Stripped Series by Skye Warren, Laure Valentin

A prequel about the sacrifices we make for love...I sneak out of my room every night. My father's guards don't see me.No one sees me, except him.He's the son of a foot soldier. My father is his boss. The boss. I shouldn't even know Giovanni. And I definitely shouldn't kiss him. Our relationship is doomed to fail, but that won't stop me from being with him.Not every girl wants to be a princess. I just want to be free.****************TOUGH LOVE is a prequel to the Stripped Series... moreA prequel about the sacrifices we make for love...I sneak out of my room every night. My father's guards don't see me.No one sees me, except him.He's the son of a foot soldier. My father is his boss. The boss. I shouldn't even know Giovanni. And I definitely shouldn't kiss him. Our relationship is doomed to fail, but that won't stop me from being with him.Not every girl wants to be a princess. I just want to be free.****************TOUGH LOVE is a prequel to the Stripped Series. It ends on a cliffhanger...½. Tough Love (prequel)1. Love the Way You Lie2. Better When It Hurts (June 2015)You can start reading here or with book one, LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE.Praise for Skye Warren:"Skye's ability to make me feel like I am part of this dramatic, dark, and twisted story is so f-ing fantastic I can only sit here and beg for more." - Fictional Candy"Author Skye Warren weaves a complex, deep, and haunting tale that has a raw and gritty mixture of violence and moving tenderness." - Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews"Great edge-of -your-seat writing, touching emotional introspection, and enlightening... even in it's darkness." - Maryse's Book Blog less

An alternate cover edition can be found here.A dark romance about the lies that lead us down…I’ll do anything to stay hidden, even if that means working at the scariest club in town. Then he shows up, mysterious and yet strangely familiar. And so damn sexy.When he looks at me, I forget why I can’t have him. He’s beautiful and scarred. His body fits mine, filling the places where I’m hollow, rough where I am soft.He’s the only man who wants to help, but he has secrets of his own... moreAn alternate cover edition can be found here.A dark romance about the lies that lead us down…I’ll do anything to stay hidden, even if that means working at the scariest club in town. Then he shows up, mysterious and yet strangely familiar. And so damn sexy.When he looks at me, I forget why I can’t have him. He’s beautiful and scarred. His body fits mine, filling the places where I’m hollow, rough where I am soft.He’s the only man who wants to help, but he has secrets of his own.He has questions I can’t answer.I’m running from my past, but his might catch me first. less

Some wounds never heal...She's stuck in another foster home. He's the new boy with a bad reputation.Falling in love in the wrong place and the wrong time never felt so good.

Five years ago we lived in the same house. He was the ultimate bad boy. And my foster brother.Now he's back. Tougher, harder, meaner. All of it aimed at me, because I was the one who sent him away. It's payback time. He wants his pound of flesh, and I am helpless to say no. ****************Books in the Stripped series½. Tough Love (prequel)1. Love the Way You Lie2. Better When It Hurts 3... moreFive years ago we lived in the same house. He was the ultimate bad boy. And my foster brother.Now he's back. Tougher, harder, meaner. All of it aimed at me, because I was the one who sent him away. It's payback time. He wants his pound of flesh, and I am helpless to say no. ****************Books in the Stripped series½. Tough Love (prequel)1. Love the Way You Lie2. Better When It Hurts 3. Pretty When You CryPraise for the Stripped series by Skye Warren:"It's gritty, edgy, and sexy, served to you in the well-written, absorbing style that Skye is so talented at delivering. I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the Stripped series." - Shameless Book Club"A jagged, layered and enthralling adventure that weaves darkness and light with precision and purpose." - the lusty literate"It's dark, mysterious, sexy, and I loved every page of it! There were twists and turns that I never saw coming! I love when an author is able to keep me guessing until the very end of the book." - Book Fancy Book Blog"Love The Way You Lie was heartwarming, exhilarating and tantalizing with just the right tinge of darkness." - Warhawke's Vault less

