Framed Heroine. Possessive Antiheroes. Why Choose. To save her future, she must trust the men who could destroy it. Camille enrolls at Crimsonvale University with one goal: reclaim her stolen inheritance and secure her freedom. When she’s accused of a crime she didn’t commit, her carefully laid plans unravel—and three men step in, each determined to uncover the truth. Kage, her best friend’s brother, is the ruthless heir to the Irish Mob. Dangerous, pierced, and possessive, he sees her strength—and wants all of it. Dante, her enigmatic school counselor, is a tattooed philosopher with ties to a local motorcycle club. He understands her scars and offers temptation wrapped in control. And Ty, her scarred ex-boyfriend, has transformed into her tormentor—drawn to her even as he pushes her toward breaking. As the lines between protection, obsession, and desire blur, she finds herself pulled deeper into their world and into their arms. Wanting them may cost her everything, but she’s prepared it give it, even if it destroys her. A dark, emotionally charged New Adult why-choose romance about power, obsession, and surrendering to the men determined to claim her. *** About the Claimed in Crimsonvale Series A dark new adult Why Choose romance series featuring dangerous attraction, morally gray men, and a heroine pulled between power, loyalty, and desire. Set in a college world where control and obsession blur, these stories explore love without limits or safety nets. *** ⭐ What readers are saying “If you’re looking for a hot, sexy, emotional read, Virna DePaul delivers!” “This is an author whose work continues to delight.” “…intense, intricate, and insomnia-inducing.” “Steamy, heart-warming, and action-packed!” “The twists and turns of the fast-paced plot are delightful.” --Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review) *** Claimed in Crimsonvale Series Book 1, Theirs to Ruin, ends on a cliffhanger and should be read before Theirs to Rule. Theirs to Ruin Theirs to Rule