He built his empire on control. She was raised to never question it. Together, they could burn everything down.
Zander Knox clawed his way out of a past shaped by abandonment and survival, replacing it with power, precision, and controlled chaos. He doesn’t do attachments. He doesn’t make emotional mistakes. And he never plays games he can’t win.
So when Leah Canton is placed directly in his path by the very family he learned never to trust, he sees her for what she is—leverage.
A complication he can’t afford. A temptation he can’t resist. And the only woman who might be worth losing everything for.
Leah was born into a gilded cage with expectations she never questioned. Irresistible. Untouchable. Loyal to the family who raised her… no matter the cost.
Until Zander uncovers the secret they buried.
The truth doesn’t just fracture her loyalty. It ignites her.
As control slips and love becomes collateral damage, Zander and Leah are forced to face the darkest parts of themselves—and the dangerous world determined to tear them apart.
When the fire finally burns out, only one question will remain:
Will what’s left be strong enough to save them… Or are some loves meant to survive the flames, but never the fall?
ARC REVIEW Fallen star by @s.m.racie_author Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chilli 🌶️🌶️
Oh yes! This is the slow burn I’ve been needing! Zander is a morally grey MMC who will hurt anyone who touches Leah. Leah is a badass FMC who won’t take any shit from anyone, especially Zander. The spice yes. The plot, yes. Zanders obsession with Leah is everything. The slow burn is slow and it gets you ready for when they blow. The banter and sarcasm from them both is everything. This was written so well. We saw more of each character and how they grew. I need more of these characters!!
“I don’t get mad. Now be a good girl and put your seatbelt on. I’ve never driven a Viper before today, and I want to see if it’s worth the hype.”
“If the dictionary had pictures, his would be next to fuckboy. Covered in tattoos and standing at an intimidating six-foot-four, he’s completely unapproachable. Until he smiles”
Definitely read the trigger warnings before you start this book - it’s a dark romance. That being said, it’s full pf banter and spice! The FMC and MMC pull you in quickly and make it hard to put the book down!