Forbidden Flame — Alison Aimes

He's out for revenge. She's out to escape. Neither intends to fall in love.His instructions are simple: do not open the bag.To escape exile and enact revenge, crime boss Magnus Avitus agrees to play the part of errand boy. But when the volatile package he's been tasked with delivering begins to squirm, he has to take a peek. He never expects to come face-to-face with her. Or to have everything inside him roar mine.Her plans are simple: escape the bag and those intent on using her.But when innocent Amora Rose's prison is unpacked before she can free herself, she is claimed by ferocious, scarred warlord who makes her heart whisper mine.Except she has a secret that's about to send all their simple plans up in flames.Forbidden Flame is a scorching-hot, standalone novella in the Dark Fated-Mates world of the Ruthless Warlords series. Like the other stories in this world it contains: A ruthless alien mafia boss. A strong heroine. A fated bond. And an epic romance that proves forbidden love can triumph over hate.If you like your love stories DARK and KNOTTED, Forbidden Flame will heat you up and leave you oh-so-satisfied. There is no cliffhanger, and a HOT happily-ever-after is guaranteed.