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Burn Protocol: Shadow Unit – Book One
Trust was the first casualty.
A mission into hell. A past that won’t stay buried. A love that was never meant to survive.
When special operative Leon Maddox is sent into Eastern Europe to dismantle a violent trafficking network, he expects shadows, silence, and blood. What he doesn’t expect is Adrian Roth—his former lover, presumed dead, now embedded deep in enemy territory and hiding secrets that could ignite a global disaster.
Leon’s orders are Extract the asset. Erase the threat. Don’t get personal.
But nothing about Adrian was ever simple.
As the lines between mission and memory blur, Leon is forced to choose between completing the op… and saving the man who shattered him.
Betrayal runs deep. And in the world of shadow ops, loyalty is lethal and love is the deadliest weapon of all.
🔥 High-heat MM military romance (Heat 4.5)
🔥 Second chances. Enemies to lovers. Grit, scars, and slow-burn intensity.
🔥 Perfect for fans of Tal Bauer, Garrett Leigh, and the darker side of Ella Frank.
Trust was the first casualty.
Grab Burn Protocol now—the shadows are waiting.
When special operative Leon Maddox is sent into Eastern Europe to dismantle a violent trafficking network, he expects shadows, silence, and blood. What he doesn’t expect is Adrian Roth—his former lover, presumed dead, now embedded deep in enemy territory and hiding secrets that could ignite a global disaster.
Leon’s orders are Extract the asset. Erase the threat. Don’t get personal.
But nothing about Adrian was ever simple.
As the lines between mission and memory blur, Leon is forced to choose between completing the op… and saving the man who shattered him.
Betrayal runs deep. And in the world of shadow ops, loyalty is lethal and love is the deadliest weapon of all.
🔥 High-heat MM military romance (Heat 4.5)
🔥 Second chances. Enemies to lovers. Grit, scars, and slow-burn intensity.
🔥 Perfect for fans of Tal Bauer, Garrett Leigh, and the darker side of Ella Frank.
Trust was the first casualty.
Grab Burn Protocol now—the shadows are waiting.
46 pages, Paperback
Published June 6, 2025
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Luca Reed
129 books3 followersLuca Reed writes heartfelt, character-driven romance stories filled with humor, hope, and happily ever afters. A lifelong storyteller, Luca believes that everyone deserves a love story that feels both real and unforgettable. When not writing, Luca enjoys exploring cozy small towns, getting lost in local coffee shops, and finding inspiration in everyday moments. Luca lives just outside Toronto with the dog Milo and an ever-growing library of favorite books.
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September 10, 2025
This shorter story starts out fine, but by the middle it's pretty obvious there was no professional editor involved, given the annoying repetition of "felt something crack open in his chest." There's also an enormous plot error that allows them to get back at the people who tried to kill them. Like, an impossible thing. And, the difficulty of disappearing from a government agency is entirely glossed over.
It's free. It didn't get the attention it needed. I can't recommend anyone bother with it. These guys aren't difficult to understand without it.
It's free. It didn't get the attention it needed. I can't recommend anyone bother with it. These guys aren't difficult to understand without it.
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