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NOW AN AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel TessierHIS LADYA Lord is to marry after he graduates from Barrington University, an elite college for the rich. A Lady's 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.I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW.I was to wed a Lord of my parents' choosing. Wealth can't 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.But on my wedding day, I was handed over to another man-an even more ruthless Lord that my family hated.Tyson Riley Crawford only wanted me for his revenge. I'm nothing more than a debt to be paid. I didn't have a say in the matter. So when I said my vows before the congregation, I knew I'd break them. Consequences be damned.Too bad I underestimated my husband and didn't realize he was more determined to punish me than I was to succeed at escaping. He'll make me choke on those words I used to bind myself to him.Yet even he couldn't have seen what our future held. Ultimately, we're all just pawns in a game that none of us can win unless you're willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice ... and even that may not be enough.Things to know about The SacrificeSecret societyMF (no sharing the h)J/P (jealous/possessive) HeroOTT (over the top) HeroComplete standaloneTold in dual POVTWs listed inside the book

NOW AN AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLERAn all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel TessierLITTLE DEMONI 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 weren't untouchable. Just when I thought life couldn't 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.I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW.Easton Bradley Sinnett-Sin-uses 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 shouldn't want.One day, I realized he was not who I thought he was. It didn't change anything, though, because I was already too far gone. If anything, I fell for him harder.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.As they say, nothing lasts forever. Men like him never stay with a woman like me. I'm what they use, not keep. So when he threw me away, I shouldn't have been all that surprised.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.¿Things to know about The SinnerStalkerSecret societyMF (no sharing the h)J/P (jealous/possessive) HeroOTT (over the top) HeroComplete standaloneTold in dual POVTWs listed inside the book

An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier.COLTONRaylee Lexington Adams is my stepsister and the one woman in the world who can make my blood boil.She's vindictive, a lot of crazy, and absolutely stunning.I hate everything about her except for when she's on her knees begging me to use her as my own personal toy.We've been playing a game of cat and mouse for far too long. We have used each other for our own sick pleasure.I've ruined every relationship my little princess has ever had. A sure way that she'll come crawling back to me, begging me for what only I can give her when another man fails her.But I'm tired of watching others get a piece of what is mine. So, I did what any rational man would do-I staked my claim, showed the world that she belonged to me, and I'm going to do whatever it takes to make her believe it too.RAYLEEColton Remington Knox is a man I despise but can't say no to.He's what any girl would call a walking red flag. But I've never claimed to be a smart woman when it comes to men. Why should he be any different?I've always managed to hold my own against him. But this time, he's gone too far. Posting a video of me on my knees for him, for what? To brag? Embarrass me? He's acting like he doesn't know me very well.Colt wants to play a game? I'll do whatever it takes to make sure I win. No matter what it costs me.People already think I have no dignity, so why let them down now?Things to know about SabotageA dark college/stepbrother romanceTW (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.)J/P (jealous/possessive) HOTT (over the top) HTold in multiple POVs

An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier. Carnage is based in the Lords' world and can be read as a standalone.A PUPPETThe men in the secret society known as the Lords think they rule the world. And in a way, they do. Each has sold their soul to the devil at a young age in exchange for power and wealth. Like anything else, they have different levels of success. The more they're willing to serve, the more power they have.Among them are the Spade brothers, who run Carnage. It's where the Lords who have not held up their oath go to live out the rest of their lives in shackles. Tucked away from the world as if they never existed.I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW. I once belonged to a Lord-Saint Beckham Carter. Although nothing was holy about him, I still kneeled as if he could grant me eternity in a world where only evil existed.At the time, I willingly vowed to be his and allowed him to share me with his "brothers." But things changed. And what I thought couldn't get any better got exceptionally worse. So I did the only thing I could and ran from him, knowing I could never return.Now he's found me and dragged me back to his hell, where he will make me his pet. The world already thinks I'm dead, so no one will miss me. And I'm just another name on a long list of those who will never know freedom.What he doesn't know is why I ran from him in the first place. A Lord doesn't listen to reason, so it's not like he'd care anyway. Saint was born a Lord, and he will die as one.If life has taught me anything, it's that we all pay for our sins. And Saint will never let me forget that my place is at Carnage, serving him on my knees until death is granted.Things to know about CarnageThis is not an RHSecret societyMFJ/P (jealous/possessive) HeroOTT (over the top) HeroCan be read as a standaloneTold in dual POVTWs listed inside the book

