Shadow of Desire

Into the Shadows Series

Undercover RomanceBillionaire in DangerChildhood Friends / Past ConnectionBrother’s Best FriendWorkplace Romance (Fake)The 'Mole' HuntHe Falls FirstTrust & BetrayalCorporate IntrigueForbidden LoveProtection

She’s playing the part of the perfect assistant. He’s playing a game of life and death. Emma Cooper has spent her life dreaming of being the next Nancy Drew. Stuck as a junior investigator at a private agency, she finally gets her big break: go undercover at Thompson Enterprises to expose a corporate spy. The catch? The CEO is Alexander Thompson—the billionaire who took her to prom years ago, and the man she never quite got over. Alexander built his empire from the ground up, but someone is trying to tear it down from the inside. When his brother’s best friend, Emma, joins his team as his new executive assistant, he’s distracted by her beauty and their shared past. But he can’t afford distractions. A shadowy organization known as "The Syndicate" is closing in, and they are threatening everything he loves. As Emma digs through files and dodges bullets, the line between her cover story and reality blurs. She isn't just protecting a client anymore; she's protecting the man she loves. But in a world of smoke and mirrors, the most dangerous enemy is the one you trust the most. When the ultimate betrayal is revealed, Emma and Alexander must decide: run from the shadows, or burn them down together?

Sexual Tension

The tension is built on their shared history and the 'forbidden' nature of her undercover work.

Explicit Scenes

Includes passionate encounters that serve as a release from the high-stakes danger surrounding them.

Is This Book For You?

Loves 'Nancy Drew' with a Kick

Enjoys Corporate Intrigue

Craves the 'Universe' Connection

Likes Betrayal Plots

Reader Reviews

Jane litherland

Goodreads • 2023-11-21

"Alexander Thompson Billionaire Tycoon on finding his company under threat hire's his brother's best friend Emma Cooper to go undercover... steamy fast paced suspenseful mystery romance. Well devised , easy reading and immersive."

Rose Helg

Goodreads • 2023-11-21

"this book. This book was an page turner. This couple have Chemistry."

Barbara Weintz

Booksprout • October 17, 2023

"There is nothing better than a book about your grumpy boss that you end up having an attraction for. This book will have you intrigued from the beginning to the end... Emma and Alexander are really great characters you will fall in love with."

Judy H

Booksprout • October 17, 2023

"Alexander and Emma come together when his company is on someone's target list... Loved the characters, their determination, backstories, and entertaining situations. The storyline flowed well... Lots of drama, twists, hidden agendas, revelations, steamy moments and sassy banter."

Kaye

Booksprout • October 17, 2023

"ONE BEWITCHING THRILL. Snagging snoops Sol! Zoey unveils one incredibly thrilling debacle... The raw magnetism, undeniable attraction and combustible chemistry collides with such intoxicating intensity... Fabulous job Zoey."

Wendy

Amazon • November 21, 2023

"I was totally engrossed in this novel until the last few chapters. I was left confused about Alexander's involvement with the syndicate. Other than that, it was a very exciting read."

Lynda

Amazon • October 22, 2023

"This story had me on the edge of seat. The twists and unexpected turns make this one of my favorite romantic suspense reads of the year."

mickey395

Amazon • October 26, 2023

"Alexander and Emma have a lot of chemistry. First they can’t stand each other then they fall in love... Will their love stand the test of all the secrets and lies?"

Trina Jones

Amazon • October 18, 2023

"OMG this was a page turner and the suspense was fantastic thriller... Romance was outrageous out of this world and theses characters chemistry were sizzling... I highly recommend this book."

Mara

Amazon • December 10, 2023

"Romance, suspense and intrigue all in one exciting book ! The suspense throughout the story was nothing short of fantastic... The romance, oh my, it was absolutely outrageous and out of this world!"