Dark Billionaires Series by Stevie Sparks

Warren was the boy Kate always had a crush on as a girl. Her brother’s best friend.And his murderer.A decade after Warren was imprisoned, Kate’s life hasn’t quite turned out how she’d have liked. She works for her father’s seedy nightclub-turned-casino, trying to outrun her suicidal thoughts, knowing that eventually she’ll run out of breath.But when her father loses the business—and their house with it—Kate’s breathing finally begins to stutter... moreWarren was the boy Kate always had a crush on as a girl. Her brother’s best friend.And his murderer.A decade after Warren was imprisoned, Kate’s life hasn’t quite turned out how she’d have liked. She works for her father’s seedy nightclub-turned-casino, trying to outrun her suicidal thoughts, knowing that eventually she’ll run out of breath.But when her father loses the business—and their house with it—Kate’s breathing finally begins to stutter.Kate was the little sister Warren had always wanted.And the daughter of the man who framed him.Finally free, Warren’s only goal is to enact revenge on the man responsible for ruining his life. A twist of fate made him a billionaire, but ruthless tenacity will ensure he gets what he wants.Except he finds Kate where he left her all those years ago, and suddenly his feelings for her aren’t so sisterly after all…WARNING: Heart of Stone is a dark romance so there are triggers scattered throughout: false imprisonment, being framed for a crime, abortion, pregnancy, knife play, spanking, drug addiction, gambling addiction, car accidents, loss of limbs, torture, poverty, revenge porn, physical violence, depression, suicidal thoughts, suicidal actions, murder, rape, human trafficking, CSA, prison, foul language, and, of course, explicit sex. less

I paid to have her once. Now, I’ll risk it all to have her forever.The first time I saw her, she was an innocent. An untouched beauty offering herself up to the highest bidder.I told myself I was only bidding to keep her safe. To protect her from men who would shatter her innocence without a second thought.If I’d had any idea who she was, any idea what defiling her would mean for my future, I might have walked away without ever touching her.But I didn’t... moreI paid to have her once. Now, I’ll risk it all to have her forever.The first time I saw her, she was an innocent. An untouched beauty offering herself up to the highest bidder.I told myself I was only bidding to keep her safe. To protect her from men who would shatter her innocence without a second thought.If I’d had any idea who she was, any idea what defiling her would mean for my future, I might have walked away without ever touching her.But I didn’t. And now the secrets we’ve kept threaten to unravel both of our lives.Having her the first time cost me nothing but money. Keeping her… could cost me everything.Tropes:💙 Dad’s best friend🌹 Secret baby💙 Age gap🌹 College student heroine💙 Scottish hero🌹 Virgin heroine💙 Highest bidder🌹 Second chance less

A forced marriage. A fragile truce. A burning desire. The first time I met Brianna was at the altar. I expected to loathe her. She was the daughter of the crime boss threatening the lives of my family, but there was something in her eyes that told me I wasn't the only victim here. She’s terrified of me, ignorant of the fact I won’t—can’t—lay a hand on her, let alone consummate the marriage. Even so, her vulnerability draws me closer, awakening something dangerous lying dormant within me... moreA forced marriage. A fragile truce. A burning desire. The first time I met Brianna was at the altar. I expected to loathe her. She was the daughter of the crime boss threatening the lives of my family, but there was something in her eyes that told me I wasn't the only victim here. She’s terrified of me, ignorant of the fact I won’t—can’t—lay a hand on her, let alone consummate the marriage. Even so, her vulnerability draws me closer, awakening something dangerous lying dormant within me. And then there's him. The hitman-turned-bodyguard who shadows her every move.Roman is as lethal as he is playful. He flirts with Brianna like it’s a game, pushing my buttons until I’m ready to snap. He stokes my fire, never knowing that the two of them together is the very thing I crave. Part of me wants to wipe that shameless smile off his face…And part of me burns with the desire to follow them to the bedroom and watch.🌊 MMF romance💜 Marriage of convenience🌊 Enemies to lovers💜 Virgin hero🌊 Grumpy and two sunshinesNumber of NSFW scenes: SevenBurn: SlowHappy ever after: YesStandalone: YesMM scenes: Yes less