The White Envelope Series by Christina Sterling

She needed an escape. He needed control. But in a world of secrets and power, giving in might be her only chance to survive. Serenity has spent her life barely scraping by—trapped in a cycle of poverty, neglect, and fear. When she takes a job at an exclusive, secretive club catering to the city's wealthiest elite, she thinks she’s found a way out. What she doesn’t expect is him. The White Envelope is a playground for the powerful, a place where dominance and desire collide without judgment... moreShe needed an escape. He needed control. But in a world of secrets and power, giving in might be her only chance to survive. Serenity has spent her life barely scraping by—trapped in a cycle of poverty, neglect, and fear. When she takes a job at an exclusive, secretive club catering to the city's wealthiest elite, she thinks she’s found a way out. What she doesn’t expect is him. The White Envelope is a playground for the powerful, a place where dominance and desire collide without judgment. Declan never expected a woman like Serenity—shy, untainted, and completely out of her depth. But when she shows up battered and broken, desperate for sanctuary, his possessive instincts ignite. If she stays, she’ll have to play by their rules. If she runs, she risks falling into the hands of an even greater danger. And if she surrenders? She might just find out how much his dark desire can set her free. Surrender is s Spicy, Millionaire Boss, Multiple POV, Happy Ever After guaranteed, BDSM, sex-club romance. less

She was the one who got away. Now she’s back—with his daughter. And if he can't convince her to choose herself, he might lose them both forever. Five years ago, Daniel lived for adrenaline and rebellion—skiing by day, partying by night, and dodging his wealthy family’s expectations. But nothing shook him like Penelope, the shy, funny woman who stole his heart during one unforgettable day on the slopes. One night in his arms, and she vanished without a trace... moreShe was the one who got away. Now she’s back—with his daughter. And if he can't convince her to choose herself, he might lose them both forever. Five years ago, Daniel lived for adrenaline and rebellion—skiing by day, partying by night, and dodging his wealthy family’s expectations. But nothing shook him like Penelope, the shy, funny woman who stole his heart during one unforgettable day on the slopes. One night in his arms, and she vanished without a trace. Now, Daniel’s the CFO of an elite members-only club in DC. He gave up the wild life—but not the memory of the girl he couldn’t forget. When she shows up late one night to retrieve a forgotten phone, he's stunned to see. .. her. And a four-year-old girl who looks just like him. Penelope’s world is nothing like his. Living under the thumb of a bitter stepmother and two manipulative stepsisters, she’s drowning in obligation and too kind to break free. Daniel is determined to protect her. To show her what real love feels like. To give their daughter the life she deserves. But if he can’t get Penelope to believe she’s worth fighting for, he might lose the love of his life and the only family he’s ever truly wanted. less

He’s her step-uncle. Her taboo temptation. Her only escape. Melanie Rose has spent her entire life performing. America’s sweetheart. Perfect smile. Perfect body. Perfect puppet. But inside, she’s dying. The endless photoshoots, the scripted interviews, the mother who’s turned her into a brand instead of a daughter—Melanie is suffocating beneath the version of herself the world demands she be... moreHe’s her step-uncle. Her taboo temptation. Her only escape. Melanie Rose has spent her entire life performing. America’s sweetheart. Perfect smile. Perfect body. Perfect puppet. But inside, she’s dying. The endless photoshoots, the scripted interviews, the mother who’s turned her into a brand instead of a daughter—Melanie is suffocating beneath the version of herself the world demands she be. So one night, she walks into The White Envelope—DC’s most exclusive BDSM club—and begs for the freedom no one has ever allowed her. She finds him instead. Harrison. Owner. Primal Dom. Scarred from a childhood housefire and carved from the kind of darkness she’s only ever dreamed of. He recognizes her instantly. His brother’s stepdaughter. His niece by marriage. The one woman he should never touch. And the only one he can’t walk away from. When shit hits the fan —publicly, humiliatingly—she runs straight to Harrison’s door. To hide. To fall apart. To finally become the girl she was never allowed to be. To become his. Now, the press is hunting her. Her mother wants control back. And the world thinks Melanie Rose is breaking down—. but Harrison knows she’s finally waking up. And he’ll burn the world to protect the woman beneath the mask. A dark, primal, taboo age-gap romance with identity rediscovery, obsession, and a guaranteed happily ever after. less