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Gallows Hill #1
Deceit
I wasn’t sure what to expect when arriving in Salem.
Forced to marry a man I’ve never met, attend a private university I’d never heard of, and the whispers of a rumored secret society filling the halls.
This life would be near unbearable with my insufferable ھԳé if it wasn’t for his uncle, his best friend, and his enemy.
When none of them are willing to let me go, it sends us down a path I’m not sure any of us will survive.
The life I was promised is distorted behind smoke and mirrors. The truth cloaked by Deceit.
Forced to marry a man I’ve never met, attend a private university I’d never heard of, and the whispers of a rumored secret society filling the halls.
This life would be near unbearable with my insufferable ھԳé if it wasn’t for his uncle, his best friend, and his enemy.
When none of them are willing to let me go, it sends us down a path I’m not sure any of us will survive.
The life I was promised is distorted behind smoke and mirrors. The truth cloaked by Deceit.
417 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 16, 2024
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Katelyn Taylor
17books1,459followersBorn and raised in the PNW Katelyn writes spicy romance tropes with a twist. When she isn’t writing toe curling smut or heart wrenching angst, she’s baking, spending time with her two young children or ignoring the ever growing pile of laundry.
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September 19, 2024
I’m gonna be a hater with this one. I wanna yuck everyone’s yum. Did we all read a different book? Did Vincent put a gun to your head and say you had to give this five stars? Hands down my worst read of 2024.
Hey, maybe I’m just turning into an old biddy who doesn’t care about a 19 year old girl who most interesting thing about her is her “airy� laugh. Men are falling at her feet. They can’t get enough of her. EVERYONE is head over heels madly in love and it’s only been three weeks. The romance! The swooning! Oral sex for you! And you! AND YOU! The cringe worthy use of ‘babygirl� and ‘baby.� I can’t even get into the relationship with a 32 year old man which was so creepy. He’s obsessed with a teenage girl because�..actually we don’t know why. He’s just a dirty dog.
Also, let’s just take a moment and address the distracting amount of grammatical errors in this. More power to you for putting a book on KU but have a friend give it a read over because hot damn!
Every reviewer that made believe that there were insane twists and turns and a crazy cliffhanger at end, I hope can’t you find the cool side of the pillow for at least a few minutes tonight. I would have dnf’d this sucker otherwise.
Hey, maybe I’m just turning into an old biddy who doesn’t care about a 19 year old girl who most interesting thing about her is her “airy� laugh. Men are falling at her feet. They can’t get enough of her. EVERYONE is head over heels madly in love and it’s only been three weeks. The romance! The swooning! Oral sex for you! And you! AND YOU! The cringe worthy use of ‘babygirl� and ‘baby.� I can’t even get into the relationship with a 32 year old man which was so creepy. He’s obsessed with a teenage girl because�..actually we don’t know why. He’s just a dirty dog.
Also, let’s just take a moment and address the distracting amount of grammatical errors in this. More power to you for putting a book on KU but have a friend give it a read over because hot damn!
Every reviewer that made believe that there were insane twists and turns and a crazy cliffhanger at end, I hope can’t you find the cool side of the pillow for at least a few minutes tonight. I would have dnf’d this sucker otherwise.
October 7, 2024
Saw this doing the rounds release day on IG and reading that it centers around a secret society of course I wanted to read it..
Where the men rule the world and the woman are used as pawns.
☠️ Dark academia
💀 RH
☠️ Jealous/possessive MMCs
💀 Secret society
☠️ Virgin FMC
Where the men rule the world and the woman are used as pawns.
☠️ Dark academia
💀 RH
☠️ Jealous/possessive MMCs
💀 Secret society
☠️ Virgin FMC
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February 9, 2025
4 Demure Stars ⭐️
Spicy Level:🌶️🌶️🌶�/5
Now I TOTALLY judged this book by the cover and thought I was getting dark... I mean thinking on the lines of The Hallow Boys crossed with the L.O.R.D.S. given it has very similar aspects they share...
AND while it was dark and spicy and bully... It was not WHAT THE COVER implies...
𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙨𝙞𝙨:
Skyla has spent her entire life in England with her aunt after her mother passed away, but now that she’s 18 and about to start university, she’s summoned back to the States to attend an invite-only university in Salem. The catch? Her father is a legacy of the university and is forcing her into an arranged marriage with one of her fellow students (who happens to be the Heir to the Brethern - a secret society her father is a part of). The day she meets her ھԳé, Asher, she literally walks in on him banging another woman in her bed. Off to a great start, right? Asher is a dick to her from the very beginning, but somehow Skyla has "magical vagina syndrome" and every single man in her orbit is suddenly obsessed with her. This quickly escalates into her having a relationship with her ھԳé's uncle (Ronan), her ھԳé’s best friend (Liam), and her ھԳé’s secret society acquaintance (Vincent) all deciding that they want her. And apparently, they don’t mind sharing...
𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨:
Skyla is an odd mix of personalities. In the beginning, she’s demure, conservative, and shy, which given she’s been raised to be a proper meek lady and untouched makes sense as she has been literally sheltered her entire life by a father who sees her as nothing more than a bargaining chip. But then suddenly one guy gives her an orgasm (not through PENETRATION though since she needs to stay an intact 1850s virgin with a Hymen for the plot) and she's hooking up with someone 12 years older than her, someone who watched her get bullied and did nothing and someone that gives her scary vibes, but his tattoo's are sexy - so WHY NOT... She flip-flopped between being this girl who would stand up for herself to being a shy little damsel in distress and it frustrated me a little.
