Bound by Blood and Bullet Holes

Emery Calloway has spent her life in the shadows-not because she's running from something, but because she's hunting. By day, she's a forensic accountant, exposing financial corruption. By night, she's digging into the mysterious disappearance of her older brother, who vanished five years ago after getting tangled with the wrong people.

Her search leads her to the Valerio crime family, one of the most powerful and untouchable organizations in the country. But instead of finding answers, she finds him-Matteo Valerio. Ruthless. Brilliant. The heir to an empire built on blood and betrayal.

Matteo should kill her for getting too close. Instead, he makes her a deal: if she stops investigating, he'll tell her what really happened to her brother. But the closer she gets to Matteo, the more she realizes he's not just part of the story-he's at the center of it.

As Emery uncovers the truth, she and Matteo are pulled into a deadly game of deception, shifting alliances, and undeniable desire. In a world where loyalty is everything and love is a weakness, they'll have to decide: betray their families or betray each other.

Because some secrets aren't meant to be unearthed... and some people aren't meant to be saved.