Welcome to the Black Rose Auction where every sin can be yours for a price. Birdie wants nothing more than to escape the clutches of her cruel and wicked stepmother, and to be with the only person she’s ever truly loved—her stepsister, Violet. When her stepmother threatens to auction off Birdie’s hand in marriage to the highest bidder, Birdie sees it as her only way out. Her stepsister has a plan… Enlist the help her rich and powerful ex, Alaric Stone, to bid on their behalf. But when things go awry at the auction, and Birdie is forced give away far more than she expected, Alaric decides he’s playing for keeps. He wants both of them. Can the three of them escape the clutches of Birdie’s selfish stepmother together? And will Birdie be forced to choose between the two who have her heart…or will it be shattered forever? Shattered Innocence is a Cinderella remix meant for mature readers who like fairytales…just dirtier.