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The Reluctant Heir
Antoinette Mascotti walked away from the Mascotti crime family four years ago, trading a life of gilded cages and brutal power for the clean, controlled chaos of a hospital ER. She built a new life, brick by independent brick, believing she had finally escaped the ruthless world her father commanded.
But when her formidable father is shot, a lifetime of careful choices shatters. Dragged back to the shadowed world she swore to leave, Antoinette is now the ultimate target, forced to rely on the one man she’s never forgotten—and never forgiven.
Manuel Valte was the neighborhood boy, her fiercely protective childhood friend, and the object of her secret, unyielding desire. Now, he has returned from the army and is no longer just a protector. Forged in fire and shadow, Manuel is a silent, lethal force, a man with a "chiseled mask" and a will of iron, ready to claim the family's crown to keep his world—and her—safe.
She might hate the life, but she can't deny the immediate, explosive chemistry with the man who is now her most dangerous captor.
He is the king, and she is the queen, surrounded by wolves. The lines between duty and desire are blurred, and with an enemy closing in, Antoinette must choose between the peaceful life she fought for and the fierce, unyielding protection of the only man who has ever truly seen her.
But when her formidable father is shot, a lifetime of careful choices shatters. Dragged back to the shadowed world she swore to leave, Antoinette is now the ultimate target, forced to rely on the one man she’s never forgotten—and never forgiven.
Manuel Valte was the neighborhood boy, her fiercely protective childhood friend, and the object of her secret, unyielding desire. Now, he has returned from the army and is no longer just a protector. Forged in fire and shadow, Manuel is a silent, lethal force, a man with a "chiseled mask" and a will of iron, ready to claim the family's crown to keep his world—and her—safe.
She might hate the life, but she can't deny the immediate, explosive chemistry with the man who is now her most dangerous captor.
He is the king, and she is the queen, surrounded by wolves. The lines between duty and desire are blurred, and with an enemy closing in, Antoinette must choose between the peaceful life she fought for and the fierce, unyielding protection of the only man who has ever truly seen her.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2025
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October 29, 2025
OMG! VERY spicy with all the open door. Loved this storyline and the story arc here. Really loved the building character development and their stories intertwining. I hear there will be another one in this story - can't wait!
October 15, 2025
Holy moly! The spice level in this one is through the roof. A slow burn the first third and then it comes rushing in. Be sure to check the trigger warnings - there are a LOT of them!
October 15, 2025
This dark romance took me for a ride! Like drew me in and could not put down kind of ride. Full of spice and longing and just loved the characters.
October 30, 2025
Very, very spicy. LOVED this story line and the characters. The heat and build up is next level. The plot was excellent and just all around - loved this one! I hope she does another in this series!
November 13, 2025
Dark, spicy, and couldn't put it down. All the things I need in my life!
December 10, 2025
Very spicy and they weren't kidding with the triggers. For the dark romance lovers - this scratches that itch.
December 10, 2025
Loved this story and character arcs. That kitchen scene? OMG
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