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The Prey Teaser 5

Book Teaser, Contemporary, Dark Romance, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Suspense, Upcoming Release

Not long to go…. 💙

Stay tuned for #ThePrey

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— BLURB —

Filthy rich. Monstrous. Vile.

He calls me prey.

I call him a bully.

Sebastian Arturo isn’t just cruel, he’s downright terrifying.

With piercing green eyes, a body made for doing very bad things, and a charming demeanor, it’s no wonder everyone thinks the world of him… everyone except me.

When I wake up with pieces of my memory missing he’s the only one who can give me answers.

But he doesn’t give me answers, instead he tells me to stop asking questions, or else…

I heed his warning and do my best to avoid him but since he’s my boss and I live in his house that’s kinda difficult.

Then one night his hate for me reaches its breaking point…and the lines blur.

Hate twists into lustful obsession.

His cruel words become seductive praises.

One touch sparks a raging inferno of desire, and I find myself burned to ash beneath his fingertips.

Just when I think I’ll finally find happiness my memories return bringing with them a vicious truth.

Turns out the man I’m falling for isn’t who I thought he was… and escape isn’t an option.

He has me right where he wants, caught in a trap, just like prey.

**This is a standalone, however for better reading enjoyment please consider starting with The Wallflower before reading The Prey. Again this is a dark romance novel, but does contain a happily ever after. It also contains triggering material, and adult content. Please do not start reading till you check the trigger warning at the beginning of the book.**

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— The Prey by J.L. Beck —

Oakmount Elite (Book Three)

Release Date: July 12, 2024

Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance

📚 Add to your TBR: Goodreads

🔔 Pre-order your copy now!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU

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— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

J.L. Beck

JL. Beck writes steamy romance that’s unapologetic, meaning it makes no apologies for the way it rips you open and makes you crave more. Her heroes are alphas who take what they want, and she pairs them with heroines that bring them to their knees.

She loves writing about darkness, passion, suspense, and of course, steam. Leaving her readers gasping and asking what the hell just happened is only one of her many tricks.

Her books range from morally grey to dark and spicy but always end with a happily ever after. She loves to write across numerous tropes, but her favorite is enemies to lovers.

She started her writing career in the summer of 2014 and hasn’t stopped since.

She lives in Wisconsin and is a mom to two, a wife, and likes to act as a literary agent part-time.

Follow J.L. Beck on social media!

Website: https://www.beckromancebooks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJLBeck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjlbeck/
Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@authorjlbeck
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2srbge9
Bookbub: http://bit.ly/2tOVZl8
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8425041.J_L_Beck
Unapologetic Romance Book Club FB Group: http://bit.ly/2sWljZG

📌 Hosted by Candi Kane PR

The Prey Teaser 4

Adult Romance, Book Teaser, Contemporary, Dark Romance, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Suspense, Upcoming Release

The next book in the Oakmount Elite series!

💙 #ThePrey is coming soon!

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— BLURB —

Filthy rich. Monstrous. Vile.

He calls me prey.

I call him a bully.

Sebastian Arturo isn’t just cruel, he’s downright terrifying.

With piercing green eyes, a body made for doing very bad things, and a charming demeanor, it’s no wonder everyone thinks the world of him… everyone except me.

When I wake up with pieces of my memory missing he’s the only one who can give me answers.

But he doesn’t give me answers, instead he tells me to stop asking questions, or else…

I heed his warning and do my best to avoid him but since he’s my boss and I live in his house that’s kinda difficult.

Then one night his hate for me reaches its breaking point…and the lines blur.

Hate twists into lustful obsession.

His cruel words become seductive praises.

One touch sparks a raging inferno of desire, and I find myself burned to ash beneath his fingertips.

Just when I think I’ll finally find happiness my memories return bringing with them a vicious truth.

Turns out the man I’m falling for isn’t who I thought he was… and escape isn’t an option.

He has me right where he wants, caught in a trap, just like prey.

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— TEASER —

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— The Prey by J.L. Beck —

Oakmount Elite (Book Three)

Release Date: July 12, 2024

Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance

📚 Add to your TBR: Goodreads

🔔 Pre-order your copy now!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU

•••

— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

J.L. Beck

She loves writing about darkness, passion, suspense, and of course, steam. Leaving her readers gasping and asking what the hell just happened is only one of her many tricks.

Her books range from morally grey to dark and spicy but always end with a happily ever after. She loves to write across numerous tropes, but her favorite is enemies to lovers.

She started her writing career in the summer of 2014 and hasn’t stopped since.

She lives in Wisconsin and is a mom to two, a wife, and likes to act as a literary agent part-time.

Follow J.L. Beck on social media!

Website: https://www.beckromancebooks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJLBeck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjlbeck/
Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@authorjlbeck
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2srbge9
Bookbub: http://bit.ly/2tOVZl8
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8425041.J_L_Beck
Unapologetic Romance Book Club FB Group: http://bit.ly/2sWljZG

📌 Hosted by Candi Kane PR

The Prey Teaser 3

Book Teaser, Contemporary, Dark Romance, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Suspense, Upcoming Release

Coming Soon! #ThePrey 💙

Take a look at the newest teaser!

