In Her Dark Secrets Series by Victoria Elise Monroe

When Claire Donovan returns to her sleepy hometown after a decade away, the pines are waiting for her silent, watchful, heavy with the weight of the past. She tells herself it’s temporary, just long enough to settle old affairs and leave again. But whispers still haunt the town… whispers of a girl who vanished one summer night and the secrets that were never laid to rest... moreWhen Claire Donovan returns to her sleepy hometown after a decade away, the pines are waiting for her silent, watchful, heavy with the weight of the past. She tells herself it’s temporary, just long enough to settle old affairs and leave again. But whispers still haunt the town… whispers of a girl who vanished one summer night and the secrets that were never laid to rest.The last person Claire expects to find at the heart of it all is Emily Hayes her first love, her greatest heartbreak, and the woman she’s never stopped wanting. Their reunion is tense, charged with regret and longing, shadowed by suspicion that Emily’s family may be tied to the unsolved disappearance. The closer Claire gets to uncovering the truth, the more dangerous her questions become.But danger isn’t the only thing stirring. Beneath the weight of old wounds, the spark between Claire and Emily reignites, fierce and undeniable. Desire collides with fear, trust battles betrayal, and every choice risks unraveling not only the mystery, but their fragile chance at love.In a town where the past refuses to stay buried, Claire and Emily must decide will the truth set them free, or destroy them all over again?Can a love once broken survive the secrets that nearly consumed it?***This story is one chapter in the Her Dark Secrets series, where every book delivers a heart-pounding mystery wrapped in irresistible romance.In Her Dark Secrets, passion and peril entwine in stories where women risk everything for truth and for love. Each book brings a standalone tale of mystery, danger, and forbidden attraction, set against backdrops where secrets run deep and trust is never certain. From small towns haunted by hidden crimes to powerful institutions shrouded in deception, heroines must uncover the darkness around them while navigating the fire that sparks between their hearts. Suspense sharpens every twist, while romance fuels every decision. These are tales where desire is dangerous, secrets are deadly, and love might be the greatest risk of all. less

Elena Ruiz has built her life on logic, precision, and firewalls strong enough to stop anyone from slipping past. As one of the brightest cybersecurity analysts in the business, she trusts in code more than she trusts in people. But when a sophisticated breach shakes the company she’s sworn to protect, the trail leads somewhere she never expected—straight to the woman she loves.Cassandra Ward, a rising executive with ambition that could light up the city skyline, has always captivated Elena... moreElena Ruiz has built her life on logic, precision, and firewalls strong enough to stop anyone from slipping past. As one of the brightest cybersecurity analysts in the business, she trusts in code more than she trusts in people. But when a sophisticated breach shakes the company she’s sworn to protect, the trail leads somewhere she never expected—straight to the woman she loves.Cassandra Ward, a rising executive with ambition that could light up the city skyline, has always captivated Elena. Their chemistry is undeniable, their connection as dangerous as it is irresistible. But when whispers of corporate betrayal spread and Cassandra’s name lands at the center of suspicion, Elena is forced into an impossible defend the woman who owns her heart, or expose the evidence that threatens to destroy them both.In a world of ruthless boardroom politics, shadowy rivals, and secrets hidden behind polished smiles, passion burns hotter than trust. Each stolen kiss blurs the line between desire and deception, and every touch feels like it could be their last.When the firewalls crumble and the truth finally surfaces, will love be strong enough to survive the lies that surround it? Or will betrayal be the one code even Elena cannot rewrite?***This story is one chapter in the Her Dark Secrets series, where every book delivers a heart-pounding mystery wrapped in irresistible romance.In Her Dark Secrets, passion and peril entwine in stories where women risk everything for truth and for love. Each book brings a standalone tale of mystery, danger, and forbidden attraction, set against backdrops where secrets run deep and trust is never certain. From small towns haunted by hidden crimes to powerful institutions shrouded in deception, heroines must uncover the darkness around them while navigating the fire that sparks between their hearts. Suspense sharpens every twist, while romance fuels every decision. These are tales where desire is dangerous, secrets are deadly, and love might be the greatest risk of all. less

