Some breakups require a pint of ice cream. Others require arson.
Audrey never wanted to be the villain. But when her ex-partner orchestrates a betrayal so profound it shatters her financial and emotional world, playing nice is no longer an option. She needs to burn his empire to the ground.
Enter Malcolm Vance. He is wealthy, ruthless, and entirely too comfortable in the shadows. He’s the kind of man who uses intimidation and power like a second language. He is not a good man. But when he looks at Audrey, he doesn’t see a victim—he sees a weapon waiting to be wielded.
Together, they make a pact. He’ll give her the matches; she’ll start the fire. But dealing with the devil comes with a price. Malcolm is protective, borderline obsessive, and absolutely determined to claim Audrey as his own. As the lines between extortion, revenge, and burning desire begin to blur, Audrey must decide if she’s willing to lose herself to the darkness… or rule it right by his side.
If you like your romance safe and sweet, run away. If you like a little blood with your banter, turn the page.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: “
Malcolm Vance is the ultimate morally gray book boyfriend. I am OBSESSED!” “A masterpiece of dark romance! The banter is razor-sharp and the chemistry will literally burn your Kindle.” “Audrey is the badass FMC we all need. She didn’t just cry, she went to war. 10/10 recommend!” “Dark, hilarious, sexy, and utterly unputdownable. Sloane Mercer is a genius.”
