Rivals In The Dark

In the cutthroat world of the mafia, power is everything—and no one knows this better than Acer Lennon. Driven by a single goal to tear down Cane Barlowe, the notorious mafia kingpin, Acer is ruthless, cold, and firm. He’s made an oath to never fall victim to love, knowing that in his world, it’s a dangerous weakness. But when Elora Barlowe, Cane’s fierce daughter, crosses his path, everything changes.
 
Elora is a warrior. She's sharp, independent, and fiercely loyal to her father’s empire. She’s spent her life preparing for the day she would take her place by his side, mastering the art of survival in a world built on lies, blood, and betrayal. But when Acer’s calculated moves force her into a deadly trade, Elora’s world begins to unravel.
 
Forced to confront not only her father’s plans but also the shocking truth of betrayal, Elora finds herself torn between loyalty to the man who raised her and the undeniable, twisted attraction she feels toward the very man who’s sworn to destroy her family.
 
As Acer (Ace) and Elora (El) are pulled deeper into a web of lies, betrayal, and passion, they must navigate a treacherous path where trust is the most dangerous game of all. Acer is determined to claim the woman who haunts his every thought, even as he faces his darkest fears of vulnerability.

But Elora, shattered by her father's brutal betrayal, must choose between survival and her growing connection to the man who once sought her destruction.
In this enemies-to-lovers story, nothing is as it seems, and nothing will ever be the same.