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.
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Penelope Douglas has established herself as a leading voice in contemporary romance, creating unforgettable characters and stories that linger long after the last page is turned. With a flair for blending intense emotions with raw, unfiltered passion, her books have earned a devoted following, making her a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
Born and raised in New England, Penelope’s writing is deeply influenced by her love for complex characters and a passion for exploring relationships that test boundaries. She’s best known for her Fall Away and Devil’s Night series, where dark romance, suspense, and deeply flawed but loveable protagonists take center stage. Her standalone novels like Punk 57, Birthday Girl, Credence, and Tryst Six Venom further showcase her ability to craft gripping narratives that blur the lines between desire, redemption, and heartbreak.
Hellbent
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.
Hellbent consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of three more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
