J.L. Beck
At First Sight
J.L. Beck
It was obsession at first sight.
The moment I saw her I knew I had to make her mine.
Turns out she needed me more than I needed her.
This is a short prequel to the book Vow To Protect and is not a standalone.
Bad Boys In Blue
J.L. Beck
I’ve been a bad girl, a very, very bad girl and I’ve got a wish or more like a demand. I want the McGuire twins to share me and rumor has it they’ve done it before, but now that they’re the two big, bad boy cops I’m not sure they will. They’re all about protecting and serving but the only thing I want them to protect and serve is me. And then I do something naughty enough to catch their attention and they give me an ultimatum they know I can’t refuse: I can either spend the night in jail or spend the night in bed with both of them. It’s a dream come true, handcuffs, batons, and two sexy bad boy cops, but will one night be enough for the three of us? With my body cuffed to their bed, and at the mercy of their huge lengths I’m not sure I’ll ever want to be a good girl again. After all being cuffed to the bad boys in blue has never felt so good. -Instalove rules this books so if you aren't a fan of brooding heros, twin brothers, steamy as hell sex scenes, and curvy, sassy heroines then maybe pass over this one. It'll melt you into a puddle on the floor, we promise. HEA certified.
Bad For You
J.L. Beck
What happens when you’ve got it bad for your Dad’s best friend, and business partner? He’s everything I want, and nothing I can have, and I’ll do whatever I can to have just one taste.
Beautiful Monster (Dark Lies Duet, #2)
J.L. Beck
I thought I knew the truth.
I thought he was my savior.
I’d spent my entire life running from him, only to become trapped in his web.
He says I’ll become his wife, that I’ll provide him an heir.
I'll do both of those things, under one condition.
His father must die.
Bossy (A Dirty Office Romance, #1)
J.L. Beck
Bought & Owned
J.L. Beck
I didn’t know what caused her to end up on that auction block.
And I didn’t care either.
All I knew was that I had to have her…no matter the cost.
One-million dollars later and she became just that.
Mine to break.
Mine to use.
Mine to keep.
Bound to Cruelty (Doubeck Crime Family, #4)
J.L. Beck
I’m the shadows that reach out and take a bite. No one sees me coming, which is why I’m sent to do the things even our fearless leader won’t touch.
After months of watching our enemies it’s time to take them out. I’m ready to feel their blood on my hands, their worthless lives ground to dust.
But I don’t get the chance, when a dark haired beauty comes crashing into my plans, seeking sanctuary from our enemies. Now I’m stuck on guard duty, babysitting a mafia princess.
As tensions rise, the flames of desire flicker between us. We shouldn’t cross that line.
I’m too dark, cruel, and sinister for her.
I swear I’ll watch over her, protect her from her anyone and anything but there’s one thing I can’t protect her from: me.
This is a complete standalone within the series and contains dark themes, not suitable for all readers.
Bound to Darkness (Doubeck Crime Family, #3)
J.L. Beck
They call me a playboy.
Society's pretty pet.
What they don’t know is I’m so much more.
My only directive was to keep her hidden, and safe.
After everything she’s been through I’m the last person to offer comfort and care.
I have little experience with either. Both of us have been broken by our pasts.
But mine is catching up to me, and I would deal with it as I usually do: with total decimation.
But that puts her in the crosshairs, and that’s unacceptable.
Old wounds are peeled back for both of us, and it’s time to face the darkness or she’ll never be able to find the light.
As for me, nothing but darkness waits.
It’s what I want.
It’s what I deserve.
This is book 3 in the Doubeck Crime Family Series. We recommend reading book one and two first, but it can also be read as a standalone. This series contains material suitable for adults only.
Broken Beginnings
J.L. Beck
The night I saved her eight years ago I knew a choice had been made.
Years later and I can’t manage to let her go.
She’s barely eighteen, virginal, and kind.
Touching her would be a sin, but letting another man have her would destroy me.
Every time I close my eyes I see her, standing there, she’s afraid of me, afraid because of that fateful night… she doesn’t know the lengths I’ll go to protect her. The blood spilled, the words said.
Nothing deters my obsession… it’s wrong, immoral, to follow her, and watch her at every turn but I can’t help myself.
Her safety, her life. It’s the only thing of importance to me.
When an enemy lurking in the shadows challenges that I’ll do whatever I can to protect her, even turn my back on the only family I have to save her.
**This is a complete full length standalone dark romance. Please be advised it contains mature themes."
Convict Me (Rossi Crime Family Prequel)
J.L. Beck
The day I meet Hero Miller I know he’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met before. Sheltered and raised around no one but my family all my life his darkness draws me in.
He was raised with violence, it oozes from deep within him.
I was raised by the bible my naiveness to save him proving just that.
He scares me, and excites me all at once. He’s obsessed and guarded.
He protects me, and hurts me. He pushes and I pull, but only because he doesn’t think he’s good enough.
His warnings are clear. He tells me about his past, and the people he’s killed. He tells me about the things he wants to do to me…about the things he will do if I stay.
The goodness in me wants to cure the stain of dark on his heart, but I’m not strong enough. The closer I get to Hero the further I get dragged into his darkness and eventually it starts to swallow me whole.
Murder. Crime. Money. Sex. It surrounds us, and when Hero’s past comes barreling towards us it won’t be him that pays the ultimate price..it will be me.
Cruel Beast (Dark Lies, #3)
J.L. Beck
Money. It’s the root of all evil and I need it bad.
You could call it the wrong place, wrong time.
To me the day I met Enzo was the day the old me died.
When he kidnaps me thinking I’m the daughter of his enemy the only thing I can do is pretend to be something I’m not.
But the more I pretend, the deeper I fall.
Enzo is dark, cruel, and menacing but he’s protective, fierce and determined.
Soon he wants to forge a contract between our families, making me his bride, but he has no idea I’m not who he thinks I am and when he finds out… well I know I’m as good as dead.
Cruel Obsession (The Obsession Duet, #1)
J.L. Beck
I made a vow to protect her when we were just kids. First, from the monsters hiding under the bed and then the ones roaming the world freely.
My obsession with Dove wasn’t normal, it toed the line on psychotic, but my love for her overshadowed that.
I’d killed, destroyed, and hurt those that had done her wrong. I’d watched her for years wanting to claim her but refusing to. I was both her guardian angel and a demon lurking in the shadows.
She was mine, even though she didn’t know it yet.
I had planned to let her live her life while I watched from afar. Until one night, everything changes, and I’m forced to kidnap her.
She doesn’t remember me.
She doesn’t know me.
She begs me to let her go.
But I can’t. I won’t.
There are things she doesn’t know.
Secrets I cannot tell her, but one thing is clear.
I’ll die before I ever let her slip through my fingers.
**This book contains dark themes that may be triggers to some readers. Please consider this before reading.**
Dangerous as Sin
J.L. Beck
From USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Authors, comes an all-new, Hot AF Anti-Hero Romance collection.
When you love a villain, do you become one too?
In a world of black and white, the gray in between just got more inviting.
Laws are easily broken when you know how to bend them to your will, and so are we at the hands of these dangerous as sin men.
Would you rather sacrifice yourself to save the world, or watch as the man before you destroys everything in his path to claim what is his… you.
No one prepared us for this. No one could have predicted it.
Monsters are determined by the eyes of the beholder, and in our case, all we see is desire.
Dangerous as Sin is a box set of twenty brand-new and exclusive novellas, taking us on an adventure of falling for the anti-hero, one stuttering breath at a time.
Grab this limited-edition collection before it’s gone forever!
Dark Knight (Torrio Empire, #4)
J.L. Beck
Shattered. Broken beyond repair.
I’m the shell of the woman I used to be.
