Julian's Rose Series

She’s his sweetest desire but nobody can know

From San Diego author Lucie Benton comes a captivating modern romance between a dark billionaire and a young magazine editor

Lucie, a recent college graduate, moves to San Diego to escape the wreckage of a broken relationship.

Determined to stay away from love, she plans to put her heart on hold and pour everything into her professional ambitions.

Despite her resolve, Lucie gives in when her friend persuades her to try online dating. Soon, she connects with a stranger, a charismatic entrepreneur named Julian. While she’s initially drawn to his intriguing mind, she has no idea that he's a powerful entrepreneur trying to escape his high-profile world. What begins as a playful flirtation soon spirals into an all-consuming, fiery affair.

As their connection deepens, their sweet romance catches the attention of the tabloids—and Julian's dangerous enemies. Lucie is suddenly thrust into a world of luxury, secrets, and threats, only to realize that the billionaire she’s falling for may be hiding a much darker side.

When she crosses paths with Bradley, a sincere and kind-hearted car shop owner from Hawaii, she finds herself torn between the safety of Bradley’s genuine love and the intoxicating, yet perilous, allure of Julian’s world.

Julian’s Rose is a tale of a deep, fated bond, torn apart by external forces and haunted by personal demons. It sets the stage for the darker sequel, Julian's Curse, where listeners can continue following their favorite characters after finishing this deeply personal story.