Wrong Side of the Tracks Series by K.A. Merikan

“10 years ago, he ruined my life. Now, I will ruin his son.” Shane. Ex-con. No-good bastard. Scum.Rosen. Trust fund boy. Virgin. Sucker.Shane is straight out of prison, and has one goal only—to wreck everything dear to the man who put him behind bars. And number one on that list is Rosen, Ed Beck’s son. Shane’s plan is to incriminate the boy, but when the dreamy blue eyes meet his, Shane can think of a hundred other ways to ruin Rosen right under his father’s nose... more“10 years ago, he ruined my life. Now, I will ruin his son.” Shane. Ex-con. No-good bastard. Scum.Rosen. Trust fund boy. Virgin. Sucker.Shane is straight out of prison, and has one goal only—to wreck everything dear to the man who put him behind bars. And number one on that list is Rosen, Ed Beck’s son. Shane’s plan is to incriminate the boy, but when the dreamy blue eyes meet his, Shane can think of a hundred other ways to ruin Rosen right under his father’s nose.If Rosen’s dad is to pay for his art degree, Ros has to stay on the straight and narrow. Join a fraternity, avoid scandal, and keep his sexuality under wraps. Seems easy enough until he meets Shane, a bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks. All sanity goes out the window, and the slippery slope leads Rosen down a path of violence, blackmail, and passion too sizzling to be denied. Shane thinks he’s in control, that Rosen is just a means to an end, a tool to be manipulated. But as a love he’d never even dreamed of becomes real, he’s starting to realize he doesn’t have to be the ‘scum’ society’s been telling him he is.Shane now stands at a crossroads, between Rosen and revenge.POSSIBLE SPOILERS:Themes: blackmail, revenge, manipulation, ex-con, secrets, rich/poor, class differences, age gapGenre: Scorching hot M/M dark romanceLength: ~73,000 words (Standalone)WARNING: This story contains scenes of violence, attempted SA, offensive language and morally ambiguous characters. less

“What I find in my territory is mine to keep. Even if it’s a man.” Jag. Uninhibited. Possessive. Walks on the wild side.Dane. Gentle giant. Monster lover. Plays it safe.Dane always knew his illicit fantasies of rough sex and dangerous men would one day lead him down a path of no return, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t stay away.After being beaten half to death by his ex, he wakes up in a collar, chained to a wall by a wild man who claims Dane as his property... more“What I find in my territory is mine to keep. Even if it’s a man.” Jag. Uninhibited. Possessive. Walks on the wild side.Dane. Gentle giant. Monster lover. Plays it safe.Dane always knew his illicit fantasies of rough sex and dangerous men would one day lead him down a path of no return, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t stay away.After being beaten half to death by his ex, he wakes up in a collar, chained to a wall by a wild man who claims Dane as his property.From the moment Jag lays his eyes on Dane, he knows he wants to keep him. Big, strong, with colorful ink all over, he is the most unique man Jag had ever seen. But Dane has to be tamed if he is to become Jag’s mate for life.All Jag needs to do is assure Dane that he will be protected and provided for, because the sparks are already flying. But Dane keeps nagging about irrelevant things like his family, responsibilities, and the Internet. No wonder Jag needs to keep him chained for longer than he expected.The only way out for Dane is to play the role of Jag’s obedient, loving ‘mate’, and bide his time until he can escape. But while Jag is absolutely batshit, and his junkyard den lifestyle is insanity, he also showers Dane with treats, worships the ground he walks on, and f*cks him like a monster, the way Dane always dreamed of in his most secret fantasies.POSSIBLE SPOILERS:Themes: primal play, modern day Tarzan, abduction, masculinity, fish out of water, opposites attract, deception, plus size heroGenre: Scorching hot M/M dark romanceLength: ~85,000 words (Standalone)WARNING: This story contains scenes of violence, abduction, offensive language and morally ambiguous characters. less

“He says I’m the dumbest hostage he’s ever had. But I’m also the hottest.”Hammer. Enforcer for the Demon Brethren MC. Sociopath. Butcher. Weapon of choice: SledgehammerDex. Shameless. Perpetually horny. No impulse control. Weapon of choice: Dumb jokesFrom the moment Dex saw Hammer smash a man’s head open like it was a watermelon, he was obsessed. No, really, obsessed.He is thrilled when life offers him the opportunity to introduce himself to the bloodthirsty biker god... more“He says I’m the dumbest hostage he’s ever had. But I’m also the hottest.”Hammer. Enforcer for the Demon Brethren MC. Sociopath. Butcher. Weapon of choice: SledgehammerDex. Shameless. Perpetually horny. No impulse control. Weapon of choice: Dumb jokesFrom the moment Dex saw Hammer smash a man’s head open like it was a watermelon, he was obsessed. No, really, obsessed.He is thrilled when life offers him the opportunity to introduce himself to the bloodthirsty biker god. So maybe it’s not so perfect that Hammer is his prisoner, but beggars can’t be choosers.Standing guard at a secret junkyard prison is serious business, but Dex’s horny brain still gets the best of him. One thing leads to another and—oops—now he’s Hammer’s hostage, they’re going God knows where, and Dex lands in a cage next to a… tiger?Oh well, he’s here for a good time, not a long time.Hammer isn’t letting anyone jail him. Not even his club brothers. He’s not a traitor, and he will prove it if it kills him.His ticket out of captivity appears in the form of a gay, tattooed, blond ball of chaos who seems to have a crush on him. Hammer might be straight but seduction isn’t beneath him if it gets him what he wants.To Hammer’s bewilderment, even as a hostage, Dex doesn’t stop hitting on him. Strangely, the brat’s silly smiles and motormouth begin to chip Hammer’s armor, awakening feelings he never thought himself capable of.Add to that Dex’s surprising talent for dismembering bodies, and it turns out Hammer might be the one in over his head.POSSIBLE SPOILERS:Themes: bi-awakening, grumpy/sunshine, abduction, size difference, brat, first love, revenge, enemies to lovers, betrayal, coming out, forced proximity, partners in crime, biker gang, first gay relationship, antihero, opposites attract, dark humorGenre: Scorching hot M/M dark romanceLength: ~135,000 words (Standalone)WARNING: This story contains scenes of violence, abduction, gore, offensive language and morally ambiguous characters.(Occasional attendance and participation at adult parties) less

