Monsters are real.

When I was five years old, I watched my mother take her last breath-a breath three monsters stole from her.

I never chose this life. My father says it's my birthright, but all I see is a curse. It's because of the Kelly name my mum was slain by the Doyles-our enemies in Dublin, the fellas livin' on borrowed time.

All of Belfast fears my family, especially me. I'm Puck Kelly, otherwise known as Punky; the lad ye don't want to double cross.

I don't do feelings or emotions. I never have...until she walks into my world.

Babydoll is a liar and a thief, but I can't stay away. We both thrive in the darkness because that's where our demons can play.

No word af a lie, sixteen years later, those monsters still haunt my dreams. But every monster is scared of somethin'...and that somethin' is me.

No more hiding in the shadows because I'm huntin' youse.

Run, wee monsters, run.

England is burning.

And the cause...men are too afraid to utter in nothing but a whisper.

The Northmen.

My father is King Eanred.

And me?

I am Princess Emeline.

My father wants to protect our kingdom against the ruthless Vikings who continue to raid England, so he has betrothed me to Aethelwulf, the son of King Egbert of Wessex-the most powerful realm in all of England. Without this union, Northumbria will fall, which is why I must submit. I must do this for my people.

However, it is not in my nature to surrender. So when my father captures the most savage Viking known in our land, I do what no good, God-fearing Christian would do-I help him.

His name...Skarth the Godless.

People fear what they don't understand, but I will not allow that to control me. Fear makes us blind to the truth, and I refuse to cower because Skarth soon becomes my teacher-in all things. And when his rival, Ulf the Bloody, shatters my world, it becomes clear the lessons have only just begun.

My soul is tarnished.

I am a sinner.

Lord, hear my prayer...

Victoria, will you marry me?

Those words changed my life forever...just not in the way it would for most. I had it all until one fateful evening transformed my life in ways I never imagined.

Nine months later, I move to a sleepy little town, hoping to escape the demons of my past. As I attempt to claim back my life, Jude Montgomery enters my world, and things begin to change.

I thought running would appease the nightmares, but I soon discover my past won't let go. Things are not what they seem, and I begin to question the world as I know it. Jude may hold the answers, but will my love for him blind me to the truth?

Does the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas? In my case, yes, it does.

Will the truth set me free? Or will it imprison us both?

My name is Victoria Armstrong, and this is my story...I think.

I was kidnapped on my honeymoon by three masked men.

Blindfolded.

Bound.

Destination unknown.

I was told to stay silent and abide by their rules. But they didn't realize I wasn't a victim...not anymore.

The open sea was my backdrop for nine torturous days. During that time, glimmers of my fate were revealed by a man with the mysterious chartreuse-colored eyes. He should have scared me, but he didn't.

He intrigued me. And I intrigued him.

He punished me when I didn't listen, which was every single day. But beneath his cruelty, I sensed he was guarding a grave secret.

I was sold.

And in a game of poker, no less.

My buyer? A Russian mobster who likes to collect pretty things. Now that I know the truth, I only have one choice.

Sink or swim.

And when one fateful night presents me the opportunity, I take it. I just never anticipated my actions would leave me shipwrecked with my kidnapper.

He needs me alive. I want him dead.

But as days turn into weeks, one thing becomes clear--I should hate him...but I don't.

My name is Willow.

His name is Saint.

Ironic, isn't it? He bears a name that denotes nothing but holiness yet delivers nothing but hell. However, if this is hell on earth...God, save my soul.

England is bleeding.

And there isn't a thing I can do about it.

I am once again a prisoner to Wessex, captured by King Egbert because holding me hostage will bring them to him-my two Vikings who will risk heaven and earth to save me.

But I don't need saving.

I am Princess Emeline, and I was taught by the best, and his name...Skarth the Godless.

The man whom I love more than anything in this world.

But things begin to blur when Ulf the Bloody reminds me of the promise I made, and that promise is that I belong to him.

We must work together to overthrow King Egbert, but the war I fight within my heart is far more dangerous than anything I will ever face on the battlefield.

The choice is not simple because we all must make sacrifices. But I soon realize that all is not fair in love and war.

