Beneath the Hate

Olivia Carter is determined to build a new life in New York. Independent and stubborn, she refuses to let anyone control her. Especially not Rowan Kane.Young, ruthless, and devastatingly wealthy, Rowan is a powerful CEO who always gets what he wants. Cold and guarded, he keeps everyone at a distance.Their first encounter sparks nothing but arguments and mutual irritation. Olivia refuses to bow to Rowan's authority, challenging him in ways no one else dares. But beneath their constant clashes lies an attraction neither can ignore.As their hatred turns into desire, Olivia discovers that Rowan hides a painful past behind his perfect reputation. The closer she gets, the more she realizes that the man everyone fears may be hiding a heart desperate to be understood.But secrets, old wounds, and unexpected danger threaten to destroy everything between them.Can Olivia break through Rowan's walls and teach him to trust? Can Rowan let go of control and risk his heart for the one woman who challenges everything he believes?Or will their fears tear them apart before love gets its chance?Sometimes, the person you hate the most is the one you cannot live without.