Anarchy is the SECOND in a new Shadow Grove series. Several characters cross over to the Madison Kate series but it is not necessary to read MK’s story first. HADES is a contemporary new adult reverse harem series, which means the leading lady has several love interests and never has to choose in order to find her HEA.
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Five years ago, I made a choice that I haven’t regretted a day since. I protected the single most important person in my world, my little sister. I protected myself, and I seized control of the Tri-state Timberwolves.
Since then, I’ve wielded that power with an iron fist. Done whatever it took to take care of my people. Kept us out of the public eye, and kept us safe.
Now a ghost from my past is threatening my position. Challenging me. Peddling their poison and breaking my rules. Stabbing at me in the dark.
Blowing up my fucking club.
But this last attack has taken it one step too far. They have no idea the lengths I’ll go to protect what is mine. And Lucas? He’s mine.
They want anarchy? They haven’t seen anything yet.
Man, oh man, this series just keeps getting better and better.
Picking up where the last book left off, Anarchy hits the ground running and never looks back. This story is fast-paced and consuming, and there’s never a dull moment.
Filled with delicious tension, sexy good times, action, betrayal, and plot twists you won’t see coming, this book delivers in every possible way.
If the ending is any indication, the next installment of this series is going to be one wild ride, and I am here for it! I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
*Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book *
From the author of the Madison Kate series comes the dark and delicious interconnected Hades series, another biting “why choose” romance in Shadow Grove.
“I wouldn’t fall. Because the second I did, someone would be there to slit my throat and toss me to the sharks.
After all, it’s what I would do.”
Five years ago, I masterminded the infamous massacre of the Tri-state Timberwolves.
The streets outside the Wolves HQ ran red with the blood of the old guard, and not one of the members loyal to my father was spared mercy. Not a single one.
I let the media twist and distort the story. My new recruits eagerly proved themselves by spreading false news, then covering our tracks. To the general public, the Tri-State Timberwolves were extinct.
But that couldn’t have been further from the truth. We changed, we grew, we evolved, and we came out stronger than ever. Now, I live, eat, sleep and breathe Timberwolves. I’ll do anything to keep my empire safe and thriving. To keep the people depending on me safe.
So, what do I do when it’s my own weakness that places us all in danger? When I let sex cloud my judgment, and my people pay the price?
I have been wanting to read this series for a while now and I’m so glad I finally got my hands on 7th Circle.
This book will intrigue you from the moment you pick it up. It’s smartly written and entertaining as hell. Hades is one badass female character that I certainly wouldn’t want to make mad or get on the bad side of.
I loved the character dynamic and the push and pull between Hades, Lucas, Zed, and Cass. There’s a lot to unpack and explore and I definitely can’t wait for more.
Filled with action, suspense, and lots of heat, 7th Cicle is not to be missed. This story will keep you on your toes and the ending will leave you desperate to get your hands on the next book in this series.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book via the publisher & NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*
From romance royalty and New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Penelope Douglas comes a never-before-seen dark romance that is sure to satiate readers’ most taboo cravings. Known for their twisted and sultry romances that leave nothing to the imagination, Douglas is back with FIVE BROTHERS (Berkley Trade Paperback Original; on-sale: July 30, 2024), where one woman becomes the irresistible object of five brothers’ desires but must decide which one is the real deal.
For over ten years, Penelope Douglas has been writing the most addictive romances that has garnered the likes of TikTok with over 1.3 billion views and growing. With stories that feature inclusive characters, unique perspectives, and some of the darkest romances on the market, it’s no wonder readers flock to Douglas who has worked tirelessly at normalizing the taboo. Since October 2023, Berkley has proudly published new print editions of Douglas’s biggest self-published hits to reach new readers, including the viral smash hit Punk 57 and The Devil’s Night Series. This summer comes FIVE BROTHERS, an original release that is perfect for new and old fans alike.
FIVE BROTHERS by Penelope Douglas |Berkley Trade Original 560 pages | $19.00 | ISBN: 9780593816578 | On-sale: July 30, 2024
From an affluent family on the right side of the tracks, Krisjen has always been known to be the quintessential pristine and proper ‘good girl’ growing up. A beautiful, naïve, and ignorant young woman, ready for the taking…at least that’s what her parents think. But contrary to what everyone believes, Krisjen has always enjoyed being in control and is more than capable of fending for herself. It wasn’t until she was pulled into Trace Jaeger’s magnetic orbit, along with his four enigmatic brothers that she found herself okay with relinquishing a little authority.