Dr. Lillian Marquez knows silence well the sterile quiet of the lab, the weight of truths buried in evidence. But when she’s tasked with reopening a decades-old murder, the silence shifts into something darker. Files are missing, evidence is compromised, and shadows from the past refuse to stay hidden.Her new partner, Detective Riley Quinn, is no easier to read. Relentless, sharp-eyed, and deliberately closed off, Riley unsettles Lillian in ways she can’t ignore... moreDr. Lillian Marquez knows silence well the sterile quiet of the lab, the weight of truths buried in evidence. But when she’s tasked with reopening a decades-old murder, the silence shifts into something darker. Files are missing, evidence is compromised, and shadows from the past refuse to stay hidden.Her new partner, Detective Riley Quinn, is no easier to read. Relentless, sharp-eyed, and deliberately closed off, Riley unsettles Lillian in ways she can’t ignore. Tension hums beneath their clipped conversations, tangled with the drive to uncover what others have worked hard to erase.As the case unfolds, the danger sharpens. Every lead edges them closer to the truth and closer to each other. But Riley has secrets too, the kind that could fracture both the investigation and the fragile trust growing between them.Caught between justice and loyalty, Lillian must decide what she’s willing to risk her career, her heart, maybe even her life.When the past finally comes due, can love hold against the weight of buried lies?***This story is one chapter in the Her Dark Secrets series, where every book delivers a heart-pounding mystery wrapped in irresistible romance.In Her Dark Secrets, danger and desire collide in stories of women who refuse to look away. Each book stands alone, weaving mystery, risk, and forbidden attraction into settings where secrets linger and trust comes at a price. From quiet towns hiding old crimes to institutions built on lies, every heroine must face the shadows around her while reckoning with the pull she can’t ignore.Suspense drives every turn. Romance shapes every choice. These are stories where secrets cut deep, passion burns sharp, and love just might be the most dangerous gamble. less

Defense attorney Elena Torres has built her career on precision and control qualities that never fail her in court. But when she takes on a case tied to a powerful senator, the ground shifts fast. The evidence looks too perfect. The opposition too smug. And every whisper suggests the truth was buried long before she arrived.Investigative journalist Riley Quinn has spent years chasing corruption, her work dragging her into the darkest corners of politics... moreDefense attorney Elena Torres has built her career on precision and control qualities that never fail her in court. But when she takes on a case tied to a powerful senator, the ground shifts fast. The evidence looks too perfect. The opposition too smug. And every whisper suggests the truth was buried long before she arrived.Investigative journalist Riley Quinn has spent years chasing corruption, her work dragging her into the darkest corners of politics. When her path crosses Elena’s, neither woman expects to join forces. Yet with enemies closing in and secrets surfacing at every turn, survival leaves them little choice.What starts as a wary collaboration sharpens into something more a pull neither can ignore, no matter how dangerous. In the shadows of power, their connection burns hotter than either planned, threatening to dismantle the walls they’ve built around their lives.As the trial heats up and risks mount, Elena and Riley must decide if they can trust one another enough to fight side by side against forces determined to silence them both.When truth becomes a weapon and love a liability, will their bond save them or break them?***This story is one chapter in the Her Dark Secrets series, where every book delivers a heart-pounding mystery wrapped in irresistible romance.In Her Dark Secrets, danger and desire collide in stories of women who refuse to look away. Each book stands alone, weaving mystery, risk, and forbidden attraction into settings where secrets linger and trust comes at a price. From quiet towns hiding old crimes to institutions built on lies, every heroine must face the shadows around her while reckoning with the pull she can’t ignore.Suspense drives every turn. Romance shapes every choice. These are stories where secrets cut deep, passion burns sharp, and love just might be the most dangerous gamble. less

Within the ivy-wrapped walls of a centuries-old university, graduate student Clara Mason arrives determined to prove herself. What starts as ordinary archival research soon unravels into danger hidden letters, broken diaries, and whispers of a scandal buried deep in the school’s past.At the center of it all is Dr. Evelyn Hart, Clara’s brilliant mentor with eyes that reveal more than she says... moreWithin the ivy-wrapped walls of a centuries-old university, graduate student Clara Mason arrives determined to prove herself. What starts as ordinary archival research soon unravels into danger hidden letters, broken diaries, and whispers of a scandal buried deep in the school’s past.At the center of it all is Dr. Evelyn Hart, Clara’s brilliant mentor with eyes that reveal more than she says. Late nights in the stacks, charged silences, glances that linger too long their connection builds in ways Clara never expected. But attraction this sharp cuts close, and trust may be the one thing she can’t afford to give.The deeper Clara searches, the more the university closes in. Threats in the shadows remind her that some truths are better left hidden. Desire tangles with risk, and passion blurs the fragile line between mentor and student.Clara must expose a truth that could destroy everything she’s worked for, or turn away and lose the one love she never saw coming.When secrets and longing collide, how much will she risk for both knowledge and her heart?***This story is one chapter in the Her Dark Secrets series, where every book delivers a heart-pounding mystery wrapped in irresistible romance.In Her Dark Secrets, danger and desire collide in stories of women who refuse to look away. Each book stands alone, weaving mystery, risk, and forbidden attraction into settings where secrets linger and trust comes at a price. From quiet towns hiding old crimes to institutions built on lies, every heroine must face the shadows around her while reckoning with the pull she can’t ignore.Suspense drives every turn. Romance shapes every choice. These are stories where secrets cut deep, passion burns sharp, and love just might be the most dangerous gamble. less