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Whitmore Elite
Series · 5 books · 2022-2023

Books in series

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#1

Ruthless Obsession

2022

Teagan Mercer is mine to possess and mine to break. She has everything—she’s sexy, smart, and has doe eyes that could melt the hardest of hearts. But I will ruin her for what she did to my family. It’s my life’s mission to humiliate and torment her. Bully her to submission, then … Devour. Destroy. I’ll make her pay, and I’ll enjoy every second of watching her suffer. But the moment I touch her, the memories come rushing back, and I’m falling into the darkness that nearly destroyed me. Now, I’m in too deep. There’s no redemption for Teagan or myself. They call me The Black Widow, but my real name is … This full-length novel is a dark, secret society, enemies-to-lovers standalone featuring a vicious, damaged hero and a strong, calculating heroine. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happily ever after guaranteed! TRIGGER WARNING: This book is a DARK romance. It contains graphic content of abuse and assault that some readers may be sensitive to. If you have triggers or think you might, please heed this advice.
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#2

Forbidden Obsession

2022

Jagger Whitlock is my worst nightmare. He’s a straight-up asshole who lives to torment me, and he’ll stop at nothing to punish me over the smallest slight. When he digs up a sex tape starring—you guessed it—me, he takes bullying to a whole new level, using it to blackmail me into doing his bidding. If the video gets out, it will ruin me. But my stepbrother makes it clear that he doesn’t give a damn. He drags me deep into his dark and twisted world, showing me the monster he hides beneath his handsome exterior, taking risks that put our lives in danger. I thought I knew the devil I lived with. I was wrong. But so is he. He thinks I’m nothing more than a pampered princess, but soon he’ll realize I’m a Queen. And it’s time I put Jagger in his place. This full-length novel is a forbidden, bully, enemies-to-lovers standalone featuring an asshole stepbrother and a feisty heroine. Packed with heat and heart, no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happily ever after guaranteed! WARNING: This book is a DARK/BULLY romance. It contains graphic content of abuse and assault that some readers may be sensitive to. If you have triggers or think you might, please heed this advice.
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#2

Illicit Obsession

2023

The day my stepsister died; she took my heart with her. Now, I’m a shell of a man, a cold-hearted monster. Imagine my surprise when the love of my life shows up at Whitmore University alive and well. I’m ready to make her pay for destroying me. This isn’t a fairy tale, and I’m sure as hell no knight in shining armor. I have no problem dragging her into my dark world along with me. But when I dig for the truth about that fateful day I can no longer deny how I feel about the only girl I’ve ever loved. Others see us as an abomination and will do anything to keep us apart. And just as I vowed to destroy her, I vow to protect her even if it costs me my life. She was once my target. Now she’s my everything. From the international bestselling author, J.A. Owenby, comes a new dark, forbidden stepbrother, sports, secret society, second chance standalone romance. Illicit Obsession features a hot, possessive/jealous hero and a strong, curvy heroine who knows how to tame her twisted and morally grey stepsibling. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happily ever after guaranteed!
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#3

Sinful Obsession

2023

Brie He’s stalking me. Someone has been in my home, left messages on my wall. I’ve had dreams that a stranger in a mask touches me while I’m sleeping, forcing my body to bend to his wicked ways. But I want more. Crave more. He has the key to release me from my prison. Can I trust him, or will he be the end of me instead? Kane I'm playing a dangerous game. Stalking her. Breaking into her house while she’s asleep. Brie Langston left me for dead. Years later, I see her face at Whitmore U. Now, I’m the leader of a secret society, And the star quarterback with a future in the NFL. I’m king and it feels good … and she could take it all away. I know what happens when you mix fire and gasoline … The flames consume and destroy. But I'm torn between the girl I used to love and the one I have a sinful obsession with now. She ruined me once, but this time I know her secrets. If I’m going down, I’m going to destroy her first. Sinful Obsession is a full-length dark, enemies-to-lovers, second chance, sports standalone featuring a damaged hero, a strong heroine, and a lot of kinky, good times. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happily ever after guaranteed!
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#4

Toxic Obsession

2023

Wynter Baldwin is responsible for my twin sister’s death. She’s playing a dangerous game by showing up at Whitmore University. The day she destroyed my world, I swore revenge. Now, I'm a football god, and part of a secret society. A brotherhood who will have my back as I ruin her. When I begin to unravel the truth about my twin, I question everything I know about Wynter. Before I realize it, I’m caught up in a web of lies and the one girl I vow to destroy, is the only one that can save me. He’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing. I need a fresh start where no one knows me, and Whitmore University seems like my chance—if I can keep my secrets hidden. But everything I've built is shattered by Quinn Astor, a powerful football god, and he sees me as his next target. Quinn has a relentless drive and a cruel streak. He’s toxic. He's not the prince I thought he was, but a devil I can't resist. And he’s about to consume me. A dark, forbidden, sports, secret society enemies-to-lover’s standalone featuring an alpha anti-hero, and the feisty heroine who forces him to bow to her. Check inside for the TW/CW!

Author

J.A. Owenby
J.A. Owenby
Author · 32 books

International bestselling author J.A. Owenby grew up in a small backwoods town in Arkansas, where she learned how to swear like a sailor and spot water moccasins skimming across the lake. She finally ditched the south and headed to Oregon. The first winter there, she was literally blown away a few times by ninety-mile-an-hour winds and storms that rolled in off the ocean. Eventually, she longed for quiet and headed up to snowier pastures. She now resides in Washington state with her hot nerdy husband and cat, Chloe (who frequently encourages her to drink). She spends her days coming up with ways to torture characters in a way that either makes you want to throw your book down a flight of stairs or sob hysterically into a pillow. J.A. Owenby writes new adult and romantic thriller novels. Her books ooze with emotion, angst, and twists that will leave you breathless. Having battled her own demons, she’s not afraid to tackle the secrets women are forced to hide. After all, the road to love is paved in the dark. Her friends describe her as delightfully twisted. She loves fan mail and wine. Please send her all the wine.

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