A cop trades his badge for a crime lord's protection.
Officer Ethan enters prison to build a case against Roman, but the system's brutality and his brother's murder shatter his belief in justice. Roman claims him with ruthless possessiveness, turning a predatory dynamic into the only safety Ethan can find. Their daily power struggles twist into genuine affection, leaving the officer unable to distinguish duty from desire. When the investigation collapses, Ethan burns his credentials and walks into the underworld at Roman's side, knowing his exposed identity makes their bond a death sentence.
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What draws you in
Cop falls for investigation target
Prison brutality destroys moral compass
Forbidden romance with no escape
You'll love it if
Readers who crave morally grey enemies-to-lovers dynamics inside a high-stakes prison setting will be hooked.
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