That nothing and no one could ever tear us apart. It’s funny how murder has a way of changing that, isn’t it? This is the story of our beginning. This is the story of our destruction. *CALLOUS BOYS is book 1 in the Callous Boys of Crystal Cove series and does end in a cliffhanger. This is a dark (#whychoose) reverse harem story, meaning the heroine winds up with three or more love interests by the final installment. This book may contain triggers for sensitive readers.  Due to mature subject matter, it is recommended for readers 17+ only. It was previously published in the Brutal Boys on Devil's Night anthology which is no longer available. The content has NOT changed.

    I never imagined that mindset would lead me down this dark, dangerous path. Directly into the Illicit Brotherhood. I’m brought into a world filled with the perfect mixture of danger and pleasure.Maybe that’s why I find him so intoxicating.When my quiet life erupts into chaos, and loyalty is tested, I’m left wondering if he will choose me or the Brotherhood?Steffan Bloodshed. Threats. Broken alliances.Being a part of the Illicit Brotherhood we’re trained to be prepared for anything. Our college experience is a study in torture and a degree in murder. Loyalty over everything. We’re supposed to protect our own, but when she comes into our world, she may be my one exception. I only wonder when she finds out who I really am, will she choose me or destroy me?Death is coming. No one is Safe.

    He is handsome, intelligent and looks at Kida in a way no man ever has before.As a shy, twenty-five-year-old single woman, living and working in New York City certainly has its challenges, but Kida's best friend, James, has always been there to lend a helping hand. He's a man Kida has always had stronger feelings for, but is afraid to take the next step with. After all, what would an outgoing, ex-footballer see in her?When both men start to shower her with affection, will Kida be able to choose between them, or will she lose them both forever?Authors note: This is not your traditional HEA or even HFN...things with Kida and her two love interests are unconventional, but totally worth the read. It is Part 1 of 3 for Kida, Miles and James’ story.

    Read at your own risk. --⊰♥⊱-- "Death would be too good for you," the evil glint in his crimson orbs startles me, not expecting this to be his reaction, "you've never been owned? You've never lived a day in your life by the code? Let's see how much I can torture you and make you beg for your death you stubborn ass bitch." No... "K-Kill me," I lift my right hand, the weakness in my punch to his face amuses him. I'm beyond beaten, my blood continuing to trickle from my wounds. In my past experiences, it should slow within the next few minutes...it always does. "I-I wi-will not b-be owned!" The vampire's eyes revert to those haunting Malachite orbs, reaching into his pocket with his free hand and revealing a tranquillizer. "No," he sneered, "you want to die having fought as hard as you could. You'll recover and then I'll break you all over again, if you don't follow the code of conduct, you'll be severely punished. You'll beg for your death as a sniffling coward, not as someone who fought for their life."