**Dive into a world where passion collides with danger in
The Heir of Light and Shadows
, a tantalizing addition to the realm of dark romance books for adults. This gripping tale weaves together the allure of mafia romance with the intensity of a steamy love story, creating a captivating narrative that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of steamy romance and fantasy books for adults, this novel promises a thrilling journey through a world of power, secrets, betrayal, magic, and forbidden love. As you turn each page, you'll be drawn deeper into a love triangle that challenges the boundaries of loyalty and desire, making it a must-read for those who crave romantic suspense and contemporary romance.**
The stakes are high, and the emotions run deep.
Do NOT tell her who she is.
Do NOT fall in love.
Get her to the Speakeasy Inn.
Uncover the secrets.
Find the pendant before it's too late.
Ex-agent Brody Woods has a troubled past. And he's done with his days as an agent until the director of the FBI presents him with a new job opportunity. Graduate student Lizzie Degan is the heir to a legacy shrouded in mystery, and a powerful mafia with dark secrets is after her. Brody's job is to pose as a fellow student and protect Lizzie at all costs, but he quickly learns it isn't just the mafia he needs to protect her from. Sinister Shadow Faeries from a dark fantasy world are after Lizzie and an ancient magical pendant that is part of her inheritance. The relic's location might be at the Speakeasy Inn, and Brody's second task is to get Lizzie there. Against the director's rules, Brody and Lizzie's relationship heats up, and soon Brody realizes he has a problem. Lizzie has no idea these forces are after her, and the director has one main rule:
Don't tell Lizzie the truth about who she is, or it could jeopardize the mission.
Lizzie Degan lives a seemingly ordinary life with her mysterious boyfriend. But her life unravels when she learns someone is stalking her. As the threats intensify, Lizzie leans on her handsome classmate, Brody. Torn between the two men, one a dark hero, the other with a mysterious past, Lizzie must navigate a world of secrets and betrayal. When Brody suggests Lizzie get away to The Speakeasy Inn, she agrees. Soon after Lizzie arrives at the inn, however, she learns that her life is in greater danger than she realizes. After discovering she possesses ancient powers, Lizzie uncovers a dark secret in the inn's library. And when Lizzie learns the Shadow Faeries are working with the mafia, she and Brody must race against time to find the pendant before their rivals do.
Will Lizzie escape the harrowing adversaries pursuing her with Brody by her side, or will they both suffer an untimely demise? The Heir of Light and Shadows
is book one in this series. Book one is mild in spice with a slow-burn, steamy romance, a strong female heroine, a gamma hero, a morally grey love interest, and mafia intrigue. Book two,
A Bond of Blood, Stone, and Fire
, will release in July 2025.
This book is for you if you love: morally grey love interests, mafia intrigue, dark romantasy for adults, a discovery of powers, a strong female protagonist, love triangle romances, high-stakes suspense, a discovery of powers, and magical objects.
This is an Adult series with themes of violence, explicit language, and intimacy. Recommended for Mature Audiences.