This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Introduction
Psycho is the second book in the Necessary Evils series. I absolutely couldn't put this one down at all!!! There is something about this author's writing that immediately pulls me into the story. These books are stalker romances, or at least that is the vibe that I am receiving so far. We shall see what the other books in the series are actually about. But so far it definitely has a strong stalker vibe. I would say that if you want to try out dark romance but one series that has plenty of humor, then these books are what you need to pick up and soon. I absolutely adored Psycho, maybe more than book one?? I am not sure which one so far I love more. But these two were so interesting and I really liked how the assassin was the sub in the bedroom, but not always so that was interesting. I also love that these are MM romances.

Summary
The story sets of with our brother "August" who is the genius of the brothers as he has the highest IQ but is also autistic. Then we have our other protoganist, who is a brilliant professor but also ex-FBI agent, Lucas who also happens to be on the run. August is determined to have Lucas and he knows that he is it for him. He doesn't understand what love is, but he understands he wants to keep Lucas for himself. At first its because Lucas is "Pretty" but August wants to get to the hidden layers. Lucas knows that he is in danger, and tries to put August off at first, because he knows he probably doesn't have long, but August will protect him no matter what...

My Outlook
This book was EVERYTHING! I absolutely adored it in so many ways. I think what I really enjoyed the most was seeing how this author implemented this here. I just loved this dynamic that we have in this one. And there is also some great BDSM being portrayed, August, I wouldn't say is a strict sub, probably closer to a switch when the situation calls for it. Its more to protect his partner than anything else but that scene when Lucas forces him to be his true self in the bedroom (SMOKIN and Brilliantly written) I think what draws me so easily into these books is the humor and charm with the mix of darker elements. Honestly normally Stalkers are fun to read but I can really see the appeal of these books and why so many readers have loved these so much!!! Because I am hooked on everything that combines these.

Now I do want to warn those that haven't read much dark romance or don't like torture scenes, skip these scenes if gore details bother you. I just skim over these because torture stuff isn't always my thing lol but Onley James writes it well and what I love the most is that the couple in the book does it together as a team and its not just the one that does it all the time.

My only complaint which didn't even affect my rating is the ending felt a bit rushed in comparison to the end of the first book.

Overall View
I found Psycho to be a brilliant story that captivated me from beginning to end and I am addicted to these and can't wait to delve deeper into the series!

Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 5
World Building: 5
Cover: 5
Hero: 5
Hero 2 : 5
Steam: 5
Heart & Feels: 5
Ending: 4
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Necessary Evils follows the Mulvaney family; seven men who were diagnosed as psychopaths as children and adopted by billionaire Thomas Mulvaney. By day, the men lead normal lives, by night, they channel their psychopathic tendencies to kill those who the justice system fail to prosecute. The second book, Psycho tells the story of August Mulvaney, awkward genius science professor and Lucas Blackwell, criminal profiler and psychic.

I think I'm in love with this series. Not everyone will like this - it is very similar to the first book - enough that it's almost like reading the first book again (the considerate psychopath, the wounded bird - breaking in, refusing to leave, etc) but apart from noting the similarities I was able to overlook it - not everyone will.

But I was able to overlook it because everything I loved in the first book was here in this one! August was adorable. He was so completely clueless (even more clueless than Adam) and it was hilarious. He was so smart but so naive. I liked that he had managed to make friends. For all Adam rags on him for being unable to fit in, I would say he managed to fit better than Adam on the whole rather than the individual. Adam can blend for brief moments - August can't blend but he has his own niche - nerdy scientist. He has friends and even makes a friend within this book - Cricket! His friendship with Cricket was hilarious - I loved that he followed her suggestions to hook Lucas and that he gives her a job!

I liked Lucas for the most part. Not as much as I liked Noah but I did like him. My biggest complaint about him and this book would be the paranormal element. Yeah August considers it a science he just doesn't understand - but I just felt it was jarring. I prefer to know going into things that it will be paranormal or won't be paranormal or whatever - I'm not fond of the mixing of my genres without warning. But I had to read this one because I'd read the first one and it was like changing the game on me halfway through and I didn't like it. Still, I did my best to ignore it.

And the appearances of Noah and Adam and the rest of the family did help to ease my annoyance. The funny lines also helped. Overall it was an enjoyable read which may not deserve five whole stars but close enough to it that I feel comfortable handing them over. 5 stars. ( )

This one was even more satisfying than the first one, and I loved that one.

The dynamic between August and Lucas is great, and the progression of the plot builds tension perfectly. I am often disappointed with epilogues, but this one's is just right.

Content Warning: evil stalker, on-page (enemy) torture, women victims. ( )

I wish a psychopath would fixate on me

Or at least a psychopath like August or Adam.

This was another great book in the series. This time, with a pretty interesting psychic hook. I won't spoil too much except to say that we get s littler bit kinky in the form of .. well i don't want to spoil anything. If you're really triggered this book will probably trigger you, but if you made it through the first book alive you'll probably be ok ( )

I wish a psychopath would fixate on me

Or at least a psychopath like August or Adam.

This was another great book in the series. This time, with a pretty interesting psychic hook. I won't spoil too much except to say that we get s littler bit kinky in the form of .. well i don't want to spoil anything. If you're really triggered this book will probably trigger you, but if you made it through the first book alive you'll probably be ok ( )