The Tiger and His Rose: A Dark Mafia Romance

She risked everything on a man she should never trust... Li Biāo Zhēng, known as "The Tiger," ruled the Chinese underworld with an iron fist, his bitter past fueling his ruthless ascent to power. Having taken control of the Li family empire and amassed a vast fortune, Biāo was perceived as an unemotional brute who commanded fear and respect. His operations were cleverly concealed within a legitimate business, but everything changed when he met Li-Mei Song. A spirited and independent Ph.D. student in Chinese medicine, Li-Mei risked her life to save him during a violent attack, earning Biāo's fascination and igniting a passionate obsession. After her encounter with Biāo, Li-Mei's life took a dramatic turn. Fresh from breaking up with Dalang Li-Biāo's arrogant nephew-due to his infidelities, she found herself drawn into Biāo's violent world. He took her to his villa, where she recovered under the watchful care of his devoted staff. Unlike Dalang, who viewed her as an object to control, Biāo treated Li-Mei like a precious gem. Their connection was immediate and electric. Within days of meeting, Biāo proposed marriage, eager to make her the focal point of his existence. However, danger lurked in the shadows as Li-Mei's stepfather sought to exploit the situation for his own gain. Sensing an opportunity in Dalang's fury, Jun schemed to help him take over the Li family in exchange for a piece of the action. As Dalang's reckless plans unfolded, Biāo remained ever-vigilant, leveraging his growing bond with Li-Mei and their formidable strength to win the love of his life: The Tiger and His Rose.

Pagina's: 453, Paperback, Independently published