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Fate's Demand Kindle Edition
Twinkling lights. Copious amounts of alcohol. And Ghost stories of lore.
As Emma waits for a business meeting, those ingredients are there, in the heavy air and circulating through her bloodstream. Until everything changes. Everett Ramses is tall, dark, and mysterious. He’s more than that. According to him...he is Emma’s fate. And he has a demand. Will she run, or will she find out what fate’s demand has in store?
“FATE’S DEMAND” is an intriguing meeting to whet readers’ appetite for more of a dark-romance world, Devil’s Deal, by New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig. Get ready to love and hate, to swoon and swear...Rett Ramses will bring out all the emotions.
*“FATE’S DEMAND” first appeared in the Bookworm Box anthology ONE MORE STEP as a short story entitled “THE DEAL.”
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMarch 18, 2021
- File size2.2 MB
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About the Author
Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana.
Product details
- ASIN : B08XZR2HMN
- Publisher : Romig Works
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : March 18, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 2.2 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 58 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1947189706
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,905 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #122 in 90-Minute Romance Short Reads
- #457 in Romantic Suspense (Kindle Store)
- #1,006 in Contemporary Romance (Kindle Store)
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About the author

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis as well as part of the year in Bradenton, Florida, USA. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time with her friends and family, including her beloved grandchildren.
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than a million e-readers. Her next series, INFIDELITY (not about cheating) hit New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-seller lists. Aleatha has since released over fifty novels in multiple genres: dark romance, romantic suspense, thriller, and romantic comedy. She went back to her edge of your seat romantic suspense thrillers with her WEB SERIES trilogies, Devil’s Duet, Kingdom Come, and most recently with her suspense series, the Sin series, ready to binge.
The titles keep coming. Be sure to check out her website to stay up to date.
Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America, NINC, and PEN America. She is represented by Danielle Sanchez of SBR Media and PR with Wildfire Marketing.
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Customers find this book intriguing and seductively sexy, particularly appreciating the sultry draw of New Orleans and its hot and steamy content. They describe it as a quick read with obvious writing quality, and one customer notes it showcases the author's brand of writing. Customers praise its deliciousness and consider it a great start to the series.
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Customers enjoy the intrigue of the book, describing it as a fantastic teaser with a spicy story. One customer notes it's a tantalizing prequel packed with a punch.
"...Now, it stands alone as a tasty morsel that whets the appetite for more about how this pair first meets prior to release of Aleatha's upcoming Devil..." Read more
"...This is a short read that's steamy, possessive, demanding and unknown...." Read more
"...you that she is a beautiful young lady and Rett is tall dark and mysterious...." Read more
"Short introduction to a series I have already read. Luckily it was a free reread. I enjoyed the series too." Read more
Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a quick read.
"...This is a short read that's steamy, possessive, demanding and unknown...." Read more
"...(Emma) • Plot 4/5 • Writing Style 5/5 • Steam 5/5 • Romance 3/5 • Pacing Fast • MF • Suspenseful • Unexpected • Plot twists • Part of a series #..." Read more
"...This was a quick read that leaves you confused and wanting more…so many feels while reading…Confusion, deceit, attraction, fear, steaminess, power,..." Read more
"WOW, that was one intense read!..." Read more
Customers find the book readable, with one noting how the author showcases their brand of writing and another appreciating how their imagination shines through the story.
"...It is a Good Read." Read more
"...Luckily it was a free reread. I enjoyed the series too." Read more
"...It is only six chapters but it is awesome and delivers quite a punch. It revolves around Emma, a girl who was adopted with her brother Kyle...." Read more
"Very good book worth reading. I Very much recommend this book." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as seductively sexy with a sultry draw of New Orleans.
"...captivated by the dark and speculative beginnings of this seductively exotic suspensor, and thoroughly immersed in the characters and setup so much..." Read more
"...my interest because I love books by Aleatha Romig and found this dark romance to be all I hoped it would be...." Read more
"...He is charming and confident, handsome and very attractive...." Read more
"...are a follower of Aleatha which I am, this novella comes with some hot romance and a major twist. Just awesome. Aleatha never disappoints...." Read more
Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book.
"...This is a short read that's steamy, possessive, demanding and unknown...." Read more
"Oh, what a beginning to what I'm sure will be another steamy hot series!..." Read more
"A fantastic teaser! Hot, decadent, twisted....can't wait for more!" Read more
"...Looks like it will be a steamy, intense romance between Rett and Emma!" Read more
Customers enjoy the taste of the book, describing it as delicious and sweet, with one customer noting it's a perfect morsel to reel them in.
