The First Cut

A Dark MC Romance (Raven Souls MC, Book 3)

De: Candice Wright

Narrado por: Vivienne LaRue, Sean Masters

I fell in love with a boy before I even knew what love was.

I gave up my world for him, bartered away my hopes and dreams so that boy could have his, but he threw me away at the first sign of trouble.

And somehow, I became the villain of our story.

Everyone hates me for my betrayal. Only I didn’t turn my back on him—he turned his back on me.

Now, I live out my days at the Raven Souls MC as public enemy number one, guarding my secrets like a precious commodity.

My silence keeps others safe, so instead of speaking up, I fade away.

Now all I dream about is escaping the monster in my bed, but before I can run, he lets slip his intentions toward the mother chapter.

Torn between loyalty and freedom, I put my neck on the line to deliver a final warning.

But nothing in this life is easy, and instead of freedom, I find myself being pulled from one cage and locked in another.

Because there’s never just one monster, is there?

Only this one I never saw coming.

©2025 Candice Wright (P)2026 Blue Nose Publishing

Absolutely LOVED IT!!!

I love a totally unhinged MMC who is soft for only her! And Hannibal is one of those. This is the 3rd book in the Raven Souls MC series and I have loved each one! To hear Lola’s side of the story (she’s Havoc from book 2’s ex old lady) and oh boy did it make me not like Havoc thank goodness we saw his side of the story first or I may have not liked him ever! BUT Hannibal, the way he is so very sweet to Lola from the jump just gets me. This book was full of love, healing and suspense oh yeah and of course spice. Throw in a little revenge torture and yeah sign me up!! Great book, great series!!! Vivienne LaRue has an amazing performance and really made me feel all of what Lola went through. And of course Sean Masters was a perfect Hannibal. 10/10!!!

Perfect Duet Narration

Lola and Hannibal deserved this HEA and both narrators were perfect! Lola’s story hits ALL the feels and really shows that there is always more than meets the eye. I know many of the reviews a kindle said people skipped Havoc and Neveah’s book because of Lola’s story. But I promise that both are well worth listening to/reading. This book was 100% worth spending a credit on!

Amazing dark romance

Overall Thoughts: I didn’t even read the blurb for this book, that’s how confident I was that I would like this book, and I was right, but I didn’t realize this was Lola and Hannibal’s book, so that was a bit of a surprise, and not an unwelcome one. I do think this has the more triggers than the first two books. I was really surprised at how fast Hannibal grew to care for Lola. I am enjoying this series so much and I cannot wait for book 4. This is one of my favorite MC series. Ever. I definitely recommend this series, especially if you like dark, but don’t want pitch black. Now, about the narration. Vivienne was the perfect choice for Lola. Her portrayal of this strong and resilient FMC was impeccable. Sean, with his deep, growly voice was the only choice to voice Hannibal’s he has a way of being harsh, and dark while being able to be sweet. The paid together was intoxicating.

NOTE: Check the TWs and CWs. Your mental health is important.
Narration: Duet, multi-POV, first person, present tense, some flashbacks

Tropes: Motorcycle club, found family, OW drama, dark, múrder, t0rture, secrets, he falls first, OTTP, Not his baby, MC President, friend’s ex, psychopath, forced proximity, close proximity, soft only for her, SA (not by MMC), @buse, miscarriage, emotional @buse

Overall: 5 ❤️
Spice: 3.5 🌶️
Humor: 1.5 😂
Drama: 3.5 🎭
Darkness: 3.5 🖤
Narration: 5 🎧

Lola has been through a lot in the past five years, and none of it has been good. From her man going to prison unexpectedly, to being taken against her will by his psychotic bother, who’s baby she is carrying, to being given to the new President of the Ohio chapter as “the spoils of war.”

Hannibal is reluctant to be the president of the MC, after taking out the previous one, and not knowing who he can trust, including Lola, who he has taken as his “old lady”. But he has the sense that not everything is as it seems, especially when it comes to the woman he made his without her consideration.

The two grow closer, but Lola keeps waiting for the other shoe to drop, and Hannibal doesn’t know how to make her see, she’s been able to break through and get him to feel something for the longest time. Will these two closed off people be able to find happiness in their new reality?

Hannibal🥹😍 He stole my heart!

This is book 3 in the Raven Souls MC series and IT WAS EVERYTHING!!!

This is a dark MC romance with enemies-to-lovers vibes, revenge plots, forced proximity, touch-her-and-💀 and morally gray characters who don’t hold back at all. You can sense the constant threat of danger, but it’s mixed in with undeniable chemistry and ate it uppppp!

The FMC carries the weight of an abusive past and you can feel how deeply it has shaped her and made her shrink herself back. Watching her navigate those broken pieces while still standing strong hit on such an emotional level. I admired her strength of character and loyalty through it all. The MMC!!! Oh man! He’s a terrifying club member that no one wants to cross. The way he handled the FMC with patience, care and attention when no one else had given her even an ounce of that really made me fall for him. Watching him meet her where she was without trying to take her power added so much depth to their dynamic and was so beautiful to see!

The spiiiiiice? Sheesh. It was unhinged and freeing for the FMC while their demons seemed to dance together. So. Freaking. Hot.

Vivienne LaRue and Sean Masters were perfection and added even more emotion to an already emotionally charged book.

If you love enemies-to-lovers, revenge-driven plots and dark romance that balances healing, action and heat…this one is IT 🔪🔥.

I’m addicted to this series

The First Cut by Candice Wright is hands-down a five-star read for me. As book three in the Raven Souls MC series, I somehow find myself falling even deeper in love with these characters and the world with every installment. This story hits hard—it’s packed with heartbreak and struggle, but balanced beautifully with moments that genuinely had me laughing out loud.

Lola is everything I love in an FMC—strong, resilient, yet shaped by some truly horrific experiences. Her ability to endure, to keep pushing forward, and still open her heart is nothing short of inspiring.

Hannibal, on the other hand, is the perfect kind of chaos. He’s unhinged, protective, and wrestling with his own demons. A man who fully embraces his darker nature, yet is faced with an impossible choice when it comes to the people he loves. And that “touch her and die” energy? Absolutely swoon-worthy.

The audiobook, narrated by Vivienne LaRue and Sean Masters, was phenomenal. They captured both the darkness and the lighter, emotional moments perfectly. It’s an easy five stars for narration—I was completely pulled into the story from start to finish.

Since this is book three, I definitely recommend reading books one and two first to fully appreciate the overlapping storylines and character arcs. That said, it can be read as a standalone—you just might miss some of the deeper impact.