Elizabeth Miller

M.L. Philpitt

Morgan James

J.L. Beck 

C. Hallman 

Sahara Roberts

Ashley Gee

Sienna Cousins

Indie Black

Brynn Ford

D.S. Wrights

Lily Wildhart

Suki Williams

Sonya Jesus

Lola West

Isabella Phoenix

A.R. Breck

H. D. Carlton

D.W. Marshall

Dori Pulitano

Victoria Pauley

Some heroes want to save the world. Some will burn it down for the one they love.
Call them villains, anti-heroes, criminals, and monsters.
But these dark men love deeply and fiercely, and are ready to go to the ends of the earth to save their soulmate.

They will tempt you.
Captivate you.
Drag you into darkness, and leave you breathless.
They'll show you how good love can be in the dark.

There's a spark between these pages, and these Heartless Heroes will set your world on fire.

Morally grey is the favorite color of these twenty new and bestselling authors. Grab your copy now to read all the dark shades of love painted by these Heartless Heroes.

Authors in this set include:
J.L. Beck & C. Hallman, Sahara Roberts & Dori Pulitano, Sonya Jesus, H. D. Carlton, Lola West, D.S. Wrights, Elizabeth Miller, Lily Wildhart, Morgan James, A.R. Breck, Brynn Ford, Indie Black & Sienna Cousins, Isabella Phoenix & Victoria Pauley, Suki Williams, Ashley Gee, D.W. Marshall, and M.L. Philpitt

A Dark Romance Anthology

Heartless Heroes

Two captive dancers. One cruel master. A single performance to determine whether they live or die. ★★★★★ "Dangerous, haunting, twisted, powerful; this is what true dark romance is meant to be." -The Flamingo Bookshelf Review- Anya has served as a talent slave for one of the four families since she was kidnapped three years ago. She has accepted her fate, knowing that the four families are everywhere and escape is impossible. She belongs to Nikolai who abuses her in unspeakable ways. He's a villainous master and head of the Mikhailov family. She has learned to live the life of a slave, complacent in her misery, until a new captive arrives and changes everything. Ezra has just been violently kidnapped and brought to the Mikhailov family home. He is given to Anya as her new dance partner. Sarcastic, stubborn, and impulsive, he refuses to recognize a master, but Anya knows her fate rests in his hands. His cooperation is crucial to their survival. If their performance at the next quarterly meeting of the four families doesn't meet Nikolai's strict expectations, it could mean death for them both. As Anya tries to break Ezra into compliance and train him in her style of dance, her walls are broken down, and a bond unlike any other is formed. It's dangerous to fall in love when you're a slave. This dark romance thriller tells a story of love against all odds. Content Warning: This book contains explicit sexual content, violence, and mature themes including scenes where consent is not sought or given. The author in no way condones such heinous acts, but rather seeks to immerse the reader in the true horror of the characters' experiences. This is your trigger warning—reader discretion is advised. Series Note: Counts of Eight is book one of three in the Four Families trilogy. It is not a standalone and the books must be read in order. Books one and two end on major cliffhangers, but the series is complete and ready for you to binge read! Reading Order Book 1: Counts of Eight Book 2: Dance with Death Book 3: Pas de Trois See what readers are saying about this dark romance! ★★★★★ "Dangerous, haunting, twisted, powerful; this is what true dark romance is meant to be." -The Flamingo Bookshelf Review- ★★★★★ "Dear lord was this book unexpected! Depraved, sick, just downright wrong....but I LOVED it!" -Heidi, Goodreads Review- ★★★★★ "This was so cleverly executed, refreshing, unique in so many ways, the fact that it was unputdownable makes this an easy 5 star read." -Kitty Kats Crazy About Books Review- ★★★★★ "Who are my dark romance queens? Pepper Winters, Pam Godwin, Tillie Cole....and if the rest of this series is like Counts of Eight then Brynn Ford will be right up there with these ladies." -Jess *lovetolovebooks* Review- ★★★★★ "WOW! This book is dark, gritty, intense and utterly phenomenal." -Erin, Goodreads Review- ★★★★★ "It has been a very long time since I read a proper Dark Romance and very few authors do it well but Brynn has certainly ticked all the boxes for me and is up there with the best authors in this genre and yes I mean Pepper Winters (who is Queen of this genre for me)." -Kelly, Goodreads Review-

