Book excerpt: IRIS My life was turned upside down the day my childhood best friend Killian Bancroft reappeared. Kidnapped on what was supposed to be the happiest day of my life, I found myself trapped in Killian's dangerous world - a realm of crime, deception, and divided loyalties that I never could have imagined. As I uncover the shocking truth about Killian's family and his criminal ties, I'm torn between the safe, predictable future I thought I wanted, and the passionate, all-consuming love I still feel for Killian. Can I trust him to keep me safe, even as his choices put us both in grave danger? My heart and my life are in Killian's hands now, for better or worse. I just hope I can survive the deadly price of his love. KILLIAN From the moment I met Iris, I knew she was destined to be mine. But my dark ties to a powerful mafia family tore us apart. Now, faced with losing her, I'll stop at nothing to keep Iris by my side - even if it means dragging her into my world. I'll risk everything for a future with her, no matter the price.