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Camilo Carter is The Doctor of East Hadena, one of the deadliest serial killers the city has ever seen. He's excellent at what he does, with no signs of getting caught any time soon.
He thinks he has it all figured out, sees himself as almost bulletproof. He's never slipped up, never come remotely close.
Camilo is untouchable.
That is, until the really hot lead investigator of his case moves in across the hall.
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"Perfect," he tells me, tone low. My heart practically stops beating in my chest. "I meant you're perfect."
Decari doesn't know. He has no idea how untrue that is, how far off. He doesn't know, and he can't know. He can't ever fucking find out! He just can't, and I'm terrified that if I let this continue any longer... I'll get too comfortable. Too secure. I can never allow myself to doubt his loyalty to the law.
If I'm to give in, I need to promise myself that.
I take a step forward, and we're so close like this that I can feel the heat of his body. I finally move my gaze up to his eyes, which look a lot darker like this. He is entirely focused on me, and I don't think he even realizes he does it, but his hand drops from my face and finds its way to my hip a moment later. The world seems to disappear as I look into his eyes, deciding to warn him one last time.
"You'll change your mind."
[WATTYS 2025 WINNER]
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[WARNINGS: smut, gore, some heavy topics like torture and sexual assault, morally grey characters (the usual)(I mean it's a book about a serial killer..)]
- Contains sex, violence, and uses of strong language please be advised - When junior FBI recruit Roman Castello is handed a case file containing a string of seemingly insignificant assassinations that no one else wanted, he has no idea his life is about to be turned upside down. Roman, fresh-faced and driven by a strong moral compass, dives headfirst into the investigation, determined to prove himself.
But fate has a different plan. In the shadows, a cunning and enigmatic young assassin named Adrian watches, intrigued by the relentless and handsome agent. Adrian, a man with a dark past and a heart he keeps guarded, has been hired to eliminate targets. Roman's dedication and sincerity stirs something within him-a spark that threatens to unravel the carefully constructed walls around his heart.
As their paths cross in a dance of danger and deception, Roman finds himself inexplicably drawn to the mysterious Adrian. Their encounters are electric, filled with tension and unspoken desire. Roman, a man who lives by the rules, is captivated by Adrian's wild, untamed spirit. Despite their opposing worlds, a connection blooms, intense and undeniable.
But how can a principled FBI agent and a hired killer navigate a relationship fraught with secrets and peril? Roman must wrestle with his duty to uphold the law while battling his growing feelings for Adrian. Adrian, in turn, must confront the vulnerabilities he's long buried deep within his soul.
In a story woven with suspense and romance, follow Roman and Adrian as they navigate the treacherous line between love and loyalty, justice and desire. Will their bond be strong enough to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way, or will their worlds tear them apart?
~ Read to find out...