Counts of Eight

Special pre-order price of $2.99! Price will go up to $4.99 after release. He's a king without a queen. She's a proudly independent woman. He's going to make her the reluctant queen of his criminal empire…whether she wants it or not. ★★★★★ "Hell to the yes!!!" -Boys in Books are Better, Goodreads Review- Murphy is the born leader of the O'Shea family, one of four families in a conglomerate of traffickers. They make their living stealing women and selling them to new masters…masters among which, he is a king. When he acquires a new slave meant to be his plaything, he finds he has no interest in her easy submission. He wants a challenge. He wants a woman who will stand by his side and make him stronger. He doesn't want a pet…he wants a wife. Stella is the epitome of an independent woman. She's tough, single, and runs her own business. On a chance encounter, she meets Murphy, and their instant physical chemistry is undeniable. A one-night stand turns into a long-distance affair of the heart, except Stella doesn't know the real Murphy O'Shea. She's falling for him, but she doesn't know he's a ruthless criminal. Murphy is meant to have an arranged marriage in five years, only now he's met Stella. He wants her…and he's going to take her. He's the king of masters and she'll be made his reluctant queen. This steamy dark romance is a spin-off from the Four Families trilogy. Series Note: This book is a spin-off from the Four Families trilogy. While this book could be read as a standalone, the author highly recommends that you first read the Four Families trilogy. King of Masters contains spoilers of the epic ending to the Four Families trilogy, and that is an ending you do not want spoiled! You can start reading the Four Families trilogy for free with Counts of Eight. Content Warning: This book contains explicit sexual content, violence, and mature themes including scenes of dubious consent. A toxic relationship is depicted that features kidnapping, coercion, manipulation, and a forced marriage. Reading Order Book 1: Counts of Eight Book 2: Dance with Death Book 3: Pas de Trois Spin-Off: King of Masters

King of Masters

I never imagined something so twisted and toxic could become my future, but I want it. I want every ounce of their poisonous passion. I don't believe in evil or enchantments. I know better than to believe in things that don't exist. But I'm certain of the sickness of humanity and the twisted energy it leaves behind…and Sugar Wood Forest is infected with it. My home is infected, too. The preppy college boy and his heiress stepsister I've trapped within it will feel the effects of that soon enough. They said they were lost when they stumbled upon my cabin in the woods, but I'd seen them out there earlier trying to bury their secrets together—the same way I'd buried mine. I should've sent them away, but instead I stole them and locked them up. And now their own wicked energy plagues me, drawing us all together with toxic desire. These two are my secret now. But I haven't decided yet whether they're a secret worth keeping or burying. This steamy dark romance is a twisted retelling of Hansel & Gretel which features an MMF relationship. Heed the warning—this is a dark story and parts of it may be upsetting to some readers. Please use your best judgment in deciding whether this book is for you.

A Twisted Tales Novel

Sugar Wood

A new dystopian dark romance! When Mercy refuses to serve the men of Ember Glen as they purge beneath the full moon, Arlo forces her to find absolution through three brutal trials. Yet their chemistry is undeniable, and it sparks a forbidden romance that might just destroy their world. ★★★★★ "A morally pitch black love interest…" -Amanda J, Goodreads Review- Mercy Neglecting my duty to serve is a sin, and during the last full moon, I became a sinner. He saw me run from my duty, chased me, and caught me. He promised me that I would be punished. But I never could have imagined the hellish fate that would be chosen for me. More than that, I never could have imagined the maddening lust that would spark between me and the man who caught me. This passion is forbidden…and it might set us on fire. Arlo It's my role to catch the sinners, and Mercy sinned gravely. I saw her and I chased her, drawn to her inexplicably. She sparked something within me, but she had to be brought to judgment. Her punishment is coming in the form of an archaic ritual we're bringing back to make an example of her. I'll be her warden, her keeper, the man to ensure she stays alive between her tortuous trials. Something within her brings out the worst of me…and the worst of me wants to ruin her. AUTHOR NOTE: This is a dark romance series that involves many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. SERIES NOTE: Spark of Madness is book 1 of 3 in the Ember Glen series and it ends on a cliffhanger. The author plans to publish all 3 books by the end of 2022. The trilogy follows Mercy and Arlo and must be read in order. READING ORDER Book 1: Spark of Madness (July 21, 2022) Book 2: Blaze of Misery (October 20, 2022) Book 3: Embers of Mercy (December 29, 2022)

