Publisher's Synopsis
A Love Drenched in Secrets. A Town Stained with Blood. A Woman Fighting to Survive. Lines Drawn in Blood is a dark, raw, and unflinching romantic thriller that dives deep into the violent underworld of betrayal, trauma, and ruthless desire. Julia Alvarez returns to the decaying town of Sikeston, MO with her son and a desperate hope for stability-but home is not a sanctuary. It's a graveyard of secrets. Haunted by the sins of her criminal father, Antonio, and locked in a fractured love with Carlos, a man struggling to escape his own violent past, Julia finds herself pulled into a storm of passion, manipulation, and survival. Enter Raulo-seductive, psychotic, and utterly dangerous. His obsession with Julia is as brutal as it is hypnotic. As their twisted connection deepens, Julia must confront her past, her fears, and the darkest corners of her soul. This gripping novel explores: The line between protection and possession The weight of inherited violence and generational trauma Forbidden love that crosses from seductive to savage Ruthless truths that break hearts-and bones Redemption that demands sacrifice Told with visceral prose and unrelenting emotional intensity, Lines Drawn in Blood is for readers who crave gritty romance, moral complexity, and a heroine who refuses to stay broken. Trigger Warning: This novel contains explicit violence, psychological manipulation, abuse, and trauma-related themes. It is intended for mature audiences.
