With a Kiss Duet Series by A.R. Rose

From author A.R. Rose comes a modern Romeo & Juliet Reimagining packed with tension, angst, and romance. Sins of Sorrow is Book 1 in the With a Kiss Duet.Vinnie:Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet ended in tragedy, so I’m not sure why I think our story will be any different.Every time our paths cross, I find myself inexplicably drawn to him.The mysterious man who’s part of a rival family. A family I’ve been raised to despise... moreFrom author A.R. Rose comes a modern Romeo & Juliet Reimagining packed with tension, angst, and romance. Sins of Sorrow is Book 1 in the With a Kiss Duet.Vinnie:Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet ended in tragedy, so I’m not sure why I think our story will be any different.Every time our paths cross, I find myself inexplicably drawn to him.The mysterious man who’s part of a rival family. A family I’ve been raised to despise.Yet, despite our deep rooted hatred for one another, his presence makes me feel safe.I know I shouldn’t want him.Falling for him would be the ultimate betrayal to my family.They’re our enemies.But I can’t seem to stay away.Sly:Her father murdered my uncle in front of me, starting a war between our families, and I learned from a young age to never trust a Paladino.But I never expected to be so captivated by the daughter of the very man I long to kill.The sight of her, dancing in another mans arms, ignites a fury so powerful it catches me off guard.My interest in her is dangerous, and the lines of my loyalty are blurring.I should hate her.I do hate her.At least, that’s what I continue to tell myself.Sins of Sorrow is a the first book in a duet that features high tension, unparalleled love, and leaves on a cliffhanger. Book two, Sins of Bliss, release in June 2024.Reader discretion is advised. Sins of Sorrow features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Please visit the author's website for a full list of content warnings. less

Ridgewood, California.What a waste of potential.I would have never guessed that this small city would become my solace, but here we are.Trying not to think of the love of your life every moment of every day is incredibly difficult. Such a fool I had been to think she was ever truly mine.Joining a motorcycle club hadn’t been something I’d ever thought I’d do, but when approached, I found it hard to say no... moreRidgewood, California.What a waste of potential.I would have never guessed that this small city would become my solace, but here we are.Trying not to think of the love of your life every moment of every day is incredibly difficult. Such a fool I had been to think she was ever truly mine.Joining a motorcycle club hadn’t been something I’d ever thought I’d do, but when approached, I found it hard to say no.And if there is one thing I have learned from The Sinners, it is that blood doesn’t make you family, loyalty does.The Sinners a novella meant to bridge Sins of Sorrow with Marked By Cain (a standalone), and Sins of Bliss (book two of the With a Kiss Duet, releasing in June 2024). The Sinners cannot be read on its own, but does not need to be read for the duet to fall into place. It is simply more content for the readers who want a deeper dive into our main character, Sly Lucchetti.Reader discretion is advised. The Sinners features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Please visit the author's website for a full list of content warnings. less

From author A.R. Rose comes a modern Romeo & Juliet Reimagining packed with tension, angst, and romance. Sins of Bliss is Book 2 in the With a Kiss Duet. I made a vow to protect Sly, even if that means giving away a piece of myself by marrying a man I despise.The only thing keeping my heart beating through the grief is when August drops a new set of surveillance photos onto my lap.It’s enough to keep me compliant... moreFrom author A.R. Rose comes a modern Romeo & Juliet Reimagining packed with tension, angst, and romance. Sins of Bliss is Book 2 in the With a Kiss Duet. I made a vow to protect Sly, even if that means giving away a piece of myself by marrying a man I despise.The only thing keeping my heart beating through the grief is when August drops a new set of surveillance photos onto my lap.It’s enough to keep me compliant.But when I hear Sly’s in a hospital in California after being shot, I stop everything and get on a plane.It never occurred to me that while I was doing what was necessary to make sure he stayed alive, there could be outside factors that would risk his life, too.He can’t die.I love him too much.And I’ll do anything to keep him alive. For months, I’ve tried to stop loving her.Begged myself in the darkness of the night as I lay awake, to let her go.So badly, I’ve wanted to move on from the hurt inside and the love I still cling to, but I can’t. Telling myself not to love her is like telling myself to stop breathing.Impossible.Unfathomable.But watching her prepare to marry another man is like a searing knife to the heart that keeps twisting.Beginning a new life in California seemed like the only option, but seeing her while I lie in my hospital bed, I can sense something is amiss.What should be a beautiful reunion feels like goodbye.And I’m not ready to let her go.Sins of Bliss is the second book in a duet and cannot be read as a standalone. Reader discretion is advised. Sins of Bliss features mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Please visit the author's website for a full list of content warnings. less