Covert Seduction: A Morgan Mavens Crew novel

by Zariah L. Banks

Aubri Collins can track down cybercriminals with ruthless precision, but when it comes to matters of the heart, she still hasn’t cracked the code. While investigating a financial fraud case, she crosses paths with Sidney Thompson—a man whose warmth and sincerity threaten the carefully controlled life she’s built. He’s everything she should avoid… and everything she secretly craves.Sidney has spent his career breaking barriers and uplifting underprivileged youth as a corporate recruiter, but his biggest challenge isn’t in the boardroom—it’s at home. His nephew, Craig, who’s searching for stability in the wake of family upheaval, needs him now more than ever.

As sparks fly between Aubri and Sidney, so do the complications. With secrets lingering and emotions running high, both must confront their fears and decide how much they’re willing to risk to build a future together.

Covert Seduction is a pulse-pounding romance about trust, sacrifice, and the undeniable pull of a love worth taking chances for.

246 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 7, 2025

About the author

Zariah L. Banks is a multi-award-winning contemporary romance author of bold love stories with heart, heat, and healing. They often feature entrepreneurial female leads with finding love on the tail-end of their to-do lists.

She is best known for "Beauty Beheld," the first title in the "Beauty is Her Name" series. Beauty Beheld was featured in the Indie Author Project Select collection on Biblioboard. Fans eagerly await the release of her next book, "Beauty Betrothed," in 2025.

A proud Ohio native, Zariah resides with her husband, son, and daughter. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys traveling, board games, and sipping dessert wine while indulging in her favorite reality shows.

Reviews

[Jacknthebooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book with a bit of mystery, suspense. I liked each character and learning about their careers. Aubri and Sidney's relationship moved pretty fast even with everything that was going on in their lives. Sidney frustrated me a little bit when he kept disappointing his nephew, but he eventually came around and did the right thing. Aubri was likable, and I enjoyed seeing her growth, especially in the love department. The plot twist of who was behind the fraudulent charges dealing with Feenie surprised me. I was not expecting that at all. I can't wait to get the stories on the other Mavens.