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Desire haunts me like my nightmares, and giving in to either will destroy me.

SWITCH
Stella’s been kidnapped, and it’s all my fault.
She told me to go, but not to stay away.
No, that’s on me.
The club can hate me all they want.
If they’re smart, they’ll stay out of my way.
Because I’m going to kill them all.
Then I’m coming for what’s mine.

STELLA
He doesn’t get it.
I’m not the same club princess he left behind.
A part of me died the day they put me in chains.
I can’t let him in with so much left undone.
There’s only one thing I want from him now.
Vengeance.

Torn, book 3 in The Devil's Deviants MC, is a steamy, tension filled, biker romantic suspense packed with action and adventure. This friends to lovers MC romance is an emotionally charged ride of love, loyalty, fierce retribution, and second chances. It can be read as a standalone, but you first meet the couple in Defiant. HEA with no cheating or cliffhangers.

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Published April 11, 2024

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Gladys Cross

14 books147 followers
Gladys Cross writes steamy and morally gray contemporary romances.

Her heroes are damaged, heartbroken, sometimes not all the way sane, and heart-stoppingly drool worthy.

She’s not afraid to tackle the mafia, bikers, your common criminal, vampires, werewolves, or even the devil himself.

When she isn’t dipping her toe into the darker side of love, she converts into mom mode. She’s not above instigating water gun fights, but her favorite pastime is beating her daughter and husband in a game of cards.

Visit her website for more info: gladysafterdark.com.

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Profile Image for Emily.
370 reviews16 followers
March 30, 2024
This series just keeps getting better and better and this is by far my favorite book.

I always knew that when Stella got her story, it was going to be gritty, fierce, completely messed up and beautiful all at the same time and this did not disappoint. The pain and anguish that Stella endures throughout this story is extremely heartbreaking, especially when a reminder of some of that pain is someone she helped save, who she has to see everyday and wants to be trained to exact her own revenge on the man who put her in the same situation. Throw in the boy you have loved from the beginning, who pushed you away and you have a charged up, twisted story that keeps you hooked from beginning to end.

What really drew me to Stella was her tenacity. Yes, she suffered some horrific things at the hands of twisted men and had it not been for the Deviants rescuing her at the right time, it could have been much worse, but despite all of that pain and some of the flashbacks that were associated with it, she rose above and kept the promise she made to herself- make sure that everyone who suffered at the hands of the heinous creatures was saved and those creatures were dealt with so that no one else had to suffer like they did.

I also really enjoyed the back and forth between Stella and Switch. Both of them clearly still harbor feelings for each other but the past and respect for Stella's father make it difficult in the beginning for them to really push that past aside and just take what they so desperately want. It was really fun to watch them battle those feelings and then finally give in when they realize that there is not one without the other when it comes to both of the. Plus, when they give in there is this really weird in sync thing they have going on which makes some of the action that happens much more exciting to read.

I loved this story from start to finish and I can't wait to come back to this world with Pops book because I need to know that all of these tough MC guys find their HEA's!
Profile Image for Nicole  Henderson.
1,455 reviews22 followers
April 7, 2024
Switch is back. Stella is missing. He has to come back to get his girl. Forget loyalty. He is claiming Stella and refuses to let anyone stop him from making her his. He has to get her back first though. Stella knew she made a big mistake getting involved with Antonio Sanchez. She just did not realize how big of a mistake until it was too late.

Ms. Cross does it again. All the Devil’s Deviants are back and ready to come together to save one of their own. I loved this book and the love story that is Switch and Stella. If you read previous books in this series, you know there was something there. Readers just did not know what it was. Now we do. This crazy MC has got me hooked. I can’t wait to continue to get to know more about them.
1,155 reviews23 followers
March 29, 2024
This MC Series Just Keeps Getting Better and Better!

This books starts off fast and strong right from the first page. Although it is part of a series that shares the same world it can be read as a standalone - but I highly recommend you reading all of these books because they are amazing!

Stella is missing and Switch isn’t around because of an assumption, but hold on to your hats because when Switch finds out he comes back alive and he’s on a mission. This book is darker than the previous in the series, but not too dark. It has an amazing story, great action and panty melting heat! I couldn’t put it down and found myself reading whenever and wherever I could because I could not let the story rest. I love this series and this is my favourite book yet from it! I need more, Ms. Gladys Cross, more like NOW!!!
Profile Image for Gail Williams.
433 reviews19 followers
February 17, 2024
Wow!! This book is amazing!
Honestly, I’ve gone through every emotion known to man. These are by far my favourite couple. Stella and Switch have a long history, so to finally get their story makes me a happy bunny! And what a story it is!
You’ll go through every facial expression, you won’t know which way is up in some parts, and your heart will be erratic! Loved it so much 🥰🥰
Profile Image for Dusty Shirley.
946 reviews11 followers
March 1, 2024
Stella and Switch

