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He's powerful and possessive
She’s inexperienced and forbidden
Prima ballerina Paloma Davis has spent her life pleasing her abusive father. When her father’s debts spiral out of control after living outside his means for so long, he manipulates her into accepting a marriage contract. After her wedding to the mysterious billionaire, Paloma is thrown into a world of dark secrets, a mansion half in ruins, and a husband who’s sworn he will never love her.
As time goes by, Paloma begins to see a different side of her scarred husband, Archer. He’s beautiful beyond reason, dangerous, and so alluring. The inexplicable attraction she feels when he’s near terrifies her. He warns her to stay away, and that’s exactly what she intends to do. But every time they’re in the same room, the chemistry between them is explosive and undeniable.
Archer only cares about avenging his father’s murder. He wants to destroy Paloma’s father and take everything from him. But Archer can’t help but want Paloma, his sweet and innocent wife. Even though he knows their love could destroy them both.
A Note from Diana: Empire of Ache & Ruin is a 150k-word dark romance novel. It's book one in the Empire of Ruin Trilogy, featuring Archer/Tristan and Paloma. This modern day Beauty and the Beast retelling is about the gift of forgiveness and true love. Check TW
This book features:
✔️ He falls first
✔️ Star-Crossed lovers
✔️ Angst, family feud
✔️ Forbidden love
✔️ Dark Academia
✔️ Taboo Auction
She’s inexperienced and forbidden
Prima ballerina Paloma Davis has spent her life pleasing her abusive father. When her father’s debts spiral out of control after living outside his means for so long, he manipulates her into accepting a marriage contract. After her wedding to the mysterious billionaire, Paloma is thrown into a world of dark secrets, a mansion half in ruins, and a husband who’s sworn he will never love her.
As time goes by, Paloma begins to see a different side of her scarred husband, Archer. He’s beautiful beyond reason, dangerous, and so alluring. The inexplicable attraction she feels when he’s near terrifies her. He warns her to stay away, and that’s exactly what she intends to do. But every time they’re in the same room, the chemistry between them is explosive and undeniable.
Archer only cares about avenging his father’s murder. He wants to destroy Paloma’s father and take everything from him. But Archer can’t help but want Paloma, his sweet and innocent wife. Even though he knows their love could destroy them both.
A Note from Diana: Empire of Ache & Ruin is a 150k-word dark romance novel. It's book one in the Empire of Ruin Trilogy, featuring Archer/Tristan and Paloma. This modern day Beauty and the Beast retelling is about the gift of forgiveness and true love. Check TW
This book features:
✔️ He falls first
✔️ Star-Crossed lovers
✔️ Angst, family feud
✔️ Forbidden love
✔️ Dark Academia
✔️ Taboo Auction
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