Leave Me Behind

A Dark Forces Standalone

De: K. M. Moronova

Narrado por: Isabelle Turner, Walker Williams

Nell Gallows is the sole survivor of an elite dark forces squad, Riøt, after a detrimental attack two years ago.

Unsurprisingly, she's being put up as the top candidate for the special ops team Malum, the squad that goes where no one else will or can. There's only one problem: Malum blames their one casualty from the Patagonia mission on the Riøt squad.

So what is she to do when she finds herself on a plane to California and on her way to a sure death sentence? A one-night stand. At least, that's all it was supposed to be—one last night to be free. Only, she finds out too late that the dark and mysterious man she solely wanted as a fling is not only her new comrade but also the one she dreaded meeting most—her immediate superior and untouchable devil in the field. Bones.

He's hell on earth—cruel and unforgiving, but most of all, he hates her, and he makes sure she knows it. And yet, she finds herself unwilling to leave his side when he's unable to get to the evac point when their mission goes awry.

She stays behind with the devil and the secrets he keeps. They only have one another to trust when no faith is left.

©2024 K. M. Moronova (P)2025 Podium Audio

Loved it

This book is so good! I loved it. I can’t wait for the other books in the Dark Forces world.

Been waiting not so patiently!! 💛

I’ve had this preordered since it was available and I was not disappointed!! I’ve loved every second of it. The way I swooned when Bones finally got a chapter. Absolutely worth the wait.

This book was a black bullet to my heart

I think the thing I love the most about KMs books is that she doesn't shy away from writing about characters facing mental health issues. I love that she talks about mental health issues and gives light to the darkness of them in a way that shows everyone struggling with their own mental health issues that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. This book was everything I didn't know I needed and more. I loved that two broken people found something amazing to live for in each other after struggling alone in their own darkness for so long. The plot twists were absolutely amazing and I honestly never saw them coming so I was on the edge of my seat for the last 10-15 chapters of this book for sure. If you haven't read any of her books then I definitely recommend picking this one up and giving it a chance.

Gritty, intense, and packed with emotional whiplash.

I went into Leave Me Behind expecting a gritty military romance, but I wasn’t prepared for how relentless and intense this story would be.
I expected it to be darker, but it was the relentless enemies-to-lovers dynamic that kept me on my toes.
No one can be trusted—not even myself…

It’s narrated in dual POV by the talented Isabelle Turner and Walker Williams.

Tropes
Military romance
One night stand turns to hell
Enemies to lovers
Forced proximity
Morally grey and broken characters

Content warnings
Violence / Gore (war context)
Sexual assault
Grief
Bullying
Toxic relationship
Physical / Emotional abuse
PTSD

There are, in fact, three main characters.
It’s not a “why choose,” even if things get confusing at times.

Nellie “Bunny” is a sniper with a survivor’s instincts and zero patience for games. She’s tough, clever, and refuses to be broken, no matter the pressure.
Bradshaw “Bones” is cruelty, loyalty, and control incarnate.
Eren is charismatic, charming, and every bit as dangerous as his brother, though he hides his darkness behind an easy smile.

I’m not usually emotional, but this one hit me.
This isn’t a book you simply read—it’s one you survive alongside the characters.

Not bad, dual audio

This audio wasn’t bad. I do wish it was duet but both narrators did very good.

What an absolute gem of a story!!

I loved all of the big plot twists and how much heart and heartache this book had.

Delicious

Oh this book was exactly what I needed to get me out of my current little slump. I swallowed this book whole and loved every single second. The darker aspects, the romance that was brutally delicious 🤤 and the plot that just kept giving. This will forever be a darker romance rec I’ll dish out to anyone who will listen. Not to mention the audio is everything you want it to be 😍🤤

Had me in my feels

Omg so much secrets and anticipation!!!! I loved this book, is my first Military romance and I am into it! Love, love, love how on edge this book had me, a lot more tragedy than I would’ve liked but that doesn’t mean is not a good book. I loved the bully romance between these two and omg Eren, I liked Eren (eventho you’ll het mixed feelings about it)

Amazing!!

I absolutely loved this book!! It had me all in my feels but in a good way!

OMG

I wish that half stars were a thing. i gave this a 4 but its like a 4.5. I would have gave it a 5 had it pulled some serious emotions from me but all it really did was held me captive to wanting to know what happens next. its a very intriguing story that keeps you wanting more. I want to continue to follow their broken souls.

I recommend you take this book for a ride. You wont regret it.