Desperate Measures

Desperate Measures by Katee Robert is a gripping modern reimagining of our beloved fairy tales where the villains take centre stage. Step into a world where Hans Christian Andersen and Disney's characters grow darker, steamier, and more desperate than ever before. The story follows Yasmina, a princess who has been sheltered her entire life, as she finds herself ensnared in the dangerous and alluring web spun by the sinister Jafar.

Yasmina has steadfastly avoided the trappings of marriage, especially if it means wedding the darkly charismatic Jafar. However, fate takes a twisted turn when she loses an impossibly high-stakes bet. Suddenly, Yasmina is no longer a princess confined to her privileged, if stifling, existence. Instead, she is thrust into a life where Jafar holds all the power, both over her destiny and her desires. As she navigates this new reality, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the very man she should despise, unable to resist the sinful allure of his control.

Once a princess cloistered in the safety of her palace, Yasmina’s world is turned upside down in a single fiery night orchestrated by Jafar. Given a heart-wrenching choice between walking away with nothing and risking it all to reclaim her riches and status, she chooses to gamble. Unfortunately, she loses. Now under Jafar’s dominion, Yasmina's body revels in the delicious punishments and exquisite attention she receives, even as her mind fights against her predicament. The mix of pleasure and torment is almost enough to make her believe that Jafar's control could transform into something genuine.

Yet, the gilded luxury of Jafar's imprisonment is still a cage, and Yasmina’s yearning for freedom persists. Torn between her growing affection for her captor and a desire to reclaim her status on her own terms, she faces an unattainable dilemma. The stakes rise as Yasmina contemplates an escape that could mean betraying the very man who has captured her heart.

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