Spark of Madness

★★★★★ "HOLY WOW!!! This book gets 5 glorious stars from me. Brynn has captivated my heart with her crazy mind, and she is quickly becoming a favorite of mine." -Andrea, Goodreads Advance Review- Back then, we were just a couple of dirt poor teenagers who had nothing except for our friendship. I wanted it to be more and one night I made my move. Everything was perfect then, but perfection is fleeting. For one brief shining moment, everything was beautiful, but an inconceivable nightmare sent us straight to hell…to depths from which we could never return. I left our hometown—a place she once called paradise—to flee the aftermath of that brutal event that broke us so completely. I left her behind to pick up the broken pieces of her soul that had shattered irreparably. And now, I'm going back to face the wreckage that I thought I'd put behind me—my father's gruesome legacy, the trauma of our past, and the girl who survived it all without me by her side. She hates me now for leaving her behind and I don't blame her. I don't blame her, but I want her. I want her, even though I know I should stay away from her. I could be dangerous. I am my father's son, after all. Content Warning: This book contains brief scenes of violence and is premised around a theme of trauma and healing. Some parts may be triggering to some readers—discretion is advised.

Jagged Line Paradise

Unheard

In Ember Glen, men purge under the full moon. It's the duty of women to serve them. When Mercy refuses to serve, Arlo will force her to find absolution through three brutal trials. But will their forbidden romance destroy their world? Blaze of Misery is book two of the Ember Glen dark dystopian romance trilogy! AUTHOR NOTE: This is a dark romance series that involves many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. SERIES NOTE: Blaze of Misery is book 2 of 3 in the Ember Glen series and it ends on a cliffhanger. The author plans to publish all 3 books by the end of 2022. The trilogy follows Mercy and Arlo and must be read in order. READING ORDER Book 1: Spark of Madness (July 21, 2022) Book 2: Blaze of Misery (October 20, 2022) Book 3: Embers of Mercy (December 29, 2022)

Blaze of Misery

Two lovers torn apart. One wicked villain. A daily fight for survival in the ownership of a depraved captor. ★★★★★ "It was achingly dark, disgustingly dark (and I mean this in a BRILLIANT way). I literally read the entire book with wide-eyes and my hand over my mouth in shock. This book is what Dark Romance is made of!!" -Boys in Books are Better Review- Anya and Ezra fell in love, but their fate was sealed when Nikolai found them together in her bed. Faced with their betrayal, Nikolai makes a decision that tears them apart, threatening their love forever. When Anya is sent to a new master, one more wicked and brutal than Nikolai, she struggles against the will to survive, knowing her fate is likely sealed, death is imminent, and she'll never have a future with the man she loves. Alone and desperate, Ezra is tortured by the fear of what Anya is facing on her own. Nikolai demands that he forget her and continue dancing for him, but his love for the woman he can no longer protect is too strong to ignore. He vows to find her and save her, but he's powerless as a slave to the four families…powerless until his master makes a decision that will change everything. As Anya struggles against the desire to survive through this never-ending nightmare, Ezra's love for her grows. All bets are off when they take matters into their own hands. This dark romance thriller tells a story of love against all odds. Content Warning: This book contains explicit sexual content, violence, and mature themes including scenes where consent is not sought or given. The author in no way condones such heinous acts, but rather seeks to immerse the reader in the true horror of the characters' experiences. This book also contains suicidal themes. This is your trigger warning—reader discretion is advised. Series Note: Dance with Death is book two of three in the Four Families trilogy. It is not a standalone and the books must be read in order. Start with book one, Counts of Eight. Books one and two end on major cliffhangers, but the trilogy is complete and ready for you to binge read! Reading Order Book 1: Counts of Eight Book 2: Dance with Death Book 3: Pas de Trois See what readers are saying about this book! ★★★★★ "It was achingly dark, disgustingly dark (and I mean this in a BRILLIANT way). I literally read the entire book with wide-eyes and my hand over my mouth in shock. This book is what Dark Romance is made of!!" -Boys in Books are Better Review- ★★★★★ "I was so drained emotionally after reading this, but this book is still calling to me. Still sitting in the forefront of my mind. I'm hopelessly obsessed." -ashchasesromances, Goodreads Review- ★★★★★ "This book is definitely for dark romance lovers. It's a cruel, twisted and tragic love story." -Jenna, Goodreads Review- ★★★★★ "The Four Families is everything you thought you don't want to read but once you do you can't stop thinking about how the genius mind of Brynn Ford works in order to create such story, characters and plot. She can easily stand with authors like C.J. Roberts, Aleatha Romig and the great Pepper Winters." -The Flamingo Bookshelf Review- ★★★★★ "I felt every single emotion for her. Her pain was my pain. Her fears become my fears. My heart pumped, my gut ached, and my soul cried out for her in this book. I felt like I was living her hell with her." -Andrea, Goodreads Review- ★★★★★ "If you are a fan of dark romance, full of suspense, secrets and lies with a seriously twisted plot then you need to read this book, I highly recommend!!" -Kelly, Goodreads Review-

