Just A Bit Ruthless By Alessandra Hazard ❲Fast ✦❳

The story concludes with both men accepting their dark desires and building an unconventional life together in London, transforming their trauma into a fiercely defended partnership. Key Themes & Tropes

A recurring trope in Hazard's writing where a "straight" main character (Roman) experiences a sexual awakening specifically for his partner. Just a Bit Ruthless by Alessandra Hazard

Luke is kidnapped in Russia as a pawn in a game of revenge. Early interactions are defined by Roman’s cold predatory gaze and Luke's dehumanizing isolation. The story concludes with both men accepting their

The narrative is structured around the shifting power balance between captor and captive: Early interactions are defined by Roman’s cold predatory

The book features prominent elements of Daddy Kink and domestic discipline, where Luke finds security in Roman's absolute control.

Readers on Reddit often discuss the book as a "fantasy," noting its use of dub-con and homophobic language as part of its dark, non-realistic setting.