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Longshot: A Dark and Steamy MMF Romantic Thriller

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Three hearts. Two betrayals. One impossible choice.

Six years ago, DEA psychologist Nina Palmer lost the man she loved to deep cover—and buried the grief so deep it almost broke her. When Chris Longo came back from the dead, nothing was the same. Not for her. Not for the man she’d learned to trust in the aftermath.

Wyatt Booth never meant to fall for Nina. Never meant to get tangled in her past. But he stayed anyway—through the silence, through the scars, through the night that changed everything.

A shared night of reckless, blistering intimacy cracks their fragile triangle wide open. In the morning, Chris is gone. Wyatt stays. And Nina runs.

Now she's undercover inside the lion's den—embedded as a therapist to two cartel kings whose alliance could stop a global trafficking pipeline... or blow the entire operation sky-high. Chris and Wyatt are circling the same op from opposite sides, but their collision course isn’t just professional. It's personal. Violent. And intimate in ways neither man is ready to admit.

Because loving Nina means facing the They were never just fighting for her. They’ve been falling for each other, too.

Gripping, visceral, and scorchingly intimate, Longshot is a high-heat romantic thriller about survival, shame, and the raw, terrifying power of connection. Featuring bisexual heroes, polyamorous healing, and a trauma-forged bond that refuses to break, this is a story about learning how to stay—when every instinct says to run.

Longshot is the sixth book in the "Fall of the Amador Cartel" series. Although all books in this world can be read as standalones, this one hits hardest if you've been along for the ride. Contains explicit love scenes, strong language, and an MMF happily ever after. Enjoy!

470 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 17, 2026

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Ophelia Bell

142 books1,008 followers
Ophelia Bell is the author of the super steamy Sleeping Dragons series. Ophelia loves hot alpha heroes, especially if they’re dragons, but believes the world needs more alpha heroines, so has made it her mission to make that happen. Ophelia grew up on a rural farm in North Carolina and now lives in Los Angeles with her sexy tattooed alpha husband and five-and-a-half attention-whoring cats (one of them is exceptionally large and might actually be a dragon in disguise).

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Profile Image for Cécile Smits .
1,498 reviews296 followers
March 9, 2026
It may have been a couple of years since i visited this world and it’s residents,but i haven’t forgotten them.
So,when i heard Longshot was coming,i knew i needed to get my hands on it…..if only to find out how everyone was doing.
I expected a rollercoaster ride,because let’s face it,it’s Nina,Wyatt and Chris’ story.
What i didn’t expect, was to be totally wrecked by it,though!

Wyatt was the strong one of the three,and even he was struggling with his emotions.
Nina had suffered a horrible trauma when she was only 8,and was still suffering.
On top of that,she’d thought Chris,her childhood anchor and first love, had died years ago….only to find out he was still alive,but wasn’t the same man she’d known.
Chris had been broken and abused by the man he was sent to during the 5 years he was undercover,and 6 months later,he was still drowning.

You’d think that this was enough for them to deal with,but there’s more….
After the three of them had one very hot night together,Chris runs,and Nina needs space to deal with her emotions.
She agrees to be Vicente and Arturo’s therapist as part of a deal they made with the DEA.
Wyatt doesn’t like it,but he knows she’s the best for the job,and he’s monitoring to make sure she’s safe.
Staying close without pushing.
Chris would’ve stopped her,but he was too late.
While he’s busy falling apart,he still manages to become the handler of Tatiana,a woman who has her own nightmares to deal with while being undercover.
She warns them there’s a contract out to kill Vicente and Arturo,and that means Nina might become a target.
Then there’s another unknown threat,one that can’t be identified….the only thing they know,is his name:Rafael.
On top of all this,Nina is dealing with the very thing she’s been terrified of for most of her adult life,and she still feels guilty for the choice she makes.

