The Bleeding Hearts — series

Tropes & Themes

How it starts

Torment: Part One is a dark, taboo, age gap, MC, contemporary romance. Broken, bruised, and mentally shattered, the protagonist finds herself entangled with her older stepbrother, Shay, who was once her hero. As a member of the dominant MC, The Celtic Beasts, Shay is a terrifying figure who needs her to ground him. However, she dreams of escaping the dark, violent life that Shay and the MC represent. As her protector becomes the root of her torment, she must navigate a world filled with domestic abuse, gang violence, and emotional turmoil. ⚠️ Content note: This book contains scenes of domestic abuse, gang violence, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, and sexual assault. For mature readers, 18+.