Read by Mayra Pitton

Can their hearts break free in a world where love is forbidden? Zelena has spent her life fighting to survive in a world that wasn't built for women with dark skin like her. Running from a past filled with danger and deceit, she never expected to land in the arms of Lucien, one of the wealthiest plantation owners in the South. After a botched attempt to steal from him, she's forced into his home to pay off her debt. Lucien is captivated by Zelena's strength, beauty, and defiance, but she is no ordinary maid. An undeniable attraction simmers beneath the surface as the two spar with words and wills. She's determined not to fall under his spell, but Lucien isn't a man who easily gives up what he wants. The more he tries to tame her, the more he realizes she's the one changing him, and possibly saving his soul. In a time when love between them is forbidden, Lucien and Zelena must navigate the turbulent waters of class, race, and society's judgment. Will they risk everything for a chance at a love neither of them expected? A closed-door romance filled with passion, forbidden love, and intense emotion that will sweep you off your feet and into a world where love transcends all boundaries

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