Ninth Circle. Treachery. Also known as Tanner Caine. He is a temptation with cold, dark eyes. A man with a seductive smirk and a body built for pure sin. The linchpin of a group of wealthy bad boys known as the Inferno. A dark presence that repels as much as he attracts, Tanner is the poisoned apple I want to bite even when I know it will destroy me. Our story started in college, but I ran from … story started in college, but I ran from him so far I believed I was safe.
I should have known he’d find me eventually.
I should have known that nobody escapes.
He has me in his sights again with an offer I can’t pass up.
I know better than to make a deal with the Devil.
Not unless I’m willing to pay his sensual price.
Book One now INCLUDES the Prequel previously published.
***Each novel in the series depicts a unique romance, but the plots through each book connect in one world. For the best experience, read the series in order.
Nine Standalone novels. Nine dangerous men. Nine unrepentant sinners you’ll hate to love.
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After reading the prequel I could not wait to devour this story, and it did not disappoint! This story picks up 3 years later, and Luca is going through a divorce, and low and behold, who is her hubby’s lawyer, Tanner. The “Ninth Circle” want something that Luca has, and in return she will not lose out financially in her divorce. Will Luca accept this deal even though nothing in her life is as it seems? No spoilers: this is a must read. This is a written tale which is dark, unique, and with secrets, and twists, which all leads to an unpredictable and addictive page turner. This is a mind-blowing story and I cannot wait to read more in this series and hopefully some unanswered questions will be resolved.
Holy heck! This book kept me on my toes! I was unsure what Tanner and his friends were up to so I kept slowly peeking around corners, scared but excited about what I’d see, and then loving everything that was revealed to me but most importantly, the way it was revealed.
I loved the way Ms. White wrote this with a dark, twisted tone to it while introducing me to a very real heroine, Luca. My heart was in my throat so many times. I never knew what was going to happen. Luca was awesome! While she was uncertain and a bit fearful in the beginning, it doesn’t take her long to find strength within herself and soon her fierce independence is shining through. The way she handled Tanner was perfection and I loved everything about her.
Tanner was an amazing alpha anti-hero. I was never sure just exactly what his motivation was or what side of the law he stood on. He kept me guessing through much of the book and despite not knowing what despicable thing he might do next, I was falling in love with him. Tanner was totally possessive and jealous over Luca. The fact that he was the puppet master and he had completely fallen for this southern book nerd, made my heart leap with joy.
This was the perfect beginning for the series with so much steam and intrigue I’m already ready for the next book! I’m excited about what this author has in store for the rest of the guys in the Inferno and the women they’ll do battle with. I suspect we’re going to have a wild ride ahead of us!
Treachery by Lily White was fantastic! After reading the prequel, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book. Now the waiting begins for the next story in The Inferno!!
The prequel was just a tease to what was to come!!
Omg this book was freaking amazing.
Luca foolishly believed she left behind the devil when she left Yale, only to have him turn up again when she is down and almost out three years later. She’s forced again to make a deal with the devil known as Tanner Caine, her nemesis the one man she hates but he ignites a passion neither of them can ignore!
A fast-paced read that will leave you breathless! This series is going to be a must-read, I can’t wait to see where Lily takes Gabriel’s story.
Reviewer: Natalie
The prequel was just a tease to what was to come!! Omg this book was freaking amazing… Luca foolishly believed she left behind the devil when she left Yale, only to have him turn up again when she is down and almost out three years later. She’s forced again to make a deal with the devil known as Tanner Caine, her nemesis the one man she hates but he ignites a passion neither of them can ignore! A fast paced read that will leave you breathless! This series is going to be a must read, I can’t wait to see where Lily takes Gabriel’s story.
3.5 Stars
Upon meeting while in law school, Luca Bailey thought she was rid of Tanner Caine, but three years later, he appears when she is about to lose everything. Knowing Tanner always plays by his own set of rules, Luca isn’t going to play nice until she realizes the game is much more complicated than she anticipated.
“Not that I don’t plan to see Luca sprawled across my sheets again, but only after she begs. And only because I’m forgiving enough to allow her that second chance.”
