Dark Island Scots Series by Jolie Vines

I wanted him. He wanted to ruin me.It was the blood I noticed first. Running down the neck of the man on the ferry.Then his bruised knuckles, dark eyes, and arrogant smirk.The handcuffs came last.No one else paid him attention, but I couldn’t look away. Or deny my instant lust. I had no idea he was being imprisoned on the remote, dark Scottish island I knew well. Or that he’d been kidnapped, not arrested... moreI wanted him. He wanted to ruin me.It was the blood I noticed first. Running down the neck of the man on the ferry.Then his bruised knuckles, dark eyes, and arrogant smirk.The handcuffs came last.No one else paid him attention, but I couldn’t look away. Or deny my instant lust. I had no idea he was being imprisoned on the remote, dark Scottish island I knew well. Or that he’d been kidnapped, not arrested.I went from that naïve girl on the boat, dreaming of stolen kisses, to the one who held the key to his prison cell.When heat turns to hate, all that’s left is ruin. --Ruin (Dark Island Scots, #1) is a new adult romance with dark themes, including angst, lust-to-hate-to-love, and lost innocence. This series will be deeply interconnected, so expect the occasional wicked cliffhanger (and McRae cameo). It'll be well worth the heart palpitations.Lose yourself in Ruin. less

He was dangerous, but the real sin was mine.Sinclair was my secret obsession.The one I dreamed of in a homelife filled with violence and pain.It was Sin’s darkness that saved me, wrapping its way around my heart until it beat only for him.I helped him escape his island prison.He asked me to leave with him.But my mother is pregnant, and I won’t let another child be raised in that house of horrors.The only way to free her is to betray the man I want and the family he’s creating... moreHe was dangerous, but the real sin was mine.Sinclair was my secret obsession.The one I dreamed of in a homelife filled with violence and pain.It was Sin’s darkness that saved me, wrapping its way around my heart until it beat only for him.I helped him escape his island prison.He asked me to leave with him.But my mother is pregnant, and I won’t let another child be raised in that house of horrors.The only way to free her is to betray the man I want and the family he’s creating.Love is impossible when my only option is to sin.--Sin (Dark Island Scots, #2) continues the story started in Ruin (Dark Island Scots, #1). This is Sinclair and Lottie’s romance, so expect exquisite and seductive scenes, a plus-sized heroine and her much bigger hero, and an insidious mystery threatening our tribe of found family. less

Ruin and Sin - the first half of the Dark Island Scots series in one glossy boxed set. Get ready for steam, drama, and dark mystery.RuinI wanted him. He wanted to ruin me.It was the blood I noticed first. Running down the neck of the man on the ferry.Then his bruised knuckles, dark eyes, and arrogant smirk.The handcuffs came last.No one else paid him attention, but I couldn’t look away. Or deny my instant lust.I had no idea he was being imprisoned on the remote, dark Scottish island I knew well... moreRuin and Sin - the first half of the Dark Island Scots series in one glossy boxed set. Get ready for steam, drama, and dark mystery.RuinI wanted him. He wanted to ruin me.It was the blood I noticed first. Running down the neck of the man on the ferry.Then his bruised knuckles, dark eyes, and arrogant smirk.The handcuffs came last.No one else paid him attention, but I couldn’t look away. Or deny my instant lust.I had no idea he was being imprisoned on the remote, dark Scottish island I knew well.Or that he’d been kidnapped, not arrested.I went from that naïve girl on the boat, dreaming of stolen kisses, to the one who held the key to his prison cell.When heat turns to hate, all that’s left is ruin.SinHe was dangerous, but the real sin was mine.Sinclair was my secret obsession.The one I dreamed of in a homelife filled with violence and pain.It was Sin’s darkness that saved me, wrapping its way around my heart until it beat only for him.I helped him escape his island prison.He asked me to leave with him.But my mother is pregnant, and I won’t let another child be raised in that house of horrors.The only way to free her is to betray the man I want and the family he’s creating.Love is impossible when my only option is to sin.--The Dark Island Scots series is new adult romance with dark themes, including angst, lust-to-hate-to-love, and lost innocence. Expect high stakes and heart palpitations, exquisite and seductive scenes, and an insidious mystery threatening our tribe of found family. this wild ride of a series contains situations some may find triggering. Please see the note inside the book for specifics. less

TBC. This is Scar's story.