I have been waiting for this one. It is a page turner for sure. These 2 have been it for each other forever but couldn't get out of their own way until Stella is put in a horrible situation and Switch has to face the reality of what she is to him, whether she likes it or not. I couldn’t put this down for a second.
Profile Image for Erin Nott.
174 reviews9 followers
March 22, 2024
I enjoyed this quite a lot. I generally dont gravitate toward the Biker Club books, but it didnt detract from the story (for me). Very strong female lead, some hero stuff, excellent spice....good stuff all around!
Profile Image for Tabby Jean.
Author 1 book8 followers
February 29, 2024
Wow, just wow. I loved this whole series. Thank you so much, Gladys. I will be adding these to my phyical copy lists.
Profile Image for Vanessa Hilario  Mata.
807 reviews20 followers
March 1, 2024
OMGS! Stella and Switch gave a phenomenal ride into their friends to lovers relationship! AMAZING dark contemporary MC romance with BA FMC, Stubborn MMC, gangs, violence, kidnapping, trauma, and revenge. Highly recommend!
Profile Image for Kiera.
168 reviews
March 1, 2024
This book was really good with rescue overcoming trauma with revenge and getting the one your heart longed for highly liked this book
Profile Image for Rose Helg.
2,897 reviews27 followers
March 2, 2024
This is book 3, in the DEVIL’S DEVIANTS SERIES. Please read the triggers warning, before reading this book. Please read the others books , first. It will definitely make, a lot more since. What a AWESOME book!!! Stella and Switch is definitely, my favourite couple, now. . I couldn't put this book down. This is A Must Read Book.
This book has MC , actionpack, entertainment, funny, haunting, informative, Inspirational, page turnet, scary, Steamy, tear jearker, tragic, Twisted, unpredictable, witty, happy ever after , wonderful characters, heavy situations, Emotional, I can keep going on and on. I'm putting this, on my top three MC Read read books. 💓 this book and series. I, Totally Recommend, this book.
Profile Image for Kristina Marquardt.
211 reviews12 followers
March 2, 2024
Wow! This one was emotional and dark, having me by my feelers the whole time. I have loved Stella as a side character in the previous books in this series. As the star of this story, she stole my heart with her feisty personality traits staying strong through it all. Switch is a hard man. He is incredibly stubborn! These two together made the story dynamite. My tears were flowing freely with this one. This has been my favorite in the series so far. It's definitely a great MC story. I am now committed to reading anything by Gladys Cross. Highly recommend this whole series. Please check trigger warnings.
Profile Image for Gemma Osment.
273 reviews
March 3, 2024
This is stella and switch's story
This is book 3 in the series but i would definitely recommend reading them from the 1st.
There are some trigger warnings,so if u have any i would read them.
I love dark romance and mc books so this book was right up my ally and couldnt wait to read it
I loved both these characters,they were just perfect for each other.
Its a fantastic read that keeps you wanting to read more(even at 1am,when i should of been asleep)the phrase one more chapter certain applies here.
I cannot wait to read more from this author
Profile Image for Library.of.linds.
692 reviews31 followers
March 4, 2024
so good!!!

Torn

Oh. My. God.

I’ve been waiting for Stella and Twitch’s story and this was totally worth the wait. I’ve been a fan of Gladys since Damaged but this one of my favorite by far. You don’t have to read the others first but I would highly recommend it because they are amazeballs.

I can’t wait to read whatever you write next Gladys. This series os so freaking amazing.

“ You’re in my blood, underneath my skin, a part of my very soul. Wherever you go, I go, even if that’s to the grave.”❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
TW: 🖤🖤🖤
Profile Image for Tabatha Slagle.
405 reviews15 followers
March 19, 2024
Switch and Stella's story has been a long time coming. I've wanted to know more about them since book one.

I wasn't expecting Stella to have to go through something so traumatic, but I dare say she came out the other side even stronger.

Switch's back story also broke my heart but I was so happy he found people that showed him what family was supposed to be.

