Graves Crime Syndicate Series by April Skye

Allison—My world was wrapped in the comfort and security of Devon and the life that we were building together after overcoming infertility. He was the better half between us, and I was excited to bring another part of him into the world through our child. But, when Devon attempts to stop a mugging and is killed, the man my husband died to save and his brothers are forcing me to survive, refusing to have another innocent’s blood on their hands... moreAllison—My world was wrapped in the comfort and security of Devon and the life that we were building together after overcoming infertility. He was the better half between us, and I was excited to bring another part of him into the world through our child. But, when Devon attempts to stop a mugging and is killed, the man my husband died to save and his brothers are forcing me to survive, refusing to have another innocent’s blood on their hands.There’s Huxley, the computer and business genius Devon saved who pushes the boundaries for me.David, the doctor that pulled the bullet out of my side only after our agreement, who looks at me like a test subject. Vyk, the caretaker who refuses to let his cheerful attitude be extinguished by the darkness around him and makes the best bacon.and,Blue-Eyes, their unspoken leader that is intent on keeping me out of their world and is straining to keep a hold on his control.Adopted by Weston Graves in their teens, they were raised to be upstanding citizens by day and illegal smugglers by night. They understand the darkness that lurks in the city's underside and insist on keeping me under their protection. I’ll stay with them until the threat against me is eliminated and if they let me set the retribution price for Devon’s life.What do I want?I want to be in the room when the man who murdered my husband is killed.Warning: This book is a dark romance that is intended for mature audiences. There are scenes of torture and extreme grief included within the text that may-not be suitable for children under 17. less

Matthew —My control was slipping as I carried Allison to safety, not ready to think about the restraints I would put in place if she tried to enact our original agreement. She had wanted to be in the room when we eliminated the Goblin that had murdered her husband and to go home, back to the remnants of her life, after it was done. That’s what tonight was supposed to be, collecting her debt for the death of Devon, a life for a life... moreMatthew —My control was slipping as I carried Allison to safety, not ready to think about the restraints I would put in place if she tried to enact our original agreement. She had wanted to be in the room when we eliminated the Goblin that had murdered her husband and to go home, back to the remnants of her life, after it was done. That’s what tonight was supposed to be, collecting her debt for the death of Devon, a life for a life. She had set the terms, and I tried everything I could to keep her from the room.After the attack, we knew the Goblin stole her purse. We knew they had been in her house. And we knew they were willing to kill to get her.What we didn’t know was why? Other than settling simple, unfinished business, we couldn’t understand what made her so special.Now we did,and my brothers and I weren’t willing to live in a world where we couldn’t keep her and her child safe.Warning: This is a dark romance for an adult audience that includes extreme grief and other themes that may be triggering for some. For a complete list of trigger warnings, please visit my website. Read at your own discretion.—Meadow is a 101k full-length mafia/gang new adult romance. It is a reverse harem ('why choose?" theme) that ends on a cliffhanger and an eventual HEA. It is the second book in a series.— less