House of Skin Series by Charlotte E. Hart, Rachel De Lune

The world is evil.I know that better than most men, but I never understood its true face until I let them in my club and struck a deal. The Cortez brothers brought money and allegiance. All I had to do was agree and do as I was told. But Cortez was a monster I hadn't fully understood. And I wasn't prepared for one of the girls. She was spice and ire. Attitude and fire. With a body to kill for. Yeah, my conscience got involved. Or maybe it was my heart

Coming back to San Antonio wasn’t on my radar, but life happens. Fresh from heartbreak, I have a brand new job to keep me occupied and I'm ready to start over. I’ll be dreaming up weddings for the rich and privileged, delivering their perfect day - their perfect fantasy. Those fantasies look nothing like mine, though. Mine are mysterious and threatening and full of intensity.All make believe, of course. Until it isn’t. Dante Cortez came at me like a dark saviour with sin on his lips. Dangerous... moreComing back to San Antonio wasn’t on my radar, but life happens. Fresh from heartbreak, I have a brand new job to keep me occupied and I'm ready to start over. I’ll be dreaming up weddings for the rich and privileged, delivering their perfect day - their perfect fantasy. Those fantasies look nothing like mine, though. Mine are mysterious and threatening and full of intensity.All make believe, of course. Until it isn’t. Dante Cortez came at me like a dark saviour with sin on his lips. Dangerous. Demanding. Deadly.The boy I knew was long gone. And I wasn’t ready for the man he'd become. Note: The House Of Skin Series deals with themes some may be uncomfortable with. These are bad men who make no apologies for their particular trade. less

I knew nothing of hate before I met him.He was a monster hiding in plain sight, wearing fine, cut cloth and pouring champagne. And after that day, he broke me.Abel Cortez.Menacing. Possessive. Cruel.Note: The House Of Skin Series deals with themes some may be uncomfortable with. These are bad men who make no apologies for their particular trade.

Eight years - done. Eight years of hatred and trouble and guards. A new job and new life should've meant everything to me. I just had some vengeance to deliver first, and then I’d get settled in San Antonio and forget the past. Live a civilised life - a normal nine to five. That was the plan at least. But then she happened. Mariana Cortez. Beautiful. Smart. Deadly. She was the spark I didn't need. She lit the fire and stoked the flames, leading me away from the light I hoped for... moreEight years - done. Eight years of hatred and trouble and guards. A new job and new life should've meant everything to me. I just had some vengeance to deliver first, and then I’d get settled in San Antonio and forget the past. Live a civilised life - a normal nine to five. That was the plan at least. But then she happened. Mariana Cortez. Beautiful. Smart. Deadly. She was the spark I didn't need. She lit the fire and stoked the flames, leading me away from the light I hoped for. She showed me the evil that exists, and before long she was the answer to every question I’d ever had. Turns out, the right woman will push you over the edge. Especially when the dark you’ve known is nothing in comparison to hers. The House Of Skin Series deals with themes some may be uncomfortable with. These are bad men who make no apologies for their particular trade. less

Science and study were the only important things to me. My life was a series of equations and problems to unlock, until Mom got sick. I had no choice but to go home and step into her shoes - to help when she needed me. I cooked, I cleaned, and I looked after my family. We went to church on Sundays, and I listened to quiet prayers for a miracle cure so I could get back to my own life. But I knew it wouldn’t come.That’s where I met him... moreScience and study were the only important things to me. My life was a series of equations and problems to unlock, until Mom got sick. I had no choice but to go home and step into her shoes - to help when she needed me. I cooked, I cleaned, and I looked after my family. We went to church on Sundays, and I listened to quiet prayers for a miracle cure so I could get back to my own life. But I knew it wouldn’t come.That’s where I met him.He spoke of math and truth, and he flattered me with words that made me blush. What came after that destroyed everything I knew. Knox Cortez took my innocence and shattered it. Aggressive. Sharp. Brutal.It made no sense to fall in love with the devil.And it made no sense to kill a man, either.But, somehow, I did both. Note: The House Of Skin Series deals with themes some may be uncomfortable with. These are bad men who make no apologies for their particular trade. less

Shaw Cortez was a wolf in sheep's clothing.Charming. Beautiful. Brutal.He made me feel things I'd forgotten, and then he took what little trust I had and scarred it further.I’m not the same girl now, though.I’m no one's property.This time, I The House Of Skin Series deals with themes some may be uncomfortable with. These are bad men who make no apologies for their particular trade.