Dream a Little Dream

To Love a Psycho, Book 1: A Dark MM Forbidden Student/Professor Psychological Thriller

De: C. F. White

Narrado por: Piers Ryman

He’s the son of serial killers. Now he's falling for the man who profiles them.

This was never supposed to become an obsession.

Aaron Jones has survived by hiding behind walls of control and calculated indifference. He’s had to. As the son of two infamous serial killers, people either fear him, pity him, or crave to peel him open just to see what’s underneath. The last thing he needs is anyone digging into his past. Especially not a man who makes him want to surrender every defence.

Dr Kenneth Lyons. Criminal psychologist. Brilliant. Respected. Off-limits. And the one man Aaron can’t seem to resist.

Kenny has always been drawn to the shadows of the human mind, but nothing is darker, or more tempting, than the new haunted student in his lecture hall.

Aaron is beautiful, complicated, and utterly forbidden. Every rule says he should walk away. Every glance, every brush of contact, makes that impossible. Desire twists into obsession. Boundaries shatter. Every kiss is dangerous. Every touch is a confession. And every moment brings them closer to ruin.

But when a new killer surfaces on campus, mimicking the crimes of Aaron’s parents, their intoxicating entanglement turns deadly. Someone wants to resurrect the past. Someone wants to expose the truth. And if Kenny isn’t careful, giving into Aaron could cost him everything.

Dream a Little Dream (To Love a Psycho, Book 1) launches the dark MM To Love a Psycho romantic thriller series where Aaron and Kenny’s story begins, and never truly ends. Their bond of forbidden desire and dangerous obsession threads through every murder, every secret, and every temptation. For listeners who crave their romance steeped in danger, tangled with lies, and bound by a love that should never happen… yet refuses to let go.

Please see author note for trigger warnings.

©2025 C F White (P)2026 C F White

Interesting Story, Excellent Narration

I enjoyed this story, it was a bit different from other books by this author, but it is just as good if not even better in some ways. I loved the storyline and character development and the way we get to know both MCs. This story captivated me from the first chapters, but the best part was the excellent narration by Piers Ryman, I love his voices for characters and style of storytelling and his talented performance made this interesting story a perfect listening experience.

OMFG!

Story: I absolutely loved this new facet of CF White's writing! I have been a fan of her writing for a while and was super curious about this new type of stories. To say I was NOT disapointed is a huge understatement.
The book had me in a vice grip from page one. The tension and slow unveiling of the truth, coupled with measured doses of the tension and attraction between the MCs, sprinkled on top with so many complicated emotions, it all worked so well! It's a challenge to balance the plot, heavy emotional layers and romantic subplot, but CF White pulled it off beautifully.
This new darker side of the author is a beauty to behold and I cannot recommend the book enough.
[Warning: There is a cliffhanger, so be aware going in]
Narration: Pure brilliance. I love Piers Ryman's voice and narration style to pieces!

Wow

I really enjoyed this story. I love the narrator and the story telling.
I can’t wait to jump into the second book, and I’m anxiously waiting for the second (and rest of the series) to come out on audio too

Thrilling & Intriguing! Terrific Story & Listen🎧

It is great to see another side of C.F. White’s creative mind, a dark and thrilling romantic suspense with a murder mystery, past secrets and a forbidden attraction. The song “Dream a Little Dream” will never be the same for me again, and I will always think of Aaron Jones, the son of two monsters. After the arrest of both parents, Aaron lived in foster homes, no longer went by his name given at birth, and now as an adult he is attending university. Did Aaron turn into a well-rounded adult, and did the therapy sessions he was required to attend help him? Time will tell, and you will have to be the judge of that, I have my conclusion and so does Dr. Kenneth Lyons, a criminal psychologist, a professor at the university Aaron is attending and someone who has more than one connection to the serial killer’s case. Both these characters have brilliant minds, and White was clever in the way she brings them together and into each other’s orbit. There is great chemistry between them, smoking hot and tense chemistry, despite the age gap and the forbidden factor for several reasons including the student/teacher factor. This cleverly plotted multi-layered story has non-stop drama, angst, twists and turns, mystery, thrilling and psychological suspense, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. Aaron and Kenny’s story does not end here, and I am looking forward to what to see what where the future takes them next. C.F. White, thank you for this terrific story and wild and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Piers Ryman’s fantastic storytelling and performance take this romantic thriller to another level, keeping you entranced and needing to know what happens next. He embodied the characters completely, giving each a voice that was fitting for a perfect and convincing portrayal of each. Setting the ideal tone for the story, he captured and conveyed all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling them all. Piers Ryman is a versatile voice artist, and his talent truly shines in his performance.

Slow-burn romance

This is a slow-burn romance. I was instantly intrigued and ended up reading the full series. Aaron is the child of serial killers, and Dr. Kenneth Lyons is someone who helped with the case that finally led to their arrest. Coincidence or not, Aaron runs into Kenneth years later and even takes classes and lectures in college with Dr. Lyons as his professor. They both feel the connection, and eventually Kenneth figures out who Aaron really is. Then a new body shows up with similar details and a calling card matching the murders of Aaron’s parents, making Aaron the number one suspect.