In the first book of The Ruinous Love Trilogy, the two main characters are thrown together in a whirlwind of passion and chaos. Butcher, a man with a dark past and a reputation to match, meets Blackbird, a woman who seems to be his perfect counterpart. Their relationship is one of raw intensity, full of moments that are both tender and violent. Their journey together is anything but easy, as they must face the consequences of their pasts while fighting their undeniable attraction to each other. Themes of power, trust, and vulnerability take center stage in this gripping, emotional tale.Tropes: Dark Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Power Struggle, Opposites Attract, Forbidden Love, Redemption, Angst.