Insatiable

The Unhinged Love Trilogy #1

by Amethyst Winters

Even the darkest secrets buried deep will wiggle to the surface

Ayemeline

Being murdered by the love of my life was an unfortunate turn of events. Not that I would ever hold that against him. Ari is my twin flame. Together we are two tarred souls bound together for all eternity. After all, he's discovered too many of my dark truths for me to ever let him walk away.

Ari

I spent my life running from my own sinister nature. Denying what I am. Denying my thirst for pain. I made the mistake of releasing the beast once, and it resulted in death. I vowed never to let it out again. Until her. Ayemeline dragged my darkness to the surface and embraced it with her own. Now that we’re free, there’s no going back. I'd watch the world burn to protect my vengeful love from her own sins.

Join Ari and Ayemeline in Book 1 of the Unhinged Love Trilogy in the Spicy and Dark Romance.

Visit my website at AmethystWintersRomance.com for a list of trigger warnings.

Genres: Dark Romance, Audiobook, Amazon, Dark, Smut

381 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 25, 2024

About the author

Hi, I'm Amethyst Winters, lover of stories that will raise my blood pressure and Golden Girls. Seriously, I've watched every episode over a dozen times. I'm probably watching it now.

I write because it brings me peace and comfort. Nothing makes me happier (besides my family, of course. I have to say that.) than bringing a story to life.

Why do I write Dark Romance? I actually love thrillers, and I love love. To me, Dark Romance is the perfect combination of my two loves: thriller and romance. I also write Dark Romance because I believe in broken people finding each other. Also, don't you just love how the MMC is completely devoted to her? How, no matter how corrupt he is, when it comes to her, he becomes soft like a marshmallow?

Favorite shows and book inspirations? You, Dexter, Behind Her Eyes, anything M. Night Shyamalan, From, Wayward Pines, Golden Girls, 227, Amen, The Jeffersons, all those classic 80s sitcoms.

My books can get very dark and triggering to some, but if you can handle any of my favorite shows plus extra spice, you should be okay. Check those trigger warnings on my website anyway.

Reviews

[Feral Queen · Rating 4 out of 5]

PASSIONATE - UNPREDICTABLE - TUMULTUOUS

🎙️ DUET - Oscar Reyes, Lacy Laurel
🌶️ 4.5/5
⭐️ 4/5

I need a moment...



I dove in blind for Daddy Oscar and stayed for Amethyst. This author knows damn well how to keep her audience engaged. Her characters spiraled into a borderline destructive cobweb with maddening reveals. The turn of events were more shocking than a Bollywood drama. We got blood, bondage, kinky toys, a literal rollercoaster and a pink pocket knife —and I still rooted for the power couple. Bollywood could never

Let me write one more thing: WHAT THEEE FUUUUUUUUUUUK WAS UP WITH THAT CLIFFFYYYYYY

𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Euh, did I mention that Oscar Reyes was my daddy?

His voice is like an exotic velvet chocolate. YUMMMMMM
I could sit there, legs crossed, listening to him go on for hours about random stock market trends and I’d still be sitting there like, “tell me more about liquidity.”
You know what would be insane...if he read a true crime podcast. Or an Ikea manual..

Lacy Laurel... SEXY!!!!

[Dee | myliteraryera · Rating 5 out of 5]

+ ɪɴꜱᴀᴛɪᴀʙʟᴇ +
𝘉𝘺 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴

𝑨𝑳𝑪 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘
Absolutely brilliant. This was a dark, suspense-filled read with twists I didn’t see coming. WHAT AN ENDING!!!

I devoured this story and couldn’t wait to see how each chapter would play out. It was a fresh twist on dark romance—and I loved it.

Both the FMC and MMC have dark pasts, driven by vengeance and twisted desires. As their story unfolded, you truly never knew what they would do next!

The VAs brought this story to life with just the right mix of raspiness, intimacy, and possessive tones.

