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Losing Control: A Lesbian/Sapphic Police Romance
She saves everyone. But who saves her?
K-9 officer Maddox Shaw is Phoenix Ridge PD’s most controlled dog handler—precise, unshakeable, and the woman you want on your toughest calls. Until a string of high-risk incidents leaves cracks she can’t flashbacks, racing pulse, moments where the present blurs with memories she refuses to examine.
Her Chief sees the signs.
Maddox refuses to.
Now therapy is mandatory.
Her new therapist is Jade Kessler—former Army medic, trauma counselor, and absolutely the last woman Maddox wants asking questions. Jade is steady where Maddox is storm, impossible to intimidate, and far too skilled at reading behind the walls Maddox keeps airtight.
Their mandatory sessions become a battleground of stubbornness, heat, and unexpected connection.
Boundaries blur. Sparks build.
And the toughest woman in Phoenix Ridge starts losing the one thing she’s always relied control.
But when a new wave of violence hits the city, Maddox is pushed toward a breaking point she can’t outrun. And Jade may be the only person capable of reaching her—if Maddox lets her in before everything falls apart.
A gripping, emotional super steamy sapphic romantic suspense featuring slow-burn chemistry, trauma healing, fierce women, and a loyal K-9 who steals every scene. Guaranteed HEA.
K-9 officer Maddox Shaw is Phoenix Ridge PD’s most controlled dog handler—precise, unshakeable, and the woman you want on your toughest calls. Until a string of high-risk incidents leaves cracks she can’t flashbacks, racing pulse, moments where the present blurs with memories she refuses to examine.
Her Chief sees the signs.
Maddox refuses to.
Now therapy is mandatory.
Her new therapist is Jade Kessler—former Army medic, trauma counselor, and absolutely the last woman Maddox wants asking questions. Jade is steady where Maddox is storm, impossible to intimidate, and far too skilled at reading behind the walls Maddox keeps airtight.
Their mandatory sessions become a battleground of stubbornness, heat, and unexpected connection.
Boundaries blur. Sparks build.
And the toughest woman in Phoenix Ridge starts losing the one thing she’s always relied control.
But when a new wave of violence hits the city, Maddox is pushed toward a breaking point she can’t outrun. And Jade may be the only person capable of reaching her—if Maddox lets her in before everything falls apart.
A gripping, emotional super steamy sapphic romantic suspense featuring slow-burn chemistry, trauma healing, fierce women, and a loyal K-9 who steals every scene. Guaranteed HEA.
323 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2026
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January 7, 2026
Losing control
Bringing together two pasts filled with guilt learning to trust and love before building a life together through all the ups and downs loved it🌹🌈
Bringing together two pasts filled with guilt learning to trust and love before building a life together through all the ups and downs loved it🌹🌈
January 15, 2026
Absolutely Amazing
Emily what another wonderful story. One of your best yet. I've lost track of how many of your great books I've read. I'm on to phoenix ridge fire next.
Emily what another wonderful story. One of your best yet. I've lost track of how many of your great books I've read. I'm on to phoenix ridge fire next.
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