# Complete Reference: Amalia Brooks (Dark Romance Author) > Amalia Brooks is an indie romance author who writes dark romance, dark college romance and second-chance romance. She started on Wattpad, where her debut reached over 200,000 readers, before bringing her books to Kindle Unlimited. Her novels include Marked by Him, which she began writing at 17, and The Rivals of Elite series: He Played Me and They Played Me. ## Quick Facts & Author Entity - **Name:** Amalia Brooks - **Alternate Name Spellings:** Amelia Brooks, Amalia Brooke, Amalia Brook - **Occupation:** Indie dark romance author - **Official Website:** https://amaliabrooks.com/ - **Genres:** Dark romance, Dark college romance, Second-chance romance, Revenge romance - **Biography:** Started on Wattpad, where her debut reached over 200,000 readers before moving to Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. Began writing her debut novel, Marked by Him, at age 17. - **Milestones:** 200K+ readers of her Wattpad debut; 82.8K likes on TikTok; 3 novels on Amazon - **Official Contact:** Press, collaborations & reader messages: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrooks_1/) ## Official Profiles & Author Links - [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0GYDCZ365) - [Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/59152468.Amalia_Brooks) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@amaliabrooks) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrooks_1/) ## Bibliography & Complete Book Profiles ### He Played Me: A Dark College Romance - **URL:** https://amaliabrooks.com/books/he-played-me - **Author:** Amalia Brooks - **Series:** The Rivals of Elite (Book 1) - **Genre:** Dark romance, Dark academia, College romance, Rivals romance - **Date Published:** 2026-08-30 (August 2026) - **Print Length:** 634 pages - **ASIN:** B0HFDW66FZ - **Kindle Unlimited:** Yes (Available on KU) - **Formats:** Kindle ebook, Kindle Unlimited, Paperback (634 pages) - **Kindle Price:** $4.99 USD - **Amazon Store Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFDW66FZ - **Goodreads Link:** https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/258009971-he-played-me - **Logline:** Tiffany Sinclair is first in her year and utterly untouchable — until one mistake puts her at the mercy of her rival, Tristan Ford. - **Age Rating & Content Notice:** 18+ dark academic romance with explicit sexual content, dark obsession and possessive relationship dynamics. A full content-warning list is in the book's front matter. - **Tropes & Themes:** Academic rivals to lovers, Dark academia, Obsessive, possessive hero, A bargain: two months as his property, A lawless manor of seven millionaires #### Characters & Dossiers - **Tiffany Sinclair** (First in her year): Top of every list. One scholarship away from Paris. Two months as his absolute property. - **Tristan Ford** (Her academic rival): Has matched her mark for mark since the day they met. Doesn't just want to win anymore. He wants to break her. Has spent two years burning to destroy her. #### Official Blurb > Tiffany Sinclair is first in her year. Top of every list, one scholarship away from Paris, and utterly untouchable. Until you count Tristan Ford. > > He has matched her mark for mark since the day they met, a ruthless shadow refusing to let her breathe. But when one stupid mistake drags Tiffany into a world she was never meant to see, her perfect rival drops his mask. > > Tristan doesn't just want to win anymore. He wants to break her. > > Her best friend's life has a price, and Tristan is the one who sets it. Two months as his absolute property. > > No one warned her what waits past the heavy gates of that manor. Seven vicious millionaires. One house where no law can reach. And a man who has spent two years burning to destroy her, finally holding her exactly where he wants her. > #### Questions & Answers for this Book - **Q: Who wrote He Played Me?** A: He Played Me: A Dark College Romance was written by Amalia Brooks, an indie dark romance author. Published in August 2026 (Kindle ASIN B0HFDW66FZ), it is book one of her series The Rivals of Elite and is followed by They Played Me. - **Q: What is He Played Me about?** A: He Played Me follows Tiffany Sinclair, first in her year and one scholarship away from Paris, and her ruthless academic rival Tristan Ford. After one mistake, Tristan sets the price for her best friend's life: two months as his property, inside a manor where seven millionaires answer to no law. - **Q: Does He Played Me have content warnings?** A: Yes. He Played Me is an 18+ dark academic romance with explicit sexual content, dark obsession and possessive relationship dynamics. Amalia Brooks includes a full, detailed list of content warnings in the front matter of the book, so readers can check it before they start. - **Q: Is He Played Me on Kindle Unlimited?