Terms of Lust: Enemies to Lovers. Fake Engagement. Billionaire Romance.

by Eva Lush

I was meant to testify against him. Now I’m wearing his ring.

"We met by accident. Later on, he hit the elevator button, then pressed me against the mirror. And I "yes" —again and again. I did not know then that I would have to testify against him..."

Nina Hale, New York’s sharpest courtroom psychologist, is set to expose a billion-dollar cover-up—until she discovers her one-night stand is none other than Dorian Raithe, the ruthless billionaire at the center of the storm.

When a violent threat forces her into his orbit, Dorian proposes a a public fake engagement in exchange for her safety. Behind closed doors, their arrangement becomes a volatile mix of power play, dangerous obsession, and unrestrained desire.

But as secrets unravel and enemies close in, Nina begins to wonder if the greatest threat is outside the penthouse—or standing right in front of her.

In a world of corporate war and twisted loyalties, love was never part of the plan. Yet in Dorian’s arms, she might lose the one thing she’s always guarded—control.

If you crave spicy billionaire romance with fake engagement, morally gray alpha heroes, and enemies-to-lovers heat, Terms of Control will keep you hooked until the last page.

A standalone in the Billionaire’s Sinful Empire series by Eva Lush. Perfect for fans of smutty romance in Kindle Unlimited. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Genres: Enemies To Lovers

216 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 29, 2025

Reviews

[Mandy Britt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eva Lush's novel is a captivating read that grabs you from the very first page. While it carries a subtle "Pretty Woman" vibe, the story stands on its own, carving out a unique and compelling narrative.
​The characters are a major highlight; they're incredibly well-developed and feel genuinely relatable, as if they've been pulled from real life. It's easy to connect with their journeys and root for them throughout the book.
​This novel is a true page-turner, and I sincerely hope the series continues. I'm already looking forward to seeing what great plots and new characters Lush introduces in her next book.

[Melissa Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!! This book!!!! What started as a manipulative contract after a one night stand to keep Nina quiet and protect her from someone else, twists and turns into both Dorian and Nina falling madly in love with each other. This is my favorite line "Maybe love isn’t about fixing each other. Maybe it’s about seeing each other, fully, flaws and all, and choosing to stay anyway."
Dorian agrees to fix his company with the help of Nina to keep him ethical. Amazing!!! This totally needs to have a book two!!!

[Victoria Golby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Billionaire courtroom Romance

Second in the Billionaire Sinful Empire series. A well written smoking hot billionaire romance, perfect for late night, with a good plot full of steam, spice, desire, seduction, chemistry & banter, danger, fake engagement, and a protective MMC.

A great read which I haven't put down with a page turning plot and you can't help rooting for the main characters who have a roller coaster of a romance.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sonya Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nina is a psychologist, lets herself have a fun night, then learns her ONS is Dorian, a person with a stake in the case. Definitely some maniuplation happening, but as we say in book world, "what flags"? I do think both Nina & Dorian do some soul searching in the end, and I appreciate the growth we see. I loved the parts with Cassian, Dorian's brother.

The spice was excellent, and everyone knows I am a sucker for good banter.

Book 2 in the series, but I read them out of order & enjoyed, can't wait to read the next one!

Thank you to the author for the arc!

[Jo MA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating from the beginning

Was it a chance meeting or part of the master plan? Is it the intense passion that is the motivation ? What is Dorian’s ultimate goal? How hard will Nina fall or will she? Or is it all a facade? 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Intrigued? So was I. Couldn’t put it down till it was finished!
This was the first book of Eva Lush that I’ve read, but It definitely will not be the last.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[SJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 Billionaire's Sinful Empire

A fast-paced, sexy, hooked till the end ride full of intrigue and suspense with characters that are interesting and delicious.

What to expect:
Billionare
Enemies-to-lovers
Spicy
Age-gap
Fake-engagement
Resilient FMC
Morally-gray
Alpha anti-hero

Check TW

Dual POV
MCs Nina and Dorian.
Instant verbal sparring, delicious attraction, and a filthy-talking anti-hero.

Absolutely an exciting bingeable read.

[Avelon Author · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nina & Dorian - A Complicated Fake Relationship Romance
Nina should know better, but so should Dorian. Nina knew it couldn’t be true, and Doran didn’t want it to be. Nina sees psychological minds for what they are, and Dorian is one that does what ever he wants to in order to get what he wants. Until Nina. Until Dorian. Worlds collide and feelings are a confusing mess. But what is the truth in the end? Do you even want to know…

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected Union

Emotionally messy isn't supposed to work, especially between a psychologist and the one she is meant to testify against. This story brings Dorian and Nina together in ways that are unimaginable but oh so enlightening. The chemistry between them was explosive and could not be contained. I could not get enough of this exciting and intriguing story.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lucia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spicy fake engagement gone right!

Dorian and Nina met on a random night just looking for a good time. Little did they know that that was only the beginning of their story. They are imperfectly perfect for one another and it was great seeing how this story progressed. The manipulation, betrayal, and longing for one another was well executed. Chef's kiss! I highly recommend!

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has you from the very first page and escalates from there. The plot is explosive and vivid with its ability to draw you in through its words and actions making you see and feel what the characters are going through.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sammye · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book two in the Billionaire's Sinful Empire series. Nina and Dorian‘s story was so entertaining! When they met the chemistry was strong and hard to resist. It’s a fake relationship plot with deceit, lies, secrets, betrayal, twists and turns. It’s a very interesting story that held my attention from start to finish.

[Danee · Rating 5 out of 5]

We've arrived at the second installment in the Billionaire's Sinful Empire series. Dorian and Nina's relationship. Although it started as a fake romance, we all know it never lasts, and there's drama, betrayal, secret deception, and much more, along with plenty of steamy moments.






I received an Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Julie Juhl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terms of Lust by Eva Lush is the second book of the Billionaire's Sinful Empire
Nina and Dorian's story is a great enemies to lovers romance. Nina and Dorian are brilliantly written with magnetic chemistry which makes this book a page turner.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Barbara Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Allow a day for this dark, intense, steamy, twisted, dominant, contemporary, urban, enemies-to-lovers. laugh-out-loud, fake engagement, mostly in Manhattan, featuring terms, lust, billionaire romance, age-gap, mild BDSM, best-friend, betrayal, mystery, violence, and corporate warfare.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Teresa R · Rating 5 out of 5]

She’s His Addiction
From the moment Dorian speaks to Nina in the bar, he had to have her. And she was more than willing to cooperate. Their night filled with extreme delights. But now she’s a problem, one he needs to contain. Will he be able to control her and finally keep her his?

[Donna Nalbandian Woerner Homschek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written to draw the reader in right from the start. Exciting, interesting with many twists and turns. Lies, deceit and the manipulation of a professional. Definitely well worth the read.

[Maureen Walsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first time reading Eva Lush and it definitely won’t be my last. The plot grabbed me from the start and kept me hooked until the very end.

I really liked the main characters, Nina and Dorian who meet and have a ONS. Their chemistry was fantastic—full of heat and definitely sizzling at times. I loved the fake engagement trope and how it developed into something genuine, allowing their true feelings to come through naturally. Their banter was such a highlight for me, and I found myself smiling more than once while reading.

My only complaint is that the book ended too abruptly and there’s also no epilogue, so we’re left with a happy-for-now ending. Despite that, this is a solid, thoroughly enjoyable read.

Thank you to the author for the ARC—this is my honest review.

[Mary Addison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a hard one to put down

Enjoyed this a lot, could not put it down until it was finished.it started well and kept up the pace right to the end.