Desolation: A Dark Billionaire Romance

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❀ Desolation ❀

Ravin DeMarco

https://books2read.com/RDdesolation

❀Friends to lovers

⁜Touch her and ☠️

❀Billionaire

⁜FMC with mental health issues

❀Alphahole (but a simp for our girl)

⁜Shared pasts

Elodie

❀ My parents are the lowest of the low. Addicts, alcoholics, and worse. Things I’ll never tell anyone. I spend most of my time just trying to be invisible. It's a lot easier when no one sees me. I only have a few months till graduation and then on to the photography school I have always dreamed of.

❀ So I stay invisible at school too. Except for Drake. He sees me. Too much.

Drake

⁜ Elodie is the most beautiful person I have ever met, inside and out. But to her, I’m just another person to avoid. I want to know everything I can about why. So I will watch, and bide my time. My family has mafia connections and I’ll use them.

⁜ She will be mine. I will remove every obstacle I can to get her. No matter what or how long it takes.

❀ Desolation is a MF dark contemporary romance for readers 18+. Due to dark themes, 𝙨𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, and adult language please see the 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 as your mental health is very important.

Add to your TBR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214459986

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2024/10/4 Edited to

In 'Desolation,' Elodie is a young woman striving for invisibility amidst her troubled family background of addiction. As graduation approaches, she dreams of photography school while grappling with her mental health and yearning for acceptance. Meanwhile, Drake, the enigmatic billionaire with mafia ties, fixates on Elodie, determined to uncover her secrets and win her over. Their tumultuous relationship is laced with intense emotions and dark themes, including his obsession and her hidden struggles. This contemporary romance delves deep into complex character dynamics where love collides with pain and hope. Readers can expect a riveting fusion of high stakes, emotional revelations, and irresistible chemistry between the protagonists. Join Elodie and Drake as they navigate their fears and desires while facing past demons, set against a backdrop of wealth and danger. Perfect for fans of dark romance, 'Desolation' leaves an unforgettable mark, weaving a story of resilience, intimacy, and the struggle for identity amidst chaos. Don't miss this enthralling addition to your TBR for a captivating reading experience!

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