Alta Hensley

From the bestselling author of He Sees You When You’re Sleeping comes a dark romance about a murder-sober retired serial killer and his murder-curious protégé. Perfect for fans of Brynne Weaver, this twisted romance inspired by the Bluebeard folktale is filled with dark humor, sizzling chemistry, and spice. Murder is their love language… Five years ago, Saylor Mitchell’s father was brutally murdered in front of her, shattering her world. Now his killers have tracked her down to finish the job. She is unexpectedly saved by her father’s closest friend, the enigmatic Blue. Saylor's savior—and captor— is a reformed, murder-sober assassin struggling to escape the clutches of his own violent history. Blue’s gothic mansion, perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking a stormy sea in the town of Grimlock, is a labyrinth of secrets. And so is Grimlock, a small town whose residents all seem to have a penchant for murder that they’ve managed—mostly— to overcome. Saylor soon realizes that Blue holds the key to avenging her father’s murder at the hands of the Crow, a gang of amoral contract killers. Only problem? Saylor has never killed before. Good thing those who can’t kill…teach. Blue finds Saylor an apt pupil and the attraction between them morphs into a dangerous obsession. Can their love conquer Blue’s final, darkest secret? Tropes: Morally grey leads Touch her and die Dad’s best friend Possessiveness Gothic mansion Murder mystery Forbidden love Age gap Forced proximity Anti-hero Dark romance Gothic romance Fairytale retelling

This deluxe paperback edition features special sprayed edges with digital artwork and glow-in-the-dark cover effects! This Christmas, it’s all about getting what you really want in this dark billionaire stalker romance sequel to He Sees You When You’re Sleeping. Stalking in a winter wonderland... Jewelry designer Sloane dreams of launching her own custom line—but she needs a Christmas miracle to pull it off. With traditional banks turning her down left and right, she can’t resist when a mysterious stranger offers her a lifeline. I see what she creates in those stolen moments when she thinks no one’s watching. I see everything. There's a darkness at her core and I will unravel her until I find it. Reclusive billionaire Cole Asher offers to fly Sloane out to an ultra-luxurious Swiss resort for a meeting. Reluctantly, she agrees—only to realize she’s met him once before in a New York bar. She is crucial to my plans, and I need her close. She insists that we keep things professional, and I comply. But soon she will realize that every line is blurred when it comes to her and me. Cole offers to back her company—but there’s a cost. To secure his investment, Sloane must move into his Manhattan penthouse, where she’ll complete her first round of designs for him to review before Christmas. Sloane throws herself into her work, yet soon the attraction between her and Cole becomes undeniable. As the city sparkles with Christmas splendor from her penthouse view, Sloane wonders if she has stepped into a fairy tale—until Cole's powerful enemies close in. They will stop at nothing to destroy him, including going after the woman he loves. I will burn down the world to get her back...and it will be in time for Christmas. TROPESBillionaire RomanceStalker romanceChristmas romanceMorally grey MMCForced proximityOpposites attractKink friendlyHe Knows When You're Awake is a dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warnings at the beginning of the book.

This deluxe paperback edition features special sprayed edges with digital artwork and glow-in-the-dark cover effects! Why choose between naughty or nice in this steamy, suspenseful Christmas-themed stalker romance that’s perfect for dark romance readers seeking a spicy, festive read. It’s the night before Christmas and I’m alone in the house…Popular jewelry influencer Chloe Hallman is steeling herself to spend another holiday on her own. Instead, she finds herself drawn to two different guys… a smoldering hot fan of her secret, seductive online persona, and a sexy fireman named Jack who looks out for her in their NYC neighborhood. She has no idea that I know her better than she knows herself. Her deepest secrets, her darkest desires—she's careful, but I’ve been watching, never leaving footprints in the snow outside her home. Jack was the first responder to the accident that stole a beautiful young woman's family two Christmases ago, and he's been quietly guarding her ever since. When Jack uncovers Chloe’s secret account, his obsession only grows. Both he and Chloe are drawn to the darkness that mirrors their own. She’s my Christmas wish come true. And I'm hers. She just doesn’t know it yet. Will Chloe’s Christmas be a tale of fiery passion...or a dangerous game with a man whose love knows no bounds? TROPESStalker romanceAcquainted in real lifeChristmas romanceFireman romanceMorally grey MMCHe falls firstKink friendlyHe Sees You When You're Sleeping is a dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warnings at the beginning of the book.

Une fois qu'on est ancr dans le p ch , il n'y a plus de retour en arri re possible. Elle n' tait pas cens e en payer les cons quences. Mes ennemis ne devraient pas tre les siens. Mon pass est sombre, et mes d mons sont redoutables. Je devrais la laisser libre, prot g e des t n bres qui me hantent toujours. Mais je n'arrive pas renoncer elle. Mon obsession est trop forte. Elle est mienne, m me si je ne devrais pas la garder. Mais je suis bien plac pour savoir que la mafia ne laisse personne lui chapper.

Lei mia prigioniera. La testimone del mio crimine. Non la lascer mai andare. Sono un uomo disperato. Una settimana fuori di prigioneE sono di nuovo nei guai. Quando un sicario della mafia viene a cercarmi, Lo finisco a mani nude. Ma la bella fioraia testimone del mio delitto. Ora mia prigioniera. Non posso lasciarla andare. La mia anima irrecuperabile, irretita per sempre in un covo di peccato. Ma il resto di me sa cosa vuole. E io voglio lei.

Sie ist meine Gefangene. Die Zeugin meines Verbrechens, die ich niemals gehen lassen werde. Ich bin ein verzweifelter Mann. Seit einer Woche aus dem Gef ngnis entlassen, und der rger hat mich wieder. Als ein Mafiakiller Jagd auf mich macht, bringe ich ihn mit blo en H nden um. Doch die wundersch ne Floristin beobachtet mein Verbrechen. Jetzt ist sie meine Gefangene. Ich kann sie nicht freilassen. Meine Seele ist nicht mehr zu retten, lebt f r alle Ewigkeit in einem S ndenpfuhl. Aber der Rest von mir wei , was er will. Und ich will sie.

Once you are rooted in sin, there is no turning back. She wasn't supposed to be in the crossfire. My enemies should not also be hers. My past is dark, and my demons are dangerous. I should let her be free, safe from the shadows that still haunt me. But I can't let her go. My obsession is too strong. She's mine even though she's a possession I shouldn't keep. But I of all people should know, that the mafia doesn't let anyone go.

Bellamy Carmichael tait la princesse de Darlington au lyc e. La fille parfaite, populaire, trop belle pour la d crire - et malheureusement, elle le savait. J' tais amoureux d'elle depuis mon arriv e l'Acad mie pr paratoire de Darlington, mais elle ne me regardait jamais, sauf pour me rabaisser cruellement de temps en temps. J' tais un gamin maigrichon, boutonneux et le pire, je venais d'une famille de parvenus. Mais aujourd'hui, dix ans plus tard, le vent a tourn . Je suis celui que les Anciens de la soci t secr te courtisent. Lors de mon Initiation, on me laissera plus de latitude que n'importe qui avant moi. Il est vrai que la fortune de ma famille se mesure en centaines de milliards. Et Bellamy Carmichael se retrouve dans le r le d'une reine du Bal de minuit. Oh, la d ch ance des puissants. Contrairement mes fr res, je vais savourer mon initiation et briser ma belle.