S. Massery

The conclusion to Aiden and Gemma's story.

"If you want to stay, you have to play the game…" Steele O’Brien is everything I hate in hockey players. He’s cocky, brooding, antagonistic. I played his game, learned his secrets. But that was before I found out he’s my new stepbrother. Now we’re at college together, and I can’t escape him. Or his demons. It seems that, for him, the game isn’t over. He says I'm his to play with. His to torment. And he's determined to not only get under my skin, but carve his name into it.

He shattered my leg, and now he wants to ruin the rest of me. Greyson Devereux is a menace–but only to me. To everyone else, he’s charismatic. He’s the son of a senator and the star of the university’s hockey team. When all I want is to be invisible, he drags me into the spotlight. He wants my blood, my fear, my attention. Resisting him only worsens his obsession. Fighting solidifies it. He’s brutal, and he draws out a sick darkness in me that enjoys it. But I’ll be damned if I let him become my downfall.

My name is Melody Cameron… Or so I’ve been told. When I wake up in the hospital with no memories, I’m shipped off to Denver to live with a distant cousin who knows nothing about me. If family can’t help me remember my past, who will? I don’t expect it to be a gorgeous hockey player ten years younger than me. He knows things about me he has no right to know. Yet, he still keeps secrets. He makes me work for every answer while he unlocks my desire—and fear. Still. I’m blind. Naive. And when his twisted obsession becomes apparent, it’s too late. For both of us.

**arranged marriage mafia romance** He wasn’t the one I was supposed to marry. He’s cold. Brutal. Calculating. To his family, I’m a strategic move in their war. To mine, an alliance offers protection against our enemies. Still, there’s something about him that calls to me. A dark edge threatens to revive me. His gaze steals my breath. Even if my heart thinks this could work, my brain knows better. We say “I do” with his brother’s blood on our clothes, and the bars of my gilded cage slam closed. Our wedding vows are forever – ’til death do us part. But with enemies closing in from all sides, death might be closer than we think. Please note: this book contains dark content that some readers may find distressing.

Knox Whiteshaw is my husband. He’s also an egotistical psychopath who refuses to divorce me—even when I ask nicely. It doesn’t matter that I’m trying to move on with the goalie of his NHL team. Knox is dead set on ruining everything. My upcoming wedding, my future, my sanity… The man can hold a grudge like no other, and I am public enemy number one. I have been for six years, ever since he threatened me and stormed out of my life. Now that we’re forced back in each others’ lives, it’s only a matter of who will break first: him or me.

Hockey goalies are known to be obsessive—but none more so than my ex’s brother. I just didn’t expect to be on the receiving end of his dark possessive streak. After a mortifying public break up with his older brother and teammate, Miles Whiteshaw declares me as his. That I’ve always been his, minus my year-long lapse in judgment. The only problem? I’ve sworn off of two things: Whiteshaw boys and love. But Miles will go to any length to prove that we belong together—and I’m not sure we’ll survive the fall out if he’s wrong.

A short story, featuring Elora and Saint, that is set in the upcoming world of Sterling Fall. Available on S Massery's website

Sterling Falls is a dark, gothic reverse harem romance series with enemies to lovers, romantic suspense, and new adult themes. Rebel is book 3 in the series and a continuation of the first two - it is not a standalone. Warning: the blurb contains spoilers for the previous books in the series. –– War has come to Sterling Falls. The guys and I are scattered. Finding them is the first step. Freeing them of their chains is the next. Labeled a fugitive, I’m hunted for a rebellion I haven’t even begun to lead. But I will lead it. I fell in love with this city–I won’t let it fall into chaos so easily. A calm facade blankets the city. Underneath it, the gangs are at each others’ throats. Not everyone is glad I’m back in Sterling Falls… And some would kill to keep me out.

I was a thief. The guys I’m falling in love with turned me into a fighter. And when the city tried to make me disappear, I rebelled. But now I know the truth. I wasn’t meant to linger in the shadows. I am a queen. And I will take what I am due. Sterling Falls is a dark, gothic reverse harem romance series with enemies to lovers, romantic suspense, and new adult themes. Queen is the final book in the series.

I wasn’t supposed to be at Olympus that night. And I definitely wasn’t supposed to witness a murder – or be caught by the killers. Hades, Apollo, and Ares run the mysterious, masked fight club, and they wield more power in this town than I could dream of holding. They destroy my life with one decree: Kora Sinclair doesn’t exist. Sterling Falls was my chance to start over, but one night derails everything. My scholarship, my job – gone. I could run home, but giving up my dreams isn’t an option. Desperate times call for desperate measures. When I can’t repay my debt to an unforgiving man, he gives me a choice. I can steal Hades’ mask, or he can take what I owe from my flesh. But if I do this, there’s no turning back. More than the fear of his threats, revenge drives my decision. I need to steal the mask. After all, who better to become a thief than the girl they tried to erase? THIEF is a full-length, mature college/new adult romance with dark themes. This is a reverse harem, #whychoose novel, meaning the main character has more than one love interest. This is book one of four in the series.

