Bloom_2009
Evelyn "Lyn" Graves, a rogue art restorer with a traumatic past, steals a cursed painting (The Crimson Lady) from the Vexis crime dynasty, unaware it's tied to her mother's murder. Damien Vexis, the heir to the empire, captures her-but instead of killing her, he offers a twisted deal: one year as his captive, or her entire found family dies.
As Lyn navigates Damien's gilded underworld, their toxic attraction ignites. She discovers his fractured psyche (a mix of cruelty and unexpected tenderness), while he becomes obsessed with her defiance. But when Lyn uncovers Damien's connection to her mother's death, their fragile trust shatters, leading to a violent climax where love and vengeance collide.