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Empire of Lust
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From the internationally bestselling author, Rina Kent, comes a new standalone book about a power couple who are each other's villains.
My boss. My hell.
When I slept with a faceless jock as a teen, I didn't think I would become pregnant. I also didn't think I would lose that child.
Several years later, I find out that my daughter is alive and I'm given a second chance. One problem, though. The faceless jock isn't so faceless anymore. He has a name everyone fears; Kingsley Shaw.
A ruthless bastard. A heartless devil. And most importantly, my daughter's father. Oh, and he hates me as much as I hate him.
We're out to destroy one another with all methods available. Including a dangerous game of lust that might lead to our downfall.
Empire of Lust is a complete STANDALONE. No other books should be read prior to this.
Series: Empire Special Edition
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From the internationally bestselling author, Rina Kent, comes a new standalone book about a power couple who are each other's villains. My boss. My hell. When I slept with a faceless jock as a teen, I didn't think I would become pregnant. I also didn't think I would lose that child. Several years later, I find out that my daughter...Paperback$5600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
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My Boss. My Sin. I'm not the type who has one-night stands. It wasn't supposed to happen, okay? A couple of drinks and a sinful British accent later and I'm in bed with a stranger. Of course, I left first thing in the morning because I'm a responsible adult. An adult who has a new job that I need in...Paperback$5500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Empire of Desire
My forbidden husband. I kissed my father's best friend, and it kind of didn't go well. Not only because he's eighteen years older than me, but he also didn't like it. Not one bit. In my defence, I didn't mean to fall for him. It just happened. Nathaniel Weaver is the most attractive man I've ever seen, with enough charisma...Hardback$7200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Empire of Hate
My boss. My enemy. I escaped my life. Leaving everything behind wasn't easy, but I did it. I turned the page and flew over the ocean. This is my new beginning. My new chapter. My new book. Or so I hoped before I met my new boss. Daniel Sterling. Rich as sin, illegally attractive, and the face of every magazine...Hardback$7400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Empire of Lust
From the internationally bestselling author, Rina Kent, comes a new standalone book about a power couple who are each other's villains. My boss. My hell. When I slept with a faceless jock as a teen, I didn't think I would become pregnant. I also didn't think I would lose that child. Several years later, I find out that my daughter...Hardback$7600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
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My Boss. My Sin. I'm not the type who has one-night stands. It wasn't supposed to happen, okay? A couple of drinks and a sinful British accent later and I'm in bed with a stranger. Of course, I left first thing in the morning because I'm a responsible adult. An adult who has a new job that I need in...Hardback$7200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781685450946
Publisher: Blackthorn Books, LLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 May 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Blackthorn Books, LLC
Edition: Special Print ed.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 617g
Pages: 370
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