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Twisted Heathens

A Dark Reverse Harem Romance (Blackwood Institute, Book 1)

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Twisted Heathens

By: J Rose
Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux, Grant Armstrong
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From the bestselling author of Sabre Security and Briar Valley comes a dark, found family why choose romance featuring a self-destructive heroine and the tortured men determined to save her from herself.

WELCOME TO BLACKWOOD INSTITUTE.

WHERE BAD GIRLS COME TO DIE.

Murderer. Unhinged. Remorseless. Insane.

I’ve been called it all while rotting away in a maximum security psych ward, imprisoned for my crimes. When I’m given a chance to escape this hell, it’s an offer I can’t refuse.

I’m transferred to Blackwood Institute, purgatory for the dangerous and disturbed. The deal is simple. Complete the three-year experimental program and you’re free to leave.

I have no such intentions. People like me; we’re born to die. There’s no life for me out there. I’ll do whatever it takes to end my pitiful existence.

This time, nobody can stop me. Not even the four fellow patients with dark secrets and damage that rivals my own.

A tight lipped cutter.

A manic nymphomaniac.

A possessive control freak.

A shadowy ghost from my past.

The clock is ticking. If I’m not careful, the demons that frequent these blood-stained halls will get to me before I can take my own life.

Game on.

Author's Note: Twisted Heathens is a dark, contemporary reverse harem romance set in an experimental mental health institution. This is book one in the trilogy and it does end on a cliffhanger. Set in the J Rose shared universe.

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I went into this audiobook completely blind, and I’m so glad I did. I was captivated from chapter one. I HAD to know more about the characters. The way the author wrote their pain was so raw. Their reasons for being in Blackwood are dark and disturbing, but it was honest and real.

Each character was different in their own way. They were going through their own pain from tortured pasts and the way they dealt with it was a lot to take in.

My heart broke for these characters. The more you learn about their pasts, the more you understand why they react the way they do.

I’ll be honest, I enjoyed that ending to book 1. Good riddance in my opinion 😮‍💨

The narrators did a wonderful job of bringing this story to life. To give these characters a voice. I was so sucked in and felt like the audio really gave me a better understanding of the pain and suffering these characters went through every day, whether it be physical or mental.

What a ride 👀

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Audiobook and Book Review

🖤 Psychiatric institute
🤍 Why choose/RH
🖤 MFM/MM
🤍 Bl00d/breath play
🖤 Pierced 👅
🤍 Tortured MCs
🖤 Found family
🤍 Twists and turns

Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Narration: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

💀Full of triggers that include but aren’t limited to: self harm, substance ab^se, svicide, psychosis, and more. Please proceed with your mental health in mind. 💀

I’ve read J.Rose before, but I’ve never read anything quite like Twisted Heathens. Not only is the subject matter dark, but each and every soul in this story is riddled with pain. Their lives haven’t been easy, whether at their own hands or the hands of others. They’ve all come together at the Blackwood Institute, given an opportunity for reform, but at what cost? Not everything is as it seems. This story leaves you with more questions than answers, so prepare for that cliffy if you don’t directly dive into the next book! This audiobook gave me not one, but two new-to-me narrators, and I was ENTHRALLED by them Bridget Bordeaux and Grant Armstrong had me in as much of a chokehold as the story itself.

Brooklyn is a monster, so the voices tell her. She has done and experienced unspeakable things. From one psychiatric institution to the next, she is a danger to herself, and others…if they mess with her plans. She has one last goal in mind, so getting attached to anyone is not in her future. Kade, Phoenix, and Eli however, have much more to say on that, but it’s Hudson who is the wildcard. Somehow these ‘misfits’ have come together to create a small family in the midst of unknown forces in this institute, and they have their sights set on Brooklyn. The past comes back to haunt these tortured souls more than ever before, now it’s a matter of who will survive it.

Each of these characters pulled at my damn heartstrings. I absolutely need to know what happens. Brooklyn is desperate to forget the past. She’s been wronged in so many ways that she does whatever she can, by any means necessary, to follow through with her plan. I really like each character: Kade’s motherly personality, Eli’s gentle yet tortured self, Phoenix’s outgoing and confident self, and Hudson’s dominance. It seems they all bring something to the group that the others need. And with the strange things going on at Blackwood, they’re going to need one another to make it through.

Bridget Bordeaux and Grant Armstrong were PHENOMENAL in their performances. From the first few lines of the audiobook I was hooked. Because this is such an emotionally intense story, the narration had to reflect that, and my gosh did it! Bordeaux brought every thought and feeling that Brooklyn felt, the anger, the despair, the voices, EVERYTHING to perfection. Her voice and skill is beyond intriguing. And then there is Armstrong, who had to perform four different main male characters, each with their own personalities and toxicity. My gosh, he did an exceptional job! Even though at times the differences were subtle, you KNEW who was who, and to me that is a mark of an incredible narrator. Bordeaux and Armstrong had me devouring this audiobook in two days!

