Running and hiding. Those have been the two terms that have defined my life for as long as I can remember. No attachments. No connections. Never stay in one location for too long. But my meticulous rules fly out the window the moment my stepbrother—and former crush—arrives at my place of work and demands my help. A woman has been murdered, and he needs me to find the killer. There's a reason I don't use my powers, not when my tormentors can find me, but I'm helpless to resist his plea. The Skulls and Scythes MC members are as ruthless as they are protective of those they care about. That includes Felix, the psychotic and possessive VP who declares I'm his with just a glance. Samson, my sexy-as-sin stepbrother, who should resent and hate me after I ghosted him without a word many years ago. And Zip, the combative, ornery vampire who wants to sink his fangs in me and drain me dry. But when the killer sets his sights on me, the entire game changes. Have I survived one nightmare just to find myself in another? And when my past comes back to haunt me, will any of us survive? Or will we find ourselves in a dark hell disguised as paradise? Dark Paradise is a standalone reverse harem romance novel that can be read independently from the rest of the shared world. It features a sweet dark elf, three possessive and slightly psychotic mates, and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Triggers include past abuse and sexual assault, as well as death and violence. This book is intended for mature audiences. MC Syndicates is a shared universe, crafted by a set of USA Today and International Bestselling authors, that feature an array of paranormal species, savage dominant men, and strong heroines. These stories are all set in the same world and can be read within any order. MC Syndicates by the following authors: Inferno by R.L. Caulder and M. Sinclair Death Warden by Debbie Cassidy Sin and Salvation by Cate Corvin Stone Will by Albany Walker Dark Paradise by Ann Denton and Katie May Rapture by Mila Young and CR Jane