The deeper I fall from reality, the worse things get.
Only there’s one person who refuses to let me derail.
Romero Pierce.
Calloused. Sinister. Lethal.
He’s my father's second in command, and so goddamn handsome it’s disgusting.
Assigned the duty of being my babysitter, aka personal bodyguard, he thinks he can protect me, but I don’t want his protection.
What I want is security, safety, freedom. Everything changes when I choose to leave and find myself in the very town where my father grew up. Trying to heal is hard enough but it's nearly impossible with icy Romero watching my every move. Overtime he starts to make me feel things I thought I'd never feel again, reminding me I'm not broken, but in my journey to heal I also realize I'm helping him heal as well. It doesn't take long to discover Romero has deep, ugly secrets he's trying to keep, but nothing can remain a secret forever. When the truth's revealed will the man I consider my enemy become the only man who can save me? This is a dark bodyguard romance with enemies to lovers' vibes. It's a standalone and contains triggering content that might be difficult to read.
Deadly Obsession (The Obsession Duet #2)
J.L. Beck
I thought the worst was behind us. Little did I know the worst was yet to come.***This is a continuation of Cruel Obsession and is NOT a standalone.***
Devil You Hate (The Diavolo Crime Family #1)
J.L. Beck
They call me “The Devil.”
Deranged and violent. Gorgeous but frightening.
I’m a business man so when one of my debtors offers me his fiancé in exchange for a debt settled I figure why not, the woman will be a quick sell. Repayment comes in the form of a beautiful but haunted young woman.
The light in her tempts the darkness inside of me. Teases it, tortures it. I want to hurt her. I want to break her. I want to keep her.
Lucky for Celia she fails to see that there is no goodness in me and when she attempts to draw me in with her innocence, and sweet naive heart I thrive to show her the cruel monster I am.
This is a dark mafia romance, that contains non-con/dub con, graphic violence, and sexual themes. It is not a standalone novel and ends on a cliffhanger.
Devil You Know (The Diavolo Crime Family #2)
J.L. Beck
They call me “The Devil.”
Deranged and violent.
Gorgeous but frightening.
I’m in the business of making money and when a man offers me his fiancé in exchange for a debt settled I figure it will be a quick sell.
My repayment comes in the form of a beautiful but haunted young woman.
The light in her tempts the darkness inside of me.
I want to hurt her.
I want to break her.
I want to keep her.
Lucky for Celia she fails to see that there is no goodness in me and when she attempts to draw me in with her innocence, and heart I thrive to show her the cruel monster I am.
Dirty Deeds (An Office Romance #2)
J.L. Beck
Fan's of J.L.Beck's Bossy (An Office Romance #1) will LOVE this book as she continues on in the standalone series of office romances that are short, sweet, and steamy. Shuck your panties, pour a glass of wine and relax with this dirty romance. When Ryan Nelson the CEO, bad boy of Nelson industries offers you a job working under him literally and figuratively you take the offer right? Ryan show’s control in everything he does, including f*cking. He has more money than he knows what to do with, and has no qualms with showing off his bad boy ways… Until he meets Chloe Plats his soon to be new office assistant. Chloe knows how bad Ryan is, and just how good he could be between the sheets. When he offers her a deal she can’t refuse, one that could get her ahead in life if she takes it, failing to realize that not but a minute after the ink is dry on the contract between them that she may have made the biggest mistake of her life… Ryan Nelson’s deeds aren’t done dirt cheap, they always come with a price tag… And Chloe is the most expensive of all. -This is a dirty, short, over the top romance standalone that contains loads of adult themes. If you don't like your books hot, then please step away from the flames this bad boy is putting off.-
Empire of Lies
J.L. Beck
Früher war mein Leben einfacher. Ruhiger. Sicherer. Bis ich mich in den gefährlichen Milliardär und Waffenhändler Callum Torrio verliebt habe. Unsere Liebesgeschichte war von Anfang an zum Scheitern verurteilt. Verboten. Eine Versuchung, der wir nicht widerstehen konnten. Seine Geheimnisse haben die Macht, mich zu töten, und als ich die verborgene Wahrheit und die Rolle, die er beim Tod meiner Mutter spielte, entdecke, habe ich keine andere Wahl, als zu fliehen. Aber nichts wird ihn davon abhalten, mich an seiner Seite zu behalten. Ein König braucht seine Königin. Wo versteckst du dich, wenn der Schmerz dich erdrückt und der Mann, den du zu kennen glaubtest, sich als Schurke entpuppt? *Dies ist Buch 2 der Torrio-Trilogie und ist nicht eigenständig lesbar. Bitte beginnen Sie mit Buch 1 Empire of Lies. Dieses Buch enthält Inhalte, die für manche Leser triggernd sein können. Bitte beachten Sie die Triggerwarnung am Anfang des Buches für weitere Informationen.
Empire of Lust (Torrio Empire, #1)
J.L. Beck
I made a mistake.
At sixteen years old I fell for the wrong man.
Callum Torrio.
Ruthless billionaire. Dangerous villain. My best friend's father.
At twenty one I gave up hope that he would ever notice me.
He’s twenty years older than me, and an arms dealer for the mob.
The smart choice would be to forget he ever existed.
But that’s not possible.
His icy blue gaze, sculpted physique, and huge rough hands play a vivid part in my dreams.
Then one night everything changes
Every fantasy I ever had he brings to life.
Dominant and possessive he praises and worships me.
He makes me feel like a woman when all my life I’ve felt sheltered and controlled.
But Callum has dark secrets, and a past that refuses to let go.
I knew he was a bad man but I never would have anticipated this…
Empire of Pain (Torrio Empire #3)
J.L. Beck
The cost of love has never been higher.
Will Bianca and Callum get their happily ever after?
*Full blurb to come*
Farm Boy (Homegrown Duet #1)
J.L. Beck
J.L. Beck and Kylie Carter give you their first co-written book. Fans of small town romances will love this book. With a swoon worthy cowboy, and a forbidden farmer's daughter you’ll be laughing, crying, and begging for more. At the farm the days were hot, but the nights were hotter. All I needed was a job, some warm food in my belly, and a place to lay my head at night. I never expected the sweet Millie Houzner, the farmer's daughter, to be a part of that deal. With silky brown hair, and emerald green eyes, she struck me dead the moment I laid eyes on her, but even I didn’t have a death wish. Rule #1 is, you never mess with the farmer's daughter. I told myself she was off limits, reminding myself everyday of how I wasn’t the man she needed. But you know how it is, what you want most and can’t have, you fall the hardest for. I tried my damnedest to fight against it, but I fell. With Millie by my side, I felt invincible until all the secrets I had tried to keep buried were unleashed upon us. Bringing to light a past that refused to go away. A past that was so hell bent on destroying my future. When it came down to it, protecting Millie would always come first, and if walking away from her was going to protect her from my past, then my choice was easy. I just wish it didn't hurt so damn much. -This is book one in the Homegrown Duet Series.-
Fragile Wings
J.L. Beck
I thought the world of him. Then he showed the dark monster lurking beneath.
He says he’ll protect me from anything. He doesn’t know the only thing I need protection from is him.
Growl For Me (A Camden Falls Wolf Pack, #1)
J.L. Beck
Claiming a mate has never been this dirty before... When Ryan Camden discovers a human female has broken into his house he's hell-bent on scaring her away in the only way he knows how, but then he takes in her scent and discovers the woman is actually his mate and that changes everything. Ryans never cared to have a woman but the soft curves, and perfect, pouty lips of the one he just discovered stir's something deep inside him, something he didn't think could ever exist for a lone wolf like him. Olivia was looking for something when she made it to Camden Falls, what that something was she didn't really know. Then she met Ryan and everything changed. Suddenly Olivia had a reason to live, and a reason to believe in happily ever after's... **Over the top, growly, and possessive as hell, the alpha in this book is going to make you feel all kinds of things. If you love shifters, mixed with lots of baby making then you'll love this one. Welcome to Camden Falls where things aren't always what they seem.