Ruin, Sin, Scar, and Burn - binge read the complete Dark Island Scots series in one glossy boxed set. All the cliffhangers answered. All the steam, drama, and dark mystery ready for you in one delicious package.RuinI wanted him. He wanted to ruin me. It was the blood I noticed first. Running down the neck of the man on the ferry.Then his bruised knuckles, dark eyes, and arrogant smirk.The handcuffs came last.No one else paid him attention, but I couldn’t look away. Or deny my instant lust... moreRuin, Sin, Scar, and Burn - binge read the complete Dark Island Scots series in one glossy boxed set. All the cliffhangers answered. All the steam, drama, and dark mystery ready for you in one delicious package.RuinI wanted him. He wanted to ruin me. It was the blood I noticed first. Running down the neck of the man on the ferry.Then his bruised knuckles, dark eyes, and arrogant smirk.The handcuffs came last.No one else paid him attention, but I couldn’t look away. Or deny my instant lust.I had no idea he was being imprisoned on the remote, dark Scottish island I knew well.Or that he’d been kidnapped, not arrested.I went from that naïve girl on the boat, dreaming of stolen kisses, to the one who held the key to his prison cell. When heat turns to hate, all that’s left is ruin. Sin He was dangerous, but the real sin was mine. Sinclair was my secret obsession. The one I dreamed of in a homelife filled with violence and pain. It was Sin’s darkness that saved me, wrapping its way around my heart until it beat only for him.I helped him escape his island prison. He asked me to leave with him.But my mother is pregnant, and I won’t let another child be raised in that house of horrors. The only way to free her is to betray the man I want and the family he’s creating. Love is impossible when my only option is to sin. Scar A scar tore his face. Mine would carve his heart. I’d do anything to save my missing sister, even sell my body to the highest bidder. Until he steals me from my buyer’s mansion.Camden rescued me, but he won’t let me walk away. Especially when I discover he’s my buyer’s son. And the strange thing? I can’t even be angry at the sweet, gentle, scarred Scotsman for the terrible thing he did. Chasing after me will hurt him. And loving him will only leave me with scars. Burn I’d wreck his life. For mine, he’d burn down the world.Jamieson was my penpal.My first crush. My surf-crazy, impulsive, pyro boy, and the secret I kept from the world.Until he broke us up before we ever met.When I discover he’s been imprisoned by an evil man, saving him becomes my only goal.Except his enemy wants me too. He was fire and water. With him, I’d either drown or burn. -- The Dark Island Scots series is new adult romance with dark themes including angst, lust-to-hate-to-love, and lost innocence. Expect high stakes and heart palpitations, exquisite and seductive scenes, and an insidious mystery threatening our tribe of found family. this wild ride of a series contains situations some may find triggering. Please see the note inside the book for specifics. less

Scar and Burn - the second half of the Dark Island Scots series in a matching, gorgeous boxed set. The concluding part of our steamy, fast paced dark mystery. Scar A scar tore his face. Mine would carve his heart. I'd do anything to save my missing sister, even sell my body to the highest bidder. Until he steals me from my buyer's mansion. Camden rescued me, but he won't let me walk away. Especially when I discover he's my buyer's son... moreScar and Burn - the second half of the Dark Island Scots series in a matching, gorgeous boxed set. The concluding part of our steamy, fast paced dark mystery. Scar A scar tore his face. Mine would carve his heart. I'd do anything to save my missing sister, even sell my body to the highest bidder. Until he steals me from my buyer's mansion. Camden rescued me, but he won't let me walk away. Especially when I discover he's my buyer's son. And the strange thing? I can't even be angry at the sweet, gentle, scarred Scotsman for the terrible thing he did. Chasing after me will hurt him. And loving him will only leave me with scars. Burn I'd wreck his life. For mine, he'd burn down the world. Jamieson was my penpal. My first crush. My surf-crazy, impulsive, pyro boy, and the secret I kept from the world. Until he broke us up before we ever met. When I discover he's been imprisoned by an evil man, saving him becomes my only goal. Except his enemy wants me too. He was fire and water. With him, I'd either drown or burn. --This second volume brings our smexy and thrilling series to a breathtaking finish. Expect high stakes and fiercely passionate scenes between ruthless heroines and reckless heroes. With nothing left to lose, our tribe of found family have to risk it all to end the war against them. Please note this series contains darker themes. less