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Deviant

A Dark Captive Romance (The Brethren Lords, Book 1)

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Deviant

By: Ellie Sanders
Narrated by: Alyssa Avery, Matthew Sharpe
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I was a journalist, I had a life, friends, and then all of that was taken from me.

No, not taken, stolen.

The Brethren found out about my exposé. They realised I was getting too close to their nasty little secrets—and so they made sure I disappeared.

Except, they didn’t just grant me the mercy of a shallow grave. Oh no, instead they handed me over to Magnus Blake, practically gift-wrapped me for him.

And he’s got plans for me. Big plans.

He says I’m his new pet project. He says he’s going to break me, torture me, use me in every disgusting way he can think of.

There’s no escaping him. I know he’s too powerful to beat.

But as the days draw out, as the nights get colder, I can feel something worse taking hold of me. I can feel how my body responds, how my emotions are twisting.

I don’t want to want him.

I don’t want to crave him.

But the darkness is eating away at my sanity....

And in the end, it doesn’t matter what I feel anyway; my life belongs to him. Every breath belongs to him.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

DUAL POV

Pitch black triggers

Captor/prey

Forced sharing

Stockholm syndrome

HFN

©2024 Ellie Sanders (P)2025 Blue Nose Publishing Horror
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Compelling Storytelling • Psychological Intensity • Exceptional Duet Narration • Villainous Protagonist • Excellent Writing

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Oh baby this was the darkest book I’ve ever read in my entire life 😅 I don’t know how to feel about it exactly , it left me quite sad towards the end but the story telling was great. I look at it as a look into a psychos mind and how things like this actually happen to women in depth. Debating on book 2 but good luck with your emotions in this one , it’s a roller coaster baby . I wouldn’t classify it as spice , it’s more educational if anything but if you’re into this kind of thing then it’s a 5 for spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dark hole black 💀

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My face the entire time was pure horror…I’m in so much shock idk what to say but. wtf….

The book almost manipulated me too, I almost fell for magsh!ts kindness. Good job to the author I guess 😭

Girl wtf…

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🎧 Duet Narration: Alyssa Avery & Matthew Sharpe

This might be the darkest, most “pitch black” romance I’ve ever listened to—and I’m still processing it. The storyline pulled me in immediately, blending the danger and decadence of a secret society with the unnerving intimacy of captivity. The Brethren Lords’ world is dripping with power, corruption, and hidden agendas, and watching Liliana get pulled deeper into their shadows kept me hooked.

The trigger warnings do not exaggerate—Magnus is morally black with absolutely no redeeming qualities, and the book never tries to soften that. The tension between him and Liliana is a constant push and pull—equal parts fear, defiance, and unwanted attraction. I found myself questioning my reactions at every turn—Did I like this? And if I did, why? That unsettling, self-reflective edge is part of what made it such an intense listen.

Matthew Sharpe embodied Magnus with cold precision and sinful menace, while Alyssa Avery’s posh British accent brought Liliana to life with sophistication and vulnerability. Her performance made her strength and hidden moments of fear feel incredibly real, and you could almost hear her resolve crack when she was alone.

Dark, twisted, and brimming with secret-society intrigue—Deviant will push your boundaries and keep you thinking long after the final chapter.

Pitch-Black Romance That Will Haunt You"

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I’ve been interested to read Deviant, and getting the chance listening to it was amazing. Alyssa Avery and Matthew Sharp were the perfect pair to bring Liliana and Magnus to life. But beware this is super dark,no not dark, pitch black. So be 100% sure to check the trigger warnings carefully. Liliana is a journalist who starts to write about the Brethren (Secret Society), but specifically Magnus. Magnus is a reaper for the Brethren, and when people go against them they sometimes end up at his club Oblivion. Oblivion, is a club your meant to serve others(with your body) and take your punishment. Magnus puts Liliana through unspeakable things and let others hurt her as well. There is definitely some Stockholm syndrome going on eventually. This was black as hell but the plot was good and it was extremely well written. I’m intrigued to see what Depravity, Conrad’s book brings us.

Dark and Darker

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it is pitch black so check your trigger warnings. If you like extremly descriptive and horrifying details of rape and torture then this book is for you. If you like a little plot then you may not like this book. You could listen to the 1st few chapters then skip to the ending and know everything.

pitch black with very little plot.

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