Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Catherine Cowles

A swoony small-town romance that will set your heart racing. 
 
The scowl should've been my first sign to stay away from Anson Hunt. The sexy smirk and the fact that he's my brother's best friend? Reasons two and three. 
 
Anson is my opposite in every way: grumpy, rude, and loves his solitude. It doesn’t matter how many times I try to kill him with kindness; the man simply won’t crack. 
 
Until he sees me shatter. 
 
When my world falls apart, Anson catches me. And as so-called “accidents” put my life in danger, he steps in to keep me safe. 
 
But Anson has secrets with a price. 
 
And when they're revealed, neither of us will escape unscathed. . .

Fragile Sanctuary

A swoony small-town romance that will set your heart racing. 
 
I've been running from the past for most of my life, hiding in a small town and hoping no one discovers who I truly am. Which was working just fine until my brother moved his best friend onto our property. 
 
Now, I'm stuck trying to avoid the brooding billionaire's probing questions and piercing stares. And it doesn't help that I almost killed him the first time we met. Oops. 
 
But I can’t ignore him forever. And when all my lies come crashing down, it's Linc who steps in to shield me. 
 
Only, it's not just my safety at risk—it's my heart. Because when Linc touches me, I lose all sense. 
 
We might be building a life together. But Linc and I both have secrets and it’s only a matter of time until the forces from our pasts come back to tear everything apart. Forever.

Beautiful Exile

Paisley Hope

Layla Monroe's life in Harmony, Georgia was a smokescreen, a picture-perfect illusion that concealed her desire for chaos. That is, until her parents were killed in suspicious circumstances and the world as she knew it was destroyed. 
 
So when Sean "Ax" Hunter, the enigmatic sergeant at arms of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, offers her a chance to discover what really happened to her family, Layla grabs it with both hands. After all, she has nothing to lose and everything to gain. 
 
Drawn to Sean's dangerous allure, Layla soon discovers a passion she can't fight, no matter how hard she tries. With Sean, it's ride or die. But is Layla ready to jump into the flames and risk everything for a chance at true freedom?

Dove

Josie Silver

Seeing ghosts has always been part of Melody Bittersweet’s life – a quirky inconvenience at the best of times. 
 
But on her 27th birthday, she decides to finally make a career out of it by setting up her very own ghostbusting business. 
 
Her first case brings Melody to a house haunted by three brothers with a heap of unfinished business. To complicate matters, her fame-hungry ex, Leo Dark, and sceptical yet maddeningly gorgeous reporter, Fletcher Gunn, are also on the case. 
 
As Melody tries to uncover the truth, the undeniable chemistry between herself and Fletcher becomes increasingly distracting – which is less than ideal considering he's her sworn enemy hell-bent on discrediting her. 
 
Can Melody solve the mystery? Or will her feelings for Fletcher end up haunting her more than the ghosts?

Crazy Spooky Love

RuNyx

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The third book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. 
 
Heir to a notorious mafia clan, Dante Maroni has been trained as a weapon since birth. A silent rebel in the shadows, he has learned to hide his ruthlessness under a cloak of charm, his brutality under suits, and his obsession with one woman under silence. 
 
Daughter of the Maroni’s housekeeper, Amara has loved Dante for longer than she’s known it. So when he finally notices her, nothing will break their bond. 
 
But Amara has a secret. So dark that she almost loses the will to live. So dark that she can't share it with Dante. 
 
The world of the mob threatens to destroy them. Can their love save them? 
 
Tropes: 
-Childhood friends to lovers 
- Dark romance 
- Mafia romance 
- Forbidden love 
- Secret romance 
 
The Dark Verse: 
 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her. 
The Syndicator - It ends where it begins.

The Emperor

Get ready for your next reading obsession, the spicy small-town romance filled with mystery and suspense from the bestselling author, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Colleen Hoover. 
 
I came here seeking sanctuary, I never meant to fall for the broody single dad next door. 
 
I've spent my life hiding in plain sight, burying my past beneath layers of carefully constructed lies. Moving to Sparrow Falls was supposed to be a fresh start. A place to lay low. But when I end up living next door to the single dad who just happens to be one of my brother’s best friends, everything changes. 
 