So,you see why i feel wrecked….right?
It’s a good thing it all worked out,even if the scars were deep,and the emotions were high.
That they found,and held onto, eachother as they struggled through everything to the happy after they deserved só very much.
But there are a few people i need to hear more of…..like Rafael and Tatiana.
And it seems i’ll get it in Bloodright……sometime soon i hope???

Word of warning though….while Longshot can be read as a standalone,it helps a lot if you read the books leading up to it.
Mad Dog,Mile High,Valentine’s Day,The Devil’s Daughter and Marked Man,aka The Fall of the Amador series,also known as The Second Skin series.
Profile Image for Lenna  Wright.
3,450 reviews35 followers
March 19, 2026
I wouldn't say you would need to read the other before this but it doesn't hurt to to understand and know who is who and what has been done prior.

Delivers a powerful mix of danger, emotion, and slow‑burn tension that never lets up. Nina, Chris, and Wyatt are three people bound by grief, loyalty, and a connection none of them expected. Their shared history is messy, painful, and deeply human, and the author handles their trauma and healing with a level of care that makes every moment hit harder.

The cartel backdrop adds real suspense, especially as Nina goes undercover and the men circle the same operation from opposite sides. The stakes feel high on every page, and the emotional fallout between the three of them is just as intense as the action surrounding them.

The chemistry is undeniable, but what really stands out is the vulnerability—three people learning to trust again, to face the truth about what they feel, and to stop running from the bond that’s been there all along. It’s intimate, raw, and beautifully written without ever becoming graphic or crossing content lines.


Nina Palmer- DEA psychologist. Lost the man she loved (Chris) six years ago when he went deep cover. Built a fragile new life with Wyatt afterward. Now undercover inside a cartel as a therapist to two cartel kings. The emotional center of the MMF triangle

Chris Longo- Deep‑cover DEA agent. Nina’s former lover, presumed dead for six years. Returns alive, creating emotional upheaval. Working the same cartel operation from a different angle. His reappearance reignites old feelings and exposes new ones

Wyatt Booth Fell for Nina despite her grief. Became her emotional anchor. Shares a night of intense intimacy with Nina and Chris. Forced to confront his feelings for both of them.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Jasmine.
214 reviews6 followers
March 18, 2026
4.5⭐

This was a really interesting mix of romantic suspense and poly romance.

The story follows Nina, a DEA trauma specialist whose life is turned upside down when Chris—her presumed-dead husband—returns after spending ten years undercover infiltrating a cartel operation. During that time, Nina had started building a life with Wyatt, so Chris’s return creates an emotionally complicated situation for all three of them.

One of the strongest aspects of the book is Chris’s undercover history and the psychological impact it had on him. The way his identity was shaped by his time with Vicente and the persona he created to survive added a lot of depth to his character.

The relationship dynamic between Nina, Chris, and Wyatt gradually shifts from a love triangle into something more balanced as the story progresses, which I really appreciated. The characters are forced to confront their pasts, their fears, and what they actually want from each other.

The cartel plotline and the later reveal involving the Yakuza added suspense to the story and kept the stakes high throughout the second half of the book.

Overall this was an engaging romantic thriller with strong emotional moments and a relationship dynamic that evolves in an interesting way.
Profile Image for Sarah.
2,144 reviews30 followers
March 16, 2026
Longshot Fall of the Amador Cartel Book 6 by Ophelia Bell.
Nina is a DEA psychologist and has a very complicated pasted with Chris and Wyatt DEA agents.
After one steamy night with Chris he then goes missing while undercover and doesn’t reappear till years later.
By then Nina start a relationship with Wyatt but all this comes to a sudden and complicated end when Chris comes back and the three of them start something after Callie’s wedding.
This book has a lot of ups and downs and especially with Nina having awful childhood trauma and Chris ptsd with his undercover work.
Absolutely love this series and any Ophelia Bell book.
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3,801 reviews
March 22, 2026
This is the first book in this series that I have read, though I think I do own the first one. That said, I had no problem understanding the plot. This book is mostly about Nina, Chris, and Wyatt. These three have a complex relationship. Nina used to date Chris, years ago. Then he disappeared (he is CIA and went into a deep undercover operation) and Nina thought he was dead. Then she was seeing Wyatt, when suddenly Chris turned back up. All of this happened in previous books. This one starts with the three of them hooking up at a wedding. Chris is gone the next morning when Nina and Wyatt wake up.