Hating You (Blackthorn Elite, #1)
J.L. Beck
Two years ago she ruined my family’s life.
Maybe she thought it was only a little lie.
That she did the right thing, that the worst was behind her, that no one had gotten hurt.
Oh how naive the black haired beauty was.
Fate has finally brought her back to me, to Blackthorn Academy.
Once upon a time I was obsessed, consumed with the need to make her mine.
Now I just want revenge, and I’ll do whatever I can to get it.
You see the beautiful, sweet, Willow doesn’t realize the mistake she’s made yet. She doesn’t realize that she’s entered the lion's den and there won’t be any escaping her fate.
I’m Parker Rothschild, and I’ll become her nightmare, her enemy, her bully.
By the time I’m finished with her she’ll be begging me for forgiveness and pleading to confess her sins.
Her Mafia Bodyguard
J.L. Beck
Bound by duty, Mia Casteel is nothing but a job.
A sinfully gorgeous, downright infuriating job.
One year ago, I got saddled with keeping her safe, virginal, and out of her father’s business.
Little did I know, the spitfire would become my newest obsession.
Pretending I don’t want her is easy enough.
Ignoring her advances is hard but not impossible.
At every corner, she pushes me, crawls under my skin, and makes my icy cold heart beat again.
She makes me want her so badly I’m almost bursting to possess her.
Knowing the secrets her father is keeping from her, and the fate that will bestow her sooner or later leads me down a path that neither of us will come back from.
Caught between duty and desire, which will I choose? I promised her father I’d keep her safe, and she is safe… safe from everyone except me.
His Gift
J.L. Beck
She was brought to me as a gift. Completely naked besides a shiny red bow that was wrapped around her slender middle. The moment I laid eyes on her... I wanted her. Every single inch of her body and every dark corner of her mind. I wanted it all. I craved her like a drug and one I never planned to quit. She was scared of me, no wonder considering my reputation. Big fat tears rolled down her beautiful face and her whole body shook like a leaf. She didn't know then though, that I would never hurt her. That I would crush anybody who ever caused her harm. She's mine now... mine to cherish, mine to protect, mine to love. And a gift I never plan to give up. ***If Instalove is your thing then you'll love this book! It's short, and sweet with just a sprinkle of darkness on top. As always, it comes with a happily ever after.***
I'll Be Your Beast
J.L. Beck
For years I watched everyone in my family find their mates... everyone but me.
The heartache became too much, and I decided to leave my pack behind. Blackclaw Manor became my solitude, and I gave up on ever finding my mate.
Then one day, she walks in to my forest. Lost, afraid, a true damsel in distress. I can sense her, feel her... I have to have her.
I’ll drag her back to my manor and keep her by my side until she understands what we are to each other.
**This is a short novella with a lot of steam and dark themes. No cheating and ends with a happily ever after.**
Indebted (A Kingpin Love Affair, #1)
J.L. Beck
It was suppose to be a debt settled, just a price being repaid. Instead love was born... ...from unpaid dues it bloomed. See, that's the funny thing about love, you never expect it. After losing her mother to cancer a few months prior to graduating, Bree Forbes was finally able to take some time away and enjoy her college days. That all changed in a blink of an eye the moment Bree came home for break. She didn't expect to find her dad strapped to chair, a gun pointed at his head. Alzerro “Zerro” King wasn't a man to be messed with. Women flocked to him and men ran from him. He ruled the mafia with an iron fist and no one ever crossed him unless they wanted to pay the price. He believed the only way to pay for something, if unable to do so, was to do it in blood. Nothing got him harder than stringing someone up, and putting a bullet in their head. That is until Bree. One look is all it took for him to know she could pay for her father’s debt in many other ways… Ways that could get him hard. Could a big city mafia king fall in love with the small town country girl? Would she be able to handle his dark and demanding ways? When push comes to shove, would Bree end up running only to be killed? Or would she sacrifice herself for love?
Author Disclaimer: This book is intended for readers 18+ only. It is a dark, erotic romance that contains copious amounts of violence, sex, murder, swearing, dubious content, and things that aren't suitable for anyone but adults. This book also contains graphic abuse, some that may cause triggers. Please be advised that I as a person, do NOT content to this type of behavior and I do NOT agree with emotional, and/or physical abuse in any way, shape or form. This is a work of fiction and nothing contained in it is based off of my life, or someone else’s. Please heed the warning when I say that this is dark. It’s not rainbow and ponies, its murder, and darkness that blooms into love.
Keep Me (The Rossi Crime Family, #2)
J.L. Beck
She was my enemy…
I was her new captor….
She was the enemy…a tiny little temptress of a woman that made my blood sing for vengeance. I should be punishing her…breaking her from the inside out after finding her in my father’s clutches.
But when I discover the truth that she is just as much as a victim of my father's wrongdoings as I am I can’t follow through.
I know then that I can’t break my little mouse...not after she’s lured me in with her big blue doe eyes, and strawberry blonde hair, and those pink painted lips that beg to be kissed again, and again.
I don't think things can get any better...but then she makes me an offer I can't refuse… her body, her virginity, and her complete submission, and she wants only one thing in return: help finding her sister.
What she fails to realize is that even after helping her find her sister I can't just let her go she knows too much, she's become a liability...but I have a plan to make certain she’ll never leave or escape me.
A plan that involves me filling her womb with my filthy seed until I make certain a piece of myself stick, and then I’ll make her the Queen of the Rossi Empire by putting a ring on her finger.
**This is book three in the series but it can be read as a complete standalone. It is a full-length novel that contains NO-CLIFFHANGERS, NO CHEATING, and has a HEA. It is a dark mafia/crime romance and contains subject matter not suitable for all readers. If you don't like alpha's, possessive and controlling over their leading ladies then skip this one.**
Killer (Project Series, #1)
J.L. Beck
Best Selling Author J.L. Beck brings you a dark, and compelling story that leaves you hanging off the edge of your seat from the very first page. "Her eyes grew wide, full of shock and fear. I could practically see the lie forming in her mind. I wanted to smile, but instead, I wrapped my hand around her throat." In her eyes, he would always be the same… Twenty-four-year-old Maggie Jacobs had lived a life of heartache and pain. After losing the one and only man she ever loved to incurable cancer, she went on to take a job working for PGI Corporation in hopes she could find a cure in honor of him one day. Little did she know her very working there could be the difference between life and death. Killer was just that—a killer. He lived for the moments when he could break bones and bring other’s nightmares to life. After all, isn't that what they wanted from him? Genetically altered by the government, stripped of all his own memories, Killer heads down a dark and dangerous road. Memories evade his mind, but nothing sticks out quite like the girl in his dreams. With her dark brown hair and eyes, she’s a danger to his heart, but a victim to his rage. He knows she has the answers to his past. If he gets his hands on her, she will never be seen again. Secrets, lies, and the sweetest of betrayals encompass them. Can Killer find his way through the rage and back to Maggie or is it too late? Can someone who is hell bent on being broken truly be saved?
