The Collective

Series · 18

books · 2017-2018

By Erin Trejo, J.L. Leslie, Leona Windwalker, and more

Books in series

#1.1

Unbroken Part One

2017

A Collective Novel Season 1, Episode 1 We’ve set the stage, created the characters, and fashioned a world full of twists and turns. Now it’s your turn to sit back and immerse yourself in this incredible series. Each episode weaves the characters and storylines of ten standalone novels together to give you an epic crossover series. We’ve left you breadcrumbs, tidbits of information intertwined throughout our stories. Can you find them? Can you collect the clues we’ve left and become part of The Collective and solve the case? Season One No one is safe as a killer goes on a killing spree. Will The Collective stop him in time? Will you? Featured authors in order of appearance- Riley Edwards, Erin Trejo, Ellie Masters, Elias Raven, Chris Genovese, and Carver Pike Unbroken - A second chance at love story - Episode 1 Five years after my husband’s brutal murder, I am still trying to piece my life back together. A series of disastrous events sends, not only my life but my son’s life into peril. With everything spiraling out of control, and our safety on the line, I have no choice but to ask my longtime friend, Reid for help. I realize my mistake too late. Reid is all in, and is taking over my life completely. He looks at me like a woman, not a widow or a mother. He makes we wish for things I know I shouldn’t have. Just when he opens my eyes to the world around me, and I see the man that has been standing right in front of me all these years - it’s too late. One kiss is all I am allowed before my life takes another painful twist and all thoughts of happiness are torn from my reach. \*This book ends in a CLIFFHANGER.

#1.10

We All Fall Down

2017

Ring around the rosy. Pocket full of posies. Ashes…ashes…WE ALL FALL DOWN. I was giving the city something it so desperately needed. Something it hadn’t had in a long time. Something that wouldn’t allow people to prance around in the late night hours, doing whatever they wanted to, without any worry about the darkness all around them. I became a serial killer. A monster for the city to blame all its problems on. I could have simply carried a pistol and put a paper bag over my head and found couples making out in cars. Or I could have brought young boys to my home and drugged them and performed sexual acts on them before eating them. I could have dressed like a clown and buried young men beneath my house. Yet, I was no Zodiac, Dahmer, or Gacy. I became Simple Simon who met the pie man. You know how the nursery rhyme goes. It made sense. I hated pumpkin pie yet it was the one thing that my foster family and I had in common. So I used it. As silly as it might seem, I decided to create my own sick treats out of the bodies of my victims. Kevin is a stuttering tattoo artist struggling to make sense of a cruel world and the loneliness enveloping him. Simple Simon is a cold blooded killer stalking the streets of San Francisco. In the final book of Season 1 of The Collective, step inside two personalities, two fractured minds, and discover the demons lurking in the darkness.

#1.2

Iron Claw MC Part 1

2017

THE COLLECTIVE SERIES. SEASON 1, EPISODE 2 All my life I wanted to find love. It wasn’t what I found though. I found darkness and death. Iron Claw was the family I wanted. Ally was the girl that I used. She ruined parts of my life over time. I went out on a job to find and kill a man but that’s not what happened. I found his daughter instead. I didn’t want to kill her, telling myself it was because she was a kid. At nineteen years old, she was far from a child. She grew on me. I didn’t plan on it. I didn’t look for it. Now with the weight of finding her father, dealing with Ally and Nina tossed in the middle, I’m as confused as ever. I don’t know where my life is heading but I do know that my club has my back.

#1.3

Learning to Breathe

2017

Murder! Mystery! Romance! New Clues will take you one step closer to solving the mystery. Deliciously Dark and Daring… County Coroner, Sally Levenson, hasn’t dated since the death of her husband five years ago. Intelligent but shy, she’s hidden herself from the world. Her days are a never-ending cycle of eat, work, sleep, and repeat. She’s suffocating in the monotony of her life, until she meets Derek Lemark, a man whose money makes money, and who controls every aspect of his life. Derek finds Sally captivating, intelligent, but shy. He opens doors to new possibilities and forbidden desires, but what he offers comes with a price. He’s given Sally a choice. Green opens doors to hidden desires, while Red ends everything. Red or Green?