I won't try to explain the plot to you. There are two ex-cartel bosses that now live together in LA, and Nina is assigned to be their psychologist and try to get something useful out of them. Chris gets himself assigned to the team that is going to try to use any info they get, Wyatt(DEA) is also assigned to the case. Nina is messed up in the head, Chris is messed up in the head, Wyatt is the only one that isn't, though he is bisexual so look at that however you will. There are plots within plots and angst galore. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Michelle Houghton.
87 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy
March 2, 2026
Ophelia Bell always brings the spice. Longshot does not disappoint in this category, but it is more. To start if you have not read the previous books in the series I would encourage you to stop and go back to the start. Each of the books in the series are stand alone stories but the characters build in each book. So although this is story is the only one centered on Chris, Wyatt and Nina they are intricately woven into the other books and the supporting cast is introduced and explained in each of their stories proceeding this one. That being said now that you are here, this is an amazing story. There is a depth to this one, a significance to the healing each of the characters is faced with that will challenge the readers. Some very difficult topics that are handled gently and given the focus and care that they deserve. I have enjoyed Ophelia’s writing in the past, I have considered most of her books fairly easy, quick reading. This story and the characters definitely feels like more. Well done Ophelia! Reading the trigger warnings is important for this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
63 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 16, 2026
Oh this trio!!

This relationship story began years and years ago, in the Amador cartel world. Nina had begun to start actually living again, and then Chris, the ghost of her past, returns. His appearance led to the screeching halt that was her new relationship with Wyatt. Sometimes what we ask for isn’t really what we need, or even want, but when space to figure her life out turns painful for all three, that’s where this plot really starts to live and breathe.
I love that OB let the complications and realness of government undercover work show in this story. While it was hard to see / live with their pain, it was also a necessary step in getting to a future that might be worth being in, and worth fighting for, with each other. The growth in their communication with each other, in letting each other see beneath the veil, and in the grace that they showed each other was so well written. There are several very heavy topics in this one, but they were necessary and worth the experience to find a future worth having.
Definitely read the trigger warnings, but know that these topics were approached with grace and gentleness.
Profile Image for Lisa Bing.
6,427 reviews70 followers
March 23, 2026
This was quite the emotional and high stakes reading ride. It can be read as a stand alone but the depth is better if you read the whole series in order. This romance brings Nina, a trauma specialist with the DEA, and her new love interest, Wyatt, into an intense confrontation when her 'deceased' husband, Chris, comes back on scene. Yeah, he's not so dead ;) However, he's gone through a ton of trauma in his undercover work so everything is quite fragile for them as they work their way through surviving cartel dangers and getting that fab & spicy HEA. Expect to get caught up in the drama, danger, threats, trauma, loyalty, emotions, grief and a movement from fragile to a strong & healthy happy ending when you dive into this engaging read. They so deserved to be happy and I'm thrilled they overcame the odds.
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205 reviews13 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 9, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Trigger Warnings:
Complex trauma
Grief
PTSD
Suicidal ideation
Medical anxiety
Pregnancy
Abortion
Guilt over abortion
M/M
Anilingus

Complicated, messy, and sensual.

