“Stirring and mysterious…fires directly at the human heart and hits the mark.” —Delia Owens, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing A love triangle unearths dangerous, deadly secrets from the past in this thrilling tale perfect for fans of The Paper Palace and Where the Crawdads Sing.“The farmer is dead. He is dead, and all anyone wants to know is who killed him.” Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe, the man Beth loved as a teenager—the man who broke her heart years ago. Gabriel has returned to the village with his young son Leo, a boy who reminds Beth very much of her own son, who died in a tragic accident. As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel’s life, tensions around the village rise and dangerous secrets and jealousies from the past resurface, this time with deadly consequences. Beth is forced to make a choice between the woman she once was, and the woman she has become. A sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller, Broken Country is a novel of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love. Read more

From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel.I entered an arranged marriage so my sister, Ciara, could marry for love. Three years later, I’m a widow, and my father arranges for Ciara to marry Dominik Varga. The assassin slash arms dealer is as dangerous as he’s quiet, which is very unnerving.Needless to say, I’m not happy at all. A deal was a deal, and I kept my end of it, so there’s no way on God’s green earth I’ll just sit back and smile like a good little girl. I’ll fight for Ciara’s freedom so she won’t have to face the hell I was forced to endure.But Dominik doesn’t make things easy for me. He’s determined to get his hands on half of Dad’s empire.When he moves into my family home, my entire routine unravels. I have to fight for more than just my sister’s freedom because I’m in danger of losing my heart.I refuse to admit I’m drawn to his darkness. If I do, God only knows whether we’ll survive the fire raging between us.STANDALONE: A Mafia Romance full-length novel.Each book in the Mafia Empire series is interconnected but about a different couple who will all find their HEA. Read more

He’s my villain, my ruin, my sweetest damnation.I've always been a good girl.The brilliant ballerina. The perfect politician’s daughter.That is, until my father declares war on the Barone Mafia family, and I become the price to pay.Now, the devil himself has his claws in me.Nico Barone is a beautiful nightmare wrapped in leather and ink.A criminal genius with malice in his veins and destruction on his lips.He promises to break me.To strip me until there’s nothing left.To be the composer of my symphony of sin and ruin.He thinks I’m the pawn in his game.But this pawn will bring a king to his knees.Even if it kills me.Dance of Ruin is a standalone dark mafia romance with a smart heroine, and an ultra possessive hero with "look at her and I'll unalive you" energy. Readers are STRONGLY advised to read the TW inside. No cliffhanger; HEA included. Read more

He’ll save her from the nightmare in her past.Luke Haven has an adrenaline problem. As in, he can’t get enough.His squeaky-clean, nice-guy reputation in his small town isn’t a lie. But it’s not the whole truth, either. Although his real problem? He’s not even sure what he’s searching for.Melanie Andolini never thought she’d be starting over in her thirties. But moving back to her hometown is exactly the fresh start she needs.Until she runs into Luke Haven, and things get complicated. Really complicated. Although it feels like a lifetime since they dated in high school, sparks fly as soon as they’re face to face—hot enough to light up the whole town.Melanie blazes into Luke’s life like wildfire—messy and chaotic, beautiful and tempting. But they played with fire once and both got burned. They’re not going down that road again.Except Melanie brought home a secret that still haunts her dreams. And when her nightmares turn all too real, Luke will risk everything to save her.And make her his—this time, forever.Author’s note: a not-your-usual second chance romance with a fiery heroine and a hero who won’t quench her flames—he’ll bask in her heat. Family shenanigans, witty banter, page-turning suspense, and a wild happily ever after that will leave your heart full. Read more

