Two years ago Van King killed a man and saved my life. I’ve thought about the handsome private investigator every day since, fantasized about what would happen when I finally saw him again. And when I do, it’s far from the reunion of my dreams. A copycat serial killer wants to finish what I barely survived. Van rushes to my side once more, and shows me the man he truly is: protective, possessive, merciless, especially when it comes to me and my safety. He thinks I’m afraid of him. But I’ve loved Van from the moment his dark, enigmatic gaze met mine. This time, I won’t allow my fear or debilitating shyness to rule me. I sure as hell won’t hide from the heat that explodes between us while I’m under his protection. No, I’ll welcome it and beg for more. Merciless King is the fifth book in the Lawless Kings series, but each of these sexy, gritty contemporary romances can be enjoyed as a standalone. Other books in the series: Book 1: Shattered King Book 2: Broken Rebel Book 3: Beautiful Killer Book 4: Ruthless Protector Book 4.5: Glorious Sinner Book 5: Merciless King Praise for the Lawless Kings series: “Shattered King is a sexy, beautiful second chance love story... a truly enjoyable read.” - Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author "Raw, gritty, and full of supercharged sexual tension...SHATTERED KING will break you into pieces right before it stitches you back together again." -Diana Gardin, author of SWORN TO PROTECT, Rescue OP's Series "An exquisitely crafted tale that packs a powerful emotional punch...simply put this story was freaking amazing." - Reds Romance Reviews on Beautiful Killer "This book had me from the first page to the final page. I could not stop reading. I’m not sure what Sherilee Gray has planned next but you can rest assured that I will be waiting for whatever it might be." - Carol's Reviews on Ruthless Protector Keywords: alpha hero, alpha, bad boy hero, bad boy protective hero, protective hero, strong heroine, series romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, mystery romance, anti-hero, lawless kings, sexy romance, security team, band of brothers, private detective, serial killer
LucaI am Luca Valsetti, the chosen family enforcer, bringing all those who betray us to their knees. They all beg for their lives, pray for forgiveness, but I show no mercy when I make them pay for their sins and take their souls. Except for one. Scarlet Reed. The fiery redhead looked me straight in the eye as I held my gun to her head. Her piercing hazel eyes threatened to steal my soul in return. Something about them begged me to take her. Everything about them screamed for me to end her. Now she is my captive locked in my glass cage. I will learn all of her secrets. Every single one. She will pay for her betrayal, even if it kills me in the process.ScarletMy stupid need for the truth and for justice left me at the mercy of a cold-blooded killer. But deep down, I'm not certain that Luca Valsetti wants to kill me. I know he believes he has no choice but to follow his brother's orders and the rules of his syndicate. But I see the hint of doubt that surfaces whenever he's around me. I don't miss the skip of his heartbeat, the pause in his breath, and the undeniable lust in his eyes. I see that he is a broken man underneath his hard exterior, just as vulnerable as any other. I will break his walls down, piece by piece, and expose him for who he really is.By the time Luca Valsetti is finished with me, he will wish he'd never even whispered my name.
Danielle Vega—YA’s answer to Stephen King—once again brings major scares in the spine-tingling sequel to horror hit The Merciless, which MTV calls “Mean Girls meets The Exorcist.” Sofia is still processing the horrific truth of what happened when she and three friends performed an exorcism that spiraled horribly out of control. Ever since that night, Sofia has been haunted by bloody and demonic visions. Her therapist says they’re all in her head, but to Sofia they feel chillingly real. She just wants to get out of town, start fresh someplace else . . . until her mother dies suddenly, and Sofia gets her wish. Sofia is sent to St. Mary’s, a creepy Catholic boarding school in Mississippi. There, seemingly everyone is doing penance for something, most of all the mysterious Jude, for whom Sofia can’t help feeling an unshakeable attraction. But when Sofia and Jude confide in each other about their pasts, something flips in him. He becomes convinced that Sofia is possessed by the devil. . . . Is an exorcism the only way to save her eternal soul? Readers won’t be able to look away from this terrifying read full of twists and turns that will leave them wondering, Is there evil in all of us?
A less than innocent Obsession has turned into a deadly game of Seduction... The Deadly Seven were something I never could have prepared for. They came into my life like a silent stalker, claiming my heart and body, and I gave into them willingly. I love those seven broken souls, but even love has it's limits. Everything is a fragile mess of emotions as I struggle to decide who I can trust after they lied to me, and just how I'm going to get my Dad back. I want to trust them, but how many lies can my heart take? *** Our family was solid before she walked into our world, turning it upside down and becoming our everything. Another person to guard and protect with everything we have, because now...if we lose her, we lose a huge piece of ourselves. She'll never be rid of us because we are her demons. We'll burn the entire world down to prove our love to her. Come hell or high water, our girl isn't going anywhere. *This is book 2 in a 4 book series that must be read in order.* **Dark romance with stalking, non/con, dub/con, and much much more. Read TW before attempting to read this series!!** ***This is a reverse harem where the main character ends up with 3+ men. In this case, 7. If that isn't your thing then this series is not the right one for you. This series also contains M/M scenes and relationships within the harem.***
I thought I could leave the life behind. Then her father betrayed my father and pulled me back in. She was meant to be collateral, just a pawn in a deadly game, but she became so much more...
