The Men of River City Series by Nola Marie

I live for her. Will die for her and kill for her. What I can’t do is live without her. Zoey is the love of my life. Has been since she was eight years old. She is the air I breathe and everything I worship. Everyone knows we belong together. But one devastating attack steals everything from me. I exist in darkness without her, my body going through the motions while the rest of me, mine, heart, and soul, are lost in Hell. Because I know that my pain is nothing compared to hers. I have a chance... moreI live for her. Will die for her and kill for her. What I can’t do is live without her. Zoey is the love of my life. Has been since she was eight years old. She is the air I breathe and everything I worship. Everyone knows we belong together. But one devastating attack steals everything from me. I exist in darkness without her, my body going through the motions while the rest of me, mine, heart, and soul, are lost in Hell. Because I know that my pain is nothing compared to hers. I have a chance. One chance to save her. To bring her back and coax her out of the darkness. And I will fight with everything in me to save my Zoey. My life. Previously released as Fighting for His Life. WARNING: This book is not for the faint of heart. It will tear your heart out and stomp on it before putting it back together. The characters are not perfect and the heroes are flawed. If you’re looking for sunshine and rainbows, I suggest you try another book. But if you want real emotion with a happily ever after, then you’ve found your book. TRIGGERS: human trafficking, attempted sexual assault, violence, kidnapping, talks of rape. less

I live for the night. The world where I’m most at home. She is my night. Layla’s beauty and innocence shone like all the stars in the sky. I sent her away to preserve that light within her, knowing the danger of my world would seek her out if she stayed. But I wasn’t prepared for the complete darkness that enveloped me when she left. I became the red king, bathing in blood and burning with rage held back by a sheer wall of ice. Then she returned, bringing the beauty of the night once again... moreI live for the night. The world where I’m most at home. She is my night. Layla’s beauty and innocence shone like all the stars in the sky. I sent her away to preserve that light within her, knowing the danger of my world would seek her out if she stayed. But I wasn’t prepared for the complete darkness that enveloped me when she left. I became the red king, bathing in blood and burning with rage held back by a sheer wall of ice. Then she returned, bringing the beauty of the night once again. The secrets she carries illuminate the lies that have hidden in the shadows for so long. Letting me hunt those who threaten her like the predator I am. Because I won’t make the same mistake twice. Layla is mine. I will destroy anyone who tries to take her from me again. Previously released as Protecting His Night. This book is not for the faint of heart. It will tear your heart out and stomp on it before putting it back together. The characters are not perfect and the heroes are flawed. If you’re looking for sunshine and rainbows, I suggest you try another book. But if you want real emotion with a happily ever after, then you’ve found your book. human trafficking, sexual assault, violence, kidnapping, talks of rape, abuse. less

Truth is pain. The truth I hide has left me nothing but rage and a need to hurt. Until Truth, personified by golden curls and innocent, haunted eyes, walks into my life and lies to me. I know nothing about Verity except that she doesn’t add up. The lies uttered by that luscious mouth don’t seem to matter, though. Because I can’t rid myself of this all-consuming need for her. I try to push her away. To make her flee. But the more she runs, the more I need to hold her close... moreTruth is pain. The truth I hide has left me nothing but rage and a need to hurt. Until Truth, personified by golden curls and innocent, haunted eyes, walks into my life and lies to me. I know nothing about Verity except that she doesn’t add up. The lies uttered by that luscious mouth don’t seem to matter, though. Because I can’t rid myself of this all-consuming need for her. I try to push her away. To make her flee. But the more she runs, the more I need to hold her close. Truth is pain, and I learn just how much when Verity reveals her truth to me. When her captors drag her back to her gilded cage, determined to destroy the beauty of her soul, I will hunt them down, and before I kill them, I will show them what pain truly is. No one will hurt my truth and live. Previously titled Preserving His Truth. WARNING: This book is not for the faint of heart. It will tear your heart out and stomp on it before putting it back together. The characters are not perfect, and the heroes are flawed. If you’re looking for sunshine and rainbows, I suggest you try another book. But if you want real emotion with a happily ever after, then you’ve found your book. TRIGGERS: human trafficking, sexual assault, violence, kidnapping, talks of rape, abuse. less

Victory is sweet. Victory is sweet. My sister’s best friend is the single hottest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on. Add to that the fire in her eyes, and I’m hooked before I have a taste. Unfortunately, we’re not on the same page. Sex and love are two different things, and while Tori’s willing to indulge in the former, she’s fighting against our building love. And she’s got a knockout punch in her arsenal. Good thing the gridiron taught me to work hard... moreVictory is sweet. Victory is sweet. My sister’s best friend is the single hottest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on. Add to that the fire in her eyes, and I’m hooked before I have a taste. Unfortunately, we’re not on the same page. Sex and love are two different things, and while Tori’s willing to indulge in the former, she’s fighting against our building love. And she’s got a knockout punch in her arsenal. Good thing the gridiron taught me to work hard. And even better, my shadowy life gave me a few extra tricks. Because when someone tries to steal my Victory, it’s all-out war, and I refuse to lo se. This book is not for the faint of heart. It will tear your heart out and stomp on it before putting it back together. The characters are not perfect and the heroes are flawed. If you’re looking for sunshine and rainbows, I suggest you try another book. But if you want real emotion with a happily ever after, then you’ve found your book. Visit website for full warning. Previously released as Taking His Victory. less