Prince of Pain Series by Julie Mannino

Liam has jumped from the frypan and into the fire.He’d hoped the rumors were fake or exaggerated, but the nasty streak hidden under Prince Briar’s pretty exterior outshines everything else. The more Liam resists, the worse it grows, and the Prince insists he needs to change his mindset, accept it, and think only of submitting.Liam knows he’s selfish, but he doesn’t see how such punishments will turn him into someone loyal who puts the Prince’s desires first... moreLiam has jumped from the frypan and into the fire.He’d hoped the rumors were fake or exaggerated, but the nasty streak hidden under Prince Briar’s pretty exterior outshines everything else. The more Liam resists, the worse it grows, and the Prince insists he needs to change his mindset, accept it, and think only of submitting.Liam knows he’s selfish, but he doesn’t see how such punishments will turn him into someone loyal who puts the Prince’s desires first. How can he ever serve such a monster and enjoy it?Prince Briar owns every part of his body, and if he has his way, he’ll own Liam’s mind too. less

Liam’s selfishness led him to commit a crime against the Prince several years ago. He’s gotten away with it until now, but the Prince has methods to force a confession.Prince Briar says he doesn’t want a thoughtless toy that feels nothing, but his actions prove otherwise. Every punishment and lesson is designed to chip off a little more and turn Liam into a shell that only obeys and serves.Escape is the only option if he wants to keep any part of himself.

LiamDays of darkness and punishment have proven who owns Liam's mind, body, and soul. He'll do anything to serve even if it means staying forever and having the touch he so desperately craves.Until Prince Briar expects something Liam doesn't know how to give to him.Prince BriarNow that Liam’s completely his, Prince Briar can continue his plot to get Father out of the way. All he has to do is keep his secrets a little longer, and get a few things from Liam... moreLiamDays of darkness and punishment have proven who owns Liam's mind, body, and soul. He'll do anything to serve even if it means staying forever and having the touch he so desperately craves.Until Prince Briar expects something Liam doesn't know how to give to him.Prince BriarNow that Liam’s completely his, Prince Briar can continue his plot to get Father out of the way. All he has to do is keep his secrets a little longer, and get a few things from Liam.A couple are easy, and Liam doesn't even have to be aware. The last proves that Prince Briar might have messed this up from the start and cracked his future husband a little too much.Please heed the content warnings. less

Briar figures that even if Liam doesn't love him, he can still go ahead with his plans. Everything else is working, and the court knows Father is growing more unstable with every passing day as he continues to take turf.But even the best plans of angels and fairies can go astray. Briar didn't plan on a certain visitor, and neither did Father.He certainly didn't think Liam had any defiance left in him.