Ruthless Desire

Damien Laurent built his empire on power, control, and ruthless ambition. In the world of New York's elite, his name commands fear, respect, and obedience. Nothing matters more than protecting the Laurent legacy-not love, not loyalty, and certainly not the man he swore he'd never want again.

Then Julian Reyes returns.

Brilliant, stubborn, and impossible to forget, Julian is fighting to save his neighborhood from the billion-dollar redevelopment project Damien is leading. Years ago, they shared a secret affair neither of them survived unscarred. Now they stand on opposite sides of a war fueled by money, corruption, and dangerous desire.

But the deeper Julian digs into the project, the more he uncovers a web of criminal secrets powerful men are willing to kill to protect.

And Damien may be one of them.

As old passion reignites behind closed doors, the line between hatred and obsession begins to disappear. Every stolen touch threatens to destroy careers, families, and reputations built over generations. With only thirty days before the final contract is signed, Damien and Julian must decide how much they're willing to sacrifice for the truth-and for each other.

Because some desires are too dangerous to resist.

And some loves are powerful enough to ruin everything.