Protocol: Deceive
In a game of high-stakes deception, the only thing more dangerous than the mission is the truth.
Roman Vance is the charming face of Garrison Security—a man who can lie to a nun and charm a snake. But his mask slips when he meets Isla Sterling, a relentless investigative journalist holding a smoking gun that could dismantle his entire operation. To silence her, Roman doesn't use a weapon; he uses an offer she can't refuse. To expose the corporation that destroyed her family, Isla must pose as Roman's fiancée to infiltrate the high-security 'Lion's Den.'
As they navigate the glitz of Chicago’s elite galas and the lethal shadows of the corporate underworld, the training for their 'performance' begins to blur the lines between tactical maneuvers and genuine desire. Isla is as dangerous with her observations as Roman is with a blade, and in the high-pressure environment of a safe house, their mutual disdain ignites into a passion that neither can control.
When a traitor from within Roman’s found family is revealed, the fake engagement becomes a very real fight for survival. To protect the woman who was supposed to be his target, Roman must decide if he’s willing to burn his cover—and his life—to ensure Isla gets her justice. In a world of secrets and spycraft, the ultimate protocol is to never fall in love.
The Blurb
Roman Vance is the charming face of Garrison Security—a man who can lie to a nun and charm a snake. But his mask slips when he meets Isla Sterling, a relentless investigative journalist holding a smoking gun that could dismantle his entire operation. To silence her, Roman doesn't use a weapon; he uses an offer she can't refuse. To expose the corporation that destroyed her family, Isla must pose as Roman's fiancée to infiltrate the high-security 'Lion's Den.'
As they navigate the glitz of Chicago’s elite galas and the lethal shadows of the corporate underworld, the training for their 'performance' begins to blur the lines between tactical maneuvers and genuine desire. Isla is as dangerous with her observations as Roman is with a blade, and in the high-pressure environment of a safe house, their mutual disdain ignites into a passion that neither can control.
When a traitor from within Roman’s found family is revealed, the fake engagement becomes a very real fight for survival. To protect the woman who was supposed to be his target, Roman must decide if he’s willing to burn his cover—and his life—to ensure Isla gets her justice. In a world of secrets and spycraft, the ultimate protocol is to never fall in love.
"Absolute perfection! The chemistry between Roman and Isla is electric, and the 'Competence Porn' is next level. I couldn't put it down—the 'Touch Her and Die' energy in the safe house scene had me screaming. Sloane Mercer has cemented herself as the queen of tactical romance!"— Ava R.