#1.4

Shadow & Flame Part One

2017

No one is safe as a killer goes on a killing spree. Will The Collective stop him in time? Will you?

#1.5.2

Quills & Daggers and We All Fall Down

2018

Dead bodies are bad for business. At least that’s what Ivory thinks when a murder takes place a few blocks away from The Motor Quill tattoo parlor. Inking San Francisco’s finest and hanging out with his older, special needs brother, is a routine he’s grown accustomed to. No need to fix something that isn’t broken. Breaking things is what Nikki is best at. When she walks back into Ivory’s life, he finds his second chance at love, but he also realizes the skeletons tucked safely in his closet can’t wait to dredge up dark desires. Ivory and Nikki might have a second chance at love… if the serial killer stalking the city’s dark alleys doesn’t put an end to them both first. This is a special edition with two books in one. Read together, this is one complete story, but of course, if you read the entire Collective season 1 series of novellas, you’ll find all kinds of extra surprises along the way.

#1.6

Unbroken Part Two

2017

Reid has made it clear that he is all in. Proving yet again, he will go to great lengths to secure not only my happiness but my safety as well. Once Reid saves me from a deranged lunatic, I vow to change my life. I promise to stop living my life in the shadow of grief and allow joy and love to mend the pieces of my broken heart back together. This is our story. How one man can bring you out of the darkness and into the light. Turn your bland colorless world into vivid technicolor. Our journey wasn’t easy. It was full of twists and turns. Tragedy after tragedy tried to break us. Only, this time I proved with Reid by my side I was stronger than ever. I have come full circle, I am UNBROKEN. _Excerpt: “Life is short. It can be taken from you in seconds. I am done living in fear. I am done being a bystander in my own life. I am just plain old done. I am telling you that to tell you this… I am ready for you Logan Reid. I cannot promise I won’t screw up. I cannot promise I won’t try and run. But, I am counting on you not to let me go. I will hold on as tight as I can if you promise when my grip slips you’ll be strong enough to hold on for both of us.”_ This is the conclusion of Reid and Ava.

#1.7

Iron Claw MC Part 2

2017

I'm the President of the Iron Claw MC. My family here is important to me, but so was Jess. She left me years ago when I couldn't be the man she needed. Now she's back. And so are a pile of bodies. Coincidence? I don't know. With a killer running wild around San Fran, I need to figure out if our bodies are connected. I also have to deal with my feelings for Jess.

#1.8

Becoming His

2017

\*This book was previously published as part of The Collective Season one. There are no significant changes to the story. Deliciously Dark and Daring… Red or Green? County Coroner, Sally Levenson, hasn’t dated since the death of her husband five years ago. Intelligent but shy, she’s hidden herself from the world. Her days are a never-ending cycle of eat, work, sleep, and repeat. She’s suffocating in the monotony of her life, until she meets Derek Lemark, a man whose money makes money and who controls every aspect of his life. Derek finds Sally captivating, intelligent, but shy. He opens doors to new possibilities and forbidden desires, but what he offers comes with a price. He’s given Sally a choice. Green opens doors to hidden desires, while Red ends everything.

#1.9

Shadow & Flame Part Two

2017

Rhianna Raines and her partner, Misty, are just trying to live out a rock and roll fantasy with nothing but a good time and badass music. They're so close to signing a big contract. When rock gods, Abel Gunner and Elias Cain, show up to help the girls put on a once in a lifetime show, it seems things can't get any better. It's finally their time to blow up the stage. Yet, Rhianna has a hard time concentrating on all the benefits of her rock star life when nightmares begin blending with her reality. Uncle Tom aka Two Feathers has gone missing, a killer is stalking the streets of San Francisco, and terrifying visions plague her every thought. Sometimes even a rock star fantasy can turn into a fable when the demons and monsters of the night start haunting the day.