Asher is the absolute worst, acting out constantly because he has no control over his own life, so he takes that frustration out on Skyla. Over time you do start to see glimpses of the boy underneath who was forced to grow up way too quickly and be a man for his terrifying father. It takes a while to warm up to him but he does manage it... somewhat... until he fucks it up again.
Ronan goes full puppy over Skyla SUPER quickly... knowing she is forbidden fruit must have added to her appeal... But even though he is sweet to her, he still has this lethality about him. He is a fully inducted member of the Brethren and is in charge of wrangling a bunch of delinquent legacies while they prove themselves to society so can turn on the "Daddy" when he needs to.
Liam hides a lot behind his charm. He’s got this bubbly, carefree, flirt-with-anything-that-moves personality, but underneath, he is calculating and more serious than he appears. He has a reputation as a man-whore, and Skyla literally walks in on him being sucked off by two people at a party. But the moment he decides Skyla is his, he commits and the flirt-with-everything vibe all but disappears because Skyla is his now!
Then we have Vincent... The broody, scary and silent type who can kill with his bare hands and not feel a thing while doing it. He is not thrilled about sharing Skyla and if he had his way, the other men would already be dead - but since she is happy with them and he wants her happy... he deals with their annoying presence.
Now as I mentioned, I expected a little more dark given the cover. Yes, there is murder, non-con, bullying and a dangerous society, but it was only really touching the service and could have been a little more depraved. The book focuses mainly on Skyla and her relationship with the men and how her innocence changes. The PLOT is VERY VERY slow because its mostly just her flirting with the boys and then getting steamy...
𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨:
� Enemies to Lovers, Fiancé’s Best Friend, Fiancé’s Uncle, Fiancé’s Rival?
� Forbidden Romance
� Age Gap
� Bully Romance
� Reverse Harem (MFMMM)
� Touch Her You Die
� TeacherXStudent
� Virgin FMC
� Secret Society
� Arranged Marriage
𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤 𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨 and 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙨::
� Walks in on him...
� Voyeurism
� Brands Her
� Nicknames
� Forehead Kisses
� Washes Her Hair
� Cages Her With His Arms
� "You Taste Like..."
� Undressing/Dressing Help
Overall the writing is undeniably captivating. It draws you in, and despite my gripes, I flew through this book. It will leave you on a massive cliffhanger though!
Spicy Level:🌶️🌶️🌶�/5
Now I TOTALLY judged this book by the cover and thought I was getting dark... I mean thinking on the lines of The Hallow Boys crossed with the L.O.R.D.S. given it has very similar aspects they share...
AND while it was dark and spicy and bully... It was not WHAT THE COVER implies...
𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙨𝙞𝙨:
Skyla has spent her entire life in England with her aunt after her mother passed away, but now that she’s 18 and about to start university, she’s summoned back to the States to attend an invite-only university in Salem. The catch? Her father is a legacy of the university and is forcing her into an arranged marriage with one of her fellow students (who happens to be the Heir to the Brethern - a secret society her father is a part of). The day she meets her ھԳé, Asher, she literally walks in on him banging another woman in her bed. Off to a great start, right? Asher is a dick to her from the very beginning, but somehow Skyla has "magical vagina syndrome" and every single man in her orbit is suddenly obsessed with her. This quickly escalates into her having a relationship with her ھԳé's uncle (Ronan), her ھԳé’s best friend (Liam), and her ھԳé’s secret society acquaintance (Vincent) all deciding that they want her. And apparently, they don’t mind sharing...
𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨:
Skyla is an odd mix of personalities. In the beginning, she’s demure, conservative, and shy, which given she’s been raised to be a proper meek lady and untouched makes sense as she has been literally sheltered her entire life by a father who sees her as nothing more than a bargaining chip. But then suddenly one guy gives her an orgasm (not through PENETRATION though since she needs to stay an intact 1850s virgin with a Hymen for the plot) and she's hooking up with someone 12 years older than her, someone who watched her get bullied and did nothing and someone that gives her scary vibes, but his tattoo's are sexy - so WHY NOT... She flip-flopped between being this girl who would stand up for herself to being a shy little damsel in distress and it frustrated me a little.
Asher is the absolute worst, acting out constantly because he has no control over his own life, so he takes that frustration out on Skyla. Over time you do start to see glimpses of the boy underneath who was forced to grow up way too quickly and be a man for his terrifying father. It takes a while to warm up to him but he does manage it... somewhat... until he fucks it up again.
Ronan goes full puppy over Skyla SUPER quickly... knowing she is forbidden fruit must have added to her appeal... But even though he is sweet to her, he still has this lethality about him. He is a fully inducted member of the Brethren and is in charge of wrangling a bunch of delinquent legacies while they prove themselves to society so can turn on the "Daddy" when he needs to.
Liam hides a lot behind his charm. He’s got this bubbly, carefree, flirt-with-anything-that-moves personality, but underneath, he is calculating and more serious than he appears. He has a reputation as a man-whore, and Skyla literally walks in on him being sucked off by two people at a party. But the moment he decides Skyla is his, he commits and the flirt-with-everything vibe all but disappears because Skyla is his now!
Then we have Vincent... The broody, scary and silent type who can kill with his bare hands and not feel a thing while doing it. He is not thrilled about sharing Skyla and if he had his way, the other men would already be dead - but since she is happy with them and he wants her happy... he deals with their annoying presence.
Now as I mentioned, I expected a little more dark given the cover. Yes, there is murder, non-con, bullying and a dangerous society, but it was only really touching the service and could have been a little more depraved. The book focuses mainly on Skyla and her relationship with the men and how her innocence changes. The PLOT is VERY VERY slow because its mostly just her flirting with the boys and then getting steamy...
𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨:
� Enemies to Lovers, Fiancé’s Best Friend, Fiancé’s Uncle, Fiancé’s Rival?
� Forbidden Romance
� Age Gap
� Bully Romance
� Reverse Harem (MFMMM)
� Touch Her You Die
� TeacherXStudent
� Virgin FMC
� Secret Society
� Arranged Marriage
𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤 𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙨 and 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙨::
� Walks in on him...
� Voyeurism
� Brands Her
� Nicknames
� Forehead Kisses
� Washes Her Hair
� Cages Her With His Arms
� "You Taste Like..."
� Undressing/Dressing Help
Overall the writing is undeniably captivating. It draws you in, and despite my gripes, I flew through this book. It will leave you on a massive cliffhanger though!
January 9, 2025
GIRLLL SKYLA I KNOW THAT COOKIES GOOD 🤪😂
bc the way EVERY man she met was under her spell and down to share as long as that meant they could still have access to a piece of her 🙂↕�
The ending has me over here gripping my chest & gaslighting myself over his character fr 😩 like I thought I saw it coming, turns out I DID NOT see it coming
The audio was perfectioooooon 🤩
bc the way EVERY man she met was under her spell and down to share as long as that meant they could still have access to a piece of her 🙂↕�
The ending has me over here gripping my chest & gaslighting myself over his character fr 😩 like I thought I saw it coming, turns out I DID NOT see it coming
The audio was perfectioooooon 🤩
December 24, 2024
Rating:4.25 stars rounded up
Katelyn, girl, at least pull me up from the f'in cliff ledge you just pushed me over 🤣 IM SORRY WHAT, I AM DISTRAUGHT; you won "the best cliffhanger ending" award! You enjoy playing with my emotions, don't you?🫠
I normally am not a why choose/reverse harem girlie, but this book might have made me one!
There issomething here for all spicy romance fans: you have your grumpy/broody MMC Vincent, your golden retriever MMC Liam, don't get me started on Liam, he was my favorite part of the book... I love a man that is confident in his sexuality. He had me grinning from ear to ear with his charming, witty banter. You have your secret societies; talk of witches. Did I mention this all takes place in Salem, Massachusetts?
My ONLY dislike.... probably going to be an unpopular opinion🫣, but calling a man "daddy" gives me the ick. There's one particular scene that had me cringing because of the usage of this pet name..
.
The audiobook itself... I am a HUGE fan of full-cast audiobooks. The cast for this audiobook: Amy Hall, Devon Ryder, Edward Black, Sean Masters, and Sebastian York.... 6� the perfect cast, they all portrayed each character beautifully. They truly felt hand-selected for each role.
Well done Katelyn, you have a new reader for life!
.
Add to your TBR if you like...
🖤 Secret societies or cults/covens
🖤 Age gap
🖤 Arranged marriage
🖤 Touch her & die
🖤 Virgin FMC
🖤 Why Choose
հ�:
💀 Nonconsensual sexual contact (individual is sleeping)
💀 Cheating (not on FMC)
💀 Violence & Graphic Torture
💀 Explicit Language & Sexual Scenes
💀 Branding
💀 Dismemberment
Katelyn, girl, at least pull me up from the f'in cliff ledge you just pushed me over 🤣 IM SORRY WHAT, I AM DISTRAUGHT; you won "the best cliffhanger ending" award! You enjoy playing with my emotions, don't you?🫠
I normally am not a why choose/reverse harem girlie, but this book might have made me one!
There issomething here for all spicy romance fans: you have your grumpy/broody MMC Vincent, your golden retriever MMC Liam, don't get me started on Liam, he was my favorite part of the book... I love a man that is confident in his sexuality. He had me grinning from ear to ear with his charming, witty banter. You have your secret societies; talk of witches. Did I mention this all takes place in Salem, Massachusetts?
My ONLY dislike.... probably going to be an unpopular opinion🫣, but calling a man "daddy" gives me the ick. There's one particular scene that had me cringing because of the usage of this pet name..
.
The audiobook itself... I am a HUGE fan of full-cast audiobooks. The cast for this audiobook: Amy Hall, Devon Ryder, Edward Black, Sean Masters, and Sebastian York.... 6� the perfect cast, they all portrayed each character beautifully. They truly felt hand-selected for each role.
Well done Katelyn, you have a new reader for life!
.
Add to your TBR if you like...
🖤 Secret societies or cults/covens
🖤 Age gap
🖤 Arranged marriage
🖤 Touch her & die
🖤 Virgin FMC
🖤 Why Choose
հ�:
💀 Nonconsensual sexual contact (individual is sleeping)
💀 Cheating (not on FMC)
💀 Violence & Graphic Torture
💀 Explicit Language & Sexual Scenes
💀 Branding
💀 Dismemberment
September 17, 2024
First off wHAT THE FOOOOK WAS THAT ENDING??????? brb i’m hiding away until the second book is released BECAUSE I NEED IT GIMME PLS
☽☾ 𝕯𝖊𝖈𝖊𝖎𝖙 @katelyntaylorauthor ☽☾
𝕒𝕣𝕔 𝕣𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑∞
hello, hi, welcome. imma need you to strap yourself in for this book. it’s a wild ride 🫦
first off, miss ma’am, katelyn imma send you my therapy bills ok? it’s been a week and i still cannot get this book outta my head. you KNOW how to write the most intoxicating men. am i an asher apologist? yes, yes i am. he means everything to me, i hope there is a redemption arc for him cos i will DIE on this hill ok 🖤
this book had everything i wanted, gothic vibes, secret society, MULTIPLE mmc’s to crush on 🤤 Ronan, Liam, Vincent & YES, ASHER 🫀 they’re my guys now, skyla is one lucky womaaaaaaaan >>>
now when u read this book be prepared to just stare at the wall for around and hour wondering WTF is going on???? i literally couldn’t comprehend & still can’t WHY WHY WHYYYYYY?!!! i am literally counting down the days for the next book. poor katelyn had me all up in her DM’s lmao 👀🤭
skyla managed to find three boyfriends who all brought different important aspects to her life. they all had one thing in common though, protecting skyla with their life. she might be a v!rgin FMC but my lordddddd the spice HIT & it HIT HARD. something about that scene w liam and asher has me 🥵
anyway, this book will be imprinted on my goddamn brain. and it honestly will forever be one of the best books i’ve ever FKN read ok.
