Massacred Dreams Series by Adelaide Forrest

Our love was written in blood, but our dream was born from death.Once upon a time, I had it all.Born heir apparent to one of the Six Families,I was destined for greatness.Wealth and power were in my blood, andsweet Thalia was one more means to an end.Until they banished me from the watchful city,stripping me of everything I possessed,my name, my home, all I’d come to hold dear,including the girl who was to be my wife.Now the day has come to take back what’s mine... moreOur love was written in blood, but our dream was born from death.Once upon a time, I had it all.Born heir apparent to one of the Six Families,I was destined for greatness.Wealth and power were in my blood, andsweet Thalia was one more means to an end.Until they banished me from the watchful city,stripping me of everything I possessed,my name, my home, all I’d come to hold dear,including the girl who was to be my wife.Now the day has come to take back what’s mine.The girl is no longer a promise I need to protect,but a woman who I plan to devour.Wealth and power are in my blood, andsweet Thalia may very well be my end.Dreams of the Vengeful is the prologue to the Massacred Dreams series, ends in a cliffhanger, and is a dark mafia romance. It contains elements that may be triggering to some readers. less

They took her from me.Now I’ll take everything from them.I was never meant to fall in love with her.We were children when they betrothed us—an obligation I didn’t want.Before long, her amber eyes had pierced right through me,transforming my indifference into gentle devotion.Then, they stole her from me—banished me from my home and robbed her of my protection.They damaged her in my absence, and the girl I cared for hardened into a woman I cannot resist... moreThey took her from me.Now I’ll take everything from them.I was never meant to fall in love with her.We were children when they betrothed us—an obligation I didn’t want.Before long, her amber eyes had pierced right through me,transforming my indifference into gentle devotion.Then, they stole her from me—banished me from my home and robbed her of my protection.They damaged her in my absence, and the girl I cared for hardened into a woman I cannot resist.I’ve bided my time, amassing my strength; now none who stand in my way will survive.The time has come to take back my kingdom.The time has come to make Thalia mine.Author's note: Massacred Dreams is a dark mafia romance duet with elements that may be triggering to some readers. less

They promised me to him.Now we’ll destroy one another.I never should have fallen in love with him.He makes me believe he loves me—the only good in a life I’ve never wanted.By the time his manipulation and lies come to light, it’s far too late to shield my heart.He isn’t the only one keeping a secret, though, and mine just might save me from his possession.These men have underestimated me my entire life: a frightened girl who grew into a brittle woman, hungry only for revenge... moreThey promised me to him.Now we’ll destroy one another.I never should have fallen in love with him.He makes me believe he loves me—the only good in a life I’ve never wanted.By the time his manipulation and lies come to light, it’s far too late to shield my heart.He isn’t the only one keeping a secret, though, and mine just might save me from his possession.These men have underestimated me my entire life: a frightened girl who grew into a brittle woman, hungry only for revenge.I’ve bided my time, nurturing my rage; and now it demands only one thing.To bathe our world in blood.Not even Calix will stop me now.Authors Note: The Massacred Dreams duet is a dark mafia romance and includes elements that may be triggering to some readers. less