𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝐼 𝑟𝑎𝑛, 𝐼 𝑘𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑚𝑦 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟. 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 I left my family and everything I knew. Hid myself away where no one would find me. I thought I was safe. Untraceable. I was wrong. Now, there’s only one thing I can do if I want to stay alive. 𝘙𝘶𝘯. 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗿 I like to think I help balance the scales of good and evil, one payday at a time. No messy red tape. No long, drawn out legal proceedings. Just me, my mark, and a mountain of sins. Some might ask who I was to play judge and jury about another man’s worth. I would say, piss off. No one asked you. Most of my targets are just another day’s work, but her? She’s different. I feel an unrelenting need to lay my eyes on all of her coveted secrets. To learn the extent of her corruption and see how it compares to my own. She thinks she can escape me. I’ll never let her go.

I spent years devoting my life to a woman whose heart belonged to another man. She belongs to him now, and in the process, I was shot and wrongfully arrested. It’s been a shit couple of months. I never dreamed it would all turn around the second I met my court-ordered shrink. She was breathtaking. Irresistible. Keenly perceptive and impossibly stubborn—an alluring challenge I couldn’t ignore. She thinks her oath of ethics will keep our relationship strictly professional. I look forward to proving her otherwise…

It was supposed to be a one-time thing, but I failed to divulge one little detail. I was a virgin. Bishop Bohanan was my first. Now he’s demanding to be my one and only. And he won’t take no for an answer.

Stuck in an elevator with the most gorgeous man I’d ever seen— Who thought that kind of thing actually happened? This man wasn’t just attractive; he was animal magnetism personified. He was every crush and craving, each desire and fantasy, all rolled into one. The problem? There was something more sinister lurking beneath that tempting façade. Something dark and ruthless. Luca Romano locked his sights on me the moment those elevator doors closed. I couldn’t escape him, no matter how hard I tried. There was a mutinous side of me that didn’t want to run. As if I ever had a choice…

Keir The governor’s daughter has gotten herself into a mess. If I protect her, her father will owe me, bigtime. But the best way to keep her safe is to marry her. Claim her as one of our own. The catch? She’s got a boyfriend she’s not ready to part with. Good thing an unwilling bride isn’t an issue for a guy like me. Rowan How is it that years of toeing the line could unravel so damn quickly? I’ve done my best to make my parents happy in every way. But when a six-foot tatted Irish gangster showed up at our house, my entire life began to crumble. Now, I’ve woken with a ring tattooed on my finger, and I’m starting to worry there’s no going back.

They call him a knight in shining armor. For me, he’s my golden ticket. He fell into my lap, quite literally, and now he’s going to help me get what I want.

A druid woman and a Fae man—we were two people from different worlds, only by chance did our paths happen to cross. He was beautiful and damaged and totally captivating. If only I could have continued to buy into the propaganda of fear and hate my people had taught me about the Fae, then maybe I would have believed him to be the savage he appeared to be. Instead, I offered the cryptic man my help. The time I spent with him allowed me to see the man he was behind the chiseled, formal exterior. What developed between us was tender, intimate, and totally unexpected. My druid family was not as enlightened as I was. My mom didn’t want me near the Fae; she certainly never would have understood that I had developed feelings for a Fae man. I tried to keep my private life a secret. I tried to keep the peace, but my mother’s threats and intolerance left me with no choice. I had to make the hardest decision of my life. I had to leave the only family I’d ever known. I just never imagined what I’d face when I didn’t make it out in time…

The Lion’s Den club was better than I ever imagined and my worst nightmares, all combined. I thought I was going to explore my darkest fantasies. Gain a better understanding of myself and discover what I’d been missing in life. Instead, I made a deal with the devil. I had hoped I wouldn’t see anyone I knew at the club. Coming face-to-face with Filip De Luca was a worst-case scenario. Filip was effortless power seething beneath a playboy exterior. A host of sharp edges disguised behind a cavalier grin. Inescapably alluring and devastatingly dangerous. He promised he wouldn’t tell my father about seeing me at the club. I had his blessing to dip my toes into the dark waters of deviancy. The catch? Filip would guide me on this journey. He would control every aspect of my exploration. Set every boundary and command my obedience to his rules. I thought I could live with his terms. Gain the experience I wanted from a partner I could trust. What a naïve fool I’d been to think our bargain could ever be so simple.