Lives will be lost.

Hearts will be broken.

And come dawn, life as we know it will be changed forevermore.

For twelve long years, I've breathed, I've bled for only one thing...

Revenge.

Four men took something from me, something which can never be replaced. That one night changed the lives of so many and taught me that monsters are real.

But I also learned I'm the biggest monster of them all.

Nothing and no one will stand in my way of redemption because those men...they're now three. The fourth--he is the reason they call me Bullseye. They can run, but sooner or later, I'll find them, just as I did with their friend. They're already dead...they just don't know it yet.

My plan was simple until I met her. A fierce tiger who had the power to break my heart. Lucky for me...she can't break what's already broken. I am no longer a man because the world is a jungle, and we're all just animals--ready to tear one another apart.

Monsters are real...and that monster is me.

I've surrendered. I have no other choice.

With Babydoll gone, I'm going to do whatever it takes to find her.

I will lie.

Cheat.

Murder...and I'll do so with a smile.

I'll even sell my soul to the devil...because that's who my father, Sean Kelly, is. He won't stop until Belfast is his. He knows I'm at my breaking point. Just how far will he push until I lose myself to the darkness for good?

But I'm prepared to give it all away. She's all that matters.

However, this life isn't done with me yet.

A startling secret threatens to destroy me, and a new player is introduced into the game. I don't know if he is a friend or foe. What I do know is that he has the power to change the world as I know it.

He wants what is mine.

My kingdom.

My name.

And my legacy.

But I am Puck Kelly-and every monster is scared of somethin'...and that somethin' is me.

No more hiding in the shadows because I'm huntin' youse, and this time, I won't lose.

Run, wee monsters, run.

LOVE

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Once upon a time, I looked at love through rose-tinted glasses because love is meant to conquer all, right?

However, was I just a hopeless romantic at heart, chasing the proverbial happily ever after?

Being a romance author, one may think I know what I'm doing when it comes to love. But I hate to spoil the ending for you, dear reader; love and me, we aren't friends. And we haven't been for quite some time.

That's not because I don't believe in love.

On the contrary.

And that's the reason we are here...again.

We all have that one person.

For me, he caught me unaware, and that's when life usually screams KEEP UP!

And most times, we can't.

If you've read Love Hard, then you know how love and I were no longer on speaking terms. But I wrote something which was a sign from the heavens. Or perhaps, hell...

I've learned that good men are like unicorns. Everyone talks about them, but no one actually sees them.

How I'm eating my words because I've found my unicorn. But does that mean I've finally learned my lessons in love? Is your beloved narrator about to get her HEA after all?

Buckle up, bestie, things are about to get wild.

Love hits you when you least expect it...and we are never ready for the fall.

I am Valentina Ricci.

But I wasn't born with a name.

My mother, Sister Margarette, was a woman of God, but she soon forgot her vows when she was sent by her parish to provide spiritual guidance to death row inmate #39280.

Many have said my mother and father's meeting wasn't fated in the stars, but rather, it was churned in the bowels of hell. Because nothing good would ever come from my mother falling in love with convicted and infamous serial killer Patrick O'Loughlin and having his daughter...me.

The day he was executed was the day I was born.

Again, another cruel twist of fate because I always felt like a part of his soul took over mine on that day. That can be the only explanation for why I do the despicable things that I do and like them...so very much.

I am part monster, part saint.

There is no salvation for a sinner like me.

Saint Maria's orphanage was my home as a child. And it was nothing but hell until I met him...

Lennon Shepherd.

We found one another in the direst of circumstances, and I thought he was my forever. But forever came with an expiration date when he became the enemy.

Our adoptive mother, Gianna Ricci, has trained us to be her weapons in a war we never wanted to be a part of.

Now grown, Lennon and I are on opposite sides.

The boy I've loved since I was ten years old is the man I have to kill because if I don't...he'll kill me.

I am hunted.

But I am also the hunter.

This is war...

Monsters are real...and that monster is my father.

Ten years ago, I surrendered. I thought I was doing the right thing. But lies and greed have once again destroyed my life, leaving me to deal with the aftermath.