☽☾ 𝕯𝖊𝖈𝖊𝖎𝖙 @katelyntaylorauthor ☽☾
𝕒𝕣𝕔 𝕣𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑∞
hello, hi, welcome. imma need you to strap yourself in for this book. it’s a wild ride 🫦
first off, miss ma’am, katelyn imma send you my therapy bills ok? it’s been a week and i still cannot get this book outta my head. you KNOW how to write the most intoxicating men. am i an asher apologist? yes, yes i am. he means everything to me, i hope there is a redemption arc for him cos i will DIE on this hill ok 🖤
this book had everything i wanted, gothic vibes, secret society, MULTIPLE mmc’s to crush on 🤤 Ronan, Liam, Vincent & YES, ASHER 🫀 they’re my guys now, skyla is one lucky womaaaaaaaan >>>
now when u read this book be prepared to just stare at the wall for around and hour wondering WTF is going on???? i literally couldn’t comprehend & still can’t WHY WHY WHYYYYYY?!!! i am literally counting down the days for the next book. poor katelyn had me all up in her DM’s lmao 👀🤭
skyla managed to find three boyfriends who all brought different important aspects to her life. they all had one thing in common though, protecting skyla with their life. she might be a v!rgin FMC but my lordddddd the spice HIT & it HIT HARD. something about that scene w liam and asher has me 🥵
anyway, this book will be imprinted on my goddamn brain. and it honestly will forever be one of the best books i’ve ever FKN read ok.
October 17, 2024
Ok it ends on a cliffy but might I add an intense & oh noot as*hole Asher again 👀 ok Katelyn I need book 2 like yday!!! Fr 😭 im so pumped to see how each relation evolves! This book had its ups &downs the FMC kinda get in my nerves a lot of the time ngl but the boys make it up for me 😮� been a long time since I read a why choose but this remind me why I love it, takes my mind off things, like how am I supposed to handle all of them i need full lock in 😎💀 (heavy on the gorgeous men but you have one for each mood/personality😂)
ᯓᡣ𐭩 “You don’t, trust me. Once I set my sights on something, I’ll stop at nothing to have it. You couldn’t handle what all that would entail, Siren”ᯓᡣ�
ᯓᡣ𐭩 “You’re such a manwhore.�
“Was,� he says, reaching around to cup my jaw and force my eyes to him over my shoulder. “Abso-fucking-lutely was before you. Now, I’m just your whore.”ᯓᡣ�
ᯓᡣ𐭩“Don’t you know the line between hatred and obsession is extremely thin?�/ “now she’s tied to me forever”ᯓᡣ� 😍
ᯓᡣ𐭩 “My ھԳée is off-limits. If you look at her, I’ll gouge your fucking eyes out. If you talk to her, I’ll cut out your tongue. And if you touch her-“I’ll fucking kill you”ᯓᡣ�
ᯓᡣ𐭩“Looks like you’re more of a koala bear than princess.”ᯓᡣ� 🦥 this is giving me core!! 🫠
Tropes:
� Dark Academia
➷Why Choose
� Age gap
➷Secret Society
➷Arranged marriage
➷Pierced MMC
ᯓᡣ𐭩 “You don’t, trust me. Once I set my sights on something, I’ll stop at nothing to have it. You couldn’t handle what all that would entail, Siren”ᯓᡣ�
ᯓᡣ𐭩 “You’re such a manwhore.�
“Was,� he says, reaching around to cup my jaw and force my eyes to him over my shoulder. “Abso-fucking-lutely was before you. Now, I’m just your whore.”ᯓᡣ�
ᯓᡣ𐭩“Don’t you know the line between hatred and obsession is extremely thin?�/ “now she’s tied to me forever”ᯓᡣ� 😍
ᯓᡣ𐭩 “My ھԳée is off-limits. If you look at her, I’ll gouge your fucking eyes out. If you talk to her, I’ll cut out your tongue. And if you touch her-“I’ll fucking kill you”ᯓᡣ�
ᯓᡣ𐭩“Looks like you’re more of a koala bear than princess.”ᯓᡣ� 🦥 this is giving me core!! 🫠
Tropes:
� Dark Academia
➷Why Choose
� Age gap
➷Secret Society
➷Arranged marriage
➷Pierced MMC
September 7, 2024
I loved this book so much I loved Skyla and Ronan, Vincent, Liam I loved how we get to see them fall for her and become super protective of her especially Vincent since he fell for her since he first saw her. I also loved how they all agreed to share her because she loves all three of them. also the plot twist that came with Asher the mmc in the end was super crazy I was not expecting that because he also was falling for her and I was loving him again but the end shocked me.😭
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2024
Release Date: September 16th
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3🌶️🌶️🌶�
Oh. My. God. I finished this book at 1.30am in a blanket burrito and I am unwell because that TWIST ENDING WITH A CLIFFHANGER?! The gasp, the “No, no, NOOOO� followed by staring at the ceiling for a solid half hour wondering what @katelyntaylorauthor just did to her readers.