I can’t wait to read what happens next from them! Thank you for the ALC @bluenosesudio @amethyst.likes.it.dark
and to the talented VA’s @lacy.laurel @oscar_reyes_narrator

Available now ❤️‍🔥

[ ✩ 5 ]
[ 🌶️ 5 ]
[ 🎧 4.8 ]

🫶🏽 🫶🏽
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[Ashley Spigner · Rating 5 out of 5]

The spice starts in the first chapter. I loved reading this! I can’t wait to read more from Amethyst.

[The Honest Bookmark]

📚 DNF — Insatiable by Amethyst Winters

I was really intrigued by the premise of this one. Dark romance, morally gray characters, obsession, and secrets that refuse to stay buried? Sign me up.

Unfortunately, this one just wasn’t for me.

I struggled with the writing style from the beginning and couldn’t fully sink into the story because of it. The concept had a lot of potential, but the execution didn’t click with me, and I found myself pushing through instead of enjoying the read.

So I decided to DNF and move on to something that fits my reading mood better.

Not every book is for every reader, and that’s okay. 🖤

[Gothic · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC! This review is Voluntary!!

Great Debut! Spicy, murderous, and dark, with twists and turns, and touched and die vibes! Mm!

Now, theres a love story between our MCs behind all that smut, don’t worry! Ayemeline and Ari have a beautiful relationship and a great background! They were interesting to say the least!!

Amethyst does a wonderful job grabbing the readers attention, using spice and morally grey characters! Please make sure to READ YOUR TRIGGERS!

10/10!

[Kiara · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much is happening in this book but the FMC is definitely not fully seated up there in her head. I absolutely love it. She is insane with a punch of bad ass mixed in with it. She was determined to get what she wanted. As for our MMC he also needs help but he was so entralled by her and it was great. I was not expecting that ending though.

[Stacy Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

ALC Audiobook Review
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
4🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Insatiable is book one in The Unhinged Trilogy . The Unhinged Trilogy could not be a more perfect mane for this series. This is a spicy dark romance. Make sure to check Trigger Warnings before reading. Let me just start my review with my jaw still on the floor. This book started from within a grave(literally) and ended with a vengeful cliffhanger. Ayemeline and Ari both have tragic pasts involving their parents. I was hooked from the first page. Ayemeline and Ari were drawn to each other’s toxicity. I thought they were oddly perfect for each other. This book ended in such an abrupt way that I was and still am completely shocked. While reading Ari and Ayemeline were obsessed with one another in an almost toxic way, but it seemed to work for them. I need book two immediately!! I need to know what happened.

Lacy Laurel and Oscar Reyes did a phenomenal job narrating this series in duet style narration. They both did an incredible job making every character sound completely different and distinct.

[FictionHealsMe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh. My. God. What a ride. The audiobook of Insatiable is dark, twisted, and completely unhinged. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever experienced a story like this before. Ayemeline and Ari are absolute wild cards; you never know what they’ll do next. There were moments that left me shocked, giggling, and in total disbelief. It’s spicy, intense, and full of jaw-dropping twists and turns that kept me completely hooked.

And the ending… wow. I actually replayed the last part of the audiobook just to understand what was happening. It’s sudden, chaotic, and maybe a little illogical but that’s exactly what makes it perfectly them.

If you love your romance dark, unrestrained, and utterly unpredictable, this audiobook is a must-listen.

[Nicole Wendland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ayemeline and Ari… oh my fiiiiire.

If you want unaliving, smut, plot, he is the bad boy but she is worse vibes…this is for you. The twists and turns this book had! I was on the edge of my seat at times! I got the ALC for this book and I am gonna need book 2 so fast! There was a turning point in this story I did NOT see coming, but neither did Ari to be fair. Definitely was here for this book!

Dark Romance
Spice
Touch her and ☠️
Touch HIM and ☠️
Torture
There is 🍇
Definitely check your triggers but…👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you for this ALC! Ate it up in less than 2 days!

[Melissa Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. For it being a debut book for this author I’m super impressed. The story was engaging - although I did find the flow to be hard to follow at times.

