Being the enforcer—and the middle brother—in a crime family isn’t just dangerous. It’s a curse.
Townsend “Sen” Whitfield has enemies everywhere. With a price on his head and a bullet wound in his arm, he stumbles into a quiet funeral home, looking for a place to get stitched discreetly. Instead, he finds her—Tessa Quinn, the enigmatic, deaf mortician who stitches up corpses by day… and now, a criminal.
Tessa’s been deaf since childhood, but nothing about Sen is silent. Fluent in sign language and scarred by violence, he speaks to her in ways no one else ever has. She should turn him away. Instead, she offers him sanctuary at her remote lake house.
But peace is a luxury Sen can’t afford.
When a ruthless assassin tracks them down, Sen will stop at nothing to protect Tessa—even if it means calling in backup: his fiercely loyal best friend, Digger Turner. There’s just one complication… Digger’s in love with Tessa too.
As bullets fly and secrets unravel, Tessa finds herself caught between two men who’d die to protect her—and a criminal mastermind who’s closer than any of them suspect.
In a deadly game of loyalty, love, and lies… no one escapes untouched.
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A deadly fire. A shocking inheritance clause. A marriage neither of them wants—but both desperately need.
The feud between the Whitfields and the Tallys is the stuff of legend in their small Southern town. But when Jake Whitfield’s father and Angel Tally’s grandfather die under suspicious circumstances, a pair of explosive codicils come to light: Jake and Angel must marry or lose their family legacies.
Jake has spent years cultivating the reputation of a ruthless criminal heir, even as he secretly works with the FBI to take down the syndicate threatening to claim his town. Partnering with a Tally could be the edge he needs to survive.
Angel is determined to protect her younger brother from the Tally family’s criminal empire—and from the person responsible for their grandfather’s death. Marrying a Whitfield is the last thing she wants… except for that one unforgettable moment she shared with Jake a decade ago, a moment she’s never shaken.
Forced into a dangerous alliance, Jake and Angel uncover lies that bind their families together in ways they never imagined. The deeper they fall, the deadlier the truth becomes.
Perfect for fans of steamy enemies-to-lovers romance, small-town crime, and twist-filled suspense.
If you love:
✓ Forced marriage
✓ Secret alliances
✓ Family feuds
✓ Slow-burn heat with high stakes
✓ Murder, mystery, and small-town secrets
…then you’ll devour Jake.
**HOT ROMANCE with consensual spankings**
“A great story that has some amazing characters and an exciting plot.” Reviewer on Goodreads.
“I love this book, it has it all – romance, suspense, crime, betrayal, murder. ” Reviewer on Goodreads.
“I loved this second chance romance mixed within a family feud.” Reviewer on Goodreads.
“it was so enjoyable to see them move toward their forever. (Can we have books for Jake’s brothers?)” Reviewer on Amazon
I was instantly addicted to the main characters, Jake and Angel (Sally) who are the children involved in a modern day Hatfield’s and McCoy feud.” Reviewer on Amazon
“This book is full of steam, crime and dramatics. You will not be disappointed. It pulled me right in and kept me with no problem. My only complaint is I want more!!” Reviewer on Barnes and Noble
NOTE:
Provided in paperback at most major booksellers.
BUT provided in ebook and paperback at Amazon.
Carla Swafford, Author 