#2.1

Absolution

The Collective Season Two, Episode 1

2018

This title was part of a collaboration project and is no longer available

#2.2

Ensnared

The Collective Season Two, Episode 2

2018

“To My Soul Mate On Our Anniversary” It was a beautiful card. The problem was Hisoka wasn’t celebrating. It was another unwanted token from the Dom who’d trained him in the fine art of Shibari and to understand and appreciate the gift of submission. Hisoka knew things had to change as Jeff had become too fixated with having his former apprentice on his knees for him. Moving to San Francisco should have been a fresh start—a new city, a new job, new friends, and a new club. And, best of all, a new sub. Danilo looked simply gorgeous wearing his Master’s knot work. However, things aren’t going as smoothly as Hisoka had hoped. Family issues, city-wide riots, and a stalker have complicated his life, but he’s determined to stand his ground for one reason—Danilo. The sub is worth it. Will Hisoka keep the best thing that’s ever happened to him or will outside forces destroy everything? Are you ready to find out what all the buzz is about? We’ve set the stage, created the characters, and fashioned a world full of twists and turns. Now it’s your turn to sit back and immerse yourself in this incredible series. Each episode weaves the characters and storylines of our standalone novels together to give you an epic crossover series. No one is safe as corrupt politicians and dirty cops rule the street. A child’s death puts targets on the backs of those in law enforcement and sets two cities ablaze with riots. When the police chief’s daughter is kidnapped amid the chaos, will the Collective solve the case and rescue her in time?

#2.3

Gravity

2018

Remy… As a rehabilitation therapist for the California State Prison, I look for the best in people. Sometimes, it’s hard for me to find the best in myself though. I only wanted an escape. That’s all I have ever wanted. I walked into that bar and found my escape in a man I had no intentions of seeing again. I didn’t have any expectations from the stranger from the bar. I didn’t expect him to save me from a riot that broke out in the city. I certainly didn’t expect to feel this unexplainable pull to him. But I do. And now I know who he is. He’s a member of the Iron Claw MC. Riggers… She was supposed to be a one-time thing. Neither of us wanted more. Instead, she turned my world upside down. I don’t know who I am when I’m with her. A good guy, or the guy I have always been? The guy who follows orders from my president. No matter the cost. I can’t expect Remy to be part of my world. She’s heaven and I’m hell. It doesn’t matter that gravity continues to pull us to each other. I can’t drag her down with me, especially when the things I do for the club will forever change her life. \\This book contains adult content, graphic language, violence, and sexual situations. It is intended for mature readers only.\\

#2.4

Swayed

2018

I wanted to be on top. I vowed to make all the things my father wronged right. Arranged marriages have been happening in our family for a very long time and I was no different. I took it in stride with the mindset that my father had instilled in me. I could rule her as well as this family. Sadly, that was my first mistake. Are you ready to find out what all the buzz is about? We’ve set the stage, created the characters, and fashioned a world full of twists and turns. Now it’s your turn to sit back and immerse yourself in this incredible series. Each episode weaves the characters and storylines of our standalone novels together to give you an epic crossover series. No one is safe as corrupt politicians and dirty cops rule the street. A child’s death puts targets on the backs of those in law enforcement and sets two cities ablaze with riots. When the police chief’s daughter is kidnapped amid the chaos, will the Collective solve the case and rescue her in time?

