The Council Series by Kris Butler

“It all starts there.” Those were the last words my father spoke to me. Five years ago, everything seemed perfect. I had it all: loving parents, best friends, and a potential boyfriend. But most of all, I had skating, and we were one step away from the Olympics. Until they came for me, and secrets and betrayal rip my world apart. With everything crashing down around me, I’m isolated and broken. At 15, I find myself running for my life. Finally, I find my way there, to The Aldridge School... more“It all starts there.” Those were the last words my father spoke to me. Five years ago, everything seemed perfect. I had it all: loving parents, best friends, and a potential boyfriend. But most of all, I had skating, and we were one step away from the Olympics. Until they came for me, and secrets and betrayal rip my world apart. With everything crashing down around me, I’m isolated and broken. At 15, I find myself running for my life. Finally, I find my way there, to The Aldridge School. A place where futures, dreams, and careers are made or broken. Skating is what brought me here, but I'm in search of so much more. I wasn't expecting to meet people I could trust, much less connect with the six guys who enter my life. Finding my way back to myself, I'm learning that I don't always have to hide. Searching for answers will lead me to discoveries that I'm not ready to hear. Each layer I uncover terrifies me more, and I find myself back in danger. Opposing forces each have a purpose for me: to be used or broken. I'm not sure which is worse. Will my dreams be damaged again? Can I get my justice without losing myself?Happiness is within my grasp. I just need to be alive to enjoy it—piece of cake.*This is a why choose romance meaning the FMC will end up with three or more love interests. There is no cheating, and the final book will end in a HEA. There are three books in the series, and books 1 and 2 will end in cliffhangers, but they will be released close together! This book is a NA medium burn with MM, MFM, and MFMM meant for 18+ readers. While this is not a dark book, there are some dark themes. Some triggers to be aware of are sexual abuse, human trafficking, drugs, and suicide. Mental health is discussed and supported—possible triggers of ptsd, anxiety, and/or depression. less

Damaged DreamsShattered SecretsFractured FuturesBosh Bells & Epic A Chrismas Novella “It all starts there.” Those were the last words my father spoke to me.When I was 16, everything seemed perfect. I had it loving parents, best friends, and a potential boyfriend. But most of all, I had skating, and we were one step away from the Olympics. Until they came for me, and secrets and betrayal rip my world apart... moreDamaged DreamsShattered SecretsFractured FuturesBosh Bells & Epic A Chrismas Novella “It all starts there.” Those were the last words my father spoke to me.When I was 16, everything seemed perfect. I had it loving parents, best friends, and a potential boyfriend. But most of all, I had skating, and we were one step away from the Olympics. Until they came for me, and secrets and betrayal rip my world apart. With everything crashing down around me, I’m isolated and broken and I find myself running for my life. At 21, I find my way to The Aldridge School. A place where futures, dreams, and careers are made or broken. Skating was what brought me here, but I'm in search of so much more. I wasn't expecting to meet people I could trust, much less connect with the six guys who enter my life. Finding my way back to myself, I'm learning that I don't always have to hide. Searching for answers will lead me to discoveries that I'm not ready to hear. Each layer I uncover terrifies me more, and I find myself back in danger. Opposing forces each have a purpose for to be used or broken. I'm not sure which was worse. Will my dreams be damaged again? Can I get my justice without losing myself?Happiness was within my grasp. I just need to be alive to enjoy it—piece of cake.Grab this Contemporary Sports Reverse Harem today!***This is a why choose romance meaning the FMC will end up with three or more love interests. There is no cheating, and the final book will end in a HEA. This series is a NA medium-high burn with MM, MFM, and MFMM meant for 18+ readers. Some themes may be triggering for some readers. Please read the forward for more details. *** less

They had tried to come for me. They thought I was still weak, damaged. Someone had tried to kill me...again. I was getting tired of this. They hadn’t been prepared for me to build relationships, to no longer be alone. They continued to underestimate me. I loved proving them wrong. Secrets threaten to shake me, to break me and as I uncover more of my past, each step leads me closer to the Council. I’m just not sure I want to know anymore. Their reach extends beyond anything I’d been prepared for... moreThey had tried to come for me. They thought I was still weak, damaged. Someone had tried to kill me...again. I was getting tired of this. They hadn’t been prepared for me to build relationships, to no longer be alone. They continued to underestimate me. I loved proving them wrong. Secrets threaten to shake me, to break me and as I uncover more of my past, each step leads me closer to the Council. I’m just not sure I want to know anymore. Their reach extends beyond anything I’d been prepared for. People from my past return, shaking me to my core. I thought I was learning to trust, but with each revelation, I’m left wondering if I know anyone at all. Some relationships are growing, but others I had thought were solid, seem to dissipate into nothing. Training with Henry has been my only solace, and falling back into our routines strengthens me. The expo is looming, and it may be our best chance to put a stop to the Council. We just have to find a way to work together—all of us. I came to TAS to find the truth, but it just might finally shatter me. less

“It was time to take a stand and show the Council we weren't going away. They could try, but they had already taken too many people in pursuit of their own agenda, fracturing futures as they went. It was time the Council felt some of that pain.”The Council had gone too far. All the secrets revealed had left us shattered and as we picked up the pieces of our damaged dreams, we hoped we would make it out alive to live the futures we all had planned... more“It was time to take a stand and show the Council we weren't going away. They could try, but they had already taken too many people in pursuit of their own agenda, fracturing futures as they went. It was time the Council felt some of that pain.”The Council had gone too far. All the secrets revealed had left us shattered and as we picked up the pieces of our damaged dreams, we hoped we would make it out alive to live the futures we all had planned. We would need to work together if we had any chance of stopping them, but it was obvious now that we were in way over our heads. Could we trust the Agency? Could we trust each other? Would it be enough? Join Sawyer and the guys as they fight for justice for them all against the Council. This is a contemporary reverse harem sports romance intended for 18+. This, why choose romance, may have some themes that are triggering to readers. Please read the foreword for more details. This is book 3 in the series and books 1 and 2 must be read first. This will end on a HEA. less