Let me clarify, it’s a GOOD “what did she do?!� because the chokehold this book had me in for it’s entirety (and this book is a big boy) was intense.
This book is incredible. You have a prestigious, elite school�.a secret society…one woman and 3 or 4 gorgeous men ( the fourth, let’s just say it’s complicated) that want her and her only�..twists and turns�.all set in Salem�.did I mention there’s talk of witches in this book too? No? Well there is, and it’s fantastic.
I devoured this book in 2 days, I could not put it down�.i fell in love with Vincent, then thought maybe I fell in love again, did some backpedaling on that one�..ANYWAY, there’s so much in this book that gets you in a chokehold and does not let up�.and the last two pages? I couldn’t breathe through all 78 different emotions I was feeling.
When September 16th hits, READ this book. Seriously. Don’t question, just do it. This book is so solid in storyline and characters, I couldn’t find one flaw in it.
I always knew my favorite trope was Reverse Harem but Skylar and her Boys solidified that.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3🌶️🌶️🌶�
Oh. My. God. I finished this book at 1.30am in a blanket burrito and I am unwell because that TWIST ENDING WITH A CLIFFHANGER?! The gasp, the “No, no, NOOOO� followed by staring at the ceiling for a solid half hour wondering what @katelyntaylorauthor just did to her readers.
Let me clarify, it’s a GOOD “what did she do?!� because the chokehold this book had me in for it’s entirety (and this book is a big boy) was intense.
This book is incredible. You have a prestigious, elite school�.a secret society…one woman and 3 or 4 gorgeous men ( the fourth, let’s just say it’s complicated) that want her and her only�..twists and turns�.all set in Salem�.did I mention there’s talk of witches in this book too? No? Well there is, and it’s fantastic.
I devoured this book in 2 days, I could not put it down�.i fell in love with Vincent, then thought maybe I fell in love again, did some backpedaling on that one�..ANYWAY, there’s so much in this book that gets you in a chokehold and does not let up�.and the last two pages? I couldn’t breathe through all 78 different emotions I was feeling.
When September 16th hits, READ this book. Seriously. Don’t question, just do it. This book is so solid in storyline and characters, I couldn’t find one flaw in it.
I always knew my favorite trope was Reverse Harem but Skylar and her Boys solidified that.
November 7, 2024
4.5 ⭐️
this book had a CHOKEHOLD on me 😭
imma be honest, it had tropes that usually give me the ick but i was so insanely into the storyline it didn’t even bother me!!
i loved the characters, i LOVED skyla and the characters were so funny to me throughout the book.
obviously my favorite is the psychopath 🤣 i can’t help it!!!
i KNOWWWWW the ending isn’t what it seems, it just can’t be !!!! i feel like i know why it happened but i STILL CRIED REGARDLESS. I CANT HELP THAT IM A BIG BABY 🤣
i already know a certain grey eyed character will be taking revenge though so im ready to see him become unleashed 😈
i need to start book 2 immediately
this book had a CHOKEHOLD on me 😭
imma be honest, it had tropes that usually give me the ick but i was so insanely into the storyline it didn’t even bother me!!
i loved the characters, i LOVED skyla and the characters were so funny to me throughout the book.
obviously my favorite is the psychopath 🤣 i can’t help it!!!
i KNOWWWWW the ending isn’t what it seems, it just can’t be !!!! i feel like i know why it happened but i STILL CRIED REGARDLESS. I CANT HELP THAT IM A BIG BABY 🤣
i already know a certain grey eyed character will be taking revenge though so im ready to see him become unleashed 😈
i need to start book 2 immediately
September 19, 2024
DNF @ 15%
Ultimately this is so poorly written that I could not get through it, even though I was engaged by the plot and some of the characters. I’ve been burned too many times before.
Ultimately this is so poorly written that I could not get through it, even though I was engaged by the plot and some of the characters. I’ve been burned too many times before.
September 15, 2024
♥️ Why Choose
🖤 Arranged Marriage
🔥 Secret Society
♥️ Dark Academia
🖤 Bully
🔥 Forbidden
♥️ Insta Love
🖤 Secret Society
🔥 Virgin FMC
Skyla arrives in Salem for college and learns she will be in an arranged marriage. But the man she’s forced to marry hates her! What does one do in this scenario�.Hook up with his uncle and bestie 🤣🙌🏻🔥
If you’re looking for a wild why choose romance filled with tons of spice, def give this a read! Please note this does leave off on a cliffhanger ♥️
🖤 Arranged Marriage
🔥 Secret Society
♥️ Dark Academia
🖤 Bully
🔥 Forbidden
♥️ Insta Love
🖤 Secret Society
🔥 Virgin FMC
Skyla arrives in Salem for college and learns she will be in an arranged marriage. But the man she’s forced to marry hates her! What does one do in this scenario�.Hook up with his uncle and bestie 🤣🙌🏻🔥
If you’re looking for a wild why choose romance filled with tons of spice, def give this a read! Please note this does leave off on a cliffhanger ♥️
December 23, 2024
4.25/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶�
I NEED BOOK 2 ASAP.
2/5 🌶�
I NEED BOOK 2 ASAP.
September 16, 2024
This book gave all the spooky season vibes and the spice to keep you nice and warm on a fall day. Deceit is the first book in the Gallows Hill series and I am currently counting down the days until the next book comes out. Be warned, this book will leave your jaw on the ground. Katelyn did us dirty.
