He’s no fairy tale king. Levi Here, little princess. I'm your king. You have three rules. Bow. Break. Bend the knee. Fight me all you want, but soon enough, you'll be chanting long live the king. Astrid One day I'm Royal Elite School's small fly, the next I'm hunted and left to die. He doesn't only shred my life to parts, but he's also coming after my heart. He thinks he broke me, but the new princess will bring the king to his knees. Cruel King is a complete standalone prequel in the Royal Elite world. No book should be read prior to this. This is a mature new adult romance and contains dubious situations that some readers might find offensive.

Tabitha Brighton's name made national headlines when she was kidnapped by the infamous serial killer known as the Matchmaker. She was also known for something being the only victim he ever willingly released. Now, two years later, she's ready to tell her story. Through a series of interviews with a local writer, single mother Tabitha relives every harrowing detail of her trauma, haunted by the memory of the man she was held captive with and ultimately lost. As she confronts her demons, she finds solace in Gabe—the new man in her life who will do whatever it takes to prevent her from slipping back into the shadows. But Gabe has his own troubled past that threatens to unravel their fragile connection. And just when Tabitha begins to believe in the possibility of new love and a fresh start, her world is turned upside down once again. Gabe always tells her not to look down, to keep flying. But even stars fall… And no one ever talks about the crash. The Stars Are on Our Side is a FOLLOW-UP novel to Still Beating and Lotus, featuring fan-favorite characters Tabitha and Gabe. It is HIGHLY recommended that you read both Still Beating and Lotus prior to reading this book for the most effective reading experience.***REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆If you have room in your heart for a wrenching, exhilarating tale that will send tears of joy and sadness streaming down your cheeks in equal measure, sometimes simultaneously; this one is for you. ~ Author, Chelley St ClairStars is masterfully written. I was left in awe at how Hartmann was able to take the same horrific circumstances as in Still Beating, change them in fundamental, surprising ways, and leave me shattered, glassy-eyed, and slow-clapping every brilliant word. Bravo. ~ Author, E. R. WhyteInfinite stars. This book is The Mona Lisa, The Starry Night, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, The Kiss, and Paris Street; Rainy Day all rolled into one, simply put, a remarkable work of art. a masterpiece. ~ nessreadsSo adeptly written, emotionally rich with all colors of love, and electrifying at times. The story of a woman crippled by the tentacles of her own fears of rejection and abandonment, and of a man who is willing to fight the world for the right to love her—I loved every moment of it. ~ Book BistroBlogI'm not ok. I'm a mess. I'm not sure what I just read. This was a fcking masterpiece. Mindblowing, devastating and one of the most beautiful stories I have ever read in my entire life. ~ Deea, GR reviewerIncredible, unputdownable, thought-provoking, emotional, heartbreaking and heartwarming – these are a few of many adjectives I could use to describe this breathtaking and consuming story. Once again, Jennifer Hartmann has penned a narrative that will stay with me forever. ~ Literary LustWhen this lands on your kindle, you kiss adulthood away for the day! Her ability to effortlessly pull me into every book she writes cements yet again why she fast became one of my unicorn authors. Her books tick every box I seek within my books, from the dark, to the grit, to the angst, to the emotional upheaval, to the coming away from each book with a heart full to bursting. ~ Kitty Kats Crazy About BooksGabe and Tabitha are a couple that will stay with me, indefinitely. This novel would never have seen the light of day without Still Beating and Lotus so it's hard to attest to that but... I think it's my favorite of the author's. And one of my favorite books, ever.

SABRINA WINTERSI’ve turned into nothing more than a shell of my former self after something happens to me. Something I can’t face. but when my father owes the Devil of New York his soul, he only has one bargaining chip- me. I can feel the safe haven I’ve carefully built crashing down around me brick by unforgiving brick as I stand face-to-face with the leader of the criminal underground - my husband. Now I must navigate this unwanted marriage of convenience while doing my best to never reveal the truth about myself or my past. Will all my efforts to rebuild myself be eradicated? Could there be more to the darkness that shrouds my husband than I ever thought possible, or will my past come back to haunt me and tear us apart?