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Ruined & Relinquished
Series · 3 books · 2023-2024

Books in series

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#1

Notes of Unspoken Words

2023

The Lead Guitarist Casper loves two things—his guitar and his stepbrother, Reed. Being in a band with Reed is both amazing and torturous. If only Casper could get out of his own way and tell Reed how he feels. The Lead Singer Reed’s passion is music, but he’d give it up if it means staying in Casper’s arms. When a new man enters their lives, he could be who Casper and Reed are missing to make them whole. The Lost Soul Elic’s world tilts when he meets Casper and Reed. Living on the streets has left scars on Elic, inside and out. He’s surprised to find both men desire him. Their relationship is tested repeatedly. Truths are revealed. They will have to lift each other up and prove their love is worth it if they want to see what their future looks like. _Notes of Unspoken Words is an MMM steamy contemporary romance and book one in the Ruined & Relinquished series. It features a moody guitar player, a singer with a big heart, and a man who finds where he belongs. There is forced proximity, an age gap, stepbrothers, hurt/comfort, sinful rockstars, and a HEA. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but is better enjoyed when read in order. Please look inside the book for the content warnings._
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#2

Lyrics of Love Unheard

2024

The Drummer Dash loves being behind his drums. Playing with his brother and best friends is a dream come true. He thinks he has it all, then two men enter his life and change everything. The Dancer As one of the top dancers at Untouchable, Romeo knows how to grind his hips to have the members handing over big tips. He keeps his personal life separate, preferring no one looks too deep to see who he really is. The Hopeless Romantic Tristan’s track record is terrible when it comes to relationships. With his mind set on not falling in love so fast again, what does he do? He catches feelings for a gorgeous rock star and a sinful dancer, of course. Their relationship doesn’t come without risks. There are buried secrets, past trauma, and the aftermath of dealing with it all. Dash, Romeo, and Tristan have to prove their love can withstand anything. Lyrics of Love Unheard is an MMM steamy contemporary romance and book two in the Ruined & Relinquished series. It features a drummer who loves life, a dancer with a difficult past, and a man finally finding the ones who treat him how he deserves. There is found family, an age gap, hurt/comfort, a golden retriever rock star, and a HEA. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but is better enjoyed when read in order.
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#3

Ballads of Lines Blurred

2024

The Rhythm Guitarist With his guitar in hand, Slater’s right where he’s supposed to be. Off stage, he battles severe anxiety. Very few bother to look deeper than his profession. When two men do, he can’t turn away. The Deejay Milo’s happy going through life without being in a relationship. He loves his job, his family, and his friends. How he ends up dating two men, he’s not sure. He also doesn’t care. Commitment may not be so scary after all. The Determined Dremest Cody starts falling for Slater the moment he meets him, but in Slater’s eyes, Cody’s too young. While trying to get Slater to see him as more than his age, Cody begins looking at Milo as more than a friend. Life isn’t easy. Why should love be? Slater, Milo, and Cody will find out what it means to put love to the test. When they have someone worth fighting for, they’ll do whatever it takes to hold on. _Ballads of Lines Blurred is an MMM steamy contemporary romance and book three in the Ruined & Relinquished series. It features a guitar player who battles internal demons, a deejay who can barely say the word relationship—let alone have one—and a man who follows his heart. There are friends to lovers, an age gap, first love, hurt/comfort, a sexy rock star, and a HEA. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but is better enjoyed when read in order. Please look inside for the content warnings._

Author

Michelle Dare
Michelle Dare
Author · 53 books

Michelle Dare is a USA Today Bestselling Author. Her stories range from sweet to sinful and from paranormal to contemporary. There aren’t enough hours in the day for her to write all the story ideas in her head. When not writing or reading, she’s a wife and mom living in eastern Pennsylvania. One day she hopes to be writing from a beach where she will never have to see snow or be cold again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authormichel... Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dares... Twitter: https://twitter.com/michelle\_dare Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/michell... Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/2yRjWA3

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