She is an independent author who lives in England, with Den of Vipers being one of her most popular books.
Amongst her books, she has written multiple standalone novels and 10 different series. Another of her more well-known standalone novels is Diver’s Heart.
After her father ran into debt with a mafia group known as The Vipers, Roxy is sold to them.
The Vipers become obsessed with her, and she becomes involved in a polyamorous relationship with all of them.
This novel focuses on The Vipers’ relationships with Roxy, and her intentions to make them regret the day they took her.
If you enjoyed reading Den of Vipers then you’re probably looking at other dark romances to add to your shelf. Why not add The Never King, Hunting Adeline, The Ritual, Promises and Pomegranates, and Corrupt to your to-read list next?
When Roxy is kidnapped by the mafia family known as The Vipers, she finds herself in an enemies-to-lovers situation as she embarks on a graphic relationship with the four of them.
Reverse Harem
Roxy is sold to The Vipers: Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel, who have a rough and bloody reputation.
Throughout the novel, Roxy embarks on a graphic relationship with them, and they all become enamored with her.
Unlike a usual harem, which typically consists of one man and a group of women, a reverse harem consists of one woman and a group of men.
In this case, it is Roxy and The Vipers.
Kidnapping
Roxy is sold to The Vipers against her will by her estranged father in order to settle his own debts. Due to this, The Vipers kidnap her, and thus, they own her.
It’s a significant plot point in Den of Vipers and is the catalyst for the relationship between Roxy and all four of the brothers.
Sex And Violence
As a dark romance, Den of Vipers contains a number of scenes that either reference abuse and assault, or contain graphic sex and violence.
Sex and violence are intertwined within this novel, and contain some elements that may be portrayed in a non-consensual manner.
Mafia
The Vipers are essentially a powerful mafia group that has been known to terrorize those who get in their way.
Due to that, The Vipers consist of the leader, the enforcer, the psychopath, and the gambler.
Enemies To Lovers
Roxy doesn’t fall in love with The Vipers immediately, instead, she is antagonistic toward them at first.
Her goal was originally to make them regret the day they took her, but finds herself in a different situation than she expected.
When Winnie Darling is 18, she is kidnapped by Peter Pan, the Never King, and his Lost Boys.
For 200 years, the Darling women have been taken away, and they always return broken by their experiences. Winnie’s mother was one of these women.
When Winnie goes with them, she does everything in her power to get The Lost Boys and Peter into her, and they soon find themselves wanting to protect her as they search for Peter’s lost shadow.
Throughout the series, we see Peter and the other Lost Boys continue their relationship with Winnie, as they try to get Peter’s lost shadow back.
If you enjoyed Den of Vipers, then you will love the Vicious Lost Boys series.
Pros
Has an interesting plot with good action scenes outside of the explicit sensual scenes.
A dark romance retelling of the relationship between Peter and Wendy.
Cons
The characters are stereotypical of the genre.
Themes: Dark Romance, Reverse Harem, Violence, Enemies to Lovers, and Kidnapping.
Haunting Adeline is a series that consists of three books, with one prequel that the author recommends you read before starting the Cat and Mouse Duet:
Throughout the novel, Zade is obsessed with Adeline to the point where he stalks her.
This novel contains a lot of dubious consent and non-consensual situations between both Zade and Adeline, as Adeline focuses on finding out who murdered her grandmother.
There are numerous graphic scenes of both passion and violence throughout this series.
Pros
Involves a great vigilante plotline that makes for an interesting plot.
Difficult to put down, and will keep you invested if you enjoy this type of dark romance.
Cons
Some readers haven’t been impressed by the actual writing style.
The Ritual is a standalone dark romance novel that focuses on the relationship between Blakely and Ryat.
Ryat is a part of the secret society known as The Lords, who devote their lives to violence in exchange for becoming some of the most powerful men in the world.
Blakely has had her life planned out for her for years, and she sees her relationship with Ryat as an escape.
However, it never was. Instead, she is brought into the twisted world of the Lords, where Ryat parades her around like a trophy.
Soon, their relationship is consumed with passion and violence, and the only way to escape is through death.
Pros
Difficult to put down, and will keep you invested.
Both Ryat and Blakely have a lot of chemistry.
Cons
The plot isn’t well-developed.
Themes: Dark Romance, Sensuality and Violence, and Enemies to Lovers.
Promises and Pomegranates is the first novel in the Monsters & Muses series from Sav R. Miller and is preceded by a short story that serves as a prequel.
Corrupt focuses on Erika ‘Rika’ Fane, who had an obsession with her boyfriend’s older brother: Michael Crist.
She knew of the things she did, and when she went to college, she broke up with her boyfriend and found herself in Michael’s territory.
Michael notices her when his brother leaves for the military, and after she puts some of his friends in prison, they all decide to get revenge.
Pros
Michael and Rika have great chemistry.
It’s difficult to put down and will keep you invested from beginning to end.
Cons
The characters are stereotypical of the genre.
Themes: Dark Romance, Passion and Violence, and Enemies to Lovers.
Final Thoughts
Den of Vipers is a dark romance that is difficult to put down.
Focusing on the relationship between Roxy and The Vipers: Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel, this is an enemies-to-lovers style reverse harem that is difficult to put down.
But if you’ve finished it, you’re probably thinking about what you should read next.
If you want a dark romance that tackles similar themes to Den of Vipers, you should read The Never King, Haunting Adeline, The Ritual, Promises, and Pomegranates, or Corrupt.
All of these dark romances are popular among readers of K.A. Knight, with all of them gaining a massive following on TikTok. So, consider reading these books to add to your reading list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are The Trigger Warnings For Den Of Vipers?
The trigger warnings are blood, death, domestic abuse, gore, kidnapping, self-harm, and abuse.
Is Den Of Vipers A Standalone?
Den of Vipers is a standalone novel.
How Long Does It Take To Read Den Of Vipers?
If you have an average reading speed, it should take roughly a little over 6 hours to read Den of Vipers, as it is about 650 pages long.
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