The Love & Ruin Series by J.A. Owenby

The shadows have always been my safe place. I prefer to hide, stay under the radar.In a rare burst of bravery,I decide to go to college far away.But people are cruel everywhere, and even though I’m far from home, I still want to hide.Until Hendrix.He sees me. Defends me.At first he seems too good to be true, but he wins my trust, makes me feel safe in his presence. Until I can step out of the shadows... moreThe shadows have always been my safe place. I prefer to hide, stay under the radar.In a rare burst of bravery,I decide to go to college far away.But people are cruel everywhere, and even though I’m far from home, I still want to hide.Until Hendrix.He sees me. Defends me.At first he seems too good to be true, but he wins my trust, makes me feel safe in his presence. Until I can step out of the shadows.We bond over a shared love of music, healing the broken parts deep inside me,forging a connection that seems unbreakable.But accusations surface that make me question everything.How well can you really know someone after only a few short months?I thought loving Hendrix would make me better.Will it end up ruining me instead? ** Love & Ruin is the first book in The Love & Ruin Series. Hendrix and Gemma's story continues in Love & Deception and finished with an HEA in Love & Redemption.  ** This book includes language, sex, and violence. less

Home, heartbreaking home. The last thing I wanted was to come back to Louisiana,but with my father reeling from a family tragedy,someone has to make the arrangements anddeal with the aftermath.I hold everything together,even while drowning in my own grief—both for my family and the perfect life I had at school.When Hendrix shows up trying to convince me to take him back,I push him away.Dealing with him on top of my dad’s drinking is just too much.I don’t even know what to think... moreHome, heartbreaking home. The last thing I wanted was to come back to Louisiana,but with my father reeling from a family tragedy,someone has to make the arrangements anddeal with the aftermath.I hold everything together,even while drowning in my own grief—both for my family and the perfect life I had at school.When Hendrix shows up trying to convince me to take him back,I push him away.Dealing with him on top of my dad’s drinking is just too much.I don’t even know what to think.But Hendrix is persistent,writing to me, being there for me,letting me know that I still matter and that he’s not going anywhere.His determination sparks a glimmer of hope,but my dad once again finds a way to ruin everything.More secrets.More lies.How can anything ever be right again? less

My demons always follow me …Despite having to testify against my father,the rest of my life seems to finally be getting on track.I get to perform with Hendrix,my friends support me,I once again have love and am finding happiness.But every time I think I can claw my way out of the darkness,it sucks me back down.A storm rips through town, killing hundreds, injuring more.Including Hendrix.He lingers in a coma for weeks before finally waking up.When he does, nothing is the same... moreMy demons always follow me …Despite having to testify against my father,the rest of my life seems to finally be getting on track.I get to perform with Hendrix,my friends support me,I once again have love and am finding happiness.But every time I think I can claw my way out of the darkness,it sucks me back down.A storm rips through town, killing hundreds, injuring more.Including Hendrix.He lingers in a coma for weeks before finally waking up.When he does, nothing is the same.When my father gets off on a technicality,he comes after me in retaliation.I can’t leave my past behindno matter how far I try to run.Nowhere is safe.I’m a target at home and a target at school.Will there ever be a time when I can just be safe and happy?Or am I not allowed to have a happily ever after? less

I made a deal with the devil. Now he’s here to collect.After nearly being sold as a sex slave, I struggle to manage the painful wreckage of my life. But when my past comes back to haunt me, my enemies are prepared to retaliate. This time, they won’t rest until I’m dead.With no other option, I’m forced into hiding. Surrounded by security, I find myself in a precarious position. All bodyguards are forbidden. But the moment I lay eyes on the mysterious and sexy Vaughn Reddington, all bets are off... moreI made a deal with the devil. Now he’s here to collect.After nearly being sold as a sex slave, I struggle to manage the painful wreckage of my life. But when my past comes back to haunt me, my enemies are prepared to retaliate. This time, they won’t rest until I’m dead.With no other option, I’m forced into hiding. Surrounded by security, I find myself in a precarious position. All bodyguards are forbidden. But the moment I lay eyes on the mysterious and sexy Vaughn Reddington, all bets are off. I’m supposed to keep him at arm’s length, but that proves difficult when he saves my life. Suddenly, temptation never looks more inviting.As the danger escalates, our bond grows deeper. In a split second, my world is shattered, and everything is ripped away from me, including Vaughn.Is our relationship strong enough to survive the devastation?Love & Seduction is a dark and angsty standalone in the Love & Ruin series. If you like forbidden love and edge-of-your-seat suspense, then one-click J.A. Owenby’s nail-biting novel. less

I’ve been touched by darkness.So I know the light when I see it.My light is a man who’s strong and loving …yet he’s wrestling with his own haunted past.He’s kneeling at my feet, asking me to marry him.Hendrix is everything I’ve ever wanted and everything I thought I didn’t deserve.My cake has been ordered.My wedding dress is ready.But that darkness of my past is back once more.I’d never let anything happen to ruin our special day,then a letter finds its way to me... moreI’ve been touched by darkness.So I know the light when I see it.My light is a man who’s strong and loving …yet he’s wrestling with his own haunted past.He’s kneeling at my feet, asking me to marry him.Hendrix is everything I’ve ever wanted and everything I thought I didn’t deserve.My cake has been ordered.My wedding dress is ready.But that darkness of my past is back once more.I’d never let anything happen to ruin our special day,then a letter finds its way to me.A letter written behind prison cell walls. Its promise: to shatter my world.Three days before my wedding, he’s striding through the gates of prison …Vowing he loves me more than ever before.Can I hold on when my entire life starts to crumble?Will love be enough when I stand before evil himself?★Love & Vengeance is a dark, gritty, and emotional new adult novel and ends on a cliffhanger. Love & Retaliation is in Hendrix’s POV, available for pre-order, and releases June 10th. It’s recommended for readers who enjoy darker romance. ✓May contain triggers for some readers.◆While you don't need to read the Love & Ruin series to enjoy this book, it is highly recommended. less

My truth is gone, stolen by a monster.The One who trades my father’s life for hers.This man is more than a psychopath.Men of his kind have no conscience. No soul. No goodness left.Now, he’s taken my fiancée.I’ll do anything to get her back.Anything. Even if it means becoming the man I never wanted to be.The kind who fights evil with bloody knuckles and shards of glass.The man who’ll fight for her and keep on fighting.But when I find the woman I love, something’s not quite right... moreMy truth is gone, stolen by a monster.The One who trades my father’s life for hers.This man is more than a psychopath.Men of his kind have no conscience. No soul. No goodness left.Now, he’s taken my fiancée.I’ll do anything to get her back.Anything. Even if it means becoming the man I never wanted to be.The kind who fights evil with bloody knuckles and shards of glass.The man who’ll fight for her and keep on fighting.But when I find the woman I love, something’s not quite right.The spark in her eyes is gone and so are her memories.When her captor makes a move we can’t predict, our world spirals out of control.My battle to rescue her body is one thing ... but the battle for her soul has just begun.Love & Retaliation is a dark, gritty, and emotional new adult novel. It’s recommended for readers who enjoy darker romance. May contain triggers for some readers.** This is not a standalone novel and Love & Vengeance MUST be read first. less