R. E. Bond

C. A. Rene

he Reaper is hot on your tail,What have you done?You've made it onto her list,Who did you hurt?The hunt is just the beginning,How far can you run?Your soul is hers to reap,Where can you hide?Watch out for her scythe,Why do you cry?The life of a vigilante is meant to be a lonely one,Roaming darkened streets and collecting secrets.Until the four of them forced their way into mine,Stirring up feelings I didn't know I had.But if they try to fuck with my plans,My pretty knife will be through their throats and my bloody scythe on their foreheads.

A Reaped Novella

The Reaper Incarnate

She fled in the dead of night,Where will she run?No stone left unturned,Who will feel my wrath?A few steps behind her every move,How many more will suffer?Her punishment will be severe,When will she be aware?With each swing of her scythe,Why does it make me writhe?When Selene left us in pursuit of her sister, She had no idea what she let loose.Now I hunt her day and night,Collecting her secrets in plain sight.She doesn't have long until her time runs out,It's her fault the four of us have feelings we can't ignore.If she finds out we've fucked with her plans,We might just find ourselves dead with her scythe on our foreheads.

Reaped

Hunting the Reaper

My dad's an asshole. Plain and simple.He's made it obvious that I can only ever rely on myself.Until I meet them.Caden, Tyler, Jensen, and Lukas.My new stepbrother and his best friends have suddenly become my everything.Until they aren't.They think they can break me, but they're dead wrong.They wouldn't have bet on me having someone else on my side, or in my bed.These rich boys haven't seen anything yet.Their pretty lies are nothing compared to what's coming though, and I'm going to need them to anchor me when I finally break.Death is coming to those who deserve it, and I don't care if I lose myself in the process.Did I mention the local street crew being on my side?No one will ever see me coming.My name's Rory Donovan, and I'm about to paint the walls red.

Watch Me Burn Book 1

Pretty Lies

Even though people fear me, it doesn't stop any of their torment.I'd always just existed and walked alone, until now.Now? Now I belong. Just because I'd learned to kill, doesn't mean the Bloody Psychos trust me. Skeeter's got his work cut out, trying to keep his boss from killing me.Well, the asshole can try.My trigger finger's getting itchy, and I have a problem controlling it.Especially when the Devil's Armada Crew roll into town.Shit's about to get crazy.The Devil's leader has history with the Psychos, and I'm pretty sure bullets are about to fly.Couldn't be worse, right? Wrong.The Devils aren't the only ones who heard about my sudden taste for blood.Just when I thought I had everything under control, life throws more at me.Sides are taken and lives are at risk, making me wonder if I'll get out alive after all.Everything's about to come undone.Murder's not so much fun when it's one of your own that die.No one hurts my family and gets away with it.They should have known that red's my favourite colour.*Twisted Fate is a 73k word dark romance reverse harem novel. This is the second book in the series and it must be read in order. The first four books are Rory's, and the harem grows over those books, so other guys will be added as the story goes. the series contains dark content such as abuse and rape. It also has m/m scenes throughout. If you are triggered by sensitive content or cursing, this series is not for you.

Watch Me Burn Book 2

Twisted Fate

I'm damaged.I've been through too much in my eighteen years.Between joining the Bloody Psychos and mourning my best friend,I'm going a little crazy.If the enemy is no longer the enemy, you can jump in bed with them, right?You'd think I'd be happy with five guys in my life, but I can't control myself.What can I say? Bad boys are my weakness.The Bloody Psychos and the Devil's Armada have my back, but now I need to have theirs.Sacrifices must be made to keep them safe, and I'll do anything.Even sell my soul to a monster.The only person I'll be able to rely on is myself.Deceiving everyone I love is the only way this can go.I just wish they'd let me go without a fight.I'm going downhill fast, and no one can save me.In destroying everyone around me, I'll destroy myself too.Nothing can compare to the emotional pain of hurting the ones you love.This can only end bloody.I just never expected the one holding the gun would be my guardian angel.*Beautiful Deceit is a 72k word dark romance reverse harem novel. This is the third book in the series and it must be read in order. The first four books are Rory's, and the harem grows over those books, so other guys will be added as the story goes. The series contains dark content such as abuse and rape. It also has slow burn m/m scenes throughout. If you are triggered by sensitive content or cursing, this series is not for you.

