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Nothing is fair in love.This is my kingdom. My territory.I own everything and control everyone, Aurora included.She shouldn't have barged into my world with no armour.She shouldn't have caught my attention with no warning.Alas, she did.Then she thought she could disappear.If a battle is what it'll take to protect and own her, I'll shed blood.Wars aren't fair, and neither am I.Rise of a Queen is the second part of a duet and is not standalone.

Discover the standalone dark MM mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.Brandon King never thought he was attracted to men.Truthfully, he’d never been that drawn to anyone—until he collided, with Nikolai Sokolov, the notoriously violent mafia heir.Nikolai is fixated on Brandon, the quiet artist, golden boy, and his enemy’s twin brother.They couldn’t be more different, but once Nikolai crashes into Brandon’s world, he refuses to let him go.Now, Brandon’s carefully controlled life is on the verge of unraveling.Will Nikolai’s obsession destroy him—or ignite something far more intense?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.

I caught the attention of a monster. I didn’t ask for it. Didn’t even see it coming. But the moment I do, it’s too late. Killian Carson is a predator wrapped in sophisticated charm. He’s cold-blooded, manipulative, and savage. The worst part is that no one sees his devil side. I do. And that will cost me everything. I run, but the thing about monsters? They always chase. This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.

I made a terrible mistake. Being a mafia princess, I knew my fate was already decided. But I went ahead and longed for the wrong one. Creighton King is bad news with a gorgeous exterior. He’s silent, brooding, and obviously emotionally unavailable. So I thought it was over. Until he awakens a beast inside me. My name is Annika Volkov, and I’m Creighton's worst enemy. He won’t stop until he breaks me. Or I break him.

I’m trapped by the devil. What started as an innocent mistake turned into actual hell. In my defense, I didn’t mean to get involved with a mafia prince. But he barged through my defenses anyway. He stalked me from the shadows and stole me from the life I know. Jeremy Volkov might appear charming, but a true predator lurks inside. He’s out to possess, own, and keep me. But I have no plans to stick around in his blood-soaked world. Or so I think.

**This deluxe first-print edition will have sprayed edges and black-and-white character art.** From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes the first in a dark and steamy college romance series featuring elite criminal families and morally gray heroes. Killian Carson is unfeeling, cold-blooded, monstrous...and has developed an obsession with Glyndon that just might be both of their undoing. Killian Carson is a predator wrapped in sophisticated charm. He's cold-blooded, manipulative, and vicious. Though his charisma and intelligence fool everyone, Glyndon sees right through him. She sees the psychopath within, and though her brain tells her to run, there's a secret part of her that knows the monster will only chase her...and she may want to get caught. Glyndon King has never felt like anyone's favorite. Her mother and brothers are the artistic talents in the family, and she knows she will never live up to anyone's expectations. But Killian? He has no expectations except that she is now his. It doesn't matter that their schools are rivals--their possessive, all-consuming desire may be able to drown out everything else. But can two people with broken souls truly repair the broken parts of each other's psyche? Can their dark and sinful desire overcome their history? When it turns out those pasts are more disturbingly entwined than they thought, they may come out stronger, or it may be their unraveling.

A passionate affair unfolds between a determined employee and her enigmatic boss, blurring the lines between professional and personal life. As they navigate their intense attraction, they confront their own desires and the consequences of their actions. The story delves into themes of power dynamics, temptation, and the struggle for control, revealing the complexities of love and ambition in a high-stakes environment. With emotional depth and tension, this tale explores how far one will go for both love and career aspirations.