: A resilient protector who sacrifices her own safety and freedom to ensure her brother's well-being. Parker Errien
is the King of the underworld and the Abelli family's greatest rival. When he catches Elena on his property, he doesn't kill her—instead, he holds her hostage. But the ransom he wants isn't money; it's leverage to destroy her father. As Nico "steals" Elena from her old life, she realizes that the monster she feared might be the only man who has ever truly seen her. Crossed by Emily McIntire EPUB PDF
The "priest and stripper" pairing creates a high-stakes, slow-burn tension fueled by Cade's voyeuristic and stalker-like behavior, which he initially rationalizes as religious duty. : A resilient protector who sacrifices her own
Contains themes that may be triggering; check content warnings on Emily McIntire's website. But the ransom he wants isn't money; it's
Amaya is a struggling young woman who cares for her autistic brother,
Crossed is a dark, forbidden romance that follows the fractured paths of Father Cade, a devout and deeply conflicted man, and Esmeralda, a fierce woman fighting for survival. Plot Summary