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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Taylor Jenkins Reid ¡ 2017
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER âIf youâre looking for a book to take on holiday this summer, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has got all the glitz and glamour to make it a perfect beach read.â âBustle From the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Sixâan entrancing and âwildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starletâ (PopSugar) as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine. Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career. Summoned to Evelynâs luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the â80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelynâs story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Moniqueâs own in tragic and irreversible ways. âHeartbreaking, yet beautifulâ (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is âTinseltown drama at its finestâ (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it meansâand what it costsâto face the truth.

Icebreaker: A Novel
Hannah Grace ¡ 2022
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Over 1 million copies sold! A TikTok sensation! Sparks fly when a competitive figure skater and hockey team captain are forced to share a rink. Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. It looks like everything is going according to plan when she gets a full scholarship to the University of California, Maple Hills and lands a place on their competitive figure skating team. Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the hockey team, Nate Hawkins. Nateâs focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the figure skating teamâincluding Anastasia, who clearly canât stand him. But when Anastasiaâs skating partner faces an uncertain future, she may have to look to Nate to take her shot. Sparks fly, but Anastasia isnât worriedâŚbecause she could never like a hockey player, right?

Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart)
Stephanie Garber ¡ (4.5âď¸)
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!<br/><br/>ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART marks the launch of a new series from Stephanie Garber about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after<br/><br/>For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings . . . until she learns that the love of her life will marry another.<br/><br/>Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing.<br/><br/>But after Evangelineâs first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game â and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than sheâd pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy.<br/><br/>Also by Stephanie Garber:<br/><br/>The Caraval Series<br/>- Caraval<br/>- Legendary<br/>- Finale

Red Queen
Victoria Aveyard ¡ (4.25âď¸)

The Striker
Ana Huang ⢠(3.5âď¸)

Redeemed
Lauren Asher ¡ (5âď¸)

If We Ever Meet Again
Ana Huang ¡ (2.5âď¸)

Love Unwritten
Lauren Asher ¡ (5âď¸)

A Good Girl''s Guide to Murder
Holly Jackson ¡ (5âď¸) (reread)
<b>THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES<b>â</b>NOW ON NETFLIX! This is the story about an investigation turned obsession, full of twists and turns and with an ending you'll never expect. </b><br><br>Everyone in Fairview knows the story. <br><br>Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town.<br><br>But she can't shake the feeling that there was more to what happened that day. She knew Sal when she was a child, and he was always so kind to her. How could he possibly have been a killer?<br><br>Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project, at first just to cast doubt on the original investigation. But soon she discovers a trail of dark secrets that might actually prove Sal innocent . . . and the line between past and present begins to blur. Someone in Fairview doesn't want Pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger.<br><br><br><b>And don't miss the sequel, </b><i><b>Good Girl, Bad Blood!</b> </i><br><br><b>"The perfect nail-biting mystery." âNatasha Preston, #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author</b>

King of Sloth
Ana Huang ¡ (4.5âď¸)

Priest (Special Edition)
Sierra Simone ¡ (3âď¸)

Addicted for Now
Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie ¡ (5âď¸)

Hopeless
Elsie Silver ¡ (3.75âď¸)

Once Upon a Broken Heart
Stephanie Garber ¡ 2021
<p><b>#1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER!</b><br><br><b><i>ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART</i> marks the launch of a new series from Stephanie Garber about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after</b><br><br>For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings . . . until she learns that the love of her life will marry another.<br><br>Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing.<br><br>But after Evangelineâs first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game â and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than sheâd pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy.<br><br><b>Also by Stephanie Garber:</b><br><br><b>The Caraval Series</b><br><i>- Caraval<br>- Legendary<br>- Finale</i></p>

Shatter Me
Tahereh Mafi ¡ 2011
<p>The gripping first installment in global bestselling author Tahereh Mafiâs epic, romantic Shatter Me series.</p><p>One touch is all it takes. One touch, and Juliette Ferrars can leave a fully grown man gasping for air. One touch, and she can kill.</p><p>No one knows why Juliette has such incredible power. It feels like a curse, a burden that one person alone could never bear. But The Reestablishment sees it as a gift, sees her as an opportunity. An opportunity for a deadly weapon.</p><p>Juliette has never fought for herself before. But when sheâs reunited with the one person who ever cared about her, she finds a strength she never knew she had.</p><p>Includes a special sneak peek of This Woven Kingdom, the first book in Tahereh Mafiâs bestselling fantasy series inspired by Persian folklore!</p><p>And don't miss Watch Me, the first book in a new series in the Shatter Me universe set ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment, on sale in April 2025! </p>

