Alveus (ABC's Inc. Romance #1)
by Lara Earlman
Alveus: Latin meaning Empty, Cavity, Hollow Deserted by everyone she loves, betrayed by her uncle, auctioned by human traffickers – Wealthy socialite Lexi Alberton is void of emotion. Her soul is numb, but her fiery spirit refuses to give up hope. Fate intervenes when the highest bidder is her childhood crush, but he has no idea who she is. Her spirit takes another beating – what kind of a man would purchase another human being? Dane Wellesley is internationally known as a tough businessman and a heartless playboy. Only one person holds a piece of his soul, his German grandmother, Oma. He will do anything for her, and that includes bringing home a fiancée. What he didn’t plan on was the way the beautiful little red-head would work her way into his core. It’s a business deal, nothing more – at least that’s what he keeps telling himself. Share in a journey of two injured hearts that will take you from the suburbs of Washington DC, to Germany, London, and the Empty Quarter of Saudi Arabia. A story that will reunite an elite group of childhood comrades and strengthen their bonds. For those who still believe in the power of true, soul-mate, love. **