Crash landing on a distant alien world had left Nyota dazed, confused, and more than a little bewildered— all of which was currently being massively amplified by the revelation she was not only an alien abductee, which sucked to no end, but was now unexpectedly a wanted fugitive from brutal Raxxian captivity. Hunted, on the run, and very much out of her element, Nyota was grateful she at least had one thing going for her. A muscular hunk of an alien watching over her.
He’s used to getting everything he wants… Now he wants to make me his perfect little wife. Working as Ivan Stepanov’s assistant is a literal gig from hell. After a day of catering to his every demand I text my friend in haste: ‘I HATE my boss but find him so freakin HOT!” I arrive home with my thoughts stuck on the gorgeous man ruining my life. Moments later I’m in my apartment, lost in ecstasy, screaming Ivan’s name.
In the spring of 1910, an advertisement I spotted in the Boston newspaper called out to me. “Wealthy family in need of secretary on Whale Island. Must have an affinity for books.” When I’m offered the position, I do not hesitate to pack my meagre belongings and travel to Washington state. After all, I have nothing to lose. I’ve been dismissed from my current position. I have no family. It’s all a dream come true. The only problem? My employer, Benedict Tutheridge, makes my heart flutter and my knees wobble. I didn’t expect him to be devastatingly handsome or interesting. Unfortunately, I’m not from prestige or wealth. A man like Benedict would never marry a woman like me.
Here’s the thing: I need you to believe monsters are real. But ask me that question, and I’ll tell you the truth. No, it’s not possible. The more believers out there, the busier I am at night booking walking ghost tours in New Orleans’ French Quarter. I like giving tours, love them actually. I was born to do this—well, I thought I was until I met him. Now everything I thought I knew has changed. It was a normal tour, like all the rest, except Spencer isn’t like anyone I’ve ever met. How can I resist those sapphire blue eyes and the sexiest smile I’ve ever seen? I mentioned he’s hot, right? And it’s not just him. He has three friends. Three men who look at me like I am the sun and the moon.
She looks so out of place, here on the wrong side of town. Dripping with innocence, her cautious eyes darting everywhere. So vulnerable. The perfect pawn. Fifteen years ago, her daddy destroyed my life. Now, I’m going to return the favor. It’s only fair to ruin the person he cherishes the most. So, I’ll stalk. I’ll chase. I’ll claim her. When I’m done, she won’t be his perfect little princess anymore. Thanks to his precious little object, his entire empire is about to fall. Unexpectedly, so will I. Too late, I realize she’s not the only one being broken. Revenge might not be so sweet, after all.
I refuse to be used. I refuse to marry the guy who’s cheating on me. And I refuse to fall for the billionaire who just walked into my life. Okay… that last one might be a problem.