The Naturals
Jennifer Lynn Barnes ¡ 2013
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Cruel King
Rina Kent ⢠2022
NOTE: This is the special edition print of Cruel King. To find the ebook and audiobook, please look for the main edition.<br/><br/>He's no fairy tale king.<br/><br/>Levi<br/>Here, little princess. I'm your king.<br/>You have three rules.<br/>Bow. Break. Bend the knee.<br/>Fight me all you want, but soon enough, you'll be chanting long live the king.<br/>Astrid<br/>One day I'm Royal Elite School's small fly, the next I'm hunted and left to die.<br/>He doesn't only shred my life to parts, but he's also coming after my heart.<br/>He thinks he broke me, but the new princess will bring the king to his knees.<br/><br/>Cruel King is a complete standalone in Royal Elite world. No book should be read prior to this.<br/>This is a mature new adult romance and contains dubious situations that some readers might find offensive. If you've been looking for a hero, then you won't find it in Royal Elite Series.

There Are No Saints
Sophie Lark ⢠2022
I loathe Alastor Shaw.<br/><br/>The city of San Francisco thinks weâre rival artists.<br/><br/>In truth, weâre predators battling for hunting ground.<br/><br/>We never chased the same prey. Until the night we both laid eyes on Mara Eldritch.<br/><br/>Shaw wants to use her as a pawn in his twisted game.<br/><br/>Iâm fixated on her for a different reasonâŚ<br/><br/>She makes me feel things I never thought I could feel. Want things I never wanted.<br/><br/>Only she can make me lose control.<br/><br/>I donât know if I should protect her at all costs⌠or destroy her before she ruins me.<br/><br/>Mara knows Iâm no saint. But she has no idea sheâs dancing with the devilâŚ<br/><br/>The Lark Notes:<br/>I have always been fascinated by true crime, as well as by villains and anti-heroes. A serial killer is, of course, the ultimate anti-hero â the baddest of the bad boys. Redeeming a character who starts so evil was a challenge that inspired me to entirely new heights and entirely new depths. Come on this darkly sensual and utterly brain-bending ride with me! â Sophie<br/><br/>"There Are No Saintsâ is the first book in the Sinners Duet. Reader be warned: this is a dark and steamy serial killer romance that will take you on a journey through the twisted mind of an artist on the brink of madness.

Black Thorns
Rina Kent ⢠2022

Red thorns
Rina Kent ⢠2022

Butcher & Blackbird
Brynne Weaver ¡ 2023

The Sweetest Oblivion (Made Series)
Danielle Lori ⢠2018
Sheâs a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . .Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. Sheâs the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was.Now, all she can see in the mirrorâs reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint.They say first impressions are everything . . .In the murky waters of New Yorkâs underworld, Elenaâs sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A Made Man, a boss, a cheatâeven measured against mafia standards. His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his black suits and ties. After his and Elenaâs first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes heâs just as rude as he is handsome.She doesnât like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesnât stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when heâs near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice.And heâs always near. Telling her what to do. Making her feel hotter than any future brother-in-law should. Elena may be the Sweet Abelli on the outside, but sheâs beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes. Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another.Besides, even if he were hers, everyone knows you donât fall in love with a Made Man . . . right?This is a standalone forbidden romance.