Trace Colson sees too much, asks too many questions, and his protectiveness is as infuriating as it is alluring. 
 
And when danger comes calling, it’s Trace who stands between me and the darkness. 
 
But being close to him is its own kind of risk. Because with every heated glance and every stolen touch, Trace tempts me to open my heart, to dream of a life I’d long since given up on. The only problem? Trace has his own demons, and when they collide with mine, the fallout could destroy us both. 
 
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Chasing Shelter

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The second book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. 
 
Morana Vitalio now knows what connects her to Tristan ‘The Predator’ Caine, one of the Tenebrae mob’s most prized members. And despite the fact Caine works for her family’s rival clan, Morana is determined to break down the walls that surround his heart. 
 
So when Tristan is called back to his outfits’ turf in Tenebrae, Morana follows. Now, she is in enemy territory and the list of those who want her dead only grows. 
 
As dangerous secrets threaten both of their lives, they must band together for survival. 
But can Morana truly trust both her life and her heart to the man who has wanted to kill her for twenty years? 
 
 
Tropes: 
- Dark romance 
- Mafia romance 
- Found family 
- Possessive MMC 
 
The Dark Verse: 
 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her.

The Reaper

Braedyn Winslow never expected to return to Starlight Grove—the town that took everything from her. Not after her best friend, the one who’d sacrificed so much for her, vanished without a trace. But with a young son to raise and a past that won’t stay buried, Brae is back…and determined to uncover the truth. 
 
She just didn’t count on the brooding, reclusive mountain man living next door. 
 
Dex Archer is the stuff of local legend—silent, rugged, and surrounded by whispers of his and his brothers’ violent father. But Brae sees through the scowl and his parentage to the man beneath: fiercely loyal, unexpectedly kind…and just dangerous enough to protect her when someone starts warning her off her search. 
 
The closer she gets to the truth, the harder it is to stay away from Dex. And as things get more perilous, Brae realizes the only person she can rely on is the one man who swore never to trust again. 
 
Only someone isn’t happy that Brae has been digging, and they’ll do anything to stop her. But Dex? He’ll do anything to save her, even slip back into the dark.

Across the Vanishing Sky

Chloe Liese

Two best friends. One unexpected summer. A plot twist they didn’t see coming. . . 
 
Bookseller Thea never thought she'd meet her best friend through her ex-husband. But that’s exactly how she ended up with Alex – a world renown chef and single dad who charms everyone he meets. They vowed that romance would never ruin their friendship, and two years later, they are inseparable. 
 
So much so, that when their exes invite them both on a “family” beach vacation – Alex’s daughter and Thea’s dog in tow – they reluctantly agree. 
 
Theirs didn't start as a love story. But as blistering beach days melt into slow golden evenings, Thea and Alex find themselves confronting feelings that might just lead them to the last place they ever expected: a happy ending.

Happy Ending

Brittanee Nicole

Prepare to fall in love amongst the wildflowers this spring. . . 
 
When aspiring pastry chef, Tally Darling, returns home to her family’s daffodil farm, the last thing she expects to find is a hot – half-naked – farmhand living in her childhood bedroom and running her late daddy’s business. 
 
Jesse Walker might be gorgeous but he’s also infuriatingly grumpy. Walker has no time for Tally and the feeling is mutual. 
 
That is, until Tally hears him moan over one of her signature caramel honey cupcakes. And then discovers how good it tastes when they kiss. 
 
As dewy April days turn into warm May evenings, Walker and Tally soon realise that there is a thin line between love and hate. But will their budding connection grow into something that lasts beyond one season?

Darling Daffodils Farm

A swoony small-town romance that will set your heart racing. 
 
Since the moment our lives fell apart, the only thing that mattered was making a good life for my seven-year-old son. A life where he was happy and safe. 
 
I just never expected to find safety with a hockey player known for his brutal dominance on the ice and recklessness off it. 
 
But Cope Colson is so much more than his public persona. 
 
And when my life falls apart again, he’s the one picking up the pieces. Until we’re living in his house, eating his chef-worthy meals, and I’m falling for him. Hard. 
 
But Cope has secrets, and so do I. 
 
