Illicit Library Collection Series by Aurelia Knight

"I want to look into your beautiful brown eyes, and see that sweet bewilderment as I stand above you."Bewildered, it was the perfect word to describe how I felt when Mason kept trying to talk to me. I embarrassed myself in front of him more than anyone else in my life. I was abrupt, rude, and downright infatuated with him. When he didn’t run from me like everyone else in my life I was sure there had to be something wrong. I didn’t realize how right I was... more"I want to look into your beautiful brown eyes, and see that sweet bewilderment as I stand above you."Bewildered, it was the perfect word to describe how I felt when Mason kept trying to talk to me. I embarrassed myself in front of him more than anyone else in my life. I was abrupt, rude, and downright infatuated with him. When he didn’t run from me like everyone else in my life I was sure there had to be something wrong. I didn’t realize how right I was."The thought of you in knots is incredibly sexy. I’d be happy to tie you in some or bend you in them, whichever you prefer"That’s how he left me, tied in knots, and unable to find which way was up. It should have scared me when he revealed the truth about his past, and who his family was, but I was in too deep. He worked his way into my blood, and I was forever changed.He wanted to be a better man and he worked hard to be a better man. I needed to stand beside him, and drag us both into the light. The lure of his utter perfection blinded me, and I didn’t notice there was far worse danger waiting around the corner.“This novel oozes sexiness, drama, and comedy with every turn of the page.”“Funny, sexy, binge-worthy”*This book contains content that is not appropriate for readers under the age of 18* less

MasonI watched the love of my life die in front of my eyes, and in that unparalleled moment of pain and rage, I made a terrible mistake.But I was wrong. She wasn’t dead, and the consequences of those actions did not disappear.The man I owed my debt to, my own father, didn’t care that he cleaned up my mess. He didn’t even want recompense for me abandoning the empire he built and intended to hand to me. He wanted a war. There was more at play than an old vendetta and new wounds... moreMasonI watched the love of my life die in front of my eyes, and in that unparalleled moment of pain and rage, I made a terrible mistake.But I was wrong. She wasn’t dead, and the consequences of those actions did not disappear.The man I owed my debt to, my own father, didn’t care that he cleaned up my mess. He didn’t even want recompense for me abandoning the empire he built and intended to hand to me. He wanted a war. There was more at play than an old vendetta and new wounds. Our city was built on a foundation of lies and pain, and I needed to stop it. I needed to protect the woman I loved, but what would those efforts cost me?ClaireThe man I loved grew darker by the day. Each night he didn't come home to me, he sank deeper into his old world. The lies easily flowed from those dimly lit and bloodsoaked places. Why didn’t he trust me to bear his burdens alongside him? Hadn't I proved I loved him despite the secrets and half truths.His fear, and his need to protect me made sense. He almost lost me in the shooting, but I lost myself.The guilt, pain, and fear, all drove me to decisions I would come to regret. Would my quest for justice bring me the peace I so desperately craved? Despite how complicated our lives became, I would never regret choosing Mason. less

Claire Everything we’d been through was enough to send me running, but Mason refused to give up on us. He told me what would happen if he won this war. I understood the position he would take and the things he would be required to do. I accepted it, loving him enough not to care about that burden.But was I prepared for what would happen if he lost?There was an entire future I never dared to consider, one he had warned me about from the beginning. His past coming back to haunt me... moreClaire Everything we’d been through was enough to send me running, but Mason refused to give up on us. He told me what would happen if he won this war. I understood the position he would take and the things he would be required to do. I accepted it, loving him enough not to care about that burden.But was I prepared for what would happen if he lost?There was an entire future I never dared to consider, one he had warned me about from the beginning. His past coming back to haunt me. Would I escape with my life this time?MasonI spent a lot of time fighting the darker parts of myself, rifling through different sanitized versions to find one I could tolerate. Nothing ever fit until I found Claire, and then everything fell apart.In the face of all that tragedy, I found the life I wanted. All I had to do was take this city for myself so the woman I loved could be safe.I didn’t know it had already been taken.With all of my efforts pointed in the wrong direction, could I defeat an enemy I didn’t know I had?*This is book 3 in a series, you must read books 1&2 to understand this book. This is the conclusion for Claire and Mason and is intended for adult readers!* less