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Twisted Heathens: A Dark Reverse Harem Romance (Blackwood Institute, Book 1)

by Bridget Bordeaux J Rose

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Welcome to Blackwood Institute, a place for the dangerous, the disturbed, and those who have run out of hope. For a self-destructive heroine trapped in a maximum-security psych ward, a transfer to this experimental facility is a chance at escape—but she has no intention of surviving it. Convinced that her life is meant to end, she enters the halls of Blackwood determined to finish what she started, regardless of the consequences. However, her plans are complicated by four fellow patients, each as damaged and secretive as she is. As she navigates this intense “why choose” dynamic, she finds herself entangled with a group of men who are as dangerous as they are obsessed with keeping her alive. This dark, found-family romance forces her to confront the ghosts of her past and the volatile men who refuse to let her fade away. Featuring high-stakes tension and raw, emotional depth, this story is a gripping psychological rollercoaster. With a perfect cliffhanger that leaves readers desperate for answers, *Twisted Heathens* is a must-read for fans of dark, spicy reverse harem romances who enjoy complex characters and forbidden, high-intensity connections.

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3 4.3 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(5,403) Book 1 of 3: Blackwood Institute Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions From the bestselling author of Sabre Security and Briar Valley comes a dark, found family why choose romance featuring a self-destructive heroine and the tortured men determined to save her from herself. WELCOME TO BLACKWOOD INSTITUTE. WHERE BAD GIRLS COME TO DIE. Murderer. Unhinged. Remorseless. Insane. I’ve been called it all while rotting away in a maximum security psych ward, imprisoned for my crimes. When I’m given a chance to escape this hell, it’s an offer I can’t refuse. I’m transferred to Blackwood Institute, purgatory for the dangerous and disturbed. The deal is simple. Complete the three-year experimental program and you’re free to leave. I have no such intentions. People like me; we’re born to die. There’s no life for me out there. I’ll do whatever it takes to end my pitiful existence. This time, nobody can stop me. Not even the four fellow patients with dark secrets and damage that rivals my own. A tight lipped cutter. A manic nymphomaniac. A possessive control freak. A shadowy ghost from my past. The clock is ticking. If I’m not careful, the demons that frequent these blood-stained halls will get to me before I can take my own life. Game on. Author's Note: Twisted Heathens is a dark, contemporary reverse harem romance set in an experimental mental health institution. This is book one in the trilogy and it does end on a cliffhanger. Set in the J Rose shared universe. ) ©2021 Wilted Rose Publishing Limited (P)2025 Wilted Rose Publishing Limited Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 3 Blackwood Institute 2. Listening Length 12 hours and 45 minutes 3. Author J Rose 4. Narrator Bridget Bordeaux, see all) 5. Publication date June 27, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Wilted Rose Publishing Limited 8. ASIN B0FC319DNQ 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Heathens-Reverse-Blackwood-Institute/dp/B0FC319DNQ/ref=sr1432?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MKa3fgBBgLpFjMD6bgvGDQtBfcxvRpp7C7GfboyiNUTZVaoBsx9NSUboR40MWvaNyVWuHgwjC6h7V5K4vm-RtS7TLJ8kqRVvnEFpTA9QYo9tjHq6RcApCIJBTRwg6ph8k9ssw8p6pk2kFvJbEfg2vAhQnnzbNp0nLsrQrOJpJtmgwfqNf1Tr-xIVw23rTuuCvvoVgznzcQEcYGUAKef4HbNKJe5zFTv1mDhHtY.SLNMfJ-BN4S4qgeHEsNo9WvVQpLBNmkSwnJ8Ehf1Rbw&dibtag=se&qid=1780246012&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 36: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $5.05 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 33 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C82TKC8F/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=ehixOwnjSxosEBGB&pdrdw=KL68B&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=HJ6ND3WDEXVT9GFYWJRN&pdrdwg=U2Zrc&pdrdr=ff38343b-4d19-4d78-a5d7-5413cab78f96) Corpse Roads: Sabre Security, Book 1 Corpse Roads: Sabre Security, Book 1 J Rose 3,904 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.02 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLYQ7JH2/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=ehixOwnjSxosEBGB&pdrdw=KL68B&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=HJ6ND3WDEXVT9GFYWJRN&pdrdwg=U2Zrc&pdrdr=ff38343b-4d19-4d78-a5d7-5413cab78f96) Where Broken Wings Fly: Briar Valley, Book 1 Where Broken Wings Fly: Briar Valley, Book 1 J Rose 2,852 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.39 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G26QB1WJ/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=ehixOwnjSxosEBGB&pdrdw=KL68B&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=HJ6ND3WDEXVT9GFYWJRN&pdrdwg=U2Zrc&pdrdr=ff38343b-4d19-4d78-a5d7-5413cab78f96) Forever Ago: A Dark College Romance Forever Ago: A Dark College Romance J Rose 633 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$19.59 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVN3DTCJ/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=ehixOwnjSxosEBGB&pdrdw=KL68B&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=HJ6ND3WDEXVT9GFYWJRN&pdrdwg=U2Zrc&pdrdr=ff38343b-4d19-4d78-a5d7-5413cab78f96) Poison Roses: Boys of Bellerose, Book 1 Poison Roses: Boys of Bellerose, Book 1 Tate James 11,339 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$18.83 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPGKDBP1/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=ehixOwnjSxosEBGB&pdrdw=KL68B&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2

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