Forces from our pasts soon emerge from the shadows, and it seems they’ll stop at nothing to end our happiness. Once and for all. . .

Broken Harbor

Rina Kent

From New York Times Bestseller and BookTok sensation Rina Kent comes the first generation of the thrilling Legacy of Gods series. 
 
Love is impossible. Hate is an open game. 
 
Kimberly 
He was once my best friend. Now he’s my worst enemy. 
Xander Knight is heartbreakingly beautiful. 
Ridiculously popular. 
Brutally cruel. 
A knight in name only – Xander is not here to save anyone. 
 
Xander 
We started as a dream. Now we’re a nightmare. 
Kimberly Reed is pathetically fake. 
Dangerously innocent. 
Secretly broken. 
She can hide all she wants - but never from me. 
 
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'Beautifully heartbreaking' *****reader review

Black Knight

Somme Sketcher

She’s seeking redemption. He’s determined to ruin her. 
 
My name is Rory Carter, and I do bad things. 
I might smile like an angel, but underneath, my soul is far from clean. 
Not even my weekly calls to the Sinners Anonymous hotline can change that. 
 
Marrying the seventy-year-old head of the Cosa Nostra to save my father was the closest I’ve come to doing good. 
 
And I was surviving - one lie, one smile, one silk dress at a time - until his nephew showed up uninvited. 
 
Angelo “Vicious” Visconti. A beautiful monster with a sharper tongue than conscience. They say he went straight years ago, but I don’t believe it. 
 
Because Angelo is danger wrapped in desire - and when he looks at me, I can’t tell if he wants to ruin me or save me.

Sinners Anonymous

A swoony small-town romance that will set your heart racing. 
 
Trust doesn’t come easily when you’ve been running for as long as I have, which is why moving in with a man I barely know is such a bad idea. 
 
Shepard Colson is all golden-boy charm and devastating good looks. But I know the dangers of easy smiles and promises—I have the scars to prove it. 
 
Only the handsome contractor won’t stop coming by the bakery and prying little truths from my lips—those amber eyes of his seeing far too much. And when secrets from my past come crashing down, it’s Shep who’s determined to keep me safe. Even if it means moving into my rundown cabin and working his way into my heart. 
 
But a ghost from my old life has unfinished business. And when he finds me, he’ll do anything to tear my life apart. 
 
Including ending it for good. . .

Delicate Escape

No good ever comes from a redhead in a stolen dress with her whole life packed at her feet. 
 
I should’ve known Penny Price was trouble the moment smoke and sin followed her into my bar and she challenged me to a game. 
 
I thought the only thing she stole was my watch. Little did I know, she also started a war. 
 
Because the second her muddy boots stomped down the stairs of the club, my empire began to crack. 
 
My cashmere charm is fraying. My gentleman’s mask is slipping. My enemies can smell the weakness. 
 
Penny Price thinks she’s dragging me to hell. 
 
But she doesn’t realise - hell’s exactly where I belong. 
 
After all, it’s wonderfully warm among the flames.

Sinners Condemned

I accidentally witnessed a brutal murder. 
 
So to protect myself, I pretended I saw nothing. 
 
But my plan backfired. And now I’m the target of cold-blooded revenge. 
 
Jude Callahan isn’t just a hockey god—he’s a devil no one dares to cross. 
 
He’s also determined to make me pay for my moment of silence. 
 
Now, no matter how much I try to hide from him, Jude finds me. 
 
I thought he’d stop at the stalking. 
 
Or even better, kill me and finally end my misery. 
 
But Jude has other plans. 
 
He says I can’t die. That I must pay for my sins. 
 
And just like that, he drags me into his depraved world, kicking and screaming.

Sweet Venom

The third in a dark hockey romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Legacy of Gods series. 
 
When two ruthless enemies collide. 
 
