Desert Rose

by Addison Kline, A.C. Williams

Delphina Rey is a woman who is strong out of necessity. As the younger sister of champion boxer, Emiliano Rey, Delphina learned to spar at a young age. After losing their parents in a house fire in 2002, Emiliano and Delphina have made their own way. Living in their hometown of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Delphina has acted as manager for Emiliano and his friend, fellow boxer, Aiden Beck. But one summer night, the life Delphina knew shattered when her brother Emiliano, and her boyfriend, Aiden were arrested for a crime they didn’t commit. With Aiden and Emil in hot water with the law, and legal fees quickly piling up, Delphina must step inside the ring. Delphina must spar with the most lethal fighters of the Las Cruces underground circuit if she hopes to secure Emil and Aiden’s freedom against charges for a crime they did not commit.

As tensions mount and secrets unfurl, Delphina soon realizes that it’s not just Emil and Aiden’s freedom that she’s fighting for. As the plot unfolds, Delphina finds herself in a fight for her life as the people who are accused of framing Emil and Aiden begin to stalk after her every move. Will Aiden and Emil regain their freedom? Will Delphina survive the fight against the Las Cruces 7? In this action packed drama, watch out for the wicked one-two punch.

Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2019

About the author

Librarian Note: Also writes as A.C. Williams

A.C. Williams is an International Best-Selling Author of romantic suspense and mystery novels. She resides in Pennsylvania with her family. She is the wife of an Army Veteran and the proud mom of their three sons. When she is not writing, she is immersing herself in music, reading to her heart's content, and traveling with her family.

She previously wrote under the pen name Addison Kline and is a member of the International Thriller Writers Association. While she loves to write in a variety of genres, A.C. always says "mystery is her game." Some of her other favorite sub-genres to write include romantic suspense, psychological thrillers, crime, MC and mafia thrillers.

Some of her greatest influences to date include Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Harper Lee, Gillian Flynn, Emily Dickinson, Jane Austen & James Patterson.