Empire of Ruin Series by Diana A. Hicks

Some debts can only be paid in blood... or lovePrima ballerina Paloma Davis has spent her life pleasing her powerful father, but when his gambling debts spiral out of control, she's forced to make an impossible choice. Enter mysterious billionaire Tristan Archer, who purchases her at auction for six million dollars and a marriage contract... moreSome debts can only be paid in blood... or lovePrima ballerina Paloma Davis has spent her life pleasing her powerful father, but when his gambling debts spiral out of control, she's forced to make an impossible choice. Enter mysterious billionaire Tristan Archer, who purchases her at auction for six million dollars and a marriage contract.As Paloma discovers passion in her enigmatic husband's arms, she begins to unravel dark secrets that connect their families - secrets that could destroy them both. When violence erupts and loved ones die, Paloma must decide if love can survive in the shadow of revenge. less