Discover the standalone grumpy sunshine dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.\'This book was a masterpiece\' Reader review\'I couldn\'t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg\' Reader review\'Dark and delicious\' Reader review\'BookTok did not disappoint\' Reader reviewCreighton King is silent, brooding, and hostile.Still, Annika Volkov has a crush on him. What Annika doesn\'t realize is that behind Creighton\'s quiet beauty lies a dark and violent soul...She is everything he is not: bright, lively, and the heart of every party.Creighton knows he can never outrun his past, so he unleashes his pain on others. He never expected to be drawn to the girl who is his complete opposite.But as Annika tries to break through his walls, he finds himself captivated by her, especially after he uncovers her wilder side...Now that he\'s obsessed, she\'ll never escape him.Can Annika bring light to Creighton\'s darkness, or will he pull her into the shadows with him?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren\'t to everyone\'s liking. Please check the author\'s note for content warnings before reading.Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:\'I\'ll never forget them I love them so much\' Reader review\'This book was a masterpiece\' Reader review\'I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! Reader reviewI was hooked\' Reader review\'Unhinged\' Reader review\'Just phenomenal\' Reader review\'This book is something else entirely!!!\' Reader review\'Genius\' Reader review \'Absolutely outstanding\' Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.