Gaslight Fantasy Reverse Harem Romance – New Author Debut!

Kaiya and her Aunt are struggling financially after her Uncle’s death. To help, Kaiya searches for relics to help pay for the supplies her aunt she needs to make money. When the magistrate’s wife makes their lives more difficult, by forcing them to pay up the balance of their debt by their next payment, Kaiya looses hope. But with the help of some new, and very attractive friends, she may be able to take them down once and for all. Because, everyone has their secrets… the boys, the magistrate, the kingdoms history, and yes; even she had a secret worth hiding.

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Forsaken Secrets is Olivia Moto’s first published book as an indie writer. And can I just say, for a debut book, this was very well done!


The gaslight fantasy world she has built is magical and has that old timey feel to it. Though the langue through her dialogue doesn’t come off as Victorian, it radiates an essence of an old time world in a land far-far away. She builds most the world through her story telling, by using the character’s clothing choices and the location descriptions.

Right from the first chapter, Kaiya is on an adventure and you are pulled into a ruined world with a destroyed history. Monsters are lurking everywhere and magic is forsaken. There is an underlying tone of danger and excitement as you read; but there is also that twinge of romance that perfumes the air and you can’t help but get lost in the relationships.

Kaiya is an easy heroine to get a long with… well for the reader, maybe not the poor men in her life. But she is spunky with a side of kick ass. And yet, Olivia gave her a dark mysterious side as she deals with grief and the need to protect the people she loves in her life. I get the feeling there are more layers to this character that Moto has not revealed to us yet. So, I am very much looking forward to her next book.


The boys in our little not-quite-a-harem-yet are characters in their own right. Each one has a unique personality that embodies them. And, I for one, am very thankful this is a why choose book series.

Eli is your best friend that you can’t help but go, “Oh honey,” to all the time! Jaiel is the fae prince with a god complex. Then there is Lynk, our monster hunter with Witcher vibes emanating from his korra. I just crave more of these boys! There was such a great balance with them individually with Kaiya, but the best was with all three together in a room without her. It just shows that Oliva has strength in writing her male character’s and scenes. Hopefully, the next book plays more with this dynamic trio in scenes together!

Storyline wise, this book had a good basis with the financial struggle and regret that Kaiya is facing with her Uncle’s death. But what I really enjoy is the “bigger picture” plot line. The one that I know will continue through the series. The fact that Moto created a whole history of these people and underground cults and even secrets with their pasts is captivating. It’s like she keeps hinting that there is much more going on, but she just wont tell us! And still… I am stoked for what is to come from this book series and author.

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Overall, I give this book a 4.5 stars! The multiple point of views were very well handled and made you questioning and wanting more at the end, never giving too much away. The characters were vibrant and fun, while the evil characters were just rotten – as they should be. Her attention to relationships with the men was well executed and I can not wait to see what is going to happen with her harem going forward.

I will caution that this is a slow burner and has no smutty parts… well there is a little steam. But this first book is a good appetizer to the main course that I feel will be coming.

Olivia Moto may be a new author, but she is a newbie that is worth your time to try out. I bet she will produce some great things in the future. The korra is strong with this one!