When billionaire tycoon Philip Caldwell dies unexpectedly, his greedy and power-hungry family gathers to claim their piece of his vast fortune. But imagine their shock when his will is read, revealing that everything—his estate, his companies, his billions—has been left to his young caregiver, 23-year-old Astrid Bennett. With her newly found unimaginable wealth Astrid becomes the target of Philip’s vengeful family, who will stop at nothing to take back what they believe is rightfully theirs. With no allies and danger lurking in the shadows, Astrid’s only hope lies in Cole Donovan, her mysterious and fiercely protective bodyguard. Haunted by his own troubled past, Cole has sworn to keep Astrid safe, no matter the cost. But as the threats grow and duty gives way to desire, Astrid must decide if she can trust the one man willing to risk everything for her—or if her inheritance will cost her life.

She was the blade, sent to pierce the heart of the king.. But what happens when the heart beats for her? ---- King Ronan Dain is a legend. Having conquered and united the seven warring kingdoms, he now rules from the grand capital, both loved and feared as the man who ended centuries of bloodshed. But peace is fragile, and his council pressures him to take a wife to secure his reign. Reluctantly, he agrees to host a grand ball, inviting noblewomen from across the realms.Among the dazzling guests, one woman captures his attention instantly—Selene, a gorgeous beauty with emerald eyes that seem to pierce his soul. But Selene is no ordinary guest. She is an assassin, trained to kill the king who destroyed her homeland. Sent by a secret Faction that seeks to destroy his empire, she has only one mission: earn his trust, get close enough, and Kill him. But the closer she gets, the harder it becomes to carry out the kill. For the ruthless warlord she expected is not the monster she was taught hate. Her own heart betrays her. Kill the king and avenge her people. Or protect the man she was sent to destroy. Either way, she might not make it out alive.