** A: Yes. He Played Me can be read with Kindle Unlimited, bought as a Kindle ebook, or ordered as a 634-page paperback on Amazon. It is book one of The Rivals of Elite, so it is the place to start before They Played Me. ### Marked by Him - **URL:** https://amaliabrooks.com/books/marked-by-him - **Author:** Amalia Brooks - **Series:** Standalone - **Genre:** Second-chance romance, Love triangle, Revenge romance, Contemporary romance - **Date Published:** 2026-04-24 (April 2026) - **Print Length:** 335 pages - **ASIN:** B0GYCYYN86 - **ISBN:** 9798232199579 - **Kindle Unlimited:** Yes (Available on KU) - **Formats:** Kindle ebook, Kindle Unlimited - **Kindle Price:** $4.99 USD - **Amazon Store Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYCYYN86 - **Goodreads Link:** https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/251412918-marked-by-him - **Logline:** A year after being left at the altar, Meredith White walks into Las Vegas — and straight back into the man who broke her, and the one who could destroy him. - **Age Rating & Content Notice:** 18+ dark romance. - **Tropes & Themes:** Second-chance romance, Love triangle, Revenge plot, Left at the altar, Las Vegas nightlife #### Characters & Dossiers - **Meredith White** (Left at the altar): Came to Las Vegas to drink, to dance, to forget. Agreed to a revenge that was supposed to be just a game. Torn between two men. - **Ronald** (The one who broke her): The only man she ever loved. Shattered her heart without a word. Swears he can save her. - **Aiden** (The business partner): Dangerous, with secrets of his own. Wants Ronald gone, and destroyed. Teaches her how to burn. #### Official Blurb > Meredith White thought she came to Las Vegas for freedom. One year after being left at the altar by the only man she ever loved, she just wants to drink, to dance, to forget. > > But fate doesn't let her. It drags her straight into his club. Straight back into Ronald, the man who shattered her heart without a word. And into Aiden, his dangerous business partner with secrets of his own. > > Aiden's offer is simple: help him get rid of Ronald, and together, destroy him. Meredith agrees. It's supposed to be revenge. Just a game. Just a mask. > > But touches burn. And the memories she buried claw back to life, leaving her torn between two men — the one who broke her, but swears he can save her, and the one who teaches her how to burn. > #### Questions & Answers for this Book - **Q: Who wrote Marked by Him?** A: Marked by Him was written by Amalia Brooks, who began the novel at 17. Published in April 2026 (Kindle ASIN B0GYCYYN86, ISBN 9798232199579), it is her standalone second-chance romance, set in Las Vegas. - **Q: What is Marked by Him about?** A: Marked by Him follows Meredith White, who goes to Las Vegas a year after being left at the altar. She runs straight back into Ronald, the man who broke her heart, and his dangerous business partner Aiden, who offers her revenge and a place between two men. - **Q: Is Marked by Him a love triangle?** A: Yes. Amazon lists Marked by Him as a love triangle romance. Meredith is torn between Ronald, the man who left her at the altar and swears he can save her, and Aiden, the business partner who proposes they destroy Ronald together. It is also a second-chance romance. - **Q: How is Marked by Him rated by readers?** A: Marked by Him holds 3.7 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings on Amazon and 3.43 from 7 ratings on Goodreads, where five-star reviewers praised its twists and the chemistry between Meredith and both men. It is Amalia Brooks' debut, which she began writing at 17. ### They Played Me: A Dark College Romance - **URL:** https://amaliabrooks.com/books/they-played-me - **Author:** Amalia Brooks - **Series:** The Rivals of Elite (Book 2) - **Genre:** Dark romance, Dark academia, College romance - **Date Published:** 2026-09-13 (September 2026) - **Print Length:** 499 pages - **ASIN:** B0HJP7CVMM - **Kindle Unlimited:** Yes (Available on KU) - **Formats:** Kindle ebook, Kindle Unlimited - **Kindle Price:** $4.99 USD - **Amazon Store Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJP7CVMM - **Goodreads Link:** https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/258854998-they-played-me - **Logline:** Tiffany Sinclair spent two months hating the man who bought her — and somewhere in all of it, the hate turned into something far worse. - **Age Rating & Content Notice:** The Rivals of Elite is a strict 18+ dark romance, according to the author. Check the book's front matter for content warnings. - **Tropes & Themes:** Rivals to lovers, continued, Obsessive, possessive hero, Falling for the one who owns you, Mind games and a longer con, Dark academia #### Characters & Dossiers - **Tiffany Sinclair** (His, for two months): Stopped fighting it. Found out what he does in the dark. Told him she was falling in love. - **Tristan Ford** (The man who bought her): Told her he'd stop before she did. Has never done one thing without a reason. Playing a far longer game than she could see. #### Official Blurb > She stopped fighting it. Tiffany Sinclair spent two months hating the man who bought her. She found out what he does in the dark, what he's capable of, exactly how far he'll go — and somewhere in all of it, the hate turned into something far worse. > > For a while, being his made sense. The manor. The games. The nights she stopped pretending she wanted out. > > She told him she was falling in love. He told her he'd stop before she did. She should have asked herself why a man who takes whatever he wants had suddenly started asking. > > Because Tristan Ford has never done one thing without a reason, and he'd been playing a far longer game than she could see. > #### Questions & Answers for this Book - **Q: Who wrote They Played Me?** A: They Played Me: A Dark College Romance was written by Amalia Brooks. Published in September 2026 (Kindle ASIN B0HJP7CVMM), it is book two of her series The Rivals of Elite and continues the story begun in He Played Me. - **Q: What is They Played Me about?** A: They Played Me continues Tiffany Sinclair's story after two months as the property of Tristan Ford. Her hatred has turned into something far worse, and as she falls for him inside the manor's games, she starts to see that Tristan has been playing a much longer game than she realised. - **Q: Do I need to read He Played Me before They Played Me?** A: Yes. They Played Me is book two of The Rivals of Elite and picks up Tiffany Sinclair and Tristan Ford's story after He Played Me. Read He Played Me first, then They Played Me; both books are on Amazon and available with Kindle Unlimited. - **Q: Is They Played Me on Kindle Unlimited?** A: Yes. They Played Me is available with Kindle Unlimited or as a Kindle ebook on Amazon. It was published on September 13, 2026, runs to 499 pages and, like He Played Me, is written as a strict 18+ dark college romance. ## Series Guide: The Rivals of Elite - **Series Name:** The Rivals of Elite - **URL:** https://amaliabrooks.com/series/the-rivals-of-elite - **Genre:** Dark College Romance / Dark Academia (Strict 18+) - **Reading Order:** 1. *He Played Me* (Book 1, 634 pages, Published August 2026, ASIN B0HFDW66FZ) 2. *They Played Me* (Book 2, 499 pages, Published September 2026, ASIN B0HJP7CVMM) - **Summary:** Tiffany Sinclair is first in her year and one scholarship away from Paris; Tristan Ford is her ruthless academic rival who sets a price of two months as his property inside a private lawless manor of seven millionaires. Both books follow the same couple and must be read in order. - **Third Book Status:** Currently, two books have been published. Any future releases will be announced on Amalia Brooks' Amazon author page, TikTok, and Instagram. ## Reading Guides & Articles ### Rivals of Elite Reading Order: He Played Me, They Played Me - **URL:** https://amaliabrooks.com/journal/the-rivals-of-elite-reading-order - **Published:** 2026-09-14 (Updated: 2026-09-15) - **Reading Time:** 3 minutes - **Summary:** The Rivals of Elite reading order: what He Played Me and They Played Me are about, length, tropes, 18+ notes and where to read. - **Related Books:** he-played-me, they-played-me #### What order should I read The Rivals of Elite in? The Rivals of Elite is a dark college romance series by Amalia Brooks, and it must be read in order. Start with He Played Me, book one, then continue with They Played Me, book two. Both books follow the same couple, Tiffany Sinclair and Tristan Ford, so the second book will not make sense on its own. - 1. He Played Me — 634 pages, published August 2026 - 2. They Played Me — 499 pages, published September 2026 #### What is He Played Me about? Tiffany Sinclair is first in her year: top of every list, one scholarship away from Paris, and untouchable — except for Tristan Ford, the rival who has matched her mark for mark since the day they met. He is the shadow she has never been able to shake, and the one person who seems to enjoy watching her work twice as hard. Then one mistake pulls Tiffany into a world she was never meant to see, and her perfect rival drops his mask. Tristan does not just want to win anymore. Her best friend's life has a price, and he is the one who sets it: two months as his absolute property. Behind the heavy gates of a manor where seven vicious millionaires answer to no law, the rivalry becomes something far more dangerous. The book is built on academic rivals to lovers, dark academia and an obsessive, possessive hero who has spent two years wanting to