Embrace the Darkness Series by Carly Claire

Claire Monroe is no stranger to darkness. Having grown up without a family of her own, she's seen just how cruel and cold the world can be. But then she went to college and left it all behind, found a family in her best friend, and healed from the trauma of her past. Unfortunately, none of that brings her any closer to knowing who she is or what she should do with her life... moreClaire Monroe is no stranger to darkness. Having grown up without a family of her own, she's seen just how cruel and cold the world can be. But then she went to college and left it all behind, found a family in her best friend, and healed from the trauma of her past. Unfortunately, none of that brings her any closer to knowing who she is or what she should do with her life.As the summer before senior year ends, Claire is no closer to knowing anything about herself… until she meets a dark, mysterious man who introduces her to a whole new world of riches, pleasure, and passion. Suddenly, she finds herself halfway across the world under the watchful eye of Remington Boudreaux. Gorgeous, wealthy, and for some reason that Claire can't fathom, he is oddly intrigued by her.It has all the makings of a wild summer fling, but the deeper Claire falls into her best friend's brother, the more everything changes. Soon, Claire realizes that being a part of his world means she must be willing to accept the circumstances she clawed her way out of all those years ago.Can she embrace the darkness she was forged in and come out on top? Or will it swallow her entirely?A Taste of Darkness is a dark romance. It is not suitable for readers with content limits and is intended for an 18 and up audience. less

It was supposed to be a week in paradise with my best friend. That all went haywire when I got wrapped up in her family’s dark legacy, sold to the highest bidder on the internet, and then rescued by Remington Boudreaux. My best friend’s brother, Remy sees my darkness and my light.We’re two fucked up peas in the same twisted pod, and we can’t stay away from one another... moreIt was supposed to be a week in paradise with my best friend. That all went haywire when I got wrapped up in her family’s dark legacy, sold to the highest bidder on the internet, and then rescued by Remington Boudreaux. My best friend’s brother, Remy sees my darkness and my light.We’re two fucked up peas in the same twisted pod, and we can’t stay away from one another. I mean, our chemistry was undeniable from the start, but now? We’re approaching a flashpoint, and I don’t know if we’ll survive the impending explosion. He’s made it clear he’s not looking for anything serious. But what’s more serious than killing together?Being with him is like walking a tight rope, knowing I could fall. Hell, he might even push me, but I know he’d be the one to catch me before I hit the ground. I’ve never known who I am, but with him, I think I’m starting to figure it out. Of course, it can’t last forever. Eventually, everything we’ve done will catch up to us. And we may just suffocate under the weight of it all. The Weight of Darkness is second in a series and must be read after A Taste of Darkness. It is a dark romance in a dark world with dark themes and strong language. This read isn't suitable for everyone. less

Sometimes the darkness is too deep, and the only thing that can save you is finding the lightRemy and Claire's story comes to an end.