| Title | : | Jacked (Ghosts of Halloween Book 1) |
| Author | : | |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 131 |
| Publication | : | Published October 3, 2023 |
It isn't. I meet three masked men who tie me up and do filthy, thrilling things to my body and soul. Trick or treat?
As it turns out, it's both.
This is a Why Choose Halloween novella with 18+ content and dark themes. Read responsibly.
Jacked (Ghosts of Halloween Book 1) Reviews
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This series was recommended to me by a friend for Halloween. I just had hesitated about reading it due to the fact that I knew there was going to be a cliffhanger.
I also downloaded and read the prequel to Jacked…. Both books are bit short …. But damn this author can pack in a lot in a small package
So, there’s a bit of gap in between the prequel and book 1
It’s been two years since a tragedy that turned Harlow’s life upside down….. and now she finds herself craving what Noah has.
From what I was told, this author is known for her mixture of spicy romance along with A thrilling mystery in each of her books.
I was left with so many questions.
This is a great Halloween read
Just a few elements that are included in this book.
MMFM with swords crossing
haunted house and violent ghosts of the past
Dark & Twisted
scandalous smut including bondage, menage, object use, snowballing, and more
one disabled heroine and three vengeful heroes.
With a huge cliff hanger
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Jacked is book one in the Ghosts of Halloween trilogy by Layla Fae. This is my very first book of Layla’s. I kind of got hooked into reading it along with two of my good friends and wow! I wasn’t really sure what I expected but it was so good and wildly different from anything I’ve read. I have so many questions! This is a MMFM why choose romance that ends in a big cliff hanger. The author promises that questions will be answered in the next book which comes out in just a couple of weeks so the wait isn’t long. Still, I need to know right now!!! There is also a free prequel that introduces us to these characters.
It’s been two years since a tragedy that rocked Harlow’s world. And to commemorate the night, she goes to the town’s haunted house on Halloween night. Only the night doesn’t turn out as she planned. The house was supposed to be empty. But instead there are three masked men in the house that have plans for her. Some very dirty plans.
So, that’s basically all I can tell you without spoiling anything. Layla Fae draws us in and hooks us and then, says, see you in a couple of weeks! I knew going in that this would be the case. I just didn’t anticipate the degree of my need to know the answers now! But I will just have to wait along with everyone else for the next book, Carved, to find out what is going on with Harlow, Jack, Caden and Silas.
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3.5 stars Ufff that cliffy
The prequel intrigued me and the cliffy makes me wanna keep reading… (I’m aware it’s not Halloween anymore 🤣 don’t worry… I’ll be doing some thanksgiving reads this month 🤣).
This book has some triggers, so please check the author’s website.
Harlow (20-24) is a VERY *active* girl 😬 she seeks solace in men because she misses touch and feeling anything. In the prequel, we get to see how she is with Jack (26-28) and her then boyfriend. There’s definite tension between her and Jack, but because of Harlow’s brother, Jack has pursued her. Just when it seems like he might say “ f it” and do something, tragedy strikes.
And then book 1 comes into play.
Jack/Groomer, Silas/Butcher, and Caden/Strangler (41) are seeking revenge against Harlow.
Two years have passed, and the men are done waiting. It’s time for Harlow to pay up 😅 they’re gonna play with her while wearing masks, and they’re gonna have fun doing it 👀.
What I liked:
—how rough around the edges the characters are 🫶. We don’t have all the facts, but there’s broken parts that need fixing, so I’m assuming we’ll get a lot of character growth within each one. Harlow has a lot of inner turmoil affecting her 😞.
—the 🔥. Because Harlow has “been around” a lot, physical touch doesn’t mean the same. She uses it as a tool to feel something, but she’s gotten to the point where she feels nothing… until the night where she’s gonna end it all, three masked men make her feel something; more specifically, it’s Groomer who makes her feel a spark 👀 and it’s intoxicating 😅.
—the way they make her 💦. Poor Harlow forgot what it was like 👀. Groomer sure has a way of making her feel… and Strangler does too 🥵
—the angst 😅. We don’t have all the puzzle pieces yet, and I wanna keep reading 👀
—THE CLIFFY!!! What?!?! Does this have a paranormal element now??? 👀😅
What I wanted more of:
—more information 😬. We don’t know so much… I’m assuming we’ll find out in the next books, but man… I hate being left in the dark 🤣
—I wish it was longer 😅. Maybe knowing what’s been happening in those two years. I’m assuming we’ll get more in the next books.
Overall, I liked this
⚠️safety squad⚠️
-no cheating/omd/owd
-sharing (it’s RH)
-suicide ideation/suicide attempt
-mental health/depression
-aftermath of sibling’s death
-violence/aftermath of deaths
-primal play/praise kink/MM/voyeurism/exhibitionism/masks/tying up
-no condoms/the h has been around a lot/one of the Hs (Jack) has been celibate for 2 years
-cliffy!!!!! -
OMG I can't wait till you guys see this!!!
