Bait by Maggie Alabaster & Jo Bradely

Posted June 15, 2023 by Renee Henson in Reviews / 0 Comments

Title: Bait
Series: Dark Masque #1
Authors: Maggie Alabaster & Jo Bradley
Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance
Tropes: M/M Mafia/Reverse Harem/Stepbrother Romance
Release Date: June 15, 2023
BLURB
The plan? Get some air. The reality? I witnessed a murder. The only thing I saw of the killers—a couple of tattoos.
That’s what I get for wandering off alone during the biggest party of the year. In Dusk Bay. A place known for its violent undercurrent.
Too scared to tell the police what I saw, I try to put it out of my mind. I almost succeed, until I meet three guys who turn my world upside down. By the time I see the tattoos that haunt my dreams, I’m in far too deep to get out.
Could our growing feelings for each other be enough to get past the things they’ve done, or will they drag me down into a dark world I can’t escape?
Renee’s Five Star Review 
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
This is the first book in the Dark Masque Series. This is the story of Kennedy. This book flew by for me and I don’t know if it was just a shorter book or if I was so engrossed in it that it flew by. Kennedy is a shy innocent girl with quite the backbone, whose mom is getting married and that will make Kennedy have a step-family to get used to. However life is about to get a whole lot more interesting for her when she goes to the biggest party of the year in Dusk Bay. She should have known better to don a mask and attend this party. All she needed was some fresh air. But what she got was witnessing a murder where she saw one of the killers, well their tattoo’s actually. Now she is two afraid to tell the police she decides to put it out of her mind. She has almost accomplished this feat when she meets three men. Mannix, Ice and Ares. All of them give off some serious psycho vibes but she can’t help her attraction to them. This could lead to some of the best moments of her life. If only Ares would get with the program. Instead he is just well, Ares. You will see what I mean when you read the book. However they are all jealous, controlling alpha-holes. I have to quit talking about this book or I am going to tell you all about it. I thought this was a great beginning to this series. I can’t wait to see what happens next and learn a whole lot more about Ares. I almost forgot her mom. I don’t know if I am the only one who has this thought, but something is up with that woman and it cannot be good.
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COMING SOON
Releasing July 6
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MAGGIE ALABASTER
Maggie Alabaster lives in NSW Australia with her husband, two daughters, a beloved dog, countless birds and a growing collection of books and dragons. She writes reverse harem, both paranormal and contemporary.
JO BRADLEY
Jo Bradley writes contemporary romance. She has a writing companion named Bear and a highly inappropriate sense of humour. She’s looking forward to releasing solo books in early 2024.

About Renee Henson

Renee Henson has an obsession with reading and reviewing. Especially anything that is a dark romance, fairy tale retelling, MC, and is trying her best to love the PNR worlds. Nothing is quiet as exciting to her as reading a good book and then talking about it or making comments while reading with her friends that have read the book too. She is always happiest with her kindle in her hand and her nose is a book. She has been reviewing for Stephanie's Book Reports for over ten years.

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