Skyla is forced to leave her life in London to attend Gallows Hill University and she quickly finds out she is arranged to be married to one of the MMC's. Asher is her soon to be husband and you will loathe him for roughly eighty percent of this book, but I have a really good feeling his redemption arc is going to be epic.
Skyla's other three boyfriends, Ronan, Vincent and Liam treat her like a queen. When I say treat her like a queen, I mean it. They absolutely worship her any way they can, although our sweet soon to be bride must stay "untouched" until the wedding ceremony... they find ways around that.
The men are a part of a secret society that holds all the power. Skyla is new to the dark world that was thrust upon her, but her men are set on protecting her. I can't wait to devour the second book. I have so many thoughts about this cliffhanger, but you will need to read it and experience it for yourself.
Thank you Katelyn for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy.
4.5 ⭐️| 3 🌶�
*secret society
*why-choose
*arranged marriage
*dark academia
*possessive mmcs
*inexperienced fmc
Skyla is forced to leave her life in London to attend Gallows Hill University and she quickly finds out she is arranged to be married to one of the MMC's. Asher is her soon to be husband and you will loathe him for roughly eighty percent of this book, but I have a really good feeling his redemption arc is going to be epic.
Skyla's other three boyfriends, Ronan, Vincent and Liam treat her like a queen. When I say treat her like a queen, I mean it. They absolutely worship her any way they can, although our sweet soon to be bride must stay "untouched" until the wedding ceremony... they find ways around that.
The men are a part of a secret society that holds all the power. Skyla is new to the dark world that was thrust upon her, but her men are set on protecting her. I can't wait to devour the second book. I have so many thoughts about this cliffhanger, but you will need to read it and experience it for yourself.
Thank you Katelyn for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy.
4.5 ⭐️| 3 🌶�
*secret society
*why-choose
*arranged marriage
*dark academia
*possessive mmcs
*inexperienced fmc
January 19, 2025
Kai pateksiu į pragarą ir velniai mane pasitiks devintam pragaro rate su savo žiauriom bausmėm... žinau, kad viena jų bus priverstinis romanų apie haremą / poligaminius santykius skaitymas. Tebūnie aš seksistė davatka, bet ta banda diedų, norinčių pagrindinės veikėjos, mane erzino, užkniso ir greičiausiai pavertė aseksualia 😊. Kviečiu boltą į artimiausią vienuolyną, man gana. Ate.
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September 28, 2024DNF at 20%
April 5, 2025
4.5 stars
I don't know what it was about this book, but it was exactly what I was in the mood for at this time. This has a secret society where families are always setting up arranged marriages, and the heroine is betrothed to our hero who she meets for the first time when she arrives on campus and finds him with another girl. They instantly hate each other, and she slowly starts falling for three different men. First, his uncle who is the swim coach on campus. Then, her ھԳés best friend. And lastly, a brooding dangerous man who works for the secret society. I loved how each of the relationships slowly developed and how all of the men were just head over heels obsessed with the heroine.
There is still a lot of unknown in what the Brethren is or how the heroes (and heroine) are connected to it. But I'm so intrigued! The plot is definitely on the slower side, but I was so into the romance that I honestly didn't mind too much. I love a why choose romance and this one was SO GOOD. The heroes are all so different from one another and have such a unique connection with the heroine.
The ending too!? I'm so excited to continue this series!
I don't know what it was about this book, but it was exactly what I was in the mood for at this time. This has a secret society where families are always setting up arranged marriages, and the heroine is betrothed to our hero who she meets for the first time when she arrives on campus and finds him with another girl. They instantly hate each other, and she slowly starts falling for three different men. First, his uncle who is the swim coach on campus. Then, her ھԳés best friend. And lastly, a brooding dangerous man who works for the secret society. I loved how each of the relationships slowly developed and how all of the men were just head over heels obsessed with the heroine.
There is still a lot of unknown in what the Brethren is or how the heroes (and heroine) are connected to it. But I'm so intrigued! The plot is definitely on the slower side, but I was so into the romance that I honestly didn't mind too much. I love a why choose romance and this one was SO GOOD. The heroes are all so different from one another and have such a unique connection with the heroine.
The ending too!? I'm so excited to continue this series!
March 11, 2025
Deceit was a whirlwind of secrets, betrayal, and tension! 😮💨� I always enjoy books with secret societies and a bit of a bully aspect—and this one delivers! 👌
The chemistry was insane! The push and pull between the characters had me hooked, and I couldn’t put it down. It was dark, intense, and packed with drama.
I went through so many conflicting emotions—outraged, smitten, jealous, disappointed� and everything in between! 😅
Were there some annoying elements and things that could’ve been better? Yes. But there was so much good that the “bad� didn’t take away from the captivating, spicy story. 😁👀🖤🔥
I have no idea how to rate this—it’s probably around 4.5⭐️, maybe a bit more? 🤔 All I know is� I enjoyed it!
The chemistry was insane! The push and pull between the characters had me hooked, and I couldn’t put it down. It was dark, intense, and packed with drama.
I went through so many conflicting emotions—outraged, smitten, jealous, disappointed� and everything in between! 😅
Were there some annoying elements and things that could’ve been better? Yes. But there was so much good that the “bad� didn’t take away from the captivating, spicy story. 😁👀🖤🔥
I have no idea how to rate this—it’s probably around 4.5⭐️, maybe a bit more? 🤔 All I know is� I enjoyed it!
