The Blood Runs Deep Series by Traci Sek

Harper Orphaned. Kidnapped. Not how I thought I’d end up at eighteen. But the son of my father’s shady dealings has me in his sights. He’s stolen me from the life I knew and I’m not sure it was a bad thing. He says he’s saved me—he’s protecting me. Maybe I believe it, maybe I don’t. But he’s malicious and a cocky asshole to everyone, even me. Yet the way he watches me confuses me and sends shivers up my spine. I hate him. At least I tell myself that over and over... moreHarper Orphaned. Kidnapped. Not how I thought I’d end up at eighteen. But the son of my father’s shady dealings has me in his sights. He’s stolen me from the life I knew and I’m not sure it was a bad thing. He says he’s saved me—he’s protecting me. Maybe I believe it, maybe I don’t. But he’s malicious and a cocky asshole to everyone, even me. Yet the way he watches me confuses me and sends shivers up my spine. I hate him. At least I tell myself that over and over. But my body tells a different story. Marco Sunshine. That’s what she is. And I want so badly to corrupt her, make her mine. I’m too old for her, but that doesn’t stop me from watching her every move. It started as a job, but now I just don’t want to be without her. Seeking revenge is what I’m after even if the price to pay is losing her. Can I convince her I’m what she needs before everything goes to hell? less

Rule number one, always answer your phone. Rule number two, never speak until spoken to. Rule number three, address him only as sir. All my life I’ve been told to keep my head down, follow the rules, stick to the shadows and never show weakness. Rules don’t always keep us safe, a lesson I’ve come to learn. No one is safe regardless of those rules. The only way to do that is to never bring someone into this dark world, which is why I’m fine being single... moreRule number one, always answer your phone. Rule number two, never speak until spoken to. Rule number three, address him only as sir. All my life I’ve been told to keep my head down, follow the rules, stick to the shadows and never show weakness. Rules don’t always keep us safe, a lesson I’ve come to learn. No one is safe regardless of those rules. The only way to do that is to never bring someone into this dark world, which is why I’m fine being single. That was until I met a stubborn chocolate-doe-eyed woman who knocked me off my feet. She was exactly what I needed and no matter how hard I fought her she pushed back ten times harder. Can I keep her light when my life is nothing but darkness? less

They say revenge is a dish best served cold.This vendetta will be ice once I get my hands on the one man my family has been fighting with for four years. A man who nearly took my girl away on our wedding day. Alessandra was always going to play a part in my story.When she became a chip in a gambling scheme left open, vulnerable, and in need of protection, I jumped into action. I’ll be her everything even if she hates me with a passion... moreThey say revenge is a dish best served cold.This vendetta will be ice once I get my hands on the one man my family has been fighting with for four years. A man who nearly took my girl away on our wedding day. Alessandra was always going to play a part in my story.When she became a chip in a gambling scheme left open, vulnerable, and in need of protection, I jumped into action. I’ll be her everything even if she hates me with a passion. I’ll make her see how much we belong together even in the mist of darkness. She wasn’t mine to have but I made her mine to hold. (This is the final book in the series and is recommended to read in order 18+ content and triggers) less