A story about how coming together can break us apart… An old military friend of Blue’s comes to stay with us, and suddenly I have two muscled men surrounding me. Before I can take a breath, we’re diving into something dirty together—something dangerous. Dangerous because three is a crowd. This is Blue’s best friend, and one of us will have to leave. **************** EVEN BETTER is a sexy follow up novella best read after BETTER WHEN IT HURTS... moreA story about how coming together can break us apart… An old military friend of Blue’s comes to stay with us, and suddenly I have two muscled men surrounding me. Before I can take a breath, we’re diving into something dirty together—something dangerous. Dangerous because three is a crowd. This is Blue’s best friend, and one of us will have to leave. **************** EVEN BETTER is a sexy follow up novella best read after BETTER WHEN IT HURTS. Fair warning: Contains two hot ex-military men and a girl caught in the middle. Books in the Stripped series ½. Tough Love (prequel) 1. Love the Way You Lie 2. Better When It Hurts 3. Even Better 4. Pretty When You Cry Praise for Better When It Hurts: “5 Angsty Love-versus-Hate Stars! Better When It Hurts sucked me in hook, line, and sinker within the first few pages.” – Allison, The Reading Escapade Book Blog “There’s one thing I can say with certainty, Skye Warren never fails to deliver a heartfelt, slightly dark, I can’t stop turning the pages story. This one is no different.” – Di, Twisted Sisters “Very Angsty 5 Star Read! This book is so compelling, you won’t be able to put it down, this is one of those books that you’ll want to save to re-read.” – Melissa, Books Can Take You There less

A new dark romance novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Wanderlust and Prisoner…I came from a place of dirt floors and holy scriptures. They told me the world outside was full of sin, and the first night I escape, I find out it’s true. Ivan saves me, but he does more than that. He takes me. He makes me his own girl.My conditioning runs too deep. Ivan sees what I am.That’s the thing about showing a mouse to a cat. He wants to play. And it’s terrifying, even for me... moreA new dark romance novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Wanderlust and Prisoner…I came from a place of dirt floors and holy scriptures. They told me the world outside was full of sin, and the first night I escape, I find out it’s true. Ivan saves me, but he does more than that. He takes me. He makes me his own girl.My conditioning runs too deep. Ivan sees what I am.That’s the thing about showing a mouse to a cat. He wants to play. And it’s terrifying, even for me. Because the only thing darker than my past is his. less

I'll be home for Christmas... The plan is simple. Break into the club and steal the money I need to save my father. The ex-military bouncer isn't going to stop me, even if he is hot as hell. If only in my dreams... Except he has a curious knack for knowing my next step. And there's something dark underneath his desire, something dangerous. If he catches me, he might not let me go... moreI'll be home for Christmas... The plan is simple. Break into the club and steal the money I need to save my father. The ex-military bouncer isn't going to stop me, even if he is hot as hell. If only in my dreams... Except he has a curious knack for knowing my next step. And there's something dark underneath his desire, something dangerous. If he catches me, he might not let me go. **************** CAUGHT FOR CHRISTMAS is a standalone holiday romance set in the sexy, suspenseful Stripped world. You can read Caught for Christmas before starting the Stripped series with Tough Love. Books in the Stripped series ½. Tough Love (prequel) 1. Love the Way You Lie 2. Better When It Hurts 3. Even Better 4. Pretty When You Cry 5. Caught for Christmas 6. Hold You Against Me Praise for the Stripped series: "Very Angsty 5 Star Read! This book is so compelling, you won't be able to put it down, this is one of those books that you'll want to save to re-read." - Melissa, Books Can Take You There "There's one thing I can say with certainty, Skye Warren never fails to deliver a heartfelt, slightly dark, I can't stop turning the pages story. This one is no different." - Di, Twisted Sisters "It's dark, mysterious, sexy, and I loved every page of it! There were twists and turns that I never saw coming! I love when an author is able to keep me guessing until the very end of the book." - Book Fancy Book Blog "The writing is so incredibly fluid, the characters so intriguing, and the story so captivating. If I could give this book more than five stars, I would. It's as emotional as it is sexy, and beautiful as it is dark. Absolutely flawless." - Sammy, Just Let Me Read "The characters were beautifully written, they jumped from the pages, leaving a lasting impression. Skye Warren eloquently writes the darkness in her characters, her words are profound, descriptive, and utterly addictive. I bow, Skye Warren." - Twisted Sisters Book Reviews less

