The Powers That Be Series by Harper Bentley

Gable Powers had all the makings of everything my father had ever warned me about: a reputation that was anything but stellar, a dirty mouth that had me shivering at the things he uttered in my ear, and a body (oh, God, that body) that was covered in tattoos, all of which added up to a solid ten-point-oh on the bad-boy scale. The first time I met him, I instantly loathed him. The second time was even worse. He was a jerk. He was an ass. He had secrets... moreGable Powers had all the makings of everything my father had ever warned me about: a reputation that was anything but stellar, a dirty mouth that had me shivering at the things he uttered in my ear, and a body (oh, God, that body) that was covered in tattoos, all of which added up to a solid ten-point-oh on the bad-boy scale. The first time I met him, I instantly loathed him. The second time was even worse. He was a jerk. He was an ass. He had secrets. He was nothing I thought I ever wanted. So why couldn’t I resist him? New adult. Not recommended for readers under 17. less

Gable Powers had loved keeping me off-balance from the moment we met—dirty words whispered in my ear that made me tremble, a spectacular tattooed body that had my own craving his, a secret revealed that had only made me love him more. Even his proposal had taken me by surprise when he got down on one knee in the shower. But now it was my turn to shock him at midnight on New Year’s Eve in Vegas, and it was going to be awesome!

Zeke Powers should’ve come with a warning label. He was hot. He was sexy. And he was a bad boy through and through. The things he said to me had me blushing and my toes curling. But he was someone I totally didn’t need walking into my life, screwing up the plans I’d made and turning my world upside down. Although I’d been living a no-frills, no-fun existence, I felt it was necessary to get where I was going. Keep your eye on the prize and all that... moreZeke Powers should’ve come with a warning label. He was hot. He was sexy. And he was a bad boy through and through. The things he said to me had me blushing and my toes curling. But he was someone I totally didn’t need walking into my life, screwing up the plans I’d made and turning my world upside down. Although I’d been living a no-frills, no-fun existence, I felt it was necessary to get where I was going. Keep your eye on the prize and all that. But Zeke was determined to prove to me that what I desired most—him—was just what I needed. New adult. Not recommended for readers under 17. less

Loch Powers was the hottest guy I’d ever seen in my entire life. And I hated him with every fiber of my being. I'd practically known him since birth. Heck, we’d literally shared a crib as babies at his mom’s daycare. Then I’d crushed on him hard when we hit middle school but he wouldn’t give geeky, glasses-wearing me the time of day. When his mom made him take me to the sixth grade dance, he’d humiliated me and I vowed to never talk to him again... moreLoch Powers was the hottest guy I’d ever seen in my entire life. And I hated him with every fiber of my being. I'd practically known him since birth. Heck, we’d literally shared a crib as babies at his mom’s daycare. Then I’d crushed on him hard when we hit middle school but he wouldn’t give geeky, glasses-wearing me the time of day. When his mom made him take me to the sixth grade dance, he’d humiliated me and I vowed to never talk to him again. The next year when my family moved away, I told myself that if I never saw him again it’d be too soon. Now I’m back and attending the same college, but I’m no longer the skinny, ugly girl who was so infatuated with him. And I’m so over him it’s not even funny. But now that I’m no longer the ugly duckling, he’s set his sights on me, and I’m just not sure what to do with that. less

Ryker Powers was the biggest prick I'd ever met. He was also my biggest mistake. He'd taken what he wanted then left, and I detested him for it. Not that the jerk had cared to stick around long enough to know how I felt. Everyone thought he was a perfect gentleman with all his quiet intensity but I knew better. I knew he had a filthy mouth. That he liked things dirty. He may have had people fooled into thinking he was a nice guy but I knew exactly who he was... moreRyker Powers was the biggest prick I'd ever met. He was also my biggest mistake. He'd taken what he wanted then left, and I detested him for it. Not that the jerk had cared to stick around long enough to know how I felt. Everyone thought he was a perfect gentleman with all his quiet intensity but I knew better. I knew he had a filthy mouth. That he liked things dirty. He may have had people fooled into thinking he was a nice guy but I knew exactly who he was. He was a bad boy who'd ask for a light from the devil himself. And I wanted to see him burn. Until I realized--to my utter horror--that what I really wanted was him. Who was going to get burned now? This book contains adult situations, explicit sex and language. Not recommended for readers under age 18. less

Drake Powers had to be the most infuriating piece of work I’d met in my entire life. Never mind his gorgeous face, body, and tattoos. That was beside the point. The things that came out of the cocky bastard’s mouth—directed toward me, of course—had my own mouth falling open in shock. His controlling, bad-boy demeanor should’ve had me running in the other direction. But there was something behind that dominant presence of his. Something guarded. And I had to find out what it was... moreDrake Powers had to be the most infuriating piece of work I’d met in my entire life. Never mind his gorgeous face, body, and tattoos. That was beside the point. The things that came out of the cocky bastard’s mouth—directed toward me, of course—had my own mouth falling open in shock. His controlling, bad-boy demeanor should’ve had me running in the other direction. But there was something behind that dominant presence of his. Something guarded. And I had to find out what it was. I knew it was probably in my best interest to stay away. But when was I ever one to listen? less

I met Zane Powers two years ago. Strike that. I became aware of Zane Powers two years ago. And he was the hottest guy I’d ever seen. Then I met him. Then I slept with him. Then I forgot him. I’d only wanted a summer fling, and, boy, did I get one. Best. Sex. Ever. But I had a career to get to amongst other things, and I forgot about the sexy baseball player who’d rocked my world. So it was kind of funny how in a city of almost a quarter million people I happened to run into him again... moreI met Zane Powers two years ago. Strike that. I became aware of Zane Powers two years ago. And he was the hottest guy I’d ever seen. Then I met him. Then I slept with him. Then I forgot him. I’d only wanted a summer fling, and, boy, did I get one. Best. Sex. Ever. But I had a career to get to amongst other things, and I forgot about the sexy baseball player who’d rocked my world. So it was kind of funny how in a city of almost a quarter million people I happened to run into him again. While chained to a tree. Along with being handcuffed. And he was wearing a badge. As much as I told myself I didn’t need him in my life, my heart told me otherwise (as well as other parts of my body). And just when I was ready to put all my cards on the table and admit that we should be together, the truth hit me smackdab in the face. And the tables turned. less