In The Anomaly
Two people. Two secrets. One dangerous attraction.
Seraphina Ironhart is soft and kind, yet calculating, and fiercely independent. After a dark past left her with scars-both seen and unseen-she vowed never to let anyone close again, other than those she chose around her. Her life is a perfectly constructed fortress until a mistake puts her at the mercy of someone she despises.
Caelan Blackthorne is ruthless, cunning, and the last person anyone should trust. He thrives on control, using his power to manipulate those around him. For years, his rivalry with Seraphina has simmered just beneath the surface, a volatile mix of jealousy, contempt, and undeniable chemistry.
As they uncover the dangerous web connecting their present, hatred turns into obsession-and obsession into something far more dangerous.
But neither can ignore the fire between them, no matter how much they try to resist. What begins as a battle for dominance soon spirals into a passionate affair, filled with scorching intensity and toxic desire.
Nothing is black and white in this story of betrayal, lust, and redemption.
The Anomaly is a gripping tale of enemies-to-lovers, filled with steamy tension, emotional twists, and heart-pounding drama. Reader discretion is advised for mature themes, including sexual content, violence, and trauma.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
*****
Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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