Sins of Lethe Series by Arden Aoide

From the womb, you are owned. Want Not pulls you into the patriarchal society of secessionist Texas. It's hopeless from the first sentence. It's Shula Kelley's wedding day, and there's only one way she will allow it to end. There's only one thing she can control. But first acts of rebellion leave the future uncertain. Once her veil is lifted, her path detours, for better or worse, but one she can live with for now... moreFrom the womb, you are owned. Want Not pulls you into the patriarchal society of secessionist Texas. It's hopeless from the first sentence. It's Shula Kelley's wedding day, and there's only one way she will allow it to end. There's only one thing she can control. But first acts of rebellion leave the future uncertain. Once her veil is lifted, her path detours, for better or worse, but one she can live with for now. But how can she truly love when she only knows obedience? How will she stay safe when the enemy is much more sinister than an oppressive government? less

James Agnesson has a brewing obsession and not even the thought of death stops him from plotting what he'd like to do to Shula the next time he gets her alone. And that's the least of his sins. He has his fingers dipped into something truly sinister, something that even murder pales... moreJames Agnesson has a brewing obsession and not even the thought of death stops him from plotting what he'd like to do to Shula the next time he gets her alone. And that's the least of his sins. He has his fingers dipped into something truly sinister, something that even murder pales. But soon we see sparks of humanity in him, but is it too late? We follow the passion of Jared and Shula and their hopes for Agnes Oaks, and we see Jude struggle to desire a wife when his inclinations are buried under the ash of an old lover. But, once the smoke clears, brothers become allies. With one objective. Book Two of Six. Cliffhanger. less

To Be Wished is Book Three in the Sins of Lethe series.

Insolence is Book 4 in the Sins of Lethe series.