Bale’s Villainous Tales Series by Sarah Bale

He’s Forbidden—a devil I shouldn’t want. Malik Jafar. The one man I can never have. The one man I shouldn’t want. He gets everything he desires. But that doesn’t include me. So why do I keep finding myself alone with him? It would be so simple to give in to him, except for one thing. He’s married to my best friend. Too bad my heart doesn’t care. She’s Temptation—a sin that could ruin me. Ellie, my little mouse. The one woman I can never have. The one woman who could ruin me... moreHe’s Forbidden—a devil I shouldn’t want. Malik Jafar. The one man I can never have. The one man I shouldn’t want. He gets everything he desires. But that doesn’t include me. So why do I keep finding myself alone with him? It would be so simple to give in to him, except for one thing. He’s married to my best friend. Too bad my heart doesn’t care. She’s Temptation—a sin that could ruin me. Ellie, my little mouse. The one woman I can never have. The one woman who could ruin me. My world is a dangerous one. One where she’s hurt just to get to me. So I change the game and make her mine. Too bad I wasn’t prepared for the consequences. Because sometimes the hit you aren’t expecting comes from within your own ranks. less

He’s Angry—because I ran from him. I fled the city, hellbent on starting over without Malik Jafar in my life. I should have known it wouldn’t be easy. I should have known he would give chase. But there’s something that he doesn’t know. Something he’ll never forgive me for. When he shows up, I know the game is over. I’m about to be thrown into the lion’s den. And face the wrath of my best friend. She’s Mine—no matter the cost. I knew Ellie was going to destroy me the moment I first saw her... moreHe’s Angry—because I ran from him. I fled the city, hellbent on starting over without Malik Jafar in my life. I should have known it wouldn’t be easy. I should have known he would give chase. But there’s something that he doesn’t know. Something he’ll never forgive me for. When he shows up, I know the game is over. I’m about to be thrown into the lion’s den. And face the wrath of my best friend. She’s Mine—no matter the cost. I knew Ellie was going to destroy me the moment I first saw her. But that doesn’t stop me from wanting her. Loving her. But sweet Ellie has been hiding a secret from me. I’ll be damned if I let her slip through my fingers again. And then I see just how much I’ve been betrayed. So, I’m going to do what I do best. I’m going to paint this city red. And show Ellie that she’s mine. less

He’s Devious. Kieran Van der Zee. The one man I shouldn’t trust. He runs the city, dealing in sex, secrets, and pain. Whatever it takes to get what he wants. He’s my only hope. So I make a deal with the devil. It seems simple. Just say yes and sign away my life. But my heart is on the line and I’m not sure I can win this game. She’s Desperate. Ari Triton can get me what I want. She’s willing to do anything to escape her fiancé. She gets on her knees, begging for help. And I agree... moreHe’s Devious. Kieran Van der Zee. The one man I shouldn’t trust. He runs the city, dealing in sex, secrets, and pain. Whatever it takes to get what he wants. He’s my only hope. So I make a deal with the devil. It seems simple. Just say yes and sign away my life. But my heart is on the line and I’m not sure I can win this game. She’s Desperate. Ari Triton can get me what I want. She’s willing to do anything to escape her fiancé. She gets on her knees, begging for help. And I agree. But I’m a dangerous man. She doesn’t know how far I’ll go for revenge. She didn’t want to fall in love with me. Too bad I don’t care. less

He’s Vicious. Odin Vilulf. The one man I hate. The one I shouldn’t crave. He says he wants me. That can never happen. So why do I keep going to him? It would be so easy to say yes…. Too bad he’s engaged to my mother. She’s Mine. Anna Aakre. She’ll be a perfect mafia princess. I want –need—to make her mine. But I’m playing a high stakes game. And Anna is my perfect pawn. She’ll hate me. She’ll learn that men in my world always have a plan. And she’ll see that I only play to win.