Loyalties and rules are put to the ultimate test when a disgraced ex-cop and a younger sibling of a ruthless crime leader cross the line a bodyguard and his protectee arent allowed to cross.

Logan McKenna has fallen from grace after one split-second decision ended his police career. Hes now working as a security detail for the criminal elite of Sin City. Mounting hospital bills force Logan to reluctantly accept a job from a dangerous man many dont want to get involved with–Vlad Solovey.

But Logans new assignment proves more trouble than its worth—hes hired to protect Soloveys younger brother, the impossible Alexander Sasha Solovey, who appears intent on getting Logan fired.

Sasha grew up sheltered from the family business in London, but an assassination attempt summons him to Vegas where hes spending all his time being under his brothers watchful eye. Determined to piss off Vlad, Sasha takes every opportunity to shake off his new bodyguard. But Logan is as immovable as the mountain, refusing to bend to Sashas antics.

When the two men collide in a clash of wills, an undeniable spark ignites between them. Accepting it would destroy Logans code, jeopardizing his position and possibly life. With enemies circling the Solovey empire, keeping Sasha safe should become Logans sole focus. But the heart wants what it wants.

And the moment danger strikes, Logan has to make an impossible choice: walk away and save himself, or risk it all to protect the man steadily slipping past his defenses?

In the heart of Sin City, two men on opposite sides of the law collide in a dangerous game of power, passion, and betrayal.

Isaac Thoreau, the son of a notorious crime boss, has spent nine years behind bars for his fathers murder. Driven, cunning, and unfeeling, hes now back to claim whats rightfully his. But when an enigmatic security guard named Hawk is hired to work at his nightclub, Isaac finds himself distracted… and inexplicably drawn to Hawk, despite his best efforts to resist.

Special Agent Dallas Bradleys mission is clear: infiltrate the Hellhounds and bring their leader, Isaac Thoreau, to justice. Posing as Hawk, Dallas is determined to uncover the secrets of the Thoreau criminal empire. But as he delves deeper into Isaacs world, the lines between right and wrong blur, and soon an undeniable attraction grows between the two men, forcing Dallas to question everything.

Walking away before hes compromised would be the smart choice, but Dallas cant resist Isaacs magnetic pull, even if it means risking his life.

As love and duty clash, only one question remains: will Isaac and Dallas survive the fallout?

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Isaac is the first installment of the Light　Shadow Duet. It can not be read as standalone. This is a dark MM mafia romance that explores various sensitive subjects like violence, abuse, PTSD, etc.

Prepare for Betrayal and Redemption in Sin City.

As the leader of the Hellhounds and a valued member of the notorious Thoreau crime syndicate, Isaac has it all: power, money, fear. Falling for someone has never been on his radar. But for the first time in his life, Isaac thinks hes found someone he can truly trust—the mysterious security guard who shattered through his icy defenses and became the one person Isaac could be himself with.

Until everything goes up in flames.

Dallas Bradley has been treading an unstable line of deceit between righteousness and criminality. Isaac Thoreaus world is slowly turning him into Hawk, the man who doesnt exist, the man whos ready to do bad things to survive and remain close to Isaac. But when a dangerous deal goes south, in order to save Isaacs life, Dallas is forced to reveal the devastating truth—hes a Special Agent sent to infiltrate the Hellhounds and bring down Isaac.

Heartbroken and enraged, Isaac cant stand the man who betrayed him so deeply. However, when its clear Isaacs fate is prison, Dallas strikes a bargain with his boss: help save Isaac from life behind bars and keep Dallas undercover to clean up the mess.

Isaac hates Dallas more than ever, but to escape the crosshairs they must work together once more. As tempers and stakes flare in the streets of Sin City, Dallas will risk everything to redeem himself in Isaacs eyes. But can their undeniable connection survive when trust has turned to ash?

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Dallas is the second installment of Light　Shadow Duet. It should be read after Isaac. This is a dark MM mafia romance that explores various sensitive subjects like violence, abuse, PTSD, etc. Length: 65,000 words. Alternating POV.