On the Jaeger’s side of town, in the swamps and underneath the glades, it’s easy for Krisjen to play pretend and embrace their wild family dynamic. The five brothers – Macon, Army, Iron, Dallas and Trace – are all extremely uncouth and fierce with dirty minds and wandering hands. They offer intrigue and temperaments that are as unfathomable as a tornado. Unpredictable and exciting, each brother has wicked dreams and nightmares planned for Krisjen while she’s crashing on their couch. But as fun as it’s been to escape and to enjoy the whirlwind of all the Jaeger brother’s attention, Krisjen must venture back to her side of town to fulfill her role as an obedient daughter and chaste girl once again.
She’ll sleep on the couch one last time before returning home. And only when she knows everyone else is asleep, she’ll let herself cry for the future she has to look forward to. Except everyone isn’t asleep. When he sees Krisjen crying, he can’t help but offer his comfort…embracing her from behind, arms wrapped around her body, and his breath on her neck. Krisjen is only left wondering: which Jaeger brother held her tightly and made her veins feel like they were on fire?
Sensationally dark and vivid, Penelope Douglas stays true to their signature style and delivers a stunningly sexy and devourable romance that encourages every reader’s guiltiest pleasure. Poised to be yet another TikTok sensation, readers do not want to miss FIVE BROTHERS.
Five Brothers captivated me from the very first page and reminded me exactly why I LOVE Penelope Douglas’ writing. This story is sexy, deliciously taboo, and filled with so much angst. The further you dive into the story, the more you unravel the secrets and complexities of things. Nothing is what it seems and I promise you, the characters will leave you hooked and utterly consumed.
I was in no way prepared for the emotional ride Five Brothers was about to take me on. I found myself so immersed in this story that I took my time with it and savored it. I never wanted it to end. Five Brothers is a romance that I didn’t know I needed and am so glad I picked up. I truly loved everything about this story from beginning to end and Penelope Douglas does not disappoint. Five Brothers is a definite top read of 2024 for me.
If you’re a fan of Penelope Douglas and love reverse harem and found family romances, you won’t want to miss Five Brothers. I hope you’ll pick up this story and be just as consumed by it as I was.
*Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review this title.*
Serving a three-year sentence after a violent manic episode, I own this psychiatric institute and every last patient in it.
Dealing contraband to the desperate and disturbed has earned me this kingdom. To survive, I simply sacrificed my soul.
They all fear me.
Worship me.
Hate me.
But no more than the demons I barely escaped last year. They thought they’d broken me with their greed and depravity. Instead, they made me ruthless.
Now, my enemies are back.
And they’re out for blood.
Lennox wants to kill me.
Xander wants to break me.
Raine just wants to feel alive.
But in here, it’s kill or be killed. As the horrifying reality behind Harrowdean’s lies starts to surface, a bloody battle for survival begins.
Their social experiment is set to burn.
And I’m the one holding the matches.
Author’s Note: Sin Like The Devil (Harrowdean Manor #1) is a dark why choose romance and book one in a duet. It does end on a cliffhanger. Set in the J Rose shared universe.
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J Rose is an independent dark romance author from the United Kingdom. She writes challenging, plot-driven stories packed full of angst, heartbreak and broken characters fighting for their happily ever afters.
She’s an introverted bookworm at heart, with a caffeine addiction, penchant for cursing, and an unhealthy attachment to fictional characters.
For years, I’ve kept myself safe from my small pack’s males, hiding in sewers and sleeping in trees to keep their teeth out of my neck. They don’t really want me, just the power and prestige that comes with winning the Hunt. I only want to survive.
In three days, at the Enforcer Games, I’ll have one chance to escape. But when the Games begin, and the most powerful shifters in the world arrive at my packlands and scent me, a new Hunt begins.
They’re the princes of our world. And they’re willing to break the rules to get me.
Pack Reject is the first book in a new reverse harem paranormal wolf shifter series from Amazon Top 50 and Vella bestselling author Merri Bright. Fated mates who are driven to reject each other, powerful enemies in unlikely places, and a fierce heroine who will change the world…if she can survive the Hunt.
This is a slow burn, medium-dark romance with a cliffhanger, fated/rejected mates, possessive MMCs, a morally gray, unhinged MMC, and a badass/traumatized FMC. Please read the content advisories in the Author’s Note.
