Nero by S.J. Tilly Summary
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In "Nero," S.J. Tilly's dark mafia romance, a plus-size heroine captivates the criminal underworld's most dangerous man. With 83,000+ Goodreads ratings and a traditional publishing deal, this body-positive phenomenon has readers abandoning responsibilities just to finish one more chapter.
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The Shadow of Possession: When Protection Becomes Obsession
Imagine waking up to find a dangerous stranger sitting calmly in your apartment during a thunderstorm. For Payton Vawdrey, this terrifying moment marks the beginning of a relationship that will challenge everything she understands about safety, desire, and the blurred lines between protection and possession. When Nero - powerful, scarred, and undeniably dangerous - slips through her unlocked balcony door, he's instantly captivated by her rose scent and innocent vulnerability. Despite glimpsing the gun beneath his jacket, Payton finds herself oddly compliant when he commands her to relax and watches her movie as if his presence were perfectly normal. Before leaving, he steals her shower gel and underwear, leaving behind a hundred-dollar bill and a warning: "Keep your doors locked, Payton. Leaving them open could be seen as an invitation." This encounter sets the stage for a relationship that's simultaneously terrifying and magnetic, leaving us questioning how far we might go for someone we consider ours - or who considers us theirs.
The Man With Blood-Stained Hands and a Wounded Heart
Innocence Transformed in a World of Shadows
Wealth, Power and Protection: The Golden Cage
The Psychology of Obsession and Belonging
Finding Light in Darkness: The Moral Ambiguity of Dangerous Love
The Seductive Power of Being Chosen
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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