Benson Siblings Series by Sarah Bailey

I was his gift. He was my downfall. They say your parents are the two people who are meant to love you and keep you safe. So what does that say about mine? My father gave me to a man as a gift. A man who wears many masks. A man who terrifies me. Why then do I want to know what lies beneath? Why does a single touch send shivers down my spine? I know what he wants. My body. My words. My mind. I can’t run. I can’t hide. And I can’t give in to him. My name is Liora Stewart... moreI was his gift. He was my downfall. They say your parents are the two people who are meant to love you and keep you safe. So what does that say about mine? My father gave me to a man as a gift. A man who wears many masks. A man who terrifies me. Why then do I want to know what lies beneath? Why does a single touch send shivers down my spine? I know what he wants. My body. My words. My mind. I can’t run. I can’t hide. And I can’t give in to him. My name is Liora Stewart. And Dante Benson is my Master. The spin-off to the Corrupt Empire series. You’ve had Avery and Aiden’s story, now you’ll have Dante’s. Author note: I recommend you read the Corrupt Empire Trilogy before starting on this series, but it’s not strictly necessary as this is a standalone and not a continuation. If you like dark romance, dive into Provoked for a twisted, pulse racing tale of deception, debts and long forgotten secrets. less

She was beautifully broken. I was her balm. They say unrequited love hurts the most. Well it sucks to be me then. My heart has belonged to my best friend for longer than I care to remember. At least until her. The sweetest girl with a haunted past. And darkness which seeps out of her pores, surrounding her with a haze of desolation. It started with a need to unburden ourselves. Now I can't think of anything else. Her touch. Her smile. Her blue eyes... moreShe was beautifully broken. I was her balm. They say unrequited love hurts the most. Well it sucks to be me then. My heart has belonged to my best friend for longer than I care to remember. At least until her. The sweetest girl with a haunted past. And darkness which seeps out of her pores, surrounding her with a haze of desolation. It started with a need to unburden ourselves. Now I can't think of anything else. Her touch. Her smile. Her blue eyes. It feels like the past is repeating itself. With a girl I can never have. Ellie Kirkwood extracted a promise from me. And now I want all of her in return. You’ve met his older brother, now you’ll get to know the youngest Benson sibling, James. His story isn't one you'll be expecting. Author note: This is not as dark in content as Provoked. James’ story is full of unrequited love, heartbreak and a lot of angst. I highly recommend you read both the Corrupt Empire series and Provoked before starting this book because James features quite heavily in Avery and Aiden’s trilogy, but Promises can also be read as a standalone. If you like dark romance that's a little different with a heavy serving of angst, then dive into Promises, the second book in the Benson Siblings series. less

I was her therapist. She was my lifeline. You think having a one night stand with a woman in a bar would be simple, right? She was everything I wanted. This little dark haired beauty who let me do exactly as I pleased. And gave as good as she got. Everything about that one night was perfect. Until she walked into my office with her twin sister. I tried to stay away and deny what was between us. She was too young. Too innocent. Too sweet. And worst of all, my client... moreI was her therapist. She was my lifeline. You think having a one night stand with a woman in a bar would be simple, right? She was everything I wanted. This little dark haired beauty who let me do exactly as I pleased. And gave as good as she got. Everything about that one night was perfect. Until she walked into my office with her twin sister. I tried to stay away and deny what was between us. She was too young. Too innocent. Too sweet. And worst of all, my client. She got under my skin, making it impossible to forget her. I’ve had a taste of the forbidden. And once was never going to be enough. Fiona Benson made me throw caution to the wind. I watched the flames crash and burn. You’ve met the Benson boys, now you’ll discover what makes their twin sisters tick. Fiona’s story is sure to set a fair few pulses racing. Author Note: I highly recommend you read both the Corrupt Empire series and the first two books in the Benson Siblings series before diving into this book, but Prohibit can be read as a standalone. If your like your dark romances a little on the forbidden side, then dive into Prohibit, the third book in the Benson Siblings series. less

I was his firestorm. He was my shield. I never thought I’d end up stuck between a rock and a hard place. I’ve always hated my brother’s best friend. He was rude, irritating and drove me absolutely crazy. We constantly gave each other hell. Until that one night when my world fell apart. Everything changed between us. And I’ve been avoiding him ever since. Now I’m in way over my head. My family’s reputation and livelihood is at stake... moreI was his firestorm. He was my shield. I never thought I’d end up stuck between a rock and a hard place. I’ve always hated my brother’s best friend. He was rude, irritating and drove me absolutely crazy. We constantly gave each other hell. Until that one night when my world fell apart. Everything changed between us. And I’ve been avoiding him ever since. Now I’m in way over my head. My family’s reputation and livelihood is at stake. Everything we’ve worked for could be crushed into the dust. Terrified. Utterly lost. And completely alone. I’m caught up in a messy web of lies, secrets and destruction. And Brent Coleman is the only one who can save me. You’ve dived into Fiona’s twisted world of the forbidden, now you’ll discover Jennifer’s secrets. The last sibling is about to get her world flipped upside down by a familiar face and it’s a story you really don’t want to miss. Author Note: I highly recommend you read both the Corrupt Empire series and the first three books in the Benson Siblings series before diving into this book, but Protect can be read as a standalone. If your like your dark romances a little on the forbidden side, then dive into Protect, the fourth book in the Benson Siblings series. less