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where love gets messy, healing is hard-won, and every story dares to go deeper

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RED DESIRE SERIES

The My Red Desire series follows the love story between a successful real estate mogul and a young editor. However, don’t expect the typical clichéd dark romance. Spanning three books, the series takes readers on a journey from angst to darkness, presenting a unique love story that stands apart from others in the genre.

The King of AI:

An Enemies to Lovers Dark Billionaire Romance

Release Date August 30th 2025

When ambition blurs into betrayal, Lucie Benton’s thriving company trembles under the weight of Alex Sorrin—a magnetic investor whose charm masks a darker agenda. He claims he’s here to help her rise. But in truth, he’s driven by revenge—and a plan built on cold, calculated retribution.

As Lucie’s business begins to unravel, so does her personal life. Her engagement to the man she once believed was the love of her life—already fragile—starts to fray, thread by painful thread, until numbness is all that remains.

In the wreckage, Lucie turns inward—toward healing, rediscovery, and boundaries she’s never dared to draw. But just as she begins to reclaim herself, Alex sets his plan in motion. Precise. Merciless. Far too close.

Their connection is slow-burning, ill-timed, and dangerously real. And when passion collides with loyalty, Lucie must decide:

Protect the life she knows—
or risk everything for a flicker of something wild,
something true,
something she never saw coming.

This book is the final installment in the Red Desire series—

an emotional, enemies-to-lovers standalone with returning characters, slow-burn tension, and a love story born from ruin—

a love story that proves—even in a world ruled by algorithms, even for the King of AI himself—love still burns with the same reckless fire it did for Romeo and Juliet.

What readers are saying

Lucie is such a relatable character. It’s easy to want to see her growth throughout the story, and I found my heart strings tugged by what she goes through. I felt all the feels with this one.

Sara, Goodreads

Mwah! Chef’s Kiss for this angsty piece of contemporary romance with a bit of psychological thriller thrown in! Julian’s Rose by Lucie Benton offers a fresh storyline in today’s romance genre. The author’s use of language is phenomenal and is filled with nuance and details.

Jennifer, Reedsy

This book took me on a rollercoaster. So much happened that had me on my toes. I can’t wait for the final installment. I need to know what happens!

Melissa, Upwork Beta Reader

Lucie Benton is a dedicated writer and advocate for exploring human nature through her novels, which often delve into characters grappling with inner turmoil and moral ambiguity. In 2024, she founded Benton & Hart Media to publish authentic content. Despite the dark themes in her stories, Lucie's focus is on healing and personal transformation, emphasizing growth and positive change. She aims to help readers navigate heartbreak, trauma, and inner struggles. Lucie resides in San Diego with her family and pets, cherishing her connection with readers.

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