When River crosses paths with a man who speaks to every hidden hunger inside her, their connection spirals into an all-consuming pull neither of them can resist-but is she Grayson's salvation... or his ruin? *** Everyone in River Avelle's hometown knows about Grayson Maddox-the troubled bad boy who almost killed another student in the middle of the school hallway. Those who look into Grayson's eyes only see pure fury and hatred. They all think he's beyond redemption, even Grayson himself. But not River. As the seemingly perfect good girl, River saw something more in those alluring grey eyes. Something worth holding onto. From the first time their eyes connect, both Grayson and River feel the intense, undeniable attraction between them...but neither of them understand what's pulling them together so fiercely. The closer they get and the more vulnerable they become, River has to wonder: is she saving Grayson from his darkness? Or is she just pulling him further into hers? *** He tips my head toward his with his index finger, keeping my eyes trained on him and driving me crazy with the primal look on his face. His grey eyes look heavy, filled with dark desire, and a shock runs up through my core. Everything around us disappears and all I can sense is him and the hardness pressing between my legs. "What are you doing to me, River?" he whispers, his voice raspy and utterly captivated. His face is lowering and I'm closing my eyes, waiting for soft lips to press against mine. My whole body is on fire as I hold my breath for his touch. *** Cover by @strayin

1 in #darkromance Scarlett Avery wishes she were dead. 21 years on this Earth has proved to Scarlett that nothing is worth the pain of living. Ever since losing her brother, she has all but given up on life. She's reckless, impulsive, and determined to piss off her father until he stops bailing her out of her self-made messes. Why else would she be dating a well-known criminal if not for the hope of being disowned or killed? She just wants it all to stop. FBI Agent James Reyes can relate to that sentiment. After being spurned by love, he's taken on a much more jaded, uninspired view of life himself. That is, until he's tasked with driving loud-mouthed Scalett Avery across the country to deliver to her father, who so happens to also be his boss. Forbidden sparks fly, and a few bullets too as this simple cross-country trip turns deadly. Neither James or Scarlett were prepared for the consequences of their meeting, but it's too late to stop. Fate has a well-laid plan for them. And so does death.