In Between: A Dark & Twisted Romantic Suspense

by L. Luisa

A slow burn, forbidden love Romantic Suspense.

After my father’s death, I made one promise to myself: stay in control. No slip-ups. No distractions. Emotions only get you hurt—or worse, compromised. I thought I was doing everything right. Law school, top of my class, and now an internship at the most prestigious firm in the city. Winston & Partners was supposed to be my way forward.

Then came the blackmail case.

And him.

The defendant wasn’t what I expected—gentle and strong in the kind of way that didn’t need to be loud. He wasn’t supposed to matter. But he did. Because he’d saved me once… and something in me refused to believe he was the villain in this story.

But as I get closer to the truth, someone else steps into my life. Charming. Powerful. The kind of man who makes you feel seen... and then slowly pulls the ground out from under you. With him, the lines between desire and danger start to blur. He’s everything I was taught to stay away from—but by the time I realize it, it might be too late.

Now I’m trapped between two men.

One who’s been branded the criminal. And one who’s hiding what he really is.

I thought I knew how to tell right from wrong. I thought I could control this. But when the truth threatens everything—my future, my safety, and the man I’m falling for—I have to choose.

Do I follow the path I’ve always planned… or risk everything?

Perfect for fans of protective bad boys and high-stakes romance, In Between is an addictive multi-POV tale of dark secrets, slow-burn chemistry, and betrayal.

380 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 30, 2025

About the author

L. Luisa is a romantic suspense author and singer/songwriter who believes in the transformative power of complicated love stories and the strength uncovered through life’s challenges.
When she’s not writing novels or composing songs, you’ll find her traveling, reading, or indulging in the occasional Netflix binge marathon.

Her debut novel, In Between, is a gripping romantic suspense that explores love, anxiety, and the boundaries of trust. As the first book in the Sinner or Saint series, it’s a standalone story that sets the stage for more twists, turns, and unforgettable characters to come.

Reviews

[jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this story. All the characters and the layers. The way everyone has a connection somewhere is great. The thrill in this book was great. No spice factor really and I was okay with that the characters kept me interacting can’t wait to read the next book I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Aleksandra_m · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had so much fun reading this book! It took me less than half a day to finish because I was so invested in the story and just had to know how it ended. I’ll get you for this cliffhanger, girl!! 🤣🤣
It’s such a shame the second part doesn’t come out until next year 😔

I was really surprised by how well the author managed to merge the story from four different POVs — that usually gets messy and confusing, but not in this case! Each perspective was clear and added something important to the plot.

The story is super fast-paced and totally addictive. You keep telling yourself “just one more chapter”… and suddenly you realize you’ve finished the whole book 😅

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Nora, a legal intern, is saved from an abusive ex boyfriend by a man named Niko she never imagined that she would be assigned to work on his case.

This is a slow burn, romantic suspense with seedy businessmen, secrets and lies, a complex love triangle, set in a dangerous world. I thought it was pretty good, the inner-monologue of the fmc did drive me a little nuts. She second guesses herself a lot and most of the time focuses on the negative aspects of the person, giving her a “ I’m better than you “ attitude. I realize some personal growth needed to happen with the characters in this book. Overall it was enjoyable. This ends on a cliffhanger.

I received an advanced review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Good Booking Girl · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Between is for you, if you're looking for a book that has:
Dark secrets
Slow-burn chemistry
Betrayal
Lawyer/defendant
Family Trauma
Corruption & Blackmail

The book is in the POV of 2 MMCs and 2 FMCs and it worked out so well. smooth transitions between so many POV's isn't always there, so kuddos to this new-to-me author as they did a great job.
Each Character is developed so well and their interconnectedness was perfect.
There is no spice, but their feelings burn slow but high.
I am looking forward to Book 2 as their story may not be finished after all.

I received a free ARC of this book and this review is only my opinion

[Cheryl Apel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. It did take me a while to complete this book, but not because it was a hard read. This book had such a good story line that made me want to keep coming back for more. There is a little bit of smut in here, but not a whole lot - so if you are into smut, this may not be the first on your list to read. While reading this book, I was constantly going back and forth between whose side to be on - Zeno or Nick. Both have their good attributes. Nora, the main character, also went back and forth between Zeno or Nick. Who will she choose??

I can’t wait for the next book to come out, since this one ends on a cliffhanger!

[Booklvr89 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be a really good read. I loved how they characters were so well detailed, they had depth that made them more realistic. I also like that all the characters were interconnected in someway.

There's limited spice in this book, possibly building into book 2, but we shall see. There is a heck of a cliffhanger so be ready to wish for book 2.

I received an advanced copy of the book and am voluntarily leaving a review

[Jess Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book just took me out of my reading slump!

Amazing plot that kept me engaged from start to finish!! I literally couldn't put it down!!

The smut is there, but not overly shadowing the development of the story!

Couldn't choose who's my favorite MMC throughout the book!!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Excitedly waiting for the next book!

[Le Incrediblè · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how all the characters are connected, it’s my first time reading dark romance and I have to say I was very impressed by the writing and depth of the story. Zeno is very unique and I love how Nora evolved without losing who she is! Can’t wait for part 2!

[Dee Layton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very good book. It was a very smooth rad that kept me interested to the very end. I love how it was a very med paced book and the character were strong. The way the author built up everything was just beautiful.

[Blake Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book due to how well it was written,the structure was stable despite it having multiple povs which can tend to make the story hard to follow but it didn’t it was done really well. The plot was also refreshing and very different which made me enjoy it even more

[Valentini1984 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!! Interesting from the start, very well written, I loved all the stories, not fixed in a specific couple.. only sad I have to wait till 2026 for book 2

[J.Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

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