Bøger udgivet af J.L. Drake

Many sins lay in the creases of my hands. Darkness and corruption are part of my life.After hints from my brother that all is not right with the family business, I leave Mexico and return to Vegas. I have a responsibility to protect what's ours, no matter the price or who gets in the way. Those who don't fall in line will soon realize why I'm called The Vegas Reaper.I demand order and obedience, so when I come head-to-head with our beautiful new hire, I'm faced with an unusual challenge, one that infuriates yet intrigues me.When my hotel goes up in flames, my anger flares along with it. I pull on my cut and join The Devils Reach. The desert ride pays off, but there's more at play here than I ever imagined, and I'm caught in a chess game of power from an unseen force. Deception, secrets, and chaos threaten my world. Could our new hire hold the key to it all?Warning: This story is meant to be read in the reading order that can be found in my Amazon bio and website. There is a heavy crossover from my Devil's Reach Trilogy through the Quiet Mafia Series, and my Dark Water Series, where Grim is first introduced.This is intended for 18+, violent, may contain trigger warnings, and of course...ends with a cliffhanger.

I know I barely know that girl, but I'm gonna marry her. You watch.1974We travel back in time to the very beginning and discover the birth of Shadows.The aftereffects of a horrible war left broken men, but then a secret brought them back to life.Love and friendships grow while fighting a new type of war, one that may never be won, while the bonds between generations hold true. No matter what is thrown at them, they will always have each other to lean on. Even while they stay hidden within the halls of Shadows.2023Trouble is brewing deep in the Montana mountains, and the fate of some is uncertain. Change is coming to Team Blackstone, and whether they like it or not, it's happening. But will this rock the foundation of Shadows, or will it usher in a whole new era for the team? The pranks bring much needed humor to help overcome the heartache. And a housemate asks for help, leading us into dark water...*May contain triggers, sensitive content about Vietnam, cliffhanger, intended for 18+ This is a sweet romance, the rest of the series is not.

Some secrets are better left untouched.SiennaI'm seeing a war unfold before my eyes. My past and future have now collided, and my heart is split in two. As the battle rages on, secrets surface and truths circle the drain, threatening to suck me under. Elio promised we had the rest of our lives together, but now he's questioning my history and doubting my loyalty.ElioLove and family are all that matter, so I keep a careful eye on our new visitors who have awoken the hornets' nest and revealed the snakes that have lain dormant for years. As I try to protect Sienna from her own past, betrayals are surfacing, and my paranoia is intensifying. One secret is discovered that will undoubtably change everything.**May contain triggers, intended for a mature audience 18+. Does end on a cliffhanger-ish. Sneak peek of book 3, Quiet Power, at the end. I promise all will be okay.**

**This is the start of a series. It may contain triggers and ends on a cliffhanger.**A twisted mafia romance about quiet wealth and refined darknessSiennaIt's been ten years since he left me with nothing but a pendant, a photo, and a broken heart. He was but a ghost, there one minute and gone the next. I picked myself up, dried my eyes, and built my life without him. Now he has come back into my life like a raging storm surrounded by crime and bloodshed. I no longer need him, but that doesn't mean I don't want him-or just a little taste...ElioTen years ago, I had to leave behind the only light I had in my life. Without her, I live in darkness. I am not proud of the things I've done, nor the blood that's been shed. Everything I did had been to protect her. We live by our code-family, power, loyalty, and protection. Our empire is built on the bones of our enemies. Now that she is back and we have a second chance, they will learn one way or another you do not touch my queen.Capri Famiglia will rise to the top no matter the cost, bloodshed, or the lines that will have to be blurred.

The sexy and funny continuation to Behind My Words... Spencer is hosting Christmas at her cabin this year. No amount of secrets or heartache will stop love and warmth from shining through this broken family. Festive music, a fancy drink, and a glass shower to gawk through at her steaming-hot detective is all Spencer needs this holiday season. Not to mention her traditional hunt for the perfect Christmas tree with her Uncle G. However, things quickly go south when a good deed turns into a massive fail, leaving one living room in an interesting predicament. But with the holiday spirit high on everyone's list, fun and laughter prevail, making this Christmas one for the books

The time has come to take back the power and let the kingdom fall.SiennaIt's time to make my move. With solid proof on my finger, I leave my love and enter the gates of the enemy.Ugo is by my side as we fall into their world and quickly discover the cracks in the Coppola family's foundation.I'm confident I'm protected by my father's name, and though I'm welcomed by some, I'm watched by others.I played my part well-maybe too well, because I think I just changed the future for us all.ElioHer mother's lies blew up my entire world. How could the woman I love have the blood of a monster?With all eyes intently on me, I turn my back on what is revealed and sink further into what I need to do.I seek the cover of smoke and mirrors and force back the shadows that want to take me down.But with any good play there comes a blind spot, and this blind spot might just come with an unexpected body count.**May contain triggers, intended for a mature audience 18+. Does end on a cliffhanger-ish. Sneak peek of book 4, at the end.**

Major Ty BeckettI was born for a life in the military. When gunfire and RPGs become a way of life, you know exactly what your purpose is. But it was all taken away. When I returned to US soil, I lost myself in hatred but was given a second chance to become something more. When I accepted a position as team leader at a safehouse in Montana, I had no idea what kind of fight I was in for or what kind of brotherhood I was about to join.With the good comes the bad. I just didn't think the two would tangle like they did.Dr. Ivy KnightHelping soldiers who suffered from PTSD was my area of expertise until a dangerous situation changed everything. For my safety, I agreed to be taken to an unknown location to work with a group of soldiers. But these men fight a whole different kind of war. With my own problems hot on my heels, I tried to focus on my new job, but that was harder than I ever imagined. I found myself in the arms of someone who lit a fire inside me like nobody ever had.Maybe I need to take the risk and let the dice roll.*May contain triggers, cliffhanger, intended for 18+.