The first time I met my fiancé, I put him in a chokehold. I wanted nothing to do with the man whose family tore my life to pieces. Matteo De Luca was vicious claws sheathed in refinement and class. He saw my untamed independence as a challenge. I saw his alluring authority as a threat. The worst part? I wanted to experience whatever it was Matteo had to offer, and I hated myself for it. I wanted to launch myself at him. To kiss him. To kill him. To end the debilitating torture of the unknown. The moment our paths collided, our lives were altered irrevocably. Taking us from enemies allied by a strategic marriage to something dark and consuming. Something that tasted like obsession.

Ashley I’ve been gifted with a second chance at life, along with magical powers. The catch? I need sex to fuel my powers and a teacher to help me wield them. A wild chemistry sparks between Casek and me. He’d be the perfect teacher if he wasn’t the most brutish, stubborn man I’ve ever met. He makes it impossible to learn. But when I mention learning from anyone else, his Fae eyes blaze with fury. Casek Ashley has no idea of the danger she’s in. She thinks having powers is all fun and games, but she’s not any ordinary Fae. The unique origin of her magic has painted a target on her back. I’ve been ordered to protect her, and I’ll do whatever it takes because Ashley is mine. Whether she knows it or not.

Stormy I don’t seek out gorgeous men with psychotic tendencies, But damn if they don’t have a way of finding me. Beautifully broken. Endlessly tempting. Each day at work, my brooding Irish boss acts like he wants nothing to do with me. And every night, he stalks me like I’m the very air he breathes. So why haven’t I tried to escape him? Maybe he’s not the only one who’s a little broken. Torin I’ve never known obsession until now. I hate the way it feels. The conflict. The cravings. Stormy Lawson consumes my every thought. I yearn to punish her for being so damn irresistible. I ache to own her, so I never have to know life without her. But more than anything, I’m compelled to slaughter anyone who touches her.

He was a vision of power and privilege. Ruthless arrogance personified. A total stranger and an irresistible challenge. I approached him in a busy casino and felt the sting of his brutal rejection. Then I did something incredibly brazen. Impulsive. Reckless. I stole from him. The object was inconsequential, only worth a handful of dollars. I didn’t do it for the money; it was about making a statement. I went back home thousands of miles away without giving him a second thought until I spotted those quicksilver eyes glaring at me across a busy nightclub. It was too impossible to be a coincidence. Yet, there he was, seething with a violent promise of retribution. He thought he’d intimidate me. Hunt me down and make me pay. What he didn’t realize was I don’t scare easily. My name is Giada Genovese, and I’m a goddamn mafia princess.

Oran Lina Schultze is a pawn. A shiny piece of plastic I’ll use in my plan for revenge. I’ll seduce her. Claim her. Then flaunt my acquisition in front of her ex, Lawrence Wellington— The man I plan to destroy. Once my mission is complete, I’ll send Lina packing. She’ll be the easiest and most … pleasurable part of my vengeance. Charming her away from a man old enough to be her father won’t be an issue. And if it comes down to it, I’m not above using force. Lina Oran Byrne has made his intentions clear— He’ll stop at nothing to have me. But he’s just like every other rich, entitled asshole. He doesn't know me. All he sees is a pretty object to be possessed and discarded. They all underestimate me. I’ve come back to the Olympus Club for a reason, And I won’t let anything stop me, Least of all a smooth-talking criminal with arsenic on his tongue. If Oran expects me to fall into his open arms, He’s in for a world of disappointment.

Kane Easton isn’t friend material. He’s a master manipulator. No one understands why I give him such a hard time. They can’t see past his flawless exterior, but I know he’s keeping a secret— something he’ll protect with absolute ruthlessness. He thinks I’ll fall in line with the rest of Xavier High. Believes he can kiss me into submission. He has no idea what he’s up against. I may be the youngest Genovese, but I’ve learned from my family. I’ll make Kane regret the day he ever crossed my path.

They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger—if that's the case, I better be badass by the time this is over. After two years at a dead-end job, Rebecca Peterson finally walks away from everything she knows to follow her dreams in Ireland. Instead of dreams, the dreary streets of Belfast rekindle her terrifying nightmares, and this time they aren't confined to her imagination. Twisted and vicious, Faeries are being unleashed on Earth to prey upon humans, who are unaware of the vile creatures walking among them. Becca must stay alive long enough to learn why she can see what others can't, and even more importantly, discover how to keep the Fae from destroying life on Earth. Delving into the underbelly of the city, Becca discovers that she is not entirely alone in her abilities; however, centuries of secrecy makes gathering information a challenge. When Becca crosses paths with two mysterious strangers, her life is only complicated further. The gorgeous but brooding Lochlan demands complete honesty but refuses to provide any answers of his own. On the other hand, Ronan is enigmatic and charming, and with his sights set on making Becca his, he offers more help than most. But Becca quickly learns that trusting others is difficult when you have secrets of your own. Sometimes, the enemy is within....