Unforgettable My name is Tate. And all my life I have kept secrets. The type of secrets that haunt your dreams at night. I wake up hating the world, and I go to sleep knowing that the memories of my past will visit me-remind me that I once was weak and a coward. I'll never be that man again. But there is one person who has always made me think there may be more to life than hatred and revenge. Missy fills me with hope. But hope is what makes you weak, makes you think you can be better, and it's a lie. But what I didn't know was that she has nightmares of her own-because of me. For the first time in my life, I want to save someone. But how do I save her when I can't even save myself? *** Unpredictable I'm known for being an asshole. It suits me. I'm that guy who jokes about love and how settling down is overrated. Why would a guy ever fall for one woman when he can have as many as you want? Makes no sense to me. But if being a cop has taught me anything, it's that life is unpredictable. And that is exactly what Katherine is. I question my sanity on a daily basis because of that woman. Sometimes, she makes me want to keep her to myself, and other times, she makes me want to jump off a cliff just to get away from her. What's that saying? Boy meets girl and the rest is history ... Well, those who fuck with what is mine will become history. Welcome to my world. The world of Parker O'Hare. *** Also included are the novellas Unforeseen, Unchangeable, and Unimaginable, which continue each couple's story.

I'm a sinner with no regrets. I'm a man with no shame. I'm a lover with no soul. What am I? You're a loner with no friends. You're a beggar with no place to go. You're a face with no name. Who are you? It doesn't really matter what I am or who you are. Everyone has sin in common. But I pride myself on doing it better. Through the eyes of another, I am envied. If they only knew the wrath I have endured. Greed can be a motherfucker, but it is what makes us strive to be better. Lust can make you burn, but without it you would freeze to death. Some of us are a glutton for punishment and want to feel the pain that reminds us we're still alive rather than overcome by sloth. The lure of these seven deadly sins is like an addiction. And I intend to indulge in each of these unforgivable sins.

CROSSHave you ever stood next to a fire and felt the heat of it on your skin? Stared into the flames and thought how amazing it would be to be that free? It changes direction with the wind, destroying everything in its wake.That's what she felt like.Alexa was a wildfire that torched everything she touched, and I couldn't wait to be consumed by her.She was off-limits. Even though I promised to stay away, I couldn't resist. She was the spark I had been missing in my life. The fire I craved. I knew from an early age I was destined to burn in hell, but she was born to walk through fire.ALEXAI was single-minded, focused, and independent. Just how my mother raised me. I didn't have time for anything other than myself and work.Funny how everything can change in an instant when you least expect it.A King entered my life.What was supposed to be one night ended up being too many to count. He was afraid that I'd see his darkness, but I couldn't get enough of him.After all, a fire burns the brightest in the dark of night. And it only takes one match to cause total devastation.CROSS is the fourth book in The Dark Kingdom Series and can be read as a standalone. Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended for readers aged eighteen and over. This novel may contain triggers.

AN AMAZON TOP 100 BESTSELLER GRAVE My life went to hell years ago, and I've had a death wish ever since then with fast cars, women, and drugs. They don't call me Grave for nothing!But I do it because I need to feel something... anything. What's life worth living without the high?And then I saw her!She's too good for me, and I should stay away. But like an addict, I switch one drug for another, and I'll be taking her to hell with me.APRILI'm anything but sweet, despite what people think, so when he tells me I'm too good for him and I'm better off without him, I don't listen.My life was simple before Grave stepped through that door, but who wants simple?He makes me feel alive. It only took one, and I became addicted!But that's the problem. Addiction is Grave's middle name, and when he tells me he's taking me to hell with him, I don't know whether to take that as a threat or a promise!Grave is the third book in The Dark Kingdom Series but may be read as a standalone. Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended for readers aged eighteen and over. This novel may contain triggers.

AN AMAZON TOP 50 BESTSELLERBONESI got my name from breaking the bones of a kid who picked on my younger brother, but that's only where it started.My black heart craves violence, and being a King gives me plenty of opportunities.When a friend comes to me for help because someone he loves is in danger, I'm happy to do so. After all, my friends are few, and they are my family.Once I have her, I do what I have to in order to protect her. She thinks she's in hell, but this is child's play compared to what she would have faced.She's an innocent through and through and completely off-limits. But that's not enough to stop me from doing what I do best-taking what's mine.MIAI was born into a deadly Mafia family, yet I'm a nobody. To the world, I don't exist.Shuffled from Vegas as a child and sent to Italy for my protection, I became invisible. Until they found a use for me. Now I'm a card my father can play. A chance to cash in on the family name to the highest bidder.Taken from my home, I'm sold to a King. His hard blue eyes take no prisoners. He's just another pretty face to hide the evil and in no way my savior.Now I know what hell looks like because I'm living it. But just when I think I can finally be free, it all comes crashing down, and the King I thought would end me is the only one who can save me. All I wanted was to be somebody, but now I wish I'd stayed the nobody.BONES is the fifth book in The Dark Kingdom Series and can be read as a standalone. Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended for readers aged eighteen and over. This novel may contain triggers.

