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Alicia Fonell thought marriage would save her—but life with Travis Blackwood is nothing but bruises, betrayal, and silence. Trapped in a family built on greed and lies, she has only one goal: escape.

Then Malachi Blackwood returns. Her husband’s older brother. Dark, dangerous, and untouchable. He swore he’d never come back to Silver Lake, but secrets and revenge drag him home.

The closer Alicia gets to him, the harder it becomes to resist. Forbidden touches. Stolen glances. A temptation she knows could destroy them both.

Trigger / Content Warning 
This story contains a morally grey male lead whose choices, actions, and desires are not always healthy or “right.” Malachi is obsessive, controlling, and dangerously possessive. If you’re looking for a gentle love story, this may not be for you.

But if you crave intensity, forbidden passion, and a hero who walks the line between love and ruin—welcome.

I woke up happy. Actually happy. A rare feeling that had nothing to do with business success or revenge plots finally coming together.


Well, maybe a little to do with revenge.


I wanted to see the havoc I'd wrecked. Wanted to watch Travis squirm. Watch Layla try to maintain her dignity. Watch the family react to the scandal that had blown up in spectacular fashion.


The aftermath was always my favorite part. The initial explosion was satisfying, but watching people deal with the consequences? That was art.


I took my time getting ready. Showered. Dressed in one of my better suits. Dark gray. Expensive. The kind of armor you wore when you wanted to look untouchable.


When I went down for breakfast, the dining room was unusually full. And unnaturally quiet.


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