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Title: Empire of Ache & Ruin
Author: Diana A. Hicks
Release Date: May 6, 2025
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Beauty and the Beast Re-telling, Forbidden Virgin Auction, Dark Billionaire Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Possessive Alpha, Revenge, Brother’s Best Friend, Forced Proximity, Shared Trauma
While I stand in darkness, she holds the light…
The ballet performance of my life ends with a forbidden auction.
My older brother’s best friend is the highest bidder.
Now he’s here to claim his prize…me.
But the reclusive billionaire is no knight in shining armor.
Though I’m drawn to him, I know something sinister lurks beneath his steel blue eyes.
I must protect my family, even if it means losing myself in the process.
About Diana A. Hicks
Diana A. Hicks is an award-winning author of steamy romantic suspense and science-fiction romance.
When Diana is not writing, she enjoys hot yoga, kickboxing, traveling, and indulging in the simple joys of life like wine and chocolate. She lives in Atlanta and loves spending time with her two children and husband. Connect with Diana on social media to stay up to date on her latest releases.
Praise for Diana A. Hicks:
“Hicks’ first installment of her Desert Monsoon series is confident and assured with strong storytelling, nuanced characters, and a dynamic blend of romance and suspense…A sexy and irresistible tale for fans of contemporary romance.” – Kirkus Reviews
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