**Whispers of Shadows**
In the cold, unforgiving streets of St. Petersburg, two powerful forces collide. Elena Ivanova, a fiercely independent woman with a past steeped in secrets, has built her life from the ground up. Her icy resolve is her shield, and she bows to no one. But when Dmitry Volkov, a ruthless Russian billionaire with a shadowy past, sets his sights on her company, their worlds are set on a collision course.
Dmitry is a man who takes what he wants, and now, he wants Elena-body, mind, and soul. Their first encounter ignites a storm of desire, a dangerous game of power and passion where neither is willing to back down. As they push each other to the brink, the line between love and control blurs, and the darkness within them threatens to consume everything they've fought for.
But beneath their battles lies a deeper struggle-one where bending doesn't mean breaking, and surrendering to the shadows might be their only chance at salvation. In a world where trust is a luxury and love is the most dangerous game of all, can these two wounded souls find a way to build something lasting, or will their dark pasts tear them apart forever?
*Whispers of Shadows* is a seductive tale of power, vulnerability, and the relentless pull of forbidden desire, where love is as dangerous as it is irresistible.
As Dallas and Drayton navigate life in the spotlight, Spencer is navigating intense feelings for Nathan - her best friend's brother.
*****
Dallas and Drayton are planning their wedding, talking babies and learning how to navigate life in LA now that Drayton is a hotshot football player in the big leagues. Meanwhile, Spencer and Nathan are back at home in Colorado, coming to terms with their feelings for one another and learning how to co-parent with Grayson, the father of Spencer's daughter. Will the realities of adult life strengthen them - or will their relationships break?
[Sequel to The QB Bad Boy and Me]
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