Leave Me Behind

A Dark Forces Standalone

De: K. M. Moronova

Narrado por: Isabelle Turner, Walker Williams

Nell Gallows is the sole survivor of an elite dark forces squad, Riøt, after a detrimental attack two years ago.

Unsurprisingly, she's being put up as the top candidate for the special ops team Malum, the squad that goes where no one else will or can. There's only one problem: Malum blames their one casualty from the Patagonia mission on the Riøt squad.

So what is she to do when she finds herself on a plane to California and on her way to a sure death sentence? A one-night stand. At least, that's all it was supposed to be—one last night to be free. Only, she finds out too late that the dark and mysterious man she solely wanted as a fling is not only her new comrade but also the one she dreaded meeting most—her immediate superior and untouchable devil in the field. Bones.

He's hell on earth—cruel and unforgiving, but most of all, he hates her, and he makes sure she knows it. And yet, she finds herself unwilling to leave his side when he's unable to get to the evac point when their mission goes awry.

She stays behind with the devil and the secrets he keeps. They only have one another to trust when no faith is left.

©2024 K. M. Moronova (P)2025 Podium Audio

Been waiting not so patiently!! 💛

I’ve had this preordered since it was available and I was not disappointed!! I’ve loved every second of it. The way I swooned when Bones finally got a chapter. Absolutely worth the wait.

This book was a black bullet to my heart

I think the thing I love the most about KMs books is that she doesn't shy away from writing about characters facing mental health issues. I love that she talks about mental health issues and gives light to the darkness of them in a way that shows everyone struggling with their own mental health issues that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. This book was everything I didn't know I needed and more. I loved that two broken people found something amazing to live for in each other after struggling alone in their own darkness for so long. The plot twists were absolutely amazing and I honestly never saw them coming so I was on the edge of my seat for the last 10-15 chapters of this book for sure. If you haven't read any of her books then I definitely recommend picking this one up and giving it a chance.

Loved it

This book is so good! I loved it. I can’t wait for the other books in the Dark Forces world.

Amazing!!

I absolutely loved this book!! It had me all in my feels but in a good way!

Had me in my feels

Omg so much secrets and anticipation!!!! I loved this book, is my first Military romance and I am into it! Love, love, love how on edge this book had me, a lot more tragedy than I would’ve liked but that doesn’t mean is not a good book. I loved the bully romance between these two and omg Eren, I liked Eren (eventho you’ll het mixed feelings about it)

What an absolute gem of a story!!

I loved all of the big plot twists and how much heart and heartache this book had.

Not bad, dual audio

This audio wasn’t bad. I do wish it was duet but both narrators did very good.

Delicious

Oh this book was exactly what I needed to get me out of my current little slump. I swallowed this book whole and loved every single second. The darker aspects, the romance that was brutally delicious 🤤 and the plot that just kept giving. This will forever be a darker romance rec I’ll dish out to anyone who will listen. Not to mention the audio is everything you want it to be 😍🤤

This book had me in every feel.

This is what true enemies to lovers are made of. The emotion really came through. Bringing the writing to life. I don’t think I’ve been so emotionally concerned for characters at every corner. Cannot express how glad I was to finally get to listen to the audiobook.

INFINITY Stars for Bunny & Bones!

I’ve always had a top 4 - Now officially 5 books!

My experience reaching this conclusion is quite the journey, so please bare with me…

This was an easy 5+ stars for the first 80%, but fell significantly & temporarily (perhaps due to serotonin loss?) as I was so frustrated & hurt by the very imperfect, bittersweet ending 🥺

The way I felt for days after made it infinity stars again & left a permanent scar on my heart 🩹

I don’t know how accurately the story depicts the hardships of military life, but the agonizing loneliness, mental struggles & raw humanity of these characters truly changed my brain chemistry 💜🧬

“You’re just the weapon fired, not the evil that wields it.”

The suspense was excruciating at times, but delivered some of the most EPIC plot twists & revelations ever! My jaw was actually sore from dropping so often & my eyes ran out of tears to cry ❤️‍🩹

“Hatred & desire aren’t so different. Both are an obsessive, all-consuming emotion. It’s a thin line to walk on.”

For Bunny & Bones to be able to overcome all of their toxicity, secrets, betrayals & obstacles is a connection & understanding so deep it’s almost incomprehensible 😭

“It’s the monster in me… That craves the one in you.”

TROPES:
Military Romance
Bully / Hate to Love
Quick then Slow Burn
Banter & Yearning
Trauma Bonding
Forced Proximity
Mistrust & Family Betrayal
A Heart Divided
🌶️🌶️🌶️

“You’re mine. As much as I’m yours.”
Reminds me of the Hebrew saying “Ani L’dodi V’dodi Li,” translated as: “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.”