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Layla Fae! You never cease to amaze me with your words and your stories. I’m not really sure what I was expecting with this book, but it WAS NOT what you gave us! It was so good!! And such a tease! But a delicious tease, and two weeks can’t go by fast enough! I. Need. More. Pure perfection for Halloween time!!
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Thanks for fueling my madness, Layla 🤌🏻
I was edged... By a book. So be it.
Don't you dare read this book and realize what a mess I am (READ IT! But pay really close attention to the TWs!) -
i’m being edged so hard and i have so many questions but holy HELL this was sooo hot with a touch of spooky!! the perfect halloween spice. anxiously waiting for the next book!!! what a fucking cliffhanger
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✩‧₊ 2 stars ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
･ ｡ﾟ☆:Jacked *.☽ .*:☆ﾟ
0:24 ─●──────── -2:56 ↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺
🎶 It's getting dark and it's all too quiet. And I can't trust anything now🎶
A tragedy occurred on 12 Sycamore Street, and Harlow returns to the house on Halloween because she’s tired of fighting her demons but finds three masked men inside. They make her run a little but then promise to make her feel good, which she hasn’t felt in a long time.
─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: THOUGHTS*.☽ .*:☆ﾟ. ───
[Jack]; Groomer
“I’ve waited for her so far longer than the guys. They spent two years planning. I spent six. Ever since I first saw her when she was sixteen, I waited.”
I don’t mind age gaps when done correctly; how it’s discussed is gross. It’s not terrible when the FMC is in her 20s, when the MMC meets her, but Jack says he’s been interested in Harlow since she was 16 and 6 years older. He admitted to being interested when she was a minor and he was a grown adult. It’s odd behavior. Is he a ghost? I’m curious to see what he’s so upset about. I’m surprised she didn’t automatically recognize Jack’s voice or his eyes if they knew each other so well. While she thought it was him and knew he was dead, it must have been hard to believe, but he called her princess and everything. Hmm.
[Caden]; Strangler
“She’s so pretty and still a kid. I have to remind myself she’s legally an adult.”
The way the others talk about her is weird. I don’t like that Caden is attracted to her but still mentions that she’s a kid. It’s so unnecessary and takes me out of the story. The novella could be good if they didn’t make him seem like a total creep.
“He hates her less than me, craves her less than me, but he still wants to see her beg.”
According to Jack, he doesn’t even want her, but he is still willing to please her. Make it add up.
[Silas]; Butcher
“He doesn’t want her like I do, but he hates her even more, I think.”
Caden and Silas have more chemistry than Harlow and the three men combined. I was more invested in their relationship because at least they care about each other and have more dialogue, showing they have some history. It was mentioned that he was gay and had no interest in Harlow, but seeing Caden with her made him want to be involved. I don’t know what will happen or why they all hate her; the next novella will give more context.
¸♡ OVERALL ♡¸.•
It’s a novella that ends in a cliffhanger, so it’s not like I can be too upset about the lack of direction. Once there is context, it will improve, but the Groomer nickname is a red flag. I don’t know if I can move past 2/3 being after her, even when she was younger. -
Вооооооу матінко 👁👄👁
Це було hot та dark, тому tw обов'язково до ознайомлення!!
Там такий кліфгенгер в кінці 🤯
Якщо коротко, то дівчина на Геловін приходить в дім, де перебувають 3 хлопця, котрі тримають на неї дуже велику образу і хочуть помсти (яка включає в себе сексуальні ігри і різні dark теми)
Це треш, але я в захваті 😋🥰 -
OMG!! Layla Fae I love you and I hate you. lol So good but also WTF???
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Literally said ‘aww wait… that’s it? It’s over?’ That cliffhanger got me! Definitely excited to read Carved next. Spicy with a mysterious little plot this was a nice smutty Halloween read!
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Really enjoyed this one and super looking forward to the next after that ending. It wasn’t super rushed and it wasn’t slow either. Felt like I read a lot more than I actually did and I’m not mad about it. Loved the spice. Looking forward to seeing whether it goes next, have a few theories about the ending!
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October 2023
Kindle edition
Another Halloween book to celebrate the month. Another book with minimal current plot and layers of smut. I did try and find the prequel. Alas, I couldn’t. It does feel like something is missing with the trio having a plan to make Harlow suffer for something she’s done. Trigger warnings for suicide attempt with drugs and alcohol, and mentions of rape.
Caden and Silas confused me, Silas more so. Established relationship with Silas being gay. Jack is already all in despite the plan. Minus the being knocked out and tied up, it feels a little hurt comfort with the guys giving Harlow her first orgasm in two years. Cliffhanger ending. It’s short enough I could continue this one.
FMC: Harlow
Guys: Jack, Silas, Caden
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5 stars
Well, this book came out of left field and gave me things I didn’t know I wanted.
This one ends on a HUGE cliff hanger and the 2nd book came out 2 weeks after and the final book not until Halloween! But lord! I feel like having a Varuca Salt moment because I WANT IT NOW!
Pleas please check the trigger warnings before you start this.
