The Locked Duet Series by C. Hallman

Not all is as it seems…. When my mother announces she's been dating someone, the last person I expect it to be is James Alistair––the father of two of my biggest bullies. Nix and Colt Alistair. I never knew why, but they always hated me. In school, they made my life hell, and apparently nothing has changed. Only this time, instead of cruel jokes, things get physical, and when our parents leave for their honeymoon, I find out how far Colt is willing to take this... moreNot all is as it seems…. When my mother announces she's been dating someone, the last person I expect it to be is James Alistair––the father of two of my biggest bullies. Nix and Colt Alistair. I never knew why, but they always hated me. In school, they made my life hell, and apparently nothing has changed. Only this time, instead of cruel jokes, things get physical, and when our parents leave for their honeymoon, I find out how far Colt is willing to take this. I thought the worst time of my life was over. I was wrong. less

Both of them broke me but only one stayed to rebuild me. Living with Colt wasn’t supposed to feel this normal, but for a moment, I think we can finally leave the past behind. Only, nothing is ever that easy. It starts with the sensation of being watched, then come the messages—anonymous, threatening, and impossible to ignore. Someone knows too much, and their words are a reminder that safety is only an illusion. My past refuses to stay buried. Instead, it wants to burn me alive. moreBoth of them broke me but only one stayed to rebuild me. Living with Colt wasn’t supposed to feel this normal, but for a moment, I think we can finally leave the past behind. Only, nothing is ever that easy. It starts with the sensation of being watched, then come the messages—anonymous, threatening, and impossible to ignore. Someone knows too much, and their words are a reminder that safety is only an illusion. My past refuses to stay buried. Instead, it wants to burn me alive. . *This is book two of a duet. Lock Me Inside should be read prior to reading this. Please be advised that this is a dark romance, including many triggers. *. less