“I won’t let anyone hurt him. Even if he can never be mine.”Ezra. Escort. Cynical. Hunted by a killer. Needs a man capable of anything.Frank. Client. Protective. Loyal. Wants to forget his violent past.On his 40th birthday, Frank decides his chance for love has passed.But when an old friend treats him to a night with a beautiful escort, Frank is not about to say no. In fact, Ezra proves to be so intoxicating, he doesn’t want to let go.So he’ll pay. An easy solution to loneliness... more“I won’t let anyone hurt him. Even if he can never be mine.”Ezra. Escort. Cynical. Hunted by a killer. Needs a man capable of anything.Frank. Client. Protective. Loyal. Wants to forget his violent past.On his 40th birthday, Frank decides his chance for love has passed.But when an old friend treats him to a night with a beautiful escort, Frank is not about to say no. In fact, Ezra proves to be so intoxicating, he doesn’t want to let go.So he’ll pay. An easy solution to loneliness. No strings, no expectations, a clean transaction and a bit of extravagance in his otherwise frugal life.That is, until one night Ezra arrives on his doorstep, desperate for protection from none other than Frank’s old buddy. A man as dangerous as Frank used to be.Ezra has a very clear goal in life—make a load of money while he’s young and beautiful, then marry rich. His rules are just as simple: stay safe and don’t fall for clients.Frank might be Ezra’s type: big, rough around the edges, and generous in bed, but Ezra is level-headed enough to know that a guy who works at a junkyard and doesn’t exactly own a yacht isn’t marriage material.But Ezra is in danger, and he needs a man with massive fists, not deep pockets, so he will do everything in his power to secure Frank’s affection.Only Frank never planned to get involved with his little treat. Because if Ezra knew his dark secrets, he’d be terrified of what kind of monster he’d let into his bed.⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠POSSIBLE SPOILERS:Tropes: size difference, age gap, escort, forced proximity, opposites attract, ice prince, gentle giant, sworn off relationships, dark secret, emotional scars, blue collarGenre: Scorching hot M/M dark romanceLength: ~120,000 words (Standalone)WARNING: This story contains scenes of violence, offensive language and morally ambiguous characters as well as the topics of domestic violence, eating disorders and fatphobia less

“I’m pretty sure he likes d!ck. Now I just need to make him realize it.”Liver. F*ckboy extraordinaire. Race car driver. Cocky. Horny. Would kill for his best friend.Knox. Kickboxer with a chip on his shoulder and a heart condition. Crybaby. Would get rid of a body for his best friend. Wanted for questioning in connection to a murder. Possibly-maybe in love with each other and too dumb to see it.Liv never meant to kill anyone. It was an accident... more“I’m pretty sure he likes d!ck. Now I just need to make him realize it.”Liver. F*ckboy extraordinaire. Race car driver. Cocky. Horny. Would kill for his best friend.Knox. Kickboxer with a chip on his shoulder and a heart condition. Crybaby. Would get rid of a body for his best friend. Wanted for questioning in connection to a murder. Possibly-maybe in love with each other and too dumb to see it.Liv never meant to kill anyone. It was an accident. What was he supposed to do when his best friend’s life was at stake?As much as Knox appreciates the whole saving his life thing, they’re now wanted by the cops, on the run, homeless, hungry, and miserable. At least they have each other.They hope to find shelter in a vast junkyard, instead they witness a crime and are about to get dunked in acid.But they’ve overheard that the owner of the place shelters gay guys.So Liv does the most logical thing. He pretends to be Knox’s boyfriend to get their lives spared. Knox might not like it, but what choice do they have once they started lying?Only that touching Knox starts an avalanche of new feelings and desires Liv never anticipated. His dick is on board even before his brain is.Now, all he needs to do is convince Knox that there’s nothing wrong in exploring this new attraction. Sadly, Knox can be as stubborn as he is pretty, but Liv wasn’t called the trailer park prince for nothing.He’ll do whatever it takes to make Knox see the light.And by light, he means his dick.⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠⚠ bi-awakening, gay-awakening, best friends to lovers, internalized homophobia, coming out, first times, fake dating, partners in crime, dark humor, jealousy, idiots to lovers, oblivious to love, fake relationship, found family, afraid to commit, illegal racing, poverty Scorching hot, gritty M/M romance ~125,000 words (Standalone) This story contains scenes of violence, offensive language and morally gray characters. less