The Four Families Series by Brynn Ford

RELEASE DATE: May 31, 2020ARCs sign-up open through May 18, 2020: bit.ly/CO8ARCsAll of my choices had been stripped from me except for one.Dance or die.Three years ago, I was taken, stolen away, far from the world I knew, far from civilization. I became a slave, forced to serve one of the four families with my talent. I'd been abused, battered, tortured in isolation. My master brought me men, partners for performance, but they failed to live up to the high standard of dance my master required... moreRELEASE DATE: May 31, 2020ARCs sign-up open through May 18, 2020: bit.ly/CO8ARCsAll of my choices had been stripped from me except for one.Dance or die.Three years ago, I was taken, stolen away, far from the world I knew, far from civilization. I became a slave, forced to serve one of the four families with my talent. I'd been abused, battered, tortured in isolation. My master brought me men, partners for performance, but they failed to live up to the high standard of dance my master required. Until one day, he brought me a new man. A blond-haired, green-eyed, dreamy new man who had no idea what was coming.The men before him had disappeared. I presumed they were dead. I couldn't afford myself the luxury of hoping they'd made it out alive because that would give me hope that I might someday do the same. Hope was a dangerous thing and this new man's spirit still thrummed with that electric spark of lightness. I would be the woman to strip that hope from him piece by tiny piece until he had none left. Only then could I control him, use him. Only then could I even consider the possibility of a predictable, complacent survival in this nightmare life.And until that time came, I would make the only choice I was given the liberty of making.Dance or die.CONTENT WARNINGThis book contains explicit sexual content, violence, and mature themes including scenes where consent is not sought or given. The author in no way condones such heinous acts, but rather seeks to immerse the reader in the true horror of the characters’ experiences. This is your trigger warning - reader discretion is advised.SERIES NOTE“Counts of Eight” is book one of three in the Four Families trilogy. It is not a standalone and the books must be read in order. The author plans to release books one and two in 2020 and book three by early 2021. The cliffhanger ending may provoke you to fling this book at the wall. Best of luck to you, daring readers. less

Two lovers torn apart.One wicked villain.A daily fight for survival in the ownership of a depraved captor.★★★★★ "It was achingly dark, disgustingly dark (and I mean this in a BRILLIANT way). I literally read the entire book with wide-eyes and my hand over my mouth in shock. This book is what Dark Romance is made of!!" -Boys in Books are Better Review-AnyaWe fell in love, but our fate was sealed.We were found together, and our master is prepared to tear us apart... moreTwo lovers torn apart.One wicked villain.A daily fight for survival in the ownership of a depraved captor.★★★★★ "It was achingly dark, disgustingly dark (and I mean this in a BRILLIANT way). I literally read the entire book with wide-eyes and my hand over my mouth in shock. This book is what Dark Romance is made of!!" -Boys in Books are Better Review-AnyaWe fell in love, but our fate was sealed.We were found together, and our master is prepared to tear us apart.Now, I face a future with a new master more wicked and brutal than I ever could have imagined.I struggle with the will to survive, powerless against my abuser, and knowing I'll never have a future with the man I gave my heart to.EzraAlone and desperate, I'm tortured by fear over Anya's fate.My captor demands that I forget her, but my love for her is too strong to ignore.I have to find her. I have to save her.But I'm powerless as a slave to the four families… until my captor makes a decision that will change everything. This is a dark romance series involving many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. This is book 2 of 3 in a complete trilogy.It is not a standalone, and the books must be read in order.READING ORDERAnya & Ezra's StoryBook 1: Counts of EightBook 2: Dance with DeathBook 3: Pas de TroisSPIN-OFFMurphy & Stella's StoryBook 4: King of Masters less

