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It Kills Me: Betrayal, Book 1

by Ramona Master Penelope Sky

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Scarlett is poised to inherit her father’s empire, but her promotion comes with a rigid, non-negotiable stipulation: never mix business with pleasure. For years, she has watched her father maintain absolute professional detachment, and she intends to do the same. However, that resolve shatters the moment she meets Axel, a brilliant and notoriously arrogant distributor brought on to navigate the company’s dangerous, high-stakes supply chain. Despite an immediate, scorching attraction, Scarlett attempts to enforce strict boundaries. Axel, however, is a man who refuses to be denied. What begins as a battle of wills quickly spirals into a forbidden, high-voltage affair. As they surrender to their intense chemistry, the stakes grow deadly. If her father uncovers their secret, the consequences are catastrophic: Scarlett will lose her career, and Axel will lose his life. Told with the sharp, dark intensity characteristic of a forbidden romance, this story follows two people playing a lethal game of hide-and-seek. As their professional lives collide with a burgeoning, dangerous love, they must decide if their connection is worth the ultimate sacrifice. Caught in a web of lies and power, Scarlett and Axel find themselves falling into a trap that could destroy them both.

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It Kills Me…to see Axel in pain!

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5 4.5 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(5,513) Book 1 of 6: Betrayal Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions My father has chosen me to succeed him in the family business. But if I want the job, it comes with stipulations. And one of those stipulations is to never mix business with pleasure. AKA, don't sleep with anyone on the job. My father leads by example, and not once have I ever seen him get involved with anyone, not even his beautiful assistant. That was an easy rule to follow...until Axel. Axel is an expert distributor, someone who knows how to get our product past the ruthless regulations mandated by the government. My father has never had a partner, but he makes an exception for Axel because he's good at what he does. But the second our eyes meet...there's fire. He's by far the most handsome man I've ever seen, and his I-couldn't-care-less attitude makes me weak. But I put up boundaries and reject his advances. But this man doesn't stop until he gets what he wants. One night together becomes the precursor to the most passionate affair of my life. If my father discovers our secret, it'll cost me my career...and it'll cost Axel his life. To make matters worse, I'm falling for this man...and I think he's falling for me too. ) ©2024 Penelope Sky (P)2024 Dreamscape Media Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 6 Betrayal 2. Listening Length 7 hours and 3 minutes 3. Author Penelope Sky 4. Narrator Ramona Master, see all) 5. Publication date May 7, 2024 6. Language English 7. Publisher Dreamscape Media 8. ASIN B0CVJ9FX2F 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Kills-Me-Betrayal-Book/dp/B0CVJ9FX2F/ref=sr1566?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QqwqVE5dGHg5HzQdw38w-7pJjbQrtN6rgw2dG4OOFkt9Ts-0GWbobjyILYJOOaz2fpQYs0bfkFKvdTj3CUOE1R6ercYlZn6tk1DfVvevYGoCGGffVlLEzVnV2a7cSPcHnMApsxfdQb4e4iUkjst2jLiQeNDNAaz0cPHFkTps-gi5lnwaLhzOd1PNm-L6WUa-44hM9o-wFJ33OJ3vTwkfI-pJQeuPE3ftE49jTVE.hE2WqJOHhxbPdJlJw4jTYwEV52qoLmVBt-lX0qSIjs&dibtag=se&qid=1780246210&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 36: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $5.31 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 26 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ9P7ZT2/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=zGjqB8zcX8aAO3vC&pdrdw=LxKn1&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=SENEFA5XXF3ZFW253HF7&pdrdwg=hgg3O&pdrdr=b57f1c4f-127f-4682-b61f-20013231a501) Buttons and Revenge: Beyond Buttons Series, Book 1 Buttons and Revenge: Beyond Buttons Series, Book 1 Penelope Sky 6,977 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$18.65 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW5GDCL7/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=zGjqB8zcX8aAO3vC&pdrdw=LxKn1&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=SENEFA5XXF3ZFW253HF7&pdrdwg=hgg3O&pdrdr=b57f1c4f-127f-4682-b61f-20013231a501) The Butcher: Fifth Republic Series, Book 1 The Butcher: Fifth Republic Series, Book 1 Penelope Sky 25,556 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$16.77 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TVW5RJD/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=zGjqB8zcX8aAO3vC&pdrdw=LxKn1&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=SENEFA5XXF3ZFW253HF7&pdrdwg=hgg3O&pdrdr=b57f1c4f-127f-4682-b61f-20013231a501) The Scotch Series Boxset: Contemporary Dark Romance The Scotch Series Boxset: Contemporary Dark Romance Penelope Sky 12 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$29.41 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NJBG6JD/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=zGjqB8zcX8aAO3vC&pdrdw=LxKn1&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=SENEFA5XXF3ZFW253HF7&pdrdwg=hgg3O&pdrdr=b57f1c4f-127f-4682-b61f-20013231a501) The Banker The Banker Penelope Sky 6,770 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$17.54 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFK29HNX/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=zGjqB8zcX8aAO3vC&pdrdw=LxKn1&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=SENEFA5XXF3ZFW253HF7&pdrdwg=hgg3O&pdrdr=b57f1c4f-127f-4682-b61f-20013231a501) Lesser Evil Lesser Evil Penelope Sky 5,771 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$18.83 6. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZZK2BK8/ref=adblp13nvvxx5im?encoding=UTF8&plink=zGjqB8zcX8aAO3vC&pdrdw=LxKn

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