25 parti In corso Ava Watson has always dreamed of following in her father's footsteps - becoming a detective, solving mysteries, and uncovering the truth. At 22, she finally steps into her dream world: a junior detective position at the prestigious Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB).
Her problem? She's everything her new boss, Adrian Cole, despises: clumsy, talkative, and a rule-breaker. Adrian Cole, 25, is a seasoned detective with three years of field experience, known as "The Machine." Disciplined, focused, and unyielding, he trusts rules above all else - until Ava Watson turns his world upside down.
As they navigate high-stakes investigations, Ava's curiosity and brilliance collide with Adrian's rigid rules. But there's more than just crime in their path. Ava's father was killed during a secret mission, leaving her with unanswered questions and a burning desire for justice. Unbeknownst to them, their fathers shared a past that will intertwine their destinies in ways neither of them could imagine.
Enemies, partners, detectives - and maybe more. Chaos meets order, jokes meet discipline, and a young rule-breaker meets the man who never bends.
Will Ava uncover the truth behind her father's death? Can Adrian learn to trust someone who breaks all his rules? And what will happen when past secrets threaten to change everything?
Thriller, crime, mystery, and romance collide in this tale of secrets, justice, and unexpected love.
