First published 2025
November 1944. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Elise finds solace in the shadowy figure outside her window. But her phantom lover is no mere stalker - he's a criminal with mob ties, offering Elise a chance to escape her abusive husband's clutches. As their forbidden affair deepens, Elise must choose between the safety of her gilded cage or the uncertain future with her mysterious paramour.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, abuse, 20th-century, suspense, crime
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
Setting: November 1944
Period: World War II
367 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence