Sinners of Blackthorne U Series by Avery Collins

Roman Bishop hides his pain behind bruises and penalties, using the ice to escape the ghosts of his past. But when Damon Ward, the brooding, tattooed art major with a grudge and a sharp tongue, returns to campus, Roman’s carefully constructed world begins to crack. Damon is Caleb’s brother—the boy Roman loved and lost in the most devastating way possible. But where Caleb was light, Damon is all fire and shadows, dragging Roman into a dangerous game of hate, lust, and regret... moreRoman Bishop hides his pain behind bruises and penalties, using the ice to escape the ghosts of his past. But when Damon Ward, the brooding, tattooed art major with a grudge and a sharp tongue, returns to campus, Roman’s carefully constructed world begins to crack. Damon is Caleb’s brother—the boy Roman loved and lost in the most devastating way possible. But where Caleb was light, Damon is all fire and shadows, dragging Roman into a dangerous game of hate, lust, and regret. What starts as a battle of wills turns into something darker, something neither of them can control. Damon wants revenge, and Roman craves the pain Damon is more than willing to give. But as their obsession spirals out of control, the line between love and destruction blurs, leaving them both questioning how far they’re willing to go—and whether they’ll survive the fallout. Hate feels a lot like love when it cuts this deep. less

Luca. I’ve built my life on control. On the field, in my reputation, and in keeping my demons buried where no one can see. Sage Blackwell was never supposed to be a part of that. The nerdy prodigy overheard something that could ruin my entire career, so I do the only logical thing. I don’t threaten him. I don’t scare him off. I claim him. I tell myself it’s about survival, about keeping my secret safe. But the longer I keep him close, the more I realize I might be addicted again... moreLuca. I’ve built my life on control. On the field, in my reputation, and in keeping my demons buried where no one can see. Sage Blackwell was never supposed to be a part of that. The nerdy prodigy overheard something that could ruin my entire career, so I do the only logical thing. I don’t threaten him. I don’t scare him off. I claim him. I tell myself it’s about survival, about keeping my secret safe. But the longer I keep him close, the more I realize I might be addicted again. Only this time, my drug of choice is him. Sage. I wasn’t supposed to hear it. I definitely wasn’t supposed to get caught. One wrong step. One overheard conversation. That’s all it takes to make me the unwilling keeper of Luca Devereaux’s darkest secret. Now, Blackthorne U’s arrogant, untouchable quarterback, has decided I belong to him. He’s relentless, possessive and cruel in the way only someone with too much power and too little consequences can be. Being owned by Luca might just destroy me… especially when I realize I don’t want him to let go. ***. Bitter When He Begs is the second book in the interconnected Sinners of Blackthorne U series, but it is a complete standalone. Readers are advised to approach with caution and ensure they are comfortable with the listed triggers and content warnings before proceeding. less

Liam Callahan likes to break things. . .. and Nate Carter was made to be broken. Liam. I was trained not to feel. Taught to observe, manipulate, and control. Nothing prepared me for Nate Carter. He’s stubborn and beautiful in his resistance. The harder he fights, the deeper I sink my teeth in. I engineered the therapy sessions so I could get closer and watch him unravel. To dissect his fire and watch him spiral from the inside out... moreLiam Callahan likes to break things. . .. and Nate Carter was made to be broken. Liam. I was trained not to feel. Taught to observe, manipulate, and control. Nothing prepared me for Nate Carter. He’s stubborn and beautiful in his resistance. The harder he fights, the deeper I sink my teeth in. I engineered the therapy sessions so I could get closer and watch him unravel. To dissect his fire and watch him spiral from the inside out. But Nate is fury wrapped in lace, and he makes me feel things I was never meant to feel. Want. Possession. Hunger. Now, I can’t stop. Not until he’s mine; broken, rebuilt, and burning just for me. Nate. I knew Liam Callahan was dangerous the moment I met him. Too perfect. Too polished. Too in control. They said the anger management sessions were routine, but nothing about Liam is routine. He gets into your head with softness, pulls you apart with praise, and leaves you craving the pain he caused. So why do I keep going back? I don’t know what’s real anymore…what’s me, and what’s Liam’s design. ***. Cruel When He Smiles is the third book in the interconnected Sinners of Blackthorne U series, but it is a complete standalone. Readers are advised to approach with caution and ensure they are comfortable with the listed triggers and content warnings before proceeding. This is not a traditional romance. Reader discretion is advised. less

Liam Callahan likes to break things. . .. and Nate Carter was made to be broken. Liam. I was trained not to feel. Taught to observe, manipulate, and control. Nothing prepared me for Nate Carter. He’s stubborn and beautiful in his resistance. The harder he fights, the deeper I sink my teeth in. I engineered the therapy sessions so I could get closer and watch him unravel. To dissect his fire and watch him spiral from the inside out... moreLiam Callahan likes to break things. . .. and Nate Carter was made to be broken. Liam. I was trained not to feel. Taught to observe, manipulate, and control. Nothing prepared me for Nate Carter. He’s stubborn and beautiful in his resistance. The harder he fights, the deeper I sink my teeth in. I engineered the therapy sessions so I could get closer and watch him unravel. To dissect his fire and watch him spiral from the inside out. But Nate is fury wrapped in lace, and he makes me feel things I was never meant to feel. Want. Possession. Hunger. Now, I can’t stop. Not until he’s mine; broken, rebuilt, and burning just for me. Nate. I knew Liam Callahan was dangerous the moment I met him. Too perfect. Too polished. Too in control. They said the anger management sessions were routine, but nothing about Liam is routine. He gets into your head with softness, pulls you apart with praise, and leaves you craving the pain he caused. So why do I keep going back? I don’t know what’s real anymore…what’s me, and what’s Liam’s design. ***. Cruel When He Smiles is the third book in the interconnected Sinners of Blackthorne U series, but it is a complete standalone. Readers are advised to approach with caution and ensure they are comfortable with the listed triggers and content warnings before proceeding. This is not a traditional romance. Reader discretion is advised. less

Damien. Four years ago, I left without a word and swore I’d never look back. Now Noah Adams is living under the same roof as I am, and every second around him feels like punishment for the choice I never wanted to make. Everyone thinks I’m the easy one—the hookup king of the Sin Bin. But the truth is, I’ve only ever wanted him. He was the first boy I ever loved, and the only one I could never have. Noah... moreDamien. Four years ago, I left without a word and swore I’d never look back. Now Noah Adams is living under the same roof as I am, and every second around him feels like punishment for the choice I never wanted to make. Everyone thinks I’m the easy one—the hookup king of the Sin Bin. But the truth is, I’ve only ever wanted him. He was the first boy I ever loved, and the only one I could never have. Noah. I came to Blackthorne U without knowing my first heartbreak would be a hallway away, acting as if nothing had happened while I drowned in everything we never said. I shouldn’t want him; I definitely shouldn’t still love him. But some wounds don’t fade just because you pretend they don’t hurt. One house. Two broken hearts. What do you do when the past never really lets go? less