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"From the bestselling author of He Sees You When You're Sleeping comes a dark romance about a murder-sober retired serial killer and his murder-curious protégé. Perfect for fans of Brynne Weaver, this twisted romance inspired by the Bluebeard folktale is filled with dark humor, sizzling chemistry, and spice.
Murder is their love language…
Five years ago, Saylor Mitchell's father was brutally murdered in front of her, shattering her world. Now his killers have tracked her down to finish the job. She is unexpectedly saved by her father's closest friend, the enigmatic Blue. Saylor's savior-and captor- is a reformed, murder-sober assassin struggling to escape the clutches of his own violent history.
Blue's gothic mansion, perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking a stormy sea in the town of Grimlock, is a labyrinth of secrets. And so is Grimlock, a small town whose residents all seem to have a penchant for murder that they've managed-mostly- to overcome.
Saylor soon realizes that Blue holds the key to avenging her father's murder at the hands of the Crow, a gang of amoral contract killers. Only problem? Saylor has never killed before. Good thing those who can't kill…teach.
Blue finds Saylor an apt pupil and the attraction between them morphs into a dangerous obsession. Can their love conquer Blue's final, darkest secret?
Tropes:
- Morally grey leads
- Touch her and die
- Dad's best friend
- Possessiveness
- Gothic mansion
- Murder mystery
- Forbidden love
- Age gap
- Forced proximity
- Anti-hero
- Dark romance
- Gothic romance
- Fairytale retelling"
"Not all prisons are made of stone.
For nineteen years, Nox Duma has been a pawn to the Veridian Empire's most ruthless tyrant, a man who tortures his own kind with cruel magical experiments. Haunted by the sister still trapped under this tyrant's control, Nox struggles to lead a secret rebellion—until a captured traitor falls into his hands, one who may hold the key to victory.
Once a spy and now Nox's prisoner, all Devora wants is freedom. But when she discovers her dormant shadow-wielding magic could provide the perfect opportunity to spy on the enemy, she's forced to decide where her loyalty truly lies.
As the rebellion makes its final stand, Nox and Devora's uneasy alliance deepens into something neither expected. To survive, they must test the limits of trust, power, and love against a foe who can bend magic to his will. But in a world where failure means more than death, can they survive the darkness threatening to consume their empire?
Or will the shadows finally cage them once and for all?
Contains mature themes."
"Ada Kelly is doing the best she can. Smart, driven, and practical, she works hard to make her favorite Durham bar, Craft, as successful as possible. Except she's thwarted at every turn by the sibling drama of the bar's co-owning trio. Still, she loves her job, and everyone she works with.
Well, almost everyone.
Charlie English is selfish, flaky, and the sexiest man she's ever known. And he makes her absolutely stupid. Early on in her employment at Craft, Ada made the mistake of sleeping with him. She knew it wasn't going to go anywhere. Charlie wasn't the kind of guy who knew how to settle down. Or think about anyone besides himself. So why had she done it? And why would she still do it now? Years later?
Ada has promised herself she'll never make that mistake again. She's promised herself she'll put Charlie in the past where he belongs and move on with her life.
But the thing about promises is . . . they're meant to be broken.
Contains mature themes."
"The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
Heavy: Dina is off limits. She's my brother Wall's little sister. She's wired different, and despite the malice aforethought, she's innocent.
She wants me to help her bury a body. I want to unravel her beautiful brain. I want to let her explore me—and watch the light in her eyes when she discovers what she needs and how badly she needs it. I want her.
I'm the Steel Bones Motorcycle Club president and CEO of Steel Bones Construction. Around here, I'm the last word and the first in the line of fire. I'm Heavy Ruth. I don't get to have what I want.
Dina: He's ruthless, and he knows how to dispose of a body. That's all I'm looking for in a man. I'm not catching feelings. I don't do emotion. My frequency is sensation. So what if he's too much in the most mind-blowing way? So what if I'm curious about him—and I'm not curious about anyone.
This is just a conspiracy to commit murder. Not love. I might have said 'I do,' but those are only words. Right?
Contains mature themes."
"Secrets tore us apart . . .
Nevaeh
I burned my bridges a long time ago and headed for the big city. Life was fast, but I was making it—until I wasn't anymore. I want a do over. Confront my past. Starting with the man who swore he loved me and left anyway. The big, bad biker who broke my heart.
Forty
I never got over Nevaeh Ellis. Never could forgive her either. My brothers believe she's disloyal, and there's no making that right. But why is she back? And why is she so angry? The longer she's in town, the more I wonder what really happened back in the day. Is she the bad guy—or was I?
There's no time to figure it out. The feud between my club and the Rebel Raiders is raging out of control, trouble is dogging Nevaeh's heels, and if I don't make the right call this time—she's not gone. She's dead.
Contains mature themes."
"Instant New York Times Bestseller!This Christmas, it's all about getting what you really want in this dark billionaire stalker romance sequel to He Sees You When You're Sleeping.
Stalking in a winter wonderland...
Jewelry designer Sloane dreams of launching her own custom line-but she needs a Christmas miracle to pull it off. With traditional banks turning her down left and right, she can't resist when a mysterious stranger offers her a lifeline.
I see what she creates in those stolen moments when she thinks no one's watching. I see everything. There's a darkness at her core and I will unravel her until I find it.
