Drowning in you
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Last published Wed, May 21, 2025
He's the devil dressed in a suit. She walked into hell for answers. Now, she can't get out.
When Harper Gold's sister vanishes without a trace after working for the mafia, Harper knows the police won't save her. The only lead? Domenico Valentini - cold, powerful, untouchable. The man everyone fears... and the one Harper can't seem to resist.
He offers her help, but everything has a price. And what he wants in return might cost her more than just her body - it might cost her soul.
In a world of blood, lies, and obsession, Harper must decide how far she's willing to go to save her sister...
Even if it means losing herself to the man who was born to destroy her.
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