First published 2026
Walter Nash operates under the false identity Dillon Hope as he pursues vengeance against Victoria Steers, the crime boss who destroyed his former life. Now an FBI informant, Nash has abandoned his once gentle nature through intensive training that forged him into a dangerous operative with deadly capabilities. His mission requires penetrating Steers' inner circle, but she admits only those who earn her absolute confidence. Nash must deploy his newly acquired talents to convince Steers he belongs on her side of the criminal underworld. The deception proves more complex than anticipated when Nash discovers an unexpected attraction to the very woman he blames for his ruin. As he moves closer to dismantling her global operation, Nash uncovers revelations that challenge everything he believed about his situation. The truth forces him toward an unthinkable choice that will determine whether his quest for justice leads to freedom or further darkness.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, undercover
432 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing