She calls me Hudson...
But they know me as Pete... moreShe calls me Hudson...
But they know me as Pete.A simple man with a common nameThey see the warm smile of their neighbor,Not the cold eyes of a man who kills for the thrill of it and sleeps like a baby afterwardUntil StarlingMy son’s girlfriend and my new obsessionShe falls into my lap like a wounded bird with broken wingsBranding me with her touch, making me an addict after just one tasteShe thinks I’ll give her up once she gives inBut she’s never met a man like me beforeAnd Forbidden Fruit was always my favorite.
He calls me Birdie...
But they know me as Starling.A strange girl with a pretty nameI’m the orphan everyone pitiesA perpetual victim who has spent more time on her knees than mostUntil HudsonHe's a monster of his own makingOne who crosses all my lines and pushes every limitHe doesn’t want to free me; he wants to cage meAnd if I resist, he’ll destroy the only boy I’ve ever loved.After all, monsters don’t win heartsThey steal them.Author note: There are no heroes in this story, no sweet declarations of love or hard-earned redemption arcs.But then, some girls don’t need a hero to save them; they need a villain willing to burn right along with them.**This book plays with the darker side of love, such as obsession, infatuation, and the power plays made to obtain it.** It goes without saying that this book contains dark elements that some readers will find uncomfortable. A list of potential trigger warnings can be found inside this book.Readers must be aged eighteen or over because therapy is expensive. less