Kissing & Telling (Breaking The Rules #1)
J.L. Beck
Everyone knows the rules of friendship, right? Rule #1: Don’t kiss your best friend. Rule #2: Don’t have sex with your best friend. Rule #3: Don’t pretend like it didn’t happen the next day. Bailey Renshaw is my best friend. Kind. Sweet as a peach, and so beautiful it should be a crime. Since we were kids I’ve wanted her, and one time when we were nothing more than teenagers I kissed her. It was the first mistake I ever made in our friendship. Giving her my heart and hoping she felt the same were my second and third. That night she broke me, ripped my heart out of my chest and stomped on it. Anyone else would’ve hated her for it, but it only made me value her more, and realize that I would do anything I could to keep her in my life even if it was only as a friend and nothing more. As a permanent resident of the friend zone, I promised myself that I would never cross that line again no matter how badly I wanted to, and I wanted to, badly. Every time she smiled at me, licked her pink lips, or flashed her doe eyes my way I came a little closer to breaking the rules again… but I didn’t. I couldn’t do that to us. Until one night when we decided to break the rules together. One Earth shattering night together and I knew nothing would ever be the same. Friends, or lovers? I don’t know what we are anymore. The rules no longer apply to us. Now the only question is, can we fix what we had before it’s too late or is our friendship over for good? And all because of one single kiss? **Complete standalone with a happily ever after. Don't miss out on all the gooey goodness this book has to offer.**
Mr. Heartbreaker
J.L. Beck
They call him the heartbreaker and I never understood why, until he did just that... broke my heart. Five years later and the cocky, handsome as hell, arrogant ass comes strolling back into my life with one thing on his mind: claiming me as his all over again. It was hard enough having my heart broken once, but could I handle having it happen again?
I'm weak for the man, and his lick worthy ab's I know it. I'm just not sure he's worth the heartache all over again, but we will soon find out...
WARNING: This is book two in the Mr. Series. Each book can be read as a standalone and contains a happily ever after that is sure to please. Instalove, surprise babies, forbidden romance, and all things smut are the theme here so if you don’t like your reads sizzling hot, and fast as hell then this book probably isn’t for you.
Not Over You Anthology
J.L. Beck
Second time's the charm . . .
Scorned lovers, misunderstandings, missed opportunities, and broken promises of forever.
Their chemistry is still off the charts, the magnetism undeniable, and the touches just as scorching as ever.
Sometimes the one that got away is the one you're destined for.
Fall head over heels for the heroes in this stunning collection of full-length novels brought to you by over twenty of your favorite authors.
Whether it's a second chance at love or the one who got away, this set has something for everyone, and sometimes second chances are better -- and hotter -- than the first.
CONTENTS
Roommates & Thieves by J.L. Beck & C. Hallman
Another Shot at Forever by Joslyn Westbrook
StopGap Love by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle
False Start by Dee Ellis
Under Cover by Jenna Gunn
Thief for the Mountain Man by Melissa Williams
Still Your Protector by Jenn Sable
When In Vegas by Erin Cawood
Heating Things Up by Reina Torres
No Second Chance by Tracie Delaney
Deja You by C.G. Blaine
Holiday Tequila by Indie Black
Poker Face by Luna Kayne
Ruthless Consequences by Bella Di Corte
What We Left Behind by Nikki Sparxx
Private Messages by Connie Lafortune
A Second Chance Love by L. R. Jackson
In Waves by Jen Luerssen
Shattered by Natalia Lourose
Off Limits (My Best Friends Dad Romance #1)
J.L. Beck
Kase Jones is my best friend's dad, and nearly twice my age, but he makes my blood hum, and my body ache like no one ever has before, and there's no denying I want him... Maddie Sullivan is my daughter's best friend and she knows just how to tempt the man hidden beneath the suit. She makes me want to break all the rules, and the biggest one being... sleeping with her. When my daughter goes abroad for the summer to explore Europe all the rules I've spent years keeping in place get broken with one single kiss. One taste and I'm trapped, the need to consume her taking hold of me. We both know that when Jessica comes home we can't be together, that is until Maddie finds out she's pregnant. The need to be the man she deserves takes hold and leaves me wondering how with a baby on the way, and a love affair growing between us how long we can hide our secrets from her? -This is a standalone, instalove romance, it contains an alpha male, a strong heroine, and a happily ever after as well as steamy sex that will have you begging your spouse for more. There might be a secret baby or two.-
Perfect Villain (Dark Lies Duet, #1)
J.L. Beck
A Dark Stalker Mafia Romance
The second our eyes connected I felt the shift in the air.
The crackle of fire igniting between us.
He was dark, dangerous, and secretive.
He came into my life like a storm, ripping apart everything I believed in, everything I thought I knew.
With his mischievous smirk, stunning looks, and alluring behavior I should’ve ran as far away from him as I could.
But I was stupid. I trapped myself in his web. I thought I was safe with him.
Safe in his arms, safe from a past that refused to let go.
Turns out Christian Russo was the past I was running from, and my first mistake was ever thinking I could escape him.
This is a dark stalker-mafia romance. It contains adult themes, and material that might be triggering to some readers.
Promise to Keep (Doubeck Crime Family, #2)
J.L. Beck
I knew running from Adrian wouldn't be easy. That there was a risk I would be caught, but I never anticipated he would go to such great lengths to find me. Now that he knows what I've done I wonder if there will ever be love between us again, or if we were always meant to be enemies?
**This is book two in a duet and CANNOT be read as a standalone. Book 1 Vow to Protect must be read before this one.**
Protect Me (The Rossi Crime Family, #1)
J.L. Beck
Damon Rossi is a ruthless leader, and an even more ruthless man to my body, and heart. The moment I meet him I know he could kill me with nothing more than his hands. He controls the room, demands attention and when my brother is murdered for a debt he owes I’m forced into his protection. But that doesn’t mean he has to care about me.
Or pretend he values my life, which he doesn’t.
He’s a savage, over the top, and scary as hell, and even as I’m pushed further and further down the rabbit hole and into his dark dangerous world of criminals, thieves, and sex. I cling to him, knowing he’s the only one that can protect me from them all.
And yet when secrets are exposed, and lines are crossed Damon proves to me just how deep his protection for me goes… but his protection comes with a price that I cannot afford, and so I become his property making the chances of escaping this dark world slip further and further away from me.
Damon might protect me from his enemies but who’s to protect my heart from falling for him?
**This is book two in the Broken Heros Series. It contains a happily ever after and is a complete standalone. It contains dark themes such as dubious content, sexual themes, violence, and swearing. Do not read this book if you dislike antiheroes.*
Quiver For Me
J.L. Beck
I’d watched her for years, knowing I could never have her the way I wanted too.
She was too young, too pure, too beautiful and I didn’t even mention the part about being her ex-step-father.
It was taboo, uncalled for, and so very wrong…
But I couldn’t stop myself when she came running to me from her piece of crap ex-boyfriend.
She needed a place to live, protection and I needed, no wanted a woman to call my own. I could see the curiosity in her gaze as we passed in the hall and I knew she was just as tempted as I was to find out what I was packing…
What she didn’t know was that I had everything she needed and more…
...and after pushing me to the limits one too many times she was going to find out just how good I could make this for her.
I was going to have her, keep her forever, and there wasn’t a damn thing anyone could do about it.
Things get a little crazy in this book so push your rational thinking to the side and dive right in. This is one taboo treat you don't want to miss out on. Grab a drink and get ready to quiver with need. Panties not required. HEA certified
Remember Me (The Rossi Crime Family, #5)
J.L. Beck
They’re coming for her, but first, they’ll have to go through me. Grace was my first love, my forever, and then I lost her. I’d spent years watching from afar, knowing I could never have her again. The violence, the hate, and pain it owned me. It took all the good from me. It took her from me. The mafia was the only thing that could curb my violent tendencies. Choosing to let her go was the hardest thing in my life, but I wanted her to be happy, safe, protected. Then everything changed. The moment someone tried to hurt her I knew I had to step in. Grace might not have been mine, but she would always be under my protection. With my enemies coming for me, I know they’ll do anything, kill anyone to get their revenge, and with Grace being the most important thing to me I have to do whatever I can to protect her even if that means bringing her back into my dark and dangerous world. The mafia owns my soul, but she’ll always own my heart. ***Dark mafia romance. dubious content and strong sexual themes included. Not suitable for all readers. No cheating. HEA guaranteed.***
Rescued (Navy Seal Bad Boy #1)
J.L. Beck
Noah Spencer is a bad boy. As a SEAL in Special Forces, he’s—hungry, fierce and ready for battle, and not just in his everyday jobs, but between the sheets as well.
