First published 2026
Keres Sideris survived a childhood in captivity while her Moretti siblings enjoyed luxury and comfort. A mysterious savior freed her years ago, leaving her with one lesson: warriors conquer fear rather than flee from it. Now grown, Keres returns to Chicago with a single purpose. She plans to destroy the Morettis and reclaim everything they denied her. The family assigns two relentless bodyguards to watch her every move, but Keres refuses to back down. She underestimates the danger she faces by challenging this powerful crime dynasty. Her quest for justice puts her directly in conflict with forces she never anticipated. The bodyguards tasked with monitoring her become unexpected complications in her carefully planned revenge. Keres must navigate deadly family politics while confronting her own buried trauma and desire.
Genres: romance, crime, adult, adult-fiction, thriller, dark-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, gritty, intense, suspenseful
Tropes: bodyguard-romance, enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, revenge-plot
Setting: Chicago
352 pages · Paperback · MIRA
Content warnings: abuse, child-abuse, violence