Pretty Little Tainted Rocker Universe 3rd Gen Book 1 Vaughn My secrets were as dark as my soul. From the moment I was born, my purpose was drilled into me—carry out revenge against the woman who had stolen everything from my adoptive family. One look at Abi and I began to question everything I'd ever been told. When I saw her smile, I felt alive, the sound of her sweet laughter like a balm to my ravaged soul. Until I met her, I didn't even think I had a heart, but with each heated glance from those startling blue eyes, I finally understood. She didn't know it, but she'd changed everything. Three decades of meticulous planning were wiped away with a simple pout of her lips. Now, I had a new reason for existing. But that put a target on her back. To protect her, I will turn my back...

They call me the rocker's princess, some even call me the dance prodigy, but none of them knows the real Mia Armstrong. Now that dancing is no longer my future, I don't know either. All I want is the opportunity to find out, to have some time to try being just a little normal. To discover who this new girl is. I fought for the chance to go to college on my own. Without the guards overshadowing my shot at a real college experience, drawing unwanted attention and making it impossible to learn new things about myself. My goal was to get my degree and start my own dance school. Barrick wasn't part of that goal, but suddenly, he was everywhere—and I was so damn tempted. His arms felt so good wrapped around me, making me feel safer than I'd ever felt in my life. But Barrick had more secrets than I could ever hope to uncover. And one just might break me completely.

Doe Jenner conquered my heart with such ease. I lowered my walls for him, giving him a piece of my heart that I'd never allowed anyone else outside my family to touch. With him, I found the parts of myself that had been missing. For the first time in my life, I felt as if I'd found someone to cherish me the way my dad cherishes my mom. Then I found out I was the other woman. Jenner From the moment I set eyes on Doe, I was hers. I tried to keep my distance, knowing that if I allowed myself too close, I'd never get enough. But a man was only so strong. With one touch, I was addicted. Nothing could make me give her up. I'd spend my life cherishing her. I just had to find a way to make my stubborn little lamb listen—she was never the other woman. She was the only woman for me.

The world knows me as Hayat Cutter. Yes, that Hayat Cutter. Granddaughter to rock legend drummers Jesse Thornton and Devlin Cutter. They put a set of drumsticks in my hands the moment I could grip them. I never planned on riding the coattails of their success. I'll make my own. And I did, as Havoc. My hidden, social media alter ego who has millions of followers. I grew my brand and showed the world what I was capable of without dropping either of my famous grandfathers' names. But the new band at my dad's club doesn't believe a girl can play the drums. When they have to replace their drummer, I decide they need a little lesson in how girls are so much better than boys. At everything. But especially at playing drums. What I didn't plan on? Falling for the sweet golden retriever bass player. Jamie turned...

Sometimes "I do" comes with complications. Mia: Being pregnant and still angry at her father isn't the best recipe for making the perfect wedding. Can Emmie work her magic to give her daughter the wedding she dreams of? Nevaeh: Marrying Braxton is supposed to be the happiest moment of her life, but his parents have other plans for their son. Arella: Her wedding to Jordan is all planned out, but the nightmares of what happened with her uncle continue to haunt her. Someone is still trying to torture her, but Garon Steel is dead. Who could be left that wants to hurt her? Shaw: Will marrying her rocker be the small, intimate experience she's hoping for? Or will the paparazzi turn it into a three-ring circus? Doe: Why does it feel like everyone is planning her future...but her? Trinity: After all the heartbreak she's suffered, this wedding must go off without incident. She refuses to start her life with Jarrett with anything other than...