No longer controlled by her mother, manager, or former fiancé, pop star Shae Armstrong steps out on her own and into the path of Nick DeMarco, a wealthy investor with alleged ties to organized crime and real childhood scars to overcome. She wants to take it slow. He needs her now, in his life and in his bed. Nick’s enemies threaten her career, her friendships, even her sanity, but not Shae’s heart - the one thing Nick holds precious. He proves his love is real, and she stops running. Until everything around them falls apart, including him. He swore he would never hurt her. Instead, he almost destroys them both. Shae makes a dangerous choice, sacrificing her happiness for his, just like he always does for her. Now that she’s found her own voice, can Shae survive the challenges of living in Nick’s world?**

Gina’s alone – exactly how she likes it. No one to tell her it’s not her fault, to stop blaming herself. Free from the pitiful looks and whispered condolences. Nothing to remind her of everything she wants to forget. Until Max. The sexy diversion who lives in the same dangerous world and likes her bed as much as she does. Too bad he loves someone else. Who happens to be her new best friend and his boss’s wife. She might as well close her legs because he’s never going to open his heart. A simple promise. Living in a dark existence of death, greed, and deviance, Max swore to protect an innocent woman’s life because he didn’t have anything in his own worth saving. Until Gina. The seductive mafia princess who hides more secrets than he ever imagined. Lying to herself and everyone else that goodness no longer exists behind her broken spirit. He’ll sacrifice everything to prove she’s not second choice. Even if her lies destroy their only chance for happiness.**

Their life will never be perfect. Max and Gina know this all too well. Too much danger. Too many enemies. Too few people they can truly trust. A fate they both accept because at least it will be their life. Together. They’ve survived the threats against them and protected the people they love. Now it’s their turn to enjoy the happiness they fought so hard to find. Until unexpected vengeance sucks Max deeper into the world he and Gina thought they finally had the chance to escape. Prisoners to revenge that crumbles their dreams faster than they ever imagined. Now they rule the world they despise. Can their relationship withstand choosing honor over love?**