The fake marriage was meant to protect her…not make her fall.Moira Vanderbilt fled her narcissistic ex, determined to reboot her life in upstate New York. When a fire threatened everything, quick-thinking firefighter Chase Wilder saved her life—and the baby she didn’t know she was carrying. Only now, with nothing left, Moira has no choice but to accept Chase's offer:A paper marriage for protection.A home for her and her baby.A family found in his brother's.But Chase is hiding secrets of his own. He holds ties to her past and a burning desire to protect her at any cost because he knows the truth.Moira's ex isn’t gone, but he is part of a shadow organization.They're watching. Waiting. Prepared to burn the world to take her back. And when a violent kidnapping shatters the fragile peace they've found, one truth becomes clear: This isn’t just an obsession but something far more dangerous.Because Apex isn’t a rumor.It’s coming for them all.Perfect for readers who crave: Protective first responder romance Marriage of convenience Hidden pasts & dangerous secrets Slow-burning rescue romance w/explosive spice Secret societies pulling the strings High-stakes suspense with emotional depth------------Start the addictive Apex Society Trilogy, where love is lethal, and loyalty burns. A fast-paced romantic thriller series designed for binge-reading. The Apex Society isn’t just a secret—it’s a network of power, control, and loyalty that runs deeper than anyone realizes.Each book reveals another layer.Each couple is tied to something bigger.And once you step inside… there’s no getting out.