Body Count Series by Jolie Vines

I never planned to fall for my skeleton-masked captor, but now there’s no turning back.I hated the gangs that ruled my city. After my friend was killed and my father vanished, I had no choice but to infiltrate one to figure out why. Entering their infamous club quickly showed me I was in over my head. Then the most feared gang leader took an interest in me. Arran was corrupt, deadly, and his searing gaze both terrified and tempted me... moreI never planned to fall for my skeleton-masked captor, but now there’s no turning back.I hated the gangs that ruled my city. After my friend was killed and my father vanished, I had no choice but to infiltrate one to figure out why. Entering their infamous club quickly showed me I was in over my head. Then the most feared gang leader took an interest in me. Arran was corrupt, deadly, and his searing gaze both terrified and tempted me. In my search for answers, I stumbled into his dark and dangerous game. The result? I belonged to him, with no chance of escape. In a heartbeat, I became Arran’s obsession. And in a terrible twist, I think he’s becoming mine.--Arran’s Obsession is the first book in an interconnected dark romance trilogy featuring a murder mystery, a dark city, an adult entertainment club, and a crew of men who are possessive over what’s theirs.Tropes: · A masked gang and an adult club · Possessive, damaged men · Dangerous play (including free use and predator/prey) · Forced proximity · Set entirely at nightCheck the TWs in the front of the book or on my website if you need to (the list is as long as … it should be, dirty girl). less

Please note this blurb contains spoilers for Arran's Obsession. I tried everything to get his attention, but I invited in a monster. After facing a threat to my life, I found myself kidnapped and locked away by the skeleton crew’s enforcer. Connor is feared. Respected. And obsessed with me. He controls everything, right down to my pleasure. His rules dictate what I can and can’t touch. When I can and can’t wear clothes. What’s strange is how happy I am... morePlease note this blurb contains spoilers for Arran's Obsession. I tried everything to get his attention, but I invited in a monster. After facing a threat to my life, I found myself kidnapped and locked away by the skeleton crew’s enforcer. Connor is feared. Respected. And obsessed with me. He controls everything, right down to my pleasure. His rules dictate what I can and can’t touch. When I can and can’t wear clothes. What’s strange is how happy I am. From the outside, my old life appeared perfect, but my father’s iron grip had suffocated me. Now, in the hands of my captor, I can finally breathe. With the body count racking up in Deadwater, I never want to leave my masked man’s protection. Even if caring for me might cause his downfall. Without realising it, I’ve become Connor’s claim. But how long can it last when the secrets I keep threaten us both? -- Connor’s Claim is the second book in the interconnected dark romance Body Count trilogy, featuring a murder mystery and a crew who will do anything to keep their women. Tropes: The unhinged tattooed enforcer and the mayor’s daughter Dangerous play (including BC tampering) Somno Forced proximity Throat tattoo, stabby implements, and something pierced As with Arran’s book, check the TWs if you need to (the list is still just as long as … it should be, dirty girl). less

I was a walking red flag, but that skeleton-masked man was mine. I always knew I was different—my obsession with catching Deadwater’s murderer with my Skeleton Girls Detective Agency, my hunger to hunt predators with my steel sharp and my manicure perfect. And now, my dangerous instalove for the skeleton crew’s new recruit. Riordan, with his tousled dark hair and striking green eyes, would be wise to run far from me... moreI was a walking red flag, but that skeleton-masked man was mine. I always knew I was different—my obsession with catching Deadwater’s murderer with my Skeleton Girls Detective Agency, my hunger to hunt predators with my steel sharp and my manicure perfect. And now, my dangerous instalove for the skeleton crew’s new recruit. Riordan, with his tousled dark hair and striking green eyes, would be wise to run far from me. But it was infatuation at first sight, and there’s nothing I won’t do to keep him close. Even if it means risking everything. Yet love isn't simple for someone like me. If Riordan dared to love me back, the scars of my past could surface, and in the chaos, I might become his greatest threat. Until then, I’m ready to help him take down his enemies, to share his battle and make Riordan's revenge my own. But the murderer still haunts the city, and whatever happiness we find together is under threat. How can I keep us both safe when the next name on the killer’s list is mine? -- Riordan’s Revenge is the final instalment of the Body Count dark romance, murder mystery series that shot to #1 on Amazon in the US and Canada and has become an international bestseller. The Skeleton Girls Detective Agency’s guessing game concludes in this thrilling finale of the trilogy. Tropes: The mafia princess and the biker thief Girl obsessed High spice levels with punishment play She’s a killer in training He has a revenge mission of his own This series has a number of TWs so please review those if you need to. (I know many of you dirty girls flock to them with delight. Do your thing.) less