Consequences by Aleatha Romig

Consequences by Aleatha Romig

Anthony Rawlings had a plan--to teach Claire Nichols to behave. Claire Nichols had a plan--to survive

In an unfamiliar bedroom within a luxurious mansion, Claire Nichols wakes to memories of a brutal abduction. All of her recollections have one common denominator, the man she just met--Anthony Rawlings. Unbeknownst to Claire, Anthony has had her in his sights for a long time. Every action has consequences--and his actions resulted in their chance meeting. Facing incomprehensible circumstances, Claire must learn to survive as she comes to terms with her new reality--every aspect of her livelihood is now dependent upon the tall, dark-haired, dark-eyed tycoon. Anthony may appear to the world as a prosperous, benevolent, kind businessman, but in reality Claire learns he is also a menacing, controlling captor with very strict rules: Do as you're told, public failure is not an option, and don't divulge private information. Failure to follow these rules, and more, is met with serious consequences.

In an effort to earn her freedom, Claire learns her lessons well, and before long, she unknowingly captivates her captor. Anthony reluctantly becomes enthralled with Claire's beauty, resilience, and determination. Their interaction instigates strong emotions--including fear, anger, love, and lust--as their journey flows into uncharted waters of intrigue and passion.

From the opening criminal abduction, through the twists and turns, to the unlikely romantic thrills, the suspense climaxes as Aleatha Romig utilizes vivid detail, allowing this novel to unfold like a movie. Can you put the pieces of the puzzle together? Claire Nichols's abduction wasn't a random act--did she learn her lessons well enough? Will these unlikely lovers remain true--or will she learn the truth before it's too late?

Aleatha Romig is an Indiana-based New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She grew up in Mishawaka and now lives south of Indianapolis after graduating from Indiana University. Aleatha has three children with her thirty-year-old husband, Jeff, whom she met in high school. She worked as a dental hygienist during the day and wrote at night before becoming a full-time author. She now prefers to spend her time with her family and friends when she is not thinking mind-blowing twists and turns.

Reading and designing heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your nightmares are two of her other hobbies. From 2011 until 2015, CONSEQUENCES was a bestselling series, with five novels and two companions produced. More than half a million e-readers have been graced by Anthony and Claire Rawlings' captivating and epic story. INSIDIOUS, the first book in Aleatha's TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE series, was released in the fall of 2014.

With an rise in heat, these stand-alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted flair. Aleatha entered the realm of romantic suspense with the publishing of BETRAYAL, the first in her five-novel INFIDELITY series, in the fall of 2015. With her LIGHT series, Aleatha has joined the formal publishing industry with Thomas and Mercer. INTO THE LIGHT, the first book in the series, was released in the summer of 2016.

Aleatha is a member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America's Published Author's Network.