Detonate: A Dark Mafia Romance (Beneath the Mask)

About this book

By day, he is a world-renowned boxing trainer; by night, he is a lethal hitman operating in the shadows of New York City. Having left his special forces past behind, he believes he has found the perfect balance in his dark, solitary existence—until he meets the one woman who refuses to stay away. She is his ray of sunshine, a woman who initially hates his guts, yet finds herself drawn into the dangerous orbit of a man who lives for violence. This intense, high-stakes romance follows the collision of two polar-opposite worlds. As their paths cross, the wall he built around his heart begins to crumble, and she realizes she is falling for the ultimate villain. Their journey is fraught with peril, fueled by a deep, undeniable connection that defies logic and safety. Featuring an "enemies to lovers" dynamic, the story explores the tension between his desire to protect her and the reality of his lethal lifestyle. Can a woman who craves a fairy tale truly find happiness with a man whose life is defined by darkness? As their pasts resurface, they must decide if their love is worth the risk of total destruction.