Three fates entwine.One secret is revealed.A transition of power that could change everything begins.★★★★★ "I am sure this story will be imprinted in my mind forever...I want to recommend this story full-heartedly...lovers of dark romance, don't think twice...read this book and get lost in the world of these dancing soul mates." -Lilith Seven, Goodreads Review-AnyaA secret has been kept for years.When I finally learn the truth, I know that everything is about to change... moreThree fates entwine.One secret is revealed.A transition of power that could change everything begins.★★★★★ "I am sure this story will be imprinted in my mind forever...I want to recommend this story full-heartedly...lovers of dark romance, don't think twice...read this book and get lost in the world of these dancing soul mates." -Lilith Seven, Goodreads Review-AnyaA secret has been kept for years.When I finally learn the truth, I know that everything is about to change.Yet the four families are after us with wrath and fury.Now that I'm armed with the truth, I rediscover my will to survive as I prepare to face the consequences of the blood I've spilled.EzraThe truth is painful, but it doesn't change anything.My love for Anya is stronger than ever, and I'll do whatever it takes to save her.Our future is at stake, and I'm ready to fight for it.Rules are changing, power is shifting, and hope exists where it didn't before. Our last chance to escape is coming, and I won't let it pass us by. This is a dark romance series involving many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. This is book 3 of 3 in a complete trilogy.It is not a standalone, and the books must be read in order.READING ORDERAnya & Ezra's StoryBook 1: Counts of EightBook 2: Dance with DeathBook 3: Pas de TroisSPIN-OFFMurphy & Stella's StoryBook 4: King of Masters less

The complete Four Families dark romance trilogy!This omnibus contains all three books in the complete Four Families trilogy.Anya & Ezra's StoryBook 1: Counts of EightBook 2: Dance with DeathBook 3: Pas de Trois★★★★★ "Dangerous, haunting, twisted, powerful; this is what true dark romance is meant to be." -The Flamingo Bookshelf Review-Two captive dancers.One cruel master.A single performance to determine whether they live or die... moreThe complete Four Families dark romance trilogy!This omnibus contains all three books in the complete Four Families trilogy.Anya & Ezra's StoryBook 1: Counts of EightBook 2: Dance with DeathBook 3: Pas de Trois★★★★★ "Dangerous, haunting, twisted, powerful; this is what true dark romance is meant to be." -The Flamingo Bookshelf Review-Two captive dancers.One cruel master.A single performance to determine whether they live or die.AnyaI've served the four families since I was kidnapped three years ago.I've accepted my fate, knowing that escape is impossible.My villainous master abuses me, but I've learned to live this lonely life.I've become complacent in my misery… then my master brings home another captive for me to train, and his presence changes everything.EzraI was violently taken and brought to kneel at her feet.She demands that I dance with her, but I refuse to recognize anyone as my master.Yet when I see the horror of her existence with my own eyes, I know I have to save her.I could never have expected her to break down my walls… I could never have expected to form an unbreakable bond… I could never have expected to fall in love. This is a dark romance series involving many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. Be sure to check out the standalone spin-off King of Masters where Murphy O'Shea's story is told (sold separately; available now on all platforms). less

He's going to make her the reluctant queen of his criminal empire… whether she wants it or not.★★★★★ "One of the best dark romances I have read! Brynn Ford has delivered an amazing story of passion and depravity." -Deborah, Amazon Review-StellaI'm a proudly independent woman.I'm tough, single, and I run my own business.But Murphy stumbled into my tattoo shop one night and knocked me right off my feminist feet.We had a one-night stand, but it turned into a long-distance affair of the heart... moreHe's going to make her the reluctant queen of his criminal empire… whether she wants it or not.★★★★★ "One of the best dark romances I have read! Brynn Ford has delivered an amazing story of passion and depravity." -Deborah, Amazon Review-StellaI'm a proudly independent woman.I'm tough, single, and I run my own business.But Murphy stumbled into my tattoo shop one night and knocked me right off my feminist feet.We had a one-night stand, but it turned into a long-distance affair of the heart.I'm falling for him.I'm losing myself for a man I hardly know.But I want him so much that I overlook all the secrets he's keeping.MurphyI'm the born leader of the O'Shea family.We make a living stealing women and selling them to new masters.I've acquired my own plaything, but I have little interest in her easy submission.I want a challenge.I want a woman who will stand by my side and make me stronger.I don't want a pet… I want a wife.I'm meant to have an arranged marriage in five years, but I'm not waiting.I met my match when I found Stella.I want her… and I'm going to take her. This dark romance book involves many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. This book is a spin-off from the Four Families trilogy. It can be read as a standalone, but the author highly recommends reading the trilogy first. This book contains major spoilers from the Four Families trilogy—this is your spoiler warning!RECOMMENDED READING ORDERAnya & Ezra's StoryBook 1: Counts of EightBook 2: Dance with DeathBook 3: Pas de TroisSPIN-OFFMurphy & Stella's StoryBook 4: King of Masters less