Celia Monroe thought she could start a new life after her abusive ex died in an accident, while struggling to survive, she’s stunned when a black invitation card arrives, an entry into The House, an elite and secretive estate known only through whispers among the rich and dangerous.Seven women, one winner. A prize worth ten billion dollars and a contract with the elusive billionaire Leo Blackthorne. But the trials aren’t just games, they’re erotic, psychological, and structured to her deepest scars and it seems to know exactly where it hurts.As desire tangles with danger and Leo’s control begins to crack, Celia is forced to confront a terrifying question: what if the past she buried never really died?And what if The House was built just for her?