Shattered Silence Duet Series by Shona Knight

For the past 11 years, Mina has remained silent for fear of her mother’s constant abuse. But when she’s suddenly let out of the locked basement to attend high school, a whole new set of fears threatens to suffocate her. Stepping into the outside world is terrifying. The fear of speaking, of having a panic attack, of standing out in any way, looms over her. Yet, the unexpected kindness of certain male students and teachers leaves her confused and wary and wishing she could speak... moreFor the past 11 years, Mina has remained silent for fear of her mother’s constant abuse. But when she’s suddenly let out of the locked basement to attend high school, a whole new set of fears threatens to suffocate her. Stepping into the outside world is terrifying. The fear of speaking, of having a panic attack, of standing out in any way, looms over her. Yet, the unexpected kindness of certain male students and teachers leaves her confused and wary and wishing she could speak. Why are they constantly by her side? What happens when they find out she’s not 17, but 21? And why was she feeling desire for the first time in her life, and not to just one person, but 7? ***SILENT DESIRES, is the first part of a duet and ends in a cliffhanger. It's a why choose, MFMM+, romance novel with dark themes. No mm/ff/cheating/owd. No abuse comes from within the harem. The FMC will not have to choose between her love interests. less

Mina’s life has always been a fight for survival, but nothing could have prepared her for the brutal attack by someone who was supposed to be her family. After the traumatic incident shatters her already fragile world, the seven men who she has come to care for step in to protect her. She soon learns that there’s a ruthless serial killer on the loose, with herself somehow at the center of it all... moreMina’s life has always been a fight for survival, but nothing could have prepared her for the brutal attack by someone who was supposed to be her family. After the traumatic incident shatters her already fragile world, the seven men who she has come to care for step in to protect her. She soon learns that there’s a ruthless serial killer on the loose, with herself somehow at the center of it all. But as the killer closes in and buried truths come to light, Mina learns that the men who vowed to protect her have been hiding something that rocks the foundation their relationship is built on. Mina is left questioning everything—her safety, her feelings, and the true intentions of the men who have forced their way into her life. With danger lurking around every corner and her heart tangled in the chaos, Mina must decide: can she trust them to save her, or will their betrayal be the one thing that destroys her? ***SILENT BETRAYAL, is the second and final book of the Shattered Silence Duet. It's a why choose, MFMM+, romance novel with dark themes. No mm/ff/cheating/owd. No abuse comes from within the harem. The FMC will not have to choose between her love interests. For a full list of trigger warnings please ShonaKnight dot com. less