Wolves of New York Series by Bella Jacobs

Maxim Thorn is a ruthless Alpha, a mobster king who rules his pack with an iron fist. He’s also my only hope. As a shifter from the wrong side of the tracks who’s just been rejected by my abusive fated mate, I don’t have a lot of options in this city. I have no choice but to make a deal with the devil. But that doesn’t mean I’m powerless. I have an ace up my sleeve, a bargaining chip Maxim can’t resist... moreMaxim Thorn is a ruthless Alpha, a mobster king who rules his pack with an iron fist. He’s also my only hope. As a shifter from the wrong side of the tracks who’s just been rejected by my abusive fated mate, I don’t have a lot of options in this city. I have no choice but to make a deal with the devil. But that doesn’t mean I’m powerless. I have an ace up my sleeve, a bargaining chip Maxim can’t resist. He wants revenge on my pack leaders for poisoning his father, and I hold the key to his enemy’s destruction. In exchange for one month of protection from my ex and his friends, I promise to give Maxim what he wants—me.I expect honoring the bargain to be pure hell. I don’t expect to ignite every time we touch or to develop a soft spot for this wounded wolf. His blood calls to mine, and I’m starting to think this wicked king may have a heart after all. But is there room in his world for love? Or am I destined to become a pawn in his dark game? less

I thought Maxim Thorn was ruthless before, but I haven't seen anything yet... Maxim's pack is under siege. His enemies will stop at nothing to lay claim to everything he holds dear. And thanks to an ancient prophecy, half the shifter world believes being mated to me (or my long-lost sister) is the key to unlimited power.That's the other thing--the sister I haven't seen in years?She's alive, and out to destroy Maxim... moreI thought Maxim Thorn was ruthless before, but I haven't seen anything yet... Maxim's pack is under siege. His enemies will stop at nothing to lay claim to everything he holds dear. And thanks to an ancient prophecy, half the shifter world believes being mated to me (or my long-lost sister) is the key to unlimited power.That's the other thing--the sister I haven't seen in years?She's alive, and out to destroy Maxim.When we were younger, Kelley was my hero, but now she's putting innocent people's lives at risk. Meanwhile, Maxim truly seems to want the best for his people, even as he pulls no punches when it comes to interrogating--and erotically torturing--me.It's getting hard to tell light from dark, good from evil so wicked it'll scare the Big Bad Wolf himself. Meanwhile, I'm starting to doubt any of us will make it out of this war for the throne alive... less

The shifter world is running out of time…and so am I.Maxim Thorn is a dangerous—even deadly—man who betrayed my trust and the love growing between us. But compared to his brother, Bane, my alpha kingpin is a freaking teddy bear.Bane is pure evil and out of what’s left of his mind. And now, I’m his captive. It’s looking like there’s no way out when an unlikely ally emerges, promising to help me subvert the dark prophecy that has me in its crosshairs... moreThe shifter world is running out of time…and so am I.Maxim Thorn is a dangerous—even deadly—man who betrayed my trust and the love growing between us. But compared to his brother, Bane, my alpha kingpin is a freaking teddy bear.Bane is pure evil and out of what’s left of his mind. And now, I’m his captive. It’s looking like there’s no way out when an unlikely ally emerges, promising to help me subvert the dark prophecy that has me in its crosshairs. All I’ll have to sacrifice is a piece of my soul and the man who would have been my fated mate…But can I doom the person I still love to an eternity of suffering, even to rise as queen? Or can I find another way to stop his brother before it’s too late? less

Maxim proved he would give his life to defend mine.I proved I would kill to keep him by my side.But is the bloody devotion of a united king and queen enough to win this war? My fated mate and I are finally fighting on the same side, but our enemies have burrowed deeper into our pack than we ever imagined possible. Before we face my mad sister and her army, we’ll first have to free the minds of our own people... moreMaxim proved he would give his life to defend mine.I proved I would kill to keep him by my side.But is the bloody devotion of a united king and queen enough to win this war? My fated mate and I are finally fighting on the same side, but our enemies have burrowed deeper into our pack than we ever imagined possible. Before we face my mad sister and her army, we’ll first have to free the minds of our own people.Meanwhile, Maxim’s sister is still in enemy hands and black magic rises with the full moon. Can we save the people we love and heal the shifter world before it’s too late? Or will we lose everything we hold dear—our hope, our freedom, and maybe even…each other.(This is the final book in the series. No cliffhanger.) less

Diana and Axe's long-awaited story is coming fall 2024...I just found out I'm doomed to die before my twenty-first birthday.Must be a Tuesday...My luck has been in the toilet for years, since the night I lost my virginity to a dangerously sexy cat shifter and was turned into an owl, all in one fell swoop. Now, the sorceress who cursed me threatens to destroy my pack—and the city of New York—and I'm the only one who can stop her... moreDiana and Axe's long-awaited story is coming fall 2024...I just found out I'm doomed to die before my twenty-first birthday.Must be a Tuesday...My luck has been in the toilet for years, since the night I lost my virginity to a dangerously sexy cat shifter and was turned into an owl, all in one fell swoop. Now, the sorceress who cursed me threatens to destroy my pack—and the city of New York—and I'm the only one who can stop her.Well, me, and the arrogant cat shifter who got me into this mess in the first place, the one who claims to be my fated mate… But Axe isn't my mate. He's my mate's older brother.Jacob was the boy who was meant for me, and I refuse to dishonor his memory. He may be gone, but he's still the only boy I'll ever love. I'll work with Axe to save ourselves and the world as we know it, but that's it.I won't sleep with him—no matter how my heart races when he touches me—and I sure as hell won't fall in love.But that promise gets harder to keep as Axe proves he’s more than an alpha with an attitude. He’s brave and smart, and willing to do whatever it takes to make me his.This damaged man is soon so deep under my skin, I can’t imagine a future without him.But is our newfound love enough to break the curse woven into our stars? Lost Queen is a Standalone novel set in the greater Wolves of New York universe. It can be read alone, but is better when enjoyed after the Wolves of New York and Lost Moon University series. less