Grace Agnesson loves her husband. She will love him until her last breath. James Agnesson is counting on it. Not To Be is the prequel to Sins of Lethe.

WARNING: ADULT SITUATIONS. DARKNESS. Exclusive Author's Edition; Contains the first two books (A Consummation and Devoutly) of Sins of Lethe, along with the prequel Not to Be, for a limited time. 170+ 5-star reviews and ratings across multiple platforms. ~ From the womb, you are owned. You are signed away before your first breath. You are called beautiful. Like it means something important. Like it would get you a kind husband. Or one less cruel. As much as you try to model perfect obedience, your mother looks less happy as you grow. She has secrets. She keeps them with her. You forget what she looked like when she was happy. But you remember why she's not there for your wedding, and you will do anything to honor her memory. Anything. But first acts of rebellion open doors that are best left closed. Until him. Until he walked through your door. Your savior. But how can you truly love when you only know obedience? If you enjoy epic love stories that shine a light in perpetual darkness, don't miss this romantic thriller. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Human ash was difficult to work with when wet, but it was done. She looked more like a raccoon than a bride, but she didn't want to be alone. Her mother would be with her until the end. Today was Shula Kelley's wedding day. Today was the day she would die. 2250 Anno Domini, two-hundred years after Texas seceded from the United States, a distorted morality warped the population. Betrothal contracts were signed before birth. Shula had a strong opinion about that. So she took matters into her own hands. With unexpected results. Book One of Six. 25K words. Cliffhanger. Heed the sins. Taxonomy of Sins: Wrath \ Idolatry \ Blasphemy \ Ignominy \ Hatred \ Deceit \ Sedition \ Sexual Immorality \ Suicide \ Apostasy \ Homosexuality \ False Prophecy \ Infanticide \ Negligent Homicide \ Fornication \ Heresy \ Pride \ Wickedness \ Strife \ Covetousness \ Murder \ Lasciviousness \ Variance \ Lust \ Desecration of the worst sort

Sometimes you want comfort food. Sometimes you want to sink your teeth into a bone-in rare rib-eye with no utensils. Sometimes those things are the same thing. This is for you. Features Dahlia and Want Not. Dahlia Crisp white shirt. Fluorescent glare from his watch as he adjusts his tie. He looks smart. He might be. Whoever he is. But it's the guy behind him on his knees plugging in a vintage IBM who is the smart one. Like, really smart. If he wasn't, they wouldn't call him so much to fix what they can't. Did I mention he's a genius? He drives a sensible car. He's nice to his sister. He can look after himself. But even with poor impulse control and severe ADHD, he worships me. Want Not From the womb, you are owned. Want Not pulls you into the patriarchal society of secessionist Texas. It's hopeless from the first sentence. It's Shula Kelley's wedding day, and there's only one way she will allow it to end. There's only one thing she can control. But first acts of rebellion leave the future uncertain. Once her veil is lifted, her path detours, for better or worse, but one she can live with for now. But how can she truly love when she only knows obedience? How will she stay safe when the enemy is much more sinister than an oppressive government?

WARNING: 18+ Explicit and disturbing content. James Agnesson is a multitasker. He can juggle kidnapping, baby selling, terrorizing, and keeping up with a new lover who isn't the type to tolerate his machinations. If she had any idea who he really was. Jared struggles with his growing possession of Shula, and wonders if he truly has a choice in the matter. Jude edges on madness, not knowing Clara's fate and what he can truly do about it. Clara and Raphe learn to live with their captivity, with unexpected results. And we meet Josiah Agnesson, third son. He's traveled out of Texas to spread the Good News. Aptly named Eve is clearly God-sent, and Josiah intends to keep her. She just doesn't know it yet. Hang on tight, y'all.