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A gothic BWWM mob-themed reimagining of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast...Ingrid Monroe, a fiercely independent attorney with an unyielding drive to succeed, is thrust into the shadowy realm of Dante Rosati, a mafia crime lord with a dark past and a reputation for ruthlessness. When her father's debts turn her into collateral held by Dante, Ingrid is forced to navigate a treacherous world far removed from the courtroom, one where the rules are written in blood and tears.At first, Ingrid is determined to escape Dante's iron grip, but as layers of his empire unravel, she discovers a man scarred by betrayal.Their clash of wills sparks a dangerous attraction that neither can deny, even as rival families, buried secrets, and personal loyalties threaten to destroy them both.As Ingrid confronts her father's betrayal and wrestles with her growing feelings for Dante, she must make an impossible choice: return to the life she fought so hard to build or risk everything for a man who is both her captor and savior.The Beast's Hostage is a suspenseful criminal underbelly tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption. Perfect for fans of high-stakes romantic suspense and morally gray heroes. Rowena writes steamy friends-to-lovers romance and erotica with an element of reluctance. She likes a bit of darkness involved as long as no one really gets hurt-at least, only in good ways. ;) Forced proximity and kidnapping romances are her favorites.She enjoys making up circumstances in which two people are forced to confront their feelings-sexual and otherwise-to the object of their desire, feelings they've been hiding or running from because of a major barrier or conflict of interest. Usually, her characters have known each other for quite a while, so their first sexual encounter has been a long time…coming.Rowena writes outlaw romance novels starring strangers at odds getting to know each other better under the name Lexi Gold.