With a combustible push/pull dynamic between Luca and Tanner, the story progresses at a steady pace with different devious motivations intersecting at various plot points. Though the focus is on Luca and Tanner, the storyline continues to build upon the foundation set in the prequel for the Inferno members and how their own circumstances will affect the overall series.
“Tanner seduces while tearing people apart. That’s his game. He makes you want whatever bad news he’s tossing at you.”
In this book, the prequel is included to meld the past with the present timeline. For me, the present is much more appealing, though I still have a bit of a problem with certain aspect. Luca continues to be stubborn and fiery and that only serves to attract Tanner even more – and I liked that. Though Tanner can be cocky and abrasive, I enjoyed his sarcasm and found him entertaining.
Treachery is a romance suspense steeped in deception and a mysterious agenda. This book would appeal to those that enjoy the enemies to lovers trope.
Nine ruthless men…Nine unrepentant sinners….Nine irresistible manipulators that would do you a favor if you promised to pay the price. This story was PURE ADRENALINE!!
Tanner Caine, a dark tormented hero and Luca Bailey, an intrepid heroine are the author’s focus in this first installment of the Antihero Inferno Series. Tanner is the embodiment of his moniker, TREACHERY. But those attributes are only directed to those not within his realm. Luca Bailey is a fearless and brassy woman. She has qualities that match and hold Tanner’s interest, and she is not so easily swayed by his good looks and wicked ways. She is his biggest challenge.
Luca is one of the targets in this tyrannical game that is initiated by the Inferno’s malevolent father’s and carried out by their nine offspring. Every move is calculated. The games and manipulations spin so fast you have no idea in which direction they are coming and who is behind each maneuver. If this is any indication of what is to come, then take me to the depths of Hell and allow me to burn amongst these nine antiheroes that Ms. White has conjured up.
Let the games begin!!!!
Where to even begin, I am at a lost of words. Lily, I just have to start by saying this is a series that is going to rock every bodies worlds. It certainly did for me.
This may be my third book from this author and I am absolutely hooked in this authors writing. She has a way of pulling you in and making you eat out of the palm of her hands. Each book that she publishes out into the world, she gives us a piece of her soul and each book just gets better and better in opinion. I am absolutely obsessed with this author.
When I received the ARC to this book, I was super excited to get more into this world. You may be wondering why I said that, there is a treachery prequel but that is all included in book one.
After reading the prequel, it seemed like all was working well for me, it was like the universe or lily read my mind and an arc was sitting on my kindle. As soon as I picked it up I was sucked into a whole new universe.
Let me tell you now prepare yourself to not be able to put this book down.
Treachery by Lily White is a brand new book in a series called Anti- Inferno.
In this book we are Introduced to nine dangerous men, unrepentant sinners that you will hate to love. These nine men are known for their nicknames and how they have come to earn those nicknames is something I certainly cannot wait to find out. We have Treachery, Fraud, Violence, Heresy, Anger, Greed, Gluttony, Lust and Limbo.
This book focuses on one of those nine men who is nicknamed Treachery. His name is Tanner. This is Tanners and Lucas perfectly imperfect love story.
“Ours isn’t the perfect story,
It’s not what anybody would think of when imagining a romance.
But it’s the story that matches who we are and who we’ve always been.”
Our story started in college, but I ran from him so far I believed I was safe.
I should have known he’d find me eventually.
I should have known that nobody escapes.
Tanner first set his eyes on Luca at one of the famous inferno parties. When they meet again at the gauntlet party, this is where a connection was developed with a penetrating gaze. At first glance you would think tanner was looking at you in the eyes of hatred. As the story progresses you soon realise that he is the hunter seeking out his prey.
After that party she vows to stay away from him but that’s easier said then done. They have this force that keeps pushing them together.
“Tanner is terrifying because it takes nothing at all for him to set his sights on you, to ignite his anger and draw his attention. And instead of simply destroying you physically or mentally, he is the type of monster who will alter your entire world and leave you struggling to beat he while watching it all coming down.” – Lily White: Treachery
Maybe monster is the wrong word, it’s too simple, Too ordinary, Other men are monsters, Lesser men are monsters, Not Tanner, Tanner is Maelstrom.
And this is when the games really begin.
Fast forwarded three years later and they are back in each other’s lives and all is not what it seems.
