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Twisted Devotion

A Dark Obsession Romance (Kings and Consorts)

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Twisted Devotion

By: Poppy St. John
Narrated by: Eliza Nyx, Lucas Troy
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He was never supposed to see her. She was never supposed to survive.

Emily’s life has always existed in the shadow of the dead. Working at her family’s funeral home, she thought she knew secrets. But nothing prepares her for the night she discovers what really happens after midnight—or the man who’s been watching her from the dark.

Ruarc is a killer with a code. Ruthless, disciplined, and loyal only to his criminal family. But the moment he sees Emily, something shifts. She’s meant to be leverage—an unwilling pawn in a dangerous game of betrayal and revenge. Instead, she becomes his obsession.

What begins as coercion spirals into a brutal, intimate entanglement neither of them expected. He wants control. She wants answers. And when the line between predator and protector blurs, Emily must decide how far she’ll go to survive… and what she's willing to feel for the man who’s claimed her.

Twisted Devotion is a dark, gripping romance full of morally gray characters, intense chemistry, and unrelenting tension. Perfect for listeners who like their love stories with bite, danger, and emotional damage.

Content Warning: This book contains scenes of kidnapping, violence, psychological manipulation, and non-traditional power dynamics. Recommended for mature listeners only.

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In Twisted Devotion, Emily finds herself caught in the grip of a dangerous man whose obsession turns her life upside down. As the lines between fear, desire, and control blur, she has to decide how far she's willing to go to protect her sense of self, even when escape seems impossible.

I enjoyed this stalker dark romance. Emily’s fighter spirit was so satisfying to watch. She knew she might not come out on top, but she refused to be passive. Her resilience made me root for her, even when things got intense. There’s a raw, chaotic pull between her and the love interest that fans of obsessive romance tropes will likely enjoy.

That said, I wish we had more time with these characters. Everything moved so fast that I didn’t fully connect with them the way I wanted to. A few more chapters could have helped build the emotional layers and tension. Still, the pacing kept me turning the pages, and I was definitely entertained from beginning to end.

This is a great pick for readers who enjoy dark, fast-paced romances with gritty emotional stakes and don’t mind morally gray dynamics.

For Readers Who Like Their Romance Obsessive and F

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This book had me hooked from the beginning! I LOVE an unhinged stalker MMC who will do anything and everything to have you. The way Lucas Troy and Eliza Nyx brought the characters to life through all the emotions is incredible. Just imagine you’re watching all of the events take place right smack dab in the middle of it, that’s how it felt. I felt like I was experiencing everything along side of Ruarc and Emily.

Absolutely obsessed😍

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I absolutely loved the narrators, they did such a fantastic job conveying the raw emotions of the characters. I usually get bored if it's not dramatized but Eliza and Troy are powerful on their own!

However for the plot, it had so much potential but I felt the spice fell short. The MMC is a crime Lord who owns a sex club, having the FMC sign an NDA because the sex could be that dangerous.....well where was it? there was one gun play scene and then a hint of a breeding kink and that's it... otherwise it was just normal rough sex. I think the punishments of taking away her furniture were kinkier

great performance!

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Twisted Devotion by Poppy St. John is a dark obsession romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Eliza Nyx and Lucas Troy. This is the first book in the Kings and Consorts series.

This is the first book of Poppy's that I have read, and it won't be my last. I was pulled in from the first chapter and couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. I really enjoyed the relationship between Ruarc and Emily. I loved getting both of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

I can't wait to read to the next book in the series Sinful Temptation so I can get Enzo and Nina's story.

Lucas and Eliza did an amazing job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would recommend this book if you're looking for a dark romance, obsession romance or forced proximity romance.

Dark Obsession Romance

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I was thankfully offered an audiobook of Twisted Devotion, and I’m so glad I “read” this as a listen.

The male narrator, Lucas Troy, is the embodiment of a dark romance MMC. He’s got that menacing tone and seductive growl down pat. And Eliza Nyx was wonderful, she gave such life to Emily.