They branded me as a thief – but with everything at stake, they’ll soon find out I’m a fighter. Sterling Falls is a dark, gothic reverse harem romance series with enemies to lovers, romantic suspense, and new adult themes. Fighter is book 2 in the Sterling Falls Series and a continuation of Thief - it is not a standalone.

*A Dark High School Bully Romance* As a kid, she crushed my dreams to dust. She tore both of our families apart with one confession, ending any chance of happiness for either of us and setting off a ripple effect of chaos. Now she’s back as the new girl in school, and she doesn’t suspect the war that’s coming. She doesn’t realize the anger I’ve been harboring. I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to ruin her life, and it’s finally here. Because even traitors sleep—and I’m going to make sure she only dreams of me. Then I’m going to destroy her. This is a dark high school bully romance with mature content and themes. It contains dubious situations that some readers may find offensive. If you're looking for a white knight hero, this book is not for you. Wicked Dreams is book one of a trilogy and cannot be read as a standalone.

Aiden DeSantis is savage, cruel, and wild. The untamed new heir of the DeSantis Mafia. He hunts my father and brother, but he finds me instead. The girl he fixated on for years. The one person he could never have. And now that he’s captured me, he wants to keep me. He might be savage, but I’m reckless. And in a battle of hearts and sacrifices, only one of us can win. Savage Prince is book two in the DeSantis Mafia series and the first of a duet. Aiden and Gemma's story continues in Stolen Crown. This duet is a dark romance with themes that are suited for 18+. Reader discretion is advised.

*A Dark College Bully Romance* We're all hiding something. I have a confession: I’m a big, fat liar. My family thinks I’m in college on a scholarship. They assume I worked hard enough to get a full ride. The truth is much worse, but I wasn’t worried. My secret was safe. Wrong. It only takes one girl to disrupt my plans. To disintegrate the facade I’ve been building. To ruin everything. Turns out, she’s been building her own fragile house of cards. And she’s about to meet the wrecking ball of her own creation. This is a dark bully romance. Reader discretion is advised. If you're looking for a white knight hero, Liam isn't it. Cruel Abandon is a standalone in the Fallen Royals series, but best enjoyed after books 1-4.

Theo Alistair hides his darkness from everyone, pretending to be normal. You have darkness in you, too, Lucy Page. I’m the only one who can see through his facade. It doesn’t scare me – it fascinates me. Like calls to like. Once he shows me his true colors, I’m hooked. My fascination turns into obsession, but he encourages it. Fight me, little monster. But a new player can change everything. Can threaten everything we hold dear. They better run while they can… Suddenly, we’re thrust into an even deadlier game. And if I’ve learned anything, it’s that Theo Alistair doesn’t share. I’ll kill them all to keep you. And neither do I. Wild Fury is a standalone in the Fallen Royals series, but best enjoyed after books 1-5. This is a dark romance – reader discretion is advised.

*A Dark High School Bully Romance* Riley Appleton loves to hate me. It’s my fault the hate is there in the first place. She needed somewhere to direct her anger, and I volunteered to be the target. Being adored is boring. I wanted something different. Each jab that falls from her pretty mouth is a challenge, and the more we fight, the hotter we burn. But soon, this game of ours goes too far. She needs to be reminded who really rules this relationship. Our feud is a joke—but in the end, I’ll be the only one laughing. This is a dark high school bully romance with mature content and themes. It contains dubious situations that some readers may find offensive. If you're looking for a white knight hero, this book is not for you. Books 1-3 are a trilogy and need to be read together. Vicious Desire is the first standalone in the series.

If it’s fate, it must be love. Three coincidental meetings with a handsome stranger convince Charlotte their relationship could be fate—but coincidence and love are two very different things. Charlotte has floated along in life, averse to romance, buoyed by her parents’ dreams, haunted by her traumatic past. She confuses complacency with happiness in all aspects of her life, and fear of change keeps her from venturing too far from her comfort zone. Avery enters Charlotte’s life when she most needs it, igniting a passion in her that she thought was dead. Caught up in the idea of fate, she clings to her relationship with Avery. Soon, everything begins to crumble. Charlotte must decide what’s worth more: Staying with the familiar, or leaping blindly into the unknown.

Short prequel story for Jacob Rhodes and Melody Cameron. Twisted Obsession (their full length book) is coming October 25, 2023.

Sticks and stones may break our bones… Hockey is my life. After Wren Davis puts my dreams of the NHL in jeopardy, I vow to make her life hell if she ever comes near me again. But she’s my best friend’s foster sister, and even though they don’t live together anymore, their bond is still tight, which makes avoiding each other extra difficult. Especially when I show up at Shadow Valley University and learn my new room comes with an unwelcome addition: Wren Davis. As much as I try to make her life hell, she gives it right back, until she’s not just under my skin but constantly on my mind. But some things can’t be forgiven, and fraternizing with the enemy is the last thing either of us want.

