Love me Darkly (Behind the Veil)

He’s hunting a killer. She’s hiding from the past.
Their collision was inevitable—but surviving it might not be.

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🔥 He’s hunting a killer.
💋 She’s hiding from the past.

Their collision was inevitable…
but surviving it might not be.

▶ FBI profiler Mateo Garcia came to New Orleans chasing a sadistic murderer—the same one who left his wife dead and his life in ruins.

The deeper he digs, the darker the trail becomes… leading him to Solstice, a glittering nightclub built on secrets and sins.

â–¶ Melody is used to men watching her. Wanting her. Using her.

But Mateo?
He might just be the one man dangerous enough to break her open.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This book walks hand-in-hand with blood, obsession, and the darker side of desire. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for a complete list of tropes and triggers before diving in.

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Every lie she tells brings him closer—to the truth… or to his death.

Early Praise for Love Me Darkly

“The suspense, the danger, the emotional stakes—it’s all there.A dark romance with thriller-level pacing and heart-pounding intensity.”

-Early Goodreads Reviewer

“Vale masterfully blends sophisticated crime mystery, psychological tension, and erotic intensity into a seamless, intoxicating read.”

-Early Goodreads Reviewer

“Love Me Darkly is an intoxicating blend of passion, danger, and perfectly executed tension.”

-Early Goodreads Reviewer

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Tropes & Triggers

Tropes

  • 🩸 Forced Proximity
  • 🩸 Dark Protector
  • 🩸 Obsession → Love
  • 🩸 Stalking
  • 🩸 Man in Uniform
  • 🩸 Organized Crime

Triggers

  • ⚠️🩸 Blood / Gore / Graphic Violence
  • ⚠️🩸 Trauma: Sexual & Physical Abuse
  • ⚠️🩸 Religious Trauma / Occult Themes
  • ⚠️🩸 Grief, Spousal & Infant Loss
  • ⚠️🩸 Sex & Human Trafficking
  • ⚠️🩸 Suicidal Ideation
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