About this ebook
He wanted the forbidden once. Now she wants him back.
Davis Young is wealthy, powerful, and disciplined yet his blood has always burned for the forbidden. That includes Bella Prince, the daughter of his sworn enemy.
An orphan with few options, Davis once served King, a ruthless mob boss. His only escape came in stolen moments with Bella—the one woman who saw something in him no one else ever did. Davis fell hard. Then he was betrayed.
Or so he believed.
Years later, Bella returns asking for help, insisting she never betrayed him at all and offering herself without apology. Aching for the kind of control she’s never trusted anyone else to take, Bella wants Davis to dominate her the way she’s always dreamed.
Davis is more than willing to give her what she wants because it’s what he wants too.
But enemies don’t forget. And love has always been his greatest weakness.
Will Davis guard his heart…
Or risk everything to destroy their enemies and finally make Bella his?
A sexy, emotionally charged dark romance about forbidden passion, betrayal, and choosing love in the face of danger.
About the Hard as Nails Series
Hard as Nails is a dark contemporary romance series featuring dangerous heroes seeking redemption through fierce love and loyalty. Each story delivers intense emotion, protective devotion, and hard-won happily-ever-afters.
⭐ What readers are saying
“If you’re looking for a hot, sexy, emotional read, Virna DePaul delivers!”
“This is an author whose work continues to delight.”
“…intense, intricate, and insomnia-inducing.”
“Steamy, heart-warming, and action-packed!”
“The twists and turns of the fast-paced plot are delightful.”
--Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review)
📚 Hard as Nails Series
Each book can be read as a standalone, but the series is best enjoyed in order.
Hard Time
Hard Case
Hard Core
Hard Place
Hard Act
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About the author
Virna DePaul is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of sexy, emotionally charged romance featuring powerful heroes, strong heroines, and love forged under pressure.
Her stories blend passion, danger, and deep emotional connection, taking ordinary people into extraordinary circumstances where surrendering to love is the greatest risk and the ultimate reward.
She has been traditionally published with Penguin, Harlequin, and Random House, and is also a bestselling indie author whose books have captivated readers around the world.
