by Rina Kent
First published 2025
Brandon King has lived his entire life believing he feels no attraction to anyone. The quiet artist maintains perfect control over his existence until a collision changes everything. Nikolai Sokolov, heir to a violent mafia empire, crashes into Brandon's path and becomes instantly obsessed. Brandon happens to be the twin brother of Nikolai's enemy, making their connection dangerous from the start. The two men exist as complete opposites. Brandon creates art and keeps his life orderly. Nikolai operates in a world of violence and chaos. Despite these differences, Nikolai refuses to walk away after their first meeting. His fixation on the golden boy intensifies with each encounter. Brandon finds his carefully structured existence beginning to crack under the pressure of Nikolai's relentless pursuit. The mafia heir's obsession threatens to tear apart everything Brandon has built. Yet something deeper stirs beneath the surface of their dangerous dance. Brandon must decide whether Nikolai's consuming interest will destroy his world or awaken desires he never knew existed.
Genres: fiction, romance, crime, action, dark-romance, contemporary-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, obsession
624 pages · Paperback · Bloom Books
Content warnings: violence