A massive thank you to J.Rose and ValentinePR for letting me listen and review this title. It is dark and left me wanting so. much. more. I have to find out what happens next!

💊“A little geeky for my tastes, but there’s something attractive about someone defending you, even when you don’t need the help.”
💊“I’m the f***ing monster in this story.”
💊“Godf***ingdammit, he’s cute in a misunderstood, emo sort of way that makes my thighs clench.”
💊“Nobody is all good, Brooke. We’re all somewhere on the spectrum of morality, dabbling in shades of grey. There’s no such thing as good and bad. Not really.”
💊“Everything about this is wrong. Unhealthy. Toxic. Messed up. But at the same time, oh so right.”
💊“Not a word. Be a good girl and we’ll let you c**e.”
💊“If you want this, then you’re going to put your drama with him aside. Quit ghosting us, and I’ll hurt you, firecracker. I’ll f*** you up as much as you want.”
💊“We’re like two broken shards of glass, smashed and scattered beyond repair. As the pieces mingle together, you can’t tell which bit came from where. It doesn’t even matter anymore. You just have a worthless mess, but it’s still irreplaceable.”
💊“You’re all f***ing ours, Brooke.”

Dark and Intriguing

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What did I just listen to?! This book completely consumed me. I started it late at night and finished it by noon. I couldn’t put it down. The story is dark, emotional, and so addicting. The characters are beautifully broken, the writing is flawless, and the suspense had me on edge the entire time. The twists, the tension, the spice it was all so good. Easily one of the best dark RH romances I’ve read. I need book two ASAP! The narrators were PERFECT for this book!! Bridget and Grant 🤌🏻

Blackwood institute 🖤

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Am I dead already and this is just my punishment in hell?

I am just going to say this… “WOW”
Amazing audio.. I loved every moment of it.
It enhanced the story, it enabled me to see the characters. It was done perfectly and high 5 to the narrators!!

Twisted Heathens is a dark dark book. It it the first in a triology so do get ready to read on or wait for the next audio.
It ends on a cliffy but I can deal with it. I do not hate the Author xxx

Mental health in a big way is a HUGE trigger.
Addiction , assault etc. You should be aware of it before jumping in.

I can not wait to discover whats next, there are so many grey clouds.. I can not see trough them yet and “scared” of what will be revealed.
ALL the characters seems to have had a very rough deal up to now.

Chemistry is there and lots of spice BUT I wasn't distracted from the story, it was desperately needed to form part of it. When you read you will see and understand

Twisted... ITS A GREAT LISTEN !!!

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oh my heathens- that was heavy.
i think i have been irrevocably changed by this book. it was so hauntingly dark and broken, yet i continue screaming for them all to push through to the pinpricks of light. this story is not for the faint of heart, but it is one i recommend everyone should experience. the mystery behind this institution is addictive, and the storyline being told through the eyes of unreliable narrators/povs- its so unique and ive never experienced anything quite like it. the mental illness representation is gut wrenching, and and heartbreaking. the deep rooted trauma that these characters have experienced and endured hurts to even imagine- yet all their jagged and broken pieces are starting to fit each other through. the bonds of this found family absolutely wrecked me, but their toxically healing love was truly addictive.

bridgete bordeaux and grant armstrong put their everything into this narration. it was truly and unequivocally a masterpiece. i both equally want to dive into the next book with my eyeballs, yet the narration was so gobsmackingly amazing that i equal parts will be waiting until the audio releases for it.

huge thank you to valentine pr and j rose for allowing the opportunity to receive an ALC of twisted heathens!

tropes: dark romance, reverse harem, why choose, mm in the harem, experimental psych ward, mental health rep, forced proximity, they fall first
vibes: dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

Content Warnings*

the trigger warnings list for this book is long and explicit. a full and complete list is available on the authors website- be sure to review them prior to reading!

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment

hauntingly dark and beautifully broken masterpiece

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Oh this was a great start to this series! I started reading and listening to J Rose this year and I'm just loving all the series I have been getting into. This one is definitely a top one right now. I was drawn in from the beginning and was not ready for this book to end, especially with the CLIFFHANGER!!

The narrators Bridget Bordeaux and Grant Armstrong did an amazing job telling this story. Their voices kept me entertained and held my attention through the entire audiobook.

Each character in this book are so different and make it so easy for you to care about each one of them. They all have so much trauma and have a lot of healing to do. Brooklyn is a give no F's kind of character that has been through a lot. She has a softer side she keeps hidden but shows to some when needed.

I loved the back stories we get and the mystery around the institute. This book will keep you wanting more and wanting to help all these characters. One of the characters I just wanted to give him tons of hugs and give him a little more attention then the others. This is a must read series and I can't wait to continue and see what's gonna happen next. I highly recommend this book.

Emotional and HOLY CLIFFHANGER!!

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I've read the physical books in this series but listening to this one made the experience more enjoyable.

I hope the next book in the series will become available on audible soon

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