This life has always been a curse, but the world as I know it has changed. Belfast isn't what it used to be.

Alliances are broken. Kingdoms have fallen. But those who remain loyal see me as their rightful king.

With secrets unraveled, my need for vengeance grows stronger every day. However, ten years is a long time. People have changed. I have changed.

But the one thing that remains untouched is my love for Babydoll-I love her...even if she doesn't feel the same.

I will take back what's mine.

My kingdom.

My name.

And my girl.

Every monster is scared of somethin'...and that somethin' is me.

No more hiding in the shadows because I'm huntin' you...Father.

Run, wee monsters, run.

Piano has always been my one true love.

So when the music stops, I do whatever I can to hear it again.

But when I wake, all I hear is his heart and the memories that come with it.

This is my body.

My mind.

But not my heart.

Each beat hides a secret, and his voice now replaces the music, demanding I uncover the truth.

I'm sent to a place to get better, and that's when I meet her.

Every artist needs a muse, and Luna allows me to hear the music again. But when her secrets soon become mine, I realize it's because I've lived this life before.

Or rather, he has.

The man whose heart beats within my chest knows Luna...and everything she's done.

I was kidnapped on my honeymoon by three masked men.Blindfolded.Bound.Destination unknown.I was told to stay silent and abide by their rules. But they didn't realize I wasn't a victim...not anymore.The open sea was my backdrop for nine torturous days. During that time, glimmers of my fate were revealed by a man with the mysterious chartreuse-colored eyes. He should have scared me, but he didn't.He intrigued me. And I intrigued him.He punished me when I didn't listen, which was every single day. But beneath his cruelty, I sensed he was guarding a grave secret.I was sold. And in a game of poker, no less. My buyer? A Russian mobster who likes to collect pretty things. Now that I know the truth, I only have one choice.Sink or swim.And when one fateful night presents me the opportunity, I take it. I just never anticipated my actions would leave me shipwrecked with my kidnapper.He needs me alive. I want him dead.But as days turn into weeks, one thing becomes clear-I should hate him...but I don't.My name is Willow.His name is Saint.Ironic, isn't it? He bears a name that denotes nothing but holiness yet delivers nothing but hell. However, if this is hell on earth...God, save my soul. **BAD SAINT is a DARK ROMANCE containing mature themes that might make some readers uncomfortable. It includes: kidnapping, captivity, strong violence, mild language, and some dark and disturbing scenes. This twisted tale is not intended for the fainthearted. So, if you're game...welcome to the madness. Sinful and compelling, Bad Saint takes you on a darkly romantic, emotionally tense ride that will leave you aching for more - New York Times bestselling author Elle KennedyShipwrecked on a deserted island with a beautiful, tortured villain? Sign me up - K.A. Tucker, USA Today Bestselling Author of Ten Tiny BreathsBad Saint is a dark and emotional romance that you are sure to love. NYT & USA Bestselling Author - Kylie Scott

How many of you remember your first love?

Because falling in love for the first time...I remember that. And that's the thing about your first love-we all have a love story.

But this isn't a love story.

This is a life story.

The good.

The bad.

The heartache.

It's all here.

Love is truly a battlefield...

Love is scary, and anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. When you love someone wholeheartedly, you leave yourself open to being destroyed...and that's what I did, what I still do even though I know better.

But it doesn't make a difference.

The best kind of love doesn't make sense. But that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt.

This one-in-a-million story is mine, and if you take anything away from this book, it would be to never be afraid to love.

So, let me introduce myself. You may call me Z.

Buckle up, besties, because this will be a bumpy ride.

Love hits you when you least expect it.

Are you ready for the fall?

If love is an addiction, your first love is the first hit.

How many of you remember your first love?

Because falling in love for the first time...I remember that. And that's the thing about your first love-we all have a love story.

But this isn't a love story.
This is a life story.
The good.
The bad.
The heartache.
It's all here.

Love is truly a battlefield...

Love is scary, and anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. When you love someone wholeheartedly, you leave yourself open to being destroyed...and that's what I did, what I still do even though I know better.

But it doesn't make a difference.

The best kind of love doesn't make sense. But that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt.

