Beautifully Cruel Series by J.T. Geissinger

Alpha (noun): 1) Having the highest rank in a dominance hierarchy 2) The most powerful man in a group 3) Liam Black He was a stranger to me, a dark and dangerous presence who materialized from the shadows one rainy night to save me from a vicious attack. I didn’t know his name or where he was from. All I knew was that the only place I’d ever felt safe was in his arms. But safety is an illusion. And not every savior is a hero... moreAlpha (noun): 1) Having the highest rank in a dominance hierarchy 2) The most powerful man in a group 3) Liam Black He was a stranger to me, a dark and dangerous presence who materialized from the shadows one rainy night to save me from a vicious attack. I didn’t know his name or where he was from. All I knew was that the only place I’d ever felt safe was in his arms. But safety is an illusion. And not every savior is a hero. And—as I’d soon find out—having an alpha save your life comes with a price. Liam Black wanted something from me in return. less

Anti-hero (noun):1) A powerful and charismatic man lacking moral character2) A magnificent bastard3) Killian BlackYou don’t know me.You think you do, but you don’t.The only thing you know is my name, and even that’s a lie.I’m king of Boston, lord of criminals, ruler of an underworld empire. Or am I?Only one thing’s for sure: I operate alone.Until I cross paths with a brazen little thief who sets my whole kingdom on fire.Just as two wrongs don’t make a right, two villains don’t belong together... moreAnti-hero (noun):1) A powerful and charismatic man lacking moral character2) A magnificent bastard3) Killian BlackYou don’t know me.You think you do, but you don’t.The only thing you know is my name, and even that’s a lie.I’m king of Boston, lord of criminals, ruler of an underworld empire. Or am I?Only one thing’s for sure: I operate alone.Until I cross paths with a brazen little thief who sets my whole kingdom on fire.Just as two wrongs don’t make a right, two villains don’t belong together. Especially since she’s the daughter of my most deadly enemy.Taking her would start a war.Keeping her would be suicide.Making her mine would break every code of honor and defy all common sense.Then again, where’s the fun in following the rules? less