The Vindicated Series by Addison Jane, K E Osborn

Covert, stealthy, cunning—I'm trained as a weapon. A lethal killer. I do what needs to be done in order to protect those who can't protect themselves. I’m never the same person twice. It’s never been an issue. But I underestimated her. The beautiful woman next door. There's something sexy about the way she watches me, eyes wide with an innocent curiosity. I find myself aching for her attention. I want her to look at me, but not when I'm covered in the blood of the man I just killed... moreCovert, stealthy, cunning—I'm trained as a weapon. A lethal killer. I do what needs to be done in order to protect those who can't protect themselves. I’m never the same person twice. It’s never been an issue. But I underestimated her. The beautiful woman next door. There's something sexy about the way she watches me, eyes wide with an innocent curiosity. I find myself aching for her attention. I want her to look at me, but not when I'm covered in the blood of the man I just killed. I live in the dark. She could be my light. I want her. And I know she feels it too. When what I do puts her life in danger, everything changes. And I start to realize that maybe not all is as it seems. Every part of me screams to save her... But what if I'm wrong. What if she's the one saving me? less

Lies, deceit, betrayal—everything has changed from the life I had. From the life I knew. I lost my team. I lost my livelihood. I never thought it could come to this. I vowed to protect her. I failed. But it’s not over yet. The agency made a mistake when they decided to take my life. Now I was free, and a man who answers to no one is a man who should be feared. I'm fueled by revenge, seeking justice for her, for me, and for the innocent lives I unknowingly destroyed... moreLies, deceit, betrayal—everything has changed from the life I had. From the life I knew. I lost my team. I lost my livelihood. I never thought it could come to this. I vowed to protect her. I failed. But it’s not over yet. The agency made a mistake when they decided to take my life. Now I was free, and a man who answers to no one is a man who should be feared. I'm fueled by revenge, seeking justice for her, for me, and for the innocent lives I unknowingly destroyed. Lily drew me from the shadows. She burned so brightly. She made me see clearly and filled me with warmth. But her flame was smothered and she was cast into the darkness. I won't let that be her end. I need retribution. I will take nothing less. They may have won the battle, but I'm about to start a war. less

Cocky, sarcastic, broken—I grew up in hell and was tossed to the curb by the woman who was meant to love me unconditionally. Humor is my go-to, the thing I use to protect the already shattered pieces inside me. I fought damn hard to get to where I am today. I have everything I’ve ever wanted. Except maybe her. When she strolls into The Agency with a confident smirk on her face, she doesn’t even give me a second look... moreCocky, sarcastic, broken—I grew up in hell and was tossed to the curb by the woman who was meant to love me unconditionally. Humor is my go-to, the thing I use to protect the already shattered pieces inside me. I fought damn hard to get to where I am today. I have everything I’ve ever wanted. Except maybe her. When she strolls into The Agency with a confident smirk on her face, she doesn’t even give me a second look. She’s sexy, sassy, and refuses to fall for a single one of my lines which only makes me want her more. What starts as a challenge quickly changes when I realize she isn’t like other girls. She’s got fire in her eyes—a fire that I see in the mirror every single day. It’s born out of loss and a refusal to settle for just being broken. She sees me, she hears me—she understands me. But when a mission doesn’t go as planned and things begin to crumble around us, my first instinct is to protect her, to push her away and make sure that she isn’t dragged into the chaos that swirls around me. But what if I’m wrong? What if instead of protecting her, I’ve left her defenseless. Making her a target. less

Trust, loyalty, respect—that was what Malice MC stood for. The club was my family, a group of hard men who believed in brotherhood above everything else. I found my best friend there. Fell in love there. And it was there I lost everything. I gave it all up to find her, stared death in the face more times than I could count, for even just the slightest chance she was still out there. Finding her consumed me, and after six long years, she was finally back within my reach... moreTrust, loyalty, respect—that was what Malice MC stood for. The club was my family, a group of hard men who believed in brotherhood above everything else. I found my best friend there. Fell in love there. And it was there I lost everything. I gave it all up to find her, stared death in the face more times than I could count, for even just the slightest chance she was still out there. Finding her consumed me, and after six long years, she was finally back within my reach. I thought getting her back meant feeling whole again, but I was wrong. The beautiful, fierce young woman I knew was gone. I wasn’t the kid she grew up with anymore. I wasn’t her first kiss. Now, I was the enemy. less

Confused, enraged, ruined—that’s how I felt when she left that day, and it took every ounce of strength I had not to go after her. Our connection was a slow burn.And it had begun to rage.Until she blew out of town, with no warning, completely extinguishing the flames.Now she’s here, standing on the doorstep, holding a piece of me I never knew existed. I should be angry. I should be hurt. But there’s no time for that... moreConfused, enraged, ruined—that’s how I felt when she left that day, and it took every ounce of strength I had not to go after her. Our connection was a slow burn.And it had begun to rage.Until she blew out of town, with no warning, completely extinguishing the flames.Now she’s here, standing on the doorstep, holding a piece of me I never knew existed. I should be angry. I should be hurt. But there’s no time for that. Threats have been made, and now it’s up to my team and me to bring down the almost untouchable elite coming after them.I’ve already lost enough time, and I’ll protect them with my life before I go another day without the now most important parts of my world.Our fire is stronger than before. And they’re coming for my family.But we’ll use it to burn them to the ground. less