The thing is that I am gonna say is that you need to pay attention to the details. This entire series is a plot twist. I am not normally a note taker when it comes to reading books but with this one I have become so obsessed in the fine little bits of information that was given that I had to.
This is the type of book that you won’t get answers all in one book, but you will find them throughout the series. This author will leave little breadcrumbs of information throughout and it’s for us to try and figure out at the end.
I am not going to go into the plot of this story but I will tell you that. The Mystery around Tanner and Luca comes to light where Secrets and lies will be revealed, little did we know that Tanner was more involved in how Luca’s life planned out then we thought.
How you might be wondering. Well you’ll have to read to find out.
The question is when all is revealed will Luca be able to forgive Tanner?
Luca is a women that besides everything she has been through, she still comes out slaying. How she can still be her fiery, sassy self astounds me. She is literally goals. But deep down you can just see that all she wants is to feel alive, free, be reckless and reclaim the sunshine she once had.
Tanner, Tanner, Tanner. Everything about you I absolutely loved. Your a league of your own. As much as I believe you could have done things differently. I understand that it was the only way you knew how. The only way you’ve been told. Tanner is a machine, a work of art and has a body that is shaped to seduce.
One thing you should know about Tanner is that his very protective over things that are his. He will do absolutely anything and everything to protect them.
I’ve never seen two people practically made for each other then these two. From the moment they locked eyes, you could feel the undeniable connection that they had. It was building up each time they would share the same room together.
“ We’re two opposing forces, yet constantly being shoved together. And everytime it happens, it explodes into this moment.
I still can’t get over this book, you definitely have to go and one click this book when it releases. You won’t regret it.
If your after a book that has so many twist and turns, is unputdownable, unpredictable, a page turner, addicting, consuming then this book is for you.
Treachery is the first installment of the Antihero Inferno.
Treachery akaTanner Cain is the epitome of all this dark and delicious.
This book contains the prequel at the begining which introduces the Inferno boys, and I’m dying to learn more about them as their books are released. I freaking loved Tanner and Lucas relationship. Tanner sure knows how to play the game, while Luca is trying to keep her life afloat.
Let the games begin… Be prepared this book is not for the faint hearted, it’s no fairytale, here you will read about two broken souls who get together to make a whole. I’m hanging for the next book in the series. Lily’s writing is captivating, and I’d love for Netflix to pick this series up.
I am totally in a love and hate relationship with Tanner Caine!
Author Lily White brings this new series of men that will blow your mind.
Tanner Caine is a pure evil wrapped up in a handsome, sexy, foul mouth, beautiful as sin man who you will not be able to resist.
I would totally play his game and then some to be with him.
Luca Bailey is my girl!
She is the yin to Tanner’s yang when it comes to being persistent and determined on getting what they want.
This book had me hooked into the story right away.
So many twists, OMG moments, angst, hot steamy scenes with Tanner & Luca’s story.
I really liked the mystery revealing on why Tanner and the Inferno Boys world is soo deviant and corrupt.
I can not wait to find out what will happen next in this Must read New series.
5 popped!
What a great start to what I’m sure will be an amazing series. 9 Alpha Assholes…sign me up. I’m betting my favorite will change quite a bit. I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.
ARC provided by Enticing Journey Book Promotions and Lily White for an honest review
Thank you Enticing Journey Book Promotions and Lily White for the ARC. I loved everything about this story! Bullies who get all mushy around the one that they love are the best! That’s exactly what Tanner Caine did. He is the biggest butthole around and he literally destroys and desimates his enemies lives but when it comes to the people he cares about, including Luca, he has a soft spot and will do anything in his power to protect them.
“Some monsters are frightening because they kill and maim without remorse. Some are scary because they get in your head and make you doubt everything you believe you know about the world around you.
Tanner is terrifying because it takes nothing at all for him to set his sights on you, to ignite his anger and draw his attention. And instead of simply destroying you physically or mentally, he is the type of monster who will alter your entire world and leave you struggling to breathe while it all comes tumbling down.”
Also, Tanner weaves such an intricate web of lies and deceit that it left my head spinning. I was shook and intrigued by every tangled web weaved by the Inferno boys. It was a wild ride and I loved every tangled minute of it! Throughout almost all of the book I was trying to figure out what was going on and how in the world would Tanner get himself in good graces with Luca. I was questioning how would this romance work. Even all the way up to until almost the very end Luca still was not a fan of Tanner. But when these two did get together it just about set my phone on fire!