This was an exciting dark romance with lots of twists and turns. The romance between the two main characters was sweet but super toxic and super hot. I cannot wait for the second book because I feel like the ending didn’t end the way the FMC thinks it ended …

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone get the spray bottle because this book is SCORCHING!!

Plot? Twisty.
Spice? Unholy.
MMC? Looks like a cinnamon roll, could unalive you.
FMC? Traumatized but ready to burn the world down for her man.

And that ending?? I gasped. Out loud. Alone. Dramatically.

Only note: sometimes the spice stole the spotlight a bit too much.

Spice Level: 5 🌶 / 5 🌶
Rating: 4 ⭐️ / 5 ⭐️
Tropes: Touch Him and Die, Trauma Bonding, Morally Gray MMC, Obsession, Dark Romance

[Harley · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow

We start off and I’m like oh ok so she’s dead and we are going to find out what happened

Then you move along the line and this girl has dealt with some messed up stuff not only from her own family but the person she thought was her soul mate.

I did not see that coming and the end?! Yeah I didn’t see that coming either but here we go to book two to see what she does for her revenge

Highly recommend

[Tee Zeigler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw the book cover and ordered the physical book and ebook. I expected dark twists but let’s just say I didn’t think it would be so twisted 😂 I loved every bit of it. I don’t want to give the story away because I’m not a spoiler (no offense to those who are).

Just know the smut is smutting and it’s extra extra dark so please read the trigger warnings.

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Ash · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story was intriguing I had a difficult time with the audio for this. I struggled with Ayemeline. Don't know if it was the narration for her or the way the character is. She's a bit whiny and entitled. The story was good though and need to know what happens next with that cliffy. Check TWs and give it a shot.

[books2loversss]

I fear I have the ick, so I must go. The writing style is just not working for me.

———

“What,” I fling my hand to my chest in feigned indignation. “Mother is disappointed in me? I’ve never experienced her disappointment before.”

I have the sudden urge to reach out and touch it. Suddenly, I am. I don’t know when I did it. “I...I...I’m…uh…I’m sorry,” I stutter.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unhinged? Absolutely yes!
I got to enjoy the audio of this book and oof. I wasn’t prepared for the ride it took me on. Touch her and ☠️. Touch him and ☠️. This was a wild one.

I enjoyed the narration as it gave me more of an experience for this book.

[Anna Lail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark, spicy and toxic

This is book one of The Unhinged Trilogy. Ayemeline and Ari both have tragic pasts. They are both dark and toxic but are perfect for each other. This is a dark romance, so read the trigger warnings. The ending......WHAT?!!! I NEED MORE! Lacy Laurel and Oscar Reyes did an outstanding job narrating this book! I love the duet style!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶

[Erica Coleman · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I did this as an audio and I absolutely loved the mmc voice, he was amazing! But I have to say, the mfc voice was so annoying. She wined all the time and I just had to forced myself through it. But other wise the book is amazing, the story has banter and spice!!

[Samantha McJunkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh. my. god.

Seriously what a freaking cliffhanger! I cannot wait for the second book to come out! I have not had a visceral reaction to a book like this is a long time! Two people who have accepted the darkness and embrace it within each other! Ah and the spice! Whew! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Shawntae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg!!!!

What a ride!!!!! I loved everything about this book!!!!! I can't wait for book 2 because I don't think it was Ari but I have a good guess!!!

[Rebecca Cuevas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I am speechless

This book was absolutely 💯 perfection. I never knew just how much I needed this book in my life.

I can't wait to dive into book 2.

[Amanda M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This audiobook was phenomenal. For me it was a pleasure to listen to the story and it gave it more of a flare than reading it. Now don't get me wrong I've read it but to listen to it as an audio offers a whole other experience. I could visualize every little detail that was happening in this story. And the narrators they were amazing. I really liked their voices for these characters. Plus they were easy to listen to and lovely to hear.

