They thought they’d buried the past.But the past was just sharpening its knives.Tristan Maddox doesn’t believe in fate. He believes in hard work, keeping his head down, and protecting what matters. But when a jewelry store security job puts him face-to-face with Aria Vega—a woman with a dangerous past and eyes that dare him to get closer—Tristan’s rules start to unravel.Aria has spent years building a respectable life after walking away from a criminal crew that nearly destroyed her... moreThey thought they’d buried the past.But the past was just sharpening its knives.Tristan Maddox doesn’t believe in fate. He believes in hard work, keeping his head down, and protecting what matters. But when a jewelry store security job puts him face-to-face with Aria Vega—a woman with a dangerous past and eyes that dare him to get closer—Tristan’s rules start to unravel.Aria has spent years building a respectable life after walking away from a criminal crew that nearly destroyed her. She swore she’d never look back… until a series of threats pull her right into the crosshairs of her old world.Now, with enemies closing in, Tristan is the only man she can trust. But trust comes with risks—especially when the line between protection and desire blurs, and one wrong move could cost them everything.In a battle of loyalty, passion, and survival, they’ll have to Are they strong enough to be bound forever… or will the steel between them shatter?Perfect for fans of dark, high-stakes romance with protective heroes and fearless heroines, Bound By Steel, Claimed by Fate delivers an addictive mix of danger, heat, and heart. less
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