In the glittering metropolis of New York City, where power and corruption dance a dangerous tango, a killer stalks the elite, leaving behind a trail of brutally murdered victims and a single, chilling calling card: the Queen of Spades. Each death is a masterpiece of revenge, meticulously orchestrated to mirror the sins of the past.Molly Winterbourne, a disgraced former NYPD profiler, carries a darkness of her own. Haunted by her serial killer father's legacy and a personal tragedy she can't outrun, she's vowed to expose the city's hidden rot. Now, a new case drags her back into the world she left behind, forcing her to confront not only a cunning killer but also the demons that whisper from the shadows of her own past.Jasper "Jax" Sterling, a reformed con artist with a silver tongue and a dangerous past, becomes her unlikely ally. He's the key to unlocking the killer's identity, for the victims are all connected to his elaborate, high-stakes cons. But Jax is a master of deception, and even as a white-hot attraction ignites between them, Molly can't ignore the secrets that still flicker in his eyes.As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of lies, betrayal, and long-buried secrets that reach the highest echelons of power. And at the center of it all is a woman from Jax's past - Isadora "Izzy" Moreau, a beautiful and enigmatic socialite who may be the key to the entire case. But Isadora hides a chilling secret of her own, a connection to Molly's past that will shatter her world.Trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Molly and Jax must navigate a treacherous landscape of hidden identities, shifting alliances, and their own explosive desires. They explore a forbidden passion, a dangerous dance of dominance and submission that mirrors the power struggles of their investigation. But with every step closer to the truth, the killer's net tightens, framing Molly for the crimes and forcing them both to confront the darkness within themselves."Haunted by Lies, Veiled in Secrets: A Sterling & Winterbourne Thriller" is a dark, seductive, and relentlessly suspenseful thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. It's a story of love and betrayal, of justice and revenge, of the choices we make and the consequences that haunt us. Prepare to enter a world where nothing is as it seems, where trust is a dangerous illusion, and where the past never truly dies.
