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Between Roc and a Hard Place
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Expected 12 Feb 26Sofia Giordano built her reputation on blood and ambition. As the powerhouse attorney for the infamous Molanano crime family, she’s untouchable in the courtroom¬ until a guilty verdict puts a target on her back. Now, someone wants her dead, and the only person standing between her and a bullet is the man who broke her heart.
Rocco Lombardi was her first love, the boy who promised his heart forever before vanishing into the fog of war. Years later, he’s back, hardened by battle and a past shrouded in secrecy. He’s not just a soldier anymore. He’s a killer. And his latest assignment? Protect Sofia at all costs.
She doesn’t trust him. He doesn’t deserve forgiveness. But as danger closes in, the fire between them burns hotter than ever. And in a world where love is a weakness and loyalty is a death sentence, the hardest choice isn’t survival—it’s surrendering to the one man she swore she’d never need again.
For readers who crave scorching tension, ruthless antiheroes, and a second-chance romance tangled in the deadly clutches of the Mafia, Between Roc and a Hard Place delivers an unforgettable ride.
Between Roc and a Hard Place explores beloved romance tropes such as forbidden love, forced proximity, slow burn, enemies to lovers, morally grey hero, antihero, dark protector/bodyguard, military romance, wounded warrior, past uncovered, and redemption. Although primarily an epic love story with sizzling-hot love scenes, the book contains mature content related to criminal behavior, violence, self-harm, sexual assault, PTSD, sex trafficking, and substance abuse that some readers may find uncomfortable. 18+ only.
Rocco Lombardi was her first love, the boy who promised his heart forever before vanishing into the fog of war. Years later, he’s back, hardened by battle and a past shrouded in secrecy. He’s not just a soldier anymore. He’s a killer. And his latest assignment? Protect Sofia at all costs.
She doesn’t trust him. He doesn’t deserve forgiveness. But as danger closes in, the fire between them burns hotter than ever. And in a world where love is a weakness and loyalty is a death sentence, the hardest choice isn’t survival—it’s surrendering to the one man she swore she’d never need again.
For readers who crave scorching tension, ruthless antiheroes, and a second-chance romance tangled in the deadly clutches of the Mafia, Between Roc and a Hard Place delivers an unforgettable ride.
Between Roc and a Hard Place explores beloved romance tropes such as forbidden love, forced proximity, slow burn, enemies to lovers, morally grey hero, antihero, dark protector/bodyguard, military romance, wounded warrior, past uncovered, and redemption. Although primarily an epic love story with sizzling-hot love scenes, the book contains mature content related to criminal behavior, violence, self-harm, sexual assault, PTSD, sex trafficking, and substance abuse that some readers may find uncomfortable. 18+ only.
330 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 12, 2026
About the author
E.J. Tanda
3 books15 followersE.J. Tanda lives in Northern California with her husband and three sons. Growing up, she was surrounded by a large Italian family. With a rich, cultural background guiding her writing, she weaves her heritage throughout her stories. She graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in English and creative writing. When she isn’t writing, she travels the globe to gain experiences for her next book.
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