Tall, broad shouldered with a body of brick and steel. His fierce green gaze alone is enough to storm any woman's gates with ease and he does, again and again moving from woman to woman, never able to settle down. Until after his second tour in a country better not to be named, where something occurs that wrecks his life and the lives of others. It’s then, when he goes into hiding, knowing the day he comes out may be the day he dies.
Ridge Sweetwater knows she’s in a bad situation when she wakes up in a place she doesn’t recognize. Pain and death having been so keen, she thought she had in fact—died. Until she sees his face, his intense emerald gaze sucking her in. The man saves her from death, then takes her whole world and heaves it upside down. Who is he? Why does she feel like she knows him?
With no memory while healing from injuries she cannot remember receiving, she finds herself falling hard for the irresistible and sexy mountain man with his luxurious cabin and the never ending secrets he holds in his eyes.
She knows there is something dangerous going on. She knows things are too good to be true, but when the past reveals itself will she and Noah be standing on the same side? Sometimes, fate has already determined our future.
Savage Beginnings (The Moretti Crime Family, #1)
J.L. Beck
It started with a single look, my obsession, my desire and need to possess the sweet, and incredibly naïve Elena Romero.
Like a thief I came in the dead of night and stole her away from her protected castle and placed her in a gilded cage made of gold.
The arrangement had been made. Her father knew I was coming, knew I had intended to make him pay.
His empire was crumbling. He had no money, nothing of value to me, nothing except... her.
Which is why he agreed.
His precious, virgin daughter in return for a debt paid.
He thought I would break her, kill her, he had no idea what I had really planned.
She would become my wife.
She would bear my children.
She would bend to my will.
And I would go to any lengths to keep her by my side.
*This is a dark mafia romance that contains mature themes, graphic violence, and sexual content. This is a standalone with a HEA.*
Savage Christmas
J.L. Beck
I’m married to a man who bought me.
He caged me and forced me to marry him.
It’s hard to believe that I’m happier now than I’ve ever been in my life.
I love my husband more than anything, and he loves me just the same.
So when I ask him to take me to a fundraiser on Christmas Eve,
he’s more than happy to oblige.
It was supposed to be a fun night out, the first without our daughter.
One second is all it takes for things to go from perfect to dreadful.
We’ve overcome so much.
I only hope we can survive this night as well.
***Savage Christmas is a novella about the character from Savage Beginnings. Story can be read on it's own and ends in a HEA.***
Savage Vow (Dark Lies, #4)
J.L. Beck
They say the truth will set you free.
That’s a lie.
The truth got me locked in an ivory tower, a victim to my new husbands rage.
If I’m going to survive I’m going to have to make Enzo fall back in love with me.
Seduced by The Billionaire (Sold to The Billionaire #2)
J.L. Beck
When Raven sold her virginity to bad-boy billionaire Fox Smith she never expected to fall for him, or better yet be consumed by him. Leaving him was the hardest thing she’s ever done, and with enough money to keep her afloat for years she has no reason to see him again. That is until a unforseen secret forces her to go crawling back to Fox. Fox knows Raven’s the one. He can feel it in his chest, so letting her go the first time was tough enough, but when she comes barreling back into his life he knows he can’t let her go again. When the actual thought of losing Raven hits him, and secrets start to come to light like never before Fox must decide if holding onto his darkness is really worth it anymore? Especially when the reason Raven is being targeted has everything to do with him… -This book contain's instalove themes, violence, sex, and a HEA that will satisfy you beyond belief. This is book TWO in the series and DOES NOT end in a cliffhanger.-
Seducing the Virgin
J.L. Beck
She didn't think her virginity had a price tag.... she was wrong.
When Fox Smith locks eyes on the sweet little lamb known as Raven he can't help but wonder if she would melt under his touch.
He's not in the business of buying women for sex, and he doesn't need an inexperienced virgin clinging to his side all hours of the day and night but he feels drawn to her and knows more than anyone that what you see on the outside is nothing more than an image painted to cover up your own dirty secrets.
Fox knows Raven isn't telling the truth about why she needs the money from the auction and he's going to get her to spill the beans one way or another.
Raven Miller isn't the type to sell her virginity at auction but she has no choice it's the only thing she has left that's worth selling. When she finds out CEO bad-boy Fox Smith is the man who bought her virginity she freaks out. If he discovers the real reason she sold her virginity he may not give her the money and if that happens then she'll lose everything.
-This is a darkish romance with instalove themes. It contain's M/F/M scenes and ends with an HEA that will more than satisfy your sweet tooth. If you love alpha's who are bad, but redeeming then you should definitely consider one-clicking this book.-
Sin for Me
J.L. Beck
I went to a sex club to lose my virginity, but all I got was the attention of a man I should’ve stayed far away from.
Nicholas is dark, dangerous, and charming. When he fails to sweep me off my feet, he finds another way to claim me. Now, locked away in his secluded mansion, I either give him what he wants or risk facing his wrath.
This is a dark game, and if I’m not careful I could end up dead—if I don’t lose my soul to him first.
Stranded With My Brother's Best Friend
J.L. Beck
Riley's stranded on a mountain with one of the biggest a$$holes ever, and she can’t remember how she got there….. She doesn’t know who I am. She doesn’t know how many men I’ve killed or how dangerous being near me is. She doesn’t know that her brother is my best friend and fellow Seal, and she doesn’t know how much it’s killing me to keep my hands to myself. She’s gorgeous will long legs, and a mouth that spits a fiery attitude that has my c*ck hard as steel. I want her in the worst way even knowing the danger I put her in. I’ve never been in love with a woman before, but I’m willing to break any and all those rules for Riley… There's just one thing that separates us… secrets. We’re both drowning in an ocean of secrets, running from demons we don’t want to face, and when my past collides with my future I realize I’ll do anything and everything to keep Riley safe. No one's going to take her away from me, not my enemies, and definitely not her brother. **This is a standalone military romance novel. It contains a super hot, over the top alpha male, and a sassy heroine. it’s a safe read, with a happily ever after, because what’s romance without one?**
Taken by The Billionaire (Sold to The Billionaire #3)
J.L. Beck
I paid half a million dollars for her body but she refused to give me her heart... She told me she would never love me because of the sinfully wrong things I swore I would do to her, so I made the biggest mistake of my life and let her go. It isn’t until three years later when another man comes into the picture that I feel the need to step in, after all my sweet little angel’s virginity is still mine and I’ll do whatever the hell I need to, too show her that. I may have let her go once, but this time I'm taking what's rightfully mine. Her heart, her body, and her soul. -This is a DARK romance, heed the warning. If you don't like alpha's, the mafia, explicit sex, or swearing then you probably shouldn't even consider reading this book. Can be read as a standalone, or in conjuction with the first two books in the series.- **Contains a bonus chapter for my next release Their Spoiled Brat.**
Taking What's His (Instalovers Book Two)
J.L. Beck
Her daddy owes me half a million dollars, but I’m taking her in instead. She’s an innocent in this evil war, but I can’t let her go. One taste and I’m consumed with need. One taste and she’s mine forever. I won’t take no for an answer. I’ll die before I let her go, and she knows it. She might be afraid, but she has nothing to fear. I’m taking what's mine, and the timid, ungodly naive Riley is going to be mine. -If you love alpha's who don't take no for an answer then this book is for you. We've got a sassy heroine, a hot as hell adventure and enough steam to fry your Kindle. This is one you'll read, and read again. HEA certified with an extended epilogue. We promise things are about to get dirty, real dirty.-
Tangled Sheets
J.L. Beck
Tangled Sheets: A Steamy Contemporary Romance Anthology
Can you handle it?
