Monsters in the Darkness Series by Bella Reves

Addison has resigned herself to the fact that she’ll be alone forever, thanks to an unfortunate ‘gift’ that drives anyone who touches her to the brink of insanity. When a vicious attack sends her tumbling down a staircase, Addison stumbles upon four reclusive men who are just as troubled as she is. Wyatt, whose tortured soul screams for relief as he takes pain from everyone around him. Austin, whose affinity with snakes has left him stuck inside for fear of cruelty... moreAddison has resigned herself to the fact that she’ll be alone forever, thanks to an unfortunate ‘gift’ that drives anyone who touches her to the brink of insanity. When a vicious attack sends her tumbling down a staircase, Addison stumbles upon four reclusive men who are just as troubled as she is. Wyatt, whose tortured soul screams for relief as he takes pain from everyone around him. Austin, whose affinity with snakes has left him stuck inside for fear of cruelty. Piper, whose ability to see the future comes at a terrible cost, leaving his mind fractured and his clarity waning with each passing day. Cain, the terrifying protector of this group of misfits, would gladly burn the world - Addison included - to keep them safe. Addison’s world is turned upside down as fate keeps pushing her towards these four men, and she begins to wonder if maybe this den of monsters is exactly where she belongs. On the heels of her arrival, the group receives a terrifying warning, and Addison’s dreams begin to look more like dark omens as they prepare to fight an unknown threat. What could be so evil that it would scare the monsters lurking in the dark? less

Erik is a King without a throne, but all that is about to change. His father's grip on the city is loosening, and he sees his chance to strike. Armed with an unnatural amount of luck, he is ready to take control of the family business, with the help of his loyal friends. Jesse, his right-hand man, keeps his ego in check. Levy, his constant reminder of what they hope to achieve. Anders, the caustic thorn in his side that forces him to stay ruthless... moreErik is a King without a throne, but all that is about to change. His father's grip on the city is loosening, and he sees his chance to strike. Armed with an unnatural amount of luck, he is ready to take control of the family business, with the help of his loyal friends. Jesse, his right-hand man, keeps his ego in check. Levy, his constant reminder of what they hope to achieve. Anders, the caustic thorn in his side that forces him to stay ruthless. Part of his plan hinges on one person in particular - the daughter of his father's business associate, who is a pawn in her own family's games. Erik steals Grace away from under her brother's nose, expecting to have captured a weapon that will help with their rebellion. Grace, however, is no weapon. As it turns out, she's no one's pawn either. Her presence in their lives throws their dynamic off balance, and forces Erik to shift his focus. Is Grace the missing key that will help them wrestle power from the men holding their city hostage? Or is she the catalyst that will bring about their ruin? Will Erik's luck be enough to keep them all safe? Because the monsters who play in the light are far more terrifying than the ones hiding in the darkness. less