#2.5

Flawed

2018

Him After a horrible breakup, Donovan swore off women and focused on his dream of building a web design empire. Family and one-night stands had to be enough to cure his broken heart or at least distract him from the pain. All love wanted to do was string you along and make false promises. Who needs that? All was well without that. Then he saw HER. Her Kayleena is called home from college because things are falling apart without her. She only has one semester left at school before she’s done but it doesn’t look to be in her near future. Covered in flour and icing, she never expected to see HIM. She’d put enough distance between them so that she would never have to deal with being just friends. Her heart has always craved forever with him, but he proposed to another. Now he’s back in her life and dead set on them being friends. Will she have the power to walk away again or should she settle for his friendship? Are you ready to find out what all the buzz is about? We’ve set the stage, created the characters, and fashioned a world full of twists and turns. Now it’s your turn to sit back and immerse yourself in this incredible series. Each episode weaves the characters and storylines of our standalone novels together to give you an epic crossover series. No one is safe as corrupt politicians and dirty cops rule the street. A child’s death puts targets on the backs of those in law enforcement and sets two cities ablaze with riots. When the police chief’s daughter is kidnapped amid the chaos, will the Collective solve the case and rescue her in time? Featured authors in order of appearance- Absolution—B.R. Bradley Ensnared—Leona Windwalker Gravity—J.L. Leslie Swayed—Erin Trejo Flawed—Jade Royal Trust—Riley Edwards Angst—Samantha A. Cole Redemption—Ellie Masters

#2.6

Trust

2018

I have a million reasons to keep running—and one to stay. I’m a dead woman walking; there’s a target on my back and a million-dollar price tag on my head. I shouldn’t have fallen in love, not if I wanted to stay alive. I’m a liar, a con, I’ve changed my name so many times I can barely remember who I am. They’ve found me and I have to leave. I keep telling myself it’s better this way. He’s too good for me. The detective and the mafia princess, can you imagine? She ran like a thief in the night taking my heart with her. The city I’ve sworn to protect is in chaos; buildings are burning and there are riots in the streets. Innocent people are being killed and all I can think about is her. I’ve uncovered her secrets. Now all I have to do is find her and convince her I can keep her safe. Easier said than done—the woman has trust issues. Are you ready to find out what all the buzz is about? We’ve set the stage, created the characters, and fashioned a world full of twists and turns. Now it’s your turn to sit back and immerse yourself in this incredible series. Each episode weaves the characters and storylines of our standalone novels together to give you an epic crossover series. No one is safe as corrupt politicians and dirty cops rule the street. A child’s death puts targets on the backs of those in law enforcement and sets two cities ablaze with riots. When the police chief’s daughter is kidnapped amid the chaos, will the Collective solve the case and rescue her in time? Featured authors in order of appearance- Absolution—B.R. Bradley Ensnared—Leona Windwalker Gravity—J.L. Leslie Swayed—Erin Trejo Flawed—Jade Royal Trust—Riley Edwards Angst—Samantha A. Cole Redemption—Ellie Masters.

#2.7

Angst

The Collective Season Two, Episode 7

2018

Quinn and Carson’s long-term D/s relationship is on the rocks. Between Quinn’s job as a US Marshal and Carson’s as the Head of anesthesiology at San Francisco’s only trauma center, they haven’t had much time together lately. Quinn’s aversion to discussing what’s bothering him doesn’t help matters. When all hell breaks loose in the city, riots, dirty cops, and a missing woman put Quinn and others in danger. Carson discovers trying to get his lover to open up to him might be the least of his worries. Before he can salvage their relationship, will he lose the love of his life forever? Are you ready to find out what all the buzz is about? We’ve set the stage, created the characters, and fashioned a world full of twists and turns. Now it’s your turn to sit back and immerse yourself in this incredible series. Each episode weaves the characters and storylines of our standalone novels together to give you an epic crossover series. No one is safe as corrupt politicians and dirty cops rule the street. A child’s death puts targets on the backs of those in law enforcement and sets two cities ablaze with riots. When the police chief’s daughter is kidnapped amid the chaos, will the Collective solve the case and rescue her in time?

