I am a collector of beautiful, dead things. For every masterpiece I add to my gallery, I extinguish a life. It's a simple, perfect transaction. Until her. Anya Morozov was supposed to be a witness. A loose end to be erased after I claimed my latest prize. But when she looked at me with defiance in her wide, dark eyes, I saw something far more valuable than the Monet I'd just killed for. I saw my next acquisition. I chose not to kill her. I chose to keep her. Now she is mine, a beautiful complication in my sterile world. I will shatter her defiance. I will teach her my rules. I will own every part of her until she understands that she belongs to me. But the curator has secrets of her own, a past written in blood and shadow. She thinks I am her greatest threat, but she has no idea she's the one ghost I was hired to hunt. I have collected the daughter of my enemy, and now, I will never let her go. Content Advisory for Blood and Canvas Please be advised: Blood and Canvas is a dark romance intended for a mature audience (18+) only. The relationship depicted is unequal and rooted in a dangerous power dynamic that may not be suitable for all readers. This story is a work of fiction that explores dark themes of violence, psychological manipulation, and intense, often brutal, power dynamics. Reader discretion is strongly advised. General Themes & Content This book contains frequent and explicit scenes and themes that some readers may find distressing, including: Graphic Violence: The story includes explicit and detailed depictions of violence, such as murder, gun and knife combat, and physical assault. Captivity & Psychological Abuse: The central narrative revolves around kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, gaslighting, and psychological manipulation. The development of trauma bonds, such as Stockholm syndrome, is a core theme. Organized Crime: The plot is set within the brutal world of international assassins and the Russian Bratva, featuring associated criminal activities. Grief & Major Character Death: The book contains themes of parental loss and features the on-page death of a main character. Non-Consensual / Dubiously Consensual Sexual Content: There are explicit sexual scenes that are non-consensual or exist in a gray area of consent due to the inherent power imbalance in the relationship. Dark Romance Tropes & Themes For readers who appreciate specific elements of the dark romance genre, this series contains the following: Captor/Captive Romance Knife & Blood Play Forced Proximity "Touch Her and You Die" Theme Praise & Degradation Kink Hurt/Comfort Dynamics