They say monsters don't exist. That the stories whispered in the dark are just tales meant to scare little girls into obedience. But they were wrong. Because Adrian Costa is real. And he is far worse than any nightmare. They call him Il 'Diavolo' The Devil. The man who rules the Italian underworld with an iron fist, his name spoken only in hushed tones. He doesn't just kill; he destroys. Leaves nothing but ash and fear in his wake. He is the kind of man mothers warn their daughters about the one you never cross, never look at, never breathe in the presence of. And yet, I did. The moment my eyes met his, my fate was sealed. I was no longer my own. He didn't need chains to keep me captive his presence alone was enough to bind me, suffocate me, consume me. I should have been afraid. And I was. But the most terrifying part? I wanted him anyway. Because beneath the violence, beneath the shadows that clung to his soul, there was something else. Something dangerous in a different way. The way he watched me like I was his greatest temptation. The way his touch set fire to my skin. He was a devil wrapped in an Armani suit, and I was the foolish girl who thought I could survive him. But in Adrian Costa's world, there are no happy endings. Only possession. And I was about to learn that once the devil takes you, he never lets go.

When a young data scientist unexpectedly steals the heart of a highly sought after executive, the passion between them could lead her into a whole new world of sexual expression. Standalone in the Professional Restraint series *** After a string of one-sided relationships left her feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied, Ella put her love life on the back burner to focus on her career. But when she is called in last minute to give a huge presentation for her business partner, she not only lands the sought after account, but catches the eye of the handsome COO, Liam. Most attention from men just sets the shy Ella on edge, but somehow Liam is the exception-the magnetic pull between them not only enlivens Ella, but he makes her feel safe. Liam is focused, driven, and extremely controlled in his professional and personal lives. Both his perfectionism and his particular tastes demand it. An experienced Dominant, Liam has rarely considered or found fulfillment in relationships with women outside of the lifestyle, but innocent, guileless Ella sets a passionate fire like nothing else raging within him. Not only is she brilliant and gorgeous, but, in her, he can sense a natural submissive despite her lack of experience. As Ella struggles with having been burned so many times before, Liam wonders if he'd ever be able to reveal the truth and be accepted. Will she be able to trust him, and even if she does, will all of him be too much to handle?