The Dark Duology Series by Scarlett Drake

DARKER THAN LOVE . . . From the outside looking in, Dr. Alex Marlowe has it all. A comfortable middle-class upbringing, a great job as a GP, a picturesque cottage in a quiet village, and all the support she could need to get over her cheating ex-fiancé. So, when dark and dangerous Jake Lawrence appears bleeding on the doorstep of her late-night surgery in London’s East End, she isn’t prepared for the myriad of feelings he leaves behind. DEEPER THAN LUST . . moreDARKER THAN LOVE . . . From the outside looking in, Dr. Alex Marlowe has it all. A comfortable middle-class upbringing, a great job as a GP, a picturesque cottage in a quiet village, and all the support she could need to get over her cheating ex-fiancé. So, when dark and dangerous Jake Lawrence appears bleeding on the doorstep of her late-night surgery in London’s East End, she isn’t prepared for the myriad of feelings he leaves behind. DEEPER THAN LUST . . . Respected and feared in London’s violent criminal underworld, Jake lives the furthest life from Alex’s safe suburban existence, yet he can’t get the classy doctor out of his mind. He’s forged his reputation from nothing on these streets, but no amount of fancy cars or high-end apartments can make him feel as if he belongs. Could Alex finally be his key to redemption, or will his growing obsession only lead them both into greater danger? A FALL SO HARD THERE’S NO COMING BACK. One thing’s for sure: Neither of them want to let go. But with so many secrets lurking in the shadows, Jake’s relentless pursuit of Alex starts to attract some unsavory attention. With all eyes on them and no clear way out, Alex soon realizes she hasn’t just fallen in love…but into something much darker. less

I always knew it would happen. I always knew the day Alex found out the truth about me, was the day I’d lose her. And I did. She did what she had to do, she let me go, and I don’t blame her for it. I’d hidden too much from her, things she might never forgive me for, and now I can’t stop thinking about the look in her eyes when she told me she couldn’t love me.Alex was the light, wholly unconnected to the dark filthy parts of my life and I’ll do whatever I have to do to get her back... moreI always knew it would happen. I always knew the day Alex found out the truth about me, was the day I’d lose her. And I did. She did what she had to do, she let me go, and I don’t blame her for it. I’d hidden too much from her, things she might never forgive me for, and now I can’t stop thinking about the look in her eyes when she told me she couldn’t love me.Alex was the light, wholly unconnected to the dark filthy parts of my life and I’ll do whatever I have to do to get her back. Including betraying those who made me who I am. I may not get out of this world alive, but I know I can’t live in it any longer. And she’s worth it. She’s worth risking everything for.I told myself a lot of lies from the moment I met Jake. And when I was confronted with the truth about who he was, I told myself a few more. Including the worst lie I’ve ever told - that I couldn’t love him.The truth is, I’m incapable of not loving him. Despite who he is and the things he’s done. Despite the lies he’s told and the sins he still hides. None of it matters. None of it compares to the man he is when he’s with me. We shouldn’t work, I know this. Being with him is dangerous, I know this too. But I can’t be without him either.His sins might belong in the dark, but I’m going to make sure he’s free of them, even if it means a few sins of my own. Into The Dark is the thrilling conclusion to this dark romance duology, which began with A Dark Fall . less