Dominant Billionaire's Irresistible Possession

I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes at the title—*another* possessive billionaire? But Selwyn subverts expectations by making the power imbalance the *least* interesting thing about this dynamic. The real hook is how she flips the ‘kept woman’ trope into a chess match where both players are lying to themselves. The hero’s internal monologue—delivered by the Virtual Voice with a chilling precision—reveals a man who’s not just dominant but *terrified* of what this woman makes him feel. Meanwhile, the heroine’s quiet defiance (narrated with a steely edge) had me leaning in every time she countered his demands with a single, loaded word. That said, the audiobook isn’t flawless. The Virtual Voice’s lack of distinct character voices occasionally muddies dialogue-heavy scenes, forcing you to pay closer attention to attribution. And while the suspense subplot (involving a corporate sabotage) adds stakes, it sometimes feels bolted on—like Selwyn remembered mid-draft she’d promised ‘romantic suspense’ and tossed in a few shadowy threats. But the core relationship? Electric. The sex scenes sizzle not because of graphic descriptions, but because of the *power plays* woven through them (that elevator scene? *Chef’s kiss*.). If you’re tired of billionaire romances where the conflict is just miscommunication, this one’s a masterclass in making ‘I hate that I want you’ feel fresh. Just maybe don’t listen at work.