No more men. No more partying. No more risks.

From today, Hazel Jones is a hardworking, focused woman dedicated to a job she hates, true crime documentaries and pizza nights with her bestie.

So, the last thing she needs is to crash head-first into Patrick Healey. He oozes sex appeal and sarcasm in equal measures and is almost enough for her to forget her last soul-destroying break up. Almost.

Hazel knows she should stay away from the distracting man who’s hiding something, but she can’t deny the chemistry simmering between them. It doesn’t take long for her to let Patrick in, even though his life is eerily similar to her favourite crime series.

Patrick pushes Hazel to confront her fears but won’t reveal his own. As tension builds and secrets unravel, Hazel starts to uncover the truth about the mysterious man she’s falling for.

But will she like what she finds?

Two damaged people. Two traumatic pasts. One crazy collision.

Kali

I know who I am: independent, fiercely loyal, a woman who never shies away from risk-taking.

Enter: tattooed bad boy Anthony Bonetti.

When he baits me into a bet of self-control, I’m all in. After all, it’s only a harmless game and will never amount to anything more.

Because the only risk I never take is with my emotions.

Anthony

I know who I am: determined, aspiring artist, survivor of addiction and jail.

Enter: fiery temptress Kali Cooper.

From the moment I lay eyes on her, I can’t stop thinking about her, or the things I want to do with her. I’ve endured some of the worst life has to offer, so duelling with her is a fun challenge.

Not that it will amount to anything once she learns of my troublesome past.