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Villainously Romantic Retelling
Series · 5 books · 2019

Books in series

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#2

Cruelty

2019

The devil is in the details. At least, that’s what I, alternative clothing store owner and animal activist, Ella Devlin, have always believed. What should’ve been a simple B&E into the corrupt kill shelter to release all the animals, turns out to be not as simple as I imagined. Everything becomes a bit spotty. Not only do I now have a pregnant Dalmatian refusing to leave my side, but I’m also facing the wrath of the shelters owners, Nita and Robert Darling, who will stop at nothing to retrieve every last animal released. I can’t let that happen. I may have grown up with the label of the heartless bitch, since I’ve never had the best of attitudes and tended to avoid people like the plague. But no one has ever gotten to see the real me hiding beneath. With the help of my hot—yet womanizing—partner in crime, Theo, and my sinfully, sexy exs, Luca and Rollins, who run the animal sanctuary that’s aiding me, maybe I can succeed in stopping them. And in the process, show the world that just because the word Cruel is on my clothes, doesn’t mean it’s on my heart. \This is a Villainously Romantic WhyChoose Retelling with tons of laughs, lots of lust, and quite a few spots\ (A Villainously Romantic Retelling)
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#3

Identity

2019

the tough choices are what makes life Years ago, I was the scape goat for a very powerful man and his six sons. I managed to escape and build a quiet life for myself. When the opportunity arose to help others in similar situations, I took it. Now, I’m known in the streets for my talented hand in forgery among other things. Almost anybody a person wishes to become, I can make it happen, well, with the help of my two best friends. Arsuilla. Survivor. Savior. I answer to them all. Oh, and voice stealer. I swear, throat punch a guy one time and it’ll stick with you for a lifetime. Life is looking up until the six sons find me. At first I fear they’ve been sent by their father to drag me kicking and screaming back to him. But I soon come to realize, I’ve got more to fear from Anderson, Alejandro, Abraham, Atlas, Alek, and Aric. Like losing my heart to the six brothers. This is a Villainously Romantic WhyChoose Retelling with some chuckles, several fearless stunts, and enough determination to rival the sea. (A Villainously Romantic Retelling)
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#4

Toxicity

2019

For the first few years of my life, I have been nothing but a Dragon's Girl - someone paid for hire. Until I'm propositioned an offer I can't refuse. Now married, I finally believe I'll get a fairytale happily-ever-after. Jokes on me, right? When my abusive husband turns up dead and my step-daughter finds herself in the hospital, I become the prime suspect in a murder case. The thing is...I didn't murder my husband. Nor did I harm my bratty step-daughter (who happens to be the same age as me). And I think the real murderer is going to come after me next. With the help of my sexy-as-sin law professor, my kind neighbor, the quiet and dangerous Phillip, and an energetic police detective, I might just uncover the truth of my husband's murder. If I don't get killed first. Toxicity is a reverse harem contemporary stand-alone novel, meaning the FMC won't have to choose between her love interests. It contains strong language, sexual themes, and violence. Reader's discretion is advised. \Warning: This book contains scenes some readers might find triggering. Please read the Foreword for more details\ (A Villainously Romantic Retelling)
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#5

Vanity

2019

The beautiful does well to hide the beast. Nova Crimson was absolutely beautiful, and she knew it. Not only was she beautiful but she was smart, filthy rich, had a fabulous wardrobe, a great house, on paper she seemed to have it all going for her. Well, what’s the problem with all of this, you want to know? The interior didn’t match the exterior, or so the saying goes. Nova Crimson was a cold, ruthless bitch who got what she wanted when she wanted it and wasn’t afraid of the casualties who might get trampled in her wake. There’d only ever been one person in her life who she’d allowed to see past the beautifully cold mask she hid behind, and that had been a boy named Olliver who’d been everything Nova had not. They’d become friends, of a sort, after Nova stood up to protect him. Unfortunately, the very next day, Olliver and his useless drunk of a father disappeared without a trace. And Nova had been forced to go about her life as if a piece of her hadn’t gone missing right along with Olliver. The very best piece of her, the piece that held any time of compassion or love she might have ever had. Now, all grown up and on her own in the world, Nova still can’t let the ghost of that boy go. The hunter in her wants to track him down and find him herself. But hunting men had only ever ended in one way with Nova and that was with their death. Something she made a great deal of money off of and was very, very good at. One thing Nova had learned in life was that if you couldn’t do it yourself you needed the best of the best to get the job done for you. That’s when River, Vega, and Talin walked into her life. That’s also when things took a drastic turn in Nova Crimson’s life because in order to embrace love one had to take off the beautiful mask that hid the beast and embrace the ugly on the inside. (A Villainously Romantic Retelling)
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#6

Worthy

A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance

2019

The truth isn’t always what it seems… I’m a bad girl, at least that’s what they say. I lie. I cheat. I steal. All to gain a lamp. And maybe those things are true. But it’s also true that I regret involving the three sexy men in my plans. They did nothing wrong, nothing but fall in love with a person completely unworthy of them. There’s something else too, another side to this story… my side. Because even if I’ve done some bad things, I’m not the villain in this tale. And I’m going to prove it to you. WORTHY is a steamy contemporary reverse harem story that involves a snarky maid with an obsession over a lamp, and the three men who she drags into trouble with her. It’s a twist on The Magic Lamp and Aladdin, originally told in the book called One Thousand and One Nights. Only, this tale involves a lot of humor and some sexy fun! A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance (A Villainously Romantic Retelling)

Authors

Brandy Slaven
Brandy Slaven
Author · 17 books
Brandy Slaven lives in Tennessee with her husband and two wild children. If you can't find her typing away at her laptop, you will find her with her nose in a book at the beach or hiking at a state park.
Katie May
Author · 70 books

Katie May is a romance writer of numerous genres! She writes everything from horror to fantasy to contemporary. #whychoose She has a gorgeous tabby cat who she adores, and she’s obsessed with coffee and horror movies.

Mary Martel
Author · 31 books
Instagram: mary.martel
Lacey Carter Andersen
Lacey Carter Andersen
Author · 133 books

Lacey Carter Andersen loves reading, writing, and drinking excessive amounts of coffee. She spends her days taking care of her husband, three kids, and three cats. But at night, everything changes! Her imagination runs wild with strong-willed characters, unique worlds, and exciting plots that she enthusiastically puts into stories. Lacey has dozens of tales: science fiction romances, paranormal romances, short romances, reverse harem romances, and more. So, please feel free to dive into any of her worlds; she loves to have the company! And you're welcome to reach out to her; she really enjoys hearing from her readers. You can find her at: Email: laceycarterandersen@gmail.com Mailing List: www.eepurl.com/cVwDNP Website: https://laceycarterandersen.net/ Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Lacey-Carter-Anderse...

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