Rivalry & Ruin

**Rivalry & Ruin** is a dark romance book that was released on September 3, 2021.

## Rivalry & Ruin

### Other Languages:

German
French
Spanish
Italian

## Timeline

### Preceded By:

The Troublemaker Next Door(August 30, 2021)

## Summary

Celia Werner is sexy, assertive, and strategic enough to wrap men around her finger and manipulate them into giving her anything she wants. She hides her true emotions behind an icy exterior, but there’s a passionate and romantic woman beneath it all.

A wealthy and powerful CEO, Edward Fasbender is sexy and refined with a hard edge. He’s arrogant and views himself as a predator looking for the ultimate prey, dominant in everything he does and says. But has he finally met his match?

Edward Fasbender: powerful, dominant, and all-too used to getting what he wants. Bringing down your father's business rival should be easy for a woman as cutthroat as you. Ruining men like Edward is your favorite pastime. But games of dark attraction only end one way— will you come out on top?

## Chapters

#### **Chapter 1: The Proposal**

> *Edward Fasbender: powerful, dominant, and all-too used to getting what he wants. Bringing down your father's business rival should be easy for a woman as cutthroat as you. Ruining men like Edward is your favorite pastime. But games of dark attraction only end one way— will you come out on top?*
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#### **Chapter 2: Strike and Counter-Strike**

> *Edward's shocking proposal leaves you with more questions than answers. What are his real motivations? And why can't you get his dangerous smirk out of your head?*
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#### **Chapter 3: Revenge**

> *Bringing Edward to his knees is the biggest challenge you've ever faced. When you meet him on your own terms, all bets are off. And there's one burning question you're dying to ask...*
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#### **Chapter 4: One Step Closer**

> *Tension rises between you and Edward as you start to uncover the main beneath the icy exterior. But he wear's his air of mystery like a coat- can you strip him bare and learn his secrets?*
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#### **Chapter 5: Rumor Has It**

> *When you bump into Edward at brunch, he's more determined than ever to win you over Sparks fly with every word and gesture but his kinks are more scandalous than you ever imagined.*
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#### **Chapter 6: Craving**

> *A glamorous banquet, a thrill of deception, and a dangerous kiss...*
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#### **Chapter 7: The Open Door**

> *Hiding your face behind a mask, you step deeper into Edward's world. Passion, lust, and pleasure abound at this sex party. Have you fallen too far down the rabbit hole?*
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#### **Chapter 8: The Decision**

> *It's time to give Edward your answer. Will you marry him, or will you walk away forever? Once you fly to London, there's no turning back.*
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#### **Chapter 9: Promised**

> *It's time to meet the family. Will they see right through you, or will they welcome the happy couple?*
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#### **Chapter 10: Negotiations**

> *As you and Edward weave a beautiful lie together, the lines between real and fake start to blur. If this engagement is nothing but a business deal, why do his dark demands make your heart pound?*
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#### **Chapter 11: To Have and to Hold**

> *Wedding dress? Check. Handsome groom? Check. Time to tell your father you're marrying his worst enemy...*
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#### **Chapter 12: Till Death Do Us part**

> *For better or for worse, you and Edward are bound together. Can you tie the knot without getting your hearts tangled?*
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#### **Chapter 13: The Wedding Night**

> *You're finally alone with Edward. Will you give in to the dark desire between you?*
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#### **Chapter 14: Come Fly With Me**

> *Edward whisks you away on his private jet. Will this be the honeymoon of your dreams? Or will it all come crashing down?*
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#### **Chapter 15: Paradise**

> *What good is a private island if Edward keeps avoiding you? It's time to seduce your husband— and you're a master of seduction.*
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#### **Chapter 16: Calm Before the Storm**

> *Storm clouds roll in, and Edward has a secret. Time to lay your cards on the table*
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#### **Chapter 17: Thunder and Lightning**

> *Threats fly, and secrets come to light. When the walls between you come crashing down, who will be the last one standing?*
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#### **Chapter 18: A New Start**

> *It's time to make your decision. Will you become Edward's submissive?*
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#### **Chapter 19: The Session**

> *Your first night as Edward's submissive is full of surprises but vulnerability comes with some sexy perks.*
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#### **Chapter 20: Like a Virgin**

> *Edward sweeps you into the romantic evening of your dreams... but secrets come to light in the daytime.*
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#### **Chapter 21: Secrets**

> *Camilla's surprise visit brings now secrets to light. Where will you and Edward stand when the chips are down?*
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#### **Chapter 22: Castaways**

> *Edward brings you to another secret hideaway. Will the open ocean wash away the sins of the past?*
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#### **Chapter 23: Pointing North**

> *A sudden accident costs your newfound family into a panic. Can you heal the wounds of the past... and do you have a place by Edward's side?*
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#### **Chapter 24: Pleasure Island**

> *A helicopter ride through the clouds and a thrillingly dangerous destination. Are you ready to take the final step into your husband's mysterious world?*
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#### **Chapter 25: Phoenix From the Flames**

> *Edward has one last question for you and your answer will change everything. Are you in?*
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## Trivia

* It's the first and second book of the Slay Quartet Series.
* It follows on from Fixed Series.