BURN BRIGHT: Cobalt Empire series (Book 1) by Becca Ritchie

Burn Bright by Krista and Becca Ritchie is the first novel in the Cobalt Empire series, launching a new adult romance centered on legacy, loyalty, and high-stakes family dynamics. The story follows Ben Cobalt, the sixth-born sibling of the larger-than-life, ultra-wealthy Cobalt family. Often considered the black sheep of the dynasty, Ben hits a major low during his college years in Philadelphia—including walking away from hockey—prompting his older brothers to bring him to New York City to live with them while he transfers to Manhattan Valley University.

Sharing a chaotic apartment with his notoriously tight-knit brothers proves overwhelming, especially as tensions mount with his oldest brother, Charlie. Desperate to escape the suffocating living arrangement, Ben turns to Harriet Fisher, a grumpy, punk-rock young woman with a troubled past who has already managed to alienate another Cobalt brother. As Ben and Harriet form an unlikely alliance, an undeniable slow-burn attraction ignites between them. However, falling for a Cobalt brother burdened by heavy secrets brings plenty of angsty drama, witty banter, and emotional hazards that threaten to consume them both.