryan would do things for Raven, and make it a safe space for her and showed that sometimes people heal in different ways. I do have to say my favourite part was when Ryan spoiled Raven the whole day after certain events. Overall, I highly recommend you read this book and pick it up on release day. Happy reading.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a story like no other. I was intrigued by the blurb and the book exceeded my expectations. Definitely a 5 star read.
The book is about Raven, a 32 year old woman with her own financial firm. She comes from a humble upbringing, but has transformed herself into a successful business woman. She’s independent with a badass attitude and she became one of my favorite FMC real fast. One of her guilty pleasures is listening to smutty audiobooks, in particular the ones narrated by Zander Kane. Ryan Mitchell, a laid back 25 year old, also known as Zander Kane, happens to be Raven’s newest client. One phone call later and Ryan is transfixed on Raven. It all starts out as innocent flirting, but soon turns into obsession with dangerous consequences.
I’m absolutely in love with this book. Raven’s and Ryan’s lovestory is one I won’t soon forget. I love the instalove and obsession aspect of their relationship. Also a voice kink is not one I was familiar with, but after reading this story I can definitely understand how it came to be.
Even though everything seems perfect and easy on the surface, that is certainly not the case. They’ve both been hurt in the past in their own way and have things in their life they need to work on. But I love how that doesn’t stop them from caring and taking a chance on each other. Also the spice in this book was definitely spicing, very NSFW and hot.
The ending had me in a chokehold. When the secrets came out and the plot twist was revealed I was shocked to say the least. This book is one of my favorite reads of this year so far. It is a dark romance book and it will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time, but I also love how there’s humor and light elements to it. I would definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a spicy dark read and you might unlock your own voice kink.
Thank you Wrenna King for this e.ARC!
The book is about Raven, a 32 year old woman with her own financial firm. She comes from a humble upbringing, but has transformed herself into a successful business woman. She’s independent with a badass attitude and she became one of my favorite FMC real fast. One of her guilty pleasures is listening to smutty audiobooks, in particular the ones narrated by Zander Kane. Ryan Mitchell, a laid back 25 year old, also known as Zander Kane, happens to be Raven’s newest client. One phone call later and Ryan is transfixed on Raven. It all starts out as innocent flirting, but soon turns into obsession with dangerous consequences.
I’m absolutely in love with this book. Raven’s and Ryan’s lovestory is one I won’t soon forget. I love the instalove and obsession aspect of their relationship. Also a voice kink is not one I was familiar with, but after reading this story I can definitely understand how it came to be.
Even though everything seems perfect and easy on the surface, that is certainly not the case. They’ve both been hurt in the past in their own way and have things in their life they need to work on. But I love how that doesn’t stop them from caring and taking a chance on each other. Also the spice in this book was definitely spicing, very NSFW and hot.
The ending had me in a chokehold. When the secrets came out and the plot twist was revealed I was shocked to say the least. This book is one of my favorite reads of this year so far. It is a dark romance book and it will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time, but I also love how there’s humor and light elements to it. I would definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a spicy dark read and you might unlock your own voice kink.
Thank you Wrenna King for this e.ARC!
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