The Gilded Mask - Book #1 (BxB)

[Completed in 2025]

~ Book One ~

In the Kingdom of Leviel, identity is a commodity, and love is a dangerous game.

Vicente is the prized jewel of the House of the Scarlet Haven, a pleasure house where every entertainer and customer must wear a mask to protect their identities. As the only man of the House who entertains other men, Vicente is highly sought after by every noble who wants to experience something different. By day, he is a ghost unheard of by the people. By night, he is a fantasy to the kingdom's masked elites.

But one night, he meets a stranger who doesn't seek pleasure. He speaks softly, touches sparingly, and pays for Vicente's time simply to talk. With every encounter, Vicente's carefully constructed world begins to crack. However, his mysterious stranger is revealed to not be who he claims to be, and their growing bond draws dangerous eyes.

As secrets unravel and a rebellion grows beneath the surface of the kingdom, Vicente must decide whether the promise of freedom is worth the cost, and whether love can bloom in a world where no one dares to show their true face.

[Warning: Contains strong language, violence, and sexual content]