Laced In Shadows
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Last published Sun, Dec 29, 2024
Maya has a secret-a deadly one. The Lace Killer has left a trail of bodies, and Maya is the one pulling the strings, but she's careful. She never leaves a trace, never lets anyone get too close. Until Jeremy walks into her life.
A cop on the edge of obsession, Jeremy is drawn to Maya the moment they meet. His instincts tell him something's off, and his investigation soon uncovers a chilling connection between Maya and the unsolved murders. As the two circle each other, their attraction grows, but so does the danger. Maya's past haunts her, and Jeremy's duty threatens to destroy everything.
In a game of cat and mouse where trust is a luxury neither can afford, their complicated bond reaches a breaking point. Love. Betrayal. Murder. Laced in Shadows is a psychological thriller that explores the blurred line between right and wrong, and the consequences of a love built on lies. Will Jeremy save Maya, or will the darkness consume them both?
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