He's going to make her the reluctant queen of his criminal empire. .

. whether she wants it or not.

StellaI'm a proudly independent woman. I'm tough, single, and I run my own business.

But Murphy stumbled into my tattoo shop one night and knocked me right off my feminist feet. We had a one-night stand, but it turned into a long-distance affair of the heart.

I'm falling for him. I'm losing myself for a man I hardly know.

But I want him so much that I overlook all the secrets he's keeping. MurphyI'm the born leader of the O'Shea family.

We make a living stealing women and selling them to new masters. I've acquired my own plaything, but I have little interest in her easy submission.

I want a challenge. I want a woman who will stand by my side and make me stronger.

I don't want a pet. .

. I want a wife.

I'm meant to have an arranged marriage in five years, but I'm not waiting. I met my match when I found Stella.

I want her. .

. and I'm going to take her.

This dark romance book involves many triggering elements. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website.

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