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 Malum. The squad that goes where no one else will or can. There’s only one 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.
“You’re where my sanity starts.” I can hear the smile in his voice. “You are where mine ends.”
K.M. Moronova did NOT miss with this one. She didn’t just hit this one out of the park, it’s a grand fucking slam. Dark military romance was not something I knew I needed in my life… but man am I fan. Every moment from the start to the finish is so intense and filled with so much angst. I could not get enough of Bones & Bunny.
It’s definitely a true hate to love. Bones and Bunny are just everything. I mean it is sexy, primal, dark, gritty, and filled with kinks… phewww. However, more so, I just love how deep within themselves they both are at the start and then somehow through everything pull so much out of each other. Plus Bunny is a BAD A$$ MF’in WOMAN.
“It’s the monster in me,” I manage to say between hushed moans. His brow raises. “That craves the one in you.”
Honestly, I could not get enough of this one. I did not want to put it down for a second and I highlighted so many quotes while reading. This is one that will definitely stay in my favorites for a long time. Absolutely loved it.
TW: Blood, gore, guns, & losing people close to you. Your mental health matters.🖤
Jotted by Jena 