Control Me by Michelle Heard is a dark mafia romance that serves as the second standalone installment in her Corrupted Royals series. The story follows Abigail Sartori, a sassy "mafia princess" who dreams of being a painter but is instead forced into brutal training at St. Monarchs—an elite school for the children of the criminal underworld. There, she encounters her combat instructor, Nikolai Vetrov, a cold and ruthless Russian Bratva member known as the "Blood Diamond King". The dynamic is an age-gap, enemies-to-lovers romance. While Abigail is initially flirty and determined to get under Nikolai's skin, the narrative takes a dark turn when she survives a traumatic event that leaves her shattered. The second half of the book focuses heavily on her recovery and Nikolai’s fierce protectiveness as he helps her rebuild. The book features age gap (18 years), grumpy vs. sunshine, "touch her and die" energy, and forced proximity. Trigger warnings: this novel contains heavy themes, including kidnapping, physical abuse, and sexual assault. Readers are strongly advised to check the author's full warning list before starting. While it is a standalone, it is part of the Corrupted Royals world, following the first book Destroy Me .
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