Dance with Death

In Ember Glen, men purge under the full moon. It's the duty of women to serve them. When Mercy refuses to serve, Arlo will force her to find absolution through three brutal trials. But will their forbidden romance destroy their world? Embers of Mercy is book three of the Ember Glen dark dystopian romance trilogy! AUTHOR NOTE: This is a dark romance series that involves many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. SERIES NOTE: Embers of Mercy is book 3 of 3 in the Ember Glen series and it ends on a cliffhanger. The trilogy follows Mercy and Arlo and must be read in order. READING ORDER Book 1: Spark of Madness (July 21, 2022) Book 2: Blaze of Misery (October 20, 2022) Book 3: Embers of Mercy (January 26, 2023)

Embers of Mercy

Three fates entwine. One secret is revealed. A transition of power that could change everything begins. ★★★★★ "I am sure this story will be imprinted in my mind forever...I want to recommend this story full-heartedly...lovers of dark romance, don't think twice...read this book and get lost in the world of these dancing soul mates." -Lilith Seven, Goodreads Review- Anya A secret has been kept for years. When I finally learn the truth, I know that everything is about to change. Yet the four families are after us with wrath and fury. Now that I'm armed with the truth, I rediscover my will to survive as I prepare to face the consequences of the blood I've spilled. Ezra The truth is painful, but it doesn't change anything. My love for Anya is stronger than ever, and I'll do whatever it takes to save her. Our future is at stake, and I'm ready to fight for it. Rules are changing, power is shifting, and hope exists where it didn't before. Our last chance to escape is coming, and I won't let it pass us by. This is a dark romance series involving many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. This is book 3 of 3 in a complete trilogy. It is not a standalone, and the books must be read in order. READING ORDER Anya & Ezra's Story Book 1: Counts of Eight Book 2: Dance with Death Book 3: Pas de Trois SPIN-OFF Murphy & Stella's Story Book 4: King of Masters

Pas de Trois

I never imagined something so twisted and toxic could become my future, but I want it. I want every ounce of their poisonous passion. I don't believe in evil or enchantments. I know better than to believe in things that don't exist. But I'm certain of the sickness of humanity and the twisted energy it leaves behind...and Sugar Wood Forest is infected with it. My home is infected, too. The preppy college boy and his heiress stepsister I've trapped within it will feel the effects of that soon enough. They said they were lost when they stumbled upon my cabin in the woods, but I'd seen them out there earlier trying to bury their secrets together-the same way I'd buried mine. I should've sent them away, but instead I stole them and locked them up. And now their own wicked energy plagues me, drawing us all together with toxic desire. These two are my secret now. But I haven't decided yet whether they're a secret worth keeping or burying. This steamy dark romance is a twisted retelling of Hansel & Gretel which features an MMF relationship. Heed the warning-this is a dark story and parts of it may be upsetting to some readers. Please use your best judgment in deciding whether this book is for you.