I like dark romance…but I lean towards gray versus black, so I was a smidge apprehensive when Ruarc kidnaps Emily and locks her in a dungeon. Y’all know I love a stalker but I worried he’d go beyond my comfort. But be easy, gentle reader, Ruarc is obsessed and he can’t resist Emily’s strength. It’s kind of hilarious, a man that claims to want submission falls for the strongest FMC.

Dark, filled with morally grey characters, and just the spiciest kind of spice, Twisted Devotion was a great listen if you want a walk on the wild side.

Great narration

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This is the first audiobook I’ve listened to where I haven’t read the book prior already, and I think it was a good choice to start with! The pace of the narration was perfect to keep up and process what was happening well. I really enjoyed the premise of the book, it’s dark and twisty, totally up my alley. I think the narrators did a really good job differentiating the characters’ voices. I absolutely love that this is read as a duet - it makes for a more enjoyable listening experience in my opinion and helps break up what’s dialogue vs thought more. I think this narration was cast really well - they brought the book to life! Lucas’ voice really gives the unhinged MMC that menacing voice necessary for a book like this; while, Eliza provides a contrasting innocence that the FMC has in the beginning. I would definitely recommend this audiobook to anyone wanting to dip into the dark romance genre!

Great dark romance!!

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This story brought to life by these two was amazing. I got lost into this book and loved every minute. Mafia at its finest.

Amazing

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Ruarc saw Emily after a change meeting. He became obsessed with her. Emily was supposed to be a chess piece, something to bargin with. Until he fell for her and Emily's boring life became so much more interesting after he knapped her. She fell for him and wanted to stay. The narrators, Eliza Nyx and Lucas Troy did a fantastic job with the characters. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what is going to happen next. Their voices had me fully immersed in the story! The different characters had very different voices. I couldn't tell it was the same narrator voicing different characters and that makes a book so much better!

Ruarc is unhinged! I am here for it!

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Performance: 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤/5
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

I did a tandem read of the ebook with the audiobook and was instantly sucked in thanks to Lucas Troy as Ruarc! This dark mafia romance is fast-paced, with a heated connection between the MCs that will have you invested in their game of cat and mouse from the get-go!

Lucas Troy did a fabulous job capturing Ruarc’s essence: a morally gray ‘villain’ with a tortured past, who sets his sights on Emily and is completely consumed by her. There was passion in his delivery, and the gritty nature of Ruarc’s job as a syndicate leader led to a hard exterior and a character filled with grit and determination – you felt Ruarc’s passion to stay at the top of the food chain, and his vulnerability when betrayal occurs. I was completely engrossed in Troy’s delivery, you can’t help but give your full attention!

Fun fact: early only while reading, one of my AirPods died during a scene where Ruarc was in the woods watching his little lamb, so the audio switched to just one ear – it felt like Ruarc was whispering in my ear from right behind me and I jumped 😂 talk about being immersed in the story!

Eliza Nyx did a great job capturing Emily’s nuances, as she was a character on a journey of self-discovery and breaking from her monotonous routine in order to explore and fulfill her desires. Emily had concepts of right vs wrong, but when the person closest to her makes questionable decisions and she ends up falling for her captor? She begins to question everything she thought she knew, and Nyx delivered that in a relatable way.

Great Dark Mafia Romance

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Emily lives with her father and together they run the morgue her late mother built. One night she breaks one of her father's rules, don't go into the morgue after midnight, and she discovers her father ɗisposing of a bødy for someone. This someone is Ruarc, and after he catches Emily witnessing their encounter, he quickly becomes oɓsessed with her. Later, when Emily's father starts asking Ruarc for more money, Ruarc decides he will take Emily as leverage to keep him in line.

This book has all the Beauty and the Beast vibes. I found it to be slow-paced, while also being simple and straightforward. If you're just starting to dip your toes in the dark romance pool, I would definitely recommend this audiobook.

In terms of the narration, I definitely believe this was a great casting. Both narrators are ntm and I enjoyed their styles very much, and they honestly kept me hooked and wanting to know what would happen next.

Quote: “Touching her wouldn’t be enough. I wanted to possess her. Wanted to twıst her into something that could fit against my broken parts. I didn’t just want her body. I wanted her heart. Her fùçƙing soul.”

“My empire would ɓurn to the ground while I lay ɓuried between her thıghs.”

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