He's going to make her the reluctant queen of his criminal empire… whether she wants it or not. ★★★★★ "One of the best dark romances I have read! Brynn Ford has delivered an amazing story of passion and depravity." -Deborah, Amazon Review- Stella I'm a proudly independent woman. I'm tough, single, and I run my own business. But Murphy stumbled into my tattoo shop one night and knocked me right off my feminist feet. We had a one-night stand, but it turned into a long-distance affair of the heart. I'm falling for him. I'm losing myself for a man I hardly know. But I want him so much that I overlook all the secrets he's keeping. Murphy I'm the born leader of the O'Shea family. We make a living stealing women and selling them to new masters. I've acquired my own plaything, but I have little interest in her easy submission. I want a challenge. I want a woman who will stand by my side and make me stronger. I don't want a pet… I want a wife. I'm meant to have an arranged marriage in five years, but I'm not waiting. I met my match when I found Stella. I want her… and I'm going to take her. This dark romance book involves many triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author's website. This book is a spin-off from the Four Families trilogy. It can be read as a standalone, but the author highly recommends reading the trilogy first. This book contains major spoilers from the Four Families trilogy—this is your spoiler warning! RECOMMENDED READING ORDER Anya & Ezra's Story Book 1: Counts of Eight Book 2: Dance with Death Book 3: Pas de Trois SPIN-OFF Murphy & Stella's Story Book 4: King of Masters