Was I Ever Series by Naomi Loud

Five years ago I bled to death from a knife to the throat.But I didn’t stay dead.I woke up changed and remembered far too much. I have been haunted by the memories of my past lives ever since.For five years I’ve had the illogical certainty that I’ve spent lifetimes connected to the same soul.Lifetimes of love, heartache, and betrayal. But was I destined to find them again?As fate would have it, while seeking revenge for my death, my murderer led me straight to her.Sunny... moreFive years ago I bled to death from a knife to the throat.But I didn’t stay dead.I woke up changed and remembered far too much. I have been haunted by the memories of my past lives ever since.For five years I’ve had the illogical certainty that I’ve spent lifetimes connected to the same soul.Lifetimes of love, heartache, and betrayal. But was I destined to find them again?As fate would have it, while seeking revenge for my death, my murderer led me straight to her.Sunny.The first time I saw her, she was trembling with fear behind the bar as I held a gun to her boss’ head. Instantly, I knew she was the one.She was terrified of me, but now that I’ve found her, there’s no way I’m letting her go.She will be mine again.All she needs to do is remember.*Was I Ever Here is a dark romance with a guaranteed HEA. It has mature situations and themes which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised.* less

Thirteen years ago, I ran away from a cult, Sacro Nuntio, and became Lenix Taylor.Everyone knows me as a free spirit. Always up for a good time but never the one to be tied down. Except no one knows about the horrible sins rotting in my past. Or how I killed the leader of Sacro Nuntio–my father–in cold blood. I’m comfortable in my life of secrets and lies. But the past never stays where it should for long... moreThirteen years ago, I ran away from a cult, Sacro Nuntio, and became Lenix Taylor.Everyone knows me as a free spirit. Always up for a good time but never the one to be tied down. Except no one knows about the horrible sins rotting in my past. Or how I killed the leader of Sacro Nuntio–my father–in cold blood. I’m comfortable in my life of secrets and lies. But the past never stays where it should for long. Now, after all this time, my brother has found me and is threatening to drag me back to punish me for my crime. Escaping from that life was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But staying free proves more difficult than expected when it involves the only person powerful enough to protect me—Connor Maxwell. He’s Noxport’s most feared crime boss, and also the most arrogant, frustrating man I’ve ever met. Despite his infuriating grins and incessant need to call me darling, I strike a deal with him, and seal my fate to his. Before long, I will need to choose between the devil I know and the devil I married. *Was I Ever Real is the explosive second installment in the “Was I Ever” series. An enemies to lovers, dark romance with a guaranteed HEA. While it can be read as a standalone, characters and events will be better appreciated if the series is read in order. It has mature situations and themes which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised.* less

It took twenty-four years, but Lucy Lincoln finally escaped the twisted religious cult she was born into—Sacro Nuntio. A year later, Lucy still feels shackled to her past–and smothered by her protective sister, Lenix. In an attempt to finally taste real freedom, she decides to take a road trip across the United States. Hoping that by embracing new experiences they can lead her to discover who she truly is without the weight of others expectations... moreIt took twenty-four years, but Lucy Lincoln finally escaped the twisted religious cult she was born into—Sacro Nuntio. A year later, Lucy still feels shackled to her past–and smothered by her protective sister, Lenix. In an attempt to finally taste real freedom, she decides to take a road trip across the United States. Hoping that by embracing new experiences they can lead her to discover who she truly is without the weight of others expectations. Lenix places the condition that the broody resident hacker of the Sin Eaters, Bastian Maxwell, must go along with her—despite both of their protests. Bastian's cynical outlook and imposing silence clashes with her innocent optimism and endearing, yet sheltered, view of the world, threatening to ruin Lucy’s first chance at true adventure. However, what begins as a begrudging journey down Highway 66 between practical strangers, turns into a salacious deal when Lucy blind-sides Bastian with a proposition he can’t refuse. Insisting on no-strings attached, Bastian agrees to teach Lucy just how good freedom can really feel, however it doesn’t take long for the shadows of his past to manifest and prove that his freedom is merely a delusion. *Was I Ever Free is the heart-wrenching third, and final, installment in the “Was I Ever” series. A grumpy/sunshine, dark romance with a guaranteed HEA. While it can be read as a standalone, characters and events will be better appreciated if the series is read in order. It has mature situations and themes which may be considered triggers for some. Reader discretion is advised.* less