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Our Strange Endeavors
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The Entertainment District Series — Book One

Our Strange Endeavors 

By Riley Andrews

"The Entertainment District wasn't for the weak of heart. It was a place of corruption and sin, where the dreamers and the damned thrived."

Synopsis

Phantom of the Opera X Chicago 

Tragedy strikes when the owner of The Lotte, a century-old theater in the heart of the entertainment district, passes away, and the leading lady is hospitalized. With no beneficiary named, the theater is claimed by the bank, drawing the most unsavory of buyers, each willing to do anything to own the historic cabaret.

Krissy Davis, a young dancer at the height of her career, lands a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become the new leading lady. But her perfect rise unravels when she begins dating the theater’s new owner. When their relationship turns toxic, and she tries to leave, he threatens to blacklist her from the industry.

To save her career and her sanity, Krissy turns to a man who craves the theater nearly as much as he craves her. Together, they stage her kidnapping and hold her for ransom in exchange for the deed. Playing her role should be easy—but falling for her captor was never part of the plan.

Trigger Warnings

Violence/Murder
Mentions of Physical Abuse
Explicit Sexual Content
Mention of Parental Death
Mention of Religious Trauma
Emotional Abuse/Manipulation 

Standalone?

Yes, OSE can be read as a standalone. But the drama isn't over! Keep an eye out for these characters because they aren't done making trouble.

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The Entertainment District Series — Book Two

Our Wasted Vows 

By Riley Andrews

"With one fatal decision, I had ruined two lives in the process."

Synopsis

Black Swan X Chicago 

​​When ballerina Adeline Hartwell is accused of murdering her boyfriends, no one will believe she's innocent—not with blood on her hands. A powerful district owner offers her a deal: his legal protection in exchange for her talent. With a career-defining performance ahead and a trial that could ruin her future, Adeline had no choice but to accept. But everything in this city comes at a cost...

While Jin Collins, artistic director for the Republic City Opera House, is more than content secretly loving Adeline from across the dance studio, he will stop at nothing to break the terms of her contract before it is too late. 

Trigger Warnings

Violence/Murder
Domestic Abuse (depicted once on page)
Anxiety/PTSD
Explicit sexual acts
Manipulation
Cheating (not between main couple)


Standalone?

No, while the romance and character ARCs are resolved, the overarching plot will continue from a different perspective in book 3—coming soon.

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