The Shadows Series by J.A. Owenby

When you finally meet the monster hiding under your bed. One, two, I’m coming for you. She’s my obsession. Three, four, kneel on the floor. I want to possess her in every way. Five, six, I’m up to my old tricks. She knows me as The Portland Serial K! ll3r. Seven, eight, lay in wait. Little does she know I’m watching her. Nine, ten, never to be seen again. Welcome to your worst nightmare, Little Lamb. Who am I? Let me introduce myself. I’m Death. And I have found my Queen... moreWhen you finally meet the monster hiding under your bed. One, two, I’m coming for you. She’s my obsession. Three, four, kneel on the floor. I want to possess her in every way. Five, six, I’m up to my old tricks. She knows me as The Portland Serial K! ll3r. Seven, eight, lay in wait. Little does she know I’m watching her. Nine, ten, never to be seen again. Welcome to your worst nightmare, Little Lamb. Who am I? Let me introduce myself. I’m Death. And I have found my Queen. Ella McCloud you’re the flicker of light in my dark, dark world. The color in my grayscale existence. I yearn for you like the night yearns for the stars. "In the Shadows" is not merely a dark romance novel; it is an addiction, a siren song that beckons readers into its inky embrace, refusing to release its hold even after the final page is turned. Prepare to lose yourself in the shadows, for once you enter, there is no turning back. " ~ World of Books65. **Dear readers, this dark romance contains multiple POVs, multiple storylines, and many exciting moving pieces that come together in one satisfying and unexpected HEA. If you enjoy a single storyline, this book might not be for you. ** In the Shadows is a dark, age gap romance standalone with an unhinged hero. Check TW/CW and tropes on the author's website. less

Two faces. One obsession. Zero mercy. One, two, they took what's mine. My little lamb was stolen from me. Three, four, blood on the floor. The monster she awakened has broken free. Five, six, death's favorite tricks. My darkness hunts relentlessly. Seven, eight, feel my rage. H3ll itself bows down to me. Nine, ten, k! ll again and again. Each death brings her back to me. Eleven, twelve, straight to h3ll. Where screams ring eternally. Welcome back to your darkest nightmare... moreTwo faces. One obsession. Zero mercy. One, two, they took what's mine. My little lamb was stolen from me. Three, four, blood on the floor. The monster she awakened has broken free. Five, six, death's favorite tricks. My darkness hunts relentlessly. Seven, eight, feel my rage. H3ll itself bows down to me. Nine, ten, k! ll again and again. Each death brings her back to me. Eleven, twelve, straight to h3ll. Where screams ring eternally. Welcome back to your darkest nightmare. I am Death, and they've stripped away my mask of mercy. My little lamb, I will paint the streets red until you're safe in my arms again. “Back in the Shadows” plunges readers deeper into Death's twisted realm, where love and violence dance in perfect harmony. This isn't just a story—it's a descent into beautiful madness, where the line between protector and monster blurs with every heartbeat. Once you've stepped back into the shadows, there's no escaping their embrace. But if you dare to embrace the darkness, welcome home. This is book 2 and readers must read In the Shadows first. ** This dark romance features multiple POVs and intricate storylines that weaves together into one soul-shattering conclusion. If you crave a simple love story, this isn't it. **. **Visit the author's website for TW/CW. less

Some of us were born into darkness. Others were shackled. They drugged me. Chained me. Tore apart my mind until the pieces didn’t fit anymore. Then they gave me a name. Cleaner. K! ller. Son. Monster. Told me the blood on my hands was hers. Then they smiled and made me k! ll again. And they told me she never existed. But I’ve seen her. In dreams. In flashes of red hair and blood. And now she’s real—flesh and bone and terrified eyes. But they made one mistake. They didn’t bury her deep enough... moreSome of us were born into darkness. Others were shackled. They drugged me. Chained me. Tore apart my mind until the pieces didn’t fit anymore. Then they gave me a name. Cleaner. K! ller. Son. Monster. Told me the blood on my hands was hers. Then they smiled and made me k! ll again. And they told me she never existed. But I’ve seen her. In dreams. In flashes of red hair and blood. And now she’s real—flesh and bone and terrified eyes. But they made one mistake. They didn’t bury her deep enough. Now she’s back. And even if she doesn’t remember me—. My obsession remembers everything. She runs. I follow. She screams. I savor it. She looks at me like a stranger. And I try not to laugh. Because I know her body better than she does. I’ve watched her sleep. Touched her skin. Marked her without mercy. And now that I’ve found her again…. There’s no version of this where I let her go. You don’t have to love me, little ghost. Lock the door. Scream my name. Run. I’ve never needed permission to take what’s mine. **Dear readers, this dark romance contains multiple storylines, and many exciting moving pieces that come together in one satisfying and unexpected HEA. If you enjoy a single storyline, this book might not be for you. BEHIND THE SHADOWS is Kip and Holland’s story—a standalone pitch-black stalker romance and psychological romantic thriller of obsession, betrayal, and deadly lies. Perfect for readers who crave dark romance with a morally gray antihero, a forbidden captor/captive love story, and a heroine fighting to survive a monster who can’t be saved. No cheating, no third-act breakup, and includes an HEA. Check author’s website for TW/CW. ***While not required, it’s highly recommended to read the duet In the Shadows and Back in the Shadows first. less