Behind Bars Series by Louise Collins

Nate Mathews is a murderer. Alfie doesn’t know the details of his crime, and he doesn’t want to. All he knows is Nate Mathews is evil, and his colleagues at Larkwood prison shudder at his name. But Alfie has caught Nate’s eyes, and they start flirting in the early hours. It’s forbidden, terrifying, but arousing too. One whisper of ‘Freshman’ from Nate, and Alfie’s stomach flutters, and his pulse increases... moreNate Mathews is a murderer. Alfie doesn’t know the details of his crime, and he doesn’t want to. All he knows is Nate Mathews is evil, and his colleagues at Larkwood prison shudder at his name. But Alfie has caught Nate’s eyes, and they start flirting in the early hours. It’s forbidden, terrifying, but arousing too. One whisper of ‘Freshman’ from Nate, and Alfie’s stomach flutters, and his pulse increases. Alfie knows if he reads Nate’s file his attraction to the criminal will turn to disgust, but he can’t bring himself to do it. He likes Nate. Nate makes him feel wanted, and that’s a first for Alfie. Is Nate genuine? Or is Alfie destined for heartbreak? less

Suspenseful Romance. No two criminals are alike, and Quinn knows this more than most. After months of stress and pleading, his study has been approved. His participants all reside under one roof: Greenwood Prison. The men sitting opposite him have done awful things, but Quinn’s not there to judge; he’s there to work through a psychopath checklist. He needs psychopaths for his study, and one participant fills him with more unease than the others... moreSuspenseful Romance. No two criminals are alike, and Quinn knows this more than most. After months of stress and pleading, his study has been approved. His participants all reside under one roof: Greenwood Prison. The men sitting opposite him have done awful things, but Quinn’s not there to judge; he’s there to work through a psychopath checklist. He needs psychopaths for his study, and one participant fills him with more unease than the others. Zane Black wears many faces, and Quinn has a hard time finding the real man behind the masks. He flirts, he manipulates, and boasts. He’s clever and takes control of their sessions. With all Quinn knows about psychopaths, he can’t stop his heart being seduced by this one. When the study finishes, will Zane let Quinn go and move on, or will he leave Quinn with more questions? less

Rory’s not like the other inmates. In fact, he’s not an inmate at all. He’s undercover, tasked with gathering information on Sebastian Claw. He’s planning something for his upcoming release, and Rory needs to find out what. Rory doesn’t like the Sebastian of the past—the murderer, or the Sebastian of the future—the plotter. He does like the Sebastian of the present. The one he shares his cell, his body, and possibly his heart with... moreRory’s not like the other inmates. In fact, he’s not an inmate at all. He’s undercover, tasked with gathering information on Sebastian Claw. He’s planning something for his upcoming release, and Rory needs to find out what. Rory doesn’t like the Sebastian of the past—the murderer, or the Sebastian of the future—the plotter. He does like the Sebastian of the present. The one he shares his cell, his body, and possibly his heart with. The line between what’s right and wrong, what’s good and bad, start to blur. But if Sebastian finds out who Rory is, he’s a dead man …. less

Life has not been easy for Oliver ‘Ollie’ Linton. Convicted of killing his abusive father he finds himself serving a nine-year sentence in Hollybrook sharing a cell with mute prisoner, Teddy Saul. Teddy has a violent reputation on the wing with inmates and officers wary of his grunts, growls and fists. But Ollie sees a different Teddy. Protective and gentle, Ollie can’t help but get close to his cellmate. There are reasons he shouldn’t... moreLife has not been easy for Oliver ‘Ollie’ Linton. Convicted of killing his abusive father he finds himself serving a nine-year sentence in Hollybrook sharing a cell with mute prisoner, Teddy Saul. Teddy has a violent reputation on the wing with inmates and officers wary of his grunts, growls and fists. But Ollie sees a different Teddy. Protective and gentle, Ollie can’t help but get close to his cellmate. There are reasons he shouldn’t. Like Teddy being inside for killing four people and his previous cellmate Ryan’s death remaining unexplained, but the biggest reason Ollie shouldn’t get too close is for the simple fact Ollie will one day walk free of Hollybrook but Teddy never will. That day comes far quicker than either of them anticipate when Ollie has the chance to appeal his conviction. At first, Ollie refuses and Teddy is relieved but days pass and Teddy has a change of heart. They make a deal, Ollie will appeal if Teddy agrees to let him visit and write but Ollie ends up heartbroken when Teddy cuts him out of his life. He didn’t want Teddy to let him go, he wanted the opposite, for Teddy to hold on even if they were on different sides of the bars. Will Teddy explain his reasons? Will Ollie get his HEA? Or does what happen in prison stay in prison? less