He came to kill my captor, but he isn't here to save me. I've been bound and blindfolded in this drug dealer's basement for far too long. I'm nearly complacent, devoid of hope that I'll ever be free again. When the kingpin of a rival cartel shows up to murder my kidnapper in malice, he finds me there unexpectedly, and takes me away from my prison. I hoped he might set me free when he found me… but will I ever be free now that I belong to him? How can I deny my attraction to him when he promises to please me? How do I stand tall when he makes me so weak in the knees? All I can do is let him own me. Content Warning: This dark romance involves triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author’s website. Series Note: Senseless is a series of novellas set in the same world. The novellas are interconnected standalone dark romance stories, and each book follows a different couple. They can be read in any order.

Unseen

The complete Four Families dark romance trilogy! This omnibus contains all three books in the complete Four Families trilogy: Book 1: Counts of Eight Book 2: Dance with Death Book 3: Pas de Trois ★★★★★ "Dangerous, haunting, twisted, powerful; this is what true dark romance is meant to be." -The Flamingo Bookshelf Review- Two captive dancers. One cruel master. A single performance to determine whether they live or die. Anya has served as a talent slave for one of the four families since she was kidnapped three years ago. She has accepted her fate, knowing that the four families are everywhere and escape is impossible. She belongs to Nikolai who abuses her in unspeakable ways. He's a villainous master and head of the Mikhailov family. She has learned to live the life of a slave, complacent in her misery, until a new captive arrives and changes everything. Ezra has just been violently kidnapped and brought to the Mikhailov family home. He is given to Anya as her new dance partner. Sarcastic, stubborn, and impulsive, he refuses to recognize a master, but Anya knows her fate rests in his hands. His cooperation is crucial to their survival. If their performance at the next quarterly meeting of the four families doesn't meet Nikolai's strict expectations, it could mean death for them both. As Anya tries to break Ezra into compliance and train him in her style of dance, her walls are broken down, and a bond unlike any other is formed. It's dangerous to fall in love when you're a slave. Content Warning: This book contains explicit sexual content, violence, and mature themes including scenes where consent is not sought or given. The author in no way condones such heinous acts, but rather seeks to immerse the reader in the true horror of the characters’ experiences. Book two, Dance with Death, contains suicidal themes. Book three, Pas de Trois, contains a traumatic birth scene. This is your trigger warning—reader discretion is advised. Series Note: The Four Families is a continuation trilogy following the same couple in their fight for love and freedom from captivity. The books are not standalones and they must be read in order. This omnibus contains the complete trilogy, ready for your to binge read! See what readers are saying about this dark romance trilogy! ★★★★★ "I am sure this story will be imprinted in my mind forever...I want to recommend this story full-heartedly...lovers of dark romance, don't think twice...read this book and get lost in the world of these dancing soul mates." -Lilith Seven, Goodreads Review- ★★★★★ "It has been a very long time since I read a proper Dark Romance and very few authors do it well but Brynn has certainly ticked all the boxes for me and is up there with the best authors in this genre and yes I mean Pepper Winters (who is Queen of this genre for me)." -Kelly, Goodreads Review- ★★★★★ "It was achingly dark, disgustingly dark (and I mean this in a BRILLIANT way). I literally read the entire book with wide-eyes and my hand over my mouth in shock. This book is what Dark Romance is made of!!" -Boys in Books are Better Review- ★★★★★ "I was so drained emotionally after reading this, but this book is still calling to me. Still sitting in the forefront of my mind. I'm hopelessly obsessed." -ashchasesromances, Goodreads Review- ★★★★★ "I felt every single emotion for her. Her pain was my pain. Her fears become my fears. My heart pumped, my gut ached, and my soul cried out for her in this book. I felt like I was living her hell with her." -Andrea, Goodreads Review-

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