Watch Me Burn Series by R.E. Bond

Over a year ago, my only real friend allowed her boyfriend to come for me.I’d only played a joke on him, but I almost paid for it with my life.Broken bones healed, but our friendship was gone.Aurora Donovan was dead to me.My boyfriend Stevo is an abusive junkie, but I can’t leave.He’d kill me if I even thought about it.No one knows the danger I’m in, until Alex finds me beaten and bloody.I never expected him to become so important to me, which complicates things... moreOver a year ago, my only real friend allowed her boyfriend to come for me.I’d only played a joke on him, but I almost paid for it with my life.Broken bones healed, but our friendship was gone.Aurora Donovan was dead to me.My boyfriend Stevo is an abusive junkie, but I can’t leave.He’d kill me if I even thought about it.No one knows the danger I’m in, until Alex finds me beaten and bloody.I never expected him to become so important to me, which complicates things.His best friend is my ex-stepbrother who murdered my dad five years ago.I’ve avoided them both like the plague, refusing to let them close.Not that either of them seemed to get the memo.I’m spiralling, and I don’t even know myself any more.Everyone has a breaking point, but I never thought I’d be pushed to mine.I’m no better than the people I’ve spent years hating.Violence is never the answer, but I don’t have a choice.The Reapers of Chaos crew are one thing, but the Shadow Kings crew are another.I never thought I’d have to lean on the Psychos or Devil’s for help.My name’s Jade Winters, and I’ve been keeping secrets.But it turns out I’m not the only one. less

Everything I’ve ever known has been a lie.From my family history, to the very reason I ended up on the streets as a kid.There was only one person I ever trusted completely.I’ll never trust him again.Archer Hendricks is everything I despise and crave.I’ve never loved and hated someone so much in my entire life.Too bad my heart didn’t get the memo that he’s the devil.Archer’s not the young boy I fell in love with when I was a child... moreEverything I’ve ever known has been a lie.From my family history, to the very reason I ended up on the streets as a kid.There was only one person I ever trusted completely.I’ll never trust him again.Archer Hendricks is everything I despise and crave.I’ve never loved and hated someone so much in my entire life.Too bad my heart didn’t get the memo that he’s the devil.Archer’s not the young boy I fell in love with when I was a child.He’s the leader of the Reapers of Chaos crew, and he only sees me as a possession.He doesn’t love me, he just doesn’t want Axel to have me, and he’s keeping secrets.I’m going to set everything of his on fire and watch the docks burn at my feet.I know Rory and Jade will stand beside me while we watch the smoke billow into the night sky.I just hope I can stand my ground and forget he was ever a part of my soul.My friendships are fragile and I’m starting to break.I’ve learned to only rely on myself no matter what, but it might push me over the edge.Especially if the Shadow Kings get their hands on me.I’m a dead woman walking.My name’s Lexi Bryant, and I never claimed to be good.I’m about to wreak havoc on the only man I’ve ever loved.*This is an M/F dark romance book and it follows the rest of the series. It must be read in order. It contains dark content such as rape and abuse, and has fertility struggles. less

Being Archer Hendricks’ little sister has always had its problems.My dates ending up dead, kids at school shunning me, and every aspect of my life controlled.I’ve always been kept on the outside of the crew life, always watching, and never participating.I craved to be a part of my brother’s world, no matter the danger.Looks like my wish has been granted because Rage Evans knows I exist.Nothing good can come from that... moreBeing Archer Hendricks’ little sister has always had its problems.My dates ending up dead, kids at school shunning me, and every aspect of my life controlled.I’ve always been kept on the outside of the crew life, always watching, and never participating.I craved to be a part of my brother’s world, no matter the danger.Looks like my wish has been granted because Rage Evans knows I exist.Nothing good can come from that.The loathing Rage feels for my brother and the other crews will be the death of me.Being taken by the most violent man alive means I’m about to have my spirit broken and the pieces scattered for my brother to find.I’m meant to be a means to an end.I pray for the Reaper’s crew to find me, to save me before I’m broken at the hands of this monster.He thrives off another’s pain, and his soulless eyes drink in the torture inflicted by his men.His wrath is nowhere near as intense as his heart once I grab hold of it.My name’s Charlie Hendricks, and the Devil has me wrapped in chains.Sending me on a one-way trip to Hell.**WARNING** This is book 7 in the series and it must be read in order despite characters changing. It is MF, and is the darkest in the series. It has kidnapping, and severe abuse and rape content between the leading characters. less

The wars have ended, and we are finally at peace.I never thought I’d be glad to not have to shoot at someone.I guess I’m not that crazy after all.The Psychos and Devils have expanded business, and things are running smoothly.Between the crews and my guys, I have the family I’d always wished for.Nothing can shake us, we reign over this town.We are both feared and respected, nothing will stop us.Other crews have become allies, and the cops turn a blind eye.We built our own kingdom... moreThe wars have ended, and we are finally at peace.I never thought I’d be glad to not have to shoot at someone.I guess I’m not that crazy after all.The Psychos and Devils have expanded business, and things are running smoothly.Between the crews and my guys, I have the family I’d always wished for.Nothing can shake us, we reign over this town.We are both feared and respected, nothing will stop us.Other crews have become allies, and the cops turn a blind eye.We built our own kingdom.My guys don’t understand why I’m so out of control, but they’re trying hard to help me.I guess after years of being let down by my father, I’m scarred for life.But then it happens, I didn’t want this, and I’ve never been more terrified.I didn’t want things to change, but fate has a way of surprising us.I can’t cope with the curve balls being thrown my way.I never expected this, and I’m slowly suffocating.My name’s Rory Donovan, and I’m about to face my biggest fear of all.I’m going to be a mom.**This is the final instalment to the Watch Me Burn series. You MUST read the 7 prior books before this as they need to be read in order to understand the storyline. This contains dark content around the skin trade, child birth, and adult content. less