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Summary

๐๐จ๐จ๐ค-๐Ÿ ๐Ž๐Ÿ ๐’๐ข๐ง ๐€๐ง๐ ๐’๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐ƒ๐ฎ๐ž๐ญ. โ•ฐโ”ˆโžค ๐€๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐š ๐’๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐จ ๐— ๐‘๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐š๐ง ๐Š๐ฎ๐ณ๐ง๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฏ. She is the untouchable queen of the Italian underworld. He is the ice-cold titan of the Russian diamond trade. A billion-dollar frame-up is about to ignite a warโ€ฆ and a forbidden passion that could destroy them both. Aurelia Sorrentino didnโ€™t become Donna of the Il Serpenti family by being gentle. With steel in her eyes and a serpentโ€™s calm, she rules her empire with a precise balance of brutal force and impeccable business acumen. Her power is absolute, her heart encased in iceโ€”a necessary shield since her motherโ€™s unsolved murder. She trusts no one, especially not an outsider. Ruslan Kuznetsov clawed his way from poverty to become the most formidable diamond magnate in the world. His reputation is built on ruthless precision and a coldness that freezes his enemies in their tracks. He deals in billions, not bullets, and believes financial control is the ultimate power. He avoids the messy violence of the underworld, considering it a weakness. When Ruslanโ€™s most valuable shipment of diamonds is stolen, the evidence points directly to Aureliaโ€™s territory. The diamonds are found on her dock, a flagrant act of disrespect that cannot go unanswered. Forced into a high-stakes confrontation, the two titans collide.

Status
1yr ago
Chapters
3
Rating
n/a
Age Rating
18+

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This novel is a Dark Romance and contains mature content, themes, and scenes that may be disturbing, distressing, or offensive to some readers. It is intended for an 18+ audience only.

Proceed with caution. This book is not intended for everyone.

Content includes, but is not limited to:

ยท Graphic Violence & Gore: Depictions of murder, torture, physical punishment, and brutal hand-to-hand combat.

ยท Sexual Content: Explicit, consensual sexual scenes as well as scenes of a sexual nature that explore power dynamics and control.

ยท Dark Themes: Kidnapping, abduction, captivity, and themes of coercion and psychological manipulation.

ยท Psychological Trauma: Detailed depictions of PTSD, anxiety, and childhood trauma.

ยท Substance Use: Recreational and excessive use of alcohol and narcotics.

ยท Strong Language: Pervasive use of profanity.

ยท Power Dynamics: Central themes of dominance and submission within a romantic and criminal context.

ยท Moral Ambiguity: The main characters are criminals and do not adhere to conventional morality. Their actions are often violent, ruthless, and illegal.

ยท Death of a Parent: The unresolved murder of a parent is a significant plot point.

This book also contains scenes and themes that may be particularly triggering, including:

ยท Stalking and obsessive behavior but, never framed as romance.

ยท Forced proximity and emotional manipulation within a relationship.

ยท Detailed descriptions of grief and loss.

ยท Betrayal by those close to the main characters.

If any of these topics are triggering or upsetting to you, please consider not reading this book. Your mental well-being is important.Proceed with caution.