Painted Scars (Perfectly Imperfect Series)
Neva Altaj ⢠2022
The first book in a new mafia romance series.<br/><br/>Nina<br/><br/>Charming, captivating, and seductive,<br/>And a cold-blooded killer.<br/>But I married the Pakhan of the Russian Bratva anyway.<br/>I had to. It was part of the deal.<br/><br/>Now, Iâm faking marital bliss,<br/>As I tremble with fear,<br/>And I cannot wait to be out of the clutches of this ruthless man.<br/><br/>Roman<br/><br/>I get anything I desire.<br/>And I want this perfectly imperfect little manipulator.<br/><br/>The way she can deceive anyone into believing sheâs crazy in love with me,<br/>Just makes me want her even more.<br/><br/>She doesn't know it yet,<br/>But I am not letting her go.<br/>The deal - is off.<br/><br/>*Painted Scars is a full-length mafia romance novel with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA.<br/><br/>This is the first book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series, and compared to the other books in the series, it's not overly dark. Painted Scars is primarily a love story which focuses on the relationship between Nina and Roman, and while there are a few scenes depicting violence, it's considerably lighter than the sequels.<br/><br/>Perfectly Imperfect Reading Order & Tropes 1. Painted Scars (Nina & Roman)<br/>Tropes: disabled hero, fake marriage, age gap, opposites attract, possessive/jealous hero<br/><br/>2. Broken Whispers (Bianca & Mikhail)<br/>Tropes: scarred/disabled hero, mute heroine, arranged marriage, age gap, beauty and the beast, OTT possessive/jealous hero<br/><br/>3. Hidden Truths (Angelina & Sergei)<br/>Tropes: age gap, broken hero, only she can calm him down, who did this to you<br/><br/>4. Ruined Secrets (Isabella & Luca)<br/>Tropes: arranged marriage, age gap, OTT possessive/jealous hero, amnesia<br/><br/>5. Stolen Touches (Milene & Salvatore)<br/>Tropes: arranged marriage, disabled hero, age gap, emotionless hero, OTT possessive/jealous hero<br/><br/>6. Fractured Souls (Asya & Pavel)<br/>Tropes: he helps her heal, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero, he thinks heâs not good enough for her<br/><br/>7. Burned Dreams (Ravenna & Alessandro)<br/>Tropes: bodyguard, forbidden love, revenge, enemies to lovers, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero<br/><br/>8. Silent Lies (Sienna & Drago)<br/>Tropes: deaf hero, arranged marriage, age gap, grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, super OTT possessive/jealous hero<br/><br/>9. Darkest Sins (Nera & Kai)<br/>Tropes: grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, age-gap, stalker hero, only she can calm him down
Does It Hurt?
H. D. Carlton ⢠2022
<p>Who am I?</p><p><br></p><p>I've forgotten the answer to that question long ago. Ever since I ran from that house, so desperate to escape, I left with only the clothes on my back and socks on my feet. After that day, I've only ever walked in stolen shoes.</p><p><br></p><p>Could I be a girl who is searching for the meaning of life in faceless men? They were all so forgettable. Until he came along. He took me under a waterfall and made me forget my name, and in return, I took his instead.</p><p><br></p><p>Enzo Vitale.</p><p><br></p><p>An enigmatic man that will only ever love the deep sea. Or rather the predators that inhabit it. Turns out, he's not so different than the monsters he feeds. He lured me onto his boat like a fish in the ocean, seeking vengeance for my crime. Had I realized his intentions, and that a massive storm would leave us shipwrecked, I would've ran.</p><p><br></p><p>Now, I'm a girl who's seeking refuge in a decrepit lighthouse with a man who loathes me almost as much as he craves me. He wants to hurt me, but the old caretaker of the abandoned island may have intentions far more sinister.</p><p><br></p><p>It's no longer a question of who I am, but rather, will I survive?</p>
Little Stranger
Leigh Rivers ⢠2023
OWNING HER IS ALL HE EVER WANTED</p> </p>She betrayed him, and now he wants revenge against the sister who became his forbidden obsession the second he laid eyes on her. After she sends him to prison for years, he's free and ready to haunt her.</p> </p>Everything about Olivia belongs to Malachi Vize.</p>Her mind</p>Her body</p>Her soul</p>Her fear</p>Her pain</p> </p>On Halloween night, he can no longer lurk in the shadows. All he has left to own is her heart, even if he needs to take it.</p><p><br></p>
The Predator (Dark Verse Series)
RuNyx ⢠2020
Twisted
Emily McIntire ⢠2023
"Yasmin Karam was raised in prosperity. Daughter to one of the richest men in the world, she's been fortunate to never know strife. When her father falls ill, he has one last wish: to see her married to someone of his choosing. Determined to make his last days his happiest, she agrees. But there's one problem: her heart belongs to someone else. A servant. A street rat. A man who would never be considered worthy. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, Yasmin strikes a deal with an unlikely ally-Julian Faraci, her father's right hand man-not realizing he has his own twisted agenda. Julian Faraci came from nothing, built from broken bones and faded bruises. But dark pasts can forge bright futures, and Julian has climbed his way through the trenches, not caring who gets hurt along the way. He has one goal: become the most powerful man in the world. When his mentor falls ill, he's on the verge of losing everything, and he'll stop at nothing to inherit what is rightfully his. Even if it means forcing a woman he can't stand into marriage. She's a brat who speaks out of turn. He's the villain of her story. But he's decided that she's his ... whether she wants to be or not
Scarred
Emily McIntire ⢠2022
<p>From BookTok sensation Emily McIntire comes a dark and delicious fractured fairy tale in her fan-favorite Never After series.</p> <p>She doesn't belong to him...she belongs to the crown.</p> <p>Prince Tristan Faasa was never destined for the throne. That was always his brother, Michael. The same brother responsible for both Tristan's tormented childhood and the scar that mars his face. When their father dies, Michael is set to assume the throne, and Tristan is set to steal it. The leader of a secret rebellion, Tristan will stop at nothing to end his brother's reign. But when Michael's new betrothed, Lady Sara Beatreaux arrives, Tristan finds himself in the middle of a new kind of war. The kind that begs the question of what's more important, the crown or the woman about to wear it.</p> <p>Sara has one plan. Marry the King and eradicate the Faasa line, even at the risk of her own peril. But she never expects the Scarred Prince. He's dangerous. Forbidden. And one of the men she's been sent to kill. But the line between hatred and passion has never seemed so thin, and as secrets come to light, Sara grows unsure of whom she can trust--torn between vengeance and the villain she was never supposed to love. </p>
Pretty Monster
Sheridan Anne ⢠2023

