Lovely Bad Things

Hollow's Row 1

De: Trisha Wolfe

Narrado por: Sebastian York, Lucy Rivers

He’s the devil. And she’s his wicked game. An enemies-to-lovers dark academia romance with a thrilling twist and epic love story from the disturbed mind that brought you the Darkly, Madly Duet.

Halen:

They say eyes are the windows to the soul—but when he looks at me through hues of slate-green and flaring blue embers, I’m terrified of what’s watching me from behind his clashing gaze, something primal and feverish that threatens to melt me like fire in ice.

I fear falling into Kallum Locke’s pitch-black soul.

But after I’m called to a crime scene to investigate the most gruesome act of violence to descend on the legendary town of Hollow’s Row, I have no choice but to turn to Kallum, to the man I had locked away in an asylum for the criminally insane.

He’s the leading expert on all things Nietzsche and occult. And now, to get answers, I’m forced to make a deal with the devil himself.

Kallum: Really, eyes are the windows to the soul? Then I wonder what little Halen St. James thinks of all the cryptic eyes watching her in the killing fields… I wonder if the hairs on her delicate nape lifted away, if a thrilling shiver raced over her soft skin. She’s desperate for the answer, and she’ll do anything to uncover it—even make a deal with me, dangling freedom like bait on a hook.

But she’s far more tempting to sink my teeth into than any lure.

And the pain will taste twice as sweet.

CW: Full list found on author's website. Serial killers. Plot and plot twists. Slow burn romance. Crime scenes. Dark themes. Violence. Murder. Blood and sharp object play. Occult references. Loss of loved ones (off page). As this is dark romance, there are likely other dark themes and situations, so please listen responsibly.

©2022 Trisha Wolfe (P)2024 Trisha Wolfe

Super Good

If you like Philosophy and true crime/serial killers you will LOVE this. Amazing cast, both really brought me into the story. Good story, a little hard to follow bc so much internal monologue and I’m still trying to wrap my head around the ending.

I think I need to process…

There is so much going on in this installment.
Think Stephen King, the Da Vinci code, Nietzsche and the Silence of the lambs mixed together.
Honestly my head hurts. In the best way though.

The audio is narrated in duet by Lucy Rivers and Sebastian York.

Tropes
Dark romance
Psychological thriller
Sociopath / criminologist
Angst!!!
Silence of the lambs vibes

Content warnings
Murder
Gore
Miscarriage
Grief
Car accident

Halen is a specialized criminologist with her own scars.
Dr. Kallum Locke is a philosophy professor and a sociopathic puppet master who thrives on chaos, intellect, and desire.
He’s obsessed with Halen—and maybe always has been. She needs his mind. He wants her body, her soul, her pain.

It’s a quick read, but not an easy one. But fascinating.

Wow!

My mind is still reeling, this novel is absolutely astounding! The twists and turns and more turns is stunning. My mind is blown and this was just the first book!

Unexpected!!

Well this one definitely threw me for a loop! I expected dark and twisty being that it’s a dark romance book. However, I did NOT expect just HOW twisty it would get! The plot twist definitely surprised me but I think it was my favorite part of the book and now I’m jumping into the next book! lol If you pick this up, enjoy the ride!

Wild ride

This book definitely requires an open mind. It is a wild ride for sure, but there is a level of madness to it.

Wow. Must Listen

This story was incredible. I was hooked from the beginning to the epilogue. The narrators were perfection.

couldn't finish

I love a good dark romance but I just did not like either of the leading characters. really what agency would let a mentally ill killer out for consultation? And there is no police or fbi watching his interactions with this so call expert not carrying a gun.

Story was good, keeps you guessing

Very good book ready to read the next characters were well written . Story was little all over the place but ties together

Female narrator's voice was eh

I ended up also following along to the story on Kindle. Whenever it was the FMC's narration, I would pause and then go to Kindle and read her part. Her voice was annoying, and made me feel like I was listening to an old and unattractive sub substitute teacher. She's sounds like a whiny teen when should be filled with rage, and then an insecure preteen when she's in denial or confused. Besides that the MMC's narrator was sufficient enough. Teddy Hamilton would've been perfect for this role tho. The story was fantastic. I will skimpily read the remaining two books in the series, even tho I jumped the gun and purchased it through audible. I was so excited for the synopsis that I didn't pay attention to the narrators. My fault- I typically avoid purchasing or listening to any audiobooks that feature Lucy Rivers.

Verbose, but still entertaining

Enjoyed the book... but the FMC says "Callum" like Gollum says "Gollem" from Lord of the Rings. It's like a combo of clearing her throat and barking.