Captive Writings Series by M.L. Philpitt

Elena, In order to protect you, I needed to lose you—to give you up. For years I’ve been tormented knowing another man is touching you, earning moans from you that should be mine, and knowing you love him for it. In order for this to work though, I must wait my turn.But now I’m back, Dolly, and I’m coming for you. Remember the games we played in high school? We’re all grown up now, so this round will be on an entirely new level, and I hope you’re ready... moreElena, In order to protect you, I needed to lose you—to give you up. For years I’ve been tormented knowing another man is touching you, earning moans from you that should be mine, and knowing you love him for it. In order for this to work though, I must wait my turn.But now I’m back, Dolly, and I’m coming for you. Remember the games we played in high school? We’re all grown up now, so this round will be on an entirely new level, and I hope you’re ready. I’ll steal your happiness, and then when you’re alone with nothing and no one, I’ll steal you. After all, it’s fair, don’t you think?You think I’m the monster, when all I’ve ever done is defend you from the true villain. And this time is no different.Ready? Set… Go. Ruthlessly yours, RykerRuthless Letters is the first book in the Captive Writings series, which must be read in order. Ruthless Letters is a grey bully romance with content some readers may find triggering. Trigger warnings include dubious consent, explicit sexual content, bullying, physical violence, spanking, anal sex, swearing, manipulation, humiliation, reference to rape, and reference to murder. This series gets darker with each passing book. less

Natalie,You’re a job. A few messages, a nighttime visit, and you’ll fly right out the cage door and into his arms. He’ll save you and condemn himself in the process. You believe I’m the bad guy, but you’re actually leading me straight to the villain of this story.Little Bird, I was never supposed to touch. I was never supposed to want you how I do. I’ve tempted you into more, but it’s you who’s dragged me down... moreNatalie,You’re a job. A few messages, a nighttime visit, and you’ll fly right out the cage door and into his arms. He’ll save you and condemn himself in the process. You believe I’m the bad guy, but you’re actually leading me straight to the villain of this story.Little Bird, I was never supposed to touch. I was never supposed to want you how I do. I’ve tempted you into more, but it’s you who’s dragged me down. How can I use and discard you when I’m becoming so obsessed with you? We’re not even at the best part of the game yet, but when we make it to the finish line, you’ll learn the truth and you will hate me. Unfortunately for you, I’ve decided I’m not done with you.Obsessively yours,TristanObsessive Messages is the second book in the Captive Writings series, which must be read in order. Obsessive Messages is a grey stalker romance with content some readers may find triggering. Trigger warnings include stalking, dubious consent, non-consensual sexual encounters, explicit sexual content, orgasm denial, manipulation, reference to slavery, reference to murder, swearing, rape, abuse, and physical violence. less

Teagan, Once, you were my best friend and first love, but then you ran away, hiding in plain sight for years as a sidekick to a villain. We’re no longer on the same side, so the stakes have increased. I know your weaknesses, and I’ll do whatever it takes until I break you. You push me away, but I’m not going anywhere. You want a reprieve, but the reaper isn’t in the business of gifting such an act. I’ll win this fight, Cherry-Girl, whether you like it or not... moreTeagan, Once, you were my best friend and first love, but then you ran away, hiding in plain sight for years as a sidekick to a villain. We’re no longer on the same side, so the stakes have increased. I know your weaknesses, and I’ll do whatever it takes until I break you. You push me away, but I’m not going anywhere. You want a reprieve, but the reaper isn’t in the business of gifting such an act. I’ll win this fight, Cherry-Girl, whether you like it or not. After so many years, the despair I felt at losing you manifested into something greater—something darker and more malicious. Until the circumstances change in ways I hadn’t expected, and I realize whose side you’ve truly been on. This time, I’m not letting you go again.Viciously yours, Brent Vicious Texts is the third book in the Captive Writings series, which must be read in order. Vicious Texts is a dark second-chance romance with content some readers may find triggering. Trigger warnings include rape, non-consensual sexual encounters, explicit sexual content, slavery, reference to murder, swearing, trauma, and psychological manipulation. less

Willow, You’ve been through Hell and back. You’ve been to where only the darkest of villains have found pleasure in their actions. You’ve survived everything he’s done to you, but now it’s time for you to find yourself again, and I’ll be here every step of the way. Sometime in between when I saw you in that cage and when your arms found solace around me, I claimed you as mine and I’ll protect you from everything—even yourself... moreWillow, You’ve been through Hell and back. You’ve been to where only the darkest of villains have found pleasure in their actions. You’ve survived everything he’s done to you, but now it’s time for you to find yourself again, and I’ll be here every step of the way. Sometime in between when I saw you in that cage and when your arms found solace around me, I claimed you as mine and I’ll protect you from everything—even yourself. Together, we’ll burn the scum alive and play in the ashes from the flames. I write to you so you’re aware whenever you choose to unlock the door and come out of hiding, I’ll be right here. But if you think you’ll be leaving the room only to run from me, you’re severely wrong. You’ve burned yourself into my soul and now it’s time for us to blaze together. Burningly yours, HawkeBurning Notes is the fourth and final book in the Captive Writings series, which must be read in order. Burning Notes is a dark romance with content some readers may find triggering. Trigger warnings include rape, anal sex, non-consensual sexual encounters, explicit sexual content, trauma, PTSD, abuse, blood play, slavery, reference to murder, swearing, physical violence, and death. less