My name is Preston Armstrong, and I’m the most depraved bastard you'll ever meet. 
I take what I want, ruin what I don’t, and live exactly how I please. 
That is, until I crash into the force of nature that is Marcus Osborn. 
Captain of our rival hockey team and the perpetual thorn in my side. 
A migraine in human form and the one person who refuses to play by my rules. 
He's my brand of heartless and just as deranged. 
I set out to crush him, his career, and his infuriatingly gorgeous face. 
But Marcus hits back with equal force, turning our rivalry into a violent, addictive dance neither of us can walk away from. 
We were supposed to annihilate each other. 
Instead, we spark a fire that threatens to devour everything in its path. 
In this battle of two unhinged souls, our bodies become collateral damage. 
But I never expected our stone-cold hearts to get involved.

Tempting Venom

Aiden Foxx runs the Disciples of Sin motorcycle club with strict control and zero tolerance for weakness. A former Navy SEAL turned outlaw king, he lives by one rule - trust no one. 
 
Then Mia Tyler walks into his bar. Platinum hair, ocean eyes, and a body that tempts him to break every vow he’s ever made. 
 
Foxx knows Mia is dangerous. He knows she’s hiding something. But when suspicion collides with desire, resisting her becomes impossible, even after he discovers she’s a rival with her own deadly agenda. 
 
When war ignites, Foxx must decide: is she the enemy who could destroy him. . .or the only woman who might save him?

Foxx

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods. 
 
I’m hunting a monster. 
 
The first time I met Yulian Dimitriev, it was hate at first sight. 
He is brash, chaotic, a violence-junkie. 
In short, everything I disregard. 
As heirs to two notorious mafia organizations, we’re forced to spend time with one another. 
The more I learn about Yulian, the deeper my loathing seeps. 
Until I truly see the person within, and something forbidden sparks between us. 
When tragedy strikes, our co-existence is cut short. 
Forcing Yulian and I back to our parallel worlds that should never cross. 
But they do. 
And, once again, I’m dragged into the orbit of a man I shouldn’t want. 
Two men can’t be together in our world. 
But Yulian blurs every limit I thought existed. Soon, everything is in jeopardy. 
Our hearts included. 
Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving in. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.

Hunt the Villain

Melody Bittersweet’s Christmases are always more haunted than holly jolly, and this year is shaping up to be her most complicated yet. 
 
When the town’s beloved Libertines department store faces closure following the death of its owner, Melody — inconveniently able to see ghosts — is the obvious person to call to try and save it. Teaming up with Fleur, the only heir determined to protect her family’s legacy, and one very determined ghost, Melody throws herself into the case. 
 
Unfortunately, the job also reunites her with Fletcher Gunn: her sceptical, infuriating, still-very-tempting on-off boyfriend. Fletcher doesn’t believe in ghosts — and as their undeniable chemistry starts to simmer, sparks fly and working together proves harder than either of them expected. 
 
With Christmas fast approaching and Libertines’ future hanging in the balance, Melody must race to save the store, confront the ghosts of her past, and decide whether love is worth fighting for.

Merry Spooky Love

Keri Lake

In the grimly captivating sequel to Anathema, Maevyth and Zevander must navigate the perilous mortal lands to deliver Zevander from the clutches of an ancient, malevolent power that threatens to shatter both worlds. 
 
An eldritch magic has awakened, turning the mortal world darker. Colder. Famished. With flesh-eating monsters and a sinister curse spreading like a plague, the last glimmer of humanity in Foxglove Parish has long-since faded. 
 
For Maevyth and Zevander, the only chance of escape is through The Eating Woods. But fate has woven a new web, tangling the threads of destiny, and crossing the mystical boundary to Aethyria might not be so simple. 
 
As the bones of Maevyth’s past are unearthed, and truths unravel with unsettling clarity, the possibility of never leaving Mortasia is becoming more of a reality. Unfortunately for Zevander, time is running out. The longer he stays in the mortal lands, deprived of essential vivicantem, the more he succumbs to the encroaching specter of madness. 
 
Or maybe those chasing shadows are someone hunting him. A wretched evil closing in, threatening to pull him into the darkest corners of his mind. 
 
Only, this time, Maevyth may not have the power to save him.

Eldritch

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The first book in a dark mafia romance series from New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. 
 
In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has always been an anomaly. The only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, his skills are unparalleled, his morality questionable, his motives unknown. He is lethal and he knows it. 
 
