THE TIES THAT BURN

Karla Smith is a mystic-hearted heiress with a soft soul and a gift she doesn't fully understand-dreams that often come true. She's spent her life surrounded by luxury, but never felt like she belonged in the golden cage of high society. When her father dies in what's officially declared an accident, Karla is left with more questions than answers-and a cryptic letter sealed with the insignia of a rose and dagger.

The symbol leads her to Riley Rowan-a cold, commanding, and devastatingly powerful woman with ties to the criminal underworld. Unknown to the world, Riley is the hidden leader of an elite underground mafia known as The Order. To most, she's an unapproachable business icon. But in truth, she rules a world built on power, silence, and loyalty.

Karla tracks Riley down under the guise of business-but the moment their eyes meet, something shifts. Riley is intrigued by the soft-spoken girl who doesn't flinch in her presence, and Karla is drawn to the woman with eyes like winter and a heart that beats like war drums.

What begins as cautious curiosity blossoms into a deep, fierce love. As they grow closer, Riley begins to trust Karla with parts of herself no one has ever seen. Karla, in turn, finds in Riley the safety she's always craved and the passion she never expected.

But danger brews on the horizon.

Karla's father had secrets that tie into The Order's darkest chapters-and someone within Riley's own organization wants Karla silenced before she uncovers the truth. Together, they must untangle the mystery, root out betrayal from the inside, and protect each other in a world that thrives on power and fear.

And through it all-Riley and Karla never turn on each other.

Their bond is untouchable.
Their love, unstoppable.
Their enemies? About to regret ever crossing them.