My entire life vanished the day I found my parents brutally murdered. It broke me, and everything around me came undone. I went from being a popular bestselling author to an unknown ghostwriter hiding behind my words. Nobody knows who I am now, and I want to keep it that way.Research for my next novel has me paired up with Detective Blake Riley, who has been assigned to a high-profile serial killer's case. As the case evolves, so does my relationship with Blake and now, I'm face-to-face with a past I'm desperate to forget.As the details of the case are shared with me, Blake and I dissect every clue, but we struggle to predict the killer's next move. He's always one step ahead of us in this twisted game of cat and mouse. As we start to piece the puzzle together, everything becomes clear... or so we think. It's only a matter of time before the killer claims his next victim. And if he does...we lose everything.A tale of manipulation, seduction, and the dark villains that walk among us.

As our empire rises, it's time to remove all those who don't belong.SiennaNow joined in power with Elio, we hatch a plan to show to the world that the Capri name will rule over Italy.The decision stirs panic and causes a ripple effect throughout the country. Friendships and loyalties are tested. Truths are revealed as we prepare to fight any who oppose us.With a careful eye on our enemies, we are circled by others with false intent. Secrets and weaknesses are revealed and lies are taken to the grave.ElioWith our past behind us and our wounds healed, it's time to take things to the next level. We tore down one kingdom, and now we'll build another...together.I knew that if we followed tradition, we'd look death in the eye every day. But I am a fighter, as is Sienna. We're determined to have the life we've worked so desperately to build.Meanwhile, a third player is still there on the sidelines trying to make his play, and when he does, it's the biggest blow of them all.With an enemy at every corner, we must fight through the chaos and bring an end to the Coppola name. All must submit to the Capri Syndicate.After all, only one family can rule all of Italy.

Major Ty BeckettThe unthinkable has happened.We will not stand by while one of our own is in the enemy's grasp.Ivy and I are part of the house now, and their family is our family. Together, we will fight to get her back.This mission nearly brings Blackstone down. We missed our mark, and now it'sCode Red.Though our families are prepared for the unthinkable, we will not take this lying down.Dr. Ivy KnightTy and I have a good connection, until he makes a decision that sends me into a tailspin.Regardless of my personal struggles, I know one thing is true.The house is in disarray, and it's up to me to keep everyone on point.But deep inside, I'm slowly unraveling. I need to find a way to get my life back.Shadows has a mixture of light and laughter, but there's a level of danger that comes with living here. I just hope I'm strong enough to endure.

**This is a dark, violent, gritty book and may contain triggers for some. Intended for 18+**TriggerTess was under the Devil's watchwhile I suffered behind bars with my demons...The ace in my pocket brings power,and the temptation to flip overwhelms me.I'm playing chicken with the reaper, and it's only feeding his thirst.The smell of blood is a drug. It fuels me. Consumes me.I am lost.TessThe Devil stole me, but I refuse to belong to someone else.I'm a fighter.I will do whatever it takes to get back to my family.Treachery and betrayal surround us.The only way out is to turn the greatest lossinto the greatest victory.

**This is a dark, violent, gritty book and may contain triggers for some. Intended for 18 + **I was raised by the Devil himself.Formed into a man that was unreachable.I went from the boy with bruisesto the man with a trigger.Killing is the only thing that calms the itch.The demons inside were a constant battle....until she changed everything.When you spend most of your timein the dark, is it smart to step into the light?

**This is a dark, violent, gritty book and may contain triggers for some. Intended for 18+**TriggerI thought the light would bring redemption. Salvation. But it only brought the Devil to my doorstep. My demons are breaking through, and the reaper is moving closer. My weakness has been exposed, and there's only person who can calm this hell...TessI broke a promise to myself, and now I'm paying for it. I don't want to be here. I don't want to be a part of this hell. But I don't have a choice...

**This is a dark, violent, gritty book and may contain triggers for some. Intended for 18+**TriggerI thought the light would bring redemption. Salvation. But it only brought the Devil to my doorstep. My demons are breaking through, and the reaper is moving closer. My weakness has been exposed, and there's only person who can calm this hell...TessI broke a promise to myself, and now I'm paying for it. I don't want to be here. I don't want to be a part of this hell. But I don't have a choice...

**This is a dark, violent, gritty book and may contain triggers for some. Intended for 18 + **I was raised by the Devil himself.Formed into a man that was unreachable.I went from the boy with bruisesto the man with a trigger.Killing is the only thing that calms the itch.The demons inside were a constant battle....until she changed everything.When you spend most of your timein the dark, is it smart to step into the light?

**This is a dark, violent, gritty book and may contain triggers for some. Intended for 18+**TriggerTess was under the Devil's watchwhile I suffered behind bars with my demons...The ace in my pocket brings power,and the temptation to flip overwhelms me.I'm playing chicken with the reaper, and it's only feeding his thirst.The smell of blood is a drug. It fuels me. Consumes me.I am lost.TessThe Devil stole me, but I refuse to belong to someone else.I'm a fighter.I will do whatever it takes to get back to my family.Treachery and betrayal surround us.The only way out is to turn the greatest lossinto the greatest victory.