Hideaway, by Penelope Douglas
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 4/5
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 | 4/5
Subgenre & Type: Dark Romance | MF
Tropes & Microtropes: Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Second Chance Romance, Found Family, Mafia
Series Details: Book 2 of 4 | Can be read as a Standalone | Complete Series | Devil’s Night
Format Details: Kindle Unlimited | Physical Print | Audible | Spotify Premium | Published by Penguin Publishing Group | 542 Pages
In Hideaway, the narrative transitions between past and present, offering insight into the characters' motivations and actions. While we occasionally find this style disruptive, it proves effective in revealing the reasons behind the present events and behaviors. Kai, Michael, and Will grapple with Damon's betrayal while attempting to uncover his whereabouts and intentions. Despite shifting dynamics within the group, they remain loyal to the past. Their journey leads them to Damon's father, where Kai reunites with Banks, unaware of her connection to Damon. Banks, intelligent and loyal, engages in mind games with Kai, showcasing her as a formidable part of the group. However, her need for acceptance and loyalty poses challenges to their burgeoning romance. Douglas furthers this compelling story that intertwines darkness, spice, suspense, and emotion, leaving you wanting more. While these characters’ story is complete, the underlying plot continues in the next books.
Content Warnings: Animal abuse, child abuse, off-page child sexual assault, grooming, attempted assault.
