Oakmount Elite Series by J.L. Beck

To the outside world he was a hero.To me he was the villain… until he wasn’t.On any day our paths would never cross.Then I was forced to go to the Ruthless Disciples.Heartless. Filthy rich. Cruel.Every month they do something called the hunt.I didn't plan to ever attend an event but I needed the money.I thought it was nothing more than an adult version of hide-and-seek.I had no idea how wrong I was.Nor did I know I’d meet my worst nightmare that night... moreTo the outside world he was a hero.To me he was the villain… until he wasn’t.On any day our paths would never cross.Then I was forced to go to the Ruthless Disciples.Heartless. Filthy rich. Cruel.Every month they do something called the hunt.I didn't plan to ever attend an event but I needed the money.I thought it was nothing more than an adult version of hide-and-seek.I had no idea how wrong I was.Nor did I know I’d meet my worst nightmare that night.Andrew “Drew” MarshallHockey star, popular as hell, and a Greek god among mere mortals.To anyone else he would appear to be normal. A good guy.That night I saw the cruel, dark, monster hidden underneath.He was the epitome of evil, the leader of the Disciples and I was his newest obsession.**This is a dark enemies to lovers romance. It's a standalone in a brand new world. Please be advised this book contains sensitive material, that might be triggering to some. I'd advise reading the trigger warning at the beginning of the book for more details.** less

Lies. Betrayal. Loss. They're all I know, see, and feel.I don't know what is true, or a lie. I don't know who to believe or who what is real.Broken and grieving I find refuge in an unlikely foe.A man who claims to be my brother, who vows to protect me, and destroy those that hurt me.But not even he can't protect me from the nightmare that is Drew Marshall.Deranged. Psychotic. Immoral.He broke my heart, and publicly humiliated me. Leaving me shattered and broken when I needed him most... moreLies. Betrayal. Loss. They're all I know, see, and feel.I don't know what is true, or a lie. I don't know who to believe or who what is real.Broken and grieving I find refuge in an unlikely foe.A man who claims to be my brother, who vows to protect me, and destroy those that hurt me.But not even he can't protect me from the nightmare that is Drew Marshall.Deranged. Psychotic. Immoral.He broke my heart, and publicly humiliated me. Leaving me shattered and broken when I needed him most.I should hate him, and I do, but a sick twisted part of me craves him as well.The harder I fight to escape him, the deeper he digs his claws into me.They say the truth will set you free, but ours didn't do that.It locked us inside the cage, and tossed away the key. less

Filthy rich. Monstrous. Vile. He calls me prey. I call him a bully. Sebastian Arturo isn’t just cruel, he’s downright terrifying. With piercing green eyes, a body made for doing very bad things, and a charming demeanor, it’s no wonder everyone thinks the world of him… everyone except me. When I wake up with pieces of my memory missing he’s the only one who can give me answers. But he doesn't give me answers, instead he tells me to stop asking questions, or else.. moreFilthy rich. Monstrous. Vile. He calls me prey. I call him a bully. Sebastian Arturo isn’t just cruel, he’s downright terrifying. With piercing green eyes, a body made for doing very bad things, and a charming demeanor, it’s no wonder everyone thinks the world of him… everyone except me. When I wake up with pieces of my memory missing he’s the only one who can give me answers. But he doesn't give me answers, instead he tells me to stop asking questions, or else... I heed his warning and do my best to avoid him but since he’s my boss and I live in his house that's kinda difficult. Then one night his hate for me reaches its breaking point...and the lines blur. Hate twists into lustful obsession. His cruel words become seductive praises. One touch sparks a raging inferno of desire, and I find myself burned to ash beneath his fingertips. Just when I think I'll finally find happiness my memories return bringing with them a vicious truth. Turns out the man I’m falling for isn't who I thought he was... and escape isn''t an option. He has me right where he wants, caught in a trap, just like prey. **This is a standalone, however for better reading enjoyment please consider starting with The Wallflower before reading The Prey. Again this is a dark romance novel, but does contain a happily ever after. It also contains triggering material, and adult content. Please do not start reading till you check the trigger warning at the beginning of the book.** less

What is a predator without his prey? Elyse Silver was never mine to keep. The day I saved her life, I ensured we would forever be enemies. Hating her was easy. Bullying her, as simple as breathing. Stopping myself from falling for her… I had no idea how impossible that would become. The harder I fought, the deeper I fell. Love and happiness have never been part of my plan, but letting Elyse go isn’t an option, either... moreWhat is a predator without his prey? Elyse Silver was never mine to keep. The day I saved her life, I ensured we would forever be enemies. Hating her was easy. Bullying her, as simple as breathing. Stopping myself from falling for her… I had no idea how impossible that would become. The harder I fought, the deeper I fell. Love and happiness have never been part of my plan, but letting Elyse go isn’t an option, either. Unfortunately, the truth always finds a way of revealing itself, and by the time she realizes who the real predator is, it’ll be too late for her to escape the trap I’ve put her in. **This is NOT a standalone and must be read AFTER The Prey. This is a dark romance novel that contains numerous triggers.** less

Golden boy. Party king. Trust fund brat. That's what they call me - Lee Sterling, Oakmount University's favorite disaster. Everyone thinks they know me, but they only see what I let them. I’m the guy who can charm his way out of anything and never takes life seriously. But it's all a ruse. They don't see the mask I wear or the cage of family expectations slowly threatening to suffocate me. Six months... moreGolden boy. Party king. Trust fund brat. That's what they call me - Lee Sterling, Oakmount University's favorite disaster. Everyone thinks they know me, but they only see what I let them. I’m the guy who can charm his way out of anything and never takes life seriously. But it's all a ruse. They don't see the mask I wear or the cage of family expectations slowly threatening to suffocate me. Six months. That's how long I have to find someone "suitable" to present at the Sterling New Year's Gala, or it's over. I tell myself I can handle it, like I handle everything else - with a smile and a shot of bourbon, but deep down, I know I'm inching closer and closer to the edge. Then I meet Salem Masters in a dark pantry at a party, and suddenly, nothing feels simple anymore. They call her crazy, and broken. The girl who wears latex gloves and counts her steps. I call her beautiful, careful, haunted. One encounter and I’m obsessed. I need to know more about her. I need to know if she's just like me. When I discover we share a common interest, I convince her to be my fake girlfriend. She could use the protection, and I need to convince my family I’m normal…but when our fake relationship turns real I discover just how close to danger I am. Because for the first time in my life, I want something that I can't have, that I don't deserve. less