For lovers of the Fall Away series, this is the third installment of the next generation!
Quinn and Lucas are finally home...
I’ve always had too many men in my life. My overbearing father. My domineering older brothers. My invasive nephews. The Trents and Caruthers run this town, and although I’ve never given them a reason to worry, they treat me like I’m made of glass.
They’re wrong, though. At twenty-one, I finished college in record time, I own my own business, I pay taxes, I don’t party, and I’ve never broken a law.
But I have one secret: I raced to grow up in case he ever came back home.
Lucas Morrow grew up with my brothers and my family, but he left when I was thirteen. I’ve waited to see him again, making sure everything is perfect.
But I’ve realized I’m waiting my life away. It’s time to move on. Maybe get my own place.
And I think I’m going to make some new friends, too.
It’s summer. Cookouts, Fourth of July, the Night Ride… I want freedom.
I mean, I am my brothers’ sister. Did they really think the apple fell that far?
She thinks her family are the only men watching her. So innocent.
And I want to keep her that way. Even though I’m twelve years older, we were always the odd ones out around her family. She gravitated to me, and I always made sure she wasn’t alone. When I left, I told myself she’d be fine without me. They all would.
But really, it was just an excuse to escape the guilt.
I only meant to come back for a few days, but I never entertained the thought that she’d grown up. Her brothers are distracted, and one bad decision after another is circling her.
A motocross racer who can’t stop whispering in her ear.
A criminal from across the tracks who can’t stop looking.
Old ghosts.
And old enemies.
She doesn't want a babysitter anymore, and if she ever finds out why I left town, she'll know why I'm not the best role model.
But I'm still the older one.
And she still needs supervision.
*Quiet Ones is suitable for readers 18+.
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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