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Bittersweet Indulgence
He promised indulgence. He never promised mercy.
Kori Sinclair was never meant to stumble into the dark world of Elysium. A club built on power, seduction, and secrets. But when fear and desperation shatters her freedom, an impulsive decision throws her straight into the sights of Hades himself and now she is stuck in his gilded cage of a kingdom .
Hayden Hawthorne is the Hades of the indulgent underworld. He is ruthless, commanding and dangerously persuasive. He rules as a god without mercy and takes without asking. With hidden ties and his eyes set on her, he won't stop until she belongs to him. His reincarnation of Persephone herself. Even if that means faking desire, twisting trust, and legally binding her through an agreement she cannot escape from.
What started out as a business arrangement spirals into something darker, something sinister. Kori starts to second guess her choices, but Hayden is not willing to let her go easily.
In a world filled with luxury, secrecy and sin, Kori has to make one choice and one choice alone.
Is she his captive or his queen?
Kori Sinclair was never meant to stumble into the dark world of Elysium. A club built on power, seduction, and secrets. But when fear and desperation shatters her freedom, an impulsive decision throws her straight into the sights of Hades himself and now she is stuck in his gilded cage of a kingdom .
Hayden Hawthorne is the Hades of the indulgent underworld. He is ruthless, commanding and dangerously persuasive. He rules as a god without mercy and takes without asking. With hidden ties and his eyes set on her, he won't stop until she belongs to him. His reincarnation of Persephone herself. Even if that means faking desire, twisting trust, and legally binding her through an agreement she cannot escape from.
What started out as a business arrangement spirals into something darker, something sinister. Kori starts to second guess her choices, but Hayden is not willing to let her go easily.
In a world filled with luxury, secrecy and sin, Kori has to make one choice and one choice alone.
Is she his captive or his queen?
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2025
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About the author
Anna Rune
2 books5 followersHi I’m Anna Rune, the voice behind the Runeverse.
Where passion meets pain and villains get their love stories.
I write dark romance and sweet but sinful love stories for readers who crave emotion, tension, and a little chaos. My books are filled with passion that burns, hearts that break, and connections that heal in all the wrong ways.
If you love morally gray men, strong women, and stories that make you blush, ache, and maybe throw your Kindle then welcome to my world.
Where passion meets pain and villains get their love stories.
I write dark romance and sweet but sinful love stories for readers who crave emotion, tension, and a little chaos. My books are filled with passion that burns, hearts that break, and connections that heal in all the wrong ways.
If you love morally gray men, strong women, and stories that make you blush, ache, and maybe throw your Kindle then welcome to my world.
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October 25, 2025
I love a good Hades and Persephone based dark romance, scratch that, it’s one my of favourite underrated tropes. Growing up I loved the Greek myth and I personally think it started my love of Stockholm syndrome romances. This book was amazing, it’s about a BDSM club owner getting over his ex, and decides to do that by obsessing over a new girl to the club. And he pulls the ole she rejected me so let me ruin her life so she has no choice but to run to me. And don’t hate me but the way this man did it was so hot. There’s some great BdSM aspects to this, although not that much extreme kinky play so perfect for someone who maybe has never read a romance of this sort before. It’s mostly just her exploring being a sub, and him spoiling her to death. They both are such a great couple, but they both had major insecurities which led to major miscommunication which made the climax was a little messy and unorganised. And the ending was pretty rushed it would have had more of an impact if it was extended and had more detail and explanation but I still cried so the emotional impact was definitely already pretty hard. I really enjoyed this regardless and I give it a 4.5/5
October 27, 2025
Sooo finallyy!!! After a long time I've read such a great romance book and honestly?! It was amazing!!!😭🤌🏻
It was giving me Fifty shades of grey Vibes tbh!
I really loved this book.. the tension between them!! the Characters plotted and specially Multi POV 🫶🏻
It is a must read and if you are totally into dark romance stuff, you'll really love it! Every scene was perfectly written.. Spice level was 4.5/5. The ending made me a bit sad but in the end i loved how they ended up!
Hayden have my heart!!! I was literally shouting everytime I read his pov!!
A club owner gets attracted towards a girl with whom he gets bitterly but sweet indulgence and lost into her world
I read it in one sitting coz it was really amazing and totally grabbed my attention towards it.
Must read! you'll really like it if you are into
Can you please make a book 2?!👉🏻👈🏻
It was giving me Fifty shades of grey Vibes tbh!
I really loved this book.. the tension between them!! the Characters plotted and specially Multi POV 🫶🏻
It is a must read and if you are totally into dark romance stuff, you'll really love it! Every scene was perfectly written.. Spice level was 4.5/5. The ending made me a bit sad but in the end i loved how they ended up!
Hayden have my heart!!! I was literally shouting everytime I read his pov!!
A club owner gets attracted towards a girl with whom he gets bitterly but sweet indulgence and lost into her world
I read it in one sitting coz it was really amazing and totally grabbed my attention towards it.
Must read! you'll really like it if you are into
Can you please make a book 2?!👉🏻👈🏻
October 27, 2025
I think we can all say we want a Hayden Hawthorne to serve and protect us whether we want to admit it or not.
If 50 shades of grey and 365 days had a baby this would be it!!
Absolutely devoured it, Kori my girl I wish she would’ve fought harder against Robert and Myra. But in the end Hayden made sure to get her some redemption. A unique love and lust story between a dark knight and a little goddess.
Hopeful we can get a continuing book series because I want more! Maybe Katria and Caelan’s story but I really want to know more about Roman and how he became the man that he is at just 19.
Thank you Anne for getting me out of my usual comfort zone. A TBR must!
If 50 shades of grey and 365 days had a baby this would be it!!
Absolutely devoured it, Kori my girl I wish she would’ve fought harder against Robert and Myra. But in the end Hayden made sure to get her some redemption. A unique love and lust story between a dark knight and a little goddess.
Hopeful we can get a continuing book series because I want more! Maybe Katria and Caelan’s story but I really want to know more about Roman and how he became the man that he is at just 19.
Thank you Anne for getting me out of my usual comfort zone. A TBR must!
November 1, 2025
Kori and Hayden had me fanning the Flames that were burning inside me while I read this. WHEW! This book was HOT spicy, and left me needing a cold shower. I love diving into a world that i know i would never explore. And this pulled me right in and allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and enjoy some naughtiness.
I loved the description in this book. Kori and Hayden really brought it. I could've kept reading about them all day long. with that being said, will there be more? because, ummmm, well, i NEED more lol.
excellent, spicy read!
I loved the description in this book. Kori and Hayden really brought it. I could've kept reading about them all day long. with that being said, will there be more? because, ummmm, well, i NEED more lol.
excellent, spicy read!
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