The Dark Kings are the best combination of alpha heroes and romantic suspense. Each book is a roller coaster ride of emotion, danger and sizzling, sexy fun. - Carly Phillips, NY Times bestselling author. One minute I’m discharging from the US Marines, the next I’m undercover in the Baldassare mafia searching for my kidnapped cousin, thanks to fellow marine and billionaire Connor Barrett. He found me a way in. Her name is Gianna Baldassare. Do I care that I’m using her? Not at fucking all. To begin with. Then her long dark lashes and Italian curves start to affect more than one body part and royally messes everything up. --- My friend Mia got out. There has to be a way for me to escape this life. Except how many powerful, gorgeous billionaires are there wanting to take on a mafia brat? Zero. That’s how many. So when another buffed-up gangster smirks at me, seeking to join my father’s dangerous business, I figure why not. It’s just another day in crime lord paradise. It’s his funeral. Until I learn Braxton’s not who he says he is, and I’m left torn between loyalty and freedom. The price we both have to pay could be far more than we bargained for. Which one of us will run first? The Merciless King is the next book in The Dark Kings of NYC series - a dark billionaire mafia romance, by bestselling author Juliette N. Banks. If you enjoy darker spicy romances with twists, battling mafia families, and dominant, protective heroes, then you’ll love this book. Expect a happy ever after in every book, and a different couple. If you love these authors, you’ll enjoy this series: Nicole Fox, Rina Kent, Bella J, Renee Rose, Lisa Renee Jones, Sara Cate, Serena Akeroyd, Sadie Kincaid, Lucy Monroe, Shandi Boyes, L. Steele, Victoria Quinn, C.M. STEELE, Penelope Sky, Shantel Tessier, Parker S. Huntington, L.J. Shen, Claire Contreras, Ivy Smoak, Pippa Grant, Fiona Stone, Cassandra Robbins, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valent, Melanie Harlow, J.T Geissinger, Max Monroe, Melanie Moreland, Eva Charles, CD Reiss, A. Zavarelli, K. A. LINDE, Shayla Black, BB Hamel, J.L Beck, Mandi Beck, DL Gallie, J. Saman, Luna Mason, K.C. Crowne, Kylie Kent, Khardine Gray, Renee Rose, Cora Reilly, Sophie Lark, Ana Huang, H.D. Carlton, Danielle Lori, Penelope Douglas, Michelle Heard, Jagger Cole, Naomi West, Maggie Cole, Faith Summers Keywords: billionaire, ceo, office, alpha strong heroine, vampire romance, soul mates, fated mates, instalove, romance novel, sexy book, sexy romance book, steamy romance novel, friends to lover, mature heroine romance, alpha hero reads, military romance, instant love, romcom, romantic suspense, office romance, holiday romance, New York romance, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, alpha hero, alphahole, alpha hole, rejected mates, adventure romance, action romance series, military, military heroes, spicy romance, forbidden lovers, billionaire romance, five star romance, hot reads, mistaken mate, possessive heroes, dominant heroes, page-turner romance, sexy uniform, author romance, writer, danger, secret lover, Hawaii romance, tropical romance, romantic love story, passionate romance, sexy villains, mafia, bad boy romance, MC romance, dark romance, bdsm, taboo romance, billionaire, bad boy, love books, love stories, new adult, holiday, romantic novels, sexually romantic books, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers, happily ever after, bestseller, bestselling author
When Ming the Merciless launched an all-out assault on planet Earth, the colorful band of heroes known as Kings Watch led the resistance... and triumphed! Now, across the cosmos, in the dark corners of our very planet, and even throughout time, Earth's defenders continue the mission, separate and yet together in spirit! Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Zarkov, Mandrake the Magician, Jungle Jim, Lothar (in his identity as the new Phantom), and Prince Valiant join friends new and old to face the combined forces of Ming and the all-new, all-deadly Cobra!
An instant USA Today bestseller! From fan-favorite Scarlett St. Clair, the bestselling author of the Hades & Persephone series, comes a new fantasy filled with danger, darkness, and insatiable romance. Their union is his revenge. Isolde de Lara considers her wedding day to be her death day. To end a years-long war, she is to marry vampire king Adrian Aleksandr Vasiliev, and kill him. But her assassination attempt is thwarted, and Adrian threatens that if Isolde tries to kill him again, he will raise her as the undead. Faced with the possibility of becoming the thing she hates most, Isolde seeks other ways to defy him and survive the brutal vampire court. Except it isn't the court she fears most—it's Adrian. Despite their undeniable chemistry, she wonders why the king—fierce, savage, merciless—chose her as consort. The answer will shatter her world. Adrian X Isolde Series King of Battle and Blood Queen of Myth and Monsters
A deliciously twisted romance from Amber Bardan, HEA guaranteed! Julius King: Powerful. Wealthy. Dangerous. For three years, he’s been my captor on a private island. Despite his fearsome reputation, he’s been almost careful with me. He’s never laid a hand on me—and despite myself, I desperately want him to. I’m drawn to him, irresistibly and totally. But after three years together, I don’t know him at all. He’s hiding something. Something bigger than both of us, that stretches back to the fateful, bloody day we met. I made a promise to him then, and the clock is almost up. Before I run out of time, I have to find out the truth: Who is Julius King?