The Dahlia District Series by Audrey Rush

Playing with her was only a game, but even fantasies can become real. It starts off as a bet.Once I win, I will acquire my enemy’s company.The taste of revenge will quench my thirst, bringing an end to a deep-seated rivalry. All I have to do is claim Haley’s innocence. Haley’s debt to the Dahlia District is immense.She hides her shame behind a veil of pride. Her body is untouched, forbidden fruit.She plays by the club’s rules, but that will change.I will make her shudder with desire... morePlaying with her was only a game, but even fantasies can become real. It starts off as a bet.Once I win, I will acquire my enemy’s company.The taste of revenge will quench my thirst, bringing an end to a deep-seated rivalry. All I have to do is claim Haley’s innocence. Haley’s debt to the Dahlia District is immense.She hides her shame behind a veil of pride. Her body is untouched, forbidden fruit.She plays by the club’s rules, but that will change.I will make her shudder with desire.And yet her spirit makes me want to save her.Thoughts of Haley consume me.Suddenly, the only fantasy I have is making Haley mine.Everything I have worked for is at risk, but one truth conquers all:It will be Haley’s choice, and she will choose to be ruined. Author’s Note: Ruined is a full-length standalone book in the new dark romance series, The Dahlia District. It is a dominant and submissive romance, and contains rough scenes, manipulation, and degradation. Reader discretion is advised. less

Curiosity transforms into carnal obsession; my little lamb knows she’s being hunted. I’ve been analyzing Melissa. Studying her. Obsessing over her every move.She framed me for a murder that, for once, I didn’t commit; she did.Melissa was simply defending her friend, but that doesn’t matter. I hunt abusive monsters, those who think they’re untouchable.Who would I be if I don’t teach Melissa exactly why I punish? I’ll return the favor, pinning all of my murders on her, or I’ll kill her... moreCuriosity transforms into carnal obsession; my little lamb knows she’s being hunted. I’ve been analyzing Melissa. Studying her. Obsessing over her every move.She framed me for a murder that, for once, I didn’t commit; she did.Melissa was simply defending her friend, but that doesn’t matter. I hunt abusive monsters, those who think they’re untouchable.Who would I be if I don’t teach Melissa exactly why I punish? I’ll return the favor, pinning all of my murders on her, or I’ll kill her.But she is such a curious little creature.She stares into my mask, but she doesn’t see danger: she sees freedom.We both understand primal lust for what it truly is.But my love is brutal. I control. I take. I’ll force her into submission.Melissa will learn that desire wins over life every time.Author’s Note: Shattered is a full-length standalone book in the dark romance series, The Dahlia District. It is a dominant villain and submissive anti-heroine romance, and contains dark and edgy content. Reader discretion is advised. less

She’s targeted me, but I’m onto her; I am always in control. CormacI’m a dangerous man protecting a secret.I annihilate my enemies, tossing them aside.Yet Scarlett thinks she’s smarter than me.She might be a fire dancer, but I know her secret: she doesn’t belong here.Control is what I breathe. And I will control Scarlett.I will teach Scarlett that you don’t play with fire.ScarlettI’ve been training for years to be an assassin... moreShe’s targeted me, but I’m onto her; I am always in control. CormacI’m a dangerous man protecting a secret.I annihilate my enemies, tossing them aside.Yet Scarlett thinks she’s smarter than me.She might be a fire dancer, but I know her secret: she doesn’t belong here.Control is what I breathe. And I will control Scarlett.I will teach Scarlett that you don’t play with fire.ScarlettI’ve been training for years to be an assassin.So when my first assignment is going undercover at a notorious entertainment club, I’m not surprised.The job is straightforward; Cormac Stone is a corrupt billionaire who should be erased.But desire makes me linger, makes me question my goal.Suddenly, I’m not sure what’s right or wrong anymore. It’s a game of cat and mouse, so when did I become the prey?Author’s Note: Crushed is a standalone novel in the dark romance series, The Dahlia District. It is a dominant and submissive romance, and contains edgy content. Reader discretion is advised. less

He seduced me with pretty lies, and now, I’m his captive.My father owed a debt to the Adler family, and when he couldn’t pay, they took me instead. After Ethan forced me into a cage, he took sole responsibility for me --Watching me.Feeding me.Controlling me.Punishing me.The cold exterior of the cage is like his heart. But his cruelty hides his tortured soul. I know Ethan feels more for me than he is willing to admit. But then his enemies demand my life... moreHe seduced me with pretty lies, and now, I’m his captive.My father owed a debt to the Adler family, and when he couldn’t pay, they took me instead. After Ethan forced me into a cage, he took sole responsibility for me --Watching me.Feeding me.Controlling me.Punishing me.The cold exterior of the cage is like his heart. But his cruelty hides his tortured soul. I know Ethan feels more for me than he is willing to admit. But then his enemies demand my life.Refusing could cost Ethan everything, including his chance to become the next boss of the Adler family syndicate.Will he deliver me to his enemies, or will he set me free?Author’s Note: Ravaged is a standalone novel in the dark romance series, The Dahlia District. It is a dominant and submissive romance, and contains edgy content. Reader discretion is advised. less

She will pay with her obedience.  I keep my dark secrets buried underneath my business empire. As the new owner of the Dahlia District, I will lead the club into a golden era.There is only one problem: Iris.Iris wants to keep the Dahlia District for herself.Me? I want to play a game. Make her beg for my command.Teach her to surrender to her desires, even when her mind screams to run.But my little flower is complicated.She hides her insecurities behind whips and cruel words... moreShe will pay with her obedience.  I keep my dark secrets buried underneath my business empire. As the new owner of the Dahlia District, I will lead the club into a golden era.There is only one problem: Iris.Iris wants to keep the Dahlia District for herself.Me? I want to play a game. Make her beg for my command.Teach her to surrender to her desires, even when her mind screams to run.But my little flower is complicated.She hides her insecurities behind whips and cruel words.I see past the facade to her broken soul.So I propose a bet:If she can convince me of her submission, I will give her the club. But if she fails, she will walk away from her home forever.Our power struggle ends with this game.But no matter how it resolves, I will win. Author’s Note: Devoured is the final installment in The Dahlia District, a series of interconnected standalones. It is a dominant antihero and submissive heroine romance, and contains manipulation and degradation. Reader discretion is advised. less