[Letsreadagoodbook · Rating 5 out of 5]

1ST WOW!!!! this has to be the most TOXIC BOOK I have had to the HONOR OF BEING PICKED TO READ!!!!

now that's out the way!!! This chick was beyond unhinged and so was he! But I don't think he was ready for Ayemeline! She just knew it was love at 1st sight!

Chick had some problems and so did Ari! And these together was just a fire waiting to happening! She was so toxic and he was kinda! I leaning more on her being toxic because if he would have stayed away from her it would have been ok! This chick doing the devils work! when it hit about 54%-55% I screamed!! HELLLLLO WHAT THE ACTUAL HELLLLLLLLLLLLLO!!!!

after that this book had me so stuck i couldnt stop reading!! I couldn't put my kindle down! I needed to know!! Was their meeting by chance or was is planned on his part?! Was he playing her?! I have so many questions! And what's up with that cliff hanger! How could you just leave me hanging like that! I almost passed out! I WASNT READY!!

[Valerie Roberson · Rating 5 out of 5]

First let me start by saying that book 2 needs to come out now! This love story had more in’s and out’s then Ayemeline and Ari having sex. If you’re one to easily get turned on, then this book is for you.
I loved the mystery behind each character. Learning their background was very interesting and kept me guessing about them. These were definitely some messed up people, especially when the real them came out. And that kept the story exciting and me wanting to move on to see what’s next.
Everything flowed nicely together and you could relate in the real world. The last chapter and Epilogue were the best in the whole book. On the edge of your seat “Oh My God” reaction. I can’t wait for the next book!

[Jazmine’s 📚 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars- I received the ARC. It was sort of insta love which I didn’t like but it’s okay. I liked learning about their experiences, their childhood, trauma, seeing them grow together as a couple and build a bond/trust within one another to share their secrets. Ari scared me a bit (won’t say why as to not spoil it), but Amelyne is crazy too. It gave me Butcher & Blackbird vibes. It had lots of spice but also lots of trigger warnings! I found the story telling and dual POV enjoyable and the plot twists at the end had my jaw on the floor.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book so much more than I thought I would’ve it has suspense. It has murder. It has dark spicy scenes. It has mystery thriller aspects. It was so good and I cannot wait to read the second book. I need to know I need answers. I ended this book with my jaw on the floor, also the spicy scenes were spicy. I read one in public and I was like blushing because whoaaaa they get down !!! they get down !!!!check your trigger warnings… but if you love dark romance, dark romance suspense thrillers this book is for you!!! gonna be a 4 star from me ..I loved it.

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fantastic debut novel! From an inspiring new author I was really drawn into this story and craved more! It had an amazing plot and I of course adored the characters. Twist and turns. Spicy dark romance. Who could ask for more!? I'm truly intrigued and can't wait for the next book!

If you love spicey spice and morally grey characters this is your go to book! ❤️‍🔥

Received ARC for an honest review

[Ernst Dabel · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say? I'm definitely team Auria! Whenever she opened her mouth either to speak or to eat I was rolling on the ground! I laughed so hard I had tears rolling down both cheeks lol 😆

Auria aside, this was an amazing book! I must admit this was my first time reading this genre, but Amethyst Winters shines like gold, and I eagerly await book #2 :)

Do yourself a favor and read it, and I dare you not to laugh when you read Auria's parts ;)

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book thru a Goodreads giveaway. While I have read dark romance books before, I had not heard of this book or the author, so I am lucky I got a chance to read it.

Well written for this genre. Definitely read the trigger warnings at the beginning, as there are a lot of intense spice scenes, and a whole lot of violence. Very dark, very effed up, very spicy.

I might need to go read something mild like a slow-burn romance after this!

[Panda Pup in Bootz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Freaking cliffhanger………
*~*ARC*~*
Loved this one a lot
Such a dark little story, I need to know what happens next with the little fox and her dark knight.
This one has me sooo excited !!
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️spice on spice on spice
Dark and twisted obsession
Touch him and die and touch her and die so well matched