Watch Me Burn Book 3

Beautiful Deceit

The Reaper is out for blood,
How fast can you run?
You’ve taken something that isn’t yours,
When will you learn?
There’s nowhere you can hide,
What choice do you have?
She can smell your fear,
Who can help you now?
You can’t avoid the scythe,
Why do you even try?

Family is who you make it and I’ve discovered blood means nothing,
Not unless I’ve slipped my blade into flesh and drawn my scythe with it.
Just when things were starting to look up and all the pieces of my fucked up life were coming together,
I’m once again thrusted into a war and this time I’m taking no prisoners.
This is it, the final showdown,
My scythe is sharpened and my boys are by my side.
We might just find ourselves dead,
But not before I’ve drawn my scythe on every one of our enemies’ foreheads.

Claiming the Reaper

A. J. Macey

Loxley Savage

K. A. Knight

Lucy Smoke

Mallory Fox

Suki Williams

Romance After Dark brings you their Bi-Annual Anthology.A collection of all new deliciously dark storiesWritten by deviously dark authors.It's going to be dark.It's going to be bloody.Not for the faint of heart.You have been warned...Violent Tendencies is Romance After Dark's Spring 2021 Anthology's Bloody Anti-hero collection. Each novel will be a brand new standalone, dark romance, with no cliffhangers. Violent Tendencies is intended for mature readers, containing material that some may find triggering. Full list of triggers for the included stories can be found inside the book, however readers should proceed with caution as this anthology may contain material that people could find offensive. Available for a one month only. Join Romance After Dark at www.romanceafterdark.com and follow @talknerdypr on instagram for updates.

A Bloody Antihero Anthology

Violent Tendencies

We're going to be okay. We're broken, but we'll rebuild.If we can all get along, long enough to deal with this shit.Who decides to get involved with so many guys and thinks it's going to be smooth sailing?Spoiler alert, it's not.The guys are totally going to start killing each other soon.Lukas and Jensen can't seem to figure their relationship out.Skeeter and Marco might kill each other one of these days.If it gets any worse, I might just kill them myself.With the Devils and Psychos working alongside each other, things are calmer.Well, other than the Psychos recruiting some newbies.Oh, and Satan's Soldiers are back in town with a new leader, so that's just wonderful.My guys keep showing me every day that this is real, and I'm so in love it's gross.Family has become everything to me, but I wish they'd let me handle my own shit.It's a shame there's no hope at saving my sister from my revenge.She dug her own grave.I know I said red was my colour, but I'm getting pretty good at wearing orange.Don't cross me, it's goddamn simple.*Ignite Me is a 111k word dark romance reverse harem novel. This is the fourth book in the series and it must be read in order. The first four books are Rory's, and the harem grows over those books. The series contains dark content such as abuse and rape. It also has slow burn m/m scenes throughout. There is a very small f/f scene in this book too. If you are triggered by sensitive content or cursing, this series is not for you.*

Watch Me Burn Book 4

Ignite Me

Everyone assumes rich girls are spoiled brats.They don't see us locked in our towers, being kept as pawns and nothing more.I've spent my life being caged, hidden from society to avoid shaming my father.I always knew the day would come that he'd try to marry me off in a business deal.His plans are ruined when he finds out I've been sneaking out and I'm not as pure as he thought.Then the Night Thieves chose my house to rob, kidnapping me in the process.Cruz and Drake are my saviors, while Stone and Knox might be the death of me.I have to prove to them that I'm not the spoiled princess that they think I am.Even if that means getting my hands dirty in the process.Just when I think my life is in my control, I'm being hunted.My father should've been glad to be rid of me, but I was wrong.I thought I was safe in the thieves' compound, but I was dead wrong.It turns out the biggest monster had been with me this whole time.Bruises I can handle, but not betrayal, and this one cuts deep.I guess there really is no honor among thieves after all.*This is a dark reverse harem story and is book 1 in The Night Thieves duet. It must be read in order. It contains dub con, kidnapping, and dark adult themes. There is MM within the harem.

