by Carl Weber
First published 2026
Carl Weber delivers another gripping tale that blends romance with danger in his signature urban fiction style. When the search for love turns lethal, characters must navigate a world where dating apps and social connections hide sinister motives. Weber explores the vulnerabilities people face when opening their hearts to strangers, showing how trust can become a weapon in the wrong hands. The story follows protagonists caught between desire and survival as they discover that some romantic encounters carry consequences far beyond heartbreak. Weber weaves together multiple storylines that converge in unexpected ways, revealing how digital age courtship creates new opportunities for both connection and manipulation. The narrative builds tension through intimate moments that suddenly turn threatening, forcing characters to question everyone around them. As the body count rises, survivors must learn to distinguish between genuine affection and calculated deception before they become the next victims.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, survival
Period: 21st-century
304 pages · Hardcover · Urban Renaissance
Content warnings: violence