October 6, 2024
WHAT. THE. FUCK. hello miss ma’am katelyn, I need book 2 and I need it now.. like NOW. 👁� anywaysss, I read this book in a day because i genuinely couldn’t put it down. Like I was hooked! You have your fmc who manages to get not 1 but THREE boyfriends all while having a ھԳé 🤭 yeah.. yeah I know. she’s the luckiest girl alive. but I really enjoyed watching them fall for each other. every mmc brings something different to the story! there’s literally an mmc for every reader to fall in love with because they all have different personalities.. i literally love them ALL.. yes even you know who.. 🫨 and the plot PLOTTED! I’m so excited to see what happens next with these characters. and also this is the perfect book to read for spooky season, it’s literally set in Salem Massachusetts. 🧙♀�
🪦 secret society
🖤 why choose
🪦 arranged marriage
🖤 age gap
🪦 dark academia
🖤 jealous/possesive mmc’s
🪦 inexperience/virgin fmc
🖤 bully
🪦 instalove
🖤 forbidden
🪦 pierced mmc
this story was a wild ride to say the least.. that ending almost made my throw my kindle and I’ll definitely be counting down the days till descent is released on 10/21. oh and I don’t want to say too much but I’m hoping that HE gets his redemption arc because idc, I loved him and I just know there’s gonna be a good explanation for why he did what he did. (iykyk) 😭 if not I’ll cry fr.
🪦 secret society
🖤 why choose
🪦 arranged marriage
🖤 age gap
🪦 dark academia
🖤 jealous/possesive mmc’s
🪦 inexperience/virgin fmc
🖤 bully
🪦 instalove
🖤 forbidden
🪦 pierced mmc
this story was a wild ride to say the least.. that ending almost made my throw my kindle and I’ll definitely be counting down the days till descent is released on 10/21. oh and I don’t want to say too much but I’m hoping that HE gets his redemption arc because idc, I loved him and I just know there’s gonna be a good explanation for why he did what he did. (iykyk) 😭 if not I’ll cry fr.
November 27, 2024
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK ?? THE CLIFFHANGER !?!?! IMMEDIATELY RUNNING TO BOOK 2
4.5 �
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
4.5 �
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
September 16, 2024
This was an amazing first book for the Gallow Hills series and I absolutely cannot wait for the next one. Why Choose, Age Gap, Touch her and D*e, Enemies to Lovers. This has all of my favorite tropes and I couldn’t get enough of it.
You get grumpy Vincent, puppy dog Liam, Sexy/Older Ronan and of course the Fiancée who doesn’t want to be a ھԳée Asher. All of them are appealing in their own way.
The way I shrieked at the cliffhanger though may have my husband suffering a heart attack though 😂
Overall
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶️🌶️/5
You get grumpy Vincent, puppy dog Liam, Sexy/Older Ronan and of course the Fiancée who doesn’t want to be a ھԳée Asher. All of them are appealing in their own way.
The way I shrieked at the cliffhanger though may have my husband suffering a heart attack though 😂
Overall
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶️🌶️/5
September 18, 2024
I swear Katelyn puts crack in her books, SO GOOD 🥵�� I couldn’t put it down
January 29, 2025
4⭐️
A dark secret society why-choose romance that takes place in Salem AND has all the gothic spooky vibes? SIGN ME THE FUCK UP✍🏼🙋♀�
I think we need to investigate the kindle algorithm because it should not be eating this hard with its recommendations. This was another rec that I went in blindly and couldn’t put down! I had never heard of this series or author before but I am definitely acquainted now because I will be binge reading the rest of this series for the next couple of days. Now this book is definitely a bit of a quicker burn than I usually enjoy, BUT I feel like we’re just getting started with Skyla and her harem of boys. Honestly there are a lot of things in this series that I feel like we only saw snippets of. The whole secret society aspect is definitely number one on that list, because I truly don’t know what the heck is going on. Also I’m hella confused about the whole witches element- like is this turning out to be paranormal? Are any of the characters we already know Witches?! I can’t lie, I’m kinda hoping that Skyla turns out to have some crazy witchcraft powers so she can incinerate the scum that they call ‘The Brethren�. I feel like I need answers ASAP, so if you can’t find me, just know I will be gobbling up the rest of this series😌
A dark secret society why-choose romance that takes place in Salem AND has all the gothic spooky vibes? SIGN ME THE FUCK UP✍🏼🙋♀�
I think we need to investigate the kindle algorithm because it should not be eating this hard with its recommendations. This was another rec that I went in blindly and couldn’t put down! I had never heard of this series or author before but I am definitely acquainted now because I will be binge reading the rest of this series for the next couple of days. Now this book is definitely a bit of a quicker burn than I usually enjoy, BUT I feel like we’re just getting started with Skyla and her harem of boys. Honestly there are a lot of things in this series that I feel like we only saw snippets of. The whole secret society aspect is definitely number one on that list, because I truly don’t know what the heck is going on. Also I’m hella confused about the whole witches element- like is this turning out to be paranormal? Are any of the characters we already know Witches?! I can’t lie, I’m kinda hoping that Skyla turns out to have some crazy witchcraft powers so she can incinerate the scum that they call ‘The Brethren�. I feel like I need answers ASAP, so if you can’t find me, just know I will be gobbling up the rest of this series😌
March 5, 2025
Wtf did I just read???�
Reverse harem, dark university ‘romance� (more like insta-love) mystery where a naive 19 yo female with lots of daddy issues gets sent off to college where she is arranged to marry another student to advance her father’s status in society.
Lots of thoughts here� first, I need to visit some sort of religious institution and take a shower after reading this.