No Honor Among Thieves

Watch Me Burn Book 5

Perfectly Jaded

He betrayed me.In doing so, he betrayed his friends too.My freedom was short lived, and now I'm shackled in this prison once more.Waiting to be saved was the reason I held on, but as the weeks pass, I know I'm on my own.Broken and bleeding, my hurt turns to anger.New allies give me hope, and for once, I don't have to run.My peace doesn't last long though when the Night Thieves hunt me down.I try to keep my walls up around them but it's hard when they were deceived too.I'll never let him into my heart, the villain in my story.No matter how much he begs.Caught in a web of lies and fake friendships, time is running out.Enemies become friends, and friends become enemies.When bullets fly and lives are at stake, we have no choice but to work together.It's time to show the world that we really are as thick as thieves.*This is book 2 in The Night Thieves duet and it must be read in order. It contains dark themes and adult content.

As Thick As Thieves

The wars have ended, and we are finally at peace.I never thought I'd be glad to not have to shoot at someone.I guess I'm not that crazy after all.The Psychos and Devils have expanded business, and things are running smoothly.Between the crews and my guys, I have the family I'd always wished for.Nothing can shake us, we reign over this town.We are both feared and respected, nothing will stop us.Other crews have become allies, and the cops turn a blind eye.We built our own kingdom.My guys don't understand why I'm so out of control, but they're trying hard to help me.I guess after years of being let down by my father, I'm scarred for life.But then it happens, I didn't want this, and I've never been more terrified.I didn't want things to change, but fate has a way of surprising us.I can't cope with the curve balls being thrown my way.I never expected this, and I'm slowly suffocating.My name's Rory Donovan, and I'm about to face my biggest fear of all.I'm going to be a mom.

Sinners Reign

Being Archer Hendricks' little sister has always had its problems.My dates ending up dead, kids at school shunning me, and every aspect of my life controlled.I've always been kept on the outside of the crew life, always watching, and never participating.I craved to be a part of my brother's world, no matter the danger.Looks like my wish has been granted because Rage Evans knows I exist.Nothing good can come from that.The loathing Rage feels for my brother and the other crews will be the death of me.Being taken by the most violent man alive means I'm about to have my spirit broken and the pieces scattered for my brother to find. I'm meant to be a means to an end.I pray for the Reaper's crew to find me, to save me before I'm broken at the hands of this monster.He thrives off another's pain, and his soulless eyes drink in the torture inflicted by his men.His wrath is nowhere near as intense as his heart once I grab hold of it.My name's Charlie Hendricks, and the Devil has me wrapped in chains.Sending me on a one-way trip to Hell.

Wrath of Rage

Dreary Shadows Academy was not where I wanted to be for my final year of high school.Things never go as planned, though, and now, the Shadow Brothers have me on their radar.They seem to show up everywhere I turn.I hoped they'd back off, but fate has other plans.When I'm attacked, they're the ones to save me, opening my eyes to a whole new world.The supernatural aren't supposed to exist, and I wasn't supposed to be thrown in the middle like this.I'm just a normal girl.Or so I thought.In a world full of vampires, werewolves, and witches, it's no surprise when everything crumbles and someone gets cursed.I'll be surprised if I get through the year alive, or at least with my heart intact.These vampires are going to break me, I just know it.

