High Stakes: A Gritty & Darkly Romantic Noir

By Bella S. Forrest

High Stakes

In the heart of Venice Beach's shadowy underworld, Lydia thought she had seen it all. A former stripper turned hustler, she's battled addiction, debt, and the ghosts of her past. But when a dangerous heist spirals out of control, Lydia is thrust into a deadly game of survival where every move could be her last.

Caleb, the enigmatic and volatile criminal who shares her dark secrets, is the only ally she can trust-or so she hopes. Bound by their tumultuous connection and a shared hunger for redemption, they navigate a labyrinth of betrayals, rival gangs, and the seductive pull of old vices.

As tensions rise and the stakes grow higher, Lydia must confront the demons she's fought to bury and decide just how far she's willing to go to escape her past. But in a city where power is the ultimate currency and trust is a fleeting illusion, every decision comes at a cost.

Will Lydia and Caleb outmaneuver the forces determined to tear them apart, or will the weight of their sins drag them under?

In High Stakes, the second gripping installment of the Noir series, love and loyalty collide with greed and desperation in a world where survival means playing the hand you're dealt-even if it's rigged.

For fans of gritty, dark romance and unflinching psychological thrillers, High Stakes delivers an unforgettable tale of passion, peril, and the price of second chances.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DSPZ8ZYB
• ISBN13: 9798306511139
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"