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Masked Intentions: A Forbidden Agents Romance
She came to seduce a monster.
She nearly begged a stranger to ruin her instead.A forbidden-agents steamy romance packed with danger, deception, and eventual heat.Undercover agent Juliet Crawford is no stranger to playing a role. As Camille, she’s cool, calculated, and ready to do whatever it takes to infiltrate a smuggling ring tied to drug and human trafficking. Her mission leads her to an exclusive Halloween masquerade ... where secrets slip like silk and masks aren’t the only things people are dying to take off.Her target is supposed to be dangerous. Untouchable. Easy to hate.
But the man who corners her in the shadows?
He’s none of those things.
He’s worse.Gideon Hale has protect the agent, don’t get involved, and keep his damn cover intact. But when the woman he’s meant to shield throws herself into his arms -- hungry, reckless, and stunning -- he breaks every rule to taste her lips and feel her arch beneath him.
The brakes are applied before it goes too far.
Neither forgets the intense attraction
Now, the stakes are even higher for Gideon Hale
He must protect her, claim her, own her
Now, with the clock ticking and the masquerade unraveling, they’ll have to face the
They’re both lying.
They’re both in danger.
And the only thing more explosive than the mission … is the way they want each other. This is a darker undercover masquerade steamy novella with a happy for now (HFN) ending.
Spicy Treats
Forget the ghouls and goblins, this Halloween is all about the tricks, treats, and a whole lot of heat.Slip into small towns, hidden shadows in moonlit mansions, forbidden glances, and second chances that burn hotter than ever. In this sizzling collection of Halloween romances, get ready to experience masquerades, forbidden flings, fall festivals, and haunted night where one wicked deed could chance everything. These stories aren’t just magnetic. They are dripping with tension, temptation, and toe-curling passion. If you love off-the-chart chemistry and all the spooky vibes your romance heart can take, this collection was made for you.
Come for the treats. Stay for the heat. Join us this October for steamy romances from some of your favorite Romance short authors! This series is packed with surprise reveals, age gaps, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and all the love to melt your heart and heat up your night.
She nearly begged a stranger to ruin her instead.A forbidden-agents steamy romance packed with danger, deception, and eventual heat.Undercover agent Juliet Crawford is no stranger to playing a role. As Camille, she’s cool, calculated, and ready to do whatever it takes to infiltrate a smuggling ring tied to drug and human trafficking. Her mission leads her to an exclusive Halloween masquerade ... where secrets slip like silk and masks aren’t the only things people are dying to take off.Her target is supposed to be dangerous. Untouchable. Easy to hate.
But the man who corners her in the shadows?
He’s none of those things.
He’s worse.Gideon Hale has protect the agent, don’t get involved, and keep his damn cover intact. But when the woman he’s meant to shield throws herself into his arms -- hungry, reckless, and stunning -- he breaks every rule to taste her lips and feel her arch beneath him.
The brakes are applied before it goes too far.
Neither forgets the intense attraction
Now, the stakes are even higher for Gideon Hale
He must protect her, claim her, own her
Now, with the clock ticking and the masquerade unraveling, they’ll have to face the
They’re both lying.
They’re both in danger.
And the only thing more explosive than the mission … is the way they want each other. This is a darker undercover masquerade steamy novella with a happy for now (HFN) ending.
Spicy Treats
Forget the ghouls and goblins, this Halloween is all about the tricks, treats, and a whole lot of heat.Slip into small towns, hidden shadows in moonlit mansions, forbidden glances, and second chances that burn hotter than ever. In this sizzling collection of Halloween romances, get ready to experience masquerades, forbidden flings, fall festivals, and haunted night where one wicked deed could chance everything. These stories aren’t just magnetic. They are dripping with tension, temptation, and toe-curling passion. If you love off-the-chart chemistry and all the spooky vibes your romance heart can take, this collection was made for you.
Come for the treats. Stay for the heat. Join us this October for steamy romances from some of your favorite Romance short authors! This series is packed with surprise reveals, age gaps, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and all the love to melt your heart and heat up your night.
104 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2025
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About the author
Opal Nicks
47 books23 followersOpal’s steamy stories frequently feature independent, strong-willed females who find themselves surprisingly swept away by alpha males who pursue them with vigor and passion. Ultimately, they can’t resist the sweet satisfaction and protection these men offer. Who could?
On Writing
Opal doesn’t like being restricted to what form her stories take. She breaks rules and bends things a bit to keep the tale the way the characters want it told.
In her writing, Opal Nicks explores many different facets of relationships. She hopes to captivate you with the nuances of love. Whether through a budding early relationship or a tension-filled reunion, she gracefully conveys the power and complexity of love-speak.
Her characters often possess an unbridled energy that gives them strength to take risks and traverse peril—all for love.
On Writing
Opal doesn’t like being restricted to what form her stories take. She breaks rules and bends things a bit to keep the tale the way the characters want it told.
In her writing, Opal Nicks explores many different facets of relationships. She hopes to captivate you with the nuances of love. Whether through a budding early relationship or a tension-filled reunion, she gracefully conveys the power and complexity of love-speak.
Her characters often possess an unbridled energy that gives them strength to take risks and traverse peril—all for love.