The Syndicater
RuNyx ⢠2024
From the New York Times bestselling author of Gothikana, comes the highly anticipated finale of the Dark Verse series.<br/><br/>It ends where it begins.<br/><br/>Four couples. Six books. One saga.<br/><br/>Tristan and Morana. Dante and Amara. Alpha and Zephyr. Shadow Man and Lyla.<br/><br/>The world is darker. The game more dangerous. The stakes much more deadly.<br/><br/>A new era is born.<br/><br/>***<br/><br/>Please note: This is the sixth book in the series and must be read in order. Reading out of order is not recommended. This is a dark romance series. Please read the author's note for content warnings.

Evil Boys
Clarissa Wild ⢠2023
I was hellbent on making them pay.<br/>Instead, they bent and twisted me.<br/><br/>I am the golden child, the one whoâs supposed to be perfect.<br/>During the day I attend Spine Ridge University as my father wishes, but when darkness falls I put on my mask to hunt criminals and destroy them.<br/><br/>Until one night when I come face to face with three evil boys âŚ<br/>Kai, Nathan, and Milo from the Phantom Society. Secretive, violent, dirty guys who promise to expose my vigilante justice and put my dangerous side-job in the limelight.<br/><br/>Theyâll show the world how savage I truly am ⌠unless I let them have their way with me.<br/>My body bartered for their silence ⌠And I say yes.<br/><br/>Theyâre shameless in claiming me, not even my dignity is spared.<br/>With their devious games they make me question my sanity.<br/>Worst of all ⌠Iâm beginning to love every inch of their corruption.<br/><br/>Until itâs no longer just bodies against bodies, but four hearts beating in sync.<br/>But if Iâm really going to go down this path to hell âŚ<br/>Iâm taking those devils with me.<br/><br/>A new riveting Dark Bully Why Choose Romance by New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author Clarissa Wild. WARNING: This book includes scenes that may be disturbing to some readers.

God of Malice
Rina Kent ⢠2022
NOTE: This is the special edition print of God of Malice. To find the ebook and audiobook, please look for the main edition.<br/><br/>From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE dark romance about a villain and his new obsession.<br/><br/>I caught the attention of a monster.<br/>I didnât ask for it.<br/>Didnât even see it coming.<br/>But the moment I do, itâs too late.<br/>Killian Carson is a predator wrapped in sophisticated charm.<br/>Heâs cold-blooded, manipulative, and savage.<br/>The worst part is that no one sees his devil side.<br/>I do.<br/>And that will cost me everything.<br/>I run, but the thing about monsters?<br/>They always chase.<br/><br/>This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.

