The Irish Bastards Series by K.J. Bell

At thirteen, I snuck a kiss. At sixteen, I fell in love. At eighteen, I despised loving him. He lied, cheated and killed. He also protected, provided and gave me solace. I ran the streets, doing whatever I pleased, until Shame showed up to claim me. For five years, the most notorious street gang in Boston became my family. The day I turned eighteen, I didn't want to leave. My heart belonged to Shame. I simply needed to convince him I was more than the little girl he rescued... moreAt thirteen, I snuck a kiss. At sixteen, I fell in love. At eighteen, I despised loving him. He lied, cheated and killed. He also protected, provided and gave me solace. I ran the streets, doing whatever I pleased, until Shame showed up to claim me. For five years, the most notorious street gang in Boston became my family. The day I turned eighteen, I didn't want to leave. My heart belonged to Shame. I simply needed to convince him I was more than the little girl he rescued. I promised to love him, but could he ever love me back? Not all love was easy. Not all love was meant to be. And not all love could survive. From the author of The Irreparable Series comes a story of forbidden romance. With all the angst you expect from KJ Bell, Living With Shame will bring you to your knees and have you begging for a happy ending. less

A monster had been set free in Shame, one that wouldn’t rest until he exacted his revenge. The rules might have changed but the game had only begun. More bodies would drop and more people would get hurt. From the beginning, I only ever wanted to love him. The more he pursued The Villains, and let the monster have control, the more I sought comfort with an old friend... moreA monster had been set free in Shame, one that wouldn’t rest until he exacted his revenge. The rules might have changed but the game had only begun. More bodies would drop and more people would get hurt. From the beginning, I only ever wanted to love him. The more he pursued The Villains, and let the monster have control, the more I sought comfort with an old friend. But after everything I went through, could I ever love anyone other than Shame? From the author of The Irreparable Series comes the second installment in The Irish Bastards Series. With all the angst you expect from KJ Bell, Surviving Shame will bring you to your knees and have you begging for a happy ending. ***Warning*** This is not a heartwarming or typical love story. This book is a gritty, raw and frustrating romance packed with crime and suspense. Due to mature subject matter, language, and sexual situations, this book is recommended for mature readers 18+. It contains themes and subjects that may be upsetting to some readers. less