Longshot hit heavier than the rest of the series. There are a lot of therapy sessions involved and a lot of work being done by multiple characters. The web of characters keeps getting wider and weaving back in the best of ways. Nina, Wyatt, and Chris are all spectacular characters with extreme depth, and I adore their relationships. It's one of those books that can be tough to read but you can't stop. It's a great addition to the series.
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1,174 reviews1 follower
March 22, 2026
Longshot is an absolute scorcher! If you’re expecting a typical romantic thriller, think again. This isn’t a neat tale about a woman choosing between two men, it’s a raw, gripping dive into what happens when three broken people stop facing their trauma alone and start letting their pain intertwine. It’s a powerful portrayal of polyamorous healing that honors each character’s individual wounds while shaping them into something entirely new. It’s messy, “trauma-forged,” and deeply compelling. The final book in the series is layered and intense, and I’ve loved every book in this collection filled with drama, danger, volatility, and searing emotion.
Profile Image for Susan Klipp.
474 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy
March 19, 2026
What a good story! Three different people, three sets of difficult baggage, one great love.

This was a tough read in all the best ways. The struggles they went through were genuinely difficult.

Chris... I had so many issues with Chris and so much empathy and compassion for him. I struggled with him leaving Nina out of so many important conversations. She handled it so much better than I ever could have. His story though, was a tough one.

Nina was so beautiful inside and out and struggled so much with what she wanted. So much outside interference made her struggles twice as difficult. I was so glad she stayed true to herself and I was seriously impressed with Bell for writing a story that would be polarizing for many. I hope that those folks reading who don't agree at least allow for the grace of one woman making decisions that are best for her without recriminations.

While Wyatt was the anchor most of the time, he traded that position off and on with Nina. Watching the relationship grow between he and Chris was lovely. They tread so carefully for so long.

For a while I didn't know how these three would finally end up together, but Bell did a great job pulling it all together.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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3,639 reviews16 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 14, 2026
I rooted for Chris, Nina and Wyatt. They had so much going against them but I should have trusted Ophelia Bell to bring the resolution. Intense chemistry, significant challenges, action-packed suspense are all the hallmarks in this thriller romance. Emotions are strained, trust is tenuous and hope is essential for this tangled trio.
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135 reviews13 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 14, 2026
Wyatt has grown to love Nina through it all. She has had some struggles (due to childhood trauma and, recently, the loss of Chris). But now that man is back from the dead, she is trying to get her bearings. She gets herself in the midst of a hurricane, working as an undercover psychologist. Things start to unfold and get tangled as these two men become entwined over their shared love for Nina.
61 reviews3 followers
March 18, 2026
What a wild ride. I laughed, I cried, I got really angry and I fell in love again with this world that Ophelia is creating. Well written characters that you have no choice but attach yourself to makes it super hard to put down.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book and the whole series to anyone looking for a great read.
172 reviews7 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 18, 2026
Thank you to Ophelia Bell for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Longshot: A Dark and Steamy MMF Romantic Thriller was an intense and gripping read that blends romance, suspense, and emotional tension. From the beginning, the story pulls you into a darker world where passion, danger, and complicated relationships collide.

What I enjoyed most was the dynamic between the characters. The MMF relationship adds emotional complexity and depth, and the tension between them keeps the story engaging throughout.

The thriller elements add an extra layer of suspense, creating moments of uncertainty and intrigue that kept me curious about what would happen next.

This is a 4 ⭐ for me because:

• the relationship dynamics were complex and engaging
• the darker tone added intensity to the story
• the suspense elements kept the plot moving
• the mix of romance and thriller created strong

tension Intense. Dark. Suspenseful.

Read this book if you like:

• dark romance
• romantic thrillers
• MMF relationship dynamics
• stories with suspense and emotional tension
125 reviews2 followers
March 17, 2026
I love Ophelia Bell books and this one did not disappoint. Recommend you read the earlier books in the series although can be read as standalone you’ll miss out on the backstory. Please read the triggers.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Ashley Magruder.
81 reviews
Review of advance copy
March 16, 2026
It was so hot.. The chemistry between the leading lady and her two guys was intense.. Truly a must read..

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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