destroy her. #### What happens in They Played Me? They Played Me picks up after those two months. Tiffany has stopped fighting what she feels. She has seen what Tristan does in the dark and how far he will go, and somewhere in all of it the hate turned into something far worse. For a while, being his makes sense: the manor, the games, the nights she stops pretending she wants out. She tells him she is falling in love; he tells her he will stop before she does. But Tristan Ford has never done anything without a reason, and he has been playing a much longer game than she could see. #### Can I read They Played Me as a standalone? No. They Played Me continues the same relationship, setting and games rather than starting a new story. Its emotional turns depend on what happens between Tiffany and Tristan in He Played Me, so read book one first, ideally straight before book two. #### How long are the Rivals of Elite books? Together the series runs to 1133 pages. He Played Me is the longer book at 634 pages and is available as a Kindle ebook and in paperback. They Played Me is 499 pages and is available as a Kindle ebook. Both can be read with Kindle Unlimited. #### Who are the main characters? Tiffany Sinclair is the ambitious, top-ranked student whose plans for Paris fall apart after a single mistake. Tristan Ford is her academic rival — ruthless, obsessive and possessive — who becomes the man she belongs to for two months. The seven millionaires of the manor form the lawless world around them. #### What tropes are in The Rivals of Elite? Based on the official descriptions, readers can expect: - Academic rivals to lovers - Dark academia - Obsessive, possessive hero - A bargain: two months as his property - A lawless manor of seven millionaires - Rivals to lovers, continued - Falling for the one who owns you - Mind games and a longer con #### Is The Rivals of Elite 18+? Yes. Amalia Brooks describes The Rivals of Elite as a strict 18+ dark romance. He Played Me includes explicit sexual content, dark obsession and possessive relationship dynamics, and the author includes a full content-warning list in the book's front matter. Read our 18+ content notice before you start, and pause whenever you need to. #### Where can I read The Rivals of Elite? Both books are on Amazon as Kindle ebooks and can be read with Kindle Unlimited. He Played Me is also sold in paperback. The buttons on each book page open your own country's Amazon store, and every book has a free sample you can read in your browser before deciding. #### What should I read after The Rivals of Elite? If you finish the series and want more from Amalia Brooks, try Marked by Him, her standalone second-chance romance. It swaps the elite manor for Las Vegas nightlife: Meredith White, left at the altar a year earlier, is caught between the man who broke her and his dangerous business partner, who offers her revenge. ### What Is Dark College Romance? A Guide for New Readers - **URL:** https://amaliabrooks.com/journal/what-is-dark-college-romance - **Published:** 2026-09-14 (Updated: 2026-09-15) - **Reading Time:** 3 minutes - **Summary:** What dark college romance books are, what readers can expect, how the genre differs from dark academia, and how to read it safely. - **Related Books:** he-played-me, they-played-me #### What is dark college romance? Dark college romance is a subgenre of dark romance set around a university, academy or elite school. It keeps the intensity of dark romance — morally grey characters, power imbalances and themes that are uncomfortable on purpose — and places them inside a world of rankings, rivalries and privilege where every loss feels personal. It is written for adult readers. Books in the genre usually include explicit content and confronting dynamics, which is why they carry content warnings and are marketed as 18+. #### How is it different from a regular campus romance? A classic campus or new adult romance focuses on first independence, friendships and falling in love, and it usually keeps the relationship healthy by the end. Dark college romance uses the same setting but turns up the danger: the love interest may be the antagonist, the stakes may involve power, money or secrets, and the path to a romantic ending is deliberately twisted. #### What do readers usually find in dark college romance? Every book is different, but these elements appear often: - An academic or social rivalry that becomes attraction - Wealthy families, secret societies or closed elite circles - An obsessive or possessive love interest - Bargains, debts or dares that trap a character in the game - Explicit romance and darker themes, flagged in content warnings - A setting where the usual rules — and sometimes the law — do not seem to apply #### Is dark college romance the same as dark academia? Not