Broken Obsession (Vicious Vices #1)

From the author of the Devils of Vitality comes the next wave of standalones set in the same universe. Meet the Black Harts, university students and members of the planet's founding families who aren't afraid to get their hands bloody for the things, or the people, they want. 

Be vicious with your vices.

Eden Baldur is after revenge. 

But first, he'll have to find the people responsible for the deaths of his family, and that's proving difficult. Someone who once dreamed of singing, Eden has resigned himself to the next best thing: voice acting for the popular mobile game, Vanity. When his character ends up attracting the attention of a powerful and persuasive member of society, Eden is given a choice. Trade himself for the vengeance he's so painfully desired, or give up on ever avenging his family. 

Ares Major is seeking peace.

The survivor of unsanctioned NDE experimentation, Ares has perfected the art of living in the moment. The problem? Half the time, he can't tell if the "moment" is real, or if reality is a mere construct. He's found an anchor in the popular action otome RPG game, Vanity, and spends more time living in his head than in the real world. As the last living member of his line, his inheritance ensures he'll never have to work a day in his life, but he attends Sacrum Cor University and majors in the arts to keep himself busy. When the game stops being enough to ground him, his hunt for the voice actor of his favorite character begins. 

What starts as a means for escapism quickly morphs into something more, and it isn't long before Ares changes the game. Eden is nothing like what Ares expected, but he has an obvious weakness, one Ares isn't above exploiting. 

Because he's playing to win. 

And the prize is Eden, in his bed, and in his life. Permanently. 

Trigger Warning: This is a stand-alone dark romance, which means there are many themes that some might find disturbing. Some of these include, but are not limited to, dub-con, violence, a stalker who may or may not be all there in the head, and explicit sexual content not suitable for all readers. Please be sure to read the Author's Note for a complete list of warnings! HEA guaranteed!