Shades of TRUST Series by Cristiane Serruya

Ethan, an international steel tycoon, traumatized by sexual experiences in his youth, has never believed he would be able to love a woman—or be loved by one. Until he meets Sophia.Sophia, a wealthy Brazilian widow, fled her own country after a tragic incident that killed her husband, and something terrible she did—but can’t remember... moreEthan, an international steel tycoon, traumatized by sexual experiences in his youth, has never believed he would be able to love a woman—or be loved by one. Until he meets Sophia.Sophia, a wealthy Brazilian widow, fled her own country after a tragic incident that killed her husband, and something terrible she did—but can’t remember. She starts a new life in London with her 3 year-old daughter, living a lonely existence, torn between the love for a dead man, the angst of living with partial amnesia, and the fear of being discovered.She starts a relationship with Ethan, not counting on meeting Alistair, a powerful banker from a traditional and noble Scottish family, who commands his bank with a strong hand, and yet knows better than anyone that money truly cannot buy love or happiness, but it can buy distraction. Handsome and guilt-ridden, Alistair has no trouble finding women for one-night stands, who will indulge him in his desire to physically punish them to abate his own tortured soul. Any woman would do. Even Sophia.Entwined Fates is the first installment of the TRUST series, a romance made of pain, loss, desire, redemption, forgiveness, and love. Don’t miss the sequels:Second ChancesDark ObsessionUnveiled MemoriesUntamed Passion Dangerous IllusionsPandora’s BoxEternal Hope less

Librarian note: this book shares its ASIN with a newer format: B00CFV78NY.BETRAYED, the second installment of the TRUST trilogy, journeys back into the past to reveal the secrets and dark deeds of Sophia, Ethan and Alistair. Sophia, the ravishing owner of Leibowitz Oil, is determined to have a relationship with Alistair, but a dark and terrible secret lurks beneath the surface she presents to the world... moreLibrarian note: this book shares its ASIN with a newer format: B00CFV78NY.BETRAYED, the second installment of the TRUST trilogy, journeys back into the past to reveal the secrets and dark deeds of Sophia, Ethan and Alistair. Sophia, the ravishing owner of Leibowitz Oil, is determined to have a relationship with Alistair, but a dark and terrible secret lurks beneath the surface she presents to the world. Will she be able to find peace within herself?Alistair, a powerful banker, is in love with Sophia but has difficulties overcoming his guilt over his daughter's death and his BDSM proclivities. Certain that he doesn't deserve to be loved, he will do everything to push Sophia away, despite his love for her. Will he be able to find redemption? Ethan, a steel tycoon, no less haunted by his secrets and lies, is still in love with Sophia after their short lived relationship. He now lives in an alternate reality he has created, because the loss of Sophia is too unbearable to face. He will pay any price to have her. Will he have her back in his arms or will he master his loss and move on? Sophia, Ethan and Alistair will need to overcome their guilt, fear and pain and learn to see themselves through forgiving eyes to find love. Will they succeed? Or will they succumb to their misery? less

Two billionaires who never fail to get what they want. They both want the same woman. Only one can have her. Ethan, an international steel tycoon with a traumatic past, doesn’t believe he can love a woman, or be loved by one—until he meets Sophia.Alistair, a powerful but guilt-ridden banker, has no trouble finding one-night stands to indulge him in his desire to dole out punishment and appease his tortured soul. Now he’ll do anything to have Sophia—if only once... moreTwo billionaires who never fail to get what they want. They both want the same woman. Only one can have her. Ethan, an international steel tycoon with a traumatic past, doesn’t believe he can love a woman, or be loved by one—until he meets Sophia.Alistair, a powerful but guilt-ridden banker, has no trouble finding one-night stands to indulge him in his desire to dole out punishment and appease his tortured soul. Now he’ll do anything to have Sophia—if only once.Sophia, a young, wealthy Brazilian widow with partial amnesia, lives a lonely existence in London, torn between her love for a dead man and the fear of being discovered after a tragic accident.When their paths cross Sophia’s, Ethan and Alistair must each either overcome his guilt, fear, and pain and learn to see himself through forgiving eyes—or finally succumb to misery, alone. Ethan doesn’t believe he’s worthy of love. Alistair doesn’t believe anyone else is. Sophia will prove them both wrong. And then she must make a choice. A sizzling suspenseful romance for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and Steel Brothers! If you like authors Sylvia Day, Maya Banks, Nora Roberts, and Danielle Steel, you’ll love Shades of Trust by USA Today bestselling author Cristiane Serruya! less