Sadistic King By: Aria Cole

The natural friction between an undercover agent and her target creates palpable tension.

The story follows an on a "last chance" assignment. Her career is on the line, and her mission is clear: go undercover, gather evidence against a man described as one of the most dangerous individuals alive, and take him down. Sadistic King by Aria Cole

At roughly , Sadistic King is a "bite-sized" dark romance perfect for a single sitting. While some readers found it less "dark" than the title implies, many praised the "hot and sexy" chemistry between two characters who share the same deep-seated hungers despite their different backgrounds. The natural friction between an undercover agent and

If you are a fan of high-stakes tension, morally gray heroes, and the "undercover agent" trope, then by Aria Cole (co-written with River West) needs to be on your radar. This dark contemporary romance—the second installment in the Savage Saints series—delivers a quick, intense read that blurs the lines between duty and desire. The Plot: A Mission Gone Rogue At roughly , Sadistic King is a "bite-sized"

However, the "monster" she expected isn't the man she finds. When she meets , he isn't the villain of her boss’s stories; instead, he emerges from the shadows as her savior. As she spends more time with him, she begins to see a man doing his best for his family and community, leading her to question who the true "bad guys" really are. The Hero: Apollo Volos

While the law sees him as a criminal, the heroine sees someone playing the hand life dealt him.

True to Aria Cole’s signature style , the attraction is immediate and overwhelming.