Ruthless Paradise Series by Lexi Ray

I will take her pain, and her smile will be my cure.- Tyler "Ty" Reyes -Those who come to Zion Island run from something.She ran from darkness and trauma.And the minute I meet her scared hazel eyes as she sits on the beach after the boat crash, my world tips on its axis.Danielle.Dani.Angel...I'll heal her wounds.I'll take her pain.I'll turn this island upside down to make her smile again.Because my own past is dark. But her smile will be my cure... moreI will take her pain, and her smile will be my cure.- Tyler "Ty" Reyes -Those who come to Zion Island run from something.She ran from darkness and trauma.And the minute I meet her scared hazel eyes as she sits on the beach after the boat crash, my world tips on its axis.Danielle.Dani.Angel...I'll heal her wounds.I'll take her pain.I'll turn this island upside down to make her smile again.Because my own past is dark. But her smile will be my cure.* This novella is part of the series that should be read in order. Please, read OUTCAST, Book 1 in RUTHLESS PARADISE, before reading ANGEL, MINE as it omits quite a lot of background information about the Island. less

I was betrayed. Burned. Tattooed from head to toe.Because of one night, four years ago.Because of the girl who took my heart in her gentle hands and never let go—Callie Mays.I thought she was my curse.But I was wrong.Four years later, my dirty broken heart is still beating. And still beating hard for her.She is my cure.My one.My world.We lost our families. And we only have each other.The Chancellor made a mistake of taking her from me.Callie is mine... moreI was betrayed. Burned. Tattooed from head to toe.Because of one night, four years ago.Because of the girl who took my heart in her gentle hands and never let go—Callie Mays.I thought she was my curse.But I was wrong.Four years later, my dirty broken heart is still beating. And still beating hard for her.She is my cure.My one.My world.We lost our families. And we only have each other.The Chancellor made a mistake of taking her from me.Callie is mine.And this time, I will burn down this ruthless paradise to get her back.* Petal (Ruthless Paradise Book 2) continues Kai and Callie’s story started in Outcast (Ruthless Paradise Book 2). Please read book 1 to better understand the storyline and the world it takes place in. The novel features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. less

"She is poison. And I want it all."If we knew that Spring Break on a tropical island would turn deadly, would we have still gone?That’s the question I’ve asked myself for two years.We came from the richest families in the world. We were supposed to be invincible. But the week we partied on Zion Island, the world was ravaged by a nuclear war.In the two years since, I’ve made Zion Island a safe haven. I lost people who loved me. I made a home for hundreds who hate me... more"She is poison. And I want it all."If we knew that Spring Break on a tropical island would turn deadly, would we have still gone?That’s the question I’ve asked myself for two years.We came from the richest families in the world. We were supposed to be invincible. But the week we partied on Zion Island, the world was ravaged by a nuclear war.In the two years since, I’ve made Zion Island a safe haven. I lost people who loved me. I made a home for hundreds who hate me. I built a pharmaceutical empire that gives hope to future generations.Being a king is a solitary journey. To avoid insanity, I have to keep my mind at peace.But then I meet her.Katura Ortiz.A beautiful spy, sent to my island by a Russian mobster.Her name is abrasive. She is abrasive.She makes me angry, gets under my skin, goes against the grain. But I can’t get her out of my mind.With all the money poured into this island, the place is a tropical gilded cage.But she… She is a breath of fresh air.And now her cover is blown. So guess what?She is my prisoner.She wanted to play? We’ll play.By my rules.Welcome to Zion, wild thing...* It is strongly recommended to read Outcast (Ruthless Paradise #1) and Petal (Ruthless Paradise #2) prior to reading Chancellor (Ruthless Paradise # 3) to better understand Zion's history and the chemistry between the characters. The book ends on a cliffhanger and contains situations for mature readers only. less

"He was supposed to be a job.Then became my favorite pastime.Before I knew it, he set my heart on fire."- Katura Ortiz -Archer Crone wears arrogance like a badge of honor, disguising acts of kindness like dirty secrets.But behind the cold mask is a man with a gentle heart that he hides from others.A beautiful heart that I stomped on.A heart that could’ve been mine, but I screwed it all up.I’m great at ruining things, but not so good at fighting my feelings for him... more"He was supposed to be a job.Then became my favorite pastime.Before I knew it, he set my heart on fire."- Katura Ortiz -Archer Crone wears arrogance like a badge of honor, disguising acts of kindness like dirty secrets.But behind the cold mask is a man with a gentle heart that he hides from others.A beautiful heart that I stomped on.A heart that could’ve been mine, but I screwed it all up.I’m great at ruining things, but not so good at fighting my feelings for him.The ones that make it hard to breathe.That hurt.That burn me to the core at the memories of what we lost.He’s gotten too deep under my skin. And now that he pulled away, I’m craving him like I’m gasping for air.And just as I think I can get him back, Zion shows its ugly side.Envy, jealousy, revenge. Worse—predators lurking in the shadows. The Savages live in the darkness, waiting to drag someone to their pits of hell. And they might not let us have our happily ever after.But if the man I love is dragged to hell, I’m going there to get him back.* WILD THING (Ruthless Paradise Book 4) is Part 2 of a duet and continues Archer and Katura's story started in CHANCELLOR (Ruthless Paradise Book 3). Please read book 3 to better understand the storyline and the world it takes place in. The novel features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. less