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Altered
Carter Kids (Book 6)
Written by Chloe Walsh
Altered by Chloe Walsh is a dark contemporary romance exploring obsession, emotional damage, and the power of love to transform — or destroy. As desire deepens and boundaries blur, two scarred souls are forever changed by a connection neither can escape.
Inevitable
Carter Kids (Book 5)
Written by Chloe Walsh
Inevitable by Chloe Walsh is a dark contemporary romance driven by emotional turmoil, obsession, and undeniable attraction. As two broken souls collide, love becomes inescapable, forcing them to confront pain, trust, and the cost of surrendering control.
Red Seas Under Red Skies
The Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Book 2)
Written by Scott Lynch
Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch continues the Gentleman Bastard Sequence as Locke and Jean attempt an impossible casino heist in Tal Verrar. This 2007 sequel delivers maritime adventure, forced piracy, dark wit, and the partnership tested under extreme pressure.
Tame
Carter Kids (Book 3)
Written by Chloe Walsh
Tame by Chloe Walsh is a dark contemporary romance exploring power, control, and forbidden attraction. As trust is tested and secrets emerge, love becomes a dangerous game in a world shaped by dominance, vulnerability, and emotional survival.
The Lies of Locke Lamora
The Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Book 1)
Written by Scott Lynch
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch follows master thief Locke Lamora running elaborate cons against Camorr's nobility whilst a deadly threat emerges. This 2006 debut delivers heist fantasy, found family, dark wit, and Renaissance Venice atmosphere brilliantly.
The Republic of Thieves
The Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Book 3)
Written by Scott Lynch
The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch continues the Gentleman Bastard Sequence as Locke and Jean are coerced into manipulating a city's election. This 2013 third installment reveals Locke's history with Sabetha through theatrical flashbacks and electoral scheming.
Thorn
Carter Kids (Book 2)
Written by Chloe Walsh
Thorn by Chloe Walsh is a dark contemporary romance filled with emotional intensity, danger, and forbidden desire. Secrets, power, and loyalty collide as love grows in a world where trust is fragile and survival is never guaranteed.
Torment
Carter Kids (Book 4)
Written by Chloe Walsh
Torment by Chloe Walsh is a dark contemporary romance filled with emotional trauma, obsession, and forbidden desire. As love and pain intertwine, trust is tested and survival becomes as important as passion in a brutal, high-stakes relationship.
Treacherous
Carter Kids (Book 1)
Written by Chloe Walsh
Treacherous by Chloe Walsh is a gripping contemporary romance filled with danger, emotional tension, and forbidden attraction. Love and loyalty are tested as secrets surface and characters face high-stakes choices that could change everything.