title: Dubious
author: James, Gemma
description: He's a virgin billionaire with a dark past. She's a high-priced toy for the sadistic. They're supposed to be enemies, but fate has other ideas…Human defect. Dead girl walking. Whore. I consider myself all three. Since my parents were murdered six years ago, I've been on my own. A girl's gotta do what's necessary to survive, especially in a world unhinged by the Great Purge. My clients pay top dollar to unleash their sadism, and though I use the money to fashion an elite appearance, I'm a congenital nightmare underneath the sham. Human imperfection is unacceptable to the New World Order. When a person reaches their 21st birthday, the council exterminates those deemed unworthy to live. I'm weeks away from that day, and I'm certain they'll discover my secret. What I don't count on is Samuel Vine. He's reclusive, tormented, and a virgin billionaire to boot. Falling for him is fatal for one undeniable reason: he's a legacy member of the council. The enemy. The last person I should trust. Self-preservation screams at me to run. But Sam hasn't exposed me yet. In fact, he seems hell-bent on saving me. Book #1 in the Bitter Vine series. Not a standalone read. Intended for mature audiences due to disturbing subject matter, violence, and explicit content.