"You're not going anywhere, duh. You're coming back to the mansion with me. And if you try anything dumb, there will be consequences." TOSKA: A Russian word to describe that painful feeling of great anguish with no specific cause. The generational wealth and trauma of a family unravels as Damon Hopkins, one of the biggest drug barons in Europe tries to survive with the UK's secret agency on his back. When an old high-school crush appears out of nowhere, he soon realises his life is in danger. WARNING 18+: Contains dark themes (see FIRST A/N for more) - First book of the DD's Series - Awards: - #1 in 8CC May-June Challenge (and Finalist) - #25 in spies - #4 in assasins Started: July 2020 Completed: June 2021

SAUDADE: A Portugese word to describe that feeling of melancholic or profoundly nostalgic longing for a beloved yet absent something or someone. Damon Hopkins has everything on his palm now; more power and money than ever and Robinson not having his eyes constantly on his every move. Soon, he'll come to realise that his path with Abigail and Mason will cross again as a common enemy lurks by. WARNING 18+: Contains dark themes (see FIRST A/N for more) - Second book of the DD's Series -