{"product_id":"the-beasts-hostage-rowena-9798313109015","title":"The Beast's Hostage: A Mafia Captive Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eINGRID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e - I built my life on logic, order, and determination. As an attorney, my battles are usually fought in the courtroom-until my father's debts drag me into a world where justice is paid in blood. Now, I'm collateral to \u003cb\u003eDante Rosati, a crime lord\u003c\/b\u003e whose name alone strikes fear into the hearts of men. I should hate him-I do hate him-but there's something about him I can't ignore.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eBeneath his cold exterior lies a man \u003cb\u003ehaunted by betrayal\u003c\/b\u003e and driven by a twisted sense of loyalty. The more I learn about him, the harder it is to deny the pull between us.\u003cbr\u003eStill, \u003cb\u003eI refuse to be his pawn\u003c\/b\u003e, his possession. I will escape, no matter the cost...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDANTE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e - My world is built on \u003cb\u003efear and blood\u003c\/b\u003e, and trust is a luxury I can't afford. When Ingrid Monroe is thrust into my life, she's meant to be leverage. Nothing more. But her \u003cb\u003efiery defiance and sharp mind\u003c\/b\u003e challenge me in ways I never anticipated. Ingrid's presence is a constant reminder of what I can never have-peace, redemption...love. I tell myself I'm keeping her to ensure my victory, but the truth is, \u003cb\u003eI can't ever let her go\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eAs enemies close in, I'm left with one truth: protecting Ingrid means risking my empire... and my heart. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA BWWM interracial criminal underbelly reimagining \/ modern adaptation of \u003c\/i\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eThe Beast's Hostage\u003ci\u003e is a suspenseful gothic tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption. Perfect for fans of high-stakes romantic suspense, morally gray heroes, and emotionally rich storytelling.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rowena,Lexi Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798313109015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.64d","brand":"Rowena","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48241848877311,"sku":"9798313109015","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_82c45320-6ce7-48c3-bebf-a81cdc95be5b.jpg?v=1772656193","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-beasts-hostage-rowena-9798313109015","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}