Crown of Dust

When a grieving curator meets a ruthless billionaire at her father's estate auction, neither expects the collision that will transform them both. Elena Rossi has lost everything-her celebrated artist father, his legacy scattered to wealthy strangers, and her career derailed by grief. Standing in Sotheby's auction house, watching her father's paintings sold to the highest bidders, she's drowning in debt and despair.
Then Dante Carrera makes her an offer she can't refuse. Brilliant. Controlled. Devastatingly attractive. The Italian industrialist wants Elena to curate his new Manhattan gallery-and he's willing to pay enough to change her life. But Dante Carrera doesn't do anything without calculating the return. His interest in Elena isn't just professional, and his motives aren't entirely pure. As they work side-by-side to build something extraordinary, the chemistry between them becomes impossible to ignore.
Dante's carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. Elena discovers that the cold strategist hides a man capable of unexpected tenderness. But when a rival from Dante's past threatens to expose secrets that could destroy everything they've built, Elena must decide: Can she trust a man who's made an empire from strategic acquisitions? Or is she just his most valuable asset?In the glittering world of New York's art elite, two damaged souls discover that the greatest masterpiece they'll ever create is each other.
Perfect for fans of: Sylvia Day . Vi Keeland . Lauren Blakely . Contemporary Romance . Billionaire Romance . Enemies to LoversTropes: Billionaire Hero . Grumpy/Sunshine . Emotional Healing . Found Family . Art World Setting . Boss/Employee Romance . Forced Proximity . Redemption ArcWhat readers are saying:"The art world backdrop is swoon-worthy, but it's the emotional depth that kept me reading until 3 AM.""Dante Carrera is the billionaire hero we didn't know we needed-complex, flawed, and utterly compelling.""If you love smart heroines who don't compromise their values for love, Elena Rossi is your new book boyfriend's perfect match."