I’ve never been a dark romance fan but Lyra hooked me with Frayed Edge! Holy cow!
This is a spin-off from her Rivera Brothers series, picking up with the Rivera Sister Isabella and family friend Chase. If you haven’t read the other stories, you won’t miss anything but this does continue a family so there are spoilers on who ends up with whom.
TW: heavy BDSM play, stalking, abduction, sexual assault, graphic violence, and mental health struggles that may be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Ok. All of that is there. For those who are still Interested … buckle up because holy schnikes was this a page turner!
I am not a typical dark romance fan but I could NOT put this book down. It has spice in CHAPTER 2! And it only gets better and spicier from there. The growth of Isabella “Bella” and Chase separately is phenomenal. But I was so impressed with how Lyra grew the couple. I don’t want to spoil this book but there’s one scene I fangirled over towards the end. Where Chase shows Bella he will protect her the only way he knows how, even when she thinks she can handle it herself.

This is heavy BDSM. But it is respectful and honest to those in the lifestyle. It illustrated so beautifully the partnership between any D/s Interaction: whether that’s playing for a night or as a couple.

This is a great standalone but I see so much potential for a series. And it makes you want to revisit the Rivera brothers all over again!