Hooked (Never After Series)
Emily McIntire ⢠2021

The Sacrifice: A Dark Revenge Romance
Shantel Tessier ⢠2023
An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier<br/><br/>HIS LADY<br/><br/>A Lord is to marry after he graduates from Barrington University, an elite college for the rich. A Ladyâs job is to help him fit into a world unaware of his secret society. The Lord does not get to choose who he spends the rest of his life with. But there is always an exception to the rule. And I just so happen to be his.<br/><br/>I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW.<br/><br/>I was to wed a Lord of my parentsâ choosing. Wealth canât buy you everything, or I would have had freedom years ago. Instead, my strict parents made sure I lived a dull life in a mansion resembling a prison.<br/><br/>But on my wedding day, I was handed over to another manâan even more ruthless Lord that my family hated.<br/><br/>Tyson Riley Crawford only wanted me for his revenge. Iâm nothing more than a debt to be paid. I didnât have a say in the matter. So when I said my vows before the congregation, I knew Iâd break them. Consequences be damned.<br/><br/>Too bad I underestimated my husband and didnât realize he was more determined to punish me than I was to succeed at escaping. Heâll make me choke on those words I used to bind myself to him.<br/><br/>Yet even he couldnât have seen what our future held. Ultimately, weâre all just pawns in a game that none of us can win unless youâre willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice ⌠and even that may not be enough.<br/><br/>Things to know about The Sacrifice<br/>Secret society<br/>MF (no sharing the h)<br/>J/P (jealous/possessive) Hero<br/>OTT (over the top) Hero<br/>Complete standalone<br/>Told in dual POV<br/>TWs listed inside the book

The Sinner: A Dark College Romance
Shantel Tessier ⢠2022
NOW AN AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER<br/><br/>An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier<br/><br/>LITTLE DEMON<br/><br/>I was raised in a world where money and power are at your fingertips. My father is a LORD, a very respected member of a secret society that knows no bounds. When tragedy struck my family, we discovered we werenât untouchable. Just when I thought life couldnât get any worse, I was shown what hell is really like. Then he came and saved me. The devil disguised as my personal hero. But of course, nothing is for free. Not when a soul is up for grabs.<br/><br/>I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW.<br/><br/>Easton Bradley SinnettâSinâuses his power for his own sick pleasure. Like a typical Lord, he never thought about the consequences of his actions. I grew up with him, obsessed over him, craved him. He was who I pictured when I imagined doing things my body shouldnât want.<br/><br/>One day, I realized he was not who I thought he was. It didnât change anything, though, because I was already too far gone. If anything, I fell for him harder.<br/><br/>Every now and then, someone enters your life who flips it upside down. Sin wrecked me in the worst way, and I thanked him for it by serving on my knees.<br/><br/>As they say, nothing lasts forever. Men like him never stay with a woman like me. Iâm what they use, not keep. So when he threw me away, I shouldnât have been all that surprised.<br/><br/>My body had always craved the darker side of love. The kind that left bruises and scars. I was what most would call unholy. And when the devil whispered in my ear that he loved me, I was more than determined to show him just how devoted I could be.<br/><br/>Things to know about The Sinner<br/>Stalker<br/>Secret society<br/>MF (no sharing the h)<br/>J/P (jealous/possessive) Hero<br/>OTT (over the top) Hero<br/>Complete standalone<br/>Told in dual POV<br/>TWs listed inside the book

The Ritual: A Dark College Romance
Shantel Tessier ⢠2021
AN AMAZON TOP 100 BESTSELLER<br/><br/>An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier<br/><br/>THE CHOSEN ONE<br/><br/>I vow. You vow. We vow.<br/><br/>Barrington University is home of the Lords, a secret society that requires their blood in payment. They are above allâthe most powerful men in the world. They devote their lives to violence in exchange for power. And during their senior year, they are offered a chosen one.<br/><br/>People think growing up with money is freeing, but I promise you, itâs not. My entire life has been planned out for me. I never got the chance to do what I wanted until Ryat Alexander Archer came along and gave me an option for a better life. He offered me what no one else ever hadâfreedom.<br/><br/>I chose to be his. He made me believe that anyway, but it was just another lie. A way that the Lords manipulate you into doing what they want.<br/><br/>After being sucked into the dark, twisted world of the Lords, I embraced my new role and allowed Ryat to parade me around like the trophy I was to him. But like all things, what started out as a game soon became a fight for survival. And the only way out was death.<br/><br/>Things to know about The Ritual<br/>It is MF<br/>TW (Please see the author's note on the inside)<br/>J/P (jealous/possessive) Hero<br/>OTT (over the top) Hero<br/>This is a 150K word standalone romance that contains dark themes that may be triggering to some.