TITAN I know I have a black soul. Bloodshed and danger are what I live for. A King is supposed to rule his Kingdom using any means necessary to demand respect.I'm not a weak man... A King kneels to no one.I've only ever cared about one other person in my life, but the thing is, she never belonged to me. And before I could tell her how I felt, she left.Now she's returned, needing someone to save her. Emilee York was always meant to be mine, and I'll see to it that happens. I always get what I want, even if that means I have to take it.And she's no different. She'll be my queen, one way or the other.EMILEE When I left Sin City behind me, I had no plans to return. I avoided everyone, even my friends, to stay in my bubble. I've always been the kind to pull away and run when things get difficult.But one phone call changed everything, and I was racing back. If only I had known what was waiting for me.Titan reappeared like a ghost haunting me. One look and I knew he recognized me. I never forgot him or what we shared. Those feelings that no one else knew existed between us.I ignored them back then, but now they are more intense than ever. "Get on your knees..." He demanded I kneel for him.I tried to act like he didn't affect me, but he knew. He remembered the way I reacted when he would touch me. And just like he was taught to do-he used my weaknesses against me.He staked his claim, and I became his queen to use how he saw fit. What makes it worse is that I crave him, and when I kneeled, it was willingly. But was it for nothing?TITAN is the second book in The Dark KIngodm Series and can be read as a standalone. Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended for readers aged eighteen and over. This novel may contain triggers.

AN AMAZON TOP 80 BESTSELLER #1 BESTSELLER IN ORGANIZED CRIME Dangerous and feared. Those words describe my future husband. Who just so happens to also be my ex-boyfriend. It's complicated. Two years ago, he broke my heart when he left me to do his father's bidding. After months of crying, I finally accepted he was gone and wasn't going to look back. That maybe he'd never loved me at all. I never wanted to see Luca again. Now a cruel twist of fate has signed me over to him in a heartless deal. I'm his. He thinks he did me a favor, but I feel like I've been given a death sentence. He doesn't want to get married because he still loves me. No, he did it for money. More power. I'm going to be a mafia wife. And there's only one way out of it. Death. But as it turns out, someone else doesn't want me to marry the ruthless Luca Bianchi. And if he has his way, I'll see that early grave.Due to mature content and themes this book is recommended for readers aged eighteen and over. Code of Silence is an arranged marriage and a complete standalone. This novel may contain triggers.

An all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier. Carnage is based in the Lords' world and can be read as a standalone.A PUPPETThe men in the secret society known as the Lords think they rule the world. And in a way, they do. Each has sold their soul to the devil at a young age in exchange for power and wealth. Like anything else, they have different levels of success. The more they're willing to serve, the more power they have.Among them are the Spade brothers, who run Carnage. It's where the Lords who have not held up their oath go to live out the rest of their lives in shackles. Tucked away from the world as if they never existed.I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW. I once belonged to a Lord-Saint Beckham Carter. Although nothing was holy about him, I still kneeled as if he could grant me eternity in a world where only evil existed.At the time, I willingly vowed to be his and allowed him to share me with his "brothers." But things changed. And what I thought couldn't get any better got exceptionally worse. So I did the only thing I could and ran from him, knowing I could never return.Now he's found me and dragged me back to his hell, where he will make me his pet. The world already thinks I'm dead, so no one will miss me. And I'm just another name on a long list of those who will never know freedom.What he doesn't know is why I ran from him in the first place. A Lord doesn't listen to reason, so it's not like he'd care anyway. Saint was born a Lord, and he will die as one.If life has taught me anything, it's that we all pay for our sins. And Saint will never let me forget that my place is at Carnage, serving him on my knees until death is granted.Things to know about CarnageThis is not an RHSecret societyMFJ/P (jealous/possessive) HeroOTT (over the top) HeroCan be read as a standaloneTold in dual POVTWs listed inside the book

