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Empire of Ache & Ruin (Empire of Ruin Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Diana A. Hicks (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

Book 1 of 1: Empire of Ruin

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"Stay away from me, Little Dove. I'm exactly the monster you think I am." - Archer

The ballet performance of my life ends with a forbidden auction.
My older brother’s best friend is the highest bidder.
Now he’s here to claim his prize…me.

But the reclusive billionaire is no knight in shining armor.
Though I’m irrevocably drawn to him, I know something sinister lurks beneath those steely blue eyes.

I must protect my family, even if it means losing myself in the process.

A Note from Diana: Empire of Ache & Ruin is a 150k-word romance novel. It's book one in the Empire of Ruin Trilogy, featuring Archer/Tristan and Paloma. This Beauty and the Beast retelling is about never letting go. Check TW

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DY8CTBYQ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hicks Media Group, Inc. (May 6, 2025)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 6, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled

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- #3,377 in Gothic Romance
- #9,553 in Enemies to Lovers Romance eBooks
- #11,927 in Billionaires & Millionaires Romance eBooks

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Diana A. Hicks is an award-winning author of contemporary romance that's sometimes dark, sometimes suspenseful, but always steamy. Her upcoming release, Empire of Ache & Ruin coming May 6, 2025!

When Diana is not writing, she enjoys hot yoga, kickboxing, traveling, and indulging in the simple joys of life like wine and chocolate. She lives in Atlanta and loves spending time with her two children and husband. Connect with Diana on social media to stay up to date on her latest releases.

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