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Defiant Hearts: A Dark Military Romance
He was her high school bully.
She still hates him for making her suffer.
Many years later, they meet again and are forced to work together in a joint operation between the CIA and Cerberus.
Callie Payton
He taunted me, he humiliated me, and he broke me.
I didn’t expect to see Ray Mercer again after he graduated, and now, he’s back, standing before me as a grown, battle-hardened man I barely recognize, and my personal dread of existence I’m forced to work with.
The hate I hold for him runs deep, but other feelings run deeper.
Ray Mercer
The one person I hoped I never had to see again operates now in my vicinity and unravels memories I don’t want to deal with. Her presence is the embodiment of the regrets haunting me to this day, and don’t let me forget what I did to her.
She draws me in like a moth to a flame and wants to see me burn in hell for the pain I’ve caused.
Redemption and forgiveness are not meant for the man I am, but if I’m supposed to burn in the fire I’ve lit, I’ll make her my Hellfire.
She still hates him for making her suffer.
Many years later, they meet again and are forced to work together in a joint operation between the CIA and Cerberus.
Callie Payton
He taunted me, he humiliated me, and he broke me.
I didn’t expect to see Ray Mercer again after he graduated, and now, he’s back, standing before me as a grown, battle-hardened man I barely recognize, and my personal dread of existence I’m forced to work with.
The hate I hold for him runs deep, but other feelings run deeper.
Ray Mercer
The one person I hoped I never had to see again operates now in my vicinity and unravels memories I don’t want to deal with. Her presence is the embodiment of the regrets haunting me to this day, and don’t let me forget what I did to her.
She draws me in like a moth to a flame and wants to see me burn in hell for the pain I’ve caused.
Redemption and forgiveness are not meant for the man I am, but if I’m supposed to burn in the fire I’ve lit, I’ll make her my Hellfire.
379 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 21, 2025
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About the author
Devon R. Kane
2 books5 followersDevon R. Kane is a dark romance author from the north of Luxembourg, striving to write stories that are as addictive as her favorite games, Call of Duty, and Love and Deepspace.
When she's not deep in the world of twisted plots and complex characters, she's juggling life as a cat mom, always exploring new foods, fangirling over fictional men, and enjoying movie or game nights with her friends.
As a fan of travel, good dark romance books, and laughter, she hopes to keep readers up all night, glued to the page, and maybe even question their taste in fictional heroes and morally gray men. Her stories blend the thrill of suspense with the touch of dark romance—and always with a side of fun.
When she's not deep in the world of twisted plots and complex characters, she's juggling life as a cat mom, always exploring new foods, fangirling over fictional men, and enjoying movie or game nights with her friends.
As a fan of travel, good dark romance books, and laughter, she hopes to keep readers up all night, glued to the page, and maybe even question their taste in fictional heroes and morally gray men. Her stories blend the thrill of suspense with the touch of dark romance—and always with a side of fun.
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May 17, 2025
Oh Ray and Callie...
Such a wonderful duo, absolutely great and very entertaining banter between two characters, the story itself? Fantastic. It's a good mix between funny/dark.
If you are looking for a good romance and a military vibe, this is perfect.
Rate: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶/5
(Although last chapter? Truck bed? 🤭🤐)
For a new author this is very good and I recommend it 100%. Can't wait to see what else she can write 💙
Such a wonderful duo, absolutely great and very entertaining banter between two characters, the story itself? Fantastic. It's a good mix between funny/dark.
If you are looking for a good romance and a military vibe, this is perfect.
Rate: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶/5
(Although last chapter? Truck bed? 🤭🤐)
For a new author this is very good and I recommend it 100%. Can't wait to see what else she can write 💙
May 19, 2025
Ladies and gentlemen...
I devoured the book in one go!🙌🏼
The banter between the two was great, the way they dealt with each other...
Also the flashbacks... sometimes I had a lump in my throat myself... I felt it too much😅
Keep up the good work! I can't wait to read more from you. 🥰
I devoured the book in one go!🙌🏼
The banter between the two was great, the way they dealt with each other...
Also the flashbacks... sometimes I had a lump in my throat myself... I felt it too much😅
Keep up the good work! I can't wait to read more from you. 🥰
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