The Cost Of Us: Book One
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Last published Thu, Apr 23, 2026
In a world of opulence and power, the Montclairs and Sinclairs rule from behind golden walls and perfect smiles.
Amelia Montclair has spent her life trapped in expectations-poised, polished, and obedient to a future she never chose. Until one encounter changes everything.
Kamden Sinclair is everything she's been warned to avoid: dangerous, untouchable, and bound to a family that hides far more than wealth beneath its name.
When a forced arrangement ties their names together, Amelia is pulled into a world where every secret has weight, every alliance has consequence, and every glance between them feels like a risk she can't afford to take.
But in a game built on power, legacy, and hidden truths... love might be the most dangerous betrayal of all.
⚠️ Content Warning: The Cost of Us contains themes that may be triggering or uncomfortable for some readers, including: Toxic and emotionally intense relationships, Manipulation and control, Strong language, Sexual content (mature scenes), Emotional distress, Extreme Violence, Torture, Toture and mental health struggles.
Possible depictions of jealousy, obsession, and heartbreak
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