The Empire That Rose From Ashes

Flames consumed his family, and from the ashes of that tragedy, Riven Blackthorne rose.

Now, he holds dominion over the city, controlling its riches, its power, and even the very people who once betrayed him. Love and forgiveness are alien concepts to him; he alone decides who breathes and who perishes.

Then, she appeared, seemingly untouched by the pervasive deceit and brutality that underpinned his reign. For the first time, this ruler, hardened by immense adversity, found himself staring down the barrel of potentially losing it all.

But let's be clear: a connection with Riven Blackthorne is hardly a fairy tale. It's a high-stakes gamble, and falling for such a monster means little more than hoping to be spared.

Told in a dual POV of Riven Blackthorne and Sylvie Heartfield
After betrayal destroys his empire, ruthless heir Riven will spill blood to reclaim his throne, until Sylvie enters his life, the only woman who defies him, becomes his dangerous obsession.