About this series
One couple. One war. One impossible love.
Adrian Croft never wanted to be a kingpin—he dreams of leaving the shadows behind and building a life free from crime. Until tragedy strikes and revenge becomes his only purpose. Now, nothing can stand in his way—except Samantha Carmichael, a breathtaking enigma with the power to destroy him.
Samantha never expected to fall for Adrian, never mind marrying him. So when he discovers the devastating truth about her betrayal, she sets out to prove where her true loyalties lie. But earning back his trust might cost her everything. Bound by passion, torn by duty, and tested by enemies on all sides, she and her husband must fight for their love before it's too late.
This gripping box set begins with a thrilling short story prequel that unveils Adrian's and Samantha's brutal pasts, setting the stage for an epic saga of revenge, love, and redemption.
"Bridgerton meets Peaky Blinders meets Jack the Ripper!" - Frida Hemborg
"Intrigue, romance, and murder combine in this lively old London series starter." - Publisher's Weekly
-One series, one couple, and the brutal challenges they must face-
Buy now and join this adventure today!
Titles in the series (7)
- A Vengeful King Rises: House of Croft, #1
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The only thing more lethal than his need for revenge, is the woman who's tasked with bringing him down. Adrian Croft dreams of quitting the shady business he stands to inherit, of settling down, and of raising a family free from a life of crime. But when tragedy strikes, this fanciful dream is destroyed. All he wants now is revenge. His anger, however, threatens to cloud his judgment, making it harder for him to recognize danger when it approaches in the form of a beautiful woman. Trained for covert operations as part of a secret government program, Samantha Carmichael's mission is to give British law enforcement a reason to prosecute the most powerful man in the country. But when common sense and duty begin to blur, can she remain steadfast in her goal, or will her loyalties shift as she gradually loses her heart to the one man she cannot afford to love? -One series, one couple, and the brutal challenges they must face- If you like What Angels Fear, Silent in the Grave, and Murder on Black Swan Lake, you'll devour Sophie Barnes' thrilling new series. Buy A Vengeful King Rises and start this adventure today!
- A Tainted Heart Bleeds: House of Croft, #2
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He'll never forgive her deception, or the hold she still has on his heart… Adrian Croft's worst fear has been realized. His wife, the sweet woman who swept past his every defense, is a cunning spy working against him. Forced to play a dangerous game where one wrong move could see him destroyed, he must unravel her secrets while hunting a far more sinister threat. Samantha knew her decision to marry her target would come at a price. Now, having lost her husband's trust and affection, she'll do whatever it takes to win it all back - abandon past loyalties, spill her secrets, and catch a killer. But will it be enough to undo the damage? -One series, one couple, and the brutal challenges they must face- If you like What Angels Fear, Silent in the Grave, and Murder on Black Swan Lake, you'll devour Sophie Barnes' thrilling new series. Buy A Tainted Heart Bleeds to continue this captivating adventure!
- A Wounded Bird Sings: House of Croft, #0
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An orphaned girl's path is determined, her destiny tied to a mistreated boy who will one day win her allegiance. Raised by his tyrannical father, Adrian Croft is prepared for the day when he will take over a criminal enterprise passed down through generations. And take his position as King of Portman Square. If only he can endure. Saved from her cruel existence at Saint Christopher's home for foundling children, Samantha Carmichael is awarded a new life at Clearview Manor. Both a blessing and a curse. For which she will one day pay the price. This short story companion to The House of Croft series shows how the Nightingale Project came about and how Adrian and Samantha's childhoods have shaped them. It also includes the first three chapters from A Vengeful King Rises.