#2.8

Redemption

The Collective Season Two, Episode 8

2018

Redemption Jennifer: Our city is in flames. Crooked cops and corrupt politicians rule the streets. All it took was the murder of an innocent to ignite a firestorm and set two cities ablaze. While our cities burn, I face the devastation on the streets, saving lives while my marriage falls apart. I once thought Patton and I could survive anything, but we’re not coming out of this unscathed. We’ve lost too much and our love is stretched beyond the breaking point. The choices I make aren’t easy, but at the end of a long and brutal night, I’ll see what remains of both my city and the love of the man I can’t live without. Patton: Overcome with grief, I walked away from the love of my life. Jen is on the streets, doing what she does best. She’s saving lives while I watch the city burn. But, when she goes missing in the middle of the riots, I can no longer ignore the truth. She’s my wife. My love. She's my life. I’ll do whatever it takes to find her and beg for forgiveness. I’m not sure if I’m strong enough or worthy of such redemption, but I will bring my wife home. The Collective Season Two! Are you ready to find out what all the buzz is about? We’ve set the stage, created the characters, and fashioned a world full of twists and turns. Now it’s your turn to sit back and immerse yourself in this incredible series. Each episode weaves the characters and storylines of our standalone novels together to give you an epic crossover series. We’ve left you breadcrumbs, tidbits of information intertwined throughout our stories. Can you find them? Can you collect the clues we’ve left behind? No one is safe as corrupt politicians and dirty cops rule the street. A child’s death puts targets on the backs of those in law enforcement and sets two cities ablaze. When the Police Chief’s daughter is kidnapped amid the chaos, will the Collective rescue her in time? Featured authors in order of appearance- Absolution—B.R. Bradley Ensnared—Leona Windwalker Gravity—J.L. Leslie Swayed—Erin Trejo Flawed—Jade Royal Trust—Riley Edwards Angst—Samantha A. Cole Redemption—Ellie Maste

Authors

Erin Trejo

Author · 127 books

I am a wife, mother, child chauffeur and author. I love being able to create different characters and spin a web that makes them come together in the end. My books do not stick to just one genre, they span many. I write about things that are real life situations and fairy tales are not always smooth sailing. My MC books are hard and gritty and they have struggles just like you would in life. I also have books that are not so in your face. There are several that are good love stories that are fraught with issues that the characters have to deal with. Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Erin-Trejo/e/B... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorerintrejo

J.L. Leslie

Author · 39 books

I am a happily married mother of three (two boys and one girl). I live in a very small town in Alabama. Never lived anywhere else. I’ve been writing since my early twenties, but I couldn’t seem to finish a book. I’ve started self-publishing with the encouragement from my mom. Without her encouragement, I don’t think I would’ve done it. She always supported me and writing is something I’ve always enjoyed doing. As long as I enjoy it, I’ll continue to do it. I’ve learned already that I can’t please everyone. Not all reviews will be good, not all reviews will be bad. I’m the one that has to be happy with my work. I get my inspiration from life experiences, movies, television, other authors, and music. Music is definitely a big influence on my writing. I can hear a song and it can inspire an entire book for me. I listen to it while I’m driving or before I start writing and it keeps me inspired. I like to put music in my books, even if it’s just one song the characters listen to or hear at some point. Sometimes music has gotten me through the really tough times in my life and that’s why it inspires me. I like to write fast-paced, steamy romance reads. I like for my males to be alpha-males and my heroines to be strong, but both need to have one weakness- each other. I am an avid reader. I absolutely love romance books!

Leona Windwalker

Author · 24 books

Leona is a longtime staunch supporter of human rights and environmental causes. Her favourite genre to read is M/M fiction and she particularly enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and action/suspense subgenres—especially if they have a nice seasoning of romance. She has far too many books on her Kindle, has overloaded her phone with even more and, when not reading, writing, being driven to distraction by her children, or being overlorded by her three cats, can be found trying to locate the portal that the sock monster uses to steal socks from her dryer. ***Works by this author are protected by Muso. Please help support the author who is supporting her family by only purchasing legal copies***

Angsty, Steamy, Heart-Stopping, Pulse-Pounding, Can't-Stop-Reading Romantic Suspense. Ellie Masters is a USA Today Bestselling author and Amazon Top 15 Author. In addition, she's a wife, military mom, doctor, and retired Colonel. She writes romantic suspense filled with all your sexy, swoon-worthy alpha men. Her writing will tug at your heartstrings and leave your heart racing. Born in the South, raised under the Hawaiian sun, Ellie has traveled the globe while in service to her country. The love of her life, her amazing husband, is her number one fan and biggest supporter. And yes! He's read every word she's written. Don't forget to sign up for her newsletter. Never miss another release, sale, or exclusive. https://elliemasters.com/NewsletterSi...

