Twisted Redemption

When Evie crosses paths with Ricardo, the mysterious new arrival in her small town of San Nicolas, sparks fly-but so do secrets. Unbeknownst to Evie, Ricardo is the son of the powerful tycoon who owns most of the town. His mischievous little sister's meddling leads Evie and Ricardo to pose as a couple for his mother's upcoming birthday celebration, a charade that brings them closer than either intended.

But beneath Ricardo's charming facade lies a dark motive. Evie was dating Franco, Ricardo's best friend since childhood-a man everyone adored but who hid a dangerously abusive side. When a violent altercation forced Evie to defend herself, Franco ended up dead, and Evie believed her secrets would stay buried. Little does she know, Ricardo has come to San Nicolas to investigate Franco's death-and to avenge his friend.

As Evie and Ricardo grow closer, she's haunted by memories she can't outrun, while Ricardo's conflicting emotions pull him deeper into a web of deception. He begins to fall for the very woman he swore to bring to justice. But with his family's demands weighing on him and the party looming closer, Ricardo must decide if love is worth risking everything he once vowed to protect.

In this story of dangerous allure and deadly secrets, can love survive when both hearts are set on revenge?