“She can be as mad as she wants. It’s cute that way. I’ve always enjoyed staring across a room at her knowing I’ll make her mine even when she thinks she can’t stand me.”
Luca! I love that smart mouth of hers as much as Tanner does! This girl has fire and spunk and I couldn’t get enough of it. I love a sassy heroine who can bring these alpha boys to their knees.
“Look past it. Or forgive it. I didn’t want to do the things I’ve done. But I can make up for it. If you’ll let me.”
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can’t wait for Gabriel’s book (book 2)!! Gabriel is my favorite of all the Inferno boys.
Floved the full treachery experience read 0.5 previously and I adore that it’s all been rolled into one
God I’ve missed mrs white’s words. Not the normal dark twisted tales we’ve all come to know and love, but it still messes with you 😉 Its like she’s breaking us all back in gently love and hate colliding to give us this fantastic ride and what a ride it is*buckle up b*tches* I don’t want to say too much other than give this book a read you WILL NOT be disappointed
Bring on the next I am seriously sooooooo excited.
Just like usual, Lily White SLAYED me. This author is my favorite for a reason. I never want her books to end. I could lay in bed for a week and read and read and never get bored or tired. I dont know how a person can make a world like this so believable, life like, just everything you can ever dream and hope to read.
These boys. Just writing those 2 words made my heart skip. I am SO SO SO SO excited to read the other 8 guys books. I am over the moon overjoyed that I get to be lucky enough to be able to read Gabriel, Sawyer, Mason, Shane, Damon, Ezra, Taylor and Jace’s books! I love every single one of these guys. They are so addicting. Gahhhh I cannot even explain it.
Tanner. Oh my gosh. I know I sound like a broken record with every one of her Heros but this author REALLY DOES WRITE THE ABSOLUTE BEST MEN. They are alpha, sexy, dominate, sharp, cunning, funny, angry, protective, witty, jealous, possessive, THEY ARE EVERYTHING.
Tanner had ALL that in spades!!!! He set his sites on Luca in college that very first meet at the party and he never let her go. She was always his number one in the back of his mind even if he didnt admit it. Just to have someone do everything in their power to keep you safe and hurt every one who dares harm you is every girls dream. I found myself rewinding pages to re read over and over. I highlighted SO many sentences. I cannot get enough of this couple.
Luca was the epitome of a perfect heroine in my eyes. She was smart, she had a backbone, shw was likeable, she had fire and sex appeal. She was a match made in heaven for Tanner Caine. I am so happy that the whole situations with the fathers of the boys wasnt fully settled or explained. Because with each book I feel like I will get to hate them more and more. Oh I am so happy to see Ivy and Gabe have their book next. I feel like their enemies to lovers will be tenfold of what Tanner and Lucas was. At first I really wanted Jace and Everly to get theirs. I have a feeling why she left but wont say. Ohhh I am also super pumped for Ava and Mason. And I am wondering which twin Emily will be with. I am thinking Ezra but this author always surprises me. This book was WELL over the 5 star limit. 5 star author.
I don’t really read a lot of bully romances but this one… This one is a must read. I got a taste of Tanner when Lily White did the prequel. Now I was being given so much more. I loved every treacherous moment. Tanner didn’t disappoint. He was as arrogant and manipulative as well ever.
Lily White has done it again, Treachery was an amazing book!!! I absolutely loved Tanner and Luca as a couple. They were perfect for each other, even if they didn’t realize it themselves. I loved how Luca could hold her own against Tanner and the Inferno Boys. Now the Inferno Boys, Holy Hotness!!! I can not wait to read the rest of the guys books, especially Gabriel and the twins This was hands down a 5 read.
This new series is going to be EPIC! Treachery sets the stage for all the wicked games to come and I AM HERE FOR IT!
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Luca Bailey and Tanner Caine collide during their time at Yale in what appears to be instant hate and lust. Tanner draws Luca into his web of deceit but she never quite gets stuck in it the way she’s suppose to. Their connection is instant and I loved their fire.
I loved all the inferno boys! They’re rich, arrogant, and dangerously intelligent. There’s more than meets the eye with them and book 1 only gives us the tip of the iceberg with the chaos they’re involved in.