The temptation of the forbidden.
A lost romance.
The explosive chemistry and undeniable attraction.
The awakening of a love so hot it burns the pages?
Prepare to get twisted and tangled between the sheets with these 20 steamy contemporary romance novels by your favorite authors. Whatever you're in the mood for we have you covered. The Tangled Sheets anthology will leave you with an insatiable craving for more.
This anthology includes stories based on second chances, enemies to lovers, office romances, friends to lovers, and happily ever afters—there’s something in store for everyone! Available for a limited time, so find your new book boyfriend and uncover the heat!
For fans of Lauren Landish, Max Monroe, LJ Shen, and Nicole Snow.
Succumb to the temptation and grab your copy before it is too late. Which irresistible heroes will you fall in love with?
Authors in this set include: Josi Beck and Cassy Hallman, Vivi Paige and Bethany Banks, Hunter S. Jones, Autumn Archer, Renee Harless, Lexxi James, Olivia Fox, Tracy Sumner, Sara Cate, Adelaide Forrest, Rebecca Wilder, Rachel Leigh, Sahara Roberts, S Rena & BL Mute, Aria Rae Blossom, Kara Liane, Shain Rose, Cameron Hart, Christa Ann, ML Preston, and Karine Saint-Jacques.
The Bet (North Woods University, #1)
J.L. Beck
“He was my best friend…” I say more to myself than her. “Yeah, so was I but you seem to have forgotten that part of your life.” The bet was simple. You draw a name from the hat. That’s the girl you have to seduce. The girl you have to make fall head over heels in love with you. It wasn’t hard for me to do, in fact, it was something I did all the time. I was known for breaking hearts. Sex was just that, sex. And it didn’t take me very long to get a woman on her back. And then I drew her name: Jules Peterson. My former best friend. My first kiss. My first love. She shattered my heart into a million pieces three years ago. She left me right when I needed her most. And as fate who have it, she had entered my life once again, at almost the perfect time. She was a transfer, fresh meat, and she had just put a target on her back. It was my turn to make her pay. It was my turn to break her heart. Holding onto that hate, that anger, that f*cking heartbreak. It does something to you. It breaks you, and it broke me, it tainted me, just like I would do to Jules. She used to be my everything, but now she was nothing but The Bet. **The Bet is book one in the North Woods University series. It is a full length, standalone, novel. It contains adult themes, and content not suitable for all readers. It is NOT a young adult novel.**
Dear Reader,
We're so happy that you are thinking about reading our newest book The Bet. We hope you enjoy it to your fullest and we cannot wait to read your reviews on it. However, we wanted to leave a little note to warn readers with sensitivity to dubious content, sexual themes, and verbal abuse. For those readers, this book may not be a good read for them.
We also would like to say that while the book is entirely fiction we know that abuse, sexual, physical, and verbal is a very real thing in our world and that we do NOT condone any behavior of that nature nor do we think that it's okay to treat someone that way. Just like the makers of gory horror movies dont actually want people to be brutally murdered, we do not want anyone to be bullied or abused in any way.
Again, this is fiction and while we don't always agree with the things our fictional characters do, sometimes it works for a story line. As writers, it is our job to draw out real emotions. Sometimes we will make you fall in love with a character and other times we might have you yelling at the book.
With love,
J.L. Beck & C. Hallman
The Dare (North Woods University, #2)
J.L. Beck
He was more than my bully, he was what living nightmares were made of…
“I dare you…” It started as a childish game played between two friends, that ended in heartbreak.
I knew him once. A long time ago you may have even called us friends. That was before I moved away before my mother married his father before my entire life fell apart.
I lost everything, my friends, my popularity, my future.
This was supposed to be my fresh start… my last chance at new…
Vance Preston used to be a poor boy with a soft smile and kind eyes. He used to be my friend. Now he's God’s gift to women, disgustingly handsome, and filthy rich.
He can do whatever he wants, say whatever he wants, and hurt whoever he wants.
No one can stop him, and no one dares too.
He might as well be a god.
And his newest target: me.
He dares me to defy him.
He dares me to fight back.
He promises he won’t stop…
….not until he hurts me, not until he breaks me.
But I’m not afraid, because you can’t break something that’s already broken.
**This is book two in the North Woods University Series. It can be read as a complete standalone and contains NO cliffhanger, NO cheating, and contains a HEA. Please be advised this series contains material not suitable to all readers. This is NOT a YA series.**
Their Best Friend's Little Sister
J.L. Beck
Innocent. Sweet. & completely off limits to my twin brother and I. We know better than to touch our best friend’s little sister, but the temptation is too great once we find out she wants us just as badly as we want her. After all, what her brother doesn’t know won’t hurt him right? Until our sweet little temptress gets knocked up by both of us. Knowing she’s carrying our baby inside her causes the alpha’s in us to unleash. No one’s going to take our girl away from us, not even her brother. Tate’s going to be our’s no matter what. -This ones sugary sweet, with loads of steam. Two alpha males taking what they want. Yes, please! Instalove rules here, and of course, it’s HEA certified, because what’s a love story without it.-
Their Captive
J.L. Beck
Being kidnapped by the Cameron Brothers was nothing short of chaos. Hard, completely ruthless, and savage as hell, they’re one of the scariest, most dangerous group of criminals in New York. I know this because I’ve seen them all over the news. Everyone is afraid of them, questioning their next move, wondering who their next target will be. They never leave a witness, and no one has ever seen their faces… Until me… I’m not sure why they chose my house out of a million other ones but one look tells me they never expected me to be there and now that I’ve seen their faces, witnessed their crimes there won’t be any escaping them… Taken. Owned. Possessed. They offer me pleasure in place of pain if I vow to be there’s, but escaping from their clutches has always been the plan. Now that I’ve seen the men beneath the masks will I able to escape them? Or have I already fallen for my captors? **This is a dark reverse harem novella, with some bad boy criminals. There is NO cheating, NO cliffhanger, and it has a nice sticky sweet HEA. Get ready, and hang onto your seat babes. This one hot as hell. No M/M action, these brothers are all about the leading lady."
Their Spoiled Brat (Twin Brothers, #1)
J.L. Beck
We want someone we can call our own, someone that will be our Brat.
Sharing is caring they say, or at least that’s what the Wright Twins say. Three's never a crowd when it comes to these brothers and when Stephanie Sander’s answers their AD on a dating website, they know they’ve hit the jackpot.
Twin Alpha’s set on making every girl's fantasy my reality. Selling my virginity was never an option until it became the only thing I had left. In order to stay in school, I needed to come up with money, and a lot of it. One date with the Wright twins and I would be set for awhile, until I met them, and let them bring me back to their mansion for some drinks.
One drink led to another and before I realized it they had me in their bed, whispering dirty words in my ear. They wanted to own me and make me theirs and the worst part was I wanted to let them. I wanted to be their spoiled Brat, who did all the dirty things they desired.
There was only one pesky little problem, one thing that I failed to tell either of I was a virgin, and I wasn’t sure that either of them would still want me once they found out.
