Oakmount Elite Series by J.L. Beck

She needs me, because she needs money. I don’t need her. Just her complete submission…. Maybel Jacobs is the Wallflower, quiet, shy, socially awkward and hell-bent on hiding even from herself, that is until a chance encounter takes place between us. Instantly she hates me and for good reason. I'm a walking-red-flag. Filthy rich jock, short tempered, and violent. I can have anyone and anything I want. . except her... moreShe needs me, because she needs money. I don’t need her. Just her complete submission…. Maybel Jacobs is the Wallflower, quiet, shy, socially awkward and hell-bent on hiding even from herself, that is until a chance encounter takes place between us. Instantly she hates me and for good reason. I'm a walking-red-flag. Filthy rich jock, short tempered, and violent. I can have anyone and anything I want. . except her. Little does she know her disgust, anger, and hate for me fuels my obsession to own her, completely in every single way. Maybell resists, predictably. .. but her fight only makes her more desirable and I have plans that will lead her right into my lap and never want to leave. When she joins the sinful tradition put on by the elite of the town, the Hunt, I’m shocked. The pretty little thing has no idea how much danger she’s in if she decides to become my prey. Sweet, innocent, and fragile like a flower. I'll have to be careful or risk breaking her. Because I’m the ultimate predator and when I play there are no rules. I don’t chase. I capture. And I like to own my bait. ★ Tropes include: secret society, college, touch her and die, CNC & chasing bait fantasy ★. 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

ARSON. Fear. Rage. Pain. I’ve endured it all. Seen it all. I’m the bad brother, the evil one—the psychopath. I wasn’t born this way. I was made this way. Neglect, abuse, trauma, and pain really mess a person up. Then the day I never thought would come finally does …. It’s time for revenge. ARIES. Liar. Golden boy. Hero. I thought I had it all figured out. Then he showed up. Arson is your worst nightmare brought to life and my twin brother... moreARSON. Fear. Rage. Pain. I’ve endured it all. Seen it all. I’m the bad brother, the evil one—the psychopath. I wasn’t born this way. I was made this way. Neglect, abuse, trauma, and pain really mess a person up. Then the day I never thought would come finally does …. It’s time for revenge. ARIES. Liar. Golden boy. Hero. I thought I had it all figured out. Then he showed up. Arson is your worst nightmare brought to life and my twin brother. He’s hell-bent on revenge and willing to hurt anyone who gets in his way, the person he wants to hurt the most: me, and he’s going to use Lilian to do it. But if he thinks he plays a good villain, I can't wait for him to see just how ruthless I can be. LILIAN. Fragile. Innocent. Broken. With a rare heart condition, everyone in my life treats me like I’m seconds away from death. Everyone but him—my stepbrother. What started as an annoying crush becomes an obsession when I realize Aries might feel the same. That is, until he rejects me, and I lose all hope. When I arrive at Oakmount, I am determined to make him see me. But the man I meet isn’t Aries, even if he looks just like him. When I discover his secret for revenge, it’s too late. There’s no escaping the psychopaths I’m falling for. .. **This book can be read separate from the other books in the series, however for best reading experience it's better to start with book 1: The Wallflower. Please check the TW's at the start of the book. **. less

Aries:. I kept my distance to protect her. My little stepsister with wide eyes and soft smiles—too innocent for a world like mine. But while I was locked away in darkness, he took my place. My name. My life. Her. Now I’m back. And I’ll burn this world to the ground to get it all back—even if she’s afraid of what I’ve become. Lilian:. I was never meant to matter this much. Not to one brother—let alone two. Aries was my almost. The stepbrother I shouldn’t have loved. Arson was the secret... moreAries:. I kept my distance to protect her. My little stepsister with wide eyes and soft smiles—too innocent for a world like mine. But while I was locked away in darkness, he took my place. My name. My life. Her. Now I’m back. And I’ll burn this world to the ground to get it all back—even if she’s afraid of what I’ve become. Lilian:. I was never meant to matter this much. Not to one brother—let alone two. Aries was my almost. The stepbrother I shouldn’t have loved. Arson was the secret. The lie no one warned me about… until it was too late. They hate each other. Always have. Always will. But now I’m gone, and the only way to get me back is to work together. Two monsters. One obsession. And when they find me, the war between them won’t stop. It’ll just turn inward—. Because saving me might be the one thing that breaks them both. Arson:. I was never supposed to have a name. He was the golden one. I was the shadow they buried. But then she looked at me—and didn’t run. She saw my brother’s face and wanted me. And I wanted her. Twisted. Pure. Off-limits. Mine. Now she’s been taken, and for the first time in our broken, blood-soaked lives,. Aries and I want the same thing. We’ll burn the world to bring her back. And when we do…. We’ll see which of us she survives. Please note this is the final book in the Oakmount Elite Series and it is NOT a standalone. Please read The Psychopaths before reading this book to avoid confusion and spoilers. For a detailed list of triggers read the warning at the beginning of the book. less