Corrupt, by Penelope Douglas
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 5/5
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 | 4/5
Subgenre & Type: Dark Romance | MF, MFM
Tropes & Microtropes: Enemies to Lovers, Cat & Mouse, Ex-Boyfriend’s Brother, Second Chance Romance
Series Details: Book 1 of 4 | Can be read as a Standalone | Complete Series | Devil’s Night
Format Details: Kindle Unlimited | Physical Print | Audible | Spotify Premium | Published by Berkley Books | 518 Pages
Erika “Rika” Fane comes from a sheltered coastal town, ready to embrace her newfound independence in a nearby city. However, her freedom is short-lived as she finds herself on the wrong side of the man she's longed for — Michael Crist, the brother of the man that she’s expected to marry. Michael, once the popular kid turned successful athlete, harbors resentment towards Erika for the fate of his three best friends (the group self-named as the Four Horsemen), blaming her for their years spent in prison. Determined to exact revenge, he exploits her enduring crush. Rika emerges as a formidable FMC, taking on the Horsemen. Amidst a whirlwind of twists and turns, the narrative unfolds with heart-pounding tension, driven by the electric chemistry between Michael and Erika. As they navigate their complex dynamic, pushing each other's boundaries and exploiting vulnerabilities, their connection intensifies. Despite their similarities, they tote the line of love and hate, each act of wickedness fueling their desire. Douglas expertly weaves a captivating tale, capturing readers with its addictive storyline and EXTRA steamy scenes, which can include more than one other participant 🥵. With each turn of the page, we stayed up way past our bedtime to finish this read.
Content Warnings: Threats of non-consent, dubious consent, harassment.
