Velvet

Velvet
By Laura Carpenter
A House Built on Secrets. A Contract Bound in Desire. A Dynasty at War.

He’s the king of couture. She’s the girl who was never supposed to return.

When Eliza Morelli walks back into the glittering world of high fashion, she’s not a muse. She’s not a model. She’s the daughter of the seamstress who vanished without a trace—and she’s here to unravel the velvet-draped lies at the heart of the empire that destroyed her family.

But nothing is simple behind the mirrored walls of Casa di Veluto, the Milanese design house known as much for its ruthless dynasty as its red-carpet dominance. And nothing is safe—not even her heart.

Because Damian Leone, the heir to the House of Velvet, is more dangerous than anyone warned her. Brutal, brilliant, and bound by a contract he didn’t choose, Damian was raised to rule… and trained to destroy anyone who steps out of line. The moment he sees Eliza, everything fractures—his loyalty, his restraint, and the iron grip he keeps on the secrets of his bloodline.

They are bound by legacy. Torn by betrayal. Tempted by a desire so fierce it could burn the entire dynasty to the ground.

But in a world of silk and shadows, passion has a price. And love might be the most lethal contract of all.

From bestselling saga author Laura Carpenter comes a cinematic, scandalous, and soul-wrenching new series where glamour is a weapon, lust is a liability, and the truth is stitched in blood and silk. Think Fifty Shades meets Succession, with the dark elegance of The Godfather and the emotional devastation of Normal People.

Perfect for readers who crave:
• Forbidden lovers with a legacy to protect
• BDSM, blindfolds, velvet ropes & emotional heat
• Family empires with twisted contracts and betrayal
• Italian-Irish power dynamics, secret children, and enemies-to-lovers slow burns
• Gut-punching OMG moments, shocking scandals, and one unforgettable lion crest

Read it now. Bleed for them later.
The House of Velvet is open—and it always collects what it’s owed.