"...Now, it stands alone as a tasty morsel that whets the appetite for more about how this pair first meets prior to release of Aleatha's upcoming Devil..." Read more
"...Rhett and Emma are the perfect couple, he is secretive and she is sweet. They make this story even hotter...." Read more
"...It's loaded with her signature dark, suspenseful, sexy, deliciousness that we've come to expect from her novels...." Read more
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Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting there are no errors in grammar or spelling.
"...The quality of the writing is obvious after only reading a few pages, the topic may not be to everyone’s liking but unless some of the sexual..." Read more
"...This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series." Read more
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"...The writing is smooth, the story is short and drags you in from the start. There's plenty to grab your attention here...." Read more
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"This was an amazing start! I'm so getting the rest of the series because if this is the beginning I'm going to love this series." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021“That was the way it was with false truths – they were difficult to remember and maintain unless you lived them day in and day out.”
Emma O’Brien is not who she thinks she is, but she doesn’t know that yet. She and her business partner are in New Orleans for the first time to make a deal with elusive and secretive entrepreneur Everett aka Rett Ramses.
“I enjoy the hunt almost as much as the acquisition.” Oh yeah, baby, sign me up!
This is no simple deal, and Rett is no simple man. Emma will find that New Orleans lives up to its exotic and mysterious nature, that someone wants her dead, and that she may have to take one more step closer to death in order to stay alive IF she accepts the deal that Rett offers. Hang onto your knickers and get out the fan ...
“FATE’S DEMAND” first appeared in the One More Step anthology as short story The Deal. Now, it stands alone as a tasty morsel that whets the appetite for more about how this pair first meets prior to release of Aleatha's upcoming Devil's Deal duet. Make room for tantalizing Rett as a whole new brand of love to hate, hate to love heroes that challenge us to the max and spark feelings we never knew we had.
I was instantly captivated by the dark and speculative beginnings of this seductively exotic suspensor, and thoroughly immersed in the characters and setup so much that I forgot it was just the intro … not an entire book. Everyone familiar with AR's trademark style as the unpredictable queen of twists and turns, sidewinders, and more surprises than a Jack-in-the-box will be on guard for some jaw-dropping galore in this mouthwatering duet.
Mysterious. Thrilling. Complicated. Dark Intrigue. Seductively sexy. Those are the hallmarks of an AR story – and nobody does it better.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2022I decided to read this novella to see if it would leave me interested in reading the first book. It did and I actually ended up purchasing the duet after reading this one. There is a bit of suspense as Emma has a lot that she has to learn about her life and the family she never knew about. One man is claiming she's his, another is trying to kill her, and she's now involved a world she knew nothing about. This is a short read that's steamy, possessive, demanding and unknown. I'm excited to read the first book in this duet and I hope it does not disappoint.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021As usual this story by Aleatha Romig leaves me on the edge of my seat waiting to read the next book. In this case the book. This short story peaked my interest because I love books by Aleatha Romig and found this dark romance to be all I hoped it would be. The story is about Everett Ramses, aka Rett and Emma. Emma did not know her father and the story goes that her mother left her in front of a fire station and the O'Brien's ended up raising her. Her parents and her brother reportedly died and she was left alone. They raised her in Asheville, NC. I live in Charlotte, NC and a lot of Aleatha stories are written with North Carolina cities being the backdrop, but this takes place so far in New Orleans. I cannot give any more information on this story than that. I can tell you that she is a beautiful young lady and Rett is tall dark and mysterious. This book I would highly recommend and see for yourself if it pushes you to want to get the rest of the books in the series. It is a Good Read.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024Short introduction to a series I have already read. Luckily it was a free reread. I enjoyed the series too.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2021This short story quickly got my attention, and made me mark on my calendar the release day for the first book in this series.
Fate’s Demand is an introduction to the new series by Aleatha Romig. An introduction that got my attention and left my wanting for more. I was so intrigued by the characters, the idea of the story and the action in it.
Rett is a very intriguing character. He is tall, dark and mysterious, has something special about him that could make everyone loose their minds when they are in his surroundings. He is charming and confident, handsome and very attractive. He screams danger but at the same time, he has a power in the way he acts and talks that promises a good time.
