Detective Hydessa Darling has spent her life walking in the footsteps of her infamous mother—always in the shadows, always trying to prove herself. Raised with no illusions about the world’s darkness, she knows better than to look away.

When she stumbles upon a blog detailing what can only be a string of murders, an undeniable pull drives her to investigate. But with the blogger’s identity remaining a mystery, Hydessa is forced to go undercover on a popular tourist island to uncover the truth—and track down the elusive killer hiding in plain sight.

Yet, nothing is as it seems. As the lines between hunter and prey blur, she soon realizes she’s caught in a dangerous game.

Is this a game she can win? Or was she doomed to lose the moment she set foot on the island?

Maree’s Note: This is a whychoose MFM dark contemporary romance featuring very explicit 18+ content, including dark themes and smut. The male leads are not heroes—they are villains with obsessive, possessive, and psychotic tendencies. Expect stalking, violence, and morally dark content. A full content warning is provided at the beginning of the book, but if you have any concerns, feel free to reach out to me on social media before purchasing. Read at your own risk—if you dare. All characters are 18+.