First published 2015
Niklas Fleischer accepts a mission to Italy that could either mend or destroy his fractured relationship with his brother Victor Faust. After Nora Kessler exposed devastating secrets, the two men can barely work together. Niklas must pose as a wealthy German investor to get close to Francesca Moretti, a powerful madam who runs operations from her mansion. He brings Izabel Seyfried, recently freed from sex slavery, and Nora, who plays his slave while Izabel acts as his lover. The deception puts them all at risk. Izabel struggles with memories triggered by Moretti's world. Nora endures the degrading role forced on her. Niklas finds the mission harder to control than expected as his anger toward Victor threatens to consume him. The blood bond between brothers faces its ultimate test. Forgiveness and revenge pull Niklas in opposite directions as the operation unfolds.
Genres: crime, action, mystery-thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Italy
322 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: abuse, sexual-content, trafficking