Ryan - Empire Series - Empire, #1

A scorching new romance about second chances in New York City. Two very different lives collide in the city that never sleeps. Billionaire Ryan King has been groomed for success his whole life; playing by the rules, running his family dynasty Empire, and maintaining his family's powerful legacy in NYC society. His ex-wife made a fool of him, only marrying for his money. He won't make the same mistake again. Mallory is running from the past and trying to survive, the only way she knows how - her obsessed ex-boyfriend Jake is a rising gang boss who has controlled her since the day they left the care system together.
Violence and fear are all she's ever known. Mallory's got one chance to get enough money together to flee the city and escape Jake, once and for all. Ryan and Mallory both exist in a city full of lies - will deceit tear them apart? Please be advised this book contains adult content and potentially upsetting scenes. 18+ only.