There’s a legit plot that I want answers to, also. What did Harlow do to Jack, Caden, and Silas? Why does Harlow think Jack is dead? Why are they playing this game with her? Wtf is going on?! Having this plot and all these questions in only 125 pages is just amazing lol -
RTC
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Sometimes, you never know what you are getting with Layla's books, and that is what I love about her writing. She warned us about the cliffhanger, and I'm so glad the next book comes out soon after because I need to know what happens.
ℒ𝒾𝓉𝓉𝓁ℯ 𝒷𝒾𝓇𝒹, 𝓎ℴ𝓊'𝓇ℯ ℊ𝓊𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓃ℊ 𝒻ℴ𝓇 𝓊𝓈—𝓈𝓊𝒸𝒽 𝒶 ℊℴℴ𝒹 𝒻--𝓀𝒾𝓃ℊ ℊ𝒾𝓇𝓁.
My heart breaks for Harlow, and I want to know more about Jack, Caden, and Silas.
𝒮𝒽ℯ'𝓈 𝓈ℴ ℯ𝒶𝓈𝓎 𝓉ℴ 𝒷𝓇ℯ𝒶𝓀, 𝓈ℴ 𝒻𝓇𝒶ℊ𝒾𝓁ℯ, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝒽ℯ𝓇 𝒸𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓀𝓈 𝒶𝓇ℯ 𝒷𝒶𝓇ℯ 𝓉ℴ 𝓂ℯ. -
Oh I see you with that cliffy. Glad the next one comes out soon!
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Miss Layla Fae 👏 👏 👏…why do you hate me so?!? The cliffhanger just got me all in my feels…but I CANNOT WAIT for part 2 & 3… I was sure my boy Jack was gonna be my favorite but now I don’t know! I love them all for different reasons 🤩totally gonna be reading this mini trilogy every spooky season for forever.
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Mystery n suspense 👻🎃
We get a prequel peek of Jack's obsession towards a girl who frankly I don't believe deserves him. Harlow is the town bicycle n she's mean towards what could've been her salvation. Instead she loses her brother n lives in misery in a town where everyone hates n abuses her. Now trapped, she experiences a night of erotic fun mixed with some terror. Some shocking things come to light n.....CLIFFY!!!! 😬💩🙈 Looking forward to discovering more to the mysteries of this series!! -
You will be non consensually edged reading this novella. Right alongside the FMC.
The three MMCs are simultaneously scaring, taunting, and fondling the FMC in a haunted house where she came to unalive herself. They have a secret and a big reveal which we get a little of in this book that ends on a cliffhanger. It’s a great Halloween read from an author who never fails to delight and regale us with Halloween smut. I eagerly await book 2. -
Dark Paranormal Romance
MFMM
Spice 🌶️🌶️
Age Gap
Dub Con
Non Con (off page not by the mc’s)
Attempted Un@iving
Depre$$ion
Multi POV
Chasing
First I want to say that you should definitely read the free prequel novella from the authors website prior to reading this. It helps with the very basics of giving you a tiny bit of background about who two of the main characters are. That being said this book starts off with a couple years time jump from the novella. We find out not a single thing that happened in that two year block of time, and why Harlow is the way she is now outside of the obvious. For a novella I did feel like this drug a little bit, and that there was so much confusion about what in the world is going on. One thing that threw me off is that all four characters have a POV, but every male has their own cover in this trilogy. If there wasn’t POV bouncing around we could’ve gotten to know Jack and Harlow better. This novella ends on a serious cliffhanger to the point that if I chose to continue reading I’ll wait until the third books releases.
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Chilling and steamy!!
This one!
Creepy, spicy, thrilling, and fun!
Suspenseful, erotic, mysterious, I devoured this first, short story in the Ghosts of Halloween series. You kind of get an idea of what’s going on but it keeps you unsure and guessing.
Told from the points of view of Jack and Harlow, Jacked is a “why choose” tale that involves Silas and Caden, as well. Each story will be told by one of the three male characters but revolves around Harlow.
A free prequel is available that gives a little insight into Jack’s long time feelings for much younger, Harlow, too. It’s not necessary to the story but I was glad I read it first.
I can’t wait for the next one!!.
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DNF. One mc refers to himself as the “Groomer” and then a page or so later another mc is saying he has to keep reminding himself that the fmc is not a child because that’s how he sees her. Weird vibes, not into it.
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This is a book club monstrosity and it’s being bumped up from 1 to 2 stars for the entertainment factor of me having to draw out the positions to logistically figure out what’s happening in the room 🥴
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She goes to an old abandoned house with plans to commit suicide. When she gets there, she finds 3 masked men. They all know who she is, and want to get revenge. They use her, and it is wild.
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2.5⭐️ I’m intrigued to see what is the deal with all of them…..
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DNF at 36%
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Book Hangover
Thank GOODNESS I don't have to wait for the next book! That's some cliffy! I like it though, it felt obvious, then not, then back and forth a few more times. The author did a great job of keeping us guessing!
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I am OBSESSED with this!! Masked men and haunted house vibes, and they are her older brothers best friends?!?! SIGN ME UP!
This novella was fun and entertaining and definitely HOT! I could not put it down. And that plot twist!!! I was shocked lol. I immediately ran for book 2.