quite. Dark academia is an aesthetic and a wider literary mood — old libraries, obsession with knowledge, secrets and moral decay — and it is not always romantic. Dark college romance borrows that setting but puts the relationship at the centre, with the promise of a romantic arc, however dark the road there. Many books sit in both categories. Amazon lists He Played Me under dark romance, dark academia and college romance, and the author calls it a dark academic romance. #### Why is rivals to lovers so popular in the genre? A campus gives rivals a scoreboard. Grades, rankings and scholarships make competition visible, so two characters can be locked in a public contest long before they admit attraction. When the rivalry turns into a bargain or a power game, readers get tension from both sides: the fight to win and the fear of wanting the person you are fighting. #### How do content warnings work? Content warnings list themes that some readers may want to avoid, such as explicit sexual content, violence or coercive dynamics. Authors usually place them in the book's front matter, on their website or in the retailer description. Checking them is not a spoiler; it is how readers choose the right book for the right moment. #### How can you read dark romance safely? Dark romance explores fantasy, not relationship advice. The best way to enjoy it is to know what you are walking into: - Read the author's content notes before you buy - Check the full warning list in the front matter - Start with a free sample to test the tone - Put the book down whenever you need to — finishing is optional #### Is The Rivals of Elite a dark college romance? Yes. Amalia Brooks' The Rivals of Elite is a strict 18+ dark college romance series. He Played Me pits Tiffany Sinclair against her academic rival Tristan Ford inside a lawless manor of seven millionaires, and They Played Me continues their story as the games grow darker and Tristan's longer plan comes into view. Read them in that order. #### What if you want something less dark? Amalia Brooks' standalone Marked by Him is a second-chance romance and love triangle set in Las Vegas. It still has revenge and a dangerous love interest, but it is not set on a campus and can be read without any other book first. ### Amalia Brooks on Kindle Unlimited: Where to Start - **URL:** https://amaliabrooks.com/journal/amalia-brooks-books-kindle-unlimited - **Published:** 2026-09-14 (Updated: 2026-09-15) - **Reading Time:** 2 minutes - **Summary:** All three Amalia Brooks novels available with Kindle Unlimited: what each one is, how long they are and which book to read first. - **Related Books:** marked-by-him, he-played-me, they-played-me #### Are Amalia Brooks' books on Kindle Unlimited? Yes. Every Amalia Brooks novel is currently available with Kindle Unlimited, so members can read all three without buying them individually: - He Played Me — The Rivals of Elite #1, dark college romance, 634 pages - Marked by Him — standalone, second-chance romance, 335 pages - They Played Me — The Rivals of Elite #2, dark college romance, 499 pages #### What is Kindle Unlimited? Kindle Unlimited is Amazon's ebook subscription. Members pay a monthly fee and can borrow eligible titles at no extra cost, reading them in the Kindle app on a phone, tablet or computer, or on a Kindle device. Prices and trial offers vary by country and change over time, so check your local Amazon store for current terms. #### Which Amalia Brooks book should I read first? It depends on what you are in the mood for: - Want one complete story? Start with Marked by Him. - Want a dark series you can binge? Start with He Played Me, then They Played Me. - Want the shortest book? Marked by Him, at 335 pages. - Want print? He Played Me is also available in paperback. #### Should I start with Marked by Him? Marked by Him is Amalia Brooks' debut, a second-chance romance with a love triangle and a revenge plot. A year after being left at the altar, Meredith White comes to Las Vegas to forget — and runs straight into Ronald, the man who broke her heart, and Aiden, his dangerous business partner, who offers her a way to destroy him. At 335 pages it is the shortest of the three and needs no other book first. #### Should I start with He Played Me? He Played Me opens The Rivals of Elite, a strict 18+ dark college romance. Academic rivals Tiffany Sinclair and Tristan Ford end up in a bargain that makes her his property for two months, inside a manor of seven millionaires where no law reaches. They Played Me continues the story, so read them back to back. #### Can I read the books without Kindle Unlimited? Yes. All three are sold as Kindle ebooks, and He Played Me is also available in paperback. You do not need a Kindle device: the free Kindle app works on phones, tablets and computers. Every