Bøker av Ann Rudesill

Emma: Most people would look at me and see a girl raised with privilege. What they don't see is the loneliness, the feeling of abandonment. Sadly, that's only the tip of the iceberg. You see, I accepted being alone. I accepted the fact that I was a burden to my father. The truth is I could have ended up in the foster system if he hadn't stepped up, so I don't complain. Instead, I live with the guilt of knowing I will probably never be able to repay what he's done for me. So, when the opportunity arises to save his life, I don't hesitate. That's how I ended up as the property of one Bryce Murphy. My father owes him a debt he can't pay, now that debt is mine. Bryce: Being second in line to the Murphy empire has never been an issue for me. I never wanted to be the top dog; that title rightfully belongs to my older brother Cole. He handles the dirty side of our business while I handle the legitimate side, and I'm more than happy with that arrangement. Unfortunately, Bryce has been insistent that I become familiar with all aspects of the company. That's why I'm presently in New York confronting the man who embezzled over three million dollars from us. I'm completely bluffing my way through this interrogation until she walks through the door. When my eyes zero in on Emma Breslin, everything changes. Suddenly, the dark side of our family isn't something I'm avoiding. It's something I'm embracing. Emma will be mine, no matter what I have to do to guarantee it.

Sara - If I learned one thing in life it was that the only person you can count on in yourself. I may have had a rough start in life, but I didn't let that stop me fromdoing whatever the hell I wanted. I inserted myself into the criminal underworld of New Orleans and made myself a fairly decent reputation and living. I liked my life the way it was - uncomplicated. Everything was fine until Cade Walker decided to make my life his business. Now as he slowly breaks down my walls my heart isn't the only thing at risk. My secrets are starting to show and I can't let that happen.Cade - Being second in command to the man who runs New Orleans has always satisfied me. I didn't need anything or anyone else, at least that's what I thought. The day I laid eyes on the smart-mouth little pixie Sara Adams was the day all that changed. I didn't want the feelings that pried their way into my soul, but it happened nonetheless. Now it's my mission to find out what she's hiding and fix it. She might not want anything to do with me now, but I'll gain her trust and everything that goes with it if it's the last thing I do.

Allie- For years my mother told me to "just have faith". The only problem was I had nothing to put faith in, especially my family. Then HE found me, Brett Castille. He somehow managed to put the broken pieces of my life back together. I finally had something, or rather someone, to put my faith in - until I didn't. When I needed Brett the most, he abandoned me without a word leaving my faith broken beyond repair. So as my world imploded, I did the only thing I could, I left. Now, after eight long years, I'm back, and I'm not leaving without the truth.Brett- From the moment I saw her, I knew I didn't deserve her, but that didn't stop me. Seeing her in pain destroyed what little of a soul I had left. I vowed to do everything I could to save her, even if that meant leaving her. After all these years, she's finally come back, and I'll do whatever I have to do to make things right. Even if that means destroying the entire city of New Orleans - her father included.

Angelica I didn't ask to be born into this family, but it happened all the same, and I use it to my advantage every chance I get. Most people think I'm nothing more than a spoiled bitch, so I might as well prove them right. I thought I was happy living in my own little bubble until I crossed paths with Dante Moretti. He's the most arrogant S.O.B. I've ever met, not to mention an absolute Greek god! I can't stand him, but at the same time I can't stop thinking about him. Did I mention he's also the son of my family's biggest enemy?Dante My family may not be the biggest crime family in the country, but my father is the most feared. I'll be the first to admit that when it comes to brutality, he's the worst. I may not agree with all of his methods, but I am my father's son, and I will handle whatever comes my way. Business has never been an issue before, not until Angelica Rossi became involved. There's nothing wrong with mixing a little pleasure with business. and the spoiled little Rossi princess is about to get a rude awakening.