Hellbent · #1
Falls Boys
The HELLBENT Series, a spin-off to the Fall Away series, is coming!
“The kids are growing up—different from their parents but the same in so many ways…”
ARO
Hawken Trent. So polite. So sweet. Such an upstanding young man.
A virgin, too, I hear. He never gets naughty with a girl. Probably because Jesus told him not to.
And now here he is, trying to be the hero by protecting another girl from me.
He calls me a bully. Irrational. Unreasonable. A criminal. He can call me anything he wants, I’ve heard worse.
And he can try to stand between me and my money, but he’s never had to fight for food. That rich, clean, school boy doesn’t have what it takes.
HAWKE
I surprised her. You should’ve seen her face.
Just because I don’t have a record, honey, doesn’t mean I’m clean. It just means I’m better at not getting caught.
That is until I realize I might’ve actually gone too far this time.
She’s there. I’m there. The scene of the crime.
It’s dark. The police show up.
We have no choice. We run. Down High Street, into Quinn’s bake shop, and I pull her through the entrance to the old speakeasy that everyone forgot was here decades ago.
The door locks, the cops circle the building, never knowing we’re right here, and I’m hidden in plain sight, indefinitely, with someone’s who’s awful.
Mean. Rough. Dirty.
A thief. A delinquent.
Until one night, lost in all of these rooms together, I don’t see any of those things anymore.
She’s smart. Daring. Soft.
Hot...
Everything’s changing. It’s this place. It does something to people.
We have a silly urban legend in Shelburne Falls about mirrors. They’re a gateway. Don’t lean back into them.
But we came through front first.
I don’t care what the county records say. This was never a speakeasy.
It’s Carnival Tower.
*FALLS BOYS is a standalone, new adult romance suitable for readers 18+. It contains harsh language, violence, and sexual situations. Reading the Fall Away series prior to this is helpful, but not necessary.
The series
In the Hellbent series, Penelope Douglas takes readers on a dark, intoxicating journey into a world where passion and danger collide. With her signature style of weaving raw emotions, complicated relationships, and irresistible tension, this series explores the complexities of love, power, and the very thin line between redemption and destruction.
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At the heart of Hellbent is a cast of characters who are anything but ordinary—each one navigating their own tumultuous journey filled with secrets, desires, and the constant pull of temptation. These characters are deeply flawed yet completely compelling, each struggling with their own demons while grappling with relationships that challenge their notions of trust, loyalty, and self-worth. In true Penelope Douglas fashion, every twist and turn feels unpredictable, keeping readers on the edge of their seats, craving what comes next.
The world-building in Hellbent is both thrilling and immersive, where every dark alley and hidden corner holds the potential for new secrets to be uncovered. The series paints a vivid backdrop of intense emotions, dangerous games, and high stakes, all while maintaining the emotional depth and complex character dynamics that readers have come to expect. Themes of loyalty, vengeance, and the complicated nature of attraction permeate every page, drawing readers into a world where love and power are forever intertwined.
For those who crave stories that don’t shy away from the raw and the real, Hellbent offers a rollercoaster of emotions—an exhilarating ride through a world of danger, darkness, and undeniable chemistry. Penelope Douglas delivers once again with a series that will leave you questioning what you're willing to risk for love, and how far you’re willing to go to protect those you care about.
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