Cruel Inheritance

The house always wins… unless you know how to play the game.

As the heiress of one of New Orleans’ oldest and most prestigious families, I should have everything I’ve ever wanted. Instead, after years of being controlled by my ruthless aunt and uncle, I’m left with nothing but debt and desperation.

Then there’s Wren Le Blanc—charismatic, dangerous, and the owner of some of the city’s most infamous hotels, casinos, and bars. Wren has a score to settle, and he’s willing to use me as his pawn to get the revenge he craves.

But what’s good for the goose… is also good for me. Wren is a means to an end. I’ll gladly use his fortune, his body, and his cunning intellect to achieve my ultimate goal—escaping my family’s clutches and reclaiming what’s rightfully mine.

But in this high-stakes game of power and betrayal, the line between enemy and lover is perilously thin.Cruel Inheritance is the first book in the Legacies of the Vieux Carré series—a dark romance where vengeance and passion collide. Reader discretion is advised due to mature themes that may not be suitable for all audiences.

Trigger Warnings

This book includes themes, situations, and depictions that may be distressing to some readers, including:

• Sexual assault and references to past sexual trauma
• Consensual bondage, sexual dominance dynamics, and explicit sexual content
• Physical and emotional abuse, including coercion, manipulation, and controlling behaviors
• Family trauma and generational dysfunction
• Gambling addiction and financial ruin
• Power imbalance and morally gray relationship dynamics
• Threats, blackmail, and illegal activity

If any of the above themes are not something you are comfortable engaging with, I encourage you to prioritize your well-being and consider skipping this title.