NOW AN AMAZON TOP 10 BESTSELLERAn all-new dark standalone romance from the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Shantel Tessier THE CHOSEN ONEBarrington University is home of the Lords, a secret society that requires their blood in payment. They are above all—the most powerful men in the world. They devote their lives to violence in exchange for power. And during their senior year, they are offered a chosen one.I VOW. YOU VOW. WE VOW.People think growing up with money is freeing, but I promise you, it’s not. My entire life has been planned out for me. I never got the chance to do what I wanted until Ryat Alexander Archer came along and gave me an option for a better life. He offered me what no one else ever had—freedom.I chose to be his. He made me believe that anyway, but it was just another lie. A way that the Lords manipulate you into doing what they want.After being sucked into the dark, twisted world of the Lords, I embraced my new role and allowed Ryat to parade me around like the trophy I was to him. But like all things, what started out as a game soon became a fight for survival. And the only way out was death.Things to know about The RitualIt is MFTW (Please see the author's note on the inside)J/P (jealous/possessive) HeroOTT (over the top) HeroThis is a 152K word romance that contains dark themes that may be triggering to some.This book can be read as a standalone but the timeline of the Lords books is as follows:The RitualThe SinnerThe SacrificeSabotage (the H isn't a Lord but he works for a Lord) Read more

AN AMAZON TOP 25 BESTSELLER!The conclusion to the Cat and Mouse Duet is here...“If she were to die… the world would die with her.”The worst Adeline Reilly expected for her life were a few unholy ghosts haunting the hallways of Parsons Manor, not falling in love with her stalker and ending up in the clutches of a trafficking ring.Trapped in a house used to groom women for the elite, she faces the biggest fight of her life—survive the Culling and escape. But that’s not so easy when watchful eyes are determined to see her fail. However, Adeline may have an unlikely ally, who just might be the key to her getting out alive.But trusting them is a risk that could cost her everything.Meanwhile, Zade will stop at nothing until Adeline is safe in his arms again, even if he must burn the world to find her. Hunting his little mouse is what he’s best at, but who she’ll be when he finds her is a battle that he doesn’t know he can win.It won’t be the test of time they must survive, but the memories of who they once were.Warning: This is the second and final installment to the Duet. You must read Haunting Adeline first.Recommended Reading Order for the C&M Universe:Satan's AffairHaunting AdelineHunting AdelineWhere's Molly Read more

☆ #1 Amazon Bestseller in three separate categories! ☆WARNING: This book contains subject matter that may be sensitive for some readers. There is dark and triggering content between these pages. 18+ only. Please read responsibly.When Cora attends her sister’s birthday party, she expects at most a hangover or a walk of shame. She doesn’t anticipate a stolen wallet, leaving her stranded and dependent on Dean—her arch nemesis and ultimate thorn in her side.And she really doesn’t anticipate waking up in shackles in a madman’s basement.To make matters worse, Dean shares the space in his own set of chains.After fifteen years of teasing, insults, and practical jokes, the ultimate joke seems to be on them. The two people who always thought they’d end up killing each other must now work together if they want to survive.But Cora and Dean have no idea their abductor has a plan for them. A plan that will alter the course of their relationship, blur the line between hate and love, and shackle them together with far more than just chains.REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆"Powerful, horrifying, intelligent, exquisite, unputdownable--this book will haunt you, arouse you, and hug your romantic soul so damn hard. What a treasure! The tragedy, the love story, and the meticulous, poignant execution of plot and character development will leave you thunderstruck and so very satisfied. Bravo, Jennifer Hartmann. This novel is a work of art." - Pam Godwin, New York Times Bestselling Author"I'm still recovering from this book. Still Beating is an absolutely gripping romance that had me completely enthralled. This book will leave you reeling. I was completely captivated from beginning to end. This is one of those books that I will absolutely never forget. I don't know if I will get over this one." - Melissa Teo, Booksmacked Blog"If you are looking for a slow burn book that will absolutely tear your heart to shreds then look no further... Dean and Corabelle had me falling in love with them from the beginning. The trauma that they experienced was unimaginable and my heart was beating so fast through the entire experience. I love that Jennifer made the characters healing so real and raw. The words jumped from the pages and threw emotions at me like a MLB fastball." - Dirty Little Secret Book Blog"WOW. Jennifer Hartmann's emotional brand of writing leaves me breathless, every stinking time. This book is a roller coaster... you find yourself laughing at the banter and antics between the H and h, but then you're crying on the next page. I cried so many ugly tears during the reading of this book...prepare yourselves. One of the best I've read in a while." - Author, E.R. Whyte Read more

