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Exposed Surface
Some obsessions were never meant to survive exposure. Some truths are better left buried.
Colt has spent his entire life controlling the darkness around him — his secrets, his violence, and the people foolish enough to stand in his way. But after losing Evie, control is becoming harder to maintain. Because no matter how dangerous his world becomes, she remains the one thing he can’t let go of.
Evie knows she should walk away. After everything she discovered, every red flag, every warning, wanting Colt should terrify her. Instead, she finds herself drawn deeper into the chaos surrounding him. The closer she gets to the truth, the more she realises Colt’s darkness was never the only thing hiding beneath the surface.
As enemies close in and buried secrets begin to unravel, obsession and loyalty blur into something far more dangerous. Because in Colt’s world, love was never meant to exist. Until Evie. And now it’s destined to consume them both.
He warned her not to dig too deep when she scratched the surface.
Now she’s about to expose it all.
Colt has spent his entire life controlling the darkness around him — his secrets, his violence, and the people foolish enough to stand in his way. But after losing Evie, control is becoming harder to maintain. Because no matter how dangerous his world becomes, she remains the one thing he can’t let go of.
Evie knows she should walk away. After everything she discovered, every red flag, every warning, wanting Colt should terrify her. Instead, she finds herself drawn deeper into the chaos surrounding him. The closer she gets to the truth, the more she realises Colt’s darkness was never the only thing hiding beneath the surface.
As enemies close in and buried secrets begin to unravel, obsession and loyalty blur into something far more dangerous. Because in Colt’s world, love was never meant to exist. Until Evie. And now it’s destined to consume them both.
He warned her not to dig too deep when she scratched the surface.
Now she’s about to expose it all.
410 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2026
About the author
Kiah Foenander
3 books2 followersKiah Foenander is an emerging Australian author of dark new adult romance. Her debut novel, Scratched Surface, was self-published through Amazon Direct Publishing, where it began attracting readers drawn to its suspenseful, emotionally charged narrative. Passionate about exploring morally gray characters, found-family dynamics, and the obsessive edges of love, she writes stories that merge grit with heart. When not writing, she immerses herself in character backstories, playlists, and worldbuilding for The Apricity Series, which is envisioned as a multi-book journey. Kiah is committed to connecting with readers through authentic storytelling that blends danger, intimacy, and emotional depth.
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June 17, 2026
I finished scratched surface (book 1) with so many questions. Thankfully these were answered in Exposed surface. It has humor, romance, spice and violence. Everything I want in a book. Kiah Foenander is an impressive new author. I can’t wait to see what she comes out with next!
July 8, 2026
All of my questions finally answered and in such a beautifully written book. Kiah dives deeper into the characters and their relationships, making you feel like you're right there with them. And the unravelling of the Web she has spun was fantastic, I didn't see the ending coming! Chef kiss!
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