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Behind the glamour of Gilded Age New York, a marriage of convenience between an artisan and a ballerina masks their shared appetite for revenge in this darkly seductive gothic romance.
In early 1900s New York, former ballerina Petronille De Villier makes an unconventional choice: Marry struggling sculptor Arkady Kamenev. For her, it’s an escape from her family’s unsavory legacy. For him, the De Villier name promises the patronage his art desperately needs. It should be a simple arrangement.
But beneath their marriage of convenience lurks a darker recognition. In each other, they see a reflection of their own dangerous appetites. As buried secrets surface and bodies begin disappearing, Petronille and Arkady discover their union runs deeper than social advantage. Their shared obsessions draw them into an intoxicating dance of predator and prey, though it’s never quite clear who is which.
Bound by law, God, and blood, they must decide if their monstrous natures will tear them apart or forge them into something terribly wonderful together. In a world where nothing is quite what it seems, two creatures of shadow learn that true love requires a taste for the macabre.
Content Warning
Fruit of the Flesh is a deliciously dark gothic romance that may contain content that is disturbing for some readers. Shibari, specifically hojo-jutsu, should not be practiced without an experienced professional. Clay is not body safe, and neither is any porous material. It is not recommended to swim in any fresh body of water in New York City, with or without clothing. Embalming should be done by a licensed mortician up to current, modern standards. This book contains proper BDSM practices including safe words, negotiations, and aftercare. Nothing in this book shall serve as a tutorial.
