Lilly's life she decided had to change, her eighteen year marriage had come to an abrupt end when Carl had taken off with another woman. Along with this, Lilly could no longer stomach the daily drudge of working in a job she hated in a city that left her empty and cold. Her decision to move into the country to start a brand new life, took her into the realms of an existence she could never imagine. Putting her finances into the local garden centre owned by a couple who had become her friends and were now retiring seemed simple enough and a way for her to follow her late mothers passion for growing orchids. Unwittingly this decision had pushed her quite literally into the arms of David Matthews a cool, confident man who was ruthless in business and in his pursuit of her. She thought nothing of putting her trust in a man who's business was property but not only did he offer to help her deal with her purchase of the business he also took her to new heights of passion and lust that until then she had only assumed was made up within the pages of a book. What she hadn't anticipated was that through David's ruthlessness she would become entangled into a dangerous web of hate, greed and a risk to her own life. In amongst all of the madness that had become Lilly's life came the love of a man who had been so deeply hurt by the antics of David and his ex-wife Susan that it took the threat to Lilly's life to show him that there remained some good in the world.

This is a novel intended for mature audiences. The characters and the actions in this novel are not for the faint of heart.

This book is based on a person who was trapped while he was on work permit to a foreign country. He was young and hard working involved in social activities. He was trapped badly in a situation where his answer no means defame and termination from the job. "If my desire is not fulfilled you may be questioned in Police station. You do not have enough time to think. Tell me yes or No? Choice is yours." He got frightened remembering above lines of her. He later realized her strong desires and passion. Anyone in such situation would have freely accepted and enjoyed that moment but he was not able to accept. Forcibly he was pushed in the lewd. He had noway out from this situation. What had happed with him? How they lived further? You get all in the book. "There was only a Kasak left with me. I am regretful for that. It would be fulfilled or not only God knows."What is that Kasak? I asked her."I told you earlier guess and recollect. If you are unable I'll tell you." You will get answers in this book.

The villain isn’t supposed to be king.

I have a simple plan. Finish Royal Elite School and get into my dream university.

One glance from the school’s king blows my plan up in smoke. One glance and he suffocates my air. One glance and he issues his death sentence. His first words spiral my life into irreparable chaos. “I will destroy you.”

Everything about Aiden King is black. Black mind. Black heart. Black soul. I should’ve remained quiet and endured the time I have left.

I didn’t.

I made the irrevocable mistake of provoking the king on his throne. The devil in his hell. And now, I’ll pay the price.

Being hated by Aiden King is dangerous. But being wanted by him is lethal.

Now in trade paperback for the first time--#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens's unforgettable tale of love and mystery that introduced her overwhelming popular Bastion Club novels

Tristan Wemyss, Earl of Trentham, has a most unexpected challenge: like all men of his class he must find a suitable wife, but within a year, and if he fails, he must forfeit his inheritance. Despite the many alluring young women paraded before him, he picks his neighbor, Miss Leonora Carling. Spirited, educated, and no man's fool, Leonora meets his requirements perfectly. Unfortunately, she has no desire to marry anyone . . .

But then unanticipated danger finds her and Leonora must beg Tristan for his aid. A mysterious stranger is attempting to force her family from their home, so when Tristan extends his services as protector she has little choice but to accept. Yet as they get ever-closer to uncovering the source of the threat, Tristan discovers his offer of convenience is becoming an offer of love.