The Ashes of Vengeance | Book 1

Bound by vengeance. Torn by desire. In the shadows, even love becomes a weapon.

Valentino De Luca, feared as "The Shadow," is a man who rules his world with ruthless precision. As the Don of the De Luca family, he's built an empire on power and fear, leaving no room for weakness-or love. Scarred by a loveless upbringing, Valentino's heart is as cold as the empire he protects.

Karina Volkova, the formidable CEO of Mirae Cyber Security Corporations, is a woman who plays by her own rules. Known as "The Devil in Black," she has fought her way to the top, burying betrayal and pain under a veil of ambition and intellect. Family ties mean nothing to her-only loyalty to herself and her vision.

When a shared enemy forces Valentino and Karina into an uneasy alliance, their collision sparks a battle of wits and wills. What begins as a calculated partnership soon gives way to dangerous temptation. The deeper they delve into the darkness of revenge, the harder it becomes to ignore the fire igniting between them.

But in a world of lies, betrayal, and power plays, trusting an enemy is a gamble neither can afford. Will they burn together or rise from the ashes stronger than ever?

The line between love and hate is razor-thin. One misstep, and it all goes up in flames.