Trust was the first casualty.
A mission into hell. A past that won't stay buried. A love that was never meant to survive.

When special operative Leon Maddox is sent into Eastern Europe to dismantle a violent trafficking network, he expects shadows, silence, and blood. What he doesn't expect is Adrian Roth -- his former lover, presumed dead, now embedded deep in enemy territory and hiding secrets that could ignite a global disaster.

Leon's orders are simple: Extract the asset. Erase the threat. Don't get personal.

But nothing about Adrian was ever simple.

As the lines between mission and memory blur, Leon is forced to choose between completing the op... and saving the man who shattered him.

Betrayal runs deep. And in the world of shadow ops, loyalty is lethal and love is the deadliest weapon of all.

? High-heat MM military romance (Heat Level: 4.5)
? Second chances. Enemies to lovers. Grit, scars, and slow-burn intensity.
? Perfect for fans of Tal Bauer, Garrett Leigh, and the darker side of Ella Frank.

Trust was the first casualty.
Grab Burn Protocol now -- the shadows are waiting.

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• Publication Date: June 5, 2025
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• Print Length: 48 Pages
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