Carver Pike

Author · 16 books

My name is Carver Pike. Since as far back as I can remember, I've been fascinated by everything horror. I'd sit cross-legged in front of the TV and watch The Texas Chainsaw Massacre while devouring a bowl of Kaboom cereal. I always wished the ghost at the end of each episode of Scooby-Doo wouldn't be just another man behind the mask. I wanted real ghastly ghouls, dastardly demons, and malevolent monsters. At some point, I knew I couldn't sit back and keep watching this horror world from the stands. I wanted to be in the game. So, now I wield this virtual pen and sling ink onto this page with the hopes of someday being a major player. I want to create those worlds you visit, feed that fear that keeps you up late at night, and entertain you in ways only the greatest storytellers can. Be advised, most of my books are very graphic in nature. Most contain strong violence, and some have very detailed sex scenes. I try to give you a warning in the book blurb. Hopefully, we'll form a great author-reader relationship and you'll come to trust that Carver Pike will always keep you entertained. Member of the HWA: Horror Writers Association Participated in KillerCon2020

Delaney Foster

Author · 20 books

Just a simple girl who enjoys long walks down the book aisle, a good mimosa, and writing love stories.

When the voices begin to speak, Jade Royal sits down in her lab to write the tale. The story unfolds with each keystroke as she listens to her instincts bring the words to life. For as long as she can remember, Jade has always expressed her creative nature artistically, especially by writing. She refers to herself as “Slave to the Pen” because it’s difficult for her to resist the call to write. Jade resides in Cincinnati, Ohio where she was born and raised. She has many siblings and is very family oriented. She spends Sunday evenings eating dinner with them keeping the bond between family nice and strong. Jade Royal is the author of the series Limits of Love. The series focuses on love, romance, and the eroticism of the two combined. The first book was released in December of 2016. As an author, Jade hopes to pull in her readers to experience a community of stories that they can relate to on various levels. The emotional roller coaster that is bestowed will hopefully make her readers stalk her words and provide literate entertainment. For more information on Jade Royal, follow her on her website and social media avenues.

Riley Edwards

Author · 69 books

Riley Edwards is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author, wife, and military mom. Riley was born and raised in Los Angeles but now resides on the east coast with her fantastic husband and children. Riley writes heart-stopping romance with sexy alpha heroes and even stronger heroines. Riley's favorite genres to write are romantic suspense and military romance. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter and never miss another release, sale, or exclusive bonus material. https://www.subscribepage.com/RRsignup https://www.facebook.com/Novelist.Ril... www.rileyedwardsromance.com

USA Today Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Author Samantha Cole is a retired policewoman and former paramedic. Using her life experiences and training, she strives to find the perfect mix of suspense and romance for her readers to enjoy. Awards: Wannabe in Wyoming (co-authored by J.B. Havens) won the bronze medal in the 2021 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the General Romance category. Scattered Moments in Time won the gold medal in the 2020 Readers’ Favorite Awards in the Fiction Anthology category. The Road to Solace won the silver medal in the 2017 Readers' Favorite Awards in the Contemporary Romance category. Samantha has over thirty-five books published throughout several different series as well as a few standalone novels. A full list can be found on her website - www.samanthacoleauthor.com. Newsletter—https://samanthacoleauthor.com/newsle... BookBub—www.bookbub.com/authors/samantha-a-cole

Jet Masters

Author · 6 books