The Collective Series by K.C. Mills

Elias Omari exist in the darkness that clouds his mind. Cress Devereaux exist in the light that inspires her soul. Together they create beautiful shades of gray. An arranged marriage forces two families to smooth the edges of their jagged past with the hopes of a new beginning... moreElias Omari exist in the darkness that clouds his mind. Cress Devereaux exist in the light that inspires her soul. Together they create beautiful shades of gray. An arranged marriage forces two families to smooth the edges of their jagged past with the hopes of a new beginning. Can a union tainted with secrets and uncertainty promise an unbreakable alliance? The one thing that Elias and Cress share in common is family over everything but should they continue to fight for family when that same family has never truly fought for them? Shadows and Whispers is a standalone novel. *Please see trigger warnings in the author note*. less

“I’ll never ask for you to be with me, to love me, to appreciate me and what I have to offer. Everything I do will be for you. I will be unabashedly devoted to making you happy. The choice will always have to be yours. But if you continue to choose me? I promise to give you everything I am, everything I will ever be, everything you can even imagine. There will never be a moment of your life where you will ever question where I stand with you, how I feel, or whether I choose you... more“I’ll never ask for you to be with me, to love me, to appreciate me and what I have to offer. Everything I do will be for you. I will be unabashedly devoted to making you happy. The choice will always have to be yours. But if you continue to choose me? I promise to give you everything I am, everything I will ever be, everything you can even imagine. There will never be a moment of your life where you will ever question where I stand with you, how I feel, or whether I choose you. But I’ll never ask, Jhorie. I can’t. The choice will always have to be yours. ” - Ezekiel“You’ll never have to ask because the decision has already been made. I’ve already chosen you, Ezekiel, and my choice is never changing. ” -JhorieThis is our story…*Dawning and Resurgence a standalone novel which can be read alone, however for a better reading experience, it’s best to begin with Shadows and Whispers. *. less

After wasting years in a marriage founded on lies, betrayal, and manipulation, Christian Devereaux decides to not only take control of his life but his happiness. Marrying for love feels amazing until Scotlyn realizes the sentiment isn’t returned. Unbeknownst to her, she has spent years in a marriage founded on a mutually beneficial agreement. After her divorce, Scotlyn learns that as much as she needs control, submission is the true key to locking down her heart... moreAfter wasting years in a marriage founded on lies, betrayal, and manipulation, Christian Devereaux decides to not only take control of his life but his happiness. Marrying for love feels amazing until Scotlyn realizes the sentiment isn’t returned. Unbeknownst to her, she has spent years in a marriage founded on a mutually beneficial agreement. After her divorce, Scotlyn learns that as much as she needs control, submission is the true key to locking down her heart. When Christian meets Scotlyn, bedroom and boardroom deals create a beautiful blueprint for a foundation of new beginnings and love. less