- A Ruthless Angel Weeps: House of Croft, #3
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She'll cut down anyone daring enough to threaten what she holds dear… Charged with murder, Adrian awaits the trial that will seal his fate. Escape seems impossible with his enemies actively trying to end his existence. But if he were to avoid the inevitable, he'd set his mind to one goal: hunting down his devious wife - the woman who orchestrated his capture. On the run from the law, Samantha plots her husband's rescue. Letting him hang isn't an option. Not if she's to correct the misunderstanding between them and fight for the future she knows they can have together. But with time running out, how will she ever succeed in saving the only love she's ever known? -One series, one couple, and the brutal challenges they must face- If you like What Angels Fear, Silent in the Grave, and Murder on Black Swan Lake, you'll devour Sophie Barnes' thrilling new series. Buy A Ruthless Angel Weeps to continue this captivating adventure!
- A Vicious Love Burns: House of Croft, #5
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Danger isn't just coming—it's personal… Adrian Croft has sacrificed everything to protect his family. But when a brutal string of murders rock London, he's briefly distracted from the ruthless heir of an Irish crime lord—an enemy with ties to Adrian's darkest past. With Bow Street floundering and innocent lives at stake, Adrian steps back into the fray… and the cost is more than he ever expected. Five months pregnant and desperate to be by her husband's side, Samantha Croft returns from her wintry retreat in the country—only to find herself in the crosshairs of the man determined to destroy her husband. Finn O'Leary doesn't care who he has to break to bring Adrian down, and Samantha may be his most valuable target. -One series, one couple, and the brutal challenges they must face- Perfect for fans of What Angels Fear, Silent in the Grave, and Murder on Black Swan Lake, Sophie Barnes delivers a thrilling new installment in the House of Croft series—where passion meets peril, and every page sizzles with suspense.
- A Deceptive Game Ensues: House of Croft, #4
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An unexpected menace threatens their newfound freedom… Acquitted of the crime he'd been accused of, Adrian Croft begins an investigation that could link a duke to his sister's death. But with a fresh series of murders leading straight to Saint George's Hospital, Adrian is torn between his quest for revenge and the need to catch an active killer. For though he may have sworn to yield his power in order to gain a pardon, all bets are off when villains threaten his city. Having proven her unfailing loyalty to her husband, Samantha Croft settles into married life - an idyl that quickly crumbles when she and Adrian get caught up in a new series of murders. As they follow a trail that leads them through subterranean tunnels and to a secret organization that sits at the heart of this crime, they face another threat too: a ghost from Adrian's past who's about to bring war to their doorstep. -One series, one couple, and the brutal challenges they must face- If you like What Angels Fear, Silent in the Grave, and Murder on Black Swan Lake, you'll devour Sophie Barnes' thrilling new series.
- House of Croft Books 1-3: House of Croft
One couple. One war. One impossible love. Adrian Croft never wanted to be a kingpin—he dreams of leaving the shadows behind and building a life free from crime. Until tragedy strikes and revenge becomes his only purpose. Now, nothing can stand in his way—except Samantha Carmichael, a breathtaking enigma with the power to destroy him. Samantha never expected to fall for Adrian, never mind marrying him. So when he discovers the devastating truth about her betrayal, she sets out to prove where her true loyalties lie. But earning back his trust might cost her everything. Bound by passion, torn by duty, and tested by enemies on all sides, she and her husband must fight for their love before it's too late. This gripping box set begins with a thrilling short story prequel that unveils Adrian's and Samantha's brutal pasts, setting the stage for an epic saga of revenge, love, and redemption. "Bridgerton meets Peaky Blinders meets Jack the Ripper!" - Frida Hemborg "Intrigue, romance, and murder combine in this lively old London series starter." - Publisher's Weekly -One series, one couple, and the brutal challenges they must face- Buy now and join this adventure today!
Sophie Barnes
Born in Denmark, USA TODAY bestselling author Sophie Barnes spent her youth traveling with her parents to wonderful places all around the world. She's lived in five different countries, on three different continents, and speaks Danish, English, French, Spanish, and Romanian. But, most impressive of all, she's been married to the same man three times—in three different countries and in three different dresses. When she's not busy dreaming up her next romance novel, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, cooking, gardening, watching romantic comedies and, of course, reading.
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