Deal with the Devil Series by Carin Hart

AvaI’m in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. I never meant for it to happen, but my ex is dead—and I’m the one who pulled the trigger. Whether he deserved it or not… whether anyone will even miss that jerk… it doesn’t matter. Joey is dead, and I have to figure out what to do before I get caught with a corpse on my hand. Enter Lincoln Crewes. After the way we ended, I swore I would never turn to him again... moreAvaI’m in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. I never meant for it to happen, but my ex is dead—and I’m the one who pulled the trigger. Whether he deserved it or not… whether anyone will even miss that jerk… it doesn’t matter. Joey is dead, and I have to figure out what to do before I get caught with a corpse on my hand. Enter Lincoln Crewes. After the way we ended, I swore I would never turn to him again. But we were kids then, and in the fifteen years since I’ve seen him, he’s gone from a scrappy fighter to one of the most powerful men in Springfield’s seedy underbelly. If there’s anyone who can help me right now, it’s Link. With his power, his money, and his connections, I could put this all behind me. And all he wants in exchange is my soul… and my hand.LinkAva, Ava, Ava… She’s the one who got away. The reason I’ve built my entire empire, and the only person I’d burn the whole entire world down for. I’ve done things I’m not proud of. They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that’s my life story right there. I wanted to show her that I could be the man she wants—the man she deserves—and, by doing so, I became the worst thing for her. I became the Devil . So I kept my distance, though I always kept my eye on her. If I can’t have her, I could at least keep her safe, right? Wrong. She nearly got hurt, and it’s all my fault. When she comes to me, she has no idea that I’m responsible. I’m not about to tell her, either. This is my second chance. My do-over. Ava is mine again, and no matter what I have to do to keep her, I will. Even if I have to force her to marry me in exchange for my protection.But who will protect her from me ?*The Devil’s Bargain is the first book in the Deal with the Devil series, an interconnected collection of standalone dark romances set in the fictional crime hotspot of Springfield, where the gangsters rule, the cops are crooked, and a woman does what she has to to survive... less

In the Devil’s Playground, a Sinner always plays to win. NicoletteI needed money, and I needed it fast.When my job as a hostess at the local Italian place wasn’t going to earn me enough to cut it, I did the one thing I promised I would never I got involved with one of the syndicates that rule Springfield.Considering I’m trying to avoid anyone with ties to the Libellula Family, I head to the West Side, and hope like hell the Sinners Syndicate will give me a chance... moreIn the Devil’s Playground, a Sinner always plays to win. NicoletteI needed money, and I needed it fast.When my job as a hostess at the local Italian place wasn’t going to earn me enough to cut it, I did the one thing I promised I would never I got involved with one of the syndicates that rule Springfield.Considering I’m trying to avoid anyone with ties to the Libellula Family, I head to the West Side, and hope like hell the Sinners Syndicate will give me a chance.The Devil’s Playground isn’t my first choice, but what else can I do? I make it clear that I’m only interested in serving drinks… until some big shot gambler offers me ten grand for one night.I take him up on it—only to have wager his night with me to another guy… and lose.Now I’m expected to honor my deal with the Syndicate’s underboss, and the charming bastard who hired me for this job in the first place.RoyceFrom the moment Nicolette walked into the Playground, I wanted her—but then I brought her on as one of our girls, and she was suddenly off-limits.I learned the hard work and pleasure don’t mix. If I’d met her anywhere else, I might’ve taken a shot at the waitress, but she needed the job more than she needed a boyfriend, so I backed off.And, okay, that’s a damn lie. I didn’t pursue her, but hell if I didn’t take a page out of Devil’s book and start watching over Nic from the shadows…I would have left it at that, though, until one of the Playground’s more well-known wallets set his eyes on my girl.They don’t call me “Rolls” for nothing. I played him for the night she agreed to, telling myself that I was just saving her from what the sick and twisted customer wanted to do to her.Then I get my first taste of Nicolette, and I realize that one night will never be enough… and I’ll stop anyone who tries to take her from me.*The Devil’s Playground is the second book in the Deal with the Devil series, a collection of interconnected standalones set in the fictional crime hotspot of Springfield. It tells the story of “Rolls” Royce and the one woman he’ll do anything to save, Nicolette Williams. less

What happens when the head of the Libellula crime family becomes obsessed with a woman who has spent the last year plotting to bring him down?Why, he blackmails her into becoming his bride, of course…SavannahFive years ago, the Libellula Family ruined my life.It doesn’t matter who was responsible. I blamed the man who created his gang of Damien Libellula himself... moreWhat happens when the head of the Libellula crime family becomes obsessed with a woman who has spent the last year plotting to bring him down?Why, he blackmails her into becoming his bride, of course…SavannahFive years ago, the Libellula Family ruined my life.It doesn’t matter who was responsible. I blamed the man who created his gang of Damien Libellula himself. If it wasn’t for him giving free rein to his soldiers to pass their funny money through my store, I wouldn’t have been accused of money laundering—and counterfeiting.I was a naive twenty-five-year-old then. Four years in a minimum-security prison later, and I’m out for revenge.I changed my name. My hair. My accent.My life.And I did that all because my plan to get revenge on Damien? I’m going to stalk him. Infiltrate my way into his life in any way I can. I’m going to make him trust me.Maybe even love me.I’m going to seduce him—and then I’m going to kill him.At least, that was the plan. But Damien, he has a different one.Before I can do any of that, he makes me his wife.DamienI thought it was amusing at first. The gorgeous brunette who followed me everywhere, too stunning to hide in any crowd.Then, when I grew impatient to see what it was she wanted with me, I approached her—and she stabbed me in my side.Another man might be put off by something like that. Not me. I’ve always liked my women feisty, and Savannah’s murderous side was so refreshing in a world where everyone bows down to me.At that moment, I decided I would do everything to bring her to her knees.Following a page out of my old rival’s book, I made her a she goes back to prison—and that’s assuming she survives my Family long enough to be charged for attempted murder—or she gives up her freedom and becomes my bride.I know she only chooses the second option because she thinks she can get close enough to kill me again.I must say, I’m looking forward to her trying… especially when I’ll certainly enjoy showing her just why she shouldn’t.*Dragonfly is the third book in the Deal with the Devil series, a collection of interconnected standalones set in the fictional crime hotspot of Springfield. It tells the story of mafia leader Damien Libellula and the one woman who will trade revenge for something more, Savannah Montgomery. less

A modern day retelling of West Side Story and Romeo & Juliet, what happens when two members of rival syndicates have a chance meeting and sparks fly? Well, if you’re tattoo artist Cross and his new muse, Genevieve, you try to stay away from each other — and when that doesn’t work, you hope love will be enough to overcome tragedy… and betrayal.Cross and Genevieve's story // full description coming soon!

What happens when the Devil of Springfield's driver falls for someone not in the life--but he won't let that stop him?This story.*This dark captive romance between Luca and Kylie will finish up the main Deal with the Devil series, with the full description coming soon!