The complete dark romance trilogy from S. Massery containing brand-new bonus content. Revenge is wicked – but I’m worse. As a kid, Margo crushed our dreams to dust. We were best friends until she tore our families apart with one confession. Now that she’s back as the new girl in school, she doesn’t seem to suspect the war that’s coming – or the anger I’ve been harboring. She’s the prey, and I’m her perfect predator. But suddenly there’s a new game to play, and the stakes are even higher. Betrayal. Lies. A devastating cover up. The secrets locked in Margo’s head are enough to destroy us. The truth is supposed to set us free – but we aren’t destined for freedom. This boxset contains 1,000 pages of deliciously dark romance. It is a complete bully romance story with an HEA. It contains the following titles: #1 - Wicked Dreams #2 - Wicked Games #3 - Wicked Promises Plus exclusive bonus content Due to the dark content, reader discretion is advised. Contains enemies-to-lovers and bullying themes.

*A Dark High School Bully Romance* I loved him. He betrayed me. He tried to ruin my chance of happiness, but I'm not going down so easily. There are questions I need answered. Secrets that need to be brought into the light. And a king who needs to be taken off his throne. They say all’s fair in love and war. But if Caleb Asher taught me anything, it’s that what we have is definitely not love. What do you think, Caleb? Are you ready for one more game?

I made a promise to Caleb, and I intended to keep it. I just didn’t anticipate the aftermath. One betrayal. One lie. One devastating cover up. It’s all out in the open now, and this time, I’m not running away. The secrets I hold are enough to destroy us. The truth is supposed to set us free—but we aren’t destined for freedom. This is a dark high school bully romance with mature content and themes. It contains dubious situations that some readers may find offensive. If you're looking for a white knight hero, this book is not for you. Wicked Promises is book three of the Fallen Royals Series. It is the conclusion of a trilogy and NOT a standalone.

Hockey guys are off limits—and yet, one has set me in his sights, and I have no chance of escaping. Camden Church is the guy I should’ve stayed away from. But when he mistakes my identity, I don’t correct him. I let him break all my rules. It’s a night I’ll never forget—not that he’ll ever let me. If my brother discovers our secret, he could jeopardize Camden’s pro hockey career and end it before it’s begun. Camden thinks I’m going to rat him out, but he’s wrong. I’d rather let him drag me into ruin than admit my most hidden desire: I like the dark, twisted things he does to me. There’s nothing worse than falling for your tormentor… unless he also happens to be your brother’s best friend.

As the number one quarterback in college football, my only dream is to make it to pro. My richer-than-sin parents have a different goal. Their plan is for me to score a trophy wife whose trust fund can hold its own against mine, then join the family empire after graduation. The latter half of that plan means giving up my dream of professional football. The first part means sitting through excruciating dates with girls who already have their wedding vows written. In an attempt to free myself from one of my perpetual nightmares, I announce that I’m already in a serious, long-term relationship. Which is a great excuse to get out of a date–if it were true. To save the lie, I talk the intriguing campus black cat, Briar Hart, into pretending to be my girlfriend. She has a prickly heart, and she’s made it clear that she hates jocks. But after I offer her something she can’t refuse, we’re suddenly faking our happily-ever-after to everyone. If I’m not careful, I may start to believe it too.

Jackson Skye is a means to an end. A way to escape the people hunting me. But he surprises me at every turn. Fights ruthlessly to protect me, even if I don’t deserve it. The stand-up citizen I thought he was slips away, Leaving a dangerous man in his place. A former mercenary and a mafia princess. Oh, what a fitting pair we make. Darkness holds both of us, but I lean into it. Jackson wants nothing more than to be good. Unfortunately for him, good won’t save us. And the people who want me dead will learn why he’s called Blood Sky. This steamy dark mafia romance is a standalone in the Broken Mercenaries series.

Trust no one. I learn that the hard way after hockey star Carter Masters stabs me in the back and turns our rival school against me. Suddenly, I’m Public Enemy Number One at Framingham State. Just a year later, that’s exactly where I’m forced to enroll. No one has forgotten what I did. The anti-Sydney campaign is led by two gorgeous, psycho hockey players. Oliver Ruiz, captain. And Penn Walker, the devastating goalie. They have me in their sights the moment I step foot on their campus. Where they lead, the rest of the students follow. They won’t stop until I’m gone and Carter’s team faces payback. My only solace from the constant bullying comes from a blocked number that keeps texting me. But as much as Oliver and Penn want to, they can’t drive me off completely. Because even at the worst moments, I know I’m not going anywhere. After all, I’m their coach’s daughter.