Cursed Child of Rua Do Beco

Born under whispers and raised among shadows, Benedita Gomes scrubs silver in a mansion that holds more secrets than mirrors. Labeled "the cursed child" by the aristocracy she serves, she keeps her head low and her tongue sharp-until the day her loyalty costs her everything.In the gilded halls of Solar dos Ferreiras, cruelty wears perfume and smiles with perfect teeth. When Benedita defies the venomous Marquesa Camila, she sparks a scandal that threatens to consume them both. Caught between a powerful nobleman whose eyes see too much and a legacy written in blood, she must choose: submission, love, survival, or rebellion.Set in Regency-era Portugal, this gothic tale of forbidden love and social defiance will sweep you into a world where servants speak in whispers-and the truth is more dangerous than any curse.Perfect for fans of historical intrigue and heroines who fight with wit, not just will. Pat waDon is the Queen of Billionaire Romance-no, seriously, readers called her that and she decided not to argue. Bold, funny, heartfelt, and wildly addictive, her stories are where swoon-worthy billionaires meet messy, lovable heroines and the sparks practically short-circuit your screen.She's the author of The Billionaire's Marriage Contract, Swipe Right..Miss Billionaire, Enthralled by the Billionaire Prince, and Hybrid Alpha's Spellbinding Surrogate: a fantasy-meets-billionaire whirlwind that proves even werewolves aren't immune to romance. She's also the mastermind behind the PULSE series: a sizzling collection of bite-sized billionaire romances designed to ruin your sleep schedule and leave you kicking your feet under the covers.Her very first novel, Justified, is a supernatural murder mystery laced with voodoo and blood...written during a time when her sister, Taa, was her loudest cheerleader and biggest fan. Every word she writes now is with Taa in her heart.Pat started writing before she knew how taxes worked, and she hasn't stopped since. She lives a quiet life with her husband and two children, but the worlds she builds are anything but quiet.Her mission? To deliver stories that make you laugh, sigh, fall in love, and maybe clutch your chest once or twice. Because life is messy, love is complicated, and nothing is hotter than a billionaire with a soft spot.Find more of her stories online. You'll know it's her, just follow the trail of swoons and laughter.