Chicago Underground Series

“It’s so well written that you feel like you are watching this story as it’s playing out, which considering the content is quite an emotional, scary and thought provoking ride!!" ~ TotallyBooked Blog What Colin doesn’t know can’t hurt him. At least that’s what I tell myself about the secrets I keep. I don’t have a choice, not if I want to keep my daughter safe. And keep him Colin safe too. There are enemies in the shadows waiting to strike from all sides. I’m holding them out with my bare hands, but it’s hard not to get crushed in the process. And the truth has a way of coming out. If I’m not careful, the past I’ve been working so hard to hide, the pain I’ve been fighting so long to outrun, will wipe out the man I love. "At once gritty and tender, stark and hopeful." ~ Cara McKenna, author of Hard Time Author’s Note: HARD is a dark new adult romantic suspense novella in the Chicago Underground series. This part was previously published in Giving It Up by Amber Lin. Books in the Chicago Underground series: 1. Rough 2. Hard 3. Fierce Or you can get the bundled versions: Rough Hard Fierce

"...they were fascinating, kept me completely engrossed, and had me dying to know what was going to happen next.” ~ Lori’s Book Blog I’m torn between what I want and what I need. Between the men in my past and the man by my side. Colin has tried to control me, to use me. But he also guards me so fiercely my heart aches. Raincheck. Business. Don’t wait up. —C That’s the note he leaves for me, as if I could sit around while he fights my dragons. As if I could let himself get killed in some vain attempt to protect me. There’s no protection left for me. No redemption either. This is my battle, and I’ve already lost. "Dark and edgy...but don’t be fooled. There’s a wonderful love story running through this book.” ~ Charlotte Stein, author of Sheltered Author’s Note: FIERCE is a dark new adult romantic suspense novella in the Chicago Underground series. This part was previously published in Giving It Up by Amber Lin. Books in the Chicago Underground series: 1. Rough 2. Hard 3. Fierce Or you can get the bundled versions: Rough Hard Fierce

"Dark, gritty, seductive, and action-packed..." ~ Tattooed Book Review There's no escape for me. I'm tied to some of the scariest men in Chicago. Bound so tight I'll never get free. Sin and pleasure. Crime and power. They give as much as they take. They mark me as one of their own. I'll do anything to survive, except bring Luke down with me. I won’t taint him. I won’t ruin the one good man I’ve ever met. I won’t turn him into a dirty cop. Except he refuses to let me go. “It has an exciting and intriguing plot, one that will keep you on the edge of your seat, keep you guessing and also throw a series of twists and turns at you that you won’t see coming.” ~ Lucy Felthouse, Seattle PI Author’s Note: DIRTY is a dark new adult romantic suspense novella in the Chicago Underground series. This part was previously published in Selling Out by Amber Lin. Books in the Chicago Underground series: 1. Rough 2. Hard 3. Fierce 4. Wild 5. Dirty 6. Secret 7. Sweet

"This story is emotional, dark, erotic, suspenseful, traumatic and raw. It will have your heart hurting yet you will laugh plenty too. I can highly recommend this series." ~ TotallyBooked Blog Once upon a time I was the girl who had everything, the clothes, the car. The rich dad who spoiled me. But the truth was, the only thing I had was my body. I used it to buy my way out. I took a bite of the apple knowing full well what would happen. That’s how I became a call girl. That’s the story of how I ended up in hell. There’s only one man who makes me wish things had been different. One man who could never be with a girl like me. Luke is a cop. Untouchable. Unbreakable. And dangerous in his own way. When I end up on the run, he’s the only one I can turn to. And he just might be my downfall. FIVE STARS “...the darkest book I’ve ever read that uses humor to ease the pain felt as the revelations continue to delve into deeper darkness. Shelly is one of the strongest female characters I’ve ever read.” ~ Smut Book Club Author’s Note: WILD is a dark new adult romantic suspense novella in the Chicago Underground series. This part was previously published in Selling Out by Amber Lin. Books in the Chicago Underground series: 1. Rough 2. Hard 3. Fierce 4. Wild 5. Dirty 6. Secret

"When I wasn’t white-knuckling my Kindle, I was laughing out loud at Shelly’s sarcastic and tough girl persona." ~ Romantic Reading Escapes I’m the one with the dark past, the scarlet letter, the soul so black there’s no hope of redemption. At least, that’s what I always believed... Luke has secrets of his own, and the more I search, the more I’m afraid of what I’ll find. But I have to know, my survival depends on it. He’s the man I love. The man who can destroy me. He’s the only one who can save me. “Emotional, angsty, and just enough suspense to keep you hooked to the very end.” ~ Smexy Books Author’s Note: SECRET is a dark new adult romantic suspense novella in the Chicago Underground series. This series spans multiple couples and does contain cliffhangers. This part was previously published in Selling Out by Amber Lin. Books in the Chicago Underground series: 1. Rough 2. Hard 3. Fierce 4. Wild 5. Dirty 6. Secret 7. Sweet

Rose needs to break free from her family’s control. She’s spent her life under glass, watching her brother’s best friend Drew in his custom tailored suits. Now she knows the only man who can satisfy her grown-up desires. One night between them changes everything. She’s too sweet for him to have only one taste. He touches both her body and her soul, even knowing she’s his downfall. But when the truth comes to light, they’re both in danger. The price of her freedom may be the man she’s come to love. SWEET is a 30,000 word novella of seductive romance. It can be read as a STANDALONE and ends with a happily ever after.