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Stasia Black's Ruined Vows plunges readers into a world where forbidden desires ignite against a backdrop of societal expectations and lurking danger.Book Description
He thinks I’m off-limits. But rules were made to be broken.
I’m the perfect daughter—an heiress with a spotless reputation and a ring on my finger to prove it. But perfection is a fragile thing, and mine shatters the moment I meet Isaak.
My bodyguard.
Ex-military. Battle-scarred. All sharp edges and dark glances.
He’s the last man I should want—older, all grit and danger, and everything my family would never approve of.
Also, he hates me.
He thinks I’m spoiled, entitled, a rich girl playing pretend.
But there’s one thing he can’t
The way his eyes darken when I walk into the room.
The way his jaw clenches when another man gets too close.
The way his touch—his bed—is the only place I feel safe.
I'm engaged to a man my family has chosen for me.
But my body betrays me whenever Isaak is near.
I thought my stalker was my biggest problem.
I was wrong.
Because every time Isaak whispers my name, it feels like a promise.
About Stasia Black
Stasia lives in sunny California with her husband and son. As an author, she’s drawn to romantic stories that don’t take the easy way out. She wants to see beneath people’s veneer and into their dark places, their twisted motives, and their deepest desires. She likes to toss her characters into the tempest and watch them hurt, fight, bleed, and then find out what, if anything, comes out the other side. Come along for the journey because it’s one helluva ride.
My Thoughts
Stasia Black's Ruined Vows plunges readers into a world where forbidden desires ignite against a backdrop of societal expectations and lurking danger. The premise is immediately captivating: a seemingly perfect heiress, bound by an engagement and family pressure, finds her carefully constructed world crumbling upon the arrival of her enigmatic bodyguard, Isaak. Black masterfully crafts the initial tension between them. Isaak's brooding presence, described with evocative imagery of "sharp edges and dark glances," clashes starkly with the protagonist's polished facade. Their dynamic is fueled by mutual disdain, with Isaak seeing her as a privileged "rich girl," a perception that adds an intriguing layer to their burgeoning attraction.
The narrative excels in portraying the undeniable pull between the two. The author effectively uses subtle cues – the darkening of Isaak's eyes, the clenching of his jaw – to showcase the internal battle he wages against his growing feelings. These small but significant details create a palpable sense of forbidden longing. The protagonist's internal conflict is equally compelling as she grapples with her societal obligations and the undeniable pull of her bodyguard. The stark contrast between the safety she finds in Isaak's arms and the gilded cage of her engagement forms the emotional core of the story.
While the romantic tension is the driving force, the introduction of a stalker plotline adds an element of suspense and justifies the close proximity between the main characters. However, the focus remains firmly on the illicit connection between the heiress and her protector. Black's writing is sensual and evocative, particularly in describing the protagonist's physical reactions to Isaak's presence, highlighting the undeniable chemistry that transcends their initial animosity. Ruined Vows promises a steamy and suspenseful journey into the heart of forbidden love, leaving readers eager to see how these "broken" rules will ultimately play out.
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