As I said before, I’m so hyped for this series! The bonus chapters at the end really just show how the following books will tie together and I CAN’T WAIT. Definitely recommend this book/series if you love twists, turns, strong heroines and angry alphas! So many delicious things to come!
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*
Treachery is one of my top reads definitely, this book was so hot and so much fun to read, there was some drama but not a lot, and I loved that. Tanner is bad and wicked, I love my anti heroes to remain evil at the end of the story, and this book did not disappoint me, I was so intrigued to see what mind games he pulled on Luca. She was so smart and it was so fascinating to see them fight back and forth. She was strong enough to handle him, she was mouthy and sassy but never annoying, the rest of the brothers are so captivating and I can’t wait to read their stories.
“He takes without asking. Traps me without apology. Seduces me without effort. A maelstrom. That’s what Tanner is. Whether good or bad. He is a violent turmoil that sucks you down. Until you no longer care that you’re drowning.”
Treachery is book one in the Antihero Inferno Series.
This story is about Tanner Caine Ninth Circle (Treachery), and Luca Bailey.
Tanner Caine is evil, unapologetic, hot, and smart, but above all he cares and protects the only people he loves his 8 inferno brothers; Mason, Jase, Sawyer, Taylor, the Twins Damon and Ezra, Shane, and Gabriel
Tanner would do anything to free them from their abusive and controlling fathers, since they were kids the nine inferno brothers were trained to take after their vile fathers, they were punish and abuse by the people who were suppose to care and protect them, but now they’re all grown ups and independent, ready to take them down and whoever cross their path, but to take them down they need a weapon against them, and the only person who can help them is Luca Bailey, the only problem is she don’t know the servers her father left her before he died contain all the information the inferno brothers need, and after meeting them at Yale and having a moment of weakness with Tanner Caine, a moment she will always regret, all she wants is to be away from him and his brothers, little does she know Tanner controls her life, and will leave her with no choice but to help them in order to save her life. They’re attract to each other, Luca is the only woman brave enough to confront him, and Tanner loves that she is smart and sassy, they are made for each other, but they are not suppose to fall in love Tanner’s mission is to use her and let her go, when the time comes would he be able to let her go?
If you are looking to read a new series I have just the one for you. Treachery by Lily White is book one in her new Antihero Inferno series. There are nine books in this series each one around a different member of the Inferno, a group of men that play hard and play to win. I must admit this is a book like none that I have read before. It is not a quick read, but it is so worth it. The story is just interesting and well written, and I couldn’t put it down. Tanner Caine is a jerk from page one and only gets worse as the story goes on, but my goodness is, he a wonderful, gorgeous, protective jerk. The only and I mean only thing I did not like about this book is that the characters all went to Yale university and if it says Yale once in the story it says it at least 1,000 times. I could just about predict when it would come up. That being said, I loved the book and can’t wait to read about Gabriel Dane AKA Fraud. This book is due out in June of this year!!! I would give this book 9-stars but alas can only give it 5.
Luca Bailey just wanted to fly under the radar and finish law school at Yale and start her career and make her parents proud. Little did Luca know but with the Inferno on campus that was not possible. The one night that Luca goes to a party with her roommate Everly, Luca catches the attention of Inferno’s ringleader Tanner Caine AKA Treachery. Now with the obvious hate pouring off him, Luca can’t get far enough away or hide anywhere on campus without coming face to face with Tanner. Years later and Tanner seems hell bent on continuing to make Luca’s life miserable when he once again shows up and offers her a deal. If Tanner grants Luca a favor, then she must return that favor whenever and with whatever he wants. Luca refuses to play Tanner’s game, but it seems that Tanner isn’t the only one that wants to play with Luca. Now Luca’s life is in danger and she just might need the Inferno’s help especially the help that only someone as treacherous as Tanner can offer.
If you’ve read anything by this author you know to expect the unexpected. I feel the author stepped on the accelerator pedal with this one.
This is book one in this series. Nine dangerous men each with their own story. This is Tanner and Lucas story and it’s so so good.
It’s a really good bully story that will mess with your head. Once I read the prequel I was hooked and read this in one afternoon. I couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait to read more 🙂