-This is a STEAMY, I mean HOT, HOT, HOT M/F/M romance that ends in a HEA. This is SMUT all the way through. Pour yourself a drink, and shuck the panties to the floor because it's time to get dirty with the Wright brothers.-
Their Spoiled Stepsister (Twin Brothers #3)
J.L. Beck
WARNING: Instalove, happily ever afters, and twin alphas ahead. This book contains sexual themes that will melt your panties and your Kindle all at once. Dive into this steamy read and find out how HARD, and HOT the Princeton twins are. Meg’s been our little step-sister for over two years now but it isn’t until our father orders us to look after her for a few months that we really notice her. Innocent. Sweet. And so *ucking perfect. Our c*cks have appetites that must be met, and the feisty bookworm looks like the perfect meal. We both have to have her there's no doubt about it but what will our parents say when they find out were sleeping with our spoiled little step-sister? And what happens when one twin wants love and the other doesn't? With the Princeton twins at your beck and call who wouldn't want to fall head over heels in love?
Their Virgin
J.L. Beck
This virgin needs, TWO hot alpha males to please her.
This is a menage romance with two alpha males possessing one sassy virgin. If you like your romance dirty with a bit of spanking then this book is for you.
Logan and Luke Armstrong are deliciously dirty twin brothers, that also happen to be working on Isabella's next door neighbor house.
Construction workers by trade their bodies are to die for. With ripped muscles and abs for days, Isabella finds it nearly impossible to avoid staring or watching them.
When both of the gorgeous Armstrong twins discover the shy, virgin, bookworm next door has been spying on them they offer her a deal she can't pass up.
One night. Unbridled passion. No strings attached. What does she have to lose, besides her virginity, and possibly her heart?
With two men awakening the need deep inside you, how can you say no to love?
-This is a standalone romance, with a HEA. No panties required reading so leave those at the door, and grab yourself a glass of wine. The Armstrong twins promise you more than one pleasureable orgasm.-
The Jock (North Woods University, #6)
J.L. Beck
All it took was one frat party for me to notice her. Blair Jensen. Gorgeous. Nerd. With a sharp tongue, and give-no-shits attitude. The moment she sneered jock at me I was captivated.
Then she poured a beer over my head and walked away like I was nothing. Nobody turned down Cage Wilder and I knew then that I had to have her, no matter the consequences.
She had bruised my ego, and made me look horrible in front of all my football buddies turning me into the laughing stock of the team, so I made a bet with them. They claimed there wasn’t anyone that could bed the icy book nerd but I knew otherwise.
Forcing my way into her life was easy, but shutting off my feelings after we spend many late nights studying together wasn't and it didn't take long for me to discover there was so much more to Blair then what everyone seen.
Sweet, funny as hell, and a believer of happily ever afters I start to fall for her.
She sees me for more than a football god, and she doesn’t take any of my shit, but the bet I made still hovers over my head, the money burning in my pocket and I know that if I want more with her I’ll have to tell her the truth... before someone else does.
Question is, will she still want me when she finds out what I did?
**This is book six in the North Woods Series and is a complete standalone. It's contains mature themes, and sexual content not suitable for all readers.**
The Misfit
J.L. Beck
Golden boy. Party king. Trust fund brat.
That's what they call me - Lee Sterling, Oakmount University's favorite disaster.
Everyone thinks they know me, but they only see what I let them.
I’m the guy who can charm his way out of anything and never takes life seriously. But it's all a ruse. They don't see the mask I wear or the cage of family expectations slowly threatening to suffocate me.
Three months. That's how long I have to find someone "suitable" to present at the Sterling New Year's Gala, or it's over.
I tell myself I can handle it, like I handle everything else - with a smile and a shot of bourbon, but deep down, I know I'm inching closer and closer to the edge.
Then I meet Salem Masters in a dark pantry at a party, and suddenly, nothing feels simple anymore.
They call her crazy, and broken. The girl who wears latex gloves and counts her steps.
I call her beautiful, careful, haunted.
One encounter and I’m obsessed. I need to know more about her. I need to know if she's just like me.
When I discover we share a common interest, I convince her to be my fake girlfriend. She could use the protection, and I need to convince my family I’m normal…but when our fake relationship turns real I discover just how close to danger I am.
Because for the first time in my life, I want something that I can't have, that I don't deserve.
The Moretti Crime Family
J.L. Beck
Stolen Bride:
Stole in the dead of the night I forged her signature on an unbreakable contract.
She would become my wife.
She would give me an heir.
She would help me destroy her father and get my revenge.
Bought & Owned:
I didn’t know what caused her to end up on that auction block.
And I didn’t care either.
All I knew was that I had to have her…no matter the cost.
One-million dollars later and she became just that.
Mine to break.
Mine to use.
Mine to keep.
Fragile Wings:
I thought the world of him. Then he showed the dark monster lurking beneath.
He says he’ll protect me from anything. He doesn’t know the only thing I need protection from is him.
The Nerd (North Woods University #5.5)
J.L. Beck
All it took was one frat party for me to notice her. Blair Jensen. Gorgeous nerd with a sharp tongue and give-no-shits attitude. The moment she sneered jock at me, I was captivated.
The Predator (Oakmount Elite, #4)
J.L. Beck
What is a predator without his prey?
Elyse Silver was never mine to keep.The day I saved her life, I ensured we would forever be enemies.
Hating her was easy.
Bullying her, as simple as breathing.
Stopping myself from falling for her… I had no idea how impossible that would become.
The harder I fought, the deeper I fell.Love and happiness have never been part of my plan, but letting Elyse go isn’t an option, either.
Unfortunately, the truth always finds a way of revealing itself, and by the time she realizes who the real predator is, it’ll be too late for her to escape the trap I’ve put her in.
** This is NOT a standalone and must be read AFTER The Prey. This is a dark romance novel that contains numerous triggers. **
The Prey (Oakmount Elite #3)
J.L. Beck
Filthy rich. Monstrous. Vile.
He calls me prey.
I call him a bully.
Sebastian Arturo isn’t just cruel, he’s downright terrifying.
With piercing green eyes, a body made for doing very bad things, and a charming demeanor, it’s no wonder everyone thinks the world of him… everyone except me.
When I wake up with pieces of my memory missing he’s the only one who can give me answers.
But he doesn't give me answers, instead he tells me to stop asking questions, or else...
I heed his warning and do my best to avoid him but since he’s my boss and I live in his house that's kinda difficult.
Then one night his hate for me reaches its breaking point... and the lines blur.
Hate twists into lustful obsession.
His cruel words become seductive praises.
One touch sparks a raging inferno of desire, and I find myself burned to ash beneath his fingertips.
Just when I think I'll finally find happiness my memories return bringing with them a vicious truth.
Turns out the man I’m falling for isn't who I thought he was... and escape isn''t an option.
He has me right where he wants, caught in a trap, just like prey.
** This is a standalone, however for better reading enjoyment please consider starting with The Wallflower before reading The Prey. Again this is a dark romance novel, but does contain a happily ever after. It also contains triggering material, and adult content. Please do not start reading till you check the trigger warning at the beginning of the book. **
The Promise (North Woods University, #5)
J.L. Beck
Giving my virginity to a stranger was my first mistake.
Lying about my age, my second.
Never expecting to see Lex again, my third.
He promised me one night and I took it, never expecting anything in return.
Then a few months later, I see something I shouldn’t have and fate brings us back together again.
I didn’t mean to see it and I wasn’t snooping. I just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, but that doesn’t matter to them. I’m a liability.
Now Lex is everywhere I am. Following me, watching me, and making sure I don’t tell anyone what I saw that night.
He’s dominating, possessive, and downright controlling sometimes. He warns me of how dangerous this could be for both of us. He tells me that he doesn't want to hurt me, but he has no idea what seeing him again is doing to me.
Not when I have secrets of my own, secrets Lex isn’t ready to hear.
When all the lies are told and secrets come out, will the promises that we made in the dark be kept in the light?
