Lyra
Hard rule: No one night stands.
Until I met Max.
One reckless, unforgettable night with a hotter-than-hell stranger was a bad idea. Because he didn’t just leave a mark, he rewired me. Ruined me for anyone else.
I worked hard to forget him, throwing myself into building my bakery business, a sweet escape from regret and bitter memories.
Crossing Max’s path again after ghosting him? Inevitable. After all, the cosmos has a wicked sense of humor.
But did it have to be at my friend's wedding, bumping into him wearing a tux and the devil’s own smirk?
One minute I was melting into the crowd, the next I was fighting for my life.
Oh, and did I mention the bullets? Yeah, bullets.
Now I’m stuck on a private tropical island, the billionaire equivalent of a panic room, hiding from two mob families, and facing down one very dominant male. He calls it ‘protecting me’. I call it ‘kidnapping with nefarious purpose’.
But being trapped with him isn’t frightening me the way it should. In fact, I’m starting to like being his captive. Far too much for my own good.
He’s more than a danger to my safety. He’s a danger to my heart.
Max
Getting jilted at the altar? Footnote.
The gorgeous blonde in the killer heels? In one explosive night, she lit a fuse in my soul. Then before I could lock her down, she disappeared.
Without a trace.
For months I scoured every inch of Manhattan, flipped every stone in the city's dark corners, used every power at my disposable. Legal and… not so legal.
Nothing, nil, naught. But I refuse to give up, to admit the woman who'd rocked my world to its core was gone for good.
And then bam, she struts back into my life, defiant in a bridesmaid gown and spiky heels. She’s not walking away from me again. And that’s a vow I’m going to keep.
But in my empire, built on blood and deals, I’ve got a secret enemy. Someone hiding in the shadows. I'll burn this city to the ground to protect her from the crossfire. Keep her safe from the unseen forces closing in.
I’ve claimed her now, irrevocably. And anyone who touches what’s mine will face the full force of my vengeance.
Dive into this explosive dark mafia romance if you love billionaire alpha males, and second-chances. If you crave sizzling chemistry, dangerous family secrets, and a love worth fighting for, meet your next obsession.