book page on this site also links to a free sample, so you can read the opening chapters before you decide. #### How long does it take to read all three books? The three novels add up to 1,468 pages. At a typical pace of 40 to 60 pages an hour that is roughly 25 to 35 hours of reading, with The Rivals of Elite accounting for most of it. #### How do I find the books in my country? Every book button on this site sends you to your own Amazon store, so you do not land on a marketplace where you cannot buy or borrow. If a book does not appear in your store, search for the title together with Amalia Brooks, or open her Amazon author page. ### Dark Romance Tropes in Amalia Brooks' Books, Explained - **URL:** https://amaliabrooks.com/journal/dark-romance-tropes-in-amalia-brooks-books - **Published:** 2026-09-15 (Updated: 2026-09-15) - **Reading Time:** 3 minutes - **Summary:** Rivals to lovers, possessive heroes, bargains, second chances and love triangles: the tropes in each Amalia Brooks book. - **Related Books:** he-played-me, they-played-me, marked-by-him #### Which tropes does Amalia Brooks write? Amalia Brooks writes emotionally intense romance with a dark edge. Her The Rivals of Elite series is built on rivalry, obsession and power, while her standalone Marked by Him is built on heartbreak, revenge and a choice between two men. This guide explains each trope and where you will find it. #### What is academic rivals to lovers? Two characters compete for the same grades, rankings or prizes, and the rivalry slowly turns into attraction. In He Played Me, Tiffany Sinclair is first in her year and one scholarship away from Paris, and Tristan Ford has matched her mark for mark since the day they met. The rivalry is the spark; the bargain that follows is the fire. #### What is an obsessive, possessive hero? The love interest is fixated on the heroine and treats her as his. It is one of the defining — and most debated — elements of dark romance, and it works as fantasy precisely because it would be alarming in real life. Tristan Ford is this kind of hero: a man who has spent two years burning to destroy Tiffany and finally holds her exactly where he wants her. #### What is a bargain or debt plot? A character agrees to terms they would never normally accept to protect someone they love. In He Played Me, Tiffany's best friend's life has a price, and Tristan sets it: two months as his absolute property. The bargain traps both characters in the same space and forces the relationship forward. #### Why do closed, lawless worlds matter? Dark romance often removes the safety nets of ordinary life. The Rivals of Elite does it with a manor behind heavy gates, home to seven vicious millionaires, where no law can reach. Nobody is coming to help, so every choice happens between the characters. #### What is falling for the one who owns you? The heroine develops real feelings for the person who holds power over her, and has to question whether those feelings can be trusted. They Played Me is built on this: after two months, Tiffany has stopped fighting, hate has turned into love, and she begins to see that Tristan has been playing a much longer game. #### What is a second-chance romance? Two people with a shared past meet again and have to decide whether the love was real. In Marked by Him, Meredith White was left at the altar by Ronald, the only man she ever loved. A year later, in Las Vegas, fate drags her straight back into his club. #### How does the love triangle work in Marked by Him? Meredith is torn between two men: Ronald, who broke her heart but swears he can save her, and Aiden, his dangerous business partner, who teaches her how to burn. The triangle is tied to a revenge plot — Aiden asks Meredith to help him get rid of Ronald — so every choice she makes is also a move in the game. #### Which Amalia Brooks book matches the tropes you like? Use this quick guide: - He Played Me: Academic rivals to lovers, Dark academia, Obsessive, possessive hero, A bargain: two months as his property, A lawless manor of seven millionaires - Marked by Him: Second-chance romance, Love triangle, Revenge plot, Left at the altar, Las Vegas nightlife - They Played Me: Rivals to lovers, continued, Obsessive, possessive hero, Falling for the one who owns you, Mind games and a longer con, Dark academia #### Are these books 18+? The Rivals of Elite is a strict 18+ dark romance with explicit sexual content, dark obsession and possessive relationship dynamics, and He Played Me includes a full content-warning list in its front matter. Read the content note on each book page before you start. ## Complete Question & Answer Knowledge Base ### Who is Amalia Brooks? Amalia Brooks is an indie dark romance author. Her Wattpad debut reached over 200,000 readers before she brought her books