Emily Carson, a fiercely independent CEO, has spent her entire career building her business empire. But when a hostile takeover threatens everything she’s worked for, she’s forced into a flash marriage with her most dangerous competitor, the enigmatic Jake Anderson.
At first, Emily sees Jake as nothing more than the man who has spent years sabotaging her every move. But as their marriage becomes a battlefield, dark secrets begin to surface,secrets that reveal their rivalry is merely the surface of a much more dangerous game. Powerful forces are targeting both Emily and her company, and Jake’s cryptic warnings about unseen enemies lurking in the shadows start to seem less like manipulation and more like truth.
Caught in a deadly web of betrayal, sacrifice, and lies, Emily is forced to confront the growing connection between them. The slow burn attraction she feels for Jake only complicates their relationship as they fight to protect themselves and their companies from a common enemy. But can she trust the man who’s made a career out of destroying her?
Torn between the truth, lies, and the irresistible pull between them, Emily must navigate a world where love and danger are intertwined. In the end, only one thing is certain,Jake Anderson is the one man who could either save her or completely destroy her.
In the glittering yet ruthless world of Manhattan's elite finance sector, Ava Sinclair is a rising star in venture capital, known for her sharp intellect and unrelenting drive. She has built her career by being as ruthless as she is brilliant, never letting emotions interfere with business. Beneath her icy exterior, Ava hides deep scars from a past relationship that nearly destroyed her, and she has vowed never to let herself be vulnerable again.
Everything changes when Jaxon Reed a notorious tech mogul with a dark, mysterious past returns to New York and becomes Ava’s newest and most high profile client. Jaxon is a self made billionaire, known for his genius innovations and his reputation as a relentless playboy. He’s a man who always gets what he wants, and when he meets Ava, he’s determined to have her. But unlike the other women in his life, Ava isn’t easily swayed by his charm or his wealth. She’s used to navigating a world dominated by powerful men and has no intention of being just another conquest.Intrigued by Ava’s resistance and drawn to her like a moth to a flame, Jaxon decides to pursue her with single minded intensity. What begins as a professional relationship quickly spirals into a heated and volatile affair. The fact that they must maintain a veneer of professionalism only intensifies their desire, leading to secretive, passionate encounters that leave them both reeling. Ava finds herself irresistibly attracted to Jaxon’s dark, brooding energy and the way he seems to understand the ambition that drives her. Their chemistry is explosive, with every stolen moment fraught with tension and desire.However, Jaxon harbors a secret a dark part of his past that he’s buried beneath his empire of success. His return to New York isn’t just about business; it’s about redemption and revenge. As Jaxon’s past begins to catch up with him, Ava finds herself caught in a dangerous web of intrigue. The more she learns about Jaxon, the deeper she falls for him, but the more she realizes she might be falling into a trap.
Adding to the complexity is Caleb Sterling, Ava’s long time friend, colleague, and the steadying force in her life. Caleb has always harbored deeper feelings for Ava and is increasingly concerned as she becomes entangled with Jaxon. He knows about Jaxon’s dangerous connections and tries to warn Ava, but his words fall on deaf ears as she becomes more intoxicated by her passionate affair with Jaxon.The story takes a dramatic turn when Jaxon’s enemies, powerful figures in the tech world and the criminal underworld, start targeting those closest to him, including Ava. As the stakes rise, Ava becomes a pawn in a deadly game where love, power, and business collide. She must navigate this treacherous landscape, confronting her own vulnerabilities and deciding whether her love for Jaxon is worth the risk.With their careers, lives, and hearts on the line, Ava must make a choice: will she play it safe with Caleb, who offers stability and love, or will she surrender to the thrilling, perilous love she shares with Jaxon, even if it means risking everything she has worked for?
In the pristine world of the ultra-wealthy, Nora Jameson is a rising star in the art world, known for her icy composure and unyielding focus. But when she is commissioned to paint a portrait of the enigmatic and reclusive billionaire, Adrian Blackwood, her carefully constructed life begins to unravel. As Nora delves into Adrian's world, she discovers that beneath the surface of their professional relationship lies a magnetic pull neither can resist. But Adrian harbors a dark secret that could destroy them both. In a tale of passion, power, and vulnerability, Nora must decide whether to confront the truth hidden beneath the surface or to lose herself in the depths of desire.