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“A razor-sharp blend of feminine rage, forbidden desire, and twisty suspense. Impossible to put down.”
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Beneath Your Lies by Nicole J. Owens
Veronica Sullivan’s seemingly idyllic life gets turned on its head when she confronts her husband about his infidelity. Desperate to maintain his image as the State’s District Attorney and salvage their marriage, he proposes a shocking solution-Veronica can indulge in her own affair, but only under his supervision.
As she embarks on this unconventional journey, Veronica meets Ronan, an enigmatic hitman haunted by his past who has a shared interest. They have an unmistakable, unquenchable connection, yet Veronica guards her own secrets closely, especially as a series of unsettling disappearances and murders grip the city. No matter how hard Veronica tries to deny it, there’s something about Ronan that keeps making her go back for more…
Veronica and Ronan’s passionate affair unfolds into a riveting tale of suspense and dark truths, proving some secrets can never stay buried, no matter how hard you try.
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Available February 10, 2026
Taken by Surprise by Nicole J. Owens
A Spicy Valentine’s Day Novella
Every Valentine’s Day, Rose celebrates her beloved holiday ritual: Anti-Valentine’s Night. She holes up in her apartment with greasy takeout, cheap red wine, and the goriest horror movies she can find. Love is a distraction she doesn’t need–especially after last year’s breakup disaster.
But this year, she’s not spending the night alone like she planned. Rose is halfway through her second bottle of wine when two strangers break into her apartment, clearly not here for a meet cute. They need the space for surveillance, and her apartment has the perfect vantage point.
What starts as an unwanted invasion slowly turns into something far more dangerous–lingering looks, shared adrenaline, and a pull between all three of them that makes Rose question whether control is something she actually wants this Valentine’s Day.
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Nicole J. Owens is a dark romance author who weaves passion and danger into every page. Her stories explore the shadows of love—where desire collides with secrets and every choice comes with a price. If you crave heart-pounding suspense, morally complex characters, and twists that keep you guessing until the last word, you’re in the right place. Welcome to a world where romance isn’t always safe… but it’s always worth the risk.
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