Contains PRETTY WHEN YOU CRY and CAUGHT FOR CHRISTMAS – two standalone books in the USA Today bestselling Stripped series!PRETTY WHEN YOU CRYI came from a place of dirt floors and holy scriptures. They told me the world outside was full of sin, and the first night I escape, I find out it’s true. Ivan saves me, but he does more than that. He takes me. He makes me his own girl.My conditioning runs too deep. Ivan sees what I am.That’s the thing about showing a mouse to a cat. He wants to play... moreContains PRETTY WHEN YOU CRY and CAUGHT FOR CHRISTMAS – two standalone books in the USA Today bestselling Stripped series!PRETTY WHEN YOU CRYI came from a place of dirt floors and holy scriptures. They told me the world outside was full of sin, and the first night I escape, I find out it’s true. Ivan saves me, but he does more than that. He takes me. He makes me his own girl.My conditioning runs too deep. Ivan sees what I am.That’s the thing about showing a mouse to a cat. He wants to play. And it’s terrifying, even for me. Because the only thing darker than my past is his.CAUGHT FOR CHRISTMASI’ll be home for Christmas…The plan is simple. Break into the club and steal the money I need to save my father. The ex-military bouncer isn’t going to stop me, even if he is hot as hell.If only in my dreams…Except he has a curious knack for knowing my next step.And there’s something dark underneath his desire, something dangerous. If he catches me, he might not let me go. less

Once upon a time the daughter of a mafia king fell in love with a foot soldier. This fairy tale didn’t have a happy ending. My sister and I barely managed to escape alive, and we’ve lived in relative hiding ever since. I’m safe now, but I can never forget the boy who gave his life to save mine. Except there’s a chance that he’s still alive. And he’s fighting a war. Even knowing the risks, I have to find him. I have to find some way to protect him, the way he protected me... moreOnce upon a time the daughter of a mafia king fell in love with a foot soldier. This fairy tale didn’t have a happy ending. My sister and I barely managed to escape alive, and we’ve lived in relative hiding ever since. I’m safe now, but I can never forget the boy who gave his life to save mine. Except there’s a chance that he’s still alive. And he’s fighting a war. Even knowing the risks, I have to find him. I have to find some way to protect him, the way he protected me. But he isn’t the boy I left behind. He’s a violent man. A criminal. And he’s been waiting for me—the final pawn in a dark game of survival and love. less

A story about the lengths we go for love… Another rundown apartment. Another job that pays cash. Every new city it becomes harder to hide but I can’t stop running. There are two men after me. One wants to save my soul. The other wants to claim my body. Part of me wants Luca to catch me, even knowing what he’s capable of. An enforcer. A fighter. The only language he speaks is violence. How far will he go to find me? What will he do once he does? A wild glance over my shoulder... moreA story about the lengths we go for love… Another rundown apartment. Another job that pays cash. Every new city it becomes harder to hide but I can’t stop running. There are two men after me. One wants to save my soul. The other wants to claim my body. Part of me wants Luca to catch me, even knowing what he’s capable of. An enforcer. A fighter. The only language he speaks is violence. How far will he go to find me? What will he do once he does? A wild glance over my shoulder. The shadows are moving. I’m about to find out. TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH can be read as a standalone! It includes characters introduced in the Stripped series, so if you strongly prefer to read from the beginning, you can one-click Tough Love for free! less