Book of Sin

Lies. We use them to misdirect, gain power over others, and even protect those whom we love. Sometimes, we even use them to convince ourselves of cold, hard truths. We can't help it. Lying is a part of who we are.Matteo43, Owner of La Maison de M... rich, powerful, keeper of secrets. Oh, and surrogate father to a mansion full of exotic dancing man-children.I'll be the first to admit that I'm no saint. I deal in the pleasures of the flesh. Wealthy men come to La Maison, searching for a good time-a place where they can indulge in their fantasies away from the judgmental eye of society. My private club provides them with that. So what if I use the opportunity to add to my fortune? Like I said, I never claimed to be a saint.Perhaps he's my punishment. Ares. The annoying cockroach who keeps resurfacing in my life. Just the mention of his name infuriates me. The man has no manners or class and does everything he can to get under my skin! So why does my heart keep begging for more?Ares47, International arms smuggler, purveyor of exotic goods, and devilishly handsome... in that rough and scary kind of way.I'm wearing him down. No matter how many times Matteo tells me that he hates me and never wants to see me again, I know that deep down, it's all just for show. Really, he wants me. He's stubborn and proud and likes to pretend that he doesn't have feelings for me. But if that were true, why does he keep turning to me whenever he needs help?I know I hurt him, and if he ever found out the truth, he'd never speak to me again. But I can't let him go. He means too much to me, and I'll never stop loving him. No matter how many times he threatens my life or tells me to rot in hell, it's simply his version of flattery.Content Warning: Violence, alcohol abuse, foul language, and loads of steamy scenes.

Trust. It is the basis on which we build our relationships. When we trust someone, we allow that person control over our lives and our emotions. But if that trust is lost, it can lead us down a dark and lonely path.Diesel25, Stripper, emotionally damaged and just about as selfish as one can be.Never trust anyone. I learned that lesson the hard way. After suffering the ultimate betrayal, I came to realize that life is nothing but a dark and lonely place. Am I guarded? Yes. Do I care only about myself? Also, yes. So why is it a surprise when I sneak out of the house to find myself a random hookup? Do I wish I hadn't? Of course. But not because I feel guilty for what I did or for the fact that I treated the guy like dirt. I regret my decision because now I have to see my hookup's smug face every day! It's like I'm being punished for having a one-night stand and running off before the other guy even had a chance to… well, you know how it goes.Zero30, Private investigator… devilishly handsome and a hunter of evil men.Bad decisions. We all make them. We spend countless hours hating ourselves and wondering how we could have made such a horrible mistake. And I'm no exception. My bad decision is sitting right across from me, eating breakfast. He's got that egotistical and sly look on his face. Seriously, I've never met a more selfish person in my entire life. So, when I'm forced to work with him, I realize that perhaps it's time that someone taught this selfish bloke a lesson.Content Warning: Violence, alcohol and substance abuse, foul language, and loads of steamy scenes.