Merri Bright writes stories filled with magic, since those are the books she loves to read. She spends her days dreaming about naughty angels, misunderstood demons, sexy shifters, growly Alpha males, and frequently refuses to limit her heroines to just one love interest. Please join Merri’s Mischief Makers on Facebook where you’ll discover random giveaways, sneak peeks of new novels, book recommendations, and silly/sexy/funny stuff.
B.B. Reid has revealed the gorgeous covers for The Chrysalis of Aurelia George!
Releasing: July 18, 2024
From bestselling author B.B. Reid comes a wicked retelling of your favorite fairytale.
America’s sweetheart has been canceled.
From teen star to international phenom to the biggest celebrity in the world, Aurelia George has suddenly found herself on the other side of adoration. The public thinks they hate her when they never really knew her. The saddest tragedy of all is that she doesn’t know herself.
Done with the fame, glitz, and glam—the whole doe-eyed princess charade—Aurelia decides she’s taking back her life, even if it costs her everything.
But her uncle has other plans.
Shipped far away until the heat dies, Aurelia finds herself in the one place where her name means nothing. When a blizzard causes her plane to crash, she becomes stranded in the wilds of Northern Canada, a sole survivor with no one to turn to.
No one except them.
The misanthropic mountain men who’ve shut themselves away.
It’s their cabin Aurelia finds in the icy wilderness and their obsession she ignites when they discover her sleeping in one of their beds. Thorin, Khalil, and Ezekiel (and all of his personalities) have only longed for one thing in nine long years…a woman to warm their beds.
Surviving a plane crash, wolves, avalanches, frozen lakes, and a harsh winter with three feral men is nothing compared to Aurelia’s hardest trial of all—finding herself.
The Chrysalis of Aurelia George is a dark, contemporary romance. Please refer to the trigger warnings before reading.
B.B. Reid is the author of several novels including the hit enemies-to-lovers, Fear Me. She grew up the only daughter and middle child in a small town in North Carolina. After graduating with a Bachelors in Finance, she started her career at an investment research firm while continuing to serve in the National Guard. She currently resides in Charlotte with her moody cat and enjoys collecting Chuck Taylors and binge-eating chocolate.
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Dirty Crazy Bad 2, the compelling conclusion to the dark and twisted reverse-harem Dirty Crazy Bad Duet from USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Siobhan Davis is available now!
In the secret society of The Luminaries, no sin will go unpunished…
The Greed & Gluttony Luminary has trapped us into executing his evil plans, and it seems we have little option but to agree. Carter has orchestrated Chad’s kidnapping, and he holds my mom’s life in his hands.
Then he drops a game-changer
We must play our parts—or at least look like we are—because the fate of our loved ones, and the world at large, depends upon it. There is no choice.
It’s a delicate balancing act, with many obstacles and no guarantee of success. Carter has spent years planning his takeover and knowing who to trust is impossible.
Teamwork is the only way we can defeat him. But that is challenging when relationships are fractured, the guys are sworn enemies, and loyalties have been pushed to their limits.
It’s up to me to make this work, so I will push my grief aside to be there for Ares, Jase, and Chad.
Rhett Carter cannot become Lord of the Luminaries and we’re the only ones that can stop him.
Keep reading for a look inside Dirty Crazy Bad Book 2!
ASHLEY
Jase stalls on the step above me as Mom and Ares continue to the upper level where Ares’s, Chad’s, and my bedrooms are. “What’s wrong?” he asks, turning to face me. “You need to sleep down here,” I say, leaning against the banisters as I try not to let the crestfallen look on his face get to me. “I don’t expect anything, Ash, but I want to stay with you. To make sure you’re okay.” “I’ll be fine. I have already taken pain meds, and I’ll just set my alarm to wake me every few hours.” He folds his arms across his broad chest as his emerald eyes peer into mine. “I know I hurt you and I need to make it up to you. I know it’s not as easy as me saying I’m sorry or that I was trying to protect you. But please don’t shut me out. You are injured, and someone should stay with you.” “I’ll stay with her.” Ares’s gruff voice echoes from above. I look up, spotting him hanging back on the top step. I expect Jase to argue. There is little love lost between those two. But he surprises me. He fixes his gaze on Ares. “Make sure you wake her every four hours. And come get me if there are any issues during the night.” Ares equally surprises me when he nods agreeably. Jase pulls me into a tender hug. Pressing his warm lips to my ear, he whispers, “I love you, Temptress. Whatever you need, I will give you.” Tears stab my eyes at his words. I know what this must be costing him. “I love you too,” I whisper, stretching up to kiss his cheek. “But that doesn’t magically solve all our issues.” “I know.” The look of adoration on his face as he tucks stray strands of pink hair behind my ears is almost enough to change my mind. “We need to talk about a lot of things.” I bob my head as I extract myself from his embrace and move around him. “Yeah, we do. Night, Jase. Sleep well.” “Night, baby.”
