Book picks similar to
Deafening Silence by Rowan Thalia
reverse-harem
rh
contemporary
dark
Hard Truths
Rebecca Royce - 2018
I had plans, big plans. I had my pretty little life outlined: Graduate school and get a job in social work—maybe even one day marry a nice man who actually knew what he was doing in bed. But everything changed when I woke up in a strange place with five men who insisted I call them D, W, J, K, and T. The Letters. They told me that the world wasn’t what it seemed. I lived my life thinking that I was in control of my own destiny, but in actuality they controlled everything. The world was their playground and I was just another ant, marching in line to the beat of their drum. The Letters kidnapped me to force my father’s hand, and they couldn’t promise me safe passage. I knew my place in all of this but still found myself losing who I was to their games. I’m Everly Marrs, and I’ll save myself if I have to.
Unveiled
M.J. Marstens - 2019
They say time heals all wounds, but the sands of time have frozen in this one terrible moment of my pain. I can choose to become one with the ashes or I can choose to rise above them.
Sold into slavery, Phoebe Adams’ story starts off no differently than the thousands of other women abused daily in similar situations. What is different is that Phoebe fights back.
And wins.
But at a terrible price.
Fleeing for her life, Phoebe disguises herself as a Muslim widow and finds sanctuary in a hidden, desert oasis kingdom. Ruled by twin brothers, Kerim and Raqib, they grant Phoebe asylum, but will they show the same mercy when they learn her secret?
This story isn’t about the abuse, the betrayal, the heartbreak, or the pain and suffering.
No, this story is about the grit, the perseverance, the sheer determination of one woman to find herself amidst the ashes of her life that has burned to the ground around her.
It’s about digging deep within and UNVEILING the truth found inside ourselves.
WARNING: This standalone dark ménage is for readers 18+. There are elements of nonconsensual sexual acts, abuse, sex trafficking, child abuse, torture, and murder. Although not the highlight of the story, these parts may be triggers for some readers.
Crazy People
Kira Stanley - 2021
Focus on my studies, get my Ph.D., and make a scientific breakthrough. As I am about to cross the finish line, my dad calls, asking for help with his project in Russia. Next thing I know, I’m waking up in Sintrum Medical Institute – specifically the mental ward.They tell me I had a psychotic break. That I did something very bad to someone I love. That I’m dangerous.The worst part is, I don’t remember. The memories of that month are gone.I need to get my memories back. I need to know what really happened, because if what they say is true, I don’t think I can come back from that.Just when I’m starting to lose hope, I find new allies that are just as determined to help me get my memories back, but. . .they have secrets of their own.Finn, the newbie crazy who makes my heart race even when he lies.Coal, the angry guard who is kind to me one minute and a dick the next.Jace, the angelic doctor who constantly makes me feel like I’m in the midst of a chess match.And Dameon, my benefactor who oozes darkness and violence but has only ever shown me compassion.It doesn’t matter what they’re hiding – I need to get out of here. I will use them if I need to because my future depends on it.CRAZY PEOPLE is the first book in My Alpha Team series, a steamy Why Choose romance featuring four smoldering-hot spies and smart quirky scientist whose learning life is not like you always planned. If you like medium burn romance, an underground world of spies, and dark secret experiments, this crazy adventure is for you.
Naked Hearts: A Dark Mafia Reverse Harem Romance (The Hearts Duet Book 1)
Anouk Roche - 2021
Broken Soul
Cindy Pike - 2019
Please don’t take this warning lightly. It’s brutal at times and I don’t want anyone to be harmed from the words I’ve written. If you or someone you know needs help, please know you’re worth it! National Abuse Hotline 800-799-SAFE I find myself in a dark alley with the dickhead that tried hitting on me in a bar, beating the ever loving shit out of me. Why you ask? Well, when he grabbed me inappropriately and without my permission I kind of lost it and may or may not have but definitely did, emasculate him in front of all his friends in the bar, and everyone else. Thinking that was end of it I moved on, clearly, he didn’t as my current situation proves. From there a tattooed man scares him off and gets me to help. Little do I know him and his friends are going to become a permanent part of my life, helping me heal both mentally and physically. Kyle, Flynn, Owen, Silas, and Heath all stand next to me helping with my issues and keeping me safe as I work through things from my past that pop up from this recent attack. When it turns out I have a stalker, they guys draw closer to me as we all try to navigate my crazy life. In getting to know them and spending time with them, I’ve come to realize I like them, all five of them. Does that make me selfish? Yep. Can we all make this work? I guess we’ll see… This book contains some cliffhangers, not all plots get resolved in this book. It is reverse harem where the heroine ends ups with at least three of the guys.
Understanding Alice Du-Kane
Riley Walker - 2018
I am your typical Daddy’s girl, and I’ve never wanted for anything my entire life. Well, except for love, understanding, and some freaking peace. You see, Daddy is, or was, the owner of the largest Grow-Op in the country. That’s a marijuana farm if you aren’t hip to the lingo. This business has been in my family for generations, and now that Daddy is gone, it’s up to me to keep it going. You would think that the legalization of pot would make my life easier, but hell no. Now I’m dealing with corporate bull crap, espionage, and never ending drama. On top of all this, I’ve got competition snapping at my heels. The CronCorp is trying to take everything I have, and the four brothers that run it? They are nothing but ruthless pricks. Or so I thought. What am I supposed to do when the going gets tough? I’ll tell you what I’m going to do: Put on my big girl panties and fight like a girl. *This is a Contemporary RH with the MC ends up with multiple partners #whychoose*
Broken Pieces
Tammi Lynn - 2019
Knowing she has to get away from her ex Andreas(Dre) to fully be free of him, she packs up their thirteen-year-old son and moves states away to Sammamish, Washington. Her intent to start a new life and better things for her and her son Miklo are the first things on her mind. But when they arrive at their new home to be greeted by four hot new neighbors? She can only hope for it to be a good sign she is on the right track. Or it will at least make things a lot more fun! Can Mia mend the broken pieces of her heart, or will Dre continue to hold onto it? And what role will her new neighbors Jayson, Roman, Jesse, and Cade play in her new start? Broken Pieces is book one in the Leaving You, Finding Them series. It’s a fast burn contemporary RH with possible triggers of emotional abuse, swearing, and adult content 18+ appropriate. Book one will have a small cliffhanger to bring on the progression of the story.