It was just a joke.Just A prank call.After surviving a miserable week with my family, I needed something to lift my spirits. My two best friends thought a late-night movie binge—one of those stupid, loud ones we used to have as teenagers—was the answer. Reluctantly, they talk me into revisiting our old prank call habit. After all, what could possibly go wrong?It’s all fun… until it isn’t.It’s all harmless… until it isn’t.The moment he picks up, I know something’s off. He doesn’t just play along—he seems to know exactly what we’re doing. Before he hangs up, he promises me he’ll give me what I’m looking for. He says I want attention, and he knows just what kind.When my friends leave, I should be alone.But I’m not.And now, I know: prank calls have consequences.No, You Hang Up is a standalone, MF dark romance. It is extremely dark, with many themes and ‘games’ many readers may not enjoy including drugging, questionable fun, and violence. It does contain a Happily Ever After and does not end on a cliffhanger. Read more

She gave you a life. Now she wants yours."One of the best thrillers I've ever read!" --Amazon customerAbby wants a baby more than anything.But after years of failed infertility treatments and adoptions that have fallen through, it seems like motherhood is not in her future. That is, until her personal assistant Monica makes a generous offer that will make all of Abby's dreams come true.But it turns out Monica isn't who she says she is. The woman now carrying Abby's child has an unspeakable secret.And she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.Why readers are totally gripped by this unputdownable psychological thriller, The Surrogate Mother, by bestselling author Freida McFadden:“I actually read it in one sitting, that’s how much of a page turner it is. I didn’t see the ending coming, which is hard to do in this day and age so bravo author!” –Amazon review“It's a thriller that you'll want to keep reading till the end... and trying to figure out what will happen next.” –Amazon review“This is a thriller full of suspense and plot twists. Masterful writing with intriguing situations and captivating characters. This is one action-filled story that will keep you glued to the pages.” –Amazon review“This book is truly a thriller. I could not put it down. This book has some characters you absolutely love and the ones you want to punch in their face because they are plain villainous. It is extremely well written and the descriptive words are right on point making you feel like you are actually watching this story unfold in real life in real time. Being a mother myself I could feel her pain and anguish. I love love love this book and highly recommend it!!!” –Amazon review“This is one of the best books I've read in a couple of years and am looking forward to reading the next one.” –Amazon review“I can't say enough about this book! When I started to read this book, I felt as if I had climbed onto a roller coaster and couldn't wait to reach the finish line! There are twists and turns, highs and lows ... You will not be disappointed! I can't wait to read her next book.” –Amazon review Read more

The married woman of the manor. The stranger outside. An intoxicating novel of dark temptation and dangerous desire by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Cat and Mouse Duet.November 12, 1944. This house holds on to souls for a lifetime. I thought I had given it to my husband when I vowed to love him until the end of time. I lied. Nothing could have prepared me for the day my phantom appeared outside my window. He was terrifying, yet hypnotizing, and I couldn’t deny my intrigue. I never intended to fall into a whirlwind romance with my stalker. Especially because he’s so much more than that. A criminal. A mobster. The man who offers me solace from the monster in Parsons Manor. There are many that haunt these halls, yet it’s only my husband I fear. Read more

What’s worse than falling for your brother’s best friend? Falling for your boss—and also your secret baby daddy.Seven years ago, I made one tiny mistake: falling into bed with my brother’s best friend. Deacon was everything—gorgeous, powerful, my fated mate. Until he rejected me the morning after like I was last week’s leftovers.What he didn’t know? I left with more than just a broken heart—I left with twins.Fast forward to today. My life’s finally on track. I’ve got a good job, two adorable boys, and no messy Alpha drama. Then my new boss walks in, all smirks and muscles, and surprise! It’s Deacon freaking Cross.He says he made a mistake and is determined to fix everything. That he wants me back—not just as his assistant, but as his mate.He’s getting too close. To me. To my boys. And when he pins me to the table and asks, “What aren’t you telling me?”My answer?Let him chase. I’ve got secrets worth keeping—and this time, I’m calling the shots. Read more