My name is Tate. And all my life I have kept secrets. The type of secrets that haunt your dreams at night. I wake up hating the world, and I go to sleep knowing that the memories of my past will visit me-remind me that I once was weak and a coward. I'll never be that person again. But there is one person who has always made me think there may be more to life than hatred and revenge. Missy fills me with hope. But hope is what makes you weak, makes you think you can be better, and it's a lie. A man like me deserves to be alone forever because one day, I will come face to face with my past, and I will destroy it. Even if that means destroying myself in the process. But what I didn't know was that she has nightmares of her own-because of me. For the first time in my life, I want to save someone. But how can I save her when I can't even save myself?

Becca Mistakes? We all make them. But when you get the chance to right them, you don't think twice. You take what you know, and you learn from it. I realized I had a chance at something better. He was willing to give me himself. And I wasn't willing to let anyone take that from me again.. Jaycent I should have never walked away. He wasn't right for her; we all saw it. But I did as she asked and let her go. No matter how much it hurt me. But I've been given another chance. Now that she's back in my life, I'm gonna make sure no one comes between us. Some aren't going to agree. Others are going to downright hate it. But I don't care. I'm doing what's best for me, myself and I ... and she is the best!

What do you do when the devil has you in his sights?You show him that you can play his game.Austin Lowes is new to town. She's running from a mom who hates her to her dad who cares nothing about her. Only a few months and she will be free, or at least, that's what she hopes ... until she meets him.Cole Reynolds is the devil disguised as a man. He wants her fear, he wants her blood, and he wants her soul.Just a little game, he says, I dare you.Will Austin survive him, or will she lose herself and the game?Secrets are revealed and justice will be served, but at what cost?Who survives and who doesn't?I Dare You is the first book in the Dare Series but can be read as a standalone.

I'm known for being an asshole. It suits me. I'm that guy who jokes about love and how settling down is overrated. Why would a guy ever fall for one woman when he can have as many as you want? Makes no sense to me.But if being a cop has taught me anything, it's that life is unpredictable. And that is exactly what Katherine is. I question my sanity on a daily basis because of that woman. Sometimes, she makes me want to keep her to myself, and other times, she makes me want to jump off a cliff just to get away from her.Yet, I still find myself turning into that little pussy I said I'd never be. Showing up at her front door holding flowers, only to have her throw them at me. Calling just to say hello, only for her to press ignore. Yeah, I've become a pussy all right. A whipped one, at that. At first she was a challenge, but now I don't like the fact that she is playing hard to get. But when someone comes after me, threatens my job, my life-it's her who stands by my side. It's her who has to pay for my sins, and it's her who I'm threatened to lose. One thing that you need to know about me is that I'll fight for what I believe in. And I believe in her more than myself.What's that saying? Boy meets girl and the rest is history...Well, those who fuck with what is mine will become history. Welcome to my world. The world of Parker O'Hare

The Undescribable Box Set is three books in one. Undescribable, Unbearable and Uncontrollable. Burned by her past, Samantha begins to build a new life for herself. Focusing on her new friends and rebuilding her broken life, Samantha is content. Until she meets him-attorney by day and a cocky, foul mouth playboy by night. All girls want Slade Long, but not one has ever been able to keep his attention for long. Having a different woman in his bed every night is how he prefers it-no emotion, no connection. Until he meets her-an angel with the sweetest voice he has ever heard and the most enticing green eyes. Samantha makes him second guess his actions and has him wanting something he didn't know existed. How can a man who has never been in love, be so sure? Can real love happen this fast? Grief. How do you survive the loss of someone you thought didn't love you...until it was too late? Forgiveness. How do you forgive the person who hurt you the most? Fear. How do you survive the person who won't let you go? Jealousy. How can your heart continue to trust the person you thought you knew? Betrayal. How many secrets are too many? Lust. How can you say no, when your body screams yes? Passion. How can you deny a love that has no boundaries? She thought she knew love... He thought he never wanted love... Together they will show each other what they can't live without. This is the Samantha and Slade's complete story. Undescribable, Unbearable and Uncontrollable all in one box set.

