Black Heart Auctions
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Selling Innocence
I spent my entire life as little more than a pawn used for the benefit of others, defined only by my family, my bloodline and my last name. After narrowly escaping my father's plan to kill me, however, I get a second chance at life.For the past year, I've lived under a fake name, with a fake past, all to create a life of my own choosing. That all goes to hell when I find myself abducted and put up for sale at the infamous Black Heart Auctions, a place where anything can be bought and sold—including people.Four men with dark pasts buy me, planning to use me to get their revenge on a mysterious enemy known only as Lorien. Now I must untangle the connections between Lorien and the men, keep my past and identity a secret and never let myself forget the danger these men pose.All I've ever wanted was a quiet, normal life, but to get that, I'll need to survive this first.And here I thought getting sold was the worst of my problems.
Buying Time
One slip-up and the secrets I've worked so hard to hide are on display. My past, my real name, my family—the men who have taken over my life know about it all. The more time we spend together, the more I learn about them as well. I glimpse their softer sides, realize just how dark their pasts are and come to understand why their revenge matters to them so much.However, the man who is after me won't let up, and the situation grows more dangerous. He is a ruthless assassin with the backing of a powerful crime family, and he'll stop at nothing to get me. If only my life was all I had to worry about.He threatens not only me but my family and the men I've fallen for as well. If I'm not careful, if I don't take every right step, if I let down my guard at all, it's possible that none of us will survive this.
Taking Chances
The enemy who has been after me, Lorien, was closer than I'd ever realized. Even now, knowing who he really is, we're trapped in a stand-off, waiting to see who blinks first.Meanwhile, I've fallen even more hopelessly in love with Hayden, Tor, Char and Vance. I never would have thought getting bought at an auction would lead to love, yet here I am. Unfortunately, the more time I spend with them, the more certain I am this isn't headed anywhere happy. The four men see no future for themselves or any life after dealing with this problem. They want their revenge and my safety, and nothing else matters.Everyone has a plan for me—Lorien wants me for his own, Nem and the Quad want me to come home and listen, the men I love want me to stay quiet as they take wounds meant for me. I've lived my whole life doing what others want, giving in out of fear.That ends now, because I won't be their good girl anymore. I'll stop at nothing to protect everyone who matters to me—I'll show them just what this mafia princess can do.
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