"If you're so concerned about my humanity, Elena, then reach into my soul and find it, because I'm not sure I have any left."According to the FBI, I was considered a serial murderer after three kills.What do they call me after fifty-two?They call me the Silencer.One final bullet would have been all it took to stop me from taking another soul, and I would have been doing Meridian City a service by pulling that trigger.An angel crying for help stopped me, and that night, I took three lives for her. Then three turned into eight. Then eight turned into twenty. Twenty turned into twenty-one. Twenty one turned into twenty-three.Elena Young is the hero in my story, but I’m the villain in hers.And this is the kind of story where the villain gets the girl, even if it kills her.This is a dark romance novel intended for mature readers only. Please check trigger/content warnings. This book does not have an HEA. Read more

New York Times bestselling series and Instant USA TODAY BestsellerThe viral TikTok stalker dark romance, burning with high heat, hilarious banter, and a love story like you’ve never seen before. Can you handle the ride? I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it. Trauma nurse Aly Cappellucci doesn’t need any more kinks. She likes the one she’s landed on just fine. To her, nothing could top the masked men she follows online. Unless one of those men was shirtless, heavily tattooed, and waiting for her in her bedroom. She dreams about being hunted by one in particular, of him chasing her down and doing deliciously dark things to her willing body. She never could have guessed that by sending one drunken text, those dreams would become her new reality. I want things most people don’t, craving darkness and depravity instead of light and love. Josh Hammond has spent his life avoiding the limelight, but his online persona is another story. At night, he posts masked thirst traps for his millions of fans to drool over, but one follower has caught his eye: Aly. After reading a comment begging him to break into her house wearing a mask, he decides to take her up on her offer. Together, Aly and Josh live out their darkest fantasies, unaware that Aly has captured the attention of someone else. Someone with far more sinister intentions than a little light stalking. As Josh turns from predator to protector and the stakes heighten, he must ask himself how far he’s willing to go for the woman he’s obsessed with. Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally gray male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the TWs at the beginning of the book.TropesStalker romanceMorally grey MMCMasked stalkerHe falls firstBlack cat x golden retriever Kink friendly Read more

He’ll risk it all to protect her.Someone is stalking Audrey Young. And she has no idea why.It’s bad enough that she’s back in Tilikum. But Audrey’s good at making the best of things and her new job at the small-town newspaper is just a way to get back on her feet.Complicating matters is her landlord and new neighbor, Josiah Haven.She doesn’t usually go for the big, surly lumberjack type. But there’s something about that broody man. He intimidates her a little, but she kind of likes it.She could totally handle the mess that is her life, except the strange feeling of being watched is just the beginning. Next thing Audrey knows, she’s a target, and she doesn’t know who’s behind it, or why.For Josiah Haven, none of that makes her his problem.She’s just the girl next door. Fine, the frustratingly hot girl next door. But Audrey is all sunshine and her goofy dog isn’t any better. Josiah is too stoic. Too solitary. Too guarded. He doesn’t need a woman in his life, especially one who threatens to crack his heart wide open.But Josiah is a protector and he can’t let Audrey’s troubles go unanswered, even if he has to risk everything—his life and his heart—to keep her safe.Author’s Note: a grumpy loner meets his match in a sunshiney dog lover who’s a little down on her luck. And once he falls, he falls HARD. It’s small-town romantic suspense with CK’s signature humor, endearing characters, and heartwarming happily ever after.Obsession Falls can be read as a stand-alone. Read more

The high-octane sexiness of Katee Robert meets the addicting thrills of Rachel Hawkins with a delicious twist in this dark romance from indie superstar J. T. Geissinger!The first letter arrived the day my husband was buried. It was postmarked from the state penitentiary, and contained a single sentence:I’ll wait forever if I have to.It was signed by Dante, a man I didn’t know.Out of simple curiosity, I wrote back to ask him what exactly he was waiting for. His reply?You.I told the mystery man he had the wrong girl. He said he didn’t. I said we’d never met, but he said I was wrong.We went back and forth, exchanging letters every week that grew increasingly more intimate. Then one day, the letters stopped. When I found out why, it was already too late.Dante was at my doorstep.And nothing on earth could have prepared me for what happened next.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Read more

