Sydney Bart's life was a ticking time bomb. Crushed under the weight of student loans, her mother's mounting hospital bills, and the debt her father left behind, she found herself with no way out. At 18, she made a choice-a choice that paid the bills but buried her in a life she never wanted. Stripping became her means of survival, and now, at 23, her world is still a web of complications, sacrifices, and secrets. But when Aleksandr Sidorov, a powerful and dangerously captivating figure from the Russian mafia, steps into her life with a proposition, Sydney faces a decision that could either save her-or destroy everything she's fought for. A deal that promises freedom, but at what cost? Some offers you can't refuse... but can she survive the consequences?

She's an innocent among the corrupted. She's beautiful, loving and oh so sweet. She's the light that could transcend his darkness. Nyani Leyes is a well adjusted young woman who's only flaw was being to trusting. Thinking her past was won and conquered Nyani let go and lived on. Little did she know her past was headed straight for her and in full force. Against her better judgment she runs into the arms of the one man who would understand her pain and suffering. He's a King among men. He's meticulous, ruthless, bitter and oh so cold. He's everything she never wanted, but can't live without. Everyone fears the King... Rich, irresistible, business mogul/ Mafia boss Nikolaus Romanov. He swore he would protect and provide for her falling in love was never an option. When her life is threatened he will do anything and everything in his power to keep her safe. In his eye's he's the only one who can protect her. When his true feelings come to light will he take her down with him or will he let her go and watch her blossom. Their both troubled souls can their love survive the coming war.