Sanctuary of Ruin
He’s the one man she can’t trust. She’s the one woman he can’t forget.
Jude Blackwood is the family’s reckless pilot, hiding his trauma behind a disarming grin and a lethal set of skills. Ria Stone is the ice-cold strategist who cleans up messes for the highest bidder. Years after a single, explosive night in Macau, they find themselves on a collision course in the New Mexico desert, forced into an uneasy alliance when a routine intel exchange turns into a bloody ambush by the Obsidian Directorate.
Stranded on a single motorcycle with a relentless mercenary on their heels, Jude and Ria must navigate the unforgiving Sierra Roja. As they share cramped motel rooms and narrow escapes, the old sparks reignite into a firestorm of desire. But the secrets between them run deep—Ria wasn't just a lover in Macau; she was a spy sent to assess Jude's weakness, and now he must decide if he can trust the woman who was trained to deceive him.
In a high-octane race against time, the two rivals must become a synchronized unit to dismantle the shadow organization that destroyed their lives. From high-speed highway chases to a heart-pounding infiltration of a fortified bunker, they’ll risk everything for a chance at freedom. But in the world of fixers, the ultimate challenge isn't the mission—it's surviving the fallout of falling in love.
The Blurb
Jude Blackwood is the family’s reckless pilot, hiding his trauma behind a disarming grin and a lethal set of skills. Ria Stone is the ice-cold strategist who cleans up messes for the highest bidder. Years after a single, explosive night in Macau, they find themselves on a collision course in the New Mexico desert, forced into an uneasy alliance when a routine intel exchange turns into a bloody ambush by the Obsidian Directorate.
Stranded on a single motorcycle with a relentless mercenary on their heels, Jude and Ria must navigate the unforgiving Sierra Roja. As they share cramped motel rooms and narrow escapes, the old sparks reignite into a firestorm of desire. But the secrets between them run deep—Ria wasn't just a lover in Macau; she was a spy sent to assess Jude's weakness, and now he must decide if he can trust the woman who was trained to deceive him.
In a high-octane race against time, the two rivals must become a synchronized unit to dismantle the shadow organization that destroyed their lives. From high-speed highway chases to a heart-pounding infiltration of a fortified bunker, they’ll risk everything for a chance at freedom. But in the world of fixers, the ultimate challenge isn't the mission—it's surviving the fallout of falling in love.
"The chemistry between Jude and Ria is absolutely electric! Watching these two rival fixers outsmart an entire shadow organization while bickering on a motorcycle was the high-octane thrill ride I needed. The perfect conclusion to the Blackwood brothers' story!"— Sloane R.