Part of The Hand and the Heart
First published 2026
Nore Gordon has built the perfect cover. She speaks multiple languages, blends into any crowd, and runs a thriving wine business. Nobody suspects she works as the Lindle crown's most trusted spy. When the kingdom needs a powerful relic from enemy territory, Nore accepts the dangerous assignment. The mission requires a master thief, and only one person has the skills she needs: Caspian, her estranged husband. Their marriage ended in betrayal and bitter wounds that still haven't healed. Now they must pretend to be a loving couple while infiltrating hostile lands. As enemies close in around them, Nore discovers layers of deception she never expected. Caspian sits at the center of every lie, yet her old hatred begins to crack. She knows he has betrayed her before. In this deadly game, trusting him again might prove more dangerous than any enemy blade.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, adult, adult-fiction, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotionally-charged, fast-paced, intense, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating, forced-proximity, second-chance-romance
Setting: Lindle, enemy territory
592 pages · Paperback · Forever