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Last published Wed, Apr 9, 2025
Book no#1 of SHADOW SERIES!
In a world of shadows and betrayal, Zevian Rathore, a ruthless mafia heir, is drawn into a dangerous game of obsession and revenge when he's forced to marry Elara Khanna-the woman who burns for him just as fiercely as she hates him. Their nights are a battlefield of scorching desire and searing defiance, their touches laced with both fire and fury.
As a trusted ally's betrayal unravels his empire, secrets from the past threaten to destroy everything. But Elara isn't just a pawn in this game-she's his greatest temptation, his most dangerous weakness.
"You think you can fight this?" Zevian's voice was a low growl as he backed her against the wall, his fingers tilting her chin up, forcing her to meet his gaze. "You think you can run?" Without another word, he crushed his lips against hers, claiming, consuming. His teeth scraped against her bottom lip, his grip possessive, unrelenting. He tore his mouth away just long enough to whisper, "You're mine, Elara. No matter how much you resist, no matter how much you fight-you. Are. Mine."
With Elara questioning the man beneath the ruthless façade and a relentless enemy closing in, Zevian must fight to protect his love, his legacy, and his obsession. She can try to resist, but in the end, she'll wear his marks, whisper his name, and belong to him completely.
Because in this war between revenge and redemption, Zevian doesn't intend to lose. And Elara? She doesn't stand a chance.
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