Darkly read: Soft Tissue Damage

Hi, book buddies :-) Are you enjoying some wild reads? I bring you one that will make your reading time sweetly dark. Stay for a little while...

SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE

Author: Lilith Vincent

A boyfriend's Dark Dad Romance

Series: Deadly Hearts #2

Dark Romance / Age Gap

Cover Design: Soren Designs

Release Date: September 24, 2025

His obsession for me is deadly,

and I’m falling prey to his pleasure.

There’s never been any security in my life. After being dumped on indifferent relatives as a child, it hurt when I realized that no one was ever going to protect me.

But Cullan, my boyfriend’s father, makes me feel safer than any man I’ve ever known. He’s twice my age and  totally forbidden, but his protective embraces, deep voice, and inked muscles have awoken things in me that I shouldn’t want.

When darkness swallows me, it’s Cullan who pulls me into his strong arms and leads me back into the  light. He gives me protection, and a job as a nanny to his very young child. But I suspect that Cullan is drenched in his own darkness. There’s a killer on the loose in the city, and I think I know the identity of the man behind the red mask.

My instincts tell me to run from Cullan as fast as I can, but my boyfriend’s father has stolen my heart with hands that are soaked in blood.

And though it should be impossible, I think I’m having his baby.

Author’s note:

Soft Tissue Damage is a standalone

boyfriend’s father MF romance with dark

themes, a twenty-year age gap,

the hero as the other man, breeding,

a jealous and possessive alphahole,

and a sweet but strong virgin heroine.

This book features appearances of

characters from Fear Me, Love Me.

The story is dark, dirty and delicious,

so please read at your discretion.

My review

Did you ever have the fantasy of righteous serial killer Dexter falling in love with a young woman who's innocent, brave and in dire need of a family and a protective man? This is it, ladies. This. Is. It. Read this book and thank me later. 

I am ecstatic with this age-gap dark romance. He's a real Daddy, this Cullen with strong arms, tattooes under his black T-shirts and a deep, velvety voice. And don't forget he's also good at getting rid of bad people. In the bloodiest, most efficient ways. That has to add to the appeal, right? :-D

Well, on paper, or reading screen, he's the whole package. Cullen means a world of protection, safety, warm embraces and loving care for sweet Elena. And she relishes it to her core behind her beliefs of not belonging and being unworthy. My heart went out to her. She's so deserving of all the things that she's been denied. Yet Cullen is here to provide for her in a glorious spree of stalking, machiavellian planning and cunning to get his prized bride. I have to admit the lengths he goes to in order to lure the unsuspecting lady into his love trap would be concerning in real life, but here, in the intimacy of words and books, it's a forbidden pleasure I have enjoyed in body and heart.

The narrative is engaging as it takes you easily into the characters' minds. She's struggling but hopeful to get a grip in life while getting more and more dazzled by this charismatic presence, her boyfriend's father. I could relate to Elena as she fell under the spell of his respectful, loving attitude towards her. He's such a good father, such a protective older man. And oh so handsome. I also find it very interesting as the more criminal vein starts to unfold for Cullen, the reader follows his path of thought and action as he lets go of his inhibitions and lets his homicidal instincts free. It is oddly exhilarating.

Is it hot? You bet. Is it immoral and dark? No complaints from me because it's well explained and justified and flows beautifully into the characters' evolution. I love this couple. They are made for each other while keeping a loving, sensual and enviable relationship. 

At the heart of the plot lies the question of whether we can truly be ourselves with our loved ones. The answer to that question is a dark and dangerous journey. Getting to the end of it is quite a surprise. I'm happy I didn't miss all the mayhem and the love.

Give yourself a treat like I did ;-)

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ABOUT THE MASTERMIND

Lilith Vincent is a writer who believes in living on the wild side!

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Love is in The Bargain

Hi, book buddies :-) It's been a while since I read a book by Lisa Renee Jones. I missed her smart style. No worries. Here is a new book that sheds some light into one intriguing story. 

The Bargain

Series: Dalton Family Trilogy #2

Author: Lisa Renee Jones

Release Date: September 18th, 2025

THE APPEALING PREMISE

Running from the gorgeous, intense billionaire

never seems to work, and I fail miserably again.

It’s not long before our paths and my future

collide, and my little bedtime lie is not so little

anymore and threatens all that I love. And the

only way to save myself, is to get down on my

hands and knees and beg a man my father once

called the devil himself.

