{"product_id":"pre-order-empire-of-desire-empire-1-by-rina-kent","title":"[PRE-ORDER] Empire of Desire (Empire, #1) by Rina Kent","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date: 01\/05\/2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eforbidden romance • age gap • father's best friend • forced marriage • dark romance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGwyneth Shaw never expected one impulsive kiss to complicate her life quite so thoroughly. Nathaniel Weaver is older, powerful, successful, and completely forbidden. As her father's best friend, he is the one man Gwyneth should never want, let alone fall for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBut when circumstances force them into a marriage neither of them expected, keeping their distance becomes impossible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Vibe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGwyneth is determined, spirited, and far less easy to intimidate than Nathaniel might have anticipated. Nathaniel is controlled, commanding, and accustomed to getting exactly what he wants. Their age difference and complicated history add another layer of tension to an attraction neither of them can simply ignore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe romance thrives on forbidden chemistry, power dynamics, sharp tension, and the push and pull between two people who know they probably should not be together. Nathaniel's cool exterior makes Gwyneth's attempts to get under his skin all the more satisfying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSet against the polished world of powerful lawyers and wealthy families, \u003cem\u003eEmpire of Desire\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a steamy, angsty romance filled with obsession, temptation, and complicated emotions. Each book in the Empire series follows a different couple, so this story can be enjoyed as a complete standalone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSpice Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x12ofw9d\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️  \u003cstrong\u003e(5\/5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTropes \u0026amp; Tags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eForbidden romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAge-gap romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFather's best friend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eForced marriage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMarriage of convenience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePower imbalance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOlder hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYounger heroine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWorkplace romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWealthy hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eContemporary romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDark romance elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHigh-society setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eForbidden attraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSteamy romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBooks in Series (In Order)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire of Desire, #1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEmpire of Sin, #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEmpire of Hate, #3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEmpire of Lust, #4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003epre-order \u003c\/strong\u003eitem and will not be available for pickup or shipment until the official release date.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eYou’ll receive a notification as soon as your order is ready.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Deluxe Edition is available only while supplies last. 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