It's spicier, more intense than the 1st one! Cassandra Ramirez never believed in love at first sight-but undeniable, all-consuming chemistry? That was a different story. Taking a job as Ian Anderson's assistant was supposed to be a fresh start, but working for the ruthless, no-nonsense billionaire was more than just a challenge. He was disciplined, demanding, and built an empire on order and control. Love, to him, was a liability-marriage nothing more than a contract, a cage he refused to be locked in. But behind closed doors? He was a temptation she couldn't afford. Cass, on the other hand, was -quirky, clumsy, and reckless enough to believe in destiny. A tarot reader once told her she was meant for "something bigger and better" (and not just in the metaphorical sense). But fate had been anything but kind. A scam gone wrong, debts she couldn't pay, and threats that left her with no choice had driven her across the ocean with nothing but quick wit and sheer determination. She swore she wouldn't fall for Ian, especially after he made it clear that what was between them was purely physical. But in his world of control, will he be willing to risk losing it all for her? And in her reckless whirlwind, will she be able to control the one thing she never has-her own heart? Determined to prove she won't wait around for a man unwilling to fight for her, Cass flirts, dates, and reminds Ian that she is no one's possession. But the more she pulls away, the harder he holds on. Because in this dangerous game of power, passion, and pride-one of them will have to surrender. And neither of them knows how.

Raven Sinclair is chaos incarnate-wild, reckless, and utterly untamable. She runs headfirst into the unknown, never asks for permission, and bows to no one. Damien Anderson is everything she's not-calculated, merciless, always three steps ahead. She's fire, all-consuming and defiant. He's ice, unyielding and cold as death. They should've never crossed paths. But fate doesn't give a damn about should. A cruel twist binds them together, locking them in a war neither can afford to lose. She provokes, he retaliates. She shatters the rules, he makes her pay for it. Every battle draws them closer, a slow, brutal descent into something raw, volatile, and impossible to escape. Because love was never an option. And surrender? Not a chance in hell. Playlist: Born Without a Heart - Faouzia Daylight - Taylor Swift Afterglow - Taylor Swift Swim - Chase Atlantic Queen - Loren Gray No Champagne (6am) - Cautious Clay Princess Don't Cry - CARYS Glowing in the Dark - The Girl & the Dreamcatcher You can Get it - Ciara All Night Long - Thuy, Lil Kev One Friend - Elliott Trent Dreamin - PARTYNEXTDOOR Delusional - Chris Brown No One Else - Chris Brown, Fridayy I Think I'm In Love - Kat Dahlia Tethered © 2025 by Li Sullivan ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author, except brief quotes and lines used in some description, written specifically for inclusion in this book. This book is a work of fiction. Names, Characters, certain places, and incidents are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. © Alle Rechte vorbehalten