#moniker

Rating: 5/5

Book Blurb:

What’s better than a book boyfriend? The voice actor who narrates him.

Raven Lovelace lives for success – her financial firm at the forefront leaves no room for distractions. Especially not the kind that comes with a voice that could melt steel and awakens desires people didn’t know they had. When everything is going as planned, a new client catches Raven’s attention. He’s everything she isn’t supposed to want – younger, laid back, and sounds exactly like the audiobook narrator she can’t get out of her head.

Ryan Mitchell never expected his online voice content as “Zander Kane” would become his career. One viral romance audiobook later, he’s the hottest in the industry – but he realizes his popularity might not last forever. A search result and a phone call later, he finds himself transfixed on his financial advisor, the one woman who can’t let herself fall apart at the sound of his voice.

What starts as a virtual flirtation spirals into an obsessive passion neither of them expected. Ghosts from Raven’s past lurk in the shadows, threatening to destroy everything she’s built – including her relationship with Ryan. But Ryan isn’t the only one veiled behind a mask, and the truth could cost them everything.

Moniker is a dark voice kink romance, the first in the Dark Voices series. While it is a standalone, it's recommended to read Moniker first. This novel is intended for readers 18 and older. Some content may be disturbing to readers. Please check the beginning of the book or the author's website for warnings.

Tropes: Voice Kink / Virtual to IRL / Forbidden Romance / Secret Identity / Reverse Age Gap / Opposites Attract

Review:

When her favorite voice actor ends up as her client... the last thing she expects is that he's just as obsessed with her as she is with him. This book was SO DELICIOUS. Every single chapter, every single twist and turn, every single MOMENT between the main couple was just so so good. I am completely head over heals for this book. I can't wait to read the rest of this author's work. The romance and slight suspense had me so engrossed and turning the pages. I can't get enough of it. It's the perfect blend of spice and suspense with tons of super steamy scenes. Seriously, I have now made this author an auto-read for myself. Moniker was such a love letter to voice actors and audiobook narrators; it was just so well done and thought out. I had a wonderful time!

Release Date: March 13, 2026

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

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"What a freak ..."

Hey paisanos! I'm excited to announce that Moniker's VS theme will be releasing very soon.

If you've been following along, you might know that Pizza Tower: Zipped Up! is my concept for a playable Moniker mod that I've mainly been working on the soundtrack for. You can listen to it here! 👇

In honor of the release of Wreckempense, I'll be hosting an art contest for its album cover!

The art can be whatever you want, as long as it pertains to Pizza Tower & Moniker!

Some context on Moniker's in-game character, if it helps: He takes The Noise's place in the game, code-wise (so as Peppino, you fight Moniker; as Moniker, you fight Mob Moniker), both as a player and as a boss. He's essentially The Noise resprited. Instead of a skateboard, he has a motorcycle, and instead of bombs, he throws a vinyl record (the same way Kung Lao uses his hat in MK11). Otherwise his boss fight is almost parallel to The Noise with a few exceptions!

Ways to submit art: Reblog this post with your art, OR @ me in a new post with the art, OR tag the post #wreckempense.

anyway here's 4 versions of Moniker:

OG, Mafia, Pezzali Mob, and Sugary Spire, respectively

It gives me mint chip vibes!

WAIT.

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP.