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Beautiful Monster
by J.L. Beck, S. Rena
Series: Dark Lies Duet #2
Published by Self-Published on May 6, 2022
Genres: Dark Mafia Romance, Dark Romance
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I thought I knew the truth.
I thought he was my savior.
I’d spent my entire life running from him, only to become trapped in his web.
He says I’ll become his wife, that I’ll provide him an heir.
I'll do both of those things, under one condition.
His father must die.
This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence.
Devil of Dublin
by BB Easton
Published by Self-Published on September 27, 2022
Genres: Dark Mafia Romance, Dark Romance
Format: eArc
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From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 44 Chapters About 4 Men (inspiration for the Netflix Original series Sex/Life) comes a dark mafia romance steeped in Irish folklore.
I can't remember anymore if my grandfather's eyes were blue or green, but I'll never forget the way they wrinkled at the corners when he laughed at one of his own jokes. Or the way they sparkled with mischief when he told me tales about the magical creatures that dwelled in the forest behind his humble Irish sheep farm--shy fairies who liked to eat tea biscuits, cruel witches who liked to eat children, a moody lake spirit with a taste for expensive gifts.
As a child, I believed every fantastical word. But when he warned me about the mute boy who also lurked in those woods, the one the priest had declared to be the spawn of Satan himself, I refused to listen. Kellen wasn't evil. He was kind, and beautiful, and special, and hurting. He was my friend. And with every summer I spent stolen away with him in those enchanted woods, he grew to become so much more.
But when I return to Glenshire as an adult, grieving and engaged to someone else, all those legends quickly morph into nightmares.
My grandfather had been right about everything, especially the boy.
If only I had listened.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Devil of Dublin is intended for mature audiences who enjoy extremely dark subject matter, high emotional intensity, explicit adult content, graphic violence, heart-pounding suspense, fairy-tale worthy love, and gorgeous Irish scenery. If that sounds like you, then welcome to Glenshire! If you're unsure, please review the comprehensive content warning on my website before reading.
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Cruel Saint
by Luna Kayne
Series: Vicious Empire #1
Published by Kayne Publishing on September 20, 2022
Genres: Dark Romance, Dark Romantic Suspense
Format: eArc
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HE WAS HER FIRST FOR EVERYTHING.NOW HE’S DETERMINED TO BE HER LAST.
RYDER SAINTAmara is my dark obsession. She was promised to me in a deal she knows nothing about.Four years ago, I sent her away to protect her from the life I live as the son of a crime lord.Now her brother—my best friend—is dead, and though I wasn’t there for him in the end, I intend to look after his little sister.I should stay in the shadows, let her live the life her brother wanted for her, but she’s in trouble in more ways than one, and I’m the only one who can save her…but I’ll have to break her first.Good girls keep their promises, and it’s time Amara came home—to me—where she belongs.
AMARA SCOTTAs far as I’m concerned, Ryder let me go four years ago, and I never looked back.Now he shows up demanding I come home, and I have no choice but to return when he forces my hand.The Saints never pay for their crimes. They take what they want and discard the rest. Like me…But I’m not a weak girl anymore, and I’m packing some secrets of my own.I’ll use my time to find out who killed my brother…then I'll destroy them.Even if that man is Ryder himself.
* Cruel Saint is the first book in the Vicious Empire dark romance family saga series.
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Defiant Queen
by Meghan March
Series: Mount Trilogy #2
Published by Self-Published on October 14, 2021
Genres: Dark Erotic Romance
Format: eBook
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The Mount Trilogy continues with Defiant Queen...
I’m his entertainment. His toy. Payment on a debt. I tell myself I hate him, but every time he walks into the room, my body betrays me. How can I want him and fear him in the same moment? They told me he’d mess with my head. Make it go to war with my body. But I didn’t realize it would be complete anarchy. I should’ve known better. When Mount’s involved, there are no rules. I will not surrender. I will not show weakness. I’ll stand my ground and make it out of this bargain with my heart and soul intact. But he has other plans . . .
Defiant Queen is the second book of the Mount Trilogy. Mount and Keira's story concludes in Sinful Empire.
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Ruthless King
by Meghan March
Series: Mount Trilogy #1
Published by Meghan March LLC, Self-Published on October 17, 2021
Genres: BDSM, Contemporary Romance, Dark Erotic Romance, Dark Romance, Erotic Romance
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Get ready for the darker and dirtier side of New Orleans with a brand new alpha romance from USA Today bestselling author Meghan March.
New Orleans belongs to me. You don’t know my name, but I control everything you see—and all the things you don’t. My reach knows no bounds, and my demands are always met. I didn’t need to loan money to a failing family distillery, but it amuses me to have them in my debt. To have her in my debt. She doesn’t know she caught my attention. She should’ve been more careful. I’m going to own her. Consume her. Maybe even keep her. It’s time to collect what I’m owed. Keira Kilgore, you’re now the property of Lachlan Mount.
*Ruthless King is book one of the Mount Trilogy*
This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence.
Den of Vipers
by K.A. Knight
Published by Self-Published on July 10, 2020
Genres: Dark Romance, Reverse Harem
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Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel—The Vipers.
They run this town and everyone in it. Their deals are as sordid as their business, and their reputation is enough to bring a grown man to his knees, forcing him to beg for mercy. They are not people you mess with, yet my dad did. The old man ran up a debt with them and then sold me to cover his losses.
Yes, sold me.
They own me now.
I’m theirs in every sense of the word. But I’ve never been meek and compliant. These men, they look at me with longing. Their scarred, blood-stained hands holding me tight. They want everything I am, everything I have to give, and won’t stop until they get just that. They can own my body, but they will never have my heart.
The Vipers? I’m going to make them regret the day they took me.
This girl? She bites too.
18+ Reverse Harem Romance. Warning this book contains scenes and references of abuse/assault that some readers may find triggering. Along with graphic sex scenes and violence. This is a dark book.
Man of Honor
by Bella Di Corte
Series: The Fausti Family #1
Published by Self-Published on October 2, 2018
Genres: Contemporary Romance
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A Royal Organized Crime Romance: Prologue
If you knew love could kill you, would you still fall?
The moment Brando Piero Fausti appeared in the snow-filled night, he made the blood hum in my veins. With a body worthy of a statue in Italy, he tethered my life to his with an irrevocable bond. He was the most dangerous man I had ever felt. A savage beast lurked just beneath his surface, ready to battle for what he loved the most—me.
Little did I know that he would lure me into a gilded cage with his beautiful words and searing touch. Little did he know, I’d always fight to follow the true alignment of my stars.
Man of Honor is the beginning of an eight-part Royal Organized Crime Romance saga.
** Previously released as The Beautiful Years I **
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Merciless Saints
by Michelle Heard
Published by Self-Published on April 26, 2021
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Format: eArc
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At St. Monarch’s Academy, you’re either a predator, a pawn, or prey. It’s the only neutral territory where heirs of the wealthiest rival crime families learn underworld skills.
Alliances are made. Loyalty is owned. Love is taken.
As the best protector in training, I will be paired with the top assassin.
Because I’m unbeatable, everyone fears me.
Even her, Winter, Mafia Princess of the Hemsley family.
Every time she looks at me with fear in her eyes, desire burns through my body. When she doesn’t back down it only makes exhilaration rush through my veins.Training with Winter comes at a price. The more time I spend with her, the more I want to claim her for myself.
When blood is shed, it’s up to me to protect Winter, and it places her at my mercy. Perfect for a predator like me.
But there’s a price to pay for my protection, and the only payment I’ll accept is her body, heart, and soul.
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Damage
by Natasha Knight
Series: Collateral Damage #2
Published by Self-Published on October 15, 2019
Genres: Dark Romance
Format: eArc
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We're a match made in hell, Stefan and I.
He took me to exact his revenge. I went from being a pawn to my father to being a pawn to Stefan. The only difference is I have a ring the size of a boulder on my finger and a husband I don't want.
And the hardest part is I thought he was different. I thought I was falling in love.
I guess my father was right. I'm not a very smart girl.
Stefan is a powerful man. He doesn't play nice, not if you're his enemy. But I've learned one thing about my husband. He takes care of what's his. And I am his.
His enemies have become my enemies, but he'll never let anyone hurt me. He's fiercely protective.
It's the predator inside that scares me.