Freedom in my neighborhood is pricey. And the head of the SoCal Soldiers has it in for me. To keep my freedom, I steal. A watch, jewelry, things that rich people won't even miss. When the Soldiers up the ante, my dreams to take myself and my mom out of the neighborhood crumble. I get desperate. And desperate people make mistakes, like trying to lift a watch off Theo Mancini.
A chance encounter
I'm the unwanted heir of the Mancini Empire. My only use? Providing my family with a proper heir-one my father can bend to his iron will. My mother's newest hobby is to find me a suitable wife. I'm ready to give up when a solution falls into my lap. She steals my watch, and I offer her a deal: Help me fend off my mother and her army of hand-picked matches, and in return gain access to exclusive, high-end parties full of rich marks. It's too good a deal to pass up.
Sharing is caring
He's Theo Mancini, untouchable billionaire. I'm a low-life from the slums of London, living in his shadow. During the day, I stand between Theo and the world. He's mine to protect. And when the doors close behind us, he's mine to love. Until a crafty little grifter tumbles right into his lap. She's his temporary solution. I have something a little more permanent in mind.
Is Amaranth strong enough to escape the Soldiers reach, or will the blushing thief wither in the brutal grasp of the Mancini family?
I've been (im)patiently waiting to know more about Theo and Declan since the end of Blooming Rose.
Gosh, I'm in love with them.
Grit, fight, hope for a better life - Amaranth. Courage, stealth, fortitude - Theo. Eh pure British sarcasm and tea - Declan.
What ties them all? Loyalty.
Amaranth is loyal to her mother, desperate to find a better life - for both of them. Theo is loyal to his end game. And Declan? Declan is loyal to Theo.
A beautiful story of struggle and hope, with three characters starved for affection and a yearning for a better life.
Who doesn't like a 2-for-1 deal? Certainly not Amaranth and I don't blame her one bit. There is no way to choose between Theo and Declan. From their first meeting with Amara even though she didn't make a great first impression they were intrigued which quickly turns into possessive obsession in the most beautiful way. Amara has her reasons for doing what she's doing which is the gateway for an arrangement. Together they are the perfect trio. Each of them brings something different to the relationship. There were hot and steamy moments, laugh-out-loud scenes and sweet moments especially from Declan who looks anything but. Like normal with anything Bella writes I only have one complaint. That it had to come to an end. Can't wait to see what's next
This book was hawt! I loved their dynamic Amaranth, Theo and Declan fit so seamlessly together even after the dramatic introduction that bought them together. Bella you write amazing stories and can’t wait for more from this series