Reclusive billionaire Cole Asher offers to fly Sloane out to an ultra-luxurious Swiss resort for a meeting. Reluctantly, she agrees-only to realize she's met him once before in a New York bar.
She is crucial to my plans, and I need her close. She insists that we keep things professional, and I comply. But soon she will realize that every line is blurred when it comes to her and me.
Cole offers to back her company-but there's a cost. To secure his investment, Sloane must move into his Manhattan penthouse, where she'll complete her first round of designs for him to review before Christmas.
Sloane throws herself into her work, yet soon the attraction between her and Cole becomes undeniable. As the city sparkles with Christmas splendor from her penthouse view, Sloane wonders if she has stepped into a fairy tale-until Cole's powerful enemies close in. They will stop at nothing to destroy him, including going after the woman he loves.
I will burn down the world to get her back...and it will be in time for Christmas.
TROPES
Billionaire Romance
Stalker romanceForced ice skating
Christmas romance
Morally grey MMC
Forced proximityPainfully cute Christmas puppies
Opposites attract
Kink friendlyWearing of light-up Christmas sweaters
He Knows When You're Awake is a dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warnings at the beginning of the book."
"Why choose between naughty or nice in this steamy, suspenseful Christmas-themed stalker romance that's perfect for dark romance readers seeking a spicy, festive read.
It's the night before Christmas and I'm alone in the house…
Popular jewelry influencer Chloe Hallman is steeling herself to spend another holiday on her own. Instead, she finds herself drawn to two different guys… a smoldering hot fan of her secret, seductive online persona, and a sexy fireman named Jack who looks out for her in their NYC neighborhood.
She has no idea that I know her better than she knows herself. Her deepest secrets, her darkest desires-she's careful, but I've been watching, never leaving footprints in the snow outside her home.
Jack was the first responder to the accident that stole a beautiful young woman's family two Christmases ago, and he's been quietly guarding her ever since. When Jack uncovers Chloe's secret account, his obsession only grows. Both he and Chloe are drawn to the darkness that mirrors their own.
She's my Christmas wish come true. And I'm hers. She just doesn't know it yet.
Will Chloe's Christmas be a tale of fiery passion...or a dangerous game with a man whose love knows no bounds?
TROPES
Stalker romance
Acquainted in real life
Nonconsensual snow shoveling
Christmas romance
Fireman romance
Morally grey MMC
He falls first
Forced Christmas joy
Kink friendly
Wearing of ugly Christmas sweaters
He Sees You When You're Sleeping is a dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warnings at the beginning of the book."
"Wall
I want my wife back, but I lost the right to be with her one drunken night four years ago. She might think I bailed, but I've been here all along. When she finally comes to me? I ain't letting her go again.
Mona
I've moved on. Not literally. And not in my heart. But I'm not the broken woman whose husband betrayed her and left. I'm stronger now.
But when I run into trouble, and I need a backup? Well, John Wall is still the biggest, toughest man I've ever known.
I thought I knew what tore us apart, but when I let John back in, I realize the past—like people—isn't always what it seems. And second chances? They can break you forever.
Contains mature themes."
"Plum
Life didn't give me a silver spoon. It gave me tetanus. When Adam Wade walks into my club, I know I'm in trouble. His money I can handle. But sweet words, gentle hands? I don't know what to do with that. Eventually, he's gonna wise up and walk away. If I let him in, what'll be left of me when he goes?
Adam
I'm the adopted son of the man who owns the city. I was born into nothing, and I've earned my seat at the table. But at night, when I can't sleep, I'm haunted by the pieces of myself I've disowned to make it this far.
I don't know why Plum caught my eye, but I can't look away. Maybe it's her brave face, her fight, her quirks. I'm obsessed, all-in with my eyes screwed shut. Then life throws a harsh light on our choices. I'm forced to face the ugly truth of what she's done to survive—and what I'll have to sacrifice to be with her.
Plum's a fighter, but would she fight for us? And if I give up everything for her, who will I be?
Contains mature themes."
"Instead of a white knight, I got a bronze alien . . .
Rain: My life has never been my own, and that's never been more true than in the Rinian Galaxy. I've always had dreams that led me to believe my life is bigger than being the servant to some snake alien queen, but as each year goes by, I'm beginning to think my subconscious is lying to me. Until he shows up . . . the Kaluma with one blue eye who I've never forgotten. But he's not who I remember, and it seems this galaxy has broken another soul.
Kazel: I will rescue Rain, and I refuse to die trying. She's the reason I'm alive, and I always repay my debts, even if it means pretending to be someone I'm not to infiltrate the enemy's stronghold.
But this won't be easy. As I embark on the mission of my life, I know it will take all of my wits to rescue the beautiful, strong human and then convince her I'm her future . . . as her fated mate.
Contains mature themes."
"All she wants is him. All he wants is her freedom.
Ginny Azzo has never had an easy life, but for the first time, she's truly happy with where she is. Her focus is on her future with the man she loves, despite her older brother's disapproval.
Lucas 'Slider' Sterling spent four years behind bars for the Heaven's Rejects MC. Now he's out and ready to start his life with Ginny. But the danger's not over, and Slider will have to make a choice.
His club or her freedom.
How much is he willing to sacrifice for the woman he loves?
Contains mature themes."
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