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— BLURB —

Filthy rich. Monstrous. Vile.

He calls me prey.

I call him a bully.

Sebastian Arturo isn’t just cruel, he’s downright terrifying.

With piercing green eyes, a body made for doing very bad things, and a charming demeanor, it’s no wonder everyone thinks the world of him… everyone except me.

When I wake up with pieces of my memory missing he’s the only one who can give me answers.

But he doesn’t give me answers, instead he tells me to stop asking questions, or else…

I heed his warning and do my best to avoid him but since he’s my boss and I live in his house that’s kinda difficult.

Then one night his hate for me reaches its breaking point…and the lines blur.

Hate twists into lustful obsession.

His cruel words become seductive praises.

One touch sparks a raging inferno of desire, and I find myself burned to ash beneath his fingertips.

Just when I think I’ll finally find happiness my memories return bringing with them a vicious truth.

Turns out the man I’m falling for isn’t who I thought he was… and escape isn’t an option.

He has me right where he wants, caught in a trap, just like prey.

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— TEASER —

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— The Prey by J.L. Beck —

Oakmount Elite (Book Three)

Release Date: July 12, 2024

Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance

📚 Add to your TBR: Goodreads

🔔 Pre-order your copy now!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU

•••

— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

J.L. Beck

She loves writing about darkness, passion, suspense, and of course, steam. Leaving her readers gasping and asking what the hell just happened is only one of her many tricks.

Her books range from morally grey to dark and spicy but always end with a happily ever after. She loves to write across numerous tropes, but her favorite is enemies to lovers.

She started her writing career in the summer of 2014 and hasn’t stopped since.

She lives in Wisconsin and is a mom to two, a wife, and likes to act as a literary agent part-time.

Follow J.L. Beck on social media!

Website: https://www.beckromancebooks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJLBeck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjlbeck/
Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@authorjlbeck
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2srbge9
Bookbub: http://bit.ly/2tOVZl8
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8425041.J_L_Beck
Unapologetic Romance Book Club FB Group: http://bit.ly/2sWljZG

📌 Hosted by Candi Kane PR

The Prey Teaser 2

Book Teaser, Contemporary, Dark Romance, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Suspense, Upcoming Release

Coming Soon #ThePrey 💙

The third book in the Oakmount Elite!

•••

— BLURB —

Filthy rich. Monstrous. Vile.

He calls me prey.

I call him a bully.

Sebastian Arturo isn’t just cruel, he’s downright terrifying.

With piercing green eyes, a body made for doing very bad things, and a charming demeanor, it’s no wonder everyone thinks the world of him… everyone except me.

When I wake up with pieces of my memory missing he’s the only one who can give me answers.

But he doesn’t give me answers, instead he tells me to stop asking questions, or else…

I heed his warning and do my best to avoid him but since he’s my boss and I live in his house that’s kinda difficult.

Then one night his hate for me reaches its breaking point…and the lines blur.

Hate twists into lustful obsession.

His cruel words become seductive praises.

One touch sparks a raging inferno of desire, and I find myself burned to ash beneath his fingertips.

Just when I think I’ll finally find happiness my memories return bringing with them a vicious truth.

Turns out the man I’m falling for isn’t who I thought he was… and escape isn’t an option.

He has me right where he wants, caught in a trap, just like prey.

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— TEASER —

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— The Prey by J.L. Beck —

Oakmount Elite (Book Three)

Release Date: July 12, 2024

Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance

📚 Add to your TBR: Goodreads

🔔 Pre-order your copy now!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU

•••

— ABOUT THE AUTHOR —

J.L. Beck

She loves writing about darkness, passion, suspense, and of course, steam. Leaving her readers gasping and asking what the hell just happened is only one of her many tricks.

Her books range from morally grey to dark and spicy but always end with a happily ever after. She loves to write across numerous tropes, but her favorite is enemies to lovers.

She started her writing career in the summer of 2014 and hasn’t stopped since.

She lives in Wisconsin and is a mom to two, a wife, and likes to act as a literary agent part-time.

Follow J.L. Beck on social media!

Website: https://www.beckromancebooks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJLBeck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjlbeck/
Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@authorjlbeck
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2srbge9
Bookbub: http://bit.ly/2tOVZl8
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8425041.J_L_Beck
Unapologetic Romance Book Club FB Group: http://bit.ly/2sWljZG

📌 Hosted by Candi Kane PR

The Prey Teaser

Book Teaser, Contemporary, Dark Romance, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Suspense, Upcoming Release

Get ready for Oakmount Elite’s next release!

Coming Soon… #ThePrey 💙

•••

— BLURB —

Filthy rich. Monstrous. Vile.

He calls me prey.

I call him a bully.

Sebastian Arturo isn’t just cruel, he’s downright terrifying.

With piercing green eyes, a body made for doing very bad things, and a charming demeanor, it’s no wonder everyone thinks the world of him… everyone except me.

When I wake up with pieces of my memory missing he’s the only one who can give me answers.

But he doesn’t give me answers, instead he tells me to stop asking questions, or else…

I heed his warning and do my best to avoid him but since he’s my boss and I live in his house that’s kinda difficult.

