Sinners of Blackthorne U Series by Avery Collins

LucaI’ve built my life on control. On the field, in my reputation, and in keeping my demons buried where no one can see.Sage Blackwell was never supposed to be a part of that. The nerdy prodigy overheard something that could ruin my entire career, so I do the only logical thing. I don’t threaten him. I don’t scare him off.I claim him.I tell myself it’s about survival, about keeping my secret safe. But the longer I keep him close, the more I realize I might be addicted again... moreLucaI’ve built my life on control. On the field, in my reputation, and in keeping my demons buried where no one can see.Sage Blackwell was never supposed to be a part of that. The nerdy prodigy overheard something that could ruin my entire career, so I do the only logical thing. I don’t threaten him. I don’t scare him off.I claim him.I tell myself it’s about survival, about keeping my secret safe. But the longer I keep him close, the more I realize I might be addicted again.Only this time, my drug of choice is him.SageI wasn’t supposed to hear it.I definitely wasn’t supposed to get caught.One wrong step. One overheard conversation. That’s all it takes to make me the unwilling keeper of Luca Devereaux’s darkest secret.Now, Blackthorne U’s arrogant, untouchable quarterback, has decided I belong to him.He’s relentless, possessive and cruel in the way only someone with too much power and too little consequences can be.Being owned by Luca might just destroy me… especially when I realize I don’t want him to let go.***Bitter When He Begs is the second book in the interconnected Sinners of Blackthorne U series, but it is a complete standalone. Readers are advised to approach with caution and ensure they are comfortable with the listed triggers and content warnings before proceeding. less

Liam Callahan likes to break things.... and Nate Carter was made to be broken.LiamI was trained not to feel. Taught to observe, manipulate, and control.Nothing prepared me for Nate Carter.He’s stubborn and beautiful in his resistance. The harder he fights, the deeper I sink my teeth in. I engineered the therapy sessions so I could get closer and watch him unravel. To dissect his fire and watch him spiral from the inside out... moreLiam Callahan likes to break things.... and Nate Carter was made to be broken.LiamI was trained not to feel. Taught to observe, manipulate, and control.Nothing prepared me for Nate Carter.He’s stubborn and beautiful in his resistance. The harder he fights, the deeper I sink my teeth in. I engineered the therapy sessions so I could get closer and watch him unravel. To dissect his fire and watch him spiral from the inside out.But Nate is fury wrapped in lace, and he makes me feel things I was never meant to feel.Want. Possession. Hunger.Now, I can’t stop. Not until he’s mine; broken, rebuilt, and burning just for me.NateI knew Liam Callahan was dangerous the moment I met him.Too perfect. Too polished. Too in control.They said the anger management sessions were routine, but nothing about Liam is routine. He gets into your head with softness, pulls you apart with praise, and leaves you craving the pain he caused.So why do I keep going back?I don’t know what’s real anymore…what’s me, and what’s Liam’s design.***Cruel When He Smiles is the third book in the interconnected Sinners of Blackthorne U series, but it is a complete standalone. Readers are advised to approach with caution and ensure they are comfortable with the listed triggers and content warnings before proceeding.This is not a traditional romance. Reader discretion is advised. less