Cover of Ruthless Redemption (previously published as The Bastard's Bargain) (The O'Malleys)

Ruthless Redemption (previously published as The Bastard's Bargain) (The O'Malleys)

by Katee Robert

4.5
Published August 20 2024

Keira O’Malley once dreamed of a fairy-tale wedding, but her reality is far more dangerous. To secure peace for her family amidst the cutthroat power struggles of New York City, Keira enters into a marriage of convenience with Dmitri Romanov. He is cold, calculating, and perpetually one step ahead of his rivals. While the arrangement is strictly business, the undeniable chemistry between them is anything but, sparking a molten desire that threatens to consume them both. Determined not to be a pawn in his game, Keira refuses to make their union easy. She challenges Dmitri at every turn, matching his intensity with her own sharp wit and defiance. However, as external threats close in, the stakes for their survival skyrocket. Dmitri realizes that Keira is far more than just a trophy wife; she is his potential secret weapon in a war for control. Caught in a high-stakes "enemies to lovers" dance, the couple must navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal and obsession. As they fight to keep their enemies at bay, they must decide if their volatile connection is a fatal error or the key to their shared salvation. In this dark, gritty romance, their biggest battle may be the one happening within their own hearts.