Evangeline has always walked the straight path church on Sundays, top of her class, a future so bright it blinds her. Stack is the opposite. Cold stares, dirty hands, and a reputation soaked in sin. They were never meant to cross paths until a favor turns into a deal, and a deal turns into something neither of them can name. He's the kind of boy girls are warned about. She's the kind of girl he never thought he deserved. But some flames burn too hot to ignore... even if they leave scars.

"Kiss me." "I think I'll pass." Before I could say anything else, her hands grabbed my hips and slammed my back against the wall. And her lips found mine. ------------------------------ When Jo Anderson stumbles into a secret Mafia meeting in one of New York's many bars, she quickly discovers there is something special about the establishment, Stella Nera. When she is cornered by none other than the Mafia Lord himself, Jo is forced to make a deal. Do the Mafia a favor, and in exchange, don't die. The Mafia Lord gives her 48 hours to complete the request: rescuing the gang's most trusted spy from a rival crime boss. If Jo can rescue her, she gets to make it through the weekend. Just in time for school on Monday. #1 crimefiction 2/15/22