Incantenato Duet (Vol 1&2) by LR Douglas

Four books, same couple in a two book omnibus set over a lifetime of love Toxic mafia romance; ex-church girl x the worst kind of bad boy. Vol 1 contains books 1&2, Vol 2 includes book 3&4.

Locked (Book One): a new adult romance set in the shady depths of Seattle's underworld.
Every now and then, stars collide - and sometimes they cause a supernova

CAOIMHE
When my friends dragged me out to some seedy strip bar that cold October night, intent on finding me a hookup to celebrate my birthday, I couldn't even begin to imagine how it would totally and utterly change my life.

From the first glimpse of him, I was intrigued; backflipping in biker boots through a line of fire, the copper tones in his hair reflecting the dim light of the flames. Our lust fueled dancing turned into something so much more...

One night that promises to last forever - until he discovers who I am.

LOCKEY
Ladies Night always promises a raucous crowd. A full house, cash aplenty, and more grabbing than you would care to shake your sausage at. It's always been my favorite way to spend an evening, mind you.

But then I run into a little bit of my history. Old friends who threaten my safe haven, unearthing all the sh!t I left behind when I ran away from home at 16.

Their new acquaintance however? Well, she's something different. Her beauty caught my eye - okay, I lie, it was the low front of her dress - but it was trust and her willing nature that got me hooked and kept me captivated.

Shame for her that the only way to be with me is by drowning in my Hell.


This book can be read as a standalone & includes a HEA

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Chained: Book 2 - A New Adult Dark Romance

CAOIMHE
My secrets are out, my lies uncovered. He knows who I am, and I know of his past history too. But the things he's begun showing me about myself?

I couldn't even have begun to imagine that a world like this existed - a world where it's okay to give in to your darkest desires and feel all the feels you've been taught were so wrong for so long.

He's still holding back though, I can feel it. But I'm breaking him. The cold caged emotions that he's kept hidden for so long are slowly seeping out. I know there's a heart in there; someone desperate to be wanted, to be needed... To be loved.

But it's okay, perché lo amo così tanto...

LOCKEY
I can feel my walls cracking, breaking more every day. This beautiful marble statue, devoid of feelings - she's intent on jackhammering her way in. But I can't let her, there's too much at stake.

I've too many spiderwebs, trails of deceit; the ground I walk on is shaking more with every step. One wrong move and it might all come tumbling down. But I've worked too hard to cause a landslide now, so I will fight with every part of me to hide the bitter truth of my life.

I cannot allow my dirty angel to fall too far.

This is a continuation of the story in Locked: Book 1. The truth is out there, but who's going to crack first?
If you like your books spicy with a dose of twisted morals, give it a shot.
I promise it won't bite. Hard.

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Tied: Book 3 - A New Adult Dark Romance

CAOIMHE
Finally, I broke down the walls. He gave me his key and let me unlock the door. He's fully letting me into his life and his secret world, and I can't wait to travel down every back street he is willing show me.

But he needs fixing. I know I can help. I know what he needs, and I know I can give him everything. I can play his tune, if only he'd let me hear the full orchestra.

LOCKEY
I can't do it to her. I know I shouldn't. I won't let myself.

But I must.

The symphony of life got a whole lot more complicated, and I seem to have lost my conductor's baton. In reality, I know; the only way to survive the coming storm is to put her at the epicentre. I have to protect her, and the only way I can do that is to keep her close and hope the jaws of Hell don't swallow her whole.

But I should know already - it's much too late for that.

This is a continuation of the story in Locked and Chained. When you're drowning, it's good to have someone to help you swim to the surface. But is there enough air in the tank?

It gets darker. Let's hope the light at the end of the tunnel isn't just another train.
This one... This one might bite. I can't say I'm sorry.
Well, okay; I can, but I won't.

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Bound: Book 4 - A New Adult Dark Romance

LOCKEY
I can't find the right beat; I don't know the key... The rhythm of my life is lost without the music of my heart.
I drew the Queen of Diamonds - a choice I can't help but regret, because now it seems that my bluff is about to be called.

But she of all people should realize; I had to learn to live before I could remember how to love.

CAOIMHE
He promised me they wouldn't come. He said they'd leave me alone.
He lied.
But these boots were made for walking, so that's what I'm going to do; right back into his life.
He is mine. And they will pay.

ANNA
If this is what freedom looks like, then send me back to Hell.
The white picket fence of real life; a suburban dream akin to the cold steel bars of the cell we deserved.
Locked together,
Chained forever,
Tied to this life;
we feel bound to suffer our twisted hate.
But could a girl with a key be the light that sets me free?

This is a continuation of the story found in books 1-3 of the Incantenato Series: Locked, Chained & Tied.

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Please note: The Incantenato Series does have a happy ever after by the end of the series.

Author warning: This series of books are adult novels and the content is intended for those over 18 years old.

They contain reference to many adult situations and involve multiple BDSM scenes. The people involved are s£x workers, so the relationships involved are not fully monogamous, and not always fully ethical - so please be prepared to embrace that as the tale unfolds. It is a story of disordered desperation set in a criminal underworld; a world where being nice doesn't pay off, and the good guys don't always win.
Please note that the Incantenato series does have a happy ever after for the main couple.

For further information and a more comprehensive list content list including potential triggers, please visit the author's website at lrdouglas.com