The Afton Adders Series by Deanne Dietz

Brielle Holberry finds herself in a complicated mess when she moves to a new city to scrub herself of her past. Though she becomes the nurse to the notorious Afton 'Adders'. The family has earned their name throughout Lockham, England, for being ruthless Peaky Blinders. Her circumstances turn grave as she falls into the crosshairs of Everett Afton, and he refuses to let his newfound obsession go. Once he learns of her dark secret, will she be struck by the top Adder himself?

Is blood thicker than water? Do loyalties only stay within the confines of the family? Bobby and Tilly’s relationship has dealt with enough hardship. From Bobby’s crutch with drugs, to ease the pain of time, as he thought Tilly’s heart ceased to beat forever. To Tilly’s over-bearing parents moving into town, relentlessly manipulating her to move back home and forget about The Afton Adders... moreIs blood thicker than water? Do loyalties only stay within the confines of the family? Bobby and Tilly’s relationship has dealt with enough hardship. From Bobby’s crutch with drugs, to ease the pain of time, as he thought Tilly’s heart ceased to beat forever. To Tilly’s over-bearing parents moving into town, relentlessly manipulating her to move back home and forget about The Afton Adders. Their relationship was already tested by her near-death experience; will it fortify against the storms that arise? Or will it wither and die? They find their fate isn’t decided by them, but by another. - MMF, LGBTQ+. - Why choose? - Gangster/Mafia romance. - "Crawl to Me". - Morally Grey. - Dark Romancy. - She goes from Bubblegum to Blackcat. - Peaky Blinder and Dramoine inspired. - Knife play. - Powering through Judgmental Parents. - Self harm - Parental abuse - Mentions of SA. less

Kenneth Afton hates everyone. Though, he hates ‘krauts’ more than anything and unfortunately, Kenneth is forced to marry within the German mob, Immer Treu. This deal is to strengthen their alliance before the business is snuffed out by the Nazi soldiers moving in. He must come to terms with his newfound transaction and aid his new wife as she rises within the ranks of her gang... moreKenneth Afton hates everyone. Though, he hates ‘krauts’ more than anything and unfortunately, Kenneth is forced to marry within the German mob, Immer Treu. This deal is to strengthen their alliance before the business is snuffed out by the Nazi soldiers moving in. He must come to terms with his newfound transaction and aid his new wife as she rises within the ranks of her gang. In time he questions his hatred for krauts and comes to find that he adores how his wife provokes every reaction from him. He learns that there is no stronger bond than when enemies become lovers and decides to lay his prejudice from the Great War aside, to accept his new life. But his life will be ripped from him. A Nazi concentration camp has formed near the town, Alice tries to expose their heinous crimes. As she tries to save innocent children from the Nazi soldiers, she is made prisoner for her actions. Evoking Kenneth’s rage. Will he save her in time? Or will she die by cyanide? - Hearts Strengthened by Cyanide. - Enemies to Lovers. - Shibari. - Touch Her and Die. - Peaky Blinders and Draco inspired MMC. - Morally Grey. - Mafia/ Gangster Romance. - PTSD Healing. - Gangsters effing up Nazis. - Unhinged FMC to the point you don't know if you should crush on her or him. - Domming. - Forced Marriage/ Forced Proximity. - The witty banter = gut splitting laughter. - Meet Rhino, your new bestie. Trigger. - PTSD. - Nazis. - Violence. - Explicit Sexual Interactions. - Sexual Assault. - Torture by Bison. - Mention of sexual assault by a priest. less