Loathed Love is an upcoming novel by Becca Ritchie and the third installment in the Cobalt Empire series.

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Cobalt Empire

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In the glittering world of high-society New York City, the Cobalt Empire series immerses readers in a family bound by power, legacy, and deeply tangled relationships. At its heart, this series explores the intersection of love, loyalty, and personal struggle, all within the confines of wealth and status. The story begins with Ben Cobalt, the sixth son of the influential Cobalt family, who, after an unsettling college experience, seeks a fresh start in Manhattan.

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It is here, surrounded by his four older brothers and the complexities of his family’s expectations, that Ben's path crosses with Harriet Fisher, a punk-rock woman with a past just as complicated as his own. Their unlikely connection sparks a passionate romance that unfolds against the backdrop of familial ties and personal ambition.

The Cobalt Empire is a tapestry of rich world-building and intricate character arcs. Each book in the series explores a new chapter of the Cobalt family’s journey, revealing secrets, navigating betrayals, and testing the strength of love in an unforgiving world. The atmosphere is immersive, blending emotional depth with the high-stakes world of the Cobalt family's empire.

With the first book, Burn Bright, already garnering rave reviews and anticipation for the next installments, readers are eagerly awaiting the unfolding drama and complex dynamics that promise to keep them captivated. As Ben and his family’s stories weave together, readers are pulled deeper into the Cobalt’s world—one of luxury, temptation, and the sometimes dangerous cost of ambition.

A series that will resonate with fans of emotional romance, character-driven plots, and stories that dive into the messiness of familial bonds, Cobalt Empire offers a unique exploration of what happens when love, loyalty, and legacy collide in the heart of the city that never sleeps.

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