The Fire Beside Me: A Single Glance Sparked a Perilous Obsession

By R.A. Freedman

A SINGLE GLANCE SPARKED A PERILOUS OBSESSION

Talei Adamo lives a life of sheltered luxury in Niagara Falls, blissfully unaware that her father is the ruthless head of a powerful criminal syndicate. Her world is safe and predictable - until a fleeting, serendipitous meeting with Julian Stone changes everything. Their connection is instant, profound, and so deep it terrifies them both. Unable to walk away from the magnetic pull, Talei pursues him, unaware that she is stepping straight into her father's shadowy world.

Julian is a brilliant, rugged illegal street racer who touches the dark corners of her father's empire. He has never believed in destiny, but after one brief look at Talei, he becomes consumed. He seeks her out, unable to resist a love that feels so fated. With the shattering truth of her family's criminal legacy, Talei is uncertain between two worlds. She fiercely loves her father, but her devotion to Julian is now absolute. Choosing to stand by the man who has captured her heart, Talei joins forces with Julian and his friends to take the syndicate down from the inside.

But dismantling a criminal empire is a lethal game. Risky actions push things to their limit, causing a huge international blackout. Plunged into total darkness, wrapped in a love worth fighting for, Talei and Julian must face the ultimate betrayal. But when you play with fire, someone always gets burned.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HJYWNMZ3
• ISBN13: 9798174705586
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"