Sabotage: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Romance
Shantel Tessier ⢠2022
An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier.<br/><br/>COLTON<br/>Raylee Lexington Adams is my stepsister and the one woman in the world who can make my blood boil.<br/><br/>Sheâs vindictive, a lot of crazy, and absolutely stunning.<br/><br/>I hate everything about her except for when sheâs on her knees begging me to use her as my own personal toy.<br/>Weâve been playing a game of cat and mouse for far too long. We have used each other for our own sick pleasure.<br/><br/>Iâve ruined every relationship my little princess has ever had. A sure way that sheâll come crawling back to me, begging me for what only I can give her when another man fails her.<br/><br/>But I'm tired of watching others get a piece of what is mine. So, I did what any rational man would doâI staked my claim, showed the world that she belonged to me, and Iâm going to do whatever it takes to make her believe it too.<br/><br/>RAYLEE<br/>Colton Remington Knox is a man I despise but canât say no to.<br/><br/>Heâs what any girl would call a walking red flag. But Iâve never claimed to be a smart woman when it comes to men. Why should he be any different?<br/><br/>Iâve always managed to hold my own against him. But this time, heâs gone too far. Posting a video of me on my knees for him, for what? To brag? Embarrass me? Heâs acting like he doesnât know me very well.<br/><br/>Colt wants to play a game? Iâll do whatever it takes to make sure I win. No matter what it costs me.<br/><br/>People already think I have no dignity, so why let them down now?<br/><br/>Things to know about Sabotage<br/>A dark college/stepbrother romance<br/>TW (Please see author's note at the beginning of the book. If you have no triggers and want to go in blind, please skip to the prologue.)<br/>J/P (jealous/possessive) H<br/>OTT (over the top) H<br/>Told in multiple POVs

The Predator (Dark Verse)
RuNyx ⢠2019
"In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has been an anomaly. As the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, he is an enigma to all - his skills unparalleled, his morality questionable, and his motives unknown. He is lethal and he knows it. As does Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinaire daughter of the rival family. What Caine does with weapons; Morana does with computers. When a twenty-year old mystery resurfaces, Morana infiltrates Caine's house, intent on killing him, unaware of a tie that binds them together. Hate, heat, and history clash together with unexpected sparks. But something bigger, something worse is happening in their world. And despite their animosity, only they can fight it down. The Predator is an enemies-to-lovers, dark, contemporary romance set in a fictional universe with mafia, passion and incredible storytelling."--Amazon.
ARRANGED MARRIAGE đ

A Vow Of Hate: An Arranged Marriage Romance
Lylah James ⢠2021
âOnce upon a timeâŚâHate consumed him.Love wrecked me.That night changed both our lives, turning our beginning into something toxic. We were poison together and there was no antidote.Our story began like any other fairy tale ended.With a beautiful wedding.One kiss.Two rings.Three vows.Killian Spencer became my lawfully wedded husband and I, his dutiful wife.But he was no Prince Charming. He didnât come to save me⌠and he vowed there would be no happily ever after.And me?Just like the legends I'd read as a little girl, I always thought Iâd be the princess in my fairy tale.Well, I was the villain of our love story.âTill death do us partâŚâ

Broken Whispers

Painted Scars
Neva Altaj
Nina<br/>Charming, captivating, and seductive,<br/>And a cold-blooded killer.<br/>But I married the Pakhan of the Russian Bratva anyway.<br/>I had to. It was part of the deal.<br/>Now, I'm faking marital bliss,<br/>As I tremble with fear,<br/>And I cannot wait to be out of the clutches of this ruthless man.<br/>Roman<br/>I get anything I desire.<br/>And I want this perfectly imperfect little manipulator.<br/>The way she can deceive anyone into believing she's crazy in love with me,<br/>Just makes me want her even more.<br/>She doesn't know it yet,<br/>But I am not letting her go.<br/>The deal - is off.<br/>*Painted Scars is a full-length novel with several open-door steamy scenes, no cheating and a guaranteed HEA.<br/>This is the first book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series, and compared to the other books in the series, it's not overly dark. Painted Scars is primarily a love story which focuses on the relationship between Nina and Roman, and while there are a few scenes depicting violence, it's considerably lighter than the sequels.

Marrying The Mafia Boss
Ashlie Silas ⢠(4âď¸)
Books

Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen 1918
Austenâs most celebrated novel tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet, a bright, lively young woman with four sisters, and a mother determined to marry them to wealthy men. At a party near the Bennetsâ home in the English countryside, Elizabeth meets the wealthy, proud Fitzwilliam Darcy. Elizabeth initially finds Darcy haughty and intolerable, but circumstances continue to unite the pair. Mr. Darcy finds himself captivated by Elizabethâs wit and candor, while her reservations about his character slowly vanish. The story is as much a social critique as it is a love story, and the prose crackles with Austenâs wry wit.