They deserve each other and I'm glad it finally happened.
Profile Image for Angie Large.
409 reviews8 followers
February 20, 2024
What a read!!! While the subject matter is dark the characters are resilient, strong and determined! Stella is a force to be reckoned with and she will take care of herself and those that need her. Switch is just what she needs and will stop at nothing to make sure she realizes this. Can't wait to continue to explore more of the Devil's members.
1,769 reviews34 followers
March 10, 2024
Torn

Fantastic read. I absolutely loved Switch and Stella’s story ❤️❤️❤️ Stella is one tough, bad@$$ woman. Switch returns to help rescue her but although Stella is happy to see him and the club she’d already started saving herself. Lots of chaos, drama and danger. 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ you will not be disappointed 😎
Profile Image for Lisa.
513 reviews16 followers
February 29, 2024
Holy moly Gladys has done it again I absolutely love this series please read triggers
Switch and Stella love each other buts he was too afraid to let her know that all changes when she’s been kidnapped into a sex trafficking ring
Great storyline a must read x
Profile Image for Mic .
134 reviews7 followers
April 12, 2024
Wowwowowowow the emotions this book bled from me, the twists, the turns & the revenge were all sweet as can be 😮‍💨 switch and stel were a long time comin and I love love loved this story, can’t wait to see what else Gladys has for us 🩵
Profile Image for Tanya.
856 reviews16 followers
February 19, 2024
Bad boy MC biker Switch has met his match in this interconnected stand-alone story. Stella is a strong, sassy woman who meets an unexpected bit of trigger warning-filled bad luck. She comes out of it stronger, tougher, and more of a heroine. Switch and Stella are a couple that ignited the pages with their chemistry. I enjoyed this book, even with its dark themes. But I loved the happy-for-now ending the most.

This is Stella and Switch's story. This book is an interconnected stand-alone in the Devils Deviant Mc Series. Still, it does have spoilers to previous books, so they should be read in order.

Omg, I love the blurb at the beginning of the book from Stella. If you remember from previous books, she is the hot, sassy mechanic. But we begin the book with Switche's POV. He is messed up from a significant fight with Stella. But his world comes crashing down when he finds out she is missing.

Stella is the daughter of a founding club member. We do get a time jump backward in Stella's POV to bring backstory to this book's action. She is a tough, no-bull lady who has plenty of sassy attitude. This book is quite suspenseful as you go through the motions with the characters and form their separate POVs.

This book certainly has dark themes as Stella is put through the worst type of humiliation and torture. Her captors seem to be soulless, and I can't wait for the club to burn them down. It is very graphic, so mind those trigger warnings.

This book gets steamy between Stella and Switch as the story progresses. She isn't giving off many of the damaged MC vibes for all she went through. I love this book's ending and the fact that this strong heroine comes out of this tragedy stronger and more confident.
Profile Image for Dawn Litwiller.
388 reviews10 followers
March 7, 2024
If you enjoy reading about morally grey men (and some women) with tattoos, flaws and motorcycles, then run, don't walk to read this series! Even if you don't usually read this genre, you need to start because this series is AMAZING!!! This is book three and while they are standalones, they are all interconnected.

Switch and Stella were always meant to be...Stella always knew he was the one for her, but as much as Switch wanted Stella, he couldn't go there. She is the daughter of one of the MC Founders.
Stella had had enough and earlier in the series, she has had it with him and sends him away. Swith leaves and becomes a Nomad, but when his best friend and the new leader of the MC calls because Stella is in trouble, nothing will keep him away and claiming his girl.
Stella goes through some really awful, traumatizing things and vows that when she gets out, she will help all the other women still trapped and burn all the twisted, horrible men involved to the ground. Switch is more than happy to help her accomplish this while trying to get Stella to forgive him and give them a chance, because this time, her's not leaving her.

I was so anxious to read Switch and Stella's story and it did not disappoint! Tons of suspense, super hot spicy moments, humor and revenge to be had and I can't wait to see what will come next!!!
Profile Image for Amanda Reads.
671 reviews10 followers
March 31, 2024
⭐Check the trigger warnings before reading the book⭐
Holy Switch!!! This book had me from the first chapter. Ms. Cross does it again,and is becoming one of my favorite MC authors. I have loved this series and can't wait for the next book!
Switch has always loved Stella and Stella has always loved Switch but unfortunately love isn't enough sometimes. There's alot of drama in their story but it makes the reader understand their characters more.
Switch left...he couldn't take seeing Stella all the time knowing he couldn't have her...but when he heard she was missing, nothing could stop him from coming back to save his girl and keeping her forever...but Stella being the strong independent woman she is, decides she's gonna help herself and other women in the process.. But she learns that you can be a strong and independent person and still have people that are loyal to you and have your back...
Will everything work out the way Switch and Stella both want? Will the club be able to save the women who need the help or will they be too late??
🌟 I recommend reading the series from the start..you won't be disappointed!!🌟
5 ⭐
4.5 🌶
Profile Image for Antika Clark.
149 reviews16 followers
February 23, 2024
Torn
Gladys Cross

5⭐️

Stella, she was one of my favorite characters from the first book! I love her attitude! It was nice to see another side to her in this book though. She went through so much but that ending was everything!!