**This is book five in the North Woods Series. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. Contains adult situations, and themes.**
The Secret (North Woods University, #3)
J.L. Beck
Secrets… they can make or break you. I would know. I’m hiding the biggest secret of all. My scars are so much more than skin deep. They consume me, control me. Then I meet him, Clark Jefferson. Six foot two inches of greek god hotness, with a smile that’ll make your panties disappear. He wears a clear warning label: Heartbreaker, and if I was smart I would stay away from him. With my past, my secrets nothing could ever come of being with a man like him. Still I cannot ignore the feelings he stirs inside me. He frightens me and excites me all at once. He makes me want to break free of the suffocating fear that claims my heart. Our meeting isn’t fate though, he needs me as much as I need him, and so we strike a deal. He’ll be my fake boyfriend and I’ll help him get out of trouble with his dad. But secrets can’t remain secrets forever and as I grow closer to Clark my feelings for him grow too. Soon the line between fake and real blurs and when the past I’ve been running from finally catches up with me I’ll have to confess to Clark the truth or let go of a love that was only ever supposed to be fake. **This is book three in the North Woods University Series. It can be read as a complete standalone and contains NO cliffhanger, NO cheating, and a HEA. Please be advised this series contains material not suitable to all readers. This is NOT a YA series.**
The Vow (North Woods University, #4)
J.L. Beck
After tragedy struck, I vowed never to fall in love again. For the last ten years, I kept that promise, never staying with a woman longer than it took to screw them. Then she walked in… Ten years ago she was nothing but a little girl, but now she’s all grown up, with curves, and a smile that reminds me of everything I'm trying to forget. My attraction to her is wrong, on so many levels and I’ll do anything I can, even make her hate me if I have too, to stop it. She’s here to study, and I’m the newly appointed Dean. I shouldn’t be tempted by a student, especially one who's ten years younger than me. And I definitely shouldn't be having feelings for her. But I am… Because as badly as I don’t want to admit it Lily might just be the one person to make me fall in love again. That is, if I can let go of the hold her dead sisters memory has, on my heart. **This is book four in the North Woods University Series. It can be read as a complete standalone and contains NO cliffhanger, NO cheating, and a HEA. Please be advised this series contains material not suitable for all readers. This is NOT a YA series.**
The Wallflower (Oakmount Elite, #1)
J.L. Beck
She needs me, because she needs money.
I don’t need her. Just her complete submission…
Maybell Jacobs is the Wallflower: quiet, shy, socially awkward and hell-bent on hiding even from herself, that is until a chance encounter takes place between us.
Instantly she hates me and for good reason. I'm a walking-red-flag. Filthy rich jock, short tempered, and violent.
I can have anyone and anything I want.. except her.
Little does she know her disgust, anger, and hate for me fuels my obsession to own her, completely in every single way.
Maybell resists, predictably... but her fight only makes her more desirable and I have plans that will lead her right into my lap and never want to leave.
When she joins the sinful tradition put on by the elite of the town, the Hunt, I’m shocked. The pretty little thing has no idea how much danger she’s in if she decides to become my prey.
Sweet, innocent, and fragile like a flower. I'll have to be careful or risk breaking her.
Because I’m the ultimate predator and when I play there are no rules.
I don’t chase. I capture.
And I like to own my bait.
★ Tropes include: secret society, college, touch her and die, CNC & chasing bait fantasy ★
The Wildflower (Oakmount Elite, #2)
J.L. Beck
Lies. Betrayal. Loss.
They're all I know, see, and feel.
I don't know what is true, or a lie. I don't know who to believe or who what is real.
Broken and grieving I find refuge in an unlikely foe.
A man who claims to be my brother, who vows to protect me, and destroy those that hurt me.
But not even he can't protect me from the nightmare that is Drew Marshall.
Deranged. Psychotic. Immoral.
He broke my heart, and publicly humiliated me. Leaving me shattered and broken when I needed him most.
I should hate him, and I do, but a sick twisted part of me craves him as well.
The harder I fight to escape him, the deeper he digs his claws into me.
They say the truth will set you free, but ours didn't do that.
It locked us inside the cage, and tossed away the key.
Violent Beginnings
J.L. Beck
A Dark Enemies To Lovers Mafia Romance.
The deal was sealed the moment she stepped onto that stage.
It was like seeing a ghost. Sunshine blonde hair, pale skin, and azure eyes that held a thousand secrets.
I didn’t know what caused her to end up on that auction block.
And I didn’t care either.
All I knew was that I had to have her…no matter the cost.
One-million dollars later and she became just that.
Mine to break.
Mine to use.
Mine to keep.
We all have secrets, and when I discover hers, no one will be able to save her from me.
*This is a complete standalone, 100k+ word novel. It contains dark themes, including violence and sexual situations. As always there is no cheating, and a happily ever after.*
Vow to Protect (Doubeck Crime Family, #1)
J.L. Beck
They call me a monster.
Murderous and hateful.
Beautiful but broken.
Nothing can calm the ever raging storm inside of me. As the ruthless leader of the Doubeck family there is a certain standard of brutality I have to uphold.
To be gentle or kind is a weakness I cannot afford.
That is until the day I meet her.
Beautiful, innocent, and so very afraid.
Valentina is a rival family's daughter, and the little temptress has purposely tangled herself in my dark web.
She seeks me out, needing my help, but the price for what she wants will be steep.
Since my father’s death I’ve needed a wife to solidify my family name and this woman has piqued my interest.
We strike a deal intertwining our futures.
I’ll put a ring on her finger, own her body, keep her safe, and kill them all.
I make a vow to protect her at all costs.
That is until her secrets come to light, and I’m left with the choice of becoming the monster she’s only ever heard rumors about.
**This is a dark forced marriage mafia romance, that ends on a cliffhanger. It contains dub-con/non-con as well as other scenes that may be triggering to some readers.**
When Rivals Fall (Bayshore Rivals #1)
J.L. Beck
OLIVER Rivals since before birth, there has never been a time when my family hasn’t hated the Lockwoods and their daughter Harlow. Two years ago she set us up, tainted our family image, ruined my brother’s life. She made it personal. It was no longer just a rivalry between our parents. Now she’s here, at Bayshore University, without her family’s protection. There’s nothing to stop us from getting our revenge on her, no one to tell us enough is enough. And so my brothers and I have devised a plan. We’ll break her, have her falling at her knees for us in no time, and then we’ll send her back to her family with a warning… Cross the Bishops again and you’ll pay. *** HARLOW I’ve despised the smug, stupidly gorgeous Bishop brothers since I was a small child. Our families rivalry was one that started years before us and one that I wanted to end. I was tired of being my parent's puppet, tired of the games, of the hate. All I wanted was to enjoy college and move on with my life. But your past can never stay hidden, right? When the Bishop brothers turn up at my school I have no place to run. I know then they’ll make certain I pay for every single bad-mouthed remark I or my parents ever made about them. At Bayshore, I’m at their mercy and they won’t stop until my heart is a bleeding mess. AUTHOR NOTE: This is a reverse harem college bully romance that contains subject matter not suitable for all readers.
Worse Than Enemies
J.L. Beck
The first time we met, it was an accident.
The second was the night my mother told me she was marrying his father.
I didn’t know his name then, but I do now.
Hayes Ambrose.
Captain of the swim team.
Popular, gorgeous, the guy every girl wants, with a smile that's hiding a million secrets.
In the beginning I was certain we would become fast friends, until the day I heard a conversation that I was never supposed to hear.
Overnight he became my worst nightmare, my bully.
He’ll do anything to keep me quiet, and I’ll do anything to discover the truth.
Until the truth is revealed and I realize it’s far more terrifying than I ever expected.
This is a full length stand-alone dark romance novel, containing scenes that are not suitable for all readers.
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