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Inspired by the grit of Peaky Blinders, drenched in war, ruin, and ruthless love.
In the aftermath of war, when empires fracture and morality is a luxury few can afford, the Afton Adders rise from the ashes.
Bound by blood, loyalty, and violence, the Adders are more than a family—they are a force. Operating in the shadows of a war-torn world, they build power through strategy, brutality, and unbreakable allegiance to one another. But power always comes at a cost.
Each installment unravels a darker thread: arranged alliances that ignite into obsession, enemies forced into intimacy, and love stories forged in trauma, vengeance, and survival. These are not heroes. These are not villains. These are survivors—morally gray, dangerously devoted, and willing to burn the world to protect what’s theirs.
As war looms, enemies close in, and past sins claw their way to the surface, the Adders must decide what matters most: power… or each other.
Because in this world—
love is war, loyalty is lethal, and betrayal is inevitable.
Brielle Holberry finds herself in a complicated mess when she moves to a new city to scrub herself of her past. Though she becomes the nurse to the notorious Afton 'Adders'. The family has earned their name throughout Lockham, England for being ruthless Peaky Blinders. Her circumstances turn grave as she falls into the crosshairs of Everett Afton and he refuses to let his new found obsession go. Once he learns of her dark secret, will she be struck by the top Adder himself?
Lockham, England
The home of the infamous Afton Adders.
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Everett Afton
The second oldest son of the Afton family and sole leader to their family empire.
Brielle Holberry
A nurse previously working in London, has now escaped to Lockham, England for a new beginning. Though she becomes the new obsession for the ever-controlling Everrett Afton. Will she remain in his good graces once he finds out about her past? Or fall victim to the Adder's rage?
Hearts Etched in Glass (Book 2)
Is blood thicker than water? Do loyalties only stay within the confines of the family?
Bobby and Tilly’s relationship has dealt with enough hardship. From Bobby’s crutch with drugs, to ease the pain of time, as he thought Tilly’s heart ceased to beat forever.
To Tilly’s over-bearing parents moving into town, relentlessly manipulating her to move back home and forget about The Afton Adders. Their relationship was already tested by her near-death experience, will it fortify against the storms that arise? Or will it wither and die?
They find their fate isn’t decided by them, but by another.
Hearts Strengthened by Cyanide (Book 3)
Kenneth Afton hates everyone.
Though, he hates ‘krauts’ more than anything and unfortunately, Kenneth is forced to marry within the German mob, Immer Treu. This deal is to strengthen their alliance before the business is snuffed out by the Nazi soldiers moving in. He must come to terms with his newfound transaction and aid his new wife as she rises within the ranks of her gang. In time he questions his hatred for krauts and comes to find that he adores how his wife provokes every reaction from him.
He learns that there is no stronger bond than when enemies become lovers and decides to lay his prejudice from the Great War aside, to accept his new life.
But his life will be ripped from him.
A Nazi concentration camp has formed near the town, Alice tries to expose their heinous crimes. As she tries to save innocent children from the Nazi soldiers, she is made prisoner for her actions.
Evoking Kenneth’s rage.
Will he save her in time?
Or will she die by cyanide?
