Shadows of our hearts
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In the shadows of a city drowning in secrets, she's supposed to be invisible-an undercover FBI agent hunting a killer. But as Izzy crosses the line from investigator to prey, she finds herself drawn to a man who walks the edge of darkness. Luca Moretti's dangerous charm hides a past that could destroy them both, yet something about him calls to her-something she can't ignore. With each step closer to the truth, the line between love and betrayal blurs, and she realizes that in this game of shadows, trusting the wrong person could be her last mistake... or her only salvation.
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