“These kisses of his...they're demanding and possessive. They're hungry and deep. They're the kisses of a man who wants more of a woman—who wants everything—and isn't going to stop until he gets it."Author Olivia Rossi hasn’t been able to write a word since tragedy struck two years ago and ripped her world apart. Heartbroken and still haunted by the past, she accepts an offer to spend the summer at a friend’s apartment in Paris in search of healing and her lost muse.What she finds instead is James, an enigmatic stranger who ignites in her an unexpected and all-consuming passion.Agreeing to tell each other nothing more than their first names, Olivia and James embark on a torrid affair. But the more time they spend together, the more Olivia begins to realize her summer fling is turning into a powerful connection…and that the magnetic man she’s falling in love with might not be what he seems at all. Read more

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The #1 New York Times-bestselling author presents a novel about an injured cop who must fight to bring down a pair of twisted killers…Natural Resources police officer, Sloan Cooper, and her partner had just taken down three men preying on hikers in the Western Maryland mountains. Driving back, she pulled in at a convenience store—and walked right into a robbery in progress. One gunshot from a jittery thief was about to change her world.After being shocked back to life on the operating table, she has a long recovery ahead, so she moves back to her parents’ peaceful house in Heron’s Rest. As for the boyfriend who dumped her via text while she was in the hospital, good riddance.She may be down, but she’s not out. So when a woman vanishes, leaving her car behind in a supermarket parking lot, Sloan searches online for similar cases. She finds them, spread across three states. Men and women, old and young—the missing seem to have nothing in common. And the abductions keep happening.Luckily, the new man in her life shares her passion for solving this mystery. But it will take every ounce of endurance to get to the dark heart of this bizarre case—and she's willing to risk her life again if that's what it takes to stop the horror. Read more

He’s dangerously sexy. Way too charming. But I had no idea he's also my brother’s closest friend.After getting burned in my past, I don’t trust easily. Especially men who seem too good to be true. Then he shows up in Silver Ridge for the ski resort grand opening. A mysterious stranger, tempting me with his tousled dark hair, a way with words, and a wicked smirk.When he steps in to protect me from a handsy creep, I decide to take a chance. One night. Until I get cold feet.Then he turns out to be Dane Knightly, billionaire owner of the ski resort. And my brother’s best friend from the Army.I’m a simple, small-town girl, and that’s how I like it. Yet after Dane arrives, my life takes a turn toward the exciting. I’m suddenly swept up in a mystery with deadly stakes. Dane swears he’ll keep me safe. And he insists on spoiling me, too. Before I know it, Dane says he wants to keep me forever.But how could I ever trust him with my heart?In this small-town romance, you’ll find a self-proclaimed nerdy girl, a cocky ex-solider turned executive who sweeps her off her feet, and heart-racing suspense. Each book in the Hart County series can be read as a standalone.★ A billionaire who spoils her★ Brother's best friend★ He falls first★ Who hurt you?★ Slow burn Read more

Detective Sergeant Aaron Fowler of the Metropolitan Police doesn’t count himself a gullible man. When he encounters a graphologist who deduces people’s lives and personalities from their handwriting with impossible accuracy, he needs to find out how the trick is done. Even if that involves spending more time with the intriguing, flirtatious Joel Wildsmith than feels quite safe.Joel’s not an admirer of the police, but DS Fowler has the most irresistible handwriting he’s ever seen. If the policeman’s tests let him spend time unnerving the handsome copper, why not play along?But when Joel looks at a powerful man's handwriting and sees a murderer, the policeman and the graphologist are plunged into deadly danger. Their enemy will protect himself at any cost--unless the sparring pair can come together to prove his guilt and save each other. Read more