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November 3, 2025
Two agents. One mission. Zero chance they make it out clean.
Undercover agent Juliet steps into the shadows of New Orleans as Camille, her target clear and her resolve solid. Her mission seems simple: infiltrate a masquerade tied to a trafficking ring, get close to the man in charge, and end it. But nothing about La Fête Fantôme is what it appears. Not the masks, not the whispers, and definitely not the man watching her from the edge of the crowd.
Gideon is assigned to protect her without being seen. Silent. Controlled. But the second he sees her, the mission tilts. One touch, one kiss, one choice to step in too close turns the job into something much more personal. The chemistry is instant, forbidden, and laced with danger. And as the masquerade peels back layer by layer, so do they.
Secrets build behind velvet curtains and underground doors. Roles crack. Juliet has to decide if her instincts matter more than her orders. Gideon risks exposure to protect the woman he was never supposed to touch. They’re caught in a web of power, lies, and temptation, where every step deeper costs them more than just control.
Juliet starts out cool and calculated, trained to survive behind her mask. But the more real it gets, the more she’s forced to trust someone besides herself. Gideon begins as the shadow in her periphery, sworn to stay out of reach, but he can’t ignore the pull. Together, they move from suspicion to fire to something raw enough to last beyond the mission.
A steamy, forbidden, undercover protector romance full of masquerade heat, secret identities, and slow-burning trust, diving into love, power, vulnerability, deception, and control. It’s about the lies we live behind, the cost of breaking the rules, and what happens when two people stop pretending and finally let themselves fall.
The Elevator Pitch: An undercover masquerade turns into a deadly game of desire when a disciplined agent crosses paths with the shadow assigned to protect her. Secrets unravel, tension simmers, and one forbidden touch risks blowing everything apart. In a world built on lies and control, passion might be the most dangerous truth of all.
Undercover agent Juliet steps into the shadows of New Orleans as Camille, her target clear and her resolve solid. Her mission seems simple: infiltrate a masquerade tied to a trafficking ring, get close to the man in charge, and end it. But nothing about La Fête Fantôme is what it appears. Not the masks, not the whispers, and definitely not the man watching her from the edge of the crowd.
Gideon is assigned to protect her without being seen. Silent. Controlled. But the second he sees her, the mission tilts. One touch, one kiss, one choice to step in too close turns the job into something much more personal. The chemistry is instant, forbidden, and laced with danger. And as the masquerade peels back layer by layer, so do they.
Secrets build behind velvet curtains and underground doors. Roles crack. Juliet has to decide if her instincts matter more than her orders. Gideon risks exposure to protect the woman he was never supposed to touch. They’re caught in a web of power, lies, and temptation, where every step deeper costs them more than just control.
Juliet starts out cool and calculated, trained to survive behind her mask. But the more real it gets, the more she’s forced to trust someone besides herself. Gideon begins as the shadow in her periphery, sworn to stay out of reach, but he can’t ignore the pull. Together, they move from suspicion to fire to something raw enough to last beyond the mission.
A steamy, forbidden, undercover protector romance full of masquerade heat, secret identities, and slow-burning trust, diving into love, power, vulnerability, deception, and control. It’s about the lies we live behind, the cost of breaking the rules, and what happens when two people stop pretending and finally let themselves fall.
The Elevator Pitch: An undercover masquerade turns into a deadly game of desire when a disciplined agent crosses paths with the shadow assigned to protect her. Secrets unravel, tension simmers, and one forbidden touch risks blowing everything apart. In a world built on lies and control, passion might be the most dangerous truth of all.
October 28, 2025
Juliet/Camille, an undercover agent, dives into the world of espionage, danger and forbidden heat. In New Orleans, she cautiously infiltrates the group at the Saint-Roch House where the mastermind, Anton Duvalier is hiding. Little does she know that she is also being watched by another agent, Jay/Gideon. Anton puts her through some tests and one of which is to perform with Gideon in front of everyone. When things start to unravel, will they inform each other they are working the same assignment for different agencies, work together and complete the mission? What an intriguing story full of fast-paced suspense and some romance. It was a fantastic story which was entertaining. The plot and characters were well-written and will keep any reader completely engaged. I highly recommend.
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November 6, 2025
This was another fun and spicy addition to this multi-author series and I really enjoyed the spin on this one. Two agents working on the same case but from different directions end up crossing paths. Of course, nothing is simple as they're caught up pretending just to keep their cover, only to risk everything if they let themselves fall for each other... Expect to be madly flipping pages in this fast paced read that's full of suspense, fascinating characters, danger, secrets, tension and hot romance. It was an exciting read and I definitely recommend :D
November 1, 2025
I enjoyed this novella. It has a spy story feel to it. With the deep undercover female agent and the covert agent she's unaware of watching her. The instant attraction and hot spicy scenes, it makes for a great story. I think it would make a great start to a series where they team up and work together. Maybe as private detectives or freelance agents.
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October 27, 2025
A highly enjoyable story of two agents who find themselves on the same assignment. Juliet works for a different agency to Gideon but both end up bringing the bad guy down and finding love in the process. This is one not to be missed.
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