Consequences (Consequences, #1)

Book #1 of the Bestselling Consequences Series: Anthony Rawlings had a planto teach Claire Nichols to behave. Claire Nichols had a planto survive! In an unfamiliar bedroom within a luxurious mansion, Claire Nichols wakes to memories of a brutal abduction. All of her recollections have one common denominator, the man she just metAnthony Rawlings. Unbeknownst to Claire, Anthony has had her in his sights for a long time. Every action has consequencesand his actions resulted in their chance meeting. Facing incomprehensible circumstances, Claire must learn to survive as she comes to terms with her new realityevery aspect of her livelihood is now dependent upon the tall, dark-haired, dark-eyed tycoon. Anthony may appear to the world as a prosperous, benevolent, kind businessman, but in reality Claire learns he is also a menacing, controlling captor with very strict rules: do as your told, public failure is not an option, and dont divulge private information. Failure to follow these rules and more, are met with serious consequences. In an effort to earn her freedom, Claire learns her lessons well and before long, she unknowingly captivates her captor. Anthony reluctantly becomes enthralled with Claires beauty, resilience and determination. Their interaction instigates strong emotions, includingfear, anger, love, and lustas their journey flows into uncharted waters of intrigue and passion. From the opening criminal abduction, through the twists and turns, to the unlikely romantic thrills, the suspense climaxes as Aleatha Romig utilizes vivid detail, allowing this novel to unfold like a movie. Can you put the pieces of the puzzle together? Claire Nichols abduction wasnt a random actdid she learn her lessons well enough? Will these unlikely lovers remain trueor will she learn the truth before its too late? Formats : EPUB Every action has consequences. Waking in an unfamiliar bedroom in a luxurious mansion, Claire Nichols is terrified to discover that a chance encounter led her into the cruel hands of her abductor, Anthony Rawlings. Claire has no understanding of why she's there, but it's been made abundantly clear--she is now his acquisition and every action has consequences. Learn the rules to survive. Facing incomprehensible circumstances, Claire must learn to survive her new reality--every aspect of her livelihood depends upon the tall, dark-eyed tycoon who is a true master of deception. Driven by unknown demons, he has no tolerance for imperfection, in any aspect of his life, including his recent acquisition. Anthony may appear to the world as a handsome, benevolent businessman, but in reality Claire knows firsthand that he's a menacing, controlling captor with very strict rules: do as you're told, public failure is not an option, and appearances are of the utmost importance. Captivate the captor. To fit together the pieces of the puzzle, Claire must follow his rules. Will her plan work, or will Anthony become enthralled by Claire's beauty, resilience, and determination, changing the game forever? If that happens, will either of them survive the consequences? Nobody ever did or ever will escape the consequences of his choices.-- Alfred A. Montapert Besieged by memories of a brutal abduction, Claire Nichols wakes in an unfamiliar bedroom, within a luxurious mansion. Her recollections have one common denominator, the man she just met, Anthony Rawlings. Unbeknownst to Claire, for a very long time, she has been within Anthony's sights. Many of the pivotal events in her life occurred due to his sinister manipulation. Every action has a consequence, and his actions result in their chance meeting