RED

"e;I was made for this life. So I jumped in, heels first, wearing lipstick that matched my alibi."e;— Sam BlackEurope, 1951.The war is over, but peace is an illusion.When master thief and former Resistance operative Sam Black defies her mentor and pursues the legendary Blue Monarch diamond, she expects danger. She does not expect to become entangled in a deadly game of espionage, betrayal, and desire.From the glittering casinos of Monte Carlo to the cafés of Paris, Sam finds herself hunted by powerful enemies, pursued by a relentless inspector, and drawn to a mysterious woman whose loyalties are divided and impossible to read.As Cold War tensions rise and the true significance of the Blue Monarch begins to emerge, Sam must navigate a world of shifting alliances, hidden agendas, and dangerous attraction. In a world built on secrets, trusting the wrong person could cost her everything.RED is a sapphic noir thriller combining espionage, mystery, adventure, and slow-burn romance against the backdrop of post-war Europe. The first novel in the Lies & Lovers series, it introduces Sam Black—a thief, spy, and Blitz survivor who discovers that the greatest risks are not always found on the battlefield, but in the heart.