First published 2018
Lee Jacks grew up as the son of a crack addict, scraping by with nothing but survival instincts. He learned early that being the alpha meant staying alive. Now he moves among Asheville's wealthy elite, attending parties thrown by mayors and governors. Money and power blind people to his gray area dealings and violent past. Lee has killed to protect himself and those he loves. He would do it again without hesitation. His donations to charity keep the upper crust happy and quiet about the rumors surrounding him. The one thing he never expected was falling for Liza, his assistant. Lee refuses to drag her into his corrupt world, so he keeps his distance. When Liza quits her job and walks away, Lee thinks he's protecting her. Then he discovers she has secrets of her own. One of those secrets might destroy everything he has built.
Genres: drama, romance, crime, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Asheville
250 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: addiction, violence