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He had everything he could’ve wanted…except her.
Dangerous. Powerful. Reclusive.
Vuk Markovic is notorious for shunning human interactions. The scarred billionaire rarely talks, and he has no interest in relationships outside his small but trusted circle.
His only exception? Her . The beauty to his beast, the object of his obsession.
He saw her first. He wanted her first. But now, she’s engaged to his oldest friend—and the closer the wedding looms, the more he’s torn between loyalty and desire.
She should be his…and he might just risk it all to have her.
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Beautiful. Successful. Glamorous.
To the world, supermodel Ayana Kidane leads the perfect life. Her career has skyrocketed, and she’s engaged to one of New York’s most eligible bachelors.
What people don't know is that the engagement is only a business arrangement. He gets his inheritance when they marry; she gets the money she needs to leave her abusive agency.
Pretending to be in love should be easy—until she finds herself increasingly drawn to her fiancé’s enigmatic best man.
Vuk thrills and terrifies her in equal measure. She knows she should stay away, but when her wedding is thrown into chaos, he’s the only person she finds comfort in…
Until his past catches up with them and threatens everything they love.
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Ana Huang is the reigning queen of billionaire dark romance, but are you the reigning queen of quizzes?
Let's find out!
Take Demi's Book Club quiz and test your knowledge 😉.
When Ayana meets Vuk for dinner, a little girl asks questions about his face. What is on Vuk’s face?
Food.
A scar/s.
A lipstick smudge.
A labret piercing
Why does Ayana need to marry Jordan?
The money he promised her will help her get out of her modelling contract.
The money he promised her will help her save her family's restaurant.
The money he promised her will help her start her own perfumery business.
The money he promised her will help her pay off her student debts.
What’s the name of the club Vuk owns with Havierre?
The Rock.
The Lock.
The Key.
The Vault.
What is the tattoo Vuk has on his bicep?
A dagger with a snake wrapped around it.
A wizard's wand with a snake wrapped around it.
A black scythe with a snake wrapped around it.
A gun with a snake shooting from it.
Why does Vuk hate his bicep tattoo?
It reminds him of the time with the brotherhood - an underground organization that killed his brother.
It reminds him of the bad choices he made in his twenties.
It reminds him of the laser tattoo removalist who refused to remove the tattoo because he was afraid for his life.
It reminds him of the art project he completed in high school that he got an F for.
Vuk had a twin brother. What was his name?
Luis.
Larry.
Lazar.
Luke.
What is Ayana afraid of doing?
Shooting guns.
Flying.
Cooking in her family's restaurant.
Trying wedding cake samples alone.
What does Ayana use to decorate her living room wall?
Pictures of her family.
Couture jewellery.
Edible flowers.
Empty perfume bottles.
What is Vuk’s favorite party game?
Never Have I Ever.
Bingo.
Pin the tail on the donkey.
Pass the parcel.
Vuk adopted a cat. What did he name it?
Shadow.
Shania.
Sherry.
Shelby.
In the wedding, there were two brotherhood assassins. What role did they play in the ceremony?
The role of the decorator and bridesmaid.
The role of the wedding planner and florist.
The role of the pianist and minister.
The role of the ring bearer and flower girl.
Who did the brotherhood actually shoot in the wedding?
Ayana.
Jordan.
Ayana's mother.
Vuk.
What is Ayana and Vuk’s first official date?
Maya's birthday party featuring the seven deadly sins.
The shopping experience in DC after the wedding shootout.
A private chef cooks for them in Vuk's home.
The shooting range. Vuk teaches Ayana how to shoot a gun.
And what does Vuk make Ayana do in his private elevator afterwards?
Count her *cough* orgasms.
Nothing. He's a perfect gentleman.
Count his scars and burns.
Plan a birthday party for Shadow.
What was in Vuk’s perfume box in the epilogue?
A tiny flip-knife to tuck into her boot along with a coupon for knife-play lessons.
An engagement ring. Vuk ends the story proposing to Ayana after a build-you-own-perfume experience in the snow (talk about swoony).
An 'I love you' keychain with a picture of Shadow.
A contract to lend her the money to start her own perfumery business.
You've got better things to do than focus on the small stuff.
Perfume? Vuk's tattoos? Who cares? I mean, what even were those multiple choice questions? You read this book for the vibes and enjoyed it, and really, at the end of it all, that's all that matters. Now, take yourself to the bookstore and add to your tbr. You've earned it 😉.
"Wait, was I meant to study for this thing?"
"You got most of the answers right! Which might've been luck or it might've been the taco you had for lunch last week - either way, not bad! You're a reader who pays attention to what you like, and you get rid of the rest. What could be better than that? So go collect your medal-" *stage-hand taps Demi on the shoulder* "Hm? We don't have medals? What do you mean we don't have medals? What am I supposed to-" *Demi drops the mike, and runs away yelling, "Thanks for playing! See you next month!"
You're so good, it's scary.
It doesn't matter if you've read 20 books this month, you know every little detail of every page you've ever read. Your toast always pops out perfectly, and your avocado is always the right kind of ripe. You're so switched on that it's scary, and everyone around you expects nothing but the best romance recomendations on the planet - and that's why you're part of this Book Club. Now, go and eat that perfectly made piece of avocado toast. You've earned it.
