Poison Apple Duet Series by Michaela Jackson

Lauressa Kleen has a psychology degree she isn't using, a boring job to pay the bills, is trying to make amends with her estranged family and friends, and she's never felt more lonely or without purpose. The only thing that gives her some purpose is running her podcast: High Demand. On it, she exposes evil cults, their leaders, and the psychologically manipulative ways they control people under the fake name Dr. Cult... moreLauressa Kleen has a psychology degree she isn't using, a boring job to pay the bills, is trying to make amends with her estranged family and friends, and she's never felt more lonely or without purpose. The only thing that gives her some purpose is running her podcast: High Demand. On it, she exposes evil cults, their leaders, and the psychologically manipulative ways they control people under the fake name Dr. Cult. So when notorious cult leader Jaxson Devine reaches out to her for an interview, she already knows about his dangerous reputation. But against her better judgement, she flies out to meet him. However, she quickly learns that he couldn't care less about an interview when he points a gun at her and declares: He. Wants. HER. She thinks she’s going to find out if every dangerous rumor she ever heard about him is true. But to her surprise, he lets her flee, and luckily she never told him her legal name. Once she blocks him on all her socials, it'll be impossible for him to find her. But impossible means nothing to Jaxson if it means having her. He's certainly not above stalking, forcing, and manipulating her to do it. His game has only just begun and she’s already lost.... *This book is a dark romance. Please be sure to read the author's note for more information. **This book ends in a cliffhanger that is resolved with an HEA in Book 2, High Control. less

Three and a half months ago, Lauressa Kleen had a psychology degree she wasn't using, a boring job to pay the bills, was trying to make amends with her estranged family, and had never felt more lonely and without purpose. Then Jaxson Devine, dangerous heir to the notorious controlling cult The Sovereignty, entered her life. She still isn't using her psychology degree. But now she doesn't have a job or family. However, she's no longer lonely and she has a purpose: To be at Jaxson's side... moreThree and a half months ago, Lauressa Kleen had a psychology degree she wasn't using, a boring job to pay the bills, was trying to make amends with her estranged family, and had never felt more lonely and without purpose. Then Jaxson Devine, dangerous heir to the notorious controlling cult The Sovereignty, entered her life. She still isn't using her psychology degree. But now she doesn't have a job or family. However, she's no longer lonely and she has a purpose: To be at Jaxson's side. Jaxson's father, the Sovereignty’s leader, not only disagrees but also arranges her to marry someone else. Now, everything she's endured to be with Jaxson means nothing. Because in a cult, the number one rule is that the leader's word is law. Good thing Lauressa’s never been good at following rules. If anyone can take down a cult leader, it's her. But she needs Jaxson's help. Which means he has to choose between the two things he wants most: her and The Sovereignty. It’s a dangerous gamble assuming that he’ll choose her. But now that the Oracle has her in his clutches, Jaxson is her only hope… if her faith in him isn’t misplaced. *This book is a dark romance. Please be sure to read the author's note for more information. *This is not a stand alone novel. It is the sequel to High Demand and the final installment in the Poison Apple Duet where our couple gets their HEA. High Demand must be read first. less