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The Four Families
The Four Families
Series · 5 books · 2020-2021
By
Brynn Ford
Books in series
#1
Counts of Eight
2020
Two captive dancers. One cruel master. A single performance to determine whether they live or die. ★★★★★ "Dangerous, haunting, twisted, powerful; this is what true dark romance is meant to be." -The Flamingo Bookshelf Review- Anya I've served the four families since I was kidnapped three years ago. I've accepted my fate, knowing that escape is impossible. My villainous master abuses me, but I've learned to live this lonely life. I've become complacent in my misery… then my master brings home another captive for me to train, and his presence changes everything. Ezra I was violently taken and brought to kneel at her feet. She demands that I dance with her, but I refuse to recognize anyone as my master. Yet when I see the horror of her existence with my own eyes, I know I have to save her. I could never have expected her to break down my walls… I could never have expected to form an unbreakable bond… I could never have expected to fall in love. This is a dark romance series involving many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. This is book 1 of 3 in a complete trilogy. It is not a standalone, and the books must be read in order. READING ORDER Anya & Ezra's Story Book 1: Counts of Eight Book 2: Dance with Death Book 3: Pas de Trois SPIN-OFF Murphy & Stella's Story Book 4: King of Masters
#2
Dance with Death
2020
Two lovers torn apart. One wicked villain. A daily fight for survival in the ownership of a depraved captor. ★★★★★ "It was achingly dark, disgustingly dark (and I mean this in a BRILLIANT way). I literally read the entire book with wide-eyes and my hand over my mouth in shock. This book is what Dark Romance is made of!!" -Boys in Books are Better Review- Anya We fell in love, but our fate was sealed. We were found together, and our master is prepared to tear us apart. Now, I face a future with a new master more wicked and brutal than I ever could have imagined. I struggle with the will to survive, powerless against my abuser, and knowing I'll never have a future with the man I gave my heart to. Ezra Alone and desperate, I'm tortured by fear over Anya's fate. My captor demands that I forget her, but my love for her is too strong to ignore. I have to find her. I have to save her. But I'm powerless as a slave to the four families… until my captor makes a decision that will change everything. This is a dark romance series involving many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. This is book 2 of 3 in a complete trilogy. It is not a standalone, and the books must be read in order. READING ORDER Anya & Ezra's Story Book 1: Counts of Eight Book 2: Dance with Death Book 3: Pas de Trois SPIN-OFF Murphy & Stella's Story Book 4: King of Masters
#3
Pas de Trois
2021
Three fates entwine. One secret is revealed. A transition of power that could change everything begins. ★★★★★ "I am sure this story will be imprinted in my mind forever...I want to recommend this story full-heartedly...lovers of dark romance, don't think twice...read this book and get lost in the world of these dancing soul mates." -Lilith Seven, Goodreads Review- Anya A secret has been kept for years. When I finally learn the truth, I know that everything is about to change. Yet the four families are after us with wrath and fury. Now that I'm armed with the truth, I rediscover my will to survive as I prepare to face the consequences of the blood I've spilled. Ezra The truth is painful, but it doesn't change anything. My love for Anya is stronger than ever, and I'll do whatever it takes to save her. Our future is at stake, and I'm ready to fight for it. Rules are changing, power is shifting, and hope exists where it didn't before. Our last chance to escape is coming, and I won't let it pass us by. This is a dark romance series involving many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. This is book 3 of 3 in a complete trilogy. It is not a standalone, and the books must be read in order. READING ORDER Anya & Ezra's Story Book 1: Counts of Eight Book 2: Dance with Death Book 3: Pas de Trois SPIN-OFF Murphy & Stella's Story Book 4: King of Masters
#4
King of Masters
2021
He's going to make her the reluctant queen of his criminal empire… whether she wants it or not. ★★★★★ "One of the best dark romances I have read! Brynn Ford has delivered an amazing story of passion and depravity." -Deborah, Amazon Review- Stella I'm a proudly independent woman. I'm tough, single, and I run my own business. But Murphy stumbled into my tattoo shop one night and knocked me right off my feminist feet. We had a one-night stand, but it turned into a long-distance affair of the heart. I'm falling for him. I'm losing myself for a man I hardly know. But I want him so much that I overlook all the secrets he's keeping. Murphy I'm the born leader of the O'Shea family. We make a living stealing women and selling them to new masters. I've acquired my own plaything, but I have little interest in her easy submission. I want a challenge. I want a woman who will stand by my side and make me stronger. I don't want a pet… I want a wife. I'm meant to have an arranged marriage in five years, but I'm not waiting. I met my match when I found Stella. I want her… and I'm going to take her. This dark romance book involves many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. This book is a spin-off from the Four Families trilogy. It can be read as a standalone, but the author highly recommends reading the trilogy first. This book contains major spoilers from the Four Families trilogy—this is your spoiler warning! RECOMMENDED READING ORDER Anya & Ezra's Story Book 1: Counts of Eight Book 2: Dance with Death Book 3: Pas de Trois SPIN-OFF Murphy & Stella's Story Book 4: King of Masters
#1-3
The Four Families
2021
The complete Four Families dark romance trilogy!
This omnibus contains all three books in the complete Four Families trilogy.
Anya & Ezra's Story
Book 1: Counts of Eight Book 2: Dance with Death Book 3: Pas de Trois ★★★★★ "Dangerous, haunting, twisted, powerful; this is what true dark romance is meant to be." -The Flamingo Bookshelf Review-
Two captive dancers. One cruel master. A single performance to determine whether they live or die.
Anya
I've served the four families since I was kidnapped three years ago. I've accepted my fate, knowing that escape is impossible. My villainous master abuses me, but I've learned to live this lonely life. I've become complacent in my misery… then my master brings home another captive for me to train, and his presence changes everything.
Ezra
I was violently taken and brought to kneel at her feet. She demands that I dance with her, but I refuse to recognize anyone as my master. Yet when I see the horror of her existence with my own eyes, I know I have to save her. I could never have expected her to break down my walls… I could never have expected to form an unbreakable bond… I could never have expected to fall in love.
This is a dark romance series involving many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website.
Be sure to check out the standalone spin-off
King of Masters
where Murphy O'Shea's story is told (sold separately; available now on all platforms).
Author
Brynn Ford
Author · 17 books