A ruthless billionaire. An accused innocent. A year‑long contract forged from desperation and desire.
When Ivy Monroe is accused of a crime she didn’t commit, she has two federal prison or twelve months in Coulton Wolfe’s penthouse. To clear her name, she must submit to the ruthless billionaire who once broke her heart—and follow every rule he writes.
Coulton has spent eight years building an empire—and a weapon powerful enough to destroy the man who tore him and Ivy apart at eighteen. Now his enemy is dead, and Ivy stands in his office with a two‑million‑dollar bail receipt and no safe harbor. He holds the evidence that can clear her name, but he refuses to release it until she gives him one year of her life.
He offers her a lifeline…and a cage. Protecting her by keeping her close is the only way to feed the obsession he’s never outrun.
As boundaries blur, their arrangement becomes a dangerous game of power and trust. Each revelation pushes Ivy closer to surrender and Coulton closer to choosing between revenge and the woman who still owns his heart.
Prepare for a dark, angsty, page‑turning romance with razor‑sharp banter, high‑stakes courtroom drama, and a happily ever after that earns every tear.
Tropes &
✓ Second‑Chance Romance
✓ Captive/contract romance
✓ Enemies‑to‑Lovers with a Captive Twist
✓ Obsessive Billionaire Hero
✓ Dominant hero dynamic
✓ Power‑Exchange & Forced Proximity
✓ He Falls First / Morally Gray Hero
Dark. Angsty. Explicit. A standalone contemporary romance with a hard‑won happily‑ever‑after told in first‑person POV.
Perfect for fans of Skye Warren’s twisted billionaires, Anna Zaires’ captivity romances, and readers who crave legal thrillers with intense heat. Dive into this standalone dark romance and let the obsession take hold today!