Corsets and Quartets
Mercy DeSimone - 2020
Instead, she’s surrounded by snarky queens, sullen teens, and a retail job that’s sucking her dry. With her writing and professional career at a standstill, her best friend suggests that what she needs is new inspiration... especially if that includes filling her dance card with more than one sexy, eligible man at a time.Could it be that maybe a modern girl needs a Quartet to thrive? Here’s what happens when Josie decides that she’s not such a plain Jane after all....
A Broken Jewel
Lucy Rains - 2019
Her abilities that she doesn’t understand must be kept hidden. With only a few friends and an over controlling mother, Jade is just trying to get by in life until she can move out on her own. Then a beautiful stranger walks into her life. And another one. And another one. They say they understand her and promise to take her away where she can be herself. They say she is like them. But Jade has never trusted anyone before and doesn’t know how to start now.Until Jade is out of time and the guys make the choice for her.Just a heads up- If you like a dominating, opinionated, strong female lead- this is not the book for you. Jade starts this series broken, unsure, and naive. If you like strong, dominating, controling males, this is the book for you. This is a Reverse Harem novel with moderate language and moderate sexual content. Intended for young adult and mature audiences.
The Angels
Ruby Vincent - 2020
Nothing could unite the two factions until I set foot on campus.For the first time in our history, they all agree on one thing:I must pay for my father’s sins.But why should I care?The joke is on them because I have nothing left inside. No part of me that isn’t already broken. I invite them to do their worst.Until The Angels enter the game.The most dangerous gang in town has a score to settle with my family, and Cassius, Clay, Hiro, and Royal are here to collect.Raven River soon becomes a battleground of lies, deceit, and violence, and I stand at the heart of it.The gorgeous otherworldly Angels will remind me that there is one thing left that I care about… and they’ll destroy it in heavenly fire.
Everything: Make Me Duet Book Two (Seduction House World)
November Sweets - 2021
Daughter of a Killer
Lexi Archer - 2021
I will be safe.Only school isn’t. It’s as dangerous as my old life.The bullies hound me. I can’t have a moment of peace.But they’re wrong. I’m not weak. I’m not helpless. And I’m not about to take their crap.Because I’m the daughter of a killer, and if they push me too far…I’ll push back harder, and they won’t like it.I’m a survivor by choice.
Entangled in Them
Marissa Farrar - 2019
The last thing they’re expecting is a woman coming into their lives.But now they have me, and while their connection excites me, I’ve brought danger into their home.I haven’t only been given as payment. They don’t know it yet, but they’re hiding me from the most powerful men in New York.As the days pass, I find myself entangled in their world. I learn their secrets, their tormented pasts, and they learn mine. I never wanted to risk their lives, but what if I don’t have a choice?Will they sacrifice everything so we can be together…Or am I somewhere I’ll never belong? A Dark Reverse Harem Romance.
Love's Little Surprises
Brandy Slaven - 2020
When a planned trip for the three of them goes awry, never in a million years did she think that it would end with her in the arms of five sexy strangers. Men who are more than willing to prove that she’s more than her own opinion of herself. A week alone in a remote cabin in the mountains puts more at risk than they all realize. Will they be able to keep their hands, and more importantly, hearts to themselves? Especially as the New Year brings them a surprise none of them are expecting.
Finding Hope
J. Grace - 2020
Her only saving graces, her brother Carson and her best and only friend Sierra, are both gone. Life without them is just one horrible day set on repeat, but she’s determined to hold on even if it’s by the skin of her teeth, waiting for the day that she can escape her mother's hold. On the one year anniversary of Sierra’s death, she is rocked to her core by cruelty that not even she expected from her mother. In her most desperate hour, Marjorie makes a decision that she can’t take back. When she wakes up in the hospital after being found by her estranged brother, her life takes an even more confusing and tumultuous turn when she's sent to Brighton House for Troubled Youth. There she meets a doctor who not only wants the best for her but gives her the motherly love and warmth she's wanted her whole life.And four people, who, like her, are struggling with demons of their own. Avery, a lesbian who was sent away from home by her ultra conservative parents. Malcolm, recent amputee and former All-American Texas football star struggling to find his new identity. Bodie, an alcoholic who uses jokes to deflect from his lack of confidence. And Zachery, who witnessed the murder-suicide of his parents after a tragic accident. With the help of these unexpected allies, she comes to terms with the demons that have plagued her her whole life, while dealing with the newly found and never experienced love and desire brought on by her budding relationships forged through trials, tribulations, and trust. But just when she thinks she's getting a grasp on life, her world is upended, and she is forced to grapple with the repercussions of the familial bombshells that have been dropped on her. Through it all, she and her chosen heartmates find their way to being who they were truly meant to be as they grow together and find love in a hopeless place. Finding Hope is a medium burn Reverse Harem/Why Choose novel with maturbatory and FF scenes. Finding Hope is not a dark or bully book but does deal with darker subjects that some may find triggering.