In the mystical world of the Blue Market, a hidden underground city teeming with wonders and secrets, nineteen-year-old Lara embarks on a life-changing journey. With her turquoise eyes, tanned skin, and a heart full of curiosity, she stumbles upon the market through an abandoned railway station.
Roaming the vibrant streets, Lara encounters people of diverse cultures, each drawn to this enchanting realm of spices, food, and treasures. Guided by fate, she finds her way into the awe-inspiring Secret Garden, a sanctuary of breathtaking beauty and solace.
Amidst the magical splendor, Lara encounters Seraphina, the guardian of the garden, who speaks of destiny and a greater purpose. As she immerses herself in this hidden world, the Blue Market begins to whisper to her, guiding her to the mysterious Manor of Whispers.
There, Lara meets Evangeline, a woman shrouded in wisdom and warmth, who reveals that the Blue Market has chosen her for an extraordinary adventure. Encouraged to embrace her journey with an open heart, Lara sets forth into a world of dreams and enchantments, where her courage, wonder, and choices will shape her destiny.
Intrigued by the promise of magic and untold mysteries, readers will be captivated by Lara's transformation from an ordinary young woman into a seeker of truth, ready to uncover the secrets hidden beneath the surface and embrace the wonders that await her in the underground city. The Blue Market promises an unforgettable tale of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of destiny that will leave readers yearning to explore its enchanting depths.
Valora Anton is a trained, lethal assassin, and she's running for her life. No one-no one-had ever come close to catching her. But when the net finally closes, she's transferred to an island prison house in the Atlantic, a place known for its brutality. She's certain this is where her journey ends-until she realizes she's wrong.
Phoenix Knight is the iron-fisted warden of Atlanta Prisonhouse, feared by every woman under his control. Ruthless, unforgiving, and unbending, he rules with an absolute hand, tormenting misbehaved prisoners without a second thought. His pleasure comes from their suffering, from breaking them, bending them to his will. But when Valora enters his domain, everything shifts.
There's something about her-something sharp, dangerous, poisonous-that draws him in. On one hand, he's repulsed by her icy demeanor, her unyielding nature. On the other, he's irresistibly allured by her presence, by the fire that simmers beneath her calm exterior. For the first time in years, Phoenix is out of control. And he hates it.
Valora is no ordinary prisoner, and Phoenix is no typical captor. Their dynamic is a volatile cocktail of aggression, manipulation, and raw tension. Each encounter between them ignites a new spark, a dangerous push-pull of venomous desire that neither of them can resist. They are two forces of destruction, locked in a dance that threatens to undo everything they've ever believed in.
The real question is: How far will they go to destroy each other? And in the end, who will be left standing, and at what cost?
[Second Book of the V-Series]
A Standalone Novel
Complete.