ASHLYN It was supposed to be a vacation. Five whole days on the beach with my best friend before we made the move from Seattle to New York. I never expected to meet a man who would make me change the way I saw love and sex. I've always believed you can have one without the other. So, when I hooked up with a one-night stand while on vacation, I never expected him to be standing in the middle of my hotel room hours later. Proclaiming to be my best friend's brother. RYDER I'm married to my job. I'm twenty-nine and help run a fortune 500 company. I hadn't seen my sister in four years, and I wanted to surprise her. What better way than on her vacation? What I ended up getting was a woman who knew exactly what she wanted. And for that one night, I was it. I knew that I wanted more. You don't spend a night with someone like her and let her walk away that easily. It took me two seconds to decide I wanted him for one night. It took me a day to understand that he was gonna want more. I've always had the means to buy anything I want. Too bad, she is priceless. I've always believed in love. But I'm selfish. I want more ... But can he give it to me? Or when this gets hard, does he walk away?

I've never been one to follow the rules...or the law, for that matter. But when you find yourself behind bars and being offered the opportunity of a lifetime, you take it. I agreed to race motorcycles for Johnny Knight. A very powerful man who wanted me on his team, even knowing I was a liability. But will he still feel that way once he finds out that I had a one-night stand with his daughter? I didn't mean for it to happen. I didn't even know who she was until she walked into his office wearing my shirt from the night before. Too bad that was all she wanted-one night. It really didn't matter who she was, I wanted more. So when she ran, I followed. I should have let her go. That would have been best for both of us. But I have never done what was right, why start now? I've always been willing to take a risk, no matter what it would cost me. And I knew she was worth it all. I'm Erik Dashling, you can call me Dash. This is my story of how I willing risked one dream for another. But everyone knows that now all dreams come true.

I have lost those who I have loved. I have bled for those I hate. I have lied to those who are honest. What am I? You're a sinner dressed in white. You're a ghost in the night. You're the demons that I fight. Who are you? Both of us were sinners. She was hell-bent on revenge, and I was determined to let her have it. She was a beautiful sin that alone would be my damnation. And for her, I was willing to dig my own grave. She took what little pride I had left and made me look like a fool. I lusted for a taste of her darkness, for it was the same color as mine. I envied the way she was able to say no, as if she really meant it. I will endure the wrath of having her no matter the cost of my greed. But I have always been a glutton for punishment without any propensity of sloth. She became my obsession and like any other drug, she took all the pain away but brought me to a new level of low. Too bad falling in love with her brought on a different kind of hell that I wasn't sure we would live through. We were both running from a past that was going to tear apart out future. What I thought was going to be a beautiful beginning turned out to be a torturous end.

ASHLYN I went against all I believed in and fell in love with what should have been a one-night stand! I fought it, tried to make up rules to prevent the inevitable, but somehow, he knew all along. He understood what I wanted and was willing to comply. I was the one who took him for granted. I was the one who made him walk away. And now, he's gone and I'm left with nothing but my thoughts and regrets. He was never supposed to be my happily ever after. But my favorite love story ends in tragedy, so why wouldn't mine? RYDER I played the white knight, doing what every woman dreams of to win her over, yet it still got me nowhere! But what did I expect? I wasn't the man she wanted! Nothing I could have done would have landed me the girl. I guess love is funny that way. One minute, you think you have the girl, and the next, you realize you were blinded. Walking away was hard, but watching her with another man was harder. Sometimes you have to pick your battles, and I know when I've lost. Love shouldn't be a game, but I learned someone always loses. For once, I wasn't the one being selfish, but I was the one who paid the price.

Aiden Kyle-criminal defense attorney, ridiculously good looking, and the biggest prick to work for. Hadley Burns-the temporary secretary, hardworking, keeper of the donuts, girl-next-door type. Even though she wants him and knows he lusts after her, he is her boss. Crossing that line is a no-no until one misunderstanding lands Hadley in hot water and she needs Aiden's help. It was supposed to be just sex, to scratch that itch they both have, but things change. A new relationship is hard enough, but when you mix in secrets and a stalker, it either implodes or builds a solid foundation. Do Aiden and Hadley have what it takes to beat the odds?

Our life is so hectic. With our jobs and Sadey, we don't get to spend any time alone anymore. I just need to remind her that no matter how busy we are, my feelings and love for her remain UNCHANGEABLE!

Grief. How do you survive the loss of a mother you thought didn't love you...until it was too late? Forgiveness. How do you forgive the person who hurt you the most? Fear. How do you survive the person who won't let you go? Jealousy. How can your heart continue to trust the person you thought you knew? Betrayal. How many secrets are too many? Lust. How can you say no, when your body screams yes? Passion. How can you deny a love that has no boundaries? Slade and Samantha's story continues...