Kingdoms Series by Aria R. Blue

I used to believe in fairy tales.And then I met him.They call him the beast.Shadows danced under his cold eyes, but all I saw was his fire.He pressed me up against the walls of his castle, and growled against my neck that I belonged to him. He made a dark flower bloom inside me, awakening a hunger that I didn't even know existed.I gave myself to him.
I let him dominate every inch of me. I let him hold my heart and see every corner of my soul.When it was his turn to do the same, it all went dark... moreI used to believe in fairy tales.And then I met him.They call him the beast.Shadows danced under his cold eyes, but all I saw was his fire.He pressed me up against the walls of his castle, and growled against my neck that I belonged to him. He made a dark flower bloom inside me, awakening a hunger that I didn't even know existed.I gave myself to him.
I let him dominate every inch of me. I let him hold my heart and see every corner of my soul.When it was his turn to do the same, it all went dark.I get a peek into his real world for the first time--a world of ruthless criminals and savage monsters.His baby grows inside me as long-hidden secrets start to unravel--each of them bigger than the last.Real intentions surface.I discover that everything I once believed to be true is really a lie.There are no such things as fairy tales.And only time will tell if I dodged a bullet or made the biggest mistake of my life.Welcome to 'Kingdoms.' Each book is a fairy-tale based contemporary standalone set in the criminal underworld of Chicago. If you like your romance steamy and bordering on the dark side with twists that will have your heart racing, you've come to the right place. HEA always. less

I was taught to hate him.And then I was told to marry him.He's Nico Monte--the man with the reckless ways and the ruthless blue eyes.The Monte's are the reason why my family was exiled. They're the reason why we had to run and hide.They're the most notorious crime family of Chicago, and I've been sold to their prince.I'm a pawn in the game--a way to reconcile the relationship between two families. My world depends on our union.It's what I feared the most--becoming someone's possession... moreI was taught to hate him.And then I was told to marry him.He's Nico Monte--the man with the reckless ways and the ruthless blue eyes.The Monte's are the reason why my family was exiled. They're the reason why we had to run and hide.They're the most notorious crime family of Chicago, and I've been sold to their prince.I'm a pawn in the game--a way to reconcile the relationship between two families. My world depends on our union.It's what I feared the most--becoming someone's possession.Only, something unexpected happens.I see a different side of Nico--rough as he is with me in the dark, he's capable of being gentle too.He looks into my eyes when he calls me his 'little mermaid'. He whispers between kisses that he meant everything he said at the altar.I almost believe him for a second. But I know better.The lions always hunt the lambs.His mistake was underestimating me. They all did.I'm no lamb. I'm the goddamn huntress.And I have no choice but to kill whatever I'm starting to feel for my husband. My world depends on it.Welcome to 'Kingdoms.' Each book is a fairy-tale based contemporary standalone set in the criminal underworld of Chicago. If you like your romance steamy and bordering on the dark side with twists that will have your heart racing, you've come to the right place. HEA always. less

He’s no Prince Charming. He’s an arrogant billionaire with a heart made of ice. I was crashing a masquerade ball when I first met him.We locked eyes and I knew in that moment that my life would never be the same again.He didn’t know who I was, but I knew everything about him.I knew his reputation. He was a player, a billionaire heir, a man whose family had dark ties to the underworld.I let him get close to me anyway.He kissed me like we were long-lost lovers, and then he ravaged my innocence... moreHe’s no Prince Charming. He’s an arrogant billionaire with a heart made of ice. I was crashing a masquerade ball when I first met him.We locked eyes and I knew in that moment that my life would never be the same again.He didn’t know who I was, but I knew everything about him.I knew his reputation. He was a player, a billionaire heir, a man whose family had dark ties to the underworld.I let him get close to me anyway.He kissed me like we were long-lost lovers, and then he ravaged my innocence.For the rest of the night, I was his and he was mine.And then the clock struck midnight.Everything shattered like glass.Secrets unraveled, distrust was formed. I ran away with tears in my eyes.It was just one night. He wasn’t supposed to mean anything to me. But he did.I moved halfway across the world to escape my own demons.Little did I know, I unleashed the beast inside him when I left that night. He had always been ruthless, but he’s feral now.It’s only a matter of time before he shows up at my door.And when he does, I’ll do everything I can to protect my biggest secret—the little boy who has the billionaire’s eyes.Welcome to ‘Kingdoms’. Each book is a fairy-tale based contemporary standalone set in the criminal underworld. Book 6 is a loose modern adaptation of ‘Cinderella’. If you like your romance steamy and bordering on the dark side with twists that will have your heart racing, this book is for you. HEA always. less