As does Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinaire daughter of the Tenebrae’s rival family. What Caine does with weapons, Morana does with computers. And when a twenty year-old mystery resurfaces, Morana is intent on using her skills to prove Caine’s involvement. 
 
Until she realises they are bound together by a decades old secret which neither of them can escape. 
Something terrible – something huge – is brewing in the mob. And only Morana and Caine can fight it. Together. 
 
Tropes: 
-Enemies to Lovers 
- Forbidden Romance 
- Mafia romance 
- Protective/possessive MMC 
- Dark romance 
- Slow burn 
 
The Dark Verse: 
 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her.

The Predator

A BRAND NEW DARK ACADEMIA ROMANCE FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLING AUTHOR OF GOTHIKANA AND TIKTOK SENSATION THE DARK VERSE. 
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'A slow burn tension that builds until you feel like you’re choking on it' 5* Reader Review 
'Dark academia. Secret societies. Enemies to lovers. Perfection. ' 5* Reader Review 
'Fast pace, spicy, mysterious' 5* Reader Review 
 
Love. Lies. Obsession. A Tale of Dark Romance. 
 
Salem Salazar is the black sheep of her wealthy family. Plagued by scandal, she enrols at the elite Mortimer University to find out what happened to her perfect, missing older sister Olivia. There, she soon discovers Olivia is only one of many girls who have disappeared at Mortimer, and vows to uncover the dark forces responsible. Even if it means using herself as bait. 
 
And Cazimir van der Waal has caught her scent. Caz may look as though he was carved by the Gods, but he also has a dark past, a hidden agenda, and a ravenous appetite for a beautiful, golden-eyed girl. But whilst Caz is obsessed with Salem, he is far from the most dangerous thing at Mortimer. 
 
As Salem and Caz’s investigations intertwine, their undeniable chemistry ignites a passionate bond. Can they uncover the truth before it consumes them both? 
 
Tropes: 
 
*Dark academia romance 
*Steamy suspense 
*Rivals to lovers 
*Secret societies 
*Forbidden love 
 
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Enigma

IN A DEN OF VIPERS, REVENGE IS THE DEADLIEST WEAPON. 
 
After my sister was attacked and hospitalised, my world was shattered. 
 
Now, all I have left is vengeance. 
 
The problem? I have no idea who did this to her. 
 
My only lead is The Vipers, an elite college hockey team that rules the ice—and the shadows beyond it. 
To infiltrate their secret society, I set my sights on their weakest link: Kane Davenport, the Viper’s charismatic captain. 
 
But too late, I realise I’ve enticed the most venomous snake. 
 
Behind Kane’s perfect mask lies something far more dangerous than I ever imagined. 
 
AND NOW I’M TRAPPED IN A LETHAL GAME WITH NO ESCAPE.

Beautiful Venom

Get ready for your next reading obsession, the spicy small-town romance filled with mystery and suspense from the bestselling author, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Colleen Hoover. 
 
'Five stars isn't enough' 5* Reader Review 
'I devoured this book' 5* Reader Review 
'I will never stop raving about Sparrow Falls' 5* Reader Review 
 
When I first met Kyler Blackwood, he was a bruised and battered boy with fire in his eyes and nowhere safe to land. 
 
Since the first time he kissed me, he became my best-kept secret, my quiet rebellion, my haven in the storm. Until fate forced us apart, making us pretend to be strangers. 
 
Years later, time hasn't dulled our instant connection, or erased the way we fit together. 
 
We were never meant to cross the line. And tell ourselves this arrangement is only temporary. But with each passing day, the lie starts to feel more like the truth. And, with every stolen touch, Kye feels more like mine. Because some things were never meant to be pretend. 
 
But there are secrets that refuse to remain buried. And some dangers are closer than we ever imagined. . . 
 
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‘A spicy, small-town romance with the perfect amount of suspense. You could not ask for a better MMC’ 5* Reader review 
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‘The queen of small-town romance ’5* Reader review 
‘I couldn’t put it down!’ 5* Reader review 
‘Pure perfection’ 5* Reader review 
‘Once again I am blown away by the genius story telling from Catherine Cowles’ 5* Reader review 
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‘Genuinely cannot get enough’ 5* Reader review 
‘Has a little bit of everything – humour, spice, danger and a huge plot twist that I didn’t see coming…I think I have found a new fave author!’ 5* Reader review

Secret Haven

Dark, dangerous, delicious. The sixth book in a dark mafia romance series from TikTok sensation, New York Times and international bestselling author, RuNyx. 
 
