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