Zeno De Rossi is arrogant and callous. Nothing like the boy I grew up with. He’s poised to take over the most powerful mafia family in New York. To him, I’m nothing but the daughter of a soldier—a member of the staff at his grand estate… Until his estranged brother comes home and shows an interest in me. Now, I’m trapped in a dangerous dance between two men who hate one another. Both have secrets. Neither is safe. They won’t quit until they destroy one another, and I have become their weapon of choice.

Morgan Captured. Shackled and powerless. I was imprisoned on a remote estate, a wolf stationed as my guard. I’d nearly given up hope of escape until the beast became a man. A glimmer of hope surged to life upon his unexpected transformation. Hope of escape. Hope of revenge. Because men are malleable. Predictable. And this one’s going to set me free, he just doesn’t know it yet. Knight I’ve been ordered to watch her. To ensure she doesn’t escape. But I’m torn. She holds the key to something I want. Something outside of her cozy prison. I never thought I’d be disloyal to the man who saved my life, but I need answers. She thinks she can escape me once we’re outside these walls. But without her magic, she’s no match for me. Once I get the answers I seek, she’s going right back in her cage. Where she belongs. **While this book can be read by itself in theory, the majority of the world building and character introduction takes place in the first book of the series, Curse & Craving. Author's Note: This story was originally published as part of The Fae Games Series but has been substantially rewritten. This urban fantasy romance novel is for adult audiences.

After her carefree world is ripped apart, Rebecca Peterson must accept her new life and the dark powers that come with it. Navigating this new landscape of deceit and manipulation is paramount if she is to stop hordes of blood-thirsty Faeries from invading Earth. Now that Ronan’s motivations are clear, Becca looks to Lochlan for help, but the sweltering tension between them is a dangerous distraction. He draws her in, like no man she has ever met, and lives his life by rules she never knew existed. He takes her deep into the treacherous Shadow Lands, where both her knowledge and courage will be tested—but will it be enough to take on a centuries old enemy hell-bent on death and destruction? To keep those she loves safe, Becca is willing to risk it all.

My new job landed me in another country, but it might as well have been an entirely different world. An underground world of magic and secrets ruthlessly guarded by an elite group of Fae warriors. This place has brought out a power buried deep within me. A dark and monstrous power. I have no choice but to turn to the Fae for help. Lochlan is the leader of those warriors meant to guard the border between realms. He’s secretive and arrogant yet undeniably alluring. I have no reason to trust him, but he’s the only person who can teach me to protect myself. He pushes me to my limits and threatens to unravel me with every husky command. More than anyone, he has the power to undo me. Because with every lesson, I lose more of myself to him and this new world I never asked to be a part of.

Cat He’s a savage Fae, and I am Druid—two races at war with one another. I have every reason to hate him. To fear and loath him. But fate brought us together. He is the very last man on earth that I should want. Yet, I find myself needing him in ways I never thought I’d need a man. Fen I have known nothing but survival for centuries. Until I met Cat. She made me remember what it is to live—gentle and innocent when I am harsh and unforgiving. Now that I’ve tasted her sweetness, there’s no turning back. If I had any honor left, I’d stay away from her. But Cat is mine, and I will do anything to keep her. I would kill for her. I would die for her.

I wanted out of the mafia and unexpectedly got my wish, only it’s worse than I ever could have imagined. I’ve been promised to the Irish. An arranged marriage in the name of alliance. In two short weeks, Conner Reid will become my husband. I have no choice. My father will kill me if I refuse. The ruthless Irishman threatens my composure and intoxicates my senses. He represents everything I hate in this world yet summons my darkest cravings. I can’t escape him. The worst part is, I’m not sure I want to. Because my life is in danger, and Conner may be the only man who can save me.

Nico broke my heart back when we were in high school. Imagine my surprise when he interrupts a mother-daughter lunch years later, only to find out he’s working for my father. Even worse, he’s been assigned as my new mafia bodyguard. And he’s got his sights set on more than keeping me safe…

They say the truth can set you free, but it can’t undo the past. A past filled with secrets, lies, and heartache. Zeno De Rossi unleashed a bomb when he told me the truth about our families. He thought an explanation would bring us closer. But how can I trust a man who has kept so many secrets? How can I love a man who has caused so much pain? Uncertainty haunts my every thought, but I may not have the luxury of choice. In yet another cruel twist of fate, I’ve drawn the attention of a monster. A man obsessed with ruining me. I see no option but to put my life in Zeno’s hands. Like it or not, he’s the only one who can keep me safe. But will my heart be safe from him?