Switch, he pissed me off in the other books. Give it up dude, you love her it’s okay! But to see everything come full circle!!!!! Also just wow he is a MAN!

This book had heavier situations than all the other books but it was so good! I couldn’t put it down I needed to know what happened and who did it.

The flow of the book made it so easy to read and it wasn’t super long so you can easily read it in a day or two!

I can’t wait to see who the next book is about I have my guesses but I could be wrong!


This book has some heavy trigger warnings so be sure to check those before reading!
Profile Image for Jordan Fiest.
2,089 reviews31 followers
February 26, 2024
Wow! This was the story I was waiting for. Talk about a bada$$ female. Stella was taking charge of her life and her trauma and wasn't going to look back.

I enjoyed how Switch was always there for Stella, helping her when needed, but letting her do what she needed to do. He wanted to protect her at every turn, but would let her go and do what she needed to do. Their relationship was great to watch develop because you could tell they both wanted the other but were being too stubborn to do anything about it which just caused unnecessary drama in their lives. However, they finally smartened up and go their HEA.

I can't wait to read the next in the series!
Profile Image for Bella Street.
244 reviews5 followers
March 2, 2024
THE BEST ONE YET. I knew Stella had to get a book, and I knew it was gonna be a good one, but boy did I severely underestimate it in my mind. Oh Stella and Switch, yall will forever live rent free in my mind. I loved the history and all the drama. I was over here giggling, squealing, and kicking my feet at 3 am. Yes, 3am. I could not put this one down, once I started it there was no putting it down. So I may or may not have been up reading it until almost 5 am. That was the hottest roller coaster I’ve ever been on. The bike scene and the scene at the end of the book on the car? 🔥🥵. I love Stella and her mechanic-ness and Switch’s possessive nature over her. I DEVOURED the scenes from them back in high school. I’d read an entire book about that. THE SHOWER ONE? Mind blown.
Profile Image for Erin.
3,528 reviews78 followers
July 5, 2024
Stella’s story was insanely emotional and she had me in a chokehold the whole way through. I loved that Switch claims her and refuses to allow anyone else to claim her. He’s protective, possessive and obsessed with her. But there are a lot of hurdles for him to overcome before she can be completely Switch’s.

Stella and Switch’s story is a dark, gritty and emotional one. They are absolutely perfect for each other and burn up the pages with their spicy moments together.

Filled with action, suspense, trauma, angst, violence, passion and love. It was entertaining and highly enjoyable from start to finish.
Profile Image for Allison Comis.
862 reviews11 followers
May 27, 2025
Stella and Switch met when they were young. They went to the same school but didn’t know it until he showed up at the MC one day with his best friend Ryder. She noticed something about him that intrigued her. He was intrigued by her as well. One day she saw bruises on him so she went to his house and saw his father hurting him. She told him to get on her bike and they left. Her father went to his house later on and straightened things out. They were inseparable until one day she told him to leave. He was heartbroken so he did. He was called by his best friend Ryder to say she had been taken. He fought tooth and nail to get her back. They uncovered a lot in this one.
Profile Image for Jaime Cantrell.
593 reviews14 followers
December 21, 2024
Torn is book three of The Devil’s Deviants MC Series. This is Stella’s and Switch’s story. I recommend reading books one and two before reading this book, it’s a series after all and it might not make sense to you if you don’t. This is a dark romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat with each turn of the page. It is hot and exciting and will leave you wanting for more. I can not wait to read the next book in this series!

As always be mindful of trigger warnings, what I like you may not.

Happy Reading!
Profile Image for GKP2460 .
4,299 reviews71 followers
February 18, 2024
It seems like I've waited forever for this book and let me tell you, it's worth every single second of the wait! Torn is absolutely fantastic! Switch and Stella are completely perfect and their journey is utterly consuming. It's the kind of read that pulls you in immediately and keeps you hanging on tight until the very end. What a great discovery this author has been! Whatever she brings next can't come quick enough.
Profile Image for Ann L.
4,808 reviews40 followers
February 29, 2024
I’ve been waiting for Switch and Stella’s story since the time he left the Deviants and Stella, honestly my heart was in my throat as he was my fave character after Ryder, but then came Hunter but I still had a soft spot for Switch. Their story is emotional but I loved it and I can’t wait to read more from these two and the rest of the guys.

Page turning
Profile Image for Jess Michalski.
509 reviews17 followers
March 11, 2024
And the series finale did NOT disappoint! This one continued with the emotional and dark storyline that the series has been following. Please be sure to read the trigger warnings! This series .. I can't even put into words how amazing it truly was. I will be absolutely reading whatever you write next!
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