MY OPINION

Intense intimacy and deep connection. I felt both of these things deeply while reading this book, part 2 in The Dalton Family trilogy. I've been eagerly awaiting the continuation of Sophia and Ethan's story because their romance is very passionate, yet also laced with emotional turmoil.

One of my favourite things about it is that Sophia's business dreams are paramount in the plot. She's a fashion designer with a store and plans for the future. Ethan is an investor and their relationship is fraught with trust issues, overwhelming feelings and open-hearted conversations. Very engaging.

In this second book, they really open up about everything. They are laying the foundations of their blooming relationship and it's both exhilarating and honest. Family is key as well, so they have to deal with their respective families and the business and emotional circumstances they bring with them.

I found everything to my interest and kept me curious about its evolution. I liked how patient Ethan is, calm and reasonable but also focused, loving and smart. I understand why Sophia is so hesitant to the point of fear. She is risking too much and has to deal with all her vulnerabilities in order to trust completely. I like how this process is going with this couple really talking and making plans for their future.

Things they have been working on really get somewhere towards the end when that nagging advice from Ethan to Sophia ends up happening. In spite of it, it still cuts to the bone. Let's see how it pans out in the next book. Will we have to wait too long? I hope not.

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There's more!

MY ENEMY MY OBSESSION (book one) - AVAILABLE NOW

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SWEET SINNER (book two) - NEW RELEASE

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GOOD GIRL (book three) 

Coming Soon!

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WHO'S THE CLEVER LADY WHO WROTE IT?

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones writes dark, edgy fiction including the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series and the upcoming, crime thriller The Poet. Suzanne Todd (producer of Alice in Wonderland and Bad Mom's) on the INSIDE OUT series: Lisa has created a beautiful, complicated, and sensual world that is filled with intrigue and suspense. 

Prior to publishing Lisa owned a multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women’s Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine. She lives in Colorado with her husband, a cat that talks too much, and a Golden Retriever who is afraid of trash bags.

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This Wolfish Player needs some love

Hi, book buddies :-) This summer is full of bubbly stories from Whitney G. I dare not miss any ;-)

This is the second novella in the Steamy Latte Reads Collection.

 

Subject: Congratulations! We are thrilled to offer you an advance on your next book!

The moment I got that email, I swore my days of being a broke indie author were officially over.

I bought a new house, traveled, splurged on things I definitely didn’t need… and, um—kind of forgot to actually write the book.

By the time my deadline rolled around, I had almost nothing to show for it. My endless “Just need a little more time for my muse” excuses weren’t cutting it anymore.

So, I swallowed my pride and came clean—while hatching a plan to get “inspiration” and pay back some of the advance at the same time. The plan? Get a job at the very publishing company that gave me the deal, so I could:

 

1) Make money to keep a roof over my head.

2) Start repaying the advance.

3) Gather firsthand material for the office romance I was two years late delivering.

 

It sounded like a good idea… until I actually got the job.

Until I realized the CEO of the publishing house was an arrogant, cunning wolf in a bespoke suit—

The same man I told to f*ck off two nights ago.

The same man I may have thrown a drink on (but that’s a story for another day).

Now I swear being his so-called “intern” is an exercise in hell… and from the way he’s circling me, I have no intention of being his prey.

 

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MY OPINION of WOLFISH PLAYER

I love this kind of novella. I know it's going to be filled with laughs and a challenging couple. Heather and Adrian didn't disappoint. She comes up as a bit unhinged and he cannot be bothered to be polite even if it kills him. However, I smiled and laughed a few times with their belligerent relationship. 

I absolutely loved the office romance combined with the publishing industry. It's crazy fun. Writer's block, launching campaigns and book tours take here a sometimes dreamy and oftentimes chaotic turn. The CEO is a devil and his employees are saints, but they love their work because writing and reading stories is the best thing ever. Yay.

I read the story in one go to enjoy the passion for romance stories, readers's commitment to cliffhangers, the author's wild sense of humor and the twisty ending. Steamy, sardonic, fun. Perfect.

READY TO LOVE IT? 

-amazon-

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Whitney G. is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author. Her books are currently published in over a dozen languages.She lives deep in the Tennessee woods and spends most of her time drinking coffee while penning dirty-talking alpha males.

Find out more about her next project

at www.whitneygbooks.com

Link - Website  - Goodreads  - Facebook - Instagram

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