Forsaking Midnight
Some sins are worth the fall.
Lance Calloway fights when they tell him to fight. Bleeds when they tell him to bleed. Breaks when they tell him to break.
Six years in an unsanctioned cage, and the one line he's never crossed? Loyalty to his best friend, no matter the cost.
Then he's asked to protect her.
Genevieve DeGrance didn't ask for any of this.
She came to Rosebrook Falls to be with the mayor's son. But nothing in this town is what it seems.
Especially not the dangerous fighter who watches her every move like a threat.
She hates him.
He hates her.
And yet...
The more time Lance spends guarding Genevieve, the harder it becomes to remember she belongs to someone else.
And the more she uncovers about Rosebrook Falls, the more she realizes the only honest person in her life is the one man she's forbidden to want.
In a town built on secrets and lies, falling for each other could destroy them both.
But staying away might be the one fight Lance can't win.
*Forsaking Midnight is a contemporary romance with dark themes. It is the second interconnected standalone in the Defying the Stars series. The main couple gets their happily ever after in this book, however there will be side plots and storylines that run through the series.
This book contains spoilers for Burning Daylight (Book 1.) It is STRONGLY recommended to read in order and start with book 1, Burning Daylight, for a full reading experience, however it is not mandatory.
Forsaking Midnight features strong language, mature themes, and content that may be triggering. Reader Discretion is Advised. For a full list of content warnings, check the author's note or the author's website.*
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Emily McIntire
Emily McIntire is a force of resilience and creativity, blending raw emotion with complex, morally gray characters in her gripping contemporary romances. Known for her ability to craft steamy, slow-burn love stories that keep readers turning the pages, Emily’s work resonates deeply with those who crave both passion and depth in their reading.
Her personal journey is as compelling as her novels. After surviving Stage IV breast cancer, Emily turned to writing as a way to cope with life’s challenges. What started as an outlet for personal healing quickly grew into a career, leading her to become a #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author. Her books, now translated into over a dozen languages, have touched the hearts of readers around the globe, often featuring fierce, flawed characters who fight for love and redemption.
Defying the Stars
In the Defying the Stars series, Emily McIntire weaves a captivating narrative that blends romance with deep emotional stakes. Set against a backdrop of complexity and desire, the series explores the lives of characters who are determined to break free from the chains of their pasts and defy the expectations placed on them.
Defying the Stars consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
