He’s going to make her the reluctant queen of his criminal empire… whether she wants it or not.

Stella

I’m a proudly independent woman.

I’m tough, single, and I run my own business.

But Murphy stumbled into my tattoo shop one night and knocked me right off my feminist feet.

We had a one-night stand, but it turned into a long-distance affair of the heart.

I’m falling for him.

I’m losing myself for a man I hardly know.

But I want him so much that I overlook all the secrets he’s keeping.

Murphy

I’m the born leader of the O’Shea family.

We make a living stealing women and selling them to new masters.

I’ve acquired my own plaything, but I have little interest in her easy submission.

I want a challenge.

I want a woman who will stand by my side and make me stronger.

I don’t want a pet…I want a wife.

I’m meant to have an arranged marriage in five years, but I’m not waiting.

I met my match when I found Stella.

I want her…and I’m going to take her.

This dark romance book involves many triggering elements. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author’s website.

RECOMMENDED READING ORDER

Book 1: Counts of Eight

Book 2: Dance with Death

Book 3: Pas de Trois

SPIN-OFF

Book 4: King of Masters