to Kindle Unlimited. She writes The Rivals of Elite, a dark college romance series of He Played Me and They Played Me, and the standalone second-chance romance Marked by Him. ### Is it Amalia Brooks or Amelia Brooks? The author's name is spelled Amalia Brooks, with an "a". Readers often search for Amelia Brooks, Amalia Brooke or Amalia Brook; all mean the same dark romance author, and amaliabrooks.com is her official site. ### In what order should I read Amalia Brooks' books? Marked by Him is a standalone, so it can be read at any time. The Rivals of Elite must be read in order: start with He Played Me, book one, and continue with They Played Me, book two, which picks up Tiffany Sinclair and Tristan Ford's story. ### Is Marked by Him a standalone? Yes. Marked by Him is a standalone second-chance romance, so you do not need to read any other book first. It follows Meredith White, who comes to Las Vegas a year after being left at the altar and runs straight back into the man who broke her. ### What genre is He Played Me? He Played Me is an 18+ dark college romance, which the author also describes as dark academic romance. It is built on an academic rivalry between Tiffany Sinclair and Tristan Ford, and it is the 634-page first book in The Rivals of Elite series. ### How many books are in The Rivals of Elite? The Rivals of Elite currently has two books: He Played Me (book one, 634 pages) and They Played Me (book two, 499 pages). Both follow Tiffany Sinclair and Tristan Ford, so they should be read in that order. New releases are announced on Amalia Brooks' Amazon author page, TikTok and Instagram. ### Is there a third Rivals of Elite book? Two Rivals of Elite books have been published so far, He Played Me and They Played Me, and no third title is listed on Amazon yet. Follow Amalia Brooks on her Amazon author page, Goodreads, TikTok or Instagram to hear first about any new book in the series. ### Is The Rivals of Elite series 18+? Yes. Amalia Brooks describes The Rivals of Elite as a strict 18+ dark romance. He Played Me focuses heavily on obsession, possessiveness and dark rituals, with explicit sexual content, and They Played Me continues Tiffany Sinclair and Tristan Ford's story in the same tone. ### Where did Amalia Brooks start writing? Amalia Brooks started on Wattpad, where her debut reached over 200,000 readers. That response inspired her to publish on Kindle Unlimited. She began writing her debut novel, Marked by Him, when she was 17, so years of work sit behind that story. ### Where can I buy Amalia Brooks' books? All three novels — He Played Me, They Played Me and Marked by Him — are on Amazon as Kindle ebooks and are available with Kindle Unlimited. He Played Me is also sold in paperback. You can follow new releases on her Amazon author page and on Goodreads. ### Are Amalia Brooks' books on Kindle Unlimited? Yes. All three novels by Amalia Brooks — He Played Me, They Played Me and Marked by Him — are included in Kindle Unlimited, so Kindle Unlimited members can read them at no additional cost. They are also available to buy as Kindle ebooks. ### Who are the main characters in He Played Me and They Played Me? The main characters in He Played Me and They Played Me are Tiffany Sinclair, a fiercely ambitious top student one scholarship away from Paris, and Tristan Ford, her ruthless academic rival who demands two months as his property inside a private manor of seven millionaires. ### Who are the main characters in Marked by Him? The main characters in Marked by Him are Meredith White, who travels to Las Vegas a year after being left at the altar, Ronald, the ex-fiancé who broke her heart, and Aiden, Ronald's dangerous business partner who offers Meredith a path to revenge. ### What tropes are in The Rivals of Elite series? The Rivals of Elite series (He Played Me and They Played Me) features enemies-to-lovers / academic rivals, dark academia, an obsessive and possessive hero, a bargain or debt trope (two months as his property), and a private lawless manor of seven millionaires. ## ARC Street Team & Advance Reader Copies - **Street Team URL:** https://amaliabrooks.com/arc - **Eligibility:** 18+ adult readers who enjoy dark romance and post honest reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, TikTok, Instagram, or personal blogs. - **Cost:** 100% Free. - **Requirement:** Honest, un-biased reviews disclosing early access in accordance with Amazon guidelines. ## 18+ Content Advisory - **URL:** https://amaliabrooks.com/content-notice - **Policy:** All works by Amalia Brooks are intended exclusively for adult readers aged 18 and older. - **Content Notes:** Stories depict intense themes including academic rivalry, dark obsession, possessive hero dynamics, explicit sexual content, psychological mind games, and morally gray characters.