Cartel Kings Series by Jamie Harlock

There's no way out. I can't escape him. But do I even want to?Kidnapped by a Colombian crime lord and held hostage for my father's betrayal, I'm completely at the mercy of a man who acts like he despises me.But I see the way he looks at me—like he can't help himself. Like he's fighting against his nature. Like he's losing that fight.And I'm losing mine. I can't resist him. He's a dark flame, and I'm a moth, ready to burn for him.Whatever he wants, I know I'll give it to him. I'm already his... moreThere's no way out. I can't escape him. But do I even want to?Kidnapped by a Colombian crime lord and held hostage for my father's betrayal, I'm completely at the mercy of a man who acts like he despises me.But I see the way he looks at me—like he can't help himself. Like he's fighting against his nature. Like he's losing that fight.And I'm losing mine. I can't resist him. He's a dark flame, and I'm a moth, ready to burn for him.Whatever he wants, I know I'll give it to him. I'm already his. It's just a matter of time.OBSESSED brings together a submissive boy needing a firm hand and a straight-to-gay crime boss in a high heat, dark MM crime romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. This novel is #1 in the Cartel Kings Series, but can be read as a standalone. less

My life is in his hands. I only wish my body was too.I never thought I'd want someone who looked at me like they wanted to kill me. Not someone with a gun, anyway.From the first, he made it clear I'm lower than dirt on his shoe. Now we're stuck together, fighting for our lives in this stupid jungle, after a plane crash he's blaming on me. I mean, I was the pilot, but that's not the point.I can't stop baiting him. He's every dark, impulsive fantasy I've ever had... moreMy life is in his hands. I only wish my body was too.I never thought I'd want someone who looked at me like they wanted to kill me. Not someone with a gun, anyway.From the first, he made it clear I'm lower than dirt on his shoe. Now we're stuck together, fighting for our lives in this stupid jungle, after a plane crash he's blaming on me. I mean, I was the pilot, but that's not the point.I can't stop baiting him. He's every dark, impulsive fantasy I've ever had. My self-preservation has left the building.And I can see he's tempted. Away from the watchful eyes of the cartel, he's free to make me do the things I know he's thinking. And I'm 100% on board.DOMINATED brings together a mouthy boy and a closeted cartel enforcer in a high heat, dark MM crime romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. This novel is #2 in the Cartel Kings Series, but can be read as a standalone. less

He's dangerous, dominant, and willing to protect me...for a price.Imprisoned for a crime I didn't commit, the only thing between me and the murderers in here is the criminal in my cell. I have no choice but to do as he says. When he says, "Bark," I bark. That's what I am to him now.But it's an act, just a ruse to get the other prisoners to leave me alone. So long as I 'belong' to him, I'm safe. He can keep me safe. If only I can trust him... moreHe's dangerous, dominant, and willing to protect me...for a price.Imprisoned for a crime I didn't commit, the only thing between me and the murderers in here is the criminal in my cell. I have no choice but to do as he says. When he says, "Bark," I bark. That's what I am to him now.But it's an act, just a ruse to get the other prisoners to leave me alone. So long as I 'belong' to him, I'm safe. He can keep me safe. If only I can trust him.Except the lines are blurring, and I can't stop fantasizing about what it would be like if it was true. If I was really his property. His plaything. If I did all the things for him I only pretend I do.In this cell after dark, no one else needs to know what really happens.TRAPPED brings together a boy in need of a protector and a possessive convict in a high heat, dark MM crime romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. This novel is #3 in the Cartel Kings Series, but can be read as a standalone. less

I want him. I can't have him. And if my father finds out, it's game over.I should have known better than to think I was free of the cartel. I should have known my father would send someone after me.But I would never have guessed it would be him—my first crush, the man who made me want men.Fresh out of prison, though, he's changed. There's a darkness in him I never saw when I was younger. And it only makes him hotter... moreI want him. I can't have him. And if my father finds out, it's game over.I should have known better than to think I was free of the cartel. I should have known my father would send someone after me.But I would never have guessed it would be him—my first crush, the man who made me want men.Fresh out of prison, though, he's changed. There's a darkness in him I never saw when I was younger. And it only makes him hotter. Now he's got me locked up in my own apartment, and he says I'm going to learn to behave.Well, maybe I'll teach him something, too.DISCIPLINED brings together a stubborn twink and a rough dominant in a high heat, dark MM crime romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. This novel is #4 in the Cartel Kings Series, but can be read as a standalone. less

I'll do anything to survive. Even him.I'm the son of a cartel kingpin—he's the brother of a mafia don. And now I'm his prisoner.I can't tell him who I am. The repercussions would be deadly. But he's determined to force my secrets out of me, and at this rate I'm going to end up in a shallow grave.There's only one way to make it out alive, and that's for me to get under his skin. I can tell he wants me. This is life or death—I'll do whatever it takes... moreI'll do anything to survive. Even him.I'm the son of a cartel kingpin—he's the brother of a mafia don. And now I'm his prisoner.I can't tell him who I am. The repercussions would be deadly. But he's determined to force my secrets out of me, and at this rate I'm going to end up in a shallow grave.There's only one way to make it out alive, and that's for me to get under his skin. I can tell he wants me. This is life or death—I'll do whatever it takes.And when I get my chance, my revenge is going to be sweet.CAPTURED brings together a spoiled mafia prince and a ruthless dominant in a high heat, dark MM crime romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. This novel is #5 in the Cartel Kings Series, but can be read as a standalone. less