Then one night his hate for me reaches its breaking point…and the lines blur.

Hate twists into lustful obsession.

His cruel words become seductive praises.

One touch sparks a raging inferno of desire, and I find myself burned to ash beneath his fingertips.

Just when I think I’ll finally find happiness my memories return bringing with them a vicious truth.

Turns out the man I’m falling for isn’t who I thought he was… and escape isn’t an option.

He has me right where he wants, caught in a trap, just like prey.

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— TEASER —

•••

— The Prey by J.L. Beck —

Oakmount Elite (Book Three)

Release Date: July 12, 2024

Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance

📚 Add to your TBR: Goodreads

🔔 Pre-order your copy now!

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU

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📌 Hosted by Candi Kane PR

Sins Of The Father: Marcus by Nicole James

Adult Romance, ARC Review, Book Review, Book Reviews, Contemporary, Dark Romance, MC Romance, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Suspense

⚠ This review contains a minor teaser!

booksofthemuggleborn_marcus — Original post from my IG @booksofthemuggleborn

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• BLURB •

Brandy—

When a bunch of bad-coy bikers walk through the door to the bar, one catches my eye.

He’s got a killer smile, and an air of wickedness about him that draws me in.

We come from two different worlds, and I know my wealthy family would never approve.

He’s the walking definition of wrong-side-of-the-tracks, but I can’t seem to resist him, even after my father forbids it.

I just can’t get the sexy-as-sin biker out my mind.

When everything else in my life seems to be going wrong, he feels so right.

Marcus—

I’m a prospect for the Evil Dead MC. My life right now is all about earning my patch.

I don’t have time for anything else. But when I lay eyes on Brandy, I start looking for ways to make the time.

One look at the hot-as-hell beauty knocks me off my feet.

I’m the proverbial bad boy, the one her mother warned her about.

There’s no reason she should give me a second look.

But when she does, I’ll do anything to hang onto her.

When trouble comes knocking, will our love bear the test or will I lose her forever?

** Previously released on Kindle Vella as “My Christmas Bad Boy” **

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• MY REVIEW •

“You aren’t just some girl. You’re my girl.”

Ooh. Second generation Evil Dead!? Yes please! 😍 Marcus is a new addition to the world of the Evil Dead MC and I definitely want to see more of him! I felt like this story only scratched the surface of his story. Like many of the brothers in the club, the Evil Dead is his found-family, but his backstory is crushing to learn about and I only wish it was a little more extensive.

Just like in James’ past MC books there are solid friendships present, and in this particular story, Marcus having grew up with the other prospects, they’re all close. I must admit I was low-key hoping he would’ve had at least one close-knit bond with a full-patch OG member of Evil Dead. It would’ve been interesting to see their dynamics, especially considering his difficult upbringing and longing for familial kinship. I was undoubtedly hooked in, but as I mentioned, I feel like this story could’ve been more in-depth. Whilst certain sub-plots are setting up storylines for the next book, there were however sub-plots that I thought wrapped-up a little too abruptly.

In saying that, James’ books are absolute comfort reads for me. I know what I can expect from reading one of them, and Marcus did not disappoint. There were heaps of flirting and banter that kept up an overall playful atmosphere amongst the cast of characters, but there was also just as much action and suspense to emphasise the MC elements. I held my breath on more than a few occasions reading this book. It’s fast-paced storytelling—constantly progressing, but had a sweet romantic development between Brandy and Marcus. Although it reads as new adult due to the MC’s ages, it does contain some face-fanning sexual content. *waggles brows*

I strongly recommend you read the Evil Dead MC series first before venturing into this second-gen series. It sets up the entire world-building and backstory of all the original Evil Dead characters and all the interconnecting relationships. They play a big part in this story and readers would benefit from knowing each and every character that makes an appearance.

James’ MC books are for the most part swoony romances between hot, alpha bikers and strong, sassy heroines that unexpectedly steal their hearts. But they do contain dark themes and sensitive subject matters, some of which may be disturbing/triggering for some readers such as graphic violence, kidnapping, human trafficking, attempted rape, and death. It’s intended for readers of age, so please take into consideration before starting.

The Evil Dead MC is one of my all-time favourite MC romance series. It’s actually the books that got me into this romance sub-genre in the first place. This was such an enjoyable, gripping start to the second-gen series! It was originally released on Kindle Vella. I’m not subscribed to that platform so I have no idea if Marcus was in any way edited/ extended since then, but I’m arm-flailing-giddy James has decided to re-release it as the official introduction to this new MC series.

The writing is easy to follow and get immersed in. Marcus may be a stereotypical opposite-sides-of-the-tracks romance but I adored it. When I wasn’t beaming at certain parts of the book, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation. The secondary characters are just as appealing as the MCs, and I’m already itching to read their stories next!

I couldn’t (and wouldn’t) put it down. A must-read for fellow Evil Dead MC fans! It’s another book that’ll leave you sighing in happy contentment. It’s also, in my opinion, an ideal MC story for readers dipping their toes in the sub-genre but who are not quite ready to go full-blown gritty MC just yet.