This one-in-a-million story is mine, and if you take anything away from this book, it would be to never be afraid to love.

So, let me introduce myself. You may call me Z.
Buckle up, besties, because this will be a bumpy ride.

Love hits you when you least expect it.

Are you ready for the fall?

Some secrets are best left untold...

I escaped to the sleepy little town of South Boston, Virginia, with the

intent to be normal and find a place I could call home.

But my past has come back with a vengeance and forced me to run

yet again.

This time, however, I'm not alone...

Quinn and I are on the run, fleeing for our lives while attempting to prove

our innocence for a crime we did not commit.

But with a tainted past like mine, it was inevitable that one day, it would catch up to me in a way I never fathomed.

One ill-fated decision leads to an explosion of unimaginable events, forcing Quinn and me to not only run for our lives but also...for our redemption.

Ava Thompson left her one true love, Jasper White, to unearth her destiny. It was the only way for Ava to grow into the woman she's always wanted to become. Sadly, that destiny has led her back to the place that broke her ... Singapore. And more importantly, it has led her back to the man who broke her ... Harper. Ava is no longer the scared, lost girl she once was. She is stronger and determined to accomplish her dreams in order to find happiness. Hopefully, at the end of it all, she will return into the loving arms of Jasper White. Six months later, Ava travels back to Los Angeles for an event that embraces the true meaning of love. Sadly for Ava, her meaning of true love has been lost. Los Angeles is not how Ava left it. Things have changed. People have changed. She has changed. However, what has remained untouched is her passionate love for Jasper White. But does Jasper feel the same?

My name is Rev.

I like long walks on the beach.

A neat scotch.

And I like stealing from rich losers who have no idea the town's Big Bad Wolf screwed their wives six ways to Sunday.

Such a scandal, indeed.

I have one end goal-to get out of this town.

I'm a loner. And that's by choice.

People aren't really my thing. That is...until I meet her. The little firecracker who sets more than my soul on fire.

No one has ever stuck around.

But Darcie is different. She seems to be as broken as me, and when our worlds collide, nothing but trouble looms.

Watch out, baby...down the rabbit hole we go.

My name is Peyton Lane, and I have no idea who I am.

Six months ago, I woke from a coma with no recollection of anybody, anything.

My family tells me that I'm a good woman, that I'm loved. It seems I've lived a full, rewarding life, but I would give all of it up in a heartbeat to remember who I was.

My mind is a blank slate. Every moment in time wiped clean.

But there is one thing I can remember, something I haven't dared to tell anyone about-a mysterious oak tree, a red ribbon, and a vision of drowning.

I know the answers I seek lie buried at the bottom of a lake. And that's why I'm here in South Carolina. The memory I have is something I witnessed...

So I wonder what it would feel like to remember...remember who I was, but more importantly, remember what I did.

My name is Peyton Lane, and I have no idea who I am.

Six months ago, I woke from a coma with no recollection of anybody, anything.

My family tells me that I'm a good woman, that I'm loved. It seems I've lived a full, rewarding life, but I would give all of it up in a heartbeat to remember who I was.

My mind is a blank slate. Every moment in time wiped clean.

But there is one thing I can remember, something I haven't dared to tell anyone about-a mysterious oak tree, a red ribbon, and a vision of drowning.

I know the answers I seek lie buried at the bottom of a lake. And that's why I'm here in South Carolina. The memory I have is something I witnessed...

So I wonder what it would feel like to remember...remember who I was, but more importantly, remember what I did.

I was feared.Respected.Worshiped.But all of that changed when the impossible happened-I fell in love. Only those feelings weren't reciprocated, because who could love a monster like me?My empire crumbled. People died. I went from being a victorious leader to lurking in the shadows, planning revenge on my half-brother who now reigns in my place.An orphanage is where I find sanctuary, but when she walks into my world and evokes a yearning I thought long dead, my demons are awakened and want what they can't have-her. Sooner or later, I knew I'd need to feed the darkness inside me. Mayhem, power, and control course through my veins. I will use them to regain my crown, my throne, and then claim her, despite what solemn vows she might've made. I will break them...and her.