The Ties We Break

Reading romance has always been my escape. A different world I can run to when real life gets to be too much. And when I find out my father drank away all the money I've inherited and saved, it's those same romance novels that give me an idea. I need cash, and I need it fast. Luckily for me, I have something I know people would pay for. My virginity. There's only one problem... Declan, the owner of the...
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Reading romance has always been my escape. A different world I can run to when real life gets to be too much. And when I find out my father drank away all the money I've inherited and saved, it's those same romance novels that give me an idea.

I need cash, and I need it fast.

Luckily for me, I have something I know people would pay for.

My virginity.

There's only one problem...

Declan, the owner of the club where the auction will be held, won't let me participate until I know what my limits are and what I like.

Feeling like time is running out, I ask him to teach me while still keeping my *innocence* intact.

It's a business agreement and nothing else, but his dark, broody expressions and sexy cocky grin are starting to melt all the walls I've put in place to remain as professional as possible.

He can't win me, which means another man will, and I have to protect my heart.

This isn't a fairy tale, and there is no happily ever after in our future.

Or is there?

AUTHOR NOTE
The Ties We Break is a full length prequel in the Beautifully Brutal series, which follows an Irish Mafia Family as they fight to keep their power. Each book is about a different sibling and the person they fall in love with. So while each couple will get their HFN in their book, there are main plots and themes that run throughout the main books in the series. Therefore, all main books in the series should be read in order.

The Ties We Break is set before the events of Black Wedding, and does therefore not need to be read to follow the main plot and themes of the series. It does, however, feature back story about both Kian and Desmond, so it will add to the series. If you do choose to read The Ties We Break, it's recommended you read it after Trust In Me, but before Fighting To Be Free. Or, if you prefer, it can be read at any time as a standalone, and you will have no problems following the characters and plot.

The Ties We Break is a dark mafia romance intended for mature readers, with scenes that may be triggering for some people. For more information, please see the trigger warning at the front of the book. It features scenes of a very sexual nature, including some mild BDSM. This is a MF romance book, but does feature an MFF scene with FF action. There is no cheating!

RECOMMENDED READING ORDER FOR MAIN BOOKS IN SERIES:
* Black Wedding
* Trust In Me
* Fighting To Be Free
* The Time Is Now
* The Lies That Shatter
* Together We Reign

Please Note - Dangerously Deceptive and The Ties We Break are prequels that are set before the events of Black Wedding. They do not have to be read in order to follow the main plot line. However, they do give back stories to some of the main characters, and reading them will give you extra info.

Dangerously Deceptive is Kellan's backstory and should be read after Black Wedding, but before Trust In Me.

The Ties We Break gives you an insight into Kian and Desmond's backstory, and should be read after Trust In Me, but before Fighting To Be Free.