Dreary Shadows Part One

Everything I've ever known has been a lie.From my family history, to the very reason I ended up on the streets as a kid.There was only one person I ever trusted completely.I'll never trust him again.Archer Hendricks is everything I despise and crave.I've never loved and hated someone so much in my entire life.Too bad my heart didn't get the memo that he's the devil.Archer's not the young boy I fell in love with when I was a child.He's the leader of the Reapers of Chaos crew, and he only sees me as a possession.He doesn't love me, he just doesn't want Axel to have me, and he's keeping secrets.I'm going to set everything of his on fire and watch the docks burn at my feet.I know Rory and Jade will stand beside me while we watch the smoke billow into the night sky.I just hope I can stand my ground and forget he was ever a part of my soul.My friendships are fragile and I'm starting to break.I've learned to only rely on myself no matter what, but it might push me over the edge.Especially if the Shadow Kings get their hands on me.I'm a dead woman walking.My name's Lexi Bryant, and I never claimed to be good.I'm about to wreak havoc on the only man I've ever loved.

Don't Fear the Reaper

Everything I've ever known has been a lie.From my family history, to the very reason I ended up on the streets as a kid.There was only one person I ever trusted completely.I'll never trust him again. Archer Hendricks is everything I despise and crave.I've never loved and hated someone so much in my entire life.Too bad my heart didn't get the memo that he's the devil. Archer's not the young boy I fell in love with when I was a child.He's the leader of the Reapers of Chaos crew, and he only sees me as a possession.He doesn't love me, he just doesn't want Axel to have me, and he's keeping secrets. I'm going to set everything he owns on fire and watch the docks burn at my feet.I know Rory and Jade will stand beside me while we watch the smoke billow into the night sky.I just hope I can stand my ground and forget he was ever a part of my soul. My friendships are fragile and I'm starting to break.I've learned to only rely on myself no matter what, but it might push me over the edge.Especially if the Shadow Kings get their hands on me.I'm a dead woman walking. My name's Lexi Bryant, and I never claimed to be good.I'm about to wreak havoc on the only man I've ever loved.

Watch Me Burn Book 6

I'm damaged.I've been through too much in my eighteen years.Between joining the Bloody Psychos and mourning my best friend,I'm going a little crazy.If the enemy is no longer the enemy, you can jump in bed with them, right?You'd think I'd be happy with five guys in my life, but I can't control myself.What can I say? Bad boys are my weakness.The Bloody Psychos and the Devil's Armada have my back, but now I need to have theirs.Sacrifices must be made to keep them safe, and I'll do anything.Even sell my soul to a monster.The only person I'll be able to rely on is myself.Deceiving everyone I love is the only way this can go.I just wish they'd let me go without a fight.I'm going downhill fast, and no one can save me.In destroying everyone around me, I'll destroy myself too.Nothing can compare to the emotional pain of hurting the ones you love.This can only end bloody.I just never expected the one holding the gun would be my guardian angel.

Over a year ago, my only real friend allowed her boyfriend to come for me.I'd only played a joke on him, but I almost paid for it with my life.Broken bones healed, but our friendship was gone.Aurora Donovan was dead to me.My boyfriend Stevo is an abusive junkie, but I can't leave.He'd kill me if I even thought about it.No one knows the danger I'm in, until Alex finds me beaten and bloody.I never expected him to become so important to me, which complicates things.His best friend is my ex-stepbrother who murdered my dad five years ago.I've avoided them both like the plague, refusing to let them close.Not that either of them seemed to get the memo.I'm spiralling, and I don't even know myself anymore.Everyone has a breaking point, but I never thought I'd be pushed to mine.I'm no better than the people I've spent years hating.Violence is never the answer, but I don't have a choice.The Reapers of Chaos crew are one thing, but the Shadow Kings crew are another.I never thought I'd have to lean on the Psychos or Devils for help.My name's Jade Winters, and I've been keeping secrets.But it turns out I'm not the only one.

R. E. Bond

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