It ends where it begins. . . 
 
Years ago, four dangerous men and a mysterious negotiator gathered in the shadows to broker a deal that would shape the future of the Tenebrae Outfit forever. 
 
Now, the criminal world they created is far darker – far more dangerous – than anyone could have ever imagined. 
 
To survive, four couples – tied to one another in ways none of them understand – must work together to uncover the mob’s deadliest secrets and break free from the darkness that made them. 
 
If they succeed? A new generation is born. 
 
The Dark Verse: 
The Predator - She'll never escape him. 
The Reaper - He'll follow her to the ends of the world. 
The Emperor - She was always his destiny. 
The Finisher - His love could destroy her. 
The Annihilator - He'll burn the world for her. 
The Syndicator - It ends where it begins. 
 
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'Pulsing with heat, darkness and mystery' LJ Shen, bestselling author of Vicious and The Kiss Thief 
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The Syndicator

Allie Oleander

Anything goes in the woods… 
 
Drowning in student loan debt, Claire Collins is about to be made an offer she can’t refuse: spend thirty days indulging corporate lawyer Shane Underwood’s primal desires in exchange for $30,000. All she has to do is give him the hunt of his life. 
 
Claire’s perfectly happy to swap her boring summer serving job for wild, kinky sex. But once they cross the tree line, she realizes how little she knows about the man paying her to be his prey. 
 
Shane is different in the woods. Brutal. Devastating. Feral. 
 
That’s okay with Claire—she is, too. And she’s sinking her teeth a little deeper into Shane’s heart every time he catches her.

Willing Prey

A thrilling and sexy wager between friends turns deadly when they discover they aren’t the only ones who are preying.… 
 
No deity has ever compelled Caine Underwood to drop to his knees in worship like Margot Walker does. Ever since the Halloween when she played Red Riding Hood to his Big Bad Wolf, he’s been chasing her attention—and betting that he can build a haunt so terrifying she won’t make it through. Now, Margot’s single and Caine’s pulling out all the stops to win their annual wager, and he wants her for his prize. 
 
Margot understands fear. Six years ago, she unveiled her televangelist ex-husband’s sins, and the situation turned bloody. Now, being hunted and devoured by Caine isn’t terrifying, it’s arousing…but the haunted house director isn’t the only one trying to scare her. 
 
Taunting threats commanding her to confess, repent, and atone for her sins start arriving, and when Caine discovers a zealot from Margot’s past is stalking her every move, his anger is lethal. 
 
There’s only one man allowed to haunt Margot… 
 
Him.

Prey For Me

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone professor/student dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods. 
 
I’ve always been the golden boy. A genius law student, the heir to my family’s empire, and a dutiful son. 
 
Or, at least, that's what everything thinks. Inside, I want to set the world on fire. 
 
So I let myself indulge in the mayhem for one night. Which was enough to get caught by a villain. 
 
A villain who just so happens to be my new professor: Kayden Lockwood. A criminal teaching criminal law. 
 
I can't expose what Kayden has done without unmasking my secret life. But I can force him to taste his own poison. 
 
In a clash of titans, Kayden and I soon break and crumble. 
 
Until we’re stuck in a dangerous game where there will be no winners. . . 
 
Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving in. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.

Kiss the Villain

My world is on fire, and I’m in love with the girl who struck the match. 
 
Blood on my hands and a body at my feet only confirm what I’ve always known - Penny Price was destined to be my ruin. 
 
The gentleman I pretended to be is long gone. My sins bleed through the fabric of my life, staining everything she touches. 
 
I tried to walk away. Failed. 
Tried to destroy her. Failed again. 
 
Now we’re both burning, slow dancing in the flames. 
 
I tell myself I’ll rise from the ashes once she’s gone - 
but I can’t let her go. 
 
And Penny… she’d have to run to the ends of the earth to escape me.

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