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“Take her, brother. She’s yours. Made for you. For all of us. “
The Queen of Quintessence, the third and final explosive conclusion in the paranormal reverse-harem Royals of Kingwood Academy Trilogy from bestselling author Tessa Hale is available now!
My list of enemies is growing by the day. People I expect and those I never saw coming. But the one thing I know is that I’ll fight with everything I have to make it back to my mates.
My charmer. My gentle giant. My psychopath. And my cruel prince. Our powers are growing as our bond deepens.
And when they figure out who’s taken me? They’ll burn the world down around them…
*Book three in a new paranormal reverse harem romance trilogy. Fated Mates, powerful elementals, and an evil that will stop at nothing to take them all down…
Keep reading for a look inside The Queen of Quintessence!
“I want you to be with me. I miss my friend, my love, my mate.” Something flickered in Phoenix’s eyes, and I thought I might have cut through. Then the shutters went down. “I’m not who you think I am. I don’t deserve to hear your laugh, to inhale your scent, to touch your skin.” Emotion warred within me. Grief and rage. But it was rage that won out. I gave him a hard shove. “I’m the one who gets to decide who’s worthy of me. And I choose you every time.”
For More Information on Tessa Hale’s books and where to contact her, visit her website: https://bit.ly/3FDGULk
I’ll fight with everything I have to make it back to my mates.
The Queen of Quintessence, the spellbinding conclusion in the paranormal reverse-harem Royals of Kingwood Academy Trilogy from bestselling author Tessa Hale is live now!
My list of enemies is growing by the day. People I expect and those I never saw coming. But the one thing I know is that I’ll fight with everything I have to make it back to my mates.
My charmer. My gentle giant. My psychopath. And my cruel prince. Our powers are growing as our bond deepens.
And when they figure out who’s taken me? They’ll burn the world down around them…
*Book three in a new paranormal reverse harem romance trilogy. Fated Mates, powerful elementals, and an evil that will stop at nothing to take them all down…
Ellie Pond has revealed the cover for Wicked Water!
Releasing March 12, 2021
There’s a lot of fish in the sea . . .
I’m lucky. I know I’ve had it good. I have a loving mother and three loving fathers. And I’m the crown princess of Skyrothasia, the Caribbean gem hidden from humans and shifters. Someday I’ll replace my mother and become Queen Melody. I’ve learned languages, political strategy, and how to fight as if I was a merman, not a mermaid.
And although I haven’t started my own royal pod, I will, eventually. The mermen are swarming for my attention, and it gives me apprehension at picking the right ones–the males who want me for me and not only to be one of our four kings.
When danger arises, I’m sent away with Harrison, my BFF’s cousin and the merman everyone, including me, thinks will be my first pod mate.
She’s the siren I want . . . I’ve wanted to be part of Melody’s pod since I was old enough to think about her as more than my cousin’s best friend.
Now we’re racing towards Boston, assassins on our tails. We’re being followed by a pushy dragon body guard, hired by her parental pod. In the last six years of university I’ve made a lot friends, I’ll miss them when my dissertation is done. Until then, I’m hoping my best friends, a wolf shifter and another merman, can help us out.
Wicked Water is a reverse harem, why choose book, in which the heroine gets to have all of her guys. It has explicit content and language, a cliffhanger, and no cheating. This four-book series takes place in the Dark Wing world with a HEA.
Ellie Pond is an author of Paranormal Romance. Ellie’s had many professions, including costume designer, contract archeologist, organic farmer, fabric store owner, and airline gate agent. She’s happy to be a full-time writer now. She lives in New England with her three teenage sons, husband, and father. It’s a lot of testosterone. To combat all the Axe body spray in the house, Ellie likes to travel. You can follow her on social media for her travel adventures, when we can do that kind of thing again.
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