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Beautiful Tears


C.P. Mandara - 2019
     I ruined his life with three small words. "He did it." I didn't even have to be there to testify in court. It was too easy. But that was five years ago. And now Brandt has been released. He's coming for me. This time I'm not waiting around. I'm going to run so far away that no one will ever find me. The trouble is, you can't hide from money. Eventually Brandt will catch up with me, and when he does, he'll want payment in blood. I'm not strong enough to resist the pull between us. If that man gets his hands on me he'll realise I'm still half in love with him - and that can only end in disaster.

Pieces of Camden


Yessi Smith - 2016
    She was the one who picked up my broken pieces, smoothed out the rough edges, and made me whole.At least as much as I can be.I’m still failing, still recovering, still trying. I’m only human—drunk on the idea that she, and only she, can save me.***Due to adult content, this book is intended for readers 18 years of age and older***

Healing the Broken


K. Street - 2017
    Monsters didn’t just exist in nightmares.They were real; they lived among us.As the sole witness to a brutal murder, Ryann Sinclair knew that better than anyone.He’d been burned once, and Cash Donovan swore it was the last time.That all changed when Ryann stumbled back into his life.She was fiercely protective of her heart, and he was hell-bent on protecting her.Never one to back down from a challenge, Cash was determined to break her.Just so he could be the one to put her back together.

Consumed


Lorrain Allen - 2020
    The devil occupies both, continuously whispering in my ear, stirring me towards darkness. A challenge too tantalizing to bypass appears in the form of twenty-year-old Pepper. She’s too young, too damn pure for the likes of me. Pepper becomes my prey—I stalk her and gather information to orchestrate her downfall. I’m surprised to learn she’s not as innocent as she seems. We embark on a series of passionate encounters, each one more intense than the last. Her descent from grace will be swift, then I’ll leave her where she lands.Pepper BryantMy father always told me to be aware of wolves in sheep’s clothing, but this wolf wore an expensive suit. Being raised a devout Christian, I’m innocent in the ways of men. That changes when I meet Dominic. His goal is to corrupt me, and he uses every weapon in his arsenal to succeed. When he learns of my dark secret, the mind games begin. He tests me, plays with me, pushes me, but still he wants more. He’ll only be satisfied once I fall at his feet, broken and damaged beyond repair.Warning: This book features an out-of-control, jealous antihero, abuse, graphic language, explicit sex scenes, and other subject matters some readers might find triggering. Dominic Stone is not a comfortable antihero to read about. If you expect a redeemable antihero this book is not for you. He does NOT grovel or beg. Read at your own risk. *This is NOT a BDSM book. Dom and Pepper have their own unique relationship. This is a standalone book.

Dirty Love


Bethany Winters - 2022
    In a small town like ours, you’re either straight or you keep your mouth shut.Being gay would be dirty.Touching the guy who’s been your little brother since you were three would be dirty.Falling in love with him would be even worse.I protect him because it’s my job.I resist him because I have to.But when one night leads to two and two nights lead to more, lines are blurred and morals are tossed and my sanity takes a walk.Now we’re risking everything we have for something we know we shouldn’t want.And the only thing we’ll have left is each other.This is a 60,000 word, M/M, dark high school, stepbrothers-to-lovers romance with themes some readers might find offensive.Complete standalone with a HEA and no cliffhanger.

Tamara, Taken


Ginger Talbot - 2018
    I was a 19-year-old girl with a law school scholarship. My ugly past was finally behind me and my whole life lay ahead. My name... was Tamara. But now... I don't own my mind or my body anymore. I don't even have my name. Now, I'm called Toy, and I am the prisoner of the most beautiful serial killer the world has ever seen. My purpose in life is to please him, to crawl for him, to serve his every whim instantly without question. Sometimes it amuses him to give me pleasure so intense I think I’ll die. Sometimes it amuses him to invent new ways to make me scream. He says I’ll never feel the wind on my face again. He says that his face is the last that I’ll ever see. He likes to make me cry. He says that he's the only one allowed to hurt me, so he’ll keep me safe and caged until the day I die. And soon... There’s an evil worse than him crawling through the shadows of our lives. When the past comes knocking, my jailor may be my only savior. This is a dark romance, which contains scenes which some might find disturbing. It is part one of a two-part duet.

Edge of Living


H.L. Day - 2018
     It's been a year since Alex stopped living. He exists. He breathes. He pretends to be like everyone else. But, he doesn't live. Burdened by memories, he dreams of the day when he can finally be free. Until that time comes, he keeps everybody at bay. It's been easy so far. But he never factored in, meeting a man like Austin. Hard-working mechanic Austin has always gone for men as muscular as himself. So, it's a mystery why he's so bewitched by the slim, quiet man with the soulful brown eyes who works in the library. The magnetic attraction is one thing, but the protective instincts are harder to fathom. Austin's sure though, that if he can only earn Alex's trust then the two of them could be perfect together. A tentative relationship begins. But Alex's secrets run deep. Far deeper than Austin could ever envisage. Time is ticking. Events are coming to a head, and love is never a magic cure. Oblivious to the extent of Alex's pain, can Austin discover the truth? Or is he destined to be left alone, only able to piece together the fragments of his boyfriend's history, once its already too late? Trigger warning: Please be aware that this story deals with suicidal ideation. If this is a subject you find uncomfortable, then this book is not recommended.

