M.L. Philpitt

Willow, You’ve been through Hell and back. You’ve been to where only the darkest of villains have found pleasure in their actions. You’ve survived everything he’s done to you, but now it’s time for you to find yourself again, and I’ll be here every step of the way. Sometime in between when I saw you in that cage and when your arms found solace around me, I claimed you as mine and I’ll protect you from everything—even yourself. Together, we’ll burn the scum alive and play in the ashes from the flames. I write to you so you’re aware whenever you choose to unlock the door and come out of hiding, I’ll be right here. But if you think you’ll be leaving the room only to run from me, you’re severely wrong. You’ve burned yourself into my soul and now it’s time for us to blaze together. Burningly yours, Hawke Burning Notes is the fourth and final book in the Captive Writings series, which must be read in order. Burning Notes is a dark romance with content some readers may find triggering. Trigger warnings include rape, anal sex, non-consensual sexual encounters, explicit sexual content, trauma, PTSD, abuse, blood play, slavery, reference to murder, swearing, physical violence, and death.

Teagan, Once, you were my best friend and first love, but then you ran away, hiding in plain sight for years as a sidekick to a villain. We’re no longer on the same side, so the stakes have increased. I know your weaknesses, and I’ll do whatever it takes until I break you. You push me away, but I’m not going anywhere. You want a reprieve, but the reaper isn’t in the business of gifting such an act. I’ll win this fight, Cherry-Girl, whether you like it or not. After so many years, the despair I felt at losing you manifested into something greater—something darker and more malicious. Until the circumstances change in ways I hadn’t expected, and I realize whose side you’ve truly been on. This time, I’m not letting you go again. Viciously yours, Brent Vicious Texts is the third book in the Captive Writings series, which must be read in order. Vicious Texts is a dark second-chance romance with content some readers may find triggering. Trigger warnings include rape, non-consensual sexual encounters, explicit sexual content, slavery, reference to murder, swearing, trauma, and psychological manipulation.

People are greedy, and Christmas intensifies this to sickening heights. Most don’t need the stuff they ask for—but I do. Which is why, while families enjoy their holiday cheer and traditions, they don’t see me slip in and out of their homes, snatching their possessions. This house should be like all the others. I’ve watched and planned. When the residents announce a last-minute vacation, it becomes entirely too easy. In, out, and it’ll be over. Until it isn’t. Until she catches me in the house. But this isn’t the first time she’s seen me. She thinks it’s a coincidence. I say it’s fate. And now, I understand why people get spoiled during this time of year. Because now, there’s one more thing I want to steal. One thing I’m growing too obsessed with, too greedy for to release. Her.

Fairy tales and reality are concepts so different from one another, they shouldn’t exist in the same world. The story in which the maid defies her stepmother, goes to the ball, and dances with the prince isn’t how real life works. For Della Lambert, real life is disappointing. Real life means working for her stepfather in exchange for her and her sister’s freedom. Attend the party, steal their secrets, and lure the mafia prince in. Nico Corsetti isn’t a prince though. He’s the callous underboss who hunts his prey until he’s satisfied in his vengeance. When Della becomes his target, he won’t stop chasing her, even when her betrayal demands her death. In the end, real life isn’t a fairy tale and the prince is simply another controlling villain.

As of December 2024, this book has been unpublished and removed from sale in order to undergo significant changes. Harlow Magic-less and descended from the Sinclair coven, I’m nothing but the cure to vampirism. Vampires have hunted my family for centuries and I’m no exception. My dark captor claims to not want my blood…for himself. He’s the devil incarnate, but I can’t bring myself to completely despise him. Not when he tempts me so. Alec I vowed to wipe out the entire Sinclair coven after one of theirs took what mattered most to me. She’s all that’s left. Driven by centuries of hate and a long-standing vow, I strike the deal: sell her blood in exchange for her life. It should be simple, until fate intervenes. But then, fate no longer matters...not when my growing feelings toward her outweigh my vow. Cure Bound is the first book in The Witches’ Bind Trilogy. Cure Bound reads as a standalone, but the trilogy should be read in order due to the overarching series plot. Cure Bound is a dark vampire romance with content some readers may find triggering.

Elena,  In order to protect you, I needed to lose you—to give you up. For years I’ve been tormented knowing another man is touching you, earning moans from you that should be mine, and knowing you love him for it. In order for this to work though, I must wait my turn. But now I’m back, Dolly, and I’m coming for you. Remember the games we played in high school? We’re all grown up now, so this round will be on an entirely new level, and I hope you’re ready. I’ll steal your happiness, and then when you’re alone with nothing and no one, I’ll steal you. After all, it’s fair, don’t you think? You think I’m the monster, when all I’ve ever done is defend you from the true villain. And this time is no different. Ready? Set… Go.  Ruthlessly yours,  Ryker Ruthless Letters is the first book in the Captive Writings series, which must be read in order. Ruthless Letters is a grey bully romance with content some readers may find triggering. Trigger warnings include dubious consent, explicit sexual content, bullying, physical violence, spanking, anal sex, swearing, manipulation, humiliation, reference to rape, and reference to murder. This series gets darker with each passing book.

Title, blurb, tropes to be announced late Summer 2025 A standalone novella in the Twisted Holidays series.

People rationalize their desires by calling them sins, and then use the Easter holiday to seek repentance before doing it all again. The pearl-clutchers of town would send me straight to hell if they knew what I enjoy. My sins are my own.   The day starts like any other, but then I learn she’s moved back. The woman I wanted for so long. She’s here. She’s free. But I’m about to change that.  When the town’s annual Easter egg hunt comes around, I decide that her and I will be having a private one.  Even if she has no idea I’m the man behind the mask.  Except, I’m not the only one chasing her, but what he doesn’t realize is, she’s mine. My hunt. And wolves defend their prey.  Run, little rabbit, run.  Egg Hunt is the second book in Twisted Holidays, a series of dark-themed holiday novellas. The series can be read in any order.