Carnal Games Series by Stasia Black

A woman with amnesia meets the man who swore he’d kill her if he ever saw her again…. When she suddenly appears on the stage in front of me auctioning off her cherry, I know it’s no accident. She’s back, ready to play more games with my head. Ten years ago, she and her father broke me completely, body and soul. But I’m not the naïve young lad I once was. I politely keep the monster they made of me carefully hidden from public society, it’s true... moreA woman with amnesia meets the man who swore he’d kill her if he ever saw her again…. When she suddenly appears on the stage in front of me auctioning off her cherry, I know it’s no accident. She’s back, ready to play more games with my head. Ten years ago, she and her father broke me completely, body and soul. But I’m not the naïve young lad I once was. I politely keep the monster they made of me carefully hidden from public society, it’s true. But as I outbid everyone else and make her mine, I smile. She’s not the only one who can play games. I’m ready to take her prisoner, and let the monster out. Amnesia, Enemies-to-Lovers, Revenge, Tragic Past, Second Chance Romance, Anti-Hero, Angsty, Wounded Hero, Forced Proximity, It's Always Been You. please check Author’s Website for intense themes and important TWs. less

He thinks I’m off-limits. But rules were made to be broken. I’m the perfect daughter—an heiress with a spotless reputation and a ring on my finger to prove it. But perfection is a fragile thing, and mine shatters the moment I meet Isaak. My bodyguard. Ex-military. Battle-scarred. All sharp edges and dark glances. He’s the last man I should want—older, all grit and danger, and everything my family would never approve of. Also, he hates me... moreHe thinks I’m off-limits. But rules were made to be broken. I’m the perfect daughter—an heiress with a spotless reputation and a ring on my finger to prove it. But perfection is a fragile thing, and mine shatters the moment I meet Isaak. My bodyguard. Ex-military. Battle-scarred. All sharp edges and dark glances. He’s the last man I should want—older, all grit and danger, and everything my family would never approve of. Also, he hates me. He thinks I’m spoiled, entitled, a rich girl playing pretend. But there’s one thing he can’t. The way his eyes darken when I walk into the room. The way his jaw clenches when another man gets too close. The way his touch—his bed—is the only place I feel safe. I'm engaged to a man my family has chosen for me. But my body betrays me whenever Isaak is near. I thought my stalker was my biggest problem. I was wrong. Because every time Isaak whispers my name, it feels like a promise. less

I used her body like an altar. Now she’s here for confession. I left my past behind. Then she walked into my church. Once, I was Bane Blackwolf—heir to a legacy of blood and sin. A monster in the making. Instead, I chose the cloth over the crown, buried my name, and became Father Blackwood. For years, I was in control of my darker nature. Until her. Moira. The woman with a sinner’s mouth and a body made for worship... moreI used her body like an altar. Now she’s here for confession. I left my past behind. Then she walked into my church. Once, I was Bane Blackwolf—heir to a legacy of blood and sin. A monster in the making. Instead, I chose the cloth over the crown, buried my name, and became Father Blackwood. For years, I was in control of my darker nature. Until her. Moira. The woman with a sinner’s mouth and a body made for worship. The woman who doesn’t know it was me behind the mask that night—me who had her on her knees, begging. Now she’s here, whispering confessions that twist the knife deeper. Tempting the man I pretend to be and the beast I’ve tried to bury. I vowed to be a good man. I vowed to never take what doesn’t belong to me. But Moira is mine. The moment I touched her, I knew—I’d never crave anything the way I crave her. She’s the only thing that silences my demons and makes me forget the weight of my sins. And I’ll be damned before I let her go. TWs: Please note this is an intense dark romance with characters dealing with mental illness, abuse, and trauma. A full list of trigger warnings can be found on the author’s website. less

Can a sadist ever truly feel redeemed? And can his love for the one who taught his heart how to beat survive all odds—even the multitudes she herself contains? When Domhnall looks at his fiancée, he sees the love of his life—sweet, steady Anna. But when she stares back, sometimes it's not Anna at all. It’s Mads. Sharp-tongued. Chaotic. The first girl who ever made him feel seen. And now she wants him back—in every filthy, feral way imaginable... moreCan a sadist ever truly feel redeemed? And can his love for the one who taught his heart how to beat survive all odds—even the multitudes she herself contains? When Domhnall looks at his fiancée, he sees the love of his life—sweet, steady Anna. But when she stares back, sometimes it's not Anna at all. It’s Mads. Sharp-tongued. Chaotic. The first girl who ever made him feel seen. And now she wants him back—in every filthy, feral way imaginable. But what do you do when you're in a love triangle with two women sharing a single body and a single heart. Not to mention a single history carved with secrets that enmesh all three of you in a darkness you haven't even yet begun to understand. Anna swears she doesn’t mind sharing. But how long can three people survive in one love story before something shatters? He thought he could love them both. He was wrong. Because Mads doesn’t share. She split to survive. Now the pieces may just tear them all apart. This is the sequel to 7 Days and the final book in the Carnal Games Series. Reading 7 Days first would make for the most enjoyable reading experience. Please also This book contains intense themes of trauma and abuse, violence, trafficking, and mental illness. For a full list of TWs, visit stasiablack. com. less