Devious Heart


Crimson Syn - 2019
    Proceed with caution.

The Degradation of Shelby Ann


Emma Cole
    But beyond acquiring the skill and poise to pull off being a trophy wife, she would discover that all is not as it seemed.With the honeymoon over, the dirt and grime seeped through the loving facade to reveal the monsters that lie beneath.Dark and depraved, this series will twist in ways you won't see coming to reveal an anti-hero in disguise, dirty deeds in plain sight, and shocking secrets that will leave you cringing inside.18+ for mature content. RH as the series progresses. Warning: dark content, violence, drug use, dub/noncon, multiple gender pairings, plus some things I won't spoil yet, but aren't for anyone with reading restrictions.

Darkroom


Poppet - 2010
    Using torture, he breaks her, forcing her to reform and adapt. When he frees her, she flees. Thinking she's escaped her stalker and tormentor, she lets her guard down.Then she meets Victor. Someone who seems sympathetic to her pain. Strong, loving, she learns to trust again by falling in love with this enigmatic neighbour.But someone else watches.Vengeance hasn't let go. She's living with him, loving him, trusting him, never doubting him.In love, can she reform Victor, the way he reformed her?Does the truth destroy Shauna, or will it set her free?

Obsessive Addiction


K.L. Donn - 2021
    And she. Is. Mine. Have you ever heard the sound of your life ending? A cell door slamming shut is the best way to describe it. I killed a man. A bad man. One who deserved far more than what I gave him. He looked at her when she was mine. He touched her when she was mine. He broke her when she was mine. I'm getting out on a technicality. Now, I'll get to make her mine. She'll cry my name each night instead of his. She'll feel my pleasure instead of his pain. I am Crux Malcolm and it's my turn to get what's coming to me... Farren Hallewell is my addiction and I'm obsessed. ***Warning*** Contains sensitive subject matter and may not be suitable for those who have triggers with abuse.

Beautiful Victim


Claire C. Riley - 2018
    Friends to the bloody end, they were each other’s rocks whilst navigating through their dark and monstrous childhoods together. But then Carrie died and Ethan was almost destroyed by the secrets that were revealed in her wake. It’s now fifteen years later and Carrie is back from the dead… and Ethan is forced to confront a truth he’s tried to deny himself for all these years.With his obsession renewed, the situation rapidly spirals out of control as their story escalates towards a dark and startling conclusion. Because now Ethan has a singular focus;Keep the girl, no matter what the consequences!The truth should set you free, but what happens when the truth is the one thing that can destroy you? Can Ethan’s obsession for the girl he’s always loved ever really be more than that? Or is the idea of her the only thing left to fight for… because perhaps, the illusion of Carrie was the only thing he ever really had.#thriller #suspense #romance #stalker #obsession #psychological

Moonshine


Regina Bartley - 2013
    One tragic day leaves her questioning her strength and her sanity. She is left fighting an internal battle that she believes can't be won. Her best friend thinks that he loves her enough to save her, but sometimes sweet words just aren't enough. Once he hears her secret, will he still believe that love will heal her or will the truth be too much for him to handle?Sometimes when we are faced with such horrible events we force ourselves to overcome, but at what cost? Will he stay or will he go? Find out if love is enough. Stand Alone Novel Recommended for ages 18+ due to graphic language, sexual content, and mature subject matter.

Corrupt Idol


Dinah Harper - 2019
    In every aspect of my life I’m a model citizen except when it comes to you." Once upon a time, he was her everything—protector, best friend, hero. She looked up to him and trusted him with her life. In one selfish move, he ruined everything and broke her in the process. It’s been five years and the moment she hoped to avoid is here. She’s about to come face to face with her step-brother, Jesse Sampson, corrupt idol and her personal nightmare. She’s going to show him how little he affects her. She’ll never let him back in. …But he has other plans. Author's Note: This is a dark, taboo romance novel with triggers and mature themes that may make some readers uncomfortable.

Cry for Daddy


Ava Sinclair - 2019
    Stealing is her way of righting the wrongs done to her by a society and system that has always let her down. Stealing is the only way she can feel powerful in a world that has left her so victimized that she’s lost the ability to cry. But as Maisie commits her petty thefts, someone is watching, someone who knows the sad, sordid story of her life and is convinced he alone can save her, whether she wants it or not. Someone who is about to turn the tables by stealing her. This stranger has history of his own, but he will guard it as carefully as he guards Maisie in the cell he’s built just for her. Here she will learn only what the stranger wants her to know. Here she will learn how he plans to rehabilitate her. Here Maisie will learn that he intends to make her feel again. What she won’t immediately learn is the secret that binds them together – the secret that may eventually destroy them both.