FMC Skyla, the sheltered virgin who has men falling in love with her with one glance... Cmonnnnn, she had zero depth to her. Her whole personality was giving blowjobs and receiving orgasms lol She was like a puddle and completely cringy. I felt no connection to her and honestly hated her.
The MMCs are all super cringy as well! Ronan is a creepy 32 yo swim coach, Vincent is a creepy stalker and Liam is creepy golden retriever. I don’t even know what to make of Asher at this point but I’ll say he’s a creepy asshole.
Reverse harem, dark university ‘romance� (more like insta-love) mystery where a naive 19 yo female with lots of daddy issues gets sent off to college where she is arranged to marry another student to advance her father’s status in society.
Lots of thoughts here� first, I need to visit some sort of religious institution and take a shower after reading this.
FMC Skyla, the sheltered virgin who has men falling in love with her with one glance... Cmonnnnn, she had zero depth to her. Her whole personality was giving blowjobs and receiving orgasms lol She was like a puddle and completely cringy. I felt no connection to her and honestly hated her.
The MMCs are all super cringy as well! Ronan is a creepy 32 yo swim coach, Vincent is a creepy stalker and Liam is creepy golden retriever. I don’t even know what to make of Asher at this point but I’ll say he’s a creepy asshole.
September 17, 2024
Dark academia, cult, gothic vibes with a cheek blushing amount of spice!🥵🌶�
I ate up this book up and stayed up all night to finish it! I think about the first 15% was slower and building the plot/relationships. After that though it went so fast and could not put it down!
In this reverse harem book you see our MFC build relationships with 3 male students and one coach🙊 I loved how Katelyn wrote each guy so uniquely and different. I loved watching the MFC fall for each one in a different way.
The ending is a huge plot twist! I just about threw my kindle across the room I was shook!🤣
Easily a 5/5⭐️ read
3.5/5🌶�
I ate up this book up and stayed up all night to finish it! I think about the first 15% was slower and building the plot/relationships. After that though it went so fast and could not put it down!
In this reverse harem book you see our MFC build relationships with 3 male students and one coach🙊 I loved how Katelyn wrote each guy so uniquely and different. I loved watching the MFC fall for each one in a different way.
The ending is a huge plot twist! I just about threw my kindle across the room I was shook!🤣
Easily a 5/5⭐️ read
3.5/5🌶�
August 2, 2024
5 unfuckingbelievable stars!!!
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October 30, 2024
I wanted to like it but she could fart and everyone would be at her feet.
September 17, 2024
My ravenous readers. I have been left GUTTED. DISTRAUGHT. In utter AGONY after that ending. So the only conclusion is to drown myself in reading until October 21st and the next book roll around cuz OH MY FOOKEN GODDESS I need it more than I need to breathe! Speaking of breathing� I wasn’t. Not for the spicy bits and definitely not for that ending. And there were a lot of spicy bits!!!
how Katelyn did it, but you’ve taken tropes I am not all that fond of, twisted them, and made me fall in love with everything and everyone despite my dislike for said tropes!? This is a thing I’ve noticed, you morph tropes into your own and completely change them for the wilder and better. You brilliant, beautiful, badass writer, you 😭. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read your arc. I am hollow and aching, but it’s fine. Everything is fine 🥲.
Look I can’t get too much into it cuz I’d spoil thingzzzz (but if you want to fangirl or have questions about safe reading, hit yo girl up). But this book is twisted, darkly romantic, and eviscerating all at once. Gods damn, my mind and heart have imploded.
If you love dark academia/dark romance/gothic vibes, if you love several morally black men and a sweet as pie woman, if you love when she doesn’t have to choose and they love that they even get the chance to love her! Deceit is for you 🖤.
how Katelyn did it, but you’ve taken tropes I am not all that fond of, twisted them, and made me fall in love with everything and everyone despite my dislike for said tropes!? This is a thing I’ve noticed, you morph tropes into your own and completely change them for the wilder and better. You brilliant, beautiful, badass writer, you 😭. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read your arc. I am hollow and aching, but it’s fine. Everything is fine 🥲.
Look I can’t get too much into it cuz I’d spoil thingzzzz (but if you want to fangirl or have questions about safe reading, hit yo girl up). But this book is twisted, darkly romantic, and eviscerating all at once. Gods damn, my mind and heart have imploded.
If you love dark academia/dark romance/gothic vibes, if you love several morally black men and a sweet as pie woman, if you love when she doesn’t have to choose and they love that they even get the chance to love her! Deceit is for you 🖤.
January 22, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
That cliffhanger ending was perfect! I’m so glad I waited until the series was finished or I would have been so mad! The secret society and mystery surrounding it all was really interesting and that ritual at the end was a shocker! The main thing I have to say about this book is what do those men see in skyla? So far her personality is so bland and she gets mad at everything they do while she’s allowed to do what she wants to do! Those gallow hills men though 🫠 wow. The first half of this book was quite slow and took a while to get into but once it picked up I was really hooked and couldn’t put it down and now I’ve instantly picked up the next one to keep going! I’m hoping skylas personality doesn’t resemble a wet mop in this one though 👌
That cliffhanger ending was perfect! I’m so glad I waited until the series was finished or I would have been so mad! The secret society and mystery surrounding it all was really interesting and that ritual at the end was a shocker! The main thing I have to say about this book is what do those men see in skyla? So far her personality is so bland and she gets mad at everything they do while she’s allowed to do what she wants to do! Those gallow hills men though 🫠 wow. The first half of this book was quite slow and took a while to get into but once it picked up I was really hooked and couldn’t put it down and now I’ve instantly picked up the next one to keep going! I’m hoping skylas personality doesn’t resemble a wet mop in this one though 👌
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