Nothing to Fear

A Dark Academia MM Romance (Wicked Games)

By: Jenn Plummer

Narrated by: Harley Chase, Scott Rose

Under the quiet stillness of Corvus College, where ravens flock, and the grounds themselves whisper, Asher Ambrose and Silas Blackwood’s paths are irrevocably changed.

Silas

I’ve never been myself at Corvus College. I was obligated to come here because my dad is the university president, and I wanted to play collegiate rugby. But behind closed doors, I’m not who they’ve made me out to be.

When my failing grades force me under the wing of the school’s most notorious bookworm, my resolve is tested more than ever. I can’t let him know who I really am, but the more time we spend in the concealed archives, surrounded by candlelight, dust, and books, Asher starts to see straight through me.

What’s more, Corvus’ Halloween Fright Nights have led to a series of encounters with a masked stranger, and I can’t shake the feeling that I already know him.

Asher

My senior year was supposed to be a breeze, until a series of events changed everything. I suddenly find myself consumed by a blond, slacker jock, who is more complex than any book I’ve ever read. Silas Blackwood is everything I shouldn’t care about, but there’s something fractured behind his eyes that calls to me.

Corvus College hides its ghosts well, but I’ve always been sensitive to the things others seem to ignore. Like the way Silas watches me, starving for something no one else has ever given him.

When our masks are finally dropped, and everything he fears is at his feet, we’ll have to decide if what we’ve found in the dark can survive the light.

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*Nothing to Fear is book one in the interconnected Wicked Games series. You can expect: jock x nerd, enemies to friends to lovers, forced proximity, masked Fright Night encounters, dark academia vibes, a little bit of rugby, and a whole lot of spice. Nothing to Fear can be read as a standalone. Welcome to Corvus College.

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©2025 Jenn Plummer (P)2025 Jenn Plummer

Masked scenes 🔥

Silas and Asher are the complete opposite from each other. I loved the party moments where Silas used anonymity to indulge in who he wished he could be. Those scenes were so hot. This is my first JP book and I can say that it will not be my last. The audio was so well narrated by the narrators, had me completely enthralled.

Great Story & Narration🎧Spicy & Alluring!

This is an excellent start to the “Wicked Games” series, an enemies-to-lovers romance that sweeps you right him, captivates your attention and tugs at your heartstrings the entire time. Jen Plummer welcomes you to Corvus College, a school for the elite, putting her own unique spin on the jock/nerd trope, adding mysterious elements into the mix and turning up the heat for glorious masked fright night parties. Asher Ambrose worked hard to be at the top of his class, thinking the toughest was behind him now that he was in his senior year, except a professor threw a wrench into that plan. Silas Blackwood, son of the college’s president, captain of the rugby team, and popular, should be at the top of his world in his senior year, but his grades are not even close to the top since he is failing. So he needs to work with a tutor, the school’s bookworm, Asher, and the two could not be any different, and they do not hit it off at all. It was great watching these two navigate their new situation, slowly getting to know each other and realizing they had more in common than they thought. There is never a dull moment in this book, a multi-layered story with intriguing storylines and a perfect balance of drama, angst, heartfelt emotions, and steamy romance. The writing, plot, and world-building are fantastic, as are the character growth and development. Jenn Plummer, thank you for another wonderful story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧  Harley Chase and Scott Rose did a great job bringing the characters to life, giving each a voice that was fitting and believable. Each of them perfectly captured their roles, showcasing each of their personalities and expressing all of their emotions. They are entertaining storytellers, and their captivating performance keeps you hooked to the story.

A must listen

I loved this book when I eyeball read it, but hearing it come to life via audio was spectacular. Scott & Harley took Jenn’s words and characters and truly brought them to life in the best way. AMAZING!

I truly like the story

Little over the top with a couple of things but fine. Will say not a fan of the narrator neither one are familiar to me, but it wasn’t as other books have been where I just can’t do it so I mean they’re fine. I just wish Silas sounded like a 21 year old . I don’t know it was fine. Would I go and look for either one of these narrators like I do with other ones. No, I come across them and this book sounds interesting. I’ll do it. But the story was good