Emma is an aspiring writer, and even though there are few informations about her, I have a feeling that I am going to like her very much. Fro this short story, I got the feeling that she is a strong woman, who knows what she wants and what she deserves and is not afraid to ask for that. I didn’t get the impression that she is a the one to settle for less, and because of that I am counting the days before I can read this book.
I am curious about the first book in this series, I have so many questions that need answers and a can’t wait to finally get my hands on the book. I am looking forward the release day.
5.0 out of 5 starsThis short story quickly got my attention, and made me mark on my calendar the release day for the first book in this series.I want more of this characters.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2021
Fate’s Demand is an introduction to the new series by Aleatha Romig. An introduction that got my attention and left my wanting for more. I was so intrigued by the characters, the idea of the story and the action in it.
Rett is a very intriguing character. He is tall, dark and mysterious, has something special about him that could make everyone loose their minds when they are in his surroundings. He is charming and confident, handsome and very attractive. He screams danger but at the same time, he has a power in the way he acts and talks that promises a good time.
Emma is an aspiring writer, and even though there are few informations about her, I have a feeling that I am going to like her very much. Fro this short story, I got the feeling that she is a strong woman, who knows what she wants and what she deserves and is not afraid to ask for that. I didn’t get the impression that she is a the one to settle for less, and because of that I am counting the days before I can read this book.
I am curious about the first book in this series, I have so many questions that need answers and a can’t wait to finally get my hands on the book. I am looking forward the release day.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021As soon as I found out about the devil's duet I couldn't wait to get into this introduction! I finished reading it in one sitting and I really liked how it pulled me in. I enjoyed it!
This introduction to Rett and Emma's journey had me hooked and definitely curious for more. I'm so looking forward to reading Devil's Deal!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021Fate’s Demand is a free prequel to the Devil’s Deal Duet and was originally part of the One More Step anthology where each author use the same phrase to start their story. Emma O’Brien tragically lost her parents and brother four years ago and after they passed, she was shocked to find out she was adopted. She is in New Orleans for a meeting with Everett ‘Rett’ Ramses. She has no idea that she is about to be part of the negotiations.
Rett has done a deal to obtain and own Emma O’Brien, but what has motivated him to do so?
Can't wait for Devil's Deal...this has me anxious to learn more!!!
In a nutshell: 5/5 Stars • Hero (Rett) • Heroine (Emma) • Plot 4/5 • Writing Style 5/5 • Steam 5/5 • Romance 3/5 • Pacing Fast • MF • Suspenseful • Unexpected • Plot twists • Part of a series
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- LisaReviewed in Canada on March 18, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars So Good
This sucked right into this world it's mysterious and hot I could not read it fast enough. The writing is smooth and the characters you will love and will have you craving more. I loved it
- KRISTA WEBSTERReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Introduction To A New Duet
Fate’s Demand is a free prequel to the Devil’s Deal Duet and was originally part of the One More Step anthology. This is an intriguing and captivating free novella about how Emma and Rett meet and a great introduction to a new world from Aleatha Romig.
Emma O’Brien tragically lost her parents and brother four years ago, then was shocked to find out she was adopted. Now all alone, she and her business partner are in New Orleans for a meeting with the very secretive and private Everett ‘Rett’ Ramses. They are trying to get him to invest in their new editing program and she has no idea that she is about to be part of the negoiations.
Rett is tall, dark and very mysterious. He has researched and done a deal to obtain and own Emma O’Brien. He surprises her by informing her that she is to be his wife and will have to obey him but the rewards will be worth it for her. She knows who her mother is but Rett tells her about her father. It turns out their fathers were rivals but there is a new rival in town and that means her life is in danger. You can feel their chemistry pouring off the pages and the way Rett is so domineering I think readers are going to have a love - hate relationship with him. Knowing how well this author writes a dark romance, I am really looking forward to the duet.
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- Barutzky ManuelaReviewed in Germany on June 19, 2021
2.0 out of 5 stars Ghost stories of lore.
Will she run, or will she find out what fate’s demand has in store?
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in Australia on June 27, 2022
4.0 out of 5 stars Good start to a series
This is the first book of this Author that I have read, and I'm not disappointed so far. I wasn't sure at first how I felt about this, but I'm honestly intrigued now to read on.
This could be a good one
- AnnieReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2023
4.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to Devil's Duet
A great introduction into what I anticipate will be another fantastic story from Aleatha Romig. I am looking forward to more intense and dark moments during Devil’s Duet.